The arrival of the lost Generals White Nightmare and Dark Moon

by Kaliann25

Rating: teen
Tags: Princess Celestia, Tragedy, Twilight Sparkle, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Dark, Alternate Universe, Sad, Princess Luna, Original Character, Pipsqueak
Length: 18652

An expedition to the Princesses’ old castle accidentally free two powerful pony warriors: White Nightmare and Dark Moon, distinguished Generals and the Princesses’ lost parents.

Celestia and Luna's lost parents, the Princesses never met them, not even heard a single word about them. What's the truth behind their imprisionment so long ago?
Why they were separated from their beloved childs? And why are all the enemies of Equestria so affraid?

Published 2014-09-27 14:10:03 UTC
Last updated 2015-01-30 20:25:19 UTC

Family Reunion

Author's Note

Okay so this was my first non-crossover MLP story, like the others already finished in spanish. I hope you like it and... and I think that's it.

Read ya later!!

Family Reunion

“Okay, tell me one more time, Twilight, what the hay I’m doing here?” Asked the annoyed Pipsqueak to Twilight Sparkle. A beautiful day, perfect to take a holiday for his new responsibilities as Equestria’s new prince turned into an expedition to the Princesses’ old castle.

Twilight just rolled her eyes annoyed as well.

“Because, Celestia detected an strange signature of magic in this place. Come on, Pip, I know you’re an earth pony and all but still; this is important to Princess Luna. Don’t you want to make your wife happy?”

Pip sighed and walked behind the purple alicorn. A lot of time passed and everything changed for all the ponies: first of all, Twilight became an Alicorn Princess and now ruled side by side with Celestia, Luna and Pipsqueak, making sure the harmony reigned all over the kingdom of Equestria. Rainbow Dash finally became a Wonderbolt and officially she owned the world record of speed; Rarity was a famous designer for all over the world and her dresses could be appreciated in every corner of the Kingdom. Pinkie Pie was a world recognized party planner; everyone in the world ate Applejack’s apples; and if any pet got sick; everyone know they can count with Fluttershy’s pet hosptials.
Everything changed for everypony, especially for Luna and Pip. After so many Nightmare Nights, the two of them became really close and at some point Pip turned from a child who idolized Luna to the stallion of Luna’s dreams. They married two years ago and were really happy.

Yes, everything has change for the best.

…

By their way, the Princesses were exploring the basement of their old home trying to find the source of the strange magic signature.

“Of all places, it had to be here” grumped Luna. “The interference of Everfree Forest’s wild magic makes the location of that thing almost impossible”

“I know, my dear sister, but still; if we were able to locate the partial location of that thing, we surely will find the right source. After all, we have all the time in the world” assured Celestia.

Luna was about to say something but they were interrupted by Pip who ran to them really excited.

“Princess Celestia, Luna!”

Celestia chuckled half annoyed half amused by the stallion’s courtesy.

“For the five hundred twentieth time, Pip! Call me just Celestia as you do with Luna and Twilight, please”

Luna walked stopping the same stupid discussion between her husband and big sister before it even started.

“Pip, what’s happening?”

“Twilight located it, is in the dungeons. Come on!”

They ran after the young one through the several passages of the castle, to finally arrive to the right place. Since the Princesses were born, they never had to use the terrifying dungeons, but the evidence said that long time ago the ponies used to take prisoners.

Twilight were already waiting for them between fascinated and scared looking at the strange glow in the middle of the chamber.

“I’ve being observing this from some minutes and I can tell there are two powerful presences trapped in there. I don’t know if they’re friends or foes but I can tell the two of them are trying to escape from another plane of existence” mumbled Twilight looking at the anomaly.

Celestia looked at her sister and the two of them nodded making their horns glow with all their power.

“We’ll help them to cross to our side” announced Celestia. “I have a strange feeling that this is what we need to do. Besides, if they’re hostiles to us, right now they are too weak to confront us if it is the case. Together we’ll make it. Pip, go to a safe place now!”

The earth pony nodded and ran to hide befor something bad happen; in fact, that was what he wanted to do since the first minute Twilight discovered the anomaly. Then, the three Princesses combined their power to free whatever wanted to escape from it’s prison.
Finally they managed to do something, but they also created a huge explosion that launched them to different parts of the chambers. Quick as just himself, Pip ran to help his beloved wife.

“Are you okay, Luna?”

Luna nodded weakly.

“I’m alright, hun. What about the others?”

“We’re okay!” Announced Twilight and Celestia at the same time.

Then Pip discovered the two strangers. Quickly he called the others to see the two unconscious ponies that just appeared.

He was a dark blue Pegasus (his coat was the same color as Luna’s), almost the same mane only that his was a normal mane; not a fragment from the night itself; and a Cutie Mark of a black cloud with a red lighting. A warrior apparently, judging by the black armor he was wearing.
She was a pure white unicorn as big as Celestia, with the same coat and the same aurora boreal mane. In fact, if it wasn’t for the lack of wings, she looked exactly as Celestia. And also she was a warrior, considering the golden armor she was wearing.

“You have to be kidding me” mumbled Pipsqueak.

Celestia shivered trying to not to make any early conclusions, even if it was too late.

“They’re still too weak. Let’s take them outside and get them to a hospital before they die. I can feel the both of them possess a great power but are their life are in danger because of the effort. Go, there’s no time to lose”

The three alicorns used their magic to let the unconscious warriors outside of the Castle, where the guards started to talk among themselves looking at the appearance of the new ponies but Celestia silenced them with a stern look.
The Princess of the sun seemed to be more serious than usual, just as Luna but she had Pip to calm her nerves a little. Twilight felt a little out of place but Celestia asked her to stand at her side and talk to her in order to distract her thoughts about the warriors.

…

The first one in open his eyes were the Pegasus.

“Where I am?” he asked still very weak.

“You’re in my private area of Canterlot’s General Hospital” said Celestia walking to him with her wings extended.

The Pegasus tried to sit but he hadn’t the strength yet. Whatever he did, drained too much power from him and being awake meant a great effort to him. Wasting no time, Zecora (especially called for the occasion) offered him a strange potion.

“Drink. It’s enough to restore part of your strength I think”

The Pegasus looked at the zebra, making her shiver; but nopony else noticed the sinister look in his eyes. But after drink the potion, quickly he sat; this time with better results, and looked at Celestia; who was looking at him expectantly. Slowly, the Pegasus realized he was surrounded by doctors, soldiers and else; but now Celestia had all his attention.

“Celestia” he smiled letting escape a small tear. “I thought I’ll never see you again, my dear. Since the damn Dragon King locked us at the Nowhere separating us from the two of you… Look at you now! As powerful and beautiful as White Nightmare!”

“What is your name?” asked Luna walking to the warrior as well.

The Pegasus smiled again.

“Luna, my beloved Luna; my little Luna. Look at you; if Celestia looks exactly like White Nightmare, there’s no doubt you’re just like me. Oh, is so strange all this, I never thought I’ll ever see you again. None of you”

“I asked you what’s your name” said Luna trying to keep calm.

“General Dark Moon from the Pony Empire” answered the Pegasus after chuckle a little. But then he realized something. “White Nightmare! If I’m still alive that means that her…”

“She lives” continued Luna. “She’s still sleeping but alive. But now I have another question for you. Who are you supposed to be? If it wasn’t you are a male and don’t have a horn you’ll be just as me; not mentioning the other one looks exactly as my sister. Don’t tell me you are…”

“Ask me clearly” grinned the Pegasus.

Luna gulped but kept calm

“Are you our father?”

Celestia looked at her sister.

“Luna, wait. That’s… impossible. We don’t have any parents…”

“Just look at them, big sis! They’re like us, almost exactly. And if we add the feeling you had this morning there’s no doubt about it. They are our lost parents!”

“Luna!” Tried to protest Celestia, but a voice interrupted her. A voice that sounded as hers.

“Believe to Dark Moon or not, that’s the truth. But still we understand is a little difficult to accept. After all we left you when you only had one year and a half and Luna a couple of months”

They turned to the white mare, who just awoke. Zecora ran to offer her the potion and again noticed the evil look in her eyes but decided to ignore it; she’ll take care of that once she met with his “friend”. When the unicorn stopped drinking, she looked at her two daughters with renewed confidence.

“As we were saying, we understand you’re too surprised, Celestia my child. And we won’t push you two too hard to accept us as who we really are. After all that was what King Flames wanted”

The two warriors walked to their daughters ignoring the doctors’ protests and bowed respectfully to them.

“Don’t accept us as your parents, just as two old soldiers who were too far from the battlefield for so long” said Dark Moon.

“We are at your service now, as we were at my father’s; Death Ride, the First Emperor” added White Nightmare.

Twilight was unwillingly mumbling to herself.

“First Emperor… Pony Empire…”

The two warriors looked at Twilight with curiosity. White Nightmare looked to her two daughters, like trying to guess something; but then she noticed Pip holding Luna’s hoof and it was all clear. Again, the two warriors looked directly at their older daughter and nodded.
Celestia was about to ask what was going on but Dark Moon changed the subject quickly.

“Tell us, is the land of all ponies still called the Empire?”

Celestia shook her head.

“The name of my Kingdom is Equestria, if that’s what you’re asking”

The two warriors nodded again.

“If that’s the case, allow us to serve Equestria as we served the Empire during the Old Days, please”

Luna, Twilight and Pipsqueak looked at Celestia, who was looking at the ponies who claimed to be their parents. At the end she let escape a small tear with a warm smile and hugged the two of them.
Luna joined.

“Welcome to your new home, mother… father…

Nopony said more and nopony noticed Zecora’s disappearing.

…

A giant red and black serpent dragon was looking through the window, lost in his own thoughts when his guard announced he had a visitor. King Flames made his visitor pass, while his body shrank from the size of a mountain to the size of a pony… kind of.
Zecora walked to the throne room very nervous.

“Is great to see you again, young Zecora” greeted Flames with his cold voice. “And I thought you decided to spend the rest of your days living among the ponies”

Zecora nodded.

“I’m planning such thing, but right now I have an announcement, an announcement that can be as dangerous as a manticore’s sting”

“And what is that?” asked Flames fearing the worst.

Zecora didn’t even bother to rime this time:

“The murderers are free”

Silence, just silece.

“NO, THAT CAN’T BE TRUTH!” Yelled Flames with anger and frustration in his voice. “IF IT’S TRUE, THE PEACE WE REACHED AFTER THE PONY WARS IS ABOUT TO BE BROKEN!!”

“I don’t want to accept it neither but is the truth” said another voice.

Discord materialized before Flames. He was terrified, of course after what happened to be afraid was completely natural.

“The mare who didn’t find something funnier to amuse her fifteen birthday than torture me for an entire month, along with the only one whose blood thirst is as big as hers” said Discord sweating and gritting his teeth. “The two monsters who almost exterminated griffins, cows and buffalos and minotaurs”

Flames closed his eyes thinking.

“The Everfree barrier won’t contain the ponies for so long now that they’re here; so we have to prepare our troops as soon as possible. Discord, go find Chrysalis, the nomads’ queen deserves to know her tormentors and worst nightmares are walking among us again”

“So as our Supreme Witch Doctor” added Zecora. “The monster who tortured her mother and father to death is free. I don’t know how she’ll take it”

Flames nodded, they had to act and act now. White Nightmare and Dark Moon weren’t ponies, they were killing machines; crazy psychopaths who enjoyed the other creatures’ pain and stuff like that.
And the worst part, they were effectively Luna and Celestia’s lost parents.

A message for Spike

Flames, King of all dragons was looking at the Everfree Forest, the magical barrier he created with Discord, Zikmu and Chrysalis to keep the ponies in their territory, in order to prevent another war. He seemed really nervous and altered; but kept control of himself. Along with Discord, he was the eldest being in the world, and one of the wisest as well.

“You seem to be pretty nervous, old friend” smiled Discord appearing before Flames.

“Any news from Equestria?” asked Flames still looking at the forest.

“According to Zecora, tomorrow they’ll be free to go to their new home with their beloved daughters. And for Celestia and Luna; well, I can tell you they’re really happy to have their parents back and can’t wait to show them the Kingdom. More than excited if you ask me”

Flames frowned.

“There must be a way to warn them. When White Nightmare and Dark Moon realize what they’d done with the Empire, with their legacy of violence and bloodbaths… I just don’t want to imagine their reaction”

“And it’s only a matter of time for a pony to do something really stupid” agreed Discord.

“Again, we have to warn them” grumped Flames.

Discord nodded and offered the Dragons King a purple dragon scale.

“Celestia’s special somepony have a little assistant, her adoptive son. A young dragon who just dominated his greed”

“Adoptive son?” asked Flames confused.

“Yes, her adoptive son; Spike” nodded Discord. “Originally he was one of the eggs that were stolen by the Empire to serve as slaves to the ponies; and somehow it remained closed until he was awoke by Twilight Sparkle’s magic”

Flames sighed remembering the horror, the massacre that affected so many dragons and ponies. All because of the Emperor’s power thirst and his daughter’s madness.

“And I thought those eggs were lost long time ago. So well, what about this young dragon?”

“He dominates his Messenger Breath and fortunately he is shedding scales so this one still have his astral signature. Want to contact him?” Asked Discord offering again the scale.

“Why don’t you contact them by yourself?” Teased Flames. “I believe they managed to “reform” you”

Discord lowered his sight.

“Sorry my friend, I don’t want to die; not even fight White Nightmare or her husband again”

And of course Flames understood perfectly. For so long he trusted the nightmare has finally ended, but now he had to deal again with his decision to not to kill the monsters. Things has change; but he was still afraid.

Discord just looked at the King and vanished to somewhere else. At the end, Flames used his dragon magic to create some kind of manual and sent it with his Messenger Breath.

“I’m depositing all my confidence in you, young Spike”

…

Celestia opened proudly the doors of her Castle to her new found parents:

“Welcome, welcome to our home, mother and father”

The Generals smiled to their eldest daughter and walked behind her through the several passages and rooms of the enormous place; they were finally home. After an eternity trapped in the Nowhere and six weeks at the hospital; but those ones weren’t that bad. They passed most of the time exercising, studying Equestrian History and receiving constant visits from their daughters, Twilight and Pip. At the beginning the two of them excused saying it was a family business and they didn’t want to interrupt but Dark Moon invited them to share the moment.

“Come on, you’re part of the family, aren’t you? After all you are our daughters’ special someponies. We have an eternity to live as a family so join us. Don’t be afraid”

Celestia and Twilight froze immediately. Luna and Pip told the Generals they had two years and a half of marriage and they were really happy together; but Celestia and Twilight haven’t revealed their special bond yet.

“How do you know?” asked Celestia still shocked.

White Nightmare chuckled shrugging.

“Easy, I can sense how your immortality divided in two long ago; and the one you’re sharing it with is her. I don’t like the idea of two mares being together but you share a very special bond, a divided immortality is something you can share only with your soul mate. It’s a unique kind of magic created just for the Legitimate Governors and their descendants.”

“Technically I’m a mortal” explained Dark Moon. “But since the day White and I confessed to each other her immortality also covers me. Same for Luna and Pipsqueak”

And, from that visit, Twilight became closer to the Lost Generals. She always asked about the life in the Empire, about what kind of magic they used, if dangers such as Discord and the Changellings always existed, and things like that.
And of course they smiled to their young daughter-in-law and passed several hours telling them their stories and enjoyed the moment. But when the purple alicorn tried to ask them about the war, they suddenly muttered.

“I’m telling you this to protect your mental sanity: shut the fuck up and never ask about it again. According to my readings; none of you are ready to know nothing in this Kingdom” said White Nightmare with a cold voice, and the sight of her eyes convinced Twilight she was serious.

But the incident was forgotten long ago. Right now the only thing that matter was the fact they all were a family again, starting a new life side by side with their beloved girls. The only one who felt uncomfortable with the whole thing was Spike, who always felt unnerved about the Generals. He swore he felt something sinister at the way Dark Moon was looking at him.
Because of that, when they arrived to the Main Hall, where Pinkie Pie prepared a huge party for them, he preferred to vanish at the first opportunity he had. Rarity and Pinkie Pie spotted that and quickly ran after him. Twilight also saw it but as Celestia’s soul mate she had to stay; anyway she could ask Spike personally later.

“Spike! Spike!” Called Pinkie Pie. “What are you doing, Spike? Don’t you see you’re missing the honor banquet for the Princess’ parents? Ah, I’m so happy about them! Is so sad when you think about it; raised alone without help! Not a mommy or a daddy; even a granny to take care of them! And now they’re a happy family! A great moment for everypony!

Rarity interrupted her form once.

“What happened Spikey Wikey? Why do you escaped? I thought you liked to spend time with the rest of us. Come on, let’s have fun! What about if I offer you a dance, huh?

Spike shook his head.

“Thanks Rarity, but I think I pass. The truth is… I don’t feel good with those two around me. I just don’t want to be rude so I better stay here and I’ll see you later!”

Rarity raised an eyebrow just as Pinkie.

“What are you talking about Spike? They seemed very decent ponies for me. They look a little odd; but I think is just the shock to see they look alike the Princesses. Anyway, let’s go, there’s a banquet waiting for us!

“With party and dance included!” Jumped Pinkie in excitement.

It was when Spike burped a strange book. The group examined the book closely, like trying to understand. Spike shivered when looked at the tittle:

“Anti-Pony Combat, a basic guide for young dragons”

Rarity levitated the book using her magic.

“Okay, there’s a lot of illustrations about dragons making wrestling holds to ponies”

“Look! There’s a letter with the book” said Pinkie giving the paper to Spike.

Spike shivered again and began to read:

“Dear Spike, I’m writing you this lines without expecting an answer; I don’t even know if my warnings will be in vane but I have to try. My name is Flames, King of all Dragons…”

The three of them exchanged a concern look, but the ponies nodded and Spike continued reading.

“I don’t expect either than anyone behind the Everfree Forest believe me, but again, I have to try. The cruelest warriors of all times, your beloved Princesses’ parents have returned. Trough you I want to send this message to the ponies who once held the Elements of Harmony: meet me on the middle of the Everfree Forest, I need to talk them personally and warn them about the danger those two represent. You have no idea what they’re capable of.

PD: the book is for you, if one day a pony try to take advantage of you, you can easily defeat it. After all, it’s only natural for us to be stronger than them”

Pinkie Pie, Rarity and Spike gulped, what was going on? The only thing they had for sure was that they had to speak to the Princesses as soon as possible, but away from the Lost Generals.

…

The party continued as nothing, and again, the Lost Generals demonstrated to be very nice ponies with good manners, exactly what you could expect from the Nobility. But something was ruining the perfection of the moment: the tension between Rarity, Pinkie and Spike. They avoided anypony else during the entire reunion; but luckily the honor guests didn’t notice that attitude before they retired to sleep; arguing they weren’t fully recovered yet.
Everypony understood and once the party was over, Twilight confronted her friends.

“Okay, what’s going on? You three seem to be worried about something. What’s happening?”

“Yeah, what’s happening?” Asked Fluttershy as well. “It’s obvious you don’t want to discuss it in front of the Princesses’ parents but they’re gone so you can tell us now”

Spike nodded and passed them the letter.

“Sorry guys, but this just arrived and couldn’t concentrate because of the nerves. Just… just read it and you’ll understand.

Twilight nodded and started to read loud as Spike did some time ago. Celestia frowned when she heard the name of Flames but continued listening. When Twilight finished, she just nodded.

“We can’t blame Spike to feel so unnerved during the party; same for Pinkie Pie and Rarity. The content of that letter is something very disturbing for everypony. Perhaps I don’t believe to that dragon but is obvious we have to act and act now”

“I suggest we do as the letter says” said Twilight. “Let’s listen what the dragon king has to say and that’s it. We can investigate from our own and then act”

“Twilight is right sist” said Luna. “Flames was the one who captured our parents but he had his reasons, perhaps. Let’s take our precautions and listen to him”

“You know you can count on us for whatever you need” assured Rainbow Dash.

“Are you sure?” Asked Celestia. “Girls, this mission is much more than I asked you before. Are you really willing to risk your lives only to confirm what this letter says?”

“Don’t worry Celestia. After we met that dragon, we’ll return to Equestria completely safe”

Celestia hugged her student and lover with concern.

“If that’s what you want to do go ahead, but take care. Your lives are very precious to me; especially yours Twilight. Take care”

Said that, Celestia took paper and quill and began to write:

King Flames, I’m Celestia Princess of the Sun and one of the Rulers of the Kingdom of Equestria. Spike passed us your message and after read it, we agreed the least we can do is reunite with you as you’re asking.

“Send it, Spike”

The dragon obeyed and after two minutes, he burped the answer.

Tomorrow my herald will meet you at the entrance of the Everfree Forest. Thank you for decide to listen.

Flames.

King Flame's story

The Everfree Forest seemed as always: creepy, intimidating, impenetrable… with that strange aura of ancient magic; preventing to anypony to enter. But there they were, waiting at the entrance waiting for Flame’s herald. Then Zecora came as the first day they met her, wearing the strange hood covering her face.

“I’m so sorry to make you wait, but is not easy move from one to another State”

“Zecora!” Scandalized Rainbow Dash. “You’re King Flame’s herald! But… but I thought you weren’t an evil being”

Zecora send her a death glare.

“Your perception of evil you should change; and to Flames you should offer him a second glance”

And without giving her an opportunity to answer, she started to walk with the Bearers behind her. Spike, who couldn’t resist the impulse to meet his King, followed the group improvising a torch with a stick and his fire. Twilight and Rarity used their horns as flashlights.
Everypony was waiting for answers; hoping to know the story behind the Dragon King and the Lost Generals.

At the forest boundary, Luna and Celestia looked how Equestria’s greatest protectors get lost into the forest. Something was not right; and the only thing they knew for sure was that their parents’ arrival will unleash of events completely out of their control.

...

In the forest, the seven friends followed the zebra through the safest roads; avoiding all the possible dangers such as wild animals and carnivore plants. They walked for hours, in complete silence; until Zecora stopped before a large mountain in the middle of the way.

“Where are we?” asked Twilight.

“Welcome to the middle of the forest” said a cold voice.

All the group gasped when the mountain moved, turning to them his face with bright red eyes. King Flames looked at the group, showing himself as large as he was; and the ponies found him terrifying.
A giant serpent dragon with black scales all over his body, red belly, red eyes and red spikes. But the beast started to shrink, ending at Spike’s size, only a little taller.

“I was waiting for you, Bearers; young Spike… I’m glad you decided to come all the way over here. As I said, this is the middle of the forest and the limit of Pony Territory. I’m King Flames, mighty Ruler of all dragons”

“So you’re Flames?” mumbled Fluttershy scared by the presence of a dragon; and not any dragon, the Ruler of all of them.

The dragon nodded calmly.

“And why, from all the places; you chose the Everfree Forest to meet us?” Asked Twilight.

Flames sighed.

“I’ll reveal a secret: this Forest surrounds all Pony Territory, and it’s really a magical barrier to keep you in your place. If anypony put a single hoof beyond this limit, will mean its instant death”

“But why?” Shrieked Applejack walking backwards.

“Because that’s the way how Zikmu, Supreme Witch Doctor of the Zebras; Queen Chrysalis and I created it” explained Flames. “Zikmu and Chrysalis bagged for the imprisonment of your kind after I defeated the murders; and they were only scared children, so I helped them even if I never completely agreed”

“And when you say murderers, you’re talking about the Princesses’ parents” said Rarity.

Flames nodded expelling some smoke from his nose, creating the drawing of a giant map of Equestria; but this one was divided in the Country of Clouds, the Country of the forest and the Country of Earth.
Flames nodded and started his explanation.

“As you can see, half a million of years ago, before your Princesses born, Equestria didn’t exist”

“I know!” Giggled Pinkie happily, “It was empty, but the three kinds of ponies found it and founded Equestria! You probably gonna surprise when I tell you this: I was the first of my class when I was a little filly!”

Flames ignored the hyperactive pony and continued:

“During that time, your country was populated with the Griffins, the people of Clouds; Minotaours, the people of the Forest; and the Bovines, the people of Earth”

Rarity was confused.

“Sorry mister, but that’s not possible. You see, when ponies arrived to our current lands, no one was living there. You must be confused; but don’t think bad of me, I’m not planning to offend any Royalty”

Flames sighed again, he seemed to be… sad? He made a magic pass with his tail and the image of the map chanced to show the image of a black unicorn with red eyes and a mane that seemed to be made of pure fire.

“We’re talking about very dark days, Bearer of Harmony. Before that happened, all the Races lived in peace in their own territories; territories assigned by the Creation Spirits: Moktobok, Voluspa, Minotaur, Ixchel, Noj and Slipnir. And to make sure none of us dared to make war to our fellow leaders, they sent powerful guardians to watch us night and day: the Windigos”

The magical smoke made a new figure, the figure of powerful spirits of winter. The ponies had different reactions; but the one who was specially fascinated was Twilight. She heard about them, she acted in a play with them as the main antagonists but it was the only mention of the creatures. And now she learnt something new: they were guardians of harmony just as her friends. How beautiful.

“Windigo’s mission was to punish with the Endless Winter to any race who tried to make war, but that was it. The only creature allowed to break harmony was their younger brother. I think you all knew him too well”

The smoke changed again, turning into Discord.

“Everything was peace and the only battles we had were against Discord, who isn’t really bad, just annoying. But one day, Death Ride the pony king had a daughter. All the Legitimate Governors were married already, but he was the first one in have any children. He called his daughter White Nightmare, and effectively she was a true nightmare; all the other races still think about her as the evilest being in history, along with her husband Dark Moon”

The ponies and Spike started to mumble among themselves, not daring to say anything. Flames let them continue for a little, but then he restarted the story:

“Little boys and girls have innate cruelty: they like to hurt little animals, fight among them, insult to each other and things like that. Are the parents who have to teach them the difference between good and evil”

“True” mumbled Fluttershy.

“Death Ride did teach Nightmare such difference, but he also taught her he preferred evil. He fed his daughter’s cruelty, turning her into a merciless being; and gave her the hardest combat training. The result was monstrous”

The image changed again showing a teenaged White Nightmare grinning evilly, with a sadistic sight. The ponies also noticed the Cutie Mark of an ax covered with fire.

“At her fifteen birthday, White Nightmare challenged Discord to a fight”

“Poor girl” ironized Rainbow rolling her eyes.

Discord materialized in front of them, but he didn’t look at himself. The ponies could recognize the hate in his eyes… and the worst: the fear.

“Sorry for disappointing you Dash, but I barely escaped alive. She tortured me for an entire month and I had to fake my death to get away from her. That terrified my brothers and encouraged the ponies; because Nightmare proved we spirits could be killed. That was the beginning of the Pony Wars”

Flames grumped.

“The damn ponies started a war, not to conquer, to exterminate the other races. Without any restriction because of the Windigos’ cowardly he was now free to do whatever he wanted. Oh, and if you’re wondering who commanded the army, it was that bitch of White Nightmare”

Now the smoke cloud showed the pony soldiers, wearing black armors and blood dripping from their hooves; leaded by the Princesses’ mother, whose hooves were bloodier than the rest of the ponies.

“White Nightmare never counted with any special favor form her father, she had to ascend in the army as any other soldier; but thanks to her enormous power and insatiable blood thirst, she became a General at the age of nineteen” continued Flames. “Death Ride had a special rule: never kill another pony, only the “inferior races” could be killed but never a fellow pony. Still, Nightmare was feared also by her own partners. It seemed to be endless until a new lieutenant entered to her life. He was famous for his strange way to execute prisoners: to rip their heads off with his own hooves”

Twilight gulped.

“You’re talking about… Dark Moon”

The dragon nodded.

“Between us, he is crazier than Nightmare. But getting back to our story, Nightmare witnessed how Dark Moon executed the Griffin’s king on his throne… by decapitation. The atrocious crime demoralized the Griffins and they were terminated, giving Dark Moon the title of General of the Pegasi Unit of the Pony Army”

The ponies and Spike were horrified, not sure if they should believe Flames. Discord was breathing agitatedly, trying to control himself remembering that horrible times.

“The ponies were the cruelest of all races, and they proved it at that war that exterminated Diamond Dogs, Griffins, Bovines and Minotaurs. Or well, almost exterminated, they let alive little babies… only to be taken to the Empire to serve as slaves to the ponies. The other creatures you see walking among you are the descendants of those who survived the massacres”

“Our last hope were the Minotaurs since they held the Elements of Harmony” continued Flames. “But as Discord already told you, they were exterminated as well. Dark Moon demoralized the Bearers killing the Minotaur King in front of them; allowing White Nightmare to kill them one by one piercing their hearts using only her horn. And the worst part: she took the corpses to a field, where she used them to fertilize the ground and plant a tree. A tree where she hung the Elements as a symbol of the Empire”

“It was during that carnage where the psychos fell in love” grumped Discord.

That was it, the ponies were horrified with the strange story. The Elements were given to Equestria because of a massacre? What was going on?

“Finally I killed Death Ride” sighed Flames. “Kidnapped the baby daughters of the monsters and used them as living shield to prevent them to attack me, then I killed Lauren Faust, Death Ride’s wife”

“Do you know about the divided immortality, Twilight?” asked Discord.

The purple alicorn nodded.

“It also have a dark side: if you get killed, Celestia will die at the same way immediately. Same will happen to you if is Celestia who dies” explained Discord. “Lauren was weaker than Death Ride so it was easier to kill and cause Death Ride’s death as well”

For the last time, the smoke changed showing the dragon using baby Celestia and baby Luna to restrain the killers.

“When I finished Death Ride, I fought with the monsters but I couldn’t take their lives in front of their babies so what I did was to lock them up in the Nowhere and pray they stay there”

At the end everything was silence. So that was the story; but they could really trust in the dragon? White Nightmare and Dark Moon were too kind to be the monsters he was talking about, yeah, it had to be some kind of mistake.
Right?

Death Ride sighed.

“This is my warning, I don’t care if you believe me or not; but please: keen an eye open. They aren’t ponies, they’re killing machines.

Said that, the dragon disappeared in the dark of the forest leaving the ponies.

…

Celestia and Luna waited for more than six hours when they finally spotted the girls walking to them.
Twilight ran directly to her teacher and lover crying.

“Twilight! What happened? What did he told you?”

Twilight sobbed.

“Celestia, is just… I don’t know what to believe anymore!”

Author's Note

And this is it: the story of the Lost Generals and the Pony Empire. Did you liked it? Just asking.

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Dark Moon's monstrous power

On the last days, both Celestia and Luna were really worried. Since the meeting with the Dragon King, Twilight seemed more distant; and when her lover asked her about Flames’s story, always avoided the subject.

“Is too horrible to tell you, Celestia, please give some time to confirm… no, I mean refute what he told us. Believe me when I tell you Celestia, you don’t want to know”

And of course Celestia agreed to Twilight’s desires, but what was the meaning of all that? If the Dragon King told the girls a horrible story, then why? What reasons could have Flames to tell lies about their parents?
One time she decided to ask Discord, but the Chaos Spirit denied to meet her, even put a single paw on the palace. In fact, he answered by letter delivered by normal mail saying he was afraid of being tracked by Nightmare. So Celestia’s mother had Discord completely terrified, that didn’t helped at all with the situation.
But at the end Celestia had no choice but agreed to leave everything on Twilight’s capable hooves and let her do all the research. After all if somepony could find the truth that was her beloved Twilight.

About the Lost Generals, of course the Princesses could ask them, but a strange feeling inside them warned that if they ask, they’ll lose them again, and this time forever. Besides, they just started to be a family again, so the Monarchs do their best to live beautiful times along with their beloved parents, who will be there for them no matter what.

With the time Celestia and Luna started to know them better:
White Nightmare was a kind hearted mare who always had a smile on her face. Strong and athletic; with great knowledge about magic combat. As soon as she recovered completely, the first thing Nightmare did was to ask for her reinsertion to the Army where she become a well-known military strategist and fighter.
On the other side, Dark Moon seemed to be the opposite of his wife: a serious stallion whose emotions were difficult to define since he always had a cold and calculating expression on him; but what he didn’t demonstrate with his expression, he demonstrated with actions. Even if he always had that strange expression, still was a loving and supporting father. A great reader who get along very well with Twilight who constantly discussed about history with him. And as his wife, Moon asked for his reinsertion to the army where he began to show how great flyer and fighter he was; and also humble. One day he was asked by the captain of the lunar guard if he liked his old position as general back; but Moon declined saying he was a leader for war times. Only war times.

Soon enough, the Lost Generals were very known and respected for all the ponies who gave them the treatment of Royalty, even if they declined the title when their daughters offered it:

“Sorry my children, but I’m no Queen; I’m a warrior, that’s how I like it”

“Same for me girls, sorry but I don’t even have a true Royal Status since I grew up in an orphanage”

And the Princesses accepted it, happy to have such humble and kind hearted ponies as parents.
One day the warriors were reading at their room when Celestia arrived.

“Mother, I have to talk to you” said the Sun Princess.

White Nightmare smiled to her daughter a little annoyed.

“Celly, I’d told you several times to not to call me that way, it sounds too distant. Please, I am mom or mommy”

Celestia blushed. She felt as a little girl crying to get mommy’s attention that was truth in part. But for other side, it felt good to have a mother to ask for things.

“Sorry mom, but I have something I really want to ask you” said Celestia.

“Go ahead, this old soldier is here to serve you, my Princess”

Celestia nodded still enjoying the situation.

“Is just… I would love to… it’ll mean a lot to me if you let me try my magical abilities against yours. You know, a magical duel between you and me”

Nightmare kissed her daughter’s forehead.

“As you wish, Celly”

Celestia smiled and left the room whistling happily.

“Are you serious?” Asked Dark Moon indifferent. “You know you’ll defeat her in less than thirty seconds”

“I just couldn’t resist” sighed White Nightmare. “When she approached to me in that way she didn’t seem like the wise and powerful Princess she really is; for the moment I just saw my beloved foal nuzzling against me trying to get my attention”

“Flames took them away from us forever” grumped Dark Moon with fire on his eyes. “No matter how hard we try, this isn’t our place; Celestia and Luna are the same kind of weak monarchs we used to kill just for fun”

“Be patient, Dark; since we don’t have anything left but revenge, we better act with caution. And once we destroy the Everfree Barrier, Flames will have no choice but accept his death. But not before we make him beg for it, oh yeah, imagine it Dark Moon: the little terrors and tortures we can do once we get him. He’ll know the true power of our rage”

Dark Moon made a sadistic smile, almost the only smile he knew. But after a while, the blue Pegasus shook his head trying to calm down a little.

“By the way, I’ve being reading about what happened here the last five thousand years. Perhaps our daughters know nothing about combat magic, but their protection magic is unbelievable; almost unmeasurable. They managed to seal your father’s apprentice in an ice prison. Impressive if you ask me”

“Yeah, I think I heard about it too. Sombra, poor bastard, all he wanted was to restore the Empire’s former glory. But don’t worry, all we have to do is free him and make the idiot help us with our plan”

“Do you think Sombra will cooperate?” Asked Dark Moon, even if he already knew the answer.

“He will. Remember Dark Moon: he turns into a scared mouse every time he sees you. That time you were a little too rough with him”

They both exchanged an evil smile and returned to their books; after spend all those years trapped in the Nowhere they learnt how to be patient and wait for their moment. At least they have something for sure: Flames already knew about their liberation and was scared.

At the next day everypony started to prepare for an extremely rare and exciting event: a magical duel between their beloved Princess of the Sun and her mother, General White Nightmare.
Soon enough, royalty and media agreed to perform the duel in Canterlot Stadium, the biggest of all Equestria. The entrances sold out in less than two days and everypony could see lots of heavy action on the betting tables.

Expectation filled the streets of Canterlot the day of the event, the ponies gathered around the Stadium since the last afternoon, ready to see the action between Princess and General.

Celestia entered from one gate walking with Twilight at her right and Luna at her left; White Nightmare walked along with Dark Moon. They met at the center of the arena.
Twilight wished her lover the best of lucks and flew to the royal tribune along with Luna. Celestia bowed to her mother who smiled warmly.

“I hope you’re ready my child; this won’t be easy for you; since you don’t know how to fight, at least for real”

“Don’t worry about me mom, I’ll do my best”

“Good” said the white unicorn teleporting to the tribunes with her daughter and daughter-in-law. “Dark, try to not hurt her too badly, okay?”

The dark blue Pegasus extended his wings ready for the fight while the public started to mumble among themselves not really understanding what was going on.
Celestia looked at her father surprised.

“What?”

The warrior blasted off with a powerful Sonic Rainboom that pushed Celestia against a wall, creating several cracks because of the impact’s force.
The ponies muttered instantly. Not only he was capable of use that maneuver to blast off; he was at least ten times faster than Rainbow Dash; they couldn’t even follow his movements in air.
Celestia looked up trying to detect her father.

“Where are you hiding?”

Several storm clouds, charged with pure electricity were sent against her; a surprising attack that almost hit her, but she created a force field just in time.

“Okay, wow. Just… wow…”

But Celestia wasn’t defeat yet, so she shot a fire tower to her father, but that wasn’t effective at all. Dark Moon quickly rose in the air creating a tornado absorbing all the oxygen around extinguishing the fire immediately.
Celestia prepared her horn again, ready to send the next attack; but Dark Moon just sat on a cloud staring at his daughter with a condescending smile on his face.

“I’m waiting Celly”

Celestia extended her wings as well and attacked her father with magic beams, causing Dark Moon to kick several other clouds hyper-charged with electricity blocking his daughter’s attacks like nothing. And again, he disappeared into the black clouds at monstrous speed.
Celestia tried to locate Dark Moon, but it was pointless, he moved too fast; or he wasn’t moving? The black clouds hid him perfectly; but she could hear him laughing softly.

“Flying to reach me wasn’t the best of your ideas Celly. You see: air is my territory. The Imperial Air Force leaded by me was the most feared and threatening of all the armies. You cannot win now that you’re up here”

That voice, where was coming from? Then Celestia looked up; to see a blue blur flying against her at full speed. Before anypony could tell what was happening, their beloved Sun Princess crashed to the ground causing several cracks.
Dark Moon just laughed.

“And with that level you want to challenge your mother? Sorry, we’re done here”

But then Celestia vanished.

“Illusion?”

Celestia turned visible, flying to her father sending several magic beams before he could react; and this time was the Pegasus the one who crashed on the ground also creating several cracks. The General grinned excited.

“The most arrogant they are the harder they fall” mocked Celestia.

“Clever as your mother, and a little bit more creative too. I’m glad to see I underestimated you Celly. Now prepare yourself!”

And he went back to the air with a powerful Sonic Rainboom; but this time the Sun Princess was ready and created a magic force filed just in time. Dark Moon crashed against the magical orb; but he only grinned and turned around getting lost into the clouds.
Again, the powerful Pegasus was just a blue blur in the horizon, moving at full speed gathering more and more clouds. Celestia decided to finish the thing and made appear several sticky traps all over the clouds ready to immobilize her father; and just when she thought she got him, quickly realized her traps only caught his armor. Dark Moon’s armor but without Dark Moon.
A giant black shadow positioned above the Monarch. Celestia gulped and turned up to see an enormous black cloud (the blackest cloud she ever saw in her life) full charged of pure electricity. And in the top of that cloud, was her father with an emotionless expression.
He jumped over the cloud.

A giant red lighting impacted directly over the Princess who didn’t even had the time to defend herself. The powerful impact created a huge explosion causing the dust to cover the full arena; but Dark Moon cleaned it all with a single maneuver to reveal the unbelievable sight: on the bottom of a crater, Princess Celestia lied completely unconscious and her body fully covered with burns.
Dark Moon shrugged.

“Next time you defy your mother, I suggest you to train your magic combat abilities Celly; unlike me, your mother never learnt to restrain herself; she would crush you in a matter of seconds”

And just like that, the Pegasus walked away with his characteristic calm while the doctors took care of their Princess. He truly had a monstrous power, did he was really restraining himself?

A little later, White Nightmare sat next to her daughter on the infirmary waiting for her fully recovery. Celestia was breathing with difficult, still not believing how her father let her on that state so easily. Twilight, Pipsqueak and Luna approached to the bed to assist Celestia, who thanked the gesture with a warm smile. White Nightmare just sighed.

“During the Old Days, every time we attacked an enemy kingdom, our first line of attackers were the Pegasus. The attack Dark Moon used against you is called Devastation Cloud; the ultimate Pegasus technique. Now imagine a group of ten Pegasus moving ten of those things and attacking at the same time in several points of the battlefields. It was really hard to learn and required years of practice; but your father managed to learnt it at the age of twenty one, the youngest Pegasus who ever mastered the attack. He also was the military strategist who suggested using it as our first move at several spots at the time”

Twilight shivered remembering King Flame’s story. What kind of civilization the ponies had during the Empire? Nopony said nothing and White Nightmare used a healing spell on her daughter.
Celestia was tired, tired but thankful; leaving aside the pain, it was a great experience to face her father. Even if he couldn’t use magic, she proved to be the greatest warrior she ever met. “My father is strong, is powerful, is… is just the model I always wanted to meet. Is so good to be a family one more time”

…

“I told you to restrain yourself Dark Moon” said White Nightmare coldly.

“And I told you that you should face her yourself; or at least explain her she is way too much under our level”

“She’s our daughter Dark Moon!”

“That’s why I was soft with her. I didn’t kill her because there’s nothing more repulsive and wrong than took the life of any other pony; but I also stopped when she lost conscience because she is my daughter and I love her. Still, she needed to know who she were facing. Now she knows and is happy to have such a strong father so everyone is pleased now. But really White, I can’t control myself for so long; I want to kill someone so badly”

“I understand my love, but we have to be patient and save our killing instincts for the time we realize how to break the Everfree Barrier. But in the meantime, we better behave; if they found who we really are, what we have done all over the years…”

“They’ll reject us, and we would lose our beloved daughters one more. But still White, we both know this isn’t our place”

White Nightmare nodded and walked to bed, with her husband behind. Of course they knew that wasn’t their place. Celestia and Luna were so kind-hearted, so tender, such pure souls; and they were merciless killers, heartless murderers.

Author's Note

And I’m back and ready to finish my translation of this fic. I hope you liked it and as I always say:

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Windigo's return

It was passed midnight, in some place missing in time known as the No-one Lands. A small spot right in the middle of the territories of the Ancient Races. During the Old Days all the Legitimate Rulers, sometimes along with their children, used to reunite and talk about the ways they could keep a good and cooperative coexistence. Even what to do to face Discord’s menaces.
But everything has change since the Pony Wars, starting that only three of the original races were left. The small site wasn’t used by anyone anymore; but that night King Flames, the last of the first Legitimate Rulers, called the only two who remained from that days: Queen Chysalis and Zikmu, the Supreme Witch Doctor of all Zebras.
Both of them war orphans, forced to see their parents being massacred by the two monsters known as White Nightmare and Dark Moon at very young age; both of them in deep debt with King Flames who took them at his side and protected them until they were old enough to take care of themselves and their People.

“We came as you asked, Flames” said Zikmu. “And according to your letter, something very bad is happening now”

Chrysalis nodded.

“Yeah, what is it? The last time we met here I was only six years old; just a week before my mother was… well, it doesn’t matter anymore. We agreed to forget that subject forever”

Flames sighed sadly.

“Unfortunately we can’t, Chrysalis. The reason I called you here, is because the horrors of our past are back; and I have no doubt than they’re preparing their bloody vengeance. Discord, care to make yourself visible?”

The chaos spirit appeared before them, looking much more serious than usual. But what called Zikmu’s and Chrysalis’ attention, were the large ice-like beings that stood before Discord.
Chrysalis looked at them with pure hate in her eyes.

“So the cowards finally decided to show. Is this a kind of joke? Because this isn’t funny; you’re nothing but a bunch of cowards, you should feel ashamed of yourselves after all this years. Where were you?”

Zikmu looked at them repulsively too.

“Last time we saw you you just finished to torment what was left of Death Ride’s people. But even that time you didn’t have the nerve to stand here and talk with us; the people you swore to protect”

Flames just stared to the Winter Spirits waiting for them to speak. Finally, the older one, nodded with sadness in his sight.

“We know we deserve your disappointment, your disgust, even your insults. However, we have a situation between our hooves. Flame’s weakness finally betrayed us and one more time we face the horrors of the past. The murderers, the monsters who slaughtered all of your people, are back. After more than four thousand years, they freed from their prison”

Chrysalis walked to the older Windigo.

“His weakness you say? He was the only one who fought until the end; the only one who was brave enough to face them directly, even if that could mean his dead. No, don’t you dare to say he is weak again; you’re the weak ones, you’re the ones who ran away when they almost kill your younger brother. And even he kept fighting, he was the one who saved me from them”

Zikmu joined her friend.

“None of us could face them but Flames, so don’t talk about weakness when your cowardice was that left us at the Ponies’ mercy”

Most of the Windigos started to mumble between themselves, looking a little offended; but Discord gave reason to the Monarchs.

“Truth always hurt, brothers. Zikmu and Chrysalis were just little girls, forced to lead their peoples after seeing how their parents were cruelly murdered by White Nightmare and Dark Moon; so don’t complain. You deserve their hate”

The older Windigo sighed.

“Tough words, but no less truth. We failed you leaving you alone to face Death Ride’s forces and were sorry. Even our younger brother, lord of Disharmony and Chaos were more honorable than us, fighting every time he could. We know we disappointed you and deserve everything you have to say to us; but now we have the chance to redeem ourselves, and that’s why we came here since we can’t do anything without your help”

“Our help?” Asked Chrysalis.

“We won’t beg you for your forgiveness; but still we have to ask for your help. We disdain violence in all its forms, but this time we have no choice. The Creators agreed that the only way to stop the monsters is by death. And that’s why we need your help. You should join us to ask Celestia and Luna to hand over their parents to their trial and execution”

The three Legitimate Rulers exchanged an incredulity look. What on earth was going on? But after shook her head, Chrysalis walked away.

“This is it, I’m leaving”

“Queen Chrysalis, at least listen to us!” Called the older Windigo, only infuriating the Changelling Queen:

“No, you listen to me little shit: you abandoned us; and thanks to you I lost my mom and my older brother. Do you really expect me to help you? This is my answer:”

And she spitted to the Spirit’s face and kept walking. Zikmu made a small nod in approval and walked with her friend.
At the end just Flames stayed.

“So you support us, Flames?”

“No” said the Dragon King. “I’m just politer than them, but they’re right: you have no right to ask us for help after abandon us to the Empire’s horrors. No, all the fear and respect we felt for you during the Old Days is long gone. If you still have some dignity and talk directly to the Equestrian Princesses”

And he left calmly. Discord saw how the old Dragon King was leaving and joined him after a while.
The Windigos sighed.

“Abandoned for our own brother”

“So what we should do now?” Asked another Windigo. “Humiliate ourselves and beg them for help?”

The older one shook his head with sadness.

“No, they’re right. The Great Creators trusted us the safety of their people but we demonstrated be unworthy of such honor. No, we ran away from the ponies; and only came back to torment the three tribes that remained after Death Ride’s death. No brothers, we should accept our responsibility and face the Princesses; and the murderers”

“The one who worries me is Dark Moon” mumbled another of the Windigos. “He is cruelest and craziest than his wife; even if he’s not that powerful”

“Our advantage: if one of them dies, the other one will die too”

“So is decided: we should go to Equestria and expose the monsters’ crimes”

All the Windigos nodded in agreement and vanished back to their place in the Spirit World.
In the meantime, in any other time, Discord made disappear a magical orb of mystique energy and looked back to the Monarchs.

“I know they don’t deserve the consideration, but at least they deserve the benefit of doubt” said the Chaos Spirit. “My brothers at least will try; and the least we could do is to make sure they survive”

“I owe you this so I’ll go with you; but if they don’t do anything, I won’t neither. But I’m scared, Discord; you have no idea how afraid I am”

“I’ll make sure nothing happens to you, Chrysalis” assured Discord. “I’ll be watching you”

“So it’s decided” said Zikmu. “We’ll join this crusade until the end”

“And finish the darkest chapter of our history” declared Flames.

Author's Note

This is the end of the chapter, only dialogue but important for the story. I don’t really know how to portrait the Windigos since they only appear in one episode but still, have a very important role in the story; trying to show them the most human as possible

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Exposition

Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months; and everything was harmony and happiness for the reunited family. Twilight even stopped her research trying to confirm or refute King Flames’ story. After all, this two couldn’t be the monsters he described. They were polite and kind-hearted ponies; respected for nobility, and military thanks to their great combat abilities and also modesty and good will. And were helping every the Guard to reach their level in the battlefield.
But for them, the most important thing was to spend as much time as they could with their beloved daughters and recently asked them to tell all what they missed; and of course they happily agreed. And considering a very especial night for the Princess of the Moon was coming, that day they told the story of Nightmare Moon. Of how Luna’s jealousy turned her into a dark being whose only goal was to bring the eternal darkness.

When she finished, White Nightmare raised an eyebrow.

“Unbelievable” she sighed.

Luna lowered her head ashamed.

“I know mother, I… was weak, my emotions took the best from me and betrayed my own sister. I attacked her, I forced her to use the Elements of Harmony against me…”

White chuckled happily.

“No, you don’t understand darling, what you did is past history. I’m not mad, is just I’m a little surprised Luna. Somehow you demonstrated to be connected with the past doing such things”

Twilight shivered, a small gesture that wasn’t unnoticed by the Old Generals. But ignoring it, Dark Moon explained to the family:

“Not lowering the moon was one of the old Death Ride’s characteristic punishments. He used to calm any possible insurrection without using violence”

“There’s no worse crime than hurt another pony” said White Nightmare. “That was one of your grandfather’s most sacred rules; since those were war times and we should stay together; and when he faced insurrection, my father limited himself to show the people why they needed him”

Luna and Celestia just awed in surprise. It was strange, but they had to admit those were different times. Dark Moon continued:

“But the most important thing was that the last time he did that, you were a baby; perhaps you had a week or two. It was only a week and a half before the dragons invaded us and… well, you know, let’s leave it there”

“Dark Moon, allow me to correct you” said White Nightmare: “the most important thing was the name you chose for you Luna. Nightmare Moon; Nightmare like me, and Moon like your father. It seems like you based your actions in old memories, I’m still astonished"

The sister exchanged a small look of surprise while Twilight and Pip just raised an eyebrow, but then happily thought about all the fun they had during the Nightmare Nights and it was interesting knowing the real connection between Luna and the past.
After a few minutes of silence, Dark Moon asked:

“Luna, do you mind to show us your form of Nightmare Moon?”

Luna blushed a little, but after a while she made her transformation into the dark alicorn. White Nighmtare smiled impressed and Pip only shook his head in delight at his wife’s transformation; by their way Twilight and Celestia shared a small chuckle.
But Dark Moon just sighed clearly annoyed.

“You know? You’re much more prettier when you look exactly like me”

The family laughed happily, moments like that were worth to keep having. They were a great family and everything was completely fine.

At the next day, the Royal Family had to prepare for their duties. The last day somepony asked for an audience with the four of them: Celestia, Luna, Twilight and Pipsqueak. It wasn’t something very common, but not completely unusual. In fact, in some occasions the ponies asked for Candace’s and Shining’s presence as well.
But that day there were only the four of them so they sat on their respective throne and made the Guards a sign to let the ponies pass.
They were twelve mysterious-looking ponies, white as snow and covered by light blue hoods that completely covered their eyes. When they saw the monarchs, they bowed respectfully. The monarchs made a small nod as a welcome gesture and Celestia smiled.

“Greeting my little ponies. Yesterday you sent a message telling us you had something very important to discuss with us. So go ahead, what’s so important that you need all of us?”

The older one made an step forward and spoke with an emotionless voice:

“Is a pleasure to meet you, Rulers of Equestria, protectors of Harmony and Peace. We’re here to ask only for one thing: the well-known generals White Nightmare and Dark Moon shall come with us to the No-one Lands to be judged and condemned to death penalty. They should answer for their crimes in hell, where they’ll receive the punishment for their actions of the past”

Silence, only silence for a while. But Luna walked to one who spoke:

“How dare you?” She asked in normal voice but ready to reveal her Canterlot one for the end: “How dare you to dictate a sentence? YOU’RE NO ONE TO COMMMAND US, WE’RE HERE THE RULERS NOT YOU, AND…”

The pony shrugged with calm.

“Be careful how you speak to us, little pony. You don’t know how to recognize your superiors when you see them?”

“My superiors?” Asked Luna outraged.

“YOU SILENCE SIMPLE PONY” Yelled the older one, with a voice hundreds of times most powerful than the Royal Canterlot Voice. A freezing wind came out of nowhere and covered both windows and floor with a thin layer of ice. “WE’RE NOT PONIES LIKE YOU OR THE OTHERS, WE’RE THE ANCIENT GUARDIANS OF THE WORLD, THE ONES WHOSE COWARDNESS CONDEMNED THE RACES TO A TERRIBLE FATE; ON THE HOOVES OF WHITE NIGHTMARE AND DARK MOON”

Luna walked backwards scared. Celestia, Twilight and Pip just stared at the white ponies; fear was bursting in their eyes. Celestia finally managed to mumble something:

“Windigos”

The spirits stood indifferent but the older one just shrugged.

“They’re already sentenced to death penalty” he said with normal voice. “Just give them to us, this should be done in order to correct our mistakes of the past”

Twilight began to cry:

“Please, don’t ask us such thing! You’re supposed to be the Guardians of Harmony! You shouldn’t ask such horrible things as death penalty! Please, nopony deserves death penalty no matter what they did! Please you can’t do this!”

The older Windigo stared at Twilight, making her tears to froze immediately. The cold increased by seconds.

“Shut the fuck off, Twilight Sparkle. You chose to not to believe King Flames, even if the horrors he described were completely truth. I wish he was exaggerating but someone who lived the horrors of that time could never add more to the actual thing. But it was all truth: the carnages, the massacres; even that time they mercilessly slaughtered the original Bearers of the Elements of Harmony and plant a tree where the rotting corpses were fertilizing the soil. All those horrors were part of our history, so even you who are their family have to admit those monsters deserve the death penalty and much more. Flames’ mercy were admirable in its time; but now it proved to be a mistake. You freed the murderers, and if it’s true you never knew why they were locked; that doesn’t mean we’ll let things go just like that. Again: you know that they deserve much more than death penalty”

“No, you’re mistaken!” yelled Pip. “I, I, I’ve living with them for a few and I can assure you, they’re great ponies! They’ll never…”

The door opened letting pass the Old Generals, White Nightmare seemed very delighted with the visit; Dark Moon seemed more annoyed than anything. White Nightmare chuckled happily:

“Ey Dark Moon, look: the poor little cowards decided to show after so many years! Is kind of cute, don’t you think?” Mocked the white unicorn.

Dark Moon didn’t seem that aroused.

“Look at them: they come here to poison our little daughters’ mind with their lies. We’re not monsters, we’re warriors; nopony deserves the death penalty, and much more less to be defamed like that. I know we had our disagreements but still, you have no right to tell our daughters such things about us; you should be ashamed of yourself”

The older windigo glared at them:

“It’s a true disgust to meet you again, White Nightmare and Dark Moon. But I don’t care what you think about your punishment, you can’t avoid it; you should prepare yourself and…”

White Nightmare caught the spirit with her horn; immobilizing the windigo with her monstrous power. He tried to escape and run away but the General was too strong. The other ones ran to help their brother but Dark Moon extended his wings as a warning, forcing them to stop.
White Nightmare just stared to the winter spirit:

“You can’t come here saying you want to kill me and expect that I won’t defend myself. Anyway, what can you win tormenting my beloved daughters with that stories? Oh, I remember now: you feed from discord and hate; you plan to destroy Equestria but you know you can’t defeat us so you decided to put our daughters against us”

Twilight nodded:

“It’s true, IT’S TRUE!”

One by one the Monarchs walked to the Windigos.

“I don’t know what are you planning, but I’ll protect my Kingdom no matter what. I don’t care what I have to do to protect my little ponies; but sill you can’t separate my parents now than after all this years I reunited with them. You are disgusting” said Celestia.

Luna joined:

“Guardians of harmony and peace, you say? I don’t care what kind of lies Flames told Twilight Sparkle; but nopony here will believe you”

“Your story have no sense” added Pip.

The Old Generals smiled proud of their family; but then one of the Royal Guards attacked White Nightmare with a powerful green light beam. The impact sent the white unicorn against a wall, creating a few cracks on it. She screamed in wrath while the guard who attacked her helped the windigo to stand.
The guard turned into Chrysalis.

“You still owe us for your cowardly, but still, you have to start with something”

The windigo smiled.

“You came” he said weakly.

“And she’s not alone” said another of the Guards, turning into Discord. “It’s over, monsters”

“Stop it Discord!” Shouted Celestia. “You can’t convince us to believe than our parents are monsters! They’re great ponies! They’re our family, they’re…”

Chrysalis walked to them:

“Luna, Celestia, I don’t fucking care who; just, look into my memories. I’ll open you the door, just let me show you why I hate ponies so much”

The Princesses exchanged a concern look but nodded and Celestia walked to her enemy, with her horn glowing. Dark Moon spotted this but Discord stopped the pony.

“Chrysalis is volunteering herself for one of the most invasive spells of all time, so why do you want to stop her? Unless she have something you don’t want them to see”

The General was about to say something but his elder daughter already began. White Nightmare shivered:

“Please don’t…”

Too late, before them the images began to form showing Chrysalis’ past, especially the day when her hive was invaded by the ponies:

The changeling were nomad people, something that kept them safe for a very long time; but one day the warrior race came to the main hive, the one where the Royal Family lived:

The ponies arrived and walked through the hive killing every changeling they spotted; since babies to adults, all exterminated by the ponies. It was when the army arrived where the Royal Family lived.

A young changeling queen protected how they could to the little Chrysalis. All the soldiers walked apart, letting pass the leaders of the army: the Old Generals White Nightmare and Dark Moon. Dark Moon laughed with cruelty.

“So we arrived the heart of the changeling people: Queen and Princess”

White Nightmare relished.

“Tell me, Dark Moon, when you see a scene as beautiful as this you don’t want to… destroy it?”

The Pegasus nodded.

“It’s my turn, remember?”

“As you wish, but the Princess is mine” said White Nightmare.

And before the Queen could react, Dark Moon took her by the neck and then, she decapitated her. The little Chrysalis began to cry full of fear, but before she could run, White Nightmare caught her with her magic.

“What’s wrong little Princess? Do you miss mommy? Don’t be afraid, you’ll see her again in no time”

Chrysalis keep crying, irritating White Nightmare that made her send powerful lightings against the little girl; who began scream in agony. After five minutes of torture, the sadistic unicorn finally freed the Changeling Princess.

“What’s your name?” Asked White Nightmare.

“Chrysalis” mumbled the changeling.

Said that, White Nightmare made appear a spade in front of Chrysalis.

“Crissy: you’ll dig two tombs: one for mommy… and one for you”

She was about to cry again, but the sadistic unicorn made her horn glow as a warning; and the little girl obeyed, burying her own mother at the laughs of the murderers.

“Look at the bright side” smiled Dark Moon, “We’ll save you the bother to fill this tomb”

Then, an explosion of power sent away the monsters. A young Discord appeared and took the young Chrysalis in arms.

“Lord of Chaos!”

“You won’t die like this, little girl. Your race needs a ruler, someone who guide them against the Empire”

And before the monsters could react, they disappeared before they could do something.

Celestia freed Chrysalis, who were crying, whining in her anger. An awkward silence reminded, interrupted only by Celestia and Luna’s sobs; trying to get away from their own parents.
White Nightmare tried to approach but her daughters were too afraid of her.

“It’s, it’s, it’s all a lie!” Shouted Nightmare. “Come on, you know me, I’m mommy!”

Still nothing, they were crying in fear.
White Nightmare felt like her own world were demolishing around her.

“No, please don’t believe them!” Shouted again White; but her husband put a hoof on her shoulder.

“Dark?”

“Just stop it” he said calmly. “It’s done, they exposed our true nature to our daughters and there’s no way back. Harmony? Peace? Kindness? Friendship? They’re the same kind of people we used to kill just for fun; so since the beginning we both knew this isn’t our place”

White Nightmare finally nodded and turned to the windigos.

“Excellent move, now our daughters see us as monsters; and all because Flames took us away from them. If only we they were raised by us, they would see us as heroes; their role models; not the abominations they think we are”

Then, she created an ax covered in fire that ripped in two the nearest windigo; killing him instantly. The other ones prepared for battle but she just shrugged, approaching to a window.

“And this stupid were lucky. Listen to me carefully: you who exposed us to our daughters, we’ll kill you all; but not like this one, no, slowly and painfully; and your suffering will increase so much, than you’ll beg us for your death”

“And since we’re such good ponies, we’ll grant your wish” completed Dark Moon.

Said that, the white unicorn teleported away while Dark Moon flew through the window, but before he left, he turned to his daughters:

“We’re monsters and we admit it; but believe us when we say we love you more than anything. Still, if you try something stupid like trying to stop us, we’ll have to hurt you badly. But don’t take this wrong, you’re the perfect monarchs for times of peace. Just, don’t follow us, please”

And he flew again.
Everypony in the room were shocked, leaving the room in deep silence; but then the Princesses began to cry. Daughters of murderers, daughters of the monsters.

Author's Note

And the cruelty of the generals have being finally exposed. I hope you liked it and at least I hope I described well their cruelty.

Read ya’ later!!

Target: the crystal empire

That was a strange day for ponies; first of all, the sun of their beloved Princess were much more colder than usual, and the sky was gray and lifeless; creating an atmosphere of sadness and uneasiness, since all the ponies knew that Celestia’s mood directly influenced the weather. What was going on?

Then, the Princesses’ behavior were erratic and mysterious. Then, several rumors started to came from palace; like the Princesses ordered to build a mausoleum in the middle of their garden to bury an unknown pony; and Discord and even Chrysalis assisted to the ceremony. Sadness and tension were expanding all over the kingdom; since nopony understood what was going on.
But at twilight, the Princesses decided to explain things to their little ponies, they deserved to know after all.
All the ponies gathered around the Castle expecting the speech, waiting for an explanation. And then their rulers came, seeming to feel terrible at that times. Both Celestia and Luna had their eyes red of so much crying, but trying to stand firm for their people. Celestia sighed and began, controlling herself for not to cry:

“My little ponies” she started in a deep cold voice. “As all you know, a few months ago we announced the happy return of our lost parents… Generals White Nightmare and Dark Moon. But, today I have devastating news”

Grinding her teeth and letting escape some tears she continued:

“Yesterday we found who our parents truly are. We’re the daughters of two merciless cold-blooded killers; sadistic murderers who don’t hesitate to force a young girl to see how her mother were killed; and then force the same young girl to dig a tomb for her mother and another one for herself. Yesterday the spirits known as the Windigos came here to ask us to bring our parents to be judged for their crimes; and that visit ended in tragedy when my mother finished the life of one of them showing that all that they told us was true. They’re the kind of monsters who kill because they think is fun”

The crowd started to mumble in horror, what was going on?
Celestia nodded, still crying.

“I’m afraid that’s the truth, that’s why they were imprisoned, because they’re not only truly evil; but monstrously powerful; I suppose you all remember my fight with my father, right? Still, we have to stay together in order to protect Equestria from them, I don’t care if they’re my parents; their horrible crime shouldn’t be forgiven. That’s why I’m offering a reward for the one who can provide us information that help us to capture them once and for all”

Luna nodded and approached to the crowd too:

“And from me, I only have a simple royal command: from now on, the name Nightmare Moon is a major taboo. During the dark days when I chose that dark form and that name from me; I somehow felt that it was a direct connection with pure darkness, and yesterday I found I was right. Now I know why I chose that name: because I mixed the two names of the two cruelest monsters of all creation; those sadistic monsters who I have the misfortune to call my parents. Because of that, from now on Nightmare Night is officially cancelled and I’ll change it for the Night of the New Moon; there will be no difference, but I want to dissociate myself of that soulless beings”

And the Princesses walked back to the Castle, leaving the astonished crowd exchanging all kind of comments and concern looks. Then, several posters appeared all over Equestria with a drawing of the two generals and one single word: “WANTED”

In one of Equestrias’s most hidden alleys; two ponies, one white unicorn and a dark blue Pegasus, dressed in black hoods took one of the bounties. The white unicorn sobbed.

“Damn Flames. I swear, the dragon will pay for this. Put our daughters against us, unforgivable”
Dark Moon placed his hoof on his wife’s shoulder.

“Your anger won’t give us back Celly and Luna; but it can give us the satisfaction of revenge, my dear. Just concentrate in broke the Everfree Barrier and then you can torture the Dragon King all you want. Just be patient my beloved, since the beginning we both knew this wasn’t our place”

White Nightmare cleaned her tears and nodded. Of course they knew revenge won’t gave them back their daughters’ love, but still they could go with a last satisfaction. Yeah, Flames would pay, with much more than his immortal life.

…………

“Welcome; Candace, Shining Armor” greeted Celestia to the rulers of the Crystal Empire.
Both of them bowed to her.

“I already started to mobilize my troops” announced Shining Armor, the captain of the Crystal Guard. “If they put a single hoof on the Empire, our warriors will stop them in no time. Don’t worry, we won’t allow to any murderer walk free on our lands”
Celestia nodded.

“Thank you Shining, but remember to keep the communications open with the Solar Guard. I even named your old second in command, Master Sword as the new Captain to make the relations easier. He and his new second in command Hylian Shield will be glad to cooperate with you one more time”

“And me and my second in command Flash Sentry will be happy to cooperate with them” confirmed Shining Armor.

Celestia nodded pleased, but Chrysalis walked to them a little concern.

“Those two won’t kill any pony, I know that, but still they have a tremendous power and you’ll need much more than friendship to stop them” said the Queen. “You better prepare yourself Shining Armor, they are in their own league, and I seriously doubt you can defeat them even if you have all the soldiers under your command”

Candace furiously looked at Chrysalis.

“What are you doing here, Chrysalis?”

“Celestia and I decided to forget about the past and concentrate in the current situation. I offer you my apologies for my actions and offer you my friendship; if you accept it. If you don’t, at least keep the hostility at minimum during this forced cooperation, okay? We have a common enemy, a very powerful one and we need to work together”

Celestia nodded:

“I know that you two had problems in the past, but Chrysalis is right this time. Besides, if someone deserves to help us to bring those two to justice, is her. If it wasn’t for Discord, she would die that day”

The chaos spirit sighed.

“If only I could save her mother too”
Chrysalis raised her hoof asking for silence.

“Let’s not talk about it, okay? It was pretty horrible to see that all over again so please, I don’t want your mercy, I don’t need it. Now, what about if we concentrate on the next move of the monsters?”

They all agreed and walked to a private room ready to discuss about the matter. The reunion included the six rulers of Equestria, the Elements of Harmony, Discord and Chrysalis, they were about to start when Spike arrived running.

“Spike, this is an important reunion” said Twilight. “Why don’t you go play or go read your comics?”
Spike lent her the letter.

“Is from King Flames, he asked me to be his official representative in this reunion. I’ll be sending through letters the points we should discuss”

Twilight looked at her mentor and lover, who nodded.

“Flames have all the right to do it. Take a chair and join us Spike”

The dragon obeyed and Luna began presenting the first point:

“Okay, right now we have a great menace between hooves. Generals White Nightmare and Dark Moon swore revenge. That could be a
problem so we better give some protection to those whose lives were threatened by them. Chrysalis, maybe…”

“Believe me Equestrian, we all know how to defend ourselves. Besides we have an advantage: after Flames sealed them in the Nowhere, he, Zikmu, Discord and I created a magic Barrier to prevent the ponies to leave their territory: the Everfree Forest. If a pony put a single hoof beyond the half of the forest; it’ll mean its instant death. Not even them are powerful enough to broke that seal”

“And also we increase the power of the seal every ten years or every time any of us find a new defensive spell” added Discord.

Spike wrote all down and sent the letter to Flames. A minute later he received the answer:

“My King ask how much they know about Equestrian History”

“How much?” Asked Twilight. “Well, a lot; since they woke up in the hospital they have being spending their time reading. Especially General Dark Moon. Anyway, who much does Flames know about Equestrian history”

“A lot” said Discord. “We’ve being in touch since the Pony Wars”

Spike sent the letter and the answer came in less than a minute:

“Sombra, do they know what happened to him?” read out loud Spike.
The Royal Family nodded at the time Chrysalis paled.

“NO, no, no, no NO! You! Do you recharged the Crystal Heart?” She asked Candace urgently.

The pink alicorn nodded.

“As always, why? Does it matter?”
Chrysalis nodded breathing very agitated.

“Of course it matters! Sombra was Death Ride’s most faithful student; a young gifted unicorn who entertained crowds with his cheap trick; always assuring that he defeated a dragon easily”

“Remember somepony?” Asked Rainbow Dash.

Chrysalis grinned her teeth.

“To prove the truth of his words, Death Ride sent a dragon slave to young Sombra; and that didn’t end well for the poor reptile. Impressed by his skill, Death Ride began to train him in magic; and with the pass of the days Sombra proved to be one of the greatest magicians of all time; but he wasn’t satisfied since he wasn’t immortal. So in order to live forever, he destroyed his body keeping the astral form we all know and hate”

Discord and Chrysalis exchanged a concern look:

“White Nightmare is a master in combat magic but Sombra is an expert in invocation, curses and general spells” explained Discord. “If somepony can help them to destroy the Everfree Forest that’s him. And believe me when I tell you that King Sombra will do anything for Dark
Moon”

“And why is that?” Asked Luna.

“Because Sombra used to have a huge crush in White Nightmare” began to explain Chrysalis. “He always was behind her trying to be her perfect gentlecolt, and also showing her his skills with the hope that White eventually fell for him. But one day he discovered that the mare of his dreams was already married and of course Sombra never took defeat too well”

“One day he challenged Dark Moon to a fight for the love of White Nightmare” continued Discord. “And unfortunately for the poor bastard, Dark Moon accepted the challenge. Since that day, Sombra is terrified of Dark Moon; and as soon as he saw him, turn from a powerful tyrant into a coward mouse”

“But getting back to the main subject, we better concentrate on the Crystal Heart. That power maintains Sombra sealed and we better keep it that way. Luckily for us, those two’s heart is so rotten than they’ll never be able to touch the thing”
Celestia nodded sadly. How bad was to know that her own parents were so evil than they’ll never be able to touch the purest power in Equestria as the Crystal Heart and the Elements of Harmony? But that was no time to concern about such things, right now they had to create a plan.

And of course Spike took note of everything that happened that night and sent it all to King Flames.

…………………

On his Palace, the old and wise Dragon King lent the letter to Zikmu.

“And what do you think? I told you they’ll be on our side” smiled the dragon. “Right now they’re preparing themselves to stop the murderers before it’s too late”

The Supreme Witch Doctor of all Zebras closed her eyes lost in her thoughts.

“Their reasoning is correct” said Zikmu after a while. “But we better make a plan of our own. The ponies are not the same they used to be and they don’t know how to fight. If we really want to stop the monsters be better prepare our own troops, don’t you think? The ponies alone will never be able to stop this”

Flames agreed and sent a last letter to the young Spike.

…………………

Spike burped the last letter and gave it to Chrysalis.

“This one is addressed to you. Good night”

Author's Note

So the end is near (the story’s end I mean) I hope you liked the chapter and wait for the next one, the one that will decide the murderer’s fate

Death Penaly, there's no escape

It was passed noon when the murderers arrived to Crystal Empire. They didn’t care if the people were screaming in horror, they were straight to their main objective: the crystal heart, they needed to free Sombra as soon as possible.
The alarm sounded all over the place, making the Crystal Guards to go to battle trying to stop the monsters who wanted to get the most powerful protection of their people. Half of the guards were evacuating civilians; the other half ran to fight the Generals, but it was useless. The guards, leaded by Flash Sentry, were quickly defeated by Dark Moon alone.
Flash tried to keep fighting but Dark Moon took him by the neck and asphyxiated him until he lost conscience. It was easy, too easy.

“You have guts child, I give you that, but nopony can stop us. No matter how powerful you think you are, you’re just the shadow of a true warrior of the Old Days. You’re useless”

White Nightmare chuckled.

“Poor idiot, but he gained my respect. He tried to fight until the end”

Dark Moon nodded.

“Keep walking, love. The sooner we free Sombra, the sooner we’ll finish this once and for all”

She kissed him and kept walking with him, saving her energy for the definitely moment. They arrived to the Palace of Shining and Candace, where they were received for a small regiment of unicorns, who began to shot magic beams to the monsters. White Nightmare sighed disappointed as soon as she received one attack, it was so weak. But Dark Moon just got more irritated; and finished all the soldiers with a single move; that was the power of the blue Pegasus.

“Seriously idiots: if our own daughters can’t defeat us, what makes you think you can?”

“Try to be nicer Dark Moon, at least the fighting spirit remains”

Dark Moon rolled his eyes annoyed, but still opened the door for his wife as a good gentlecolt. At the next room they found Shining Armor ready to defend with his life the precious object.
Dark Moon smiled pleased and disappeared behind a powerful Sonic Rainboom. There was no clouds, but it wasn’t a problem for somepony as Dark Moon. In a matter of seconds, Shining’s head smashed to the floor getting him unconscious immediately. At least Dark Moon didn’t kill him since he respected the pony life.
One more room to reach the Crystal Heart.

“You first, my dear” said the Pegasus opening the door for his wife.

Candace: the last obstacle. She just stood there preparing her horn ready to protect the precious object.
White Nightmare sighed tired of all.

“Seriously, stop. Your people doesn’t know how to fight, how is a real war” said the white unicorn pulling the unconscious Shining Armor by his mane. “According to my daughter in law this idiot is the best warrior of all Equestria, and didn’t had a single chance against us. What can you do to stop us? You’re pathetic as warriors”

“We’ll do our best” said Candace standing firmly. “The magic of Friendship, Harmony and Love demonstrated long ago that are our greatest defense. Monsters like you would never understand such beautiful things. If only your enemies had the power of Harmony during their time they surely could stop you”

White Nightmare shrugged.

“They had it, dear. Do you know the Tree of Harmony? I planted it myself, after personally killing the original Bearers of the Elements of Harmony. Oh yeah, I even used their death bodies to fertilize the ground and plant the tree as a symbol of the true power of all ponies. And guess what! I killed them piercing their hearts directly with my horn, just to feel closer to their deaths. That’s who I am: a monster who can’t be defeated by Harmony”

Candace couldn’t believe it, those two were really her aunts’ parents? She just admitted she massacred people, but also profaned their bodies as nothing. This mare was pure evil.
But still the pink alicorn was far from surrender, she ran to the murderers ready to fight until the end; and was immediately pushed apart by Dark Moon who held her from the horn, making her unable to use magic.

“Go ahead White”

“Thank you Dark Moon” said the white mare walking to the magical object and prepared to destroy it with her magic.

“Please stop!” Cried the poor Candace. “We need it, without it we’ll be at the mercy of Sombra”

“Sombra’s only crime was to dream about restoring the Empire’s former glory” said Dark Moon. “Besides, he’ll be under our commands. As the coward he is, he’ll obey me in everything so don’t worry about that idiot”

White Nightmara attacked.
A powerful explosion of pure love an good desires sent the two generals out of the Crystal Empire, crying in pain and agony. What just happened?

“No one with a corrupted heart would be able to touch the Crystal Heart” explained a sad and stern voice behind them. “That’s why Sombra hided it instead of destroy it; every time he tried, he ended up like you, suffering in silence”

“Celly…” said White Nightmare turning to her daughters.

“The evilest you are, the hardest it’ll hurt” explained Luna joining to her older sister. “That’s why you’ll never be able to even touch it. Admit it, you lose”

Dark Moon smiled a little.

“So you set a trap for your own parents. I’m proud, my dears”

“DON’T DARE YOU TO CALL YOURSELVES OUR PARENTS!” Shouted Luna with her Canterlot Voice. “YOU’RE NOTHING BUT CRUEL KILLERS, MERCILESS MURDERERS!”

The Old Generals screamed with fury, making their younger daughter to shut up.

“You dare to judge us?” Asked White Nightmare with the sadness and anger burning in her eyes. “Look around you: your vast Kingdom with beautiful fields, countless forests and lakes; even beautiful desserts. All of this is the direct product of war, you have all this because of us. If we weren’t massacre all those people; ponies would never have all they have now”

“But most important: you two wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for violence” added Dark Moon. “We fell in love because we were the same kind of monsters. As a matter of fact, both of us have a fetish for violence, and get turn on after killing lots of people; and that includes the nights we conceived the two of you”

Both Celestia and Luna tried to stay calm, but they knew their parents were saying the truth. All they had was because of the cruelty of White Nightmare and Dark Moon.
Knowing she touched their sensitive spot, White Nightmare continued teasing:

“Think about your enemies Celestia, have you ever wondered why Chrysalis always use cheap tactics and tricks to attack Equestria? Because she’s afraid, she know what the ponies are capable of; and that’s why she acts as a coward every time she have face us”

“You did something horrible to her mother! You can’t blame her for that!” Shouted Celestia criying.

“Yes we did” said Dark Moon calmly. “And we are proud, we became her worst nightmare”

That was it, both Princesses attacked their parents with magic beams; but they easily eluded the attacks. It was too easy.

“You’ll pay for your crimes and be judged properly!” Screamed Celestia charging against her mother.

White Nightmare only immobilized her daughter with her magic.

“Come on, you said you wanted to face me, remember dear?” Mocked White Nightmare. “I’m waiting my dear. Or are you saying this is all you have? Too bad”

And smashed Celestia to the ground with great power. She was too strong.
Luna gasped seeing how easily her sister was defeated, but stayed firm staring at Dark Moon.

“You’ll pay for your crimes mother and father; and there’s nothing you can do to avoid justice. But even if you did terrible things, nopony deserves to be judged without a proper defense so Tia and I’ll do your best to do so; but we need you to surrender”

Dark Moon rolled his eyes slightly annoyed.

“Good luck taking us to be judged” he said calmly before taking his daughter by the horn and kicking her on the left. Luna screamed in pain falling, almost defeated. “You see? We’re too powerful for the two of you”

A hooded figure jumped between Dark Moon and Luna, taking the Pegasus by the wings and violently throwing him to a rock that was near. Dark Moon prepared the counterattack but a powerful magical aura immobilized him. He turned to see what was going on, it was King Flames with a sight that said “It’s over”
In the meantime, the hooded figure approached to Luna offering her something to drink.

“It’ll restore your strength. Drink”

Luna obeyed, and like the stranger said, it restored her forces at one hundred percent. With her job done with Luna, the hooded figure approached to Celestia offering some potion too.
Celestia didn’t understand what was going on, until the weather turned cold and windy.
White Nightmare understood too and tried to attack the hooded figure, but her opponent commanded several trees to catch the white unicorn with a powerful hold.
Zikmu, supreme Witch Doctor of all zebras removed her hood.

“Your daughters can’t take you to your judgment, that’s why we took the judgment to you”

“Flames and Zikmu” mumbled White Nightmare with hate. “How is it possible?”

Candace approached taking the form of Chrysalis.

“We had a plan of our own. We knew the pathetic new pony army will never stop you, so I agreed to pretend to be Candace while she’s attending some things in Canterlot. It was a trap, now is over for you two”

“For the first time in my thousands of years, I’ll rest peacefully and for real” smiled Zikmu. “The last of the horrors of the past will be destroyed forever”

“And the phantom of war will be vanish from our memories once you give your last breath” agreed King Flames. “This is the end, there’s no escape from this”

Eleven of the remaining Windigos materialized, along with their brother Discord. It was time; so they created a magical dome to prevent to anyone who wasn’t part of the trial enter to disturb them. They were ready.
The older of the Windigos started the trial:

“Enough chit chat, it’s time to start the process. Generals White Nightmare and Dark Moon, you’re accused of the following charges: Genocide, torture, mass murder, regicide and countless charges of violence. The sentence is inevitable: death penalty”

The Old Generals prepared to fight, but King Flames used his draconic magic to appear powerful chains around them; a special kind of chain that also restrained the magic power. Zikmu and Chrysalis strengthened the spell and for everyone’s surprise, also Celestia and Luna. Now they were completely at the mercy of the jury.
As King Flames said, there was no escape.

“So let’s begin by introducing the jury” said Discord solemnly. “All the Legitimate Rulers, the ones who are still between us: Flames, King of all Dragons; Zikmu, Supreme Witch Doctor of all zebras; Queen Chrysalis, governor of changelings… and Princesses Celestia and Luna, who are here as judges of mercy”

Lightings began to appear all over the dome, infuriating the Generals. They were like cornered predators, more dangerous than ever if they manage to get free from their chains.
King Flames looked at the Princesses:

“Is an honor to finally meet you, Luna and Celestia. Sorry for enter to your territory without properly introducing ourselves but I trust you understand, this is a situation completely out of the ordinary. Better finish this later than never”

“The honor is ours, King Flames” bowed both Celestia and Luna.

White Nightmare screamed in anger:

“HOW DARE YOU TO BOW TO THAT REPTILE? DO YOU KNOW WHAT HE DID TO US? TO YOUR OWN PARENTS?”

Dark Moon just stared to Flames, with pure hate in his eyes.

“STOP IT!” Ordered a Windigo. “Now, let’s begin with our trial. The death penalty is already decided, but how you’ll die; that’s what we’re about to discuss right now. Any suggestions, oh jury?”

Chrysalis shrugged.

“Is almost impossible to make them pay for every single life they took from us, so does it really matter? I only want to end this as soon as possible, I highly suggest a quick death, no elaborated ceremony; just take their lives and forget about them already”

Zikmu took an obsidian knife from her saddlebag.

“Chrysalis is right, let’s just finish it. If one of them die, the other will have the same death so we can pierce a heart and that’s it”

“What do you think, judges of mercy?” Asked Flames.

Celestia let escape a small tear.

“We never used a method as severe as death penalty before; but we agree to finish this the quickest possible. So go ahead, finish it already; they are our parents and we love them, but we also know what they done in the past so we can’t object against death penalty”

“Just, can we listen to them for the last time?” Suggested Luna horrified of her own words. “In which way they want to die?”

White Nightmare defied with her eyes to her daughters.

“In which way you say, Luna? Well, what the zebra says. Let’s finish this once and for all; but we have only one request”

“The one who should kill us is no other than Flames” finished Dark Moon. “Go ahead reptile, finish what you did that night. Take our lives”

Flames raised an eyebrow, making Dark Moon continue:

“You took everything from us, everything except our lives. Do you think you’re better than us at refusing to kill us? Well, congratulations reptile, what you did exceeds our own cruelty and evilness. We loved our daughters more than anything else in the world, but you kept us away from them. DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW IT FEELS TO KNOW YOUR BELOVED ONES NEEDS YOU BUT YOU CAN’T BE ON THEIR SIDE? And when we got free from the prison you locked us, we realized that we lost them forever and nothing we could do will gave them back to us. They see us as monsters, there’s no worst feeling for a parent than that. So, FINISH THIS ALREADY FLAMES! END OUR MISSERY!”

Flames looked at the Old Generals’ eyes with a blank expression. Then he lowered his head and took Zikmu’s knife approaching to them. He placed the tip on Dark Moon’s chest and closed his eyes, but he couldn’t.

“What are you waiting for? DO IT!” Ordered the blue peasus.

Flames shook his head, lowering the knife.

“During that time I let you live because I wasn’t capable to take a life of a parent in front of their children, and I still can’t. I know this is the right thing to do, but I can’t Dark Moon. Don’t force me!”

Dark Moon looked to Chrysalis then.

“What about you? Shall I remember you I used my hooves to rip off your mother’s head? Go on, you know how much you hate me. I won’t blame you, do itW

“Yes my dear, remember how I psychologically tortured you by forcing to dig your own grave just after you buried your mother? Come on, have some revenge, it’s free” mocked White Nightmare.

Chrysalis looked at the knife.

“Yes, this is my chance. I’d love to force White Nightmare to bury her dead husband, but as soon as he dies; she’ll die as well so I can’t. Still, if that were possible I won’t do it. I’m evil and all, but I swore to myself to never be the monster that made me into this. No, I’m not a monster”

She sighed and began to walk outside the dome.

“Sorry for telling you the truth about them” apologized Chrysalis to Celestia and Luna before she left. “But you should understand that my mother’s memory is claiming for justice. I’ll see you again, there’s no doubt of that, but not now nor sooner. This is something I wish to not to see”

Then she vanished from sight.
Discord sighed.

“As Spirits, we are forbidden to kill mortals. Zikmu, Celestia or Luna; the responsibility is yours”

The Supreme Witch Doctor took her knife, knowing that it wasn’t fair to ask the Princesses to kill their parents. She approached to the murderers, and dropped the weapon.
Dark Moon laughed amused, but then the zebra recovered the knife and stabbed the monster in an eye; then she took it back and cut his throat.
It was over, the zebra even had a sadistic smile on her face.

“Have fun in hell”

The same wounds appeared on White Nightmare. That was it, they died, finally died.
Zikmu looked at the two death bodies and sighed in relief.

“Now I can sleep. Good bye ponies, perhaps we’ll see you again some day; but not too soon. I want to get the fuck out of here as soon as I can”

And she disappeared in the forest.
Luna and Celestia were devastated, their parents, their beloved parent were executed right before them; but the worst part was that they knew they deserved it. Daughters of murderers: that shadow was going to chase them forever and ever.
King Flames placed his claw gently on their foreheads.

“Shhhh, it’s over now. I know it hurts, but you more than anyone deserved to know the truth. You’re not like them, and that’s good. Just try to learn something from this experience and let it go as soon as you’re ready. Listen to your elders, this doesn’t have to end like a tragedy”

The Spirits were waiting, only waiting. Finally, the moment came, when a powerful white light appeared on the dome.
On the inside of the light tower, the all could see a black unicorn with red mane; completely restrained with burning chains. He was in a terrible pain, but somehow managed to stay calm.

“Death Ride” mumbled Flames.

“My enemy, it’s being a while” said the unicorn first looking at Flames and then to the Princesses. “And you should be my granddaughters. It’s so good to see you after all this years; the last time you were so little and pretty. But now you’re so beautiful and powerful; just as I always imagined you”

The Windigos faced him.

“So you came, Death Ride”

“It’s my part of the deal, right?”

“What are you talking about?” Asked Flames.

The oldest of the Windigos shrugged.

“As Spirits, we’re forbidden to kill; even to declare death penalty. But under this circumstances, we agreed to break the rules because somepony decided to make the ultimate sacrifice. Thanks to that sacrifice, the death penalty will have a completely new purpose: to purify”

From the tower of light, two foals floated down to Celestia and Luna. A white unicorn filly; and a dark blue Pegasus.

Death Ride looked at the little ones with sadness in his eyes.

“The terrible things they did, the tortures, the massacres; it was all because of me. I transformed my Kingdom into the powerful Empire; I was the one who had the goal to exterminate all the other races from the earth. And I was the one who turned my baby into the cruelest and merciless killer of all times… and I also was the one who encouraged the monstrous acts instead of prevent it; that’s how something as mentally ill as Dark Moon turned into a General instead of receive the help he needed. This was my fault, and if there was something I could do to save my little girl and her beloved from an eternity in hell, I will do it. Even if that means to I carry with their respective punishments.

Both Princesses’ eyes widened.

“Take care of them, okay? They deserve a second chance. And whatever you do, don’t make my mistakes. So I’m leaving now”

And that was the end, the definitive end. The Spirits were the first ones to disappear, along with Death Ride; and Flames walked away like Zikmu and Chrysalis.
The Princesses were now alone with the colt and the filly peacefully sleeping at their hooves.

……………………..

The white unicorn was the first one to awake. She was in a comfortable bed surrounded by teddy bears and such; and right at her side was a Pegasus colt about her age who was still sleeping.
Celestia approached slowly.

“Hi, did I scare you little one? My name is Celestia and I am…”

“Save it” sighed the unicorn. “I’m regressed but not amnesic. So, this is what happened to us. Not too bad considering all what we did”

Celestia shook her head with sadness.

“Mother, do you realize we can’t allow you to repeat your actions during the Old Days, right? And even if on the inside you’re still a grown mare, it’s my duty to raise and educate you as a filly to instill the values of Friendship and Harmony”

The unicorn nodded slowly.

“My father is suffering even more than he should; and all because of us. The least we can do is try it”

Celestia smiled.

“I’m glad you understand, mom. So in the first place we have to left the past in the past; starting by that horrible name. You’re not White Nightmare anymore. Now, your new name is Aurora”

“And what about me?” Asked the little Pegasus awaking too. “I can’t keep the name of Dark Moon now?

“You’ll be Eclipse” smiled Luna. “Something beautiful and mysterious at the time”

The Generals nodded, resigned to their fate; and hugged their daughters who lovely wrapped them between their wings. A new life was given to them and they should take their chance, especially if they were with their beloved daughters forever.

Author's Note

So this is the end of this story; my first non-crossover on my spanish account in FanFiction. So I hope you liked it and as always:

Read ya' later!!