You stand in place, frozen still. Your hair is frizzed from Aurora's speedy take-off, and your ears are ringing. You are left completely shocked. But not for long.

'SHIT!'

You take off in a speedy pursuit, following the streaks of colours left by Aurora. Your feet pound along the tiles of Ponyville's streets, and with each stride your knees are shaken. You swerve round confused ponies, dodging in and out of busy crowds. You keep your eyes in the sky, following Aurora's trail as best as you can.

Ponies yelled at you as you ran past, calling you crazy and telling you to watch where you're going. But you dont care. Your legs ache, but you know you have to carry on. You can't just abandon Luna 'cause your fucking legs hurt.

Just when you think your lungs are going to burst, you can see Celestia's castle. 'Thank God.' You pause, resting your hands on your knees, trying to get your breath back. After swallowing some bile, and wiping sweat off your forehead, you walk towards the front gates.

You walk up to the front gates, your fists clenched. Two guards donned in yellow armour stand on each side of the path, both of them wielding halberds. They cross their weapons together, blocking off the path entirely. 'No visitors allowed. Scram.'

You clench your teeth, not in the mood for negotiating. 'Get the fuck out of the way. I need to see Celestia, and I need to see her now.'

One of the guards steps forward, and takes out a dagger. 'I said, Scram.'

The other guard steps forward. 'Leave him Dagger. He's Luna's man.'

Dagger makes a face at you, then steps back. You make a half-hearted gesture of thanks to the other guard, and then bolt up the bath. You push open the door to Celestia's castle, not bothering to knock. You walk through the halls, keeping your head high and showing as little emotion as possible.

Housemaids jump back in shock at seeing you, and guards mutter things that you cannot hear. You pay no attention to it, just trying to find Celestia.

You turn round a corner, and there it is. Celestia's door is wide open, the velvet carpet rolled out. You walk into the room, and it only seems bigger than before. But you are not here to admire Celestia's room. You turn your head towards the throne, where Celestia sits.

She is sitting on her throne, legs crossed and arms on her lap, as if nothing were wrong. She smiles at you, and beckons you forward.

'Where is she?' You grit your teeth, trying not to punch Celestia in her smug face.

'Luna is fine my dear. You shouldn't worry so much.' She stands up on the floor, and grabs a salt-rimmed glass. 'Martini?'

'I'm not here for a fucking drink Celestia. Give me Luna.'

'Suit yourself.' Celestia brings the glass up to her lips, taking a small sip. 'As for Luna, I'm afraid that's not allowed. I gave you a deadline, and I'm afraid to say that you failed.'

'I did not fail. Luna's fine.' You are interrupted as a loud scream comes from down the hall, and a guard comes rushing in.

'Celestia! We cannot hold Luna for much longer!'

Celestia casually waves him off, and turns back to you. 'Does that sound like she's fine?'

'Fucking hell Celestia! You captured her against her will, and now she's being executed! Of course she's not gonna be fucking happy!'

Celestia flinches slightly. For a second, something flashes across her face, but then she returns to her calm self. What was it? Fear? No. That was unmistakeable. It was guilt. You raise an eyebrow, slightly curious now. 'You're not sure about this are you? You dont want to have her executed?'

Celestia stutters, and you push onwards. 'You don't want to! But you're leading by example, and that conflicts with your better judgement. No one's told you to stop, and that makes you think it's okay! Well I'm telling you now, you don't have to go through with it. Stop.'

You place an arm on Celestia's shoulder, and she bites her lip in thought. She looks away for a second, and looks back at you. 'I, I don't know.'

'Jesus Christ! Fucking cancel the execution! Don't be so stupid!' Your words echo through the halls. Celestia's eyes widen in shock, but they then narrow until they are but tiny slits.

'You think I want to have my sister killed? We are blood and kin, and we ruled together once! I would sooner have you killed than my own sister!' You try to apologise, but the words don't form. Celestia continues, pushing you backwards. 'How dare you question my royal judgement! And more so using such words! I WILL NOT TOLERATE IT!'

Celestia looks away, and then at the floor. 'Luna's execution takes place in 2 hours.' She mutters it so quietly that you barely hear, then walks off.

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You pace back and forth outside the execution chamber, sweat pouring down your face, and your heart trying to leap out of your chest. It had been 2 hours since Celestia, understandably, stormed off, and the execution was scheduled to take place now.

You hear metal plates clacking together, and feet shuffling along the floor. Celestia turns the corner, two guards walking behind her. And there she is.

'LUNA!' You run up to her, sliding on your knees to be at her level. Her hands are in chains, and some sort of device, which seems to be blocking Luna's magic, sits on her horn. You kiss Luna on the cheek, and embrace her. She sits her head on your shoulder, and tears stain your shirt.

'Oh god Luna. I'm so so sorry. Don't worry. I'll get you out of here.' Luna smiles weakly, and you smile back. Your eyes are clouded with tears.

'It would take a miracle now. I'm sorry.' Luna shakes her head. She places her hand on your cheek, the soft fur brushing against your skin. You feel arms wrap around your shoulders, and you are dragged away.

'I love you.' Luna's lips move, but you can hardly hear her. She seems so far away already. You reach out to her, trying to stop her from leaving. You get so close to her, and finally your hand touches hers. And then she is dragged away.

You are taken into a corner of the executions room, and seated on a hard wooden bench. Two guards stand on either side of you, eyeing you carefully. They wield spears, and wear gold armour, heavily plated and adorned with dents and scratches from previous battles.

A pony stands up, walking towards a stand, where a book is opened and an ink and quill sits on the side. He pushes his glasses up onto his nose, and clears his throat. 'We will now begin with the Royal Execution. Princess Luna, to the execution stall, if you would.'

Luna appears from the other side of the room, and you stifle a sob. You open your mouth and stand up, about to call out to her. One of the guards bashes you in the stomach with the hilt of his spear, and you fall back on the bench. Luna shuffles into a large cage, with a steel beam in the middle.

A guard opens the beam, and shoves Luna into the space created. He then closes it again, locking Luna in place. The execution master continues. 'Princess Luna. You are being executed for the mass genocide of the Changeling race, a crime which will never be undone.'

The pony motions Celestia forward, and she steps up to the stage with him. 'Luna, your execution is....' He unwraps a scroll, and studies it for a second. 'Death by the "Silenced" spell.' Some of the ponies seated gasp. You frown.

'What the hell is that?'

One of the guards in front of you breathes in deeply. 'One of the forbidden spells, only used under extreme circumstances. It's quick, but one of the most painful deaths ever.'

You look over at Luna, and lock eyes with her for a second. 'I'm so sorry.' You mouth to her, and she closes her eyes. When she opens them again, they are clouded with tears, and she is shaking. You shake your head, and bite your lip to stop yourself from breaking down.

I have to stay strong. For Luna. Luna looks away from you, and back to Celestia. 'Sister, please.'

Celestia looks away, her eyes shimmering with tears. ' Let's make it quick.' Celestia takes a deep breath, and turns back to Luna.

The execution master speaks again, his voice booming through the hall. 'You may begin.' Celestia's horn glows a burning white, and you half-shield your eyes with your hand. Celestia closes her eyes, and a bolt of white flashes from her horn, striking Luna in the chest.

Luna's chest begins to glow. It flashes a brilliant, vivid white, and strands of the same glow creep up to Luna's eyes, and down to her legs. The light pierces her clothes, blinding any-pony nearby. Luna opens her mouth, and a beam of light shines through the crowd.

And then everything stops. The light fades, and Luna's head slumps to the side, resting against her shoulder. 'Luna!' You cry out, and run towards her. The two guards converge on you, grappling with you and trying to restrain you. You knee one in the stomach, your knee buckling as it hits the guards tough armour.

But your blow strikes true, knocking the guards breath out and sending him crumpling to the floor. The other guard reaches for his spear, but Celestia's voice stops him. 'Leave him. He can do nothing now.' The guard backs away, and as soon as he does, you bolt.

You run past startled ponies, to where Luna lays in the cage. 'Luna? Luna!'

'Hey.' Luna smiles weakly at you. 'Hey. Sorry about this.'

'For fucks sake Luna don't say that. This isn't your fault.'

'I know. I'm just....... Still sorry. That you have to go through this.' Luna reaches towards you, placing her hand on your cheek. You take it in yours, and kiss it. 'Together 'till the end, right?'

'Yeah. Yeah. 'Till the end.'

'Well, might want to make that longer. It's gonna be the end quite soon.'

Tears start to well in your eyes. 'Don't say that Luna. I'll make it okay.'

'I'll miss you.' Luna kisses you on the lips, and her breathing turns ragged. 'I love you.' Her eyes roll back in her head, and her head slumps onto your shoulder.

'Luna! Oh fuck.' You are now openly crying, tears pouring down your face and onto Luna's still chest. 'Luna!'

'I'm sorry. What's done is done.' Celestia steps up towards Luna, but you whirl round.

'You stay the fuck away from her! You did this! Luna didn't deserve any of it!'

'She wiped out an entire race. I could not let something that big remain unpunished.'

You turn back to Luna. She looks so peaceful, resting on the floor, her arms by her sides and her mouth closed in a thin line. You step towards her body, and scoop it up gently. 'I'm giving her a proper burial.'

'That's a wonderful idea. I'll come with you.'

'NO! Fucking hell Celestia, don't you get it? I said stop! But no!' You stare at Celestia, your eyes stinging and your body feels as if it's on fire. 'You killed her, and I won't let anything else happen. Curse you Celestia! You're sick!'

Celestia recoils, her eyes wide with shock. You turn around, Luna still in your arms. You walk out the castle, cradling Luna's body in your arms, like a mother with her baby.

'I'm so sorry Luna.'

Author's Note

Shit I'm crying right now. I doubt you guys are, you de-sensitised bastards. Fuck you all.