The Fallen Stars

by Gumball2

Rating: teen
Tags: Sad, Dark
Length: 1557

In the three decades following the passage of a bill by the UN, terror has spread to Equestria and the rest of the world. A terrorist organization slowly climbs to infamy and throws the world on the teeter of war and chaos.

In the three decades following the passage of a bill by the UN, terror has spread to Equestria and the rest of the world. A terrorist organization slowly climbs to infamy and throws the world on the teeter of war and chaos.

Published 1970-01-01 00:00:00 UTC
Last updated 2014-04-15 20:50:08 UTC

Prologue

"On this day-March 17, 1987 A.D.- I will fulfill my duty as Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Equestria to coronate Celestia Goodwell the Queen of Equestria."

Thunderous applause was heard from the pulpit of the Solace Castle where thousands of ponies and stallions stood, awaiting for their new ruler to assume office. Celestia- confident- walked steadily towards the Prime Minister whom held a black book in his right hoof.

Celestia was slow, however she found the determination and necessity to fulfill the task. The alicorn shakily raised her right hoof before resting it upon the hard cover of the book. Celestia took in a hard breath.

"Do you vow to exercise your powers and duties to the benefit of Equestria and its citizens?"

"...I do."

"Do you vow to abide to the Constitution and existing legislation provided by the Kingdom of Equestria?"

"..I.. do."

"Do you vow to make an effort to resolve any obstacle or struggle- existing or soon to be- presented to Equestria?"

"I do."

"Do you vow to never abuse the powers vested in you by the Kingdom of Equestria to benefit the some, oppress the some, or threaten the stability of the Kingdom of Equestria?"

"I do."

"Do you vow to respect the oath you are receiving, the people who you are serving, the Kingdom's allies, and maintain the Kingdom's integrity that lies within its borders and in other governments and ponies?"

"I do."

"Then now, on the day March 17, 1987 A.D., I- Floomford Oaks, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Equestria- coronate Celestia Goodwell the Queen of Equestria."

The large audience cheered with Oaks' words of confirmation. Celestia formed a small grin on her face as she took in her's people pride and confidence. The alicorn then approached the podium temporarily fixed on the marble pulpit and placed her mouth near the microphone attached.

"I would like to declare this...a new beginning for the Kingdom...I am well aware that the people of Equestria remain shocked and saddened by the unexpected deaths of rulers Marcus,Angel, and Starlight Goodwell,...however we will continue to push forward!

Luckily for the Kingdom of Equestria and its people, we are in a state of peace and as your leader I...will continue to fight for such tranquility...I will insure that our livelihood may continue to prosper!

However, my fellow Equestrians, we are well aware that all is still not well in other parts of the world. Civil strife continues overseas in Poland and suffering still persists for many in the Congo. We will fight alongside our allies to restore balance in these lands and wherever else guidance is needed!"

Applause filled the air and rang out to the alicorn's ears.

"We will leave no pony's cry unheeded and no action of martyrdom or crime unheard!

So I ask of you, fellow Equestrians, to think beyond yourselves and think of what you can do to help your fellow neighbor, your brother, and your community to fulfill this goal!

As your ruler, I- Celestia Goodwell- will make sure that the world's injustices are resolved and I hope that you realize that nopony's actions would be too small towards a better tomorrow!"

The white alicorn stepped away from the podium as ponies screamed in appreciation of their Queen. Celestia smiled again as she realized what simple words could do to anypony. She stepped up to the microphone one last time.

"I thank you for coming here today...and for showing your appreciation...Good day, Equestria!"

As she finished those last remarks, the Queen turned from the crowd and walked out of the pulpit to a regal hallway. Oaks followed behind her.

"I'm glad you were able to stir the people and maintain your composure." he remarked.

"Thank you, Floomford...I'm not usually the one whom lets their emotions get the best of them, however I cared for my parents and brother a lot...and their deaths were so abrupt!"

"I understand. I'm aware of the matters that need to be dealt with abroad, however if you wish, you may take the day off, your Highness. Royalty or not or alicorn or merely an Earth pony, you're still a pony and I'd be damned if anypony weren't allowed to at least consider their disposition."

Celestia stared at the pegasus' white face and his gray eyes.

"...I can't. For every second I let myself slip away in my own selfish refuge from grief, at least ten ponies are traumatized by the loss of their innocence and way of life across the Atlantic...while I'm here and I can just ask a butler to do everything for me. While I'm terribly hurt by my own loss, it's greatly overshadowed at the moment."

Floomford listened to the alicorn's proclamation.

"The Parliament can congregate and I can temporarily act in your executive position! Processing your reaction can clear your mind and increase your self-esteem!"

Celestia stood tall and remained firm on the ground.

"What if I'm out too long and something happens?!"

"We can help get you back on your feet as soon as possible with the funerals. The caskets are already put in place at the Royal Morgue. I can contact the people on your call and hold the funeral as soon next week!"

"I appreciate your kindness, Prime Minister, and I will see that the funerals are held as soon next week. In spite of this, I have a number of bills to send out to Parliament as well as ones on my desk to evaluate. It's my duty to begin as soon as possible!"

The alicorn strode down the hall lined with red carpet on the floor to her personal office. Celestia wasn't willing to clear out the work spaces of Marcus or Angel and felt it was better to find her own. She called up one of her servants to send her the bills that had been passed by Parliament in the week before her coronation.

While she was waiting, Celestia sat behind her desk and looked out the grand window that led an orchard.

"Who would have known that the bill's effect would cause such a ripple in a flash?"

"More than eight million innocent Earth ponies lie dead at the hands of Marx Ewell." a stallion reported. He had brown fur and wore a black suit.

The room was dark and a slide show was in progress.

"How has he proven successful?" a white alicorn asked.

"About two thousand agents from the United Nations have been sent to the Congo to investigate last month. They have reported that the dictator would send his troops to storm villages and drag the Earth ponies from their homes. Some were killed on the spot while other were sent to concentration camps. The United Nations plan to send more troops and are now reaching out to its members to intervene. Equestria is among one of the first to be shared this information, your Majesty."

"Indeed. We should send about a thousand of our highest ranking officers to the Congo. If problems persist, then I'll plan to send more." the alicorn replied.

"It is also important to know that the United Nations is currently in the early stages of proposing an international doctrine. If passed, this bill will require all alicorns to receive an injection which would obliterate the genes controlling immortality. The proposers believe that this will end any form of tyranny considering that Ewell is an alicorn."

The ruler froze.

"...You're saying that my family will no longer...live forever?" he asked.

"...Yes, your Majesty..."

The ruler wasn't the only alicorn in the room. Sitting next to him was another white alicorn- a mare with a purple mane. Opposite of them were two other fully grown alicorns. One of them had maroon mane and the other's was rainbow-colored. They were all in shock.

"Is there not another alternative? It would extreme!" the elder stallion alicorn asked.

"As I stated, it's still in the early stages so there's no guarantee of the bill getting passed. Besides, it's not the matter at hand." the brown colt said.

"Oh...yes...I do plan to send a thousand high-ranking officers...as I said..."

"If you wish, I may contact the head of the military to convey your orders."

"...No...I'll do it myself..."

"...Very well..."

The brown colt turned off the projector and exited, leaving the four alicorns alone.

"Starlight, Celestia, can you leave the two of us alone?" the mother asked.

The two younger alicorns complied and exited.

"What if the bill gets passed Marcus? Our children wouldn't have had nearly as much life as we both would have wished! And what if something were to happen to us?"

"I understand, Angel...I have similar concerns...but...for some reason I am conflicted..."

"About what?!" Angel asked concerned.

"...Although it would be wrong...this could...bring down Marx Ewell and stop his terror..."

"But at the cost of all alicorns?!" she cried.

"Well with that in mind...I would only like certain alicorns charged with crimes against ponyhood and other serious offenses...but other than that...I don't see reason for any intervention regarding the livelihoods of alicorns."

"Exactly! You must make sure the delegate for Equestria points this out when the bill hits the floor."

Marcus looked at Angel, whose magneta eyes were filled with worry.

"I will..."

The two rulers rose from their seats and left the room.