Eclipse at the Royal Masque

by Aric da Cleric

Rating: teen
Tags: Dark, Sad, Romance, Tragedy
Length: 1133

Twilight, Spike & Rarity are invited to the Royal Masquerade, hosted by Princess Luna.

On an average day in Ponyville, Twilight Sparkle is rudely awakened by her purple & green dragon friend Spike, who holds an envelope which hasn't been sent out in over a thousand years. With the invitation to the Royal Masquerade host by Princess Luna, Twilight & Spike prepare with Rarity for a most special night. As the night for the Masquerade finally arrives Twilight, Spike & Rarity are faced with a life changing time, what happens on the first full Moon of this Month, will surely be something they will never forget.

Published 1970-01-01 00:00:00 UTC
Last updated 2012-06-10 00:52:18 UTC

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It all started with the switching of the weather. Summer was leaving Equestria behind as Fall took over, thanks to the Weather Factory. The critters were beginning to prepare for hibernation, and the Earth Ponies began to harvest their crops. The nostalgic feeling swept over the quiet Town of Ponyville as their new day began, of a new season.

The Amethyst Mare laid in bed with her blanket tucked underneath her hooves. She had been up the entire night studying the effects of a potion Applebloom, Scootaloo, and Sweetie Belle had gotten a hold of from Zecora, thinking it would give them the ability to read minds. It didn't work out as well as they thought.

With a loud thud Twilight jerked out of her deep sleep, mane a mess. She clambered out of bed and onto the warm wood floor of her room, stretching her hoofs one at a time as she stepped towards the door. With little to no effort she pulled the door open with her magic to find Spike knocked out cold, flat on the floor. Twilight snickered under her breath. He was always easily excited, even if it were something so small. But, What was he so excited about though? Twilight pondered right before noticing a greyish scroll underneath Spike's purple little arm.

Twilight's curiosity was always very high, using her magic without hesitation she picked up the scroll. It was grey with a purple trim, and on the front was a seal, one she had never gotten before, but it was obviously Princess Luna's. That's weird...I usually never get letters from Princess Luna, She thought while breaking the seal and unrolling the scroll. Spike now coming back from his nappy-wappy.

"Ow" Spike rubbed his head.

"Haha, you must have been really excited to forget the door was there."

"yeah...I saw the seal and immediately ran right up to show you. Could we possibly take out the doors?"

"No way, if Pinkie ever threw me another surprise party where would I be able to go?" Twilight sounding playful.

"I don't know, but forget about the doors, what does the letter say?!"

Twilight clears her throat.

"Dearest Twilight Sparkle & Spike the Dragon, I am happy to announce the return of my Annual Royal Masquerade. It has been a thousand years since I have been able to hold this tremendous Ball, due to..obscurities. But with great pleasure I would like to invite you two to my Royal Masquerade on the first full moon of this Month.

This will be a most magnificent Night to remember. Unfortunately, my dear Sister Celestia will not be able to attend. She is away on Royal business in Manehattan. But do not let this sadden you, for your Brother, Sir Shining Armor, will also be attending. I look forward to seeing you both here in Canterlot for this historic Night.

Sincerely, Princess Luna."

"Oh my gosh! We're invited to Princess Luna's Royal Masquerade! Spike, we're going to need masks' and outfits, we need to go see Rarity right away!"

"Oh um..I don't think I'm ready, I haven't polished my scales yet or-"

"Spike we don't have time!"

"Bu-"

"Come on!" Twilight lifts Spike up onto her back, runs downstairs and out of the Library.

"I hope Rarity isn't home..I look terrible."  He lets out under his breath, as Rarity's boutique comes into view.

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2

Rarity, organizing her fabrics & other dress making utilities from Sweetie Belle's little fiasco with her friends the other day, hums a tune that she had over heard from Fluttershy. Sweetie Belle laying on the floor, bored to the point of misery.

"Ugh, Come on Sis. I said I was sorry, I didn't mean to wreck the place."

"No, but you still did, and not only did you...wreck my fabulous boutique, you also took something that you had no right to have."

"It wasn't even my idea though, Scootaloo thought if we could read anypony's minds we could get our Cutie Marks somehow.."

"That makes me even more disappointed that you would follow such an idiotic idea."

Sweetie lets out a groan, covering her head with her arms. Rarity continuing with her organizing, spots a patch of dirt on one of her dresses. Letting out a gasp she yanks it off the hanger and tries her hardest wash it off. While washing the dress a knock comes to the boutique's door.

"Sweetie, can you get that for me? I'm busy at the moment."

"Fine.." Sweetie Belle stands up and trots to the door & opens it. Without time to react Twilight storms inside,

"Where's Rarity?" Looking around frantically.

"She's dealing with a pandemic right no-"

"Got it~" Rarity trots back hanging the dress up on it's hanger. "Ah Twilight, what can I do for you?"

Using her magic Twilight pops the Scroll in front of Rarity. "It's three Days from today, and we need outfits & masks'. I knew you were the right Pony to talk to."

"Oh Darling you got one too?! I thought I was the only one in Ponyville to be invited! Come dear, we must get you fitted for a dress!" Rarity pulls Twilight across the boutique.

"Hey, what about me?!" Spike let's out waving his little arm in the air.

"Sweetie, could you help fit Spike for a tux or something?" Sweetie Belle looks at spike then immediately away, blushing.

"Uh, sure thing." Sweetie Belle grabs Spike's hand and pulls him over to the fitting area.

Rarity pulls out a beautiful Purple & black dress, with frilly ends. Using her Magic, she holds it up to Twilight."Oh Darling, this is just beautiful against your coat, and very fitting for a Masquerade held by Luna herself!" Rarity claps her hooves excitedly.

"It is very beautiful, how many Bits will it be?"

"Oh, no need to worry about Bits, being fabulous is priceless. Well, unless you're not a good friend of mine, and luckily, you are one of my closest. So there will be no need for Bits here. Sweetie, how's Spike coming along?" Rarity checking up on her progress.

"Just see for yourself~!" She pushes Spike out from behind a curtain. He was suited in the most handsome Tuxedo in the boutique, white linen gloves, a beautiful diamond ring, and a exotic mask. It was White with black lining, spotted with gems.

"Oh Sweetie! You've done wonderful~! and Spike, if I may say, you look most handsome."

"Huh? You really think so?" Perking up.

"Oh definitely, almost like Dragon Royalty to me~" Rarity smiles as she drags Twilight back into fitting.

Spike sighs falling back onto the floor. Sweetie Belle rolls her eyes as she trots away. "This is Masquerade is going to be awesome~" Spike softly says, right before eating the diamond ring.