“I know this isn’t easy for you, but you can’t run from this.  You are very much alive, and you know it.  It might not be what you wanted, but this is how it turned out.” Shane stopped and stared into Celestia’s eyes, a pained look on his face.  “I’m sorry, Shane.  I truly am, but you were given a second chance.  Fate, destiny, dumb luck, call it what you will-”