Supernova

by Incredible_E

87

"I don't know how it was fixed last time. This could be well beyond us." She came to a conclusion. "I need to go see Princess Celestia at once!"

"What should I do while you're gone?" Starlight asked.

"Try to find out more about what is happening and what we could do to stop this—er—what you can do for that matter. I don't know what will happen in Canterlot."

"You got it, Twilight. Now go! I'll do my best." Starlight looked committed to the cause.

Twilight activated her horn to complete a teleportation spell to Canterlot, but was thankfully interrupted.

"Wait!—" She dove toward Twilight, Starlight tapped her hoof on the tip of Twilight's horn, ending the spell.

Starlight continued to speak, after plopping on the floor, "You weren't really about to teleport in this heat, were you? Do you know how dangerous that is?"

On the border of concern and confusion, Twilight asked, "What is it?"

"If you teleport in anything above 110, you risk disfigurement, missing parts, and/or death. You should know this, Twilight! It's the main reason why Celestia locked the sun's distance in the first place."

Twilight facepalmed, "Oh, right. Well, then I need to leave now! Goodbye, Starlight."

"Good luck."

"You too." Twilight darted by Starlight, swung the front doors open, and bolted off en route to Canterlot.

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During her flight, Twilight could tell something was not right. Almost arriving in Canterlot, she compared her surroundings since starting. The sun was slightly redder and it was definitely hotter. This could be fatigue from flying or sight alterations from the heat, but the sun looked slightly larger as well.

The spires of Canterlot castle overcame the horizon and elegantly presented themselves to Twilight. These tall and proud towers of regality were surrounded by a transparent red bubble, the same way Shining Armor protected Canterlot on his wedding day. Twilight's mind sped through many different realities, speculating why Canterlot needed protection. Are they under attack? In trouble? Is it to keep the outside out. . . or the inside in? Had Celestia turned into Daybreaker?! Twilight increased her pacing, trying to see Celestia as fast as possible while frantically mauling over every possible situation.

She passed through the borders of the shield and instantly knew what type of protection it was: temperature. The evidence was clear when she entered its barrier, it was a cooler environment compared to the outside. This reaffirmed her fears that her vision of the sun is a very real crisis.

Twilight flew onto the announcement balcony above the plaza. She didn't even spare time to land and instead slid on the smooth marble, transitioning from flying right to a galloping stride. Once in a steady run, she immediately called for Celestia.

"Princess Celestia! Where are you? I need to talk to you!" she shouted while swinging her head in the direction of every doorway.

Her calls echoed around the empty halls, but a reply was never given. The throne room was empty, and so were the meeting room, dining room, and ballroom. Not a single royal guard or cleaning pony in sight, it was desolate. Finally, she caught a glimpse of Princess Celestia in the gardens with her horn activated. "Phew, not Daybreaker," Twilight internally confirmed with a pleased sigh.

"Celestia!" Twilight blurted out with a tone of celebration upon finding her.

Princess Celestia was facing the horizon to the south, but also in front of her was Luna, comforting Celestia and ensuring she remains strong. "Luna! You're here too, good."

Celestia turned around with a look of relief, "Twilight! Thank Me, I am delighted you decided to come. You decided not to teleport either, that was very wise."

. . .

Author's Note:

Your Choices:
Freak out at Celestia for not informing you this would happen.

Make a plan for how to fix the solar crisis.

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