One Anon's Dream

Original Posts can be found here:
http://desuarchive.org/mlp/thread/25512306/#25519010

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>be inna spaceship coming out of warp
>now in orbit around a dark, cloudy looking planet
>I was some sort of ambassador or representative of some intergalactic government
>There was something on this planet that I needed to bring back
>I pull up a hologram that told the stats on the planet
>Says it's several billion years old, the nearby star is in it's later stages of life, very volcanic, but atmosphere was still breathable; no data on name.
>Says there's possibly sentient life
>That unsettles me for some reason
>Decide that I should be fine anyways and fly down to the surface.
>Visibility disappears as I go through a thick gray cloud cover
>Pops back as I break through, showing a landscape that's fiery and desolate
>Computer says it's risky landing near the object location due to a nearby volcano, so I'd have to walk
>Land in what looked to once be a forest; now just a field of dead and burnt tree trunks
>Climb out of the cockpit as the canopy raises out of the way, and walk in the general direction
>It was hot and windy
>A minute of walking passed, and I hear a screech
>Red, scaly pterodactyl like creatures started falling from the sky towards me
>Reach for blaster
>But it's stuck in it's holster
>Decide to run for a thicker part of the woods to escape them
>Move through the maze of trees and come out the other side
>I find myself on the edge of a steep hill
>Below me was a wide, flat, barren valley
>On one end, a Mt. Doom tier volcano was spewing fire constantly
>On the other, was what looked like Canterlot Castle, but much, much lower to the ground, and very worse for wear
>Now almost a dark gray color and in a crumbling state
>Surrounding it were five pristine, white, slender towers with purple tops
>Suddenly the volcano exploded
>A pyroclastic flow tumbled down the side of the mountain and into the valley
>Heading straight to the castle, looking like it'd destroy it
>Lights began to shine from the tips of the towers
>Then a great, violet colored shield of energy appeared between them and the approaching hot cloud
>It gave slightly when they collided, but the shield seemed to hold it back
>The ground shook beneath me then, and I lost my footing
>I tumbled down the slope beneath me
>Next thing I know, I'm waking up in a clean, white room with gold trim, laying on a table sitting in the center
>I hear a voice next to me
"TI was wondering when you would wake. I have to say, traversing the volcanic plains alone is a foolishly dangerous task."
>I turn my head to see who was talking
>It was Celestia
>She was smiling at me, but she had this haunted look about her
>Like she was trying to hide a sickness or pain
>At her sides were two unicorn guards of different colors
>I sit up
>"I thought there couldn't be life here."
"Well... Not much. There aren't many of us left."
>Before I could respond, she turned towards an open doorway behind her.
"Come. Follow me."
>I get off of the table and walk behind her through the door and down a spiraling staircase
>As we walk down, I look out the windows that dot the side
>It looked like we were in the center tower (2 towers out one side, 2 on the other, and the castle and volcano were in view)
>"Who are you?"
>She pauses, still looking forwards
"...The ruler of a dying world. The sad monarch, helpless as she watches her once great kingdom fall into ruin."
>She resumes down the steps
"It was once beautiful, this land... Those days are no more."
>"What happened?"
>There was a moment of silence, she lowered her head,
"Many, many things... Wars. Death. Betrayal. But history will only remember it as it being our time to leave. The clock had finally run out for them"
>The stairs ended with a long hallway, which was followed by a set of steps that lead back up
>We walk down in silence
>Finally, she speaks up again
"I know why you're here."
>We travel up the steps to another hallway
>Now the walls were pitted, gray stone, holding worn, lightless torch holders, rotted and burnt doors long ajar or fallen down
>The windows overlooked the valley, towers and volcano all at once
>I felt grim looking at it all
"I have to say, I don't blame you for coming here. And I will not stop you from claiming what you desire."
>We turn a corner and into a room. It looks like what used to be a study
>Full of old bookcases full of destroyed books and artifacts
>There was a very large open balcony to the left of me
>In the center of it all, there was a small, stone pedestal that had some object draped in a gray cloth on top
>She rips off the cloth, revealing something so bright I couldn't look at it
>She then pushes it with her hoof into a container that concealed it again
>I realize that was the object I was looking for and I take it when she hands it to me
>The container was the size of an altoids tin, shaped similarly too, but made of completely bare metal.
>Celestia then turned around
"Before you go, I also wish to give you another thing, if you so desire. Just a favor I ask."
>I nod
>She gave me a warm, relieved smile
>Leading me to a small desk in the corner, lit by a single, old candle, she approached an intact tome decorated with intricate designs
>She levitates it into my hands
>It was heavy, but I put it into my backpack
"I knew you would come... at the end of our time. My only wish is for you to have the history of this world. Show it amongst the other worlds and peoples across the stars... or keep it for yourself. It's your decision in the end."
>She wiped a tear from her eye, she lacked any warmth she once had
"Yet I would like it that our history may still be remembered, after I'm gone..."
>Celestia looked down
>She seemed incredibly sad and tired
>On the verge of crying
>I put a hand on her shoulder
"Yes, I'll take it. And I'll show everyone this world's greatness."
>She blinked, smiled, then pulled me into a strong hug
"Thank you."
>I heard my spaceship engine nearby, and she pushed me away
>I looked to see my spaceship landing on the castle balcony, piloted by two ponies
>They hopped out and gave me a bow before running off
>Celestia had a solemn, but peaceful smile
"Now go. Our time here reaches it's end."
>I turn towards the ship, but then decide to give Celestia a bow.
>"Thank you. I'll never forget you."
>She didn't answer, but I heard rumbling outside
>I jump into my spaceship and began to fly off
>I began to ask myself why I can't just take her with me
>I look down and see her waving
>Just then the volcano exploded
>This time, the entire side collapsed, and a gigantic wall of lava barreled down the valley
>The towers activated and tried to block it
>They faltered
>The shield broke
>And they were consumed
>Shortly after, the castle fell as well
>I wasn't able to see Celestia
>The computer beeped, then updated the planet's stats
"No sentient life."
>I hovered above the wreckage for a few seconds, shook my head and flew back out to space
>I pull the book out of my bags, and flip through the pages
>The detailed art and calligraphy on it were drawn in colored, metallic ink
>I turn to the last page
>I heard Celestia's voice read the entry:
"And thus the once proud nation of Equestria, once the bastion of peace and friendship for all, was snuffed out by the flames of it's own consequence. May the generosity of those who read this history stand to remember this tale, so that they themselves may not encounter this same fate."
-Signed, the last Alicorn and Princess of Equestria
Princess Celestia.
>I closed the book, and placed it beside me.