Sorry everypony about the first version of chapter 9, something weird happened with Microsoft Word and that was the result, but don't despair because I managed to fix it. Also, sorry if you all already know this story, but I found it really interesting and wanted to share it with you guys. Since I know that some of you won't be interested in it, I'm only going to make it one chapter. That way we can get back to the actual story. But I still hope that you all enjoy!

Chapter 9: Boast Busters (Or: Luna's Backstory Special)

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… "Hello little sis, I'm Celestia," A Young Celestia said as she stood over the crib of Baby Luna. Their parents, Queen Galaxia and King Cosmo, stood nearby with looks of joy.

"Tia, you know she's too young to know what you're saying," said Cosmo with a smile.

"I know, but I can still talk to her," she replied quickly, "Isn't that right Luna!" The baby alicorn just giggled and smiled. The nursery door opened and Discord walked in, but nopony noticed and his face became a look of jealousy when he saw Young Celestia playing with Baby Luna. He then vanished without saying a word. After a little while, Baby Luna yawned and fell asleep.

"Come on Tia," Galaxia whispered, "Let's let her sleep." She then led Young Celestia and Cosmo out of the nursery and quietly shut the door. A few moments later, the door opened again and Discord strolled in.

"Well, well, well. So you're the one that Celestia likes more than me," He said coldly, his tone causing Baby Luna to stir, "How about I teach you a lesson. A lesson that nopony takes Celestia away from me!" He then slapped Baby Luna's cheek, causing her to wake up and burst into tears.

Meanwhile, Young Celestia was in her room reading a book and taking notes when she heard Baby Luna wail. Young Celestia the shot up, launching her book across the room, and dashed out of the door and all the way to the nursery. Celestia threw the door open and saw Discord standing over the crib and Baby Luna crying with a pink paw mark on her cheek.

"DISCORD! HOW DARE YOU!" Young Celestia boomed, "YOU ARE GOING TO PAY FOR HURTING MY BABY SISTER!" With that, she tackled Discord to the ground and was just about to blast him with her magic when the nursery door burst open. Queen Galaxia and King Cosmo raced into the room, Galaxia raced over and scooped up Baby Luna with her fore-hooves before turning to Discord.

"Discord, you only have two choices. Either you can leave and never return, or you can stay and face the wrath of Celestia." Galaxia said calmly, rocking Baby Luna back to sleep.

"Oh, that's easy," He answered, sounding confident.

"Without your magic," said Cosmo as he used his magic to block Discord's.

"Well, that may be a problem," Discord said with a hint of fear in his voice, "In that case… Bye!" He then threw Young Celestia off and ran out of the nursery as fast as his legs could carry him. Galaxia just gently set Baby Luna down in her crib and calmly walked out of the nursery. King Cosmo and Young Celestia followed.

"Hey, Mom?" Young Celestia said quietly.

"Yes?"

"Can I move my room into the study next to the nursery?"

"Of course you can Tia," Galaxia said kindly.

"Thank you," Young Celestia said as she hugged Galaxia.

"You're welcome," Galaxia replied, trying to stifle a small laugh.

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A few years later, Young Celestia is playing in the castle gardens with Young Luna.

"Come on Luna! I know you can do it!" Young Celestia said as she flew a little ways above Young Luna.

"I'm trying!" Young Luna said angrily as she flapped her wings and jumped around. Eventually her wings caught a small breeze and she slowly lifted off of the ground. "Hey I'm actually doing it!" She cheered.

"Way to go Luna!" Young Celestia cheered with her.

"Celestia! Luna! Lunchtime!" Galaxia called from one of the castle windows.

"We're coming!" Young Celestia shouted back, "Luna, we've got to tell Mom and Dad about this!"

"Yeah! Woo-hoo!" Young Luna yelled cheerfully as she swooped down to land next to her sister, "Alright, let's go eat, because I'm starving!" The two young alicorns raced each other to the kitchen where Galaxia had set out two plates of sandwiches. Young Luna chatted with her sister while they ate, and when they finished, they went back out into the courtyard to play tag.

A few hours later, as the sun set (And after they ate dinner), they each went to their rooms to sleep. In the morning, Young Luna went to find Galaxia and the others. She first stopped by the kitchen to see if breakfast was ready, but nopony was there.

"Mom? Tia? Where is everypony?" She called, but got no response. She started to panic and, as she dashed out of the kitchen, crashed into a very tired looking Celestia.

"Luna? What's the matter?" Young Celestia groaned. Young Luna scrambled to get off of her before helping her up.

"Mom's missing!" Young Luna declared, rushing to the door, but Young Celestia blocked it.

"Whoa, whoa, slow down a moment. What are you talking about?" Young Celestia said, looking puzzled.

"Mom is missing! She isn't in the kitchen and she didn't make breakfast yet!" Young Luna replied, trying to get around Young Celestia, "And you know how she is about being the first awake!"

"Hmm… That is strange. But what should we do about it?"

"We need to find them! What if they're in trouble? What if something happened to them? What if… if…" Young Luna stammered.

"Luna, you need to calm down. We can't help them if we're panicking," Young Celestia said calmly, eventually convincing Young Luna to stop squirming as Celestia gave her a hug.

"But where could they have gone?" Young Luna asked, sounding much calmer than before.

"I don't know Luna. I don't know," Young Celestia said distantly.

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A few days later, Celestia had grown to her full size (But she was still very young) and was outside of her and Luna's castle in the Everfree Forest. Young Luna (She's now the same size as she was when she returned from her banishment in the moon) stood next to her, and the two appeared to be arguing about something.

"But sister-," Young Luna began.

"Now Luna, I have told you plenty of times that I cannot let you make the night longer," Celestia said in an annoyed tone.

"But why not? All of the ponies of Equestria love and cherish you beautiful day, but they shun and hide from my glorious night," Young Luna said in a frustrated tone.

"My sister, do you not see the ponies that stay up at night to watch the stars?" Celestia asked, seemingly not paying full attention to Young Luna's words.

"But-," Young Luna started, but was cut off when Celestia raised a fore-hoof.

"No buts. Now that will be the end of this matter of discussion," She said calmly. Young Luna just stormed off in frustration.

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(This takes place after the sisters found the Elements of Harmony, defeated Lord Tirek, and imprisoned Discord)

Celestia was outside, flying above the castle so she could raise the sun. Young Luna flew up behind her in obvious rage.

"Good morning Luna," Celestia said as Young Luna came closer.

"Sorry Tia, but I'm done doing what you tell me to do! If ponies won't respect my night, then I'll take the day and the night will last forever!" Young Luna said as she was enveloped in a dark purple mist. The young alicorn began to transform, her eyes narrowed and glowed with green fire (At least, that's what I think it is), her wings grew and became bat-like, the black mark around the moon on her flank turned purple, her dark blue fur turned another shade of purple, her teeth became fangs, and her mane became fluid, like smoke.

"Luna! What's happening?" Celestia shouted, obviously worried.

"Luna is no more. I am Nightmare Moon, and I am here to bring darkness eternal!" The transformed alicorn said. With that, she raised the moon to block the sun, causing a solar eclipse.

"Sister, you must stop, the power of an eclipse will destroy Equestria!" Celestia pleaded as she tried to reach Nightmare, but the mare just knocked Celestia aside. Celestia just came at her again and again.

The ensuing battle destroyed the sisters' castle and much of the forest. After days of fighting, Celestia began to tire, but Nightmare seemed as strong as ever.

"Huh, it's funny how pathetic you really are," Nightmare said coldly as she approached Celestia, "But as much fun as its been, I'm going to have to get rid of you now."

"No!" Celestia said as she got to her feet and ran back into the ruins of the castle. She came back with a wooden box and removed a bunch of small stones.

"Ha! You think those puny rocks can stop me!" Nightmare yowled, "I'd like to see that." At that, Celestia powered the Elements and blasted the rainbow magic at Nightmare.

"NOOOOO!" Nightmare screamed as she was dissolved into light and then carried to the moon.

"I'm sorry sister, but there was no other way," Celestia said as a tear slid down her cheek, "Please forgive me…"

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That's all for this chapter! And once again, I apologize everypony if you found this chapter boring or really fast-paced, it's just really hard to make the original story K-rated, since it was… different. Well, anyway if you want to read a better version just check out "Responsibility and Rage" by adfghjkl, you'll find it at story/28488/3/responsibility-and-rage/chapter-three-the-prophecy.

So remember to let me know what you think, and I'll see all you guys in the next chapter!