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// Destiny Awaits 
// Story: Conclave of the Clairetti 
// by Talidin1337 
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Chapter 2: Destiny Awaits

Deep within the boundaries of Ponyville, a certain pink pony’s sences started tingling again, except not for a physical danger, more like a mental danger. Something was invading her mind again, trying to pry itself into her head, but she wouldn’t let that happen She assumed it was normal, because she had been feeling it her whole life. She also was certain that whatever it was, was the source of her occasional twitching’s.
Pinkie Pie succeeded in diverting the mental evasion, and perked back up to her happy self. “Teeheehee Ha Ha, you silly mind clouder you.” She said with a bright smile on her face. These things happened to her more when it was night time for some reason, but again, it never bothered her. Pinkie was just about to prance around again as she always does, when she realized how exhausted she was. Keeping the mental evasion under check had taken more energy than the last one had, interestingly enough. Instead of hopping around during the night like she usually does, trying to figure what fun thing she could do the next day, she decided to sleep in her bed. Trotting over to her bed with a headache worse than it had been in the past, she continued to smile happily, almost unaware of the pain. Now in her bed, Pinkie could sense it. The headaches where going to get a whole lot worse.
Pinkie then calmly fell asleep, a smile still plastered on her face.


***

Voodoo, a magical power that only an Earth Pony is born with, is a very mysterious, unknown power. This is only true, because a single Voodooist is born once every other generation at random. Voodoo, many millennia ago, was the soul source of protection and military might for the Earth Ponies, and thus the reason why they survived against all odds without the powers of flight and magic. Voodoo may be considered magical, but it is no form of magic whatsoever, but more like the powers of fate and nature combined into a single vessel. There are many imitators out there, those who either pretend, or use a minor version of Voodoo that has to be learned, not acquired. There is only one true Voodooist, and it influences the life of the user indefinitely. The first Voodooist ever in existence was Discord, but he figured out how to become immortal, and thus has out lived any other voodooist to be born. Discord's immortality is what eventually drove him insane, and he decided to use his power to entertaining himself, and plunge Equestria in an age of disharmony. Since Voodoo isn’t magic, it cannot be detected by magic, or else the trait would be smothered out before the poor foal even made it to a month old. Races of all kinds, especially Unicorns, feared those with the true Voodoo power. Voodoo being the only thing magic cannot handle, has led the Unicorn race to segregate themselves away from the Earth Ponies with great distance, and thus the prejudice between them was created. That prejudice lasted until the first Hearth’s Warming Eve, when the knowledge of Voodooism had long been lost, or else the prejudice would have survived.
No one knows where Voodoo began, or how it exists today, but one thing is for sure, it cannot be studied. Within ancient records of Voodooism that have long since been destroyed, it said that Voodooism, like the power the Clairetti possess, was a gift from Queen Galaxia, bestowed by the Stars. It was meant to safeguard Earth Ponies with a force that couldn’t be matched, because it wasn’t magic. Voodoo goes against nature some would say, but it isn’t, infact, Voodoo is the ability to literally change the realms of reality, inorder to do what you want. Discord is the true master of Voodoo, but one slowly will rise above his abilities. And that’s why she was still here, in the Everyfree Forest.
Zecora stood in her enchanted home that kept her safe from the influences of the day, while she worked on a potion to once again enchant her cloak with the same power so she could roam freely. Zecora was supposed to become the wife of another Zebra about fifteen years ago, but she had been influenced to enter the Everfree Forest. Being a follower to the Night ways, in listening to your heart, she knew she wouldn’t return home and soon found out why. The Forest was enduring it’s own battle between Night and Day, and she had walked right into the cross fire. The hut and her cloak where the only things that kept her protected from the day, but she knew that it was a risk worth taking to live in the Everfree Forest. She had discovered a Pink mare with strange abilities. The next true Voodooist hopped around in bliss before her. Feeling fate guide her with her heart, Zecora decided to stay in the Forest, and watch over this poor brainwashed Pony, and one day bring her to the Night, where she belonged.
Zecora, being the only one to even come close to a 50th of the true power of Voodoo, was the only one eligible to watch over the Pink mare’s growth, and as a shadow in the distance, she did just that. There was so much she wanted to tell Pinkie, but if she did, it could mentally destroy the poor pony. She had to wait, and continue waiting she did.


***


Morning arose quickly for Pinkie Pie, the sun was already up. 'What could that nap have been, an hour?' she thought, then laughed about it, 'oh well'. Pinkie then jumped out of bed and rushed outside to say good morning to everypony. Everypony else shared happy smiles and hellos as she passed, which did little less then make her day amazing. Pinkie then went about her day, like visiting Sugar Cube corner, hiking around Ponyville, visiting Sugar Cube Corner again, then visit Sugar Cube corner. Pinkie was actually on her way home when she saw somepony in the distance she hadn't said hello to yet. 'Strange, I thought I knew everypony'. She then began to walk in that direction to fulfill her duty as number one happy maker in Equestria, but the pony she was heading towards looked awfully unfamiliar.


***


Twilight Sparkle ran down the road in Canterlot, quickly trying to make it to the library where Spike supposedly was waiting for her. She had read something while sitting around outside about the Elements of Harmony, and she wanted to know if there was more info on it she could acquire. Unfortunately, she was interrupted by a group of three ponies who were inviting her to a party somewhere.
“Oh, sorry girls, I’ve got a lot of studying to catch up on” she politely refused, then put a sheepish smile on her face to see if the ponies would just walk away and leave her alone. She didn’t wait to see their reactions when she was off running again. She was mainly focused on the Elements as she finally approached the door to the library. She hurried in when no sooner she started to call out Spike’s name; unaware that she had just knocked him flat onto the ground with the force of the door flying open, the present he was previously holding now stuck to his tail. Twilight finally realized what had happened, but because she was too focused on the Elements, she continued on her way to the main deck. "Quick, find me that old book of predictions and prophesies", she said, when she just now realized the gift Spike was holding. "What's that for?"
"Well, it was a gift for Moon Dancer, but…" Spike was saying until he was interrupted,
"Oh Spike, you know we don't have time for that sort of thing" Twilight said strictly,
"But we're on a break" Spike asserted. Twilight didn't seem to hear him as she lit up her horn with magic and started to pull books off the shelves. Her frustration caught ahold of her when she screamed out for Spike again, but he already had the book in his hands. Twilight yanked it from his hands, but he fell with the book to the floor. Twilight continued not to care as she smiled in delight after "finding" the book. She then brought the book to a pedestal and started flipping through it. "Elements, elements, E, E, E, aaha, Elements of Harmony", she was thinking out load, "See Mare in the Moon?" she questioned as she read it. Spike wasn't to certain about what Twilight said, saying that it was an old ponies tale. Twilight again didn't seem to be listening as she flipped through yet another book to read about the Mare in the Moon. She then started reading what the book said about the Mare in the Moon and about the prophecy and such, when she decided that it was important to tell the Princess about her findings. Ordering Spike to make a note to the Princess, Twilight told spike to write exactly what she said, but he then got stuck on the word 'Precipice' and Twilight had to waste some time to tell Spike what to write instead. After the note was finally written, Twilight then had to convince Spike to actually send it, 'Really, I have to tell you why you should send it?" Twilight must have been thinking as Spike was giving his objections. The message was finally sent, but Spike continued to doubt Twilight, and they both exchanged why the other was wrong. When the reply finally arrived, Spike commenced to reading it.
"ehhem" clearing his throwght, "My dearest and most faithful student, Twilight, you know that I value your diligence, and that I trust you completely, but you simply must stop reading those tufty old books!." Twilight gasped at the reply. Spike continued to read, "My dear Twilight, there is more to a young Pony's life than studying. So I'm sending you supervise the preparations for the Summer Sun Celebration in this years location, Ponyville. And, I have an even more essential task for you to complete, make some friends." Twilight continued to groan at the thought.
Twilight was soon on her way to Ponyville, thanks to some royal transportation, when she asked Spike to re-read the letter again to make sure she heard it right. Sure enough, she was to supervise the preparations of the Summer Sun Celebration and make some friends; she continued to groan.
"Look on the bright side" Spike said lightheartedly, "the Princess arranged for you to stay in a library, doesn't that make you happy?"
"Yes, yes it does! You know why? Because I'm right. I'll check on the preparations as fast as I can then return to the library to find some proof of Nightmare Moon's return" Twilight said, her mind still on the Mare in the Moon.
"Then, when will you make friends like the Princess said?" Spike asked.
"She said to check on preparations, I am her student, and I will do my royal duty, but the fate of Equestria does not rest on me making friends. The coach then landed onto the ground and both Twilight and Spike hopped out. Twilight made a quick note to thank the drivers, then set off about her duties.
"Maybe the ponies in Ponyville have interesting things to talk about." Spike said as a random Pink mare started to walk towards them. She then stopped in front of them as if she was trying to get a better look at them, "common Twilight, just try" Spike asserted, trying really hard to show Twilight other things to do in life.
Twilight wasn't so sure, but she did let out an "Um, hello?" When the Pink mare shot up into the air and gasped with a gasped nopony had ever seen before, then dart off into the other direction. "Well that was interesting alright," Twilight said sarcastically, then started to walk off.
Twilight was now on her way to check on the preparations for the Celebration, and made her first stop at Sweet Apple Acres, where somepony known as Apple Jack was supposed to be taking care of the food. They arrived shortly to the farm when they saw an Orange pony with cowboy hat run towards a tree, buck it, and let all of the attached apples fall into a basket. It was quite impressive to think that she hit the tree with enough force to actually knock down all the apples. Twilight reluctantly sighed and started to walk over to the Orange Earth Pony.
"Good afternoon, My name is Twilight Sparkle…", Twilight didn't even have time to finish when the Orange mare grabbed her hoof and start shaking it like she had just met the mayor or something.
"Well, howdy-doo, Miss Twilight, a pleasure makin’ your acquaintance. I’m Apple Jack. We here at Sweet Apple Acres sure do like making new friends!” Apple Jack said with almost as much enthusiasm as the Pink mare from earlier.
“Friends? Actually, I…” Twilight was nervously trying to say when the Orange pony interrupted her again/
“So, what can I do ya for?” Apple Jack stated with a wink. Twilight cleared her throat,
“Well, I am in fact here to supervise preparations for the Summer Sun Celebration. And you’re in charge of the food?”
“We sure as sugar are! Would you care to sample some?” AJ offered,
“As long as it doesn’t take too long…” Twilight began to say but was again interrupted. ‘This orange pony should learn some manners.’ The orange pony was already ringing a bell when no sooner had a heard of ponies come out to the call. AJ screamed something the Twilight didn’t really care about, but in a blink she noticed she was surrounded by ponies sitting infront of a table. AJ poped up right next to her somehow with more than a grin on her face.
“Now, why don’t I introduce y’all to the Apple family?”
“Thanks, but I really need to hurry…”
“This here’s Apple Fritter. Apple Bumpkin. Red Gala. Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Caramel Apple, Apple Strudel, Apple Tart, Baked Apples…”
Twilight heard the names being said, but she was more surprised with the mountain of food pilling up in front of her. Were they bringing everything out that one single moment? She didn’t need to see it all.

“Up’n’attem Granny Smith, we got guests.”
“Who, wha? I’m up, here I come, ahm comin’” The old crinkly pony said as she got herself out of her rocking chair. The orange mare then turned back to Twilight,
“Why, I’d say you’re already part of the family!”, Twilight spit out whatever was in her mouth at the time,
“Hahaha, Okay, well, I can see the food situation is handled, so we’ll be on our way.”
“Aren’t you gonna stay for brunch?” Some little filly said with a near tearful face,
“Sorry, but we have an awful lot to do.” After she said that, the disappointment in everpony’s face was unmistakable. “…fine” she reluctantly said, and was rewarded with a bolt of cheers.
A ho-down and three courses of food later, Twilight was finally heading away from Sweet Apple Acres, stuffed full with pie. She regretted it, yeah, but at least she was out of the crazy hole. She was now heading to her next stop, somepony names Rainbow Dash was supposed to clear the weather for the day, and judging from all the clouds still in the sky, she wasn’t doing a very good job. Right after that thought, she was crushed by a blueish, rainbow like blur that sent her into the mud. She assumed it was another pony, just because of the way she was yelling at her when she came down. The rainbow maned Pegasus stood back up, also covered in mud.
“heheha, Uh, ‘scuse me?, hehe” she said with a sheepish laughter, “He, Lemme help you”, the Pegasus then flew off, got a cloud, and let it rain on Twilight inorder to get the mud out. Twilight was soaking wet when Rainbow finished. “Oops, I guess I overdid it. Um, uh, how about this?” she said, then started flying laps around Twilight in an attempt to dry her. “My very own patented Rain-Blow Dry! No no. Don’t thank me. You’re quite welcome”. She then finally looked up and saw that Twilight’s mane had poofed into a huge purple ball. Rainbow then started to laugh really hard. Spike turned to see what had happened and he too fell to the floor in laughter.
“Let me guess, you’re Rainbow Dash.”
“The one and only. Why, you heard of me?”
“I heard you were supposed to be keeping the sky clear,” Twilight sighed, “I’m Twilight Sparkle, and the Princess sent me to check on the weather.”
“Yeah, yeah, that’ll be a snap. I’ll do it in a jiffy, just as soon as I’m done practicing.”
“Practicing for what?”
“The Wonderbolts!” Rainbow said enthusiastically, “They’re gonna perform at the Celebration tomorrow, and I’m gonna show’em my stuff!”
“The Wonderbolts?”
“Yep”
“The most talented flyers in all of Equestria?”
“That’s them!”
“Pfft! Please. They’d never accept a Pegasus who can’t even keep the sky clear for one measly day.” Twilight said mater of factly, but with a tinge of 'pride killer' in it.
“Hey, I could clear this sky in ten, seconds, flat.”
“Prove it”
Rainbow Dash was appalled by the challenge and the obvious doubt that came for this sad, sad newcomer. In a flash she flew off into the sky, punching and smashing through as many clouds as she can. The amazement on Twilight’s face only seemed to grow bigger and bigger as she realized the Rainbow might actually clear the sky in ten seconds. Which, she did, and that alone left Twilight in a gaze.
“What’d I say? Ten. Seconds. Flat.” She said, pride obviously plastering itself all over her face, “I’d never leave Ponyville hanging”, she started to chuckle some more, “You’re a laugh Twilight Sparkle, I can’t wait to hang out some more.” Then she flew off into the distance.
“Wow, she’s amazing!” Spike remarked.

***

Twilight finally made it to the front door of the library. She had spent a long, long day making sure all of the preparations were secure and ready to go, and she had met some strange ponies along the way. The next stop she made after meeting with Rainbow Dash took her to the city hall where somepony named Rarity was decorating. Spike had looked entranced, but that didn’t seem to bother her. What was disturbing was that Rarity had actually been trying to dress her up and fix her hair and stuff. Not to say it didn’t work, but that was a lot of personal space she didn’t want invaded. After that, she made it to a nature cottage somewhere near the forest where a pony named Flutter Shy was supposed to be preparing for music demonstrations. She did find Flutter Shy, but her name nailed her personality; Flutter Shy was the most Shy Pony Twilight had ever met.
The Baby yellow pegasus didn't say much of anything until she got a glimpse at Spike, then she exploded and wanted to know "everything" about him. She kept walking with them all the way back to the library, so much that, in fact, she was still trailing them as they made it to the door.
"…and that's the story of my whole life, well, up until today. Do you wanna hear about today?" Spike said, still going on about himself,
"Oh, yes, please" Flutter Shy said, then Twilight intervened before she could get more annoyed,
"I am so sorry, how did we get here so fast? This is where I'm staying while in Ponyville and my poor baby dragon needs his sleep."
"No I don't-WHOA", Twilight had knocked him off of her back,
"Aww, wook at dat, he's so sweep he can't even keep his widdle bawance" She said with a sheepish smile.
"Poor thing" Flutter Shy said while scooping Spike off of the ground, "you simply must get into bed…", Flutter Shy was interrupted when Twilight pulled Spike from her arms and pushed her out from the library.
"Yes, yes, we'll get right on that. Well, g'night" Twilight said before quickly closing the door. The library was dark, but she was relieved.
"Huh, rude much?" Spike said.
"Sorry Spike, but I have to convince the Princess that Nightmare Moon is coming, and we're running out of time. I just need to be alone so I can study without a bunch of Crazy ponies trying to make friends all the time. Now, where's the light?" No sooner had Twilight said that when the lights flicked on and a huge parade of colors and ponies screamed out 'SURPRISE!'. The Pink mare from earlier came out and gave her own solo surprise then began to introduce herself.
"Hi, I'm Pinkie Pie, and I threw this party just for you! Were you surprised? Were ya? Were ya? Huh huh huh?" Twilight wasn't amused at all,
"Very surprised. Libraries are supposed to be quite." She said bowing her head down in disappointment. She thought she was finally done for the day.
"Well, that's silly! What kind of welcome party would this be if it were quiet? I mean, duh, bo-ring! Y'see, I saw you when you first got here, remember? You were all "hello" and I was all [deep gasp], remember? Y'see I've never saw you before that means you're new, 'cause I know everypony, and I mean everypony in Ponyville!" Twilight still wasn't amused as pinkie went on and on, by this point, she had tuned out the pink pony entirely. Twilight made it over to the drinks table and started to pour Hot Sauce into a glass and didn't notice it was Hot Sauce. Pinkie went on, "And now you have lots and lots of friends!". At that moment, the other ponies she had met that day popped up behind her, and she realized that she was drinking Hot Sauce. Twilight's face started to swell up in heat and she ran off to the bathroom.
"Are you all right sugarcube?" The orange mare said asked,
"Aww, she's so happy she's crying!" Pinkie remarked.

Not to much time later (actually sever hours later), Spike walked into the bedroom where Twilight was hiding. "Hey Twilight! Pinkie Pie's starting 'pin the tail on the pony'! Wanna play?",
"No! All the ponies in this town are crazy! Do you know what time it is?!"
"It's the eve of the Summer Sun Celebration. Everypony has to stay up, or they'll miss the Princess rise the Sun! You really should lighten up Twilight, it's a party!"
Twilight was even more annoyed, now that Spike was supporting this madness. She turned back around in her bed. "Ugh, here I thought I'd have time to learn about the Elements of Harmony but, silly me, all this ridiculous friend-making has kept me from it!", she plopped down, trying to block out everything that happened that day. She was looking right out the window when the annoyance seemed to fade away, a minor gift from the moon that allowed her some form of piece, but the poor lavender pony was quickly consumed with the thoughts of a conscious mind, and she started to worry about the prophecy. "Legend has it that on the longest day of the thousandth year, the stars will aid in her escape, and she will bring about everlasting night. I hope the Princess was right… I hope it really is an old ponytale…".
Spike re-entered through the door, "C'mon Twilight, it's time to watch the sunrise!".


***


Meanwhile, back when Twilight Sparkle had just woken up that very same day that brought her to Ponyville, Nightmare Moon stood waiting, still guarding the night. The sun was about to arise, and it was time to awake Luna. Nightmare felt it, the moon that night, it was more powerful that night than it had been any other night, and something told her that it would be in it's peak power tomorrow. Nightmare was eager to awake Luna.
"Luna" She said calmly at first, "Luna" She said with a little more aggression, "LUNA!" She finally said, waking up Luna.
"What, what's going on, is something wrong?" Luna said within Nightmare, concern could be registered from the tone of her voice.
"No, everything is fine, in fact, it's better than fine. I can't believe we have forgotten, but guess what day this is?"
"Saturday?"
"Yes. And do you know what tomorrow is?"
"Sunday?"
"Yes! The Tenth Millennial Sunday! When the Moon is finally dominant over the Sun for another 10,000 years!" Nightmare said with little more than just excitement, she said it with craftiness, a plan had struck into her thoughts. Luna didn't respond for about three minutes while Nightmare waited for her to say something, but she did respond,
"Is it ready? Are we able to Reap the Moon yet?"
"That spell has been in place for 10,000 years, since when we were first born. Mother gave Celestia the Sun so she could protect the land during the day, and gave us the Moon to protect it in the Night, but remember that she gave us something more. She gave us the Mare on the Moon, a reminder that one day we will be promised power beyond that of the Sun, but could only be acquired on the tenth millennium. A gift to make us stronger than the Sun! Sister, do you know what this means?! We will finally be able to overthrow Celestia's reign on the Day, and free pony kind once and for all!" Nightmare's excitement that she had been suppressing for the past 1,000 years finally came out of her this single moment. "Do you think she saw this day coming, and prepared us for it!?" It was Luna's turn to be excited,
"So it is! Tonight, Mother's star's will award us the long held power, and we will be able to bring back balance to this world!", Luna then calmed down, and was at peace with herself. With a flick of a second and a flash of light, Nightmare Moon turned into Princess Luna, and now the brighter colored, more refined Princess stood on the terrace, not Nightmare. Luna had her eyes closed, her mouth formed with respect, not a smile. She looked up at the stars. "Mother, I wish you could be here to tell us today was truly the day."

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(A flash back to many, many years ago, back when Luna was only a filly)

Luna walked down the halls of the home castle, she was summoned by her mother into the master chambers, where the God of Light dwelled herself. It was strange, because usually she and Celestia were called together in meetings like this. Regardless, Luna stepped into the Master Chambers. Queen Galaxia was looking out the large window that overlooked the Universe, Her Realm. She turned around to see Luna, love sprung into her eyes for the little filly.
"Luna" she said with a calm, motherly voice that would send spears of calmness down anypony's spine if they where there to hear it, "come here". Luna obeyed, and gently walked over to Galaxia.
"What is it Mother?"
"Fate has been kind enough to show me the future, and I've seen something in yours".
"Really? What is it?" Luna said, excitement filling her like a fountain.
"You know that your older sister is to be the guardian of the world I send you to right?"
"Mhmm" Luna replied with a cute little nod.
"We'll, Luna, it seems that she will lose her way one day."
"Why?"
"Hm" Galaxia hymned with a smile, "That won't matter right now, the only thing I need to tell you, is that you, in time, will become that land's protector, and take the place of your sister until I return."
"Wow! Really? Thank you Mother." Luna said with a blissful smile, but then a question entered her face, "why can't I be the guardian princess right then?"
"My Dearest Luna, I would love that for you very much, but you still have much to learn, much growing up to do. When you have finally grown into a full grown mare, you will be ready."
"But that will take forever" Luna said with some distress.
"Ha ha ha" Galaxia openly laughed, "It won't feel as long when you're all grown, just give it time, you'll see". Luna didn't really perk up from the remark, but she accepted it, "Now run along Luna, I have to speak with your sister",
"Okay Mommy" Luna said, then trotted out of the room. Galaxia stood there, sadness filled her face. She knew that one day Celestia would disown her, that she would try to fight her, but she had to let reality take its place, not fate. It has been wrong before, but only once. She needed to at least give Celestia a chance, and that's all it would take.
Celestia was older than Luna by about 1,000 years, and likewise, had 1,000 years more experience. Galaxia chose Celestia to be her main student, and learn the ways of the Universe. Because of that, Celestia matured quickly, and grew powerful, powerful enough to be given a star of her own, but she wasn't even close to the power that was required to govern 4,037.6 Trillion stars and still have enough power left over to continue creating them, forever and ever. Galaxia had much hope in Celestia, and wondered if she would one day become as strong as she was. But the vision she had crushed that dream, so she let it out of her mind.
Celestia walked into the room shortly after Luna had left. She was about as big as a normal pony, except she had wings. "You called me Mother?".
"Yes, my dear Celestia", Galaxia still had a very motherly tone, full of love. Brightness entered back into her face as she saw her child slowly approach. She loved Celestia so much. "There was something I wanted to tell you." Celestia rightfully took her place before Galaxia and awaited what wisdom she was about to bestow upon her. "You know that I have appointed you as guardian over the world that you shall inhabit, but there is something else I have need for you to hear. 8,000 years after I place you on that world, the role of guardian will be switched from you, to Luna."
"Why is this so Mother?" Celestia inquired, her thoughts still pure. Celestia was like Twilight, always eager to learn.
"Do not be discouraged my dear Celestia, it is only to allow Luna to experience all that you have, so then you both together can learn and grow".
"I understand Mother, and I think that it is the best coarse of action. I would hate to know that I would never be as great as my sister as well if it where the other way around".
"I knew you would Celestia. Just remember, when that day comes, you must willingly step down from the throne, so you can move on with your training, and continue to learn."
"I will Mother."
"That is all Celestia. I love you very much"
"I love you to Mother".
Celestia and Galaxia exchanged hugs, and Celestia walked out of the Master Chamber. Galaxia knew that Celestia in that fateful day would not give up the throne that easily, quick to forget her Mother's will. When her little fillies go down into the world, they will lose all memory of ever being with Galaxia. 'Just remember, you won't be able to remember me, but evidences of my existence will be all around you, you just have to look for it', Galaxia remembers telling her children. The time they will spend without her must be lived Without Her; she can help them from afar, but that time of their lives will be vital to their progression, and it must remain that way. Galaxia still remembers the time when she lived on a planet, surrounded by friends and family, and she remembers that her mother couldn't be there either. Galaxia's mother now lived in a different dimension, permanently separated from Galaxia, but they both rule their universes as almighty, glorified beings. Galaxia at times wishes she could see her mother, but she knew it was impossible. If Fate wanted it, he would bring them together again, but they both checked, and no where was it written.

(End of flashback)


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(Back to Luna)

Luna diverted her attention away from the sky. "So what was your plan Nightmare?"
"That we finally make our move on the Day, and take our place as rulers of the land."
"Celestia won't simply allow it, what are we to do with her?" Luna still missed her sister very much, the thought of hurting her never would sit well in her heart.
"We hold the powers of the moon, an eternal sleep should do it" Nightmare suggested, aware that they couldn't kill Celestia, Luna otherwise wouldn't allow it.
"Okay, Nightmare, but who's going to do it?"
"If you would like Luna, I could do it. I know that in the face of Celestia, you may not have the strength to do anything to her at all, and risk our element of surprise."
"You would do that for me?"
"Of corse I would, all will be fine Luna, I promise"
"And you won't hurt her?"
"Not at all"
Luna waited a bit, "Thank you Nightmare, I don't know what I could do without you."
"Conform to Celestia's Day I suppose", they both laughed about it.
"Well, Nightmare, let us prepare for the day when the Night will last forever, like it was when this world created."
"We first must travel to the boarder, owe should not waste a single second when the lives of all those ponies could be freed"
"For them"
"For Their Children"
They then said this next part in unison, "For Equestria!"

Luna jumped off of the terrace and flew forward towards the Solar Kingdom, her wings flying through the air with might, and majesty. The citizens below did nothing more than marvel at their princess as she flew past. Slowly gaining speed, Luna rushed off into the horizon, carrying with her a purpose, a divine mission that had been bestowed upon her long ago, to fulfill her duties as the rightful ruler of Equestria.