Ignite barreled past the paths of Canterlot, a shape loomed overhead. Wings stretched out casting a shadow over the unicorn colt. His eyes darkened as Ignite smirked springing into the air, magic enveloped his frame as it levitated him in mid air, a hoof stretched out as she shape zoomed by, "Tag!" Lumi shouted laughing as she jabbed him in the side before her magic dropped him flat to the ground, "Hey no fair that's cheating!" Ignite joked grinning as he recovered easily. Another flash zoomed past him trailed by a lithe and quick dragon pony, "Prince, Princess." The dragon chimed as she raced by, "You're gonna be late come on!" "Late?" Ignite questioned as Lumi circled around, the odd pony gracefully landed at the side of her friend, earning a jab in the side following by the ever so soft whisper, "Tag, you're it." Ignite sneered jokingly as he looked at the two ponies.
Mythical diamond, the fun and motherly of the group, and beside her the quick tempered Solar Comet, they were an odd pair, but they made the best of friends. "Come on don't you remember…" Myth began being interrupted by Lumi, "I can't believe I forgot! Thanks Myth, I totally forgot about the preparations for the summer sun festival, its tomorrow!" Lumi jumped up glancing at Ignite, "Come on this is my first festival where I lower the moon!" "Your mom thinks your ready?" Ignite asked perking up, "More or less." Lumi said waving a paw, she was totally ignoring the small fact that a few days ago she'd risen the moon and it dropped right back from the sky. Her mother had blown a fuse and all of Equestria was beyond confused.
Of course her father had been proud, he's always proud when she messes up. Ignite couldn't help, but laugh at his friend's strange nature, barreling after the now fleeing pony, Ignite trailed along heading back towards the castle. This year, the festival would be held in Canterlot. Originally they'd planned it to be at the Crystal Empire, but Princess Cadence requested it be changed for some reason. As the small group neared the castle grounds it was easy to see the work done for the festival.
Every corner and inch of it was in neat order and decorated according to the festival's coloring. Lumina dropped gracefully to the ground once more as she approached her mother and aunt. Giving a small bow, the lunar child ducked her head in respect to her mother and the princess. "You need not bow, Lumina dear." Princess Luna spoke up helping her daughter to her paws. Lumina smiled nervously nodding, "Sorry, force of habit from what I see." She responded approaching the stands. It wasn't usually rehearsed like this, however Luna wanted to be certain her daughter was ready so that night she had made special requests to let Lumina raise the moon that night. Of course Celestia had allowed them to use the festival grounds for that instance in hopes that Lumina would be able to master it.
Lumina let out a breath as Celestia lowered the sun, right on time as usual. She almost missed Ignite's stiffening; of course the colt was standing within her sight, a show of support. Lumina tilted her gaze to the sky as darkness enveloped the area, without the moon or the sun it was like an odd glow. Another failure that Lumina had forgotten to focus, closing her eyes she forced her nerves back. The magic enveloped her horn as a faint light fell on them. The moon in the distance began it's assent into the sky. Shaking and wavering, Lumina lost her focus for a fraction the moon beginning to drop before she snapped her attention in order. Forcing all her magic on this task, Lumina finally managed to raise the moon and place it in right order. "That's amazing!" Myth whispered in awe as she approached her friend. "It wasn't bad, but you need to focus better. The moon can't just drop tomorrow it must be lowered with ease." Luna spoke nudging her young foal.
Lumina let out a shaky breath, "Of course mother." She responded in a monotone way as she got to her hooves, "I'm going to my room." She spoke her tone showing her pain as she started back. Ignite didn't waste a chance following, at least until Celestia halted him. "Make sure she is alright." She told her adopted child. Ignite gave a bow smiling kindly, "of course mom." With that he raced after Lumina.
AN: So this is my next gen cast of MLP. If anyone is also in Quotev or Wattpad or watch my Deviantart, than you'll know it is posted also to all three of those sights. I wanted to kinda show some of my stories. This one has several chapters uploaded, but I'll only update it 1 time every week so I can work on it.