//------------------------------// // Chapter 2: Royal Advice // Story: Sun's Equestria Girls Adventures: Shadow Magic // by Pinkie Pie Sweets //------------------------------// After seeing her parents, Sun and her friends decide to have a snack at Donut Joe's shop. The girls are having some donuts and some cold milk, but Sun is the only one who isn't eating. She looks at the necklace her parents have given to her, and still can't stop thinking about what her parents have explain to her. Twilight asks in concern, "Sun, is something the matter?" Sun sighs, and says, "I still can't believe it." "Don't worry girl, so what if you found out you're related to a legend of Equestria," Adagio calmly says. "Adagio, you also remember that, she, Starswirl, and for others are the reason why we were sent to the other world, right," Aria bluntly replies. Sonata hits Aria on the head, and says, "Don't say something like that." "It's alright Sonata, I know what she's talking about. I just never knew that Somnambula is really my ancestor, and that she was a hero. She even stopped you three from ruling Equestria," Sun says. "But you're a hero in your own way," Falling Star replies. "She's right. You were able to free The Dazzlings from their curse when your ancestor and others couldn't," Nina says. "I guess," Sun says with a sigh. Twilight asks, "Sun, is there something else bothering you? Was it… those dreams again." "Actually there is," Sun says. But before she can explain, a familiar voice calls out, "Sun! Girls! Is that you?!" The girls look ahead to see the pony version of Falling Star. Sun smiles, and says, "Hi Falling Star, I didn't expect to see you here today." "I didn't expect to see you either," Pony Falling Star says. Then she asks, "So what brings you here?" "We were going to visit Princess Twilight and the girls, but they weren't here. So we went to see Sun's family instead," Sonata answers. "Then we're on our way to see Princess Celestia and Princess Luna to pay them a visit," Adagio adds. "And I was hoping Princess Luna can help me with something," Sun says. "About what?" Pony Falling Star asks. "I've been having some strange dreams, and… Well, for some strange reason… Eversince I got back from my little adventure in the city of Somnambula, I've been having some strange dreams, and I want to ask Luna on what should I do. Because everytime I wake up from it, I either feel like I'm in a strong rage, or has ears coming out of my eyes. Plus, everytime I wake up, the choker glows along with my pendent. I… I think I've been seeing someone's memories," Sun explains. "What kind of memories?" Pony Falling Star asks. "I think this is something the princesses should as well," Sun says. Adagio gets up from her seat, "Since we're done eating… except for you Sun, we should get to the castle. "That's right. I guess I was so distracted that I didn't finish my snack," Sun says. Sun begins to finish the rest of her donut and her milk. After she is done, the girls make their way to the princesses' castle. The pony Falling Star decides to come with them. When the girls reach the castle, they make their way to the throne room. As they enter the throne room, they can see Princess Celestia and Princess Luna. Seeing the familiar faces, Princess Celestia smiles and says, "Hello Sun, I didn't expect to see you today. And I see Falling Star and your CHS friends are with you." "Hello Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, how are you two today?" Sun replies with a smile. "We're doing fine, Sun," Princess Luna answers. Then Princess Celestia says, "I assume you also saw Princess Twilight and the others." Sun and the girls look at each other. Then Human Twilight says, "Actually Princess we didn't seen them when we went through the portal." "Just some books stacked up in her library," Aria says, rubbing her back. "Whatever she was doing, it looks like she forgot to cleaned up her library," Sonata adds. The two sisters look at each to her, and they wonder about it themselves. Yet, they have a few ideas about the whereabouts on Princess Twilight and her friends. "I wonder if the girls have found something," Princess Celestia says. "It is possible, but they could have taken a break," Princess Luna replies. "Uh, princesses, what do you mean by found something?" Pony Falling Star asks. Then Adagio asks, "Do you have an idea to where Princess Twilight and the others are." Princess Luna turns to her sister, and says, "They do have the right to know, especially Sun and the Dazzlings." "You're right sister," Princess Celestia answers. Princess Celestia walks to the girls and she is looking a bit serious. Judging by the face on the princess' face, Sun and the others know something is up. What's more, Princess Twilight and the girls are involved in it somehow. "Sun, Falling Star, you both remember studying about Starswirl and his accomplishment during magic school?" Princess Celestia questions. "Yes?" Sun and pony Falling Star questions. "Starswirl? As in Starswirl the Bearded?!" Twilight asks looking surprised. "You mean the famous astronomer and philosopher," Human Falling Star adds in surprise. Sun, Pony Falling Star, and the Dazzlings begin to snicker while covering their mouths. "Maybe in the world you lived in," Adagio says. "But in Equestria, Starswirl was the most powerful unicorn wizard in Equestrian history," Sun answers. "And the wizard who banished us to the human world," Aria adds with an annoyed look and her arms crossed. "She's not still mad about it?" Human Falling Star asks. "She kind of is," Sonata whispers. "Oh," Human Falling Star replies. "But princess, what does Starswirl have to do with it?" Sun asks. "Well, a few days ago, Sunburst came to the castle and showed us Starswirl's journal," Princess Celestia explains. "You mean, the Starswirl's journal?!" Falling Star asks, looking shocked. "Correct. According to the last entry, it seems that he accompanied the other pillars before facing with the ponies of shadows," Princess Luna adds. "Wait! The pony of shadows is real?" Sun asks in shock. "The pony of what now?" Adagio asks. "The pony of shadows is a legend I heard when I was a little filly. It said to have cret in the shadows and get energy from the darkness. Others said that it what was left of Nightmare Moon's magic," Sun explains. She turns to Princess Luna, and says, "No offence." "None taken," Luna replies. "And knowing Princess Twilight, she and the others are trying to figure out what happened," Sun says. "What do you mean?" Sonata asks. "Starswirl left Canterlot to join the other pillars, and disappeared without a trace. And it seems Princess Twilight and others are trying to figure out what happened to them," Pony Falling Star explains. "Seems possible. Who were the other pillars?" Twilight asks. "That will be Rockhoof, Mistmane, Flash Magnus, Meadowbrook, and Somnambula," Princess Celestia answers. "Wow! So all the legendary heroes are real, and they were with Starswirl," Pony Falling Star says in excitement. "Yes. And it seems that they all disappeared after defeating the pony of shadows. Equestria is fine now," Sun says. "But how?" Twilight asks. "And where did they go?" Human Falling Star asks. "Perhaps it will be a good idea to help Princess Twilight and the others with their research back at Ponyville," Princess Celestia says. "Sounds good to me," Twilight says. Then pony Falling Star asks, "Can I come too?" "Of course," Princess Celeista answers. Falling Star smiles, and is glad to join the team. Sun comes up to the princesses, and asks, "Princess Celestia, can I talk to you and Luna… alone?" "Of course," Princess Celestia answers. Sun and the two princesses leave the throne room leaving the others behind. "What's wrong with Sun, she look rather nervous just now?" Pony Falling Star asks. "Sun has been getting weird dreams lately, and feel that Princess Twilight or the others might have an answer from her," Aria explains. "What is it?" Pony Falling Star asks. "We don't know. She won't tell us what they are. But everytime she wakes up from those dreams she ends up in a cold sweat," Nina explains. "Yeah. And some reason the choker Princess Twilight gave her seems to be connected somehow," Spike adds. "That is strange," Pony Falling Star replies. In the halls outside the throne room, Sun is having a talk with Princess Celestia and Princess Luna about her dreams. "I see, so you've been having these strange dreams and you have a possibility that your choker plays a part in it," Princess Luna repeats Sun's explanation. "Yes. I don't know who, or why. But ever since I got back from being rescued by greedy treasure hunters, it's been glowing along with my geode, and I seen strange dreams. I think there might be someone's memories," Sun explains. "Can you describe us one of your dreams?" Princess Celestia asks. "Of course. But I must warn you, what I'm going to tell you is very… shocking," Sun says. The two princesses nod their heads in reply. Sun takes a deep breath, and begin to tell the princesses about her dreams. Sun can remember it well. In her dream, it is night time and the moon is bright. In the middle of a large forest, there are six rock formations along with a round shallow well in the middle. There are six ponies, one standing in front of a rock formation. The ponies are the six pillars: Starswirl, Somnambula, Flash Magnus holding his shield, Mistmane having a pot with a pink flower inside, Rockhoof with his shovel, and Meadow Brook wearing her mask. Starswirl lights up his horn and hit it at the center, and appears to be summoning something. Suddenly a dark black smoke appears and giant sized pony of darkness appears. The pony is black with white glow from his eyes, and has a strange black neckwear on his neck. The creature maniacally laughs as he raises his hooves. He puts them down, and says in a loud voice, "You summon me at your peril, Starswirl! Once I defeat all of you, this realm will embrace the darkness as I did so long ago!" Soon the giant monster summon giant wide wings, and the strange dark vines appear capturing the ponies in their place. Even Starswirl ends up getting captured. The shadow like pony uses it's magic to create a dark location as he maniacally laughs in triumph. Then the shadow says, "Drawing me here will only make me stronger! You will never defeat me!" Starswirl manages to get up as he says in a serious tone, "We did not come here to defeat you…" Starswirl then uses his magic to break free. Then uses his magic again to lift his book up, and opens it. Then the magic of the journal create a magical line that is connecting to Flash's shield. Then Mistmane's flower, Somnambula's mask, Meadowbrooks mask, and Rockhoof's shovel. Then the magic connects back to Starswirl's book. Suddenly the magic consent creating a barrier around the pony of shadow. Then the magic begins to glow and a powerful spell is about to be perform. Looking around to see what is happening, the shadow pony demands, "What are you doing?" "We came here to contain you," Starswirl answers in a serious tone. Then all six of the ponies use their power to lift the monster up in the air. Feeling the magic, the shadow screams in agony. Then a bright light shines all over the area. "And that what happened," Sun says, finishing her explanation. Hearing this make the princesses speechless. "Well, I do admit, this, is a shocking explanation. But it end up showing what happened when Starswirl and the other pillars faced the Pony of Shadows," Luna says. Princess Celestia signs, "I never knew what happened to him. But it seems that Starswirl and the other pillars sacrificed themselves to save Equestria by banishing the Pony of Shadows." "I'm glad that my dreams was able to solve your mystery, but that doesn't explain why I had this dream," Sun replies. The two princesses begin to wonder about that themselves. Luna suggests, "Maybe the choker actually belong to one of the pillars or anypony who have seen the event." "But it could be that you might have a connection to one of them in someway," Celestia adds. "Could be. When I had those dreams, I never feel so much sadness and anger in my life. I just can't tell who memories they belong to. The rest are still cloudy," Sun says. Sun sighs, and says, "But those possibilities are very possible." "Is there something wrong, Sun?" Celestia asks in concern. "Kind of. I wenr to see my parents today, and they gave me a glowpaz necklace. They said that it has been past down from my family from generations. And you want to know the shocking part about it… Somnambula was my ancestor from over a thousand years ago," Sun explains. The two princesses gasp in shock. "I guess my dream showed me what really happened to my ancestor. I'm having trouble… handling this," Sun sadly says. Princess Celestia stands by Sun's side, and hugs her with her hoof and her wing. "I guess it's understandable why you feel this way. Finding out something about your family can be very surprisingly, but you are able to learn about your family's ancestry and use it to guide you," Princess Celestia says, "Even though finding our one of the pillars is a part of your family, you can learn from her stories to guid you and understand her more," Princess Luna says. "I guess so, but what about the dreams. I know you help ponies with their dreams, Luna. what should I do about mine?" Sun asks. "Well Sun, since you were able to write your dreams down, maybe it will be a good idea to understand them. It does seem to be memories, and the pendent on your choker seems to be a part of it," Luna says. Then she says, "Try to understand your dreams and the emotions they give off, and maybe you'll find your answer." "Okay," Sun replies. "Now you all should be off to Ponyville. I'm sure Princess Twilight and the others will be glad to see all of you," Princess Celestia says with a calm smile. Sun nods her head in reply. Outside, Sun and her friends use their pony wings to fly back to Ponyville. The two princesses watch to see the girls off to see their friends. However, they are concern about Sun having these kind of dreams. They think that Princess Twilight can also help her understand it.