The Moon And The Fallen Sun

Chapters

E.1.1 - The Ray
E.1.2 - The Heart
E.1.3 - The Star

E.1.1 - The Ray

Celestia felt the cold stone on which she was lying. Her body hurt, she wanted to get up, but the broken leg and wing made it impossible for her. A dark mare with a mockery smile, dark armour and night mane approached but she kept a safe distance.

"You see sister. I said I was stronger."

Celestia wanted to say something, but she could not.

"You won't say anything dear sister. It's a pity."

The white mare lit the horn. She gently started to float above the ground and shiny jewels whirled around her.

"The jewels of Harmony - Nightmare Moon pointed out."

"Don't force me to do that Luna. I don't want to hurt you."

When Celestia took over the power of jewels her pink mane and tail changed colour to rainbow.

"I'M NOT A LUNA!! I AM NOW NIGHTMARE MOON!!"

Moon used magic to move over Celestia and struck her with all her power, knocking her to the ground. Moon gently lit her horn and took over the power of the jewels of harmony. The gems lost their shine and became darker, darkness.

"You wanted to use the power of the jewels on me! So I will give you what you wanted!"

The gems flashed with blue aura and transferred their power to an element of magic that glowed with sharp dark magic. A powerful beam struck Celestia by sending it to the moon. The gems burst to create powerful waves wounding and rejecting Nightmare Moon. The gems fell to the ground losing their former bright colors. Nightmare, limping, approached the place where the wall used to be. She looked at the moon. An image of a mare appeared on its surface.

"You can see now sister, I am stronger."

Nightmare smiled mockingly showing the canines but one silver tear came down her cheek.

Nightmare opened her eyes. She allowed them to get used to the darkness in her bedroom. She turned her head to the window and looked at the moonlight. Her thoughts were interrupted when she felt the movement inside her. She smiled and gently rubbed her belly with her hoof.

"I know, I know mom can't sleep either."

She placed her head gently on the pillow, hoping for a little more sleep. But knocking on the door quickly blurred this dream. The door opened almost immediately and two guards in black and purple armour entered. Its elite warriors' presence testifies that the situation is serious. The first one was a unicorn was strongly built but no longer so young. Captain Iron Hearts is one of its most trusted commanders. The second one was a young pegasus probably recently joined the unit, he held a basket in his mouth.

"I'm sorry that I'm disturbing my lady at such a late hour, but the situation requires it."

Nightmare was lying proudly and gracefully. Her mane gently waved and her eyes shone creating an interesting effect with her narrowed pupils.

"You are lucky that I just woke up captains. - She smiled, showing white canines - please speak."

"Yes, of course. During a routine patrol two guards found this basket in the middle of the throne room about an hour ago. "

He nodded with his head on a young who put a basket on bed. A young soldier looked at Luna. She noticed it and looked at him. He immediately turned his head and reddened. Luna knew she was pretty even as Nightmare Moon was even more beautiful. In this form she was more mature and many stallions always looked at her charms. She often used it as a weapon.

"Near the basket they found this letter."

He magically grabbed a piece of paper and served Nightmare. Even her ability to see in the dark did not help to see the letters. She didn't want to lift herself feeling the effects of the extra weight, she approached the window, illuminating the sheet of paper with the light of the moon. She stopped immediately when she recognized the character of the writing. Written in golden letters for Luna.

"Celestia" - Nightmare whispered to herself.

She opened the envelope and started reading, and with each line she opened her eyes wider and wider.

"Get out" - she whirled dangerously.

"My lady" - captain took a step forward.

"GET OUT!!" - repeated.

The captain and the young man bowed down and went out, closing the door behind them.
Nightmare was looking at the basket. She didn't know if she felt disgust, fear or maybe anger. She approached and lit the horn. She lifted up the blanket gently and exposed the contents. Inside there was a calmly sleeping foal. She had an orange coat and a red-orange mane and tail. Nightmare took the foal out of the basket and placed it gently on her bed.

"Alicorn" - she whispered to herself with fear in her voice.

The little mare woke up, sweetly open eyes and looked at Nightmare. Luna was sure that the little mare would start crying, but to her surprise the foal started to enjoy the sight of her, she tried to babble and salivate her tiny hooves when she put them into her muzzle. Nightmare pulled air into her lungs and roared like an angry beast. The little one looked at her with her eyes wide open, but after a while she started laughing with her hooves pulled out to her.

"I can see that you are brave for such a small mare"

Luna lay down on her bed. The little mare looked at her constantly laughing. Luna turned her eyes over and put her between her hooves. The little one was still enjoying herself.

"So Sunset Shimmer, you have something to say to me?"

The little one was still pulling out the hooves to her. Luna, insecurely, slowly approached her mouth. She was in shock when she felt the soft fur of Sunset. The little one started to snuggle in Luna's muzzle and closed her eyes. Luna took her mouth but surrounded Sunset with her hooves and let her fall asleep. She smiled gently and looked at the window.

"Well, sister, I'll take care of your little ray."

E.1.2 - The Heart

Nightmare was tired. Diplomatic talks with the griffins lasted 3 hours. She was sitting at the end of a long table in an honourable place. On the right there were her trusted advisors and commanders of the guard. The chief captain of her guard, Iron Hearts. It was an older unicorn with red hair and grey mane. He was the most trusted commander she had, always loyal. Captain of her night guard, popularly known as Bat Pony, Shadow Moon. She was, as many thought, a beautiful night pony. She had grey coat and dark purple mane and yellow eyes with narrowed pupils. Luna considered her to be a trustworthy person. Captain of the sky squadron Shadowbolts Red Wings. He was the only one who said nothing, he preferred to act but always had good ideas if someone asked him. He had a strategic mind. There were two magicians for the advisors. One of them was a court magician who was the guardian of the palace library. The second one was the headmaster of the school for talented unicorns appointed by her. On her left there were five griffins. Four of them she did not even try to remember the names. These were typical old grey griffins that were always offended by everything. One who was leading them attracted her attention. He was young and very energetic and it was visible that he wanted to agree on some specific and good for both sides settlements. His name was the Golden Bow. His feathers were brown in colour and his tips were gray. Compared to the others he had a lot of knowledge and of course he showed it more than once, in a good way and with respect for the hosts. Nightmare hurt herself when the acute pain pierced her belly. Her little cry for rest. Shadow Moon noticed this movement.

"My queen is everything well" - she whispered to Luna.

"I think I need rest" - Nightmare answered with difficulty.

Shadow nodded her head and turned to the guests.

"Forgive me gentlemen, but the queen does not feel good. I suggest that negotiations be postponed until tomorrow after lunch."

"Of course, there is no problem" - answered the golden bow bowing with respect.

Luna answered with a gentle nod. The old griffins only marbled among themselves. The advisers wanted to help the queen somehow, but Shadow Moon directed them to the door saying that the queen needed rest and solitude. Luna was really grateful to her. Dinner time was approaching and Nightmare had no strength to go to the dining room, she gave one of the guards standing at the door to bring her a portion here. The guardian bowed down and closed the door leaving Nightmare alone. But she was not alone. In the room there was another small creature sleeping peacefully in a cradle standing next to her throne. Nightmare approached and looked at the little sleeping Alicorn.

"Sunset you are very lucky that you don't have to listen to these boredomers."

Nightmare gently rubbed her nose. The little one didn't even move, she still slept calmly. Luna heard her knocking on the door, so she returned to her place at the table hoping that the guards had brought her the dinner she wanted.

"I apologize to my queen but guests ask for audiences" - one of the younger guards looked out of the door with a slight fear in his voice.

"Guests? After all, negotiations with the griffins were to resume tomorrow" - she answered with cold irritation in the voice.

"But it's not the griffins my lady."

"And who?"

The guardian did not manage to answer, because the tall and beautiful mare Alicorn entered the hall.

"Princess Amore" - Nightmare said with contempt.

"Queen Nightmare Moon" - answered with even greater contempt Amore.

They approached each other and looked into each other's eyes in full glory. After a while both broke out laughing and cuddled gently.

"Hello sister, a lot of time has passed" - said the first Nightmare breaking the hug.

"I'm so happy to see you again, little Lulu" - answered with warmth in Amore's voice.

Nightmare noticed the movement in the back of Amore, turned her head in that direction.

"Hello little one" - she said with a smile, showing white canines.

Amore took a step on her side showing the six-year-old pink Alicorn.

"Don't be afraid of Cadance and greet your aunt" - Amore said with motherly warmth in voice.

"H-hello."

"Hahahaha, welcome the little princess. When I saw you the last time you were tiny. Are you afraid of me?"

Cadance nodded gently with her head.

"Come on, I'll show you something."

Undoubtedly Cadance took a step forward.

"Place your head on my stomach and listen."

Cadance did what Luna told her and after a while she felt the movement.

"Mum, Mum, I felt it felt like the baby was moving."

Princess Amore with a smile whirled and wrapped her daughter in a wing.

"You see, the little one enjoys being here."

"And I will be able to play with him. Please mum please."

"As soon as it grows a little." - Luna said - "Consent?"

Cadance shaken her head vigorously. The door opened and waiters entered the palace who set the table and brought dinner for three people.

"The guards had to tell them that we had come" - noted Amore - "So dear sister, how do you manage as a ruler."

"The dragons are constantly fighting, the hippogriffs are too proud to negotiate with us. Only the Griffins have surrendered and want to agree on the details of the alliance. I am lucky that Zebra recognized me as a leader even before the construction of Canterlot. And what is the situation in the north?"

"The Yaks agreed to help in the fight against the shadows." - answered Amore.

"Mom, Mom here is a small Alicorn."

Amore and Nightmare turned to Cadance who stood on the throne and looked at Sunset who woke up and laughed. Amore approached and looked at the foal and then at Nightmare.

"Luna, we need to talk about it."

Cadance laughed at Sunset when she making stupid faces. Princess Amore put off the letter from Celestia and looked at Luna.

"When it happened" - she asked gently.

"In the previous weeks" - she answered with an indifferent tone.

"As much as possible. Celestia is trapped."

"She was pregnant before our fight."

"But it was five years ago and the foal is about half a year old. What a miracle it survived on the surface of the moon."

"Time spell" - answered Nightmare .

"I don't understand."

"Celestia gave birth to Sunset on the moon and placed a time spell inside the moon, stopping her development. For us it was a period of five years for Sunset a few months. But even Celestia has power limits and, as you saw in the letter, she says she doesn't want such a fate for her daughter. That's why she used all her power to send her to me."

"It's a very powerful magic I didn't think Celestia would be able to use magic at such a level after your fight."

"So you can see that she is strong when she wants to. I personally know only seven pony who can use these spells. Four of them are dead."

"Moments but since she sent Sunset why she won't move herself."

"Celestia is trapped by the power of jewels and Sunset is not."

"So you forgave Celestia."

"NO, it's what it's been used to" - Nightmare roared.

Cadance looked at Nightmare with horror in her eyes. Amore turned her head, approached Luna and hugged her.

"I don't know what happened between you. I know it should not happen and I don't care what your name is or how you look like you will always be my little Lulu."

"Thanks sister."

"Tell me, Luna, why you want to take care of Sunset."

Nightmare looked at Cadance and Sunset.

"She is not guilty, she is not responsible for what Celestia did to me. I have no reason to hurt her, especially as she is our niece."

Amore smiled and swayed her head.

E.1.3 - The Star

Nightmare was suddenly awakened and went to the toilet as quickly as she could. Her nausea in the morning was becoming more and more disturbing. She was tired, angry and bored. She knew that one of the happiest days in her life was approaching, but her side effects were very disturbing. She went out of the toilet, swinginging lightly to the sides. She didn't have enough time and made a stain in the middle of the toilet, but she was too tired to clean it. She was grateful to Amore that she took care of the royal affairs during her indisposition. Sunset also became calmer as if she knew that Nightmare needed rest. She cried only when she was hungry. Cadance also turned out to be a great older sister and she liked to take care of Sunset when she could. Nightmare lay down cautiously on the bed. She heard a knock on the door but she had no strength to respond. A pegasus mare entered her bedroom.

"I am sorry if I interfere with your royal majesty but Princess Amore sends me"

Nightmare looked at the mare. She had a red coat and a pink mane. Her cute mark is two crossed roses, one black and the other white.

"You have golden eyes" - said Nightmare gently.

The mare reddened.

"I hope that it doesn't interfere with your royal majesty" - she answered insecurely.

"I used to know a pony with similar eyes. Amore wanted something from me???"

"Not your royal majesty. The princess asked me to help you until the birth. She said you might need an assistant"

Nightmare drilled her with cold eyes. She turned her head and answered with bitterness in her voice.

"Very well. If you need to clean the toilet"

The mare swayed her head and turned towards the bathroom. Nightmare followed her with her eyes. She couldn't get rid of the impression that she knew this mare. The mare returned after a few minutes. She did not comment on what she found on the floor. The mare sat at the door and looked at Nightmare. The Queen did not know what to think about her.

"You will betray your name" - Nightmare said

"Gold Rose your royal majesty"

"I could have guessed"

"When I was born, my mother said that I was as pretty as a young rose. And because of my eyes I am gold"

"You live in Canterlot" - Nightmare ask

"No, I come from a Ponyville. I works in royal gardens. But I met Princess Amore and so I am here now"

"Why did you agree to take care of a pregnant mare."

"Your royal majesty is an honour for me. When I was a little mom told me stories about two sisters. Elder Celestia Princess of the day wise and strong righteous. Younger Luna the princess of the night beautiful intelligent funny and caring. From an early age I wanted to meet the princess. Then Celestia disappeared and you became Queen Nightmare Moon. But that doesn't matter and I'm so happy to meet you. And when Princess Amore offered me to help you, I was very happy"

The mare was smiling widely. Nightmare was in a slight shock. She haven't met a pony who wanted to meet her yet. Pony always preferred Celestia to her.

"Well, it's nice to hear that there are still some pony that remember me nicely"

"Your royal majesty with all due respect but there are many pony that like you very much. I admits that you are arousing fear, but many feel safe knowing that you are our Queen"

"So you are not disturbed by my changes" - nightmare asked with surprise.

Mare turned his head gently.

"For me it doesn't matter how you look or what your name is. you will always be the princess I wanted to meet"

"Well, it means a lot to me. Thank you Golden Rose"

The young mare smiled even more widely.

Nightmare smiled gently. Suddenly the mares heard the crying of a child approaching.

"Well, that's how the feeding time" - Nightmare laughed

The Golden Rose looked at her in a questionable way. The door opened and a guard came inside. In the magical handle he held the crying Sunset. He bowed and handed over a small mare to queen. Nightmare reciprocated by nodding her head. She put Sunset between her hooves and approached her mouth. The little one gradually stopped crying, and as she felt Luna calmed down, she looked at her and started laughing. Nightmare smiled gently.

"I didn't know that it was you who fed her your royal majesty"

"I will soon be a mother, it is obvious that I have milk. Besides, I can't imagine anyone else feeding my niece"

"I won't disturb" - the Golden Rose bowed down and went out.

Days passed slowly. One day Nightmare caught strong pain and lost consciousness. Thanks to the care of the Golden Rose she quickly received help, but she did not wake up in her bedroom, only in the hospital room. She woke up in a sweat and heavy breath. She felt different, she felt pain but as if she was lighter. She touched her belly and started to panic, her child disappeared. A tall figure approached her bed. She didn't notice her right away because tears covered her eyes.

"Calm down Lulu. Everything is fine"

"Amore, where is my child" - said Nightmare between the sobs.

A nurse entered the room. In her hooves she kept a small mare wrapped in a dark towel. She was served by Nightmare. She was a small purple Alicorn. She slept and breathed gently.

"She is wonderful" - Amore said with tenderness.

"That's right" - said Nightmare gently.

The little mare opened big wise eyes and looked at Luna. Nightmare smiled at the little mare.

"She is your daughter Lulu" - said Amore.

"Hello my little princess" - said Nightmare tenderly. Tears swam on her cheeks again.

"You have a name for her?" - asked Amore gently.

"Yes, Twilight. Twilight Sparkle"

End Episode I : Broken Moon