The Sun, Stars, and the Moon

Once upon a time, the sun, the stars, and the moon met up together to analyze this evil that was coming to Equestria. No one knew where and when they had met, but it is said, that they had met up in the sky shining, illuminating above all of Equestria. The evil that was coming was dangerous and undaunted, but that did not stop the three from consulting a plan to rid of it.

You have heard about the evil that approaches our world,

so, now we must rid of it, and make sure it stays unfurled.

I agree. But, the darkness is stronger than you think

for we are on the brink...

Do not fret, Starswirl. They are farther than you thought,

stay positive, we were taught.

The moon's warmth radiated off of her to the bearded unicorn, who felt it surface on his skin. Starswirl smiled back with gratitude (though, slightly freaked out), the sun doing the same.

Now, we must discuss the matter at hoof,

we know that the evil we are facing is more powerful than we think,

and it spreads in a blink.

I will watch over the land in the day as always, but more carefully. I'll take care in making sure this vile darkness won't hit this land. I will be back at dawn.

I will accompany Luna, and make sure that I'll provide as much light for both her and the residents of this world. I shall watch over when dusk comes. Be careful, Sun.

I will watch over the night, and send my guards to protect, scout, and watch over the land with me. Starswirl will have given me light, by the time I send the guards.

We cannot fail,

for we will prevail!

In the name of Equestria,

We shall fight with honoria.

And so, the three had carried out their duties flawlessly without casualties. The sun looked after everyone in the land, taking note of any abnormalities in anything. She originally left the castle to take care of it herself, but turned back, knowing that her sister would see. The stars had tried his best, for his light shined bright for the moon. He watched over the sun, as she rested, making sure no one would come in and assault her. The sun's guards were out busy patrolling with the night guards. The whole military and private security service were very cautious, for this was a situation not to be taken lightly. The moon, however, was a satellite, she noticed every detail and problems her sister had saw, and took care of them. After that, Luna had hid herself high up in the clouds, watching the sky to make sure nothing strange was coming.

The princess of the moon was relaxed and calm. She had resolved all problems, and now was the time to rest. She laid her head on the soft, and fluffy cloud, but, as she rested, Luna felt a presence. It wasn't a pony. She knew that. It was something powerful and mischievous. Something that could turn a peaceful town into discord. It's pretty obvious, she thought. It was Discord.

What is it thou wants?

Or have you come to cause your insanity across the land?

Oh, ho, ho, princess. I assure you no harm.

I only just raised the alarm.

A feeling of silent panic came to Luna. Her eyes widened and her face had turned pale. She looked down quickly, and found all of the night and sun guards out unconscious. In the name of me, she thought, looking back up at Discord with an angry face.

You shall pay, Discord. How dare you,

for this won't be a time where I spare

your life.

My, my, Princess. I'm flattered.

Want me to make you battered?

And so, the enraged Luna flew high up in the sky (Discord also following along), facing her opponent in the moonlight. Luna threw a beam of light at Discord, grazing him little, burnt fur and feathers flying down in the air. Discord flew woozily, trying to recover his balance. He was falling down, and if he had fell any further, Discord would have tumbled onto the ground. His yellow eyes confused, it only took a short amount of time to snap out of the confusion. This had made Luna shiver, though she tried not to show a bit of fear, Luna could not help it. The battle that Discord and I face will be long, she thought. But, the darkness runs to my sister and my friend. I cannot take long. Luna tried casting a spell on him that would slow him down temporarily, but was interrupted by the strike of a lightning bolt. By the gods, the strike was so lethal and electrifying, that it made her freeze for a short period of time. Discord laughed. Luna had fallen. Crashing onto a cloud, she looked up at the hysterical Discord and snarled with disgust.

Quickly, the moon got up and dived straight down to the sacred land of Equestria, making a u-turn, charging directly at him. Discord on the other hand, was caught off guard. He was still laughing at her. She gained momentum, like a sniper bullet waiting to assassinate it's directed target, and turned into a huge spear of silvery light. The velocity and power would kill a pony, Luna knew, but this was something different. If she lost, the battle would already be over, and the moon would have been lost. So, Luna came up with a plan as she striked.

Discord was astonished. Luna had hit him so hard that he'd thought he actually be split in half. But, he was wrong. He was teleported, injured and roughed up, he was sent somewhere in Luna's prison. Discord was pale, and hurt badly. Coughing up a bit of his blood, he knew that he had wasted only a little bit of his magic, but had something planned. So, Discord stayed in his cell, and fell unconscious. Luna, however, was badly hurt. Scratched up, and bleeding, she flew to Celestia's castle with a wing that was injured horribly. So, she raced up to their room.

I need to hurry, for there's no worry on my sister's and colleague's side.

The darkness is coming,

for this is truly bona fide...

Starswirl was on the verge of falling asleep. He was worried about that lightning bolt he saw outside of Celestia's window in the clouds (and also Celestia), but he was sure that it was nothing. Just a couple of minutes, Starswirl thought. He summoned his bed next to him, and moved it to a safe distance from Celestia's. Starswirl laid on his bed, and rested. Nothing bad could happen...

Someone had slammed open the door. Starswirl heard, but pretended to sleep. He had his staff next to him, so he kept it close to him. The pony was getting closer, and closer as time passed. In a flash, Starswirl had got out of bed, facing the intruding pony.

Who art thou!?

I will shoot you, for my magic is no joke!

Calm down, Starswirl. It is only me.

I have urgent news, for it is not in a tolerable degree.

I see.

Forgive me, for I was only protecting thee.

Luna nodded in thanks. She explained the news of what happened to the night guard, and also Discord. Starswirl was shocked. The darkness was coming in through the land, and now was the time to execute a quick-thinking plan. Starswirl woke up Celestia (though she accidently slapped him with her hoof), to discuss a quick plan. Celestia, too was informed, so she told the others she already had a plan.

What is your plan, sis?

We need to think fast,

for we are not in bliss.

Mm. We are certainly not in bliss.

We need to separate. The darkness is too powerful, according to the 'reports' of my guards.

I will give my disregards

after I teleport all of us away.

For we shall find eachother,

another day.

Starswirl and Luna's face darkened. They knew, that if Celestia said that they were too dangerous, this was the best decision. But, what of the people, Starswirl thought. Celestia assured Starswirl thought the people will not be harmed. They will be unconscious, until they rid of the darkness, and save the world. Luna nodded her head in agreement. Starswirl thought twice about her choice, but nodded anyway.

And so, Celestia gathered up a immense amount of magic, and sent everyone besides Luna, Celestia, and Starswirl to sleep. Luna had told the two to illuminate brightly. Celestia smiled, and told them to stay bright. Starswirl, nodded, and told the princesses to shine brightly. And so, the three were sent to different places in Equestria. But, as a side effect, they were all knocked out in the process...