My Very Little Ponyfics

by Lurks-no-More

Seeds of Downfall

"Leave me. I wish to be alone for a moment."

Her attendants bowed and backed out. Celestia cast a spell, isolating the room from rest of the pavilion. Almost time, she thought as she looked at the moon through the window.

She felt the surge in magic before she saw the shadow vanish from the face of the moon. Sighing, Celestia lowered her eyes. Behind her, in the darkest corner of the room, something was taking shape.

"Welcome back, Luna," Celestia said, finally turning to look at the presence. There was little of her sister in that fierce, gaunt form.

"Don't call me that!" the dark mare hissed. "That name means nothing to me any more! I am Nightmare Moon!"

"As you wish, sister. Will you accept my friendship and rule the night again by my side?"

"Never!" Nightmare Moon's voice dripped with hate.

Celestia sighed again. "What if I abdicated, leaving you in charge of both day and night as the sole and unquestioned ruler of Equestria?"

The green eyes narrowed. "Do you think you can bargain with me, sister? You've grown foolish."

A third sigh. "I feared it would come to this, but I had to make the attempt..."

The dark mare reared, prepared for an attack that never came. A cruel smile spread on her muzzle. "Do you care so much about these foolish, mortal ponies? Very well... submit, and I won't destroy them out of hoof!"

Celestia lowered her head. "As you wish, sister." The darkness washed over her, banishing her into shadows.

Nightmare Moon stood alone, surprised at how easy it had been. She had won! Yet... why had Celestia smiled at the last moment? Did she know something?

She pushed the niggling thought away. It meant nothing! Now, it was time to greet her new subjects...

Author's Note:

What, exactly, happened between Celestia and Nightmare Moon when she returned from her exile in the Moon? Here's one possibility.

Comments

[Themaskedferret]

Interesting idea.