//------------------------------// // The Family (Part 5 of 5) // Story: The Rainboom Thieves // by KingJoltik //------------------------------// Several Hours Ago... POOF! “What is that sister?” asked Luna, looking at her sister. “It's a letter from my student sister.” said Celestia as she opened the letter. “Student?” “Sunset Shimmer.” said Celestia as her eyes scanned the letter. Her face changed as she read the letter. “What's wrong sister?” said Luna as she glared at her sister. “My student...she believes she's found Twilight Sparkle...” said Celestia as her face started to show surprise. “Twilight Sparkle? The one who inherited Harmony?” “Yes...” said Celestia as she signaled her adviser. “Get me a letter, I must tell her to stay away from her!” “Why? Is your student in danger?” asked Luna. “Well...things could go bad if Twilight figures out she's my student.” said Celestia as she grabbed the next letter. “May I speak with you about this for a second sister?” “Let me write the letter first Luna.” “No. We must talk now!” yelled Luna. “But...” “NOW!” The Present... “Is the one called Twilight Sparkle here?” “Um...yes.” said Cadance as she stood there at the front door, unable to move. “May I come in then?” “Uh...” said Cadance as she looked at the others, “Can she?” The others looked at each other and then nodded. “Come on in...” “Excellent.” said Luna as she slowly entered the room. “Thank you for letting me enter inside your home.” “It's fine Princess Luna.” said Twilight Velvet, surprised at the sudden guest now entering her house. “It's a honor to have you here...” Luna then proceeded to sit down and looked directly at Twilight. “Are you the one called Twilight Sparkle?” “Yes.” said Twilight Sparkle with a smug grin. “It's nice to see you again Luna, though its nice to see you not attacking me though.” “I apologize for that, I...” said Luna with a hesitant face. “Don't apologize.” said Twilight directly. “It's fine...I know why you became Nightmare Moon and it doesn't matter.” “It...doesn't matter?” asked Luna in a confused manner, “What do you mean?” “I mean I understand why all that stuff happened between you and Celestia. It's cool.” 'This? This is the pony that will inherit the future of Equestira?' thought Luna as she looked Twilight over. 'Just...just who is this pony? Why is she the inheritor of Harmony?' “Let me guess...you're wondering why Celestia is obsessed with me, right?” asked Twilight with a small grin. “Would you like to know why?” “Yes...though I wouldn't call it obsession. I would like to know why.” “Its because I originally refused to become the inheritor of Harmony.” “That's why she's like that?” asked Luna with a confused look. “Why would she act like that then?” “Simple. It's because she didn't guide me there.” said Twilight as she stared right into Luna's eyes. “I chose to inherit Harmony.” “Why would that change anything?” said Luna as she got more and more interested. Twilight then leaned back in her chair. “To tell you that...that's quite a story...” “Please...” said Luna as she glared at Twilight more and more. “Tell me, I must know.” Twilight scratched the back of her head. “Uh...I'm not sure...” “Why are you hesitating?” “Because of the other ponies in this room.” said Twilight as she looked at her parents. “It's fine Twilight.” said Night Light. “Please tell her.” “Are you sure?” “Yes.” “Alright...” said Twilight as she rubbed her eyes. “But first...how did you know I was here?” “The guards couldn't find the captain.” said Luna with a straight face. Twilight then looked at Shining, raising her eyebrow. “Ah...makes sense...okay...where do I start...” “At the beginning.” said Luna in the calmest tone possible. “Right...” said Twilight as she realized that Luna did not want to beat around the bush, “Let's begin...it all started when I was just a filly...” A few hours ago... “Sister, I only have one question.” said Luna as she glared at Celestia. “I know I've been gone for a very long time but I have never ever seen you truly worry about a pony like this Twilight Sparkle. So why? Why are you so worried about one unicorn?!” “Because...she...I don't know how to explain it Luna...” said Celestia as she looked out a window. “She did something that...I'm not sure if...” “Sister...” “I know...” said Celestia as she continued to stare at the window. “I just can't believe she could hate me so much yet still save you...” The Present... “Please allow me to think for a second.” said Luna as she pointed her hooves at Twilight. “You wanted to join my sister's school...and then you couldn't so you ran away only to find out you were supposed to go to my sister's school...and become her student...in other words...you were supposed to become what you wanted to do but you ran away instead...” “That's the full story.” “So...why do you hate my sister so much?” “I...” said Twilight as she took a deep breath. “Look Luna...I'm not the greatest pony ever. I'll admit that. However, over these past few years of my life I saw what Equestria is Luna. It showed me what life is really like. Then...I met your sister. I met her because she sent out wanted posters of me even though I hadn't done anything. She involved my family and my old foalsitter.” “Didn't you hate your parents at the time?” “That is true but...if you were a regular pony and were suddenly wanted for something you didn't understand, wouldn't you be offended?” “Well...I guess so...” “Yes. Then your sister started hunting me down like a dog, even using my parents.” “She did not hunt you down like a dog!” yelled Cadance. “She only wanted to see you!” Twilight then glared at Cadance. “What else was I supposed to think?! She sent her entire guard after me!” “But she-” screamed Cadance as stood out of her chair. Then Luna got up and said, “Don't Cadance! Let me talk to her!” Cadance glared at Luna and then backed off. “Okay...I'm sorry...” Luna then rubbed the side of her head and said, “So...is that why you hate my sister? Because she hunted you down like that?” “No...well maybe...” said Twilight as she leaned down, “I don't know what to think right now Luna. Part of me thinks I should just meet her and finally settle all this...but another part of me just wants to hate her for involving my parents and sending her army after me...and...I think she'll involve my friends as well.” “I see. You're wrong about her though.” “Can I ask you something Luna?” “Of course, go ahead Twilight Sparkle.” said Luna, nodding. “Why did you become jealous of her Luna? Was it the fact that the elements chose her? “It was her sun that me jealous Twilight Sparkle.” said Luna with an saddened face, “It was never the elements or her.” “I see...that's fine.” said Twilight as she leaned back, looking at the ceiling. “Here...I have something to show you...” Twilight then opened her case, showing Luna the Element of Darkness. Luna then flinched as she saw the jewel. “You made that?!” “Yes...yes I did.” said Twilight with a small smile. “Why? Why would anypony make something like that?” “So Celestia wouldn't come after me.” “That's why you made that?! That should be sealed so no evil pony could ever get their hooves on it!” yelled Luna in fear. “Stop panicking.” said Twilight as she closed the case. “Only I can use it anyways. I designed it that way.” “But still...” “It's fine. Don't worry about it.” Luna then sighed, “I see...if that's the case...no wonder my sister is acting like that...very well. I will now take my leave.” “It was nice meeting you Luna.” “Indeed. May I ask you one more question?” “Sure.” said Twilight, shrugging. “What's your question?” “If you really hated being destined to inherit Harmony, why did you inherit it anyways?” “Simple...my plan was to inherit it and then seal the elements away. My plan...was to show her that I have the power to choose my own path.” “That's a very selfish reason Twilight Sparkle.” “Oh I know it is. I will gladly take responsibility for my actions.” said Twilight with a sad face. “But I... I know I'm a selfish pony...but I want to choose my own path Luna.” “I see. Do you know the other elements?” “Yes.” said Twilight as she nodded her head back and forth. “I know that I made the Element of Darkness for myself but...I also want to use it to protect my friends. I know I'm selfish but...at least I can protect them.” “I see...you don't want them to get involved with the destiny Harmony has planned for you...” said Luna as she got up. “I'm going to take my leave now Twilight Sparkle.” Twilight then nodded. “It's been nice meeting you Luna.” “Indeed. I have but one thing to tell you Twilight Sparkle.” “What's that?” “All ponies, even alicorns are allowed to be selfish and greedy at times. Nopony is perfect.” said Luna as she showed an ancient smile. “But if you truly believe my sister is out to get you, she isn't. My sister is a truly kind pony, even if you don't believe me.” “I see...” “And about the jewel in that case,” said Luna as she showed a serious face. “Don't think for a second that that jewel will solve all your problems. I've seen true darkness my little pony and it is something that nopony wants to involve themselves in. You are the bearer of Harmony, a pony that will inherit light and help Equestria. That is your destiny as the bearer of Harmony.” “I know...and that's what scares me.” said Twilight as her head drooped down. “I just hope I can do it myself.” “Do you wish to meet my sister, Twilight Sparkle?” “No...there's something I need to do first...” Later that day in Manehattan... “Here's the jewel you wanted.” said Smoking Brick as he laid the jewel on his desk. “Ahh...the first jewel.” said Shady Wheel as pulled out a case. “Here's your money.” “Good...” said Smoking Brick as he looked in the case. “Wait...this is only a hundred million bits.” “Yes...I asked you for two different jewels.” “Yeah, I know. But you only told where to get one of them.” “Don't be so impatient Mr. Smoking Brick.” said Shady Wheel, “The next jewel will arrive in Manehattan three weeks from now. Then, you'll get the rest of the money.” “Good. In the meantime, I'll use this money to buy some of this city back.” said Smoking Brick as he blew cigar smoke in Shady Wheel's face and thought, 'This guy is dumber than I thought...once I steal the other jewel, I'll collect your other hundred and have my boys beat you. Then I can sell the jewel for even more on the market...' “Sounds fine to me.” said Shady Wheel as he slowly left Smoking Brick's office and thought, 'Idiot...thankfully I already have the third jewel...once I get the second one, I won't need you anymore...'