Chapters After the Coronation
The newly crowned princess of Equestria gazed out of the window in her old room at Canterlot castle watching Luna raising the moon the day after she returned from the world in the mirror. She had and her friends had returned straight to Canterlot. She was thinking about how rushed these past few days had been; recieving Starswirl's spell, fixing her friend's destinies and transforming into an alicorn princess, saving a different world and stopping a giant plant invasion. For the first time in her life, Twilight Sparkle felt that her brain was overloaded. But there was one thought nagging her, hidden away at the back of her mind.
"Will my friends accept me now?" she pondered. Of course, the had seemed happy enough at the coronation, encouraging her with smiles and winks. They had backed her up when she had to go through the portal. They had aknowledged that they needed her to save the Tree of Harmony. But she couldn't shake of the feeling that she and her friends would soon drift apart.
Rainbow Dash flew round and round in circles in the castle courtyard. It was the kind of thing she liked to do to shake off bad feelings-even though she had never done it on castle grounds. And she had a very bad feeling. She had never felt jealous for any one of her friends before and she didn't like that she was jealous now.
Meanwhile, Pinkie Pie was literally shaking off a bad feeling. Pinkie felt strange. It wasn't that she wasn't happy, it was just because she had never experienced a feeling like this in her life. A guard stuck his head round the door.
Fluttershy, Applejack and Rarity all felt the same uncomfortable feeling as their other friends.
Applejack was pacing around her room restlessly.
Rarity wasn't so lucky with holding back her feelings.
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Twilight excused herself after breakfast that morning to ponder over her worries. Meanwhile, the rest of her friends had a little chat in the courtyard.
"I had the strangest feeling last night." Rarity informed her friends.
Twilight knocked gently on Celestia's door.
Suddenly, Rarity thought of something horrible.
It never troubled them. Until a few 100 years after.
Author's Note
YAY! This is my first chapter in my first story. I hope you enjoy it!
Rarity's Jealousy
Luna looked at her sister, uncertainty etched onto her face. "Are you sure she is ready to take on such a big responsibility?" Celestia smiled and rolled up her very last letter to her former student, before sending it off in a cloud of golden smoke. "I am certain. Are you ready?" "I suppose." Celestia leaned in and touched her glowing horn to her sister's. A cocoon of blue and gold light encased the two Alicorns. When it disappeared, so did the they.
Rarity glided regally across the hallways of the castle. Her horn glowed and straightened the crown on her head. It was a beautiful piece, encrusted with a large, diamond-shaped purple gem in it's centre. But, Rarity allowed herself to think, it wasn't as beautiful as Princess Twilight Sparkle's was. She then scolded herself for even getting even the slightest bit jealous of her friend.Really Rarity, dear, she doesn't deserve you to call her by that title... Oh darling, it is only me, your subconsciousness... Hush. I assure you, Rainbow Dash has nothing to do with this. I just want to talk. Nothing much. Just about your princess friend. You know which one. Don't joke with me. The fact that SHE is a princess, and YOU are not. You are not an Alicorn. Besides, you are just a Princess Minor. You do know what minor means, I presume?... proper princesses in Equestria. Or should I say seven, counting Princess Cadance?"
The dark grey mare with sharp green eyes and a black mane and white tail marched into the throne room.You have the knack of an advisor, Rarity. I don't understand why you are not the one sitting up there. There you go, Rarity. She gets to ask, why don't you? If some mare who hasn't even been promoted to Princess Minor yet can be a Princess, why can't you?
Rarity placed her crown on her bedside table before slipping into bed, and thinking furiously. Not a word had been spoken after Monochrome's outburst, and Twilight had been seen shaking at dinner.
All that thinking will hurt your brain, Rarity. Yes, me again. We need to talk. Yes. I have a very good plan. To become an Alicorn of course. Everyone knows your the most jealous of Twilight. You were bound to confront her soon, even withought my prompting. Tell you what. I'll just go and convince the others to turn against her, then we'll work something out from there. Is that a nice plan? You don't have to do any thinking. Just doing what I ask. OK?
Applejack’s Jealousy
Celestia and Luna appeared in a sky of red. They were far above land and far, far away from Equestria. There were clouds, but they provided little protection from the burning sun that blazed white hot behind them. "I don't like it here." Luna whispered. "Relax, my sister, we are at peace. We no longer have to worry about royal duties anymore. Our way is clear." Luna spotted two god-like creatures silhouetted against the sun. "Mother? Father? Is it really them, after all those years?.." "Indeed. Let's go."
The dark silence of the prison was broken by the clattering of metal against the floor. Applejack sighed, and picked up her crown gently. All the cells were empty, apart from one. Inside was an angry mare. She was asleep, but the expression on her face highlighted the grey tones of her body, main and tail. Applejack then sighed again, thinking that she would probably end up in one of those cells if she ever went up against Princess Twilight Sparkle.
“No! I ain’t jealous of Twilight in any way. She’s mah friend an’ I’m proud of her an’ I’m happy with my life as it is!” Although Applejack had merely thought that, she had thought it so loud it hurt her ears.Tut, tut, tut. Lying to yourself, are we? Whatever happened to the Element of Honesty? No, no. I am merely your subconsciousness, dropping in for a little...chat, shall we say? If you had a horn, you could just simply use your magic to move things around. Not many ponies just go around becoming unicorns, do they? There are other types of ponies you can become without difficulty who have magic. Yes. Oh, and did I mention you even could get some wings thrown into the package. Why not? Oh, what about an Alicorn princess, hmm? Does that sound nice? As you wish...
Applejack awoke that morning, only to realise it wasn’t morning at all. She sighed for about the one thousandth time that week. She decided to sneak into the kitchen for some apples and a glass of milk.
It was still dark by the time she’d finished, and she was now fully awake. She decided to have a walk around until it was light outside.If you were a princess, you could make it morning and night whenever you wanted. Are you not happy to see me? That is quite a bit rude and offensive, I must say! First anniversary? Hasn’t she been doing this for three years? Poor Cadance, having to juggle all of Equestria as well as the Crystal Empire. I’m sure if you were a princess, you could manage ruling Equestria by yourself. Oh, I understand completely. Of course.
Applejack and her friends finished breakfast and took their places in the hall.Shouldn’t you call yourself Princess Applejack now? Lying again, are we? Alright, alright. I will.
That day proved to be very uneventful and Applejack was bored to death. It was only when she lay on her bed that she heard it again.Listen to me. You said you didn’t want to hear from me for the rest of the day, and it’s night now. If you were princess, you could make night never come and I would never bother you. Look. I have a plan. Just listen to me for once. Rarity is already in on the plan. You don’t have to do a thing. I’ll just go around convincing the others, Ok? You won’t have to hear from me until the plan has to come together. Of course.
Author's Note
Sorry for not updating for a while. Thank you for being patient.
Fluttershy's Jealousy
Luna glided across to her sister through the sky of never ending red. Celestia spent her days watching the sun, despite Mother and Father's best attempts. "Can you feel it?" Celestia sighed and walked closer to the sun. "Yes." "What do you think she will do? Banish them to the moon?" "I can't be sure. The Elements may not work when it does happen." "Will Cadance be able to help?" "Most probably." "Did you know this was going to happen?" Silence. "Did you know what it may lead to?" No answer. "Did you know what would become of-" "No."
Fluttershy smiled as all the birds from the garden helped her brush her hair. Three of them lifted her crown from the table and set it gently on her head.And why would that be? Me. Just me. I'm your subconsciousness. That is all. Do you want to be a princess? An Alicorn princess? Well? No, no. This is a one time offer, and Twilight can't know. Oh, come on, dear. Just imagine it! You could authorise all the things YOU want, do anything YOU want! You could be great! They would love you! I am not Discord. Do you want to think about the offer? Alright then. I will speak with you tonight.
'Subconsciousness' really scared Fluttershy. She was also very worried about the upcoming night. She dropped her baton quite a few times during rehearsal.
Fluttershy skipped dinner and went up to her room.Feeling uneasy, dear? No need for thanks. Have you thought about my offer? I know you have. Well? Well, on the night of the anniversary, everything will fall into place. You and the other Minors will suddenly reveal yourselves and vanquish that princess! Everypony else will fall under your control when you destroy Cadance before their eyes! I will finally rule! Celestia won't stop me and I will have my rightfull place on the throne like I was supposed to before she banished me to the moon! I. WILL. RULE. FORE- Sorry dear. Just going a little...crazy. I guess I just am in need of air. Though it would be physically impossible for me to get any, of course... Politeness, kindness, is that all that matters to you? Oh I know! I know! Elements! Who ever cared for Elements?! I've given you the opportunity, Fluttershy! I won't be nice any more. YOU WILL FOLLOW MY COMMAND! Unless, of course, you want to get destroyed alongside Twilight?! The only way to save your skin is to come with me! Excellent. Rarity and Applejack already know about this, so you won't have to wait for long until I - I mean you have ultimate power!
Author's Note
Seems like Subby's plan is finally leaking out!
Pinkie Pie's Jealousy
"It's getting so strong...." "If I would have known what would have happened, I would have never left." "You were never to know. Our time was almost up, anyway." "You could have stayed." "I didn't. Your my sister, Tia. I love you. It's not your fault she wasn't vanquished completely." "My powers are limited here. I don't know what will become of Equestria now." "We'll just have to wait and see." Just wait. And see.
"Cause all I really need's a smile, smile, smile! Yes I do!"Are you doubting my plan? I, of course, have thought things through very carefully. No plan B's are needed. Trust me.
Pinkie Pie skipped around some more, then jumped, then bounded. It was a Sunday, and Sunday meant no advisory court or crazy Alicorn-Princess-wallabies!
Twilight pondered like pony princesses like to do. And then she stepped on a cookie.
"Ya'll know what they say, girls! Ya'll can lead a cow to water, and ya'll can make it drink!" Applejack proclaimed confidently as she laid a cookie on the floor.
Pinkie Pie finished her snack, and saw that she had ended up in the hallway with all the stained glass windows. She looked outside, and saw that the sky was dark and Twilight was raising the moon.It is funny, isn't it? I did. I'm your subconsciousness. Yes, I do a bit, actually. I want to make an offer. A wonderfull, brilliant offer that can grant you all the power you could ever imagine! I suppose...... I can make you a princess....with wings, and a horn! I can make you a proper ruler! Listen to Rarity, dear! You could have more power than you could ever need! You need only to raise a hoof, and mountains would crumble and turn into rock candy! Just think of all the times that Twilight made you feel like a lesser peasant! Now think of the things you could do to her if you follow me! Excellent.
A Million Years on the Moon
A Million Years on the Moon
"Luna?" Luna turned at the sound of her sister's voice. "What?" "What was it like to be banished to the moon?" "It felt like several million years had passed in a single week. It was lonely." "I'm so sorry-" "I had been on the moon for several days at a time before, but this....I guess it was different. Sometimes I would go crazy, and hear her in my head, but I blocked her out. Then, just a day before I came back, I slipped and changed for what might have been forever. I'm just glad you had faith in me." "And I'm glad you were still there, deep within her mind, having faith in me." "I love you, Tia." "I love you more, Luna." "I know."
"There we are, girls!" Rarity sang as she fastened a few safety pins to the dresses of her 4 other friends and 1 particular princess.She is so oblivious to her fate, it is almost adorable that she spends so much time pleasing all of you. Don't lie, Applejack. Break her heart and tell her what you really think! If only she knew that her efforts were completely wasted.... I am as ready as I will ever be.
Act normal. The time will come soon. I do not think being destroyed is going to be fun.
"May I present to you, Princess Mi Amore Cadenza and Prince Shining Armour of the Crystal Empire!" The crowed cheered as the couple walked down the carpet and onto the balcony. They waved at the gathering of ponies below and then moved aside for the announcer's next announcement.
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"Girls, are you nervous?" Twilight asked her friends as she prepared herself to walk out onto the balcony.
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"I'm sure there's an explanation for this!" Cadance cried as she made to search the castle. "Wait here, I'll go look for them!"No need to panic, my little ponies! She's right...here! Here is your precious princess!
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"I must say, this has proved to be a very worthy evening." The Scarred Mare said in a voice that was very much her own. It was a beautiful but dark and cold voice. She looked out of a smashed window in the tallest tower of Canterlot Castle. She could sense the five ponies at the back of her mind fighting her, trying to break free.
"She's done it." "I know." "What about Cadance?" "She'll survive, I'm sure." "Are you really, really, very sure?" "You know I'm not." "What do we do know?" "We hope. Are you willing to hope?" "Yes." "Just hope, and things may turn out right. Remember that." "I will." Hope.
Rainbow Dash's Jealousy
"One more to go and she'll have won. That's it." Celestia walked over to stand next to her sister. "I do not doubt her power, Luna, but just remember that there will always be hope." "Since when did hope ever do anyhting?" Celestia raised an eyebrow. Luna continued. "Since when did hoping do anything! I hoped for 1000 years, stuck on the moon, waiting for 'the time to be right' as you always put it! I was alone, and I hoped! I have hoped that she would never return! I have hoped that nothing wrong would happen anymore! Hope didn't ever do anything!" "Luna-" Luna got up and fought her sister's annoying, reasoning voice and galloped away across the red, away from the sun and her parents and everything to do with anything.
"What. Is. That?!" Rainbow Dash yelled at a weather mare nearby.And you will all draw attention to yourselves if you go around whispering like scheming maniacs!
"Rainbow, you do know that the colour of the napkins was fine already?" Twilight said as Rainbow Dash bossed the staff around the dining hall that would be used tomorrow evening. She had made them change the napkin colour, the plates, the candles-she had even made them take down the chandelier and put up a new one.
"We have to get her alone. That's probably the only way we'll have some chance of corrupting her." Fluttershy whispered to Angel as they walked down the corridor to meet the other three. "Do you think you could help?"
"Angel! Come back here with that napkin!" Rainbow raced across the halls at Wonderbolt speed, but she couldn't catch up to the annoying animal. She was also strangely obsessed with napkins right now. Rainbow, I mean, not Angel.Don't fret. That rabbit will return the napkin to its rightful place soon. Listen. Stop jumping around! No. I am not Pinkie Pie. I am your subconsiousness. Listen. I have an offer to make. Do you want to be an alicorn princess and have ultimate power? Of course you would have to destroy her first to get your hands on the throne, but then- Come on, Rainbow Dash. Are you not the Element of Loyalty? So, who are you going to be loyal to? One petty little princess, or your best friend since flight camp... ....a friend who always made the time to hear your problems...... ....the super fun party pony that you love to pull pranks with..... ......and a friendly rival who may never give you any apple cider ever again if you don't follow the plan? Let me picture this.....another way. Can you see your home city in your mind's eye? Exactly. Now picture i crumbling, being burned to a cinder, flames raging around the place, the ones you loved getting lost forever. I do. All of this can be saved if you just come with me. Will you be loyal to your home city and family? We start tomorrow.
