Fallen Kingdom

I was sad. I couldn't express my feelings in any more detail. I was just blunt and heartbroken when telling Celestia of her sister's ascent to the Afterlife. Lucky her, she could be with all of the ponies she still loved. As for me, I had to live in my memories, Going into the Realm of Magic every night and hoping to see or hear my friends again. My last encounter with their spirits, though it was scary and cruel, had ignited a spark of hope within me. They never came.

It was Celestia who helped. Though I knew her quite well, I was much closer with the younger alicorn sister. I could relate to her... we shared the darkness in our being. Her's was broken by the moonlight, mine was broken by the shards of knowledge that I had only just begun to fully comprehend. Going into the Realm of Magic meant that I could see far into the past, as the historian. But I had other powers. I did have a star on my flank, and it only made sense that I could access the memories of the stars. This was not something that Luna could do, and she ruled the night. Luna was only able to see the moon's memory. That was only one. I could see thousands of lifetimes, perhaps millions. All I had to do was go into the cave and step through the portal.

"Twilight," Celestia said. She was in her bed, her horn aglow. Her perfect white coat had tired purple bags under the eyes, and I sighed. Celestia was dying, but she supported the moon and the sun. She had refused my help, for some reason.

"Yes, Celestia?" I replied, lifting my gaze to her pupils, which conveyed all of her weakness and all of her exhaustion to me in waves. I was tired just looking at her.

"I need you to do something for me."

"What do you need, Princess?"

"I need for you to go and get Discord for me." I hesitated. Even though I didn't doubt the work of Fluttershy, I was rather wary of the odd creature who had the nerve to call himself funny.

"You're certain?" I asked. The princess nodded, and I extended my wings and flapped once- twice, hoisting myself into the air and flying towards the Crystal Empire. Discord had taken up residence there after Fluttershy died. Her was bent on bothering my brother, and it worked very well. Every time I would come to visit, Shining Armor's wings would be ruffled and his horn was always glowing with magic that was undoubtedly aimed right at Discord's face. That was not the case this time.

I found Discord in his room, talking to a picture of Fluttershy. I smiled. He hadn't noticed me, and kept on talking, his whispers louder than fireworks. I saw a single chocolate tear slide down his cheek, and I coughed, announcing my presence.

"Twilight! How lovely to see you!" He gushed. I gave a curt nod.

"Celestia needs to see you, and I think that it's urgent. Please hurry." I turned to leave and flew out, manuvering with such skill and grace that Rainbow Dash would have beamed at.

Years of practice, Dashie. I thought. I heard a giggle that sounded faintly like...

I stopped  flying and hit the ground with a sharp thud.

Dash! Are you there?! I asked frantically.

Of course I am. And you know, you aren't that good of a flier. I was better. And I always will be! How 'bout them apples? Rainbow Dash chuckled, and I winced.

Ah heard the sound a apples. Are there any Ah need ta pick? I heard AJ ask. Elation filled me, and I leapt into the air.

You guys are here! Oh my gosh, you don't know how much I need you... Luna died, and I just can't function with the knowledge that Celestia's gonna be gone soon, too... I drifted back to the ground. Nopony replied.

Hello? I asked. Nothing.

I shrugged and flew back. Discord had caught up with me, and we made the flight together, silent in the chilled night.