Love's Light: The Dragon Wars: A Window to the Past

by Phoenix Skyfire

Magic at War?

Chapter 1: Magic at War?
Archmage Sunset Shimmer

Ever since Twilight took me as her student, my life has been a lot better. I won the heart of the mare of my dreams. Princess Celestia even named me the new archmage of Equestria when the former archmage, may he rest in peace, passed from this world.

'So why does this magic I'm sensing feel so.... hostile? I've never sensed anything like this before.' I thought to myself.

These last few days I have been unable to get rid of this feeling of unease. What could this shift in magic mean?

“Archmage, Princess Celestia wishes to see you in her study at your leisure. She said to let you know that it is not of great importance.” A royal guard said, breaking me away from my thoughts.

“Thank you lieutenant. You may go, I’ll go to the princess now.” I said, turning around to head for Celestia’s private study, behind me I noticed the guard bow and leave.

It didn’t take me long to reach an oaken door with Celestia’s cutie mark on it. I raised my hoof and knocked on the door.

I heard giggling on the other side of the door and a couple of voices.

“Please stop moving princess. I can’t get your measurements if you keep moving.” I heard a light, elegant voice say, one that reminded me of my wife.

“I’m sorry, Rarity. This is why I don’t get dresses made for me very often. I’m rather ticklish.” A regal voice replied.

‘Why is Rarity still here? I remember her telling me she was going to meet with Celestia today, but that was hours ago. I thought she would be home by now.’ I thought to myself, knocking on the door again.

I saw a golden light engulf the handle and open the door, allowing me to trot inside, before using my own magic to close the door. On the other side of the door was quite a sight. Princess Celestia, without her regalia, dancing around, or what looked like dancing, like a filly, while my wife had a measuring tape suspended in her magic.

“I see what's going on. Why does a beautiful mare have to settle with being married to the archmage when one of the princesses is so much more elegant.” I said loud enough for them to hear me over the giggling.

Both Rarity and Celestia turned to face me, the look of shock and surprise on their faces was priceless.

“This isn’t what it looks like Sunny. I can explain.” Rarity said in a panicked voice.

“I would very much like an explanation.”

“You need not explain Rarity, I will,” Celestia said calmly, turning her attention to me. “I’m sorry for how that looked Sunset, but please trust me when I...” She began to say before suddenly stopping, when I began to giggle.

Both of them glared at me as I broke into laughter.

"I would say that I was sorry, but the looks on your faces were too good," I said, my laughter calming down. "You don't need to worry, love. I know it wasn't what it looked like. Though I am surprised you are still here. I thought you were gonna be leaving several hours ago?"

"I would already be home. But thanks to her," Rarity said, pointing to Celestia and glaring at her. "And her constant moving around while I'm trying to get her measurements. It's taking a lot longer."

“I’m truly sorry for the trouble I’m causing you, but I did warn you I would be a difficult mare to make a dress for.” Celesia said, smiling to Rarity.

“It’s okay princess, I've worked with ponies like you before. Perhaps I can return another day to get some more measurements? I believe the archmage wishes to see you.”

“Of course Rarity. Return when you wish, and I’ll make time for you.”

Rarity bowed to the princess and walked over to me.

“I’ll see you at home tonight Sunny. I love you.” She said before kissing me softly.

I returned her kiss. When we pulled away we smiled at each other.

“I love you too Rarity.” I told her as she walked out of the door.

“You have a very loving and caring wife, Sunset.”

“I know I do. Rarity, at least in my eyes, is the most beautiful pony in this world, no offence Celestia. I’ll always do everything I can to make her happy,” I said, turning to face the other mare in the room. “On another note, you wished to see me?”

“Yes I did, but I didn't think you would come so soon. I told the guard you could take your time and that it wasn't important.”

“He said as such, but there wasn't much for me to do at the time he caught me, so I just came here.”

“Alright then. Well, as you know, Spike is in Drakonia. He sent Twilight a letter the other day and she passed it on to me because of its contents. I thought you should have a look as well.” She said to me, passing a letter over in her magic.

I took hold of the letter and began to read it.

‘Dear Twilight,

Being here in Drakonia has been a lot of fun. I've learned so much about the dragons as a race, and more about myself as well, I believe.

I sorry to say that, after you read this letter I’d like you to pass it on to Celestia and Luna for me.

The other day, Bahamut, the dragon king, called a war council. From what I've heard, a war council hasn't been called in over six hundred years. I don’t know if this means anything for Equestria, but there have been rumors saying King Bahamut is not happy with current affairs.

This may just be wild rumors and nothing worth investigating, but I felt it the right thing to do to let you all know.

Your loving son,

Spike.’

"Celestia, do you have any idea why King Bahamut would call a war council? He showed no hostility during our last meeting with him." I asked the regal alicorn, worry etched into my face for everypony.

"I do not, Sunset. While I hope this war council is not about us, I'm sad to say anything could happen. I wanted you to be aware of him calling it just in case something does happen though.”

“Thank you for letting me know.” I said, passing the letter back to Celestia.

Celestia placed the letter on a shelf and turned to me.

“Sunset, I also wanted to talk to you about one more thing.” Celestia said, concern in her voice.

“What do you need?”

“Are you feeling okay? The last few days I've seen you, kinda spacing out. Is something bothering you?” Celestia asked in a light voice placing a hoof on my shoulder.

“I’m fine. There’s no need to worry about me I just have a lot on my mind.” I said, giving her a forced smile.

“Please don’t lie to me. I can tell something’s bothering you. I know you well enough to know when you're not fine.”

I sighed, knowing if I tried to push it away again, Celestia would just call me out and I wouldn't be able to say no again. I turned away and walked over to the window, looking out.

“You know how I’m connected to magic in a much deeper way now then any pony right? That I can feel the magic flowing in Equestria?”

“Of course, but why do you bring that up?” Celestia asked, a raised eyebrow adorning her face.

I continued to stare out the window as I answered her.

“These last few days, the magic I’m feeling has been different. It almost feels like it’s at war with itself. It’s hard for me to describe it, Celestia. I'm sorry, I just don't know what this feeling is. I've never felt like this before." I said to my princess, hanging my head down.

I felt a wing lay down on my back through my robes as I heard Celestia's soft voice speak.

"I understand the feeling of not knowing something, but I also know that you will find the answer soon, I have faith in you. And I know both Twilight and Rarity have faith in you as well.” She told me, looking down and smiling at me.

“Just give me some time and I’ll figure it out.” I told her, looking up at her smiling.

“Have you finished checking all the wards?” She asked me.

“I finished checking those over an hour ago. Why do you ask?”

Celestia smiled at me and said, “I want you to take the rest of the day off and spend it with your wife. Maybe it will help you clear your head of these feelings, or maybe help you figure them out. And don’t try to talk your way out of it, I’ll just order you to if I have to.”

I sighed, knowing that Celestia meant what she said.

"As you wish princess," I said to her, dropping into a small bow. "I'll take a leave of absence at your request."

"Thank you, Sunset, for not fighting with me about taking the rest of the day off this time. You always work so hard. You deserve time to yourself." She said, smiling at me.

I smiled back at her and walked out of her study.

‘Some time alone with Rarity will be a good change of pace.’ I thought to myself, walking out of the castle, waving goodbye to everyone.

It didn't take me long to reach the house Rarity and I live in together. When Rarity decided to move to Canterlot, it wasn't to follow her dream. She told me she moved here so could be closer to me and so that we could see each other every night. I'm the luckiest pony in Equestria to be married to her.

I walked into Carousel Emporium, which serves as both my wife’s business and our home.

“Welcome to Carousel Emporium, where everything is chic, unique, and magnifique. I’ll be with you in just one moment.” My wife called out, thinking I was a customer.

Rarity told me at one point she tried to think of another line to say to customers, but she couldn't find anything that rhymed with emporium very well.

I walked over to Rarity’s ‘inspiration room’, as she called it, and gently opened the door, peeking inside. Rarity was moving multiple different fabrics around a ponyquin, most likely trying to work on Celestia’s dress. Leaning my head against the door frame, I watched my wife work. Something about watching her work always relaxed me, or maybe it was just the sexy way her rump moves when shes concentrating. Either way I'm one damn lucky mare.

"Enjoying the view darling?" My wife said, giggling as she looked over her shoulder at me.

"How did you know it was me?” I asked, confused. My wife always knew when it was me watching her and I still can not figure out how she does it.

She smiled at me, giggling, before saying, “I keep telling you, that's my little secret.”

I sighed knowing I was doomed never to know, but that wouldn't stop me from trying to figure it out.

I looked at my wife and noticed she had turned back to the ponyquin and continued to work. I walked into the room and stood next to her as she finished up what she was doing.

“What are you doing home early, Sunny? You normally don’t get home for another three hours.” Rarity asked, still moving fabrics around.

“Celestia asked me to take the rest of the day off, so I figured I would come home and spend it with the most beautiful mare in Equestria,” I said, leaning over and kissing her softly on the cheek. “Who also happens to be the sexiest mare in Equestria.” I whispered into her ear huskily.

My wife blushed, turning her head and locking her lips with mine. After several moments, she pulled away, both of us staring into each others eyes.

“I may be sexy, but you are beautiful. I love you, Sunny.”

“I love you too, Rarity. You keep working and I’ll make us dinner tonight.” I said to her, turning around to head for the kitchen.

“Are you sure?”

“I’m sure. You keep working on that dress.” I called out closing the door to her inspiration room as I walked out.

Two hours later Rarity and I were leaning on each other our tails intertwined on our balcony over looking Canterlot, our stomachs full from the candlelit dinner I made for us.

Not much has changed in these recent years. New buildings have been added. Crystal ponies from the Crystal City now live in cities all over Equestria. I've even made alliances with both the centaurs and minotaurs. Neither one was fun to get though.

"I'm going to get ready for bed darling, I'll be back in a couple minutes." My wife said, kissing me softly on the cheek and walking inside.

I stood up and stretched. It was getting dark and I never get to bed early, maybe my wife has the right idea.

I turned to walk inside before I stop and turn back around, feeling something in the back of my head.

'There is that feeling again. Like magic itself is at war.' I thought to myself, looking out at the sunset.

I closed my eyes and tried to delve into my own magic and maybe in turn, into this magic I'm feeling to find out what is was.

This magic felt deeper, perhaps a bit darker than most, but not dangerous.

"Is something wrong darling?" My wife asked behind me, pulling me from the magic.

"I... I don't know. I have this feeling something’s on the horizon, and it's big." I said, looking off into the setting sun.

“Is this about that magic you've been feeling?”

“Yes it is. I tried delving into it as if it was my own. I’m not sure what is gonna happen, but something big is coming,” I said before turning to my wife and smiling. “Let’s not worry about it right now though. I’m confident I’ll figure out what it all means in time. Lets go to bed.”

My wife nodded, leading the way to our bedroom. Lifting the covers with her magic, Rarity climbed into bed, me following right behind her. Not a second later, my wife cuddled close to me, wrapping her hooves around me. Her warmth was so soothing and relaxing, all my worries that had been bothering me just seemed to float away as I wrapped my hooves around her and fell asleep next to the one I loved.

Author's Note:

I hope you all enjoy the new chapter of "The Dragon Wars"

I wanted you all to have a heads up "The Dragon Wars" is a side project for when i'm having problems with "Love's Light: Is it Possible to Love Again?" so updates will be jumpy.

Phoenix Skyfire,
Signing Off!

Comments

[Archangel of the Silent]

"Kinda" doesn't seem like something Celestia would say, it's canon name (I think) is Carousel Boutique, it could use a sprinkling of commas, and it doesn't seem to have the heart that LL does. That being said, it's a fantastic concept. No one does this ship, and of course I live for that. But you gotta watch that execution, or you won't get the results you wanted.

Nevertheless, you have my support.

[Phoenix Skyfire]

5484764 Actually... Carousel Emporium is in Canterlot when she moved she changed its name to fit the city... Also Dragon Wars is a Less Romancey Story then "Is it Possible to Love Again?" while it will have some romance in it... the Romance is not the main point. Also please note, Celestia during that part is speaking not as a Princess but as Sunsets friend and a lot of ponies/people like her would change how they speak when talking Formally