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// Prologue 
// Story: Royal Sisters 
// by sh1v3r 
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“Celestia, Luna, You must come quickly!”
Out of blurry vision, I could see that our Fathers servant had a distraught look on her face. As much as I wanted to, I couldn’t keep my eyes open. It took what little willpower I had, just to remove the blanket, and stand up. Luna was experiencing the same.
“You must Hurry, It’s your father!”
At the exact moment that she had said that, both me and Luna, broke out of our un-rested state. I looked at Luna. The expression on her face was that of confusion. I gave her a reassuring expression in return; one that told her everything will be alright.
We both tuned our heads, to face our father’s servant. She started in a light gallop down the corridors of that palace. We ran through the main entrance hall, which also served as the throne room, and display for the six gems that represent the elements of harmony. It is a beautiful sight; I rarely ever see the entrance hall at night. The torches provide a dim, but calming glow, to the royal purple décor that lines the entire room. 
We approached my father’s room. I have only ever been in this room one other time that was when mother had passed away. I remember father mourned for months. He did not sleep in that room for two years after mothers passing. The large wooden doors were frightening, the old wood and cast iron lining caused them to make a loud screech when opened or closed.
The servant opened the door. I would have though father would be expecting us. I imagined he would be sitting on his bed, prepared to give us news of some sorts, but instead what we found, startled me and Luna. We were chilled to the bone.
What we found was the shell of our father. He was laying face up, his eyes sunken in, barely open. He was letting small breaths through his open mouth. The lights in this room were also dim.
“Luna, Celestia, is that you?’ father said, his voice shaky and weak.
“Yes daddy it’s us.” Luna replied, I could hear it in her voice. She was about to cry.
“My time with you grows short, I-
“NO DADDY DOESN’T SAY THAT!” Luna busted out, and ran to her father’s side.
“Luna my daughter…You will grow to be a great leader, I want you to promise me this; never forget who you are.”
“D-D-Daddy?’ Luna could barely speak behind her wall of tears.”
“Celestia?”
“Yes father?”
“Celestia, I leave the responsibility, of raising the sun, in your hands. Luna, I leave you with the raising of the moon.”
I and Luna both nodded our heads.
“I also leave you, as inheritance to the throne; the elements of harmony. These loyal gems will guide you throughout your rule. I-I…..I Love you both…. So very much… your mother would be pr-“
All color left his eyes. There was complete silence. We listened, with tears filling our eyes, as his breaths faded. Luna stared at him, in a gaze, an unbreakable stare. 
“Daddy? Daddy please say something. DADDY PLEASE, DOESN’T LEAVE ME!”
“Luna was now crying as much as her body would let her. Her blue mane, resting upon fathers chest. I sat there, I wanted to help her, but there was nothing I could do. My sister just lost her closest friend, and I don’t know what to do. I go and sit by her; the first thing that comes to mind is to sing her the tune mother sang to her as a filly.
“You will be loved by the stars so high,
Hush little filly don’t you cry,
Mothers going to be hereto the end,
Let your broken heart slowly fix and mend.”
She looked at me, her blue mane now in a mess. Her eyes still streaming tears. She never knew mother, but she still remembered that song. Mother would be proud of her. The young mare she has grown into today, reminds me so much of mother. Her head strong attitude. Just like mothers.
“s-so what’s going to happen now? “ She said in the softest voice imaginable
“We are the princesses of equestria now father put us in charge of his entire kingdom.”
“I’m supposed to learn how to raise the moon? She asked.
“Yes, and I’m supposed to learn how to raise the sun.”
It took me a moment to realize that the servant was still standing in the door; her eyes were read and teary. Her stare was blank. She finally came back to reality and said-
“It’s late. We must save our mourning for tomorrow, but for now, we must rest.
She led us back to our rooms; she was father’s oldest servant. She was the castles oldest servant. She has been working here since my grandfather was king. Her mane was snow white. She walked slowly, but at the time, we all were.
Luna and I crawl up into our beds; it felt good to be embraced by the soft padding of a bed. Almost instantly, we both fell asleep.
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So there is no will?
He had a look of concern upon his face. He was the king’s advisor. His skill in magic was unmatched, and would get a great gag out of practical jokes.  His snake-like figure was bent in many different directions. His read beady pupils could pierce a person’s heart. He could talk his way out of anything. His name was Discord.
“Yes, he never wrote out a will, so as custom dictates, you are to look after the princesses until they are both of age to take on their responsibilities. Explained the servant.
“But that also leaves me in charge of Equestria?”
“For a short time, yes”
Discord never thought a day like this would come. Not only is the king dead, but he has to watch over his kingdom, and two young mares.
He was going to have a lot of fun with this.