The guard was right, Celestia was terribly sick. She looked just as her mother did a thousand years ago, and Discord, even though he admittedly had sometimes disliked her, was very worried.

“Tia! What..what happened to you?” He looked down at his old playmate, whom suddenly looked like the age she was: well over a thousand years old. Beside her was Twilight and Cadence, whilst Luna was nowhere to be seen. ‘Where’s Luna?’ He thought.

Meanwhile the sun princess gave a small laugh. “Remember this scene, Discord?” the draconeqqus nodded. “Well, it seems like it’s happening….all over again.” Just then Luna came in, a soup with herbs that came from Discord’s bag, which he just realized he was missing.

“Dear sister, the moon is raised, and this brew I give to you. Are…” Princess Luna, whom Discord sometimes would call Lu-Lu, trembled. “Are you sure this is what happened to….mother?”

The elder princess nodded. “Do not hang your heads, dear ponies, for it is my time. I am well over a thousand years old, must I remind you of that. I assign Twilight to the Sun, and Luna may help a few times if needed, as I will soon be gone.” She coughed violently. Twilight gasped.

“P-Princess…..Is there anything I can do to help?” Twilight asked.
Now both Discord and Celestia laughed pitifully, much to the confusion of the others. “That’s exactly what Discord said, and, as my mother did so very kindly, I will reply...” Celestia started weakly. Discord hung his head and recited the words with her. This was really happening, again!

“This is but my time Twilight, but promise me yet, that you will keep your friendships together, forever, no matter what happens. When you separate, I fear someday, the world will be filled in utter depression, for, the most powerful magic of all, will be broken that day, and that magic is… the magic of friendship.” The two finished simultaneously.

After talking a long, deep breath, Discord stammered to find words. “Tia, I….I can’t bear to see you like this, I know I might be sounding sappy and all, but I’ve known you for so long-”

“And, I must admit, I will miss you too, all of you. I must agree that I have known you long, Discord, Luna, but do not be sad, for my spirit will always stay with you all, I will still do my best to guide you all along, even in the afterlife. I will still watch after you all, especially you and Luna.” Celestia finished. She gave one last weak laugh, and slowly closed her eyes for the last time.

“Princess, no!” Twilight buried her head into Cadence’s shoulder and wept. After a moment, she looked up, and saw Discord with a look so sincere she almost couldn’t believe it.

“Sister!” Luna wept, hugging the draconeqqus, whom looked down as a few salty tears rolled down his oddly shaped face. He hugged her back like they were old friends, which they actually used to be. His eyes were closed and a look of knowing was written on his face.

“You’ve been through this twice, haven’t you Discord?” Twilight asked, breaking the weeping silence.

Discord solemnly nodded. “Staria, and now Tia. Both died the same way, both remind me of one another.” He grinned. “Sometimes I couldn’t tell ‘em apart.” He took a shaky breath, and looked down at Luna, who still crying. “Looks like this isn’t going to be a happy week, for anypony. “ His tail snapped, and rainclouds-normal ones-filled the sky, emitting a saddening rain.

Twilight and the others nodded, and left the room, taking a distraught Luna with them.

Discord got on all fours, and slowly walked up to Celestia's cold body.

"Tia," he caressed her pale white cheek lovingly and pressed his lips to her forehead brotherly before getting back up and silenty leaving the room.

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Celestia’s funeral was the biggest one in all of pony history-even bigger than Staria’s (Probably because of population growth). Many ponies spoke, none of which including Discord, surprisingly. He just stood there, shroud in utter depression as his black coat dripped with the morning’s dew. He was very calm, and after the funeral, Fluttershy invited him over to her house for the rest of the week.

“Discord?”

“Hmm?” Discord snapped out his thoughts. Fluttershy gently flew up to him.

“Are you...alright? I was hoping to take a stroll, but it seems like this is more important.” She paused, and looked deeply into his face. “You’re so...calm. Too calm. It’s like you’ve...changed, and, well, I don’t like to see you like this.” She looked at him worriedly.

The old draconeqqus sighed. “I guess I have been, dear Fluttershy.” Fluttershy weakly smiled. He was starting to call her dear again. “Tia’s death has just left a big impact on me. Now Lu-Lu and I are the only long-living beings left.”

“Who’s... Lu-Lu? And...w-what about Twilight?” The yellow pegasus asked.

“Lu-Lu is my nickname for Princess Luna. And, what I mean is that her and I are the only ones from our time, about a thousand years ago. Twilight is only a mere teenager. And must I remind you that to live for thousands of years, or be immortal is not a very good thing. Luna will outlive you all, you know.” He scoffed, paused, and sighed. “And so will I.”

“Oh,” Was all the shy pegasus said, and the room was shrouded in silence again. After a few moments later, she looked up. Hoping to cheer him up, she shyly turned his face towards her and gave him a kind, loving kiss.

Discord smiled, and kissed her back. After the two broke apart, Discord surrendered. “Fine, fine, you got me. Let’s go out. It looks pretty nice, no?” He said the last line in a funny accent. “Go get me some cheer. Or beer.” Fluttershy gasped, and the draconeqqus laughed. “Just kidding!”

“Don’t kid around like that, mister!”

“You’re not my mother!”

“So?”

“Hey! I was just suggesting that your friend Pinkie would be good at getting cheer, and AJ beer! Or should I say cider?”” Discord smirked at her slyly as she gasped from shock.

“Cider is just a beverage! Not acho-!” Fluttershy was caught of by Discord’s paw.

“Nah, ah! Cider could be turned into that! High grade, from what I remember?” Discord rubbed his chin thoughtfully. “Or was that just from Transformers?”

“Trans-what? Oh, nevermind.” Seeing Discord was back to his old self, the two went out into the slightly rainy, yet still humid day.
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Although still sad for his now deceased old playmate, Discord was back, and acting like himself again. Twilight was now learning to raise the sun, which she did quite expertly for a beginner. But most importantly, all of Equestria was oblivious to the nineteen year old pegasus’s and draconeqqus’ relationship. At least to Fluttershy and Discord. The young mare was surprised that no more villains had showed up for the past three years. The last big thing that she could remember was opening the crystal chest in the Everfree Forest and Tirek's escape.

“You know, Discord, there haven't been any villains for about three years...I wonder when something is going to come up; I haven’t had a big adventure with the others for quite awhile.” Fluttershy sighed.

“So, you want me to become evil again? Ha! Weren’t you supposed to ‘reform’ me?” Discord joked.

“No, not you, but someone else. I mean, I don’t want anypony to die or something…” the timid butter colored pegasus tried to explain.

So you just want an adventure?” The pony faced draconeqqus picked her up suddenly, scaring her. “Then I’ll give you an adventure!” They teleported just above Ponyville. Discord’s eyes flashed with his love for chaos. Reminding him of his title was not a good idea. Something seemed to have just snapped in him.

“Discord! What are we...you doing?!?” Fluttershy asked frantically

“You wanted a villain? Well I’m here!” Discord laughed maniacally, and then wiped at his eyes. Suddenly the scene before her vanished, and she realized she was still in her house.

“W-What?” She asked, confused. “Was that all an…”

“Illusion? Yes! But you should have seen the look on your face! It was hilarious! Hahaha, oh goodness!” Discord began laughing so hard, his stomach hurt and his sides ached.

“Don’t scare me like that, Discord!” Fluttershy scolded, but that only made him laugh harder.

Discord gave a moan of pain from his still-bandaged sides, which should have been clear of their bandages a few days ago. After a moment Fluttershy finally joined him, but only coming up to a giggle. Ten minutes passed until Discord had finally stopped. Fluttershy sat trough all of it.

“Ooh,” Discord hissed. “I don’t feel too good. Think I laughed too much?” He asked.

Fluttershy gave him a what-do-you-think look. “After laughing for more than ten minutes straight, don’t you think your sides will hurt? Hmm?” She looked at him expectantly.

Discord sat down. “Yeah...but literally, I don’t feel to good. At all! Mind helping,dear Element of Kindness?” The playful draconeqqus looked up at her pleadingly.

“Not when you get yourself into it like this,” Was the so-ever-kind element bearer's reply, and she stood up to go make some dinner.

Discord scoffed. “And just when I thought you were the most kind pony I’ve ever met!”

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Twilight and Luna sat, depressed, as they hadn’t yet turned back into their normal selves. Celestia was gone, forever!

“Princesses? Anything I can get you?” A waiter asked. The two were currently at the dinner table.

“Oh, yes! Um, could I have some….daisy sandwiches?” Twilight asked absentmindedly.

Luna simply sighed, and stirred her tea.

“Luna?” Twilight pointed with her head at the waiter.

“Oh, yes, I would like...some soup. Yes, um, soup please.” She grinned sheepishly, as if to not worry the poor ponies before her.

“Very well! I will get you girls your food in a few moments.” He left, slamming the kitchen door behind him.

“Princess…I know that you’re sad, but the moon should be-” Twilight looked at her worriedly.

“Up? Yes, but the ponies can live in an extra hour of sundown! Can’t they? Because I sure do know that they always loved Celestia’s light!” Luna shouted and broke out into tears, sobbing softly.

Twilight also started shedding her own tears. Luna continued. “It will never be the same! Oh, dear sister, I feel as if a half of me has been torn off!” She sobbed.

But then, a magical light surrounded the two devastated princesses. Sparkles arranged together to form an image of Celestia, waving her hoof at them. Luna and Twilight gasped.

“I’m finally together with my old pony friends,” She whispered. “But I still miss you all. Now, I don't have much time now, but we will speak to each other again! Goodbye!"

"Celestia!" But before Luna could even finish, the sparkles separated in a ball and exploded, sending showers of light, the last of Celestia fading away in the short vision.

Unfortunately, the waiter had just came in. “Oh my, are you that interested in the wall?” he shouted rudely.

“Celestia…” Was all the two said.

“Say WHAT?” He asked, having no idea what they were talking about.

“Celestia, she was there! She-she...I don’t know what to say!” Twilight exclaimed realizing her unbeknownst to her held breath.

The waiter laughed. “Oh yes, surely you saw the deceased Celestia! My my, I suggest that you both go to sleep early tonight, for I think you’ll need it, dear princesses!” He laughed at them, and they realized that they were the only two that saw the bright illusion.

Blushing, Twilight let out a weak chuckle. “Oh um, yes! I-We will surely go to bed early! Thank you!” Twilight nudged Luna, who spoke back a similar reply.

The waiter gave them their dishes, which they soon ate hungrily, and they left, first to the balcony to raise the moon, and then to the royal showers.

After taking a nice, long shower they headed off to their bedrooms. But just as they reached their rooms, Luna finally broke the silence.

“She’s still here, and so is my other half,” She looked at Twilight. “She kept her promise.”

wilight only nodded, as they each opened their door and went inside. She didn’t feel like talking, but only thinking.

Both were going to have a long night, as the scene brought many new things to their minds, like how Celestia was able to accomplish this, and not Staria. And, finally, how the two got sick in the first place, which seemed like a long answer that seemed like it could barely be reached.

Author's Note

Oh No! Celestia!
Yeah, I decided to kill her off, I am so evil (But not as evil as Stairs!)
(Plus TRANSFORMERS REFERENCE!!!!!!) XD