During her spare time after school, Twilight liked to visit Starswirl at his house.
Starswirl lived in a quaint little circular cottage near the outskirts of Canterlot. The roof of it was shaped like a sorcerer's hat.
As Twilight approached the house, smoke exploded from out of the chimney. She quickly opened the door to find Starswirl in a cloud of smoke.
"Starswirl!" Twilight shouted as she helped the sorcerer to his feet.
"Oh! Hello, Twilight," Starswirl said with a cough.
"What's going on?!" asked Twilight.
"I was working on an explosion spell," said Starswirl.
"Well what happened?" asked Twilight.
"It blew up in my face," answered Starswirl. "Anyway, here to learn some more magic?"
"Yes, please," Twilight said with enthusiasm as Starswirl wiped the dust off of his cloak.
The experienced sorcerer saw so much potential in Twilight that he ultimately decided to take her in as an apprentice. During her visits, he showed her a variety of spells for all kinds of situations. For today, he figured he'd teach his young apprentice some weather spells.
He started off with a thunderstorm spell. Waving his magic wand, he created a grey cloud filled with thunder and lightning and rain, getting himself and Twilight wet. Next, he made a hurricane spell that cause a massive burst of wind to blow through the cottage, drying the both of them off. Then, he did an earthquake spell, making the cottage rumble and Twilight fall on her butt and a cauldron fall on her head. Finally, he performed a snow storm spell and made it snow inside the cottage.
"This spell is perfect for freezing your enemies. Plus, it's good for making delicious snowballs," said Starswirl as he took some snowballs, placed them in a cone, then took some raspberry syrup and poured it over them.
He offered one to Twilight, only to find her frozen in a block of ice. Quickly, he used a heat spell to thaw her out. As Twilight shivered from the cold, Starswirl chuckled nervously as he again offered her a snow cone.
As Twilight was wrapped in a blanket to get warmer, the formation of stars in the sky was taking more shape than before; forming what appeared to be a half-circular pattern.
Once she was warm, Starswirl taught Twilight all the different spells he had showed her before. As usual, she showed extraordinary talent, mastering each spell almost perfectly.
After a while, Starswirl decided it was time for a break.
He and Twilight sat down at the table to have some of his famous oatmeal raisin cookies. Twilight always loved having them during her visits, made more evident as she scarfed half of them down.
Starswirl laughed as Twilight got crumbs all over her face.
Just then, Twilight turned her attention to a rather unique-looking telescope. It was black in color with blue stars and had a cone-shaped design. This particular telescope was special, for it was magical. It was able to see the stars in the solar system even when it was light out.
In addition to the cookies, Twilight, as a lover of astrology, loved looking through the telescope. But this time was much different. As she looked through the telescope, she couldn't help but notice the strange star formation and brought it to Starswirl's attention.
Starswirl had studied many constellations in his time, but not even he had ever seen a formation like this.
"What do you think this could mean?" asked Twilight.
"I don't know, young Twilight, but I have a strange feeling" Starswirl said.
Twilight rushed rapidly to her home, panting profusely.
Twilight lived in a nice, Tudor home. It was nestled on a hill along with a few others; its white stones perfectly complimented the brown lining. Smoke came from the chimney of the fireplace, but even the brightest fire couldn't compete with the rush of adrenaline that Twilight was having.
Inside her home, a young preteen boy with purple skin, green hair, and wearing a tan shirt, black jeans, and white sneaker; had just gotten inside and closed the door with her feet, for he was carrying a large basket filled with laundry.
"After hours of washing, drying, pressing, and fabricating; I finally got the laundry done," said the boy when suddenly, he was knocked out by the door, that was suddenly opened by Twilight.
"Spike?! Spike!" Twilight shouted to the boy, discovering him covered in laundry.
She quickly grabbed him and brought him up to her room which was almost enough to make a librarian and an astrologer jealous. posters of constellations on the ceiling overlooked massive shelves of books that lined the walls. At the far end was a telescope that stuck out of her window.
Shoving Spike onto the bed, Twilight frantically browsed through her assortment of books.
Spike was Twilight's adoptive brother. He was in his last year at Canterlot Middle School and was like a subservient butler to Twilight and her family, but of his own free will.
"What's the rush, Twilight?" asked Spike.
"Well, I was studying magic with Starswirl," Twilight started.
"As usual..." Spike finished.
"And I found something big, something huge, something MASSIVE!" Twilight exclaimed.
She explained to Spike about her discovery of the strange star alignment.
"So, you think it means something?" Spike asked.
"I'm not really sure, Spike. I know lots of constellations and plenty about the solar system, but this is a first for me. *GASP!* Maybe it's a newly forming constellation! Do you know what this could mean?!" exclaimed Twilight.
"No..." Spike said.
"I could be on the verge of making a groundbreaking, astrological discovery! I could be famous! Imagine if the queen found out! She'd have me put on magazines, maybe even on the back of dictionaries! Maybe she'll even name the constellation after me! 'Twilight Minor' no, that doesn't sound good. Oooo! I got it, 'Twilight Major' much better!" exclaimed Twilight.
"Don't you think you're getting a little overexcited?" asked Spike.
However, Twilight had too many stars in her eyes to even hear what Spike was saying.
The next day at school, Twilight still had her mind wrapped around the constellation; even reading a book about astrology while heading to class. Suddenly, she was greeted by a party blower in her face.
It was Pinkie Pie who held up a poster that had a picture of a soccer ball with a lightning bolt drawn on it. "Hi there! Be sure to come to come to the after game party after the Chargers game!" she said before blowing the party blower in Twilight's face again.
"Uh...sorry. I'm not really one for parties. Besides, I've got more important things on my plate right now," said Twilight.
"I don't see a plate, that looks more like a book to me!" said Pinkie.
"It...is a book...on astrology," said Twilight as she continued walking with Pinkie following.
"Astrology?! WOW!...I don't know what that is..." said Pinkie.
"Seriously?! It's only the most spectacular, terrific, subject in all of school! Well, aside from science and magic, that is," said Twilight. "You learn about stars and planets and the solar system-"
"Ooo! Even Uranus?!" said Pinkie.
"Yes!" exclaimed Twilight.
"Did you Uranus is actually a planet?" asked Pinkie.
"...yes..." Twilight answered.
"I'm Pinkie Pie," Pinkie said.
Before Twilight could introduce herself, Pinkie cut her off, saying her name instantly.
"How did you know my name?" asked Twilight.
"Duh, everyone knows you, you're like the smartest kid in school! I saw you once in that mathletes competition; you were super awesome! Even though I couldn't figure out half or any of what was going on. Sometimes I ask myself, 'just how big is that girl's brain?! Does it ever pop out of her head?! Maybe she's some sort of alien!" said Pinkie.
As usual, Rainbow Dash was hard at work, practicing for the upcoming soccer game and as usual, she was making goal after goal after goal. However, Dash got a little overexcited and over kicked the ball in a northeast direction.
Applejack had an apple cart with her filled with an assortment of apple based food items; from pies, to brown betties, fritters and tarts. She sometimes took the cart to sell her items around school to help with business at Sweet Apple Acres and she had sold a good number of items already.
"There ya go, twelve apple muffins. Nice doin' business with ya," Applejack said.
A girl with grey skin, yellow hair, and derpish eyes walked off with the basket of muffins.
Business was goin pretty well as usual, that is until Applejack caught eye of something in the sky. It was in fact, Rainbow Dash's soccer ball which fell at high speed, smashing right into the apple cart.
"What in tarnation!?" Applejack said as she picked up the ball.
Angry at what had happened to her cart, Applejack stormed over to the field to confront Rainbow Dash.
As she practiced, Dash noticed Applejack coming toward her with the ball. "Oh! Thanks. I was wondering where that went," she said, taking the ball from Applejack.
"Excuse me! Your dern soccer ball messed up my apple cart!" said Applejack.
"Well...your apple cart was in the way of my soccer ball!" Dash said in retaliation.
"That doesn't make any sense!" said Applejack.
"Maybe not to you, but anyway, I need to keep practicing. It's not my fault your stupid cart got in the way. I wouldn't expect a cowgirl like you to understand the fundamentals of soccer," said Dash.
Applejack gasped at Rainbow Dash's comment. "I'll have you know I have the strongest, apple buckin' feet on the farm. I could kick a soccer ball easily," she said.
"Oh yeah, prove it!" Dash said. "Pick up game, first to ten points wins!"
"You're on!" said Applejack.
Dahs placed the soccer ball on the ground and the two began. Dash started off in control of the ball with Applejack close behind. Applejack tried to slide in, but Dash moved to the side and scored the first goal.
Dash got control of the ball again and it looked like it was gonna be 2 to nothing, but then Applejack baseball slid in and got the ball, then scored to tie things up.
In the next round, Dash confused Applejack with some fancy footwork, kicking the ball from one foot to another until she kicked it up in the air over her and scored, putting her back in the lead.
In the next round, Dash guarded the goal as Applejack charged in. Using all her strength, Applejack kicked the ball towards the goal, making it hit Dash right in the face and get the score. Applejack laughed at Dash's face turned red from the shot with the ball.
Dash came back in the next round and kicked a hard shot to the goal. Applejack tried to block it, but the ball ended up hitting her with such force that she and ball hit the goal. Dash laughed.
The rest of the game was a back and forth contest with neither able to get the drop on the other. Rainbow Dash was surprised that Applejack was able to keep up with her.
Rarity credited herself as being a fashionista, which meant she had to do her best to look fabulous, no matter what the occasion was. The same was no different when it came to the Chargers after party. Even though she wasn't much for parties, she saw it as a great opportunity to showcase herself in front of a huge crowd. Being an aspiring fashion designer, this was the perfect chance for her to create someone marvelous and one-of-a-kind; and she could do it at school. All she needed was someone to model for her.
However, it proved to be easier said than done as virtually none of the female students seemed to fit her taste.
Some were too fat, some were too skinny, she took a look at the grey skinned girl and thought she was too, 'derpish.'
There didn't seem to be anyone that caught her interest, that is until she turned to see Fluttershy handing out flyers for the animal shelter. Everything about her from top to bottom impressed her. From her long, luscious light pink hair, to her perfect body and posture; yes indeed, in Fluttershy, Rarity saw the perfect choice to be her model and wasted no time in rushing over to her.
"YOU!" Rarity shouted in Fluttershy's face.
"M-me?" Fluttershy asked.
"I need someone to model a dress I'm making for the after party and you are just perfect! What is your name?" Rarity asked.
"I'm uh...Fliahghkshuu..." said Fluttershy.
"I'm sorry, what was that?" Rarity asked.
"I'm...I'm Flosdfteoshy..." Fluttershy said.
"I'm sorry, I'm not making you out," said Rarity.
"...fluttoushiiiwee..." said Fluttershy.
"Hmmm, well, it doesn't matter! Come with me!" Rarity said, grabbing Fluttershy by her arm.
"Um...ok...I guess..." Fluttershy said before Rarity dragged her off.
Elsewhere, in the hallway, Pinkie Pie was still going on about Twilight who by this point had left her. She called out to her, but she didn't answer. When she passed by a series of lockers, Twilight emerged from one of them, letting out a sigh of relief as Pinkie turned a corner.
"Nice girl, but she talks way too much," Twilight said.
But as she turned around, who should be in front of her but Pinkie Pie, much to her shock. She continued on talking about Twilight, much to her chagrin. Twilight needed to figure out a way to get rid of her. She suggested that Pinkie should continue telling students about the after party. Pinkie agreed and rushed off to do so.
So with that out of the way, Twilight continued reading her book.
Meanwhile, a bunch of the Canterlot High girls were gathered around a young tan man with spiky blue hair, carrying a red and white guitar.
"Oh please, please play one for us, Flash!" said one girl.
"I LOVE YOU, FLASH!" another girl said before she fainted.
"Alright, alright, but just one," said the boy.
Flash Sentry. He was practically the coolest kid at Canterlot High. He had his own band named, 'The Stallions,' where he was the lead singer and guitarist. You could barely name a single girl at Canterlot who wasn't enamored with him.
This situation was no different as the girls' attention was focused on Flash as he began playing his guitar. Every melodious, rockin' tune he played caused them to melt like popsicles in July. After he finished, they exploded and screamed, surrounding him.
Flash took a bow, thanking the girls, before he was about to head off, after he turned, he bumped into another girl, but one who was not so enamored wit him, as she was too busy with her head stuck in a book; Twilight Sparkle.
Flash hadn't really seen much of Twilight around Canterlot High. Twilight was basically always busy with her studies while he was busy with his band. Based on this, the two never had much contact. This was the first time, Flash really got the chance to see her up close and personal.
Upon glancing at her, a feeling came upon Flash that he had never felt before. At that moment, his feet felt wobbly as if they had fallen asleep; sweat poured down his face; it felt as though he had a frog in his throat, but he found it difficult to swallow it down; and his heart was steadily beating faster and faster and faster.
The other girls looked on with intense jealousy as Flash and Twilight looked into each other's eyes.
"Uh...thanks," Twilight said.
"Uh...umm...burshmintheifnfthesisthethsdifg," Flash responded.
Flash had no problem talking to any other girl, but for some reason, when it came to this particular girl, he could barely get even the smallest word out.
"Um...you can let go of me now," Twilight said.
Flash quickly let go of Twilight, still unable to speak to her, deciding to leave as to keep the moment from being any more awkward than it already was. What didn't help was that in his state, he failed to notice the janitor who had just mopped the floor, causing himself to slip and land head first into the bucket. As he tried to get it off, he ended up covered in water, then slipped again on the floor, landing on his back and sliding into the janitor's closet.
"Odd guy," said Twilight.
As the other girls rushed over to see if Flash was ok, Twilight walked off and continued with her reading.
After Rarity nearly suffocated Fluttershy with a corset, she had her try on various outfits along with some makeup.
"Too much blush...not enough blush...too much blush...not enough blush..." said Rarity.
Fluttershy grew a tad annoyed with Rarity's inability to make up her mind.
Meanwhile, Rainbow Dash and Applejack's game continued with the score tied at 9 a piece. It would all come down to this.
Rainbow started off with control of the ball, but Applejack quickly took it from her. Rainbow Dash went in for a slide, but Applejack, kicked up the ball onto her head and head butted it forward. This didn't discourage Rainbow as she caught up again with Applejack and took the ball from her.
The two exchanged the ball back and forth for a good number of minutes. Eventually, Rainbow again took control of the ball. Thinking ahead, Applejack ran towards the goal and set herself up for Dash who charged in. Using all her might, Dash kicked the ball towards the goal, but Applejack just barely was able to keep it from getting in by the tip of her fingers. With the ball in her possession, she proceeded to make her way to the goal with Dash close behind. Fatigue was started catch with Dash as it was getting harder for her to keep up, but she kept going.
Applejack was closer and closer to the goal, it looked as if victory was in her reach. She pulled her leg back and prepared to kick the ball when suddenly, Rainbow Dash tripped her, making her fall on her face, allowing her to take back the ball and score the winning goal.
"Haha! I win! I win!," Dash exclaimed.
Applejack stormed towards her, rubbing the grass off her face. "That's not fair! You cheated!" she said.
"I didn't cheat!" Dash said in retaliation.
"Yes you did! You tripped me!" said Applejack.
"Sounds like a case of sour grapes to me, or in your case 'sour apples," said Rainbow Dash.
"Oh yeah, well I want a rematch!" said Applejack.
"Anytime, anyplace!" said Rainbow Dash.
"How bout right here, tonight?" said Applejack.
"You got it!" Rainbow Dash said.
The two shared a spit handshake in agreement before eying each other intently.
Later on in the night, the strange constellation took more form as the half circle grew larger, forming over the moon. When the last star came into alignment, a bright green light appeared around the planets and shot onto the moon, directed towards what looked like a small, egg-shaped dome. As the light covered the dome, a silhouette began to move from inside.
For many, many years, this figure had been locked away, in stasis, an eternal sleep, here on the moon. Her powers drained no escape, no way out. But as the green light surrounded her, a sensation was felt through her body; it was the power that she once had. Her eyes glowed white as she awoke, she could feel her strength returning. The egg dome started to crack as the figure gradually powered her way out.
After so many years of being locked away, she could feel freedom within her grasp.
Finally, the dome exploded as the figure emerged.
Many thought this day would never come. They had hope and prayed that it wouldn't come to pass. But alas, there she stood; long black cape, dark crown, and a wicked smile that read only the most cold and callous emotion that one could feel.
She had returned, she was freed, and soon, all of Equestria would once again feel her wrath.
With a wicked laugh, she stared down upon Earth with only one thing one her mind, vengeance. And if it was the last thing she did, she would have it. In only a matter of moments, Equestria would feel the wrath of darkness, the wrath of eternal night, the wrath of Nightmare Moon.