POV Rio
It was the night of the Summer Sun Celebration, and I was doing some paperwork in my office when I heard music. I paused and looked around.
(AN: Play BlueBrony - And The Stars Will Aid (feat. DaWillstanator & BriLizyT) [Epic Orchestral] on YouTube for the music. )
Rio: "Where is that coming from?"
I use some magic, but I don't find the source of the music. Then I get the sudden urge to teleport. I didn't know why, but I just went with it. I appear in a flash of light, and when I see where I am, I have several questions.
Rio: "Why was I led here?"
I was teleported to the open field where Nightmare Moon first appeared. I was very confused, as I wasn't exactly clear why I was brought to such an isolated place. I looked around but didn't see anything. But then I looked up and saw that it was a full moon tonight.
'Wait a minute, that doesn't make sense, it's not supposed to be a full moon tonight.'
Then I heard the voice of the singer.
Stars: "For a thousand years observed.
We stand vigil in the night.
We the heavens undisturbed.
Witness now a heinous crime."
Rio: "Wait, what?"
Stars: "Held within a lofty stone.
Lies our princess of the night.
The usurper to the throne.
Must give penance for her crime.
We will move
We will change
We will speak
We will rage
We will fall
We will fade
We will aid in her escape."
At this point, my eyes went wide. I was shocked and really confused.
Rio: "What, she hasn't been in the moon for that long. It has been barely a couple of years. There must be some sort of misunderstanding."
Stars: "We will move.
We will change.
We will speak.
We will rage.
We will fall.
We will fade.
We will aid in her escape.
No more warmth
No more light
No more Sun
No more sight
All is dark
Black as night
We bring balance to our time."
Four stars slowly move towards the moon, and once they disappear behind the moon, I feel the seal shatter and the face on the moon vanishes.
Rio: "Oh ssssugar. Okay, Rio, calm down. I have prepped for this. I am far stronger than last time. But that leaves a question: why was she released now?"
I wasn't expecting an answer, but the system answers it anyway.
[Ding]
[The User Had Made The Seal Part Of The Background Of A Summon. This Caused The Seal To Exist Before The User Existed In This Universe. The Seal Has Been In Place For Exactly 1000 Years Due To This Change. ]
Rio: "That's bullcrap! Why didn't you tell me that would happen?!"
[Ding]
[You Didn't Ask.]
Rio: "That is technically right, and I hate that. Sigh. Whatever, I will think about that later. Now I have a really angry Alicorn that is now loose."
I use some spells to pinpoint where NMM is, and I quickly find her. She was on a random planet far from Earth. Which I found quite odd. But I shrugged and teleported there to confront her.
NMM: "Oh, so you finally arrived."
She smiles but then freezes and narrows her eyes.
NMM: "You are much stronger than last time. Which is odd. I thought I was only sealed for a few moments. Hmm, you did something. What is it?"
Rio: "You were frozen in time. I didn't want to leave you in isolation for years. For you, it has been a few moments. But for me, it has been years."
NMM: "Hmm, impressive. And despite my being upset that you sealed me, I can understand the kindness of not making me aware of the passage of time. It was something my sister was too cruel to do. But I suppose we should start the fight again. Unless you released me because you changed your mind and will serve me."
Rio: "I didn't free you."
Her face shows surprise and some confusion. But before I can explain further, I suddenly feel like it has become very hot.
Rio: "Where is that heat coming from?"
Her eyes go wide, and I can sense that she figured out something important. But before I can ask, I hear music again.
(AN: Play L Train, 4EverfreeBrony & Koa - Battle Royale [Electro Swing] on YouTube for the music. The vocals start at 33 seconds if you need it. )
'Uh oh, that can't be good.'
Then is a spark of fire someone appears that makes me beyond befuddled.
Rio: "Huh, how the hell did you get here?"
Before me stands a white Alicorn with a fiery mane and tail and orange and gold armor. She ignores me and looks at NMM.
Daybreaker: "Well, now just look at you.
You turned up right on cue.
But I'm afraid you're still too soon.
My little black and blue.
Your flight is overdue.
Return to sender, you belong on the moon.
~
Tell me, what's it like to be forgotten?
Nopony here knows your name.
Second chances are overrated.
Go back the way you came."
NMM: "Yeah, that's right, look at me
The real queen on the scene
And don't you get it misconstrued: Your so-called "bold and brash"
Belongs nowhere but the trash
And if I do recall, the one who "sent" me was you
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You're the one who's been erased
Naught but a remnant of a dream
You act like you're so hot– to– trot
But watch my darkness douse your flames."
Daybreaker: "Seems like every time we meet.
We're in each other's way."
NMM: "Move aside and move along
Or I'll eclipse your face."
Daybreaker: "Out of the way, my dear."
NMM: "I say we settle scores."
Daybreaker: "I'll be your greatest fear."
NMM: "More likely I'll be yours."
NMM: "Now who's the monster?"
Daybreaker: "Move it!"
NMM: "You know I'm stronger."
Daybreaker: "Prove it!
Both: "Let's see who's ready to play ruler."
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Both: "Now hold your horses there.
Or we'll quickly go nowhere.
Nothing here to learn.
Why should we bicker now.
When we could help each other out.
And watch the world burn."
Rio: "Uh oh."
I realise things are not looking so great. They circle me like a bunch of sharks, and I feel a shiver down my spine. I have my armor on, but they seem to take pleasure in looking me over.
Rio: "Stop that! It's creepy. And kind of gross."
They seem to find my response funny as they exaggerate by licking their lips. I just flip them off with my wings, which causes them to laugh. Then they start singing again.
(AN: You can wait until you hear the next lyrics if you read it faster than usual. )
Both: "Seems perhaps we're better when.
We're on each other's side.
By the power of moonlit flames.
We'll make this world ignite."
Once they are done signing and the song ends, they start talking like they already won.
Daybreaker: "You get him the first 3 days of the week. I get him the last 3."
NMM: "Deal."
Rio: "Woah woah woah! You two aren't actually thinking of working together, right? I mean, she locked you in the moon for a 1000 years. And she wants eternal night. "
They look at each other, then back at me.
NMM: "Meh, I think the now is more important than the past."
Daybreaker: "Yeah, and you have a nice planet that we can easily share. One side is dark and the other is light. Perfectly balanced, as all things should be.
Rio: "D'oh!"
I consider my options and try to talk them down.
Rio: "You should both be able to tell that I am very strong. Stronger than each of you individually. And this isn't even my full power. If you fight, you won't win. So why not avoid conflict? I mean, I think none of us wants to feel pain."
Daybreaker: "Oh, I don't know about that last part. Luna has some unique interests."
NMM: "Lies! I do not take pleasure in giving or receiving pain."
Daybreaker: "I don't know, your diary says otherwise."
I suddenly feel the temperature in the area drop massively.
NMM: "HAHAHA! That is hilarious. I thought I just heard someone say they defiled me by reading my diary. But that must be a jest, as if that were true, I would have to kill them."
She says that with a smile that promises a very painful death. I just slowly back away and start making preparations for the coming battle. Daybreaker responds by rolling her eyes.
Daybreaker: "Please, we both know that we can't really kill each other, and even if we tried, Rio would finish off or seal the survivor. As for reading your diary. I get lonely sometimes. Do you have any idea how boring it is to be a 2000-year-old virgin who has to act all prim and proper all the time? No, you don't, because you get to prance around the dream realm and get on-demand smut content."
I wince at that statement, and I can sense the immense amount of anger radiating from NMM. NMM grits her teeth and answers her.
NMM: "Speak about what you read in my diary to anyone, and I will tell everyone about your poetry."
The smug and arrogant look Daybreaker shatters, and I can see her start to sweat nervously.
Daybreaker: "W-what? I don't know what you mean. I have never written poetry."
NMM: "Oh really. How did that one go? Oh right. Sun Stream, you are my dawn at the end of a long night. You make my loins burn with youth."
Daybreaker: "SILENCE! How the Tartarus did you ever know of that!? I burned all those poems!"
NMM: "I was curious little filly and wondered what my sister was writing with such an undignified face. So I read them. And memorized them in case it was ever needed."
As they continue their sibling spat, I make sure everyone is aware of what is happening, and I finalize the last things I need prepped. To start, I grabbed the Time Twirler and got ready to activate it. Thankfully, we were in Imperium space, so there would be no prying eyes. Besides, maybe Odin, but that was unavoidable. If I somehow lose, the Time Twirler would trigger automatically, and I would be sent back to the start of the loop. They would be aware that they are in a loop, but they can't break it. Or at least I thought they did.
Daybreaker: "ENOUGH! We will settle this later, but for now, let us deal with the current issue."
They both look at me, and I activate the Time Twirler.
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Authors Note:
The next chapter will deal with that battle itself. After this battle will be Gacha, so comment any suggestions, and until next time, Ciao.