Ch.6: Sudden News from "Twilight"

After raising the sun, Princess Celestia returned to her room so that she can get ready for the day ahead of her. Some thoughts went through her mind as she brushed her mane and put on her crown, necklace, and shoes. So far, almost all of the Bearers of Harmony have found their true loves. First Twilight through Marvin; then Rainbow Dash through Lionwing; then Fluttershy through Pyrus; then Pinkie Pie through Big Macintosh; finally Applejack through Peter le Pew. Now the only one left is Rarity, the Bearer of Generosity herself.

"I wonder who her true love will be," the Alicorn asked herself with some thought. Just then, the flames in her fireplace burst with life as a sparkling wisp of smoke flew out, transforming into a scroll. Intrigued by this and wondering if it is from Twilight, the Princess took the scroll and unrolled it to read it:

"Dear Princess Celestia:

"I have found something that I believe will capture your interest; it may have the power to help us stop Discord! I ask that you come right away to see it. But you must come alone; this should be for your eyes only before we can decide on whether or not to use it. Please meet me at the cave just at the outskirts of Winsome Falls so that we may discuss this in private.

"Sincerely yours, Twilight Sparkle."

Princess Celestia couldn't believe what she had just read. Twilight has found something that they may use against Discord. This might be what they need to try and stop his crazy kidnap-the-Princess-and-woo-her plots. But what if it will be far too dangerous to use. She does agree with Twilight that she should look into this before they decide on using it. She must go right away. She quickly snapped out of her thoughts when she heard her bedroom door open and saw that it was her sister Luna.

"Big Sister," she said to her, "is everything alright? You looked surprised about something."

"Oh, I have gotten a letter from Twilight is all," she answered the blue Alicorn before putting the scroll away. "Which is why I need to ask a favor of you, Luna."

"Anything, Celestia."

"Twilight believed that she may have found something, but she wants me to look into it myself alone before deciding what to do with it. If it is not too much trouble, could you take my place in my duties for today?"

"Of course, sister; I'm free all day. What is it I need to do?"

"Not much; just the meeting with the Crystal Kingdom councilors on what they had missed over the thousand years it has been hidden away by King Sombra." She became shocked when Luna winced at the name and went up to her with worry.

"I am so sorry, Little Sister," she said to her. "I didn't mean to mention…him." Luna quickly looked up at her reassuringly.

"Do not worry, Celestia," she said. "It's all in the past. I know that the pain will go away soon, but…I can't help but get the feeling that…he's still alive."

Celestia felt that way as well, which is why she asked her nephew-in-law Shining Armor to keep a lookout for anything strange going on at the Frozen North surrounding the Crystal Kingdom. She chose not to let Luna know about it, fearing that it will alarm her. Discord's return and falling in love with the Sun Princess is alarming enough for her Sister of the Moon.

"Are you sure you will be alright?"

"I will be just fine, Celestia," Luna answered with a smile. "Really. I just need the documents to show to the councilors." With a reassured nod, Celestia handed the book to her with her magic.

"Should you need my help," she then instructed, "do not feel afraid to call me with our telepathy spell."

"Just take care, sister," the blue Pony replied with a nod. Celestia then closed her eyes with a smile and cast her teleportation spell to take her to the location instructed in Twilight's letter. When she was gone in a flash of golden light, Luna left the room to meet with the Crystal Kingdom council, completely unaware of what shall happen to her older sister.