I'm navigating threw the streets of Clairmont looking for the king and queen's royal hall. It was back near the face of the mountain.

There, I think I see it.

I enter the building and start to find my way to the throne room when I am stopped by one of the guards.

"Are you Brian Dash?"

"Yes."

"This way, please. His majesty is waiting for you."

He led me threw the same route I had taken the last time I came here about 3 months ago. I never could find my way there, even after all this time. We found the entrance to the throne room and I was shown in by the guard.

Like always, both his and her majesty smiled gracefully. "How are you on this particularly fine day, boy?" He said.

"I am fine, your majesty. Thank you. Hello Queen Serenity."

"Hello, my dear."

"For what do I owe the pleasure?"

"We have a new pony coming to Equilibria. As you may be familiar with our regulations, we like to have newcomers met with somepony who they are familiar with to make them feel more welcome at our front gates. We have chosen you." The queen said in her elegant voice.

"If you don't mind me asking, my queen. Who is this pony?"

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I'm making my way over to the hospital room where everypony else was gathered around. I couldn't believe what was happening. One of my friends was hurt. 'Come on, stupid legs.' I thought. I wish I could just fly there like I used to be able to, leaving a trail of awesome colour. But all I had were these legs. I was earthbound. And my legs weren't even that fast thanks to my old age.

I finally make it to the emergency room. Everypony was gathered around at the entrance to the room, including a doctor.

"What happened?" I asked in worry as I trotted over.

The doctor looked at me with a sad expression. "I am so very sorry, Ms. Dash. But you are going to have to wait out here along with your friends."

I look at all of them with a confused expression, until Twilight spoke up "It's Pinkie, Rainbow. There's something wrong with her."

"What's wrong with her?"

"We don't know yet."

The doctor went inside the room.

Twilight continued to speak. "Do you guys think she's gonna be alright? I hope that there isn't some sort of-"

"Shhhhhh." I said, putting my ear against the door. I may have been old, but some doctor wasn't gonna prevent me from knowing what was wrong with my friend.

"Miss Pie?........... Miss Pie?"

"Wh-What happened? Where Am I?" Pinkie Pie said quietly.

"You're in a hospital, Miss Pie."

"What? Why would I be in a hospital? Is there something wrong with me?"

"Yes, I'm afraid so."

"What is it? Am I going to be okay?"

"I'm afraid not Miss Pie. You suffered a heart attack a few hours ago. We've managed to stabilize you for the moment, but.........." The doctor paused.

"But what doctor?" I could here her start to tear up. It broke my heart. At this point I was really worried about what might be wrong with her.

"Miss Pie, I am so very sorry to inform you of this, but...... but although we've managed to stabilize you for now, you will be gone within the hour." My stomach did a back flip. I slowly stepped away from the door with my mouth open. "No...."

Everypony looked really worried. "What's wrong sugar cube?" Applejack said. I explained everything I just herd to them. By this time they all had tears in their eyes.

I herd a small bang behind me, it was Princess Celestia. She had teleported here. "I got your message Twilight, I came as soon as I could. Is every-" She stopped as soon as she saw all of our expressions. "Oh no." She said. Shortly after we herd yells from inside the room.

"I want my friends!"

"I'm sorry Miss. Pie, but-"

"I don't care! I want to see me friends!"

The doctor stepped out. "I'm sorry to inform you all, but your friend-"

"We know." I said promptly.

His ears shoot down and he opens the door for us.

"Pinkie?" I said.

"Did you guys find out?"

"Yes, pinkie. We're so, so sorry." I started to choke on my words.

At this point we were all choked up and on the brink of crying.

"Dashie?" Pinkie asked.

"Yeah?"

"I'm scared. I don't wanna die."

"It's okay Pinkie. Don't be scared."

"Dashie, I'm tired."

"Just close your eyes and go to sleep, Pinkie, everything will be fine."

"This is it? isn't it?"

"Just let it happen."

Pinkie closed her eyes, and under her last breaths, she whispered "Throw a pa-"

'BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEPP'

I stared at her body, and started to cry. Twilight came and gave me a hug, and then everybody else joined in.

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How I dreaded riding these damned things. I never thought I'de have to do it again, but I am heading for the mountain range for the same gate I came threw 15 years ago. There are two pegasi soaring beside me. They worked for the king and queen. There jobs were to enter the portal and retrieve Pinkie Pie. My job was to greet her in that place between the portal and the gate, the place made of pure light and energy. We approached the rock platform that the gate was on and the dragon landed. Again, not-so-very gently. I hadn't been here in 15 years, so it felt pretty weird. We made our way towards the gate and I helped the pegasi open it. Once it was open a burst of light flew threw. I walk in, the pegasi flying right behind me. We walk about 100 metres into this light filled realm when we hear and feel a deep rumbling.

BOOM

The portal opened right in front of us.

The pegasi look back at me and I nod. "Good luck, boys." They turn their heads back and make their way threw the portal.

I wait a few minutes listening to the ambient sounds of the portal when I see something coming threw. I look and there is Pinkie Pie, flying threw with the pegasi. She had a huge smile plastered across her face. She must have been feeling that same magical energy that I did when I came.

The guards set her down when they emerged from the portal, shortly after of which the portal closed. But Pinkie Pie was too busy looking around to notice.

"eehrm" I grunted.

She looked over to face me and gasped. Her face lit up like a light bulb.

"BRIIIIIAAAAAAN!?!?"

"Yeah, it's me Pinkie."

"Oh my I can't believe its really you! I just can't I haven't seen you in years and you were like one of my bestest of bestie best friends and..." she gasped "What would Rainbow Dash say if she knew that you were here! This is so exciting I was all scared cause I thought that maybe I wouldn't go anywhere but now I'm here in this wonderful place and YOU are here and I feel so full of energy! I haven't felt this hyper since I was young!"

It is safe to say that she didn't stop talking for one instant until we got to Clairmont to greet the king and queen. We discussed were she was going to live, and she too was going to stay with me, my parents, and granny smith in Stillwater just outside of Clairmont.

Once we got back, I told her everything about Equilibria and Equestria, the shrine, everything. She was so happy to know that she would yet see her friends again. I even arranged for her to go to the shrine and have a look at what the rest of our friends were up to.

It's nice to have had a little taste of old times.

End of Chapter 6.