At Ponyville, everything was calm. A Pegasi was walking through the crowded streets. She was cream, and had a mane of fire. Her wings trails off in flames. Flicking her burning tail, ponies started to make way. Even though the fire did no harm, ponies were still afraid. Her cutie mark was flames. Currently looking for a Pegasi called Lightning Dash. She was a grey pony with a yellow mane and matching eyes. Her cutie mark was a yellow thunderbolt. Sighing, she increased her pace. The pony, named Phoenix Blaze, was getting impatient. Deciding to check the skies, she flapped her wings and ascended upwards. A black Alicorn noticed her. Her black hair was spiky, with midnight purple streaks. Her cutie mark was a black crown with purple gems. Her name was Shadow Chaos.
"Hey Blaze." she greeted.
"Yo Shadow." Blaze replied.
"You do know Celestia called us to her castle?" Shadow asked.
"Yup. I'm just getting Lightning." Blaze explained.
Right on cue, lightning came streaming towards them. It could only be Lightning, using Sonic Lightning.
"I'm here! Where's Star and Ice?" she questioned.
"We're just going to get them. Why were you late?" Blaze asked irritated.
"I was clearing the skies with Rainbow." Lightning replied nonchalantly.
"She harnesses the Element of Harmony known as Loyalty." Shadow recalled.
A pale blue unicorn was speeding towards them. She had a dark blue mane and icy blue eyes. Her cutie mark was icicles, and name was Ice Freeze.
"Sorry I'm late!" Ice reached them, and started panting heavily.
"It's ok. But I'm curious about what you were doing?" Shadow asked, hoping for romantic matters.
"I was helping Rarity with her newest designs." Ice grinned proudly.
Shadow frowned, but then smiled again to quickly hide it. It went unnoticed.
"She represents the Element of Generosity." Shadow remembered
As usual, Star was last. Shadow hoped something romantic happened with her.
"What were you doing?" Blaze asked.
"I was helping Applejack gather the apples! It's really fun!" Star replied smiling.
Again, Shadow frowned, quickly replacing it with a smile. "Element of Honesty." she said, gazing at the sun.
"Let's get going then. We've got to get to Celestia's castle by dawn." Shadow said, putting on her saddlebag.
"Can't you use a teleportation spell?" Blaze asked tiredly.
"Ugh, fine." Shadow sighed, and her horn glowed.
She felt the rush of magical power running through her veins. She spread her large wings, and reared up. Her horn glowed black, and the light engulfed them. They felt the magic power swirl around them and picked them up, bringing them through different dimensions in a split second.
When the glow faded, they were all at the foot of Celestia's castle, looking up at the magnificent sight. It blotted out the blazing sun. Two guards had their spears crossed at the entrance. Noticing the five ponies, they quickly raised their spears to their sides to allow them to pass. The five ponies thanked them and walked through, heading straight for the throne room where Celestia was waiting. The guard standing either side pushed the grand doors open, and they stood in the doorway. Celestia turned to them and sighed in relief.
"Welcome." Celestia greeted.
They all bowed and greeted her back. Celestia motioned for them to stand up and walk forward. They did as told.
"Do you know what's happening?" Celestia asked.
"Yes, Princess. Ponies are foolishly rioting about the pact made with dragons, griffons and monsters of the ocean and sky." Shadow answered.
"Correct. Instead of resolving this peacefully, we're going to face the main cause of riots head on." Celestia told them the plan through that sentence.
Shadow picked up on where she was going with this. "So you want us to target these people and destroy them." she said simply.
"Yes. After that you must restore harmony between the ponies." Celestia said.
"Using the Elements of Harmony?" Shadow asked
"Right on the spot. When you've destroyed them all, then use them." Celestia warned.
And with that, they walked out of the throne room to their guest rooms.
Celestia paced around the throne room. She was waiting for her dearest sisters, Luna and Cadence, to arrive. Glancing at the doors, she realised Luna standing in the doorway, with her blue armour shining in the pale light of the silver moon.
"You called, Celestia?" Luna asked.
"Yes. It's about the rebelling." Celestia explained in her sentence.
Luna nodded in understanding. A few moments later, Cadence arrived in her gleaming pink armour. It seemed to sparkle in the moonlight. Likewise, Celestia's golden armour shone.
"Is it about the riots?" Cadence was on the spot.
Celestia nodded sadly. Cadence grimaced. Luna walked up to the throne, right next to Celestia were she was pacing around. Her footsteps echoed across the silent room.
"D'you think we need them?" Luna asked.
"Harmony... Yes. I fear this is the work of a strong foe we've never discovered before." Celestia examined the situation.
"Shall we gather them up then?" Cadence questioned.
"Yes. Get Shadow Chaos, Lightning Dash, Phoenix Blaze, Ice Freeze and Celestial Star." Celestia requested.
"Why?" Cadence asked
"I need to tell them something urgent." Celestia was nervously rubbing the floor with her hoof.
"Ok. Is there anything else you need?" Cadence questioned before she left the room.
"No thanks." Celestia replied, and Cadence shut the door.
Luna looked at Celestia, her eyes saying 'Answers please?'
Celestia sighed. "Fine.." she grumbled
"Do you need them to use that?" Luna, her eyes still directed at Celestia.
"Mhm. I didn't think we needed this again." Celestia said, directing her glance out the window.
She sighed; it was time to raise the sun. She closed her eyes, and her horn glowed as bright as the sun. A fiery heat surrounded her. Magic surged through her like breaking a dam and letting the river flow. Luna also had her eyes closed, her horn glowing midnight blue. She felt the same feeling. The moon lowered, and the sun rose.
"I'll take my leave now." Luna said, and disappeared out the door.
A pang of loneliness hit Celestia. Yet again, she sighed.
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Luna sat on the bed, staring at the sun.
'Now I see why mortals love the sun' she thought.
She didn't let the bad side get the best of her. Stuck for those one thousand years, Luna felt sadness, guilt, hunger and loneliness. It was foolish of her to fall into darkness. Such problem had given birth to more seeds of dilemmas, wanting to bloom. Luna sighed and looked down again. The city of Canterlot looked wonderful at day, yet majestic and magical at night. She loved seeing the lights flicker in the darkness, blazing brighter than ever in daylight. She didn't mind ponies sleeping through her night. It was peaceful for her. From now, she decided to look on the upside of everything. Even if not much.
