Canto II

Day was departing, and the darkening air

Called all earth's creatures to their evening quiet

While I alone was preparing as though for war

What could this "Pony Hell" possibly look like?

Why has Luna never spoke of it before?

My questions were my only distraction

I finally gained the nerve to ask Luna,

"What should I expect in this Pony Hell?

Should I be aware of anything vital?"

Luna stopped in front of me to ponder

"Let me take your measure Twilight, I

need to access your ability for the journey ahead"

I stood still as Luna brought her horn

to my chest. It burned at first, but soon

turned into a gentle warmth.

"Cowardice grips your spirit-which can twist

A pony away from the noblest enterprise

As a trick of vision startles a shying beast."

I looked at my guide in confusion. Luna blushed

at her vocabulary and spoke again,

"You are afraid, are you not?"

I nodded. "Very well then, to ease your

burden of fear, I will disclose why I am here.

Celestia came to my quarters early this morning

with a request full of tears and worry."

My ears rose  to the sound of my Teacher's name

"She began in a sobbing voice, 'Oh blessed sister

you must help Twilight Sparkle! She has found

herself deep in the Everfree Forest all alone!"

I watched as Luna played a convincing Celestia

"You must lead her back to Canterlot! I will surely

lose her if she stays there any longer!" Luna put her

hooves in her face and wept. Very convincing.

I rose my hoof to question Luna, "If that is the case

why is Celestia not here to help me?" Luna pulled

herself from her hooves before replying.

"Because I am the only true gate keeper to Pony Hell.

I assure you, if it was possible, she would be right here

beside me," Luna looked up into sky.

I felt a new found courage in my heart from this display

Celestia truly watches over all of her little ponies.

Like one set free: "She cares so much for me

Your performance has raised my spirits

Princess Luna. Now I feel eager to go with you,

and leave my fear in the past.

From now on, we can fight against anything!

Please lead the way Princess."

So I spoke, and when she moved I followed after

And entered on that deep and savage road.