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A Nightmare of a night

by Ethereal Trixster
What if neither sister won on that faithful night against each other. The elements choosing a younger alicorn to wield them, and end the fight. Now skip ahead a thousand years and our story begins, with a mare by the of Moondancer.

Princess Mi Amore Cadenza. 1'000 years ago, she used the elements of harmony to banish both of her aunts to their respective celestial bodies, in the battle to determine who'd rule Equestria, by accident.

Her guilt weighing heavily on her mind each moment she took up the mantle as the new ruler, was another moment that reminded her, of how she got the crown in the first place. Despite the negative thinking and worries she felt, Princess Cadenza's rule is well received and prosperous with the assistance of a few trusted ponies through the years of her reign.

Now, a thousand years later, the day to celebrate her victory over both siblings and her coronation as Equestria's ruler coming up.

So, she has sent a mare that she foal-sit for to ponyville. Moondancer is tasked to look over the celebration and add any finishing touches to the celebration if necessary.

Cadenza hopes that the mare will make a few real friends in the process. But, with the threat of losing what social standing she has, and the imminent return of the Celestial sisters, can Moondancer, learn the value of true friendship or will Equestria be led under a new rule?

The first story of the Cadenzaverse!

Teen
Incomplete
Slice of Life
Alternate Universe
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
Comedy
 
RFPCO

6455 words: Estimated 32 minutes to read

3 Chapters:

  1. A humble request 2013-07-10 07:13:05 UTC
    2557
  2. Gaining a sidekick? 2014-01-29 20:58:17 UTC
    1846
  3. Chasing the clouds. 2014-03-05 17:56:42 UTC
    2052