But Celestia said that Discord broke free because the elements switched to Twilight and her friends. If Celestia lost control of the elements after sealing away her sister, then wouldn't he have broken free a long time ago?
@L Mage: Celestia pretty much has to have Loyalty; turning evil and attempting to screw over your own country with eternal night isn't loyal.
My memory's a little blank but, there's always been 6 elements right?
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It's questionable whether or not Celestia fought against Nightmare Moon during the Nightmare Eclipse (when Twilight and her friends were there). She probably submitted quietly and waited for Twilight and the girls to free her.
Can you think inside the chimney?
Or Nightmare Moon got the jump on her and banished her before she could react. NM dosen't strike me as the "fight fair" type.
It would be hard for Nightmare Moon to surprise Celestia there though, since she was completely expecting it. She probably didn't want to have to fight her sister again and chose to leave it up to Twilight.
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Well it's a topic that's come up here before, but unfortunately, I can't think of any way to search for the previous discussion.
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