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// The Beginning of the End 
// Story: Darkness Rises Upon Equestria. 
// by Lass Dawnfire 
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Chapter 1:The Beginning of the End


One thousand years have passed since the incident, thanks to Celestia i now live on the outskirts of Canterlot, and with help from Luna, i believe to have gained control of my dark half, at least for the most part. My name is Lass Dawnfire, I am a Alicorn, one of the last ones left, besides Celestia, Luna, and Cadence. For a thousand years now things have been relatively calm, other than the nightmare moon, discord, and the Changling attack, i havent lost control of my dark side since the incident, but i feel him getting more powerful. 
Briiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing Briiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing! The sound of my alarm clock, why Luna convinced me to buy one of these i will never know. Briiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing Briiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing! I slammed my hoof down onto the clock, almost breaking it. "I heard you the first time you infernal machine!" I dont know why i screamed at a piece of metal, maybe to just release some stress i guess. Sadly it woke up the neighbors, i could hear them trotting their way down to my door. Oh great. Just what i need. I waited for the knock on my door, but it never came, much to my relief. I looked out my window to see the sun shine bright, But for some reason it was much brighter than before. The light shone through the clouds, heading up the roads and making the dew on the grass shine like crystals. It was a remarkable sight nonetheless. "What a night, I had that dream once again after all this time, what could that mean..." After what seemed like a few hundred years, the dream of my past happened yet again, only this time it involved some dark beings. I quickly pushed away any more though of the matter, today was a special day. It was time for Ditzy's birthday. The Doctor asked me personally to attend the celebration, Pinkie Pie was in charge of it of course, so i defiantly said yes, after all she does throw the best parties in all of Equestria. I then gazed at the damaged clock, it read twelve-thirty. "Crap i'm late!"  I quickly brushed my mane and rushed out the door.
After an hour or two i made it to the Doctor's house, it looked like some sort of blue box that said the words "Police Box" on it. He always was a little different, but i never seen his house before. I chuckled to myself slightly. As i was just about to knock on what i thought was the front door, the door opened and there stood the Doctor, sneering at me for being late. I cant really blame him though, i did sleep in later than i expected. "You're late Lass." A slight hint of spite on his tone.
"Sorry Doc, i overslept. Did i miss much?" I hoped to at least be here to see the cake and all the activities.
"You didnt miss anything!" There came Pinkie Pie's overly happy voice. "We waited for you to arrive! No party is a party until everypony arrives!"
I was surprised at first, though i probably shouldnt have been, Pinkie Pie would always make sure every guest was here before any festivities began. 
"Okay enough crowding the door, let the Stallion in." That voice, that calming voice, belonged to Luna. Once Twilight and the others saved her from Nightmare Moons hold, Luna became her normal self, much to me and Celestia's delight. 
"Finally! Now that he has arrived, this party can finally get started! I was getting bored waiting, Hurry up and let him in!" Ah Rainbow Dash, her rash tone had a hint of playfulness to it.
"It has been a while hasn't it girls?" It has been a very long time since i have seen them all, last time i saw them was about a year ago, after the Changlings attacked. It was great to see everypony again, I always hate being alone. After the Doc let me in the party began. I was surprised at how everypony was here. We had Applejack, Rarity, Spike, Twilight, Rainbow, Fluttershy, Luna, Celestia, Cadence, Shining Armor, Lyra, Bonbon, Pinkie Pie, Scootaloo, Sweetie Bell, and Applebloom, and of course Ditzy and her family. It was great to see everypony again, I missed them all so terribly. The party lasted the rest of the night, Luna had to step out to raise the moon and returned a few minutes later. It took about thirty minutes after the party was over for everypony to start to head home. Celestia was the first to go, she had a urgent matter to look into at Canterlot, when i asked her what it was about she just ignored it and flew off. Then Twilight and spike, along with Rainbow and Fluttershy left, guess they are going to just have a sleep over. Ditzy put Dinky to bed and the Doc followed. Once everypony left, it was just me and Luna. Luna and me used to stay up late all the time, It was the only time me and her could talk about anything, we both knew that we were never alone at night as long as we could talk about anything. It was quite windy tonight, Luna's mane flowed gracefully in the wind, the moon shining on her, making her shine beautifully. It was quite silent for a while until Luna broke the silence.
"So , Lass, what have you been up too recently? You hardly ever get in touch with us, My sister and i were worried you left." Luna's question startled me, Left? Why would i have left, i never even thought of that. And her tone, was that a sound of sadness? Has it really been that long since i have seen them?
"Luna...i have been very busy is all, why on equestria would i ever leave? This place is my home, you all are my friends, i wouldn't trade that for anything?"
Luna nudged me a little with that beautiful smile on her face. I couldn't help but smile as well, for it has been a long, long time since i have seen her, and now were alone together, under the beautiful night sky. 

"Hehehe Enjoying yourself?!"


End of First Phase