//------------------------------// // Remember the Light // Story: Shattered Harmony The Corruption of Twilight // by NightmareTRXY32 //------------------------------// Luna still couldn't believe that her sister was just gone and never coming back. Even in death King Sombra had the last laugh at her expense, and it had cost the life of her dear and beloved sister. She was the sole ruler of Equestria now, Twilight Sparkle abdicated her Royal duties to Luna. She didn't want to be reminded of what Sombra had forced her into doing. Even Luna had tried to convince the young alicorn that Celestia's death wasn't entirely her fault. But it didn't work. Twilight blamed herself for Celestia's death, and it affected her so much, she felt she had no choice but to step down from the Throne. At least she still had her friends Luna had thought. The Princess of the Night knew deep down that Twilight's friends would cheer her up at least. Months later they had laid Celestia's body to rest in the Crypt beneath Canterlot. Those in attendance paid their dues to the memory of the Princess. Twilight gave a eulogie followed by Luna giving one of her own. She paid great reverance to her sister. Speaking often of the rift that had been mended by Luna's reformation by the Elements of Harmony, and Twilight's endearing friendship to both of them over the years. Twi and Rainbow Dash held hooves as they watched Celestias casket get lowered into the mausoleum. Everyone paid their last respects. For a second Twilight thought she heard Celestia's voice whisper to her. She paused for a moment before catching up to Rainbow Dash. The two of them had a big night planned. Most of it involved Wine and the bedroom. Last night was a blur for Twilight, she didnt care though. Her and Rainbow Dash had spent the night together after celebrating the death of Sombra and the tragic events that happened. They both drank a toast in memory of their beloved Princess Celestia. Luna was now the sole monarch in Canterlot. Twilight felt the need to step down from anything relating to royalty for the time being. Luna didnt see a problem with it. After everything that Twilight had gone through, and the way that beast Sombra had manipulated her, she deserved to spend time with those she cared about. The Next morning wasnt as much of a blur, but she still felt hazy. Rainbow Dash decided to make the two of them breakfast. She promised Twilight she wouldnt burn down the kitchen like she nearly did 2 previous times. All that mattered now was their happiness. That and raising Twilight's filly foal, Twilight Slade Sparkle. They decided to just shorten it to Slade for now. They were going to do everything they could to make sure that both Slade, and Scootaloo deserve every once of love they showed them. And to make sure they both had a solid future. Twilight was still adjusting to raising a kid, and dealing with Celestia's death in turn. She couldnt get it out of her head how that monster Sombra had used her in such a despicable way. At least she had Rainbow Dash to fall back on. Her other friends didnt completely trust that she could raise a child on her own, much less with another mare. Add to that the fact that the foal was Sombra's, and you had a recipe for disaster down the road. Slade though proved to be nothing like her father. She took after Twilight more than anything when it came to studying. Rainbow Dash's foal never made it past gestation. Although her friends gave her condolences, she knew there was a part of her that was glad. Now she could spend her time with Scootaloo and Twilight. Scootaloo apparently didnt know that Slade's father had been Sombra. It had been agreed upon after Slade reached age 5 that she be told of the horrible things Sombra had done, and had forced Twilight and Rainbow Dash to do for him. That was when the filly decided that it was best she never learn anything more, for fear that she'd become like him and threaten the countryside. One morning Slade walked in on Twi and RD in the shower together. And she appeared to take it well. In fact she took it very well. She was glad that her mom was happy now. There were no more dark days to fret about, just the warmth of the sun and the brightness of the future to look forward to. Rainbow Dash and Twilight made quite the power couple. Slade was studying magic for Princess Luna when she was forced to create a bubble of silence because her 'parents' were going at it like they had no inhibitions at all. Apparently it was still a bit of a shock for some of Rainbow and Twi's friends to get used to seeing the both of them together. Then the ultimate shocker came when they announced they had been approved by Luna to be allowed to marry the other. This marked the first recorded time in Equestrian history that two mares were allowed to marry. It was almost supernatural for something like this to happen. Twilight and Rainbow Dash exchanged their vows beneath the Moonlight, seeing that Luna had the power to arrange the marriage. She could tell that they were so happy to no longer have to hide how they felt from others. This was also one of the few times that Applejack cried tears of joy in a long time. Then something unexpected happened. Rarity walked over to Applejack and put a hoof on her friends shoulder, before saying something that caught the cowpony off guard. "I.. I've been hiding my feelings from you for the longest time Applejack," Rarity expected some kind of sarcastic comment, what she got instead just confirmed how she had felt all those years. "I know Rar," AJ got up as she spoke," I've been hiding mine too." She kissed Rarity right on the lips in the most passionate kiss Rarity had ever felt in her life. And she wasnt going to make AJ stop. Luna ended up with two marriages that night. Twilight to Rainbow Dash and Applejack to Rarity. the small number of close friends that had gathered for the occasion were all shedding happy tears. All except poor Spike. He got to watch his only crush marry the one she really loved. The poor little dragon. But he didnt feel that way for long. Fluttershy had quietly snuck up beside him and put a wing around him, pulling him close to her side. The two shared a moment under the moonlight as the looked forward to spending time together and being happy for their friends. Through all the darkness, There still shined some Sunlight. Rumors were starting to abound of a nameless pressence within Canterlot. Deep under the castle lay the mausoleum that housed Celestia's body. Shadows creeped along the wall until they took the form of a tall almost regal shadow alicorn. You were a fool Sombra. It hissed in the darkness. My dear sister, death's embrace is coming for you.... And with that the shadow creature disappeared into the night. Patiently waiting to confront the sibling that let it die all those years ago. The Grim Reaper would be coming for the Princess of the Night soon... It's name was Celestia..