Equestria's Eclipse

I am the power source of Equestria. I am the justice of Equestria. I am the god.

  For years now, I have been the rightful ruler of Equestria. The corrupted princesses are locked behind bars just where they belong. The Mane Six are also behind bars. I hope they haven't done anything naughty. Equestria is in the right hands and WILL remain in the right hands.

Someone's knocking on the door. It must be my guards.

"Greetings, my lord."

"Greetings, Moondust." Moondust is my loyal advisor. He does not like my ways, but if he doesn't, who will he beg? Who will he banish?

"Sir, there has been a rebellious act. Ponies have been asking for the Mane Six." Moondust pointed to a window in the Canterlot Castle,  gesturing to the shouting crowds. "These people are ignorant, lying brats. We shall lock them up as well!" I decide, and point to the guards at the door. "Take all of the rebels and lock them up in the Canterlot Dungeon. After that, report back to me for more results on the town."

The guards leave, and pleasantly, follow my instructions.  Back to talking to Moondust.

"So where were we?" I say, and he coughs awkwardly just as he's about to speak nonsense. "My lord, your ways are surely too foolish! You must stop this treachery at once!" He speaks with such boldness. I think, and choose my words wisely.

"You are the one acting foolish." I say shortly, and push him to the guards. I snap my fingers and the guards push him towards the door.  "You're making a big mistake!" He shouts as he's pulled into the doorway. Too late. Who will save him now? He is a disgrace to my presence. I dislike him and he will rot in prison like the Mane Six.

Someone's knocking on the door again. It should be my guards this time. I shout to open the door.

"Greetings, my lord." The guard says, just like poor Moondust.  I smile and sit down at my chair, expecting a good turnout. "Well sir, the rebels were extremely rebellious but we managed to get them in the Canterlot Dungeon. The princesses are still unable to use their magic on Equestria and the Mane Six are all weak and powerless. And sir, just as you ordered, we have restored Discord. He is coming here right-"

"Greetings, Prince." Discord's voice sings in my head as he appears in front of me, sitting next to the guard. I look at him and shake my head.

"Hello Discord. Thank me for what you've done."  I smirk and point to the darkness throughout the city. "Yes, of course I thank you for releasing me. I hear you need my help?" Discord asks very 'interestingly'. I nod and smirk again. "The reason behind it is I need your help to secure that this world will become secured with chaos and destruction. I know you can help me with it, correct?"

Discord nods, smiling back at me. "I suppose the Mane Six have been dealt with?" He asks, and I smile back at him. The smiling continues for a long time until he bursts out in evil laughter. I assume he is overwhelmed with desire and impression. I imitate Moondust's  awkward cough and continue with our conversation. "Discord, as your duty under my orders, I would like you to control the time in Ponyville. Can you make 50% of the day into night?" I smile greedily. Discord nods and snaps his hands. The time turns into night. Perfect.

"My next order would be to..." I think for a moment, browsing through all the possibilities.

"Could you perhaps, make an eternal eclipse?" I ask now, thinking about all destruction and panic that will unfold onto the poor, poor world. Discord looks at me strangely for a moment and pops a question. "Why?" I smile evilly and answer his question with glee.

"Don't you see all the destruction and chaos that will happen? Are you not excited for anything? This is a very once-in-a-lifetime chance and you will have so much privileges to yourself, of course." I gesture to all of Ponyville, imagining the destruction and panic once again. Discord thinks for a moment. I stare at him while he thinks, trying to reach his thoughts. He finally speaks.

"I cannot even make an eternal eclipse myself, Prince.  I am not that powerful enough, but I do have enough power to make an eclipse for 3 weeks in a month." I nod at him, and he begins the process. He looks at the shining moon and concentrates as he casts the spell. I nod eagerly with glee as he raises rocks and stone to block the moon fully.

"That's just about it." I grin and clap at his amazing performance. "Thank you, thank you!" Discord bows and wipes a bead of sweat from his head. "I'm guessing that's enough to satisfy you, right?" Discord says.

I nod silently and put a hoof to my lips as I listen to the ground. I hear a faint whispering, coming from the dungeon depths.

"Well...Discord...Eclipse?! No...impossible..why?" I hear a few words, and Discord looks at me curiously as if I'd gone insane. I point to the ground and mouth "Ponies!". He nods like he understands and we both put our heads to the floors to understand more.

"So you're saying Discord has put an eclipse onto the moon just as the king ordered?" Twilight's voice reminds me of friendship and warmth. I shiver, but continue listening.

"Yes, my student. Princess Luna says she can sense it."  Princess Celestia is not that weak. I think, and growl in my head. Patience, Patience. It's all in the mind. Discord looks at me. I guess he can read my thoughts. Surprise, surprise.

"Well why in tarnation is everything all messed up now?" Applejack demands, and I cringe. These ponies are driving me crazy. I can't take it anymore. Discord, I demand you to teleport us right in front of them. Discord looks at me again and smirks. Snap! We're in the dungeon.

"You're right, everything is messed up." Discord admits, and teleports right next to Celestia. "I would let you go if I could, but I'm afraid this is the Prince's territory now." He smiles apologetically and teleports to Princess Luna this time. I smile as he continues to torment everyone in the room, teasing them with each word.

"Now if you excuse us, the prince and I need to go have some tea. Ta ta!" We both vanish and reappear in my office, my sitting in my seat and him looking at me mischievously. I burst out laughing and bury my face into my hooves.

"That is by far, the funniest and most professional taunting scheme ever created. You are a genius!" I compliment him, and continue laughing. Discord grins and snaps his fingers to see a book appear. 'Equestria's History' it reads. I open the book.

The Birth of Equestria - Chapter 1