-Somepony She Use To Be
The sky was darkening quickly, and Nightmare Night had truly began, especially for the ponies like Rainbow Dash. Twilight looked up into the dark clouds where she could slightly spot that rainbow colored mane hanging down. She smirked at the filly scaring pony. She then turned her attention back to the princess.
Princess Luna was beginning to mingle with the citizens of Ponyville. This brought delight to Twilight Sparkle. She was very grateful to see that her fellow friends had finally came to their senses, and was now excepting the princess as just another pony. Nothing more, nothing less.
"Huzzah! Twilight did you see us win thy game?!" Princess Luna's voice echoed throughout town square. A few of the ponies nearby trembled in fear, and Twilight noticed this. She didn't want them to go back to being afraid of her again.
"Yes, princess. I saw, but do you think maybe you could talk a bit quieter? I mean it's just you don't need to speak so loudly around here..." Twilight let her voice drift off. Did she come on too strong to the princess? She looked up into Luna's magnificent eyes. The color was absolutely brilliant, and vibrant. Twilight couldn't help but melt into them as the princess of the night returned her glance.
"But this is the traditional royal Canterlot voice! It is only tradition to use the royal we, and to use THIS MUCH VOLUME WHEN ADDRESSING OUR SUBJECTS!" Luna threw her hoof in the air for a dramatic effect.
Twilight cringed at the sudden burst of the princesses voice. She noticed that the costume wearing ponies were all hiding now. The princess was frightening them, but she didn't know. She hasn't gotten accustomed to life in Equestria now. She had been away for such a long time.
"Yes tradition is important, but Princess Celestia never speaks that way anymore. It has been a long time since anypony has. Maybe you could try and--"
"My sister has been here among you ponyfolk for such a longer time them I. Thou art true. Though, Twilight Sparkle, we are unsure if we are capable of becoming like you." Princess Luna lowered her head. Her blue mane effortlessly swayed in the air. Twilight could see stars through her mane, it was almost like it were transparent.
Twilight softly shook her head. She was letting her mind wonder again. She needed to focus on helping the princess obtain the love she deserves.
"I'm positive that you can, princess." Twilight gently smiled, and Luna looked back into her eyes. Hope filled inside her royal body.
"We would like you to show us!" The small princess boomed loudly.
Twilight flinched, and then sheepishly smiled at the lovely alicorn.
"Maybe you could try talking softer, and stop saying we, and start saying I." A large smile blindly stared upon the princess.
"Um, well I would like you to show...me?" Luna sounded of uncertainty. She had spoken much quieter this time.
"Great! You did perfectly, princess." Twilight slightly bowed her head, and Luna began to lighten up.
"Huzzah! I have accomplished thine task!" A lightening bolt emphasized her already booming voice.
Twilight arched her eyebrow, and looked directly at the princess. A half smirk upon her muzzle. Princess Luna noticed her mistake, and she lowered herself.
"Oops.." She lifted her hoof to her face, and softly giggled. Twilight joined in. She had a feeling that she would have nothing to worry about. Princess Luna would do fine, and everypony would love her. Twilight was sure of it.
Twilight observed as Luna played various games with all her fellow friends. Twilight was pleased to see that the princess had finally began to fit in, with the way she acted at least.
"Woohoo!"
"Go princess!!"
The ponies were cheering for her as Princess Luna hit right on target with the pumpkin launcher. Luna slightly poked out her chest, and lifted her hoof in the air.
"How many points do I receive?"
Twilight smiled as she continued to watch the princess of the night enjoy herself. This night was sort of dedicated to her anyways, so she should have a good time. It's only right. Twilight watched as Luna moved to another game. Her cutie mark was mesmerizing. Twilight noticed every detail on her. Her flank was quite small, but it seemed to fit her body perfectly. Her fur color was the perfect shade of deep blue, and it complimented her mane completely. She was such a beautiful sight to take in, and Twilight was eating it up.
"Twilight! Does thou want to join me in this fun?" Luna turned her direction to Twilight. Towering over the small purple unicorn, Twilight shook herself from Luna's lovely hypnotism.
"Of cour--" Twilight began.
"It's Nightmare Moon!! She's going to eat Twilight!!"
Twilight, and Luna turned their attention to a small pink earth pony. A line of little fillies, and colts were screaming behind her.
"Pinkie Pie!" Twilight harshly let out. Pinkie was screaming at the little ponies.
"She's going to eat you next!!"
Twilight quickly looked at the princess. Her eyes were wide, and her mouth was slightly open.
'Oh no! Pinkie is going to make Luna upset!!' Twilight's mind was spinning as Pinkie, and the younger ponies were continuing to run around, and cry.
"I shall not eat you!!" Princess Luna threw her hoof in the air, motioning it towards the group of terrified ponies. Luna stepped closer to them, and they ran towards the forest behind Pinkie Pie.
"No wait!" Princess Luna yelled. Her voice boomed, and the ponies around her gasped in shock. She ignored them, and ran after Pinkie Pie, and the fillies. Twilight stood in disbelief. One hoof was slightly held up next to her chest as she tried to stop her head from spinning. She finally collected herself.
"Luna! Come back!" Twilight ran after her princess.
The air was eerie, and Luna could barely see through the thick fog that was spread throughout the Everfree Forest. She lit her horn, and a blue glow formed around her. It made it much easier to see where she was going, and to spot the ponies that she was after. She could slightly see a bushy pink tale overhead.
Luna moved passed a few more trees, and then she could see a clearing in the forest. The fog started to lift, and she stopped her magic. The princess jumped back at what she saw.
Before her was a large statue. The figure was on its hind legs, and it's hooves were sharply sculpted. The mane was very long, and it's face was horrid. It was almost scary to look at.
"It's her!! She's going to get you!!" Pinkie Pie shrieked, and pointed her hoof at Luna. The little fillies, and colts around her were terrified.
"No, I only want you to respect your princess!" Luna said. Her eyes were shaking, and she frantically tried to get the ponies to calm down. They were all screaming, and running around the statue.
"She's lying!"
Twilight could hear Pinkie Pie yelling. She ran faster until she could see Princess Luna at last. Twilight could see that she was frustrated, and her hind quarters was shaking.
"Princess!" Twilight called out. Luna seemed to not hear her. She continued to try, and settle down the young ponies. But Pinkie Pie was making it very difficult for her to do so. She continued to scream about Nightmare Moon. Why was she doing this?
"Pinkie Pie, you know that's not Nightmare Moon! It's Princess Luna! You know that!" Twilight yelled at the pink earth pony. She was confused to why Pinkie Pie was trying to ruin Luna's reputation, and her night.
"Don't listen to Twilight. She is being hypnotized!" Pinkie turned to the fillies, and colts. Their little eyes widened, and they were all cowering together now in front of the statue.
"Be STILL!!" Luna accidentally let out a scream. Her voice echoed throughout the Everfree Forest, and everyponies ears began to ring. Pinkie Pie jolted up, and the little ponies followed her as they ran back in the direction of Ponyville. Twilight could hear their little hooves drifting away.
'There's no telling with that Pinkie Pie...' Twilight thought to herself. She was looking at the trees that separated her from Ponyville, and the Nightmare Night festival. She let out a sigh, and the wind softly breezed upon her fur. She slightly shivered.
Her ears twitched as she softly heard sniffles behind her. She turned around. The first thing that caught her eye was the large statue of Nightmare Moon. It was dreadful looking. Then she realized. The Princess!
Twilight looked down to see Luna laying on the grass. Her head was lowered, and her eyes were covered by her purple eyelids. Tears streamed down her cheeks, but her figure still held its beauty. Even sadness could not wipe away the loveliness, and majesty that Luna had.
Twilight slowly walked over to where her princess lay. She too got down on the ground, and huddled near the princess. She lifted her hoof, and softly stroked Luna's royal cheek. She was so warm, and her tears rolled down Twilight's hoof. This didn't bother her though. Luna began to open her eyes revealing that lovely blue to Twilight.
"Twilight Sparkle...." Luna's words were hard to hear, and very softly spoken. Twilight leaned in a tad bit closer.
"Yes, princess?" She kept her eyes directly on Luna's. She deserved to be heard, she is a princess after all. But she clearly didn't get the respect she was due. Twilight moved in a little bit closer. she wanted to hear what the princess had to say. Her muzzle almost touched Luna's face. Twilight let out small, sweet breaths upon Luna. The princess rose her head upwards. She looked down into Twilight's eyes. They seemed to have a glimmer to them. The blue alicorn leaned her head closer to Twilight. She was now breathing on the purple unicorn, and Twilight could feel the warmth of the princess. Her muzzle was inches away from Twilight's.
"I....I...." Luna's voice drifted off. Twilight couldn't hear a word. Her ear twitched, and she moved it closer to the princess.
"What was that, princess?" Twilight looked at her with concern. She tilted her head slightly.
"Never mind me. Tis nothing." Luna arched her head up, and turned away from Twilight. She seemed to be looking in the direction of the sky. Twilight looked at the princess peculiarly. Her neck was craned upwards, and her blue mane flowed. Twilight then looked up to the sky as well.
The moon shined upon her. It was large, and it shimmered into her purple eyes. Small gray clouds slightly covered it, and Twilight could also see thousands of stars staring down upon her, and Luna. That was all Luna's creation. It was all beautiful, much like her.
Twilight turned her head once again at the princess. She could still sense sorrow within her. Twilight lifted herself from the ground, and stood next to the alicorn.
"Come on, princess. Lets go have some more fun." Twilight outstretched one hoof in Luna's direction. She let a comforting smile stretch across her muzzle. The princess turned her attention to the cute little unicorn. She timidly reached out for Twilight's hoof, but she finally grabbed it. Twilight helped the lovely princess to her hooves, and the two started their way back to the festivities in Ponyville.
Twilight had a feeling that the rest of the night would be perfect.
Luna wasn't so sure.