"We have." Twilight responded. "Celestia made a mistake. She knows that. She is also truly sorry about what she did to you and Drakken. When she spoke she admitted that she was scared to tell her subjects she was wrong. I don't think banishment or anything along those lines are appropriate. You two are together now and she said she feels happy about that. So I think...I think she needs to explain herself to the entire kingdom. To tell them all what truly happened and make it right. I also think that she should step down as the dominate ruler of Equestria and give you the power as the ruler of the land." The other five nodded in agreement.
"That is a wise judgement...I will discuss it with Drakken as well. It's only fair that he has a say." Luna said.
"I say they're right." Drakken spoke out from the rafters as he swooped down to where they were standing. "I won't make any changes...don't think I feel bad for her. To me she deserves banishment at the least...but she is your sister. And I would never ask that of you. So my judgement stands with the other Elements officially."
Luna nodded. "Noted...and...thanks Drakken." She said with a smile. She knew he was giving up his revenge for her. He smiled back. "I think the judgement is fair. We will hold a grand announcement to the kingdom. Everypony will see this."
"Guards, bring in Celestia." Drakken commanded. They looked at him as if to say no, but Princess Luna shot a look that made them move instantly. "Thanks,love."
He said to her.
"So Drakken," Twilight said. Drakken turned to face her. "Can you explain a little about your culture to me? I mean if that's ok."
"Well...I mean what do you want to know?" He asked.
"Celestia told us that your kind find their life partner at a young age. Could you explain why, exactly?" Twilight asked in response.
"Certainly." He replied. "Erra created us with a life mate that is completely destined for us. Since the Dragonbreed were a small race of protectors we all lived in one village. So most Dragonbreeds destined life partners were right there. Every Dragonbreed has a strand of the energy of their life partner. At least those with life partners. There are a select few that were known as the Vokun. Translated in your language Vokun means shadow. But in reference to the group, they are known as the shadow warriors. They are an elite group who have no life partners. They spend their childhood training to be our best fighters. I was actually one of them as a child, since I didn't have a life partner there. I was different however. No Vokun has the urge to love. I did. I always felt like I needed a life partner. I always felt alone. They tried to figure out why I felt that way but never found out...It wasn't until I saw Luna did I know why I'd felt like that. I was the number one youngling in my class and surpassed even some of the Vokun masters in my skills. They had me under the Grand Master, Master Eva. She taught me how to hone my skills and my dragon rage. Dragon Rage is a gift not many posses. But thats another conversation in itself. We can talk more later if you want, Miss Sparkle." "Please, you can call me Twilight." She said. He nodded.
"Alright...Twilight." He responded. The guards walked in with Celestia behind them.
"Sister...your judgement has been determined." Luna said in a Royal tone.
"I am prepared." The Sun Princess replied.
"Very well. After much consideration...you will step down as the main ruler of Equestria. You will still do your duties but it will be I that the subjects report to and I who will make the decisions of the land. You will also hold a hearing for all of Equestria explaining this as well as what really happened that night. Your punishment is to own up to your mistake." Luna finished the hearing. Celestias eyes watered and a tear fell from her cheek. "Sister...why are you crying?" Lunas tone had turned to sympathy and concern.
"They aren't tears of sadness, Luna...They are of joy and gratefulness...I thought you were going to banish me...I deserve such a fate." Celestia spoke. Drakken eyed her suspiciously when she said this.
"Tia...I would never do that to you. In fact Drakken even said banishment would be wrong." Luna responded. Celestia looked at Drakken who just snorted.
"Don't bring me into this." He said. "I just did what was right for you, Luna." Luna rolled her eyes.
"Regardless, everypony agreed on this judgement. Tia...mistakes will always be made. Nopony is perfect. But it is time for you to mend your wrongs." Luna said.
Celestia nodded.
"I will...thank you...all of you. Including you, Drakken." Celestia said.
"Don't think we are friends, Celestia. Like I said...it was for her." He said coldly. The others were unsettled by his change in tone. Drakkens voice was one that instilled fear when he was angry.
"Drakken, enough." Luna said. "Sister the kingdom will be listening in three days. Prepare your speech. I'll see you at dinner."
Everypony in Equestria stood outdoors to hear the Princess's speech. They all knew that whatever Celestia had to say was of upmost importance. From foals to the elderly ponies of the land, all stood before the Princess or a projection of the Princess to listen.
"My dearest subjects..." She began, "I stand before you today to admit an error and make an attempt to right my wrong. History did not happen as you were led to believe...The Nightmare Moon crisis was all my fault. I neglected my sister the chance to show off her beautiful night as well as denied her the love of her life. I sent Nightmare Moon to the moon knowing it was my fault and lived with that regret from that day on. I also killed the love of my sisters life, a young pony who was a hero of Equestria, never given credit for his deeds. I did not do so lightly, as I loved him like a brother...but I did the deed. I was young and did not know how to solve the mess I had made, so I tried to hide it. I didn't want anypony to think less of me...I apologize for my lies and betrayal. I should have trusted my subjects about this.
I was wrong entirely. Therefore I am stepping down as the primary ruler of Equestria and Luna will be taking my place. She is fit to rule, via the judgement of The Elements of Harmony. She can do for you what I could not. I hope you can come to forgive me, Equestria. You've always been dear to my heart."
Celestia walked back into the castle from her balcony as Luna stepped out. "Tia," She said. "I want you to be by my side for this." Celestia looked at her, and smiled.
"I will, then." She replied. They both walked out together and everypony cheered. Celestia was shocked. They weren't cheering for the new prime ruler, they were cheering for the regal sisters walking out together. They were cheering because they knew Luna had forgiven her sister.
From the shadows, Drakken watched with a smile. He may have hated Celestia but he knew Luna loved her. He was happy that Luna could forgive. He didn't want the love of his life to be like him in that way. Hatred didn't belong in the world.