Hello folks! I am Dragonbolt5, the newest member to the world of fanfiction! Go easy on me since this is my first story. In Daughter of the Night, we follow the tale of Shimmer Star, the lost daughter of princess Luna. Growing up basically on her own, Star discovers her alicorn wings, finds her origins, and is constantly haunted by Nightmare Moon. How will this filly become acquainted to her new life, and will she be able to resist the temptations of her mother's dark self? I own nothing except Shimmer Star.
Prologue
As the ponies of Equestria slept soundly on a gorgeous full moon night a 1000 years ago, a certain princess of the night was plotting her uprise against her sister. Luna was tired of being ignored, of being in Celestia's shadow. Now was her time to rise, now was the time for the eternal night. However, there was one piece of business that the princess needed to attend to before her rebellion. It was just far too important to put aside until after the battle. Ever so quietly, Luna made her way into a secret part of the castle that few ponies even knew about. She then came upon a door, heavily armed with protections spells of all sorts as Luna to make certain this room would remain untouched by the battle that was to come. Why you may ask. Something within the room was of great value to the princess, far more valuable than even her own magic. Once the protection spells had been lowered, Luna entered the chamber. It was painted to resemble a star covered sky and a moon lit field and scattered across the floor were toys of all shapes and sizes. In the center of the room was an aqua cradle from which a tiny cry was heard. Luna galloped to it in a flash and quickly embraced what had made the sound: a tiny, month old, cyna maned, violet colored, alicorn filly. Who was this foal? The daughter of the moon princess herself.
"Hush now Shimmer Star. Mother is here, do not weep,"
The filly immediately was silent and began cooing at her mother to which Luna giggled and snuggled up to her. This was the real reason behind her rebellion, to give her daughter the best life she could have. Just as herself, Shimmer Star had been born with a cutie mark, a shooting star, making her a part of the design of the night sky. So long as Celestia ruled, Luna knew her daughter would be shunned to the shadows. This infuriated the young mother and she would not allow it. Placing her forehead to her daughter's, Luna softly began speaking to the filly.
"After today my precious child, our night will never go unoticed again and you will be loved by all the ponies of this kingdom. Rest and I shall return later. Goodnight love. Good eternal night,"
Placing her foal back in the crib, Luna left the chamber and raised the protection spells, unaware she would not see her precious child again for a 1000 years.
(Later)
Princess Celestia slowly rose to her hooves, ignoring the pain inflicted upon her by Luna. Her own sister was rebelling against her and had transformed into the demon she had called Nightmare Moon. The sun princess was shocked to say the least about how much anger and hate had filled Luna's heart. Upon looking at her little sister, Celestia knew she had but one choice.
"Oh sister, I am sorry, but you have given me no choice but to use these!"
Using the last of her strength, Celestia called forth the elements of harmony. She then flew up to face her sister. Nightmare Moon was horrified to see Celestia wielding all of the elements. Luna's expression suddenly reappeared.
"Sister wait a moment! Think of Shimmer Star! What will become of her?"
Luna's pleas fell upon deaf ears as Celestia cast her sister to the moon. After returning to the earth, Celestia let out a mournful cry: not only had she lost her only sister, she had just orphaned an innocent foal, her own niece. She suddenly felt more evil than Nightmare Moon.
Later, after order had been restored, Celestia entered the chamber which Luna had stood but a few hours ago. The protection spells had done their job as the room was untounched. Upon entering, she heard Shimmer Star's great cries, as if she knew her mother was now gone. Celestia cradled the child and began to weep bitterly.
"I'm so sorry Shimmer Star. Both your sorrows are my doing. If I had only seen your mother's pain, she'd still be with us. I promise, I promise you Luna! I will not make the same mistake with your daughter!"
Seeing Shimmer Star unwilling to stop her cries, she began to think the foal was hungry. The princess nestled the child in and stepped out to fetch a bottle. No sooner had Celestia stepped out did the shadow of Nightmare Moon suddenly appeared, looming over the cradle. Rather then screech in even more terror, the foal giggled and began cooing, recognizing her mother's gentle heartbeat. The mare smiled.
"I'm sorry I've failed you my precious one. I have left you alone with our greatest enemy, but do not fret, your mommy will return with your help. By taking your wings, I will have the chance to escape in a thousand years and in exchange, you will remain untouched by time until my return. In time, your wings shall return and we shall rule Equstria together! However, I cannot have my sister turn you against me,"
Darkness engulfed the two as they disappeared into the night. Celestia returned to find her niece gone. She at once sent out search parties, but the foal was never found. Once again she had fail, but one question remained:
What became of her niece?
