Luna was looking out the window from the room that Capper had given her. The room wasn’t big but wasn’t small either. The walls were made from dark oak wood with dark blue painting over with a large banner on the opposite end from the bed, depicting the three Supreme Leaders together giving and salute.
The bed was very comfy with wine-red covers that were warm. The floors were covered in a red mat that went throughout the apartment and Luna could only imagine that all the buildings were similar in this regard. There was a wardrobe where she had a few clothes and cloaks as well as a desk that had a journal, parchment ink and quill that lay there in case she wanted to jot down her thoughts.
When Capper left for work, he would always let her know beforehand and she would wave as he would drive away in his “car”.
To say the changes that Ponyville went through were small would have been a very large understatement. There were large skyscrapers that towered over the city with beautiful stone and metal structures that would make Canterlot look like a fancy place to live.
Ponyville might as well be considered the capital.
The night was beautiful from the city, the stars were visible and the energy from down below didn’t affect it too much. The stars were still visible and could be appreciated by the night creatures that preferred the night. The sidewalks were packed with ponies and other creatures that were making their way to and from work or were out partying with friends and family.
It brought her comfort that there could still be parties despite a harsh dictatorship.
She turned away from the window and put on her cloak and walked out of her room and made her way over to the observatory that Capper had in the apartment. She didn’t know why the cat had it, but the regime had said it was a “gift” of sorts and he accepted the excuse.
The hallways were packed with propaganda posters, mainly of Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle. On Scootaloo’s end, they spoke of her as being the eternal president of Equus. For Sweetie Belle, it was that she was the definition of beauty.
Princess Luna had accidentally one morning spat out her tea on poor Capper when she read an article where Scootaloo claimed she was the “mother” of her and Celestia. Luna had been a little surprised at first but had burst out laughing at the hilarity of the situation. That filly’s ego was bigger than Celestia’s!
And that was saying something.
When Luna made it to the double staircase, she took the closest, being the right and made her way up while mulling over the situation at hoof.
The Crusaders wouldn’t be easily swayed by mere apologies which they had told everypony. One thing that did make her wary, was Scootaloo’s attack on Princess Twilight. The attack did have a cause behind it and from all points of view, it did seem as though Twilight was egging them on or something, but nonetheless, Scootaloo still attacked a Princess of Equestria.
“What a bold filly,” Luna commented while opening a set of double doors and seeing a large telescope look towards the skies. To the left and right were shelves of books, similar to a library, but with far fewer shelves and books. Some journals and notes came from all over Equestria that the Crusaders had somehow gained access to. Either they had stolen the documents or they had found them around Badlands and Ponyville.
Luna made her way to an area that was secluded from the observatory. It was a corner that blocked the view for others so they wouldn’t see any creature there. There was a desk and chair with a few books and journals scattered across the desk, showing that somepony had been here having a look around.
“Let’s see where I left off,” Luna said and flew into her chair and began to read a journal she had found interesting.
The journal itself came from Scootaloo which spoke of how beautiful the planet was and how awesome it would be to visit the moon and other planets in their solar system. However, the journal as time went on, became darker and darker.
Journal Entry #324
I think I have an idea of how to make the colonisation of Mars possible. All we need is a lot of seeds from the earth ponies and magic from the unicorns to make things grow on the red planet. If there happens to be life there, we’ll eradicate it from existence and make sure that only the creatures that follow the Crusaders' Democratics Party live to see another day. I am the Supreme Leader, I am better than everypony else. No creature can stop my plans, and if they do, they will feel the same wrath that the ponies of Ponyville cast on us when they banished me and my friends.
Then again, if there is life on Mars, then I suppose I will be the alien so it wouldn’t be right of me to eradicate them. If anything, I’ll ask if it is okay if we set up an alliance and base for my forces and if not, then we’ll leave. But then again, I cannot just take over Equus, I need to take over the galaxy and reclaim what is rightfully mine! I am the greatest pony of all time, It is my right to be the ruler of any and all worlds. I am an alicorn goddess, higher than Celestia and Luna. I am the embodiment of peace.
—Supreme Leader Scootaloo
Luna felt her eye twitch slightly at how the filly described herself. She was more arrogant than her nephew, Blueblood. She didn’t think that was possible.
The Princess of the Night read through a few pages and learned new information about the space program that Supreme Leader Sweetie Belle had started. Their goal was to colonize other planets under the Crusaders’ Democratics Party rule, introducing a new age of followers of the ‘Supreme Leaders’ as they called themselves. They would make Equestria their capital planet and have export rates be as high as possible with large taxes to earn money out of it.
Luna turned a page and saw there were plans for the military to shoot a large… thing they dubbed a “missile”. It was a large metallic object that was filled with…
Her eyes widened. This “missile” was loaded with dynamite and the location where they would shoot it? Canterlot. She read everything she could about the weapon and how to slow it down. There were instruction manuals on how to build it and how big the dynamite was supposed to be. There were sketches of it that looked similar to a rocket that they used for New Year's.
From what Luna had understood, this was a side project of Scootaloo’s that the other two Supreme Leaders weren’t aware of. Specific members of the military knew very little about the project. Scootaloo had dubbed it Project Missile with a photo of what looked to be the first “missile” they had created which was located at the back of the journal.
The “missile” like before, heavily resembled a rocket. The tip resembled a straw hat but was smoother with a long body and an “engine” of sorts at the bottom to fire off into the sky. The “missile” was white-coloured and had the initials CDP—32.
Supreme Leader Scootaloo was visible in the photo and was looking at the “missile” but her back was turned, so Luna couldn’t see her facial expression so the emotions were unknown.
Luna put down the journal and leaned back in her chair and stretched slightly.
So, Scootaloo—a minor—wanted to colonize other planets? Well, that wasn’t weird, that is most likely curiosity like any creature can hold. But what did make her feel a tinge of fear was that Scootaloo had a mind of a tyrannical ruler like King Sombra. She was willing to eradicate a species on a different planet that had been born and raised there. Scootaloo, on any other planet, would be an alien that would have no choice but to follow that planet's laws and rules. Not that the filly seemed to care much.
Another thing that frightened her, was that Capper had told her that Sweetie Belle was working to get the Death penalty green-lighted. This terrified her because she didn’t want to Crusaders to make their biggest mistake yet and because she didn’t want any creature to lose their life for something so minor as being shamed on the paper and then banishing three fillies—which the towns ponies never should have done—who were now looking for revenge.
Capper did promise he would vote against the Death Penalty but did admit that the voting system would most likely be rigged and corrupted to Sweetie Belle’s benefit.
That didn’t make Luna feel any easier.
The blue-coated alicorn was then surprised by the newspaper that lay on the side of the desk that she was sure hadn’t been there before. Curious, she opened it and saw that it was one of the many controlled papers of the Crusaders.
Supreme Leader Scootaloo — The Peace Maker!
Earlier this week, Supreme Leader Scootaloo travelled to the Everfree forest after a few soldiers had been injured from an attack from timberwolves. The Supreme Leader showed no fear as she marched into the forest and had a discussion with the wolves promising them peace and prosperity if they fought for her.
The timberwolves felt the angelic powers of the Supreme Leader and bowed to her and showed her love and respect — the same way she show her subjects love and respect, always willing to lend a hoof for the creatures that need it most.
That is why Timberwolves are marching the streets protecting our beautiful country from the tyrannical Princess Celestia and Luna.
Luna rolled her eyes but was curious about the timberwolves. She turned a page.
Allies With The Crystal Empire?
Lieutenant Spike, the respected soldier within the military has asked Supreme Leaders Applebloom, Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo if there is a possibility that they could be allies with the Crystal Empire that was ruled by King Sombra.
For context: Supreme Leader Scootaloo sensed a dark presence and sent Spike to protect the Empire from the evil King, her angelic powers know no bounds!
The Supreme Leaders have said that they would send a letter to the Crystal Empire for its ruler, Princess Mi Amore Cadenza.
Luna was unnerved by how they had written the papers. The rest of the papers were the same, promises of more food rations and the booming economy that the Crusaders had managed to create for their country.
She would admit this: when it came to economy, the Crusaders knew what they were doing.
However, it did worry her that her niece, Cadance might get a letter. It was good that they were trying to open their borders and she was sure the Crystal Ponies would love to see their hero who was also the Lieutenant for the regime, but she feared for their safety. The Crusaders weren’t playing a filly's game.
But then again, maybe it would soften the Crusaders' hearts?
Luna sighed and looked at the paperwork in front of her. Today would be a long day.
I really hope those secrets get leaked. I was really liking this story, but now I'm slowly hoping that Luna gets Scootaloo found out from those secrets.
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I hope so too... and I’m the author!
It would help if the girls had something besides I'm sorry. That's not enough. Ms cheerilee honest apology was much better. She accepted what happened was her fault as much it was everyone fault. From adults who should shut it down when it started to be popular and the fans who wanted more only to change their mind and diamond who could plainly see how upset everyone was especially when the cmcs left but didn't care.
She faced that she messed and offered her reasons for her failure to do the right thing back when she had the chance.
The girls aren't even caring how much they hurt others. They just want a cheap forgive and forget but until they acknowledge their participation in the mess and the reasons for throwing the girls under the bus they will have no chance.
When you mess up your reasons for not doing the right thing better be ready. The girls have kept not facing where they went wrong with the paper and how much they hurt the girls. Luna might want try to get some honest apologies out of the girls for how they chose to hurt the cmcs. They knew that the girls apologize and holding grudges especially against children who done what they can to make it right was wrong but they ignore.
Hopefully Luna will talk to the CMC'S soon. Thus convincing them to call off some of these plans, especially before any of those SECRETS get LEAKED out. Although I have to admit about their knowledge of the economy & the space program sounds interesting although they should get to know the species of other planets BEFORE deciding the eliminating process.
Well, Ponyville has become bigger and better with all those buildings. I look forward to seeing if they will add traffic lights and crosswalks and maybe make the schoolhouse a huge school.
Press forward. Do not stop or linger in your journey; strive for the mark.
Here's a song that will make you radioactive. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/w3viBe2Q0P8
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Basically, the only ones who can convince them to fix this PROPERLY is the R.S.'S themselves, that is the main six actually feels up to it.
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Celestia won't do that she thinks a simple scolding was enough and Luna doesn't see the fact that nobody but miss cheerilee has really admitted to their part in this mess to the girls. If they had wanted to make it right the minute they suspected where the girls were they should have been there looking for them. It really says sorry and I care about you when you drive someone away and don't bother to make any effort to find them and show how sorry you are. The guards were doing it for Celestia who did as favor for the elements. The girls should have headed to the bad lands the minute they believe they could find the girls there. They seem like fair weather friends and family. Only there when it doesn't actually require effort on their part to be adults and responsible for others and their feelings. When that happens they put in as little effort as possible. If it had been me my parents would have gotten there as fast as they could to see if they could find me.
And also, street signs, everybody knows you should always have to remember what street you live in. Try to add that to your list. Dragon-In-Black.
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In that case, they better get use to this new lifestyle for the CMC's are in this for the long haul & they ain't stopping anytime soon.
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Indeed.
I'm going to punch the f*** out of Scootaloo, I don't freaking care she's a filly anymore.
She's becoming much worse than possibly any MLP Villain have done in the past.
Taking over the "galaxy", invading other planets for no damn reason, or making a tactical missile!!!??? What kind of crack are you using, Scootaloo!?
If she tries that "eliminating" s*** on our own planet Earth. She's going to get shot!!!! Regardless if she is a child or not.
Luna and Celestia needs to get off their lazy asses, and stop this before it's too late.
Plus, Scootaloo's own parents and aunts need to really have a talk with her!
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I hope she realizes what she's doing
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Right now it feels like neither of the R.S'S is planning on doing anything about this until it's either too late or until finding out what exactly she has planned for that MISSLE.
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I know. Celestia should have the minute they found a trace of the girls made them go talk with them and Luna should have done the same thing especially when spike changed sides.
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Not when it's launched!!! Is she really going to risk her own freaking city and innocent subjects at the last damn minute!?
She may be lazy, but not that freaking heartless!
She and Luna should have personally dismantled that crap before it's even 100% completed!!
And then rightfully punished that BRAT for domestic terrorism and attempted coup!!!!!
I get it, the Mane Six and the Ponyville residents did mess up. But not like this crap that involves either world domination, sprouting total bullshit about yourself like you're pretending to be the emperor of mankind, trying to betray your own kingdom and princesses, planning to invade other planets, or even threatening to destroy a city!?
What Scootaloo's planning is way freaking worse, hypocritical, and even monstrous. She's replacing Cozy Glow by now!!??
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If all that's true, don't you think Celestia should've been informed about all that's been happening by now & at this point should've paid the CMC'S a long overdue visit to finally resolve all this PROPERLY? Not to mention don't you think it feels like she wants her STUDENT/HEROES to resolves this alone since it's their own mess?
I just realize something, with how much time has passed don't you think DISCORD should've been released from his stone prison by now?
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Well it's not freaking working!!! Considering that her "student" is still in a literal coma when she tries to "resolve it alone" anyway, but failed badly.
And the other five aren't doing anything or have enough balls to even talk to the three, especially Scootaloo.
Then, what's taking him so long to show up then? Waiting for the right moment?
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Do you think DISCORD is up to something about this at this moment?
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I'm wondering considering by now he should have visited fluttershy for the weekly tea party and seen everything. Is he just not bothering because they don't seem to want his help considering the girls in the show barely seemed to care about him and twilight barely handle him getting a staring role not that he did it very well but they don't really act like friends towards him.
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1. Feels like LUNA needs to contact her about this before it's too late & speak to the remaining 5 as well to inform them they need to show some spine & backbone to clean this up instead of hiding like cowardly MAMA GIRLS. I believe this has gone on long enough.
2. That does seem reasonable after all he has been known to be unpredictable when it comes to anything. Surely since by now he's been free he too should be helping to resolving this matter by informing the others what S.C.T.'s been up to & if they continue to refuse on doing anything, whatever happens next will be on their hooves.
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Oh they are talking but the problem is they aren't listening. They refuse to understand what the girls are saying that you hurt us and we aren't going let any bully stand around and mistreat others like you did us. The girls refuse to face the adults of poynville failed the cmcs and now they are paying for it. All it would have taken was one person standing up for them and this might have been avoided.
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Well if that's how their going to handle this, you might as well tell them to turn in their TIARA/NECKLESES, FOREFIT, GET OFF THE FIELD, & GET OUT OF THE WAY.
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Considering twilight and friends have too much pride to accept that they really hurt the girls. They been treating this like it is a childish temper tantrum instead paying attention to the fact the girls are serious about this. They don't want to face their faults more than they have to and tell why they thought it was okay for them to enjoy gossip when it was someone who was in the paper but not them or why they kept buying it despite being upset or why the cmcs apology wasn't good enough. Celestia unfortunately likes to be too nice and whenever possible she spares the rod as much as possible. This teaches twilight and friends that as long as they accept responsibility for messing up its OK to do what they did. No its not OK to be a hypocrite or get involved with gossip. And the girls think that they have said enough to be forgiven when their actions said I don't care about you.
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Sounds like they're more than willing to just QUIT, PACK UP THEIR BELONGINGS, & SKIP THE COUNTRY.
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Unfortunately that would require more effort than element bearers wish to give. They don't want really understand why this is happening. They know they hurt the girls but refuse to understand they destroyed the cmcs love for them. They should have been going after them the minute they realized they were gone.
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Very true hands down.
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I agree this is too much and I hope it is stopped before it goes that far. It was one thing when the bullies were going to handle and twilight and friends can pretend all they want they have been bullies to the girls and spike. Just because someone is younger or smaller doesn't give you the right to treat them badly. And I would say this is an adult mess considering who let this go on and told the cmcs it was OK to this rarity said it would be a good idea to this and everyone would love it. Nobody complained until it was there turn to be in the paper. It is up to adults to teach children to do the right things the first time around and not after they teach them the wrong thing.
Hey, Dragon-In-Black! My brain just gave me another idea! How about turning the Friendship Express into a high-speed bullet train? Steam trains can be slow and delay things, and people must wait until it arrives. But a high-speed train can get people from one place to place on time.
Add that to your list.