Equestria's Last Hope: Prism Force (Under Revision)

All is going well for the day, and come nightfall; Ponies everywhere will throw raucous parties tonight and stay up until dawn to watch Princess Celestia raise the sun. Its an event Dusk has wanted to participate in for years, but her parents were always too busy working to take her. But now she has the chance to see it with her own eyes.

Dusk gets her and Lightning Flicker's lunch started, they decided on some daffodil sandwiches and some salad to go with it.

Candy Star hasn't got off from work yet, but Dusk knows she always brings her own food to her house. Lightning Flicker has become best friends with them both and treasures their friendship like they do, you could say they were one big happy family.

"Dusk, do you really think you can get the princesses to let you do it?" asked Lightning Flicker. Dusk didn't know what she meant, but tilts her head at the question.

"Let me do what?" asked Dusk in return.

"Candy Star says you want to experiment with the elements of harmony, create a new magic energy with them, is that true?" asked Lightning Flicker.

Dusk sighs and blames herself for trusting Candy Star to keep her big mouth shut. But the secrets out and she must tell her. Dusk can't really say she's surprised this happened.

"Yes, Lightning, i do plan to do just that. But i'm uncertain if they will even let me." answered Dusk, a frown upon her face as her ears fell.

"Any idea how your theory will work?" asked Lightning Flicker, her curiosity to know more makes Dusk smile.

"Another time Lightning, we need to focus on the celebration tonight." said Dusk, her theory is complete, but not enough proof to make her claims valid.

That encounter with Dark Mist got her thinking, if she can get the answers; then she can present them to the princesses. But until then, she kept it to herself. A knock at her front door gets their attention, Dusk opens the front door and is greeted by Candy Star.

"Hi, Dusk. How is Lightning doing with her wing?" asked Candy Star. She invites Candy Star inside to see for herself, Candy Star sees that the bandages and splint are off.

"Oh that's great! happy to see you getting better, Lightning." Lightning Flicker smiles at the compliment.

Candy Star joins them at the table, she has her own food as expected. Dusk just shakes her head, she would have let her join them if she wanted to. But Candy Star doesn't like to impose on ponies like that.

Dusk needs to find the answer to what she needs to make her theory come to light, but that means she has to enter that nightmarish world again. She prepares herself as her eyes close and sleep washes over her once again.

Dusk has again been drawn into their world, but escaping this time will require her to use her wits and magic. Her fear is suppressed by the thought of her friends, the one thing keeping her going. Now she is on a mission, and will not be deterred from it.

Last time Dusk was here, she didn't get the chance to investigate; but now she has that opportunity to do so.

Dusk has to be cautious, if she got spotted, she would be surrounded by a whole army. But there is one good thing about this place, she could find what she needed to prove her theory once and for all.

Dusk makes her way through the town of Ponyville, the eyes of ponies watch her every move.  She had nothing to be afraid of anymore, Dark Mist was the only threat now, these ponies were small compared to her.

The road ahead will be full of dangers, but now that she has her confidence back, Dusk moves forward with purpose. The castle archives always have been a safe guarded secret from non-royalty, but since they are no longer around, that will be easy to access.

Dusk has reached the edge of Ponyville, Canterlot is just up ahead. If she is caught, she can only imagine what Dark Mist will do.

Canterlot looks to be empty, except for the few ponies here and there. Dusk moves around them quietly, any sudden noise and they would attack. She takes cover behind a stoned wall from a shop, the pony walks right past her. Now is her chance, Dusk sneaks past while its back is turned and sighs with relief as she has made it past the first pony.

Up next was the hotel, two ponies patrolled the grounds, but Dusk has her wits to aid her, she picks a rock up in her magic and hurls it down the street. This gains only one of the pony's attention, the other stays put.

"This is going to be harder than i thought," Dusk thought to herself.

Dusk has no choice but to risk being spotted to take out the guard while the other is away, sneaking up from behind; Dusk casts a spell to sedate him. She hides him in one of the buildings, hopefully he doesn't wake up too soon.

Now past the second set of guards, Dusk moves ahead. This time, Dusk finds she has to get past three guards, and then she will be clear. She watches their patterns, analyzing when she needs to move getting past one, then another.

Dusk is almost spotted as she made her way to the wall behind them, sighing with relief when the ponies turned back around. Dusk has just dodged a bullet, now she has to move quickly.

Dusk has arrived at the castle gates, but has a problem; the gate is blocked by a magic glyph. It will make getting to the castle difficult, but Dusk has prepared for this. She learned how to break a glyph like this, but it required focus and a good amount of Magic to pull off.

Dark Mist watches from the castle as Dusk stands at the gate, she wants to see if this pony can break it. Dark Mist had to test her to see if she is a serious threat, but from what she saw last time; Dusk might prove dangerous.

But in the meantime, Dark Mist will let Dusk keep going. But at the same time, keep the guards in line. They had disappointed her last time, letting Dusk escape. Dark Mist had dispatched the three of them as a lesson.

"Disappoint me again and next time i won't be so forgiving." said Dark Mist.

The soldiers and guards nodded in agreement, but at the same time fear her. Dark Mist always has to deal with these lowly soldiers, but she always made use of them. And they provide some entertainment when she got angry and needs to blow off some steam.

But other than that, she enjoyed every moment of fear she got from them. Dark Mist keeps watch on Dusk, but is surprised to see she is gone along with the glyph. Cracking a grin, she sees she has underestimated this one.

"Have fun, Dusk, we'll see each other real soon." said Dark Mist, going back to her room to rest.

Dusk makes her way to the courtyard of the castle, but getting through will be a game of patience. The ponies guarding the area didn't move, its like they are frozen. She decides to investigate why they are not moving.

Moving in closer reveals they are statues, but these didn't look normal. Their expression of fear is unusual for being statues, meaning one thing; Dark Mist turned these ponies into stone. Backing away, Dusk is torn as she sees them. Would this be her fate if she got captured? Dusk shakes her head to rid herself of the thought, now is not the time to lose her nerve.

Dusk approaches the doors, nopony in sight. Opening the castle doors, she steps inside. As she passes through; the doors slam shut behind her.

"No turning back now." said Dusk as she made her way further into the castle.

This place is quiet and the statues inside were the same as the ones she had seen outside. Dark Mist watches from the shadows as Dusk enters the hallway to the library, curious to see were she is headed.

Dusk approaches the door to the library, this is it, the answers she needed lie behind these doors. Dusk opens the doors, the dust in this place has not been tended to in what looks to be centuries.

But she makes her way to the bookshelves, each containing spells, history, artifacts; searching further reveals the scrolls containing limitless knowledge.

But Dusk isn't here for that, what she's after is none other than the secrets regarding the elements. They are taught that these elements hold the balance for the land and only ponies who have pure hearts can use them.

Each element had a specific virtue that it requires to wield it, they are: Magic, Honesty, Generosity, Loyalty, Laughter and Kindness. once together, the ponies who had them could unleash a magic beyond the the princesses own. But that is all that is known, but Dusk had her own ideas of what else could result from it.

Locating the scroll, Dusk opens it to find out more. What she finds is astonishing:

Prism Force is the name for the specific energy contained in the Elements, and when the bearers use them, their natural or latent magic syncs up with the prism force. However, the recipient pony who uses it, overloads themselves with the magic by using every element and is able to utilize it for a short amount of time before the sheer amount of magical energy overloads their body.

But the only benefit to this form, is that it amplifies anypony's abilities drastically, making a pegasus agility increase drastically. A Unicorn's magic is increased drastically. And finally, an earth pony's strength is increased drastically.

This is what Dusk is after, taking the scroll. Dusk starts making her way out of the library. But is met by the castle guards, spears pointed at her neck. Having no choice, Dusk is forced to surrender. The guards escort her to the throne room, where Dark Mist awaits her arrival.

Entering the throne room, Dusk is thrown to the floor at Dark Mist's hooves. She cracks a smile at her new prize, Dusk is in trouble if she can't figure a way out of this mess.

"Excellent work, captain. I will see to it that you get your reward later." said Dark Mist, praising him.

"As for you, Dusk. Hand over that scroll you stole from me." ordered Dark Mist.

Dusk does as she is asked, she watches as Dark Mist reads it over. But her smile turns to a grin of excitement, Dark Mist has a choice to burn it or use it for her own dark desires. But that wouldn't be any fun. Dark Mist casts a fire spell on the scroll, burning it to ashes.

"NO!! why would you do that?!" said Dusk, the guards hold her down when she tries to move towards their queen.

"Because its a threat to me and my plans, you fool!!" shouted Dark Mist.

Dusk can't believe it, she had it in her hooves, only to be taken away. She felt like giving up, her plan has backfired and Dark Mist has won.

"I'll tell you what, Dusk. Since you've made it this far, i'll let you decide your own fate." said Dark Mist, her grin growing wider.

"What?" asked Dusk in confusion.

"You heard me, you will choose your fate. Its that simple, i can make it quick or painful; which do you choose?" asked Dark Mist.

Dusk cries in defeat, her only hope to combat her is gone, she stood no chance. But Dark Mist looked to be sincere in her decision, Dusk couldn't escape this way. The guards have her pinned to the floor, stopping any hope of escape she may have had.

"So, what will it be, Dusk?" asked Dark Mist again.

"I... can't..." answered Dusk.

Dark Mist grew impatient and strikes Dusk across the face in anger, Dusk yelps at the pain Dark Mist inflicts on her. This does not feel like a dream anymore, this world is becoming more real by the minute.

"Answer me!!" Dark Mist strikes her again, this time even harder than before.

Dusk is picked up by one of the guards and her head held up to face Dark Mist, disappointment on Dark Mist's face as she orders them to take her away to the dungeon.

Down in the dungeon, Dusk is put in shackles and placed in a cell. She wishes she had never come, and cries as she lies there in her cold dank cell. Dark Mist's laugh echoes through the castle, as if she is enjoying her victory. However, that is victory will be short lived.

"Dusk? can you hear me?" said Lightning Flicker.

She and Candy Star have returned from their errand and found Dusk having a nightmare again, but no matter how much they shook her; she won't wake up.

"Lightning?" said Dusk in her sleep. Candy Star is holding Dusk's hoof in hers, never leaving her side.

"Yes, Dusk, it me. You have to wake up!" said Lightning Flicker.

Dusk would if she could, but it seems she is stuck in this place and can't escape. Her only way out is in the throne room under heavy guard. Its hopeless to even attempt to escape now.

"Don't give up, Dusk! friends stick together, don't you remember?" asked Lightning Flicker.

Dusk is chained to a wall, so even if she did try to move it will be restricted. Dusk cries as her attempts to free herself fail, her spells have no effect on the shackles binding her. If only she had a spell powerful enough to break them...

"That's it!" exclaimed Dusk.

She has been holding back a forbidden magic, Dusk swore never to use ever again. But this time, she has no choice. Summoning her magical reserves, Dusk begins casting dark magic; here eyes turn green and a purple mist appears out of the corner of her eyes.

"Dusk! what are you doing?! Stop!!" shouted Candy Star.

But its too late, Dusk has already begun using it to free herself.

"No more!! i can't stand it!!" shouted Dusk.

Dusk's emotions are wildly out of control, the dark magic is starting to corrupt her. The guards upstairs hear the commotion and come running to see whats going on, only to be standing there frozen in fear.

Dusk's eyes, they're now green with a purple mist coming out of them.

"You will all pay for this!!" shouted Dusk. Her anger is fueling the magic, corrupting her thoughts.

"Dusk!! Stop it now!!" shouted Lightning Flicker, whats happening in the dream is happening in the real world.

Both Candy Star and Lightning Flicker can see the signs of dark magic being used. But they can only try and make Dusk stop, but so far, its not working. Dusk teleports the the throne room to confront Dark Mist.

Dusk appears before Dark Mist still under the corruption, Dark Mist smiles at this sudden development. The look in Dusk's eyes are that of anger and pain, but she is still a novice in using it.

"You... its all your fault!!" Dusk sends a blast of dark magic towards Dark mist, she is nearly hit by it.

Dark Mist is laughing, she wants to test this new power. She summons the guards into the room and they surround Dusk on all sides.

"Get her!!" ordered Dark Mist. The guards don't move, Dusk's eyes are full of hatred for Dark Mist. All of them flee as Dusk prepares another spell.

"Useless ponies... if you want something done right, do it yourself." said Dark Mist.

She doesn't get even two feet before Dusk casts it again, missing her once more. Dark Mist can't get close enough without getting hit.

"You are quite something, Dusk. I never thought you of all ponies would resort to this." said Dark Mist, she is enjoying the moment of darkness in Dusk's heart.

"Shut up, your life ends here!!" Dusk fires another round of spells at Dark Mist, she has difficulty avoiding them all.

Dark Mist vanishes and reappears behind Dusk, before she can cast another, Dark Mist fires a counter spell. Dusk is sent back by the force of the blast.

She can't contain her laughter at this pony's tenacity, and has to put an end to it. Dark Mist takes the offensive and casts dark magic at Dusk. Dusk is struggling to hold it back with her own. Dark Mist puts more effort into her attack pushing her back.

"Dusk!! Please stop it!!" Dusk's eyes return to normal as Lightning Flicker shouts into her ears, waking her up. Dark Mist watches as Dusk starts to fade back into reality, but can't stop it even if she wanted to.

"Next time we meet, Dusk, will be on the battlefield." said Dark Mist as she returns to her throne.

Dusk shot up in her bed, her friends crying. Candy Star looks up and is overjoyed at seeing Dusk awake. Dusk smiles at her friends, happy to see them again.

"Dusk?" asked Candy Star.

"Yes? what is it, Candy?" answered Dusk.

"Don't you ever scare us like that again!" said Candy Star as she pounded on Dusk's chest while crying.

"Don't worry, Candy, it was a one-time thing. I won't use it again, i promise." said Dusk, Candy Star is happy to hear it.

But Dusk remembers Dark Mist burning the evidence she needed to make her theory have any validity, now its just up to luck to play its part. The summer sun celebration has started, they can now celebrate the coming of the summer solstice.

Dusk pulls out the stock she had put away for the occasion, each having their fun with each other. Candy Star has brought some games over from her house they can play, even though Candy Star is a year younger than Dusk, she still enjoys the good things in life.

Lightning Flicker brought over some gala apples for them to eat, Dusk didn't care for them, but Candy Star loved anything with a mild and sweet taste to it. Both eat what they can and turn to Dusk.

"Hey girls! over here!" said Dusk, both look in her direction.

Lightning Flicker and Candy Star move quickly, tackling Dusk to the floor, Dusk giggles as they pounce on her.

"Got you this time, Dusk!" said both in unison.

Dusk slips out from under them, Candy Star has her leg as she tries to escape.

"Not this time!" exclaimed Candy Star. Dusk is brought down to the floor once again.  Both Lightning Flicker and Candy Star start using feathers to make her laugh, she hasn't had much to laugh about lately.

"No, stop!" said Dusk as the two keep going regardless of her protest.

"Only if you say it!" said Lightning Flicker.

"Say what?" Dusk is laughing so hard it hurts to breathe.

"You have to admit that i'm more fun than you." said Candy Star.

They don't stop as Dusk is crying from laughing, she couldn't get up as they had her pinned to the floor.

"Never!" said Dusk in defiance.

"Have it your way! until you do we won't stop." said Lightning Flicker as they continue their assault with the feathers.

"Okay, okay! you're more fun than me!" admitted Dusk, the assault stops. Dusk is trying catch her breath as she gets up off the floor, her friends helping her up to her hooves. Dusk had fun with them, even though they cheated at the game.

The time has come for the sun to be raised, Dusk and her friends as well as the rest of the town came to watch the spectacle. Once everypony has gathered, the princesses Luna and Celestia approaches the stage. Princess Luna lowers the moon, in return Princess Celestia raises the sun into the sky, the crowd of ponies cheer as their new day begins.

Dusk is smiling at the sight of them, both give off  a sense of regality about them. A feeling Dusk never sensed before when her mother died, all she could feel was sadness. Princess Celestia and Luna were the ones who gave her comfort in her moment of grief. Something Dusk never got to thank them for, this will be the best time to do this.

"Princess Celestia and Luna?" called Dusk from behind some ponies. The two of them looked for the pony calling them, Dusk has to force herself through the other ponies to get to them.

"Oh hello, Dusk. How have you been adjusting to your new life here in Ponyville?" asked Princess Celestia.

"Its great so far, thank you." answered Dusk, a smile crossed her face.

"That's good to hear, so that means i won't have to worry anymore." said Princess Celestia.

"You were watching me since i moved here?" asked Dusk, tilting her head to one side.

Princess Celestia nodded and Princess Luna approaches Dusk. Her appearance is different, last time Dusk had seen her, Luna didn't have that starry mane or tail, just a plain light blue mane and tail.

"Dusk? you're not planning on doing something this evening are you?" asked Princess Luna.

"No, can't say i am. Why?" asked Dusk.

"Because i want to talk to you about that dream you had last night." Dusk lowered her ears at the thought of it.

"Come to the castle and i'll have the guards escort you to my quarters, my sister will join us as well." said Princess Luna.

Dusk nodded and returned to her friends side, happy to be with them. Princess Celestia smiles at her new friends, she is in good hooves now. Both princesses took off for the castle, the sun making Princess Celestia's mane shimmer in the sunlight.

Now that the festivities are over, Dusk wants to continue her training in her spells. The one spell that always evades her grasp is water, this time; Dusk would commit to it full time. With an idea of how Dark Mist is, this spell training in essential to her and her friends survival.

With that in mind, Dusk moves the the clearing outside of town. Since Lightning Flicker is out of town for the day and Candy Star busy with work, Dusk can focus without distractions. Dusk begins by channeling her magical energy to her horn, the red aura surrounding it.

Her thoughts must be clear for this spell to work, same goes for the rest of them. Dusk puts all her energy into the spell, forming a sphere of water at the tip; but that's only the first step, next she picks out a target.

A conveniently placed boulder provides a perfect target for the spell, but Dusk has used it before, but never like this. The only target practice she had was her mother, she would miss and hit her by accident. But the laughs would come afterward, mostly her mother was the one laughing it up at her expense.

But this time, Dusk felt she has more control of her magic and casts the water spell directly at the boulder in front of her. The pulse of water smashes the boulder to pieces, Dusk has mastered the first stage, but needs the next to make it effective.

The next step is to make two more spheres, each separate from one another. This will increase the chances of hitting a target, but uses a little more magic to perform. Dusk readies the first sphere, making it fire at the next boulder in sight. But its force alone is not enough to break it, she then turns to the second sphere, and fires it alongside the first.

The pressure from both shatter the boulder to pieces, just like the the first boulder. But Dusk isn't finished yet, she wants to push it to her limit; trying to see how many she can form. Dusk finds she can only form up to four at a time at her current level, and brings her own training to a close for now.

In Cloudsdale, Lightning Flicker visits her parents resting place. The memories of those times with them are her most precious memories, if she could have seen it coming; maybe they would still be alive. But who is she trying to fool, she knows she couldn't have prevented it.

The lesson she learns is that life is never fair, everything has a place in this world. Everything lives and dies in a continuous cycle, you can't prevent things before they happen; you can only help what happens after. Tears are the only thing Lightning Flicker can offer.

"Mother...Father... i hope you're happy where you are, i know i am. I have the best true friends anypony can have, and i wouldn't trade a thing for it." said Lightning Flicker as a smile formed on her face.

Lightning Flicker places the rose bouquet on their graves, if it ever comes her time; she will accept it. Because she will be able to see her family and friends who have long since passed on.

"Thank you for everything. Goodbye." said Lightning Flicker.

Lightning Flicker flies back towards Ponyville, finding the closure she desperately needed and to let her parents know what she has in her life.

Lightning Flicker descends into Ponyville, finally back from her visit. Candy Star is waiting for her at Dusk's house, but Dusk isn't back yet. Approaching Candy Star, she smiles; Candy Star returns it as she stops in front of her.

Candy Star can see Dusk in the square, but she has the book of spells with her. Lightning Flicker greets her with a wave, Dusk waves back.

"Hey girls, what's going on?" asked Dusk.

"You forgot already? you must be slipping." answered Candy Star.

Lightning Flicker can't help but chuckle at this, Dusk just shrugs her shoulders. Dusk opens the front door and lets them inside, Candy Star takes a seat on the couch alongside Lightning Flicker.

Dusk puts her book away on the shelf, but feels she has gained a lot of ground in her training. Dusk joins the two of them as they sit on the couch together, Candy Star nudges Lightning Flicker as if she wants her to say something.

"Oh right, Dusk, we want to ask if you could possibly join us this afternoon at Candy Star's work. Because she has something to show you." said Lightning  Flicker.

"Alright, but you have to do something for me in return." replied Dusk.

"Sure thing, what is it?" asked Lightning Flicker.

"You have to help me with my next experiment, but its not for another day or so." said Dusk.

Both Lightning Flicker and Candy Star laugh nervously at the request, but nod in agreement, Dusk stands and goes upstairs to rest. Its been a long day of training, but Dusk has an appointment tomorrow with the princesses and needs her sleep.

Dusk has a vision of Canterlot, but this time; she's not there, just watching as its covered in darkness. A dark pony stands before it, she can't make out the features, but the green highlights give it away.

"Dark Mist, but how? she's still in the dream realm. " said Dusk.

Dark Mist turns to face her, cracking a wide grin. Dusk is filled with emotions as she watches the events unfold before her very eyes.

"Tell me, Dusk. How does it feel to know what awaits you? All your friends at my hooves, yet you stand in defiance!" said Dark Mist.

Dark Mist wasn't talking to her directly, just the dream version. Dusk can see herself standing before Dark Mist; eyes filled with sadness and pain. But something else catches Dusk's attention, her eyes; they appear to be... green and purple mist coming out of them.

"All this for your own entertainment? Its wrong. But i will stop you, i don't know how yet; but i will." said Dusk as she prepares a fire spell.

But before Dusk can cast it, her life is cut short in an instant. Eyes wide as she falls to the ground at her hooves, Dark Mist is smiling down at her. If this is how powerful she is, then Dusk has no chance. Only one thing is certain, she needs the elements power; But it only works if the six ponies have the six traits to wield them.

Dusk wakes up in tears, Dark Mist has shown she will do anything to be free, even disposing her to do it. It won't be long before she attains her goals, and so would Dark Mist.

"Dusk? are you alright?" asked Lightning Flicker.

Lightning Flicker has entered her room to check on her, but finds her crying. Dusk tries to hide it, but she's not fooling her.

"Dusk, what happened this time?" asked Lightning Flicker, she wants to help; but Dusk won't answer her question.

"Dusk, Candy Star made breakfast for us, come on." Dusk nodded and follows her downstairs. Candy Star is sitting at the table eating hers, as waves to Dusk and Lightning. Both sit down to join her, Lightning takes her three pancakes and Dusk does the same.

Dusk is lost in thought about her dream, but a tap from Lightning startles her out of it. Its been far too long since she has had a dream, and this one she didn't have words for. Candy Star sands up and approaches Dusk, she an maybe help if Dusk will talk about it with them.

"Dusk, can you please tell us whats going with you? That one dream was scary, but this silence from you isn't normal." said candy Star.

"i have to go, see you two later!" Dusk opens the front door and leaves, shutting it behind her.

Now both are worried even more than before about Dusk, so they follow her to Canterlot; hoping for some answers. But along the way, Dusk keeps getting the felling she's being followed and looks back to see nothing.

Shrugging her shoulders, she continues on her way to Canterlot, she has an appointment to keep and can't afford to slow down.

In Canterlot, Princess Luna and Celestia prepare for their meeting with Dusk. The nobles can wait until tomorrow as they are rushed out by the guards, and now they can relax a bit.

"Sister, can we really stop her now? its been one thousand years since then." asked Princess Luna.

Princess Celestia isn't too sure herself, it was by chance that her sister caught her off guard. Princess Luna got right into her Sister's face, looking into her eyes.

"Sister, what's wrong?" asked Princess Celestia.

"Nothing, nothing at all." answered Princess Luna as she backed away.

In truth, Luna wanted to make sure her sister was feeling alright. Last time she didn't eat for three days straight, even the cake was still untouched. This made Luna worry for her sister's well being, its unusual for her to avoid a question.

"What bothers you, sister? i told you i'm fine now." replied Princess Celestia.

Luna can't help but worry, if she were to be separated from her; who knows what  will happen. But at the same time, worried for Dusk's safety as well as Equestria.

Dusk arrives in the throne room to meet them, Princess Celestia and Luna greet her with a small smile. Dusk bows her head in respect.

"Welcome, Dusk. We hope your ready." said Princess Luna.

"Yes, i am." replied Dusk.

All three go back to Luna's quarters and shut the door, the guards keep watch as they discuss what is to come.

"Dusk, nothing we say leaves this room, do you understand?" asked Princess Celestia.

"I understand." answered Dusk, her eyes focus on the two princesses.

Princess Luna steps forward, and lowers herself to Dusk's level of sight, but looks into her eyes for anything out of place. Since Dark Mist can put anypony under her influence, Luna can't be sure she can be trusted.

"Sister, its alright. She isn't under any spell." Celestia reassures Luna, making her back down.

"Very well, we can tell you then." said Princess Luna.

"What we want to discuss is the dream, where you and Dark Mist fought against one another in her castle." said Princess Celestia.

"You were using dark magic, a forbidden spell. How did you even learn it?" asked Princess Luna.

Dusk doesn't know herself, she was a filly at the time. Even when she used it against Dark Mist, she was doing it subconsciously as the spell took over. Leaving her unaware of what was happening.

"I...have no idea..." said Dusk, these questions she is being asked were confusing.

"Dark magic is not a spell to be taken lightly, Dusk. In your sleep you conjured it into existence, endangering yourself and those around you. Do you have any idea what could have happened had Lightning Flicker not shouted into your ears?" asked Luna.

"Yes, i was just so upset with what she would do, that i completely lost myself. I'm sorry." apologized Dusk, her words sincere as she spoke to Luna and Celestia.

"Since you now understand, i must place a restriction on your magic. It is for your safety and to others, it pains me to do this, Dusk, but i must." said Luna.

Dusk knew what is coming, half of her magic will be suppressed, and not be able to be tapped into. Princess Luna approaches her and and places her horn on Dusk's own, a flow of magic goes into Dusk, finally locking it away.

"It is done, but i promise it won't be permanent, just until we settle this matter with Dark Mist." said Princess Luna.

"You may go, but are not engage her. You've seen what happened to you when you did in that dream."  ordered Princess Luna.

Princess Celestia sees the tears from Dusk, but wraps a wing around her to comfort her. The time has come to finally seek out this threat and banish it gain.

"Go home, Dusk. But remember, do not ever speak of this to your friends." Said Princess Celestia as she shut the doors to Luna's room.

Dusk heads home, back to Ponyville. But on the way her friends stand there before her, curious as to what happened. But Dusk walkss right past them without a word as promised.

Dusk and her two friends arrive in Ponyville, its dark and they all need to get some sleep. She felt drained after having her magic sealed, Candy Star has noticed her drying tears, but knew it wouldn't be any use to try and her to talk to them.

"Candy Star, go home. I'm sorry, but you can't stay with tonight." said Dusk.

Candy Star's ears drop at her words, but she understands and heads home. Lightning Flicker follows Dusk to her home, shutting the door as they enter. Heading upstairs, Dusk makes her way to her room and close her bedroom door.

Lightning Flicker does the same with hers, each got into their beds, falling asleep within seconds. Lightning thinks maybe tomorrow her friend will be in a better mood to talk, but there are no guarantees that she will.