Essence of the Gods

We are a nation in transition, dwelling in our dark despair. The night is

Falling, Nightmare Moon is coming, ponies unaware.

They say that fourteen years is old enough to do what must be done;

Celestia has trusted me to take up arms, the smoking gun...

I see what they will do my teacher, those that come for you.

My prophecies may break this harmony, I know what I must do -

Celestia! You trust in me to do what must be done.

Despite my tender age, I will not falter in my run.

I fear I understand the cost too well, I do my job for you

While I weep for Equestria Lost.

Five years we are closer now to the day of darkest reckoning.

I have not failed you though you may find my methods sickening.

Your exile is a blessing; truly have I suffered in your service.

May your daughter and my son stand strong as one, face up to this...

The menace that you seek lies not with those who terrorize.

Greater is that which lies beneath perfection, deceit and lies...

Celestia, you trusted me to satisfy your need.

Has time so clouded memories of deception and greed?

I leave your hall to raise my son, the one who'll take that smoking gun,

But first... we'll weep for Equestria lost.

My Little Ponies: so you assert that you know what's best for us?

Take it from one who sees all, we are better in the dust.

The seeds that I have sewn will bring about your necessary end.

Dear teacher, don't I wish we could go back and once again be friends?

Celestia, dear, you trusted once that I would do my best.

I promise as you burn me I have not failed your test.

I know my son can face your might, I know he won't give up the fight,

But still... I weep for Equestria Lost.

I weep for Equestria Lost!

I weep for Equestria Lost.