Moonbreaker and the Moon.

As the sun hang low in the evening sky the two princess sisters sat quietly as the discussed about important matters. The eldest being the one to take point.

"The problems in the Crystal empire need to be delt with. And soon. King Sombra must be stopped before he goes any further with his plans of control. If he plans on taking the throne, I'm afraid if we do not act he may be able to do so. However there is also the case of...your ailment" Celestia finished putting enfasis on ailment.

"I've told you I'm fine. Even if I am carrying. The state of equestria at the moment matters more to me. Besides I am still capable of combat and as equestrias greatest warrior I know when and when not im capable of fighting."

Celestia sat in silence at her sisters response. It went with out saying the Luna was a pony capable of besting almost any combatant in nonmagical combat. However with the possibility that her sister is carrying a foal; with it's concievemnt having happened little under a month prior, or at least that's when Celestia walked in on her sister with Moonbreaker still buried within her as they both slept, she didn't want to take the risk. However not only was Luna a master combatant she was very stubborn; and Celestia knew fully well Luna wouldn't give up without a fight. As well any order she could put in place to stop her sister, Luna could just as easily not follow. The two are equalls in ruling equestria so neither can take more control over the other.

"Seeing as how I can't stop you. Then you can acompany me. However you must tell Moonbreaker what were doing and about his foal. And before you say otherwise you can't deny that you are pregnant, the signs are as obvious as ever. At least do that for him, and let him have a say in the matter."

She sighs "as you wish sister. I'll inform Moonbreaker on our mission to the Crystal empire...and about our foal."

Before Celestia could say anything else Luna stood from her seat in the throne room and walked towards the door. As she walked out of the large room she informed the guards that normally watch over the thrones that they may renter, having been ordered to leave while the sisters spoke.

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The next morning the two sisters had risen earlier than normal to discuss their plan of attack and infiltration with each other. Once they had their plan set, they ordered the captain of the guard to gather up a small team of pegasai to accompany them with an armored carriage. The pegasai would not be coming with them on the assault as the traps Sombra no doubt had set would take most of their lives. Instead they were tasked with protecting the carriage until the princesses returned or until they froze to death, which ever came first. As they trotted along the path towards their carriage the princesses spotted Moonbreaker standing next to their armored, and weapon filled, means of travel. They could see that the leader pegasus within the travel team was talking with him, but he sat a still as a boulder his eyes now focused on the princesses as they approached.

"Moonbreaker what are you doing here? Did my sister not explain what we had planned?"

Celestia sent a glance over to Luna, who was rather obviously avoiding her sisters glare. When Celestia turned her attention back to Moonbreaker a sentence of white letters began to appear in the air. Against the black carriage behind him they stood out more than normal and were easier to read.

"Luna told me you were going on some royal business" the words stayed floating in air for a short time before continuing. "I believed her until I saw this."

He finished by pointing towards the carriage. Celestia could see from the corner of her eye that Lunas ears had folded back against her head as she tried to make herself as small as possible. Celestia again turned the focus of her attention back to Moonbreaker to notice another sentence floating in front of her.

"She also said that she had a surprise for me when you two returned."

After she read the sentence Celestia turned her head entirely to her sister, who was a foot or two away from them both, with the expression a filly would have after getting in trouble.

"Luna. You mean to tell me that...you told Moonbreaker that you had a surprise for him instead of just telling him. That instead of being truthful you lied not only about are business but what I had specifically told you to tell him. And were going to risk you life and that of you..."

Before Celestia could finish, Lunas magic surrounded her mouth keeping it closed. It was apparent as Celestia struggled to speak while Moonbreaker stared towards her curiously that Luna was hiding something. And with a glow of his horn Moonbreaker again let out his opinion.

"If the secret is worth charging of into battle before telling it must not be important."

As the magic faded from Celestias maw she began to speak but her sister again cut her off.

"Yes. Indeed. It's not that important. I promise when we return I will tell you."

Moonbreaker let out a silent sigh before his horn again began to glow.

"I'm coming with you, you know. I don't care if you disagree I am coming with you. Like I said the secret must be that big."

"And as i said its not that imlortant. You could stay with the guards if you accompany us" luna continued with a smile.

"However" Celesria started. "Even with the accompaniment of the guards this is simply too dangerous for you to come with us. We know not of what defenses King Sombra has and neither of us wish to risk an innocent ponies life."

With a look of anger barely apparent Moonbreaker responded.

"I'm not an innocent pony remember. Besides I'm all but immune to magic or have you forgotten of that."

The sisters stared in silence at what had been before them. It was true that, after slight testing when the truth spell either didn't work or wore off faster than normal, Moonbreaker had a distinct resistance to typical magic; however luna never dared test dark magic; nor did Celestia when she found out. And as for him being innocent, it was only Luna the understood for the most part. Not long after they had expressed themselves to each other Luna removed the barrier on his dreams. And a very morbib and descriltive dream of him killing his parents was one of the first things Luna had seen.

"You may accompany us. But stay with the guards at all times. A base camp will be set up near the carriage upon are arrival."

Despite his victory Moonbreaker was far from satisfied as he entered the carriage. Celestia placed her hoof onto Lunas shoulder and asked why she'd agreed to let him go. Her response was less than cheerful.

"I will explain later. Let's just say he used a guilt trip to get his way."

Luna climbed up into the carriage and Celestia soon followed in silence. For the most part the journey was silent, mind the wind and flapping of wings. As they approached their destination Celestia order the pegasai to find a place to land. When they touched the ground initially it was rough, but soon smoothed out. The sound of hooves padding against snow could be herd from inside the carriage; and a moment later the door opened followed by a sharp wind. Moonbreaker stepped out into the snow covered ground and looked off in all directions at the frozen land that lay before them. The sound of spells could be herd coming from the carriage before the princesses emerged; both of them dawned in armor with weapons floating at their sides. With a quick nod from Celestia all the guards detached the front end of the carriage, where a pony might sit, and placed it on the ground. The piece they had taken off was opened by one of the pegasai and a small tent was soon constructed and anchored to the ground by magic. Once the tent was set up the guards stood in order waiting for the princesses command.

"As you all know my sister and I will be completing this mission on are own. Originally you were to stay here until either we both returned. Or until you either die or had no other choice. However with the accompaniment of Moonbreaker that has changed."

A sudden gust of wind caused Celestia to have to silence her speech for a moment. While the guards stood in position, their faces betrayed their stone demenur. Even with the enchantments the princesses too could be seen recoiling from the sudden and sharp cold. Moonbreaker simply pushed it off to the side, barely feeling it anyways, him being more focused on the fact he was forced to stay here. He had nothing against the guards, he merely wished to instead be with Luna while she risked life and limb. However he also knew thst he'd be nothing more than a weight to their efforts, so he reluctantly kept his opinion to himself.

When the wind died down Celestia continued, "as I said with Moonbreaker here the original plan has changed. If my sister and I do not return within six hours, you will take everything with you and leave"

Celestia paused for a moment and turned towards Moonbreaker.

"Is that understood?"

Moonbreaker nodded his head yes. The guards did the same. The two sisters turned towards the snow covered ground and spread their wings. Celestia took off into the snow but Luna remained motionless for a moment; before a letter floated towards Moonbreaker. He gripped it in his magic as Luna took off into the sky after her sister. The parchment was folded into a small square with the words "open if I don't return" written on one of the sides. Much to the dismay of his curiosity he followed the directions; and having nowhere else to put it, placed it in his mane. He looked out in the direction that Luna and Celestia had gone off in and wished for their safe return, whenever that may be.

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Once Luna caught up with her sister, their treck through the snow to Sombras castle began. As they approached the castle, the corrupting presence it had made itself known with shards of dark crystal jutting out of the ground every few feet. Once the wind had reached speeds to dangerous for the princesses to fly in they were forced to the ground; and the force of the gusts caused even the smallest snow flake feel like a blade against the exposed portions of their bodies. But they continued forward until they felt the warm touch of the Cystal empires magic barrier cross over them. Once on the other side of the barrier the extent of Sombras power and corruption became ever apparent to the sisters. The once beautiful castle now jagged and sharp, covered in dark crystals. The same being said for all of the buildings before them. What caught their attention the most however...was the lack of any resistance.

With a scoff Luna acknowledged the fact "did Sombra truly think some snow would stop us".

"I'm not sure sister. But we still need to be careful. I've a bad feeling we're walking into something"

With a silent, and slightly reluctant, nod Luna agreed. They started to make their to the castle with weapons drawn and alert at all time high. The slightest sound of a pebble being blown down the street caught their attention as they now stood before the dark crystal fortress that is Sombras castle. They remained silent and on alert, even as the massive gate that led inside the castle opened, inviting them inside. Luna held her sword tight in her magic as her sister did the same with her weapon. They stood there waiting for an attack before a voice rang out from within the castle.

"Come on princesses don't keep me waiting. I've already set up the tea and diner pastries. Or would you prefer a much more bloody evening."

The sisters glanced at each other and back to the castle. For a moment both considered the possibility to relax yet neither did.

"Make up your minds when you enter. I won't allow you to change them."

The distant sound of echoing hooves soon followed before vanishing. With a look of worry only just apparent in her face Celestia turned to her sister.

"Perhaps you should go back sister. He is stronger then we thought. At least if this corruption and influence is to go by."

Luna remained a stone as she looked forward into the dark expanse of the castle entrance. Her weapon held tight in her magic as a various number of protective spells were cast upon her. As the final spell was cast her body glisened with the shine of her magical blue aurora. With a deep exhale Luna turned to her sister, righteous fire in her eyes.

"I will not leave my sister to the hooves of this tyrant. We do not abandon each other. We are sisters, and I will not leave you to do this alone."

*sigh* "as you wish Luna. Come then. We have a plague that needs to be delt with"

Just as Luna had done, Celestia casts a variety of spells upon herself. As her horns glow faded her body too gleamed with the shine of her magic.

"Gladly sister" Luna said with a smile.

They both walked forward into the large crystal castle, their weapons drawn and at the ready. Waiting for am attack from any directio. Despite this, the thought that Luna was more focused on however. Was the safety of her beloved.

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*Five minutes earlier*

Moonbreaker sat observantky into the now empty trunk of weapons and supplies. His eyes racing between each guard almost as faster as his mind. It was too quiet. even for him. Plus the princesses had already beengone for what felt like 10 minutes.

"What are they planning. What's their motive. I never liked the guard and now I feel they're going to try and get rid of me. Somehow."

His thoughts and self conversations were the only thing keeping him vigilant. Other then that. He's not sure what he'd do. Plus his mind was still focused on the secret Luna had in store for him.

"Why was Celestia so angry at Luna. The secret must no have been that great. But what if it was. I could always find out now. But I want to hear it from her. Or not at all"

As Moonbreaker stayed out on the trunk, the guards under the magically stable, and warm, tent. Shared stories of good times, family, friends, and less then appropriate fantasies about the princesses. Moonbreaker stared at the frozen waist past the guards, the sound of hoof steps behind him muffled by the wind. By the time he heard the steps, a crystal blade was rammed through his chest. As he fell the sounds of the guards being rushed by the attackers echoed in his ear. Three ponies, dark crystal shards jutting out and through them, attacked and killed every single guard.

"Please! No! I have a wife and family plea-glk" the final guard fell with a thud as the crystal blade was ripped from his chest.

As the three attackers turned to head back into the waists. Moonbreaker, a hole through his chest, standing up before them without a drop of blood present. His eyes empty and clear like ice, while his mane seemed to be made of a snowy mist. The snow and ice around him flew up and into the wound and seemingly healed it as he lunged forward. The sounds of shattering crystal, and breaking bones being the only things greater then the wind.

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*present time. In the throne room*

"Ah princesses. To what do I owe the pleasure" Sombras toothy grin wide.

"You know what we've came here for Sombra. No games" the tone of Celestias voice being assertive, and clear.

Sombra let out a silent chuckle as he jumped down before them. A scythe at his side.

"So you made your minds on what is to come of you?"

"The same should be asked for you" Luna snapped in return

Sombra snorted at the response then readied his weapon. The sisters did the same.

"Let it be known that it was an honor to have been of your acquaintance your majesties"

Neither of them responded.

"So be it then" he lunges forward

All three of their weapons clash with a metallic bang. Their eyes locked on each other. With a push they're all sent back a few feet as they readied themselves again. They all lunged forward again, their weapons clashing as the all tried to deal lethal blows. The princesses landing minor hits as Sombra does the same, each wound healed by their magics. Within moments the dark room was filled with the sparks of sharpened metal and bolts of magic. The three duelists continued to clash, Sombra noticing a weakness in Celestias stance, he sends her flying into a wall and fires a bolt of dark magic directly at Lunas horn, knocking them both to the ground.

Sombra walked to Celestia with an evil chuckle and grin "poor, poor Celestia. The ruler of Equestria. Has been beaten." He lifts her semi conscious face to his. "Such a shame you won't be witness to what I'll do to your sister. I always was fond of her" with a smile Sombra watches as Celestia falls unconscious. "Sleep tight Celestia. It will be one of you last rests" he then turns his attention to Luna.

She lays on the ground, her sword nearly 20 feet away, with eyes flaming and filled with dark magic. Hallucinations and nightmares flood her mind as she turns to Sombra. His already frightful appearence multiplied 10 fold by the magic.

"Ah Luna. The goddess of the moon. The days midnight gem. I'm sorry for doing this but. I simply have to" his horn charges another bolt of magic. Lunas eyes wide with terror. "Farewell my sweet. See you again soon. When you will be my queen" just before Sombra could fire the bolt Luna fired one herself.

Sombra flew backwards as his bolt of magic was sent into the ceiling. Shards of crystal falling to the ground between him and Luna.

"I...will not be your slave Sombra. Nor...will I ever be your queen!" With force surpassing her previous strikes Luna launched forward to Sombra. Grabbing her sword in her magic and thrusting it in his chest. "This is the day you die you welch!" she pushes it further in as he coughs and gags on black blood.

"You *cough* may have won this battle princess. But you will not win the next" his eyes shifted into a green and purple flame as a blinding multicolored light filled the room. When Luna could see again, everything was gone, the castle and all.

Luna rushed to her sister, the golden armor still visible in the snow. Once at her side Luna shook her sister to wake her. After a few minutes, her attempts paid off.

"Luna...sister what happened? Where is Sombra and the castle. The whole empire even" she asked grogily as she woke up.

"I'm afraid Sombra, in his last moments, took the castle with him. To wherever that may be"

After a few moments of silence the princesses feel themselves succumbing to the cold. They begin their treck back to the carriage. Where the remnants of the attack now remain. Nearly 10 minutes pass before they reach their destination. The bodies of guards, and crystal ponies, lay scattered across the ground. The guards having obvious stab wounds, while the crystal ponies suffered from what looked like a savage animal attack. Broken and even ripped limbs lay on the blood stained ground.

"My goodness...MOONBREAKER!!" Luna screamed as she ran to the horrific scene.

Celestia followed behind her sister. Luna standing in the middle of the scene, no sign of Moonbreaker anywhere. She collapsed to the ground in tears as Celestia fell to her side, wishing to comfort her younger sister.

"I'm sorry Luna...im sorry" Celestia whispered into Lunas ear.

through the sound of sobs, the faint sound of the carriage door opening was heard. Lunas head all but snapped completely around at the noise, her eyes widening in joy to see Moonbreaker, a crystal blade in his shaky hooves, step out of the carriage. He dropped the blade as Luna ran forward and hugged his cold body, now feeling normal amongst the ice and snow.

"Oh Moonbreaker I thought I'd lost you" she pulled him into a deep kiss as his purple furred cheeks flush a bright red. "What happened here. It looks like a beast ran through here" the faint glow of Moonbreakers horn was all but invisible.

"Perhaps we should leave this place before he tells us what happened. As well sister. There is the case of your secret"

Luna nods and gives Moonbreaker another kiss "could we teleport back to the castle perhaps?" Luna asked.

"We will see Luna. We will see"

The two sisters horns began to glow and with their combined magic they reappeared just outside the castle, with Moonbreaker beside them. Having returned home, Moonbreaker told the sisters what happened. He lied about a few parts here and there. Then came for Luna to tell Moonbreaker her secret.

"Moonbreaker...it brings me more joy then you can possibly know to say this. Your going to be a father. We're going to be a family!" Luna ran forward and hugged Moonbreaker tight against her. As her words set in, Moonbreaker experienced a moment of shock, joy, and terror as he blacked out from the news.