My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

Starlight, Starbright

Chapter 13

Meanwhile, Back in Ponyville 1

Twilight woke up and felt worse then before. Not only did Starlight leave her, but Goldie did as well. When did her life begin to fall apart? She knows that Goldie didn’t leave her to run away; she went to go get Starlight back. But… she still left.

“Goldie… Starlight… where are you?” she asked as a single tear ran down her face. She sat up in her bed and sighed. She looked over to her still sleeping husband and sighed. “Halo… where did things go wrong?”

She turned to get out of bed. She saw a letter laying on her dresser. Curious, she got up and walked to it. She picked it up and read it over. Her eyes gradually grew wide as she read it.

The lights turned on, forcing Halo to wake up. “aoh……” he groaned. He barely opened his eyes and looked at the clock. “It’s only 3 A.M., Twi. Let me go back to sleep.” he sleepily whined.

Twilight used her magic to pull him out of bed. “Look at this!” she said, shoving the letter into his face.

It was too early for this and Twi knew that, but Halo knew he wouldn’t win any arguments with her so he grabbed the letter and looked it over. What he read woke him up completely.

The letters they all got had a different style, but the message was the same. This was the letter Twilight and Halo got.

‘Hi… hi, Mom. It’s me. Starlight.

I’m sorry for leaving without saying good-bye. I… I’m sorry. Man, writing this is harder then I thought. Um… you know I didn’t mean what I meant with that goodbye forever. I was just emotional. And I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to attack da… to attack Halo. I was just so angry that you and da… that Halo lied to me all my life. And I still am. But… I just have to know. I didn’t mean to leave like this but I have to know the truth. A-about everything.

And I don’t know who’s plan it was but sending my friends to try and convince me to come home didn’t work. Now they’re insisting on coming with me. I couldn’t say no. they were very persistent. And it may be good in the long run, strength in numbers and all.

You should know now cause I think Glade will send a report or something but… while I was at Baltimare, someone attacked me. None of us know who he is; he came out of nowhere. His name is Chaos Gun and he’s a Alicorn. If Aunt Celestia knows something about him, it could help. And he was tough and sadistic. He didn’t hold back; he even attacked Goldie and Fire Ruby. But, I think we scared him off thanks to our numbers. And if we run into him again, we’re gonna put up a fight. He surprised us this time but we know he’s real and we’re gonna take him out.

Also, I made a friend in Baltimare. Bass Clef. He helped me out and pointed me in the direction of this Necromancer fella. He’s supposed to know everything so he should tell me what happened to my father and maybe why I’m a Alicorn. Oh, and tell uncle Spike that Bass has been taking care of Peewee ever since that windstorm 6 months back. Seems he got thrown all the way here.

We’re heading into the arctic to find the Necromancer. According to Bass, he should be in there.

And mom… again, I am very, very sorry for leaving like I did. I just… I need to know. Everyone’s writing their own parents to let them know they’re okay.

Goodbye, but not forever,

Starlight.”

“Chaos Gun…?” Celestia repeated, having read the same letter Twilight did. She read Erys also, but Starlight’s seem to have the most info. Everyone had all gathered at Sugarcube Corner to discuss what they had just read.

“you know of him, Princess?” Applejack asked.

She shook her head. “no. but something about that name is familiar. I just can’t place it. I am, however, curious as to why he’s a Alicorn. There’s only 8 in existence right now. And nobody outside of royalty can have a Alicorn. Present company exempted, of course.” she said to Twilight.

Twilight sighed and placed her head on her hoof. She was just happy Starlight’s okay. But this Chaos Gun character has her worried. Why would he attack? And why is he a Alicorn? So many questions, so little time to get answers. Nobody knew who he was so she went to another topic. “Princess Celestia, do you know what a Necromancer is? None of the books I read made a mention of a Necromancer.”

“there’s a good reason for that. Necromancers use forbidden magic that can corrupt anyone, no matter how strong their spirit. They use dark magic to see secrets across time and space and also peer into the recess’s of ones mind. And yet, for their dark reputation, they are surprisingly honest so whatever he’ll say to Starlight and her friends, it will be the truth.”

“Oh. Well, that’s… good. I think.” Twilight sighed and rubbed her eyes. “I just want them to be safe.”

“We all do, Twilight.” Cadence said. “It’s not just Starlight but all of our children are up there.”

“but did they have to choose now to go?” Dash said with a ton of worry. “it’s the middle of winter and they’re heading up to the Arctic North. At this time of year, there’s blizzards, snow wolves. Even Windigoes up there right now. That Chaos Gun guy is the least of their worries right now.”

Everyone knew. They knew that the arctic at this time of the year is very, very dangerous. And it wouldn’t have mattered if they went in the summer, the arctic was still dangerous.

They all needed cheering up and, while she misses Windancer, Derpy had to think of something. She then remembered that a famous singer was coming to Canterlot. “what’s with all this doom and gloom?” she said. Some of them angrily looked at her. “you know what we should do? We should go out. Like maybe to a concert.”

“Derpy!” Edge exclaimed. “our children are out in the middle of nowhere, being assaulted by this… chaos chap. How can you think of going to a concert?”

Derpy adopted a heart-broken face and sighed. “I know that, but we can’t stop Starlight and our children from going on with this. They‘d never listen to us. But they know we’re gonna love them regardless and wish for their well-being. The best we can do for them right now… is to pray that they‘ll make it home safe. But worrying won‘t help them none. We can only hope while we live our lives, right?”

The ponies all looked at each other. She had a point. Worrying about them while they’re so far away won’t help. There’s nothing they can do to help. “As much as I hate to admit it, the klutz is right.” Dash said, ending with a joking manner.

“Dash.” Fluttershy exclaimed.

“What? I was just joking with the whole klutz thing.” that still didn’t stop Spike from beaning her upside the head.

“actually, a concert sounds like a good idea. It could bring our spirits up.” Rarity said. Everyone agreed. “exactly who did you have in mind?”

Derpy snickered and imitated the singer as best she could. “The Pony of Pop: Sapphire Shores!”

“I have to admit, that was a good idea of yours, Derpy.” eTu`nes said as he got his tux on. Like Spike, he had his custom made.

“well, I know one of them would take one of these days.” she said from the bathroom. “that’s just math.”

The drake didn’t quite understand but shrugged. “if you say so.”

Derpy walked out, wearing a flowing red dress complete with a red bow and a small pendant. eTu`nes stopped what he was doing as his mouth dropped. “how do I look?” she asked, trying to look as sexy as possible.

eTu`nes stammered. He was utterly speechless. “you… you look… words can’t describe you.”

Derpy blushed. “you’re just saying that.”

The drake pulled her over and looked deeply into her eyes. “no, I’m not.” he softly said. “even after 18 years, you still know how to make yourself more beautiful every time. And no mare‘s more beautiful then my favorite klutz.”

Derpy is completely mesmerized by that. After all these years, their love has only gotten stronger. “eTu`nes…” she leaned in to kiss when, “wait, did you just call me a klutz?”

Uh-oh. Busted. “un… eh… er… I mean…” Derpy broke her embrace and gave her hubby a stern look. “eh…” he was screwed. “un… oh. I think I hear Lyra calling. Hehe. We better go.” he bolted out the door as fast as he could, leaving behind a dust cloud shaped like himself, and even that didn’t last long.

Derpy chuckled as she slowly walked out. “Good to know I can still scare him.” she chuckled. She took her time going down the stairs. Half of her klutziness comes from incidents with stairs.

Sapphire Shores big concert in Canterlot was sold out but, thanks to some pull from Luna and Trixie, they were able to get the best seats in the house. It helps when a princess and her wife happens to be 2 of the pop star’s biggest fans.

“nice seats.” Bonbon laughed in awe. “How’d you get these?”

Trixie playfully laughed. “benefits of being a Duchess.”

“Rrrrright.” Luna said. Trixie comically stiffened. “and me being a fan as well had nothing to do with it.” Trixie couldn’t speak. She just closed her eyes and nervously chuckled.

“I just don’t know.” Twilight said. “our children are going though hell out there. Should we even be here?”

The lights dimmed and Sapphire Shores walked on stage. The crowd went wild for her, Trixie and Luna included.

A sympathetic Fluttershy grabbed Twi‘s hoof. “we can’t go and get them, Twilight. Or else they’ll resent us. And Starlight will hate you until the end of time. This is something she has to do on her own.” Twilight sighed full of lament. She hates this. She just hates this.

“Hello there, Canterlot!” Sapphire Shores exclaimed as a pop star would. The crowd went wild. The cheers were loud enough to pull Twilight out of her sorrow trance. “Are we ready for a good time tonight?!”

The crowd cheered yes. It was loud enough to force Rarity to clean her ear. “this is why I never go to concerts. They’re always so loud.” she whispered to Zilver. The Stallion just shrugged. He didn’t find a difference.

Sapphire waved to the crowd then stopped when she grabbed a mike. “Good, good. Now, before I begin. I would like to give my protégée a chance to sing. And she’s as famous as me. Hit it, Girl!”

Spotlights moved around and slowly inched their way to the new singer.

The music was slow and perfect for the moment. The singer sang with such a beautiful voice that it’s almost heavenly.

♪There’s a time when the moon

Revealed it’s face though the clouds.

I let out a sigh

And want to cry out loud.

but deep in my heart

I feel love small alive.

In the depths of my soul

I know we will survive.♪

Rarity was shocked to hear that lullaby. It was the same one she sang to her sister. Was this… “Sweetie Belle?” she gasped. The spotlights focused on the grown-up Sweetie Belle. She spotted her big sister but kept singing. Rarity teared up. “even after all these years, she remembers it.”

♪I’m the one they would break

In their greed and their pride.

But deep in my heart

I feel love so alive.

In the depths of my soul,

I know we will survive.♪

After Sweetie Belle’s little songlet, Rarity and Spike went backstage to meet their famous sister under Sapphire Shore‘s pop songs.

“Oh. It’s good to see you again, Sweetie Belle.” Rarity delightfully said while hugging her little sister.

“It’s good to see you again, Rarity.” Sweetie Belle replied. She broke the hugged and turned to her draconic brother-in-law. “Good to see you too, Spike.”

“likewise, Sweetie Belle. Why didn’t you tell us you were coming?”

“Simple. I wanted it to be a surprise.”

“Like your engagement to Rumble?” Rarity asked with a smile.

Sweetie nervously chuckled and scratched the back of her neck. “You saw that on Jimmy Cloplle?”

“of course. Why didn’t you tell us in person?”

Sweetie shrugged. “it just happened. I was so surprised and so flabbergasted that I wasn’t thinking straight. He just surprised me with it. He didn’t even make any references to marrying me. He was like Chandler from FRIENDS.”

“Friends?” Spike asked in confusion. “Oh, that show Requiem and the others had?”

“yep. But when he popped the question, I just had to say yes. I was waiting so long for him to ask me.”

“Well, congratulations nonetheless.”

Sweetie Belle smiled. “Oh, where’s Filigree? And did you have Fire Ruby yet?”

Rarity raised a eyebrow in playful confusion. “You know I had Fire Ruby 2 months after you left. I even sent you a picture.”

“oh, right.” Sweetie laughed. “I forgot. Well, I never met her yet so now would be a good time. Where is she?” Rarity and Spike’s cheerful demeanor was quickly replaced with sadness. That made Sweetie Belle very nervous. “w-what? What did I say?”

“it--” Spike scratched his neck. “it’s nothing. We’ll explain later.”

“okay… OH!” she used her magic to pull out a couple of letters. “I have something to tell Rainbow Dash, Applejack, and Derpy from the others.”

“The others? Oh, Applebloom, Scootaloo, and Dinky?”

“Yeah. They’re all coming to town next week.”

“oh. That’s great. We should tell them.” Rarity said. She and Spike turned to leave when Sweetie Belle ran in front of them.

“no no no no no. I want to surprise them on the same day they come. Before you ask, It was Applebloom’s idea.”

Rarity and Spike looked at each other with slightly evil grins. They loved a good surprise. “Okay. We’ll keep it a secret. Mum’s the word.” Spike whispered with a claw in front of his mouth.

Sweetie Belle copied him then burst out laughing. “Sorry. So, what’s new in Ponyville?”

“Well, Fluttershy’s pregnant.”

“this makes Baby number 3, right?”

“Yeah.” Rarity said. “She’s 3 months along so it’s going to be awhile until he or she arrives.”

“And Pinkie and Marble are planning on having another kid.”

Sweetie groaned. “that’s the last thing we need; Another Pinkie Pie. What else?”

“hmm… well, there is this entire situation with Starlight.”

“Starlight? What about her?”