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Inner Demons: Fragments of Truth

by Azure Sandora

Chapter 12: Equestria

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Equestria: I'll Carry On Your Memory...

"So in the end, she gave her life of her own free will," Faust said, watching her leave.

"She was truly a good pony," Trixie said, "I wish she didn't have to vanish."

"I don't think she did," Faust said, catching Trixie's attention, "You saw it, right? When she opened her eyes, she seemed different somehow."

"Does that mean, that was actually Rarity who-"

"I'm not sure," Faust admitted, "But whoever that was, I know that my daughter is there as well. Who knows, perhaps it was both of them together."

"Perhaps," Trixie said, "Should I return to the life stream now?"

"Actually, no. I rather enjoy your company. Perhaps you and I could even be... friends..."

"You know what All Mother, I'd like that a lot," Trixie said looking down at the planet Terra.

"Please, Azure Sky, call me Faust."

"Very well, Faust. You may call me Trixie then."

"Trixie..."

The two new friends continued to stare down at the planet, knowing that if they were to keep the planet as beautiful as it is now, they would have to act.


Upon waking up back in her room, Luna walked over to her sister's chambers. When she opened the door, she saw her older sister leaning over the balcony, crying tears of anguish.

"Tia, I tried to stop it... but in the end, she..."

"Worry not sister," Celestia sobbed, "I was well aware that things would play out like this."

Luna gritted her teeth and looked away, "I swear it, Celestia, I'll save you! Even if I have to go to the depths of Tartarus in order to do it!"

"Equestria... will be in... wonderful hooves... Stay close to Twilight... please... When it happens, she'll be..."

"I know, sister," Luna said, "I know all about you two. I'll keep her strong."

Luna looked down and shed a few silent tears herself as Celestia continued to sob loudly. There would be time for strength later. Right now, it was time to let one's sadness out.


So this was what her mother called rain?

She had been in Elysium for so long, she had never known what rain was or what it looked like. It was almost like the world was crying.

Vale looked forward and saw a village in the distance. That was what her mother called "Canter Village". The gates were closed for the night, so she'd have to wait until morning in order to see the inside.

Just when she was about to return to Elysium, she saw a filly outside the gate. She was a yellow Earth Pony, and had a red mane and tail. She looked close to Vale's age actually, if not a little younger. She was sitting down in front of the gate, and it looked like she was crying too.

Just like the world.

Vale trotted over to the filly and spread her wing out to shield her from the rain. The filly looked up at Vale surprised.

"What are you...?" she asked.

"I'm an alicorn. My mommy says I'm an angel. Why are you crying?" Vale asked.

"The gate's locked..." the little filly said, "Now I can't get home... It's raining... and my mommy is going to yell at me for staying out too late..."

"I'll stay with you," Vale said, surprising the filly.

"But won't your mommy yell at you for staying out too late?"

"Well, your mommy is going to be mad either way. I don't mind getting in trouble too. I'd feel bad leaving you out here alone. Let's find someplace to get out of the rain together."

The filly nodded and got up. The two of them ran deeper into the forest and found a small cave to rest in.

"I've never seen a pony with a horn and wings before," the little filly said.

"I've never seen a pony that didn't have wings or a horn before," Vale admitted.

"Where did you come from?"

"Elysium, it's a place in the sky. Up there, every pony looks like me."

"Wow, that's amazing," the filly shivered a bit and sat down. Vale sat next to her and wrapped a wing around her, "My name is Bayonet. What's yours?"

"Mommy calls me Vale, so I guess that's my name," Vale said.

Bayonet looked at Vale curiously, "You talk funny, but I like you. Want to be friends?"

"Friends? What's that?"

"It means you and can play together and have fun. I have another friend named Azure Sky, and she and I play everyday."

"Friend... play..." Vale thought about the new words she learned, and smiled, "I want to be friends with you, Bayonet."

"Good," Bayonet said yawning and leaning into Vale closing her eyes, "You and I are going to be... best friends... Vale..."

Friends... what did that mean? Why did she feel like smiling when she heard that word? All she knew, was that she liked Terra.

Mommy would be mad at her, but she'd come back here a lot. She wanted to... play... with her new... friend.


That was my first time here... wasn't it?

Vale materialized in Equestria again after apparently eons of sleep. So much had changed. She knew that this was the same spot she always came in from, but now there was a new village in the distance. That was Rarity's home, Ponyville.

"Rarity..." Vale said looking down and putting a hoof over her heart, "Thank you. I promise I will not use your life in vain," she looked up at the sky as the light faded, signalling the entrance to Elysium closing, "You're wrong though. Your story isn't over. Our story is just beginning."

Vale then began the long trek to the place she would call home from now on. She had a new mission, and this time she would not fail. She would protect Equestria herself, with her own hooves.

She was Guardian Vale. Angel Special Class S, under the direct command of Faust, also known as the All Mother. Her current designation was Guardian of Equestria.

That wasn't all though. A second life existed within her now as well.

You will not be forgotten...
The life you gave me I will cherish more than even my own...

I'll never forget your generosity...
Rarity...

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