Dimension: My Little Pony

Planet: Equestria Earth

Specific Location: Canterlot Castle

Time: Six days after the arrival of Flaming Star

Regal Crescent looked at Luna straight in the eyes. "Luna… I'm so sorry."

Luna broke her gaze and looked away. "How do I know you're sorry? How do I know you won't simply work to earn my trust again, and then disappear altogether once more?"

Regal Crescent sat down. "Look, Luna, I have no place to go! I'm hated or unwelcome in every know dimension in this multiverse!"

Luna continued to look away. "That doesn't change anything."

"Even if it doesn't change anything," replied Regal Crescent, "I want you to know that I am sorry."

Luna turned around and looked at Regal Crescent, tears shimmering in her eyes. "I- I will have to think about your apology."

With that, Luna spread her wings and flew away. Regal Crescent sighed. With that, he stood up and walked away. He wandered the courtyard for a bit, watching as the sun slowly climbed higher and higher. Soon, worker ponies began to file in to continue construction. Seeing this, Regal Crescent quickly ducked into a nearby hallway to avoid detection. He peeked around the corner as he watched the ponies repair the damage that he had sown.

"So, what are we looking at?" A voice came out from behind him.

Regal Crescent gave a gasp of surprise and whirled around, one of his front hoofs crackling with energy. It was Discord.

"Well, you certainly have a jumpy disposition, not unlike Joseph Torrus, or as we like to call him, Sunset Shadow, when he first came here." Discord said as distastefully pushed Regal Crescents hoof out of his face.

Regal Crescent squinted at Discord for a moment, then said, "Oh, you're Discordious."

Discord bowed elegantly. "At your service. I must say, as a chaos weaver myself, I overheard Lulu's tales of woe more than once about you, but I never expected the famed Dathan Enosson to be the perpetrator. My, my, the shame."

Regal Crescent turned around. "I felt for sure that I would return. I was positive that after the harmony tree was planted, I could come back and be with the moon princess… I was wrong. After the harmony units were placed, demons began to show up, and we fought them. Then the demon-traveler war… then my rivalry with Abimael… then my betrayal. Next thing I knew, I was no long fit to even come crawling back."

Discord stroked his chin with a paw as he said, "Well… that was a sob story if I ever heard one! Nevertheless, you really shouldn't be too hard on yourself… well, maybe you should, but anyway… Sunset himself was in quite a pickle when he came here, but he managed to get out of it! And look at him now! Happy, married, is going to have a family… all that good stuff!"

Regal Crescent looked at Discord, "What? Joseph Torrus is married?"

Discord nodded. "Oh, he is; to the beautiful young Pegasus, and my personal friend, Fluttershy, the harmony bearer of kindness."

Regal Crescent blinked. "I think I will go to Joseph… er, Sunset and talk to him about my dilemma, perhaps he can give me a little insight."

Discord grinned, "Oh, I'm sure he would be more than helpful. Oh, and do stay out of trouble while you're here, I really don't want any competition in the chaos department."

Regal Crescent shook his head. "I have no intention of wreaking any more havoc, Discordious," he replied, "Where do you think Sunset is?"

Discord flashed out and flashing in again next to Regal Crescent. He conjured up a map and said, "Well… I don't know… He and Fluttershy are probably in Canterlot gardens. Those two love to relax there. Take a right… then take a left… no, take a left and then a right… no, I mean…"

Regal Crescent shook his head again and teleported away. Discord rolled his eyes. "My, my, even for an old pony he certainly has an impatient disposition. Beings these days…"

Fluttershy and Sunset were cuddling on a bench in the Canterlot gardens when Regal Crescent teleported into their midst. Fluttershy gave a little yelp and hid slightly behind Sunset at the sight of the black and red unicorn. Sunset simply blinked. "Well… Regal Crescent, what can I do for you?"

Regal Crescent slowly moved up to them and sat down on the bench next to Sunset. "I need your help," he said.

Sunset patted Fluttershy's hoof, and she settled next to him again. He then looked at Regal Crescent with raised eyebrows. "You need… my help. With what?"

Regal Crescent put his head in his hoofs as he replied, "I need help with Luna. How can I make her understand that I am repentant? I am truly sorry for what I have done! You're married, Sunset, can't you tell me what to do?"

Sunset stroked his chin for a moment as he thought. He then said, "I don't know, your situation is ever so slightly different than mine when I first came to Equestria. I didn't have a bad legacy when I arrived, and I didn't immediately attempt to blow up its capital. I'm not sure."

Regal Crescent groaned, "I don't know what to do! Help me!"

Fluttershy then spoke. "Um… excuse me? I might have something to say… If Princess Luna is hurt by your betrayal so many years ago, she is probably terrified that it will happen again. You need to show her a little kindness, and maybe earn her trust back. If you truly are sorry, then she will never have to worry about you leaving her again."

Sunset nodded in agreement. "Yes, show her that you care! I do not know how long it will take for you to fix her broken heart, but perhaps in the meantime you can show her that you care once more."

Regal Crescent gave a shaking sigh, "I am sooooo dead. Thank you anyway Fluttershy and Sunset, I will have to think about what you two have said."

With that, he teleported away, leaving the two alone once again. Sunset looked at Fluttershy. "I really hope he gets everything settled," he said, "I would hate to have to share a dimension with an extremely depressed dimensional traveler."

Fluttershy rested her head on his shoulder as she replied, "I am sure everything will be alright…"

Regal Crescent teleported to the top spire of Canterlot. On the very tip of the tower, he sat, watching the entire land as everypony went about their daily lives. He blinked… everything was so peaceful. In the serenity of the morning air, Regal Crescent thought about what everyone had talked to him about. If he wanted to gain Luna's trust back, he would have to show that he changed. But how? There was no trial, no great calamity that he could prove himself in battle. He groaned, fighting billions of demons was much easier than trying to win Luna's love back… if it was even possible. He continued to gaze across the land as he resided on those thoughts, and memories of the old days began to flood in. He remembered the first time he had met Luna and Celestia as fillies, and how he had asked if he could play with them. The three pranced through the meadows, enjoying the wonderful summer days. He remembered playing long games of hide-and-seek with them, as he searched thoroughly for a place to plant the harmony tree. He remembered bringing Luna a bouquet of flowers, and how she had given him the first and greatest hug of his life. He remembered spending long nights with her under the light of her moon, talking about how beautiful the night was in all its glory. He remembered kissing her, and telling her that he would forever love her. And… he remembered leaving in a hurry, trying to quickly get the consent of Paradox to confirm the location and plant the harmony tree so that he could be with Luna. He remembered his horror as a demon raid struck multiple dimensions, forcing him and the dozen other dimensional travelers to fight back, and leaver their pasts behind.

Regal Crescent felt a lump in his throat as he looked down at his hoofs. One thing had led to another, and now he was a rogue, a loner, with no place to go. He looked up, and he noticed Flaming Star and Twilight sitting on a balcony talking.

He couldn't hear what they were saying, but it was obvious by the way they sat together that they really enjoyed each other's company. He had been like that once as well. Regal Crescent continued to watch them as they stopped talking and simply sat there, enjoying each other's company. They continued sitting, and Regal Crescent continued watching. As he did, a few tears slid down his face. Slowly, Regal Crescent turned his back on them and watched the sky. He simply sat there. Minutes passed by, then hours… the sun rose over the hills, sailed through its apex, and began to slowly descend in the west. Still Regal Crescent sat there, thinking of all the things that he could say to Luna if he had the chance. However, no matter the time he went over his ideas, he couldn't think of anything he could say. He wanted her back, but there was no way he truly deserved her. The sun slid through the other half of its cycle and began to fall behind the west hills. It was all a blur for Regal Crescent, who was seven thousand years old. Soon the sun's light died over the land of Equestria, and so did Regal Crescent's hope for redemption. Perhaps he could travel to Dodge Junction, or maybe some other random location where he could live out his days in misery. However, he quickly pulled himself out of his self-pitying thoughts for a moment as the moon began to rise. It had always been a wondrous sight for him. The sun was grand, no doubt, but it was ferocious and precarious in its power. The moon had always been meek, silent, and beautiful, reflecting the sun's violent bolts of light in a calm aura of white and blue light…

Suddenly, Luna landed next to him. Regal Crescent nearly feinted. He quickly recovered and shot up and began to speak faster than Pinkie Pie during a self-introductory speech. "Luna! I'm sorry! I understand that you don't trust me, heck, I wouldn't trust myself, but I need you to understand that-"

Luna interrupted. "I understand, Regal Crescent."

Regal Crescent looked at her incredulously, "You… what?"

Luna sat down next to him and said, "I understand that you are sorry, and I accept your apology."

Regal Crescent couldn't believe his ears. Was he dreaming? Impossible. "I… I know that you have every right to ignore me and never see me again," he stuttered, "but… why?"

Luna sighed, "I could not stay angry for long. Seeing you return to me, humble, was like when you first gave flowers… I was overjoyed. I was hurt, but I felt happiness for your return the likes of which I have not felt since my return to Equestria."

Regal Crescent cocked his head to one side and said, "Your… return?"

Luna nodded. "That is the main that I felt truly that you deserved a place to return in my heart. I too went astray, driven by jealousy and envy. I wanted my night to be predominating, to be worshipped, but it was not the way of harmony. So I tried to take it by force, and I tried to kill my sister. I failed and was banished to the moon for a thousand years. It was during that time that I understood my errors, and when I returned, and the harmony bearers returned me to my right mind… I asked for forgiveness, and I was forgiven. I have done no better than you, and I was forgiven, you deserve that forgiveness as well."

With that, the two hugged, kissed, and tears were shed.

"I love you Luna," whispered Regal Crescent as they continued hugging.

"I love you too, Regal Crescent."

Dimension: My Little Pony

Planet: Equestria Earth

Specific Location: Equestia Earth's Stratosphere

Time: Seven days after the arrival of Flaming Star

Legion glanced around as he levitated in the stratosphere of Eqeustria Earth. His gaze raked the landscape as he used his vast, twisted knowledge to pinpoint all the different locations. The specific position of the harmony tree was somehow cloaked from his vision, but he could see Manehattan, Fillydelphia, Vanhoover, Canterlot, and Ponyville. He tapped his masked helmet as he thought about the best place to attack. Canterlot, he knew, was undoubtedly the location of the sun and moon sisters, and the capital of the whole of Equestria, but it was not the place he wanted to start. Canterlot had already been subject to a number of attacks: first from a squadron of demon warriors, then from Dathan Enosson. The place, he could see, was now under the protection of a shield, and there were guards patrolling every corner of it. What's more, Legion could see Pegasus taking off and landing from Cloudsdale, and scouting every corner of the land. These scouts were not really an issue, he mused, but he must strike at a place where he could dislodge the travelers, wherever they may be, and put them at a disadvantage.

His eyes fell on Ponyville. That was it; that was the place to start. It was the perfect location. It was open, and had a lot of avenues for an ambush, but once he controlled the area, he could easily fend off attackers from any location. With that, Legion rocketed towards Ponyville.

Dimension: My Little Pony

Planet: Equestria Earth

Specific Location: Ponyville

Time: Seven days after the arrival of Flaming Star

Rarity trotted through town as the sun slowly rose past the east hills on her way to see Pinkie Pie. Pinkie was planning a party, and she needed a bit of Rarity's help with the costumes. Rarity frowned, she preferred making things that were more elegant, but if it was for a friend...

Suddenly, Rainbow Dash shot out of the sky and landed next to her.

"Oh, my, hello Rainbow Dash," said Rarity, "What brings you here?"

Rainbow Dash kept pace, "I'm so bored! Sunset, Flaming Star, Twilight, and Fluttershy are gone, and there is no one really to do stuff with!"

Rarity sighed, "Well, they will be back soon. They were needed in Canterlot after all those calamities going on. And if you are thinking of asking me to spend time with you, I am afraid it will have to wait. I have a meeting with Pinkie Pie to discuss some costumes."

Rainbow Dash levitated slightly above the ground and rolled her eyes, "Where has all the action gone?"

Rarity pulled a face, "If I recall correctly, the last time we had some 'action,' we were all fairly much scared witless. I don't think we need anymore of that trouble here."

Rainbow sighed as she remembered the terrible attack on Ponyville. "Yeah, I suppose you're right. But I still need something to do!"

Rarity shook her head. "There's nothing for you here, Rainbow Dash," she said, "Why don't you go find one of your Pegasus friends?"

Rainbow rolled her eyes, "Yeah, yeah. Alright! I'm going!"

Suddenly the two bumped into Applejack and Pinkie, who were both staring at the sky.

"Well," said Rarity, "What are you two doing out here?"

Applejack, not taking her eyes off the sky said, "Well, I was here to get some cupcakes from Sugar Cube corner, and met Pinkie Pie looking at the sky."

Rainbow blinked. She then said, "Looking at the sky? Pinkie?"

Pinkie too didn't take her eyes blue atmosphere. "Ooooohhh... Look! The thingy is getting bigger!"

Rarity and Rainbow joined her in sky-gazing. There was a small blot over the sun that was slowly getting bigger. Soon its size began to increase at an accelerated rate, and Rainbow Dash and Rarity realized what was happening.

"Oh no," Rainbow actually whimpered.

"DEMON ATTACK! EVERYPONY DUCK!" Screamed Rarity.

"Rarity! That doesn't look anything like a duck!" interjected Pinkie Pie.

"You always say that!" exclaimed Applejack as she tackled Pinkie and all four of them hit the dirt.

Legion shrieked overhead and landed in town square with an explosion that triggered planet-wide tremors.

As the smoke cleared, Applejack, with her ears flat against her skull, whispered to Rainbow, "Rainbow! Get help!"

Rainbow Dash zoomed off in the direction of Canterlot castle. The smoke cleared to reveal a massive crater where the gazebo once stood. In the crater stood Legion.

Note: Oooooh! The suspense! Sorry guys, I think I'm out for the week, I have stuff I need to do! Nevertheless, I will see if I can add at least one chapter during the weekend. Don't forget to R&R! And if you guys don't remember what the second "R" stands for, it means REVIEW! I love reviews!