The two tiny Alicorns had made their way into the royal archives within the castle. Taking several roped off paths into the depths below the library where many secretive texts along with ancient books as old, if not older, than Celestia herself. Along the way she picked up several small books, floating them to Midnight as she spoke.

"You will need to memorize these books in order to read what I am about to show you. I am aware of that little spell you use in order to do so. So please, if you would be so kind." She stated as she nodded to the books she had just given him.

The dark Alicorn quickly scanned the books, closing his eyes as he skimmed over the information that he had just obtained. Giving a nod the the princess he handed them back within his magical grasp. She placing them onto a dusty table that lay along their path into the bowls of the library below.

Thick dust lined every single tile and stone that lay along the floors and walls they had just traveled. Small gems lighting up in a dull glow that was no brighter than Midnight's mane and tail as they traversed the isles that lined their path. Ever so often they would pause in their steps for a moment as Celestia would carefully pick up some of the fallen books that had managed to find a place on the floor due to tremors in the land or other various reasons that would cause them to fall to the floor without the aid of a pony.

As they walked down the final path, they reached a large ornate red door that had been severely dull due to the wear of time. As Midnight watched Celestia's horn light up as a small beam of light flew from the tip and hit a pattern on the door making it light up into a beautiful soft blue glow. The zigzaging light moved around the pattern until it hit several small locks that click noisily before spinning around and bring large hooks from the sides of the door. After a few seconds the door released from its place in the wall, letting out a loud hiss of air and blowing the dust about around them. The two Alicorn's covered their heads with magic to prevent dust from being inhaled and causing them to sneeze and further disrupting it.

As Celestia pulled open the door the rest of the way, they were welcomed with something they had not expected. A warm interior room about twenty yards in width and in a large circular pattern law within the locked room. Many lamps were lit with bright gems that were emanating light. Several large cushions lay about the are as well as a few small tables. One such table and pillow already being occupied by something, or rather, somepony.

"Well now, it has been some time since I have seen any........... ponies........... Ahem! Please excuse me, but........... how did two foals get into this area? I thought that only the princess' could get in here." A ghostly specter of a pony stated as he floated over tot he two foals that had just entered into the room.

"Tia........... Am I really seeing a ghost right now?" Midnight asked as he looked up to the see through blue pony before him.

Celestia just gave a smile as she looked up to the old stallion ghost before her.

"Tether, it has been what? Nearly three hundred years?" She asked as he looked down to the filly in surprise. He bolting down to here and giving her a scrutinizing gaze before smiling and giving her head a quick pat with a ghostly hoof.

"There is only one pony that has ever called me that, and it would be the Princess of the Sun, Celestia herself." He laughed loudly. "I can't believe it has been that long since I last saw you. But......... I didn't think you were a foal the last time we met either. Care to explain?" Tether chuckled as he floated back over to the cushion that he had been seemingly laying on.

"That would be due to this little nuisance here." She nodded back to Midnight who chuckled nervously.

"I see that you managed to do the same thing to him as well. Heh, well, I never did understand lovers quarrels. So I'll let it be." He chuckled seeing Celestia's face erupt into a bright blush.

"Tether, please......... before you get into accusations. At least let me introduce you to one another." She tittered.

The two Alicorns made their way over to the ghostly apparition before Celestia began. Each of the two males looking at each other and giving a nod.

"Midnight, This is Tether. But his actual name is........" She paused as Tether raised a hoof.

"Now Tia, What have I said about introductions?" He smirked seeing her giggles softly. "My friends shall call me Tether, and I hope that this young one will be able to call me that in time. Until then, Call me Strap." He winked giving a chuckle.

"Very well then Strap." Midnight chuckled as well.

"Tether is from an ancient pony race that had once lived on my previous world. I have known him for eons and dare I say it, he may even be as old as my father." She smirked up to the translucent stallion who chuckled back.

"Yea, I remember the day I met your father. I about scared him to death with being a ghost and all. Poor fella wet himself at that moment. Don't tell him I said so though. He might get a hankering to pull me through space and time to give my flank a beating." He laughed loudly at the thought before Midnight cleared his throat to garner their attentions.

"Tether, I would also like to introduce you to my fiance, Midnight Flame." Celestia smiled nodding to the dark Alicorn at her side.

"A pleasure, I'm sure. But did I hear correctly? Did you say fiance?" He asked while cocking a brow.

"Yes, that's correct. I can hardly believe it myself though, with being my age and all." Celestia tittered giving a soft blush while glancing to Midnight.

"I'm sorry to say Tia, but we really should get back on track." Midnight sighed seeing her nod to him before turning back to Tether.

"Yes, I am saddened to say that our visit is not for pleasantries my dear friend. We are here to find a book relating to the Twilight Princess." She stated solemnly as she glanced around at the large assortment of books along the walls.

"Ah................. that book.............." Tether trailed off giving an uneasy expression. "Tia, if the time has come for you to read this book, then I fear that the prophecy is soon to be at hoof."

"Prophecy?" Midnight asked, cocking his head slightly.

"Yes, it is an ancient prophecy that was handed down through the early years of the griffon kingdom. I arrived on this planet shortly after that moment in time. The griffon kingdom had just finished waging war against the worg nation and surprisingly won. Although a large percentage of the griffons within the kingdom had turned to were creatures much like you had done before." She sighed softly for a moment before continuing. "The worg nation had managed to breed a powerful, magic wielding were that had made an alliance with one of the Gods from the under-world. She would gain more and more power through sacrificing living beings for her cause. The griffon kingdom eventually managed to make a deal with one of the Gods in the over world to obtain the power to imprison her."

Midnight looked at her in surprise as Tether pulled the book from the shelf and handed it to Midnight. His magic lashing out quickly as he scanned it and gawked for a moment upon learning its contents.

"Tia............ this has got to be wrong. There is nothing that could be this evil........... this........... cruel............... Not even the shadow hunter did this!" He spoke in shock, dropping the book to the floor and back peddling from it a couple of steps.

"I am sorry to say that it is true my dear." She sighed as she pulled open the book to the point in the story where she had paused and then began to read.

"The Twilight Princess forged a deal with a devil in order to gain power. After finding a group to aid her, she slowly took over the worg nation through fear and tyranny. After she had made many sacrifices to gain even more power, she sought to take over the entire world. It was only through the willing sacrifice of the third king of the griffon kingdom, to one of the God's above that his son had gained enough power to imprison her into a solid diamond that was then tossed into the largest volcano of the dragons nation. Which at the time, had not been formed. The diamond had been enchanted to only grow stronger over time in the heat of the liquid stone. However, I fear that with this prophecy, the diamond prison may have eventually found a spot in the depths of the magma laden depths of the volcano, and then having it harden into stone around her. Without the constant heat and pressure making the prison stronger. Her power would eventually allow her to break free to begin anew."

"Tia, I have a very bad feeling about this. If you think this prophecy to be true, then she may have already escaped." Midnight spoke out nervously.

"That won't be possible my boy." Tether stated as he pulled the book to himself and flipped through a few pages before turning it around and pressing it forward to show a small piece of artwork that proved his point.

"In order for her to break free, there first must be a wedding between on out-worlder and the princess of the sun. On that day it is said that she will break out of her prison to start building an army and to gain more power to attempt to overthrow the more powerful beings in this world."

"But., what if we don't have the wedding?" Midnight asked but paused seeing Celestia's hurt expression.

"I am sorry to say that the date in question will still be the day that she is released from her prison my boy. If the wedding is canceled, she will still come forth. Your' best bet is to just go ahead and have the wedding. That way you won't ruin this young fillys dreams of finally being wed." Tether stated as he nodded to Celestia who only turned her head to Midnight to give a saddened smile.

"Well crap................ Either way I'll probably be looking for a fight on my wedding day much like last time." Midnight groaned out pulling Celestia close and giving her cheek a quick peck. "I guess the only way to have an awesome wedding is to make sure I kick enough ass for everypony to remember it." He laughed only to make Celestia roll her eyes.

Tether gave a hardy laugh, patting the young Alicorn on the back. "My boy, I think I'm going to enjoy talking to you."

Midnight giving him a quick hoof bump in return as he smirked. "Same here old stallion. I look forward to hearing some embarrassing stories about Tia in her younger days." He grinned as he looked over to Celestia whose eyes went to pinpoints.

"Oh I have quite a few of those." He smirked back as they turned and began to head over to another book case. Tia hot on their heels yelling.