The hardships of a lunar prince [Rough draftby prince nightbladeChaptersprologue part 1prologue part 2chapter 3prologue part 1Prologue: part 1 A new prince Time: 11:00 pm 1005 years before Princess Luna’s return. In the castle of the two sisters wile everypony was asleep a new life begins. That new life is a new alicorn pony. A Unicorn named Sombra and Luna’s firstborn named Nightsky are beside a bed where Princess Luna has just gave birth to a new prince of equestria. “WHOO HOO! I got a new baby brother this is awesome.” “Yes it is but son you must treat him with respect and loyalty it’s not a game.” Sombra says. “What should we name him my love?” Luna says “I think you should name him Prince Nightblade.” Nightsky replies. “Great idea son I think that is a perfect name for the child; what do you think Sombra. Luna replies. “That would be a perfect name for the newborn prince; now you must get some rest you will need your strength for lowering the moon tomorrow; you should go to bed too Nightsky but do mind waking up Auntie Celestia.” “Aww but I want to see my baby brother more.” “You can see your little brother tomorrow your mother needs rest.” Nightsky goes to get Celestia while Sombra goes to bed. “Am I too late? Are you ok? How is the baby? Is he colt or filly?” Celestia asks hastily. “Yes I am alright why don’t you see him for yourself.” Luna replies . “He is beautiful and looks a lot like you.” “Thanks my sister it means a lot. Now we need to get to sleep. Wake me up when I need to lower the moon.” “How about I take over the lowering of the moon tomorrow you need the rest.” “Thanks Tia.” Luna says happily. With that Princess Celestia walks off too let the mare and the foal sleep. “My beautiful little Nightblade someday you will have enough magical ability to raise the moon and protect all of equestria from the forces of darkness I promise you that.” Luna whispers. Nightblade is a black alicorn pony that has a dark blue mane with streaks of light blue with his brother A Unicorn named Nightsky who are destined to change the lives of meny pony’s in the future. 4 years later Time 11:30 AM “Nightsky will you go get Nightblade to come down for breakfast?” Luna says “Yes mom.” Knock! Knock! Knock! “Blade it is time to get up its time for breakfast.” “OK I am up. YAHN! Wow that was a good sleep how was yours big brother?” Nightblade asks. “Mine was OK but I prefer to stay up most of the night.” “Me too but mommy say that I need a lot of sleep at my age.” With that said they go downstairs and sit at the table. Breakfast for today was peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and yogurt. “What are we doing today mommy.” Nightblade asks. “After breakfast I need you to clean your room and after that Auntie Celestia will give you your first magic lesson on levitation and then she will take you to the library to get a lesson of the ponys of equestria in the evening. As for you Nightsky you will go with your dad and practice some advanced defence magic then I will give you a history session in the evening as well. “Sounds like a fun filled day for us eh nightblade?” Nightsky says. “Definitely I would love to learn some levitation magic.” Nightblade replies. After they finished breakfast nightblade goes with Celestia to the court yard to learn levitation magic. “First of all you have to feel the magic within yourself to cast magic.” Celestia says. “But how will I know when I am ready to cast a spell?” Nightblade asks. “Let me demonstrate watch that rock and my horn when I cast a spell and you will see.” Celestia’s horn starts to glow as well as the rock and the rock starts to move upwards as Nightsky watches. Celestia puts it down and nods to nightblade to tell him to try lifting the rock. Nightblade’s horn glows a dark blue as well as the rock as he tries desperately to lift the rock but gets it 5 inches off the ground and then it drops. “Sorry I cannot do it I will never be able to raise the moon.” He says with a sad look on his face. “Nonsense you did very well for your first time. Magic takes time and study to learn. Remember that both of your parents are potent magic users. Unicorns studying magic can take months to lift a rock that size, and you did it on your first try. Now let’s try some more.” Meanwhile “Defensive magic is very important in protecting civilians you must be able to create a shield that is able to defend the citizens.” Sombra says “Yes father I know you tell me this every day I understand it very well I was studying it every night like you say to.” Nightsky replies with an annoyed look on his face. “Then show me what you can do!” Nightsky’s horn glows as he starts to create a shield around him and his father. The shield was 10 feet in diameter and 20 feet in height he was able to hold it for 5 minutes before having to release. “Very well son I guess you have been studying good job now we learn some more and then you can take a break till your next class. It is 3:00 pm and Nightsky Nightblade Sombra and Luna are eating a late lunch of grilled cheese sandwiches. “So nightblade and Nightsky what did you two do?” Luna asks. “I got to use levitation to pick up a 30 pound rock!” nightblade says with a proud smile on his face. “I was able to create a bubble shield spell that lasted for 5 minutes.” Nightsky says. “That is great you two I am very proud of both of you. You guys deserve an hour long break go have some fun until we call you back.” And with that the brothers went outside to play. prologue part 2Prologue part 2: A terrible mistake 3 and a half years later: “Good morning everypony how was your sleep?” Luna asked. “Not too bad mom,” Nightsky said with a grin. Breakfast for today was pancakes, something everypony liked. Nightblade noticed that Sombra was not at the breakfast table. “Mom, where is dad?” He asks concerned. “Sombra said that he needed to do some errands. He said he will be back in a few hours.” Luna replied. Nightsky asked Luna what he said he was doing, but Luna shrugged her shoulders and said, “I am not certain, he said he was going to the library in Canterlot to check on security. But he has been gone a long time, I am starting to worry.” “I am sure he is fine, just caught up maybe reading books.” Celestia replies. Luna nodded in agreement. Today was a day off for the two brothers so they went out to play in the sunshine. They loved it, but Sombra had been gone for a long time and the brothers were getting a little worried. “I hope father comes home soon.’’ Nightblade says. “Me too Nightblade. But he will be fine. Why he is . . . ” A beam of purple light shooting into the sky interrupts Nightsky. Celestia and Luna tell the brothers to stay at the castle until they come back. Nightsky asks what is wrong but there is no reply. The two princesses take off without a word toward Canterlot. Fear seeps through the brother’s eyes in wonder as to what had just happened. ______________________________________________________________________ 20 minutes later and Celestia and Luna finally make it to Canterlot; the purple light still shooting up into the sky from the restricted archives in the Canterlot library. Princess Luna runs in its direction but Celestia stops her. “Sister we cannot just charge in like that we must proceed with caution.” Celestia says. Luna looks up worried. “This was not from a normal spell. It feels different, it just does not feel right. It feels unnatural a lot like. . .” “GASP! DARK MAGIC.” They say in unison. They start to run into the Library and as they arrive the light disappears, and where the light was now stands a Unicorn with a red curved horn. The pupils in his eyes blood red surrounded by green with purple wisps coming out of it instead of white like any normal pony. “Sombra no.” Luna whispers with sorrow in her eyes. Sombra gives a Devilish smile revealing what seemed to be fangs. “SOMBRA WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS TO ME? I LOVED YOU!” Luna yells as loud as she can. Sombra just chuckles and flies off in a stream of black smoke and heads north. Luna could hold her tears no longer. Sombra betrayed her! After all these years by her side, and then, in one single hour abandons her and her kids for evil magic that should never be read. They fly back to the castle to find Nightsky and Nightblade waiting for them. “Mom where is dad?” Nightblade asks. Luna said nothing as she hangs her head low and just walks into her room. “Auntie where is dad and what is wrong with mom?” Nightsky asks. Celestia just looks at them with a sad look but says nothing. “Auntie we must know please?” Nightblade asks. Celestia says “Are you sure you want to know.” The brothers nod. Celestia sighs and tells them Sombra has tried to study dark magic and it corrupted him and made him evil. “NO that cannot be true! You cannot be serious! Wha…wha why would he do that? He could not do that to us! He love us! It-it can’t be true.” Nightsky says with a shocked look on his face. Celestia just turns and walks away. “Well I guess we will have to live without his guidance.” Nightsky says. “But-but we can bring him back right? I mean he was hard on us but he did that so that we could become the best we can be.” Nightblade says, tears filling his eyes. “I don't think so Blade. Dark magic is powerful, it corrupts the minds of its users and makes them do things that they normally would not do.” ¬ Two weeks later. Time: 5:00 AM Celestia walks downstairs to find Luna staring at the moon with a depressed look on her face. “Luna are you alright?” Celestia asks “No sister I am not I do not feel good at all.” Luna replies. “What’s wrong?” Celestia says with a concerned look. “Where do I begin? Well first of all my husband betrays me to study dark magic, Nightblade and Nightsky are worried sick, and finally I feel unappreciated. The reason I feel unappreciated is that nopony seems to care about my gorgeous night. Anyway that is not important, the point is…” A guard pushes though the door breathing heavily and bows down to the princesses before explaining his rush in. “Princess Celestia and Luna sorry for the intrusion but this is very important. Celestia and Luna stand in silence to wait for a reply. “The crystal empire sent a distress letter to Canterlot. A Unicorn that is as black as a moon and starless night has taken over and enslaved all the crystal ponies, they need our help fast. “Thank you for the information we will get there as soon as possible, for now get some rest before you head to Canterlot.” Celestia says. “Sombra. You will pay for what you have done to me and my Colts.” Luna whispers. The guard bows down before leaving. Celestia and Luna break the news to the brothers as they stand in shock. They brothers ask if Sombra is beyond saving. Luna and Celestia say yes while the fillies hang their heads down. While Nightblade and Nightsky go to bed Celestia and Luna go to a room to get there secret weapon. “The elements of harmony, it is time to wield them again sister I just hope that they work, but I think it would be best to stay her with Nightblade and Nightsky, because it might be difficult for you to banish him you are his wife after all.” Celestia says. “No I WAS his wife and I DID love him but not anymore he has betrayed me and you and my sons. I am going with you I would never leave you alone against anypony that is evil. Besides I want to see the look on his face when he gets defeated by the elements of harmony.” Luna replies firmly. They fly off to the crystal empire to defeat the evil king while Nightsky and Nightblade stay home. 5 minutes pass as Nightblade gets agitated. Finally he has enough “I am going after them.” “WHAT ARE YOU CRAZY? Mom asked us to stay here until they get back, and it’s only been five minutes. “I don’t care maybe I can help I can still save him from this.” “But you can’t its dark magi…” But it was too late Nightblade was already gone flying to the Crystal empire at a very fast speed. “HORSE FEATHERS! Too bad I am not an Alicorn. I will have to take the train there.” After 20 minutes of flying at a high speed Nightblade finally gets to the crystal empire, but too his horror it was completely different; instead of a beautiful sky filled with rainbows the sky was as dark as his fur. The crystals where as black as the sky shrouded by shadows and evil. He ignored that and saw the castle in the center as well as Celestia and Luna walking towards it. His wings where too tired so he landed to catch his breath. Nightsky’s train was close to getting to the crystal empire. “What were you thinking Nightblade? You don’t know what mother is going to do with him.” He looks out the window to find Nightblade taking a rest. “Nightblade!” He gets up and sprints to the back of the train and jumps out, starts to run after him. Nightblade finally catches his breath and starts to run to the castle. He had to stop his mom from getting rid of his dad. Celestia and Luna are already inside getting ready to banish him. Sombra you have betrayed me, your fillies, Celestia, and all of equestria by studying the art of dark magic I am sorry but you with have to face the consequences.” Luna says with a firm tone. “You cannot defeat me your magic is not strong enough to kill me! Dark magic is too strong!” Sombra replies with a Devilish smile. “That is why we brought the elements of harmony.” Celestia says. Without any warning Luna pins Sombra with a chain spell. Celestia and Luna start to charge the elements of harmony when the castle door opens. “NO WAIT!” Nightblade says. But he could not get Celestia and Luna’s attention, so he runs in front and says STOP. Nightsky barges in and sees Nightblade in front of Sombra and says. “NIGHTBLADE NO GET OUT OF THE WAY!” But it was too late and the elements fired at them. “NOO NIGHTBLADE.” Nightsky cry’s out. Then something else happened a white light shines out and blinds Nightsky. He starts to feel cold but he is still blinded by the light. After he could see again the look around and in place of the castle or the crystal empire there is just a frozen wasteland. Celestia and Luna look around and see Nightsky Luna is furious and asks what he was doing here and where is Nightblade. Nightsky just cries and tells Luna that the elements of harmony banished Nightblade as well as Sombra. Celestia gasps and Luna yells out. “NO NO that cannot be that is impossible. How could this happen I I can’t believe this how could I do this it’s all my fault.” “No it is not your fault we should get home it is too cold out here.” Celestia says trying to hold back her tears. Everypony cries out because of what happened. Eventually they go home but they are left with a week of sleepless nights. chapter 3Chapter 3: Awakening Crystal Empire 1000 years later. “You have to be the one to bring the crystal heart to the fare.” Twilight says to spike” “Me? But twilight.” “Go.” “But.” “GO!” Spike dripping with sweat picks up the crystal heart and jumps out of a window barely dodging the black crystals. “Now don’t yall worry your pretty little crystal heads; the real crystal heart will be here any second.” Applejack says with a worried look on her face. “Don’t know if they believe you.” Rarity replies. “Don’t know if I believe me.” Princess Cadence’s magic fades after days of exhaustion. The shield protecting the crystal empire starts to diminish. King Samba puts an evil smile on his face and says. “Ahhhhh my crystal slaves.” The crystal ponies start to panic running in all directions. Spike jumps to a crystal barely escaping getting stabbed. “HAY UP HERE I HAVE THE CRYSTAL HEART!” Spike says to Applejack and Rarity. “GRRRRRR THAT IS MINE!” Sombra yells. Sombra dives into the ground. Spike runs down a ramp made from black crystal and sees Sombra shooting out of the ground spike does not notice that the ramp ends and he starts falling Sombra moving ever closer. “SPIKEE WIKEE!” Rarity yells and looks away. Shining armour sees spike and picks up princess Cadence. Princess Cadence looks up and spreads her wings while the crystal heart glows and makes Sombra loose his shadowy aurora the aurora. Just before Sombra can reach the young dragon Cadence catches spike and the crystal heart. “BEHOLD THE CRYSTAL PRINCESS!” A crystal pony says pointing at Cadence. Cadence stomps on the fake crystal heart shattering it to pieces and says “The crystal heart has returned, use the light and love within you to ensure that king Sombra does not.” The crystal heart fly’s to the center of the tower and starts to glow. “What? No. NO STOP!” Sombra yells. The crystal ponies smile and bow to Cadence. The Crystal heart shines and sends 3 waves of light completely obliterating Sombra’s crystals and Sombra releasing twilight from her prison as well as sending a rainbow all across equestria. Celestia and Luna see this and smile. A couple of minutes later and everypony is gathered around the crystal heart admiring when a pulsating light appears in the castle Twilight Cadence and the rest of the ponies run in to see what is happening. “What the hay is happening?” Applejack asks. “I am not sure but I think it is best if we are cautious.” Cadence replies. The light suddenly bursts like a supernova blinding everypony for a second. When they look the light is gone; replacing it a small black Alicorn colt with dark blue hair and light blue highlights is laying on the floor unconscious. “Who the hay is that?” Applejack says with a confused look. “I am not certain but look he has Unicorn horn and Pegasus wings he is an Alicorn.” Twilight replies. They all scratch their heads in wonder. When the little colt’s eyes open. “Ow my head feels like it was stomped on by a Manticore.” He says. The colt looks up and sees everypony and asks “Were am I? Who are you ponies?” Cadence walks up and lays down in front of the little colt. “You are in the crystal empire. I am Princess Mi Amore Cadenza but you can call me Cadence.” She starts pointing at everypony individually and says. “That is my husband Shining armour. That is Twilight Sparkle and her friends Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, and Applejack. What is your name?” “My name is prince Nightblade.” “Ok prince Nightblade what is the last thing that you remember.” “I was here except it was filled with Black crystals I was running trying to stop my mom and aunt from banishing my father.” “And who is your mother father and aunt exactly?” Shining armour asks. “My mother’s name is Princess Luna, my father’s is Sombra, and auntie’s is Princess Celestia.” “WAIT WHAT?” Everypony asks staring at Nightblade. “Twilight you and your friends get back to Canterlot with Nightblade and get him to Princess Celestia and Luna.” Cadence says. Twilight Nightblade and the rest of the ponies start to walk to the train station leaving Shining and Cadence. “Are you sure that’s a good idea Cadence? He could be dangerous, he did say Sombra was his father after all.” Shining says. “Yes he did say that but he also said he mother was Luna and I would not be right to keep a mother from her son especially the rulers of equestria. You understand?” Shining nods and follows Twilight and her friends to the train station. A few Hours later. Twilight has talked with Celestia about her passing the test and everypony had had celebrated and everypony went back to Ponyville except Twilight and Nightblade. They both go to the castle and Twilight tells Nightblade to wait right outside the throne room doors. Twilight approaches Celestia. “Twilight did you forget something?” Celestia asks. “No there is just somepony I need to show you.” Twilight replies. “Oh really who?” Twilight tells Nightblade to come in Nightblade sees Celestia and runs to her.” “AUNTIE!” He yells out of enjoyment. The royal guards get into a defensive position, but Celestia tells them to stand down. Nightblade jumps right into Celestia’s loving arms. “Nightblade oh my goodness I have missed you.” Celestia says happily. “Where is mom? Can I see her?” Nightblade asks. “Twilight do you mind getting Luna I think Nightblade wants to see her.” Celestia asks. “No problem.” Twilight says as she runs off to get Luna. About five minutes go by then Luna walks in with a tired look. “YAHN. What is wrong sister?” “Oh nothing is wrong I just had somepony to show you.” Celestia replies. “Who is it?” “MOMMY!” Nightblade yells and runs and hugs Luna. “Oh my stars. Son I have missed you soo much. It’s been see long since I have seen your cute smiling face by the stars this is the best day of my life.” Luna says hugging Nightblade tightly. They both cry while in each other’s arms when Nightblade asks. “Mom where is Nightsky is he here? I want to see him.” Luna sighs and says. “No he is not, Celestia says that ever since I was banished and she moved to Canterlot permanently he has been living in our old castle. We felt so depressed after you were gone but he took it really hard and he has been stuck there ever since.” “Can I go see him?” “Maybe in due time but the road is dangerous there. The Everfree forest lies in the way and there are monsters in there that could gobble me in one bite. Luna replies. Although disappointed Nightblade nods. While Nightblade is catching up with Celestia and Luna Twilight excuses herself and goes to the Canterlot library. “All right now I need to see if I can find out where Nightblade came from and why he got here.” Twilight says to herself. Twilight searches though a lot of spell books but has no success. “Sigh. I just cannot find anything. Wait hold the hoof.” She says. Twilight goes to the ancient tales sections and starts to look. “Humm, The Tale Of The Lost Prince. This seems promising.” She says as she pulls out the book. Twilight sits down on a table and starts reading. “Long ago before the tragedy of Nightmare Moon the younger sister had two children the first born was named Nightsky and about seven years later had another whose name has not been revealed and neither has the father’s name. For another seven years the two brothers happily, but on a terrible day King Sombra rose to power in the Crystal empire. After a little while after the two sisters left to the Crystal Empire the younger brother for reasons unknown went after them and accidently got in the way of the elements of harmony and was banished as well as Sombra and was never seen again.” Twilight closed up the book and rented it out. She was not surprised about Nightblade because she has seen a lot in the past. She leaves the library and decides to stay in a hotel for the night. In the morning Twilight heads back into the castle and heads back into the throne room to see Cadence and Shining Armour talking with Nightblade and the princesses. “Cadence Shining! I did not expect to see you so soon especially after all that has happened.” Twilight says happily. “We are here to see if Nightblade is doing ok after what happened.” Cadence says. “Uh yes hehe that is definitely why I am here as well” Shining replies. Nightblade hugs Cadence and says thanks to her for helping him in his first couple of moments while Shining goes over to Twilight to talk to her. “Shining is everything alright?” Twilight asks. “I don’t trust Nightblade, there is something off about him.” Shining replies. “Shining he was trapped in darkness for one thousand years with Sombra give him a break.” “But what if he IS Sombra playing a trick on us.” “Sigh. Sombra is not a changeling.” “Regardless, we need to keep an eye on him okay?” “Excuse me miss sparkle?” Nightblade says as he walks over. “You can just call me Twilight.” “Okay Twilight, is it true that you and your friends are able to unlock the full power of the elements of harmony?” “Yes it is true we freed your mother from her jealousy and resentfulness.” “Wow that is so cool. Would it be okay if I went to Ponyville for a couple of days to meet everypony else? Mom already said it was okay.” “Of course you can you can meet me at Ponyville station tomorrow morning.” “Okay, Thanks!” “See you there.” Nightblade leaves with Luna and Celestia to find a bed to use while Twilight, Cadence, and Shining are still in the throne room. “Remember be careful you don’t know what tricks he can pull on you.” Shining Armour says with concern. “Yes B.B.B.F.F. I will.” With that Twilight leaves to go back to Ponyville.
prologue part 1Prologue: part 1 A new prince Time: 11:00 pm 1005 years before Princess Luna’s return. In the castle of the two sisters wile everypony was asleep a new life begins. That new life is a new alicorn pony. A Unicorn named Sombra and Luna’s firstborn named Nightsky are beside a bed where Princess Luna has just gave birth to a new prince of equestria. “WHOO HOO! I got a new baby brother this is awesome.” “Yes it is but son you must treat him with respect and loyalty it’s not a game.” Sombra says. “What should we name him my love?” Luna says “I think you should name him Prince Nightblade.” Nightsky replies. “Great idea son I think that is a perfect name for the child; what do you think Sombra. Luna replies. “That would be a perfect name for the newborn prince; now you must get some rest you will need your strength for lowering the moon tomorrow; you should go to bed too Nightsky but do mind waking up Auntie Celestia.” “Aww but I want to see my baby brother more.” “You can see your little brother tomorrow your mother needs rest.” Nightsky goes to get Celestia while Sombra goes to bed. “Am I too late? Are you ok? How is the baby? Is he colt or filly?” Celestia asks hastily. “Yes I am alright why don’t you see him for yourself.” Luna replies . “He is beautiful and looks a lot like you.” “Thanks my sister it means a lot. Now we need to get to sleep. Wake me up when I need to lower the moon.” “How about I take over the lowering of the moon tomorrow you need the rest.” “Thanks Tia.” Luna says happily. With that Princess Celestia walks off too let the mare and the foal sleep. “My beautiful little Nightblade someday you will have enough magical ability to raise the moon and protect all of equestria from the forces of darkness I promise you that.” Luna whispers. Nightblade is a black alicorn pony that has a dark blue mane with streaks of light blue with his brother A Unicorn named Nightsky who are destined to change the lives of meny pony’s in the future. 4 years later Time 11:30 AM “Nightsky will you go get Nightblade to come down for breakfast?” Luna says “Yes mom.” Knock! Knock! Knock! “Blade it is time to get up its time for breakfast.” “OK I am up. YAHN! Wow that was a good sleep how was yours big brother?” Nightblade asks. “Mine was OK but I prefer to stay up most of the night.” “Me too but mommy say that I need a lot of sleep at my age.” With that said they go downstairs and sit at the table. Breakfast for today was peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and yogurt. “What are we doing today mommy.” Nightblade asks. “After breakfast I need you to clean your room and after that Auntie Celestia will give you your first magic lesson on levitation and then she will take you to the library to get a lesson of the ponys of equestria in the evening. As for you Nightsky you will go with your dad and practice some advanced defence magic then I will give you a history session in the evening as well. “Sounds like a fun filled day for us eh nightblade?” Nightsky says. “Definitely I would love to learn some levitation magic.” Nightblade replies. After they finished breakfast nightblade goes with Celestia to the court yard to learn levitation magic. “First of all you have to feel the magic within yourself to cast magic.” Celestia says. “But how will I know when I am ready to cast a spell?” Nightblade asks. “Let me demonstrate watch that rock and my horn when I cast a spell and you will see.” Celestia’s horn starts to glow as well as the rock and the rock starts to move upwards as Nightsky watches. Celestia puts it down and nods to nightblade to tell him to try lifting the rock. Nightblade’s horn glows a dark blue as well as the rock as he tries desperately to lift the rock but gets it 5 inches off the ground and then it drops. “Sorry I cannot do it I will never be able to raise the moon.” He says with a sad look on his face. “Nonsense you did very well for your first time. Magic takes time and study to learn. Remember that both of your parents are potent magic users. Unicorns studying magic can take months to lift a rock that size, and you did it on your first try. Now let’s try some more.” Meanwhile “Defensive magic is very important in protecting civilians you must be able to create a shield that is able to defend the citizens.” Sombra says “Yes father I know you tell me this every day I understand it very well I was studying it every night like you say to.” Nightsky replies with an annoyed look on his face. “Then show me what you can do!” Nightsky’s horn glows as he starts to create a shield around him and his father. The shield was 10 feet in diameter and 20 feet in height he was able to hold it for 5 minutes before having to release. “Very well son I guess you have been studying good job now we learn some more and then you can take a break till your next class. It is 3:00 pm and Nightsky Nightblade Sombra and Luna are eating a late lunch of grilled cheese sandwiches. “So nightblade and Nightsky what did you two do?” Luna asks. “I got to use levitation to pick up a 30 pound rock!” nightblade says with a proud smile on his face. “I was able to create a bubble shield spell that lasted for 5 minutes.” Nightsky says. “That is great you two I am very proud of both of you. You guys deserve an hour long break go have some fun until we call you back.” And with that the brothers went outside to play.
prologue part 2Prologue part 2: A terrible mistake 3 and a half years later: “Good morning everypony how was your sleep?” Luna asked. “Not too bad mom,” Nightsky said with a grin. Breakfast for today was pancakes, something everypony liked. Nightblade noticed that Sombra was not at the breakfast table. “Mom, where is dad?” He asks concerned. “Sombra said that he needed to do some errands. He said he will be back in a few hours.” Luna replied. Nightsky asked Luna what he said he was doing, but Luna shrugged her shoulders and said, “I am not certain, he said he was going to the library in Canterlot to check on security. But he has been gone a long time, I am starting to worry.” “I am sure he is fine, just caught up maybe reading books.” Celestia replies. Luna nodded in agreement. Today was a day off for the two brothers so they went out to play in the sunshine. They loved it, but Sombra had been gone for a long time and the brothers were getting a little worried. “I hope father comes home soon.’’ Nightblade says. “Me too Nightblade. But he will be fine. Why he is . . . ” A beam of purple light shooting into the sky interrupts Nightsky. Celestia and Luna tell the brothers to stay at the castle until they come back. Nightsky asks what is wrong but there is no reply. The two princesses take off without a word toward Canterlot. Fear seeps through the brother’s eyes in wonder as to what had just happened. ______________________________________________________________________ 20 minutes later and Celestia and Luna finally make it to Canterlot; the purple light still shooting up into the sky from the restricted archives in the Canterlot library. Princess Luna runs in its direction but Celestia stops her. “Sister we cannot just charge in like that we must proceed with caution.” Celestia says. Luna looks up worried. “This was not from a normal spell. It feels different, it just does not feel right. It feels unnatural a lot like. . .” “GASP! DARK MAGIC.” They say in unison. They start to run into the Library and as they arrive the light disappears, and where the light was now stands a Unicorn with a red curved horn. The pupils in his eyes blood red surrounded by green with purple wisps coming out of it instead of white like any normal pony. “Sombra no.” Luna whispers with sorrow in her eyes. Sombra gives a Devilish smile revealing what seemed to be fangs. “SOMBRA WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS TO ME? I LOVED YOU!” Luna yells as loud as she can. Sombra just chuckles and flies off in a stream of black smoke and heads north. Luna could hold her tears no longer. Sombra betrayed her! After all these years by her side, and then, in one single hour abandons her and her kids for evil magic that should never be read. They fly back to the castle to find Nightsky and Nightblade waiting for them. “Mom where is dad?” Nightblade asks. Luna said nothing as she hangs her head low and just walks into her room. “Auntie where is dad and what is wrong with mom?” Nightsky asks. Celestia just looks at them with a sad look but says nothing. “Auntie we must know please?” Nightblade asks. Celestia says “Are you sure you want to know.” The brothers nod. Celestia sighs and tells them Sombra has tried to study dark magic and it corrupted him and made him evil. “NO that cannot be true! You cannot be serious! Wha…wha why would he do that? He could not do that to us! He love us! It-it can’t be true.” Nightsky says with a shocked look on his face. Celestia just turns and walks away. “Well I guess we will have to live without his guidance.” Nightsky says. “But-but we can bring him back right? I mean he was hard on us but he did that so that we could become the best we can be.” Nightblade says, tears filling his eyes. “I don't think so Blade. Dark magic is powerful, it corrupts the minds of its users and makes them do things that they normally would not do.” ¬ Two weeks later. Time: 5:00 AM Celestia walks downstairs to find Luna staring at the moon with a depressed look on her face. “Luna are you alright?” Celestia asks “No sister I am not I do not feel good at all.” Luna replies. “What’s wrong?” Celestia says with a concerned look. “Where do I begin? Well first of all my husband betrays me to study dark magic, Nightblade and Nightsky are worried sick, and finally I feel unappreciated. The reason I feel unappreciated is that nopony seems to care about my gorgeous night. Anyway that is not important, the point is…” A guard pushes though the door breathing heavily and bows down to the princesses before explaining his rush in. “Princess Celestia and Luna sorry for the intrusion but this is very important. Celestia and Luna stand in silence to wait for a reply. “The crystal empire sent a distress letter to Canterlot. A Unicorn that is as black as a moon and starless night has taken over and enslaved all the crystal ponies, they need our help fast. “Thank you for the information we will get there as soon as possible, for now get some rest before you head to Canterlot.” Celestia says. “Sombra. You will pay for what you have done to me and my Colts.” Luna whispers. The guard bows down before leaving. Celestia and Luna break the news to the brothers as they stand in shock. They brothers ask if Sombra is beyond saving. Luna and Celestia say yes while the fillies hang their heads down. While Nightblade and Nightsky go to bed Celestia and Luna go to a room to get there secret weapon. “The elements of harmony, it is time to wield them again sister I just hope that they work, but I think it would be best to stay her with Nightblade and Nightsky, because it might be difficult for you to banish him you are his wife after all.” Celestia says. “No I WAS his wife and I DID love him but not anymore he has betrayed me and you and my sons. I am going with you I would never leave you alone against anypony that is evil. Besides I want to see the look on his face when he gets defeated by the elements of harmony.” Luna replies firmly. They fly off to the crystal empire to defeat the evil king while Nightsky and Nightblade stay home. 5 minutes pass as Nightblade gets agitated. Finally he has enough “I am going after them.” “WHAT ARE YOU CRAZY? Mom asked us to stay here until they get back, and it’s only been five minutes. “I don’t care maybe I can help I can still save him from this.” “But you can’t its dark magi…” But it was too late Nightblade was already gone flying to the Crystal empire at a very fast speed. “HORSE FEATHERS! Too bad I am not an Alicorn. I will have to take the train there.” After 20 minutes of flying at a high speed Nightblade finally gets to the crystal empire, but too his horror it was completely different; instead of a beautiful sky filled with rainbows the sky was as dark as his fur. The crystals where as black as the sky shrouded by shadows and evil. He ignored that and saw the castle in the center as well as Celestia and Luna walking towards it. His wings where too tired so he landed to catch his breath. Nightsky’s train was close to getting to the crystal empire. “What were you thinking Nightblade? You don’t know what mother is going to do with him.” He looks out the window to find Nightblade taking a rest. “Nightblade!” He gets up and sprints to the back of the train and jumps out, starts to run after him. Nightblade finally catches his breath and starts to run to the castle. He had to stop his mom from getting rid of his dad. Celestia and Luna are already inside getting ready to banish him. Sombra you have betrayed me, your fillies, Celestia, and all of equestria by studying the art of dark magic I am sorry but you with have to face the consequences.” Luna says with a firm tone. “You cannot defeat me your magic is not strong enough to kill me! Dark magic is too strong!” Sombra replies with a Devilish smile. “That is why we brought the elements of harmony.” Celestia says. Without any warning Luna pins Sombra with a chain spell. Celestia and Luna start to charge the elements of harmony when the castle door opens. “NO WAIT!” Nightblade says. But he could not get Celestia and Luna’s attention, so he runs in front and says STOP. Nightsky barges in and sees Nightblade in front of Sombra and says. “NIGHTBLADE NO GET OUT OF THE WAY!” But it was too late and the elements fired at them. “NOO NIGHTBLADE.” Nightsky cry’s out. Then something else happened a white light shines out and blinds Nightsky. He starts to feel cold but he is still blinded by the light. After he could see again the look around and in place of the castle or the crystal empire there is just a frozen wasteland. Celestia and Luna look around and see Nightsky Luna is furious and asks what he was doing here and where is Nightblade. Nightsky just cries and tells Luna that the elements of harmony banished Nightblade as well as Sombra. Celestia gasps and Luna yells out. “NO NO that cannot be that is impossible. How could this happen I I can’t believe this how could I do this it’s all my fault.” “No it is not your fault we should get home it is too cold out here.” Celestia says trying to hold back her tears. Everypony cries out because of what happened. Eventually they go home but they are left with a week of sleepless nights.
chapter 3Chapter 3: Awakening Crystal Empire 1000 years later. “You have to be the one to bring the crystal heart to the fare.” Twilight says to spike” “Me? But twilight.” “Go.” “But.” “GO!” Spike dripping with sweat picks up the crystal heart and jumps out of a window barely dodging the black crystals. “Now don’t yall worry your pretty little crystal heads; the real crystal heart will be here any second.” Applejack says with a worried look on her face. “Don’t know if they believe you.” Rarity replies. “Don’t know if I believe me.” Princess Cadence’s magic fades after days of exhaustion. The shield protecting the crystal empire starts to diminish. King Samba puts an evil smile on his face and says. “Ahhhhh my crystal slaves.” The crystal ponies start to panic running in all directions. Spike jumps to a crystal barely escaping getting stabbed. “HAY UP HERE I HAVE THE CRYSTAL HEART!” Spike says to Applejack and Rarity. “GRRRRRR THAT IS MINE!” Sombra yells. Sombra dives into the ground. Spike runs down a ramp made from black crystal and sees Sombra shooting out of the ground spike does not notice that the ramp ends and he starts falling Sombra moving ever closer. “SPIKEE WIKEE!” Rarity yells and looks away. Shining armour sees spike and picks up princess Cadence. Princess Cadence looks up and spreads her wings while the crystal heart glows and makes Sombra loose his shadowy aurora the aurora. Just before Sombra can reach the young dragon Cadence catches spike and the crystal heart. “BEHOLD THE CRYSTAL PRINCESS!” A crystal pony says pointing at Cadence. Cadence stomps on the fake crystal heart shattering it to pieces and says “The crystal heart has returned, use the light and love within you to ensure that king Sombra does not.” The crystal heart fly’s to the center of the tower and starts to glow. “What? No. NO STOP!” Sombra yells. The crystal ponies smile and bow to Cadence. The Crystal heart shines and sends 3 waves of light completely obliterating Sombra’s crystals and Sombra releasing twilight from her prison as well as sending a rainbow all across equestria. Celestia and Luna see this and smile. A couple of minutes later and everypony is gathered around the crystal heart admiring when a pulsating light appears in the castle Twilight Cadence and the rest of the ponies run in to see what is happening. “What the hay is happening?” Applejack asks. “I am not sure but I think it is best if we are cautious.” Cadence replies. The light suddenly bursts like a supernova blinding everypony for a second. When they look the light is gone; replacing it a small black Alicorn colt with dark blue hair and light blue highlights is laying on the floor unconscious. “Who the hay is that?” Applejack says with a confused look. “I am not certain but look he has Unicorn horn and Pegasus wings he is an Alicorn.” Twilight replies. They all scratch their heads in wonder. When the little colt’s eyes open. “Ow my head feels like it was stomped on by a Manticore.” He says. The colt looks up and sees everypony and asks “Were am I? Who are you ponies?” Cadence walks up and lays down in front of the little colt. “You are in the crystal empire. I am Princess Mi Amore Cadenza but you can call me Cadence.” She starts pointing at everypony individually and says. “That is my husband Shining armour. That is Twilight Sparkle and her friends Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, and Applejack. What is your name?” “My name is prince Nightblade.” “Ok prince Nightblade what is the last thing that you remember.” “I was here except it was filled with Black crystals I was running trying to stop my mom and aunt from banishing my father.” “And who is your mother father and aunt exactly?” Shining armour asks. “My mother’s name is Princess Luna, my father’s is Sombra, and auntie’s is Princess Celestia.” “WAIT WHAT?” Everypony asks staring at Nightblade. “Twilight you and your friends get back to Canterlot with Nightblade and get him to Princess Celestia and Luna.” Cadence says. Twilight Nightblade and the rest of the ponies start to walk to the train station leaving Shining and Cadence. “Are you sure that’s a good idea Cadence? He could be dangerous, he did say Sombra was his father after all.” Shining says. “Yes he did say that but he also said he mother was Luna and I would not be right to keep a mother from her son especially the rulers of equestria. You understand?” Shining nods and follows Twilight and her friends to the train station. A few Hours later. Twilight has talked with Celestia about her passing the test and everypony had had celebrated and everypony went back to Ponyville except Twilight and Nightblade. They both go to the castle and Twilight tells Nightblade to wait right outside the throne room doors. Twilight approaches Celestia. “Twilight did you forget something?” Celestia asks. “No there is just somepony I need to show you.” Twilight replies. “Oh really who?” Twilight tells Nightblade to come in Nightblade sees Celestia and runs to her.” “AUNTIE!” He yells out of enjoyment. The royal guards get into a defensive position, but Celestia tells them to stand down. Nightblade jumps right into Celestia’s loving arms. “Nightblade oh my goodness I have missed you.” Celestia says happily. “Where is mom? Can I see her?” Nightblade asks. “Twilight do you mind getting Luna I think Nightblade wants to see her.” Celestia asks. “No problem.” Twilight says as she runs off to get Luna. About five minutes go by then Luna walks in with a tired look. “YAHN. What is wrong sister?” “Oh nothing is wrong I just had somepony to show you.” Celestia replies. “Who is it?” “MOMMY!” Nightblade yells and runs and hugs Luna. “Oh my stars. Son I have missed you soo much. It’s been see long since I have seen your cute smiling face by the stars this is the best day of my life.” Luna says hugging Nightblade tightly. They both cry while in each other’s arms when Nightblade asks. “Mom where is Nightsky is he here? I want to see him.” Luna sighs and says. “No he is not, Celestia says that ever since I was banished and she moved to Canterlot permanently he has been living in our old castle. We felt so depressed after you were gone but he took it really hard and he has been stuck there ever since.” “Can I go see him?” “Maybe in due time but the road is dangerous there. The Everfree forest lies in the way and there are monsters in there that could gobble me in one bite. Luna replies. Although disappointed Nightblade nods. While Nightblade is catching up with Celestia and Luna Twilight excuses herself and goes to the Canterlot library. “All right now I need to see if I can find out where Nightblade came from and why he got here.” Twilight says to herself. Twilight searches though a lot of spell books but has no success. “Sigh. I just cannot find anything. Wait hold the hoof.” She says. Twilight goes to the ancient tales sections and starts to look. “Humm, The Tale Of The Lost Prince. This seems promising.” She says as she pulls out the book. Twilight sits down on a table and starts reading. “Long ago before the tragedy of Nightmare Moon the younger sister had two children the first born was named Nightsky and about seven years later had another whose name has not been revealed and neither has the father’s name. For another seven years the two brothers happily, but on a terrible day King Sombra rose to power in the Crystal empire. After a little while after the two sisters left to the Crystal Empire the younger brother for reasons unknown went after them and accidently got in the way of the elements of harmony and was banished as well as Sombra and was never seen again.” Twilight closed up the book and rented it out. She was not surprised about Nightblade because she has seen a lot in the past. She leaves the library and decides to stay in a hotel for the night. In the morning Twilight heads back into the castle and heads back into the throne room to see Cadence and Shining Armour talking with Nightblade and the princesses. “Cadence Shining! I did not expect to see you so soon especially after all that has happened.” Twilight says happily. “We are here to see if Nightblade is doing ok after what happened.” Cadence says. “Uh yes hehe that is definitely why I am here as well” Shining replies. Nightblade hugs Cadence and says thanks to her for helping him in his first couple of moments while Shining goes over to Twilight to talk to her. “Shining is everything alright?” Twilight asks. “I don’t trust Nightblade, there is something off about him.” Shining replies. “Shining he was trapped in darkness for one thousand years with Sombra give him a break.” “But what if he IS Sombra playing a trick on us.” “Sigh. Sombra is not a changeling.” “Regardless, we need to keep an eye on him okay?” “Excuse me miss sparkle?” Nightblade says as he walks over. “You can just call me Twilight.” “Okay Twilight, is it true that you and your friends are able to unlock the full power of the elements of harmony?” “Yes it is true we freed your mother from her jealousy and resentfulness.” “Wow that is so cool. Would it be okay if I went to Ponyville for a couple of days to meet everypony else? Mom already said it was okay.” “Of course you can you can meet me at Ponyville station tomorrow morning.” “Okay, Thanks!” “See you there.” Nightblade leaves with Luna and Celestia to find a bed to use while Twilight, Cadence, and Shining are still in the throne room. “Remember be careful you don’t know what tricks he can pull on you.” Shining Armour says with concern. “Yes B.B.B.F.F. I will.” With that Twilight leaves to go back to Ponyville.
