The Tragedy of Noctem

Chapter Five: Meanwhile...

as the night continued on, clouds started to blot out the stars, and what once was a peaceful night, rainfall took its place.

the smoke still rose from the craters.

and a very frantic dragon was running back to the library.

Twilight was helping Rarity recover from her injuries with the demon dragon.

though she had suffered injuries herself, it was only the quick thinking on her part that she had casted a shield of project at the last minute. still, the strength of the dragon's magic had nearly broken the shield while she was casting it, and when she was flung into the house, the shielding had snapped. it nothing near Rarity's injuries though. with no shield she felt the full impact of her magic backfiring when the dragon grabbed her stream of magic, and crashing into a house didn't help things either.

How could someone be able to possess that amount of power? Twilight questioned herself. To be able to do something of that sort must mean that the user is immensely powerful. I just hope Princess Celestia is alright..

Luna hadn't awaken yet either. the blast from the dragon had scorched her entire left flank; blood still trickling in spots Fluttershy's stitching job hadn't covered.

Twilight trotted over to her candles to replace them. she hadn't a chance to rest the entire night.

Spike burst through the door.

"Twilight! I-"

"Shhh Spike! we need to let the ponies sleep, not wake them up!" Twilight whispered furiously.

"S-sorry. Princess Celestia just got back to me, she reported that she has defeated the dragon oherwise known as Nyx in battle, and has subdued him for the time being. she's going to dispose of him in her own way she finished, and for us not to worry... what do you suppose she means by that twilight?" Spike looked worried.

"I don't really know what to think of it Spike. I've never heard Princess Celestia talk this way before. whatever she has in mind probably shouldn't be mentioned around other ponies." Twilight thought about it for a moment. "but whatever her choice is we should back it up regardless. she's a wise princess, and her thoughts should be valued and not taken lightly."

"yeah... how's Rarity?"

Twilight glanced at Rarity laying on the couch, breathing rapidly as she fought her fever.

"She's healing just fine Spike, don't you worry. She'll be better before for you know it. but don't you worry about okay?"

Spike walked around to Rarity.

"Don't you worry Rarity, I'll get the one responsible for this. I will avenge you!"

Twilight rolled her eyes.

That late morning, Princess Celestia came in to check up on her sister. Fluttershy was in the library as well, checking up on her patients. Twilight came over to greet the Princess.

Princess Celestia, is everything okay?" Twilight said as she bowed before royalty.

Celestia went over to her sister's side and knelt. "Yes Twilight, I was just visiting to check up on my sister. How the other girls, are they do I doing well?"

"Rarity suffered a concussion, plus a few broken bones and also a ruptured lung, but with Fluttershy's help we've gotten her stable. thank Celestia that we had her help, without it, I wouldn't know what to do." Twilight glanced over at Fluttershy.

Fluttershy who was checking Luna's stitches didn't look up, but blushed embarrassingly.

"I'm sure she was in safe hooves with somepony so gentle as your friend Twilight." Celestia kindly said.

Fluttershy squeaked as her yellow cheeks glowed hot with embarrassment.

"My other friends Applejack and Rainbow Dash fared better. Applejack a twisted hoof; Rainbow a broken rib. Both were healed, and are well."

"And you, Twilight? How did you fare?"

"I'm fine Celestia, only a few minor bruises. My bubble shield protected the worst of Nyx's attack."

What Twilight hadn't told Celestia, was that her ego was the problem. Anypony that could bend the laws of the universe and GRAB someponies magic, easily deflated the point of practicing magic over and over and over again and again and again, just to be defeated like that.

Celestia didn't say anything, but she guessed as well as a Princess could.

"Twilight, is there something that you want to tell me?"

Twilight looked up. Then back down. Then up again.

"Yes, what are you planning on doing with Nyx?"

It wasn't exactly what Twilight had on her mind, but at least she wasn't lying.

The Princess looked away for a moment.

"Nyx has committed terrible fouls coming to our land and plaguing my subjects with his distress and chaos. He is being taken care of as we speak."

"But Prince-"

"Twilight, it's not a thing to discuss. your just going to have to trust me on this. He will be taken care of, but taken care of in reasonable beneficial way."

Celestia stood.

"Twilight... Somethings are meant to happen for a reason. you have to let destiny play its role. And Nyx's well... perhaps Nyx's path is just starting to open to us. In the meantime, I want you to continue your studies in friendship."

The Princess patted her sister's head endearingly.

"I must go now Twilight. Nyx's arrival stirred some unpleasant creatures off the northern borders. please don't worry about Nyx Twilight. Your fears will only hold you back, as will your personal doubt." Celestia commented slyly and knowingly.

Twilight was confused for a second, but then nodded understanding what the Princess meant.

"Good bye Twilight, thank you for all your hard work tonight. Send me a letter when my sister awakes alright Twilight?"

Twilight nodded.

"Goodnight to you too Fluttershy, thank you especially."

"thank you, I mean your welcome thanks, I mean... Of course Princess Celestia." Fluttershy stuttered nervously.

Princess Celestia smiled, and then left for the night.

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Hello readers, due to apparently writing a story that's nearly copyright (I picked the name Nyx because it meant night in a different language. Turns out Nyx is from a popular MLP Fanfic called Past Sins or something like that. A story that's obviously popular enough for everyone in the entire world to have heard of but not popular enough for ME to have noticed. Sadly, because of the many bad reviews on FimFiction, I took the story down, and am trying something more MORE original than this one is (blah people : P ). SO! Until then, I'll be attending my focus on my other story. If you REALLY like this story, and only REALLY want me to continue, I will consider it. Until then, read about Travis SnowStorm.