Your Student No More

Twilight Sparkle,

It has come to my attention that you have decided to follow on the path of many before you and defy me. I am sorry to say that as of the completion of my writing of this letter you are to be publicly announced as a federal threat. Orders are not to detain, but to kill you.

I am very sorry it has come to this.

In any other situation, I would deny what you have said about me, but this is a personal matter. I will admit that I did take you on as a student because I thought you were a threat. I would tell you that I never meant to destroy you, but again, this is a personal letter. Yes, I took you on as a student because you were a threat to my rule, and the only way for me to destroy you without anypony learning of what I had done would be to make it seem that you had turned against our country. If I had paid somepony off, word would have gotten out eventually. This way is cleaner. Easier, almost. Easier to handle at least.

Eleven years ago, I took you on as my student. I learned many more things from you than you can imagine, but that is really not important. The only important thing I've learned is that I need a new method for... Cleansing, my country. This one simply isn't working. The idea that you believe you can stand against me is laughable. As for your new obsession with chaos, I have nothing to say other than "you're already insane." I thank you for giving me all the evidence I need to finally rid my land of you.

Oh, yes. I have also placed a paralysis spell on this parchment. As you said, No worries, it isn't permanent, and it (probably) wont cause any nasty side affects. I say probably because it's an experimental spell, meant only to paralyze you until you finish reading this letter. (It's only slightly invasive of your mind, don't worry.)

It is a touching sentiment, for you to say you loved me. However, that is quite one-sided. See, after what you've done, I cannot bring myself to say that I do not hate your very being. I cannot say I am surprised that it would be Sunset Shimmer who told you of my true intent, although I expected it to happen later then it did.

I am so sorry to disappoint you, (well, not really.) but I've known of Sunset's return for quite the time. In fact, I've known every time she returned, and I know that she never mind, you need not know about that as of now...

How many years would i have waited? How many years would I have waited? Hmm, I cannot say. I would probably have wait for something to happen that could explain your sudden deterioration into insanity. I thought of beginning when you returned from the portal, but decided against it for the time being.

Children? You make me laugh. If I felt like it, you would never have gotten married. Your husband, in fact, would like to know where you've run off to. As a member of my royal court, I know he would believe anything I told him... What sort of story should I come up with this time? Perhaps I'll bring out my newest addition to my list of stories... You were swayed by the influence of the humans. You saw the state their world was in, and decided you wanted machines such as their's. Despite the negative influence on the planet. From there the humans taught you of their modern weaponry, and it all deteriorated from then on. Or who knows? Maybe I'll play the classic "jealousy" card.

You aren't the only one ashamed that you love me. I thought I had taught you better than to love your enemies. Yes, I consider us enemies.

I am impressed with you all, that you could save Star Swirl, join forces with the Changelings, and all you've done. By now I'm sure you've realized how much of a prick Star Swirl can be. I almost feel bad for you all, having him with you.

I am sorry to say, I cannot comply with a single one of your requests. You, and anyone else associated with your so-called "Union" are hereby proclaimed as threats to my true country, and I recommend you run as far as possible, because when I find you, you will likely experience immeasurable pain.

Calling yourselves a country is a joke. Truly. You barely amount to an organization! Joining with the changelings only furthers your troubles, as the changelings and those associated with them are cursed with terrible luck. Literally, I mean. It was my idea, and it has truly made life easier for me. Nopony seems to have realized the enchantment until quite recently, and have yet to break it. I have no doubt that it is you attempting to do so, but I apologize. You see, the spell is not powered by my magic. It is powered by the entire day court. The chances of a single pony breaking this enchantment are nearly impossible, and I doubt even I could do so without killing at least half of the court first. Although if I were to do so, I'd probably start with your husband.

I'm afraid I haven't been entirely honest with you. Earlier, I said no harm would come to you of the paralysis spell on this parchment.

I lied.

Star Swirl gave me a good idea, and frankly, you should have listened to him, you might have been able to weaken me slightly. Instead, I now do what you should have done.

This letter was destined to end with a bang. I have created a special bomb for this very occasion. It causes a super-massive stream of energy to flow out  of this letter, overloading the brains of all nearby magic users with pure power, straight from the sun.

Farewell, (or terribly, it really isn't my concern, I guess I'd prefer the latter.)

Princess Celestia, Sun Goddess, and benevolent ruler of Equestria.