//------------------------------// // Chapter 26: Ramifications // Story: Showy Chaos // by HeartfireFirebrand //------------------------------// woke up with a yawn, maybe I could finally get some peace after what Trixie did. I had a quick shower then entered the kitchen where I made myself an egg sandwich, one of the few things I could make in the kitchen without setting it on fire. I then sat at the map table to eat, Spike entered the room. I asked “Would you help read up on some old books in the library, a nice relaxing read might take my mind off the madness of the last couple of days?” Spike opened his mouth only for green fire to burst out and a letter with Celestia’s real landed in front of us. I picked up and began to read Dear Twilight Sparkle I understand you have been under a lot of stress lately but we have to work together to prevent fall out from recent incidents, the Griffons, Dragons, Zebra and Minotaurs are sending diplomats, all Princesses must be present. From Celestia I sighed “Spike we have to head to Canterlot as soon as possible.” Spike frowned “We haven't even had breakfast.” I ignored his complaint as I levitated him onto my my back and galloped to the station. I asked the ticket pony “I need two tickets to Canterlot.” The mare said “Of course Princess here you are, free of charge.” I scowled as I put 20 bits on the table “No, I will pay and you will accept it!” I stomped away and took a seat until the next train arrived. I was not happy about the stares I got from the ponies around me. I got on the train and took a seat in a passenger cabin. Spike frowned “Why are you so angry?” I sighed “I’m just stressed out, I just want to relax and not worry about things. I am on the verge of having a mental breakdown, I just want to relax.” Spike said “Maybe you should go to the spa by yourself and get some pampering in after this.” I smiled “That’s a wonderful idea, thanks Spike.” Spike nodded “Your welcome.” We arrived in Canterlot and I frowned as I was getting scowls from most of the ponies around me. A group of the royal guards arrived and escorted Spike and I to the castle. They left us once we entered and the pair of us arrived in the throne room. I saw my fellow Princesses my brother, I then scowled as I saw Trixie and Discord sitting there as well. Celestia said “Between Trixie and Twilight’s magic duel as well as Trixie's chaotic pranks many of our allies are concerned of fallout between us and those who aren’t may invade us if we don’t show a sign of solidarity. We need to fix this.” Luna nodded “Agreed dear sister, I’m afraid our guests are sure to arrive soon.” We watched as a Dragon and Zebra entered, the Dragon bowed “I’m Inferno, diplomat of Dragon Lord Torch he want to make sure that the dragons won’t get caught up in any squabbles.” The Zebra frowned “I’m Zevan and I’m here for the same reason, we Zebras want to stay safe.” Trixie bowed “Discord and I will keep out of your lands, I took a prank way too far my apologies for scaring you people.” Zevan and Inferno “Thank you both, I just wish the same from your Princesses.” Trixie turned to Luna “My apologies for embarrassing you.” A look of shame crossed Luna’s face “I’m sorry too, I shouldn’t have given you Nightmares.” Celestia raised an eyebrow, Trixie, Spike and I gasped in unison. Luna tried to give Trixie nightmares. Trixie shook her head “Your forgiven as well, we all make mistakes.” I gasped Trixie than turned to me “I’m sorry for everything,I have been a fool.” I was stunned she apologised to me, I was not sure how to react. I then felt something big and squishy bonk my horn. I scowled as I saw Discord holding a giant rubber hammer. Discord rolled his eyes “I was trying to get you attention for the last hour, I turned you green, I made your horn floppy, I even made you wings flay away for twenty minutes and you didn’t respond.” I rubbed the back of my head “Sorry about that I was just a little stunned a Trixie's apology.” I turned to Trixie “I’m sorry too, I saw it as opportunity to be important. I still feel a bit inadequate as a Princess, like I’m not doing enough.” Trixie telported over and stared me right in the eyes “Twilight you can’t compare yourself to Celestia or Luna. We are little over 20, we adults by mortal standards but by immortal standards we are babies, Celestia and Luna are over 1000 years old and I have no idea how long Discord has been around, give it time. Celestia, Luna and Discord didn’t become masters in an instant, we both have a lot to learn Twilight.” I smiled “Thanks Trixie.” Trixie grinned back “Your welcome.” Zevan and Inferno grinned “Well looks like you have done all you mushy making up. I’d say we’re done here and…” A voice boomed “I AM STEEL AXE AND I DEMAND SURRENDER!” Another voice squawked “I AM DARK WING AND I TOO DEMAND YOU SURRENDER!” Trixie grinned as we trotted to the balcony to look upon thousand of Griffon and Minotaur warriors “Come one let’s show these bastards our new found unity.” Luna’s Royal Canterlot Voice boomed “Charge!”I watched as Luna, Discord and Trixie burst out there. Discord was swinging a huge rubber sword that was knocking them flying, Trixie summoned balloons that were someone attacking both the Minotaurs and Griffins. Luna meanwhile was the only one attacking conventionally. I turned to see Celestia shaking, she whimpered “Must maintain control, must maintain…” Then her eyes glowed red and she flew out she materialised a huge white axe, I froze as she cleaved one of them in half blood spattering all over her coat, she began laughing madly as she continued to sweep through “Die Die Die Die Die.” Discord turned around and clicked his claws, I turned around to see Luna, Trixie, and Discord behind me. Trixie scowled “Discord why did you...” Her jaw dropped as she Celestia as did mine, her coat was red with blood as she madly killed opponent after opponent. Luna sighed “I guess you never saw Celestia’s mad rage, she gets like this in combat.” Trixie eyes widened “That explains why I have her called the Mad Princess.” I saw Celestia stop, I realised that she got them all. I was shocked at all the corpses before me. We all teleported down and approached her, I saw the red fade from her eyes. Then she screamed as tears flowed from her eyes “No No No, I lost control again, I killed them!” Discord summoned a cloud and it rained soapy over her coat washing out the blood which then vanished with a click. Discord then gave her a hug while he clicked his claws. We were standing in Celestia's bedroom, he dried her off. Discord said “We should all return home.” Spike barged in “You all left me in throne room!” Inferno frowned “They had to take care of Celestia.” Discord said “I need to take care of her right now.” Trixie nodded and disappeared. Discord frowned “Now Twilight you need to go home.” I opened my mouth to speak but he put a claw over it “Celestia always is in a fragile mental state after one of those rages and if she’s been bottling it up for centuries it will be even worse. You really need to think on what you’re going to say to her before you speak to her again.” He clicked his claws and Spike and I were sitting in the Castle throne room. Rarity and Sombra were looking at us curiously.