Celestia Pov

Celestia signed the final paper. Her work was finished. She glanced up at the clock above the doors of the throne room. It was 6:33 Pm. She let out a tired sigh and got to her hooves. Trotting out of the throne room she wondered what she should do. Luna was probably doing her dream work already, and Celestia already lowered the sun half an hour ago.

I could go for a fly, Celestia thought, I mean I haven't went for a fly in awhile. She liked the idea of going for a fly. Celestia grinned as she made her way to her chambers. She knew if she went flying that the guards would insist in coming with her. And Celestia didn't want that. She had a plan.

She gave a slight nod to the guards at the door of her chambers. As if she were going to turn in for the night. Celestia entered her room. Shutting the door behind her and casting a charm on it so nopony could hear her. She messed up her bed to make it look as if she slept in it at some point in time. Just in case somepony came in.

Celestia trotted toward her balcony door opened it, glancing down at the guards below. If she flew out here they would most likely see her. The white mare ignited her horn and teleported just outside Canterlot. Shifting her swan-like wings a bit she took flight. Letting the cool night air whip at her face.

Celestia had to admit. Luna did a spectacular job with her nights. The stars were bright and constellations were scattered across the dark sky. Celestia chuckled when she remembered how dull the nights she had created were. She had gotten complaints from stargazers across Equestria for years.

Soon enough, Celestia caught herself flying in the direction of the Everfree forest. The solar princess didn't really know why she wanted to go there. But she did. Celestia grinned as she spotted the old castle in the distance, wondering if she should head there.

Celestia spotted a clearing in the dense canopy of the dark trees. Tilting her body downwards, she dove down, landing on the mushy grass. Celestia shook one of her front hooves, getting rid of the muck that covered the bottom of her shoe. Then, she started to walk.

Most ponies would consider it stupid or reckless to head into the Everfree on their own. But honestly Celestia felt as if she could take care of herself, she was an alicorn after all.

Celestia kept on walking through the forest, having a faint idea of where she wanted to go. It was a place that she and Luna always visited as fillies. Celestia just wanted to see if it was still there. The white mare soon found her destination. It was surprisingly beautiful for being in the Everfree Forest though.

It was a clear pool of water with a small waterfall flowing into it, flowers adorned the tiny clearing, in shades of blue, yellow, blue, and red. Celestia felt a faint smile start to form as she trotted into the clearing. Reminiscing the memories she had from this place. She then stretched out one of her wings and dipped it into the cool water. Celestia jumped slightly at the freezing water that touched her wing, but then relaxed.

Folding her wing back onto her back, she lay down beside the shore. Watching the tiny ripples of water as they reached the grassy shore. Just enjoying the beautiful place she now lay at.

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Celestia didn't know how long she was there, but honestly, she couldn't care less. That was, until she heard a faint growl from somewhere behind her. The alicorn spun around, now standing up. Her horn lowered into a defensive pose.

After a series of crashes and grunts, something lumbered out into the clearing. Celestia blinked at the creature. It resembled a dragon slightly, but its horns were twisted like a goat and it didn't have wings. Its body was a mix of scales and fur, and it had paws instead of talons. It was a dark red and its eyes were what scared her the most, they were endless black voids.

The creature stared at the solar princess. Celestia backed up slowly, unfolding her wings as she did so. Suddenly, the creature lunged. Celestia rolled to the side attempting to avoid the snapping jaws. But the monster caught her wing in its grasp.

A bolt of pain shot through her side. She gritted her teeth and blasted the creature away with a bolt of magic. While the creature was down, Celestia examined her wing, there were jagged teeth marks on it and Celestia couldn't even lift it back onto her back without damaging it more. Its broken, well, there goes the flying out of this place plan. Celestia mused, turning her attention back to the dragon-like creature.

It had gotten up from her blast, and was now shaking violently. Fire was pouring out from its open maw. It then charged again. Celestia let out an 'eep' and rolled to the side, much to her wing's dismay. The creature turned and blasted fire in Celestia's direction, which wasn't much of a surprise, it did look half dragon.

Celestia summoned a shield to protect herself from the burning flames hurtling towards her. After the monster stopped, she sent a shrinking spell at it, hoping to make it less dangerous at least. But the creature merely slapped it away with its tail, which should be impossible.

The mare was frozen in place. W..what! But how is that... Celestia didn't even have time to react as it went galloping towards her. Celestia let out a shriek of pain as it collided with her. Immediately squashing her. Celestia's wing screamed in agony as she tried to get out of its grasp.

The dragon creature started summoning its fire, its paws holding Celestia in place. Celestia squeezed her eyes shut, bracing herself for the impact. But it never came.

Celestia pried open one eye and saw that the creature was now off her. But where was it now? Celestia jumped up and saw its body laying limp on the grass beside the pool. But that was not was shocked her the most.

What shocked her the most, was the pony standing over it.

For it was none other, then King Sombra.

Author's Note

Short I know. But i wrote this at night. Don't blame me im tired.