//------------------------------// // 3 The First Confrontation // Story: Chaos and Corruption, Sun and Moon // by LunaToTheMoon //------------------------------// Luna ungracefully flopped onto her bed, letting her emotions spill out in one of her all-to-common sighs. Once again, it was a happy sigh. She felt like she could fly....well, she already could fly, but she felt like all of the weight had been lifted from her shoulders. "He understands me! He cares!" The thought was so exciting. She had to write this in her diary. She brought over the book; its cover sparkled in the new morning sun. Dear Diary, What a night I've had. Prince Sombra took me onto the hill and we watched the stars together. We talked and laughed and just had a good time. I was so sad to leave Sombra last night, but I had to sleep eventually. Upon parting, I hugged him and he sweetly kissed my cheek. I don't think I've stopped blushing since. My coat is such an ugly color when I blush. Dark blue mixed with pink really doesn't work.... I can't think of much else to write....I guess misery makes me write, but happiness does not. Maybe it's good I'm not an author by any means. None of my fans would ever get to read the ends of my stories. I have Sombra to thank for that.... Haha! Love, Blushing Pink Princess Luna P.S. I'm going to see Sombra again tonight! Yay! Luna put down the book just as there was a loud and impatient sounding knocking at the door. "It must be the mailpony again." Luna figured to herself. "Why ever would she be so impatient?" She went over to open the door and found herself looking up at the tall figure of her sister. "Tia! I.....uh...." She talked with her sister so little anymore she was at a total loss of what to say. "It's nice to....see you..." Her voice trailed off. Celestia didn't look happy. Luna shrunk a little under her gaze. "Where were you last night? You can't just leave!" Celestia said with a slightly louder voice than she usually used. "I was...out...." Luna replied awkwardly. "Out?! As in, with somepony?! Who?!" "Prince Sombra of the Crystal Empire, Prince of the North," Luna answered her. She tried to make her voice sound more assertive. She stood up tall and pushed out her chest. "Prince of the North, huh?" Celestia asked, a little softer now, but Luna could tell she was still angry. "Be careful with him; his parents ruled over a ruthless empire that conquered all. The Crystal Empire attacked Discord's family's kingdom. They left the entire kingdom and all of its people destroyed, except for Discord's mother and father, who were able to survive. In the process, Sombra's parents were killed, and Sombra was left with a slowly deteriorating empire. As for Discord, he came home one day to find both of his parents were somehow dead. That's when he found us....you know the rest of the story." "Lies! All lies, Celestia!" Luna cried out, angered by her sister's story. It wasn't true; Sombra had told her differently. Why would Celestia lie to her like this? "I'm just telling you what Discord told me." Celestia told her sister flatly. "I think our fillyhood friend is more trustworthy than this mysterious stallion you met yesterday." "You just don't want me to be happy, Celestia! You made it clear you didn't care when you cast me aside to be with Discord, but this is despicable. Why do you want to destroy me?! WHY?!" Tears were flowing down Luna's face as she screamed at the top of her lungs. She slammed the door in her sister's face, turned, and collapsed onto her bed, crying noisily. Celestia considered knocking again, but, instead, she turned away, figuring she would let her sister cool down before she tried to talk to her again. "This is bad news," Celestia thought to herself. "Luna is in denial; I can't tell her the truth without her turning against me. Sombra can't be good, can he? I hope that he is, but if he isn't, I hope she sees that. Luna is being foolish to fall for a pony so fast. After one night she's convinced she's in love! Maybe I shouldn't feel bad about this...she's the one making the mistake. It's not my fault she is so stupid." These were exactly the thoughts Sombra wanted her to have. *** Late yesterday afternoon, Celestia was out in the gardens with Discord, talking as usual, when she saw Luna flying away overhead. "Discord, look," Celestia pointed out. "Luna is taking off on a little flight. Good for her; she could use the fresh air." "Where is she going?" Discord asked. "I have no idea, but I hope she enjoys herself." "Is it really a good idea....she is just....leaving?" Discord asked in a strange and slow voice, which sounded almost like it was laced with a bit of remorse. "I don't think it's an issue," Celestia replied, turning and looking him in the eye. Her eyes showed so much love, so much sincerity. Discord gulped. "Well.....she is a princess. She can't just leave. What if she's going off to do something bad? She should have at least run it by you first. In fact...y...you should be....angry." "Oh, I don't think so," Celestia said softly. "Is something wrong?" "No....no nothing," Discord said rather quickly. "You sound a little weird," Celestia pointed out. Discord slowly raised a shaky claw and began to run it along Celestia's head. "I think we should just focus on your anger." "You're right," Celestia said, her voice slow and lacking any emotion. "I am quite angry."