Equestria Girls: The Elements Awaken
Chapter 33: Chapter 33: Dear Sunset Shimmer/Back To Earth
Previous Chapter Next ChapterThe CHS Shadowbolt pulled itself into the damaged city of Canterlot, and from the look of it, the explosion took half of the city with it. Parts of the buildings toppled off, bricks and concrete were in shattered bits, and shards of glass scattered over the streets and in the shops. Everyone got off the ship, including Lemon and Sour who were now able to walk again and they dug through parts of the rubble to see if there were any remnants of survivors, whether it would be Chrysalis, Sombra, or Toxy.
Princess Twilight using her magic helped moved some of the debris along with Celestia, but so far they found nothing. But they soon found one sign of survival, they found bits of King Sombra's crown, which Celestia levitated to examine.
"Looks like King Sombra died in the explosion."
"Well he at least made up for his actions against Canterlot." Sunset replied.
"Hey!"
The two of them turned around to see Lemon pulling up a dark green crown almost the side of her head.
"I found Chrysalis's crown! Don't know what happened to her though, I don't see her!" Lemon called out, and then Sunset continued to go digging in the rubble.
Sunset continued to look through the debris, and she found something gleaming in the sunlight. She found the Alicorn Amulet on the ground looking as if it was snagged off from someone's neck. Worried sick, she held onto it and kept looking for signs
Sunset threw some more debris out of the way, and found an object that stood out. Lustrous silver metal which revealed to be Tox's arm. She pulled it out and saw the limb incredibly damaged. Wires were hanging out, one of the fingers was almost near just detaching from the wiring, and the jewel inside the palm was shattered in just blue shards.
"Oh no... Tox! Toxy!" Sunset called out.
She then looked at the palm one more time and saw a slip of paper that was taped to the palm, which had Sunset's cutie mark on it. She pulled the paper off, unfolded it, and closed it back in a mili-second because she was unable to read it. Sour Sweet saw the paper she threw, picked it up and unfolded and saw why she threw it.
"Don't you want to see what it says?" Sour asked.
"No, I don't." Sunset replied.
"What's it say Sour?" Lemon asked.
Sour looked to Sunset who didn't look back at them, and Sour cleared her throat to read the letter.
"Dear Shimmer-cakes, Sparky, Royal Princesses, Pinks, Skittles, Rare, Jackie, Shy, Dazzlings, and Shadowbolts.
By the time you find this letter in the wreckage from the explosion, I will probably be in a million pieces or be dead, floating in a void of darkness and fear. I wrote this letter in ever the case this would happen, and honestly I knew this would happen when Chrysalis absorbed the power. I didn't want to tell you because I didn't want you to be worried for me. I care for you girls and boy so much I didn't want you to get hurt because of me. But to get the point as to what I wrote this, I wanted to leave my final words and wishes to you all. I give my thanks and love to Sparky, Pinks, Skittles, Rare, Jackie, and Shy for getting me out of my dark and grim shell into a life where I got attention and where I was cared for, I had never been more happier in my life. So I graciously thank you for helping me.
Dazzlings, I understand the position you've all been in, wanting more power and yet getting nothing out of it. But there is a greater power that you can get so much more out of. Under the teachings of Sunset Shimmer and her friends, I have learned much more from them, and if you learn from them, I can guarantee you a life of happiness. Shadow 5, I understand you all have been feeling guilty for what you've done to me, and I have forgiven you. But if you all want to make up for what you've done for me, here's what you'll do. You will attend Canterlot High School to learn the Magic of Friendship, you will try to be friendly to all of the staff and students around you, and you will do what Sunset says. And if you can, please rebuild parts of my home if you can, turn it into a haunted house maybe, just spruce it up so Echo can be able to live there on her own, and do check up on her just to make sure she's still functioning.
My last notes go to Sunset Shimmer. Shimmer-cakes, I love you with all my heart, and if I would, I would have loved to spend eternity with you. You cared for me greatly in the last couple of days, and I always cared for you. And I know it won't be easy for you to move on without me, so if you want, keep the Amulet I always keep around my neck, around yours, so you can have a reminder of who I was. Just be careful with the power, DO NOT let it corrupt you. You're the only girl I trust with that much power now. And as for the arm, keep it with you just in case you might need it. It can be used as a weapon to defend yourself, remember that. And as for my final request, when you go back to Earth and explain this story, if you ever do plan on some funeral or something, instead, make it a celebration for the victory and for what you've gained, rather than focusing on what you've left behind. I know you'll be able to move on without me, and I hope that you can. I love you Shimmer-cakes, and I always have, and I always will. And always remember, you possess the most powerful magic in the universe, the Magic of Friendship.
Love,
Prince, Toxigo Paralysis."
Once Sour stopped reading the letter. Sunset walked back looking at the letter the whole way through, then folded it up and put it in her pocket. Human Twilight having concern for Sunset, walked up to her to check on her.
"Sunset? Are you okay?"
"*sighs*, I'll be alright. I at least know, he loves me. But, now I won't be able to see him again."
"If you want to talk about this, I'm here for you."
Sunset then out of nowhere held Twilight in a tight embrace crying on Twilight's shoulder, and Twilight held her back allowing Sunset to let her emotions out. Everyone taking in notice Tox was dead all held their heads down in respect for who've they lost, and even Lemon took off her headset to pay respect.
"We will never forget you, Toxigo Paralysis. Your sacrifice has saved us all." Celestia commented.
It was later in the afternoon. Everyone had gotten over to Twilight's castle, and the girls and boy were ready to go home. But before any of them left, Princess Twilight spoke with them one last time just before they went.
"Sirens. Before any of you leave, I spoke with Celestia and she said you all are allowed to roam free here in Equestria. Since you all have helped fight for our freedom, the charges that have been placed on you before have been dropped."
Adagio thought for a moment. They were finally free to roam in Equestria, but they thought back to what Toxigo had done for them. He never killed them, he helped save Adagio's sisters, and he sacrificed his own well being just to keep them alive. She thought about this again, and decided to go through with his final request, and to go back and live out the rest of their lives in the human world.
"As much as that sounds amazing Princess, I think it'd only be... nice, if we stay in the human world to learn from, Sunset Shimmer about...friendship." Adagio replied.
"Very well. But the portal is always open if you want to come here."
"Thank you, Princess."
And with that, the Dazzlings entered through the portal back to Earth. The Shadowbolts then looked at Sunset, giving her friendly smiles.
"We'll be waiting for you guys on the other side." Sugarcoat said.
So the 5 Shadowbolts, Flash, and Echo Dash all made their way through the portal going back to Earth. Leaving Sunset and the human equivalents with Princess Twilight.
"Sunset, you sure you'll be okay?" Princess asked.
"I'll be alright Twilight. And I'll carry out Tox's last wishes and watch over his stuff." She said looking at the Amulet held in the grasp of the synthetic hand.
"And we'll keep an eye on the Dazzlings, and any signs of other Equestrian magic on the loose. But what about your friends? Will they be okay?" Human Twilight asked.
"They'll be fine. I got them over to a hospital and they should be well enough to come back here. And don't worry about cleaning up Canterlot, we have that covered. Stay safe girls. I'll be sure to visit to see how you're doing."
"Thanks Twilight." Sunset replied, just before kneeing down and accepting a hug from the small horse. She got back up on her feet and walked towards the portal, followed by the other girls entering through as well, thus returning back to Earth.
On the other side, the 10 of them were waiting for the group of 7 to come back, and they all saw them return back.
"So, I trust talking with the Princess went okay?" Adagio asked.
Sunset simply nodded still holding the arm and amulet with her. Their attention was turned to the sound of an opening door and they saw Principal Celestia walking down seeing all of them.
"Sunset, are you girls okay. Tox told me to keep an eye out for when you all return." Principal Celestia then saw the three Dazzlings all together, and they gave nervous smiles to the principal who wasn't happy to see them.
"Principal Celestia, its okay. They apologized and they helped us against the actual enemy." Twilight responded.
"And what has happened to Tox?" Celestia asked.
"I'm afraid the poor darling has.... has..." Rarity started to explain but she couldn't get herself to say it.
"Tox died trying to save us and keeping our entire world from being destroyed!" Sour finished, just before sobbing into her hands and being pulled into a hug by Flare.
"Oh... I'm so sorry to hear for your loss. Should we send you all home to recover?"
"No..." Sunset depressingly said.
"Well, shall we arrange a funeral?"
"No. He asked us to instead of mourning what has been lost to celebrate what has been gained. And from that, we just got three of our enemies reformed, and 5 former students of CPA coming to join us. So, maybe I don't know. Pinkie you think you have enough energy to make a victory party?"
"I would, but I just can't get myself to smile right now. Maybe next week? I should be better by then." Pinkie asked with her hair just flat and deflated.
"Alright, thank you." Sunset sniffed.
Pinkie then walked over to Sunset holding her in a tight embrace to let her cry on her shoulder, and soon all of them joined together in a group hug, including the Dazzlings, Flash, Echo, and the Shadow 5. It would take some time for things to be okay, but they all had each other to get through what had been gained, and what had been lost.
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