Looking up to the dark skies above her, Celestia offered a silent prayer to her parents. What she was about to do with her companions would be the hardest thing she would ever have to do. There were 7 of them, Celestia included. Celestia herself wasn’t armed; she wore her regular crown and neck piece, along with her golden slippers with a white dress covering her form. Her fur billowed in the wind. The Elements also were not armed, except for the crowns atop their heads. One stood next to the other, with the figure behind them. Celestia stepped forward, looking to the swirling clouds of black before her.
Her sister was once a proud leader, who followed Celestia through the toughest of times, but something had changed that. Whether it was magic gone wrong, or her own deep dark wishes, Luna had risen to power; dethroning her elder. Now Celestia stood before her sister; or what was once her sister. Nightmare Moon she preferred to be called now. Lightning cracked in the sky, and a thunderous *BOOM* was heard. Part of the ceiling caved in, falling towards the group of ponies. Celestia raised her hands up out of pure instinct, while putting up a shield to protect her and her companions. The piece of ceiling crashed into the force feild, smashing to bits in a haze of dust and debris. Now was the time to act. Celestia and the Elements walked forward, bashed by fierce winds and howling gals. Her sister had gained power, but Celestia was till stronger. Added with the power of the Elements of Harmony, she would defeat this monstrosity; that’s what it was now. It was no longer her sister, it couldn’t be. The figure followed behind silent and head down cast. The wind abated some, revealing the swirling vortex of darkness’s occupant. Nightmare Moon laughed with glee.
“I see you have arrived, dear sister. Even with the powers of the Elements of harmony to back you, they will not be enough. I have risen to my full potential, which you held me from for so long!” Celestia now stepped forward, her dress blowing in the wind. Her hair was a mess, and tears streamed from her eyes matted her bright white fur.
"Please, Lu-Lu, stop this madness! I do not wish to do this to you!” She began to laugh and looked towards her sister with pity.
“You do not understand, dear sister. I WANT to do this! You have been holing me back for ages! And now I can finally be free from you. Free from you shadow, for all will be shadow and night!" At that Celestia and the Elements where blasted with wind; dark magic forced them back, their hooves digging into the ground. Celestia looked towards her sister, uterly confused. She had never mentioned any of this! How was she supposed to know? and now she would lose her only family left because of ignorance!
"Please, Luna, stop this! What would he think?" At this Nightmare faltered. The winds decreased some, while the vortex of shadow began to slow somewhat.
“He...he left us..I..we....No! You will not fowl my plans! Dark will rule the day, and I shall become ruler of all!” She laughed as lightning bolts stuck close to them. Dust and debris flew it to the air, but Celestia stood her ground. Erecting another field, she stopped the blasts. The Elements flinched away, looking back in awe and fear. Celestia stood there stoic and brave, facing the foe before her. She focusing once more on her sister. She had her dark nigh armor on, with a staff in one of her hands. A black cape billowed behind her, and lightning flashed once more behind her.
“Sister, I’m giving you one more chance. Stop this madness at once!” but the being before her only smiled back, pointing her staff towards Celestia. A bolt of dark magic was sent hurtling towards her. Celestia put up a magic barrier, before it struck, and hot white plasma formed on the shield, falling to the ground and cooling. A large explosion was created, and Celestia and the Elements of Harmony had to move behind a fallen pillar. Looking over to where the blast had hit, she saw through the smoke. Where they once stood was a large smoldering crater; the sides of it glassed from the heat.
“And now it is time to finish you off, dear sister.” Celestia looked to her sides and the Elements walked up beside her. They were all ready to do their own part.
“I will not end this day, but neither will you. Princess Luna, by the laws of the land, I sentence you to 1000 years of banishment to the moon based on the crimes of treason, disunion, and the use of dark magic. Your banishment shall begin now!” At that her horn glowed, along with the crowns worn by the Elements. Together their power converged, aimed at Nightmare Moon.
“What?! NO! This is not possible! HOW ARE YOU-“ Her words were cut short by a piercing scream as her powers were stripped from her. The magic blast created by the Elements and Celestia either shot or teleported Luna to the moon, which one no one will know.
“Good bye…dearest sister…” Celestia stood there, looking to where her only family once stood, now far gone to the surface of the moon itself.
"It is done then..." a stallion walked up to her side, wrapping his large arms around Celestia. The Element of kindness held her close, his fur soft to the touch. His mane was matted with dirt and sweat. Celestia wrapped her arms around his large neck, crying softly.What Have I done? Kindness let go of her and looked Celestia in the eyes.
"Celestia, what did you mean by 'he'?" Celestia sniffed and looked away. Memories came back to her from ages long ago.
"An old friend. One who cared for Luna greatly." Celestia hung her head and turned back to the Elements.
"He will come. When she returns, he will come back for her." They nodded, not really wanting to pry any further. They all looked back up to the moon, wondering what would come in the thousand years.