Rising Tides

Once upon a time, in the magical land of Equestria...

There were two regal sisters who ruled together, and created Harmony for all the land.

To do this, the eldest used her unicorn powers to raise the sun, bringing with it warmth and light.

The youngest brought out the moon at dawn, bringing with it darkness and sleep.

And thus, the land was peaceful, as the eldest and youngest would fight off threats, bringing prosperity, and wealth.

But, a new magic was formed that would create servants who would not question, rebel, and overthrow, saving many lives, and created castes so everypony knew their place.

The eldest was not against this, as she hoped to make sure the servants were happy in their toiling.

But the youngest was disgusted, as she believed that ponies should be able to run and play, with no order or reason.

Thus the sisters fought, but neither could win, for despite age, they were of equal strength.

Ponies took sides and began to war, fracturing and almost destroying the beautiful land of Equestria.

Thus, the youngest began to dabble in Arts of the foulest nature, which should never have had eyes laid upon them.

Because of this, she was transformed into a wicked mare of darkness! Nightmare Moon!

The youngest woud not lower the moon, even though through the war she had mutually agreed with her sister to.

Finally the eldest met with her sister, and they fought. But the youngest, utilizing Dark Magic, managed to overpower her sister.

Even though it seemed all hope was lost, the eldest gathered the most powerful magik known to Ponydom: The Elements of Harmony!

Though she was reluctant, the eldest banished her sister to the moon, restoring Harmony for centuries since.

A lavender mare kept flipping to the last pages but all they contained were author information and credits.

She sighed, her breath feeling hot as it made its way out. "Nightmare Moon, I know I've heard that before..." She looked at her Brand, marking her as Princess Celestia's personal property, and looked back, at the bushes. "But where?"