Chapter 2: The Plot Thickens
As Cadance’s giggling at the sight of the sugar coated night mare began to wane, she couldn’t help but notice something odd in the air...
It was cold.
Not in the sense that somepony had left a window open. Rather, it felt as if all the heat was rapidly being sucked out of the train car. Within moments small puffs of air could be seen escaping hers and Celestia’s noses as Cadance began to shiver slightly. Likewise, as the heat was drained from the air, so too was the light. In fact, all of existence seemed to simply be vanishing before her eyes.
“C-C-Celestia,” Cadance stammered out, unsure whether it was the cold or her fear that caused it, “what’s h-happening?”
The younger princess’ fear only increased as she realized that she could not even hear her own voice. She felt as if she were trapped in a void; no light, no sound, just existence. Cadance cried out in fear and desperation with all her might, hoping beyond hope that she could somehow reach her surrogate aunts and return from whatever plane of existence she had been sent to.
Just as she felt her resolve wavering, a sudden wave of warmth and life filled her once more. Moments later, her other senses rushed back to her en force, revealing a missing princess of the night and Princess Celestia with a hoof over her face.
“Umm, Celestia? Pardon my language, but what the BUCK just happened?”
For her part, the solar princess gave a slight sigh as her hoof dragged down her face before casting a tired glance at the younger alicorn. “That, dear Cadance, was Princess Luna with her tail in a twist. I swear she can be so melodramatic at times.”
Cadance gave a small shudder, her eyes locked on the rapidly dimming horizon. As the sun’s rays reflected off the layer of clouds that obscured most of the sky, Cadance realized that night would soon be upon them. It was sure to be a dark night indeed.
“I should probably go apologize to her,” Celestia said as she lifted herself from the plush accommodations, prompting Cadance to do the same. “You should get some sleep, Cadance. You’ve got a very busy couple of weeks ahead of you.”
Princess Cadance responded with a loud yawn, which prompted a soft giggle from Celestia. With a slight blush adorning her cheeks, Cadance inclined her head to her elder in lieu of a proper bow. “Too true, Celestia. Have a good night, sweet dreams.”
“To you as well, my dear,” She said with a soft smile before stepping out into the main hallway of the train car, closing the door behind her. Out of the corner of her eye, she spied a pair of her royal guards stationed at the door leading to the next car. They were silent as always, though noticeably more on edge than usual. Celestia simply gave a sigh and made her way towards the train car’s showers.
‘And she wonders why I don’t let her start holding her own court yet’
As she reached the proper compartment, Celestia gave a few short knocks before calling through the door. “Luna, it’s me. Can we talk?”
“BEGONE, CELESTIA! WE HAVE NO WORDS FOR THEE!” The royal canterlot voice causing the train to rattle. Celestia winced at the use of her full name. It was only in moments of real duress or urgency that Luna called Celestia by her full name when they were alone; she had to admit, it stung.
“Please, Luna. I...”
Before she could say anything more the door was slammed open, revealing a dripping and still somewhat sugar coated Luna. The night mare’s fury was almost palpable as she stared down her older sibling. In place of the normally gentle billowing, Luna’s astral mane tossed and whipped behind her as if she were staring into the heart of a tempest. Her eyes narrowed to slits, barely concealing the now draconic shape of her pupils.
“Dost thou truly think that we would parlay with thee after thine actions? Begone I say!” The door sliding out of its place in the wall, only to slam and lock once more in Celestia’s face.
Heaving a sigh, Celestia turned and made her way back towards her quarters. ‘Perhaps she’ll be more reasonable in the morning. There’s just no talking to her when she’s like this.’
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‘Of all the horrible, low-down, under-handed, conniving, dishonorable tactics a pony could stoop to! Attacking a pony while they're sleeping?! Even thy personal guards of old would give a pony the courtesy of facing their demise!’
Princess Luna sat in the showers, hooves in her mane, furiously scrubbing to remove all traces of the sugary treats while silently fuming at her sister and that cohort of hers, Cadance. After an hour of ‘lather, rinse, repeat’-ing, the princess of the night was finally able to detect neither sight nor smell of the confectionaries that she had been the victim of. Ever since her sister had introduced her to those baked rings of dough, she had held distaste for them. They were too sweet for her palate. The smell alone caused her to cringe and subconsciously locate the nearest source of insulin she could get her hooves on...just in case.
“Thank Sweet Faust that nightmare is over with,” She said softly with a sigh as she cast a spell on herself. In a matter of moments, all the water in her coat and mane evaporated, leaving her warm and a fog of steam to billow out of the washroom as she departed. Luna cast her gaze across the mostly empty train car, her draconic eyes falling on her guards. Giving a small start at the piercing gaze of the night mare, the stallions quickly saluted their regent, holding the pose until she vanished into her private quarters.
As Luna took to the bench her own quarters provided, she let out a heavy sigh and looked out the window to see her recently raised moon. Noting with a scowl the heavy cloud cover, the princess ignited her horn and cleared a patch of clouds that allowed the soft rays of moonlight to fill her room. Luna allowed a small smile to cross her features as she proceeded to fill a wine glass with her favorite marelot, taking a sip as she levitated a book in front of her.
“This whole week has just been one long nightmare. At least we can finally relax and enjoy thy glorious nights once more.” The glass came to her lips once more. “If it weren’t for that perky little third-icorn, this whole nightmare would have never happened.” Her mood properly soured, Luna tossed the book across the room and onto her bed before draining her glass. As she moved to refill said glass, a thought crossed the princess’ mind that brought a wicked grin to her lips.
“Why should we be the only one to suffer a nightmare on this Faust-damned journey...”
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As the guards held their post in the hallway of the royal train car, they soon noticed an almost luminescent dark haze seeping from under Princess Luna’s chamber door and moving down the hall across the floor towards those of the remaining princesses. Nudging his partner with an elbow, the guard on the right addressed his fellow soldier as quietly as he could.
“Hey, Honor Bound, your cousin still working as a bouncer at that club?”
“I think so, Razor Edge. Why do you ask?”
“Think he could set me up with an interview?”
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Sorry for the short chapter this time guys, I gotta lead into the good stuff still to come. Hope ya enjoy it!
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Dude the last line is priceless
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THANKS!!! I was honestly debating whether to add that last bit or just cut it at Luna's line, but it gave me a chuckle, so I threw it in
Well, I didn't expect this to be able to have a second chapter but...Apparently there's still more to come. Can't wait!
I burst into laughter when I read the chapter title XD
BRACE YOURSELVES...
... THE PRANK WAR FROM THE AGES IS COMING!
The retaliation prank is always better. I can't wait to see what Luna has in store
And thus begins the vengeance of the Night!!
That was just fabulous
HUZZAH!!!
Thine plot is truly majestic!!!
... and large. Teehee.
And so the war has begun
lol third-icorn
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The inevitable result;
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Yay new chapter!
I can't wait to see what my favorite princess has In store for those two.
Keep up the good work.
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cant wait for what is next!!!!!
last line was awesome!!!!
that guard knew sh1t was going to hit the fan
and is getting ready to start looking for a job.
awesome!!!!!
1289927 Hahaha, love the custom .gif bro!
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That line reminded me of this v
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YES!!!!
1289982 Dude, where the buck did you find that wine?! I wanna get one!
Also, this story just keeps getting better and better. 
1289982 GAAAAAAAAAAASP!!!!!
Is that real??? Please tell me that's real! Send me a bottle of that and I'll write you whatever you want 
This should be good, I'll stick around...
Missing the 'i' in Celestia.
Anyways. HECK YEAH ANOTHER CHAPTER!!
Are you going to get into the changeling invasion, or are you going to skim over it?
1290095 Now why in Equestria would I go and give out possible spoilers like that?
1290084 whoops,
thanks for the heads up! Edited.
Prank War Count Down..
Stage: God Level.
Captain Shining Armor and Princess Cadance. Evacuate all citizens and nobels of Canterlot immediately!!!!
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Hello..? Is that real?
Can you share the information about that?
Where did you find that?
That's really really interesting!
Ahahaha, we are most pleased with this chapter dear Nitrox! We loved reading this chapter, it was so um how do we say...AWESOME!
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Thou hath our permission to make Cadance and our sister suffer our wrath! Aha!
1290230 Your praise is most appreciated, fair Luna. I believe you shall be quite pleased with the what I have in store for your victims.
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Oh wow... In Luna's name, please tell me there is such a thing as these bottles of lunar nectar!
1290249 We are most excited for what thou hath in store. Please do continue thy plans for Cadance and our sister. We are sure we will be most pleased with the outcome.. >:D
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P.S. Make sure those two really get it!
This history is so much fun!. Really, I REALLY want to be able to write as you someday! Please continue!
*Reads chapter title*
Well if all they had to eat were doughnuts of course that would happen.
Gud story is gud. The insults thrown during the first chapter were hilarious. I want moar of those.
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@avatar
*glares daggers*
NOH. IS MEIN.
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<Is not old enough to drink
<Does not care for alcohol regardless
<Wants a bottle anyway just for the lulz
1290325 Dohoho
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Luna/Nightmare Moon is about to give Celestia and Cadance the worst nightmares they have ever experienced and the revenge will be oh so sweet.
cadence is gonna get fucked up
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Story looks good so far. I've enjoyed both chapters ^_^
But, I did want to point out an instance of you're instead of your for possessive you early in the second chapter.
Awesome so far. The picture completes it I think. I can so easily see Luna being the picked-on one.
1290095 Luna: "Did I miss anything" dl.dropbox.com/u/31471793/FiMFiction/emoticons/shrug_Luna_apple.png
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Don't tell me YOU orchestrated it all as a PRANK!!!
My, my sister! You've come a long way! You are learning the art well!
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Protip#37: Everyone loves Guard humor
Excellent!
I was hoping this would continue. Great chapter!
One would wonder how they all made it to the Wedding in one piece and if the train survived at all.
All who cross Luna must be brought to comedic justice!
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Oh sweet Luna. You risk your OWN KINGDOM for the biggest prank in history..
Celestia: WHERE WERE YOU !?!?
Luna: On the moon~
Celestia: Why were you there?
Luna: Zzzzzzzzzz.. Did I miss anything?
Got to wonder how many guards bail on the Princesses once they see what the job actually entails.
I didn't know I worked as a royal guard, or that I had a cousin who's a bouncer. When did this happen?
Good story. Can't wait for more.
I enjoyed this chapter, poor Luna, unable to enjoy the bliss of Doughnuts
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Anyway I like this, Luna's a bit temperamental and I suppose I'd be just as angry if not more so if someone threw delicious confectioneries at my head. Loved that bit with Cadance and the void of space seeming to fill the train car, one does not simply anger the princess of the moon and not feel her wrath.
1289894 Nah, it'll escalate faster than that
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It isn't mine, sorry, it was on my friend's Da (eniacc) He is the one you should be praising.
EDIT: his tumblr and FimFiction account
1290959 Oh damn, too funny! Honestly I took all of 2 minutes to come up with those names, no intention at all of using some1s OC. Glad your enjoying it tho
It's been quoted several times - the bit about "you are cousin"? It should really be "your" cousin.