My Little Pony:

Darker Days Arc

Warning: Dark
((Need I say more?))

My Little Pony:

Dequestria Part 2

The Elements of Insanity have finally converted.
Equestria's Fate can no longer be diverted.
The power that brought peace now brings calamity;
The power that brought Harmony now brings Insanity.

The kindness of a fast kill
The generosity to give anything
The loyal of the insane
The truth drives one to insanity
Dark magic runs through all their veins
The laughter of the insane never ends

“Is that the honest truth, Granny?” Applejack had to sit down, else she would have fallen from shock.

“Every last word of it,” Granny confirmed.

Applejack bursted out the house, tears flowing like a river from her eyes.

Rainbow Dash stood alone in the workshop were Celestia was bound.

“He warned you, Tia,” Rainbow Dash whispered into Celestia's ear, “and so did I. You didn't listen...” Rainbow Dash was grinning wickedly.

“So that is what this is all about,” Celestia coughed.

Before Rainbow Dash could say anything, Applejack bursted through the door and bucked Celestia in the face as hard as she could. The force behind the buck knocked Celestia unconscious.

“Ah bucking hate you!” Applejack cried, “You murderer!”

“Oh, hey Applejack,” Rainbow Dash smiled, hiding some cruel intent behind it, “how was your family visit?”

“You won't believe what Ah was just told!” Applejack said.

“The truth is the truth,” Rainbow Dash shrugged, “there's nothing anypony can do about that.”

Applejack fell to the ground and put her hooves to her head. “Ah can't take it Rainbow! Ah just can't!” she screamed.

“Calm down, Applejack,” Rainbow Dash smiled, making it look as friendly as she could, “we're all still here for you. Will you join us? Insanity will ease your pain, Applejack. It's helped mine.”

“Ah'm not sure about anything anymore, Rainbow...” Applejack cried.

“Come now, let's head home,” Rainbow Dash said, “your head will clear once you take a little rest.”

Rainbow Dash walked Applejack back to the house and gave her a bed to rest in. Applejack was asleep within moments.

“Sweet dreams, Applejack,” Rainbow Dash laughed, “don't let the bed bugs bite.” Rainbow Dash then yawned herself; it was getting late.

Rainbow Dash entered her room and, too her surprise, found Pinkamena laying in bed, already asleep. While it did shock Dash, it didn't delay her next action at all. Dash couldn't resist and climbed on top of Pinkamena, waking the pink pony.
It only took a couple of minutes before Pinkamena opened her eye to look at Rainbow Dash.

“Is it morning?” Pinkie yawned.

“Not exactly,” Dash grinned.

“I need to get up extra early tomorrow, so it's an early bedtime,” Pinkamena mumbled.

“I don't think you'll be going to bed any time soon.” Rainbow Dash leaned down and gave the pink pony a kiss. Pinkamena attempted to roll over, but failed; she was dough in Rainbow Dash's hooves, not that she minded.

That morning, Pinkamena got up before Twilight even rose the sun.

Pinkamena stood in her workshop muttering to Celestia, “I have a lot of work on my hooves, but she will love it!” The thought got Pinkamena very hyper; she was going to have so much fun.

Rainbow Dash woke to find Pinkamena wasn't next to her, but that was normal.

Today was a special day for Rainbow Dash, but before that started, she wanted to check on Applejack.

She entered Applejack's room. She gently nudged Applejack.

“Wh... what is it, sugarcube?” Applejack asked, slowly waking.

“Just waking you for the morning,” Dash shrugged.

Applejack sat up in her bed, “You can cut the sweet talk.”

“How do you feel now?” Rainbow Dash asked.

Applejack looked straight into Rainbow Dash's eyes and said, “Your a fucking bitch, Pinkie's a pain in the plot and a nuisance, Rarity is such a sick whore... yet still hot, Twilight's too powerful for her own good, and Fluttershy is a shy idiot and brilliant murderer. But you're all still great friends; the best friends anypony could ask for.”

“Nice to have you with us, Applejack,” Dash laughed, “And thanks for the complements.”

Pinkamena returned with a tray of eight cupcakes on her head. It was the evening now and the other five were sitting at the table outside of the house, having a nice dinner. It had taken longer than Pinkamena had hoped for, but she knew it'd be worth it.

“Hey, Pinkie, where've you been?” Rainbow Dash asked, slight anger in her voice.

“Working~” Pinkamena hummed, placing the cupcakes on the table.

Rainbow Dash crossed her forelegs and huffed, “so you choose work over me? And here I though-”

Pinkamena put her hoof in Dash's mouth. “Don't be silly! I've been getting everything ready!”

Rainbow Dash glared at Pinkamena. Soon she finally snapped; she took Pinkamena's hoof out of her mouth and yelled, “You missed the whole day! Everything!”

The other four looked away, not wanting to get involved in the argument. Scootaloo had chosen to not come out of the house, not wanting to see the argument, but she couldn't help watch through the window.

“My whole birthday! I kept expecting you to show up, but you didn't even appear once during the whole party!!!” Rainbow Dash yelled.

Pinkamena had been expecting this reaction, for it was technically true. She knew what today was and still didn't make Rainbow Dash's birthday party; it was for a good cause, though, so she decided she would wait till Rainbow Dash calmed down before saying anything.

“I can't believe this!” Dash continued, slowly turning from anger to the verge of tears, “I thought... I thought... you... and I...” She snapped back to anger, “You betrayed me! Was everything a lie!? How could you do this to me!? You said... you said-”

This isn't going to work, Pinkamena thought, rolling her eyes.

“... D- Did you ju-” Dash started, slightly stammering at Pinkamena's eye roll.

Before Rainbow Dash could say another word, she shoved a cupcake into Dash's mouth, and, to Rainbow Dash's surprise, Dash found herself enjoying one of the best cupcakes she ever had.

“Oh... my...” Rainbow Dash said, her eyes wide, “What's this?”

“There's more!” Pinkamena cheered. She gave the others, and herself, a cupcake, then called for Scootaloo. Scootaloo came out of the door, looking slightly nervous. Pinkamena just gave her a cupcake and put her in a seat.

“Watch the skies,” Pinkamena smiled, giving Rainbow Dash the remaining cupcake.

Pinkamena had such the surprise for her Dashie. She didn't manage to make her normal batch of twelve cupcakes, but she needed to make sure Celestia had enough to work with the Pegasus Device. There was enough left in Celestia, and her body had created the brightest and purest Spectra to be seen run through the machine since it was made. Even Doctor Atmosphere was amazed at the result.

That was Pinkamena's second surprise. They all viewed the most spectacular rainbow to have ever graced Equestria with its presence, while they enjoyed one of the best cupcakes they ever ate.

“I'm sorry, Pinkie...” Rainbow Dash muttered.

“It's okay, Dashie,” Pinkamena smiled, “I did no better that time you all kept my party a secret...”

Dash smiled, remembering that time.

With that rainbow that graced Equestria, the fact was final; the Sun would never rise again with the same intensity and cheerfulness as it did when the Sun Princess raised it.

The Princess's life ended that day, forever; her eternal life put to an end by the Insanity.

“Rest now, sister. You deserve it,” Luna said, watching from outside the forcefield. A single tear ran down her cheek; the rest she managed to hold back. Her sister was dead forever more.

“The crystal's shattered; Applejack must have failed,” Celestia said, “I don't know who convinced her otherwise, but I should have known they'd have at least one pony that they entrusted to guard their home. I was foolish and will pay for my actions.” She then turned to Luna, “my dear sister, I want you to evacuate Canterlot and save yourself, like everypony else.”
“But sister, I cannot leave you alone to such a fate!” Luna protested.
“I've come up with a plan. Silverguard will inform you of it when you meet up with him, but you must leave, NOW; I have no idea how long it will take them to get here.” Celestia continued.
“But-” Luna tried to protest.
Celestia cut her off. “Younger sister, I've always loved you and as much as I don't want you to bare the fact that you've lost me, what I need you to do is important. And besides...” Celestia looked away for a few seconds before finishing, “if you can't win, then you'll more than likely join me anyways.”
Luna didn't wanted to, but she knew her sister was right; she left the castle, dooming her sister to her fate.

“Is everything ready for the morning?” Luna asked.

“Yes, Princess,” Silverguard replied.

“Very well,” Luna sighed, leaving him and taking a walk by herself.

“I will avenge you sis, or die trying.” Luna muttered to herself.

Author's Note

There were a few scenes I liked in here that had to edit or remove, but I guess it's for the greater good...
(*Prequel Spoilers* "Dash smiled, remembering that time." I do plan to write a prequel to all this madness. Here's your hint to some of it.)
Also, yes (*this chapter spoilers*) Celestia did die... I know killing main characters and major characters is not always the best thing to do in a story, for people don't always enjoy such ideas, but in order for the progression of this story, it must happen. So sorry if I've upset some people, but you've been reading this for five chapters already and can understand or at least you can't say "you didn't expect it"