Chapters "So, how does it feel to be a Princess?" Princess Celestia walked towards Princess Twilight. Princess Twilight slightly jumped and turned around.
"Princess Celestia! It's been an honour! But.. What am I supposed to do? Is there a book about this, or anything?!" Princess Twilight sat on ground. She heavily sighed while a frown came on her face. Shivers went through her spine. What if I fail Princess Celestia? This is so stressful! I just I wish I knew what to do...
"Twilight, please calm down. You will know what to do soon enough. Princess Luna and I are right by your side. Do not worry further more," Princess Celestia walked out of the room, while leaving Twilight all alone. This is too much. Twilight thought. I hope everything will be better. Princess Celestia gave Twilight a room to stay in. Since she just turned into a princess, she simply cannot return to Ponyville right away. Twilight climbed onto her bed and stared are the window. It was hard for her to sleep, but she eventually closed her eyes and fell asleep.
Princess Celestia noticed her sister outside. She walked up to her and smiled.
"How's everything, sister?" Princess Celestia looked up at the night sky. What a beautiful sight it was! Luna sighed and turned to her sister.
"How is Twilight? Is she okay? Does she need anything?" Luna was asking many questions frantically. Princess Celestia chuckled at her worried sister.
"Please do not worry. Twilight has got everything she has. We're by her side, remember? Princess Cadence is with us, an so as Shining Armour, her own brother," Celestia hugged her sister, which seems to in stress as well.
"Oh sister, I just want Twilight to be alright. I notice she looks nervous at the moment. We need her to feel comfortable her in Canterlot. What should we do sister? Are we doing enough?" Luna shivers and stays close to her sister. Celestia has two problems now. Twilight, now Luna. Twilight is easy to take cover. But her sister seems to have anxiety at the moment. Celestia sighed and took a step back.
"Sister, everything is fine. Please do not concern, Twilight will be fine. For now, worry about the night," Celestia smiled once again and walked into the empty halls. Oh dear, this is stressful. I do not want further problems. No more, please. I just want this to be smooth. Celestia walked into her room and shut the door.
Meanwhile outside, Luna spotted something suspicious. A nearby bush was strangely moved.
"Who goes there?" Luna strongly said. She flew down to the bush, but suddenly a pony appeared and ran for dear life!
"Stop right there!" Luna yelled at the dark pony. She the pony escaped quickly. But Luna did not give up. She tried all her best to fly to that pony. It was no use. The pony was gone. When I find you, you will be in serious trouble. You do not want mess with Princess Luna! Luna growled and flew away. Rage filled Luna's heart. It was not a pleasant feeling for her. But she must carry on watching the night.
***
"M-mistress! I have some news!" The dark pony exclaimed. The dark pony was not commonly seen in Ponyville, in fact, the pony never lived in Ponyville!
"What is the matter, Tenebris?" A female voice echoed in the small, mysterious room. Shadow covered her eyes while she sat in a big chair. The room was silent for a while until Tenebris spoke with a shaky voice.
"There is an alicorn named Twilight, and-" Tenebris was interrupted by the female pony. She slammed on a desk and stood up.
"Wait, ALICORN? Twilight? Twilight Sparkle? This cannot be! Twilight Sparkle?! Is an ALICORN!?" Rage filled her voice. She screamed and screamed until she had enough. Tenebris was afraid she would do something awful.
"I've had enough! Twilight Sparkle gets all the attention! She gets the fame! The fortune! What do I get!? NOTHING! Nobody likes me! I have feelings, you know!" She yelled at Tenebris. She stomped towards the door and kicked it wide open. Tenebris stood in fright. No words slipped out of his mouth. Nothing.
When I get my hands on you Twilight, you will be afraid. Afraid I tell you! For I am, the great and powerful TRIXIE!
Twilight finally woke up. But the morning shouldn't be dark.. Wait, what's happening here?
"Princess, it's time to wake up. Princess Celestia's orders," a stallion was right at the doorway. How could he just barge in like this?
"Oh. Very well, thank you," Twilight slightly smiled and walked right past the guard who still stood there. What does Princess Celestia need? Maybe it's time for some education. Suddenly, Twilight feels warm. Her eyes widen; she wasn't aware of what was happening to her. Wait, what's happening to me. My head is all sticky, and I feel all warm. Maybe i'm just sweating... I'm really nervous.
"Princess! You're awake. Glad to see that," Princess Luna, who had come out of no where greeted her first. Twilight chuckled but was a little confused.
"Um, Princess Luna... Why am I awake so early? I heard it was Princess Celestia's orders," Princess Luna was about to speak, but a door creaked opened. The two princesses turned around to see Princess Celestia all happy.
"Twilight! It's time for me to speak to you. Please do come in," Princess Celestia gestured Twilight to enter a small room. It was a room that Twilight has never seen before. It was beautiful and fill with flowers. The sweet smell of a new room travelled through the room. It wasn't too decorative, but it was simply marvellous.
"How do you like the new room we added? It was made for you. This is where you can do your work, or simply just stay in here and relax," Twilight was shocked. A room made for her. Twilight was starting to get comfortable with everything! Princess Celestia provides everything she needs, and Luna is just too kind.
"We have some guests for you as well," Celestia opened the door to see five ponies she had love from the very start. The ponies who were there for her and supported her. Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Applejack, and last but not least, Fluttershy.
"Hey Twi! We came to visit you!" Rainbow Dash's voice echoed in the room. Twilight formed a big smile on her face and ran to her friends for a big hug.
"Oh girls! I can't believe you're here!" Twilight's heart felt happy. She couldn't express her happiness.
"What a delightful dress you're wearing Twilight. Or may I say, Princess," Rarity complimented Twilight's dress with happiness. All the five ponies were so happy to see Princess Twilight.
"Well, I'll be outside if you need me girls," Celestia walked out the door, and into the dark daylight.
***
"This cannot be. This is too much. I've had enough. No. I simply must find a way to get my hands on her," Trixie growled at Tenebris; who was thinking of a way to help Trixie.
"Mistress... I may have a plan," Tenebris awkwardly said to Trixie.
"Oh? You do? What is it?" Trixie smirked. She walked closely to him and growled.
"Tell me," Trixie was so anxious to know about his plan. Tenebris swallowed hard. He felt like he had something in his throat. Tenebris took a piece of paper and wrote down something. Something devious. It was so devious, that it might be impossible to pull off.
"Yes. That's perfect! Oh, what would I do without you!" Trixie hugged Tenebris. Tenebris's face turned red like a tomato. It was one of the most awkward things he has ever experienced.
"Now come. We must organize this plan!" Trixie ran out a small shed and laughed. The laughed turned a maniac cackle. Oh Twilight, or may I say Princess Twilight, you are in danger. You do not know about this, and that is according to plan. You're in for a great surprise. Trixie trotted far away from the shed, and had an evil smile on her face.
***
"How does it feel to be a princess, Twi? Err, I mean princess," Applejack smiled. Twilight chuckled and placed her hand on Applejack's shoulder.
"Don't worry about calling me princess. Call me Twi if you like. Being a princess? Wow! A great honour. But it can be quite stressful," Twilight confessed to her friends. All five of them were confused. Stressful? But it was just the first few days of being a princess.
"Don't be silly! Being princess must be fun! What kinds of things do you do? Do you have special desserts? Ooh! I bet you have cupcakes and cake all day! Wowwie!" Pinkie leaped all around the room. A smile was glued on her face. Nothing can take off that famous Pinkie smile.
"Pinkie, I don't get cupcakes and cake all day. Well, right now, I think i'm about to have some education from Celestia later on. I'm super excited for that!" Twilight giggled, and so as her friends.
"Your still an egghead, Twi!" Rainbow Dash laughed hard.
"Rainbow Dash! You don't talk like that to a princess," Fluttershy mentioned. Rarity wanted to say something, but the door slammed opened. Everyone jumped with fright. All of them turned to the door. At the door, was a guard.
"Princess, you must be aware, there was a report that a mysterious pony is staying outside the castle. Please stay inside at night at all costs. This is for your protection. Thank you for understanding," The guard's voice was booming in the room. As he felt, he left the door opened and left the five of them in silence. Finally, Rarity broke the silence.
"Why does he have to slam the door? Oh Twilight, you must be aware. We don't want anything to happened to you," Rarity's voice was shaking. All of her friends were frowning. Even Pinkie. Her smile started to fade. Twilight looked at all her friends, then sighed.
"Girls, nothing will happen to me. I promise. We'll be together forever," Twilight hugged the five, who seemed to be worrying a lot. Oh girls. Do not worry about me. We will find that mysterious pony.
***
Night has finally fallen. Twilight is still expecting her education from Celestia. But when will she receive it? She knocked on Celestia's door. No answer. She knocked again, but slightly louder. After a few minutes, Celestia's head popped up from the door.
"Oh Twilight! Why haven't you slept yet? You have a big day tomorrow," Celestia told Twilight with a sleepy voice. Celestia's voice was quiet, but a little deeper than earlier. She may have been sleeping. Twilight eyes widen and blushed.
"Princess! Oh, I thought you were awake! Very sorry! But tomorrow, is my education, right? Please say it is," Twilight formed a huge smile on her face. Twilight was begging for it! Celestia chuckled and replied to Twilight.
"We were going to do something else, but if you want your education, we will have it tomorrow. Now, please go to sleep," Celestia closed the door. She may have been a little grumpy when she woke up. Oh thank you Princess! Twilight thought. Princess Luna was outside, trying to find Tenebris from trespassing once again. Luna was on her best today.
"Now go into the castle!" Trixie whispered to Tenebris. Tenebris shook his head.
"Well why not?! I am the Mistress, aren't I? Now GO!" Trixie's whispering was like screaming, but no one heard her.
"Mistress, dearly sorry but, there are guards on duty. I cannot just simply walk into the castle without getting spotted!" Trixie rolled her eyes. Her horn lit up and Tenebris was gone. He was invisible. Tenebris was in shock, but now he can go into the castle.
"You're invisible. The tools are invisible as well. Now, take this rope, tape and sack. You know what to do. You wrote the plan. Go!" Trixie demanded and pushed Tenebris. The guards were not even aware he was sneaking into castle. He got into the castle safely, but he must hurry. He ran swiftly without bumping into anything. He finally reached the second floor where Luna was watching outside. Tenebris ran for dear life out of her sight. Phew! Glade she didn't notice me... Now where is the Princess? Tenebris spotted Twilight sleeping softly. She didn't close her door. Jackpot! Tenebris tip-toed into her room with no hesitation. He finally reached Twilight's bed. Please do not wake up. Please do not wake up. Please do not wake up. He put tape on her mouth, tied her hoofs, her hind legs, and also her wings, so she won't fly away. He found a small cloth on the ground. He tied it around her eyes. Tenebris walked to the window and waved. Trixie nodded with delight. She lit up her horn and turned invisible as well. She ran through the castle and into the room.
"Well done! Now, lets go before someone notices!" Trixie's horn lit up one last time. She teleported Twilight and Tenbris to the small shed she stayed in. Princess Twilight Sparkle has been captured! Yes! This adventure has just begun.
Everything was dark. I can't move.. I feel numb... Many question ran through Twilight's mind. She just want to scream for help. But she couldn't. It was like, something took her voice away. Quiet footsteps approached Twilight with no hesitation. She started to panic and squirmed with all her might. She tired to loosen the ropes, but it was no use. Tears started to sting in her eyes. They started to stream down her face. Soon enough, Twilight sobbed quietly and hung her head low. I'm going to die. The footsteps stopped. Sounds of glass bottles scattered around the room. Twilight had enough.
"Whoever you are... L-let me go! Right now!" Twilight screamed at the top of her lungs. The glass bottles stopped moving. The footsteps continued to move towards Twilight, closer and closer. The pony placed his cold hoof under her chin. He lifted her head up high; while hurting her neck.
"Look, you have to keep your mouth shut, or i'll have to keep it shut for you. You understand me?" Twilight shuddered, then she nodded slowly. She was shaking all over. Shivers went through her spine. The pony pushed her head to the side and left her there. The pony seemed to walked out of the room. She continued to squirm and to loosen the ropes. The ropes were just too tight. The ropes made her hooves numb. No blood was running anymore. Numbness wasn't a pleasant feeling, like rage. She stopped squirming, and stopped. She didn't do any sudden movements. Her head hung low, then she was left unconscious.
"Mistress, she's all tied up. What should we do now?" Tenebris asked. He have seemed to have liked his devious actions. He was actually enjoying this.
"You left the note, right?" Trixie asked. Tenebris nodded. Trixie started laughing and sighed. Everything is going according to plan. This is going to be fabulous.
***
"Twilight? Are you here? Princess Twilight!" Princess Luna was getting concerned of the alicorn who was not answering. Luna peeked through her room and saw a note on her bed. Hmm? What is this? Luna picked of the note and read the following.
Dear anypony who is reading this note,
I have left for a short while. At the moment, I am in Ponyville to visit my friends. I will not be long. Thank you for understanding.
Sincerely,
Twilight Sparkle
"As long as she safe, I'm okay with that." Luna had a cheeky smile on her face, then walked out of the room with grace. When she walked out, she bumped into her sister. She look up and saw her face which looked worried with confusion.
"Sister, have you seen Twilight? I'm supposed to give her education today. Do you have any idea?" Celestia slightly tilted her head.
"She's in Ponyville, visiting her friends. Is that okay with you? She's safe at least. Right sister?" Celestia sighed. Celestia was disappointed in Twilight. Twilight didn't even ask permission to go out! She could been in danger...
***
"Leave this to me, Tenebris," Trixie smirked and walked into the room where Twilight is. When Trixie entered, she saw Twilight unconscious. Oh Twilight, you weren't supposed to be unconscious... Trixie pouted then walked up to her. She slightly untied the ropes to loosen them. After a while, Twilight started to wake up.
"W-what..." Twilight's voice sounded weak.
"Oh. So you're awake," Trixie chuckled. She walked around her to make her afraid.
"Wh-whoever you are... I-I'm going to get you..." Twilight's voice stuttered. Trixie laughed at her.
"Really? Nahh... I'm going to get away with this, alright honey?" Trixie said with a sweet voice. Her sweet voice was like stabbing your friend in the back. Sharp pain went through Twilight's veins. Sobs echoed in the room. Tears streamed down her face. That was it. She thought she was done. I just became a princess. I won't see my friends no more. I won't see Spike... I'll miss my loved ones.
"Stop crying! Aren't you a brave princess? Wait, no. You aren't!" Trixie screamed at Twilight. But Twilight couldn't hold her tears back. It was like a waterfall; it keeps running. Trixie groaned and stomped her hoof. She didn't like this one bit. She started to get furious. Why can't she stop crying?! What can I get her to stop... Ooh! I know! Trixie had a magnificent idea! Her horn lit up then pointed it to Twilight. A small spark shot at Twilight who stopped sobbing.
"W-wha..." Twilight didn't finish her words. She became all drowsy and couldn't control her language. Her head hung low, then she started talking gibberish. Maybe that sleeping spell will work. Thank goodness she's asleep. Trixie was right. Twilight was sleeping softly on a chair. She didn't move a single muscle. Trixie left the room to figure out what to do next.
"Tenebris! Step one is complete, yes?" Trixie asked.
"Yes Mistress. We are moving on to Step two," Tenebris chuckled. Trixie clapped her hooves in enjoyment. She approved this plan.
"So, what's up next?" Trixie was eager to know Step two of the plan. She was jumping with joy! This was not the regular behaviour for Trixie. If she wants revenge, she has act like she wants revenge.
"Um... Mistress?" Tenebris felt a little bit uncomfortable around Trixie right now. Does she even want to carry on with the plan? This is serious! I can't work with a person who is giddy about revenge... Tenebris thought.
"Yeah. Sorry about that. I'm just so happy that we got Twilight! You are a brilliant assistant!" Instead of a cute smile, she had a huge smile that made her look like a little filly who is begging for something they desire.
"Well alright, moving on to Step two!" Tenebris was determined to get this plan right. He never felt so alive in years! Doing this is way better than sitting outside in the cold alone. I love company. Tenebris just smiled at Trixie, then carried on. Ooh, this great! Having an assistant while having Twilight Sparkle held hostage is great! This is what I dreamed of. Yet, this is still a nightmare...
***
Meanwhile in Ponyville, the five were a bit bored without Twilight around. They just stayed in their homes all day. Applejack continued to buck for apples, but there was no enthusiasm. Fluttershy misses Twilight around. There is no more visits from Twilight Sparkle. Or may I say, Princess Twilight Sparkle. Rainbow Dash is still the pegasus she is. She still clears the sky happily in ten seconds flat! But... The egghead, is not around any more. That's not fun. Rarity is a success in the dress making business. Twilight won't be there to check out her new dresses anymore. Bummer... Pinkie Pie is still overjoyed, filling her days with a smile and laughter. Nothing can keep her down! One sunny afternoon, the five ponies gathered together, so they won't have to stay inside all day.
"I'm bored! Without Twilight, there's nothing to do! Well of course we got Pinkie Pie to make us smile, but still! No more adventures!" Rainbow Dash whined while looking unamused.
"Well I agree with ya, Dash. What should do we now that Twi is not with us anymore," Applejack frowned. Everypony thought for a while. But then they had a lightbulb! By lightbulb, I mean idea.
"We should go visit Twilight! Oh yes, that would splendid! What do you think girls?" Rarity said with excitement. All the ponies agreed. So they took the train to Equestria to find Twilight. It wasn't a while ago when Princess Luna read the note. The five reached reached Twilight's room. They noticed that her room was empty.
"Where's Twilight?" Fluttershy asked. Rarity's eyes widen when she realized something horrible.
"Girls, what if that mysterious pony captured Twilight?!" Rarity was acting dramatic, but the rest didn't believe her one bit.
"Okay, lets not jump to conclusions, alright Rarity? Twilight is in good condition," Applejack put her hoof on Rarity's shoulder. She calmed down a bit then smiled. She apologized for her silly behaviour. They walked out of her room, when suddenly they bumped into Luna.
"Oh! Pardon- Oh hello! What brings you here?" Luna greeted.
"Have you seen Twilight? She's missing!" Pinkie exclaimed.
"Missing? Oh dear no! Twilight went to visit you guys, am I right?" Luna raised one eyebrow. She was afraid this would happen. This is impossible. Ponyville is a safe place to be. What might have happened?
"She never visited us," Fluttershy shook her head. Fluttershy began to cry softly. Her tears dripped on the floor while it shined from the sunlight.
"She... What?" Luna was in shock. This can't be happening. This isn't right. The five ponies ran to Celestia, including Luna. They barged in her room. Celestia jumped with fright. She was organizing some work for Twilight.
"Girls? What's the meaning of this? Don't you know-"
"Twilight is MISSING! She didn't visit us in Ponyville! Something bad must of happened to her! What do we do!?" Pinkie Pie started to ask questions franticly. Princess Celestia couldn't keep up with this. But all she heard was Twilight was missing.
"Oh dear. No. I... Cannot believe this! Girls, were going to find her immediately! You're on a mission. An important mission to save our Princess, and our one and only Twilight Sparkle. Girls, Luna, let us go," Celestia sped through the hallways and into the daylight. The daylight shone in their eyes. The five squinted their eyes and put their hooves in front of their faces to block the strong sun. This day cannot get any worse! Celestia thought. They weren't aware that this day was going to get worse and worse at any minute.
