Memories

20 years prior to the Battle of Manehatten

Princess Celestia walked up the stairs with her little sister Princess Luna beside her. They eventually came to a stop in front of a large door with an engraving of Celestia’s cutie mark on it. In front of it were two stationed guards.

“Welcome back Princess Celestia, and Princess Luna.” One of them said. Princess Celestia nodded her head. She then walked into the room, and waited at the side of the entrance for her little sister to enter. Once she did, she walked over to the fireplace and levitated a spare pillow for Luna. She then sat on hers. Celestia motioned with a hoof for Luna to sit down.

“Go ahead and sit down Luna.”

Luna nodded, then sat down on her pillow and waited for Celestia.

“Alright, how about we turn on the fireplace, shall we?” Celestia said before she turned on the fireplace with her horn. Once it turned on, she turned and levitated the book up to her face.

“Now then, let’s see what’s in this book.”

She opened it to the first page, then began to read.

“Entry 1…”

“So it’s a journal then.” Luna added. Celestia nodded, then began to read once more.

“I can’t believe it! I’ve been granted immortality by Life and Death themselves. Many thought of it to be a myth, well not anymore! Myself, Henry, my father, and my two sons were granted immortality. It’s unbelievable, I know, but now I know they exist. Anyways, now tomorrow I take over the city.”

“So they gave those humans immortality, incredible…” Luna added.

“Your right, here, why don’t you read the next entry.” Celestia said. Luna nodded. Celestia then gave over the book to Luna.

“Entry 2,

I’ve taken the city, just with the help of my supporters, my brother, and my father.  I’m guessing these people wanted a new ruler.”

“Entry 3,” Luna continued on.

“My father… gone, killed in a protest, I suppose that they didn’t want a new ruler. Now I take over the throne tomorrow.”

“Entry 4,

I planted the crystal like Life said, and I planted it in a place that only my brother and I could find. I plan to use this crystal to restore harmony to the world. One kingdom at a time.”

“Entry 5….”

“Uh, Luna, are you sure you don’t want me to read it as well?” Celestia asked softly.

“It’s alright big sister; I am intrigued by this journal.

Celestia nodded, so Luna continued.

“Entry 5,

The crystal has not grown since yesterday, I guess it is time to capture some prisoners. It is a good thing too, for the neighboring city has just declared war.”

“Entry 6,

“Soldiers have fought and died bravely this day, and I have the prisoners, I guess it is time to enact the plan.”

“Entry 7,

It worked! The crystal has grown to a tremendous size. Life may have said that any power source may work, but I think that life energy is the best!”

“Entry 8,

I’m afraid the people are starting to catch on. Some group named the OFE has been noted. They seem intent on getting me, as what my spies say. I guess it’s time to set up the barrier.

“Entry 9,

I’ve set up the barrier, but something is wrong. The guards have noted suspicious people walking around. This can’t be good.”

“That’s it Tia.” Luna said and closed the book.

“Hmm, now that I see that this is the crystal, follow me.” Celestia got up and walked towards the door. Luna doing the same.

“Let us go to the gemstone caves, I have a plan.”

Luna nodded, then followed Celestia out of the room and towards the gemstone caves.

“Tia, are you going to activate the crystal?” Luna asked once they reached the gemstone caves.

“Yes, Luna, this will be a boon to the ponies, and with such power, maybe we can even…” She muttered something incomprehensible.

“I’m sorry, what was that?” Luna asked, confused.

“Stop Death.”