A/N: I really need to stop with the new stories and work on the ones I have already. But the bunnies all flee when I bring them home, and then new bunnies mob me. Does anyone know how to fix that?
Anyway, this idea spawned when I watch Hearth's Warming Eve. I felt that someone needed to do some more with the windigos, so I did.
I wouldn't call this a self-insert, but it is OC-centric. So if you don't like OC-centrics, it won't hurt my feelings if you don't bother.
Also, this will probably have some spoilers, so this is this is the only warning you get. To the story!
I never have liked the light of day very much. In fact, my hatred of brightness was my downfall, however foolish and cliché that sounds.
Although, it's actually not the light itself that I hate. It's what comes with it.
Her.
Celestia.
A shudder passes through my mostly frozen body. My ice-filled heart twists in hatred to even think the accursed name.
Luna was always more bearable. She holds the power of night, the power of darkness in her hooves. It is a wonderful gift. But it isn't just her gift that I like. It is her strength. She has never bowed to the whims of others, always standing her own ground.
I always liked that about her. That is, until she gave in to her greed.
I don't blame her for wanting more. In fact, I support her. She was always the Second. The Second choice, the Second voice, the Second in line. She lived her entire life in the shadow of her sister. It was inevitable that she tire of it.
But it was foolish of her to try.
For one, she left the Elements of Harmony in the possession of the Day alicorn. The Elements were the only thing that stopped her in her quest. As Nightmare Moon, she held more power than her sister, but not more than the gems.
For another, she confronted her sister head-on. Celestia is unfortunately rather clever. By outright attacking Celestia, she allowed herself to be defeated and banished. Luna was lucky that she survived. I would not have left such loose ends, even if the 'loose ends' were my sister. Even if the loose ends were Luna. Although I must say I am glad that at least one of the Princesses is worth keeping around.
There is Cadence, the Alicorn of Love. The saviour of the Crystal Empire. Bane of King Sombra. And now the Crystal Empress.
For being the living symbol of love though, she's not all bad. She managed to drive away the repulsive changelings and their Queen. She's managed to restore the glory of the Empire.
But she also killed King Sombra.
She destroyed my only friend over the centuries. No matter how strong her heart may be, no matter how strong her magic, her love, I cannot forgive that.
Flames spark from my horn, partially melting the ice surrounding me.
For that she must pay.
Celestia and Cadence must be exterminated like the pests they are. Perhaps Luna may live to be my slave, if she so chooses. This part of my plan has been finalized for a long time.
But then there's this new Princess, this Twilight Sparkle. Princess of Dusk and Dawn. The Bridge between night and day.
The first pony to capture Alicorn magic in over thirteen centuries.
I'm not sure about her yet. She did have a hand in destroying Sombra, so that's one mark against her. But her magic is unparalleled by even the great Celestia. One mark for her.
She banished Discord back to the stone prison he spent so much effort on escaping. One against.
She finished Star Swirl the Bearded's last spell. One for.
She is Celestia's student and protege. One against.
She saved Luna. One for.
I can't decide.
She is a loose variable. She must be accounted for.
But she is so young. So unpredictable.
How can I account for something I don't know anything about?
You could always learn more...
That's true. But watching her has gleaned almost no information, other than the obvious things like 'savior of Equestria' and such.
Frost and flames battle for dominance. Heat licks up my spine to be instantly chilled by ice, only to be melted again by fire.
Use us.
You are far too valuable for me to waste on something as simple as spy work.
What else do you have? What other choices?
Point. But the new generation is weaker than you are, and therefore less valuable. I will use them.
No need to fret. There will soon be hate in the hearts of ponies again. The new spirits will soon be strong.
May we hope.
For the first time since I was trapped here, I open my mouth and speak.
"My children, go forth to Ponyville of Equestria. It's time I learn more of this new princess."
To any other, the shrieking of the winter spirits would be incomprehensible. But I understand their words. I feel their excitement, sense their joy as they gallop on the winds.
I am the only one who understands them, because I am the one who created them. Centuries ago I mixed the ice in my heart and fire in my soul and gave them life. They are my servants, my children, my beloveds. Through them, I watch what happens in my kingdom. My land.
When Nightmare Moon was banished to the heavens, I watched. When Discord was driven from his chaotic reign, I watched. When King Sombra dragged his Empire into grief and despair, I watched. When the three pony tribes sought shelter from my blizzard, I watched. I was trapped here even then.
I was here when Discord appeared for the very first time to purge the land of alicorns. I watched the magic-filled blood flow in rivers.
I am here because the King and Queen of the Old World couldn't trust me. Because I was a threat to the land. Because they thought I was dangerous.
Because when I gained my horn, I relished in the power it gave me. Because I took a sick pleasure in my new-found abilities.
Because the Heavens and the Earth of the old world couldn't trust me. Couldn't love me. Couldn't stop me.
Twilight Sparkle isn't the first pony to become an alicorn.
I am.
By the way, the name of this fic is actually "Nameless." Just thought I should say that, because I've seen stories published that don't have a title yet, and this kind of seemed like that to me. I'll explain the title in one of the next few chapters, probably the second one.
Now give me all of your feels! Please? O-O