The Night She Fled

The night was full of questions and answers, debate and reality. Luna knew nothing of the mare sitting in front of her until now, even as she had been careful to keep her well and safe. One problem did arrive when she had to keep Starlight secret. How would everyone react with two Starlights? Exactly. So the world only knew the young, immature one first. However now that certain events had transpired, let's see the results.

Luna secretly discovered many new tombs and tomes meant to break time itself. None of which were exactly as she needed. If Starlight was truly going to be able to travel time, she couldn't do it alone. She needed Luna, and Luna needed her. Time fabric was delicate and Luna knew her sister would not approve. But this was a matter of great importance and had to be carried out anyway. Luna knew deep down that Celestia would understand eventually. She searched every rumor, every whisper, looked at every detail, every stone. She eventually came across something important however. It was exactly what she needed. But it required a lot of magic to accomplish, even for an alicorn. She wouldn't like it, but she would have only one chance. She needed it to be the perfect plan.

"Celestia!" Luna begged.

"No way Luna. There's too much about time you don't know. Too many variables. What if it doesn't work?"

"But it did! I'm here because of it. It was what happened. It had to happen! You don't understand the importance!" Luna cried.

"We'd still need to be exact. There's just too much at stake." Celestia calmly replied. "I know the importance, dear sister. But it simply would require all the variables to be too exact for it to work."

"But..." Luna sighed. "Then I'll plan it out accordingly."

"Stubborn as ever Luna..." Celestia mumbled as Luna ran off. "She sure knows it too..."

It must be perfect. I have one chance. Luna ran into her bedchambers, alerting her Lunar guard on patrol.

"Princess, are you alright?" The bat pony questioned her.

"Yes of course. In fact, why don't you go and fetch me something to eat here. It'll be a long night..." Luna stated. Sunned, he flew over to the kitchen as quick as possible. Meanwhile, Luna started her studying into the tomes she acquired. Shortly after opening the first one however, the bat pony returned with a snack for the princess. Blandly, she levitated the snack over and took a bite. Mmm... Sweet lily sandwich. How'd he know? She looked over to catch him wink at her and walk out the door. Confused, she shook her head to try and focus back at the task at hand. She had time to control.

Celestia came into Luna's bedchamber later that afternoon to a sleeping form in her bed. Smiling to herself, she simply walked back out to give her more time. The day wasn't over yet, so she can sleep.