Luna's Lament

[meltorefas 2]

So, years ago, right when the episode Luna Eclipsed first aired, I wrote a parody of the song Going Through the Motions from the Buffy the Vampire Slayer musical episode "Once More, With Feeling" (youtube, in case you aren't familiar with it) which briefly chronicles Luna becoming Nightmare Moon. A few months back I dug it up and updated it a bit. Thought I would finally post it somewhere.

There are two versions: one plain text (inside the spoiler tag) and one "slideshow" made from episode screencaps (which I've uploaded to Flickr). Feel free to peruse either/both.

This is a pretty silly little thing, but I like it, and maybe some of you will too.

To the tune of Going Through the Motions (by Joss Whedon):

(Luna)  Every single night the same arrangement,
             Brush away the sun and light.
             Yet, I always feel a strange estrangement
             She gets all the praise, it just isn’t right!

             My skill and expertise should surely please
             And yet, no pony sees…
             So I’m just going through the motions,
             Bringing on the dark,
             Knowing it will pass without remark.

             I never complained, was always loyal
             Now I find I’m wavering.
             Princess of the Night, and yet my title
             Doesn’t mean a thing.
             I just feel the sting,
             Of no pony noticing.

             I gave it my whole, my heart and soul
             A lifetime in this role.
             Now I’m just going through the motions,
             Doing what my sister said…
             What if I tried defying her, instead?

(Nightmare Moon)  I’ll make it stay night FOREVER!
                              At last, respect for my endeavor!
(Luna)  Wait, no, it’s wrong!  I could never!
             But I don’t want to be…
             Going through the motions,
             Living without reward.
             It’s evil, I can see…
             This isn’t really me…
             But I just want to be…

(Nightmare Moon) Adored!

 

[DeadAccount111 63]

Awesome!!! This is really good!

[meltorefas 2]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. :3

[Regal Shadow 825]

Very good! You're an excellent writer! Great job!

[meltorefas 2]

Hey, thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. xD