Ch.12
She found herself outside once again, only this time, everything was ablaze; ponies were running and screaming, frightened and in a frenzy from some unknown enemy. Moonscar found herself dodging those running passed her; what was going on? What had happened within the few seconds she had opened her parents door? Eventually Moonscar found herself staring at a dark figure holding a sword, and moving towards her; backing away, the frightened filly saw dark shadows surround, and pin her to the ground. The dark figure holding the sharp blade, took his position beside her, raised it high, and let it fall.
Moonscar: "MOTHER!"
Moonscar leapt from her bed, covered in sweat, and breathing heavily; Celestia, Starswirl, Luna, King Solaris, Queen Faust, Tinshield, and Doctor Twirl, tried to calm down the frantic mare.
Doctor Twirl: "Be still young one! You have a fever! Its alright!"
Moonscar: "Where am I!? Where am I!?"
Celestia: "Its okay! You passed out! The doctor needed to examine you! Moon, please calm down!"
Moonscar: "(Panting) I was there. I saw it! The village! It wasn't destroyed!"
Moonscar thought she had gone mad, that her mind was finally breaking, that the pressures of life had finally taken its toll upon her sanity. She began to breakdown as it was clear that this was reality, all that she had known and loved were gone, never to be seen or heard from again; Celestia walked towards Moonscar, and wrapped her wings around her in a warm embrace. Even Luna made her way to give the sorrow struck mare a hug and kiss on the forehead; she may not have had any visible injuries, but it did help sooth the pain within her heart.
Starswirl: "That was a unique source of power child. How ever did you manage to make such a huge step!?"
Moonscar: "I…...I was-"
Celestia: "She has been practicing with me and Luna. I think she got startled this time when she was casting a spell."
Celestia was lying? Why? It was Coal's fault for what had happened, he should take responsibility for his actions.
Starswirl: "I see…..(Sighs) You youngsters are not thinking about the consequences of an untrained unicorn! For goodness sake, she's practically an infant having fits of magic; it isn't wise to teacher her without anypony around, especially since we don't know how strong she really is!"
King Solaris: "Starswirl, it was an accident. A simple mistake, and I'm sure they will not do it again."
Starswirl: "(Sighs) I can only hope that they will not, your highness."
Queen Faust: "I think it is best that we leave this poor mare alone; she does need her rest, and sometime to recover. Please get well soon, Moon."
It seemed that even the queen was starting to only use the name 'Moon,' to address her; hearing it from someone other than her master, made Moonscar a bit shy. In a way she was still young at heart; it wasn't a bad thing, merely something that she had not had the privilege of keeping after her parents death. This was what is was like to have family, and friends; her master did care, but due to his reclusive nature, he had deprived his apprentice of a skill needed to develop emotion, thus making her unfamiliar with signs of affection.
Starswirl: "I wish to speak with the young mare alone."
Queen Faust: "Very well. But do keep it short, she has had a rough day."
Starswirl: "Yes your grace."
Everyone had left the room, leaving the two unicorns to talk; it seemed that Starswirl needed to tell Moonscar something of great importance.
Starswirl: "Now child, I know what happened today, and I do know why the princess has kept it a secret; however, that is not what I want to discuss with you."
Moonscar: "Then what do you wish to talk about?"
Starswirl: "There is a ball coming up, and you are to be attending along with the royal family."
Moonscar: "I am!?"
Starswirl: "Yes. Unfortunately, I must warn you before the day comes. Do you know who Nimbus is?"
The very mention of that name sent shivers up Moonscar's spine; how could it not, it was the name of her grandfather.
Moonscar: "What about him?"
Starswirl: "He is attending as well; if you want, I will ask that you be excused from the ball, but only if that is what you wish?"
Moonscar: "...I guess there is no other way around it. I will attend, but not for my sake; I made a promise, and I will keep it."
Starswirl: "If that is your decision, so be it. I shall be going, please rest up dear child."
Left alone once again, Moonscar retreated to her thoughts; her grandfather, her mother's sire, and the one who disowned her the very day she was conceived, would be there at the castle, the place she was living.
