Battle at Canterlot Castle: The Battle Begins
The Moon lit the night sky over Equestria, A dark time indeed as Spacetwilight Sparkle and Princess Celestia stare each other down tensions high enough to burst through the atmosphere. Spacetwilight stood firm. She was unimpressed by Celestia's formable might. She cracked a smile at the sun princess. All she got was the same serious look since the scuffle started. It was obvious to Spacetwilight why she was taking her time. She wants to wait for that Stallion to evacuate Canterlot first. She mused to herself. Closing her eyes and taking a deep breath the crisp night air filled her icy lungs. It was true; she didn't need to breathe at all. But what's the since in having lungs if you can't enjoy them. Indeed she has everything her predecessor had physically wise. Indeed she has 'everything' a Mare will need. And once she rules this world she'd love to do some things with a few stallions. That white one particular.
She looked over the edge of the Courtyard. She examined all the lands and cities. Some she has already taken. Others have yet to fall to her might. Spacetwilight smirked. Soon it will all be mine! This rich land. Mmmmm the stallions as well. Maybe a few mares too if I feel like spicing things up. That last thought made her raise an eyebrow. Whoa! Easy Spacetwi, first we got to take the planet for ourselves first! Then we can have our fun! She continued to stare at Princess Celestia. She couldn't put her hoof on it but something about her gave her the feeling she should know her. Perhaps it is wise to treat this one with more respect than the other one? She thought. Indeed there's no point in risking the conquest of a planet just because I got careless. It would be an embarrassment! She inhaled once more and finally spoke.
"I'm afraid I have lost my patience already my dear. I am on a tight schedule, after all." Spacetwilight said with a grin as she moved towards the sun goddess. Celestia slowly moving back. Oh look, perhaps she is afraid of me? She thought then grinned even more. "You know. I could just spare you?"
Celestia stopped and tilted her head. "What why? Wait... there's a catch isn't there?" she asked. I should be wiser than this. But right now. I highly doubt I can beat her. Whatever dark entity possesses her must be quite powerful. Whatever it is. It must be using Spacetwilight's powers to increase its own.
"Well of course there has to be some kind of bargain made. Oh yes. I guess it wouldn't be a bargain then would it?" she giggled with a slyful smile.
Whoa is she flirting with me? That's just... Weird. Celestia thought. She looked at Spacetwilight and sighed. "What do you have in mind so that no more of My Ponies will suffer?"
Spacetwilight giggled and walked over to Celestia, walking around her taking note of the sun goddess's physique and probable strength. "It's simple really. If you surrender all of Equestria and its outlaying nations to me. I will cease my attack and allow you to join with me. Even allow you to continue your current rule." she said with her eyes closed and head held high with a smile. her tail caressing gently and sensually along Celestia's body before it stopped at her chest, gently rubbing along her fur as it began to trail itself lower and lower down.
Celestia's eyes went wide. What the Hay is wrong with this filly! She thought to herself as that icy cold tail slowly moved lower and lower down between her legs. "EEP!" Celestia could barely contain herself as Spacetwilight smiled and giggled.
"My, it seems to me like somepony doesn't get the action one would expect. Being so high in power I'm certain you have to have some kind of interaction with your subjects at some point?" Spacetwilight said. Then she realized something as a playful smile crept on her face. "Oh you sinful little goddess. I get it now. No wonder you keep thoughs guard-sallions around at all times! Mmmmm Bad girl indeed."
Celestia snorted as she snapped back to reality. She walked away from Spacetwilight and turned around to face her. Spacetwilight smiled as she waited for the answer. It was apparent she didn't care what her answer was. The end result is no doubt the same. Celestia looked at Spacetwilight with fire in her eyes that warmed her whole body. "The answer is No Spacetwilight, this is my land. And as long as my heart beats and blood pumps through my veins this land shall stay free from your icy rule!" Celestia spat. Her wings out in a defensive manner.
Spacetwilight sighed and shook her head. "So sad. Really it is. I could have spared your ponies so much suffering. So many of them could have been spared death and annihilation. But alas. You chose to oppose me. Shame you and I could have been so good together. Who knows you could have been my lover as well?"
Celestia could hardly hold her chuckle. "I'm sorry to tell you this, but I do not swing that way. And even if I did. I doubt I'd want to even associate, much less make love to someone so cold and heartless." Celestia sneered. Angering Spacetwilight. "In fact I bet you're terrible in bed." Celestia grinned. Antagonizing the Space-Pony even more.
"HOW DARE YOU! First you throw my offer of surrender in my face then you Insult my sexual efficiency! For that alone you shall DIE!" She yelled as she raised her hoofs in the air and kicked them a few times before stomping on the ground and charged towards Princess Celestia.
Celestia Also charged her horn lowered and glowed brightly. Spacetwilight did the same as feet turned to mere inches before they finally collided. "POW!" a shockwave of both Neon Purple and bright pink shot out across castle grounds. Windows shattered and cobblestone cracked from the impact. Many birds flying around at the time where blown away by the massive force of power.
Celestia reared up on her hind legs and began pummeling the Space-Pony with her front hooves. Jabbing and punching her senselessly. Spacetwilight growled and backed away, her head pulled back, slightly to her left side as her horn heated up as she swung her head horizontally to the right. A blade of pure heated energy swiped at Celestia. Seeing the attack Celestia pumped her wings hard as she jumped back. The tip of the energy blade nearly missing her throat. "SWHATCH!" was the only thing heard. Celestia felt no pain but knew something was cut. She looked down to see the golden chest piece she wore since she first became Princess of Equestria had a gash through it. Cutting the purple gem in the center in half. "My sister, Made this for me for my birthday" she said, primarily to herself. But knew Spacetwilight heard it. Obviously not ashamed of what she had done. Celestia looked at "My ELEVENTH... BIRTHDAY!" She yelled before giving out a Thunderous Neigh.
Spacetwilight was unimpressed by the show of rage and power. She gave out her own thunderous roar, whipping around and swiping her tail right into Celestia's hind leg, tripping her. Toppling over to her side Princess Celestia rolled onto her back her legs still awkwardly sticking out as she rolled to her other side. She opened her eyes and saw Spacetwilight galloping towards her, with little time to react she kicked Celestia in the back. Launching the Princess of the sun across the courtyard and through the wall of the castle. And into the ballroom where the Gala is annually held. Celestia rolled twice more before stopping in front of the fountain.
Celestia took a breath as she slowly got to her feet. Her muscles protested strongly as she felt a sharp pain throughout most of her body. She barely got to standing up straight before Spacetwilight suddenly teleported into the ballroom, stomp-kicking the Princess in the back. Forcing her back down on the marble floor. She coughed a few times before she was kicked in the face by the sharp hooves of Spacetwilight.
"You feel inadequate yet? Huh?" Spacetwilight yelled kicking her again and again and again. Celestia's mane and tail ceased its magical flow, now rested on the now dirty floor of the ballroom. Celestia felt the sharp pain of each strike. She had to get out of there somehow. "NO I must keep fighting!" Celestia roared out as she grabbed Spacetwilight's hoof with her magic. Grabbing tightly and twisting hard.
"AAH! Cursed Foal! You'll pay for that- AAAH!" Spacetwilight screamed as he felt her leg being twisted yet again. Who knew this Princess Celestia could fight so well?
Celestia wasted no word as she got up to face her student's look alike. She sneered an angered look at her before using her magic to pick up and fling Spacetwilight like a Ragdoll. Flying across the room and through another wall into the throne room. Spacetwilight Snapped her eyes open and regained her composure, stopping herself in mid-flight as she levitated in the middle of the massive throne room. Before she could teleport herself back into the ballroom, Princess Celestia Teleported first. Reappearing directly behind her and Kicking Spacetwilight square in the stomach. Causing her to vomit from the shear force. She glared at Celestia before she grabbed the Space-pony in the back of the neck, squeezing tightly with her hoof guards as she pulled Spacetwilight with her and shoving her face into one of the Room's pillars. Her head easily smashing the marble shattering it to pieces.
"Wow that makes since. No wonder you're so arrogant. Your hard headedness is remarkable" Celestia laughed as she stepped back a few feet.
Spacetwilight got up from the ground. Chewing up some of the marble and spitting it out. With no apparent damaged to her teeth. "Ah yes. Laugh it up while you can still breathe my dear Princess. Soon the only one laughing will be me!" she growled as she galloped and tackled the Princess. Sending them both flying across the floor.
Celestia grunted as she opened her eyes. Spacetwilight pinning her wings down with her front hooves. her rear right hoof Stomping down hard on the Princess's stomach. Causing her to cough up a bit of blood.
"Awww what's wrong? Is the Mighty Princess Feewing Sick?" Spacetwilight giggled before stomping on Celestia's stomach again, causing her to cough harder. "Don't worry, Dr. Spacetwi is in." Spacetwilight said with a soft tone. Mimicking a seductive nurse. "Oh my you're not looking too good Princess. Perhaps we should put you out of your MISSERY!" Spacetwilight said as she raised her head, her horn glowing hot as another energy blade formed from her horn's tip. Without a moment's hesitation Spacetwilight snarled as she threw her head down hoping to slice Celestia's skull in half. But as the blade was a couple of inches from her muzzle Celestia threw her right front hoof up. Upper cutting Spacetwilight in the jaw and interrupting the attack.
"Sorry Doctor, but I'm feeling much better now!" Celestia snapped as she kicked Spacetwilight in the stomach, causing her to stumble back. Celestia took the opportunity and bucked the Space-pony in the face, sending her flying across the room and crashing headfirst into another of the room's pillars.
Celestia stumbled to her hooves looking up at the ceiling. "Any more of these pillars being destroyed or weakened, the whole room can cave in." she said. Not particularly to anypony but it obviously caught Spacetwilight's ear.
"This castle means nothing to me. But I rather you die by my hoof. Not by something as anti-climactic as being buried alive." Spacetwilight concurred. She looked outside to the Castle's Sparing grounds used by the Royal guards. Smiling she gestured her head in that direction she rose up with her telekinesis and flew out to the sparing grounds. Celestia fallowed as she too flew outside flapping her wings before spanning them out to a Glide as she fallowed the Space-pony who was now levitating over the grounds. "How appropriate of a place for you to meet your demise, yes?" Spacetwilight giggled. She looked around and beamed. "Ah what a glorious night it is to die. The moon overhead emulating the mountains. The crickets chirping the song of your Requiem, and the crisp cool night air to dull the pain!"
"I believe you're the one who will lose, Spacetwilight. As we speak The Elements of Harmony are still searching all of Equestria for the other five elements-"
"But you forget, my dear Celestia. I still possess Twilight Sparkle's Element Tiara." Spacetwilight interrupted as she polished the dirt and Marble debris off of the Element of Talent's Tiara.
"That may be true. But I have faith in my student. She will get all six Elements of Harmony Charms back and once she does, you will be defeated. And that little filly deep down inside of you shall be free!" Celestia said with a determined grin upon her muzzle. She knew this must have angered Spacetwilight even more since she once again mentioned the Filly.
Spacetwilight growled and glared at the Princess. "She will try, then She Will DIE!" Without warning Spacetwilight shot out her Electro-beam at Celestia. Striking her in the chest.
Celestia groaned in pain and immediately fell to the earth. Nearly getting impaled by a poll as she landed right beside. The intense burning she felt was unbearable. She could now see why her sister failed to fight Spacetwilight so efficiently before. It was like her whole body was on fire, her blood boiling and her flesh melting. At least that's what it felt like. Outside she looked completely intact. Save for a burn scorch mark in the center of her chest. A few more centimeters to the left and the beam would have hit her heart killing her instantly. It's ironic. Although we live forever, my sister and I can still be killed in such conventional means. Celestia mused to herself. The pain finally began to subside as she got up her horn glowed brightly before an aura formed around her body. Helping to ease the pain for a while and allow her to continue the fight a little longer. "Please Twilight hurry!" Celestia said to herself as she spread her wings and got into her defensive stance.
Spacetwilight grimaced before giggling. "You foal. By the time Twilight is able to find all the missing Elements of Harmony pieces it'll be too late. You'll be dead and this planet shall be mine!"
"OH COME ON YOU SOUND LIKE A BROKEN RECORD! You're worse than Nightmare Moon!" Celestia yelled catching the Space Pony off guard.
"Right... well let's get this over with shall we?" Spacetwilight asked as she glared at Princess Celestia. The two stared at each other more before they finally lunged at each other once more.
Meanwhile in Trottingham...
Princess Luna, Twilight Sparkle, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Applejack, and Pinkie Pie appeared. Rarity holding her element of Generosity with a bit of disgust as she tried desperately to clean it off with her magic.
"Well at least we got Generosity; I just wish it landed in a better spot then that septic sewer." Applejack said. As she held her nose.
"As do I. As much as I LOVE my Elemental Charm, I just can't Stand to have it on me without giving it a good cleaning!" Rarity said as she cringed. The element still emitting a terrible odor of something unpleasant and best left unmentioned.
"I'm sorry girls; we have no time for that. We need to get the other four Elements of Harmony before sun rise." Twilight said looking to Luna who looked away. "I'm sure Princess Celestia can buy us enough time until then." she said smiling at Luna.
Luna sighed and looked back at Twilight. Giving her a weak but confident smile. "Twilight is right. We have to put our faith in my sister's abilities and pray she is doing a better job than I did. Now let's look for that second Element."
The girls nodded and looked around Rainbow Dash walked up to Princess Luna.
"You're Majesty, if you don't mind me asking, but how do you know where the elements of harmony are?" the Rainbow Maned Pegasus questioned the Lunar Princess. Luna looked at her and smiled.
"A few months ago, after Discord's Defeat. I and my sister agreed the issue of the Elements continuously getting lost or stolen were becoming a nuisance. So we decided to place a tracking spell on them. The same one we put on the scroll we sent you girls. Each element has a kind of marker on it that Celestia or I can fallow incase the Elements of Harmony where ever stolen or scattered. The only problem is we only know the location of where they fell. Not the precise spot. So we still have to do some looking around. Never the less it has to be in this area somewhere." Luna explained as she looked around. Just like Manehattan Trottingham seems to have been evacuated as well.
"Any Ideas girls? Cuz I ain't got a clue where to look." Applejack said as she looked everywhere including under a rock.
"Oh! I know where it is!" Pinkie Pie said as she jumped up and down smiling.
"Where Pinkie?" Twilight Questioned. Pinkie Pie responded by pointing upward. At a reflective gem at the top of the Big Buck Clock Tower. Everypony's jaw dropped. As they saw it. Luna flew up to take a closer look at it.
"It's the Element of Truth, Applejack this one is yours." Luna yelled to them with her Royal Canterlot voice. She gasped however as the tower began to wobble.
"Easy Princess Luna, the foundation must not be stable!" Twilight said as the Lunar Princess Flew back down.
Rainbow Dash scratched her head and smiled. "I can go up there and get it for you Applejack!"
Applejack Smiled but shook her head. "Sorry RD, I'm 'fraid this is something a pony has to do herself."
Rainbow Dash huffed and glared at her, which disappeared and turned into a smile. "Okay, but how about instead I help you up there at least?"
Applejack was about to protest when the sound of the tower starting to topple over caught her attention. She looked at Rainbow Dash and smiled. "Alright Rainbow. Let's Do It!"
And with that Rainbow Dash grinned as she flew to a hover, fluttering her wings a few times before flying over and began picking up her Earth pony friend. She flapped hard a couple times before the two slowly began to ascend to the air.
"Be careful you two!" Fluttershy said as she watched them ascended up higher and higher. The tower beginning to crumble to pieces at the base. The two flew in as close as they could as the tower began to lean towards them. Applejack stretching her hoofs out as far as she can to try and grab the elemental ornament.
"Come on AJ; let's grab it before this thing falls on us!"
"I'm tryin. But I can't reach it without falling out of your arms. Can't you get a little closer?"
"I'll try but I Can't get too close."
Rainbow Dash flew a little closer as Applejack tried again to grab the Element. Her tongue sticking out as she inched closer and closer. The tip of her hoof barely tapping it. Suddenly the tower's support finally gave and the clock tower started to descend upon the two friends.
"RAINBOW DASH APPLEJACK NO!" Twilight yelled as she watched the tower fall.
The four ponies and the Lunar Princess all ran away from the falling tower all of them scattering before the tower fell and crumbled to chunks of broken brick, glass, and twisted steal.
Twilight, Rarity, Luna, Fluttershy, and Pinkie all gathered to the heap of rubble. "R-Rainbow Dash? Applejack? It... It can't be... No!" Twilight said as her friends embraced her.
"There was nothing you could have done Twilight. Their gone." Fluttershy said as she hugged her Unicorn friend.
"They're in Pony heaven now." Pinkie said. Her hair droopy and straight. As a tear dropped from her cheek.
"We'll always remember you girls. You weren't the most stylish of Ponies. But Darn it, you two where the best friends a Girl could ever have!" Rarity said with her head down as she prayed.
"Their Heroism shall always be remembered throughout all of Equestria." Luna added as she too embraced the four remaining ponies.
End of P-
"What are you Bawling about!" a voice cried out from the air.
The five grieving ponies looked up and gasped. Backlit from the moon light was the Silhoette of a Pegasus carrying an Earth Pony. Rarity Screamed in horror as her hair went out franticly.
"AAAAHHH! It's the Ghosts of Rainbow Dash and Applejack!" Fluttershy screamed as she jumped behind Princess Luna.
"What are you yammering about?" Applejack asked as they landed on top of a ruined statue. Their bodies revealed to show Applejack and Rainbow Dash.
"The Tower Fell, And... Crashed... Ah... You... We thought you were dead!" Twilight Sparkle shuddered.
Applejack and Rainbow Dash looked at each other. Then they looked at the other girls and both began to laugh.
"You Silly Fillies we're not dead!" Rainbow Dash said with a smile and put her foreleg over Rainbow Dash's shoulders.
"Yeah, if we were dead, would I be wearing this?" Applejack put on her element of Honesty which glimmered from the moonlight.
Everyone smiled and cheered, both to see their friends alright and because they had another Element of Harmony back in their possession. Pinkie Pie's hair puffed back all poofy and soft as she too cheered.
"Now let's get the rest of the Elements of Harmony and Kick Spacetwilight's Butt!" Rainbow Dash said as she took Applejack and flew her down to the street as Princess Luna raised her wings and Teleported them out of Trottingham. To the next location.
End of Part 6
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MLP FiM Characters and Locations (c) Hasbro & Lauran Faust
Spacetwilight Sparkle character (c) Me
Story by me