Peace was known in the minds of the slumber and tranquil as their dreams of enjoyment progressed for the night. In the realm of nightly imagination came the light keeper of the stars and protector from nightmares. Her sleek indigo body was accompanied of regal attire and the mane of tail that enlightens the cosmos. She carefully checks all doors to the ponies diligently as no trouble seems to bother them. A smile forms as night like these she didn’t have to do much and possibly play another innocent prank on her sister…however she was somewhat caught on a stallion from her past that she wished to visit. Sadly, there was no way to turn the clock back. She knew too well that the stallion was unable to last that long as she hoped. She shook her head as she remembered that she must show the formal strength of her crown. She must not let the past get to-

“Luna~”, an almost silent whisper called out. The nightly princess turned to where she thought the noise was emanating but found no pony. Then it called out once more in a more menacing tone. “Nightmare Luna I presume. Do you not remember me?”

“My name is Princess Luna. Show yourself and state your business.”, the night guardian stated in a demanding voice as she recognized that this was not a pony she would watch over. Suddenly, a dark mist that she knew to well begins to form in her view.

“I was the only one that came to your party Nightmare Luna and this time I will come early and bring presents for every pony”, the dark mist said with a crackle that would send shivers to even Tirek and yet the protector of dreams stood unaffected, despite she knew now who this was. It was the one that made her…no…no time to recollect those memories.

“I will not allow you to harm any pony again!”, stated the Luna as she charged her shot that would dissipate her old nemesis but the cloud absorbed it like a sponge and laughed and begin to grow.

“The fourth Alicorn is born and the fourth Scarlet Moon shall rise and the land shall become scarlet from the ponies and not even the Elements will save you!”, the mist shouted as it charged at Luna, causing her to enter back into her room in a cold sweat.

“Is everything alright, your highness?”, asked one of her night guards.

“Yes. I just was a bit dizzy.”, said the regal night holder as she did not want to raise panic until she talks to her sister in the morning. For now, she must watch the dreams of the ponies who rely on her.

Sleeping and drooling in the library, the Princess of Friendship has spent more the entire day until the sunrise of tomorrow in a futile attempt to discover an error in her lists but none could be found. She was startled from her slumber from a pink mare that had a smile that no pony can make and smelt like cotton candy and baked treats.

"Twilight that's not a bed silly pony", giggled the poofy pink pony as she jumped up and down from energy that could light all of Manehattan.

"Ugh. What time is it Pinkie?", groggily asked the insomniac Alicorn. She began to wipe the excess saliva and stretched her wings and limbs with a painful pop.

"Its time for our Semi-Weekly Picnic Party!", shouted the party pony as she wielded her patented party cannon and firing confetti into the air and onto the crystal floor. "My legs were itchy and my tail was super duper wiggly, so I knew that you were up trying to solve an ancient mystery all night and I just had to make sure you weren't late!"

"Well if you mean as trying to figure what this book was as an ancient mystery, then yes. I checked all my lists and there was nothing on this book", stated Twilight in an irritated way. She was always perfect on organization and now this book has ripped her perfection.

"Oooooooo dusty!", said the over excited pony as her eyes gazed upon the old book before Twilight place a glass cover to protect it from any further deterioration.

"Yes well I will have to write the Library of Canterlot to see if they made a mistake and maybe Identify the book.", said the young princess as she got herself ready for the picnic. "Alright I'm ready."

The two ponies trotted out the castle with food prepared in their satchel for the picnic. The town of Ponyville was a small quaint town. It wasn't an economic metropolis such as Manehattan, nor filled with politicians similar to Canterlot but it wasn't so rural like Appleloosa. It was perfect for those who enjoyed nature but also a busy community without the rush. The fresh air mixed with fresh baked goods and food was a symphony scent to any pony. As the two made their way through town, several ponies took noticed and waved as they passed as usual. It was a perfect normal day...if it wasn't for that book. No matter how hard she tried to put it out her mind, Twilight was wracked with OCD anxiety and curiosity. Before she knew it, they reached their destination as they spotted a big tree by the lake, just outside the town. Laid on the grassy floor was a softly woven and yet fashionable picnic blanket decorated with all sorts of food made by everypony.

"Hi every pony. I hope I wasn't too late.",said Twilight who was somewhat embarrassed to be the last pony to arrived.

"It's alright sugar cube. Being a princess must have got yer whooves worked out for ya.", stated the freckled cowmare as she poured apple cider for her friends which one was over excited to have.

"I can agree on that darling. I can't tell you how many times i noticed Princess Celestia use cover up on her eyes", stated boldly by the fashionista as she poured tea for her friends.

"Oh but don't push yourself too hard, um if that's ok with you that is.", quietly the meek Pegasus said as she brought a fresh batch of honey and laid it near the bake croissants.

"What did you have to do any way. Did the new dictionary come out?", snickered the brash mare getting annoyed looks by some of her friends.

"That was last month and it was very important to record. There was five new words added...Five!", stated the violet Alicorn while getting silent chuckles from every pony.

"Twilight found a book that wasn't suppose to be there", stated her apprentice with a small snicker before taking a sip of her drink.

"A book got you all wild up sugar cube?", asked Applejack, looking a bit confused as well as concerned.

"It's not just a book. Its locked and judging from decay its around a thousand years old.", defensively stated Twilight as she began taking her perfectly cut isosceles sandwiches from her satchel before her irises shrunk as the book fell from her satchel.

"If this book is so old, why did you bring it?", asked the rainbow maned Pegasus.

"I-I didn't. This book was on my desk!", said the extremely confused Alicorn. Her mind was now working over time at speeds unknown to pony kind, trying figure out any logical reasons. Every pony looked with great concern, knowing what happens to their friend when logic is absent with her. "N-no book can be enchanted for teleportation"

"Let me see it darling. I know a thing or two about enchanting.", the petite unicorn requested as she carefully levitated the book and began to cast a spell to see what magic was casted on the book. "Well darling. I can tell you the spells used are very old and this lock is extremely potent with magic. I can tell that this pony did not want it opened without a key. It must be an old diary so no sneaky sisters get to it", Rarity said, still not forgiving about a certain Gabby Gums.

"Maybe the Castle of the Two Sisters have the key. If it has a powerful ancient spell, it must belong to a powerful pony back then", said her student with somewhat excitement.

"That's a great idea! We can search there for answers. Can you guys come and help?", asked Twilight with new burst of energy.

"Well I was gonna read more Daring Do but I guess I can help"

"I was able to get mah chores done early so I can help"

"Woo hoo Mystery solving party!"

"Oh um I guess I can i-if Angel was with me"

"I got my commissions all done yesterday so I will help darling"

"You can count on your #1 Assistant"

Happiness overcame the young Alicorn, knowing that all her friends would accompany her to enter the castle that held haunting secrets of the past....after this delicious meal

Author's Note

Remember to RAP FiRSt (10 cookie points who spotted this XD) Enjoy this chapter cause i might edit it later.