Twilight sighed as she looked at the ground she is on a chariot in the sky being pulled by a pair of pegasus who are royal guards to princess Celestia ruler of equestria and teacher of Twilight Sparkle. ‘I can't believe Celestia didn't believe me about Nightmare Moon returning.’ She thought to herself in mixture of sadness that her mentor didn’t believe her and that she reads too many book, and annoyance by the task to which she was given.
Twilight looked at Spike who was opening the scroll and began reading it. ”My dear Twilight, there is more to a young pony's life than studying,” Spike continued, “So I'm sending you to supervise the preparations for the Summer Sun Celebration hosted in this year’s location: Ponyville, and I have an even more essential task for you to complete.” Spike then looked at Twilight. “Make friends.”
Twilight groaned if there was one thing in the world Twilight hated it was definitely socializing with other ponies. The only ponies she didn't mind talking to was her mentor Celestia, her older brother Shining Armour, her old foalsitter Cadence and last and not least Spike her number one assistant and her adopted son who she raised since he hatched. ‘Why would princess Celestia make me do this?’ She thought to herself. ‘She knows hows much I hate socializing with other ponies.’
As Ponyville approached, Twilight was becoming more frightened by the second as she has never been to Ponyville before and has no idea what the ponies are like, for all she knows they may find her weird or worse and not like her.
Trying to cheer Twilight up Spike placed a claw on her back. “Look on the bright side Twilight.” Spike smiled. “The princess has arranged to stay in the library. Doesn't that make you happy?” Spike asked. ‘Please say yes. I hate it when you’re like this.’ He thought to himself.
Twilight instantly cheered up when Spike told her about the living arrangements Celestia has set up for them. She then turned to face Spike. “Yes. Yes it does, you know why?” Twilight asked Spike rhetorically. “Because I'm right. I'll check on the preparations as fast as I can, then get to the library and find some proof of Nightmare Moon's return.”
“Then will you do Princess Celestia said and make some friends?” Spike asked his adoptive mother as the chariot approached the ground of the town where the Summer Sun Celebration was being held.
“She also said to check on the preparations.” Twilight added trying find flaws and ways around what Celestia has ordered. “I am her student and I’ll do my royal duties but the fate of Equestria does not rest upon me doing something silly like me making any friends.”
‘I know what you’re thinking Twilight but by end of this celebration. I will make sure you have made at least one friend.’ Spike thought knowing that Twilight will try to avoid that order or put next to no effort into socializing and making friends.
The chariot soon landed and the pegasi that was pulling it skidded to stop. Spike and Twilight hopped out of the chariot. “Thank You sirs.” Twilight said to them with a nod from her head. The pegasi nodded back and flew back to where they came from. Twilight looked around where the celebration was being held. She had to admit that this place looked very nice and modest. “Ok Spike what does the list say?” Twilight asked her assistant.
Spike got the list out for the Summer Sun Celebration
1.Activities & Decoration Planning
Provided by: Dragonfly
Location: Town Hall, Ponyville Gym or 15 Morningmist street.
2. Fireworks
Provided by: Nightfire
Location: Nightfire Runes
3. Dancing
Provided by: Rhythm Flow
Location: Ponyville Dancestudio
4. Music
Provided by: Vinyl Scratch
Location: 173 Riverflow Street
5. Security
Provided by: Brawler
Location: Unknown
“Says here that the first pony will be at the Town Hall.” Spike told Twilight.
“Great.” Twilight smiled knowing that this will take less time to complete.
“But says here that the first pony may not be there and could either be at Ponyville Gym or 15 Morningmist Street.”
Twilight frowned at this ‘Why can't this pony just be in one location. This means I will probably have less time to focus on Nightmare Moon.’ She thought to herself.
Spike sighed knowing he looked around trying to find a pony for Twilight to try and talk to. He saw a pair of ponies walking side by side laughing clearly showing that they're a couple, Spike decided not to intrude and try to find another pony. He then noticed an earth pony that was just sitting on a bench.
The earth pony’s coat was forest green. He had short and messy black mane which had bangs that covered his eyes, and a long messy black tail. His cutie mark was a sarcophagus. The pony wore a brown akubra and matching coloured saddlebag which had his cutie mark on it.
Spike pointed at the pony. “Maybe the ponies here have interesting things to talk about.” Spike a. Twilight looked where Spike was pointing and saw the pony. Twilight then faced Spike. “Come on Twilight just try.” Twilight then forced a smile.
Twilight walked up to the pony. “Uhh…” She stammered already feeling uncomfortable. “Hello?”
The earth pony turned to face Twilight, “Ah G’Day mate.” The earth pony responded happily. “The name's Flashback, what’s your name ?”
‘Well this going... decently.’ Twilight thought to herself. “My name is Twilight Sparkle.”
“So Miss Sparkle. Judging by that fancy chariot you just flew in, you’re here on some big fancy shmancy business.” Flashback said.
Twilight nodded. “Yes. I've been sent here to supervise preparations for the Summer Sun Celebra-”
“Oh that thing.” Flashback cutted in. “Never saw it much as a big deal myself mate.”
Twilight just stared at him like he was a freak. “How can you not see it as a big deal?”
Flashback shrugged. “I dunno mate. Where I'm from we don't really celebrate it.”
“Where on Equestria can you live and not celebrate the Summer Sun Celebration?” Twilight asked slightly becoming angry. “It is the most amazing, most wonderful thing ever!”
“Ausneighlia mate.” Flashback simply replied not affected by Twilight’s growing anger.
“Oh…” Twilight said as she immediately calmed down. “I guess that makes sense seeing as you're from overseas.”
“It’s alright mate.” Flashback shrugged.
Flashback then noticed Spike walked up to them. “Cool a dragon. You don't see those everyday.”
“I’m Spike. Twilight’s number one assistant.” Spike said proudly.
“So she has more than assistant?” Flashback asked.
“No, no she doesn’t.” Spike replied.
“Well Spike, I also have an assistant too mate.” Flashback told the dragon.
“Really?” Spike asked.
“He’s right here mate.” Flashback told Spike. Flashback’s horn began to glow red.
‘Seeing as his horn is glowing red. It means that he’s probably got red eyes.’ Twilight suspected.
Out of Flashback’s saddlebag came out a small baby saltwater crocodile. “Meet Mugger.”” Flashback grinned as he placed Mugger between his hooves.
“Mugger’s pretty cute.” Twilight told Flashback as she leaned in to get a better look when suddenly…
*Snap*
Mugger leapt from Flashback’s hooves and was now biting down on Twilight’s ear. “Oww!” Twilight yelled as she shook her head trying to get rid of the crocodile and ran off.
“Twilight! wait up!” Spike yelled as he ran after her. Just as Spike ran after Twilight had managed to shake Mugger off and he flew towards Flashback who caught him.
Mugger looked down at the baby crocodile. “Since when can you ever leap mate?” Flashback asked Mugger.
“Ow…” Twilight groaned as she rubbed her ear with her hoof. She was standing in front of Town Hall. “Spike. ow. What’s the. ow. name of. ow. the pony here?” Twilight asked as she continued to rub her ear.
Spike checked the list. “The pony is called Dragonfly.”
Twilight sighed. “Let’s get this over with.” She said as she walked into the Town Hall.
As she walked in she saw a pair of pegasus. One pegasus was a white filly with a black mane with red streaks and had grey eyes.
The other pegasus was white and had pretty slim figure. Her light gold mane and tail were both pretty long and fairly messy. Her cutie mark is a small serpent like dragon with feathered wings. Her eyes were pink. She also wore a orange scarf.
“Come on sis you know we can do this later.” The older pegasus told the filly.
“But Dragonfly.” The smaller one looked up at the older one. “I want to fly.” She said.
The older pegasus now known as Dragonfly placed a hoof on her sister’s back. “You will sis but flying takes time.”
“Um… excuse me.” Twilight called to them making the pair look at her. “I’m here to see Dragonfly.”
“That’ll be me then.” Dragonfly told Twilight with a huge smile. “Can I help you?”
“Yeah. I’m here to check on the decorations and the activities.” Twilight told Dragonfly as she approached the pair.
“Well for the activities, I plan on playing some indoor games like Pin The Tail On Celestia and Twister.” Dragonfly informed Twilight.
Twilight nodded. “And decorations?” She asked as she looked around. There wasn’t much at the moment, just some tables that already have some food and drinks on them.
“Well ma’am. I was planning on having multicoloured ribbons going across the Hall making it look like a rainbow. Have some bright coloured bean bags dotted around the place. Have some neon lights. A huge banner. I will probably repaint these boring old walls. Have a huge disco ball in the middle.” As Dragonfly was telling Twilight about the ideas, Dragonfly’s sister was busy flapping her wings trying to fly, she eventually managed to get off the ground and began flying off towards where the food was. “Maybe have giant pictures of Celestia. Ooh how about a giant banner, what do you think?”
Twilight nodded. “Uhh sure why not?” She replied not really caring.
“Uh-oh” A voice called out. Dragonfly, Spike and Twilight looked towards where the voice came from. They saw Dragonfly’s little sister hovering over food covered table before her wings finally gave out. She fell to the edge of the table causing it to flip sending food and drinks flying towards Spike, Dragonfly and Twilight.
*Splat*
The three of them were covered in different foods and drinks. Dragonfly simply laughed and trotted over to her little sister. “Nice move, Sky Flower.” Dragonfly told her little sister not even mad about what she did. “But next time don’t fly without me knowing.”
Spike began licking off the food. “Mmmm.” He smiled. “This is pretty good.” He said as he continued licking off the food.
The only one not enjoying the situation was amusing was Twilight. ‘Great, just great.’ She thought sarcastically. Dragonfly walked up to Twilight and handed Twilight her scarf.
“Here.” She smiled. “Get cleaned up.”
Twilight groaned as she began scrubbing off the food.
Twilight and Spike soon arrived at their next location fully cleaned from earlier. “Says here the pony in charge of the fireworks will be here at the local Rune Shop.” The shop was two story high building. The shop was navy blue and had strange symbols all over and had a sign saying: “Nightfire Runes” over the door.
“Runes?” Twilight asked curiously.
“Yeah Runes.” Twilight then gasped.
“Spike do you know how rare rune users are?” Twilight asked excitingly.
“Uhhh very rare?” Spike replied judging by how excited Twilight's voice was.
“Exactly, I’ve read that rune users are very powerful and most end up working for Celestia as some of her personal guards.” Twilight said over the moon that she can meet a rune user in real life.
“Well looks like the rune user isn’t here right now.” He replied as he pointed to note saying: “Gone out, be back in half an hour.”
Twilight sighed. “What is the pony’s name anyway?” She was too busy to telling Spike about rune users that she didn’t notice the sign.
“Look at the sign and you’ll know.” A male voice said from behind the pair. Twilight and Spike jumped at the sudden voice. The pair turned around and saw a pegasus.
The pegasus's coat is jet-black, making the color of his mane and tail standout as it's white and lightly streaked blue at the end, and bares crimson eyes. His tail is long and his mane is slightly long, messy, and spiky with bangs that often obscures his left-eye. His face carried a bored and unenthusiastic expression. The pegasus also bares a rather lean-athletic build, and is of average height. His cutie mark A blue flame that's round at the front and has three tips curving upward at the back, giving it a wing like shape. In the flame is a white moon with a blue crescent shape on it.
“Oh yeah right.” Twilight replied awkwardly.
“So what brings you guys to my shop?” He asked Twilight and Spike.
“Wait you’re the rune pony?” Twilight asked the pegasus.
“My name is Nightfire and yes I am.” Nightfire replied. “Why? You were expecting a unicorn?”
“Well most rune ponies are unicorn so yeah” Twilight replied trying not to offend the pegasus.
“Don’t worry about trying not to offend.” Nightfire told Twilight. “I don’t get offend very easily.”
“So who are you two?” Nightfire asked Spike and Twilight.
“I’m Twilight Sparkle. I was sent here by Princess Celestia to make sure that the celebration is going as planned.”
“And I’m Spike, her number one assistant.” Spike said his voice full of pride.
“Wow cool.” Nightfire replied his face still carrying the bored expression as it always did.
‘Does this guy ever smile?’ Twilight thought to himself. “So may I see your runes?”
“Sure why not?” Nightfire shrugged. He walked up to the door and opened it. Nightfire, Twilight and Spike walked into the shop. The shop wasn’t fancy by any means, it had a black and white checkered tiles and the walls were a navy blue colour like the walls outside. The shelves were decorated with books, stones and ink pots.
“Nice place.” Spike told Nightfire.
“Thanks.” Nightfire replied. “So you want to see the firework runes?” He asked Twilight.
“Yes.” She responded.
“Alright then.” Nightfire headed over to a shelf near the back of the shop and began looking for the runes meanwhile Twilight was looking at some pictures that were hung up on the wall. She then noticed a picture of Nightfire who looked a few years younger with a female pegasus who was wearing a wonderbolt uniform.
“You know a member of the wonderbolts?” Twilight asked Nightfire who still looking for the runes.
“Know one? I’m related to one.” He replied.
“Really? what’s her name?” Spike asked.
“Spitfire.” Nightfire simply replied, he then finally found the runes. “Here they are.” He told the pair as he picked up a box and flew over to them. He opened up a box and in it was a bunch of small, round stones with symbols on them.
“Do they work?” Twilight asked curiously.
“No idea.” Nightfire replied honestly.
“Why haven’t you tested them out?”
“Because they only work once.” Nightfire replied as he picked one up and tossed it in the air before catching it. The rune then began to light up. “Uh-oh.”
“What is it?” Twilight asked. She then got her answer as the rune became a firework. The firework flew over the place before it exploded deafening the ponies and the drake. “I think we should go!” She yelled.
“What?” Nightfire and Spike yelled unable to hear her.
“What?” Twilight yelled. This went on for about a minute until they got their hearing back.
“I said me and Spike will go now!” Twilight told Nightfire before she left with Spike.
Twilight and Spike soon arrived at a small building that said Ponyville Dance Studio. “Says here the dancer can be found here and goes by the name of Rhythm Flow.” Spike said.
Twilight nodded before she entered the dance studio. When she entered she a pink earth pony figure with a slim figure and her mane is white which was tied in a bun. Her tail is also white which is very tidy and straight. Her cutie mark was a pair of ballet shoes. The pony was currently lost in her own world as her body moved into time with the record player.
When Spike saw her he was captivated. “How are my spikes? Are they straight?” He asked Twilight as he checked the spikes on his tail.
Twilight rolled her eyes. “Come on Romeo.” She told Spike as she walked up to the earth pony.
“Hello.” Twilight said but earth pony was still lost in her own world as she continued dancing. “Hello!” She yelled but no reply. ‘Really?’ Twilight sighed as she looked at Spike who was floating in mid air as he continued looking at her. Twilight sighed as she approached the record spinner and turned it off. The earth pony gasped as she saw the dragon.
“W-where did you come from?” The earth pony asked Spike.
“He came from Canterlot like me.” Twilight said as she approached the earth pony.
“I’m sorry.” The earth pony apologized. “I was too busy to see you guys.”
“It’s fine.” Twilight replied. “Anyway I take you’re Rhythm Flow.”
“Yes I am.” Rhythm Flow replied. “But my friends call me Flow.”
“Ok Rhythm Flow, so I see you’re practising your dance routine for the Celebration.” Twilight said. While this was happening Spike was still floating in mid air staring at Rhythm Flow.
“Yeah, I love dancing.” Flow replied. “I always dreamed of being part of Sapphire Shores’ dance crew.”
“Sapphire Shores? Who’s that?” Twilight asked, not have ever of heard of her before.
“What?” Flow asked surprised. “How have you never heard of the Pony of Pop?”
“I’m not a music pony.” Twilight said nervously as she rubbed one of her foreleg.
“But still. You never ever heard of her name before?”
Twilight thought for a bit. She may have heard one of her friends back in Canterlot mention it once or twice but then again she doesn’t pay loads of attention to their conversations.
“Wait here, I’ll go get some of her music.” Flow said quickly before dashing off.
Twilight looked at Spike who was still eyeing Flow. Twilight sighed knowing this is going to be a long day.
After listening to all of Sapphire Shores’ music and a huge biography of her, Twilight sighed. “Hey Flow we have to go and finish up with checking on the Celebration.”
“Oh I’m so sorry.” Flow apologized. “I shouldn’t have wasted your time over something as pathetic like Sapphire Shores.”
“I liked it.” Spike said which made her smile.
“Anyway we must get going. come on Spike.” Twilight said before leaving but of course was Spike was still staring at Flow which made Twilight use her magic to pull him away.
Twilight and Spike arrived at a small house which was nothing fancy and looked like another house in the area. “Says here that the pony responsible for music lives here.” Spike told Twilight. Twilight nodded and went over to the door and knocked on it, wanting to get this over with.
The door opened and there stood a white unicorn, her mane and tail were two different shades of blue. The unicorn’s cutie mark was two bridged eighth notes. The unicorn also wore pair of glasses hiding her eyes. The unicorn didn't say anything but waved at the pair. “Hello I’m Twilight Sparkle and this my assistant Spike.” Twilight introduced herself and Spike. The unicorn once again didn’t speak and nodded. “And you are?” The unicorn then quickly dashed off and returned with a notebook and handed it to Twilight.
Twilight looked at notebook. “My name is Vinyl Scratch but please call me Vinyl. As you can see I can’t speak.”
‘Great I struggle with talking to ponies who can speak this going to be great.’ Twilight thought sarcastically. “Well Vinyl. I’m here to check on the music for the celebration.” She told Vinyl. Vinyl nodded and walked in with Twilight and Spike.When they walked in they saw the inside had a basic white design to it. The three of them walked into the living room and there was a dj set. ‘Guess she's a hip-hop lover.’ Twilight thought to herself as she and Spike sat down.
The three of them sat there in silence. ‘This getting awkward.’ Twilight thought to herself. She then saw Vinyl Scratch write on her notebook and showed it to Twilight.
“Would you like to listen to some of my music?”
“Uhh… Sure why not?” Twilight replied with a small smile. Vinyl smiled and dashed to her turntables and began playing her music but…
*Boom*
Vinyl had her music too loud making Twilight and Spike were sent flying and landed against the wall. Vinyl instantly stopped her music and gave rubbed the back of her head awkwardly with an apologetic smile.
After that Twilight and Spike soon left and were now trying to find the last pony Brawler. The sun was beginning to sun meaning that Twilight was running out of time. “So Spike where does the list say he lives?”
Spike looked through the list before he looked up at Twilight. “Says here that his location is unknown.”
Twilight suddenly stopped. “What?” She asked thinking that she didn’t hear him correctly.
“His location is unknown.” Spike repeated.
‘And I thought finding Dragonfly was going to be bad.’ Twilight thought to herself. “Great.” Twilight sarcastically. “It’s the evening and we don’t know where Brawler is right now?”
“Are you two soldiers looking for me?” A voice asked. Twilight and Spike turned around and saw a grey earth pony with a navy blue mane and tail. His tail was very messy, his mane was short and spiky, and he also had a navy blue goatee. The pony had light blue eyes, his cutie mark was a black gauntlet which in a fist. The pony wore a black sleeveless hoodie and around his neck was a pair of dog tags.
“I said are you two soldiers looking for me?” The pony asked again.
“Uh… are you Brawler?” Twilight asked.
“Yes I am private.” Brawler nodded.
“Then yes I am.” Twilight replied. ‘This pony has a weird way of talking.’ She thought herself.
“So why is the student of Celestia looking for me?” Brawler asked making Twilight gasp.
“H-how do you know I’m her student?” Twilight asked.
“Quite simple really private.” Brawler shrugged. “I’m one of her royal guards.”
“You’re a royal guard?” Twilight asked. “But shouldn’t you be wearing standard uniform?”
“Me and my men are going undercover.” Brawler explained.
“Undercover?”
“You see, the best way to get some action private is to think that those good for nothing dirtbags aren’t in any risk of being of being caught. So that way they can’t resist causing trouble, then Bam!” Brawler shouted while pounding his hooves together. “We can begin a bone breaking epic battle.”
‘Is this guy actually a royal guard?’ Twilight thought to herself. “So how come you're doing this instead of the local police?”
“Well Celestia asked me and a few other guards to handle security while the police will handle with patrolling the streets for any no good dirtbags trying to rob a empty house.” Brawler explained.
“Celestia asked you?” Twilight asked not believing that this violent pony was actually asked to keep ponies safe.
“Affirmative.”
“And not any other guard?”
“Like who? That lazy good for nothing Grit?” Brawler asked with a small chuckle. “Celestia put me in charge because I’m the best guard she’s got.”
‘Wow. Talk about arrogance.’ Twilight thought to herself. ‘And how could he just talk down to his partner like that?’
“So how will you recognize your men?” Spike asked Brawler.
“Well private that’s an easy question.” Brawler grinned as he placed a hoof on his dog tags. “With these.”
“The dog tags?” Twilight asked.
“Exactly.” Brawler nodded. “Every royal guard is given a pair of dog tags when he becomes a royal guard.”
Twilight nodded. ‘That’s pretty smart thinking.’ She thought to herself.
“So that way when Grit gets beaten up by a mare… again. I can watch and laugh.” Brawler smiled as he began thinking of the scene, it was definitely clear that he didn’t like one of his fellow guards that assigned to this mission.
‘I have got to get out of here.’ Twilight thought as she wanted to get away from this mad stallion. “Well… bye.” Twilight said before sprinting off.
“Wait for me!” Spike yelled.
Twilight walked into the library and gave a huge sigh of relief now that meeting the ponies is over. “FInally.” She smiled and began looking over the books for anything about Nightmare Moon. Spike then walked in and there was short silence as he watched Twilight look through the library.
“Soooo what did you think of the ponies here?”
Twilight stopped what she was doing and turned to face Spike. “Are you actually serious?” She asked to which Spike nodded. “Well Spike let’s see… I've been bitten, had food flung all over me, deafened, had to deal with a crazy fan mare, flung into a wall, oh and I probably met the craziest and most violent pony in all of Equestria.” Twilight listed off her encounters from today. “So what do I think of them? I THINK THEY'RE ALL INSANE AND THE SOONER WE RETURN TO CANTERLOT THE BETTER!” She yelled angrily. “IF THAT’S WHAT FRIENDSHIP IS THEN I THINK I'M BETTER OFF WITHOUT IT.”
Spike flinched and took a few steps back. Twilight looked at Spike and trotted over and hugged him. “I’m sorry I took my anger out on you. I've just been stressed out with Nightmare Moon’s return and I have to convince the princess and study a way of stopping her return and I can't do that with being around a bunch of crazy ponies.” She said calmly.
“You really need to relax.” Spike replied as he broke the hug and looked up at her. “It’s the Summer Sun Celebration for Celestia’s sake.”
“I can’t Spike.” Twilight replied as she went back to trying to find the book from earlier. “This is too important.” Once she found the book she levitated it off the shelf and began reading it. “Legend has it that in the longest day of the thousandth year, the stars will aid in her escape and she will bring about everlasting night.” Twilight moved to a window and looked up at the moon where she could see the mare in the moon clearly. “I do hope that it really is an old pony tale.”
*knock knock*
“Spike could you get that please.” Twilight told her adopted son not wanting to waste any more time.
Spike nodded and headed off to the door. “Coming.” He said to whoever was at the door.Twilight then returned to her book finally glad she had some free time but before she could get a chance to continue. “Hey Twilight, it’s Flashback.” Spike called back. “He’s here to take us to the ceremony.”
Twilight groaned. ‘Why is a part of me not surprised?’ She asked herself. Twilight reluctantly put her book away and headed to the door where she saw Flashback.
“Ah good to see you again mate.” Flashback said with his usual carefree grin. “Seeing as the celebration was startin’ soon and I heard that that you’re living in the library which I was passin’ by the way. I figured why not come and get you?”
Twilight sighed. “Sure… let’s go.” She said with not much enthusiasm.
Twilight walked into the Town Hall and saw how different it was from this morning. The walls were repainted orange, there were different coloured ribbons all over the place, bright coloured bean bags were placed all over the place, there were some blue neon lights saying “Sunrise” on them, a disco ball was hanging in the middle, on the walls were a couple of pictures of Princess Celestia. It was just as how Dragonfly described it but there was no banner most likely due to time reasons.
Twilight looked around the crowd. She saw some ponies that she recognized from Canterlot. As she looked around and saw the ponies from today. She saw in the far corner Dragonfly playing with some foals. She then looked to the stage and saw Vinyl preparing her turntables and Rhythm Flow was doing some stretches getting ready to dance, Twilight then saw Vinyl look up and began waving at something or somepony. Twilight looked up to the second floor balcony and saw Brawler waving back. ‘Wait are those two friends?’ She thought to herself. She looked around some more and saw Nightfire was near the curtains getting the firework runes ready. ‘Hopefully he knows what he’s actually doing with those this time.’ She thought.
Flashback then placed a hoof on Twilight’s back, snapping her out of her thoughts. “So Twilight mate. What’d you think of the decorations?” He asked.
“They’re alright.” Twilight replied.
“Alright? I may not be the most thrilled about this Celebration but even I know when a pony deserves praise for good work.” Flashback said looking around at the decorations.
Twilight simply ignored Flashback and looked up at the sky. Where she saw the moon still with the shadow of a unicorn on it. ‘Please Celestia let it be an old mare’s tale.’
The sound of a record spinning signaled the crowd to be quiet and Dragonfly stopped the games to make the foals look towards the stage. Vinyl began playing some music with Flow dancing beautifully in time with the music. As they did that a middle aged mare stepped into the spotlight. “Fillies and gentlecolts.” She began. “As mayor of Ponyville, it is my great pleasure to announce the beginning of the Summer Sun Celebration.”
The crowd cheered and applauded loudly, making Vinyl turn her music up a bit louder. Twilight continued looking at the moon, still hoping she was wrong.
The mayor continued, “In just a few moments our town will witness the magic of the sunrise and celebrate this, the longest day of the year.”
Unknown to the ponies except for Twilight, the stars began to moved closer to the moon there was then a quick flash of light and suddenly the the unicorn shaped shadow was no longer there like it wasn't there to begin with. Twilight’s eyes widen. ‘Oh no, oh no.’ She panicked. ‘Please let it be the trick of the light and not what I think it means.’
“And now, it is my great honor to introduce to you the ruler of our land, the very pony who gives us the sun and the moon each and every day, the good, the wise, the bringer of harmony to all of Equestria.” Vinyl and Flow were both getting ready to do a big finish, Nightfire was ready to activate the firework runes and Brawler was ready to open the curtains to reveal their ruler. “Princess Celestia.” As soon as she said that Vinyl stopped her music and Rhythm Flow did a fancy pose. Brawler pulled the curtains back and Nightfire was about to fling the Firework runes but Celestia wasn't there.
Twilight’s hopes just dropped. “This can't be good.”
“You said it mate.” Flashback agreed. The ponies began to panic and began chatting among themselves about their missing princess.
“Remain calm everypony.” The mayor told the ponies. “There must be a reasonable explanation for this.”
Brawler and a bunch of dog tag wearing ponies were looking around. “Well none of us can find her.” Brawler told the mayor. “She’s gone! Damn it Grit! I told you to check on the princess earlier!” Brawler yelled at a dog tag wearing pegasus.
Suddenly the doors blew open in the wind, extinguishing the candles in the room and the electrical lights began flickering and before they shut off. The wind began to gather at the second floor balcony, pushing Brawler who Vinyl and some other unicorns caught him with their magic. A purple mist began to appear out of thin air. Everypony looked at the mist with fear and confusion.’This can’t be happening.’ Twilight thought to herself. ‘There’s no way that Nightmare Moon is actually returning.’ She thought as Spike fainted next to her and Flashback.
The mist then materialized into a pony or to be more specifically an alicorn. The alicorn had long legs, both large wings and a large horn. Her coat was black as the night sky. Her mane was purple and was wavy. The mysterious alicorn wore cyan armour on her head, chest and hooves. Her cutie mark was a crescent moon. What was really strange about this pony was her blue eyes, unlike a normal pony’s eye her were slit like a reptile's.
“My beloved subjects,” Nightmare Moon smirked as she looked around the room.”It’s been so long since I’ve seen your precious little sun loving faces.”
“What did you do with Princess Celestia?” Brawler asked as he and the dog tag wearing ponies formed a group and were ready to deal with this intruder.
Nightmare Moon turned and face the group of ponies. “Why, am I not royal enough for you? Don’t you know who I am?” No pony answered making her slightly annoyed. “Does my crown no longer count, now that I have been imprisoned for a thousand years?" She asked calmly. "Did you not recall the legend? Did you not see the signs?” Again nopony answered the question because they were too scared and none of them saw the signs.
“I did and I know who you are.” Twilight said as she walked into the center of the room. “You’re the mare in the moon. Nightmare Moon.” The room gasped and broke into a chatter. Dragonfly held Skyflower close, Nightfire and Brawler were ready to attack this pony, Flashback gulped, Vinyl and Rhythm Flow hid behind her turntables.
“Well somepony does remember me after all.” Nightmare Moon said with a smug smile. “Then you should know why I am here.”
Twilight gulped as she remembered what Nightmare did back in the story she read earlier today. “You’re here to… to…”
Nightmare Moon laughed evily. “Remember this day, little ponies, for it was your last. From this moment forth, THE NIGHT WILL LAST FOREVER!”