How Alicorn Fillies Spend Their Time: Princess Dark Angel
Age:12 Equestrian Years (EY)
Time Period:After Discord's imprisonment, before Nightmare Moon
My sister and I ran around Canterlot Castle's halls playing a friendly game of tag while Celestia and Luna were dealing with the political aspects of royalty, A.K.A. bills, taxes, organization, etcetera.
Chasing my sister, we ran by a few guards, startling them.We quickly said hello and then continued our game getting higher and higher in the castle. Soon, I was catching up to Eclipse almost close enough to get her, and then, she jumped, spreading her light orange wings and she glided for about 10 meters and proceeded to faceplant with the grace of an eagle. Piloting a blimp. Whatever a blimp is. As Eclipse was recovering, I ran up to her, and casually smacked her with my midnight black hoof over the back of her head, messing up her teal-blue mane.
"Hey! What gives? That really hurt, Angel." Eclipse half shrieked, half spat out at me with a sad face. Though she was obviously aggravated at the fact her mane was messed up and her pride was ruined.
"You're it now!"
I responded nearly singing the last word with a smirk upon my face.
Eclipse looked exasperated and annoyed. she turned to me and asked,
"Why do we always play tag? Why not anything else? There's other games Angel..." She gave me a look with her bright blue eyes that could melt almost any heart. Keyword:almost.
"Because! Those other games are boring! Especially 'Sit'. I don't like 'Sit'. " I replied, sighing. There was no doubt about it, we were bored. So we did what any other sane fillies would do, Bug the authority to the point of annoyance. In this case, It was our sisters, Celestia and Luna.
"But Celly-"
"No buts, we are working on our nation's taxes."
"Hehehe. Celley, you said butt!"
"Oh shut it, Eclipse!"
"Why don't you go and listen to your own advice?"
"You're mean..."
"WILL THE BOTH OF THEE PLEASE HALT THIS UNNESSANT ARGUMENT?"
Terrified, Eclipse and I apologized, and left the room, closing the large doors behind us. Once we were a safe distance away from the door we came out of, I asked a question that had been on my mind for some time now. I hoped Eclipse wouldn't freak out.
"Eclipse?"
"Yes?"
"Ever wondered what it's like to not be an alicorn? To not constantly have the spotlight? To be able to escape the formalities?"
"Yeah, a few times. Why?"
"I- I." I hesitated, should I really tell her? Finally I finished my sentence.
"I was just wondering..."
Her face went from sullen and somber to bright and cheerful in the blink of an eye.
"Good! We made a promise, remember? Together forever, or at least 'til the end, because we're sisters, the best of friends!"
"Yeah... Together." I said, a sinking feeling in my heart. Brushing a blue and black clump of hair out of my face, I smiled, though not genuinely. Sadly, this promise was going to end up breaking.
The Broken Promise: Princess Dark Angel
Age: 15 Equestrian Years (EY)
Two years before Nightmare Moon
I paced inside my bedroom in front of my mirror. The reason? I was sure now. I wanted Celestia to revoke my status as an alicorn. I would miss her, Luna, Eclipse... Especially Eclipse. Our promise we made when we were five... We could still be best friends, right? Though we couldn't be seen together in public. Unless I made myself a new identity. What race will I choose? What will my life be? How will I hide my status of former alicorn? All these questions rushed through my head. Breaking from the stress, tears started leaking out of my orchid-magenta eyes.
Suddenly, I heard a bang. My ears pricked up at the noise, it sounded like it came from Luna's room. Wiping my tears away, I stood up, and snuck out of my room and walked towards Luna's. As I walked towards her room, I noticed that there was a trace of magic in the air, a sealing spell. Pressing my ear against Luna's door, I only heard bits and pieces of what was going on.
Luna was talking about ponies needing more time to sleep and extending the night but Celestia kept arguing about agriculture and other things. Things were getting heated. Luna started yelling and Celestia yelled back. I heard the sound of something ceramic breaking. Luna yelled at Celestia some more, saying that it was her fault that thing broke, sounding on the verge of tears. Celestia yelled one last thing and I heard hoofsteps approaching the door, so I fled to my room. Once there, I locked my door and took the chance to analyze what had just happened.
Luna and Celestia were arguing. They were the Rulers of Equestria! The bearers of the Elements of Harmony! The peacekeepers of the land! Don't they know that if they argue the nation could go through a civil war? And what about Eclipse? Will she be forced to choose a side? I would be gone by the time it would escalate into a civil war. So what side would I be on? Did it matter? What if Luna gets really depressed? Could dark magic come from this? Laying down on my bed, I started to cry as I pondered the final question.
Could I really leave when my sisters need me most?
Timeskip
I took a deep breath in and opened the door to the main throne room where Celestia, Luna and Eclipse were seated. As I started towards them, I started feeling choked up. Should I really do this? Yes. There was no other way to escape the popularity of being an alicorn. I have all the info I need memorized. My new identity, my place of residence, my career, everything. Hesitant, I stopped in front of the three alicorns and managed to speak after what felt like ages.
"Celestia?"
I muttered, hoping she heard me. Worried, I looked on.
"Yes, Angel?"
I know she was trying to comfort me but her voice sounded intimidating. Only then, I realized this was a one way trip. I looked at my sisters as tears started to form in my eyes. I didn't have any other choice. As I looked at the three alicorns, I thought about how I would miss them, and they would miss me. Eclipse looked into my eyes with a curious spark in hers. I just blinked and looked away, she reminded me of the promise I would be breaking for this. Finally, I got the courage to speak.
"I would like you to change my status as an alicorn to that of a pegasus."
