//------------------------------// // Reunite // Story: Heir to the Throne // by Arkantos //------------------------------// Several magical explosions could be seen and heard in the castle. Five mares ran towards the sound. Inside the throne room, Nightmare Moon summoned several lightning strikes to hit Sunset. As she tried to block the lightning strikes, her magical shield started to fail. There were several cracks in it. Then a giant bolt of lightning hit her magical shield, sending her flying through a ruin wall. As she recovered from that last attack, Sunset looked around to find the various elements, but  she could only find five. “What?! Where is the sixth element?!”  She heard Nightmare yell, “Where are you, coward? Show yourself! Face me!” Then she heard Nightmare Moon’s voice again, but it was much calmer. “Or do you acknowledge your defeat, and agree to crown me the new princess of Equestria?” Acting quick, Sunset brought her book out. And whispered “Please work.” As she summoned what magic she has left. Then the five elements of harmony started to glow. And her book of magic Studies with herself. The room got consumed in the bright glow. As Sunset opened her eyes, she saw two Alicorns that she recognized. One was Princess Celestia. But Princess Celestia looked a bit sparkly and Sunset could see through her. The sparkles were two colors, pink and light blue. The other pony that Sunset recognized was Princess Luna. Like Celestia, Luna appeared in different colors of sparkles. Luna’s sparkles were red, orange, and purple. Both Alicorns exclaimed, “What is the meaning of this?” Sunset replied, “Equestria is in danger. And I need your power to defeat the threat.” The lunar princess said, “I believe her. She speaks the truth.” Celestia said, “But of course you believe her. When is Equestria NOT in danger.” “Oh, don’t play that card again. It’s been a century since we got to save the world.” “Hey, I’m not the one who try to give ponies even lasted night.” “Well, I wouldn’t have if you noticed how angry I was getting that you got all the attention. And I got nothing. I probably wouldn’t have gone to such extremes.” “Well, I-” “Enough!” shouted Sunset as she fired two beams of magic, causing both spirits to submit and give their power to her. Back in reality, Nightmare Moon was still looking for Sunset. Then a bright light came to life. And in the center of the light was Sunset. However, on her back were two wings of pure light. “Now things are starting to get interesting,” said Nightmare Moon. Twilight and her Umbrum party walked through the old town of Eclipse right in front of the castle. “Such lovely memories,” said Twilight as they walked through the empty streets. “You have memories of this place?” asked Nightcrawler. Twilight replied, “Well, yes. You’d think you would remember your childhood turf.” Snow Trails said, “But this place is run down. And if anypony was here, they have not come back in quite a while.” But Twilight looked at the other Umbrums and said, “I was trapped in stone for who knows how long. Which reminds me. Maybe I should set up trade relations with Celestia. Especially if I’m going to get the town back to its former glory.” Up at the castle entrance, Fluttershy paced.  “Do you think she’s okay?” Fluttershy asked the others. “She probably is. I mean, we’re talking about Sunset. The Princess’s very own student,” said Rarity. “Well, let’s not forget who she’s up against. I mean, she’s good, but can she really go up against an Alicorn?” Rainbow mused.  All five mares looked at each other, then ran inside to search for Sunset. Sunset summoned a sword of pure light. When she opened her eyes, they glowed white, and she moved as fast as lightning, preparing to strike Nightmare Moon. But the Alicorn summoned a sword of her own with shadow magic, and used her magic to block the strike. With every swing of the swords, the magical feedback caused a shockwave which damaged the already leveled castle. But then both ponies were engulfed by  a purple teleportation spell and disappeared, reappearing high up in the sky. In the sky, the fight continued with bolts of magic being fired. Sunset started to charge the Alicorn with her magical sword, but suddenly started to feel weird. Like her strength was fading. She was able to use her sword, but Nightmare blocked it, and Sunset went down. As she was falling, she was encompassed by another purple teleportation spell. Sunset reappeared in the old elements chamber where her friends found her. With them was a familiar purple Alicorn. The princess said to Sunset, “You foolish mare, when will you learn?” Pinkie Pie said, "Wait. Are you new here? You must be new. Prepared to be welcomed!” But before she could start her Welcome song, Applejack said, “How about later, Pinkie, when we don’t have an evil Alicorn to deal with.” The five elements started to glow and float towards Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Fluttershy, and Rainbow Dash. As the elements glowed brighter the sixth element appeared. It didn’t go to Twilight. Instead, the element of magic floated to an unconscious Sunset. Then, each of the elements except magic became a necklace for the bearers. As for Sunset, the element of magic went on top of her head, becoming a crown with a purple star on it. Twilight said to the five mares with the elements, ”Concentrate on what activates your elements and let it power you up.” As they concentrated, the elements started to light up. Five beams of magic went straight to Sunset’s element. And then a rainbow blast shot upward towards the sky. Nightmare Moon relished in her victory. She was in the castle throne room when she saw the rainbow beam, and a look of horror replaced her victory smile. She got off of the throne and fired a beam of ice mingled with lightning to try to prevent the magic of Harmony from touching her again. With no success. “No! Arrrgh!!” She screamed as the magic hit her. Then, seven ponies walked into the room. Twilight ran straight to where her mother was. Finally, Sunset woke up and said, “I feel a little lightheaded. So, what’s going on?” Pinkie Pie answered, “You tried to defeat Nightmare Moon, but for some odd reason, you lost consciousness and that Alicorn saved you.” Pinkie pointed at Twilight. Sunset looked at Applejack, hoping that what Pinkie had said wasn't true. Applejack gave her a look that confirmed the truth in her words. “Okay,” said Sunset, as she got up, the sun starting to rise. Through the first rays of sunlight, Princess Celestia glided down to the throne room. Celestia looked at Sunset and said, “Well, it could have been worse.” Luna gave a good hug to her daughter, and the two looked back at the other six ponies and the Princess of the Sun. But Celestia lowered herself down to where she was at an even height and said, “It’s been a thousand years of heartache and sadness with loss.” She turned her head to look at Sunset before looking back at her sister and niece. She continued. “Let’s put all this terrible history behind us and forge ahead to a brighter future.” She then outstretched her hoof. For a couple of seconds, Twilight and her mother look at her. Then both Alicorns went to hug Celestia and Luna, saying, “I’m sorry.” Pinkie Pie, who was crying, said, “Hey, you know what we should do?!” “Let me guess. Have a party?" said Rainbow. “You can go. I need to let the other ponies I came with know where I’m going,” said Twilight as she walked out to where the Umbrum party was.