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Rise of the Moon

by Scribblestick

Chapter 1: Last Letters

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Last Letters

Dear Princess Celestia,

I have failed you.

Despite our best efforts, my friends and I have been unable to find the Elements of Harmony in the Everfree Forest. We have tried time and again to locate the palace, like you asked, but every attempt puts our lives at greater risk. The deep forest has become even more dangerous and unruly since Nightmare Moon took up residence, and I fear that nothing short of a legion of royal soldiers would be able to make it through Nightmare Moon’s enchantments. It seems she is always one step ahead of me, and I feel that only your presence in Canterlot prevents her from leaving the forest and roaming Equestria at will.

I’m sorry, your majesty, but my friends and I cannot match up to the task you have given us. Shining Armor and his guards agree that any attempts to locate the ancient palace will most likely end in our deaths. The danger is too great, and I do not know how to overcome it.

I’m sorry to have disappointed you, and I’m sorry I couldn’t be the unicorn you expected.

Your faithful student,

Twilight Sparkle



Dearest Twilight,

You have not disappointed me. Nightmare Moon is a mighty foe, one that should not be confronted lightly. For that, my faithful student, I blame myself. For you see, I remember Nightmare Moon from before she became this mare of darkness. I remember her as Princess Luna, my sister, with whom I ruled Equestria before jealousy and anger drove us apart.

I realize that it may be hard for you to accept that Nightmare Moon is my sister, and I understand that to look at us now, it would be all but impossible to believe that we could be related at all. But believe me when I say that Princess Luna was one of the kindest and most loyal ponies I have ever known.

It broke my heart to banish her all those years ago, and when I saw the signs of her return, I could not bring myself to face her again—not like this. I thought that you were up to the challenge. You are both wise and powerful, and though you have not yet reached your full potential, I believed—and still do believe—that you would be capable of harnessing the Elements against her.

Alas, my own fear and cowardice have led me into folly. No pony has visited our ancient palace in Everfree in almost a thousand years, and it was foolish of me to think that you could have located it on your own. It is a task I should not have placed on anypony, especially a pony as young and eager to please me as you.

Dearest Twilight, if anypony is to blame for what has happened over the course of these few months, it is I. I was the one who let fear prevent me from doing my duty. I was the one who sent you—capable as you are—to do something I knew it my heart was my task and my burden to bear.

And now, my faithful student, I must make amends for my mistakes. As Nightmare Moon grows stronger, it is becoming more difficult for me to hold back her night. That is why I have decided to face her myself. I must do now what I should have done the morning of the Summer Sun Celebration—perhaps what I should have done a thousand years ago.

If you do not hear from me again, know that you still have my absolute trust. I believe you and your friends are destined to do great things, and if I do not see you again, I wish you the best of luck.

Your teacher and friend,

Princess Celestia

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