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# The Hearts of Man: Chapter 8 -Terminal Velocity-

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1. Chapter 8: -Terminal Velocity-
3. >"No! It's out of the question!"
4. "Luna."
5. >"To think that one such as yourself would even suggest such a thing! I simply cannot comprehend it!"
6. "Luna."
7. >"'Oh hey Luna, toss me into Equestria's orbit. I'll be just fine!' Are you out of your mind?!"
8. "Luna.
9. >"Even though you're incapable of pain and harm here, what if it wears off as you fall? What if I throw you off the MOON and you DIE? I would never forgive myself."
10. >You bring your arms up to Luna's face and gently hold it, making her stop her ranting.
11. >"...What are you-"
12. >You bring her face closer to yours.
13. >Her eyes widen in surprise and a light blushing appears on her cheeks.
14. >"Anonymous I'm flattered but this isn't the best time to-"
15. >You rest your forehead on hers and close your eyes.
16. >"Oh. You weren't going to... I see."
17. >You can feel some heat on your palms as she blushes at what she said.
18. >All you can really do is smile.
19. "Luna, I need you to calm down and trust me."
20. >"I DO trust you, but this plan of yours it's-"
21. "Crazy, I know. But right now, I need to be a little crazy."
22. >Luna pouts out a sigh and brings her face up to look at you.
23. >"I swear, if this fails and you get hurt I will-"
24. "Kill me? I think the fall will take care of that just fine."
25. >You crack a smile and laugh at your joke.
26. >Luna does the same.
27. >"It's not the fall I'm worried about. It's the rather sudden stop at the end."
28. >Running a hand through her starry mane, you realize that Luna is probably the only friend you have in this crazy world.
29. >And that makes you happy.
30. "Listen, if I don't make it.. if I die, I want you to know that I-"
31. >Luna stops you as she gently nuzzles your face.
32. >"You can tell me after dealing with my big sister."
33. "I'd like that."
34. >You and Luna turn to look at Equestria, floating just out of reach in the distance.
35. >You see the hint of the sun's rays begin to peek out from behind the planet, giving Equestria a yellow glow.
36. "So... what now?"
37. >You feel a tingle spread through your body as you are slowly lifted from the moon's surface.
38. >"What happens now is that you hold still, and I get to regret what I'm doing."
40. -------
42. >Zero gravity.
43. >The absolute wheightlessness was something to behold.
44. >You careened through space toward Equestria, Luna flying paralell to you.
45. >Her magic ensured you stayed on course and didn't go spiraling off into the sun.
46. >"Are you sure about this, Anon?"
47. "It's a little late to reconsider don't you think?"
48. >You turn your head to look at her, a deranged grin on your face and a shine in your eyes.
49. >Luna smiles worriedly, but shifts her face into a stern, determined stare.
50. >"Succeed."
51. "Succeed."
52. >The two of you shoot towards Equestria, gaining speed with every second that passes.
53. >"We're getting close. Where shall I send you?"
54. >You think for a split second, and immediately answer with a devious grin.
55. "Drop me right on that bitch."
56. >Now Luna is the one to smile.
57. >"Gladly."
58. >As you gain even more speed, you feel Luna's magic pulse through you.
59. >The feeling of static runs across your body, and you feel chilled to the bone yet warm at the same time.
60. >You're ready for the final push.
61. >"Good luck," Luna says as the prepares herself.
62. "See you on the other side."
63. >Suddenly and with immense force, Luna propels you directly towards Equestria in a sea of shimmering blue light and sparks, and she herself teleports away in a dim glow of stars.
64. >You requested the light and sparks from her earlier, for some "dramatic" flair.
65. >As you careen faster and closer to Equestria. you only have one thought in your mind.
67. You're going to enjoy ruining that bitch's roof.
69. -------
71. >Celestia stood in her throne room, looking out at Canterlot from her massive window.
72. >She could see ponies of every shape and color going about their business, enjoying the especially sunny day.
73. >She had made sure the skies were cleared and unblemished for today, as she was expecting company.
74. >She was to have a summit with a representative of the Griffon tribes, and she was determined to greet them warmly into her home.
75. >The white mare smiles to herself.
76. >She is surprised however when she hears the clop of hooves behind.
77. >"Forgive me, my Princess, but it appears you have company."
78. >Celestia turns to see one of her guards standing in her doorway.
79. Celestia: "Ah, Blizzard, good to see you. Has the Griffon ambassador arrived already? I wasn't expecting him to arrive this early."
80. >The guard colt shifts nervously.
81. >Blizzard: "Um, no, my Princess. It's not the ambassador, it's-"
82. >The guard is cut off as glowing, dark blue smoke bursts forward through the doors, knocking him to the side.
83. >Celestia is startled at first, but recovers her composure once she realizes who it is.
84. Celestia: "Sister Luna, it's good to see you again."
85. >Luna strides forward out of the starry mist, her mane flowing down around her.
86. Luna: "Hello, Tia."
87. Celestia: "I do hope you aren't here to try to convince me to free that human I banished. Honestly, I think you're becoming a bit obsessed."
88. Luna: "What you did was wrong, Tia. You know that. Anonymous did nothing to our kind."
89. >Celestia sighed. She had hoped her younger sister was visiting her on a more cordial note.
90. Celestia: "Given time he would have done something. You know that."
91. >Luna shakes her head.
92. Luna: "No. No he's different. We talked with him many times over this past year. He seems... humble. Sincere."
93. >Celestia raises an eyebrow at her sister.
94. Celestia: "You've been visiting him? You told me that you had only seen him once or twice. Now you're telling me that you two are acquainted?"
95. Luna: "He is our friend, sister. I trust him."
96. >The white alicorn's words are stuck in her throat.
97. Celestia: "You.. you TRUST him? How? How can you trust that... that thing? After everything his kind did to-"
98. Luna: "Tia, stop."
99. >Celestia pauses at Luna's sudden outburst.
100. Luna: He's different from his ancestors. he wasn't even aware that his kind were ever present in our realm. It's as if he is a... blank slate."
101. >Celestia peered into her sister's eyes, looking for any sign of falter.
102. >She couldn't find one.
103. Celestia: "You honestly believe that he's different? That he's not like his predecessors?
104. >Luna nods, an honest smile on her face.
105. >Celestia paused and thought, taking this all in.
106. >Eventually, she raised her head to her sister, having made a decision.
107. Celestia: "Fine. I believe you. But my verdict still stands: Anonymous can return to Equestria to speak to me about his freedom, but he must do so without my assistance."
108. Luna: "Actually, that is the reason why we came to speak with you, sister.
109. >The white mare coks her head to the side, confused.
110. Luna: "Let us just say that you might want to stay at your side of the room, and ONLY your side of the room."
111. >Celestia was about to ask her sister what she meant, but stopped.
112. >She could hear a faint whistling in the distance.
113. >It was growing closer.
114. >And louder.
115. >Without warning a flash of blue and sparks slammed through the roof of the Canterlot throne room with incredible force and speed and into the marble floor below.
116. >A column of smoke and dust shot through the chamber, as bits and pieces of gemstones twinkled from the roof to the floor.
117. >Celestia coughed, clearing the smoke around her with her wings.
118. >She turned her gaze to the point of impact on the floor, and saw a hazy siloughette.
119. >The shadow walked forward out of the smoke and mist, the hint of small stars flaking off of him.
120. >Celestia didn't say a word.
121. >She couldn't.
122. >Her jaw was too busy dropping to the floor.
124. Anon: "So, why don't you and I have a little chat, shall we?

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Chapter 8: -Terminal Velocity- >"No! It's out of the question!" "Luna." >"To think that one such as yourself would even suggest such a thing! I simply cannot comprehend it!" "Luna." >"'Oh hey Luna, toss me into Equestria's orbit. I'll be just fine!' Are you out of your mind?!" "Luna. >"Even though you're incapable of pain and harm here, what if it wears off as you fall? What if I throw you off the MOON and you DIE? I would never forgive myself." >You bring your arms up to Luna's face and gently hold it, making her stop her ranting. >"...What are you-" >You bring her face closer to yours. >Her eyes widen in surprise and a light blushing appears on her cheeks. >"Anonymous I'm flattered but this isn't the best time to-" >You rest your forehead on hers and close your eyes. >"Oh. You weren't going to... I see." >You can feel some heat on your palms as she blushes at what she said. >All you can really do is smile. "Luna, I need you to calm down and trust me." >"I DO trust you, but this plan of yours it's-" "Crazy, I know. But right now, I need to be a little crazy." >Luna pouts out a sigh and brings her face up to look at you. >"I swear, if this fails and you get hurt I will-" "Kill me? I think the fall will take care of that just fine." >You crack a smile and laugh at your joke. >Luna does the same. >"It's not the fall I'm worried about. It's the rather sudden stop at the end." >Running a hand through her starry mane, you realize that Luna is probably the only friend you have in this crazy world. >And that makes you happy. "Listen, if I don't make it.. if I die, I want you to know that I-" >Luna stops you as she gently nuzzles your face. >"You can tell me after dealing with my big sister." "I'd like that." >You and Luna turn to look at Equestria, floating just out of reach in the distance. >You see the hint of the sun's rays begin to peek out from behind the planet, giving Equestria a yellow glow. "So... what now?" >You feel a tingle spread through your body as you are slowly lifted from the moon's surface. >"What happens now is that you hold still, and I get to regret what I'm doing." ------- >Zero gravity. >The absolute wheightlessness was something to behold. >You careened through space toward Equestria, Luna flying paralell to you. >Her magic ensured you stayed on course and didn't go spiraling off into the sun. >"Are you sure about this, Anon?" "It's a little late to reconsider don't you think?" >You turn your head to look at her, a deranged grin on your face and a shine in your eyes. >Luna smiles worriedly, but shifts her face into a stern, determined stare. >"Succeed." "Succeed." >The two of you shoot towards Equestria, gaining speed with every second that passes. >"We're getting close. Where shall I send you?" >You think for a split second, and immediately answer with a devious grin. "Drop me right on that bitch." >Now Luna is the one to smile. >"Gladly." >As you gain even more speed, you feel Luna's magic pulse through you. >The feeling of static runs across your body, and you feel chilled to the bone yet warm at the same time. >You're ready for the final push. >"Good luck," Luna says as the prepares herself. "See you on the other side." >Suddenly and with immense force, Luna propels you directly towards Equestria in a sea of shimmering blue light and sparks, and she herself teleports away in a dim glow of stars. >You requested the light and sparks from her earlier, for some "dramatic" flair. >As you careen faster and closer to Equestria. you only have one thought in your mind. You're going to enjoy ruining that bitch's roof. ------- >Celestia stood in her throne room, looking out at Canterlot from her massive window. >She could see ponies of every shape and color going about their business, enjoying the especially sunny day. >She had made sure the skies were cleared and unblemished for today, as she was expecting company. >She was to have a summit with a representative of the Griffon tribes, and she was determined to greet them warmly into her home. >The white mare smiles to herself. >She is surprised however when she hears the clop of hooves behind. >"Forgive me, my Princess, but it appears you have company." >Celestia turns to see one of her guards standing in her doorway. Celestia: "Ah, Blizzard, good to see you. Has the Griffon ambassador arrived already? I wasn't expecting him to arrive this early." >The guard colt shifts nervously. >Blizzard: "Um, no, my Princess. It's not the ambassador, it's-" >The guard is cut off as glowing, dark blue smoke bursts forward through the doors, knocking him to the side. >Celestia is startled at first, but recovers her composure once she realizes who it is. Celestia: "Sister Luna, it's good to see you again." >Luna strides forward out of the starry mist, her mane flowing down around her. Luna: "Hello, Tia." Celestia: "I do hope you aren't here to try to convince me to free that human I banished. Honestly, I think you're becoming a bit obsessed." Luna: "What you did was wrong, Tia. You know that. Anonymous did nothing to our kind." >Celestia sighed. She had hoped her younger sister was visiting her on a more cordial note. Celestia: "Given time he would have done something. You know that." >Luna shakes her head. Luna: "No. No he's different. We talked with him many times over this past year. He seems... humble. Sincere." >Celestia raises an eyebrow at her sister. Celestia: "You've been visiting him? You told me that you had only seen him once or twice. Now you're telling me that you two are acquainted?" Luna: "He is our friend, sister. I trust him." >The white alicorn's words are stuck in her throat. Celestia: "You.. you TRUST him? How? How can you trust that... that thing? After everything his kind did to-" Luna: "Tia, stop." >Celestia pauses at Luna's sudden outburst. Luna: He's different from his ancestors. he wasn't even aware that his kind were ever present in our realm. It's as if he is a... blank slate." >Celestia peered into her sister's eyes, looking for any sign of falter. >She couldn't find one. Celestia: "You honestly believe that he's different? That he's not like his predecessors? >Luna nods, an honest smile on her face. >Celestia paused and thought, taking this all in. >Eventually, she raised her head to her sister, having made a decision. Celestia: "Fine. I believe you. But my verdict still stands: Anonymous can return to Equestria to speak to me about his freedom, but he must do so without my assistance." Luna: "Actually, that is the reason why we came to speak with you, sister. >The white mare coks her head to the side, confused. Luna: "Let us just say that you might want to stay at your side of the room, and ONLY your side of the room." >Celestia was about to ask her sister what she meant, but stopped. >She could hear a faint whistling in the distance. >It was growing closer. >And louder. >Without warning a flash of blue and sparks slammed through the roof of the Canterlot throne room with incredible force and speed and into the marble floor below. >A column of smoke and dust shot through the chamber, as bits and pieces of gemstones twinkled from the roof to the floor. >Celestia coughed, clearing the smoke around her with her wings. >She turned her gaze to the point of impact on the floor, and saw a hazy siloughette. >The shadow walked forward out of the smoke and mist, the hint of small stars flaking off of him. >Celestia didn't say a word. >She couldn't. >Her jaw was too busy dropping to the floor. Anon: "So, why don't you and I have a little chat, shall we?