//------------------------------// // Game Over // Story: Pinkie Pie The Royal Knight // by Diablomuerte2 //------------------------------// Game Over Flash Sentry was outnumbered and out powered. He couldn't make a move to escape and there was no way he could explain himself out of this situation. "Alright... so you caught me, and now that you have, what will you do? Celestia is still the princess in charge so if anything happens to me you will have to answer to her." Pinkie Pie almost lost her cool and began charging at him but stopped right before she hurt the filth of a pegasus. "You're not worth it. I wouldn't bother beating up such a worthless pony. Instead I am going to make sure the mare I love is okay. Though I can't guarantee Rainbow Dash won't be coming over and beating you up. She isn't Twilight's mare-friend and loves beating up the bad guys." Rainbow Dash approached slowly to give off an intimidating air about her. "You see unlike Pinkie Pie who can show restraint I am a hot head that just springs into action. Now while Pinkie goes to check on her mare-friend someone has to give you a beating." Twilight felt Flash had enough torment and she called them off, "Pinkie, Rainbow, that's enough... he isn't worth our time. We have more important issues at hand. We need to free Discord and have a talk with Celestia. Flash Sentry isn't a priority and would rather we waste no time on him." Flash felt a bit of relief from being spared, and even though it hurt to be thought of as nothing more than filth it was better than being pummeled. His happiness was short lived because a yellow hoof ended up colliding with his face. He was in a state of shock and disbelief being attacked by Fluttershy. Fluttershy surprised everyone by hitting Flash. She wasn't a violent pony by any stretch of the imagination but she was so angry with him. "I... I'm sorry... I just... I thought you were a decent pony Flash... and you attacked Twilight and locked up Discord... how could you be such a jerk?" She walked away in sadness and nuzzled up to Rainbow Dash. Rainbow Dash was impressed and turned on. "Remind me never to piss you off Shy, I never knew you had that in you." Twilight, remembered that Discord was still locked up. "Alright girls let's free discord and get to the bottom of this mess." Discord was in awe of his pony friends. He especially had new admiration for Fluttershy, "Hey girls... I am just sitting here, you know, all locked up. If it wouldn't be too much trouble can I please get free?" Twilight was going to set him free but first wanted the truth from him. "No, not until you answer some questions. I first want to know if it was true that you intentionally broke me and Flash up just because you were bored?" Discord looked at Twilight and spoke with a modicum of honesty. "I honestly was just bored, and that was the only reason... however, I also knew you were unhappy. It didn't take a rocket scientist to figure that out... maybe he was great in the beginning but as most tragic love stories go, it wasn't meant to be." Twilight got angry. "It's not up to you to decide who gets to be with who, and while this time it worked out for the better, at least in my case, it could have turned out really bad. I was on the brink of despair. I almost thought of doing something very stupid... thankfully I didn't but next time you get an inkling to even do something as outrageous, just stop to think about the consequences." Discord looked away, "Sorry... I am still trying to get used to this... nice business." Twilight smiled a bit, "Well I guess it's understandable... just really think about things before doing them next time. We all make mistakes and it's glad to see you can at least feel guilty. One more thing before I let you go. What's the deal with Celestia? Why did she lock you down here?" Before Discord could answer Flash used the opportunity to escape. He wanted to be far away from there as possible, especially since he was the one who was going to pay when Celestia's evil plot gets exposed. She warned him from the beginning that if she was ever discovered that he would face punishment. He made the mistake that led to this moment and now he was going to flee the scene before it was all over. When he made it out of the dungeon he thought he was in the clear until he noticed Celestia approaching. She didn't seem to know what was going on yet and he hoped she was going to just walk by him with no questions asked. Celestia was looking for Luna everywhere and when she saw Flash not in hiding it got her worried. "Flash? Where did you get that mark on your face?" She had sealed Discord's power away with the device and there weren't other guards in the dungeon with him. Flash gulped and attempted to fly away fast enough but was immediately pulled down by magic. "I shall ask you again and this time I am hoping you're not going to try anything foalish. Now tell me, where did you get that mark on your face?" "It was Fluttershy... She hit me after the ponies saw me attack Twilight, who I only attacked because she wasn't leaving and Discord was discovered... I panicked." "No... Twilight knows? How much does she know?" "Well if Discord isn't being extra lengthy with detail... she probably knows everything by now." ____________________________________________________________ Luna was sitting on the train next to an elderly pony who seemed very talkative. When the lady was done talking about her own life she had decided to ask Lunette, Luna's fake name, as to why she was on the train looking so distraught. Luna being bottled up with the events decided it would be fine to explain the situation with minor edits to the actual events. "Well I have this sister named Celestine, and she was a very kind and gracious... boss. She and I ran a company together and we each had our responsibilities. We got along well recently until I discovered that my sister was being a manipulative, controlling, evil user who was doing things to me for her own gain." The elderly pony was clueless to what the situation was but felt it would be nice for the young unicorn to get it out of her system. "So your sister, was being a mean pony eh? I remember when I got into a fight with my sister over a stallion, it didn't go so well for us both. Though no matter what my sister did during our 'war' the truth is nothing is more important than family. So whatever your sister did shouldn't you go kiss and make up?" Lunette looked away and a tear fell down her face. "If it was possible sure, but what my sister is doing is unforgivable. She manipulated an employee into believing she was okay with her life choices all the while she was trying to set her up with an ex... boyfriend. She also seems hell bent on making sure I obey her every whim... I love my sister... more than anyone can know but I want her to treat me with love and respect... not like some dumb toy she can play with." The elderly pony felt that something deeper was bothering the young unicorn. "Well so where are you headed then? If you're going to run away from your problems how can they ever be fixed?" Lunette looked at the elderly pony and smiled. "I am going to get some help, my other family members can probably help me talk sense into my sister. She isn't beyond saving... she just needs to be helped. I would never allow my sister to become so lost that she can't be saved... but I can't just sit there and do nothing. I will help my sister no matter how far gone she is." The elderly pony began snoring as she was asleep halfway through the last reply. She began mumbling things incoherently as she checked out mentally. Lunette chuckled softly and whispered "Thanks," before she put a soft smile on her face. She looked outside the train and watched the hills appear and disappear from sight as the train made it's way to the Crystal Empire. ____________________________________________________________ The group of ponies couldn't believe their ears because what they just heard come from Discord's mouth sounded like an erotic incest filled drama mixed with deceit and betrayal. Discord had explained everything he learned and seen with his own eyes and knew it was going to be hard to swallow. "So... she and her own sister?" Twilight was still unable to get past that issue. It didn't bother her as much as the Flash Sentry debacle but for her to use her own sister as a toy... it was downright disgusting. "Luna loves Celestia... more than Celestia even could imagine and she was used..." Pinkie began nuzzling Twilight in comfort. "That's so mean... Meany McMeany pants mean." Discord noticed that Fluttershy was in tears and Rainbow Dash comforting her. "Well as much as I love seeing ponies cry, is it possible I can be set free now?" The reply he got wasn't one he expected. "No!" came the loud booming voice of an overtly angry princess. "You are the sole reason this all happened. You are why my sister left and why these ponies are in tears. You don't deserve to live." Twilight turned around and saw Celestia's imposing form approach. Her eyes were pure white and her horn was glowing menacingly. "Celestia, stop this! You can't blame him for what you have done... I looked up to you... and you betrayed me?" Celestia chuckled, "You're so naive Twilight, you actually believe Discord? You forget Discord is the one who used his powers to ruin your relationship, he also almost took over the world? That is the kind of person you trust?" Twilight snorted angrily, "At least he didn't bucking lie about everything... he has been consistently truthful ever since he was reformed. How about you? Can you honestly say that you have been a noble princess? If Luna wasn't used as a ... Toy! then why isn't she here defending you? If Flash wasn't being forced into a plan then why did he bolt for his life when he had the chance?" Celestia stomped her hoof angrily. "This still changes nothing! I am the princess of this castle, and my word is law. So here is how things are going to play out; You're all going to leave this dungeon and either pack your things and leave the castle or you can all pretend this didn't happen and Pinkie can still have a shot at becoming a royal guard." Fluttershy's body was shaking but she spoke up. "What about Discord? Will you let him go?" Celestia chuckled, "No! I think Discord has proven he isn't fit for our society. I have no choice but to permanently put an end to him." Discord kept his facade of being brave and decided to throw one last witty comment her way. "No matter what you do to me... it won't change the fact that your own sister abandoned you... and at least my friends stood by my side in my final hour." Celestia's mood faltered. "Where is Luna? You tell me where she is now and I will spare you Discord." Discord noticed the shift in tone from authoritative to desperate. ""I can't tell you with my magic locked away... finding someone as emotionally troubled as Luna would be easy if I had my powers restored." Twilight stomped her hoof loudly. "It's over Celestia... Luna has escaped for a reason and honestly I am done playing this game, so this is how things are going to go; You will let Discord go, and you will let Pinkie graduate with her class. When and if Luna returns you will apologize to her for being so disgusting with her. That is if you have any shred of dignity and good left in you. I don't know what happened to you and why you are doing this, but it has to end." Celestia looked at Twilight and felt defeated. "I chose wisely when making you my student Twilight Sparkle... and you're right the game has ended. I lost... everything. Not only will I release Discord I shall also send word to the crystal empire and let Spike return... I will also step down as a princess and grant Luna the right to rule Equestria." She lit her horn and the device and shackles were broken freeing Discord from his imprisonment. Discord felt like a million bits. "Ah it feels good to move around again, I won't lie the bondage stuff was kinky but I am not that into S&M." He did a quick stretch and with that he disappeared without saying a word as to where he was going. Twilight saw Celestia laying on the ground in tears and, even after all the shit they were put through because of her, she still wanted to comfort her. "I don't know if I could ever trust you again, but this was a good start. I hope you really meant everything you said Celestia... because Pinkie has been working her flank off for this." Celestia nodded while keeping her head down. "I know you probably don't believe me but I truly do love Luna... I would do anything to make things right with her... no matter what she asked of me." Twilight sighed, "Now you know how I feel about Pinkie, I love her more than anything and when she graduates we are going to get married. The sad thing is Luna loved you very much. I could tell even from the day we stopped Nightmare Moon. The moment you accepted her into your life again was the happiest moment in her life. I don't know if she will ever return your feelings again... but I do know that you both have a lifetime to figure things out." Celestia smiled a bit. "Thank you Twilight, even though I don't deserve your kindness, I feel better now. I just hope Luna isn't gone forever from my life. If she doesn't return then I shall bestow the crown to you... as I feel you would make an excellent ruler for this nation." Twilight chuckled softly, "No trust me I am not ready to take control of an entire nation, plus something tells me Luna may be coming back soon." ____________________________________________________________ Lunette was getting tired of thinking about things and wanted nothing more than to rest. She began closing her eyes until she heard the voice of Discord. "Wake up, we got things to do." Discord whispered into her ear. "Discord?" Lunette asked confused. "What are you doing here?" "Well I am here to get you, since things have just become interesting back at Canterlot." "I am not ready to face my sister, not until I can save her from herself." "Well, you can if you hurry, right now she seems very vulnerable and needy since she was confronted by Twilight. They found out all about her scheme and who knows what they could be doing to her." Lunette grew angry, "They can't harm her... take me there now, she may have been a terrible princess but she is still my sister." Discord couldn't believe how easy it was... it was like stealing candy from a foal. "Alright then, hang on." He grabbed Luna in her disguised form and vanished into thin air as the ponies who saw the ordeal felt like they saw a pony-napping occur. The elderly pony had woken up and noticed the empty seat next to her. "Well you decided to go back home after all, good luck with your sister..." and proceeded to return to her slumber.