Chapter Four: Definition Of Hatred
“Slow down, and tell me everything again.” Starswirl remarked soothingly as Princess Luna caught her breath. “I…I went out towards the border after I heard you two mention a breach…I just wanted to make sure nopony was at risk…But then I saw these tents and I went closer to look for banners. I was just looking through a bush when all of the sudden the ground moved beneath me and I was caught in a net!” Princess Luna explained. “I kicked and screamed, and then those things came and they cut me down. I bucked and bit at them and they hit me, then they threw me into that awful cage.”. Princess Celestia slammed her hoof down at the thought of her sister’s treatment. “Luna, it’s impervious that you tell us everything you saw there; these creatures aren’t anywhere in my books. What did you think they were doing? Did they talk?” Starswirl pried. Luna lowered her head and began to cry a bit. “Starswirl; she’s had a rough few days. I think it’d be best if we let her be for a while.” Princess Celestia said quietly. “Of course, your majesty.” Starswirl agreed as he backed out of the room. Celestia was too sullen and angry to correct her friend once more. She shut the doors to the royal chambers and pressed herself against her little sister. “Oh, Celestia! It was so awful; I was so scared!” Luna sobbed as she pressed her snout into her sister’s mane. “It’s alright, little sister. You’re safe now…”. Celestia promised. “There were so many of them, they just kept coming through this portal, and I tried to-“ Luna continued, but was interrupted. “Wait, a portal? You mean these things aren’t from Equestria?” Celestia asked, shocked. “Starswirl, get back in here, quick!” she screamed, and he came running through the doors. “Starswirl, these creatures aren’t from Equestria!” Celestia exclaimed. “What?! T-Then where ARE they from?” he questioned in disbelief. Celestia turned to her little sister, eyes filled with hope. “I…I didn’t see all of the runes, but I did recognize one…” the younger princess said nervously. “What was it, Luna?” Celestia and Starswirl whispered. “It was…”.