Static Part 13

Luna sighed as she admired her night. Her moon glowed brilliantly like most nights. But tonight was different, her sister was not there. She had left Luna alone, for the past week infact, No one knew where she was. This however was kept under lock and key, the public was not to know that the herald of the Sun was gone, but Luna knew this would not last forever. Somepony  would find out, whether or not they were ready. Luna had a plan in mind though, but this required Twilight to be in charge of all of Canterlot and affairs with it. This would not be a long trip, but Luna still wasn't sure Twilight was ready to handle all these papers. Twilight assured Luna though she could handle three days of country-ruling. This didn't help Luna feel better though. Even with the royal advisors and court officials there along with the Twilight's friends to help her, Luna was doubtful of Twilight could handle this. But she had to leave this enormous job in Twilight's hooves, Luna could not have anypony follow her for her plan to even get started.

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"Hehe . . . . . HAHAHAHAHAHAHA"  a broken mare stumbled through the Everfree forest. Her mane was mangled and very short, it was mostly pink but some was darker and other parts were lighter. her hooves were a dark red, with crack that glowed orange. The tips of her wings had small ember-like feathers fall off. She stumbled and had trouble keeping herself upright, insane laughter occasionally sprang from her mouth. Her eyes were pure black, nothing there. Celestia was having a tough time holding herself together, she wasn't doing a good job in the first place anyways, Akikilr overwhelmed her with insanity. But she didn't know why.

He can't separate himself from her

He can't consume her soul

at least without killing himself

So why?

Why would he do this to her?

There's nothing to gain

Only to loose

Therein was her answer

Akikilr wanted her to feel more loss

so he could take control and get revenge

But that couldn't happen

Celestia wouldn't let him.

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A cloaked Alicorn stepped quietly through the everfree forest. She was looking for something, but became lost in the search. The sky overhead was covered with thick branches, The mare did not want to alert anything that lurked in the darkness. She was powerful, but had no desire to get in a fight with a manticore or a dragon. After making camp for the night, she planned to wait out until day, if the Sun even rose. The dim firelight was comforting however, comforting enough for her to take off her cloak. The dark blue Alicorn quietly sipped some water she brought with her. It was not necessarily quiet, but there was no talking of royalty or money or power, only the trickle of a creek somewhere nearby, and the rustling of leaves from the canopy above. It was a peaceful noise she had not heard in a very, very long time. The fire cracked a bit, but nothing too loud. Luna enjoyed the peace, it let her 'let go' of the events days before. Her sister losing control, Twilight screaming at her, but mostly just the business of being a princess. Constantly having questions asked, constantly having ponies doubt her, constantly just being busy, she rarely had time to herself. BUt she was ok with that, she had got the attention she had wanted so many years ago. A small smile crept upon Luna's face. The Alicorn was content with her new found life. But that would have to wait, she needed to find a friend. This could only be done in the day, when it was less dangerous to be out and about.

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Luna awoke to find a little grey filly examining her, "GAH!" "AH!" they yelled in each other's faces. "Little colt! what are you doing in the everfree forest?!" Luna quickly got up, "Me and my mommy live her- Princess Luna" the little pegasus owed "what are YOU doing in the forest?" "I-eh. . . we think tis' not for the ears of a filly" "I just said I lived here with my mommy" The little filly furrowed his brow in concentration "I'm bringing you to my mommy" the little colt was stronger than he looked, seeing that he was able to drag Luna, she did not protest, she was hungry after a day of walking. She was led to a small house, a village could be seen in the distance. The small house glowed a warm golden color. It's base was cobblestone as most of it was, but It's supports were wood. A chimney smoked from a fire below. The grey colt walked down a path and opened the door, waving his hoof to come in. "er, little colt- we hast yet to lower the moon- how do thou know which way is home?" "easy! I just- actually I just kinda learnt to a little while back so I didn't get lost" Luna felt a pang of regret, knowing that she was about to face probably two angry parents. But when the door opened, Luna found instead of parents, only one white alicorn, scar across the face, and a mechanical back leg. "Princess Luna?" The mare quickly bowed and let Luna in. "what are you doing here?" The white alicorn had 'nervous' written all over her face, of course not literally, but from the mare's expression told Luna that she barely had guests, let alone a princess in her cottage. "I'm here on an important mission, but first I need to lower the moon" "ok, go right ahead, there a balcony upstairs" The stairs creaked as she lightly stepped on them. As Luna got to the top of the stairs, she examined the house. Wooden floor with small quilt rug at the top, a medium sized bed in the middle. A shelf held various toys and pictures, a book shelf sat across from the bed. Pictures were stuck onto the walls, drawings of a family. The scene,although cute, was disheartening, but Luna was not sure why. Was it pity? or was it because this place reminded her of a distant memory. A dim lantern glowed in the corner. "Sorry if it's not what you're used to" "Oh, it's fine. It just reminds us of-" Her voice was cut off. "We're sorry, We just need to lower the moon then we will be out of thy hair" "it's quite alright Princess" Luna lowered the moon and the Sun rose once again. She then flew off "We thank thou for thy balcony!" "No problem Princess!" The little colt yelled behind her. Luna had somepony to find, and fast. Celestia could not handle herself for much longer, Luna had known this without even seeing her sister. She could feel her sister's insanity filling. This insanity would spread like a disease, first the unstable of mind would crack, then weaker minds would, eventually those who were strongest would be the only left if not stopped. Even then they might not possibly survive. Who know what amount of insanity Celestia has let grow over the years. Celestia didn't do this on purpose. That was something Celestia always had to deal with, unlike a normal pony, Celestia's madness would not simply 'fade'. She had to materialize it and then quickly put it into an enchanted jar. But this required another Pony to help her channel it. Luna before NightMare Moon's Time would do this, but when Luna was on the Moon, Celestia could not get rid of it. So for a thousand years it had been flowering unchecked. Luna was surprised that her sister had managed to keep herself together with all the pressure of Kingdom ruling. But there was no time for that, Luna had to find somepony, if she didn't find her soon, The Seven Days of Fire may have a second story.