Luna’s pov

After raising the moon from the conformity of my chamber’s balcony, I left my chambers to meet my dearest big sister Celestia and also my good friend; now fellow princess, Twilight Sparkle for dinner. Yet as my hooves clopping echoed through the unsurprisingly empty hallways, despite there was stationed a lone guard right on the corner. My mind couldn't stop thinking about the foes and quite interesting events which transpired in my kingdom since my return. I wondered why I made a list about those events but I did it however, first came the changeling attack on Canterlot during my niece’s wedding.

‘For the moon's sakes!’

It has already transpired four years since that dreadful day, and we haven't received any reports or hints about their current whereabouts leaving us and our commanders with wandering minds what would the changelings' next move would be to steal the principally

The second in the list would be that monster who called himself King Sombra, but he is finally ‘gone’ yet I have my doubts, since there was no corpse found after the explosion and he had survived worse but deep inside me, I hoped that he is dead and his corpse had long rotted in the snow; yet my sister taught me to never desire such fate to anypony. However he was finally gone to say at least and the Crystal Empire was free of his malevolent reign but another thought occupied my mind; will my niece Cadance and her husband Shining Armor be able to hold the rule of crystal ponies? They never liked having a non- crystal ruler if my memory serves me right, and I might be right despite that the Crystal Empire had recently appeared from an indefinite banishment, I hope the best for them and they will have my support.

Going for the next of the list… Discord, he had done bad things in the past but my sister insisted with the idea that everypony can be redeemed, but honestly he has no redemption when it comes to matters of maturity, every single time when he is able to do so, he gives me terrible headaches with his childish antics. Yet somehow he can make me smile; still a smile can’t compensate what he does to me in particular.

And the list goes on with other events which can be counted for another time, I had been wandering in my mind a considerable amount of time because after recalling the events I found myself meters away of the entrance to the dining halls.

Once my head passed my eyes catch the sight of my dearest sister I couldn't prevent myself of thinking about Celestia’s anguished cries about stallions ignoring her again when spring arrive and the ‘heated week’ comes, definitely I will be going to back to the moon for the search of silence. It was only but a few months away now, and as I recall a wise stallion once said when it comes to the heat season, it's never to early to find an good hiding spot and a case of good wine to calm the nerves. Especially if you're not a pair of an mated herd, the mares are crazy as is, but a mare in heat and a lonely one at that is worse. Much worse.

I shook my muzzle to step away from my internal thoughts as I greeted my sister, then my focus turned to my friend Twilight Sparkle, yet I was never was able to give her the proper greeting because she hadn't arrived; something that made me grew an uneasy feeling for the sole reason which she would never be late for any kind of a meeting; either be with friends or with important ponies.

''Hello sister, how are you fairing on this night?” Only after I got near enough to the table, did I take sit beside my sister and wait for our next guest.

'' I'm quite well Luna thank you for asking, but right now I am waiting for Twilight'' Replied my sister with her caring motherly voice, which always uses with everypony. Her voice always brought upon me an internal smile, but this time this was a ‘bit’ deviously.

'' That might explain the reason of why I see thou shaking like a leaf in fall”

''Luna your equish is slipping again and to be clear I am not nervous'' But her body failed her and shivered once again but this time she tried to hide it from my watchful eyes

‘’Very well then, so I shall take this reaction from you which is only caused by the coldness of this room, but we can arrange to bring warmth for this meeting with…'' I leaned closer my lips inches away from her ear as I whispered into her ear in a naughtily manner ''Twilight''

I was rewarded with a sharp gasp accompanied with a faint blush on my sister's muzzle ''L-Luna you perfectly know the fact that I have eyes only for stallions '' the shock almost made to shout at me but I only cared for the reaction which she was now.

''If you say so Tia, but remember that there is always the first time to everypony'' I tease busting into a fit of mad giggles, I tried; I ‘really’ tried to compress my childish giggles but couldn't.

Celestia was about to retort but she was cut by an unicorn guard who cleared his throat ''Your highness, Twilight Sparkle the princess of friendship has arrived '' Then he bowed in sign of respect and waited for Twilight to trot inside to return to his assigned post for the night.

Once the guard was gone Twilight galloped directly to my sister and wrapped both of her forelegs in a tight embrace, the tears fought back to remain in her eyes yet it didn't prevent her to sob; in my personal opinion Twilight overreacts a lot.

The two mares in front of me held the embrace for a long time, my sister trying to calm the upset mare like a little filly, once her small outburst of emotions Twilight was the first to break the embrace wiping the tears from the corners of her eyes. ‘’I-I-I am very sorry p-princesses for being late and for letting you see me like this you must think I’m such a foal'' Twilight stated with sadness overcoming her.

'' Twilight we do not care if you are a bit late, even if you are incredible late we will never dare to change our way think about you’’ She reassured her as she looked at me for assistance ‘’Isn't that right Luna?’’

I closed the space between us and accompany my sister with embrace on Twilight but ‘’My sister is right, but Twilight how many time we have asked you to call us by our names there no need for titles among friends'' I broke the embrace and placed one my hooves on her chin ''Now tell us the real reason of your sorrow fair Twilight Sparkle'' I knew that she was partially hiding the truth but I shall not pressure her to tell us if she doesn't want.

''Sorry Luna and Celestia I still need to get accustomed to the idea which I am a princess of Equestria'' Twilight quickly said but she was getting off the topic.

''Do not try to change the subject Twilight'' said my sister as her eyes became serious, I just hope that she knows what she is doing and does not commit an mistake. ''Sit'' She partially commanded, and both of us took seat near her.

''Please tell us what happened Twilight, so we will help you'' Celestia changed her mood immediately, but I didn't mind.

The muzzle of the lavender Alicorn instantly went between her forelegs and let out all the sorrow which resided inside her.

''Take your time Twilight '' I encouraged my friend

She maintained the same posture but after a while she spoke in weak but audible voice '' Well Luna um-‘’ yet she struggled with her words, ''You may not had known but me and Spike have been courting for a couple of months now.'' Both I and Celestia raised an eyebrow in surprise

‘Sister did you have any knowledge about of this’ I asked her through our telepathically link

‘No Luna, I am as much surprised as you are’ she replied ‘But it is an good match Spike the Dragon and Twilight Sparkle, we know the both of them verily well and given their personalities, they are perfect for each other. Don't you agree sister?’

‘Aye but they are practically siblings and he is still a dragon and she is an pony.. such of an pairing often leads to.. ill results. But you are right they would make an good pair, at least in theory.' 'however a theory isn't enough in weather or not if the pair is of sound.'

'... true but at least she is taking an interest in courtship, time will time if it's true or not.'

Twilight's eyes threatened to allow the tears to fall again ''We have been keeping our courtship secret from everyone, including our friends and family, both of you are the first ones I dared to tell, and you know what the ponies believe about dragons, especially a dragons like Spike to the point where being in an affair with one is taboo, I don't care what they would say. I love him-! she then trailed off

Together we gave a warm smile telling her account us the rest of her small story

''But Spike is getting tired of hiding our relationship, tired of being hated by other ponies for the mere reason of being a dragon and being treated like a secret which must remain hidden, he wants us to take our courtship out in the open, he wants to be able to take me out to places to show off that he doesn't care what other think of him.’’ Twilight’s lips contorted in a small smile, but as soon it appeared as soon it vanished ‘’But I'm just so scared! I know he loves me but I still fear what others would say, my B.B.B.F.F has the mindset of a pro-pony leaving me with the conclusion that he'll say 'you are a pony Twily and you must be with a pony. I'll be dammed if you don’t’, Candace might be supportive but I don't want her to fight for our right to courtship and doom her marriage in the process. My friends Rainbow and Pinkie will be happy for us I’m sure of that but Fluttershy became scared of Spike after he had his growth spurt but eventually she will talk to him, Rarity on the other hoof is like Shiny, Applejack could be there for us but Granny-smith has that cursed mindset, and Applejack will get into a big predicament with her and my parents love Spike like a son but… they would rather see me dating a pony.” “What should I do?!'' cried Twiligt attempting to regain control of her emotions but it was too much for her to contain anymore all the pressure which had been bothering her all that time.

''In my opinion Spike clearly shows that he truly desires to be at your side'' Celestia nods with a warm smile but it was accompanied with sadden eyes ''While I cannot speak for everyone, your relationship with Spike will have my blessing and also my support''

''As do I Twilight’’ I quickly inserted my support “while the popular beliefs point me as an cold hearted mare the truth is far from there, I believe that anyone will do what they please and honestly my friend I love the romance whatever the individuals be, Twilight, tell Spike that I also support your courtship'' I said warmly but at the same time I spoke to my sister through our link

‘Sister, you must have the talk with that dragon’

‘Yes sister I was planning on it however, that young dragon should told me of his attentions towards Twilight, I can't believe that they hid this from me of all people. Me! I raised that dragon since the day he hatched he should told me.. ’

‘Well, he is your son, adopted, but he is still your son’

‘.......... ‘

‘Tia?’

‘You have a fair point there, but when the time comes to reveal the news of their relationship we must be at their side’
‘So be it then’

Back with my friend Twilight she wore such smile that could compare to the Element of Laughter, the sorrow which plagued her vanished just as everypony wanted

"Thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou!!!!'' her forelegs wrapped around our necks pulling us into a tight hug which was nearly choking us from the lack of air, she must have forgotten the fact that now she held strength of an Earth-pony ''You have no idea how much this means to me and Spikey''

''A-Air'' we struggled to say in unison

Twilight gasped at the realization and let us free go and both of us took the opportunity to fill our lungs with the much needed air '' I'msorryI'msorryI'msorryI'msorryI'msorryI'msorry'' our fellow princess apologized repeatedly like she use to when she committed a mistake, we always take this reaction from hers as cute.

*cough* ‘‘it's alright Twilight'' I coughed again ''you only got carried away, it can happen to the best of us, there is nothing to fret''

''You could say-‘’*cough* “…that again'' said Celestia ''My, Twilight that is some strong grip you have''

My lavender friend could only smile sheepishly ''Hehehehe''

Aftermath all of us got into a loving embrace since there was no problems at the moment, I would dare to say that I felt the hug as family together which love each other deeply; a moment which I wouldn't trade for anything in Equestria.

But again my bad side decided to show itself once again but with this time with a different victim ''So when we should expect the wedding''

My friend became all flushed as her eyes widened, the words failed her as she tried to stammer a proper answer, typical Twilight; she is cute like this and I would to have her in this state but I know for sure that my sister wouldn't allow it, if my mind serve me well the term for that would be party popper

''W-wedding?!'' despite she is incredible intelligent her young mind couldn't handle my not so innocent question.

‘'Luna'' said Celestia with a hardened gaze upon me, it was clear that she didn't approve of my actions.

''What?'' I said indignantly as I brought one of my hooves to my chest trying to appear offended to her remark

''Don't tease the poor mare'' Celestia got near and shook off the stupor of Twilight

''Huh'' the mare finally came out of her trance '' What happened?''

I opted to disobey my sister once again but there was a faint sound which caught my attention enough to completely forget what I wanted to say.

''Did any of you heard that noise?’’

My sister with my friend swirl in every possible direction both of their ears trying to hear what I heard but it was in vain.

''I hear nothing Luna" stated Twilight as she started to search once again for the noise

''Nether do I'' said Celestia but her eyes slightly widened then huffed at me ''Luna, if this is one of your tricks then allow me to tell you that I am getting tired of them, you are almost bad as Discord''

''No'' I shook my head ''This is no attempt to trick-‘’ But I never was able to finish my sentence when the same noise of before exploded near the room but this time it was far more louder than before and the three of us started to grew uneasy of the situation.

''What was that?!'' snapped Twilight with worry, her wings flared out and prepared herself for anything that might happen.

''I have no id -.........’’

KA-BOOM!!

''What was that?!'' Everypony inside the room shouted in surprise accompanied with fear for the worst of the possible scenarios.

" I don't know!” Celestia tried to come with an answer but it was too lacking to be accepted as such. ”Is it the Changelings?! HOW COULD THEY HAVE RETURNED?!” But it didn’t prevent her to express her disgust in her tone.

As instinct bidden, I raised the alarm with my call

''Guards!!!!''

As it should have expected from the training from the guardcore a squad of Royal Guards burst through the entrance of the meeting room; both from the day guard and night guard prepared themselves for the unknown threat that had arisen inside the castle walls.

''Princesses!! We came as fast as possible!'' grunted the large Earth-pony stallion and by the color scheme of his different armor make itself knew that he was the captain of the guard.

'' We remain unharmed Captain Fleet-foot, but your concern is appreciated, if you might; what is the state of the Castle?'' The solar princess inquired with the slight worry for the worst.

'' There had been damage reported you highnesses, all the affected places will be informed as soon as we can ' 'the captain nodded to one of his guards, the guard quickly went to fetch the direly needed reports

''Captain pray to tell, where did those explosions come from'' I asked

'' My apologies your highness but ve do not have any knowledge about the explosions –“

'' What do you mean you don't know?! '' Interrupted Twilight Sparkle not giving him a chance to continue his reply.

Fleet-foot in response muttered a swear on his language ‘putain sale équestre’ But he completely forgot the vast knowledge of his princesses about languages from other nations, we didn’t uttered a word and shot him a hard glare saying everything and at the same time nothing

''No Princesse Twilight you misunderstood because you didn't let me finish” explained Fleet-foot as he stared at her with a deadpan expression.

''Oh-err'' Twilight blushed embarrassment ''Then, where do you think they came from?''

''My guess is inside the caves under ze castle, judging by the intensity of the noise caused by the first explosion'' replied the Earth-pony as a mare guard with a scroll in her mouth walked next to him to deliver a message. Taking said scroll lightly with a hoof he began reading it and sneered swearing on his language despite the princesses were in front of him (idoits putain)

''What’s wrong Captain?'' asked Celestia ignoring his use of words that are forbidden to say when said pony is in front of his or hers superiors.

''With all due respect Princesse ze report must had been written with a quill bathed in lies; if not then I am a diamond dog's mate'' the captain answered with venom in his voice.

I sighed perfectly knowing the fact that their prench captain has a pro-pony ideals solely towards the diamond dogs for reasons that he kept for himself and never dared to tell, yet it wouldn’t be called a pro-pony because he was in good terms with other races. ''Tell us what does the report has written Fleet-foot ''

Fleet-foot huffed as he began to read the report frowning with every word that came out of his mouth ''To summarize everything your highness, the report states that there were no explosions in the first place''

Twilight laughed off the statement but it was nervous laugh ''That just impossible, I can even dare to say that is a plain stupid statement; we all heard explosions and felt the ruckus that they made so please tell us the real report''

Fleet-foot’s face grew into the guard's legendary stoic stare '' This is ze real report Princesse Twilight,'' the stoic look broke to turn into a face filled with confusion,'' There is no damage to ze castle nor no reported wound, no casualties…” He gave another last look to the report on hoof “… just nothing “

‘’B-but that's impossible any kind of energy release must leave any king of trace, and if it was caused by magic then there must be traces of mage-dust somewhere indicating the use of a spell'' said Twilight logically

Fleet-foot face-hoofed as an irritated sigh escaped his lips '' Princesse Twilight with all due respect this is magic ve talking about and I am an Earth pony '' he points out '' Besides ze entire Canterlot castle is made with the assistance of magic, thus mage-dust is almost everywhere, searching for a specific mage-dust will take us eons to check each one ve unlike you and the other Princesses'' then he pointed at said mares still maintaining his respects'' We don't have eons to waste''

Twilight's ears went backwards '' Sorry, I forgot about the castle construction’’

Fleet foot sighs '' Don’t be your highness, after all I am just an Earth pony no? yet I know magic has som-

*BROOOM*

Once again the entire structure of castle shakes for the powerful explosion causing small pieces from roof to fall, injuring the guards which unfortunately were too slow to react or didn’t pay attention to their surroundings, to avoid further injuries the Princesses and other magic users casted a shield around the ones who were near them, while the any other non magic user such as Earth ponies and Pegasi took shelter under tables. Then to the surprise and fear from everypony inside the room the roof above them started to crack; the captain identified the situation and ordered to everypony to get away from the possible impact zone. With no further notice a bathtub with a mare in the middle of her blissful bath session fell between the group of ponies, which by the way most of them were stallions, the mare didn’t suffer any injury thanks for the bathtub that received most of the impact but once seeing the big group stallions staring at her with mouth agape she quickly screams and the captain orders for she to be given something to cover up in.

Celestia's pov

The explosions just stopped with no hints about its whereabouts or hint if they would return, however everypony inside the castle including myself calmed as if the eye of the storm has pass over us, but giving a quick glance to my right side, I saw the captain doing his job, keeping the peace and ensuring that the guards took care of the unfortunate wet mare.

''Captain Report!'' then I asked if my fellow Alicorns were unharmed ''Twilight, Luna are any you alright?''

''I th-think so'' says my old student as she timidly asks '' Is it over ?''

'' Methinks thy shake of thy earth thou in indeed has end'' Says Luna in old tongue which was strange because I thought that she already got accustomed to speak like a normal pony '' I am in one piece with no visual injuries, what do you say sister?''

I breathe a sigh of relief while with a genuine smile '' I'm fine sister'’, looking around at the now destroyed room and I sighed again“Well, we might as well clean up before something else happens''

One short cleaning later

''Captain, did you find about the location where were heard the explosions?'' I asked putting any criticism aside and using my mask of ruler once again.

The stallion received another report from a corporal and began to read what was yet to be reported, however in said report things were making swirl his ears in a mix of surprise and confusion '' It's hard to say Princess ze reports say that the explosions came from ze castle itself but there are strange occurrences going on, according to ze unicorns in the guard.''

''What kind of occurrences??'' asked Twilight

''Well your highness..'' said Fleet-foot his gaze not leaving the report at hoof '' Some guards reported seeing sparks, red being the main color but also mixed vith vhite and shades of greens, Do you have any idea of vhat it could be???''

''Sparks you say, I have an feeling that this will not end well for us'' warned Luna, bringing me to worry. I haven't heard of such occurrences in my thousands of years of walking this word nor could I call upon the knowledge of the other Alicorns since they were both far away and I was sure that none of the sagas of our ancestors spoke of these sparks.

Twilight ignored Luna’s warning and then said nonchalantly '' The sparks are just the residual magic from somepony using a teleportation spell besides, What’s the worst could happen?”

Every single pony who was present in the room stopped abruptly from what they were doing, including, Luna; Fleet-foot; and myself. Their pupils becoming pinpricks as they stare at the young Alicorn in utter silence combined with shock. And then Taratus broke lose.

'' Buck she said the forbidden words!''

" Every-pony RUN!!'' called another

''Stallions and foals first'' cried the one who was closer to the entrance, but his words offended some mares between the fleeing crowd. Every guard in the room trampled the older Alicorns sister and surprisingly the only damage that they received were several stains to their coats, however the crowd still was fleeing, yelling to anypony who still remained inside the castle to abandon the now cursed place, the two older Alicorn laid there stunned by the fact that the guards just abandoned them like scared foals just for hearing the forbidden words.

''Twilight wh-why'' we moaned attempting to get up from the floor where they were ran over.

''Oops'' was all what Twilight could say, giving her best sheepish smile aiding the princesses to fully stand rather than struggling to get up.

A few minutes passed and we waited for what curse Twilight foalishly brought onto the castle

They waited.

Seconds.

Minutes.

And more minutes.

And nothing happened.

'Is actually something going to happen?' Celestia asked with concern through the mental link.

'I cannot be for sure sister it never took mother this long to enact the fates' Luna replied

''Are the fates on break? '' said Twilight with a hint of hope '' Maybe they stopped working? I hope they are, the fates are mean to ponies''

''Cease your talking” Luna tells Twilight sternly then looks around checking if the coast was clear '' The fates are beings who you don't shouldn’t provoke not even Discord dares to mess with them''

“But Luna- Twilight starts to be cut off by the princess of the sun.

''No buts Twilight; I agree with my sister on this, don't tempt the fates more than you already had '' Celestia said with stern eyes.

Twilight pouted

After dealing with Anya and her attempts on the fates I noticed a series of small sparks coming within the air filling the environment with static and confusion; however said confusion was soon to be shared by Morgana and moments later by Anya who stopped her pouting thanks to the surprise of the dancing sparks.

''Tia, are you seeing what I am seeing?'' asked Luna while watching the sparks struggling to stay shiny.

''Yes Luna I see them too, '' Celestia was focused on the recent facts, the fading sparks keep struggling to stay alive. Meanwhile Twilight was rushing to stand next to her once teacher and mentor, also just in time for her what she was about to say next. ''What you think of these disturbances?'' Question directed her and Luna.

''I'm not quite sure of what they are supposed to be but I believe that they are some-sort of magical residual energy yet the color raise doubts to me'' Luna said while dodging one of the sparks that went wild and soon it vanished within the air. “ I don’t know an spell that could create these though.”

''I agree with Luna, I do sense magical residuals coming from the sparks yet it feels...wrong... so very wrong'' said Twilight feelings both interested and fearfully at the same time.

''Wrong?'' questioned the white Alicorn before sending her own magical scan toward one of the sparks....''Strange but not wrong in my opinion, however I do not know this type of magic'' “It does not fills me with the sense of wrongness as you say Twilight.”;'' I think it would wise to not to allow them to touch us'' all the mares inside the room nodded their head in agreement. But those sparks multiplied flooding the room with its unwanted presence.

''Um sister there's more of them now'' said I with worry clearly showing itself in my tone.

'' What kind of magic is this?'' said Celestia frowning yet trying to keep her calm face ''Twilight you have studied magic in its purest form and I trust you to enlighten us about this small disturbances.''

Twilight nodded and as the good student she was before her ascension she learned certain spells made specifically for research. Choosing the perfect one for the current situation she grabs one of the less menacing sparks with her magic and hold it in place casting the scanning spell all over it ''Interesting'' she mumbles moments after.

''Interesting?'' the other two mares asked

''Yes very interesting this specifically type of magic which comes from these sparks of energy…'' she pointed at the large group which was flashing raw energy '' Is refusing to listen to me no matter what I tried to do, it just don’t listen and is really strange because I have studied several types of magic from the Royal Archives, with your permission of course, and there is no resemblance with any of them, even with the Changelings ma-…”

Twilight stopped at mid sentence when her little secret got out from her mouth, Celestia’s eyes narrowed in disapproval but in them there was dislike, she loathes the bug for what they did in the past.

However when Twilight felt those glares fall upon her she quickly explained her reasons. '' I’m sorry… I only tried Changeling’s magic in attempt to write a spell to allow us to uncover their disguises.”

''While I feel unhappy that you tried such magic I cannot stay mad when you were doing it for a noble cause; please let the royal guard know when your anti-changeling spell is compete'', Celestia eyes soften with a smile replacing what was before. '' I'm very proud of you for discovery in magics for Avalon and about your research to initiate a counter attack against the Changeling threat''

''We are also proud of your knowledge of the lores of Avalon Twilight.'' I said with a smile that could be compared with her sister’s but it didn’t last long when she focused again in the main topic '' So, are you able to tell us about the nature of the sparks?''

''Why yes I can Luna.'' said Twilight smugly ''While I remain unable to name this type of magic, its nature is not difficult to understand.'' Twilight pauses as more sparks appear without them noticing ''The spell itself is highly related to a teleportation combined with many other smaller spells but they were meant to hurt however I'm unable to tell where in Avalon the spell was casted nor its destination.''

''What are you saying… it had been casted a long-range teleportation spell of unknown kind of magic and we can't tell its origins neither its final destination?” I replied and rapidly used her telepathic link. 'I don't like this one bit, sister'

Celestia’s eyes widened when she was the first to notice the increase of number of said disturbances ''They're starting to worry me.''

''Celestia it is better if you start to make distance from them… I also noticed something that shouldn’t exist in a spell and that is leaks, which means th… -that Discord damn it '' Twilight swears as both of her eyes gained a panic look while she felt how her mane shot upwards ''' The spell is unstable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!''

- Back in Ponyville namely Fluttershy's cottage where a tea party is taking place between close friends

*ACHOO* very familiar Draconequus just sneezed

''Bless you Discord '' said the shy pegasus mare known as Fluttershy ''Are you getting a cold?''

''Thank you my dear'' thanked the god of chaos ''No but some-pony just said my name in vain, that’s all.''

''How do you know that? '' Fluttershy's head tilted to one side in doubt.

''Because my dear Fluttershy, when some-pony says my name in vain I sneeze'' said Discord his lion paw picks up his cup of tea for a sip of the delectable tea prepared by his friend ''It's a god thing''

'' Oh well, so do you know who was?'' the mare asked curiosity increasing in her voice.

''Twilight'' he deadpanned

''Twilight'' Fluttershy agreed

'' She and trouble are like Timber wolfs with wood'' said Discord sagely

The shy Pegasus allowed a fit of giggles escape her '' That's bit mean Discord.''

''It may be a little mean, but that does not mean that it isn't true. '' said Discord before he felt a powerful wave of magical unbalance coming directly from Canterlot that he felt it hit his being nearly causing him to cry out in pain ‘In the name chaos, I never felt something that powerful’ falling out his chair on the ceiling.

''Discord!'' Fluttershy cried as she immediately galloped where the god of chaos impacted ''Are you okay?''

Discord was in slight pain '' I'm fine Fluttershy no need to worry.'' However he was worried about what was happening in Canterlot in that moment ‘Something is wrong very wrong in Avalon, I hope Celly makes it out’

Back in Canterlot, at the castle’s dining hall a few minutes earlier

“UNSTABLE BY THE MOON!” In my panic I accidentally yelled in the royal Canterlot voice that almost effectively caused the others inside the room to almost go deaf.

''Ow, Luna why the royal voice why'' begged Twilight as she was rubbing her ears trying to ease the pain in her eardrums.

''Sister, what did I tell you about the Royal Canterlot voice?'' Celestia winced as she tried to ease the pain in her head.

''I apologize'' apologized Luna, embarrassment overwhelming her turning most of her face red.

''Princess! It should be better I we start to evacuate the citizen before this spell becomes critical......'' Twilight suggested fearing for the worst.

''No, that would be a very bad idea the ponies will panic.'' said Celestia thoughtfully

'Sadly it's true, ponies panicking on the streets will would only increase our concerns'' said I knowingly,“ it’s times like this I wish that we Alicrons weren’t so extremely rare if we had the others..”

“We’ll have to make do sister, but as of right now, I believe that if we combine our magic, we should be able cast a shield powerful enough to contain it '' said Celestia ''If the spell goes out of control that would be our best option at the moment.

Twilight didn’t like the situation which she was in but as a princess she needed to remain calm and clear to come up with possible solutions and the one which Celestia said was reasonable “Right now that would be the-“

Again she was interrupted from finishing her line by the sparks which turned into a constant vortex of raw magic ready to detonate, if it is managed poorly.

''What is about to happen? I asked panicking slightly and this time using my normal voice much to the pleasure of the other Alicorns’ eardrums her horn glowing cobalt blue preparing to protect herself with shield spell.

''I am not quite sure sister.'' said Celestia also preparing her own shield spell ''Twilight, please scan the vortex with care and tell me what it wants to do next.''

''I'll do my best.” said Twilight channeling her magic to scan on said vortex, however after trying again and again she couldn’t.

“I’m sorry Celestia but instability from the vortex makes it impossible for obtain a clear reading.”

However it didn’t stop the vortex to increase the pace of its constant movement as it gained a menacing red color.

Realization hits Celestia like a bag filled with bricks thrown directly to the face, '' It's portal…'' she whispers loudly so the others could hear the whisper then she became lost of words as she stared at the vortex how it became to act erratically and its size increased even more like a black hole.''Shields NOW!!!'' the command was said almost immediately.

The other two Alicorns just in time heard Celestia's warning and casted their strongest shield spells, it sent waves after waves of the unstable magical pulses that every time it touched the barrier it managed to do a small explosion on the surface, however their surrounding didn’t have such luck to counter with a barrier and became damaged by the vortex’s pulses. But there was a fact, Twilight lacked of combat expertise resulting that she couldn’t maintain her shield for long amounts of time despite she was an expert, the difference is that she is more of the theoretical pony than the practical pony. And her spell failed with her falling to the floor to point of near collapse for magical exhaustion.

''Twilight!” Both princesses shouted and extended their barrier to cover the hole that was made “Are you alright?'' They asked in unison.

The young Alicorn took a couple of deep breaths so her recovering would be accelerated '' Huh… huh… I- I'm fine… I just need more practice.'' Twilight with renewed strength recast her shield spell retaking her share of the now combined barrier. For their luck and relief the hostile waves ceased its magnetic attacks; yet there was something amiss…

''Something is coming…'' I warned while eyeing the portal with care, I could see an shape forming deep within the vortex ''…and it is coming fast.''

''Twilight, I know this is too much to ask for you but we need to increase the amount of magic that we are using to keep the spell.'' Celestia said concerned for the safety of Twilight. Our friend and the weak point in the shield.

''Don’t worry Celestia, I can do It.'' replied Twilight with a bit of pride in her tired voice. ''Though, do you have any idea about what will come from the portal?''

'' Sadly no.'' says Celestia turning a bit dark '' and only that fact fills me with worry, however I am preparing for the worst.''

''Do not fret sister,'' I said entering in ruler mode as I gave comfort to the white Alicorn '' Whatever thing or being comes out of that portal shall face our wrath for daring to invade our land.''

“You are not alone in this sister, my wrath shall also be displayed, the protection of our little ponies is first.'' said Celestia channeling the magic around her horn, however she was waiting just like Luna to release the spell.

The vortex stops, the mares became completely confused at the sudden event, and for their bad luck they lowered their guard and in that exactly moment pillars made of pure magic came through the floor directed at them. Fortunately the never managed to get close to them because soon part of it fades within the air and the rest that didn’t disappeared fell like water to the floor. Then the vortex turned into a very weak supernova blinding them monetarily and forcing them to use their wing to cover their eyes, and finally the energy that maintained it stopped working and without a stable source of energy the supernova died down.

''Is it over?'' Twilight hoped that her question would be answer with a positive answer.

Celestia was exhausted both physically and mentally but it didn’t prevent her from speaking ''Yes …Twilight I believe is finally over.''

“I feel bad bringing bad news but this still didn’t reach an end.'' my gaze narrowed as she changed into a defensive stance, ''Look'' pointing her hoof towards the still smoking crater that was formed by the pillars. They were very cautious with each step they gave closing the space to examine what the crater has in its center and they couldn’t’ believe what their eyes were showing.

It had a tall figure but that was the best they could describe its form because it was enveloped with several robes and fabrics of black combined with silver and gold trimmings, the cloth itself held sewed decorated flocks of very detailed ravens despite they were small, they noticed a cloth that was different from the rest and deduced that it was a kind of hood so below there should be the head of the being that just appeared. Silence falls between them when they saw that it began to move and with struggle it managed to get out of the small crater, darkness was all the Alicorn saw; it seemed that his face was only darkness. The two parties simply stared at one another not daring to put an end to the silence before they could comprehend the current situation. The mares stares were filled of both fear and mild interest, as they study the robed being perfectly knowing that its face was very well hidden, their focus couldn’t ignore the truth that robes were made with beauty to the point that could rival the elements of generosity work, also making them conclude that those fine master pieces can only carry ones with great importance in a society. And their curiosity increased when they noticed how it attempted to remain stand with only two legs like a bipedal would do, then those attempts they saw an appendage with a lot of resemblance to a ‘‘claw’’ but there was also a resemblance with the minotaur hand; then they felt a small flash touch their eyes causing them to blink in response and noticed that there was a strange gem-like stone in its grip. Sadly with much disdain they lastly notice the several red stains of blood ruining the great robes as for the very detailed figures that it had sewed on it.

But there something that caught them off guard.

'' Daal ir bol unlurkic? What in the seven hells… are you?'' a deep smooth clearly masculine voice with a strange accent but also his voice was faltering as the breaths that were coming from there were labored; finally it collapsed on the spot.

Creeping like a cat I’ve moved closer to the now unconscious being, because my curiosity got the best of me '' What in Avalon name’s is this?'' I whispered, only when I was close enough I’ve tried to poke the thing with my right hoof.

Celestia cried. ''Luna, don't!”

Only to discover that it was too late, my hoof already touched the cloth, almost instantly the entire form of the unknown creature was enveloped with a black aura that felt very wrong, while the others and I were distracted with the invading feeling, tendrils were formed from the aura and hit my hoof , loudly smacking the owner of the hoof, I yelped in pain as the tendrils quickly retreating avoiding any retaliation from me, I too retreated as the tendrils became very protective of the body and much to the terror of Twlight they acted as snakes.

''Owowowowo'' I howled cradling my injury, which was not severe but that’s doesn’t mean that it didn’t hurt at all ''That really hurt '' I winced before licking the part that was mistreated.

“I warned you'' Celestia, despite that her sister could have got a worse injury than a corrective smack, couldn’t hold a snicker ''Twilight, do you believe that you are able you can scan that creature....uh…Twilight?'' Celestia turns her gaze only to see the young Alicorn petrified in fear ''Twilight, is something wrong?''

''S-S-S Snake'' was the young Alicorn's only replay before becoming limp with her legs up in the air, just like an opossum.

Celestia and I facehoofed in unison, but the older sister was the one who facehoofed two times when Luna winced in pain because she used her injured hoof.

''Sister, please get the guard to return to their respective posts while I get the smelling salt'' Celestia sighed.

'' I will” I nodded and walked away from the scene but using less force on the hoof were she had receive the hit. Once she was gone Celestia slowly walked to the crater where the creature collapsed but maintaining the distance thanks for the shadow that try to harm her every time she tried to step closer.

But those tendrils weren’t strong enough for magical shield that she casted and began to step closer, she noticed how the defenders of the vulnerable body tried its best to protect its master but failed to do so, they were only bouncing from the shield. They were annoying but very persistent.

However the princess tried her luck and with her magic tried to remove the cloth that was covering the creature face, the first that she noticed was a mane but that’s all she could get not even the color of said mane because the aura created a small detonation sending her several meters away from it; she didn’t received any harm thanks to her shield but she would have definitely had injuries if she wasn’t protected.

Such display of power despite it was unconscious send a cold touch to her heart creating worry within her, and somewhat fearing what it could do if it was fully awake.

“What are you?”

Author's Notes:

well, I finally combined all three parts of chapter one.. and I think I fixed a few errors as well