The True Nightmare

Rarity held the colt safely in her forelegs in the fabric room trying to hush the poor child. Each attempt failed. He was so young, so terrified. For once Rarity was glad Sweetie Belle was staying at Sweet Apple Acres tonight because Rarity would have a terrible time explaining what this colt was doing in Sweetie's bed. She quickly ran a bath for the colt who had the thousand yard stare.

She place the colt into the warm water and washed away the dirt and grime that covered his tiny body. The water held many drifting pieces of dried blood floating upon it's surface. As she finished cleaning him, Rarity dried him off and put him to bed.

She went to her bathroom. The hot water coming down on her eased some of her muscles, the sound of sobbing was too quite to be heard from anywhere other than right next to her. Even though the dogs were going to rape and kill her did they deserve to die in such a horrible way? Too many thoughts were probing into her mind to think strait. The water was cold now, she had taken longer than normal. With water dripping off of her body and a un focused attitude she flopped down on her carpet. Slowly her mind began to shut down for the well deserved rest.

"Captain Armor, please come forward."

"Yes my princess?"

"Last night my sister Luna said she felt something very dark and powerful. I want you to investigate any claims of anything of the sort. I fear for my subjects."

"Right away Princess Celestia."

"Who dares to enter the cave of Alviun, Master of these mountains?" The large black dragon snarled at the mysterious creature who stepped inside with no fear.

"I will devour your soul!" Even the great dragon was taken back by such boldness was never shot at Alviun. This thing must have been a warrior who has seen many a conflict. As the dragon rose to greet the challenge a heavy hand knocked it back down. Now the dragon got a good look at the attacker. He nearly fit the description of the holy knight that brought new life to an old world.

"Before we engage in battle I must ask, who are you so I may scratch your name into my wall."

"I am Nightmare."

"Isn't Nightmare supposed to be a pony?"

"I am the only Nightmare!" With hatred burning in Nightmare's eyes he attacked viciously. Soul Edge left a hefty mark on the dragons face. The dragon launched a wall of blue flame at the knight, striking him with a direct hit.

"Ha! I remain lord of this land and-" The dual voice rose up from the rubble with a deep laugh. The explosion of earth sent the piles of gold upward causing them to shower over Nightmare as his red eyes locked with the dragon. The great dragon let out an earth shaking roar that was felt for miles. "How did you survive?"

"I am Destruction incarnate!" Soul Edge sliced through one of the dragon's legs, leaving it handicapped. Blood flowed freely from the open wound like a beautiful fountain inside a well lit garden. The massive sword came down again, lopping off the tail of the beast. Alviun's mind couldn't process what was happening, first his hand now his tail? The dragon stood to his full height, fire rained down upon the ground as rain would in a nasty storm. Nightmare blocked a volly of balls of fire with ease and with surprising speed ran to the great dragon, kicking Alviun in his enormous belly. The dragon fell forward. Nightmare used his twisted right hand to lift the head up and with his left hand Soul Edge came to taste the blood of another being. The massive eyes went wide as the blade was plunged into the softer under side, Nightmare's blood red eyes stared deeply into the dragon's showing what it was to look death in the face. The gold was coated in vile liquids of the dragon but was untouched.

Nightmare stalked back to the entrance of the massive cave with a new direction off in the distance. Canterlot Castle. The whole place would be a raging inferno once Nightmare was through.

Raising his head, he let out a monstrous roar. "World quake in fear! I will devour each of your souls no matter what you are!"

Fluttershy was tending to some of her larger animal friends when she heard the loudest dragon roar she would ever care to hear. Minutes passed without a second sound or roar so Ponyvile wouldn't have to fear anything. Then the next thing she heard forced her to wet herself in terror.

"World quake in fear! I will devour each of your souls no matter what you are!" The loud speech sounded like a thousand voices crying out in agony, praying for a quick death but only to suffer the most horrible fate in a vicious unending cycle. Each animal around Fluttershy shook at the horrific voice echoing throughout the land. They scrambled into the underbrush, Fluttershy felt the need to run. To get out of sight and hide from whatever could have made such a horrific demonic voice.

"World quake in fear! I will devour each of your souls no matter what you are!"

Luna and Celestia both jumped out of fright by the sheer volume of the voice. Not since Sombra did any voice sound that dark, terrifying, and so filled with a blood lust unmatched.

"Tia?"

"I heard it as well dear sister. I'm no expert but that sounded like a war cry."

"Tia, I can feel it. Calling to all darkness... I can feel Nightmare Moon moving inside of my mind... she calls back... wanting to be freed..." Luna's voice dripped with fear never seen before. Celestia could feel the tense air growing.

"Fear not sister, I will be there with you every step of the way."