Stars and Cosmos

by AkatsukiEspada

Rating: teen
Tags: Twilight Sparkle, Main 6, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Dark, Other, Spike, Princess Celestia
Length: 1588

Twilight Sparkle must help a new pony named Star Shooter get settled into Ponyville, however there are three mysterious ponies that move to Ponyville at about the same time.

Twilight Sparkle is given the task to help an earth pony named Star Shooter get settled into Ponyville. However she starts getting suspicious of three other ponies that move into Ponyville and questions her own beliefs after reading a mysterious book she was given.

Published 2013-02-16 04:10:01 UTC
Last updated 2013-02-16 04:10:01 UTC

The Alicorn Book

It was a stormy night in Ponyville because the weather team missed two drizzle days and only had one day to make up for it. It was much like the time Twilight had her first sleepover with Rarity and Applejack. Twilight was reading a book in her room when Spike came in with a cardboard box.
“Twilight the new books came in. I bet you’re excited.”
Twilight looked at the clock to check the time. The clock read 10:19. She stretched a little, and let out a small yawn.
“It’s a bit early. I’ll read them before placing them on shelf.”
“Fine”
Spike said as he was ready to shelf them away. He looked at one book in particular that caught his interest.
“What’s this?”
Spike picked it up. It was a white book with the silhouette of an alicorn. Twilight looked at the book and read the title out loud.
“Alicorn Mysteries… I don’t remember ordering this book” Twilight said confused.
Twilight used her magic to pick up the book then opened it and began reading.
“We consider alicorns as gods, but who said so? Why do they rule us? An Alicorn is in fact stronger than anypony, but are they better?”
Twilight kept reading. The book had information starting from the theory of how Alicorns were born, and then contained information and opinions on Nightmare Moon basing it to be an example of an Alicorn’s power. The book also had some scientific research information on a project called The Alicorn Project, although it didn’t show much detail. Twilight just kept reading, but didn’t react much until she got to the next section of the book.
“Why is Princess Luna here? Ever since she returned from the moon, Equestria has been in danger far too many times. Is she the cause?”
Twilight couldn’t believe what she was reading. As frustrated as she was, she just kept on going.
“Is there a need for Princess Celestia? Celestia is the ruler of Equestria, but why? Just because she can raise the sun? What’s the use for a ruler who can’t even defend her subjects? Out of the few times Equestria was threatened she relied on others to do the job she couldn’t. She relies on the Elements of Harmony to do her work. Do we really need a ruler like that?”
At this point Twilight burst.
“HOW DARE YOU. YOU DON’T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT PRINCESS CELESTIA! SHE IS THE BEST RULER AND MENTOR IN ALL OF EQUESTRIA!”
Twilight raged at the book and nearly threw it out the window.
Spike woke up suddenly from the screaming.
“What’s going on Twilight? Why are you screaming?”
Twilight took a deep breath and started to calm down.
“Sorry Spike, I didn’t mean to wake you.”
“What happened?”
Spike was concerned not knowing what was going on.
“I just can’t believe how misinformed some ponies can be.”
Spike sat up from his bed.
“It’s ok Twilight, not everyone is going to have the same opinions as you.”
“I know Spike it’s just that.”
Twilight stopped and thought for a moment.
“I want to know who this pony is. I want to know who has the nerve to write a story like this.”
She looked for the author but to her surprise there was no author. Nowhere in the book did it say who wrote the book.
“Figures”, Twilight said grunting.
“You talk bad about somepony but you don’t want anypony to know who you are.”
Twilight got up and went to go throw the book away but just couldn’t bring herself to doing it. A book is still a book and she couldn’t throw it away. Besides she had to admit it was very well written, she just didn’t like the subject. Throwing a book away would feel like a crime… no, a sin.
“I’ll go put this away somewhere else” she said as she walked towards a drawer.
Spike then burped and a letter from Princess Celestia came out. Spike picked it up and read it.
“Dear Twilight, I need you and your friends to come over to Canterlot tomorrow. I have a very special task for you. I need you to come as early as you can. We hope to see you soon. Celestia”
Twilight began talking about what she just heard.
“We? What does she mean by that?” Twilight asked a little confused.
“Maybe she has guests”
Spike answered with doubt.
“Also, what do you think she wants with all of us?”
“To entertain her guests”
Spike again answered with doubt.
Twilight looked outside to see that the rain has stopped. Then she turned to check the time. It was past midnight. Twilight yawned for about five seconds.
“Better get some sleep; I have to leave early tomorrow. Goodnight Spike.”
“Goodnight Twilight”
Spike replied as he tucked himself back to sleep.
“I wonder”
Twilight thought to herself
“What are the mysteries of an Alicorn?”

Author's Note

First fiction so please give constructive critisism. :)

Meet Star Shooter

The next day Twilight had gathered her friends and has explained to them what has happened.
“Being called by the princess is very important. I wonder what she has in store for us”
Rarity said in excitement.
“I bet it’s a party”
Exclaimed Pinkie Pie.
“Why do you think it’s a party?”
Asked Rainbow Dash.
“Think about it”,
“She said we not I; therefore there are a lot of ponies.”
Rainbow Dash rose up
“What if the Wonderbolts are there?”
Rainbow Dash was squealing like a fan girl.
“What if all of Canterlot is there?”
Now Pinkie was squealing in more excitement.
“What if it ain’t even a party”
Applejack replied to the two of them.
“Maybe the Princess needs us for sometin else.”
“I hope there aren’t too many ponies”
Fluttershy added in a soft voice.
Twilight rose in front of the group.
“Whatever the Princess needs us for we have to be there.”
*****
The mares have arrived at Canterlot and were walking towards Celestia’s castle. As they arrived, they received entry by the guards. Princess Celestia was waiting for them in the grand hall.
“Welcome Twilight, I’ve been waiting for you and your friends.”
The six mares all kneeled down to their princess.
“Princess if you don’t mind me asking, what are we doing here? In your letter it said we instead of I. Why is that?”
Twilight asked her mentor.
“I’m glad you asked. I was actually going to surprise you with something Twilight. Shining Armor and Princess Cadence were supposed to have arrived by now but their train has been delayed by a day.”
Twilight jumped up.
“My brother and Cadence are coming?”
“Yes, they will be staying here in the castle for the next couple of weeks.”
“Why did you need us then?”
Rainbow Dash asked.
“Rainbow!”
Twilight said grinding her teeth together.
“You can’t just ask questions like that.”
“It’s quite alright Twilight, Rainbow Dash has a point”.
Rainbow Dash smirked over at Twilight.
“I have a special task for you all.”
Celestia stepped aside to let a pony pass them.
“This is Star Shooter.”
Star Shooter was a gray coated earth pony; he was taller than expected, as tall as Big Macintosh. He had a long white mane with a silver outline and a shooting star cutie mark with stardust around it.
“Hello there. I have heard many things about you six. I am Star Shooter. Pleasure meeting you.”
Princess Celestia then began introducing her subjects.
“Allow me to introduce the bearers of the Elements of Harmony.”
“Applejack representing honesty”
“Howdy there”
Applejack said removing her hat.
“Fluttershy representing kindness”
“Um… hi”
Whispered Fluttershy.
“Pinkie Pie representing laughter”
“AHH! A new friend. This is so exciting. We need to have a party soon. I’m going to need balloons, candy, streamers…”
Pinkie is then shushed by Twilight’s magic by zipping her mouth close.
“Rarity representing generosity”
“Charmed”
Rarity said in elegancy.
“Rainbow Dash representing loyalty”
“Nice to meet ya”
Rainbow Dash flew over to shake his hoof.
“And finally Twilight Sparkle, my star pupil, representing the most powerful element, Magic”
“It’s a pleasure.”
Star Shooter gazed at the six mares and replied
“Nice to meet you all”,
Star Shooter has a wide smile on his face.
Celestia then spoke up to the group
“My task for the six of you is to help this pony get settled into Ponyville. Make him feel comfortable. Twilight, would it be alright if he stayed at the library with you?”
“Of course Princess Celestia”
Twilight answered knowing it was an honor.
“Because you six hold the Elements of Harmony I couldn’t find anypony else better for this task. Thank you; you are all dismissed.”
The mares bowed and turned to leave the room.
“One last thing”
They heard a familiar voice and saw Princess Luna enter the room.
“Twilight Sparkle, we need a moment with you.”
“What for?”
Twilight was confused as to what was going on.
“The rest of you can go; Twilight will remain here until tomorrow”
Celestia had added to what Luna has said.
The other ponies left wondering what was going on. Twilight turned to the princess as soon as her friends left the room.
“What’s wrong? Why have you summoned me for Princess?”
“Twilight Sparkle, we need your help in a very important matter”
Luna said with hesitation in her voice.
Celestia flew over to Twilight and started explaining.
“We are going to teach you a new spell.”