Chapter 6: BackStoriesandPhilosophies
Eclipse was walking towards a concert. His first concert actually. He was quite excited, though it did interfere with his studies. Luna told him to go, and he must not disappoint her. They even get their own royal room to watch it from! Thinking about the years that passed, Eclipse smiled. Eight. That's how old he was now. "I have learned so much", Eclipse thought to himself. From Steel, Eclipse learned basic sword moves, both attack and defence. Luna taught him magic, and the arts of war. One day, surprised him. He could just recall it now...
Luna walked in the room. I have a new lesson for today. I shall teach thee how to choke someone through magic", Once she saw Eclipse's look of horror, she smirked, saying, "Ye will not kill the test dummy, only knock him unconscious."
Eclipse frowned, "But Mistress, does he know what's going to happen to him?" I wouldn't want to be knocked out without knowing." Luna snickered
"It is his job to let young battle unicorns test this technique on him, he knows very well."
Eclipse sighed in relief. The test pony walked in, a smirk on his face. Clearly, he was used to this.
Luna started explaining the basics. "First, ye must bring magic into thine horn, like for most magic. Then, wrap your hold around the targets neck. Thy now have too options, one of which you will not be doing. Ye can either increase pressure until his neck implodes, or you can just squeeze. Now try." Eclipse frowned, it seemed too easy. He started squeezing the testis neck.
Eclipse yelped in surprise as the dummy just yawned, not feeling a thing. He squinted his eyes, and tried harder. No results. Harder and harder he squeezed yet the test didn't even blink. Luna was laughing quietly. This motivated him, he would not have his mistress laugh at him! He squeezed even harder until finally, the test fell over, asleep. He stared, surprised, not sure what to do. Then Luna clapped.
"Bravo, ye have made the only pony that has held his breath for seven minutes faint. Ye should be proud." It all made sense now! The test had been holding his breath.
Eclipse watched his mistress rise the moon for the first time. It was breathtaking, seeing her put so much magic into one individual project. Once he got to the concert, he showed his royal badge to the guard, and was quickly admitted entrance. He went to walked up the stairs. While walking, he heard some of the music. It was the orchestra performance. A very nice, but slow symphony. He watched as the royal room's door,opened. Walking into the room, he gasped. There was Celestia. In all the time that he was there, he had never seen her. Beside Celestia, was a troubled looking Luna. Beside her, was some of the trusted staff and guards. Some them, the guards, were white with gold armor and others were gray with black armor. One individual stuck out. It was a hooded pony, whose entire body was covered in black clothing. The hood, which was mentioned earlier, was pointed. Not unlike the Grim Reapers. He started walking towards the princesses.
"Eclipse, thank thee for joining us",Luna said, "I believe ye have never met my sister hince today."
Eclipse bowed in front of Celestia and said, "It is nice to finally meet you in person, your highness."
"Yes, I have heard so much about you, my sister has been talking about you constantly",Celestia said with smile looking Eclipse
"Sit down", Luna said
Eclipse sat down on a cushion beside Luna
"Sister, can ye leave us?",Luna asked looking at her, "I wish to talk with Eclipse alone."
Celestia eyed her suspiciously, but slowly said, "So soon? Eclipse and I have hardly even spoken one sentence to each other."
"Please Tia, tis an important." Luna insisted.
Celestia sighed, "Alright, it is getting late. I will see both of you tomorrow?
"Yes sister", Luna promised.
"Good. Farewell for now!" Celestia called as she and her guards left the room.
"The rest of you, wait outside",Luna said
The Lunar Guards and the hooded individual left the room. The door clicked shut once the last guard left room.
Know this Eclipse, my sister can not be trusted",Luna said watching the concert.
"I don't understand what you're saying, Eclipse said
"It has come to my notice that the Solar Republic could be trying to take full control of the empire",Luna said looking towards Eclipse, anger evident in her eyes, "My sister plans to betray me."
"I really don't think she would ever..."Eclipse said before Luna cut him off
"Search thine feelings",Luna said to him solemnly.
The song ended, and thunderous applause started. Then, mere seconds later, another song played in background this time from band called Linkin Ponies(Linkin Park) and their song was Points of Authority. Luckily, it was put at the right volume so that from where they were, they could still hear each other.
"I know from the guards gossiping that your sister and you are don't trust each other", Eclipse admitted.
"Or Canterlot, or Equestria, or council for that matter",Luna said looking back at the concert,"You know the general populous stopped inviting us to their parties and houses?"
Eclipse was flabbergasted. After gathering his thoughts, he said, " I don't know what to say. I guess my trust in Celestia has been shaking", "Now we are on the same page", Luna said, smiling at Eclipse. She then looked back to the concert, "Remember thine early teachings. Those who have power are often afraid to lose it, and they always want more? Even Celestia is affected by this theory."
Eclipse looked at Luna and said, "But Celestia uses her power for good."
"From certain point of view,Eclipse. I am beginning to believe my sister's isn't a valid one. They are those are out there that also believe in security and justice. Yet to Celestia it is considered...''
"Evil", Eclipse said finishing her sentence, "And talking about evil, aren't you the one who rules Tartarus?"",Eclipse asked Luna looking at her
Luna nodded a yes and said "My brother, Yoroshiku, was the original ruler. He and Celestia are similar in almost in every way, even, their quest for power. The only differance is that he is not afraid to use evil or dark magic."
Just then the song ended followed by violinist named Voltaire and played song named Land of the Dead. It was then followed by orchestra music.
After few minutes Luna spoke up, " Have thee ever heard of the Legend of The Mane of Equestria?"
"No",Eclipse said honestly
"I have thought aswell. It's not story that would be in any book; it's an alicorn legend. It is about my other sister."
"You have another sister?",Eclipse asked in stunned
"Yes I did here name was Gaia and she the first princess of Equestria. She was so cunning and powerful, that she created the first unicorns and pegasi."
"I thought unicorns and pegasi evolved from Earth Ponies?",Eclipse said
"Tis a cover story, Eclipse",Luna said, "Anyway she created the unicorns and pegasi out of her magic The first pegasi's names were Zeus and Hera, while unicorns were Adam and Eve. She cared and nurtured them. When they were old enough they were sent to the far reaches of Equestria",Luna explained.
She then went into deep thought and said, "Adam and Eve were the most powerful of all unicorns, and Zeus and Hera were the fastest, most agile pegasi. On top of that every pegasi has a bit of Zeus' and/or Hera's DNA, while unicorns have Adam and Eve's DNA in them. Some unicorns have more DNA from them than others. You, have a lot more."
"Which led to my magical outburst", Eclipse guessed.
"Correct. Only two others have had outbursts as powerful as thine own. Both of those who have, died",Luna said darkly
Eclipse shuddered involuntarily. He and Luna listen to concert for about five minutes and he asked, "You said you had a third sister, what happen to her?"
"Gaia become too powerful and so planned to rule of all of Equestria. Tia and I, had other intentions, which caused a huge fight in the family. During that time, Yoroshiku tried to kill my mom and dad. He failed, and was thrown into one night Tia and Ifound my parents dead."
"That is terrible", Eclipse said
"Celestia being too much of a coward, I decided to take Gaia to a bar, out of a hunch. After a few drinks, she revealed that she killed my parents, and planned for Yoroshiku to be thrown out of the family. On top of that , she stupidly revealed that she would kill me and my sister so she would become Queen of all Equestria. When we got got home,I killed Gaia in her sleep. I learned later she had an apprentice."
"Who was her apprentice?",Eclipse said
"Star Swirl the Bearded",Luna said
Eclipse laughed, "That old hag?"
"Yes, but he is near death, I can sense it",Luna said
Eclipse then went back how she said that she killed her sister
"How did you kill her? I read it was impossible to kill an alicorn",Eclipse said in disbelief
"Dark Magic and Alicorn magic are considered by someponies, unnatural",Luna said
"How do you kill an alicorn?",Eclipse asked
"I'm not telling thee",Luna said rubbing Eclipse's head. Eclipse laughed in response