Hello bronies and pegasisters! This is my first multi-chapter fanfiction, and it's just an alternate version to the first two episodes. The timeline's different, so things have happened at different points. I've already got it all written out, but will be uploading weekly so I can respond to any comments along the way. I welcome questions and (constructive) criticism!
So, disclaimer: I may use actual points from the show, so they, the characters and the world of Equestria does not belong to me.
Very short intro to start off with. The chapters will get longer, I promise. Into the story!
Two royal sisters, Princess Celestia and Princess Luna ruled the peaceful land of Equestria side by side and together, they kept balance and harmony among their subjects. Celestia, a tall white alicorn with a flowing mane of pink, blue and green, was in charge of raising the sun every morning, and Luna, a dark blue alicorn with a glittery mane and tail like the night sky, for raising the moon every night.
At length though, Luna began to grow jealous of her elder sister. The ponies of Equestria loved the daytime, but slept through her beautiful night. And the jealousy and anger that built up inside the alicorn transformed her into a dark pony called Nightmare Moon.
Celestia knew that she had no choice but to use Equestria's most powerful weapon against her sister, though it broke her heart to do so. So she called forth the Elements of Harmony, which she and Luna had used themselves to keep Equestria so peaceful. Even their most powerful enemies were powerless against the elements.
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But they didn't work.
When Celestia tried to use the Elements of Harmony against Nightmare Moon, they did nothing. Nightmare Moon laughed maniacally and shot a beam at Celestia. Celestia dodged and quickly gathered the Elements together again.
She flew through the hallways of her and Luna's castle until she had left her sister far behind, then made her way to a small chest, in which she packed the six jewels that were the Elements of Harmony.
She had barely closed the lid of the chest when Nightmare Moon found her. Celestia shot a beam at her and then trapped her in a force field. She knew it would not hold the dark creature for long, but it would at least give her enough time to escape.
When Nightmare Moon broke free of the force field, she flew up into the sky and caught sight of Celestia fleeing into the forest, but she couldn't see the small chest floating in front of her. She laughed loudly. "Thank you for running away, dear sister. Now my night will last FOREVER!"
Quick note: there are two palaces mentioned in this fanfic. The Castle of the Two Sisters doesn't get mentioned again, but they do have another palace in Canterlot. For the purposes of the story, imagine the Canterlot palace is for conducting royal business and such and the Castle of the Two Sisters is their actual home.