Retrieve what has been lost: Fruits Basket Verse verse
The clopping of my hooves echoed in the vast hallway of the Canterlot castle as I marched with a steady pace to the courtroom, my presence requested by the princess Celestia. I greeted my brothers in arms with a nod upon my arrival at the doors of the courtroom. They opened the doors with the aid of their magi and I proceeded to step inside. I found both princesses and my friends waiting for me upon my arrival. All means of professionalism dropped as I trotted over to my 6 friends excitedly. It has been a long time since I've seen all of them together. Their greetings though…Instead of joyous squeals and hugs; I was greeted with half-hearted hellos and hesitant smiles. I knew something was out of place, especially if even Pinkie Pie was quiet. A frown marred my equine features, something wasn't right. I shifted my emerald gaze up to Celestia and Luna. Both of them were frowning. I stepped up to them and bowed in respect, dipping my head low to the ground.
'Raise, royal knight' Celestia's voice cut through the deafening silence that covered the whole courtroom. I raised my head , regarding all of them with worry. Perhaps a new menace was threatening the peaceful haven of our kingdom? They possibly didn't look this worried for nothing…right?
'Your Majesty, is something wrong? 'I asked worriedly, taking a few steps forward. The sun riser heaved a sigh, her beautiful features stricken with regret.
'Yes I am afraid there is' she said, casting her pink gaze upon me. I saw Luna's features change as well, her piercing teal eyes glaring at the bigger mare.
'I've been informed that you haven't been yourself lately' she started with a somber note. I didn't like where this was going... What if she knew about my 'condition' and by condition I meant the results of the whole Dark Matter returns debacle, which left me scarred in more ways than one. I've been feeling strange lately. I felt drained and there was whispering in my head, the whispers were comforting but made me feel perplexed as of why they were there. I was more worried about the black spot on my chest that never seemed to want to go away. It left me fearing for the worse.
'well, I've been feeling a bit under the weather but other than that I'm fine' I tried to reassure, my voice trembling in fear. I scruffed my hooves along the lush carpeting, avoiding all eye contact. My heart pounded painfully against my ribcage, my mouth going dry.
\everything is going to be okay\ There it was again, the low murmurs in my head, always whispering reassuring, soothing words.
'Princess Twilight told me that the dark spot on your chest haven't disappeared yet, is it true?' She asked softly as I forced myself to meet her eye out of respect. I kept the dark spot hidden underneath the collar I wore, which held the elements of harmony engraved into it with their signature colors. I nodded my head somberly. Luna suddenly looked at her sister with grief filled eyes.
'Big sister, please don't' she begged as Celestia turned to her with sadness.
'I'm sorry little sister, but I have no other choice' she said with guilt and turned to me.
' If the dark spot haven't disappeared, it means her shadows took your body as their host and that means we have little time left before they consume completely and turn you into a dark mare. For the safety of all of Equestria we will have…Flashbacks
The clopping of my hooves echoed in the vast hallway of the Canterlot castle as I marched with a steady pace to the courtroom, my presence requested by the princess Celestia. I greeted my brothers in arms with a nod upon my arrival at the doors of the courtroom. They opened the doors with the aid of their magi and I proceeded to step inside. I found both princesses and my friends waiting for me upon my arrival. All means of professionalism dropped as I trotted over to my 6 friends excitedly. It has been a long time since I've seen all of them together. Their greetings though…Instead of joyous squeals and hugs; I was greeted with half-hearted hellos and hesitant smiles. I knew something was out of place, especially if even Pinkie Pie was quiet. A frown marred my equine features, something wasn't right. I shifted my emerald gaze up to Celestia and Luna. Both of them were frowning. I stepped up to them and bowed in respect, dipping my head low to the ground.
'Raise, royal knight' Celestia's voice cut through the deafening silence that covered the whole courtroom. I raised my head , regarding all of them with worry. Perhaps a new menace was threatening the peaceful haven of our kingdom? They possibly didn't look this worried for nothing…right?
'Your Majesty, is something wrong? 'I asked worriedly, taking a few steps forward. The sun riser heaved a sigh, her beautiful features stricken with regret.
'Yes I am afraid there is' she said, casting her pink gaze upon me. I saw Luna's features change as well, her piercing teal eyes glaring at the bigger mare.
'I've been informed that you haven't been yourself lately' she started with a somber note. I didn't like where this was going... What if she knew about my 'condition' and by condition I meant the results of the whole Dark Matter returns debacle, which left me scarred in more ways than one. I've been feeling strange lately. I felt drained and there was whispering in my head, the whispers were comforting but made me feel perplexed as of why they were there. I was more worried about the black spot on my chest that never seemed to want to go away. It left me fearing for the worse.
'well, I've been feeling a bit under the weather but other than that I'm fine' I tried to reassure, my voice trembling in fear. I scruffed my hooves along the lush carpeting, avoiding all eye contact. My heart pounded painfully against my ribcage, my mouth going dry.
\everything is going to be okay\ There it was again, the low murmurs in my head, always whispering reassuring, soothing words.
'Princess Twilight told me that the dark spot on your chest haven't disappeared yet, is it true?' She asked softly as I forced myself to meet her eye out of respect. I kept the dark spot hidden underneath the chest plate I wore, which held the elements of harmony engraved into it with their signature colors. I nodded my head somberly. Luna suddenly looked at her sister with grief filled eyes.
'Big sister, please don't' she begged as Celestia turned to her with sadness.
'I'm sorry little sister, but I have no other choice' she said with guilt and turned to me.
' If the dark spot haven't disappeared, it means her shadows took your body as their host and that means we have little time left before they consume completely and turn you into a dark mare. For the safety of all of Equestria we will have to…to banish you' my heart dropped into my stomach as soon as the words left her mouth.
'What?' I squeaked, looking at my friends to see if this was a joke but their facial expressions told me everything.
'It's for the best Harmony, you could seriously harm everypony if the darkness takes hold of you' I heard Twilight say as she took a step forward.I found myself grimacing in disgust and a small,cold,laugh escaped me.
'so that's it, I vanquish a terrible foe that almost costed me my life, for you, and that's what you do?! You banish me because you THINK I'm gonna turn evil!' My voice gaining volume as anger started to burn in my heart. I saw them wince and look away in shame.
'you gotta understand-' I looked at her with a glare that reduced her to silence.
'No, I will not try to understand Twilight Sparkle, because you don't send your friend off into exile without trying to defend her' I spat her name, growing more and more aggravated. She adverted her gaze and I found myself giving off a cold laugh again. I felt the shadows growing upset with my mood.
'how can I understand that uh!? When you pride yourself with the MAGIC OF FRIENDSHIP! I spat the last words like venom, stomping my hoof.
'that is enough Knight Harmony!' Celestia cut through the tense silence. I took a glance at her , my respect for her gone. Her face was contorted into a frown as she held onto her self-control to remain as passive as possible, not letting an ounce of anger show. She stood tall and proud near her throne, looking down at me with a glare in her eyes that would of normally made me flinch.
' Your right, I should probably go, wouldn't want to mare the image of your PERFECT friendship, but you know what, it's not that perfect, because a friend doesn't stab the other in the back like that. Friends don't throw the other under the bus to stay out of trouble. You know what...after all this , I don't think friendship is magic after all.' They all gasped and I felt myself draining and growing weak.
I felt all of my strength leave me as I slumped into a heap on the ground.
'Guards, please take Harmony away' Celestia said solemnly.
'don't you dare touch her' Luna's voice halted the guards that were about to drag me away. I looked up as Luna made her way down the steps, her head held high.
'I will not allow my friend to be banished!' Luna shouted, her eyes dark with anger , her ears tilted back as she glared holes into her older sister. She stood over me, daring the guards to even bat an eyelash at me.
' but princess Luna its for the best…'Twilight started but Luna whipped her head around so fast that I was afraid she would get whiplash. All Mane 6 quivered before the princess of the night's glare.
'I am most disappointed in you Twilight Sparkle…' She said, her voice laced with hurt. I looked at her weakly, she….she stuck up for me even after this… She turned to look down at me with sympathy and she reached out and helped me stand, supporting me against her.
'Luna, she must be banished; we don't know what could come of her having Dark Matters shadows taking host of her body. Celestia tried to reason, making her way down the steps as well, and her hair bobbing with each step.
'There must be a way big sister; we cannot chase her out like this….it isn't fair.' Luna tried to amend but Celestia seemed not moved by her sister's words.
'It's to protect our kingdom Luna, we just recovered from an assault, it'll be any minutes now before Harmony becomes a Dark Mare' Celestia said calmly, making her way to us. Luna shifted, backing us away.
'Please Luna, be reasonable' Celestia stressed, her frown deepening.
'If you want to banish my friend…then you'll have to fight me Celestia. 'Luna spat as everyone gasped in shock.
'Little sister, I do not wish to fight you…' Celestia uttered, her pink hues alight with sadness. I glanced at the mane 6, all of their faces with contorted with shock at what they were witnessing but none of them said anything ,none of them raised a hoof to help…We always used to preach about how friendship was so great and could help with anything but how was it helping me now? I was to be banished, probably to the moon, for an indefinite amount of time. No…I will not go and rot on a piece of rock, no not today. I had to…escape. How could I? My strength has left me all of the sudden, the elements that used to fuel me, strengthen me had given up on me, leaving me weak and frail.
'run' Luna whispered to me as I snapped out of my daze. 'Run!' she repeated, pushing me back onto my hooves and without thinking, I bolted. I ran as fast as my weak legs could carry me. I heard the thundering steps on Luna's hooves behind me and many others behind us.
'Go to the mirror's room!' Luna instructed, making pillars fall, hindering the others progress. I tried to remember the path to go to said room. A left, a right, oh there was that potted plant that I found Spike sleeping in on my wedding's day. I turned right abruptly, skidding along marble floor. I barely caught myself before dashing towards the right door. I skidded to an halt outside. I heard Luna hurry inside and slammed the door shut, shoving a bookshelf in front of the door. The door rattled as the bookshelf, it wobbled and nearly tipped over but held strong against the assault from the other side. We could hear muffled shouts from the outside but I focused on Luna who hurried to the glowing mirror.
'Luna, I can't go to the other Equestria, they'll find me there…' I said, slumping onto the steps that led to the mirror.
'that is why it's not there you're going' She said gravely, peering into one of the many bookshelves that rested against the wall.
'I hate to break it to you Luna…but it's not the time to read.' I commented and squeaking when she gave me a pointed stare.
' Any book of this library is magic… so we might make use Twilight's machine to be able to send you elsewhere away from here' Luna said, using her magic to lift one of the book out of it's resting place and place it atop of the mirror. The machine sparked but slowly the book glowed and magic started to flow through the cables then finally with a burst of light, the mirror lit up, showing a swirly portal. The bookshelf in front of the door rattled violently, making the both of us gasp.
'hurry' Luna said, helping me up. I felt the sting of tears in my eyes.
'What about you Luna? You must come with me!' I begged, the tears slowly cascading down my cheeks. She gave me a sad smile, her own eyes misted over.
' no I can't, I still have to fulfill my duty as a princess…I must face my actions for defying my sister' She reached to wipe away the tears with hooves.
'please come with me! You're the only pony I have left!' I begged as crumpled at her feet, sobs wracking my body.
' No, you must go alone' She insisted, nudging me into getting up again.
' do me a favor…never look back, break the mirror once you get to the other side and most importantly, try and move on and be happy' Her voice sounded heavy with sadness, her normally stoic expression crumbling as tears slipped from her eyes, her tears looking like star falls as they slid down her cheek. I knew I couldn't argue with her on this, I had to go. I hugged her tightly, letting her scent envelop me one last time.
' I will miss you…Big Sister' I cried and I heard her breath itch as she hugged me back.
' And I you, little sister' She sniffled as she pulled away, pushing me towards the portal. I stepped towards it, just staring at the swirls made me feel nauseous.
' one more thing Harmony' I heard her say and I turned around. She took out a book and levitated it over to me. I took it with my magic.
'I wanted to give it to you on your birthday…' she trailed off' goodbye harmony'
I sniffled, I wanted to collapse so badly but I had to go. I muttered a quiet goodbye and jumped in just as the door busted open. Everything went black…