Author's Note: Hey guys, Bronypanda here, this is my first fanfic so go easy on me :)
The Royal Court had been brought together that day to determine the fate of the defeated changlings whether to search for them and finish them once and for all or to simply forget the matter thinking they had learned their lesson and wouldn't dare to return. As the 2 alicorns sat at opposite sides of the enormous court room, they clearly had different opinions on their next course of action. All of canterlot shook as the power of the regal sisters argument could not be contained by stone walls.
"ARE YOU SAYING THAT WE SIMPLY GIVE UP AND LET THEM ROAM FREE AROUND EQUESTRIA"? shouted the Princess of The Moon to her equally stubborn sister.
"There is no need to search for an enemy that no longer bears threat to our land". replied the calm but agitated princess of the sun. At this point luna was more furious than ever as she tried to reason with her sister using the royal canterlot voice.
"WE MUST ACT NOW AND HUNT FOR THEM WHILE THEY ARE AT THEIR WEAKEST, IF WE DO NOTHING, THEY WILL MOST LIKELY EXPLOIT OUR INACTION AND STRIKE AGAIN, THIS TIME WITH A LARGER ARMY, SURELY YOU SEE THAT SISTER"! Luna spoke with fury,
"To strike back would be to declare war on them, you wish to silence them but your actions will only push them to avenge their recent defeat. I believe this is a good point in which our negotiation can come to a pause, so that you may find a resolve to your anger and perhaps continue at a more calm attitude sister". To that, the rest of the royal court was dismissed, with luna glaring at her sister with anguish as she walked out of the courtroom with a look of victory over her younger sister.
The whole time, the events of the negotiations had been overseen by the commanding officer of the royal Canterlot guard who was non other than Captain Prince Shining Armor who had a look of deep worry on his face as he pondered about what future events would take place as a result of this two sided conflict. Not far away, Princess Cadence along with Twilight Sparkle had witnessed the whole scene from a balcony as the worried alicorn motioned her husband to meet them afterword. As Shining armor made his way to the bacony, his wife and sister met him half way, Cadence almost knocking him over with a hug of concern,
"What now"? She questioned, with fear in her tone, "Do we not get a say in this whatsoever? I think with all that we've been through, you and I at least deserve some opinion in the negotiation, after all-
"It isn't our place to only worsen the matter". He interrupted. "Barging into the middle of this would only inspire the whole Court to take sides, which is something that would definitely not be helpful, the Princesses are already in a disagreement, how else could things get worse"?
I've never seen them argue like this before", Twilight added. "We need to find some way in which we can get them to see both sides of each other's stories but we they won't even speak let alone listen to each other".
"it is a good thought Twily". Shining responded with full support, "But we won't be making any progress in this negotiations until the princesses or at least princess Luna can find a reason to speak to Princess Celestia without starting another argument like today, before we even re-open the discussion tommorow". The captain spoke, with some reassurance.
Twilight was not happy with the answer. "Cadence, can't you do something? You're their niece for pony's sake"! Twilight said with eagerness.
"Ehh sorry Twilight, but I doubt they would take my opinion seriously-
-What about your spell"! Twilight interrupted with more eagerness from before.
"Absolutely not young filly"! Cadence argued back with a look of seriousness. "Using alicorn magic against WAY more powerful alicorns is too dangerous, besides, my form of the spell only works with two ponies in LOVE, not two sisters".The princess said in defiance of her sister in law's idea.
"But-
Not another word Twily," Shining Armor interrupted, ending the conversation. "It's too dangerous, plus we might end up making things worse" . Twilight nodded her head in disappointment.
"All we can do is wait for tommorow and see where that leads", said Cadence trying to support her husband. " Try to get some rest Twilight, and we'll talk more tommorow". The couple began to walk back to their chambers leaving the purple unicorn alone, thinking to herself,
" What did Cadence mean,'Her form' of the spell"? Ending her thought she quickly ran to the royal library for an all nighter.
The next morning, Twilight quickly ran to Cadence and shining Armor's Chamber, excited with the news that she had discovered. The night before, she had done research on Cadence's love spell and had learned of the diffrent forms that it took, but the odd part was, there were only 2 other forms, but these spells could only be performed by two different spell casters simultaneasly, in order to form the spell known as 'The Balance'. The spell could only be cast by two ponies that had a strong sense of harmony between them, and would settle any dispute between ponies and bring them together creating balance "Who had more harmony and peace, then the newlywed"? Twilight thought as she raced for the tower which the royal couple were staying at, with hope that they would agree to using the strange magic. Just as Shining Armor was about to leave, to begin his daily routin as captain, before the court gathered, Twilight crashed through the doors of the tower into her brother, shaking a not fully awake Cadnece from the bed. Shining Armor rose to his hooves rubbing his forehead,
"Nngh, Twilight, are you crazy? Do have any idea what time it is"? The captain said still tryin to recover.
"Oh sweetie is that the milk pony bringing the mail"? A still woozy Cadence said as she rose from the bed with her mane a mess.
"Just go back to bed honey. Twilight, whats wrong, why are you here so early, whats with all the scrolls and books? Did you sleep at all last night? Shining asked with concern.
"We have alot to talk about". She said, still catching her breath.
Now almost noon around 11:30, Shining armor already late for his duties was pacing the floor, " So let me get this straight, you found a spell that can only be performed by two ponies in complete harmony, and it will somehow settle the Princess's argument"? Shining Armor asked with doubt.
"I know it sounds ridiculous, but if this spell is for real, then it could solve all of our problems" Twilight said, trying to reason with her brother.
Shining Armor looked to Cadnece who was now wide awake, but still in bed, then back to his sister."I just don't know if its right for us to be tampering with their emotions, and even if we agreed, what if it doesnt work, what if it ends up causing them to fight more? I mean, if you havent noticed Twily, it says this spell hasn't been used in thousands of years, even before the Princesses ruled! I just don't think its worth putting our hopes into this dusty old spell that MIGHT work".The look on his face was simply depressing. It was silent for a few moments, then Cadence was the first to speak up,
"Well, if you really have faith in this Twilight, then I guess we should atleast try, you are the element of magic after all". Twilight lit right up, " You can show us how to do the spell but we should only use it if things go haywire in the courtroom, is that ok with you Shining"? Cadence asked her husband.
"ohhh ok, fine we'll try it, BUT dont say I didn't warn you if it doesnt work- He was cut of as his wife and sister both attacked him with a hug.
"Grrrreat"! Twilight said with joy at her brothers decision. " We should get started RIGHT away"! With that, she began to teach them the new spell.
Author's Note: So yeah thats the first chapter, lot of tension between the princesses, dont worry im not gonna do anything TOO bad with them, the brothers will probably be added in in the next chapter, im open to suggestions and comments and if you guys want, i'll keep going on with the story.