Disharmony Saga
Episode I: Night of Darkness
Load Full StoryNext ChapterIt was a crisp cool night over Equestria as Princess Luna soared high above the clouds beneath the light of the full moon that washed over her body as she flew gracefully watching over the night while every other creature slept. The fact that every pony and creature slept during the night no longer bothered her since the defeat of Nightmare Moon and her rebirth as the Princess of the night ruling Equestria at the side of her older sister Celestia. Luna was just content to know that she was free and loved once again throughout Equestria. It would seem like nothing interesting had occurred since the Royal Wedding a few months back that seemed to be more exciting than she had anticipated it would be. She wished that she could have been at her sisters side to combat the Queen of the Changelings but what’s done is done and in the end it all turned out well thanks to Twilight Sparkle and the love between Princess Cadence and the now Prince Shining Armor. Just as she was finishing this thought a cry for help from below in the woods reached Luna’s ears. Without a moment of hesitation she swept down to where she heard the cry for help come from. Through the darkness she sees a young pony cowering on the ground and looking the other way. “What is wrong young pony?” Luna asks. “Why are you alone in this forest during the night?”. The young pony does not answer and seems to begin to cry as Luna approaches her to get a better look. Luna notices that it is a unicorn with silver hair and what appears to be a light blue body . Just as she is about to put her hoof on the pony she feels something move against her legs. She looks down and sees what appears to be a red mist move n between her legs. As she attempts to fly the mist grabs her by all four of her hooves and plants her firmly on the ground. The mist then quickly begins to spread up her body and engulf her up to her neck. Unable to break free with brute force she tries her magic but finds that it has no effect on the red mist. She looks up to see what appears to be a tall pony like figure wrapped in a hooded tunic manipulating the red mist with only its hooves, no horn at all is visible. “Who are you and what do you want from me!?” Luna yells at the figure standing before her. Luna turns to see that the unicorn that was in distress is now facing her but with a wide grin across her face. A third figure then appears from behind the pony like figure manipulating the mist. “Princess Luna we’ve been waiting for you all night and now you wish to leave before we can even have a chance to talk?” says the third figure. Luna surprised turns to face the third figure in the shadows, “I don’t know who you are but know that you are foolish for attacking your Princess and you shall be punished for your crimes against me!”. The third figure steps out from the shadows into the light of the full moon. Luna can now see it is a unicorn mare with a long white colored mane and red colored body. “Allow me to introduce myself princess, I am called Siren. My hooded companion who you already seem to have met is Zartanis but he doesn’t speak much. I see no need to name our young pony actor for if all goes well you will know her name by the end of this night.” Siren speaks in a calm orderly fashion while addressing the trapped princess. Luna struggles again against the red mist but still can’t break loose. “Now Luna you are going to join our group and help us rise up against Celestia and throw all of Equestria into Disharmony.”. Luna stops struggling and turns to face Siren eye to eye, “You’re mad if you think I will ever help you do such a thing. I would rather be destroyed than help you accomplish your plan against the kingdom of Equestria!”. Siren lets out a short laugh into the night before returning her gaze to Luna. “It’s a pity that you don’t have a choice Princess for you see I don’t want you in particular to help me.” Siren rubs her hoof down the side of Luna’s face and then speaks in a harsher tone, “I want Nightmare Moon to assist me in my plans. Not a weak pony princess such as yourself! To think that you used to be the all-powerful ruler of the night whose power was on par with that of Celestia’s!”. Siren takes a long breath before regaining her calm composure. Luna turns her gaze away from Siren. “You are foolish, Nightmare Moon was destroyed long ago by the Elements of Harmony. There is no way for you to bring her back.” Siren takes a long look at Luna as if she is studying the princess. “ Now princess to prove you wrong you shall be the first to feel my power and in turn see just how wrong you are.” Siren begins to walk behind Luna, “ You see I know that you became Nightmare Moon out of envy over your sister and scorn for those who would sleep during your beautiful night.” Siren stops walking just behind Luna and pauses, “I know you are still sore from your banishment and being the only one awake during your night which you work so hard towards making beautiful. I will amplify that soreness that you still keep in your heart and mind until it consumes you and you become Nightmare Moon again.” Siren puts her hoof on the back of Luna’s head and in an instant releases a red and white colored magic from her horn onto the princess. Luna struggles violently shaking her head and rocking her entire body as the magic takes effect on her. The memories of her sister and her new friends vanish and memories of her thousand year banishment return and consume her mind. All love leaves her heart and envy consumes it. Noticing that her spell is successful she signals Zartanis to release the princess. Zartanis complies and the red mist that had kept Luna trapped dissipates into thin air. A black bubble engulfs Luna as inside it she continues her transformation into a darker more sinister form and the moon above her glows darker. The bubble breaks and from it Nightmare Moon rises her head and opens her eyes to a now darkened full moon. Nightmare Moon takes a moment to look at her body and then turns to face Siren, Zartanis, and the silver haired unicorn. “Welcome back my princess of the night and may I say that it is a pleasure to see you restored to your full power.” Nightmare looks at Siren before turning her body into a purple mist and slithers towards her before taking shape again. “It was you wasn’t it? It was you who reawakened me from my slumber and released me onto this land again!”. Siren who seemingly is unaffected by Nightmares proximity turns to face her. “Yes Princess it was I who freed you and I who set you on this land again. I am about to begin a plan which will see the fall of Celestia and the complete collapse of Equestria . If you join me and my group you will get your vengeance against Celestia and all ponies who would dare sleep through you beautiful night.” Nightmare steps away from Siren and ponders the proposition. “Very well, I shall assist you and your group in defeating Celestia, but I want something in return.” Siren turns away from nightmare and begins walking towards Zartanis, “ Very well princess, I’m sure we can come to some agreement but for the moment…” Siren is interrupted by the Silver haired unicorn before she can finish her sentence, “ Well I believe I did an excellent job in tricking Luna to come close enough to the ground don’t you think? I mean with my great acting who wouldn’t fall for my tricks? Every pony town I visit always fall for the same lame story that I feed them. I think my performance deserves a greater reward, don’t you think so Siren?” Siren turns to face the unicorn and appears to be rather annoyed by her boasts. “Don’t worry, you will be greatly rewarded for what you have done for this group so far Trixie, and you will continue to be rewarded as long as you continue to be productive towards my goal.” Trixie struts in front of Zartanis with a wide grin across her face, “I’ll keep working for you as long as you keep your end of our deal.” Siren turns back to look to Nightmare Moon who has been following behind her. Nightmare Moon walks up right next to Siren but does not face her, “So what is this plan who have Siren? It had better be worth my valuable time.” Siren undeterred from this remark continues walking, “Don’t worry princess, all will be explained on our way to Canterlot. Besides, we still need to meet up with another member of our group outside of Canterlot and still free another future member.” The group continues towards Canterlot which can be seen in the distance under a dark starless night.
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