Author's Notes:
This is my first fanfic and I hope you enjoy! I really want to make it different then those other 7th element stories because I find them a bit repetitive and boring.
Please leave a comment to tell me what you think so far! Also, I am looking for OC's, appearances, and who you think Starfire should fall in love with:D Now onto the story!
"I just don't get how a pony as wild and loud as Pinkie Pie can be so quiet and still" complained Rainbow Dash, massaging a crick in her neck.
It was true, even Starfire, a trained guard, was having trouble staying still in his hiding position for the fifteen minutes they had. Meanwhile, Pinkie Pie hadn't done so much as blink as they waited for the Twilight pony Starfire had met earlier. Starfire wasn't sure if the quiet librarian pony would appreciate one of Pinkies loud, rambunctious parties, but he keep the thought to himself in fear of upsetting his friend.
"Shh every pony" Rarity whispered, with a hoof to her mouth, "I just heard her talking, and I did not get a hooficure just to have the surprise be ruined."
That shut every pony up, one simply did not get in the way of Rarity and her hooficure's. Tensing up, Starfire did indeed hear the purple unicorn talking, though she sounded rather annoyed. Waiting for the big moment as she opened the door and flicked on the light, he jumped out from behind a table throwing confetti up, shouting "surprise!" along with every pony else.
This got mixed results from Twilight; it seemed she was waging a war with joy, surprise, and annoyance. Pinkie jumping up in front of her, rambling on about this and that, however, seemed to give annoyance the advantage to win. "Yes!" she snapped, "very surprised! Libraries are supposed to be QUIET!"
Naturally Pinkie didn't notice however, and continued to dance around, causing every pony else too eventually join in. Starfire walked over to where the girls were standing near the punch bowl talking to Twilight as she mixed up a drink. He tried to give her a reassuring smile, wondering if she would remember him. It seemed she did though, as she gave him a warm, though slightly confused, smile back, shortly followed by a groan as Pinkie threw more confetti on her.
The rest of his friends didn't notice however, as they continued to talk about this and that to Twilight. He could see she was getting overwhelmed, as she grabbed a bottle that looked like some alcohol. He threw a suspicious glance at Pinkie, the party pony was still a few years too young to be purchasing that. Oh well, he thought, Pinkie is as Pinkie does.
Within seconds of drinking, Twilight's face tinted scarlet, as she flew up into the air, literally breathing fire out of her mouth.
"You alright sugar cube?" asked Applejack looking worried.
Twilight's only reply was too run up too where it seemed her bedroom was, looking both shamed and angry.
"Hot sauce" read a small dragon beside Starfire. He looked over to see the same dragon that had accompanied Twilight to his office.
(break)
Before long it was time for the Summer Sun Celebration. Applejack, Starfire, Rarity, and Fluttershy left early to get ready. Rainbow Dash had already completed her job, and Pinky wasn't helping out with it at all, so she kept the party alive until the entire party group itself would march to the hall together in a large group.
Everything was in order for Starfire when he got there. The soldiers were all at their assigned positions, and armed to the teeth, ready for any type of threat. Their watchful eyes kept a lookout for any pony that may pose a problem for the Celebration.
Other than the heavily armed guards though, it seemed everyone was in good spirits. The shops were offering out free samples, young and old ponies alike roamed the streets selling their wares to anyone interested. Children ran around shrieking and laughing, most having a treat or two given out by the generous baker's of the town.
Continuing on his duties, Starfire, along with the rest of his guard, failed to notice the brief flash of light on the moon in the sky, or the sudden loss of the ever famed Mare of the Moon.
(Break)
Starfire fiddled with his hooves, feeling boredom slowly overtake him. It had been about half an hour since he had first entered the hall, and the celebration had barely begun. Pinkie's party followers had just arrived, and the center was filled with the buzz of excitement among the ponies. Ponyville was a rather small town, and another Summer Sun Celebration may not be held there again for a long time.
Starfire looked around, he could see Pinkie Pie herself was cascading Twilight with a hail of random words. Rarity was nowhere to be seen, as well as Fluttershy and Applejack. Starfire presumed they were simply getting things ready for the Sun raising, and the feast that would be held shortly afterwards.
Everyone's conversations were cut short however, as the Ponyville mayor entered the stage. "Fillies and gentle colts she began, "as mayor of Ponyville, it is my great pleasure to announce the beginning of the Summer Sun Celebration!" This was met with a huge cheer. Starfire clapped his hooves, but refrained from yelling, he didn't like to be very loud, even at loud events.
"In just a few moments, our town will witness the magic of the sunrise, and celebrate this, the longest day of the year!" she said, once the ponies quieted down. "And now, it is my great honor, to introduce to you the ruler of our land; the very pony that gives us the sun and the moon each and every day. The good, the wise, the bringer of harmony to all of Equestria…Princess Celestia!" Rarity pulled back the curtain, only to reveal an empty room.
Starfire jumped to his hooves, and drew his sword, looking around expecting foul play. A handful of ponies jumped away from him, startled at his immediate reaction, until they realized who he was and calmed down a bit.
"Remain calm every pony" mayor said, attempting to reassure the crowd, who was quickly becoming frightened and restless. "There must be a reasonable explanation."
Everyone around Starfire began panicking, and he felt compelled to join them, but he knew better. He was the captain of the guard, and it was his duty to protect these people, even if it meant going as far as sacrificing himself.
"In the name of the Ponyville guard, halt!" he commanded. "If you panic it will only make things worse! If you really want to help, stay still and be quiet!"
Sadly, his speech only cause several ponies nearby him to stop acting so frightened, but that, combined with the efforts of the girls to calm every pony down, eventually got the room back into order. This victory was shortly lived, however, as a purple cloud started to form on a stage above the mayor causing outright panic again.
Rolling his eyes, Starfire aimed his sword at the purple cloud waiting for an attack. Quickly it formed into a tall black Alicorn, with green serpentine eyes.
Seeing his soldiers preparing for an attack, Starfire roared at them "cease your actions! We don't know how powerful she is yet, especially if she can overpower Celestia!"
It seemed like they had stopped, when the dark mare stated that the night would last forever. The mayor foolishly called for the guards to seize her, and because the mayor had authority over Starfire, they had to attack despite his orders. As expected they were thrown back by her, only succeeding in making the Alicorn even angrier. Overhearing Twilight's response, Starfire thought back to everything he had ever heard about Nightmare Moon.
Not being able to recall any information, he drew a conclusion too try and attack her with light. However, when he tried to summon his magic, he felt a strange detachment to his horn, leading him to wonder just how powerful Nightmare Moon was.
Growing angry at the sight of his hurt guards, and the frightened ponies, he felt himself fill with rage as his horn began to glow again. Roaring a battle cry, Starfire blindly charged Nightmare moon, his horn pointed at her, and his hair becoming nearly his size. He could feel his mane growing hot, as well as his tail, and looking down, he saw his fur slowly turning into flames, a spell he had used before too frighten wrongdoers. By the time he reached Nightmare Moon he was ablaze, and galloping with all his strength.
She simply laughed at him, as her horn began to glow. Starfire felt his mane grow cool again, and felt his body slowly return to normal while his horn quickly went out. He struggled against it, but the telekinesis she was using bound his limbs so they wouldn't respond to his mind.
"Let… m-me... g… go!" Starfire managed, struggling to use his own mouth.
"Foolish pony" the mare replied, "you though you could really outdo me? I am the most powerful being in the world… and the moon!"
She slowly brought him down to her face level, staring at him intently. Her eyes widened, and the spell failed. "No… no… NO. GET AWAY FROM ME!" The room flew past Starfire as he was thrown back. His head hit the wall with a crack and darkness settled.
So that's it! Please leave a comment and tell me what you think! New updates will be out soon!