Hey guys! I'm just gonna say, this is the only story that I've actually planned an ending for. I'm really happy with it, and I'm really excited to see what I can do with it! As always, hope you enjoy. :)

Equestria would see many a foe in it's future. Whether or not they would survive was always debatable. But so far they survived. They always survive.

Princess Luna sat on the castle balcony, her mane flowing with the wind. She gazed at the beauty of Canterlot. A small city for Equestria's capital, but well founded. Equestria was no longer as it was. She had seen it. Heard it. Felt it. For what was in her subjects' dreams was something no one in the past could ever had desired…

War.

"Luna?" her sister's voice asked. Luna stayed silent. "Sister" Celestia whispered, leaping to her side, "What's wrong?". "Oh, uh, hi Celestia". Luna mumbled quickly snapping out of her trance. "I uh, it's… don't worry, it's not important". If Celestia had an eyebrow, she would have raised one. "This is about the 'suggestions' flying around town isn't it?" Celestia guessed.

"Oh Celestia it's everywhere! The people of Equestria - my people. The vote is in two hours, and they want war, sister. War!" she cried. Though deep down inside her, Luna kind of agreed with her people.

"Then we can give it to them" her sister replied flatly. Luna looked at her quizzically. "You can't be serious. Many will die caught in the crossfire. I thought you were the super-goody-two-hooves pony, not me!". "Yes, but just look at the streets! The arguing, anger, the hatred. And this is all because of us. Our subjects want their 'one true princess' to rule, and we must give them the chance to vote. The only problem with this is that their 'one true princess' could be either of us".

"And risk the deaths of the innocent? Forgive me sister, but I have chosen not to come to the meeting at all!" Luna yelled. Celestia sighed. "We have to. By the way, is there anything else that's bothering you? You seem troubled over something else as well". Luna kept her head down. "No" she stated flatly. With that, she flew away. What her sister didn't notice, was a crystal, black as night, pinned to her necklace.

Later, many Royals and government officials came from other parts of Equestria to gather in Canterlot's court room. Twilight Sparkle, Princess Cadence, Mayor Mare, and many others attended the meeting. Celestia sat up front.

"Greetings, to all of you" Celestia began. "We are gathered here today to discuss an important issue. The ponies of Equestria want war, and it is up to us to find a solution. Any ideas?".

Everyone was pretty-much silent.

"I have an idea!"

Suddenly, the doors blasted wide open. Luna marched in. "I thought you said you weren't coming to the meeting" her sister said. Luna stood at the center of the room, ignoring her sister's words. "I know this idea seems irrational, and I know what the cost will be…" she stated. Celestia's eyes widened in realisation. This isn't good, she thought. "… but if the ponies of Equestria want war," she continued, "then so be it."

In the background, Twilight Sparkle and Cadence looked worried. They stared at each other randomly, hoping that what they wanted to say would come to mind. "But Luna, think again of what the costs might be! You can't just propose war like that!" Twilight finally exclaimed. All attention was now pointed to her.

"Actually, I think I have a way" Cadence interrupted. She waited for people's attention (which really only took like 10 seconds) before continuing. "How about the first demigod to shed blood loses? That could be either me, Twilight, Celestia, Luna, or Discord. It would save lives" she proposed. "I'm sorry Cadence, but you and Twilight aren't exactly demigods" Celestia said.

"Wha- what?!" Twilight exclaimed in surprise. "You were not born alicorns, and therefore cannot reach the level of a demigod. Only Luna, Discord, and I have the potential to be considered a demigod. No offence, Princess Twilight". Twilight sighed. "None taken" she replied. There was a short silence. "So sister, do you accept my challenge?" Luna finally asked. Celestia thought for a moment. It was a truly suspenseful moment.

She finally looked at everyone in the room. "If Equestria allows it, then yes" she accepted. A look of horror was plastered on Twilight's face. To see her former mentor like this just wasn't right! It was clear to everyone in the room that Celestia was doing this to stop the rioting and disharmony in the streets, and not for her own sake. "Then let us vote" Princess Luna announced.

"Everyone who agrees with war, say 'ay'". "Ay!" Mayor Mare along with three fourths of the room exclaimed. "Those against war, say 'nay'". "Nay!" Twilight Sparkle, Cadence, and everyone else exclaimed.

"It is done" Celestia confirmed. "War". Part of the crowd cheered. In Celestia's presence, it was obviously short lived.

"Forgive me princesses, but I have just one question" Mayor Mare added in. "Go ahead, Mayor Mare" Cadence acknowledged.

"You said 'demigods'. Does this mean that Discord will have to pick a side as well?" she asked. The other government officials began to whisper. The other princesses looked to Celestia for her answer. "I believe so" she said. The doors burst open once again and a familiar draconiquus strolled in. "Greetings, Celestia. You wanted me to pick a side, I hear" he said all while teleporting random items like candies and umbrellas into his claws.

Celestia face-hoofed. "I can't believe I just summoned you to Canterlot's court room!" she complained under her breath. "Um, yes Discord" she said. The draconiquus giggled. "Forgive me sun butt, but I have a proposal of my own" he said in a serious tone. Celestia grumbled at his words. "Go ahead" she said, trying to remain calm. "How about this: if you shed blood first, Luna wins. If Luna sheds blood first, you win. But if both of you shed blood before I do, it's eternal chaos" he said.

"I can see how this is fair" one of the other government officials said. Luna accepted it. After a while, Celestia nodded in approval. After all, they said "demigods". Not "alicorns", and not "princesses". Demigods. With a laugh, Discord teleported away. Luna smiled at the scene.

Everything was going just as planned…

Amzoka's Corner

So yeah, that's all for now this week. Sorry if it sounds kinda rushed. LOL, I know it wasn't necessary, but I really wanted Discord to be in this scene. He's just hilarious! Again, I'm really excited to see what I can do with this story. I hope you guys liked this first chapter, and I'll update when I can.

As always, review! Give feedback, constructive criticism and requests are also accepted, no hate/flames please!