Darkness is Rising

"Bye, Princess!!" All six ponies waved as I was lifted into the air by my golden chariot. "Good bye! I will return soon, before I leave for my own kingdom and after I visit my mother and father!" The six Ponyville ponies kept waving even as I turned to face the backs of the two Chariot-Guards. They flew in unison at a rhythmic pace. I sighed, my rainbow colored mane flowing gently in the caressing wind. It cushioned my delicate face. The chariot's gleaming gold interior cast ribbons of sunlight onto my ebony coat. I opened my silver eyes, gazing out past the Guards. I imagined my return to Canterlot. I couldn't wait to see my mother. She would throw a huge celebration from dawn tomorrow to dusk seven days away. My life was perfect. At least, before I saw the ruined city. As Court Jester, Captain Crown, and I broke through the clouds, mist instantly shrouded our vision. We could see nothing. "Strange," I murmured aloud. Court Jester glanced back at me. "Are you alright, Miss Akkadia? I can't see a thing in this here fog." I shook my head. "Yes, of course. Thank you, Court Jester." I could see a tower of Canterlot in the distance as the fog thinned and subsided. We began our descent down. Finally, we halted in the courtyard of the castle. But... I could see no castle. So I decided to get rid of the mist myself. My long silver horn began to glow. A silver cloud of light erupted from the glittering horn. The fog faded instantly, but only to reveal a shocking sight. "Mother!" I screeched.