Book One: Luna's Perfect Match

Chapter One: Gaining Power

"That is it Luna! Just a little more and you have succeeded!" shouts a pleased Celestia. Luna shuts her eyes and pushes her magic a little more. That was it. Luna successfully completed the last of her Alicorn training. Upon opening her eyes, Luna's eyes flashed white and her cutie mark and horn started to glow brighter. Celestia looked on wide eyed and in amazement. Cadance covered her eye when the light glowed brighter than Celestia's sun, whereas Celestia was used to the light and did not look away. When the blinding light had faded, Celestia saw her younger sister standing in front of her with the same slender long legs, a horn the same length as her own, a dark summer's night coat, a dark blue flowing mane and tail which contained what looked like every star constellation Luna ever created within it. Luna opened her eyes and where there was once a blue , shone light blue eyes.

"Well do not just stand there and stare, tell me how I look, dear sister." Luna stated. The look on her sister and niece's face had said it all but she did want to know how she looked.

"Luna, why don't you look for yourself." Celestia replied in amazement. With that Luna used her magic and summoned her mirror from her quarters. Her new regal appearance shocked her but it was amazing to finally see herself as she was before she transformed into Nightmare Moon. Cadance then began to wonder will she be able to reach immortality and amazing stature and beauty that her aunts have. Luna's power's made it possible to hear her niece's thoughts and she looked at her in a caring and loving way.

"Cadance, yes you was not born an Alicorn as my sister and I was, but you gained the ability of flight when you reached the height of your powers as a unicorn. Although you did reach it at as a filly, you still became an Alicorn. You will have to learn as I have and continue your training of your new gifts. You can do many things you do not know of yet and as you progress through your journey, you shall reach that." Celestia looked at her sister with her mouth wide open and in shock.

"Oh my. Luna, those were wise words. Sister, you will not be able to be seen by the subjects just yet, not until we find the right time to announce it. Your guard will have to be the first to know and given a strict order not to speak of it, not even to the solar guards or the crystal knights." Luna was still pondering on her new look, she has not seen herself look like this in over 1,005 years. Luna then summoned her lunar stallions to the throne room. Within 5 minutes, Luna, Celestia and Cadance were joined by 1,500 lunar stallions.

With shock, the lunar stallions stood and stared at their Princess. The lunar stallions did not have much affection for the other princesses, but they adored Luna and would die if they had to save her. The lunar stallion general stepped forward. His name was General Night Tide. He looked at Luna for a moment and then asked "Permission to speak?"

Luna looked at him and responded "Permission granted General Night Tide." she smiled as he continued with his question.

"I would like to know, is that you? My princess, the princess I serve with my life? Princess Luna of the Night, of the Moon and of the Stars?"

"Yes General, it is I, Luna. I have undergone my final transformation and as you can see I am as regal as my sister. This is the look of all Alicorns when they have reached their full magical abilities."

" My Princess, forgive me if I speak out of place here, but as your loyal guard, and on behalf of your entire guard, we have always found you to look as regal as your sister. We are pleased and happy for you to reach the highest of your abilities, and we shall continue to serve you as loyally and valliantly." With that, the General bowed at Luna's feet and the entire guard followed his lead. Luna smiled, "Stand my lunar stallions, for I have a request. I summoned you here to show you my transformation first, this has to be kept a secret till I lower the moon. Please do not go back and tell the solar guards or the crystal knights. This has to be a secret until I present myself to the citizens of Equestria. Can you do that for me?"

In unison, the lunar stallions said yes proudly and left to return to their posts.

Luna turned to her sister and niece, "Dear sister it is almost time to lower the moon. I am returning to my chambers to prepare, Spread the news that Canterlot is having a presentation at 3pm tomorrow."

Celestia responded eagerly "Yes, and Luna?"

"Yes Tia?"

"Congratulations."

"Thank you, see you both later." With that Luna turned swiftly on her hoofs, spread her new elegant wings, and took off towards her tower.

Little did the Princess of the Moon know, her transformation sent a message to someone. Someone who knew her as well as she knew herself.