The Final Fall of the Lunar Republic (Solemn Century Edition)

[@huskxiii2067]

For The Lunar Republic! Hail Princess Luna!

[@vulcarios]

"The darkness comforts us, the shadows protect us. We strike from the darkened cloak of night, but think not we lack courage to stand in the light. We are the New Lunar Republic, pride of the evening armada."

[@benjaminreece5682]

That dear sir was beautiful

[@vulcarios]

Benjamin Reece Thank you.

[@westaussiebrumby5425]

Benjamin Reece Here Here

[@discharge9928]

Better belive it

[@andercarter7159]

This song makes me wanna cry "*FOR THE LUNAR REPUBLIC*!!!!"

[@westaussiebrumby5425]

It is said that the New Luna Republic has fallen, that we failed, but I don't see it that way. We didn't join for victory, We joined for Honour. We don't fight for Glory, We fight for the solider standing next to us. We don't hold out for spite, We hold out for our Princess. It is said that we lost, I do not hold to that, I say we won, My Princess is happy, There for I am happy, My Princess is back and is safe, there for I did my job, Our Princess has said to stand down, there for I bow and obey. This is a Victory, for we obey our Princess of the Moon and Stars, our Princess of the night, We are soldiers, and no matter if we stand down or fight to the last, we honour our Princess of the night, I Stand down and bow to my lady as I back away, I stand down... I back away, but I am still here, ever watching, ever waiting, ever ready for the next time that my lady needs me. I may be forgotten by all, but I remember, my Fellows of the swords will remember, we will never stop being solider, I will stay in the dark, out of site, out of mind, out of the way, until needed again, by the Princess of the night. The final fall of the NLR may not be pretty, but we serve a higher purpose... Princess Luna for ever.

[@NekomataAlchie]

+WestAussie Brumby Agreed my friend let this be a message for all those in the NLR

[@revkull3296]

can somepony pls link me the original story? I can't find it

[@westaussiebrumby5425]

Rose luck No you would be able to, I wrote this, There are other short stories around that I have done, I am still trying to do a better job at them.

[@chopsticks9984]

+WestAussie Brumby You rebel scum!

[@westaussiebrumby5425]

***** and proud of it.

[@oceanbreezepony]

Holy cow this makes me feel old somehow. 2011 was 5 years ago guys...and this song is still amazing.

[@Leon14000]

Yeah, dude! Totally... that's crazy. ;>.>

[@Mooco2]

So by sheer accident this came on while reading the ending to "My Little Dashie". I'm not gonna lie, for the first time in ten straight years, after not crying for any reason, I bawled my damn eyes out. And I'm convinced it was the music that did it. Bravo sir, bravo.

[@discharge9928]

You never fall until you stop believing.LUNAR SOLDIERS LIVE ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@NekomataAlchie]

Luna comforts us, her loyal children in her cloak of night as we work to protect her and praise her. We the NLR are her children and we shall not fail her for we will fight on and keep marching forward

[@BlackZHawksBlox]

All the songs I've listened to from you are phenomenal. There is this heart felt soul in each of your pieces that is just there I can't explain it.

[@nathanrosenow5199]

Even after all these years this song is still so amazing. Long live the NLR

[@TrollFlavoredDonut]

Its been over 13 years since I was a junior in highschool and I last came upon this song, just randomly in my music page. So much has happenened in this time. Grandparents died, I graduated college with 2 degrees, met the love of my life, started a career... And yet, listrning to this song again for the first time in over a decade, im a kid again for just a few minutes...life was so much simpler.

[@derpidety]

wtf guys i have not been able to comment on this vid in forever and now that i can im just gonna say wtf

[@rainestar82]

One of the most beautiful quotes from one of the best shows ever, applied to this song? I was already choked up, now I'm crying. Thank you :')

[@xxcaptdrakexx]

I was reading the description and WTF you mean "At time it gets annoying?!" This is something amazing.

[@OotsyMahDootsie]

These pieces that you've composed really ease my soul

[@Huussi6]

Around seven months since I heard this and it already gives me sort of a nostalgic breeze.. I don't even know what to call this, it's just so beautiful in its own way, especially when given some background concept.

[@thatluckydragon8088]

it my have fell but in the shadows it will thrive to all her followers KEEP ON FIGHTING AND NEVER GIVE UP. LIVE,FIGHT,DIE

[@discharge9928]

You never fall until you give up

[@strangess13]

This song is such a beautiful draught of pure peace and sorrow in just the right proportions for those moments after the battle has been lost and all that is left is to make the best of defeat.

[@Gaiascope]

I feel so at ease while listening to this... Your music is really helpful to me in a lot of ways. Let's just say I'm having a rather rough time, but while I listen to this I can believe everything will be fine. Thank you for that, from the bottom of my heart.

[@TheFateArcher]

I love this piece so much and was listening to it while reading My Little Dashie and it made the story that much better. So all I can say is thanks for creating this beautiful piece of artwork and keep on making music.

[@gandorf55]

I looped this song in my little dash. It's very depressing. Been depressed for a week. Dear god!

[@projectEbon]

This,sir, is greatness. Please keep making such wonderful music.

[@YolomanrsGaming]

PRINCESS LUNA"S REPUBLIC SHALL NOT TIS A LIE WE ARE STRONG AND SHALL NOT FALL FOR THE LUNAR REPUBLIC!!

[@Grimgar1337]

This... This is so beautiful. I listened to it while reading Past Sins, and some magic made it sync perfectly. I'm still crying right now. Now I'm gonna finish Past Sins, huh. Thank you for this music.

[@mastadon1151]

WE WILL NOT FALL!! WE WILL TRIUMPH OVER ALL WHO STAND IN OUR WAY!! FOR THE LUNAR REPUBLIC!! HOORAHHH!!!

[@unclemikedoyle]

Here we are, more than a decade after G4 premiered... And the Fandom still lives!

[@eaglewolfzen]

this song makes me feel like an epic battle just took place and the pieces are falling back into their proper places. The sky of brimestone and the land on fire is calming and becoming their usual shades of blue and green as if time were flowing backwards just for the landscape. Volcanoes are sealing up, floods receed revealing only being wet and befuddled animate life.

[@PARADOXADOR]

Wow, this is gorgeous. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@violetheartstrings2797]

NLR did not fall and shall not. We stand until the end, but the end is still far away. We're not like the other factions, we stand because we want to. They can call us weak but we're strong no matter what. We fight until the end, we stand until the end, we protect until the end. I may not like the Idea of the 2 NLR factions merging but we all learn to get use to it. So from then on, Never say we've fallen unless u have the proof.

[@garda_airsoft5476]

which 2 factions?

[@violetheartstrings2797]

There were 2 NLR NewLunarRepublic and NewLunaRepublic I was originally in NewLunaRepublic but then the emergment of the 2 rivaled factions now allies became 1 faction. Honestly, the leaders jst had to emerge their 2 rivaled factions into 1 as allies.

[@garda_airsoft5476]

oh okay, I am looking for anyone else that is NLR to talk to/ email, -LT. Linfor, New Lunar Republic army,

[@ForeverisGone13]

this is the sound of true loneliness. this is beautiful and sad, and all in all very well done

[@MariahWngdAng3l]

@Shashanyaara I went against your advice and read it while listening. My sleeves are soaked with snot and tears. That was amazing.

[@Glamourflauge]

I've had this song on repeat everyday, for the past month. That settles it. This is going to be the song that plays on my wedding day.

[@Frozenflutter]

I remember when I was into this sort of stuff back in middle school. Sounds very nostalgic derpidety.

[@GoldSabre]

This is so good! I just wish it could go on for longer... The only think that I would think of changing is adding more of the last few outro bars and letting it repeat while slowly fading out, as opposed to the almost immediate effect at 5:32.

[@waterpicker]

@JustAnotherGuy350 All memes including the one that spark the borny fandom never truly die they become integrated into teh fabric of the internet and this one has reach everywhere.

[@megibabe1]

this just sounds magical. It's my favourite.

[@Asen4835]

Absolutely amazing and beautifully done. Keep it up!

[@MsBurningman]

Well this is the most beautyful I have ever heard in my life! I could write a book based on the emotions I endured while listening to this song.

[@fibkind1234]

WE WILL RISE FOR A BETTER TOMORROW!!!

[@PerfectlyTeddy]

If you even have a tomorrow. Which you wont. Eternal night for you. TSE forever.

[@vazedmund]

Ive never thought, or felt anything like this...im crying, and im not afraid to say that..im proud to be a 16 year old brony :')...when i was listening to this and looking at the picture...i felt the simple, yet deep pain and stress of seperation...i went through a series of thoughts about the way i could of done differently in my life and how i cant go back and try it for a second time...live life to its fullest, and never let go.....

[@strangess13]

I adore this. It boggles me something this good doesn't have more views, given the size of the Brony community. It's such a sublime mixture of peace, mourning and quiet hope.

[@AntonioDiazCanas]

I TOOOOTALLY LOVE IT! YOU ARE AWESOME!

[@spitrat4951]

Celestia is a tyrant! Hail Luna!

[@Bookman230]

And in the aftermath of the fateful battle, Celestia offered the warriors of the republic mercy and amnesty should they return to her guard. Nay, they replied, for their loyalty and love for their lunar princess was too strong. Thus, with great reluctance, Celestia banished them to the dungeons, and the republic seemed gone forever. But records were left, their great deeds of war inspiring many. Now in the shadows, a new republic is forming to elevate Luna up high again! FOR THE LUNA REPUBLIC!

[@BiscuitDelivery]

Wow, another great fanmade orchestral. I think there's more than enough good songs here to make a complete soundtrack for a feature-length movie about the NLR.

[@LPSLuvTetu99]

Bro, just. Omfp, broooooooo!!!!!! I think this is the best background music for one of my stories! I wonder if it's available on iTunes ...

[@Balien_Darkblade]

@SwaffyX You're not weird. You're awesome!

[@randomguy9898]

life feels so much better after listening to this.

[@Mondoblasto0]

Whatever the reason for making it, in the end it's a lovely piece of music.

[@voimond]

chills down my spine man, chills down my spine. aw now my throat is closing up and im tearing up. . .F-FOR LUNAAAAA!

[@AidenRKrone]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@whithermine]

this is absolutely beautiful

[@ArcVaranus]

@AbyssalFrost That was awesome.

[@thearcticfox101]

such beautiful music. i think Mozart and everyone else who made this of music would cry and die from the sheer genius of this music.

[@DagonKal]

I like this song...rather a lot. Your music is wonderful, thank you for sharing it.

[@calliethewolfcat2183]

This makes a very sad story come to my mind.

[@cordellfox1943]

the new lunar republic shall never fall as long as the hearts that believe in Luna still beat on, and the queen of that faction still lives among us. The glory of her rebellion will live on through history, never leaving, watch out solarists, were coming for you.

[@AnimalAnimeFan]

it's sooo soothing

[@speedstriker]

This is an amazing music to study by.

[@seanmahoney379]

i love this song its quiet amazing

[@derpidety]

thanks

[@TerminaterXX564]

Dude really nice music, keep it up, seriously

[@randomguy9898]

This is beautiful.

[@LookOutLondon]

Ohgod, my chills have chills.

[@_Diesel]

I am greatly amused by all those tasteful and serious conversations; about ponies.

[@PredatorVersusAlien]

@Shashanyaara this song makes every story so beautiful and sad at the same time. It´s ineffable

[@friedpan8564]

its really beautifull

[@ErikaOfTheWolves]

This song is so goddamned beautiful.

[@Nidvex]

True (the sun tends to blind me unless my back is facing it), but I'm mostly worried about the crops. Our plants and food and stuff. Now, I might be wrong, but I'm pretty sure crops require sunlight for photosynthesis, which in turn gives us food. The moonlight is simply unable to provide what's needed for the plants (again, if I understand this correctly). That's the main reason why I don't entirely support the NLR; I like to eat when my stomach wants food.

[@AbyssalFrost]

@AbyssalFrost Luna stated, her voice beginning to crack as the tears flowed freely from her eyes "I cannot stop...and nor can you. In a way...this suffering seems justified. Due punishment for our selfishness...we are reaping the consequences of forgetting how to love, forgetting how to accept and tolerate...forgetting the Magic of Friendship." "Luna..." Celestia moved forward, speechless, her own tears that she fought hard to hold back now streaming. She placed her head around Luna's neck,

[@tomoesinferno]

....wonderful. Awesome. Beautiful.

[@Chrysostone123]

"The universe has to move forward. Pain and loss, they define us as much as happiness or love. Whether it's a world, or a relationship... Everything has its time. And everything ends."

[@prolificillithic]

Are you so blind as to fight in the presence of such mournful music? There will never be peace between us, but in this moment, leave in peace and allow us to enjoy our melodies, as we would do for you.

[@HunterParasite]

good job, im crying

[@sagenichibotsu]

Derpidety will do that to you. You may want to hold on to your troubles, your shallow worries and cares- but Derpidety will come along and rip those away from your grasp, leaving you quiet, calm and smiling.

[@jerry6980]

Incredibly touching my heart

[@DownhillCarver]

@McNoah94 It's just something cute we sometimes do together, fantasize about our happiest day together, and think of ways to make it more perfect.

[@derpidety]

@Jazmillenium I put a download link for the picture in the description :D. if you can actually find the source or artist page (whether it be DeviantArt or whatever) That would be appreciated. I believe its made by eponymous? (just so you know, the picture makes the most epic background wallpaper)

[@MalcolmXtreme]

All those moments will be lost in time...

[@AbyssalFrost]

@AbyssalFrost her sister nuzzling back affectionately, each knowing that this embrace would likely be their last, and on the morrow's eve, they would be forced to become enemies once more. For now, though...for now, there was a moment, if only a moment, wherein they forgot the war between the Solar Empire and the Lunar Republic and remembered when they were united in a love that ran as deep and thick as blood, and the harmony that Equestria once enjoyed under their combined rule.

[@SmileSlayer]

hail Luna!

[@Just_som_Ottur]

The old republic will never die.

[@derpidety]

@PARADOXADOR thanks! also, thanks goes out to ApplePIe for suggesting that I remove the background riff. I like it better this way, it sounds simpler.

[@derpidety]

@JimRaynorRaider Link should be up

[@mullins96]

@UserWithoutAnyName indeed o.o im currently writing a story called "The Deserters Company" on deviant art in a republic vs empire senario :) only chapter 0 is finished at the moment but im still working on it

[@RatOrchestra]

@WOW55DK Yep. That totally fits in with love an tolerance. Good job.

[@MyFableVids]

These ponies have lived and seen so much war, we must be grateful for all the ponies lives that have been lost. Let us hope we now have a thousand years of peace and that Twilight and her friends don't have to ever be involved with a war.

[@Freesorin837]

Thank GOD this is referring to the OLD Lunar Republic, not the "current" one. The old was controlled by Nightmare Moon. This one's lead by Luna.

[@svenwheatland]

I really like your music. It's nice.

[@HunterParasite]

why cant i stop crying

[@ninjabreadman1993r]

No matter how fast or far light travels, the darkness has always got there first, and is waiting for it.

[@mullins96]

@UserWithoutAnyName for the republic indeed my friend! may luna save us all from the solar empire swine!

[@chavorocket]

HOW ARE YOU THIS GOOD

[@Lofi.z34]

I actually think of two dragons when hearing this song. Flying through a beautiful valley, with a calm rain storm. At night. In flight, enjoying the feeling of gliding through the air at such a dreamy and peaceful pace. Yeah, I'm weird.

[@derpidety]

@WelcomeViolet I recorded my grand acoustic piano

[@vibrantgleam]

I imagine me and my bff flying on beautiful moonset, and the sunrises with a beautiful sky... While the song is playing, the sky is very pretty as we soar through the clouds.

[@FromHablit]

@Tikomamo Fullscreen, printscreen, paste into MSpaint, save as jpeg. 's what I do on all these videos.

[@derpidety]

@Dillosaur link should be up

[@zekedaniels7976]

The lunar republic shall not rise, nor shall it rise, it will only hide in the shadows where it will stay

[@theguywhoannoysme]

@360Alphawolf The preparing of the Elements needed time! Time she did not have when Nightmare Moon attacked. And it's entirely possible that Luna's stay on the moon was like sleeping. For all we know her stay was watching one long brawl between Chuck Norris and Saxton Hale, complete with popcorn and soft drinks.

[@mullins96]

@Kayriel heres a saying i was told by a very wise man: "history is written by the victor" what this basicly means is that Celestia could of written anything she wanted after banishing her sister and her people would of believed it, she could lie and nobody would even notice since everyone forgot about Nightmare moon shortly after. maybe Luna was the good one trying to stop Celestia's tyrant actions? we will never know