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The Sacrifice and The Lunar Lineage.

The day went on as normal. Snotty nobles failing to persuade the Princesses of Day, Night and Friendship to approve of their selfish gains. Helping Equestria's subjects with what guidance they could offer, breakfast, lunch and dinner as normal, and of course, the raising and setting of the respected parts of heaven.

As Luna finished raising her moon she trotted towards the meditation chamber where Twilight was waiting for her. "Are you ready to hear more of the forgotten history Twilight?" Luna asked.

"Indeed I am. There's so many questions I have since our last session, but I know more will be revealed through the dreamscape we will go into," Twilight answered.

"Indeed. Guards, keep a keen eye. I saw my nephew Blueblood snooping about, and there are things I'd like him to not intrude on at the moment," Luna commanded.

"We shall not fail you, your majesty," Lt. Dark Feather, a black furred Lunar Guard, saluted.

Soon Luna and Twilight stepped into the chamber, and sat down where they had been the night before. Luna, after having the room dimmly lit with the candles, cast her dreamscape spell once more. Soon, she and Twilight were back on the moon where they had left off. "So, we're at the part where I had told you I was with foal right?" Luna pondered.

"Yes. Out of curiosity, was Princess Celestia excited?" Twilight inquired.

"Oh, indeed. She could not wait to be an aunt. She told me she would spoil my foal rotten, not that I'd blame her. Our alicorn race was very few, and I knew that my child was going to be of such origin. I know that you think that Alicorn ascendancy is achieved by accomplishing a great deed, much like our niece Cadence, but there are others who are born into our race, like the case of my sister and I," Luna said.

"Oh, so, wait, who were your parents?" Twilight prodded.

"Gaia, mother of all beings and Equestria itself, and Terra, the father of all, unfortunately, they can not take pony form and are one with the elements both of Equestria, and the Moon. We had a few sibings along the way, but my sister and I were the only two alicorns to spawn from our parents. I'm sure you've read about the story of our brother Pyro," Luna snickered, "He was, shall we say, a fiery little tike."

Luna and Twilight laughed. "But I am getting away from the story here. As I had said before, the expectations I had for my little one and I would never be. For a few days after this day of piece, we were attacked, by one my sister and I had trusted very closely. Sombra, the King of the Crystal Empire in the frozen north. When we had first met, he was a kind, and understanding ruler. However, we had discovered too late that he had gotten his hooves on forbidden magic in spell books we had never touched. We do not know what drove him to attack my realm, but he showed no mercy. I did what I could to save my charges, but I soon realized that my magic alone was not enough, and with my pregnancy, it left me vulnerable. Celestia had received my distress call and was able to help, but we knew we couldn't stay. Some of my bravest warriors stayed behind to allow me to escape. I can never forget the heroism I saw in their eyes. That was the last time I ever physically saw their faces, but I still remember them to this day. Especially Night Shade, my b-beloved," Luna stuttered, as a few tears were shed.

Twilight was shocked. Luna had mate, but now he was gone. No thanks to the evil of King Sombra. Luna composed herself, and continued, "When we made it back to the Castle my sister and I grew up in, I soon realized it was time for my little one to come into the world."

The two watched in their dream form, as Luna's past self delivered her foal. When Twilight saw the foal, her eyes' pupils became no bigger then the end of a pin, and her jaw dropped so low, it almost seemed it was about to hit the ground. Luna smiled, "Yes, Twilight, the little one that I brought into the world was you," Luna stated.

She looked at Luna, but was unable to utter words. "I know, I know, this is all very overwhelming, but I had to tell you. If I had let you find out any other way, I don't think you would have taken it too well, but understand this. The reason we hid your identity was because we wanted to protect you. And you'll understand why if you let me show you," Luna explained.

Twilight regained her own composure and used her sister-in-law's breathing technique. "Alright, continue," Twilight gestured.

"Alright, it wasn't long after your birth that I insisted that we bring Sombra to justice, but I had found out that more was going on than what I had initially known. Sombra had also joined forces with Discord, who's chaotic magic was not to be taken lightly. Not only that, Tirek had entered the frey as well, and well, you know how everything went and how we had defeated all three forces. I still thank the elements for that. Anyways, after many months of calm serenity in Equestria, things began to start and take a turn for the worst. While my realm was damaged beyond repair, I was happy that most of my charges were able to make it out. But I still felt responsible for the ones who risked their lives to save us. You of course kept my spirits going with your little magic antics," Luna acknowledged.

Twilight blushed, "Was I really that bad?"

"No. Worse. You were a Nightmare. Pun intended," Luna giggled.

Twilight laughed as well. "But even with you around, I felt there was something missing. I soon suggested to Celestia that we should build a monument to the brave souls that had saved me and my charges. Celestia was honestly all for it, and thought there should be some other brave souls that deserved remembrance, and I had not quarrel with that. But of course, like today, we had nobles who wanted to dictate this otherwise. Since we had to put it to vote, most at the time were against the idea, feeling it was a waste of time to have something built to remember ponies that had been living in another realm of Equestria's heavens, or even those who were of another generation that wasn't even around. This of course got on my nerves a bit. I kept my head level best I could, but it was hard when they kept bringing the matter up, after the votes had stopped the memorial from being built. But this was not enough to push me over the edge, mind you. I'm sure you may have thought this caused me to turn to my darker form, am I right?" Luna inquired.

"Well, I did a little bit, but knowing you since your return, it does seem that this would not be what pushed you over the edge, but was probably a promising factor to the coming transformation," Twilight said.

"Indeed. As the months pressed on, I also began to notice something else. Ponies began to treat my charges with inexcusable behavior. They started to call them vulgar names, treated them as second rate citizens, even a few had been hurt physically for their appearance. This is where rage had consumed me, and I had lost my power to wield the elements. I had become so blind with hatred for those who had treated my charges wrongly, and well, you know what happened next," Luna finished.

Twilight was now seeing how it all fit. Luna hadn't become Nightmare Moon out of jealousy for her sister being praised by their subjects. She had become Nightmare Moon for a just reason. Anypony who had gone through what, well, what Twilight's mother had gone through, would no doubt behave similarly. Soon the dreamscape ended as only an hour had past, compared to yesterday. "L-Luna, I mean, mother, I am so sorry," Twilight said.

"Don't be, none of it was your fault, in fact it is because of you, we are able to have this conversation. And I can never thank you enough for setting me free," Luna gestured.

"But, there's something I don't understand..... how is it, I don't remember anything for over the last 1000 years?" Twilight asked.

"Ah, that part I left out. Sorry. From what I had gathered from my sister, not long after my banishment, Celestia had to figure out what was needed with you. She couldn't just give you up on the spot, you were her niece. But she couldn't exactly hide you either and raise you at the same time. I believe that there were some nobles that feared that the Daughter of the Night might follow in her mother's hoofsteps. So, Celestia had agreed with nobles that she trusted to have you put into a sort of chryostasus, that would last about til about a little more then a decade from my return," Luna stated.

"Ah, that would explain why I was still a kid when I started to retain my memories about 16 years ago when I was 4," Twilight said.

"Yep," Luna nodded.

"But, how were you able to hide my wings til that one day?" Twilight asked.

"Well, Celestia had a hoof in that one. I believe she cast a series of spells that, one, kept mention of your existence out of history books for safety, another to take away your wings, and even another to keep your magic under control til due time. But your magic was more the even Tia could have anticipated, and only a fraction had been displayed at your entrance exam. And yes, I have a way of seeing some of your great feats you made in my absence and I couldn't be a prouder mother. We were finally able to unlock your power only over 2 years ago, and there's great potential you have yet to tap into. Gaia almighty, I think you may be more powerful then your own aunt. Just don't get any ideas," Luna warned.

"I would never," Twilight joked.

They laughed and soon Luna said, "I'm just happy that I finally have my daughter back."

The two shared a hug, then, they heard a little knock on the door. Luna opened it to reveal a cute little bat pony alicorn, with fur similar to Luna's and silver mane, who's face was peaking in. "Moon Dust?! I thought you were asleep an hour ago. What's wrong?" Luna asked motherly.

"I had a bad dweam. Da big night monstew wanted to gets me," Moon Dust complained as he approached his family.

"Aww, well, why don't you sleep with Mama tonight. Ooh, or better yet, how about big sister Twily," Luna said.

"Hey, mom, that's not fair I," Twilight was cut short as little hooves tackled her, knocking a little wind out of her.

"Twiwy!" Moon Dust Exclaimed.

Twilight looked at her, well, her little brother as she layed on her back with him on top. He had been adopted into the family after Luna had found him trying to live on the streets and starving, too afraid to go to an orphanage because of stories he had heard, which were false, but he had not known that. As Twilight looked at Moon Dust, he made his cute little face that, not even the most robust stallion could resist being given a cuteness attack, "Aww, how can I say no to that little face," Twilight said as she ruffled her little brother's mane.

"Yippie!" Moon Dust cheered.

He soon took the smarty pants doll Twilight had given him when he first arrived and climbed onto his sister's back. They soon made their way to the Lunar part of the castle, which, ironically enough had Twilight's visiting quarters right next to her mother's. There would be more to happen tomorrow, but for now, the family rested.

Author's Note:

End of chapter 2. Oh, but the story is not finished. There will be more chapters to come, just be patient. And thank you to all who read and comment, and I will b- *Picked up in magic* Aw wats.

Bonnie: I thought I might find you here you little rascal. Now, let's get you back to Mama Luna.

Me: Oh otay.

Bonnie: Don't worry. They'll let you know what they think of the story. Or I will make sure they pay for not reading about what happened with my granddaughter.

Me: Uh oh. *I cover my mouth with my hoof and giggle.*

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