The group spent the rest of the night trying to find Dash a book she actually enjoyed, though Twilight eventually passed the task on to Cadence at around 11. Fluttershy and Spike were already asleep, by then. Twilight had to admit, the two of them curled up together on a beanbag chair was absolutely adorable. She was feeling strangely exhausted, though she normally wouldn’t be this tired for another few hours, and said goodnight to the awake ponies. She decided that she wanted to sleep in her mother’s bed tonight, and not just because of how simple it made sleeping arrangements.
Twilight had made it to Celestia’s room without incident, but it was strange. The room didn’t feel right, but after a moment she brushed it off as having not been in here enough to really know the feel of it. Noticing a stack of books open on the desk, she walked over and climbed up the chair to see what it was.
“Hm... ‘Royal Adoption’? But she already adopted me...” Twilight said after reading the title and started reading. What she saw worried and somewhat horrified her. According to this book, it was impossible for an alicorn to adopt a normal pony. If one did, then it could incite riots and violence all through Equestria. The law about royal adoption is one could only adopt from a family of equal standing or higher. Nopony was higher than the Princess.
She was just minor nobility.
It made sense, her now panicked mind told her. Why else would Celestia put her in self defense training? Blueblood did try to duel her, and even though she won she had a feeling it wouldn’t be the last of it.
As she read on, the words genuinely scared her. She was starting to fear not only for her own life, but for Celestia’s. That fear escalated as there was a pounding on the door.
“She’s in here!” Twilight heard a hoarse yell from the other side. Celestia’s chambers were enchanted to protect against spying, dragons, griffins and any other type of threat.
Except for a mob of her own guards and servants, it would seem, as the door shattered and ponies spilled into the room. Twilight would normally have frozen in fear, unable to move, but something called her to action. She used a blast of magic to propel herself away from the guard snatching at her, blast him back into the mob to hold them up and try and escape.
As the crash of broken glass sounded, she realized that she had succeeded in escaping. She opened her eyes, having closed them to shield her sight from the blast, and saw the night sky. A bit of red slowly detached from her head, to slowly fall behind as she fell.
She blasted herself out of the window, head first it seemed, and was now concussed. Disoriented and unable to formulate a spell or even a train of thought, her life flashed between her eyes. Little things that made her happy, like getting her cutie mark. That one time she tried to cook. The last time she saw her brother.
She fell quick and hard, but to her it was as if it was in slow motion. As she neared the ground, she could feel her imminent demise. She looked up at the moon, one last time, to say goodbye to it. One of her only friends.
She closed her eyes and resigned to wait until the end, and therefore she did not see the flash of light on the surface of the moon. Nor how the flash broke off from its prison and left a trail of moonlight as it streaked towards her.
She heard the sound of something impacting the ground with speed, though she barely felt anything. So this was what dying was like? She felt no different, so she opened her eyes to see if she could see anything. She saw the night sky. A soft smile graced her lips.
“Even when I’m dead, the night is still there for me...” She whispered.
“You... are not... dead... little one.” She heard. It was a powerful, but feminine, voice. It was also spoken between great gulps of breath. Slowly turning her head, she saw midnight blue eyes looking sideways at her.
That midnight blue coat, mane like the night, horn and wings both. She remembered seeing this pony before... No, she remembered being this pony. At least in a dream.
Then she remembered who she was.
She looked down at this pony under her, how she was firmly planted into a four inch crater she had probably created impacting the ground to catch her. Princess Luna was there, not on the moon and not consumed by a Nightmare.
Said princess finally caught her breath and straightened up, the disoriented filly still on her back. There was a flash of midnight colored magic and Twilight’s vision cleared and the pain in her head subsided.
With another flash, they were gone from the base of the tower. They reappeared in a small alcove on the side of a very tall mountain. Twilight was lying on the ground and Luna was right next to her. Twilight blinked and realized they had been moved, and was promptly startled as Luna nuzzled her.
“P-Princess? W-What... what happened? How are you here?” Twilight asked.
“You freed me, Twilight Sparkle." Luna started. "A few nights ago, I felt the presence of a very powerful entity. Nightmare Moon felt it too and thought that her return was nigh. To me, though, it was too compassionate and innocent to help a monster like her.” She continued.
“But... but how are you here? I mean, I did dream about that happening, but how did that free you?” Twilight asked, incredibly confused.
“In my banishment, I can still dive into dreams. Unfortunately, the Nightmare follows and turns the dream into an abomination. A Nightmare. That presence, though... I did not know who it was or why I felt it. I traced it into a dream, a dream of yours, and found that the Nightmare could not follow. She was repelled by the pure harmonious energy you have within you, and it was that pure harmonious energy that gave me strength to fight back.
So I fought, and I fought and fought until I was broken and battered. I fled into the world of dreams and hid, and the only place I could hide was your dream. As punishment for fighting back, she tried to break through to the familiar presence I know is you. Only a little bit ago, though, a blast of magic from that familiar presence gave me a second wind and I banished the Nightmare into oblivion. I followed the source and found you here, so I helped.” Luna explained softly. Twilight processed the information, turned it about and looked at it at every angle.
No matter how she saw it, something still seemed off. It was the same thing that was off in Celestia’s room. What Luna said implied something, and Twilight figured it out after a few minutes of silence.
“But wait... You never left the dream, did you? This is all a dream?” She asked. The Alicorn nodded and nuzzled the filly again.
“A dream may be where we meet now, but dreams are as real as any castle- or dungeon. At least to me. What I told you is not just a dream, everything I said really happened. And thanks to you, Twilight Sparkle, I am finally free... Finally free...” Luna explained, though she gradually laid her head down on the ground and her voice came slower and slower. As she whispered the last syllable, the Princess seemed to be asleep.
Twilight had no idea what to make of this.
She had no idea how to try and even make anything out of it.
Her mind overloaded and she passed out, entering the land of unconsciousness.
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“Hey y’all, she’s wakin’ up!” Twilight heard.
“Oh hush darling! She hasn’t met you yet!” She heard after the first voice. The voice was right, that first voice was unfamiliar. The second, however, belonged to Rarity.
“Well everypony here knows each other one way or another, Rarity. Applejack and Pinkie are both of our friends, but we only just met today.” That was Dash’s voice.
“Oh... um... Maybe we should give her some space...” Definitely Fluttershy.
Twilight opened her eyes and was surprised to see six faces staring at her. Three of them were her new friends, two she didn’t know and the last was a worried yet joyful Celestia.
“Mom?” Twilight said sleepily. She tried to move, but something was holding her back. She looked down and was utterly surprised to find a filly only a bit older than her sleeping next to her. Well, holding her like a teddy bear but sleeping nonetheless. She had a blue coat, a moon for a cutie mark and a dark teal blue mane and tail. She looked like Luna, but if it was Luna why was she so small? Celestia seemed to anticipate all of the questions she had.
“I don’t know, love. But whatever happened happened and I have my sister back.” Celestia said, slowly walking towards the bed and nuzzling the both of them.
“Sister?!” The other five exclaimed.
“Not biologically of course, we’re a century or so apart, but we thought of each other as such... Princess Luna... You’ll have to tell me all about it when you wake up; but for now I think you would like to know why these fillies are here, Twilight.” Celestia said softly. Twilight looked at her friends and the new ponies and nodded.
“I have no idea why, but not long after you left we all suddenly started glowing. It was weird, but suddenly I knew I needed to go somewhere and do something. There was this flash of light, like when you teleport, and suddenly I was here on the floor. All of us were there too, but I dunno what they felt. I just felt like I needed to give everything I had, all of my strength, and lend it to something.” Dash explained. The others nodded in agreement.
“That’s when I arrived. The first thing I saw when I opened my own door was a blinding light and something I’ll discuss with you later. After the light subsided, a rainbow of pristine and pure harmonic energy burst from the six of you and flew out the window. I looked to the sky and it lead to the moon.
It took a few minutes, but the energy returned carrying her. The energy placed her next to you and dispersed. These five passed out after that and I was in disbelief for heavens knows how long.” Celestia explained.
“We all woke up an’ there was a might ol’ fuss, but we got everythin’ sorted out in the end.” One of the two unfamiliar earth ponies said. Connecting the voice and the name from earlier, Twilight assumed this was Applejac and the pink one had to be Pinkie. She felt a strange bond between them, and now that she noticed it she felt it with the rest of her friends too.
“Do you feel that, Twilight?” Celestia asked. Twilight looked up at her, surprised. She had her eyes closed and was smiling brightly. “I once wielded the elements of harmony, I know the feeling. I may not have the right to them anymore, but I can feel that they are yours to command now. The six of you.” She continued.
“But... but there’s only five elements.” Twilight said, confused.
“You have singlehandedly brought to life a sixth element, the element of magic. With it, you can probably wield the other elements yourself, but united you are at your strongest.” Celestia continued to explain, meaning the six of them.
“Looks like you just made two more totally awesome friends, eh egghead?” Dash said. Twilight was still trying to wrap her head around everything that was happening. It was so much in so little a time.
There was Luna, who was currently using her as a snuggle buddy after a mysterious end to her millennia long banishment. There was what Luna had told her, about her somehow being able to free her. There was the fact that she somehow summoned her friends and these two ponies she had never even seen before, and unconsciously at that. And lastly, all of this about the elements of harmony and her ushering in a sixth element.
It was too much for her to handle. Confusion, mental strain and exhaustion all combined in one sleepy force and she was out in an instant. The others had worried looks, and Celestia made sure she was alright, but eventually she asked them to please return to their rooms- and for the two new ones to follow Dash and Fluttershy. She then smiled at the two little fillies dozing on her bed.
Her adopted daughter, who had a very eventful and bright future ahead of her, who was the bearer of the newest element of harmony. And her adopted sister, who she hadn’t seen for a thousand years. The strains of a princess’ day finally caught up to her, so she did the most logical thing. She curled up with the two on her bed and fell asleep with a smile.
Hmm. Agreed that it seems a bit rushed...but still VERY interesting that the Elements are used when the mane 6 are fillys...
uhhh what..... im so confused
Did I skip a chapter or something?
So they didn't have to be together when they get used?
Curious bit of knowledge there...
~Skeeter The Lurker
Dawwwwwww
dude... just... AWERSOME!!! keep it up
could use a little fleshing out. maybe a bit more in the next chapter? certainly on luna and celestias end of things. it comes across that the mane 6 really have no idea either.
on another note however. DAAAAAAAA'WWWWW
MOAR!
2744315 hopefully I'll get everything explained next chapter when it's not past midnight :)
2744329 No, but after a month I had lost the original drive so I had to start this chapter from scratch. This is what I came up with.
2744330 you didn't read carefully enough, they were all there.
2744354 good, that's exactly what I was going for
and yes, the next chapter will be for the most part dedicated to explaining what just happened
2744362 just the time it took for her to get to celestia's room
EEEEEEEE HEE HEE IT'S BACK!!
Hey there u are i thought u were dead lol. A bit rushed but still a awesome chapter. I'm glad u were able to find the inspiration to do a chapter after how long its been since the last one. Can't wait for the next one
sorry about that guys, timeline error fixed
2744362 it was just a sudden change, it was a tad harsh of a mental leap but after a second look it all made sense. filly goes to moms room, sees shiney. wat do? appearently pass out and dream of saving a demi god, all while actually saving a demi god
mad props little filly, even if it does make my head hurt a little
all will be well next chap im sure
a little quick for my taste, but still a very good chapter. maybe next chapter you can have pinkie and applejack tell their story up till they got pulled to twilight?
Enemy is firing D'aww, captain!
Raise shields!
Too late! Direct hit to the Feels!
Nice,I knew you were referencing that video in the dream sequence.
Filly Luna! yes, so much win, also it was a very confusing chapter, but hopefully the next chapter clears things up.
All the fillies! Oh, sweet Celestia! I might die of D'AAWWW overdose. Twice!
-C. Storm
yeah i admit not your best chapter, but if that's what's needed to get you back to updating, i won't complain ... to much
The Dreamsequenz doesn't even botter me that much, after all it is a Dreamsequenz, thus it is allowed to be confusing. My problem is that this chapter seems like a exposition dump.
EDIT: So we get a little woona, with the mind of an adult? Does she wants a cookie?
I liked this chapter... very heartfelt... and i loved the Luna using Twilight as a teddy bear line...
2744583 IT ENDS!!!!!
that made my night, it really did
and if only I knew what an exposition dump was
I will say a different take on the elements a very good one
2744644
well, exposition = when we get told by characters important parts of the Story.
exposition dump= a whole lot of it concentrated in one Episode/Chapter
2744669 that's kind of how I like to write, I like to let the dialogue generally explain what happens.
it's just the way I think, everything is like a show in my mind- at least when I write. especially fanfiction, an since most shows don't have narration most of what's explained is through dialogue.
unless it's a first person story, then I don't use much dialogue
man you beat me to the video at the end.
2744717 huh?
and by the way, nice profile pic
2744445 It was super effective
It reminded me of a video on youtube that was call MLP: Friendship was magic or something like that the friendship was magic part was in the title I know that.
2744697 Ah, so the scene was legit
Cause that seemed so conveniently easy I thought it was just another dream sequence arranged by Nightmare Moon
2744747 thanks you too
2744359 (Not rellated to comments) i dont know why but dosn't show up in my favrites i have to click "Show all" to see it.
Well, that was cute, but a total deus ex machina. I DEMAND explanations! Oh, and please expand this a bit or something, this explanation is nearly ridiculous beyond belief.
Do not doubt the power of children and magic. Young one's minds run free and wild, and their hearts are untainted by time or experience. Throw in magic and a child's heartfelt wish becomes reality. On top of that, these six fillies represent the Elements of Harmony, a force so powerful not even chaos can stop it.
Do not stand against a child with a conviction in a world full of magic.
We are back from The Moon! We love thy idea of how it all came about but We agree with Thou, it does seem a little rushed. No matter however We know thou can improve it if thou deems it necessary. We await thy next scroll eagerly.
I think this is a very well written story good sir but you say '1000 year banishment' how can it be a thousand years if they're still filly's they might be 10 years or so off... aww well i'm just picky keep up the good work
Your Regards
OnTheTrot
At first I was like well that escalated quickly, then I read and my mind died. Good work.
Well I wouldn't say it was rushed, if simply because of how long it took to get out. It's more like it was forced out through a set of poorly-meshed gears, and the quality suffered greatly because of it.
I think I can see what you were trying to do, but I wouldn't really be opposed to you taking another pass at it.
Were Celestia's guards and servants seriously trying to lynch Twilight or was that part of the dream?
Almost missed this one, Glad I didn't.
Err... what just happened? Ok this chapter happened way too fast and too many details are missing.
2745452
that was part of the dream
good come back, I like the idea of this Nightmare Moon thing
*SQUEAL*
OH MY GOSH! IT'S LUNA! YEEEEEEEEE!
And the appearance of Applejack! Double the excitement!
You just made my day Dark. Thank you very much.
~ Super-Brony12
Good job, because that's exactly what i had pictured when i read the dream. Especially right at the start of the fall, the glass (and 'bit of red') tipped me off to what you were alluding to.
Also, filly Luna is adorable. That is all.
This feels very rushed, I know part was intentional, but still. I feel the last two chapters are in need of a rewrite.
Did you just use the scene from Friendship Was Magic in this, but with a Filly Twilight and Luna? SQUEE!!!!
2744780 that's the video linked, friend
2744794 *insertdiscordedapplejackhere*
2744914 if you've already read, or at least looked at, all the chapters then it goes into the show all section. The normal favorites is reserved for stories that have been updated
2744920 While that was completely intentional, I guess I did go a bit too far with it. Hopefully I get everything patched up and can get that update out before I leave for camp
2744946 *insertslowclap*
2744971 hm... not the biggest fan of RPing in comments of my stories... pretty sure it's against the rules now too, so I'd tone it down my friend
2745075 give or take lol
2745382 it's impossible for me to rewrite a chapter and not go a completely different way. The original involved preparing to go to the dragon territories. I simply resign to explain and fix stuff up in the next or later chapters
2745452 that's for you to figure out on your own
2745543 it's Twilight's viewpoint, of course it is. She's just as confused as you are.
2745758
2745805 as stated above rewrites don't work for me if you still want the same chapter.
Alright guys, TL;DR I'm hoping to get all the explanation and piece everything together before I leave for a week, you guys are awesome and it's impossible for me to rewrite a chapter without completely changing every aspect of it
2746080
Alright then, as long as do try to explain what the hell happened.