{3rd pov}
After partying all night, it was time to go to the Summer Sun Celebration. Everypony went towards the town hall while chatting with each other excitedly. Mainly Pinkie Pie, as no one in town can be more hyper than her.
Pinkie: Isn't this exciting? Are you excited. Cause I'm excited, I've never been so excited- well, except for the time that I saw you guys walking into town and I went *deep gasp* but I mean really, who can top that!
Thankfully for Twilight's sanity, the fanfare starts playing and up comes the mayor, Mayor Mare.
Mayor: Fillies and gentlecolts, as mayor of Ponyville, it is my great pleasure to an ounce the beginning of the Summer Sun Celebration!
Ponies: *Cheers*
Mayor: In just a few moments, our town will witness the magic of the sunrise, and celebrate this, the longest day of the year! And now, it is my great honor to introintroduce to you the ruler of our land, the very pony who gives us the sun and moon each and every day, the good, the wise, the bringer of harmony to all of Equestria...
Flttershy: *turns to her birds* Ready?
Mayor: ...Princess Celestia!
The birds starts singing, the fanfare plays once more, and Rarity pulls back the curtains. But the Alicorn of the hour is not there. This causes some panic and confusion to spread.
Rarity: Huh?
Twilight: This can't be good.
Mayor: Remain calm, everypony, there must be a reasonable explanation!
Pinkie being Pinkie: Ooh, ooh, I love guessing games! Is she hiding?
As everypony waits, Rarity went to the back stage/balcony, only to find no one there.
Rarity: She's GONE!
Ponies: *Gasps*
Pinkie: Ooh, she's good. *suddenly yelps*
Ponies: *Gasps some more* (MMM! that delicious oxygen)
At the balcony where Celestia should've been, a cloud purple smoke appears and out comes Moony *ahem* Nightmare Moon.
Twilight: Oh no... Nightmare Moon!
Spike then faints but luckily Stardust manages to catch him.
Nightmare Moon: Oh, my beloved subjects. It's been so long since I've seen your precious little sun-loving faces.
Rainbow: What did you do to our Princess?! *Tries to charge at Nightmare Moon*
Thankfully Applejack was able to grab on to Rainbow's tail with her mouth before Rainbow's recklessness can get herself hurt.
Applejack: Whoa there, Nelly...
Nightmare Moon: *evil chuckle* Why, am I not royal enough for you? Don't you know who I am?
Pinkie: Ooh, ooh more guessing games! Um, Hokey Smokes! How about... Queen Meanie! No! Black Snooty, Black Snooty-
Once again Applejack saves the day, by shoving a cupcake into Pinkie's mouth, effectively silencing her and preventing her from potentially enraging Nightmare Moon.
Nightmare Moon: Turns to Fluttershy* Does my crown no longer count now that I have been imprisoned for a thousand years? *then turns to Rarity* Did you not recall the legend? Did you not see the signs?
Twilight/ Stardust: We did.
Twilight: And we know who you are. You're the Mare in the Moon- Nightmare Moon!
Ponies: *even more gasping* (guys can you stop gasping, Ponyville air is great and all, but I'm getting light headed)
Nightmare Moon: Well well well, somepony who remembers me. Then you two should also know why I'm here.
Twilight: You're here to... to...*gulp*
Stardust: You're here to bring forth the eternal night! Oddly enough, you think your doing everypony a favor.
Nightmare Moon simply ignore the snarky comment and evily chuckles some more.
Nightmare Moon: Remember this day, little ponies, for it was your last. From this moment forth, the night will last FOREVER! *evil laughter with thunder and lightning*
Mayor: Seize her! Only she knows where the Princess is!
Nightmare Moon: Stand back you foals!
Nightmare laughs some more, strikes the guards with lightning. But before she could do anything else, a powerful blast of electricity strikes Nightmare Moon from behind, knocking her down from the balcony and to the floor below.
Nightmare: AGGHH!
Confused and in awe, everypony looked towards the balcony, and saw Stardust Falls standing there with her horn glowing with magic and sparks of electricity dances around it. Staring down at Nightmare Moon.
Stardust: Should talk a little less Moony. Someone can sneak up and attack you.
Twilight: Stardust?!
Nightmare: Great advice. Rrraaaa!
Using her wings, Nightmare Moon flies straight towards Stardust while shooting a multitude of magic beams her. Stardust empowers herself with magic and lunges towards Nightmare Moon with speeds that appears blurry to the untrained eye.
Stardust cast a shield spell, it allows higher defence and mobility, but as a consequence, it can only defend where ever the shield is facing and not in all directions like a barrier. But for the current situation it is the right choice. Using the magically constructed shield and speed from magic empowerment, Stardust is able dodge attacks by using the shield as a platform and block attack with the shield like it was suppose to.
But unfortunately, the opponent is a Alicorn with thousands of years of experience. With a few blasts from Nightmare Moon, the shield breaks. However it was enough for Stardust to reach and get on the back of Nightmare Moon.
Nightmare: Quite impressive, but you are still INEXPERIENCED!
With a shout, Nightmare Moon traps Stardust in place with magic and strikes her with a large bolt of lightning. Within the last second, Stardust creates multiple shields and sends them toward the lightning bolt.The effort proves usefull as it was able to lessen the damage enough to allow Stardust to stay conscious.
Finally as a last little flex, Nightmare Moon throws Stardust at the door causing it to be ripped of the hinges. With that Nightmare Moon flies out of the town hall as laughter echoes through the air.
Out of AJ's hold, Rainbow recklessly attempts to chase after Nightmare, only to stop giving up hope as she recalls the fight just a few seconds ago.
Rainbow: Come back here! *pants* Nighttime? Forever?
Out of the corner of her eye she sees Twilight running off to somewhere with Stardust's uncocious body levitating behind her.
Rainbow: Where is she going?
-------[At the Golden Oak Library]--------
{3rd pov}
Spike: *very sleepy* Uh... We gotta stop Nightmare!
After bandaging up Stardust, Twilight puts Albert and Spike to bed. Then walks over to the shelves frantically searching for a specific book.
Twilight: You've been up all night, Spike. You are a BABY dragon after all. Elements, elements, elements... Ugh How can I stop Nightmare Moon without the Elements of Harmony?
Rainbow: And just what ARE the Elements of Harmony? And how did YOU two know about Nightmare Moon, huh? Are you two a spy? Whoa!
Applejack:*pulls Rainbow Dash back* Simmer down, Sally. They ain't no spy. But they sure knows what's going on. Don't ya, Twilight?
Twilight: I read all about the prediction of Nightmare Moon. Some mysterious objects called the Elements of Harmony are the only things that can stop her, but I don't know what they are , where to find them; I don't even know what they do!
Pinkie: The Elements of Harmony: A Reference Guide.
Twilight: How did you find that?!
Pinkie: It was under 'E'~ *in a sing-song tone*
Twilight's face started to go red as she realized that she could have easily found the book instead of going through many other shelves. This is a library after all.
Twilight: Oh. There are 6 Elements of Harmony, but only 5 were known: Kindness, Laughter, Generosity, Honesty and Loyalty. The sixth is a complete mystery. It is said that the last known location. of the 5 elements was in the ancient castle of the royal pony sisters. It is located in what is now--
Mane 6: The Everfree Forest!
Somehow by the magic of BS, the mane 6 is now in front of the forrest.
Pinkie: Whee! Let's go!
Twilight: Not so fast. Look, I appreciate the offer, but I'd really rather do this on my own.
Applejack: Say no more sugar cube. We sure ain't lettin' any friend of ours go into that creepy place alone. We're stickin' to you like caramel on a candy Apple.
Every pony agrees and walks towards the forest without letting Twilight saying another word.
Pinkie: ESPECIALLY if there's candy apples in there. *looks at Twilight* What? Those things are good.
Twilight: *happy sigh*
But little did they know a shady figure was following them into the forest.
[time skp, chibi Stardust dragging chibi Twilight to the dinner table]
{3rd pov} (just gonna skip the trials, we already know how it turns out and this is getting kinda long.)
After the trials, the mane 6 finally made it to the castle. And of course as some one who appreciates ancient history, Twilight is in awe.
Twilight: Whoa.
Upon entering the castle as shady figure levitates themselves quietly out of sight without anyone knowing. In the room they are in they see a large pedestal, and on it are orbs slightly bigger than a pony's head. Immediately confirming the orbs to be the elements of harmony, Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy flew up to it and carefully gets the elements down
Applejack: Come on, Twilight. Isn't this what you've been waitin' for?
Twilight: The Elements of Harmony, we've found them. Careful, careful!
Pinkie Pie: One, two, three, four... There's only five!
Rainbow Dash: Where's the sixth?
Twilight Sparkle: The book said: when the five are present, a spark will cause the sixth Element to be revealed.
Applejack: What in the hay is that supposed to mean?
Twilight: I'm not sure, but I have an idea. Stand back. I don't know what will happen.
Applejack: Come on now, y'all. She needs to concentrate.
Everypoony except the hiding figure went out to wait. Twilight sits there with the elements, channeling magic into them in hopes of getting the mentioned spark. Then suddenly a purple smoke appears and swirls around the Element Stones knocking Twilight away from them, trying to take it away.
Twilight: Aah!
Everypony: Twilight!
Twilight: The Elements!
On que, the figure that's been stalking them jumped out of hiding and into the purple smoke-nado. While confused, Twilight jumped in as well.
The Mane 5 rushes back into the castle only to find Twilight missing and no where to be seen. They start to call out to Twilight in a state of slight panic.
Applejack: Twilight, where are you?
Rarity: Look!
Being the one for attention to detail, Rarity points out to one of the towers that is shining like a disco but with white magic induced light.
Applejack: Come on!
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Twilight and the figure she was taken with fell to the floor coughing and gasping. After a few seconds Twilight looks over the mysterious figure only to see a familiar face.
Twilight: Stardust!?
Stardust: Hey.
Twilight: Wha- But- Shouldn't you be in bed resting!?
However before Stardust can explain herself, Nightmare Moon's laughter sounds out, getting their attention.
Nightmare Moon: *evil laugh*
Twilight: *gasp* Hmph
Twilight readies her magic horn and gets into position ready to charge Nightmare Moon, who it unimpressed.
Nightmare Moon: You're kidding. *then looks at Stardust* She's kidding, right?
Stardust: *Shrugs*
Both Twilight and Nightmare Moon charge at each other, Twilight then teleports behind Nightmare and tries to activate the stones.
Twilight Sparkle: *groan* Just one spark. Come on, come on. Aah! *knocked back by a shockwave*
The stones glowed and shoots sparks of electricity at each other, and Nightmare Moon just so happens to teleport right in between them.
Nightmare Moon: No, no!
As she starts to panic, the glow then stopped and nothing happens.
Twilight: *gasps* But... where's the sixth Element?!
Nightmare Moon: *laughs* You little foal! Thinking you could defeat me? Now you will never see your princess, or your sun! The night will last forever! *evil laugh With lightning*
Just as Nightmare Moon was about to destroy the stones Stardust finally decides to be relevant again and attempts to distract her.
Stardust: Hey Moony, look at me!
The nickname part got Nightmare's attention and annoyance.
Nightmare Moon: Excuse me! WHAT did you just call me?!
Stardust: *internally panics and decides to flirt* A beautiful moon. How about we forget the whole elements thing and just go on a date.
Nightmare Moon: *confused* Are you trying to distract me? If so you are doing a terrible job.
Stardust: I'm trying to court you. Can you really blame me for trying? Look at you, tall, sexy, and powerful. C'mon, what do you say? Being trap 1000 years on the moon, surely you wanna have some company."
Nightmare: *amused* You're not wrong, I wouldn't mind a little company, but all that would have to wait till I'm finished with business."
Stardust: Ah shame, I was hoping you not bring eternal night. But do look down beside your hoof.
Stardust proceeds to cover her own and a very confused and disturbed Twilight's eyes, with her hoof.
Nightmare: Huh? *looks down and sees a strange ball* *BANG*
A loud bang and an intense flash of light, stunning Nightmare, giving pain to her eyes and ringing to her ears. Being on the alone on the moon for so long made her senses a bit more sensetive.
Nightmare: GAAAAAHHHHH!!!
Stardust: Sorry Moony, can't let you win. *Turns to Twilight* Don't worry Twilight, even if you fail, I'll be here to help you.
Twilight's eye sparkled and realized something as she heard what Stardust said.
Stardust: Now let's continue this seizure party. Twilight, cover your eyes and ears.
Out of no where (inventory) many bundles of flash bangs appears, with each bundle holding 5 flash bangs. Stardust pulls the pins and throws them with a slight delay so each group will go off at different intervals. This tactic works beautifully as Nightmare Moon is stunned and hurting from a headache. When the last group of bangs went of, Stardust empowers herself, but this time with more magic.
Stardust rushes towards Nightmare Moon with so much power and speed, it caused a smaller crator to appear on the floor. Appearing in front of Nightmare Moon in an instant, Stardust punches Nightmare in the gut, transfering all the force plus her own strenght to the punch. Sending Nightmare through the wall and out of the tower.
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[Nightmare Moon pov]
What is happening! I should have the upperhoof! I've defeated her once with no trouble at all and now this little pony is causing me problems! After the flashes of light stopped I felt great pain in my abdomen. I was sent flying out of the tower and unable to fight back. My ears are ringing, I have a huge headache, my eyes are in pain, and my body refused to move.
Thankfully my magic still works.So midair I wrap myself with magic, protecting myself from any damage i take when landing and crashing into another part of the castle.
This little foal named Stardust obviously when give me any time to recover, so I blindly shoot my magic in all directions, hoping to keep her at bay as I recover. Only to feel something strike me in the chest, but this time I was able to make out a blurry shape of my opponent in front of me.
Now that I can somewhat see her, her chances of winning are dropped. I shot a powerful beam of magic at close range, which broke through whatever protection she has set up and sends her flying. With my senses now better and able to move, I can see my opponent laying there heavily breathing. I am quite impressed that they are still alive, but it's time to finish this, I will then shatter the Elements of Harmony as I originally intended.
I levitate a large peice of debris and slams it down on top of her. That battle took a lot out of me, but I can still fight those other little ponies.
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[3rd pov]
When Nightmare slams the debris onto Stardust. The Mane 5 arrived in time to witness what happened.
Mane 6: STARDUST!
Twilight: NO, NO, NO! Stardust, answer me!
No answer. As the silence continues, tears well up in Twilight's eyes as she assumes the worst.
Nightmare: Now it's time to finish what I started.
Nightmare Moon stomps on the ground in between the elements, finally shattering them all.
Nightmare: Now without the elements, nothing can stop me!
Twilight: Your wrong!
Nightmare: In denial? How sad.
Twilight: You think you can destroy The Elements of Harmony just like that? Well, you're wrong, because the spirits of The Elements of Harmony are right here.
Nightmare: What?
Twilight: Applejack, who reassured me when I was in doubt, represents the spirit of... honesty! Fluttershy, who tamed the manticore with her compassion, represents the spirit of... kindness! Pinkie Pie, who banished fear by giggling in the face of danger, represents the spirit of... laughter! Rarity, who calmed a sorrowful serpent with a meaningful gift represents the spirit of... generosity! And Rainbow Dash, who could not abandon her friends for her own heart's desire represents the spirit of... loyalty! The spirits of these five ponies got us through every challenge you threw at us.
As Twilight declares each of the elements, the shards or shattered orbs starts to glow and swirls around the five, before combing with each other with a blinding light. When the light fades, around the neck of the five gold necklaces with a crystal set in the middle. The crystals resembles the cutie mark of its holder.
Nightmare: You still don't have the sixth Element! The spark didn't work!
Twilight: But it did! A different kind of spark. I felt it the very moment I realized how happy I was to hear you, to see you, how much I cared about you. The spark ignited inside me when I realized that you all... are my friends! You see, Nightmare Moon, when those Elements are ignited by the... the spark, that resides in the heart of us all, it creates the sixth element, the element of... magic!
With another flash of light an orb appears and floats towards Twilight's head and flashes agian, turing into a crown. And like the necklaces, the gem is in the shape of Twilight's cutie mark. Then a rainbow beam of friendship and 'DEATH' flies towards Nightmare Moon.
Nightmare- "Nooo! Nooo!"
---------{MC pov}---------
Ow, everything hurts and I think there is a "few" broken bone, worse I am slowly running out of magic maintaining a barrier spell keeping me from getting crushed. Hey Ordis, just curious, how come I didn't become an element? It feels that would be pretty entertaining for the gods.
Ordis- [Host is correct. They held a vote, which tied, and the High god Author-sama voted 'nay' and broke the tie.]
Hmm, glad that I don't have to be dragged on any missions that needs the elements, however I got a bad feeling that they will do something worse like giving me more responsibilities and make me an Alicorn or something.
(A/N: psst. foreshadowing. not the alicorn thing thought)
As I am trying to think of a way out of my predicament, a sudden rush of magic entered me, healing my wounds and refilling my magic. With this, I burst out of my death trap.
---------{3rd pov with the mane 6}--------
A few minutes prior while Stardust is still trapped and believed to be dead. The sun is rises.
Applejack: Wow Twilight, I thought you were speaking a bunch of hoo-ey, but gues we really do represent the elements of harmony.
Celestia: Indeed you do.
Every pony but Twilight bows down.
Twilight: Princess Celestia...
Celestia: Twilight Sparkle, why the solemn mood? You've succeeded did you not?
Twilight: I did... But at a horrible cost. Stardust, she... she is- *BOOM*
Stardust: IM BACK AND ALIVE! WOOOHOOOO!
A suprising but welcomed twist for the ones who believes Stardust is gone. Twilight excitedly calls out for Stardust with tears of joy in her eyes.
Twilight: STARDUST! YOU'RE ALIVE!
Twilight grabs Stardust with magic and pulls her in for a huge hug.
Twilight: We did it! We defeated Nightmare Moon!
Stardust: You sure did. Guess it wasn't just a pony's tale huh?
Celestia: Indeed it wasn't. I saw the signs of Nightmare Moon's return, and I knew it was you who had the magic inside to defeat her, but you could not unleash it until you let true friendship into your heart. Now if only another will as well. Princess Luna!
Luna: *gasps and panics*
Celestia: It has been a thousand years since I have seen you like this. Time to put our differences behind us. We were meant to rule together, little sister.
Twilight and Rainbow Dash- *surprised* Sister?!
Celestia: Will you accept my friendship?
Pinkie: Whoa! *falls over from leaning too forward*
Luna: I'm so sorry! I missed you so much, big sister!
Celestia: I've missed you, too.
Pinkie: *blows her nose, and cries for literally 2 seconds* Hey, you know what this calls for? A party!
---[Now in Ponyville]---
Ponyville is now holding a huge celebration for the return of the royal sisters.
Stardust: What's with the sad face, Twilight?
Celestia: Indeed, are you not happy that your quest is complete and you can return to your studies in Canterlot?
Twilight: That's just it. Just when I learned how wonderful it is to have friends, I have to leave them.
Celestia: Spike, take a note, please. I, Princess Celestia, hereby decree that the unicorn Twilight Sparkle, shall take on a new mission for Equestria. She must continue to study the magic of friendship. She must report to me her findings from her new home in Ponyville.
Twilight Sparkle: Oh thank you, Princess Celestia! I'll study harder than ever before.
*ponies cheer*
Stardust: Ummm, Princess Celestia, you think I could also...
Celestia: *lightly chuckles* Of course, you can also live in Ponyville with Twilight.
Stardust: Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you!
-----------------[End of episode 2]----------------
Pinkie: Isn't this exciting? Are you excited cause I'm excited I've never been so excited, well, except for the time that I went [deep gasp] but I mean really-
Author: Yeesh we get it already!