Title:           Ch2-Pt6: The Visitation
Author:          preist
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First Edit:      Sunday 1st of April 2012 10:10:58 AM CDT
Last Edit:       Sunday 1st of April 2012 10:10:58 AM CDT

>You spend the evening in Ponyville Hospital.
>Rainbow Dash gave you a book to read for the night.
>You would have given her a Bible in return if you had an extra copy.
>You figure you can give her a copy tomorrow.
>You're content that night.
>You wish you could say the same for Crius.
>He's out for the princess's blood.
>And tomorrow he wishes to feast.
>Revenge can be a powerful force.
>But Celestia is equally powerful.
>All the hate she has, you can sense it in her.
>More hate than Crius could ever contain.
>Too much on your mind, you should read that book.
>Daring Do...
>Reminds you of Indiana Jones.
>Rest comes surprisingly easy for you.
 
>You're feeling very well in the morning.
>Crius notices you're up.
>"Anon, I need to speak with you."
>You sit up and begin stretching your arms out.  The pain is all but gone.
"What is on your mind, friend?"
>He's looking off towards the ceiling.
>"Celestia is coming today, and you know my plans."
>He turns towards you.
>"Shouldn't you try and stop me?"
>You stop stretching and turn to the minotaur.
"You saved my life, my friend, so I'm not going to stop you, even if I think it's wrong."
>Crius grunts as he stands himself up.  He loads the battleaxe onto his back.
"But before you make your plans too hastily,"
>You slowly move yourself out of bed.  There are some aches, but you'll fight through it.
"Be ready to live with the consequences of your actions."
>The Titan sighs.
>"Let's just do this thing."
 
>Twilight is there to greet you as you check out of the hospital.
>"The princess will be here soon, aren't you excited?"
>Excited isn't the word you would choose.
>She leads you to the center of Ponyville; the rest are already waiting.
>Then you see it.
>A closed chariot flies through the sky.  Pulling it, are pegasi toting golden armor.
>You stand firmly, Crius on your left, Twilight on your right.
>You can feel it from here, Crius's heart is beating hard.
>The sound of trumpets fill your ears as the carriage smoothly lands in front of Ponyville square.
>The side of the door opens; you see the flowing mane of that Alicorn.
>Celestia dismounts her vehicle.  She looks calm, smiling as she always does.
>She wouldn't dare show anger in front of a crowd, would she?
>The Mane Six  -- except for Applejack -- bow to Celestia.
"Your majesty."
>Your eyes lock, her smile is unphased.
 
>The Titan stares towards Celestia, hatred in his eyes. She keeps her distance behind her royal guards.
>"It certainly is... A surprise, to see you here, Anon."
>She turns towards her chariot.
>"Would you care to discuss your journey in private?"
>You shrug at the offer.
"There are no secrets in the eyes of our Lord, your majesty."
>That statement seems to trouble her.
"I forgive you for condemning me to Tartarus."
>The eyes of everyp0ny begin to widen at this statement.
"You simply didn't understand, I know that now."
>"Anon, I think..."
>You interrupt the Princess.
"My mind goes back to that day in your throne room, Celestia."
>You mention your condemnation to Tartarus, and how you were ultimately delivered, even when things seemed hopeless.
>Celestia stares with her mouth agape as you preach it like a sermon.
"But don't you see? The good Lord has insured my safety through these trials, he is with me even now!"
>"Enough." Celestia orders as she flails on hind legs.
>Twilight looks dumbfounded, Fluttershy looks scared, Rainbow is smirking and Applejack seems intently focused.
>"P..Princess?" Twilight stammers.
>"Why would you do this?"
>You're about to respond but Celestia recomposes herself and steps forward.
>"My Little Ponies, isn't in obvious? Anon is lying you to you," she says with a smile.
>She magics a Bible away from Fluttershy.
>"Just like the lies in this book."
>She throws the book at your feet.
>The Titan has had enough.
 
>Celestia has underestimated Crius's reach.
>He pulls his battleaxe out from behind him, and like lightning he jumps into the royal guards.
>The Titan seems unphased by the royal guards; he casts the small ponies aside and holds the axe towards the princess.
>"HEY, leave her alone!" yells the Rainbow Dash, as she darts towards your minotaur friend.
>"That book speaks of a God of compassion, Celestia!" Crius yells.
>"You are a goddess of hate and a goddess of lies!"
>He releases the Princess and steps out of Rainbow Dash's way.  She crashes into Celestia with a multicolored "THUD."
>Crius raises his axe in the air and looks down towards the two terrified p0nies.
>He quickly turns towards the rest, about to speak before he thrusts is final blow.
>The p0nies are frightened, Twilight is crying.  This is not what she expected to happen.
>He looks down to Celestia, even the confident blue pegasus looks scared.
>He slowly backs up, then turns towards you.  The p0nies part a distant gap in his wake.
>"Sparing you is against my better judgement, Celestia."
>He disarms his axe.
>"But it's not my place to judge."
>Celestia's horn begins to glow as she forcefully throws Rainbow Dash off of her.
>She stands up and looks towards the Titan.
>His anger dwarfs even her most hateful expression.
>"Anonymous!" she roars.
 
>"You have brought a Titan into Equestria, you have compromised the Elements of Harmony."
>She slams her hoof down and turns to Applejack.
>"You didn't bow!"
>Applejack walks over by you and the Titan.  Twilight has since moved away with the other ponies.
>"Sorry Princess, Ah can only bow to the one true God."
>It's time you've spoken up.
"Your majesty."
>Celestia shoots you a piercing glare.
"I'm sure you understand now, the power of my Lord."
>You return her glare with a smile as you fold your hands.
"Surely if he delivered me from Tartarus, he must be here after all."
>Applejack nods at your side.
"So I forgive you, princess.  And now that you understand,"
>You put your arm around Applejack, the other around a troubled Crius.
"I'm sure you're happy for us."
>She could end this right now.
>She could smite you out of existence.
>Send that Titan to the hell he deserves.
>Turn you into ash.
>But what of Applejack?
>Could she show her true colors in front of the element of honesty?
>What would Twilight think?
>What of the Elements of Harmony?
>Could she salvage what's left?
>No, killing you would make you a martyr.
>You're just the talk of the town for the moment.
>A fizzle, a fad.
>You'll fade when interest in you dies.
>It isn't worth it.
>Celestia fakes a smile.
>"I am happy for you, Anonymous, Applejack."
>She slowly walks towards her chariot and turns back to you.
>"But be careful, you wouldn't want to end up nailed to a cross now, would you?"
>She turns to the minotaur and snides.
"And have fun playing 'church.'"