
| Anonymous #30605 1 year ago |
Probably directly after she imprisoned Nightmare Moon. You OWE your sister A LOT, and we won't rest until you pay her back with interest! |
| Opalescence #30607 1 year ago |
^brat had it coming |
| Anonymous #30620 1 year ago |
^you're next, you ugly cat >D |
| Anonymous #30625 1 year ago |
Well what was Celestia supposed to do - let her kid sister ruin the world in a temper tantrum? |
| Anonymous #30628 1 year ago |
Makes you wonder who had it worse really.
Luna was trapped on the moon, but we don't really know if she was conscious and aware of the amount of time that passed. If she was "asleep" it might have been a lot quicker. Celestia had to live with the guilt of what she did, run the entire world by herself and worst yet, not have a single friend who wouldn't grow old and die on her. The entire 1000 years very much awake, very much lonely. Luna mighta got the better deal. |
| Anonymous #30643 1 year ago |
I found a lack of understanding between everypony, Celestia, and Luna which might've contributed to her becoming Nightmare Moon. |
| UndyingSpirit #30664 1 year ago |
They say that there is at least one regret in anypony's life. The decisions one makes are believed to be out of good intentions. But no matter how much time passes by, if a decision is regrettable, it will never disappear, never fade from memory.
Celestia would gaze at the moon, when the ponies of Equestria were asleep and the guards were sent out for the night, contemplating upon the sin of betrayal that she reasoned to be an "act of justice". Crystaline tears deftly dropped to the cold floor underneath Celestia's dainty hooves. And, if the night was as silent as can be, one could fainlty hear the soft sobs of the Goddess echoing into the darkness. As a pony, you've always known the story of the "Mare in the Moon". It was to be remembered and engraved into the minds of every pony from the moment they became capable of knowledge. Back in those days, many were witnesses to the day that would have brought eternal night. You were but a little foal back then, but now you've grown and years have passed since that infamous day. Your aspirations for Celestia have spurred you to become one of the prestigious guard ponies. You've trained and trained, devoting yourself to learning the history of Equestria, and knowing the rules of guarding her royal highness. After countless tries, failure after disappointing failure, you've all but abandoned the hope of becoming a guard. But just gazing upon Princess Celestia's elegant form instills enough motivation to continue this fruitless endeavor. But your devotion and will are rewarded, and you finally become inducted into the royal guard. You take honor in being given Celestia's blessing and pledge to devote yourself to her protection. Years go by, and the older generation of ponies who've witnessed the incident have all aged and started families, while you continue to devote yourself to being Celestia's guard. But you can see the effects of the legend and its engraving into the next generation. And while you know it is fact, you can't help but to curiously ponder why. They speak of the second princess as just a demon, no acknowledgement of what she was before the incident; a royal princess and sister to Celestia. The thought nips at you day by day. Though you've spent countless hours studying history, never once have you ever understood it. At her permission, you are granted access to the royal archives and begin to read through the countless books. Fatigued, you feel like your brain is about to burst from the overdose of knowledge. Tired, you feel like this endeavor is useless since not much could have been found, save for some old spells and extra history lessons. One day, while guarding the Princess alone in the throne room, your ears pick up a strange sound. You turn your head towards the window, the sun setting slowly on the horizon, but nothing else. You turn towards the door but no movement registers. You hear it again, and slowly twist around to see Princess Celestia. She is gazing out the window. A small glint sparkles briefly beneath her eye. "Your Majesty?" you speak. "Is there something wrong?" You hold back the desire to approach her. She notices your gaze, and quickly shakes her head. "It is nothing" she says and smiles. "It is sundown, I must be ready to raise the moon." She stands calmly and begins to stride forward. You stand in place, head bowed as she passes by, but as she brushes passed you, you see a small drop fall to the ground. 'What was that' you think to yourself as you follow behind her. Down in Canterlot now, Celestia presents herself and readies to raise the moon. All of the ponies gasp and smile widely to just see their Princess. The last rays of the sun gone, Celestia's horn glows and her wings spread open. Behind the mountain comes the moon, and when Celestia comes back down, deafening cheers fill the night air. The ponies disperse once the princess and the royal guard leaves. You stand by her side, having been given the privilege by the Goddess herself. You look back at the town, watching the ponies returning home to sleep the night away. 'It is a shame too, it is such a nice night' you ponder in the back of your mind. Back at the castle, the guards take up their posts outside, but Celestia requests that you remain by her side for the night. You accompany her to her bed chamber, but only are allowed to stand guard out in the hall. But before she retires to her bed, she gives you an old, violet book. "If you want, then you can read the contents of the book" Celestia beckons, and shuts the door softly. Dead silence in the night, and only the light of the few hallway lanterns and the glow of the moon make the book shine. Not tired, you decide to read it to yourself. Once open, you notice the fine writing on the front page. 'Is this her personal diary?' you question. But down on the page, a small scribble shines with the moon. You read it to yourself: "Luna" TBC (if anyone comments under this) |
| Anonymous #30672 1 year ago |
^Awesome. Please, continue! |
| TBTabby #30687 1 year ago |
The really tragic thing is that Celestia knew exactly how to purify her sister..but couldn't use that information. The Elements of Harmony were still around back then, but they still required at least five friends, one representing each of the five virtues, to harness their power. And the adage of "it's lonely at the top" holds just as true in Equestria as it does anywhere else. Celestia has no shortage of loyal subjects and retainers, but nobody she can truly call a friend. The only way to protect her kingdom and save her sister was to imprison her and spend the next 1000 years searching for a worthy candidate who COULD harness the Elements, which she found in Twilight Sparkle. Imprisoning her sister may seem cruel, but it was the best card in a bad hand. |
| Anonymous #30694 1 year ago |
^The best of the worst calls eh? Yeah, pretty much can be summed up like that. |
| Anonymous #30695 1 year ago |
Anon4: I don't know, maybe tell the ponies to show some appreciation for the half of the cycle, which prevents their world from becoming a heat-blasted wasteland?
Having failed that, Celestia did pretty much the only thing she could. As for Luna, once she became Nightmare Moon there was no way back. Particularly since recent Faustian comments suggest she was possessed by an evil force she wasn't directly responsible for - she had merely left herself open to it by having negative emotions. As for the "she wasn't aware of the time that passed," I don't buy it. Seems like white-washing, especially since Nightmare Moon never once even hinted that she wasn't all too well aware of all the time that had gone by. "Oh, my beloved subjects. It's been so long since I've seen your precious little sun-loving faces." "Does my crown no longer count, now that I have been imprisoned for a thousand years?" Not outright proof, but, again, there is not a shred of evidence that Nightmare Moon DIDN'T sense the passage of time. On the other hand, the entire Nightmare Moon episode may or may not have felt different to Luna, but even that is pure speculation. |
| UndyingSpirit #30702 1 year ago |
(Cont.)
Night after night, you scan the contents, and return the book after reading a few pages of the royal diary when morning arrives. Slowly you begin to understand what the second princess felt. While no one was around, you think about Luna's words. Her diary was filled with many entries, most of which gave off a happy innocence. You understand that she loved her sister more than anything, idolizing and admiring Celestia and her duty as ruler and elder sister. You feel happy, but you still have the thought nagging back at you. Each morning, you greet Celestia with humility and return the book to her. She smiles and takes the book, quietly placing it upon a peculiar stand. You take notice of the display: a short wooden pedastel body, but golden metal rods twisting around to form a round frame for the book to rest upon. How elegant for such an old diary. Some days go by as usual, nothing fairly exciting going on. You gaze out the window one day and see the ponies of Canterlot running and laughing. 'They look so happy' you think to yourself. A part of you wishes to enjoy the opportunity, but such things must be sacrificed for the constant duty of protecting Princess Celestia. Guard life is not so glamorous, nor should it be. No pony goes in for just the fame, it is for the honor of being a part of the backbone of defense that must always be vigilant, to spring into action should need be, all for the Princess. Night comes and once again you read the book given. This time, however, you come across a startling find after seeing a turn of attitude in Luna's words. You witness her once loving admiration for her sister turn to jealousy and silent resentment for the ponies in Equestria and even for Celestia herself. You needed to know more, but on this night you come across a block; the following pages looks to have been torn from the book. You had only seen Luna praising Celestia, but now with the knowledge of Luna's shifting attitude you had hoped to see more. Early morning, and once again Celestia asks for the book. "Your Majesty" you start, "By any chance do you know why some pages are missing?" The princess stands quietly, not kowing how to respond, her morning smile now gone. She slowly takes the book and flips through it, and even passes the section of missing pages. "I'm sorry to repeat myself, but do you know what happened to those p--" "I'm sorry, but I have to keep my duty and raise the sun for Equestria." She brushes by you quickly, eyes closed and no smile. Dumbstruck, you shake your head. 'Maybe she's running late' you reason pathetically. All throughout the day, you seem to be given the cold shoulder by Celestia. She does not look at you like before, and only acknowledges you with "guard". 'Have I done something wrong?' you ask yourself. As time goes on, you begin to feel a frightening distance between you and the princess. She doesn't acknowledge you like she used to, with kindness and care, the same she gives to the other guards. It drives you to anxiety. 'What have I done wrong? Why are you treating me like this?' you ponder in your spare time. You desperately try and clear your head, so you head down to the archives once more. However, there are guard ponies standing at the entrance. "None may enter" states one of the guards. "But, I was given permission by her majesty" you reason calmly. "Her Majesty has requested that no pony is to enter the archive" bellows the other guard. "Since when?" "Since a few days ago. Therefore, your access is denied. Now leave!" "But I was permitted by--" "Know your place, fool!" The last boom of the guard's voice sends shivers down your spine. Eventually you leave, defeated. However, the signs of change were not done. Soon, you are no longer permitted to stand as the only guard in the throne room, nor as her guard at night. Ultimately, you are demoted down to an outside post, far from Celestia than before. Over the course of a few years, you no longer see the princess as you have before. Newer guards were added, some who did not even devote that much as you have were being accepted. Farther from the princess now, you wonder why this happened. Was it all because of the interest and curiosity in the diary? Did you ask for too much? One thing was for certain, you would no longer stay the same pony as before. You needed to get to the bottom of the situation, and in doing so uncover the last bit of Luna's life before the imprisonment. Something deep in your heart slowly burns and aches. You mentally hear a small cackle, but shake off the feeling. It burns ever slowly, like the fading rays of the sun as it descends for the moon. TBC (if anyone comments under this) |
| UndyingSpirit #30733 1 year ago |
(Cont.)
'The closer you get...the closer I will get...and the closer to her I will be...Heh heh heh...Hehahahaha!' You wake up alarmingly fast. Sweat drops from your forehead. Swiping it away, you look at the window; it is the darkest part of the night. You shiver softly from the sudden cold. A thought appears in your head. From years of living in the castle, you know that most of the guards are now asleep. You, however, sleep at your post, as per instruction. Glancing over to the surrounding, you see that other guard ponies are also asleep. 'New guards' you shake your head at the lack of alertness that these new ponies have. But this is your chance, now that it is clear. You rush from your post, careful not to alert the other guards. Sneaking past posts, you come across an open window into the castle. 'Seriously?' you moan at the inattentiveness and laziness of the new ponies. In the castle, you sneak into the halls, carefully avoiding the few watchponies that roamed on patrol. You come across the archive room, no guards at the entrance, and sneak in quietly. Taking a torch from the hallway, you roam around, looking for a hint to a history long forgotten. You then come across a door, one you've been passing by since the first time you entered. Opening the door revealed a small closet, within were a few scrolls and books. Glancing them over, it can be seen that they were very old magic tomes. You place a hoof upon one for a moment. 'These will do nicely...' spoke a voice in your head. You glance around but no other presence except yours was there. Suddenly, you hear the sounds of hoofsteps in the distance. Panicing, you close the door to the closet and the archive room. You hide underneath a table and snuff the torch out. A few voices can be heard. "I hate night duty." "I know, but still it's much better than outside." "Hey, a torch is missing." "Gotta get a new one. Hope you can find one." "Aw, no way am I doing it alone." "Aw, need me to come with you? Ha ha." "Very funny, now come on." The hoofsteps faded and soon you poke your head out. Without the torch, you can't see that much. As you stride to the door, you crash into a few things. At the doors, you keep your ear to the outside; no sound, coast is clear. Leaving, you hurry farther into the castle. You eventually end up at Princess Celestia's room. Lifting your hoof, you slowly come to the doorknob. However, you notice some movement out of the corner of your eye; a small black figure runs underneath a door. Curious, you follow it. Opening the door to the room, you com across an empty bedroom. "Is this...Luna's room?" you ponder. The only light illuminating the room is coming from the window. You gaze out, and see the moon high in the sky. You notice a peculiar design on the surface of the moon. You can't look away, and can't move for a moment. Suddenly, you are hit with a flash. Voices begin to fill your head. "She can't do this to me!" "What have I done to deserve this?" "Why must they love her and not me?" "Is my night not pretty enough?" "No, can't let it win..." "Get out of my head!" "You can't resist." "Don't you understand? You are me and I am..." "I will show them all!" "Let the night reign eternal!!" "Celestia!!!" "LUNA!!!!" "I'm sorry, sister..." You grit your teeth in agony, falling to the ground, the voices stop abruptly. For a few moments you catch your breath, fatigued by the stress. As you open your eyes, a small figure appears before you. It is a small mouse. "It's just a small mouse..." you sigh in relief. The mouse however runs under the bed in front of you. You glance and see a glowing ball. It was paper. Scraping it towards you, the glow now dim, you then unravel the paper and read. It was one of the pages torn from the diary of Luna. It revealed the now seething hatred for Equestria and Celestia. Luna's words were harsher than ever, but what catches your eye is the glowing letters of her name. When you touch the glowing letters, your mind is then filled with images of a time long ago. You see Celestia barging into the room, frantically looking for something, tears flowing freely, a scornful look upon her distressed face. You see her gazing at the violet book upon Luna's desk. Her horn glowed and soon she flipped through the pages. At the last few pages of entries, she was mortified to see the change in her sister's attitude. Celestia was greatly saddened, and in her sadness and anger, she forcibly ripped the pages out with her magic, crumpling them and sloppily throwing them about the room. The memory stops there. Reeling from the memory, you shake your head and try to find the other pages. However, the moon had now been setting, signifying that Celestia was about to awaken. Feeling the urgency, you quietly and swiftly leave the room and the castle, back to your post. Morning had arrived as Princess Celestia left the castle to raise the sun. Gazing at her chariot, you ponder about last night's events. Pulling out the page from your armor, you glance over it once more. The anger it held, the jealousy it revealed seemed to hit you right in the heart. The letters had stopped glowing. Fatigued, you sigh and place the paper back into your armor. Tonight, you'd be going back for the others as well. TBC (if anyone comments under this) |
| Rainboomsmakemecry #30741 1 year ago |
^somepony needs to screencap this story. its awesome |
| Anonymous #30764 1 year ago |
post more its just gating good ^^ |
| Anonymous #30779 1 year ago |
Anon3, just because it was necessary doesn't mean she can't regret having to do it. |
| Anonymous #30881 1 year ago |
when she left there was four stars closed in on the the moon they where big space ships from the decepticons |
| Anonymous #31040 1 year ago |
^^ My comment was in response to Anon2, not the picture. Sorry I wasn't clearer. |
| Anonymous #31223 1 year ago |
Hey, UndyingSpirit, did you write this story beforehand or thought it up just now? Either way, it's awesome, requesting more. |
| UndyingSpirit #31245 1 year ago |
^Thank you, though it is somewhat unrefined, I think of things on the spot and briefly contemplate the layout. Otherwise, here's a tip: write it out now before it is too late or before you lose interest, then lament any mistakes later on. I can see some flaws of my writing, but overall I'm happy about having posted it. |
| Anonymous #31273 1 year ago |
^Interesting insight, thanks. You have a considerable experience, then. Most people I know spend quite some time on planning stage before starting actual writing. |
| UndyingSpirit #31307 1 year ago |
^Yeah, but that is what makes me an amatuer at writing as well. But oh well, we all have our own way of writing. |
| Anonymous #31320 1 year ago |
Indeed. You are petty good though. I'll be waiting for the rest of the story (that is, if you're still interested in writing it). |
| UndyingSpirit #31331 1 year ago |
(Cont.)
Day has broken once more as you stand at your post. You contemplate the events of last night briefly, wondering about the sorrow that Celestia has been through. But with what little memory you've received, more questions and curiosity rise within the back of your mind. When Celestia comes back on her chariot, you gaze at her fading visage. 'Did I pick at a wound that has not healed?' you ponder. Whatever the reason, you begin to understand Celestia's change. However, you have no recourse but to hold in the conflict. You feel a stinging sensation coming from your heart as you turn your head away from the castle. Shaking your head, you wave off the pain. At sundown, you once again see Celestia's chariot once again descend into the distance. Time after time, you've known that the guards in the castle accompany her as she left, leaving you ample time to continue your search. Giving an excuse to the other guard, you leave your post. In the castle, you see other ponies, many not in royal attire, hanging decorations and preparing tables. You question one pony striding along about the whole ordeal. "Princess Celestia is holding a party to celebrate the upcoming Grand Galloping Gala. A pre-gala party so to speak." After some time of observation, you gallop back to Luna's room as quick as possible. Entering, you see much more clearly despite the fading sun. A quick glance around and soon you spot another balled-up paper under the bookcase. However, this time the letters are not glowing. You ponder why momentarily, but as quickly as you could ask yourself, you see the last rays of the sun fade, and the moon beyond the mountain begins to appear. It would be only a matter of time until the guards come racing back to the castle. Fleeing the room, you deftly return to your post, with no pony any wiser. Nighttime again and alone once more outside of the castle, you do your best to stay vigilant. Nothing appears out of the ordinary. You glance back at the castle, now filled with lights. Through a small window, you can see figures of other ponies, you can hear music being played, the smell of sweets fill the air. 'They seem so lively despite it being nighttime' you sarcastically say to yourself, being the only guard pony outside. Only you seem to appreciate the sight of night, for it reminds you of your duty and past life. You never were one for gatherings, though deep down you longed to be a part of the joy and laughter. Your friends were long ahead of you socially, and once you started your duty, they slowly became strangers to you. Not even your parents come to visit, no one. But that was the sacrfice of becoming a guard pony to Celestia. You sigh once more, but feel a burning glow coming from your armor. The paper that you had retrieved previouosly began to glow unlike before. You touch the letters and are soon engulfed in memories. This time, it is a young Luna gazing out of the window. Below was Canterlot in the mid-day sun. The ponies frolicked and played with each other. Upon her face was a hurt scowl. "Why is it that they only appreciate the sun and not my moon?" she questions, her voice not as sweet as honey, but somehow bitter like lemon-flavored oatmeal. "Don't I deserve the same admiration as Celestia?" You see a flicker in her eye, a chilling blue flash that seemed to warp her pupil into that of a serpent's. "They must be shown the true power of the night." Her voice fades as you are being pulled back to reality. But before you wake, you pick up a faint voice. 'Yes...show them Luna...show them the might of --" Your eyes shoot open, the paper slowly falling to the ground. Glancing about, you see that the party is still going on. Gazing at the window for some time, a voice picks up in the back of your head. 'The time will come...then I will be free...' Unconsciously you nod and respond. "yes..." A flash crosses your mind and you shake your senses awake. "What the?..." Looking at the paper on the ground, the letters have ceased to glow. Exhaling, you pick up the page and place it into your armor like the other. The party now over, you see the guests leaving one by one. They seemed all too pleased with being in the same prescence as Princess Celestia. You know that anypony would be, but for some reason you feel a tinge of pain in your core as you continuosly keep an eye on the guests. How is it that they could be given the care and kindness from Celestia so easily, while you are now treated like a commoner? A guard was supposed to be higher than them, right? Even the other guards seemed to be getting better treatment than you. It was not fair. After the party ended, and the guests were no longer around, you glance back at the castle. The open window to Celestia's room fluttered in the breeze. For a moment, you see the princess appear, gazing at the moon. You smile, however the window is soon shut. The sound of the closing window carves deep into your soul. You wave off the feeling and just gaze at the moon. "Now it seems like only you understand my pain, don't you?" you speak, as if the moon itself was listening. The shadow on the moon resembled the image of the transformed princess. But now, it seemed like the shadow moved. You are startled by the trick. You wander from your post into the castle grounds, still looking at the moon. "Did you hear my words O Moon?" you voice now audible above the whispering you had done. Your tired eyes begin to close, yet you fight the urge to let yourself fall away from your post. But the fatigue begins to get to you, and soon your eyes close. But before they do, you once again glance at the moon. It may have been the fatigue or some trick in your eye, but the shadow, to you, seems to have nodded. Darkness invites you to sleep. TBC (if anyone comments under this) |
| Anonymous #31455 1 year ago |
^Keep at it, you do good work. I'm screencapping this, by the way. |
| Anonymous #31477 1 year ago |
need more you can't stop now |
| UndyingSpirit #31490 1 year ago |
I'm glad u anons like the writing. I will continue to post, but wonder if I should move it to fanfiction instead of taking up the space. In the meantime, I'll continue to post when I get done with it. |
| Anonymous #31532 1 year ago |
when you get done with it send it to this site to be posted http://www.equestriadaily.com/ |
| UndyingSpirit #31611 1 year ago |
^thanks I will but will also finish it here first foe you gracious anons |
| UndyingSpirit #31806 1 year ago |
(Cont.)
'I'm so close now...' "Get away...I don't need you..." 'You can't get rid of me that easily...I'm already right here.' "No, stay back...stay away!" 'You can't get rid of me...you stupid foal! I'll never disappear! I'll never fade away!' "I-I don't want this...leave me alone..." 'I thought you wanted somepony beside you. Well, now you won't be alone anymore!' "NOOOOOOOO...." In a cold sweat again you awaken. Alarmed, you glance around at your surroundings; the outer gates of the castle. 'How did I...' you feel your head throbbing within your helmet. Out of the corner of your eye you see the rays of the morning sun. By this time, Princess Celestia has returned. The hope of finding more pages of Luna's diary is squashed for the day. You'd have to wait for the night to come again. Standing at your post, somewhat cranky now, you assume your duties. Around mid day you are abruptly called to the throne room for the first time in years. You fix yourself up before presenting yourself to her majesty. In the castle you come across the main hall. The two guard ponies at the door signal you inward. You momentarily scan them over; a bunch of young upstart ponies who've been trained to act like guards, but not to BE guards. Compared to you, one who has trained and sacrificed for such an honor, they aren't fit to even scrub the floor the goddess walks upon. That would have been your original opinion, but with the times, things have lost their luster. You inwardly scoff at the young guards when entering the room. Their flank marks were the last thing you see of them; regal swords and shields. You however have none, a blank flank, a common pony. Inside, you slowly trot towards the throne. Celestia is sitting in her chair, showing signs of some discomfort, at least for you. At the foot of the throne stood two more guards, both just like the two guards you passed by not too long ago. You bow your head. "Your majesty" you say, hiding the cold demeanor of your words. Celestia extends her wings, a signal for the guards to leave. Once they leave, Celestia approaches you; you never raise your head. "Rise" she commands in a seemingly cold manner. As you raise your head, you instantly look into her eyes. 'She has aged one bit' you think to yourself, 'As radiant as the day when I became her guard.' "You requested an audience Your Majesty?" "Yes" was all she replied with. "And what might her majesty request of me?" Celestia paused and took a breath. "The times have been peaceful, have they not?" "Yes your majesty." "As we near the annual Grand Galloping Gala, I cannot help but to reflect upon all that has happened. It has been decades since the peace of the land was threatened by Nightmare Moon." A tinge of pain throbs in your heart. "Indeed, it has been some time since then. Back then I was but a foal. I cannot understand directly what the impact of that incident has created, and in all of the books I've read, none can define what a tremendous service you've done for Equestria." "Is that so? Well, it is my duty to protect the whole of Equestria from any danger, whatever it may be, whatever the cost." A small shock surges through you. You lower your head and grit your teeth. Celestia continues to speak. "You've done a great service to me as a part of my royal guard. However, your generation must become the creators of a new age. The evils of the land have been suppressed, and there is no need for ponies to be at the ready anymore." "What are you saying, your majesty?" you reply weakly, head still bowed. Standing firmly now in front of you, Celestia lowers her head to your ear. "I'm relieving you of your duty." The pain throbs almost blindingly, but you force the pain back. "W-What do you mean?" "Ponies must be free to live life, not to be tied down to just duty. You've showed your capabilities as a guard, and I will always be grateful for your service. However, if you stay here, you'll never be able to live a life you want." "B-But...but this is all...I have...I-I...I-I don't even have my mark..." "That just means you were never meant to serve me for the rest of your life." Her words were as cold as ice. The throbbing in your core was becoming unbearable. "You are still able to obtain a mark of your own. Let it be something you can be proud of." "How...if all I've ever done...is be a guard? Th-this has to be a joke..." "I'm afraid it is not." Celestia soon trots away from you. You try to plea with the princess, but the pain surges once more. 'This is all I have...You can't take it away from me...Is this the thanks I get for all those years of devotion? Why are you betraying me like this?' Your thoughts come at you all at once. You can't stop the throbbing, but for some reason the pain clears your mind. "Be glad that you need no longer be tied down to such a burdensome task." "Just like Luna?" You hear the hoofsteps stop. Celestia slowly turns her head towards you. "What do you mean?" her voice resounds now somewhat colder, but not as cold as your own. "Your relieving me of my duty? It sounds more like you just want me out of the castle. Just as I was demoted down to outer gate patrol, you want me nowhere closer to you? But I was your guard. I was ALWAYS there to protect you. Doesn't this seem a little bit heartless of you Princess Celestia?" "I don't know what you're getting at, but you better leave before I have the guards take you out." "I've seen you smile. I've seen you lie to the people behind that smile. I've even seen you cry. I know you cry as you look at the moon. I've kept silent, never disobeyed, always a perfect guard. Relieve me of my duties? Maybe it is you who should be relieved of yours." "Enough!" boomed Celestia. "Guards!" The few ponies outside of the room stormed in. "Take him away." Something inside of you snaps, and soon you dash off. The sounds of the guards begins to grow faint as you weave from hallway to hallway. Not knowing what exactly is going on with your body, one thing exists in your head; the need to find the last pages of the diary. 'Gotta find it before they catch me' you think to yourself. A voice soon whispers. 'Let me help you...' TBC (if anyone comments under this) |
| newfound_fan #31955 1 year ago |
I feel like Celestia really didn't enjoy imprisoning her sister, but I also think there is going to be more to the nightmaremoon story. 1000 years though? I don't care if you're a deity or not that's a long time. |
| Anonymous #32314 1 year ago |
Awesome story, continue please! |
| Anonymous #32921 1 year ago |
Plz continue U_S |
| Anonymous #33406 1 year ago |
@newfound_fan
I like to think she messed up the spell like it was going to be 1000 days (about three years) or something |
| newfound_fan #34151 1 year ago |
^ that would make sense at least. 3 years on the moon would be severe enough to teach anyone their lesson. 1000 years is simply cruel and unusual punishment. you might as well just banish her. |
| UndyingSpirit #35633 1 year ago |
(Cont.)
It is still much of a blur, but you find yourself evading guard after guard, running towards your destination. Of all that has happened, your only objective, your only commitment left to the castle lies within your grasp. Ducking into a closet, you try to silence your breath as the hoofsteps get closer. "Where is that pony?" yells a guard. "Maybe he went this way" says another in the confusion. Soon the hoofsteps disappear and you peak out of the closet. 'So close, just down the next hallway' states the voice in your head. Trotting quickly, you keep your sounds light. You arrive at your destination: Luna's bedroom. Quickly closing and barracading the door, you frantically search the room for the pages. The commotion you make is loud, but so far no guard nor the Princess is alerted. Looking under the desk you find a balled-up paper, the third of the set. It did not glow when you picked it up. Searching around you find another on the shelf of the bookcase, it did not glow either. Suddenly, you hear a banging on the door. You twitch, making an unintentional pound at the ground. "In here!" bellows the voice. Soon, more banging on the door occurs. Fearing capture, you look around, trying to find an escape. 'No way out' you think to yourself. You hear a cracking noise coming from the entrance. The door is buckling under the constant attack. 'The window...' whispers the voice. Turning your head, you see the window. Not much choice left, you brace yourself, then dash. *Crash!* The sound of breaking glass fills the air as you fall to the ground below. The impact on the ground is mild, you feel it in the upper leg, but the adrenaline in your system forces you forward. You hear the faint voices of the guards slowly disappear as you arrive at the front gate. No guards appear in your way. Pushing through the gates, you run faster. 'I've escaped' you bravely think to yourself. But as soon as you are aware of it, it is too late; you halt momentarily, looking down. Empty air. As soon as it registers, gravity takes a hold of you and you plummet down at a fast speed. Your wails follow you down. 'Is this how it ends?' you gravely think to yourself. 'It can't end like this, not when I haven't seen this through...' 'I can help' whispers the voice. "How?" you ask softly, defeated by the reality of the situation. 'Like this.' A powerful flash comes across your mind. Your eyes begin to glow dark blue and a power consumes your senses. All goes black. ......... '...Sister...I-I-I...' 'You don't need her help.' 'Luna, why has it come to this?' 'She is just being herself. Must you object to her power?' 'Objecting...my power?' 'It's not true...don't listen to it...' 'Listen Luna, your sister just wants all to love her. She would easily take it upon herself to assume your role as the moon bringer.' 'Luna, don't let it confuse you. You know I wouldn't do those things.' 'Silence, you usurper. Luna, she cannot take your power away if you obtain it first. I can help you.' 'Luna, please, you're being mislead. One can only, truly become powerful through one's own will.' 'And how long will that take? Months? Years? You can easily take her powers away any time you'd want.' 'I would never do that. I have my duty and she has hers. The ponies depend on us for that.' 'Hmph, and how do they show their appreciation? They praise not the night, but the day. You say it is equal, yet why do they not praise Luna?' 'That...that is...' 'Of course, it is obvious that you cannot come up with an answer. While they praise you and your day, when night comes the ponies withdraw. Luna works hard as you do, yet why must they praise only you?' 'Why...why do they love you?...And not me?...' 'Luna, don't listen to it. Don't forsake yourself.' 'She has forsaken nothing! She has raised the moon as you've the sun. And is she rewarded? Is she praised by others? No, they only praise the bringer of the day.' 'Please Luna, don't let yourself be consumed. Even if the ponies don't praise you for your efforts, I still do.' '...nough...' 'Luna?' '...not enough...' 'Luna...' 'IT'S NOT ENOUGH! The ponies don't appreciate me at all, they don't appreciate my night! If only I wasn't born the youngest...then they'd love me. I want them to adore my work! I want them to adore me! Praise me! Love me!' 'Luna no...' 'And if not, then MAY THEY NEVER KNOW OF THE DAY EVER AGAIN!!!' Darkness awakens you to a cold surrounding. TBC (if anyone comments under this) |
| Anonymous #35703 1 year ago |
^I'm commenting under this, saying MORE!!!!! |
| Anonymous #36371 1 year ago |
http://tinyurl.com/vsqhwy |
| Anonymous #36499 1 year ago |
Oh god this has gotten better than the pic itself. Yes plz more! |
| Anonymous #36730 1 year ago |
^^song + pic = sadgasm :( |
| UndyingSpirit #40147 1 year ago |
(Cont.)
Breathing heavily out of shock, you awaken to your cold surroundings. "W-where am I?" you quietly speak. Glancing forward, you see emptiness and delapidated stone pillars. To your right the afternoon rays of the sun peck at your sight. Pulling back and glancing to your left you see a sea of green trees. "How did..." you say as you try to stand on your hooves. Momentarily, you brace for pain, but nothing comes. "What the...I was sure that the fall would've..." Your senses start to come back. Quickly, you race over to the left window and gaze outside again. You spot a bright colored town. "Isn't that...Ponyville?" you exclaim to yourself. "Wait, then this place...it must be Princess Luna's old castle." Another thought pops up. "Then the trees...this must be the Everfree Forest...I'm THAT far from Canterlot?! But...but how did..." Your memory turns fuzzy as you try to recall your actions. Shaking off the will to try once more, you can't help but feel a bit confused. "Okay, gotta calm down..." you breathe in rhythmically and regain your composure in a few seconds. "Let's reassess the situation" you say to yourself, "I'm a fugitive, the palace guards are probably looking for me, and I have no idea how I managed to come out alive after falling from like a thousand or so feet. On top of that, I'm now miles away from both Canterlot and the castle, stuck in the most dangerous area in all of Equestria, and still have no clue how any of this is possible..." At the thought of such impossibility, you can't help but start laughing cynically at your predicament. Slowly you sink into your hooves, your mind a wreak from the events. Alone, you rock back and forth. You feel like you're slipping slowly into madness. Empty, you close your eyes and lie on your back, the clang of the armor rings through the void. 'This is it...' you think to yourself. 'My life, my work, all now undone...I'm all alone and with nothing to call my own...' As the sun's rays disappear and the moon begins to rise, something in your armor begins to glow. You pull out the papers to Luna's diary and see that the three that you found before leaving the castle are glowing. Placing them on the floor, you become intrigued by the sight. 'Might as well...' you surrender mentally to your curiosity and soon place your hoof on each. Energy begins to surge through you immensely and soon the memories play in your mind like a movie. "I can't take it anymore...they all LOVE her so much! Why can't they adore me just once?! They'll see soon enough..." 'Yes, soon they will know the might of the all powerful darkness. You must bide your time, Luna.' "Why? I can't stand the sight of them praising and worshipping her like she's the only ruler!" 'Patience, dear Luna, your power, though great, still cannot defeat Celestia alone.' "Don't give me that, I've read the archives, spell after spell, ones that were thought to have been lost, stuff that even Celestia hasn't read yet, but you still say that I am weak?!" 'Not at all, but allow me to aid you. I can lend you my power.' "How?" 'All I ask is that you...' [the voices fade as other memories begin to flow] "Luna? Are you awake yet little sister?" [a door opens] "Ah, Luna you are awake I see." "I have not slept, dear sister." "Not slept? You must be joking..." "I am not." "Well, I'm glad that you are awake. I was hoping that we could visit Ponyville together." "Is that right?" "I've ordered a small, informal gathering to greet the ponies of Ponyville. And well..." "...What is it, sister?" "It's just that...we haven't spent that much time together. I feel really bad for not giving you so much more attention." "There is no need to worry, you ARE always BUSY." "That's...true...but it doesn't excuse the neglect that I know you must feel...especially since today is" [a guard pony arrives and begins to speak to Celestia] "But...very well, I guess there is no other way around it..." "Duties again, dear sister?" "I'm afraid so...I have to head over to Trottingham on urgent business..." "Indeed, you MUST. They depend on YOU for guidance." "Don't be like that Luna. Look, when I come back, I promise that for the rest of the day, you and I will have fun." "...Do you mean it?" "Absolutely, I promise! Trust me, I will return soon." [Celestia leaves] "She...promised...She promised me..." [the promise is not upheld later that day, and as night was risen, Luna takes flight into the night, tears falling from her closed eyes.] "She.......promised......" [Memories surge once more] (split into two comments) |
| UndyingSpirit #40151 1 year ago |
"Princess Luna! Where are you?!" [a semi-calm Celestia dashes through the halls of the castle. The guard ponies scatter about, searching for the little Princess.] "She's not in her room Majesty." "Where could she have gone?" "You have to look for her. Its almost time for the sun to rise and she's not returned since she raised the moon." "Find her at all costs!" [Celestia hears the guards quarreling, but ignores butting in and continues ahead. She too worries about Luna, but keeps a level head as she flies into the air, scanning the castle. No sign of Luna in the castle. She flies down to the land below. A thought pops into her mind and soon she flies off towards the Everfree Forest.] 'Yes Luna, that's it...keep your focus.' "Uggh...Hnng...*pant pant*...Almost there...*pant pant*..." [A dark blue flash blinds you momentarily. Afterwards, you see Luna begin to glow darkly, a sinister, aura-based smile appears and a pair of piercing bright colored eyes.] 'You've done well Luna. Now you are ready to do what I, no...what we've planned.' "Indeed..." "LUNA!!" [the voice alarms the glowing pony, but as soon as she obtained the aura, it quickly dissipates into the darkness. Luna, looking a bit confused, shakes her head and rushes to the throne and sits, acting like she's been just sitting.] "Luna!" [Celestia decends into the castle.] "Little sister, have you've been here all this time?" "Yes, sister." "You should really tell somepony if you're going to do this." "Why should I? I'm a princess too. Am I not able to do anything I want?" "There are certain things that you can and can't do, Luna." "Fine, next time I'll leave a note or something." "Luna, you've been acting strange lately." "I'm just being myself sis." "No, something about you is...different." "I've not changed one bit, dear sister. Do you not TRUST me?" "Well...I do. In any case, it's almost time for the sun to rise." "Ah yes...the day is to start soon. Of course, it is time for those ponies to wake up. It is time to BANISH the night sleep from their now rested eyes and once again REJOICE and bask in the sun." [Luna stands almost mechanically and begins to rise into the sky. Her horn begins to glow bright blue and soon the moon begins to disappear beyond the horizon. Afterwards, she lowers down into the throne room of her castle.] "There, Celestia, now MY moon has disappeared to make way for YOUR sun." "Don't say such things Luna. You make it sound like it is a bad thing." "Indeed, should I apologize and prostrate myself in front of you?" "Stop acting weird, Luna. Look, I must go and raise the sun down in Canterlot. We must talk once we get back to the castle." [Just as Celestia is about to leave, she turns towards Luna.] "Would you...like to come along?" "No, I wish to stay here for a bit. I will rejoin you back at the castle, dear sister." "Oh, okay then. I'll see you back at the castle." [Celestia departs. Moments later, Luna slowly begins to hover above her castle and watches Celestia raise the sun. In the distance, she can hear the cheers of the ponies. Before everything fades, you see a look of pure hatred upon Luna's face, as well as small tears at the corners of her eyes.]
You are knocked back into reality. The papers that glowed now became like the other two pages. Panting, you feel a surge of pain in your heart. You touch your cheek and feel some moisture. "Are these...tears?" You are surprised at the notion. "Why am I crying?" 'Isn't it painful?' says a familiar voice. 'The young princess's sorrow?' "Who's there? Where are you?" You look around, but find nothing but the emptiness from before. "Are...Are you the one who helped me?" 'I am that same prescence that helped you.' "Wha-What do you want?" 'I know your pain. You've been wronged, haven't you?' "What do you mean?" 'Celestia has wronged you unfairly, hasn't she?' "T-that's..." 'Unfairly treated despite your devotion, unappreciated despite your experience, and to top it off, relieved of all that you have. Don't you deserve better than that?' "W-Well..." 'I can give you what you deserve, something more than what Celestia can do.' For a few moments you ponder the offer. You feel somewhat possessed by a sense of betrayal as you keep pondering the events of the previous day. 'What do you say?' ".............can you really do it?" TBC (if anyone comments under this) A/N: "I feel like you're not getting into this story so I'm going to skip ahead..." (try to guess where this came from, but yeah, might as well just try to transfer this to either FF or ED) |
| Anonymous #40945 1 year ago |
I like it... plz post a link. |
| P0ny_brigade #40960 1 year ago |
moar |
| Anonymous #42610 1 year ago |
Dude, I'm hooked. You can't stop now. |
| Anonymous #50206 1 year ago |
I agree, continue |
| UndyingSpirit #52944 1 year ago |
(Cont.)
'I can give you power, even that which cannot be obtained by your breed. All I ask, is that you let me into your core.' A part of you hesitates momentarily, but something inside reinforces the painful memories back, clouding your judgement. The internal conflict in your mind is at an impass. "How...will it help me exactly?" you struggle to speak. 'You will be recognized by all for your power. It will prove to even Celestia how valuable you are. The ponies in Equestria will praise you, worship you. All heads will bow to you as they should have done. You will never become unappreciated ever again.' It was admittedly tempting. And for a moment, you ponder the fantasies that the voice spoke of. Recognition, praise, devotion; the thought drove you to hunger for more. Your internal logic was losing out to the temptation. Desperately you fight the darkness seeping into your heart. "N-No...I-I..." However, the darkness pushes one more thought into your mind that tips the scale. 'Her sorrow, is for you to correct. Her injustice and yours will be righted. I can make it happen. Allow me to unlock your potential, and both of your sufferings will be avenged. Let me inside of your heart.' The sadness of the banished princess is the final weight that tips the scale, and soon you give yourself to the voice. "I will..." Your words seem different, replaced with a chilling guilt. Throughout the night, you meditate with your thoughts swirling around you. The voice soothes you into a calm stupor, lulling you to surrender your senses. 'Let me into your mind, and I will give you what you seek.' You hum slowly, trying to open your mind. Though it is difficult for you to grasp magic, not being a unicorn and all, inside of you there is a tinge of magical power. In the back of your mind, you know you've read it somewhere in the archives that all ponies, earth, unicorn, and pegasus have seperate magical powers innate only to them specifically. It was surprising enough that you became a royal guard pony on your own merit, seeing as though most of the guards were comprised of pegasi and unicorns. Was that why you were singled out? You cannot confirm it, but something in you does nod at the notion. Back to meditating, you try to peer inside yourself, trying to tap that magical entity. 'A little closer' repeats the voice. You concentrate harder, sweat beating down your head. You inwardly grasp the power before you. In an instant, you become numb as the magical energy flows throughout your body. 'Yes. Now hold still...' Another surge of magic, much darker magic begins to combine with your own. Your senses become heightened, your mind now bursting with magical knowledge, your body now stronger by the fusion. It feels like bliss. "D-Did it work?" you struggle to say as your eyes adjust to the piercing glow of the moon. 'Yes' says the voice in your head. 'But you cannot go out just yet. You must rest now.' "Okay." As you sleep, your mind is still active. The memories in your head begin to come into clear view. They are old memories, a mix between yours and another pony's. Many of them are similar in past sadness, a few are only mildly happy. All the while, you hear an auspicious voice sobbing. 'Help me...Save me...Please don't do this...I'm innocent...' A part of you aches as you hear the voice continue throughout the recollection. A deep crevice in your mind begins to wonder if what you did was the correct thing to do... TBC (if anyone comments under this) |
| Anonymous #52958 1 year ago |
More please |
| Anonymous #56270 1 year ago |
^agreed |
| Anonymous #61534 1 year ago |
You better continue, or else... |
| UndyingSpirit #62289 1 year ago |
^or else? |
| P0ny_brigade #62391 1 year ago |
^ or else we make crappy Luna clopfic XD. but plz continue |
| UndyingSpirit #62404 1 year ago |
Luna clopfic you say? |
| P0ny_brigade #62419 1 year ago |
Lol you do good work.
but crappy clopfic, with derpy eyes, no unicorn horn etc. |
| UndyingSpirit #62455 1 year ago |
Oh no anything but that... |
| -Prime- #67225 1 year ago |
I fail to see the threat.
I see your "Crappy Luna Clopfic" and raise you a "Crappy Clopfic involving that GaryStu OC named Skywind, only its with EVERYPONY and they all enjoy it". |
| Anonymous #90552 1 year ago |
So, will there be more or not? |