Divided We Fall

by Jewbacca

Introduction: Secrets Revealed

Secrets Revealed

“Ah...another glorious day in Equestria, might I add, Sister?” Luna mused, looking at her sister’s work as she raised the sun.

The large, white alicorn mare turned around as she finished, a gentle smile spread across her snow-white lips. “Yes it is, Luna, now, I must return to my study.” she said in a calm, almost whispering tone.

Princess Luna parted the way for her bigger sister, who trotted in her usual, dignified strut. The larger alicorn walked through the halls of the enormous palace, nodding at or complementing the occasional guard that she walked by. She eventually reached the small room, and looked around, the walls were decorated with tapestries and paintings. She looked at the walls lined with shelves containing plethora-upon-plethora of books and scrolls.

She then looked at the red sofa sitting in front of the fire place. She sat down on it, and looked at the amassed group of scrolls around her. She picked one up, and started reading it.

Twilight Sparkle...I’m glad to see your progress in Ponyville, Celestia thought to herself as she read through the letter. She chuckled and set it down, then pulled up the next parchment. She read through it, A law about limiting the amount of orchids somepony can plant in their garden? Sounds a bit...excessive...

The Princess checked through several other laws, however, one caught her attention.


With the continuous decrease in profit in the apple industries. I, Charles Hoofington, the mayor of Neigh Orleans, and several other cities in Equestria, have suggested the use of ponies as assistance. However, we decree that these ponies work for free, and that they are not allowed to leave until sold.

While this does sound very outlandish, and that slavery has been abolished centuries ago, you must agree that the produce industry, especially in southern Equestria, where they are common, are falling. And, with the price of hiring workers becoming very high, we may not have a choice.

Do we have your consent, Princess Celestia?


Charles A. Hoofington,
Mayor of Neigh Orleans


The Princess looked at the parchment again, thinking over the details of such an ridiculous method. But, her memories were poked at, and she remembered the easier days of Earth pony and zebra slaves doing the work for everypony. The amount of produce and profit made. My...it seems so...unethical...yet...so...right.

A wicked grin came across Celestia’s face. She looked at the paper once again, then took out a piece of parchment, levitating the paper, as well as some stationary, over to her, she began writing.

Mr. Charles A. Hoofington,


I look back at your request. And I realize, perhaps this isn’t a horrible idea at all. Since, being the least capable, I suggest that Earth ponies and zebras become the slaves. I will make a public address, and then we can begin. I do remember abolishing this, but, then I remember how successful Equestria was in those days. I do agree, and I will start with it.


Princess Celestia,
Ruler of Equestria


She looked back at the paper, her thoughts battling each other. But, thoughts of slavery overcame her. Another malicious grin spread its way across her face, and she began cackling.

Then, a knock on the door, Celestia stopped mid-laugh, and asked “Who is it?”

“It’s Sunny Days, Your Majesty, is everything alright?” the voice called out.

“Oh...er-...yes...everything is fine...return to your post...” she responded, sweating profusely.

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

She then rolled up the parchment in her hooves, and, with a bolt of magic, zapped it. The note disappeared. She looked up and started cackling again, her pupils were the size of beads, and her coat was ruffled. Princess Celestia turned into a completely different pony, and no one knew of her plans.

She walked out of the study and walked towards the throne room of the castle. The guards blocking the entryway parted as she walked through, she trotted on the red, straight rug until she reached her massive, sunny-gold throne. Princess Luna, sitting next to her, noticed her new appearance, and asked, “Sister...is-...is everything alright?”

Princess Celesita turned her head, and strained with a crazy grin, “Yes...everything is fine...I have very big plans for Ponyville though...”

Luna backed in her throne slightly, uneasy about her sister’s words. She looked at her one more time, then sighed. “‘Tia....is there something you’re not telling me?”

Celestia snapped her head in the direction of her smaller sister, “Yes, Luna...everything is...fine...” The night-blue alicorn looked at her sibling, who was sweating rather profusely and looked as her small pupils darted from side to side.

“Fine...if you say so...” Luna groaned. She then felt a twinge in her haunches. She looked at her sister, “I have to go use the lavatory...is that okay?”

“Yes...sister..that is-...that is fine...”

Princess Luna thanked her as she got up, and darted out the double doors. Celestia smiled, and chuckled.

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However, a mere week later, much more of the Princess’ horrific plan began to unfold.

“Hey! Where d’ ya’ll think yer doin’!” a familiar voice shouted. She looked at her family, surrounded by guards in the orchard.

“Princess Celestia has demanded that you are taken to Canterlot to be sold.” one of the soldiers barked.

“‘Sold’? ‘Sold’?! Whad’ya mean we’re gettin’ ‘Sold’?” a small, yellow filly shouted. “You’re being sold to help with the apple industry in southern Equestria.” another soldier shouted.

“Now...that sounds a mighty bit ridiculous...don’tcha think?” the orange Earth pony huffed. “Miss Applejack, Her Majesty demanded it.”

“Princess Celestia did?! Now, if that doesn’t soun’ the least bit crazy, Ah’d have ta’ go to th’ hospital!” Applejack shouted.

“Just do what we tell you, or you will be forced on!” the guard yelled.

Applejack submitted, the green mare and red stallion near them as well. She sighed, then said “Fine...take us where ya’ll need us ta’ be...”

“Good...thank you for cooperating...now...follow me to the wagon...”

Author’s Note:


Now...I understand that this is really short, and I titled it an “Introduction” for a reason.

Now...you might be curious. You might say “Alpha...shouldn’t you be working on Ridley in Ponville? An Unwelcome Visitor? Or any of those other stories you’ve been working on?”

Well, yeah, I suppose. But I got this idea since we’re beginning to learn about the Civil War. Now, if you’re not from the states, that’s fine, and I’ll try to summarize the American Civil War as best as I can:

Slavery has already been a thing in the United States of America, recently (in that time), it’s gotten a bit out of hand. The United States, or what it is at that point, splits in two: North and South. The years ensuing is the northern states, the Union, fighting off the southern states, the Confederacy, for freedom of the slaves. This war was won by the Union, but several former Confederates didn’t take kindly to this. Ever heard of John Wilkes Booth? He was the guy that assassinated president Abraham Lincoln, he was a Confederate conspirator.

Anyways, I was curious, I wanted to see if it was possible to create such an story, and, well, so far, I have an introduction. I’ll work on this much more if it becomes popular enough, which, it probably will. Anyways, another thing I want to address: Why is Celestia pro-slavery, and Luna isn’t? Well, I wanted to change things up a bit, Luna was on the moon for 1000 years, she probably doesn’t know about slavery. So, when she finds out what her sister is doing, she rebels. Makes sense? Also, while the cover picture may seem like I'm a southerner person, I'm really not, as I was born in Southfield, MI, moved and lived in Indiana for several years, and I've now lived in Florida for only a year.

Anyways, I hope you all enjoy!

Comments

[Jewbacca]

Also, I'll admit that I'm being a bit ironic by putting Applejack in the cover as she is captured for slavery.

While, you could say that it's hypocrisy, I'm doing it merely because it was the only MLP/Civil War crossover picture I could find, and, since my artistic abilities are severely lacking, I chose that.

[PhoKingAzn]

confederate pony?

[Dumbgamer99]

Seems alright.

There were a few instances at Applejack's scene where two lines from different ponies were in the same sequence. Other than that, a nice start. I particularly enjoy the history of the Civil War. Heck, I even do some of the reenactments!

So, you've caught my interest. Have a like and a track.

[Cannotbeseen]

I wonder how the non earth ponies of the mane six will react to their friend being taken away.

[krdragon]

Long Live the Confederacy!
Haha, Irony. Oh, and Long Live Tyrant Celestia!

[miniapplejack]

Have you by chance read anything by Harry Turtledove? Specifically, Guns of the South?

[Jewbacca]

536768

Actually, no I haven't, what's it about?

[SonOfTheNorthe]

" She believes that the only way for the help with the apple produce industry in southern Equestria: Slaves, specifically Earth Ponies. "

Or, you know, she could use her god-like alicorn powers to make the trees grow, and then pick all the apples at once, in like, 10 seconds flat.

[Jewbacca]

536939

You know? You express a valid point, however, what if she doesn't have the energy to perform such a task, hm? It's a fanfiction, you can do whatever the hell you want...

[DreZoma]

Twilight Sparkle FOR SLAVERY?

MADNESS!

[miniapplejack]

536802
Alternate history. A group of soldiers from the year 2014 show up in 1864 offering to give Robert E Lee's soldiers AK-47s and training. Basically, the South wins the Civil War, but things get interesting regarding the continuance of slavery, etc.

He's written some really good alternate history books. My favorite is the series where there's an alien invasion during the early stages of WW 2.

[Silverstein]

Also, keep in mind that the Civil War was fought because the south wanted their own country as well, and that the north wanted to keep the U.S. unified. Not just slavery. I wonder if that will play a part here as well...

Good work, and continue on!

Silver out!

[Firebolt]

537150 I remember the colonization series

[Blaze Spectrum]

I love it. Please continue. Are muskets gonna show up or just spears and bows?

[SongoftheDarquePhoenix]

If earth ponies are "slaves" then why is AJ in grey? Assuming she is a "free" pony that is. If she was a slave pony than it is entirely plausible for her to be in grey as many plantation owners sent their slaves to fight the war for them.

And secondly, DO YOUR RESEARCH. To get an understanding of the Civil war, you have to have an understanding of the history predating it. Slavery only became the "Uncle Tom's Cabin"esque type slavery in 1830s and 40s when the plantation owners no longer had direct contact with their slaves- which was directly linked to westward expansion. Before then slaves were treated extremely well- more of what we would think of as a servant or perhaps indentured servant than a slave. Furthermore, there was never a point in history where there WAS no slavery in America. Many of the Founding Fathers including but not limited to Thomas Jefferson and George Washington owned slaves. Beyond that, for at least twenty years predating the war there was no importation of slaves- only "breeding" of them. While I understand that some liberties must be taken for the sake of the story, there is a difference between artistic license and downright misinformation.

Pardon the pun, but the American Civil War was ANYTHING but "black and white".

For example- did you know that in 1860 there were about 500,000 slaves in the Union? And that the "Emancipation Proclamation" ONLY freed slaves in the Confederacy? Or that less than 30% of southerner's owned a single slave, let a lone dozens? The war was about far more than human/states rights. It was about the entire lively hood of half of the country- the South was the primary cotton supplier for the entire world at this point in time.

The history that is accepted and what actually happened are two very different things.

[Jewbacca]

538119

The reason why there's a confederate Applejack is because I couldn't find any other Civil War-MLP picture to us.

And I know about the history, but I couldn't completely alter the timeline, I have to let things flow.

[Guardian]

The idea is good, but Celestia's characterization is way off. I mean, one minute she's a loving and caring ruler and then the next she's an evil pycho bent on slavery? That's kind of weird and to quick a change. I would say Celestia would spend much time debating with herself over the matter before being consumed by her evil side and allowing slavery.

[Granzeboma]

I gotta admit the Civil War always interested me, even though I'm from Europe. I was also a big fan of the really old North vs. South videogames when I was real young.

Any chance we'll see Zecora in this story too?

[Jewbacca]

679157

Zecora could be next Harriet Tubman, maybe ?

I'm currently working on another fic I have titled Ridley in Ponyville, but I'm sure that once chapter 2 of that is finished I'll get to work on this one

[Jewbacca]

543478

Heh, it's not the first time it's happened in my fics, unfortunately, so I'll make sure that is subject to change

[batran]

y u no make more!?

[zsewqthewolf]

and than guns and the wild west happen

[Jewbacca]

2426390

Lul

1783445

I had almost completely forgotten about this story. Apparently this comment, too. I've been busy with some other works which you are free to read. :3

[zsewqthewolf]

2426771 i mean come on every war we have technology lvl up alot

[AJ_RD_MLP]

I am very happy about this! I am also learning about the Civil War in history class, and I was bored so I started looking up MLP/Civil War pictures. It lead me here and NOW I AM ECSTATIC. This is a really good story so far.

[Fryguy]

this is like a year old when are you posting the next chapter?