Celestia: Princess and co-ruler of Equestria. When her sister Luna tried to implement laws that would help guide a world free of fear and suffering, certain ponies did not fully approve. These ponies looked at Celestia as a tyrant and wanted Luna to rule as the sole Princess. But in their attempts to assassinate the bringer of the sun, they destroyed the very leader that they desired.
Framed as Luna's murderer, Celestia left the castle and lived a false life as a student from parts unknown. She forged friendships with some of the other students and excelled in her studies just enough to pass the academy's standards. However, in her absence, other distant members of the royal family battled for control of the throne. Eventually, the rule fell into the hooves of Sombra. He declared himself the new emperor through power and fear.
He claimed to be cleansing the world in the name of Princess Luna. He and his top subordinates went so far as to name his empire the Lunar Republic. The already captured country of Equestria was stripped of its name and given the label Region Earth. Now, Earth Pony could apply to anyone born there, regardless of their features that said otherwise.
Celestia has gained the power of Mesmer. Mesmer manifests differently in any pony that is gifted with this power. In Celestia's case, she was given the power of suggestion. Regardless of the target's beliefs or convictions, she can command them to do anything. However, she cannot use this power more than once on each pony.
Granted with this power, she hastened her plan to try and overthrow the Lunar Republic and restore Equestria to its rightful glory. She took upon herself the identity Dawn. Dawn symbolized hope and gave Equestrians a fighting chance in a fighting force called the Solaris Knights.
Now, she fights again. To find the one who originally wiped her memories, to put an end to her enemy Emperor Sombra, and to fulfill the dream that her sister died for, Celestia fights again.
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A Brand New Day
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"Dawn!"
Celestia perked up upon hearing that name. Another Lancelot galloped into the room. But unlike the Lunar Republic's machines, this one was cyan with various parts in other colors of the rainbow. She immediately recognized her choice of elites.
"Ah, Rainbow Dash," she called to the driver, "Perfect timing."
"Sorry," was the quick reply from inside, "I tried to recover you earlier, but the crowd of Lunar Republicans was a little thick."
"No worries," Celestia shook her head dismissively, "At least you're here now."
"Here," called Rainbow Dash as her Lancelot raised a hoof with what appeared to be a large memory disk, "You can use this to take that Lancelot for an hour."
"A hacking drive?" noted Celestia as she took the disk in her magic hold, "That's the second one the Solaris Knights have had to use now, isn't it?"
"I know," confirmed Rainbow, "That means we've only got one left. But, this isn't the best time to try and bring in another Lancelot."
"It can't be helped," sighed Celestia as she flew up to the empty enemy Lancelot, "Password override, now."
She inserted the disk into the key port. The mechanical pony powered on with its new driver.
"What's the plan, Dawn?" inquired Rainbow through the radio frequency.
"Fight off as many enemy Lancelots as we can," ordered Celestia, "Then, work our way to the first floor."
"Done and done!" declared Rainbow.
"Understood!" answered several other Knights through the same frequency.
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"Do not leave any survivors!" commanded Viceroy Blueblood.
"Yes, my lord!" acknowledged his entire squadron.
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While the rebel Lancelots were initially outnumbered, their non-standard tactics left many of the Lunar Republican soldiers in unprepared states of death. This was especially true in the case of Rainbow Dash. Her custom Lancelot was much faster than the standard model and had a supersonic rumble hoof that could be focused to block the enemy bullets and overload enemy circuits.
The last thing her enemies never saw could be described as a literal rainbow pinwheel of doom.
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(Chapter’s cut off)
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A/N: Hey, readers. Sorry about leaving this hanging, but I’ve kind of lost the motive that I originally had in this fic. Code Geass is a beautiful anime and the more I try to capture its essence, the more I feel like I’m trampling on its face. So before I close Executable Mesmer’s doors for good, I present to you the spoilers of a story that will never be.
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Big sis dies.
“The ultimate defense Lancelot: Golem has been stolen!” announced the commanding officer, “Stop that weapon at all costs!”
“Right!” responded the numerous enemies.
Inside, Cadance desperately tapped the hoof and magic controls to maintain powers to Golem’s shields. It managed to hold off most of the enemy fire. Though, one or two explosions got closer than comfortable. Hanging onto one of the sides of the cockpit, Celestia could only stand there wondering why.
“Cadance, what are you doing?!” she shouted.
However, the other alicorn didn’t answer as an orb of red light spread out from her eye. Her Mesmer was the power of time standstill. Activating it made other living beings temporarily lose awareness, giving the illusion that she skipped time-space. But while it stopped the enemy pilots, it didn’t stop their Lancelots from running. Holding her power for a long period caused them to continue flying into the ground below and crash.
There was a drawback to using her power so extensively, though. Each time Cadance’s Mesmer was used, her heart stopped for that same length of time. She felt strained between repeatedly activating her Mesmer and piloting Golem. As the fifth time wore off, she started coughing.
“Stop using your Mesmer, Ca-”
Another red orb spread out. More enemy Lancelots fell into the various trees and mountains. Cadance pressed a hoof against her chest as her breathing grew heavier.
“-dence! Don’t you under-”
Celestia becomes frozen again. Cadance takes a quick look over as the Golem blasts some of the land-based units.
“Celestia, little sister,” she panted, “You mean the world to me. I know the original memories between us were falsified…”
Her coughing fit interrupts her statement and the Mesmer’s effect fades again.
“-stand? I was just using you!” Celestia finished shouting before gasping, “Cadance. You’re dying. That’s en-”
The world stopped again.
“… but the time we shared after was genuine.” Cadance started crying, “With that time, I know now… what it means to be alive!”
Time continued.
“-ough. If you keep using your Mesmer you’ll kill yourself,” Celestia exhaled.
The Golem landed softly in a cove just behind the old ruins of the Royal Sisters’ castle.
“Cadance,” whispered Celestia, “Why did you save me? I tried to have you… dealt with.”
Surprisingly, Cadance managed to chuckle, “You’re a terrible liar, little sister. I could sense your love, even after you yelled at me. You lied about hating me. You lied about wanting me dead. You lied about everything.”
Celestia sighed as she leaned over and held Cadance’s hoof in her own.
“Nothing gets passed you, big sis,” Celestia smiled sadly, “Your little sister is nothing but a big, fat liar.”
“Emphasis… on… fat,” Cadance breathed out for the last time. Her tired eyes closed.
“Horse apples,” sniffed Celestia.
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The end to all hatred.
“Is that Dawn?”
Whoever it was certainly looked the part. It was the golden armor with a mane the same celestial colors. That helmet covered the face and its cape was of the right material.
“It can’t be!” Rainbow Dash exclaimed more to herself than any pony else, “Celestia is over there!”
She turned to where the world-renown tyrant sat. Celestia stared at the newcomer with eyes and mouth wide open. Even her royal attire of the New Lunar Republic couldn’t hide her fear.
In an instant, the pony dressed as Dawn started flying around in a zigzag pattern. The Empire’s forces tried to shoot her down with bullets and magic bolts. But there was enough anticipation for her to swoop around the poor aim of the guards. Soon, she was behind enemy lines.
“Hold your fire!” ordered the chief executive.
A flash of light covered the armored pony’s visage. She reappeared, standing in front of the one that now stood from her throne.
“Impudent foal,” muttered Celestia magically aiming a pistol at the interloper. Just then, a strong magical bolt from the Dawn pony quickly removed the weapon. Said pony aimed her own longsword toward Celestia. For some reason, the supposed tyrant couldn’t help but smile.
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“All of Equus is focusing their hatred at me,” Celestia stated matter-of-factly, “Now, we just need to end this cycle of hatred. I am depending on you to end me.”
“And that’s…” started her faithful student.
“That is…” nodded Celestia.
“… the Day of the New Dawn.”
“Hey, Twilight,” suggested Celestia, “Don’t you find Mesmer comparable to the Elements of Harmony?”
“Huh?” responds the other alicorn, “I don’t understand.”
“Mesmer has a way of connecting us,” explained Celestia, “It does so before we even realize it. I believe the Mesmer that pony kind looks for is in Honesty, Kindness, Laughter, Generosity, Loyalty, and the Magic of Friendship.”
“Now I see it,” smirked Twilight.
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A certain changeling called D-5 stood on a nearby mountaintop. His closed eyes were the sign that he was resigned to the choice that his contract associate had made.
“Celestia,” he whispers, “The price for using your Mesmer.”
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“The only way to fight hate… is with love.”
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Never being impaled before, Celestia could only choke at the sudden pain she felt from the piercing blade.
Princess Celestia, Twilight Sparkle thought sadly. Her tears were hidden by her mask.
“Your punishment for slaying royalty shall be this, my faithful student,” muttered Celestia so that only her killer could hear her, “You will live on, forever wearing that mask. You will be the hero that restores harmony to this land. The rest of the royals will serve Dawn. Your identity shall forever be… Dawn.”
“This Mesmer that you speak of,” Twilight muttered back, “I will gladly fulfill, Celestia.”
The rest of Equus only saw Dawn yanking her sword out. Celestia’s vision became blurry before she fell down the small staircase. A trail of blood marked her tumble. Her eyes slowly closed.
“Save a place for me, Luna,” whispered Celestia, “I’ll be… there… soon.”
Dawn shook the blood off her longsword.
“Tyrantlestia is dead!” was the outburst, “Free those prisoners!”
A large crowd of ponies, gryphons, changelings, and other stuff stormed the hallway.
“We must retreat,” said the chief executive.
As the golden-armored pony raised her blade to the sky, her cape and mane flowed on the ever vibrant solar wind. The newfound freedom brought forth cheers from the populace.
“Dawn! Dawn! Dawn! Dawn! Dawn!”
The future brought forth a brighter light.
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