It was a quiet day in Ponyville, with a clear sky over head. Yes, a very quiet day inde-

"SWEET JUMPING HOLY SPIRITS!!!!!"

*SIGH* Nevermind.

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I was trying to keep my heart from jumping out of my chest from shock. This was the first time I've ever been scared out of my skin. As I calm my near-heart attack, I see the place filled to the brim with ponies. The very same ponies that disappeared earlier.

Even with Rex's randomness, this is pushing my sanity to the limit. "H-how...I don't...I mean....Huh?"

The pink mare bounces over to me, a smile that seemed to big for her face plastered on her muzzle. "So did we surprise you? Were you surprised? You looked like you were! So were you? Huh?Huh?Huh?!" She asked while only inches from my face, making me feeling very uneasy.

I swallowed the lump in my throat. "Y-yeah, I was. Um, what is this?" I asked while trying to look around her head, only to fail due to her close proximity.

Her smile, somehow, got wider. "It's a party silly! It's your 'Welcome to Ponyville and Equestria and thanks for wanting to protect us' party!!" She stood on her hind legs and threw her hooves in the air.

I stood there dumbstruck. We didn't have a good first meeting, but a few words from her princess and a few answers from me and she throws me and Nightmare a party. I smile slightly, touched by the kindness of this mare. Very few have shown me such kindness in the past, and only after they were sure I wouldn't kill them.

I glance at Nightmare to see that she too is touched, the proof being in the small tears in her eyes. I look back to see that instead of the pink mare, a pink cupcake had taken her place. I was about to ask if Pinkie Pie had turned into it before I noticed the pastry sitting on her outstreached hoof, making me face palm mentally. I stared at it for a moment before taking it in my hand.

Now I want you to know that I have never had a cupcake before. I've seen them but, never tried them. I slowly take a small bite, unsure of what I'll get. The moment it hit my tongue my eye shot open and the mini cake was gone before I could take my next breath.

Pinkie smiled wider, if that's even possible. "So you like it? YAY!!! Let's get this party started!!" The ponies started to mingle with one another and Nightmare and I were greeted by many ponies. Though I saw that a few tried to flirt with her.

I placed my hand on her back and got her attention. "Night, let's try the food. I think it's over this way." In truth, I didn't know where it was, but Nightmare caught on to what I was doing and left the stallions and a mare.

She whispered in my mind. "Was that really necessary?"

"Yes."

"Sound like somepony's jealous." She smirked at me.

"Just as much as I am yours, you are mine. I won't have stallions, or mares, try to whoo you, no matter HOW unlikely it is." I told her while keeping a straight face.

I soon stopped however, as my eyes caught something I didn't expect. "Is that a violin?"

A grey mare with a black mane trotted up to me. "I see you noticed some of our intruments. That piece belongs to my colleague, who's not here at the moment."

I walked up to the violin and turned to the mare. "Do you mind, miss..."

"Oh, where are my manners? My name is Octavia and yes you may." She said with a soft smile. I smiled in return and grabbed the violin and bow. It had been some time, but I still remembered how to do it.

I started playing a piece that fit how I felt at the moment. I could faintly tell everything and pony stopped as I played. I only knew how to play because it would help Saphira sleep at night when she had a nigh...a bad dream. I need to be careful, saying something like that is an insult to my mate. I played with all my heart and could feel everypony's eyes on me as I did. Somewhere, Octavia and a few other ponies had joined me and never missed a beat. I saw her playing the cello and was surprised to see her hold and play it without fingers, but then again, I'm on a world where the same energy that flows through power cores is a force of nature and can be controlled, or as they call it, 'magic'.

I turned and looked at Nightmare and saw a beautiful smile on her face. She had her eyes closed as she listened to the music. Even the princesses and Twilight and her friends and spike were smiling with their eyes closed. Everypony was listening.

As the song came to a close, there was an explosion of cheers. I never play for anyone other than Saphira, so hearing this made me a little prideful. Before I could thank them, my hearing picked up a sound. It was too quiet for the ponies, but I heard it.

The engines of a star ship frigate.

I bolted to the exit, earning confused looks from the ponies. I slapped my helmet on and made it outside, where I saw it.

The Phoenix.

Nightmare Moon's POV

I saw Shadow stand still while looking up. I didn't know what had him so excited until I looked up too. My eyes widened at the sight. A colossal metal beast was silently hovering over Ponyville. It was all white with red markings I never seen before, with large wings that stayed still, and two tusks at it's front. I'd never even sensed it, but somehow Shadow did. Then that's when it hit me, this wasn't a monster. It was a ship, like one Shadow told me about.

A hatch opened up and five silver metal armored creatures like Shadow jumped out and landed after a five story drop. How was that possible?!?! They rose up like nothing happened. Four of them had those strange clubs aimed at Shadow before lowering them. Then I heard a metallic, but commanding voice cry out. "STAND DOWN!!!" The fifth walked past the four with his club on his back and a pole sized sword at his waist. He grabbed the club and tosses it to one of the others behind him, which they caught, and he drew his blade.

He pointed it at Shadow and they started to circle each other slowly. Neither were moving towards the other, just circling. The one with the sword, like the others, had a helmet on, so I couldn't tell what he looked like under it. The weirdest thing was that Shadow didn't have any bloodlust, he was calm. Not what I'd be like if my enemies came to my planet.

They both stopped and charged each other, the silver creature's sword clashing against Shadow's claw. They broke off and charged again, this time they both attacked at different area's. They were in a blur of motion, neither landing a hit. I was having trouble keeping up with the speed that they were at. Shadow ducked under a swipe and landed a palm strike to the enemy's chest making him lose his sword, but before it touched the ground, Shadow grabbed the hilt and slammed the tip of it into the creature's stomach, sending him soaring before he righted himself. Shadow held the sword in reverse and behind his back.

I remembered Shadow telling me that his sword skills were poor at best, so what was he planning to use it for? He then stood up and walked over to the creature and tossed the sword back. Wait...WHAT?!?! I could tell most, if not all, of Ponyville was watching this with me, but my mind was still a buzz with confusion.

The creature sheathed the blade and removed it helmet. I couldn't believe it, it was the same creature from Shadow's memory! He smiled at Shadow and spoke. "Hey there, how about a hug for your brother Zero, eh?"

Author's Note

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So the fifth chap is up, FINALLY!!! Not as long as I'd like, but I've kept you waiting long enough, so SUCK THAT LENGTH READERS!!!! Anywho, I said I was bringing others in this story, but since I didn't hear any NO's, this is what's happening. Let me know...you know what, if you don't know what I'm asking at this point, then you need to be in mental hospital.