//------------------------------// // Chapter 3: Luna // Story: Forbidden Love // by Snug-Brony //------------------------------// Chapter 3: Luna “Hello Mr. Griffin Ambassador,” a royal guard spoke. “Yes, what is the situation?” The ruler of the griffin Kingdom asked in an upper-class griffin Dialect. “Well sir ever since the battle a week ago Faust has just laid in bed. She won’t eat, talk, or do anything, but sleep. We know the battle was exhausting, but it has been a week! We were hoping that you could shed some light on the issue. Also you’ll need to lead the army in the time being. We don’t suspect any attacks to happen in a while though.” “I see, let me try to talk to her.” “Ok she is right in here, but I don’t think you’ll have much luck.” The guard leads the Griffin Ambassador into Faust’s chamber. The Queen laid spread out on the bed nearly motionless. “My lady what is wrong? Please tell me I want to try to help you,” The griffin expressed to the sickly queen. “Sir Fredrick…is that you?” Faust questioned. “Yes it is me I’m here for you, but you must tell me what is wrong,” the Ambassador begged. “I’m…I’m pregnant,” Faust whispered to her ally. “How is that possible? I must call in a doctor.” “Call him, if anyone could figure this out it’s him.” “Of course I’ll be right on it.” A brown colt with messy hair and a bowtie walked down the hall. Many ponies gawked at him as he walked past them. He stepped into the chamber. “Are you the colt that we called?” A guard asked. “Yes I’m the doctor alright let’s see what we have here, allons-y,” the brown pony stated. “Is there anything that we could get you to help?” “I need a microscope, a needle, some cotton swabs, goggles, scissors, tweezers, and a fez. “I’ll be right on it.” The guard brought the doctor all the supplies he needed. He took a sample of the queen and Celestia’s hair and blood. After many scientific tests the doctor had come to a conclusion. “Queen I have made my results and here is my synopsis; Celestia and your new child have no father. Everything you believed about Celestia before is lie. She is no ordinary child – she is the child of the Sun. Your new daughter is the child of the Moon. They were born of celestial and lunar rays that connected with your magical horn when raising them.” “The name…Celestia just popped in my head like that’s what she had to be needed to be named. It makes so much sense, but wait am I still the mother?” The queen questioned. “Yes your genes still transferred into them making you there biological mother. They have cells of you, the Sun, Moon, and stars." Discord stepped into the obscurity in the other dimension. The surface was rocky yet the rocks were unlike anything from his home world. They were rough yet soft and would easily crumble when touched. There were long twisted neon plants stretching out from the foundation. They appeared to be alive the way they would curl up for miles. The vegetation was spread out from each other creating a barren atmosphere. Tears spilled down from Discord absorbing into the floor below him rapidly. I didn’t do it. I failed to kill him. I saved her, but at what cost. If I just hit two inches closer. I could of submerged deep into his heart and end his life. I thought of every scenario in my head of how the battle would go down, but not me missing his heart. I’ll never see her again. It will be 500 years; everypony will think that I’m dead. Only the high council knows about my sentence and they are always kept secret especially from ponies. Kahn will also be unaware of my fate. My only friends in this rubbish world will presume me dead. The one thing is that I still don’t get why this is called the Hell-dimension. Discord slowly ambled around his new environment and was met face to face with a cliff. In the abyss he saw an ember glow. Black smoke rose to the top when he looked down his eyes met streams of magma and ash. A beastly creature red as dawn shot up from the scattering smoke. The beast lunged right at Discord. He had a humongous long body, several legs and eyes, and had large red scales protecting his body. It could only be described as a centipede from Hell. The thing chased Discord making him have to sprint at top speed. The demon dived at Discord as he opened up the crevice of his mouth revealing razor teeth. Suddenly, another draconequus materialized out of nowhere and blasted the monster with an oversized gun. The hellish insect screeched from the blast and crawled back into the pit. Discord looked onward at his savior. The draconequus looked very scruffy he was tall, dirty, and wore an eye patch. The two draconequus just stared at each other for the longest amount of time. Discord was completely breathless because of the adrenaline of escaping the beast and the surprise of seeing another one of his kind. “Hey kid, follow me to safety,” the one-eyed draconequus final spoke. Discord just nodded and followed him. “My name is Captain Rhodes by the way. You’re probably wondering a lot of things right now and I’ll try to tell you everything. First off yes, I’m from the same dimension as you and I was banned like you.” “How do you know that I was banned?” Discord asked. “I just assume it because we’re all banned here, and before you ask there are others. You will meet them once we arrive at my cabin. We traveled for a long time until we came across a tiny wooden shack. When we walked in a few people were sitting at a round table. One was very short draconequus who was kinda fat. Sitting across from him is a bony hunched over griffon who was wearing a monticule and an old lieutenant’s jacket. Next to him is a beautiful cyan earth pony with a blonde mane and huge red eyes. Next to her is another pony with the same colors, but she is an alicorn who looks very old and her hues look duller. Finally, across from her is a dragon who I had no idea how he fit in the small cabin. He had deep black scales and piercing red eyes. “Hello everyone, I found another banished soul. “He looks kinda familiar,” the young pony squeaked. “Well you weren’t banished that long ago you could have seen him,” Rhodes responded. “Well, let me introduce you to everypony, wait I never got you name.” “My name is Discord.” The whole room gasped because they were all aware of the name of the Prince-to-be. “Now this is a story that I’d like to hear!” the fatter draconequus finally spoke. “Maurice! He doesn’t have to tell us why he got banned. If he wants to then he can. I know that the majority of you hesitated a long while before telling your reason for being here. “I don’t mind. I attempted to murder my brother during a battle.” Discord waited for them to get over the surprise before returning to his story. “You see I have fallen victim of love of the pony princess, Celestia. We had secret meeting for about two years until my father planned an attack on the pony palace where he made it my brother’s goal to kill her. I was at the point where I had to choose between her or him and I sliced him with my claw. I missed his heart though, so he remained alive to tell the story of my betrayal.” “I suspect that you are banned for life then,” The dragon added on. “Well not exactly, I played it off like I missed hitting her and hit him on accident. I’m only banned for 1,000 years here.” “So noble,” the dragon sneered sarcastically as he puffed out a cloud of smoke. Rhodes finally broke the silence, “Well now that we know you, you should get to know us. You already know my name and I have been here the longest. I lost count, but I think I’ve been here at least 10,000 years. I’ve seen people come serve their sentence and leave many times. I’m banned for life because I assassinated a draconequus king. Anyone want to go next?” “Um…I’m Maurice and I started an illegal business that stole thousands of pounds of gold from the kingdom. No one really liked me and I’m pretty sure that I’ve served my sentence, but I don’t think anypony remembers. In fact I don’t even remember how long I’m supposed to be here.” The older pony talked next, “Hi I’m Breezy Spring. I was one of the ponies who first fought in the war. I had a secret clan where we did direct attacks towards the draconequus kingdom. I’ve got caught and banned for life because I’m a pony. This is Wind Song, my granddaughter; she carried on the clan, but she got caught after her mother died. Though she kinda turned herself in.” “Grandma! Yes I did give up running and got caught, but I don’t like to talk about it. I’m also banned for life,” the young pony apparently named Wind Song explained. “Ello my name is Pierce Tallonfang. I was originally a spy for the draconequuses, but after a while I realized that I was working for the wrong side. The king noticed my disloyalties and banned me for…well he never said, but I don’t see him ever letting him out even though I never physically betrayed him, but I’m a griffon and he hates my kind almost as much as ponies if not more,” the griffon explained. “I’m Dragon-Hellspawn. That’s all I’m telling you, prince.” The dragon scorned. “Were all rebels here even if he is the prince, that just means that he took a bigger risk by rebelling,” Rhodes replied to Hellspawn. Now that were all settled how about we teach Discord the ways of our lives. Wind Song go show Discord to the hunting grounds. “ Discord and Wind Song headed into a deep thicken of the mysterious plants that Discord saw earlier. “So, Celestia, huh?” Wind Song said in a taunting voice. “Yes, I know I made the correct choice to pick her. The thing is that I don’t know if she ever loved me back.” “Wow you really did love her. I remember when you in her were born on the same day. It’s like you two were made for each other.” “You really think so?” “Of course! I bet she did love you. In fact she’s probably waiting in your guys spot right now.” “Even if she is I won’t be there. She’ll think that I’m either dead or that I abandoned her.” “You saved her life! She won’t think that you abandoned her and if she thinks you’re dead she’ll know that you died for her.” “I never thought of it like that before, thanks.” “No problem, now let’s get to hunting were expected to bring home diner tonight.” Discord and Wind Song spent the evening hunting for strange creatures that Discord had never seen before. Wind Song ensured him that as long as they’re not from the hell pit they’re edible. After they accumulated enough food for everyone and it began to get dark they started to walk back to the cabin. “So what’s Hellspawn’s deal?” Discord asked. “Well first off his name isn’t really Hellspawn he just gave himself a nickname to sound cool. Second he’s a nice guy when you get to know him well kinda.” “How, kinda?” “Well he hates it here. And he’s very tough on the outside. He spends a lot of his time trying to find a way out. He’s extremely independent and usually hunts for himself and doesn’t want to be a part of our group.” “Wasn’t he in the cabin?” “Yea, but he’s mostly there just to play cards with Pierce and Rhodes. I don’t think he ever had a family and I don’t think that he can bring himself to accept us as his family. I never told anypony before, but I know for a fact that he cares for us.” “How so?” “Well I was hunting by myself before, when one of the Hell pit creatures appeared in the forest out of nowhere. I tried to make a run for it make it, but it cornered me by a cliff. I closed my eyes and prepared myself for death. When he flew out of nowhere and blasted the thing with his fire. He then picked me up and flew me to safety. That day I learned that he is soft inside.” “Well even if he is I don’t think that he’ll ever like me because I’m a prince and all.” “Don’t worry that he didn’t tell you his story. None of us know, not even Rhodes. Some think that he was falsely accused and now he hates the king and the entire kingdom. Don’t worry about him though I still like you.” Wind Song then nuzzles up to Discord giving him a strange sensation through his body that he hadn’t felt since he kissed Celestia. “Come on, let’s hurry back I don’t want to be out here during the night it can’t be safe,” she announced. I know that I can’t get too close to any of them especially Wind Song. I will just come and go here like many others that Rhodes has met. I just wish there was a way we could have peace and I could save all of the prisoners. My powers should be able to work. I wonder if somehow I could use them to get out without indirectly using them to switch dimensions. Celestia waited outside the royal hospital waiting for her sister to be born. She began to pace back and forth because she couldn’t stand waiting. A brown colt suddenly burst through the hospital doors and approached Celestia. “Hello Celestia I’m the Doctor. Wow you’ve grown since I assisted with your birth, anyways how would you like to meet your new little sister?” The Doctor asked. “I would love to! Thank you doctor….doctor what?” “Hmm it’s just the Doctor. Come follow me this way.” The Doctor and Celestia went through an obstacle of doors each on guarded by at least two guards until they finally got to Queen Faust’s room. Queen Faust was sitting on her bed holding an adorable purple filly. “Her name is Luna. Daughter of the Moon as you are the daughter of the Sun.” Faust stated. “Hi Luna! She’s so cute I can’t wait to teach her everything that I know!” "Okay Celestia you have to leave now. It is our job to do everything in our power to protect the new born baby,” a guard announced. " “Oh come on you all know that I can defend myself. Let her stay a little longer,” Faust told the guard. “Its okay mom, I have things I need to do today anyways.” “Alright, but be careful. Even though there hasn’t been an attack in a long time doesn’t mean one can’t happen at any time.” “Bye Mom, love you! Bye Luna!” Celestia was then escorted out by one of the royal guards. When she was no longer being watched by guards she headed off to her and Discord’s meeting spot. I had utterly no idea what I was doing here. It had been the fourth time now that I’ve come here and he hasn’t come. It was strange that it only took nine months for Luna to develop. Apparently it took me the same amount of time even though before that doctor guy came I was told that it took 500 years for me. I was happy that Discord left the portal open even though he is technically supposed to close it, but he forgot to a lot, good thing he did last time too. I don’t want to think he is dead I still have hope. I looked at the debris of everything in the whole universe. Discord later revealed to me that it wasn’t just the end of our universe, but every universe in every dimension. It was an area where everything is connected. It was an idea that was hard to wrap your mind around. The fact that there are more worlds out there and right now I was looking at the center of it all. Every world, galaxy, planet, and everypony all can be traced back to this one spot. If you could somehow physically travel to this place then you could go into any dimension that you wanted to. It wouldn’t be possible though because it would take more than 100 lifetimes to get there and if you did then you would have to travel backwards through a black hole which I don’t think it’s possible. You can’t even travel forward in a black hole. Through looking at everything I knew that somehow, somewhere out there he is alive. Suddenly a pile of glowing debris began to shoot out at Celestia. Celestia had to fly up and maneuver around the burning pieces of junk that were making her near death. They landed in the snow magically moving to create some sort of pattern. Discord sat at a table with the others enjoying a feast. Rhodes and Maurice had made a big catch in the woods the other day and Rhodes had decided to throw a party since there was too much meat to store, so they had to eat it all. I have been in the swing of things for a while and I’ve gotten to know everypony. Captain Rhodes a natural born leader. At first I thought that he was kinda stuck up for keeping his captain title, but later I learned that he was called that because everyone had such a high respect for him. He was very likeable, but could be serious when he needed to be. When I would hunt with him we were like a dream team with his leadership and my skills. Maurice is a funny guy. No matter what the situation he is always telling jokes. He can get annoying sometimes, but in the end he is a cool guy to hang with. Plus he is the only guy who knows how to make cider. Rhodes says that Wind Song and I are too young to have any, but he slips us a cup every now and then. When I hunt with him it’s hard to stay productive, but we eventually get the work done. Breezy Springs is what you expect any likeable grandma to be like. She is kind and giving, but also very strong. She was leader of a secret clan a long time ago for that matter. Age has been good on her and she hadn’t lost her toughness. She is like the little old nice lady that could give you a black eye. She is also one of the best hunters even though you wouldn’t expect it. I made that mistake when we first went hunting together. I told her to stay back and in the time it took me to catch one she had already caught five. Before then I had no idea how able bodied she was. Pierce wasn’t that far off from Breezy. He was old yet still tough as nails. He was always telling stories. It was like he had a tale for everything. Whether or not they are true is another issue though. It seemed that he had done so many things in his life from a Lieutenant in the Griffon Navy to owning a bicycle shop. Even if some are a stretch from the truth he is an amazing storyteller. He really makes you feel like you’re there. He is a decent hunter, but he usually tells a story about every animal or tree that we see. Hellspawn is an interesting person. He does like to keep to himself a lot and sometimes he’ll just look upward like he is trying to find a way out of here, he sometimes looks at me like that too. Surprisingly though he actually likes me. Rhodes taught me how to play cards and it turns out I’m pretty good at it. He says that I’m the best challenge that he’s had in years. He is extremely passionate about everything he does which would be a good quality if his favorite hobby wasn’t traveling deep into the Hell pit looking for mysterious red and black gems. I’ve been with him down before and it’s actually pretty fun with all of the danger down there. When hunting with him he either goes off on his own or me and him go down to the Hell pit to try to find something edible. My favorite person of my new group is of course Wind Song. She is a lot like her grandmother. She has a ton of energy and is always has high spirits even though deep down I know that she hates being stuck in this dimension. She is way too sweet to be stuck in this hell hole. She took the situation very well though because she is very courageous. If her and her grandmother didn’t look so much a like you could still tell they are related by the way they act. Windy, which she likes to be called, seems like a tiny innocent filly, but she is fearless. When we hunt we get the work done fast and then we will talk and play in the seemingly endless woods. I still knew that in the back of my head that I couldn’t be attached to any of them. “I would like to make a toast to the newest member of our family, Discord!” Captain Rhodes announced while everyone else clapped. A loud woosh was then heard from their outdoor table. Everyone else shook it off, but Discord was pretty shocked. “What was that?” “It was nothing just a black hole, you see the barrier between the land and the space is not as strong here. You know I had a funny run in with a black hole once during a bombing mission— “Wait a black hole! I just got an idea!” You know how I said that in the area were me and Celestia meet I opened up a portal to the end of the universe. Well if I could get a big pile of trees, old animal meat, and any other kind of trash and somehow enchant it to give a message to her.” “That might actually work,” Breezy commented. The next few days Windy gathered up trash and Discord began to write his message. Hellspawn used his fire and Maurice, who wasn’t very good with his powers, shaped out the pieces for Discord. Breezy used a spell so the letters could once again shape in the right order. Hellspawn also gave Discord a big black gem and told him to write for her to use her magic on it and further instructions will be given. Finally when everything was set. Rhodes put it all in a pile a launched it into the black hole. When Celestia was high in the air she realized that the debris began to create letters. “Dear Celestia, This is Discord. First off I am alive; I am just banned for 500 years in another dimension. I don’t know if you’ll ever return to our spot, but I want you to know that I haven’t stop thinking about you. I know that there is no way for you to write back, but just the idea of you being able to read this will help get me through. Keep waiting because I’ll be there soon. Love, Discord P.S. Use your magic on this black gem. You will be told what to next once you do.”