Luna's Journey

All across Equestria, excitement about the arrival of the new princess could be heard. Questions from," i wonder what her name will be" to " What will she look like" were all anypony could talk about. Canterlot was craziest of them all. Preparing for the ceremony to present the new princess kept everypony busy, except the royal family. They were all gathered around her crib, admiring her.

"Your Highnesses!  We must get ready for the ceremony!" Exclaimed the stylist.

"Oh alright." Said Queen Galaxia, her voice gentle so that she not wake the filly.  She nodded to her husband, and to her two daughters. "Go get ready. You may watch her when you are done."  The two princesses hurry to get their gowns on.

"Kumu! Can you believe it! We are going to have another sister!" Said the younger princess.

"Yah! She is so cute! I can't wait, Tia! We are going to have so much fun with her!" Replied the eldest.

"Kumu, can you help me with my dress? I can't seem to get it on all the way!" The little white filly had tears in her purple eyes.

"Maybe it's time you got a new dress." Akumu pulls out her old dress and helps her sister into it.

"Thank you Kumu."

"Your welcome Tia." They share a smile for a moment, then hear their mother call. They hurry as fast as they can without ruining their outfits, and return to watching their little sister until it was time to start the ceremony. They get into their rehearsed places before the doors to the balcony.

"Presenting your royal Highness's King Cosmos and Queen Galaxia!" the crowed cheers.

"I wonder what they named her!" Tia's excited voice was that of every pony in Equestria.

"I don't know, but we are about to find out!" Akumu said.

"Presenting now princess Akumu and Princess Celestia!" Exclamed the anouncer pony. Akumu and Celestia walk out to meet a crowd of applauding and cheering ponys. Then all goes silent as the queens voice spoke," She has been named Luna, for she lightens the night!" And every pony below bows and bursts into cheers and applauds again. " Yay for Luna!" Celestia's voice could hardly be heard over the excitement. But there was one pony who was no longer excited. Akumu, who had been named after the night, had become upset with this new name.

Once they finally came inside, Akumu's anger was revealed. "Luna!? You said i was like the night!"

A sigh came from the king. "You resemble the stars of the night. She takes after the moon."

"But the night was given to me! You made me guardian of the night!"

"Akumu, she is not going to take your place. Your the guardian of the night, but she is the princess of the moon. She brings light to your beautiful night." Her mother spoke with a sadness in her tone.

"The moon is apart of my night! You don't take the sun from Tia! So why take my moon?" Tears ran down Akumu's face, like rain against her black coat.

"Celestia, come with me, we will ready for dinner." King Cosmos spoke. The little filly followed, but turned back to look at her sister for a second, before closing the door behind her.

"Akumu, we are not taking the moon from you. The moon is still apart of your night. We only named her that because of her coat and mane."

"But with a name like that, I will be replaced." Tears still fall down the princess' face. The queen uses her powers to wipe away her daughters tears with a cloth.

"My darling, no one will ever replace you. I promise." The tears left Akumu's face. She knew now she wouldn't be replaced. Her mother always keeps her word.