The Royal Three: Season Two

Twilight opened her eyes and saw that she was no longer in her library. All she can see was different shades of blue and a bunch of twinkling stars in the distance.

Before she got here, Twilight spend the entire day fixing her friends destinies after she accidentally changed them by saying an uncompleted spell out loud. After she completed Starwirl's spell, the elements shot her with blinding beams of magic.

Now she is here, scared and alone.

“Hello? Where am I? What is this place?”

“Congratulations, Twilight, I knew you can do it.”
Celestia said as she came into view.

“Empress, I don’t understand. What did I do?”
Twilight asks in confusion.

“You did something today that never been done before. Something even a great unicorn like Starswirl The bearded was not able to do. Because he did not understand friendship like you do. The lessons you learned here in Ponyville, has taught you well. You have proven that you are ready, Twilight.”

“Ready? Ready for what?” Twilight wondered as she followed Celestia.

As they walked through the mysterious plane, Twilight’s memories started appearing around them.

“You have come a long way, my faithful student. I have watched you grow from a smart little filly to a bright young lady. You don’t know how proud I am of you, Twilight.” Celestia said trying her best not to tear up. “Now it’s time for you, to claim your destiny.”

Celestia cast a spell which made a white field of magic to appear in front of Twilight. Then a golden line form on the field of magic and split into two. The line on the right showed an outline of a Alicorn, on the left, showed an outline of a unicorn.

“What is this?” Twilight asks.

“This is diagram that shows two versions of your destiny.” Celestia explained.

“I can choose my own destiny?”

Celestia nodded. “If you choose the unicorn destiny, you will remain a unicorn and you’ll become the most powerful unicorn to ever live. If you decide to choose your Alicorn destiny, you become an Alicorn and Equestria’s newest princess. Your magic will a force to be reckoned with if you decide to go down this path.”

“But if I decide to choose my Alicorn destiny, my lifespan will become longer?”

“That’s right and you will keep youthful appearance like me. An Alicorn Life expectancy can vary from one pony to another. Some, like my mother, can live up to 4000 years, while others could live up to 1000 years or less. For ponies who are turned into an Alicorn, they can live for a few centuries. Depending on their health. When you and Artemis get married, he will have his lifespan increased, and he will keep his youthful appearance as well. As long there is true love between the two of you.”

Twilight was now a confused. “But your dad was a unicorn like me and now he is 1535 years old. How come my Alicorn life expectancy is going to be way shorter than his?”

“He was on the verge of death when he became an Alicorn, and his old lifespan was replaced. The transformation is going to affect you differently since you are a healthy young mare.”

“Huh, I didn’t know that. Empress Celestia, which destiny do you think I should choose?”

“I can’t choose your destiny. That’s a decision only you can make. I choose wisely whatever path you choose will change your life forever. I’ll give you a few minutes alone to think about it.” Celestia said before walking away.

Twilight thought long and hard on this. If she chose her unicorn destiny, her life would continue as normal with the bonus of being more powerful. But her other destiny was also very tempting. Twilight imagined all the things she can do for her nation and pony kind if she decides to become an Alicorn. Possibilities were endless. But also came with some downsides.

Specially, with her friends.

After spending six long minutes of thinking it over, she made up her mind.

“Empress Celestia.” Twilight called out.

“Yes?” The sun Empress responds as she approached her student.

“I have made my decision.”

===•••===
February 22 1011 A.G
6:30 PM

Artemis was driving through Ponyville, very eager to change into his pajamas and relax.

Today was another busy day. Meetings with politicians and making sure that the country’s finances were in order. You know, the usual.

When he saw the library coming to view, he press down on the brake pedal until the truck came to a complete stop. Artemis then picked up a small remote that was in his cupholder and press the button.

The ground right behind the library was actually hidden doors. The doors open, revealing a hidden platform big enough for the truck driver on.

After he drove the vehicle onto the platform, the remote glowed a bright blue color. Let him know that truck was in position. Artemis press the button and the platform descended into the garage in the basement. After that the doors closed, blending in with the surrounding dirt. Like there was nothing there at all.

Artemis built this hidden entrance and garage in the beginning of November when he realized that his truck stuck out like a sore thumb when it was parked next to the library.

So, he decided to build an underground garage for it.

It was a pain in the neck trying to get all the building permits for the project, but it was worth it.

“Spike, Twilight, I’m home.” Artemis yelled before he saw a large burn mark in the middle of the library.

Artemis sighed. “Must be an experiment gone wrong. I swear, that mare is a handful sometimes. Where are they?”

Artemis looked around the treehouse for Twilight and Spike. He checked their bedrooms, the guest room, the kitchen and the living room. His fiancé and her little brother was nowhere to be found.
But he wasn’t completely alone. Owllicious was resting on his perch as usual.

“They must’ve gone out. I wonder where they went.” Artemis said to himself before he opened the front door.

In front of the library was Twilight’s friends, and spike. All of them had worried expressions on their faces.

“There you are Spike. I’m looking all over the library for you and Twilight. Where is Twilight?”

“Well, you see-“ Spike said nervously before Applejack cut him off.

“Sugarcube, I think it would be better if I explained everything.” She said before turning to Artemis. “Earlier today, Twilight helped us to get our cutie marks and destinies back after she performed a spell that accidentally switched them up. After we fixed everything, our elements activated, shot her with white beams of magic and teleported her away. And we been out here for a couple of minutes wondering what we should do first.”

“Let me get this straight you witness your elements teleport the element of magic away, and none of y’all start looking for her?”

“We did look for her. But she’s nowhere to be found anywhere in town.” Rainbow Dash answered.

“Please don’t be mad.” Said Fluttershy.

“I’m not mad, I’m just surprised that is all. Ok, I’ll get the truck out of the garage and then we will head to Canterlot to figure out what the hell is going-“

All of a sudden, a bright light appeared in the middle of the sky. The ball of light turned into a pink, six-pointed star before falling to the ground.

“Twilight is that you?” Applejack said as she uncovered her eyes.

The pony that was inside the bright ball of light was Twilight.

But it wasn’t the same bookworm that every pony knew and loved. She had wings and she was a bit taller. She also has a gold stripe in her mane and tail.

“I never seen anything like it.” Applejack said.

“Twilight got wings! Awesome, a new flying buddy!” Rainbow Dash said happily as she hugged her friend.

“Why you became an Alicorn, and you look absolutely gorgeous!” Rarity said in amazement.

“Alicorn party!” Pinkie pie yelled as she swung from a rope attached to a nonexistent roof.

“Wow, you look just like a princess.” Said Fluttershy.

“That’s because she is a princess.” Celestia said as she landed safely on the ground.

“Huh?” Artemis, Spike and Twilight's friends said in confusion.

“Since Twilight came to Ponyville, she displayed the charity, compassion, devotion, integrity, optimism and the leadership. Fitting for a princess.” Celestia said.

“Does this mean I won’t be your student anymore?” Twilight ask.

“Not in the same way as before. I’ll still be here to help and guide you, but we’re all your students now too. You’re an inspiration to us all, Twilight.”
Celestia said before bowing to Equestria’s newest princess. The rest of the main six followed suit.

“Wow, I still can’t believe this. You’re a princess now. Oh my gosh.” Artemis said still trying to process everything. “Wait, does that mean I’m going to be a prince when we get marry?”

“Pretty much.” Twilight said.

“Well, in that case, it looks like I need to get myself a new suit.”

“What’s wrong with your old one?” Rarity asks.

“It’s not good enough anymore. If I’m going to marry a Princess, I have to look my best. But before that, I have to call my siblings. They’re not going to believe what is going on down here.”
Artemis said before he went back into the library.

“It looks like he took news well.” Celestia said to Twilight.

===•••===
February 25 1011 A.G
1:30 AM

It didn’t take long for Equestria and the world to learn about Twilight’s ascension into Alicornhood.

Many media outlets reacted to the news positively, congratulating Twilight on becoming a princess and being recognized for all the stuff she did for her country.

But some accused Empress Celestia of playing favorites with Twilight and even when as far as to say that Artemis had something to do with it.

Thankfully, these rumors were quickly shot down.

Right now, Rainbow Dash was teaching Twilight how to fly while their friends watched.

“You really need to flap them hard.” Rainbow Dash instructed.

Twilight nodded and flapped her new wings as hard as she can. This caused her to lose control and crash into a tree.

Rainbow Dash cringed. “Maybe not quite that hard.”

Undeterred, Twilight tried again and this time she had a pretty rough landing.

“Looking good up there, Princess Twilight.” Applejack said as she helped Twilight up.

“Applejack, you know you don’t have to call me that.”

“Why do you protest so? You’re an Alicorn, you need to embrace your new title.” Rarity stated.

“If other ponies want to address me that way, I suppose that fine. But not my friends, it just doesn’t feel right. And neither does all this flying business.” Twilight said.

“Don’t worry, I’m sure you will get used to it, eventually.” Rainbow Dash said.

A few moments later, Apollo teleported right in front of them. “Hey ladies, I got some good news.”

“What is it?” Twilight ask.

“The workers finish installing the new stained-glass window. Do you guys want to come and see it? The window looks pretty nice.”

“Of course we do, right girls?”

All of Twilight’s friends nodded.

“Great. Now hold on every pony.” Apollo said before teleporting the main six and himself to the castle.

===•••===
Canterlot Castle.

After they arrived at the castle, Apollo lead the main six to the hallway where the new window was located.

After passing by a few of the older stain glass windows, Apollo stopped in front of the new one and said. “Here we are guys. The window we all been waiting for.”

“Wow.” Spike said in awe.

“You look amazing darling. They really captured your regality.” Rarity complemented.

“Thanks.” Twilight blushed. “I never thought in a million years I would have a window commissioned in my honor. Sometimes I think I don’t deserve all of this.”

“Don’t be so modest, Twilight. It’s every pony dream to wear crown and have themselves preserves in stain glass for all to see. But no pony deserves that dream more than you.”

“I don’t know if that’s every ponies dream.” Rainbow Dash said.

“Most of my dreams are about frosting.” Pinky salivated at the thought.

“Do you think of anything other than desserts?”
Apollo ask.

“I also dream about parties sometimes.” Pinky smiled.

“Of course you do.” Apollo smiled.

“We better get going, we don’t want to miss our train.” Fluttershy said after she checked her watch.

“Wait, you guys are leaving already?”
Apollo ask.

“Yeah, Fluttershy is right. I don’t know about y’all, but I’ve got bushels to get ready. The wedding and coronation may be in two and three days, but whoo-wee do we have a lot of work to do.” AppleJack said.

Twilight was now sad that her friends were leaving so soon.

“Aww, don’t look like that sugar cube. We will be back to celebrate you and your husband on your special day.”

“I know. It’s just I wish that we could organize the wedding and the coronation together.” Twilight said.

“We know, darling. If it wasn’t for the mayor begging us for help to organize the celebrations down in Ponyville, we would’ve stayed in Canterlot.” Said Rarity. “But don’t worry, we’ll be back before you know it. Right girls?”

The rest of their friends agreed.

“All right, lets go to station.” Apollo said before teleporting every pony.

===•••===
8:30 PM.
The solar wing of the castle.

“Check, check and check. Would you look at that, we are way ahead of schedule. I credit your extremely competent assistant.” Spike said proudly.

“So do I.” Twilight replied.

“Since we’re done with the coronation and the wedding preparations for now, we could take a quick trip to Ponyville tomorrow.”

“That would be nice, Spike. But what if something else came up while we were gone? What if our train was delayed and we weren’t able to finish everything on that list? What if we lost the list on our way to Ponyville and we can’t remember what stuff we have done and stuff we didn’t. I can’t just dump everything on Artemis, that not fair to hi-“

Twilight was so deep in thought; she didn’t notice that she was slowly flying towards the roof of the bedroom until she bumped into it. “Ouch.” Luckily, she was able to get back down to the ground without any further trouble.”

“So that’s a no then?” Spike asks.

“Everything has to be perfect spike. If we miss something on the list, everything will be ruined!”

“I’m sure it won’t.”

Twilight turned around to see Celestia standing in the doorway.

“Your highness.” Spike bowed.

Twilight follow suit.

“There’s no need for that, Princess Twilight.”

“Sorry.”

“No need to apologize.” Celestia said.

“Sorry!”

“I have to admit, I am really looking forward to your coordination. It kind of reminds me of my own coronation in a way.”

“What do you mean? Twilight ask.

“Back when Luna and I were Crown princesses, we were pretty nervous about becoming new empresses of Equestria.” Celestia reminisced.

“What happened next?” Spike ask.

“Nothing, my anxiety disappeared the moment my crown touch my head. What I’m trying to say is that you have nothing to worry about. You may no longer be my student Princess Twilight, but I hope you know that I will always be here if you need anything. Just as I hope that you will be there when I need you.”

“You know I will.” Twilight replied.

“Am I interrupt something?” Artemis ask.

“Not at all.” Celestia said.

“Good.” He said before throwing himself onto the bed. “Me, Cyclone and Ruby finish decorating the ballroom and the throne room. I can finally check that off my to do list.”

“I could take some of the workload off of you if you’re that exhausted.” Twilight offered.

“If I do that, you’re going drive yourself off the wall. Don’t worry, I can handle it.”

“No, I won’t.”

“Yes, you will.” Spike commented, which made Twilight give him the side eye.

“How about we call it a night? We have a big day tomorrow.” Artemis suggested.

“Instead of that, how about we check over the checklist one more time.”
Twilight said.

“I knew you’re about to say that.” Spike said as he unrolls the list.

“I’ll leave you to it. Good night.” Celestia said.

“Good night.” Said Artemis.

“Good night, Empress Celestia.” Twilight and Spike said in unison as the sun Empress walked away.

As Celestia walk down the castle hallway, a black vine with a faint blue glow, broke through the marble tile behind her.

This mysterious plant came out of the ground and wrapped itself around Celestia’s ankle.

Before she can even react, she blacked out, hitting the ground with a loud thud.

===•••===
6:40 AM

*Beep* *Beep* *Beep*

After Twilight turned off for annoying alarm clock, she stretched and got out of bed.

She looked out the window and her drowsiness vanished in an instant.

Outside of window, the sun and the moon were in the sky at the same time.

“Artemis, Artemis wake up.” She said as she shook her fiancé.

“Twilight, why do you have to wake me up like that?” Artemis said groggy, as he rubbed his eyes.

“Sorry, but this is emergency. Something is wrong with the sun and moon.”

“What?” Artemis said in confusion before he looked out the window. “That is not good.”

“Come on we need to get ready and then find out what’s going on.” Twilight stated.

===•••===
6:55 AM

After they got ready for the day, Artemis and Twilight left their bedroom to figure out what the heck was going on.

They went to the courtyard, where Galaxia and Nebula were trying to calm down a crowd of worried ponies.

After the crowd disbursed, Twilight walked up to them and asked. “What’s going on?”

“We don’t know. We’re just as confused as you are.” Nebula answered.

Moments later, the blade twins walked over to them. “Your majesties, you must come with us.” Lilly said before she and Lydia escorted them into the castle.

“Captain, do you know what’s going on?”
Galaxia ask Lydia.

“Yes, I do. Empress Celestia and Empress Luna are missing.”

“Are you sure?” Twilight ask.

“We’re positive. The Royal guards are currently searching for them as we speak, but so far, we found no trace of them.”

“Which is why we come to you.” The two thestrals
bow in front of Twilight. “We await your command.”

“My command? I’m not officially a princess yet.” Twilight said in shock.

“We are members of the Royal guard. We take orders from royalty.” Lilly stated. “With Empress Celestia and Empress Luna gone, and Galaxia and Nebula are no longer active members of the royal family. The only one we could take orders from is you. Princess Twilight, there’s no time to waste. We need to know what you want us to do.”

After thinking it over, Twilight knew what to say.
“I want you to continue to search for Empress Celestia and Empress Luna. We need to find them before ponies start to panic. There must be some clue that will tell us what happened to them. If you find something anything, let me know immediately.”

“Yes, Princess Twilight.” The Royal guards said before flying away.

“Well, look at you, giving out commands like a royal.” Galaxia complemented, which made Twilight blush.

It was at this moment when the castle doors slammed open, revealing a very concerned Cyclone. “Princess Twilight, I got news from Ponyville. The Everfree forest, it’s invading the town!”

“What do you mean it’s invading?” Artemis ask.

“They’re saying that large, strange vines are taking over, and not only that, but the clouds are also black, covered in spikes and they are very sticky.”

‘Great, first the empresses are missing, and now the Everfree invading. What else can go wrong today?’ Twilight thought. “Thanks, you for telling us, staff Sergeant.”

“It’s my pleasure, princess.” Cyclone said before flying away.

“So, we can’t fly to Ponyville, and driving out the question. So, it looks like the only option is teleportation.” Artemis said.

You two go right ahead. Will be coming with our weapons, Spike and your siblings.” Nebula replied.

“All right, we’ll see you in Ponyville.” Artemis said before twilight lit her horn and teleported the both of them away.

===•••===
The Golden Oaks library.
7:05 AM.

The rest of the main six were in the library looking through every book Twilight own to find a solution to the current crisis when Artemis and Twilight appeared in a bright flash of light.

“Thank goodness you’re here.” Rarity said with relief.

“I hope you know that we don’t normally go through your books without permission.” Fluttershy spoke up.

“Don’t worry, we wouldn’t be mad if you did.”
Twilight replied.

“I don’t know if you noticed, but the Everfree forest is a teeny tiny bit, out of control.” Pinkie Pie said before her tail starts to twitch. She threw herself onto the ground. Just in time for a large vine to smash through one of the library’s windows and hit Rarity. Luckily, she landed on a pile of books which cushioned her fall.

“Rarity, are you right?” Twilight ask.

“Yes darling, I’m fine.”

It was at this moment when Galaxia and Nebula arrived. With Atlas, Apollo and Spike accompanying them.

“Damn, it’s worse than I thought.” Apollo said as he took a few steps back away from the massive vine.

“Did empress Celestia send you all to fix everything?” Rarity ask.

“Umm, well you see, Luna and Celestia didn’t-“ Galaxia tried to answer her question but Spike cut her off.

“The Royal sisters are missing!”

The rest of the main six gasp in shock.

“What do you mean they missing?” Rainbow Dash ask.

“There’s no trace of them anywhere. It’s like they disappeared off the face of Equis.” Nebula answered.

“We don’t know who kidnapped them, but I have a hunch that we need the elements of harmony to get them back.” Twilight said as she handed the elements to her friends.

“Now we need to figure out where to aim these bad boys at before the rest of Equestria becomes plant food.” Applejack stated. “Any ideas?”

“I think I know who’s behind all of this.” Galaxia said as she looked out the window.

“Who is it?” Atlas ask.

“Discord, all these recent events has his paws all over it. I just know it.”

“I never thought we had to see that bastard again.” Apollo said.

===•••===

The elements of harmony were now standing in a circle outside of the library.

They use their elements to summon the chaos God, while Apollo and Artemis stood on the sidelines. Galaxia, Nebula, Atlas and Spike were busy defending the town from the vines.

All of them were expecting the worst when discord arrives. What they didn’t expect was to see him in a bathtub.

“Winter wrap up, winter wrap up.” He sang until he realized that he wasn’t alone anymore. “Oh! Twilight, you know that Empress Celestia told you to give me a heads up before you summon me if that little spell, she gave you.”

“In case you haven’t noticed, I was in the middle of invigorating shower.” As he was saying this, he was getting into Twilight personal space.

Twilight push Discord away. “Enough! Release Empress Celestia and Empress Luna and stop the Everfree from invading!”

“Whatever are you talking about?” Discord asks as he coiled around Twilight like a snake. Twilight immediately teleported out of his grasp.

“Don’t you play dumb with us, Discord. We know that you’re behind all of this!” Applejack said.

“Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love what you have done with the place. But I couldn’t possibly take responsibility for this, I’m reformed. Don’t you remember?”

“Yeah, right you’re the only one that would enjoy this type of chaos!” Apollo shouted.

“Such accusations. And here I thought we were friends.”

“Drop the act buster, we’re onto you!” Pinky scowled

“Ladies, ladies, I’m innocent. What I ever lied to you?”

“YES!” Every pony yelled.

“Well, then it looks like we have reached an impasse. I am telling the truth, but you think I’m lying. What do friends like us do in a situation like this? Princess Twilight. Congrats on your engagement and your promotion. You totally deserve it.”

“I say we blast him back into stone.” Rainbow Dash said.

“Works for me.” Applejack agreed.

“Before we do that, can we kick his ass first?”
Apollo ask.

“No, we can’t do that. What if he is telling the truth?” Fluttershy interjected.

“Well finally, somepony is giving me the benefit of the doubt.” Discord smiled. “The rest of you could learn friendship from my dear friend, Shutterfly.”

“It’s Fluttershy.”

“Fine, whatever.”

“If you’re not the one responsible, then help us find who is.” Twilight said.

“I suppose, I could. But after all the finger-pointing and defamation of my good name, I don’t know if I’m up to it.” Discord said as he grabbed a vine and started to knit it into a shape of an arrow. “Why don’t you ask your Zebra friend if she knows anything?”

“Zecora.” Twilight ran over to the zebra and the rest of her friends followed.

‘Thank goodness we’re not teaming up with Discord.’ Artemis thought.

“From my home, I had to flee. The forest has become too, wild even for me.” Zecora said after the main six helped her with her stuff.

“Do you have any idea why this is happening?”
Applejack ask.

“I’m afraid this is a mystery to me to me as well. But I may have something, if combined with a spell.” She looked through her cart and pulled out a small bottle with a purple liquid inside of it.

“I do not dare to use it myself; the results would be tragic. It only responds to Alicorn magic. Princess Twilight, you can turn the potion from purple to white. After one sip, you’ll see why the sky is day and night.”

After Twilight using some shady looking magic, the liquid turned from purple to white.

“Ok, here goes nothing.” Twilight said before taking a sip of the liquid. “It doesn’t seem to be wo-“

And just like that, the spell hit her like a freight train.

===•••===

Twilight opened her eyes and saw that she was in the throne room of an unknown castle. She couldn’t believe it the spell actually worked.

“Where am I?”

Then a mysterious voice rang out across the room. “Not another step.”

Twilight couldn’t believe she was seeing. The pony behind her was nightmare Moon.

Nightmare aimed her horn at a few statues and obliterated them with her magic. She also shot a few beams of magic at the roof, which caused it to collapse.

Luckily, Twilight was able to dodge the rubble before it could crush her.

After she got up from the ground, Twilight notice Celestia standing a few feet away from her.

Nightmare fired a beam of magic at Celestia. She dodged the attack, which left a crater where she was standing a few moments before.

“Luna, think about how long you were banished to the moon. You will give us no choice but to send you back there if you don’t stop!” Twilight yelled.

“Luna, I will not fight you. You must end this uprising now; you’re tearing the kingdom apart. Mother and father never wanted this!” Celestia said.

“Don’t you dare bring them into this. They should’ve crowned me, and me alone. I will not end hostilities until you are destroyed.” She launched another beam of magic at Celestia and missed again.

Not wanting to fight her little sister, Celestia decided to fly out of the hole Nightmare made earlier.

“And where do you think you’re going?” Nightmare Moon pursued the sun empress, with Twilight not far behind.

Nightmare Moon fire beams left right and center until she finally got a direct hit on her elder sister.

“Celestia!” Twilight landed right next to her mentor to see if she was all right.

Celestia was not moving.

“No.” Twilight said quietly as tears ran her face. “Why would Luna do this?”

“Ow, that hurt.” Celestia said as she got up from the ground.

“You're all right. Oh, my stars you’re all right.” Twilight said with relief.

Wiping the blood away from the side of her head, Celestia shed a few tears.
“Oh, dear sister, I am sorry, but you gave me no choice but to use these.”

Celestia used her magic to open a hidden door, revealing the elements of harmony.

“Wait a minute, that’s what the elements look like in the past.” Twilight realizes. “This is the night you banished her.”

After Celestia gathered the elements, she flew back outside to confront her sister one last time.

When nightmare Moon launch another attack at her, Celestia harnessed the power of the elements and banished her sister to the moon.

===•••===

After the spell wore off, twilight noticed that all of her friends were looking at her with concern looks.

“Why are you looking at me like that?”

“Are you ok?” Artemis ask.

“Yeah, why?”

“You were mumbling to yourself.” Applejack said.

“And you were crying lot.” Apollo chimed in.

“We were really worried about you.” Fluttershy said.

“I for one, thought it was delightful. Kind of like a one pony theater piece if you will. You should really consider taking it on the road.” Discord said as he showed Twilight a poster of her crying.

“Did you find whose flank we need to kick, and where we can find them?” Rainbow Dash asks.

“I saw something along time ago, but I didn’t explain what is happening now.” Twilight answered.

“Perhaps further back still are where the answer you seek. Another sip of the potion will give you a peek.” Zecora said.

Twilight took a sip of the potion and once again, it hit her hard.

===•••===

After she opened her eyes, she looked around to get her bearings. All around her was nothing but pure chaos. Then she spotted Celestia and Luna walking up to a large throne on top of a hill.

Twilight figure out that she was further back in the past because Celestia’s mane and tail was pink.

The throne turned around, revealing that discord was the one sitting on it. “Oh, this is so much fun. How about a game of pin the tail on the pony?”
He said, as he held up a pink tail in his hand.

Celestia‘s eyes widened as she looks behind herself to see that her tail was not there anymore.
“This is starting to drive me nuts. Discord, your playtime is over!”

“Oh, I doubt that. If your parents couldn’t defeat me, what makes you think that two princesses can?”

Without saying anything, Celestia Luna pulled out the elements of harmony out of their bags. The gem started to circle around them forming a very powerful bubble of Magic.

“This must be when they turn Discord into stone.”
Twilight mumbled.

“Huh, you really think that the both of you have a chance to defeat me. This is going to be so hilarious, both of you going to fail miserably!”
Discord laughed before he was turned into stone.

Before she knew it, Twilight was now in a cave with a large tree in the middle of it.

“The tree of harmony.” Luna said with awe.

“The tree of harmony?” Twilight said in confusion before she noticed a unique marking in the center of the tree. “My cutie mark.”

“Are you sure about this?” Luna asks after her elder sister cast a spell on the tree.

“Yes, Luna. We have discovered the only means to defeat Discord and free the citizens of Equestria. Even without the elements, the tree of harmony will possess a very powerful magic. As long as the magic remains, it will contain all that grows here."

===•••===

“So, what did you find out?” Artemis ask after the spell wore off.

“I still don’t know what happened to Empress Celestia and Empress Luna. But I think I know why the Everfree forest is out of control. Something happened to the tree of Harmony.”

Every pony looked at Twilight with confused looks.

“The tree of what now?” Rainbow Dash said.

“The tree of harmony is where the royal sisters found the elements. I think it’s in danger.”

“So, you’re telling us that the difference between life and death is a tree?” Apollo ask.

“Pretty much.”

“I swear to God, sometimes living in this world is like a fever dream.”

“So where is this tree?” Applejack ask.

“I think it’s in the Everfree.” Twilight answered.

“Of course it is. All right, let’s go find this tree.”
Artemis said.

===•••===
8:45 AM

After spending almost 30 minutes, traversing the dangerous jungle, they finally made it to the cave where the tree of harmony was located. with Nebula and Atlas accompanying them.

The tree was covered in glowing vines, and there were also a few ponies wrapped up in it as well.
All of them were unconscious and they didn’t look too good.

“It looks like the tree of harmony wasn’t enough satisfied these weeds. I never seen anything like this before.” Nebula said.

“While we try to figure out what to do, I’m going to try to cut some of these ponies out.” Apollo said as he took out his switchblade and walked over to one of the ponies trapped in the vines.

“OK, we’ll be over here.” Twilight said.

The moment Apollo touched a vine, his body went limp and hit the ground with a loud thud.

“Apollo!” Every pony yelled as ran over to him.

“Apollo wake up, buddy.” Atlas shook him, but Apollo didn’t respond. “He is out cold but he still breathing.”

“Thank God.” Artemis said.

Nebula picked up Apollo in his magic. “I’m going to take Apollo to the hospital. If anything happens, let me know.”

“We will.” Applejack yelled as the former emperor flew away.

“Great, we can even cut them out of the vines without becoming victims ourselves. How can this day get any worse?” Rainbow Dash said in frustration.

“I don’t know if I should say this now, but I think the only way to save the tree is to give up the elements of harmony.” Twilight said.

Every pony looked at her with wide eyes.

“Are you crazy?” Atlas asks. “The elements are the only things that are keeping discord in line. Without them, we might not be able to defeat him or anything that could come in the future.”

“I know, but if we don’t do this, that means the vines will keep on invading ponyville and we won’t be able to save the empresses. Or any pony for that matter.”

“But how are we going to save ponies without them?” Applejack ask.

“With the power of friendship of course. If it could save us in the past, it will definitely save us in the future.”

After thinking about it for a little bit, the main six were convinced.

“All right Twilight, we’re willing to give them up now.” Rainbow Dash said.

“Are they really going to do this?” Atlas whispered.

“I guess so.” Artemis responded.

Twilight used her magic to collect the elements one by one. She placed them on each of their spots on the tree like a puzzle.

After she put the last element in its place, the tree glowed, and all the vines disappeared, freeing all the ponies that were trapped in the vines.

Then a large flower bloomed, and the middle of it was a small box with six key holes.

“I wonder what this is?” Twilight said in confusion as she examined the box.

“Same. But I have a feeling that we’re going be solving this in the future.” Artemis said.

===•••===
9 AM

After teleporting all the unconscious ponies to the hospital, Twilight and her friends finally came out the Everfree forest.

“Bravo, every pony, bravo. How did you save the day this time? Did you blast some sort of wicked creature with your magical necklaces? Speaking of which, where are your elements?” Discord asks.

“Gone.” Applejack answered.

“Gone? Well in that case-“

“But our friendship remains. And if you want to stay friends, you better stop thinking what you’re thinking and help us clean up the town.”
Fluttershy said sternly.

“Ok fine. But don’t do windows.” Discord conceited before changing into a maid outfit.

“One thing I don’t get, why did all of this happen now?” Applejack wondered.

“I have no idea. Those seeds that I planted should’ve sprouted ages ago.” Discord said in thought.

“….What!” Twilight said angrily.

“Yeah, I planted a few seeds back when I took over Equestria. I’m guessing that the tree of harmony had enough magic to keep them from growing big and strong.”

“Why didn’t you tell us this earlier?”

“Because I wanted to give you a lesson of being a good princess.” Discord answered.

“So you mean you put ponies' lives at risk just to teach me a lesson?” Twilight’s right eye began to twitch.

“When you put it that way, yes, yes I did.”
Discord was beginning to get nervous from the angry look Twilight was giving him.

“If you don’t get out of here in the next 10 seconds, I’m going to hurt you really bad.”

Discord wisely teleported away.

===•••===
One day later.
February 27, 1011 A.G
Castle ballroom.
12:30 PM

Final the big day was here. The wedding of Princess Twilight Aurora Sparkle, and Artemis Pluto Yukon.

The night before was filled with a lot of stress for every pony, but the way everything turned out it was worth it.

All their Friends and family were in their seats, waiting for the ceremony to begin. Even the breeze family was here. Their little one year-old triplets were wearing adorable little tuxedos.

Artemis was standing at the altar waiting for his bride to come. If he had to be honest, he was really nervous right now, even though his face didn’t show it.

After waiting for a few minutes, the organ began to play, and the ballroom doors opened.
Artemis eyes widened.

Walking down the aisle wearing a beautiful white dress, was the most gorgeous mare he has ever seen.

Artemis tried not to stare, but he can help it. It was like seeing an angel in person.

He was starting to wonder what did he do to deserve her.

After she walked onto the aisle, Celestia clear her throat.

“Fillies and gentle Colts, we are here today to celebrate the union between Twilight Aurora Sparkle and Artemis Pluto Yukon. Two years ago, these two individuals met by strange circumstances, and now their love for one another has brought us all to witness their commitment for each other.” Celestia said before turning to Artemis.

“Artemis, do you take Twilight as your loving wife, in sickness and in health. Until death do us part?”

“I do.”

“Twilight, do you take Artemis as your loving husband in sickness and health. Until death do us part?”

“I do.”

“May we please have the rings?”

Spike walked up to the altar and presented the pillow with the rings on them. Celestia picked up the rings in her magic and placed them on Artemis and Twilight's ring fingers.

“I pronounce your husband and wife you may kiss the bride.”

The moment their lips met every pony cheered.

(25 minutes later.)

After the father daughter dance and cutting the wedding cake, the new wed couple were sitting at their table enjoying each other’s company when Nightlight and Twilight velvet came up to them.

“Congratulations you two. I hope you have a nice merry life.” Velvet said as she hugged the both of them.

“Thanks, mom. You know, this wedding turned out way better than we imagined.” Twilight said after day ended the hug.

“I’m glad to hear that. Today is the day for both of you and should not be interrupted.” Nightlight said.

“So are you guys excited for your honeymoon?”
Velvet ask.

“Yeah, we are. We are going to have our honeymoon in Surfside, it’s going to be amazing.” Artemis replied.

“Good choice, I heard that Surfside is always nice this time of year. But remember to enjoy wedding party. These will be the moments you remember for the rest of your lives.”

“We will, mom.” Twilight said.

“Good, now will leave you two alone. See you later love birds.” Velvet said before she and Nightlight walking away.

“Hey Twilight, do you want to join our friends on the dance floor?” Artemis ask.

“Definitely.” Twilight said before they got up and joined their friends.

===•••===
February 28
1:30 PM.

Twilight and Artemis were standing next to each other, waiting for the doors to the throne room to be open.

Twilight was wearing a purple, white, red and gold dress with elbow length gloves, while Artemis was wearing a light blue uniform that looks similar to military officer outfit.

After the doors to the throne room open, they held each other hands and enter the throne room filled with family, friends, foreign dignitaries, and reporters.

After they sat down on the Royal sisters’ thrones,
Chancellor Shukshin held out a very ancient scroll of the original Equestrian constitution.

The couple both put their hands on the scroll and their other hand in the air.

“Twilight sparkle, Artemis Yukon, do you swear to serve the United Kingdom of Equestria with dignity and honor?”

“I do.”

“Do you swear to make sure that the liberties of the six tribes are upheld?”

“I do.”

“Do you swear to protect the United Kingdom of Equestria with the best of your abilities, even if it cost you your lives?”

“I do.”

Shukshin put the scroll down and placed Twilight’s crown on her head and then placed Artemis’ crown on his.

After that, the chancellor turned around and said
“I proudly present to the world, Princess Twilight and Prince Artemis of the United Kingdom of Equestria! All hail the new Prince and Princess, all hail Equestria!”

The entire crowd erupted into cheers and applause while the news reporters immediately started taking pictures of the new Royals.

===•••===
9:30 PM

After many hours of partying, the new prince and Princess went to their bedroom in the solar wing of the castle.

After they changed into their pajamas, Artemis threw himself onto the bed. “I never thought two days of partying would take so much out of me.”

“But at least we have eight wonderful days in Surfside awaiting us.” Twilight said after she laid down next to her husband.

“Yeah, I can’t wait for that.”

“Since we’re alone, how about we show each other how much we love one another.” Twilight said before straddling Artemis waist.

“What’s gotten into you?”

“I saw the way you looked at me when I was coming down the aisle. You don’t wanna know how much I want to pounce on you last night.”

“How come you didn’t do it?”

“Because I wanted to wait. Now you are all mine for the taking.”

Artemis grabbed Twilight’s shoulders and rolled her onto her back. Now he was on top.

“What’s gotten into you now?” Twilight purred.

“Nothing, I just want to remind you that this sexy nerdy princess is mine as well.”

“OK, but remember, don’t get mad at me if you can barely stand tomorrow.”

“Right back at ya, princess.”

“Fuck you.”

“When?”

Twilight pulled Artemis into a deep, loving kiss as they took off each other’s pajamas.

And this is a cue for us to leave.

===•••===

After a long passionate night, the new Royals woke up early and made it onto their flight bound for Surfside. Excited for their wonderful honeymoon ahead.