The Moon And The Fallen Sun

by VitoMat


E.1.2 - The Heart

Nightmare was tired. Diplomatic talks with the griffins lasted 3 hours. She was sitting at the end of a long table in an honourable place. On the right there were her trusted advisors and commanders of the guard. The chief captain of her guard, Iron Hearts. It was an older unicorn with red hair and grey mane. He was the most trusted commander she had, always loyal. Captain of her night guard, popularly known as Bat Pony, Shadow Moon. She was, as many thought, a beautiful night pony. She had grey coat and dark purple mane and yellow eyes with narrowed pupils. Luna considered her to be a trustworthy person. Captain of the sky squadron Shadowbolts Red Wings. He was the only one who said nothing, he preferred to act but always had good ideas if someone asked him. He had a strategic mind. There were two magicians for the advisors. One of them was a court magician who was the guardian of the palace library. The second one was the headmaster of the school for talented unicorns appointed by her. On her left there were five griffins. Four of them she did not even try to remember the names. These were typical old grey griffins that were always offended by everything. One who was leading them attracted her attention. He was young and very energetic and it was visible that he wanted to agree on some specific and good for both sides settlements. His name was the Golden Bow. His feathers were brown in colour and his tips were gray. Compared to the others he had a lot of knowledge and of course he showed it more than once, in a good way and with respect for the hosts. Nightmare hurt herself when the acute pain pierced her belly. Her little cry for rest. Shadow Moon noticed this movement.

"My queen is everything well" - she whispered to Luna.

"I think I need rest" - Nightmare answered with difficulty.

Shadow nodded her head and turned to the guests.

"Forgive me gentlemen, but the queen does not feel good. I suggest that negotiations be postponed until tomorrow after lunch."

"Of course, there is no problem" - answered the golden bow bowing with respect.

Luna answered with a gentle nod. The old griffins only marbled among themselves. The advisers wanted to help the queen somehow, but Shadow Moon directed them to the door saying that the queen needed rest and solitude. Luna was really grateful to her. Dinner time was approaching and Nightmare had no strength to go to the dining room, she gave one of the guards standing at the door to bring her a portion here. The guardian bowed down and closed the door leaving Nightmare alone. But she was not alone. In the room there was another small creature sleeping peacefully in a cradle standing next to her throne. Nightmare approached and looked at the little sleeping Alicorn.

"Sunset you are very lucky that you don't have to listen to these boredomers."

Nightmare gently rubbed her nose. The little one didn't even move, she still slept calmly. Luna heard her knocking on the door, so she returned to her place at the table hoping that the guards had brought her the dinner she wanted.

"I apologize to my queen but guests ask for audiences" - one of the younger guards looked out of the door with a slight fear in his voice.

"Guests? After all, negotiations with the griffins were to resume tomorrow" - she answered with cold irritation in the voice.

"But it's not the griffins my lady."

"And who?"

The guardian did not manage to answer, because the tall and beautiful mare Alicorn entered the hall.

"Princess Amore" - Nightmare said with contempt.

"Queen Nightmare Moon" - answered with even greater contempt Amore.

They approached each other and looked into each other's eyes in full glory. After a while both broke out laughing and cuddled gently.

"Hello sister, a lot of time has passed" - said the first Nightmare breaking the hug.

"I'm so happy to see you again, little Lulu" - answered with warmth in Amore's voice.

Nightmare noticed the movement in the back of Amore, turned her head in that direction.

"Hello little one" - she said with a smile, showing white canines.

Amore took a step on her side showing the six-year-old pink Alicorn.

"Don't be afraid of Cadance and greet your aunt" - Amore said with motherly warmth in voice.

"H-hello."

"Hahahaha, welcome the little princess. When I saw you the last time you were tiny. Are you afraid of me?"

Cadance nodded gently with her head.

"Come on, I'll show you something."

Undoubtedly Cadance took a step forward.

"Place your head on my stomach and listen."

Cadance did what Luna told her and after a while she felt the movement.

"Mum, Mum, I felt it felt like the baby was moving."

Princess Amore with a smile whirled and wrapped her daughter in a wing.

"You see, the little one enjoys being here."

"And I will be able to play with him. Please mum please."

"As soon as it grows a little." - Luna said - "Consent?"

Cadance shaken her head vigorously. The door opened and waiters entered the palace who set the table and brought dinner for three people.

"The guards had to tell them that we had come" - noted Amore - "So dear sister, how do you manage as a ruler."

"The dragons are constantly fighting, the hippogriffs are too proud to negotiate with us. Only the Griffins have surrendered and want to agree on the details of the alliance. I am lucky that Zebra recognized me as a leader even before the construction of Canterlot. And what is the situation in the north?"

"The Yaks agreed to help in the fight against the shadows." - answered Amore.

"Mom, Mom here is a small Alicorn."

Amore and Nightmare turned to Cadance who stood on the throne and looked at Sunset who woke up and laughed. Amore approached and looked at the foal and then at Nightmare.

"Luna, we need to talk about it."




Cadance laughed at Sunset when she making stupid faces. Princess Amore put off the letter from Celestia and looked at Luna.

"When it happened" - she asked gently.

"In the previous weeks" - she answered with an indifferent tone.

"As much as possible. Celestia is trapped."

"She was pregnant before our fight."

"But it was five years ago and the foal is about half a year old. What a miracle it survived on the surface of the moon."

"Time spell" - answered Nightmare .

"I don't understand."

"Celestia gave birth to Sunset on the moon and placed a time spell inside the moon, stopping her development. For us it was a period of five years for Sunset a few months. But even Celestia has power limits and, as you saw in the letter, she says she doesn't want such a fate for her daughter. That's why she used all her power to send her to me."

"It's a very powerful magic I didn't think Celestia would be able to use magic at such a level after your fight."

"So you can see that she is strong when she wants to. I personally know only seven pony who can use these spells. Four of them are dead."

"Moments but since she sent Sunset why she won't move herself."

"Celestia is trapped by the power of jewels and Sunset is not."

"So you forgave Celestia."

"NO, it's what it's been used to" - Nightmare roared.

Cadance looked at Nightmare with horror in her eyes. Amore turned her head, approached Luna and hugged her.

"I don't know what happened between you. I know it should not happen and I don't care what your name is or how you look like you will always be my little Lulu."

"Thanks sister."

"Tell me, Luna, why you want to take care of Sunset."

Nightmare looked at Cadance and Sunset.

"She is not guilty, she is not responsible for what Celestia did to me. I have no reason to hurt her, especially as she is our niece."

Amore smiled and swayed her head.