Chapters It was now friday and Twilight and Lunar were working at the library. Twilight decided to have Nyx miss school for a couple days so she could recover from what happen, Cheerilee even allowed it. Twilight and Lunar knew Nyx would hate missing school, however due to what happen, Nyx knew it would be best. Twilight even informed her parents what happen to their granddaughter, and then informed Cadance and Shining Armor about what happened.
Tex was upstairs hanging out with Nyx and talking to her. Since the incident, Tex always made sure Nyx was doing okay. Nyx however, remembered when she was temporary living with her godmother Rainbow Dash, Rainbow taught Nyx how to be a tough pony and ignore the pain. She had to admit, Rainbow knew a lot about being tough since she is a tomboy mare. Just then Nyx heard her stomach grumble. Tex chuckled at this. "I guess you're hungry." Tex said
"I am, can ask mom if she can make me a daisy daffodil sandwich? Please Tex."
"Sure. anything for you Nyx."
Tex then got up and headed downstairs. As she went into the main room of the library she saw Twilight looking at her. "Twilight, Nyx wants a daisy daffodil sandwich. Can you make her one, shes hungry?" Tex asked
"Sure. Does she want to....eat in her room."
"I guess so, since you know, what happened at School yesterday."
"Why don't I teach you how to make the sandwich Tex."
"Okay."
Tex then followed Twilight into the kitchen and she saw Lunar sitting at the table. Twilight informed him that Nyx is hungry and she will be eating in her room. Lunar was okay with it.
Twilight then ran through the steps with Tex on making the sandwich and Tex was learning easily. As they finished, Tex thanked Twilight and she took it to Nyx. As she went into the room, she gave Nyx the sandwich and Nyx saw the look on Tex's face. "Mom taught you how to make it?" she asked
"Yes."
Nyx then began to eat. Nyx remembered when she was Nightmare Moon, this was her favorite food. As she ate, Tex smiled at her. Tex then decided to relax a little since Nyx was going to be home for the rest of the day. But she had a nagging feeling something is going to happen
Dark Nyx POV
At the fortress. Dark Nyx was seen in the halls. the first day she was at the fortress, she was shown the room that Onaga gave her. She had to admit, Onaga, as her creator, knew how to make the bedroom for her to her own liking. Earlier in the day, she spent the time training how to control her magic and flying. She was now roaming through the halls of the Shadow fortress thinking to herself. Onaga, what more can I ask from you. She thought.
As she was walking down the hall she was hearing a voice from inside the room she was near. It was one she knows, it belonged to Onaga. She then decided to listen in. She knew onaga would hate this, but it was worth doing. As she listen it sounded like Onaga was talking to someone. He was talking to Tempest. Dark Nyx knew Tempest as a pony she trusted. "Sir why do you want Dark Nyx to take Nyx to the vault?" Tempest asked.
"Because, the only way the vault of Zelarfar will open is with the user of the Equestrian Emeralds."
"So... Once the deed is done, what will happen to Dark Nyx?"
"She will be destroyed."
Dark Nyx let out a gasp in what she just heard. Wh-what? I'm gonna be destroyed after the objective is complete? Dark Nyx thought.
"Why does she have to be destroyed?"
"Because, she is a pawn. use for doing the dirty work, and then to take the down fall."
At this point, Dark Nyx was mad. She was being used as a pawn for amusement and going to be destroyed. She then had anger in her eyes. ONAGA, YOU..YOU TRAITOR! she screamed in her mind.
At this point, Dark Nyx, ran to her bedroom and locked her inside and cried. She was hurt. Dark Nyx had her head in her pillow. She couldn't believe this. As she cried, she then remembered the one name, Nyx. Nyx was the filly they are after, and the one she's based off. Dark Nyx then began thinking to herself what she will do. Just then, she hit something. Onaga is after Nyx, and she is meant to kidnap her and take her to the vault. She made a decision, she would do the right thing. "I'll help Nyx, I can't believe this happened."she whispered to herself
News
On saturday, The cmc came over to see Nyx. They all bought cards the class made for Nyx. Each student made one, even one Nyx didn't expect, one from Diamond Tiara. Each of the students were hoping Nyx makes a full recovery. Diamond Tiara, for the first time, hope Nyx recovers and she never knew this would of happened. However she stated she isn't calling peace, but she hopes Nyx recovers. Nyx was okay with it and she was okay if Diamond wasn't calling peace.
When the cmc were hanging with Nyx, they were having a good time. As they hung out, They were wondering what Applebloom and Glowing Auroras talent would be, since both Sweetie belle and Scootaloo have their cutie marks. Nyx even mentioned the nightmare she had the day before the attack.
Dark Nyx's betrayal
it was now Saturday evening at the fortress. Dark Nyx was seen walking in the halls of the fortress. Today was the day she will betray Onaga. She planned it out, she had to fight her way out of the fortress. As she reached the destination, she saw a member of the children of the shadow looking at her. "Dark Nyx, wh-what are you doing out of your room?" wind gust asked.
"Revenge."
"What?"
Just then, Dark Nyx's horn started glowing and wind gust gulped. He tried to run but a magic missile hit him launching him through the door alerting the others. The others noticed and walked towards wind gust. He got up and looked at Dark Nyx. The others were thinking he was nuts. "YOU TRAITOR!" he shouted.
"Dark Nyx, she betrayed us."
At this moment, Onaga ran out the door with a couple of members of the Children of the Shadow. At that moment, they reached the entrance to the fortress. As they went outside, they looked around and saw the patrol guards were knocked out, However, they saw Dark Nyx, looking at them with a look. "See ya Onaga." Bidded Dark Nyx. at that moment, Dark Nyx took off to the air and head to the direction of Ponyville.
Onaga clenched a fist and had a angry look. "SIr, would you like us to go after her?" asked firewall.
"Let it be. We will attack her someday."
Onaga then gathered the knocked out guards and brought them inside. Firewall looked at Silver Strike, they don't know what is up, but they decided to leave it for now and head in.
Nyx meets Dark Nyx
It was sunday morning and Twilight and Lunar were in the kitchen with Nyx. Nyx just made a full recovery and she was having pancakes Spike made for her. Twilight and Lunar were having their coffee. Celestia however got the word Nyx was attacked and she was glad Nyx was okay. As they were eating, Twilight looked at Nyx with a worried look. "Does the cut still hurt Nyx?" Twilight asked her daughter.
"No, its all better."
"Glad you are okay Nyx." Lunar said with a smile
As Nyx finished her breakfast, she waited for her mom and dad to finish their coffee. As they finished their coffee, they got up and bought their cups to the sink. With nothing left they headed towards the main room of the library, when suddenly, there was a knock at the door. Twilight, and Lunar were curious. it was early in the morning, and the library doesn't open for 2 hours. Twilight went to the door and opened it. She looked around and thought it was a prank. but she then heard a voice. "Is...is Nyx here?" the voice asked.
At that moment, she looked around and the voice came and told her to look down. Twilight did and she saw a filly. A alicorn filly. However, what shocked her was that the filly looke a lot like Nyx. "P-please, let me in." The filly plead
Twilight, thought of closing the door, but the filly wanted in. She let in the filly and the filly walked in. As she walked in she saw Nyx. Nyx was surprised. "You're Nyx?" it asked.
"Who are you?"
"My name, is Dark Nyx."
the three gasped at the name. Suddenly, Nyx remembered the attacker that got some of her blood on a dagger. She then remembered Spell Nexus saying that Nyx was created with Twilights blood. This made Nyx eyes widen. "You...you are created..."
"From your blood, yes."
"Wh-who created you?" Twilight asked
Dark Nyx sighed, she hoped they don't turn her in. "Onaga created me. I was meant to kidnap Nyx and take her to the vault. However, I found out that I am used as a pawn for Onagas amusement. So i betrayed him and I want to take him down."
Twilight noticed that the filly was afraid. It had a look indicating something was up. Lunar looked at Twilight, this was big. "We need to contact Celestia about this."
Twilight had to agree, she needed to contact Celestia about this. This was serious. And she needed to know. She got a scroll and began to write.
Dear Princess Celestia
Twilight then had Spike deliver the letter to Celestia. As they waited for the letter, Twilight began to ask the Nyx lookalike questions. As she answered the final one, Spike came to Twilight with a letter. She then began to read it
Princess Twilight Sparkle
Dark Nyx looked at Twilight with a scared look. She was afraid what the princess said. "Am...am I gonna be taken away?" Dark Nyx asked
"No, she gave us permission to have temporary custody of you until a decision is made once the Onaga mess is cleared."
At this point, Nyx walked up to Dark Nyx. She looked at her. Dark Nyx looked like her, she had the same mane style, same tail, it was like looking in a mirror. However there was a difference. Her coat, mane, tail, and eye color were different. Dark Nyx however didn't have a Cutie Mark. Twilight then told Nyx to take Dark Nyx to Nyx's room. As they entered Nyx's room, Tex stared at Nyx. But her eyes widen when he saw the other filly. "Who is that?" Tex asked.
"Tex, this is Dark Nyx. I think she is like my twin or double or something."
"Get back Nyx, she will hurt you."
"No Tex, she won't, she is on our side."
"You sure?"
Nyx nodded
With that Nyx hanged with Dark Nyx in the bedroom, they began to get along and know each other. As they got to know each other more, they began to bond. Nyx felt like this was the beginning of a good friendship.
Dark Nyx at Schoo
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during sunday, Twilight went out and registered Dark Nyx for school. She's going to be in the same class as Nyx. It was now monday and Twilight was taking Nyx and Dark Nyx to school, while Tex followed. Nyx told Dark Nyx that school is a fun place and a great place to learn. As they approached the school building, Twilight bidding them farewell and went on her way. As they entered the building Cheerilee was greeting them.
As the bell rang, the class took their seats and cheerilee was at the board. "Alright class, today we have a new student. Please welcome our new student, Dark Nyx." Cheerilee greeted.
Dark Nyx stood there smiling. at that moment, Nyx looked at her and smiled. "Come, I take you to a seat." Nyx offered.
"Th-thank you Nyx."
Cheerilee smiled and Nyx lead Dark Nyx to a seat next to her. At that moment, the class were shocked. the new kid had the same name as Nyx. As they took their seats, Diamond was the first to speak. "They're two Nyx’s? How?" she said in shock.
"Miss Cheerilee?" Nyx called.
"Yes?"
"Since it's Dark Nyx's first day, do you think I can help her out, since she's new?"
"Yes Nyx. You are welcome to."
Recess
It was now recess, and all the fillies and colts were outside playing. Nyx and Dark Nyx were with Nyx's friends. Nyx was introducing Dark Nyx to them. As they finished introducing themselves, Nyx was asked why she's named Dark Nyx. Nyx explained Dark Nyx is actually a copy of her due to the attacker, and is planning vengeance on her creator. The cmc were shocked at Dark Nyx. It was like looking in a mirror for them. The cmc then asked her if she wants to join the Cutie Mark Crusaders, since she doesn't have her cutie mark yet, and she gladly accepted.
Just at that moment, Dark Nyx noticed 7 figures in the distance. They were wearing hoods. As they got closer, she recognized the one in the front, it was firewall. As they got close, the students noticed. Nyx looked at them. "What you want?" she demanded
"You're coming with us Dark Nyx."
Dark Nyx then looked at them with a glare. "If you want me, fight me."
Nyx then figured she could help, she then decided to charge the emeralds. As they were charging, she noticed Dark Nyx was glowing. All the students gasped. Even Cheerilee who was watching the whole thing. she was at a lost of words. At that moment, The 7 hooded ponies were in shock. "Wh-what is this?" one of them asked
Just then Dark Nyx charged at them and knocked one of them backwards causing them to fly. She then used her magic to teleport, and teleported to one of them knocking them out. She then was being charged at, and she used her magic and used a spell. The spell caused a look alike to come and started running around. Dark Nyx, then charged at two of them causing them to be launched into the air, and crash to the ground.
Three were left. Dark Nyx then used her magic and zapped one of them, and launched them. Two were left, and they were stunned. They were scared. "NO, the emeralds are giving her power. I-it can't be. She's connected to Nyx's ability to use the emeralds. Retreat." One of them said
They then used their magic and caused all of them to disappear, all except for one. Dark Nyx let out a relieve. Nyx then let the emeralds disappear in her. All the students were shocked. The cmc's mouths were hanging open. they were shocked. Dark Nyx was like a one pony army, Dark Nyx noticed one of them waking up, and Tex came out of no where a grabbed him without touching him. Dark Nyx looked at him. "You failed." she said.
"You betrayed us."
"We are going to let you go, but tell Onaga, he doesn't stand one chance winning the war, or opening the vault. Understood?"
The pony nodded and Tex let him go, and the pony then vanished. Everypony gathered around Nyx and Dark Nyx with surprised looks on their faces. Cheerilee was speechless. It was like Dark Nyx was connected to Nyx's body. She then let recess continue.
Discovery
At the library, Twilight, Lunar, the mane 6, Tex, and both Nyx and Dark Nyx. were in the main room. The main 6 were surprised to meet Dark Nyx. After an explanation, The mane 6 were okay with Dark Nyx. As they chatted, Nyx mentioned something happened at School. She stated another attack happened, but what was weird was when she was about to charge the Equestrian Emeralds, Dark Nyx somehow received the Emeralds powers also, and protected the students. Twilight sent a letter to Celestia and she said she be at the library ASAP.
As she arrived, Twilight then explained what happened, along with Nyx, and Tex. As they finished their explanation. Celestia then knew what was up. "I think I know what is up Twilight."
"What?"
"Well, Dark Nyx is connected to Nyx's blood. Basically, When some of your blood was used to create Nyx, she was Invulnerable to the elements of harmony. However, since Nyx's blood was given to the ritual for Dark Nyx, Dark Nyx is connected to Nyx's power from the emeralds. Meaning when Nyx activates the power of the emeralds, Dark Nyx receives the exact amount of power making her as powerful as Nyx."
"So what does that make Dark Nyx to Nyx?"
"Well since it's the same like you and Nyx, making you Nyx's actual mother, it makes Dark Nyx Nyx's Sister."
They all gasped at this. Dark Nyx is Nyx sister through blood. Celestia then realized something. If Onaga is after both of them, this means they should play a role in the war. However Nyx needed to learn that ability from Glowing Aurora. Celestia then decided to prepare the troops. If Onaga is after the vault, there is only one option and one option only, destroy Zelarfar. Celestia then left to prepare the troops to go to the vault. The mane 6, Nyx, Dark Nyx, and Tex, are going to be part of the war.
Author's Note
Heres the 2nd chapter. Quick thing to know, Dark Nyxs role is going to be huge.
The days were passing since Dark Nyx was residing at the library. Twilight, Lunar, Nyx, and Tex were showing a lot of hospitality towards her. Twilight however received word that her parents are coming to Ponyville to spend time with her, Lunar, and Nyx.
Now it was Sunday and the group were relaxing at the library. Nyx was telling Dark Nyx her story of why she was created and what happened. Dark Nyx never realized her "sister" was meant to be a resurrected version of a pony who tried to bring eternal night. Twilight chuckled at how much Nyx remembered, even the part where Twilight was blessed and attacked Nyx. Just then there was a knock at the door. Twilight went to open the door and she was shocked that it was her parents. "I thought you were coming next week?" Twilight said curiously
"Honey, it is next week."
"I'm kidding."
Just then Nyx walked to the door and saw Twilight’s parents. "Hi grandma, Hi grandpa." Nyx greeted
Both Velvet and Night Light said hi to Nyx and they walked in. As they walked, in they spotted another filly. They let out a gasp as Nyx walked up to the filly. "Wh-what the..." Velvet said in shock.
"Mom, Dad, that's.... Twilight gulped as she was going to regret saying it. "Nyx's sister."
"Huh?"
Dark Nyx perched up. "Twilight is right, I am Nyx's sister. However I am made by a different cult, who I betrayed and joined Nyx to take them down."
Velvet and Night Light felt like it was like they were looking in a mirror. However, Twilight then explained that Dark Nyx is temporarily living with them until a decision is made when the mess with the cult leader has been dealt with. Velvet and Night Light remembered that Shining mentioned something about an upcoming war that he, Twilight, Lunar, and Nyx are going to be fighting in. Time went on, and Twilight and Lunar talked with Twilight's parents. Twilight was hoping that they don't do anything that would embarrass her.
Training
The next day was a no school day. Nyx and Dark Nyx were seen hanging with Glowing Aurora. Today was the day Glowing was going to teach Nyx how to handle the power of slowing time down on enemies. They were in a field with her and her father. As they got prepared, Glowing Aurora looked at Nyx. "Now, you want to learn about the technique?"
"Yes. It's the only thing that can help in this “War” that’s coming up."
"Well, you need to know that, this move, makes the enemy, for example, those ponies that attacked you at school, move slow, since the time flow moves normal for us, but a longer period of time for them."
"Okay. can you show me?"
Glowing nodded and asked her father to help. Glowings father, Bright Aura, ran to Glowing, however, Glowing’s horn lit up and Bright started to move very slowly as the magic hit him. Nyx’s eyes widened at this, and Dark Nyx was surprised. "Do...do they know that time is slowed down for them?" Dark Nyx asked
"No Dark, they move like they are moving in the normal time flow, but it takes a while."
Glowing Aurora’s horn went out, and her father was moving normal and stopped. Glowing looked at Nyx and she gave her a smile. She decided to charge at her, however Nyx's horn lit up and Glowing started moving slow. Dark Nyx looked at Nyx. "Well done Nyx, my twin." Dark Nyx congratulated. Nyx smiled at this and casted the spell. Glowing congratulated Nyx and they decided to go back.
Lunars secret form
The next day, Nyx and Dark Nyx were called out of School due to the mention of the war. They were in the Crystal Empire. They were going to meet the army. As they were in the castle they walked to the room where everyone was in. As they walked in they were greeted by Cadence. They then took a seat and the meeting began. "Thank you all for coming." Shining said. "As you may know, war has been called upon us. Worse yet, they want my niece."
"What, that filly? That is Nightmare Moon."
Dark Nyx then shot a glare at the outburst. "Don't call my twin that. She hates being called that."
Shining armor looked at the filly. "Who are you?"
"I am Dark Nyx. Created by Onaga, meant to take Nyx to Onaga. I'm now on your side after learning that I am a pawn for amusement. When Nyx uses the emeralds, I get their power also."
The room gasped at this. The name Onaga frighten them. Onaga was a veteran to the dragon species for the wars he battled in. Apparently he went rogue and evil when he didn't get what he wanted. "Arrest her." one called
"Please don't. I have information about him."
This meeting then took a whole turn at what she said. Twilight and Lunar looked at each other in surprise. Shining looked at Dark Nyx like she was hiding something. "Continue." he said nicely
"Onaga is calling war on us, However he wants Nyx. Apparently he's after the vault of Zelarfar. He knows since that Nyx has the Equestrian Emeralds, She is forced to unlock it, if taken there. His main goal is to destroy Equestria and rebuild it in its ashes."
Everyone was surprised at the name of the vault. They couldn't believe it. One has to be insane to unlock the vault. As the meeting went on, they discussed the strategy. At that moment, a guard came in saying an intruder is in the city. The group went outside and saw something that shocked em, Dark Shadow. This shocked Twilight, he's supposed to be dead. "Well Lunar, we meet again." he greeted.
"You're supposed to be dead."
"Heh heh heh. I'm back, but you are going to die. You're gonna be with your dear lover."
"Try me."
"Oh yeah. Well guess what, she was part of us."
This made Lunar furious. "SHE WASN’T! FIRE STORM WAS NEVER PART OF YOU"
"Oh yeah, well she told you to run, because she wanted you to die."
At this moment, an aurora formed around Lunar, his eyes turned red, redder than anything. He then looked at the Dark Shadow figure. "TAKE THAT BACK!" he barked with an echo
At this moment, all the ponies around him saw him. The aura around him was different, they saw sharp teeth formed, and the red eyes. This shocked everypony. It was like something was up with Lunar. "N-no, can it be?" Cadence said in shock
At this moment, Lunar charged at Dark and punched him sending him flying. At this point, Ponies with cloaks were around him. At this point the battle went on, and as it was going on, Lunar was in some kind of creature form. A creature that wasn't seen in a long time: a demon fox like dragon. As the battle went on, some of the ponies were retreating. As Dark Shadow had enough, he transformed, revealing he wasn't him, he was a dragon. "Fool, we will return." he said and vanished.
"It seems you found out about your ability my dear son."
At this moment Celestia and Luna appeared. Everyone bowed and rose. Lunar looked at her mom suspiciously. She said something about an ability. "What?"
"Lunar, when you were little, we sealed a demon in you. We thought that you would use its power for good."
"Y-you hid this from me?"
"Yes honey. I'm so sorry we did. I still love you."
"M-mom... I-I-I forgive you."
Celestia and Luna then followed everyone to the meeting room to continue the meeting. As they were in, Celestia was shocked to learn from them that Onaga's main goal is indeed releasing Zelarfar and burning Equestria down then rebuilding it in the ashes. Luna was explaining to Lunar that the demon like creature was sealed in him for a reason, and was for him to use its power for good.
The meeting went on and Celestia decided to have Nyx and Dark Nyx be part of the war. Not that they are fillies, but they can take down Zelarfar if released and Onaga. However Celestia was thinking who can help out with the war. She then hit the idea of a certain someone to help out in the war.
Discord joins the fight
After the meeting concluded. The mane 6, Lunar, Nyx, Tex, and Dark Nyx headed to Canterlot, in the meeting room. In the meeting room, They were waiting. Discord was going to be coming. Out of nowhere, a spark of light appeared and Discord appeared. "Celestia, why have you summoned me, it's my relaxing day." Discord said in disappointment while acting sarcastic
"Save the sarcasm Discord."
"What now... You blaming me for another thing that happened?"
"No. We need your assistance."
This surprised Discord. Celestia, the pony that defeated him along time ago, wants help. This made Discord laugh. "Want my help. You? Hahahahahahaha. You realize you are speaking to the spirit of chaos? I make Chaos."
Suddenly Fluttershy flew to Discord and corrected him. "Let her finish!"
"ZELARFAR! That thing that almost destroyed Equestria?"
"Yes."
Discord was thinking. He thought it was a trick, however it wasn't when the name Zelarfar was mentioned. Discord knew this was serious. As he began to think, he saw the look in Nyx's eyes, fear. Celestia then said that Nyx is targeted to unlock the vault since she has the keys. Discord then was shocked. He needed to be part of the war. "Okay. I will be part of the war."
"We will need you to be part of Nyx and Dark Nyx's team. They will need help to get to the vault and stop Onaga."
"Okay."
"Now, I need all of you to take one of these."
Celestia then levitated a box in front of them. In them were devices. They were communicators. Twilight looked at Celestia with confusion. "Do they need signals from a Satellite? I know in the other world, They needed it."
"No Twilight, these are connected to all communicators on its channel."
Each of them took one, while Twilight took some for her, Tex, Lunar, Nyx, and Dark Nyx. As their meeting concluded, the group headed back to Ponyville to prepare for war.
The preparation
At Ponyville, Twilight, Lunar, Nyx, Dark Nyx, Tex, and the mane 6 were all preparing for the war. Applejack had an argument with Granny Smith, but ended up winning at the end with the help of Big Mac. Rarity contacted Coco through the mail asking if she can take temporary charge of the boutique with payment when return, which Coco accepted. Fluttershy had Spike help the critters, while Twilight had to hire a temporary librarian. The Cakes however let Pinkie Pie go with her friends after mentioning the war, which they hope she returns from, since she and her friends saved Equestria four times.
“It’s for Equestria. Besides, Dark Nyx is going to be fighting with me, and so is Glowing.”
“Hello, my cutie mark is a shield. Remember? I defended Ponyville from monsters from the Everfree Forest when I was ruling Equestria.”
“That’s different.”
Dark Nyx then looked at her twin’s friends. “I’m by her side. Besides, We’ll work as a team.” Dark Nyx said.
“But what if this Onaga dragon gets you.”
“He won’t. I will never back down on my team. I never give up, not until the bitter end.”
As it hit 4pm, the fillies headed back home. Nyx and Dark Nyx had dinner. After they ate, they all then relaxed. Nyx had to admit, this is the first time she has to deal with a war, but she is hoping this doesn’t end bad. Nyx needed a lot of home, to win the war.
The next day at midnight, Twilight, Lunar, Nyx, Dark Nyx, Tex, and friends left their homes and met with Celestia, Luna, and Discord. They were heading towards their first spot. They all put the communicator in their ears. To their surprise, Glowing Aurora is also helping out.
"Loud and clear."
"Go and attack. Think of a strategy."
Dark Nyx then hit an idea. She then ran to the field and suddenly a version of her appeared and she turned invisible. "Your eyes deceive you/An illusion fools you all/You all will fall." Dark Nyx said.
Suddenly the scouts spotted the illusion, they started charging at it. The others then charged in and began to fight. As the battle went on, the scouts were falling. Just then Glowing talked to Nyx, telling her to use the technique. Nyx then used the magic and the scout ponies were moving slow. Dark Nyx then proceeded to knock em down. Celestia used her magic to tie down the soldiers, while Discord used his magic to make one of them not able to leave. As the other remainder of the Children of the shadow at the outpost retreated.
"Silence. Where's Onaga."
"I will never tell you."
They noted this was going to be tricky. It seemed he is forced to keep Onaga’s location private. After a few minutes of trying to get the info out, they gave up and sent him to Canterlot dungeon.
CAMP
The evening came, however to the group’s surprise, seeing Nyx and Dark Nyx work as a team and seeing that every time Nyx is down, she enters a state where she calls The phatoms shadow, they teamed Dark Nyx, with Nyx and Glowing, with DIscord watching their movement.
At the camp site. Twilight and Lunar were assigned to be with the fillies. Due to her promising to Glowing’s father that she will look after her, she had to make sure she was safe. Twilight bought out food for them and began to eat. Nyx looked at her mother with curiosity. "Mom, when my twin said that Onaga wants me to unlock the vault, Why is that?" Nyx asked
"Nyx..."
"Please, tell me."
"Nyx I don't want you to have a flashback to when I told you about that."
Lunar looked at her marefriend. He wanted their daughter to know, for her safety. "Twilight my love, tell her."
"Why Lunar?"
"She needs to know. If we don't tell her, she will find out and be mad at us."
"Okay."
Nyx then looked at her mother and began to listen. "Nyx, do you remember Dark Shadow?"
"That fool that allegedly killed daddy?"
"Yes. Now Dark Shadows goal, was to kidnap you and use the emeralds to take over Equestria. However, Onaga has a plan for you."
"And what is it?"
"His plan was to have Dark Nyx kidnap you, however due to the betrayal, His new plan is to have you go to the vault, and when Zelarfar is released, he plans on having you destroyed."
"So, we are going against a dragon that’s both a sociopath and a deranged Psychopath?"
"Nice way of a name. Yes."
"One question."
"Yes."
"If Aunt Celestia and Aunt Luna are here, then who is taking their places."
"Cadence is."
"Okay."
As the group finished eating. Rainbow Dash came in to see how her goddaughter is doing. She gave Nyx a Daring Do book to read. Nyx remembered that since A.K Yearling turned out to be Daring Do, Daring Do became friends with Rainbow and her. Glowing Aurora saw the cover. "Hey, why is Rainbow Dash on there?" Glowing asked.
"Didn't you know? The Daring Do series isn't fiction, It's nonfiction."
"What?"
"Daring Do is real. Daring Do only uses the name A.K. Yearling as a name to cover her identity. You know, so fans don't go interrupting her and stuff."
"I never knew she was real."
Twilight chuckled. Just then Fluttershy came in saying the princess wants to meet with all of them, except the fillies. Twilight told Dark Nyx to keep and eye on them and she listened. As they arrived to Celestia, Luna, and Discord’s tent. They entered and they met with the guards and both the princesses and Discord. They then sat down. "Now, Discord has found locations."
Discord nodded. "While Scanning the areas to the path to the Vault. I found some outposts with members of the Children of the shadow. Apparently they have camp there, so we need to take them out. However I overheard that they have information about the vaults location in a tent."
Twilight looked at Lunar who shrugged. "So, what's the plan?" Twilight asked
"We need Glowing to get to a place with a clear view. Both Dark Nyx and Nyx need to enter and neutralize the guards, and then all of us will need to invade the camp."
Everyone nodded in agreement, this had to be a good strategy to get the info. The meeting went on for another 30 minutes and they began talking about plan B. After the meeting concluded all of them went back to the tents. They needed sleep.
Getting the info
The next day, everyone got up, had breakfast and went to the destination. Today they were going to get the info about the vault. As they arrived they noticed the site had guards. Glowing got into position and she gave a signal to Nyx and Dark Nyx.
Nyx and Dark Nyx cloaked themselves and headed in. As they headed in, they were sure not to get spotted by any of the guards while cloaked. They then went up to the first two guards and knocked them out. They then went around the area knocking out the other guards. As they were all knocked out, Nyx and Dark Nyx gave the signal and the others came in to attack. They fought the troops stationed there.They put up a fight, however, they didn't stand a chance. As they were all finished, they retreated. Celestia, Luna, and the others began to dig into the tents. Nyx and Dark Nyx went in one tent and found something that shocked them, Blaze. Worse yet, he was tied up. Nyx called her mom through the communicator and she came in. They then untied Blaze. "Thank you." Blaze thanked.
"What were you doing here Blaze? we were expecting you to join us."
"I was, but I got captured and Onaga had me tied up here. They were going to execute me for betrayal."
"Thank goodness they were defeated."
"If you want the vaults information, it's in that drawer."
Twilight went to the drawer, and opened it. In it was the info about the vault. She communicated with the others telling them they found the info and blaze. They all then regrouped, and headed towards their destinated camp site.
Location Found and the plan
At the campsite, the group had their lunch. After that, The group went to Celestia’s tent for the meeting. As they were in the meeting, they then found out the location of the vault. Apparently, the vault is located in the ruins, but under the ruins. It is located in the ruins of Foalcago, a city that was full of businesses and one of the locations that had sea ponies, however it was destroyed when Zelarfar burned it down, even making it a lifeless wasteland.
They were then making a plan for when they reach the vault. If Zelarfar is going to be released, they need a plan. They came up with plans but ended up ditching em. Just then Dark Nyx hit an Idea. She came with the perfect plan. "Uh, I have an Idea." She said
"What is it?"
"playing as a traitor."
"Huh?"
"Simple. When we reach the vault, I'll act like I backstabbed Nyx's trust, and bring her to the vault. act like I never betrayed and then attack Onaga."
Everypony had to agree, Dark Nyx knew how to make a great plan. The next thing they did was think of their plan for the next couple outpost to ambush. They already know that the Children of the Shadow know that Celestia’s army, and Nyx would be heading toward the vault to prevent it being unlocked.
As they ended the meeting, they all headed towards their tents, they were going to prepare for the attack at nightfall.
Elsewhere
At a far outpost, Onaga was in his tent. He was waiting for replies from Outpost 1 alpha, and Outpost 17 bravo. He hoped these two outposts caught Nyx and the traitor. Just at that moment, Tempest walked in. Onaga looked at him. "What is it Tempest?" Onaga asked
"We have bad news."
"Continue."
"Outpost 1a, and 17b, the soldiers there, they were attacked."
Onaga then looked at Tempest. "WHAT! I HAD MY BEST RECRUITS OVER THERE! HOW THE TARDIS DID THIS HAPPEN!?"
"Apparently..... How do I put this, Nyx learned a move that slows enemies down."
At this moment, Onaga became furious, more furious than an Ursa Major getting it's child taken from it. He broke the table and screamed. Tempest told Onaga to calm down, and Onaga tried to. As he was calmed he looked at Tempest. "If this happens again, I'm gonna be sending in everything I have, EVERYTHING!"
Nightfall
It was nightfall, and the others were preparing for their attack. They were outside an Outpost. Apparently, along with the info about the vault, they found a list of Outposts. The one they were targeting next was Outpost 34 Charlie. As they saw the Outpost, Glowing and Discord went to a spot where they can see better.
As they were ready, Dark Nyx cloaked herself along with Nyx. They headed in and knocked out all the guards. They then communicated to the team saying they can enter. Celestia, and the others headed in and prepared the attack. Dark Nyx then sounded the alarm to start the battle and it began. When some of the members were fighting Dark Nyx, they underestimated her. She beaten them like they were nothing but changelings. The fight went on, and the ponies that were outposted there were losing. As the battle ended, the ponies at the outpost retreated.
The team then began to search the Outpost for information about the vault or Onaga. As it turned out, their was nothing. However what they found was a file with all the ponies names that were outposted there on a slip of paper. It must be for incase something happens. As they began to leave, Celestia destroyed the outpost. They then began to head to their next camp site
Furry of Onaga
The next day, Tempest informed Onaga that Celestia’s army defeated the recruits at Outpost 32 Charlie. As he guessed this made Onaga mad. He was full of rage and almost destroyed his tent. As he calmed down, he took a sip of his drink to cool him down. He looked at Tempest and was panting. "What's going on? How are we losing? It'll be a matter of time before they reach the ruins of foalcago."
"Sir, please calm down. If you have a stroke, who will take over?"
"Why you telling me to calm down? How can I be calm when that LITTLE PEST, HER ARMY, AND THAT LITTLE BACKSTABBER are defeating my army?"
"We don't know how. It's like, they have a strategy."
At this point Onaga was calm. His heart however was beating like a rabbit. Onaga looked at tempest. Onaga was about what was happening. He then dismissed Tempest. As Tempest left, Onaga sat by his table and pounded on it. Onaga remember when he was in the wars fighting with the ponies, he was known as "the dragon hero to ponies". However when he became in charge of his kind and wanted the dragons to have more land to live in such as living in areas with ponies, Celestia denied it saying that it can't happen, and made him betray her and ended up killing a couple of royal guards, causing his title to crumble.. He then remembered Spike is living with the ponies, which made him hate the ponies even more. But worse, he found out that Nyx's pet dragon and friend, Tex, is living with the ponies after sending in a spy.
At this point, Onaga was madder than ever, if this is what is going to happen, he will have no choice but to do something to hurt them. He took a sip of his drink and then began to look out side with anger. He only has 9 bases, even his, remaining. If his base is conquered, he will head to the vault.
Nyx's vow
It was now night, and the mane 6, Lunar, and the recruits had to go to the meeting in Celestia’s tent about the next attack. In one tent, Nyx, Dark Nyx, Glowing, and Tex were hanging out. Tex was told to keep an eye on the fillies while the meeting was happening. During the time, Nyx and Dark Nyx were chatting. Glowing was reading the book her father gave her. As Dark Nyx and Nyx’s conversation ended, they saw Twilight enter. As she entered she smiled at Nyx. Nyx looked at her mother. "Where’s dad?" Nyx asked
"He be coming later. He's chatting with Luna."
"It's about that thing inside him, right?"
"Yes Nyx."
At that moment, Nyx began to worry. Her friends warned her that war isn't pretty and many ponies who fought in the wars died. Twilight saw the look in Nyx’s eye. It was fear, not only Twilight saw it but Dark Nyx did. "Nyx what's wrong?" Dark Nyx asked.
"I'm scared. I don't want to lose my family, I-I don't want to lose my awesome godmother."
Tex smiled and walked over to Nyx. "Nyx, death is one thing to be scared of, but don't let it hit you. You won't sleep easily."
Nyx had to agree, but she noticed that how she, Dark Nyx, and Glowing acted. They were like a three mare army. "You know I kinda noticed that me, Dark Nyx, and Glowing Aurora are like a three mare army, Like Michael De Santa, Franklin Clinton, and Trevor Phillips from GTA 5 from MaskedPony’s world." Nyx said breaking the fourth wall.
Tex then frowned at Nyx. "You're too young to know about that."
Nyx and the others started laughing. Nyx didn't mean to mention that, but she had to admit it was true. As they finished laughing, Nyx looked at her mom with question. "So, wheres the next attack gonna be at?" Nyx asked
"We are gonna attack Outpost 22 Alpha. This time, me and Lunar are going to help."
"So, what does Glowing need to do?"
"Glowing is really good at scouting the perimeter, so she has to keep her eyes out. We will have to take out the patrol ponies."
As Twilight finished, Lunar walked in and pecked Twilight’s cheek. Without further ado, They then began to fall asleep. They had to get ready for the attack.
Author's Note
Well heres the next chapter
The following couple chapters will be where Nyx's army will attack outposts
I hope you like the part where Nyx mentions GTA V
Author's Note
Sorry for the delay
Here is the next chapter
Close to Foalcago
The next attack went well on Outpost 22 alpha. Their plan was well thought out. They had to admit, that it was unexpected they had to go through a lot of members of the children of the shadow on the path to the outpost. During the attack at the Outpost, Nyx, Dark Nyx, and Glowing played their role well with Twilight, and Lunar. As they defeated the ponies outposted at the outpost, they then went their way to the next area.
At Onagas outpost he was mad that, what he now dubs, the army of the light, has took down another outpost. This made him mad. He had to make sure that he's prepared for the attack on his base.
Now it was dawn, and the group were at the next outpost. They attacked the outpost, however, they did put up a fight. Glowing was scouting the area from a distants, as she was looking for anything out of the oridnary, she spotted a figure approching the base. She then turned on the communicator. "Everypony, a figure is entering the Outpost." Glowing said.
At that momment, the figure came close and Celestia knew this pony. He's known for many cimes he did in the past, even murder, and treason. "Solar Tempest." Celestia said. All the ponies, Tex, Nyx and Dark Nyx looked at Celestia, she knew this pony somehow.
"How nice of you to remember me you traitor."
"Come back to the light Tempest, you don't know what you're doing. Let us remove the blessing."
Tempest laughed evily. He had to admit, Celestia didn't have no clue about anything. "Me, join the light. You think i'm a fool? I'M A CRIMINAL, ONE THAT BREAKS THE LAWS! As for the blessing, only Dark Shadows men had the blessing. As for me and the new children of the shadow, we don't have a blessing, only black hearts."
At that moment, Tempest attacked Nyx. He was Attacking her with magic, trying to knock her out. At that moment, Dark Nyx saw what was happening. "You dare hurt my twin? "Dark Nyx said with anger."
"So you found out, once she is at the vault, she will suffer."
As she heard that word, Dark Nyx entered a phase different then Nyx's, a rampage phase. At that moment, Dark Nyx ran and kicked Tempest causing him to fly. Twilight went and picked up Nyx. Dark Nyx went charging at Tempest and the battle between Dark Nyx and Tempest went on for 5 minutes. As the battle ended, Tempest was hurt kinda badly. He looked at all of them with a glare. "You may of beaten me, but you won't beat Onaga." Tempest hissed and disapeared in a blink of an eye.
As he was gone, the others looked at eachother, but they then decided to head to a area to set up camp to let Nyx relax.
Onaga rage
At Onagas base, Onaga was drinking his drink. He was waiting for a report from Tempest. He knew that this war would be tough, but it seemed like something was up. Despite the war, he wanted vengence against Celestia for what she did. At that moment, Tempest came walking, or rather limping in. Onaga noticed Tempest limping in. He ran to his side. "Tempest, what happened?" he asked in furry
"I did like you said, but, Dark Nyx was over powered and she beaten me. It's like... She is some kind of demon."
"Tempest, as your leader, I order you to go to the infermary, you need medical attention. Go."
"But sir..."
"I know what you were going to say, outpost has been taken over, and the surprise attacked failed. Now, go to the infermary."
"Yes sir."
With that, Tempest limped his way out, however, Onaga had a recruit help him incase he falls. As Tempest was out of the tent, Onaga was mad. He and that other thing created Dark Nyx, He vowed that once Nyx is finished, he'll get part of Equestria also. But at the rate the war was going, it may not happen. At this point, Onaga released his anger.
Nyx rest
At the new camp, Twilight was holding Nyx close to her. Nyx got hurt from Tempest, but luckily Dark Nyx prevented it. Dark Nyx was glad she saved Nyx's life from the attacker.
As Twilight was holding Nyx, Nyx looked at her mother with a worried look. "M-mom, is this what war is like?" Nyx asked
"Yes? Why?"
"I guessed I failed."
"NYX, never say that."
Nyx looked at her mom with worry. "I shouldn't have found those emeralds, they caused this."
"Nyx, theres one thing you should know."
"And whats that? heros die with honor or failiure?"
"No... I have Dash tell you."
Dash then looked at Nyx with a smile and rustled her mane. "Nyx, heros never back down. Heros are known for being brave and courages, and always ending up saving the day. Heros never give up, not until the bitter end. But if you save Equestria Nyx, you won't be called Nightmare Moon anymore, but you will be dubbed a national hero." Rainbow explained
"Huh?"
"What I'm saying is that, Heros never let fear get in their way. When me and your mom took down the original Nightmare Moon, we didn't know we were the ones to use the elements of harmony. When we reimprisoned Discord in stone, and ended the chaos, we became heros, then theres you, you took control of equestria, but never letted your past sins take control. You faced them and even saved your home and friends from the everfree forest creatures. Even you ended Dark Shadow and became Equestrias youngest princess."
Nyx then took it in. She then realized it. She can win. She and Dark Nyx are like a two mare army. Glowing was like their eyes from a distants and helps them. But Nyx's main worry was Zelarfar, if she can't defeat it, she will be a failure.
At this point, Lunar came in to the tent with lunch. Nyx was starving after what happened and she began to eat. As they began to eat, Fluttershy came in and looked them. "Um I hope i''m not inturupting anything, but I just want to know if Nyx is okay. If you don't mind me asking." Fluttershy asked nicely while hiding behind her mane.
"I'm okay Fluttershy, I owe Dark Nyx though. She saved me."
"I know, but you got hurt."
"Fluttershy, I am okay. know need to worry."
"Okay."
As they finished eatting, their friends came in and looked at Nyx. They were glad that Nyx was not harm. They then decided to hang out for a while.
In another tent, Celestia, Luna, Blaze, and Discord were looking over at Nyx's tent. They were shocked that Nyx was okay. Luna walked up to her sister. "You got to admit Tia, are little niece is starting to be like miss Dash, never taking pain seriously." Luna admitted
At that moment, Discord came up. "She must be lucky to survive that. Besides, the fate of Equestria rest in her hands."
At this moment, Celestia looked at Discord and Luna. "She is the only pony that can defeat Zelarfar, along with Dark Nyx since the powers of the Equestrian Emeralds flow through them both. Besides, Nyx is like a student to me."
Luna then looked at Celestia. She had a question about Dark Nyx. Since Dark Nyx met Nyx, and teamed with her, Nyx has been treating Dark Nyx like a twin sister. She wondered what she'll do with her. "Tia? about Dark Nyx. When this Onaga mess is clear, what do you think your gonna do with Dark Nyx?" Luna asked
"Well, seeing how close their releationship is... I see that seperating them isn't an option... I guess I can have Twilight take custody of Dark Nyx and Dark Nyx become Nyxs sister... But we have to wait."
ANOTHER ONE DOWN
The next day, Celestia,her army, the mane six, Nyx and Dark Nyx, and the others, fought their way through a army of children of the shadow on their way to the next destination. The children of the shadow put up one heck of a fight, but made it through. As they approched the area, they noticed something different about this outpost. It had Spotlights. They had to think of a strategy.
As they made their strategy, Tex went to the spot lights and disable them. The next thing Nyx and Dark Nyx took out the guards, and the battle began. However they were surprised how many unicorns were there. The unicorns put up a big fight, but it didn't stop Celestias army. As the children of the shadow army that was outposted there were defeated, Nyx looked at one of them. "You think you can win this war don't you." Nyx taunted
"You will pay..."
"Will I? Now let me me clarifiy one thing. No one tries to hurt me or my family. NO ONE!"
At this point, all the unicornsand other ponies that were ouposted there disappeared. As they were leaving, Celestia made sure to destroy the outpost. After the outpost was destroyed, They began to head to their next location. Twilight saw a look in Nyxs eyes it was a serious look. "Nyx, are you okay?" Twilight asked.
"No. I won't rest until these "Children of the Shadow" jerks are put to an end. They think they can take are land, and open the vault to destroy are land? Well I'm gonna show them what a fight is about."
Twilight had to admit, Nyx was very serious about this. She nuzzled Nyx and the army began to head to their next location while fighting their way through army of Onagas troops. They were a couple of bases to Onagas. they estimated 3-5 bases.
The Devious plan
At Onagas outpost, Onaga was walking about. He was visiting Tempest in the infermary since he was hurt. Tempests injurys wont servere by were only minor. Tempest was lucky to be alive. As Onaga was heading to his tent, A solder was coming to him. He knew this solder, it was Firewall. Onaga looked at him with a serious look. "I thought I outposted you at outpost 34? Why did you leave your post? ARE YOU TRYING TO GET DEMOTED?" Onaga asked.
"Well... How do I put this..... They took over the outpost."
"What the tardis. How are they beaten us. We are like a filly getting their money taken from them. How THE TARDIS, ARE WE GETTING THE BASES TAKEN OVER!?"
At this moment, Onaga snapped. He was so full of anger that he couldn't take it anymore. He had his best recruits outposted at the outposts and they got beaten. As he tried to calm down, he then looked at firewall. "What is the next outpost that they are going to?" Onaga asked
"Outpost 44 D."
"Well I guess I have to fight them over their. If I lose the fight, I'll wait for the next fight at our outpost. FIrewall, take control of this base until I return. Either victorious or defeated."
"Yes sir!"
Battle with Onaga
The Next morning, Nyx got up and got prepared for battle. That morning, Twilight tried to prevent Nyx from fighting due to what Tempest did, but she changed her mind when Lunar told her Nyx has Dark Nyx to protect her.
As they were heading towards the next area where the children of the shadow are outposted, They noticed something suspicious, there was no abuse attack, no wave to fight through, nothing. As they reached the outpost, they noticed that there was tons of patrol men out there. It seemed to them that everytime that the children of the shadow that were outposted at a previous outpost, they head back to their main outpost. Dark Nyx looked down at the ground. "DANG IT ONAGA! HE KNOWS ARE BATTLE PLAN!" Dark Nyx complained.
"Eh?" Nyx said.
Dark Nyx sighed. "When I was living at the fortress of the shadows, There was this one unicorn named Firewall. He is best known for ratting plans out for enemies, which cause enemies to lose."
"So, what's the plan?"
Dark Nyx had to think. This was like a rock in a hard place. Dark Nyx always came with ideas, but this time it was different. Just then, Discord came up to her. "Why don't you use that "Ability" you have. The one with the clone or what ever it is."
Dark Nyx then had a light bulb over her head. "Lightbulb!"
At this point, Dark Nyx walked close to the path to the outpost, and created the clone. The real Dark Nyx turned invisible. As the clone went to the outpost, the Children of the Shadow saw it. "INTRUDER! IT"S DARK NYX!" one of them yelled. At that moment, they then saw a whole army charging down, with three fillies in the front. "SWEET LUNA! MEN, ATTACK!"
At this point, the brawl began. Nyx, Dark Nyx, and Glowing began their fight. As a group of ponys were charging at the 3 from all sides, Nyxs horn glew and it struck all of them, making the group of ponies charging from all sides move slow. Dark Nyx then used her magic, and she started moving faster then the speed of sound, hitting the group. As Nyx deactivated the spell, the group flew and landed on the ground.
At that moment, something exited from the tent. It was a dragon, it was Onaga. As he caught sight of the group, he laughed like a madman who just murdered a group of ponies. "Well well well, Fancy meeting you here, CELESTIA!" Onaga hissed.
"Onaga."
"And if it ain't the little Backstabber."
Dark Nyx growled at Onaga. "Shut up you phsycopath."
At this point, he saw all the ponies, even his main target, Nyx. He then laughed evily. At this point Nyx got ready to fight, So did Onaga. As the fight began, Nyx was dodging all of Onagas attacks. She went behind him and did a move that Rainbow Dash taught her, The Rainbow buck kick. Onaga then turned around and tried to attack Nyx, but failed. At that moment Nyx was getting mad. She then charged the emeralds, and looked at Dark Nyx. "D.N., your turn." Nyx said.
Dark Nyx nodded and began to fight Onaga. Onaga charged at Dark Nyx, but missed. As she was behind him, she ran to a distants, and charged at him like a bull charging at a pony with a red cape. As she buck kicked Onaga in the chest, she sent him flying. Onaga landed on a tent and looked at Dark Nyx. Wh-what? Are the emerarlds giving her.... THATS IMPOSSIBLE! Onaga screamed in his mind.
After a long fight, Onaga was not hurt, but suffered minor injuries. He looked at the tryants while panting. "YOU WILL PAY! THE NEXT TIME WE FIGHT, IT WON'T BE EASY!" Onaga barked.
At that point, Onaga vanished. As he was gone, the group then headed to a area to set up camp. They had to rest, Including Nyx and Dark Nyx, since they fought a tough enemy. But the hoped they will be victorious
Infarmary
Onaga arrived back at his outpost. However as he arrived he fell straight to the ground panting. He was tired from the fight, and feeling the minor Injuries. As he was catching his breath, Firewall caught his attention. He ran up to Onaga. "Sir! What happened?" Firewall asked as he was helping Onaga up with his magic.
"Nyx..... She defeated me. Not only her, But Dark Nyx also." Onaga said as he was holding his area where he was hurt.
"Sir, you're hurt."
"I'm going to the infarmary. If anyone asks where I am, say nothing. Understand?"
"Of course sir, you have my word."
With that, Onaga walked to the infarmary tent. As he was out of site, Firewall went his way. He had to talk to Tempest. They only had few more bases before Celestias army reaches their base.
info revealed
At the camp site, all the ponies, and recruits were in Celestias tent for a meeting. She was going to reveal who these Ponies are. As Celestia walked in, she looked at all the ponies. It was time to tell them about those ponies. "I bet you are wondering who these ponies we are fighting are." Celestia said calmly
"Who are they?" Twilight asked.
"These ponies we are fighting, are ponies that I locked up many years ago. Solar Tempest, for example, was arrested for muder, Breaking and entering, and robbery."
All the ponies were shocked. Their foes are derange criminals that were locked up for crimes they commited. They however didn't know how these criminals manage to break out of prison. Dark Nyx was shocked to learn this. She then raised a hoof. She needed to know about the others. "Your highness, what was Firewall arrested for?" Dark Nyx asked.
"Firewall was arrested for treason, assault, larceny, battery, and murder."
Through out the meeting, Celestia explained about these ponies. She then explained that a unexpected prison break at the area where the criminals were held in occured and a lot of criminals escaped. She then said they suspected Onaga to be the one responsible for the break in since he has the ability to shapeshift. But it then turned out that Onaga was responsible for the break in since Blaze said Onaga broke in there.
As the meeting went on, they had two options when Onaga is defeated and Zelarfar is defeated. The first option was to arrest Onaga, or kill Onaga for all the crimes he commited and all the lifes he took. It was put into a vote and very few of the army wanted Onaga to be arrested, but the rest wanted Onaga to be killed. As a result, killing Onaga became the plan. As this was chosen, Nyx began to freak out. "I have to kill Onaga?" Nyx asked shakily
"Yes." Celestia said
"B-but I-I'll get arrested."
"Nyx. You won't we'll at war."
"But..."
Twilight then came by Nyx and nuzzled her. Nyx looked at her mom with worry. "Nyx, you won't be arrested for killing Onaga. Besides, Dark Nyx will be helping you. She's like your sister."
"Do you promise I won't get arrested mommy?" Nyx said with a tear in her eye.
"Cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye." Twilight said preforming the Pinkie Promise.
"O-okay."
With that, they then made their plan for the 3 bases coming up. They man both a plan A and a plan B. Like what happened at the previous outpost, they needed to make a back up plan in case something like that happens again.
As the meeting concluded, all the ponies went to their tents. Celestia looked at them heading back at their tents. She knew Nyx was scared to kill someone, but she knew it was best for Equestria.
At the campsite, all were sleeping, all except Luna who was used to staying up at night. During the time, she picked up that somepony was having a nightmare. As it turned out it was Nyx. Luna knew that after the events of Nyx being Nightmare Moon, she started to have really bad nightmares. But this one, to Luna, felt really painful for her niece. She then went into Nyxs dream. In the dream she saw that Nyx was staring at something frightful, and was sheading tears.
Luna felt sorry for her. When Luna went into Scootaloos and Sweetie belles dreams, they weren’t terrible, but this, this was something awful. Luna then pulled Nyx and bought her to a safe location. Nyx looked up and saw her. "A-auntie Luna?" Nyx said in surprise.
"Looks like you're having a frightful nightmare?"
"Wait, we're in my nightmare?"
"Yes. I can tell that by this nightmare, you fear death, and killing somepony."
Nyx's eyes began to water completely. She was scared. She really was afraid to kill a villan. To her it felt like killing an innocent soul. A being that has a family. She then started to cry. Luna walk towards the filly and pulled her into a hug for comfort. "Relax, you need to conqure your fears. The fate of Equestria rests in your hands, you have the Equestrian Emeralds, and you have to stop Zelarfar." Luna informed. "It's becoming daylight, We must leave your dream."
The next Outpost
During the time everypony was having breakfest. Celestia was looking at the list of outposts they found at a previous outpost. They attacked most of them, over three of them remaining, and she guessed the last one might me Onagas outpost, also known as the command outpost.
As they were heading to the outpost, a lot of foes from previous outpost were waiting for them, however they didn't stand a chance for them. As they reached the new outpost, Outpost 51 Delta. Nyx then began to think of a second part of the plan. Suddenly she remembered something. Back when they fought Dark Shadows army, she and Rainbow Dash made a good team by Rainbow using Nyx as a blaster. She came by Rainbow. "Pst, Rainbow. I have an idea." Nyx said with pride.
"What is it Nyx you awesome little filly."
Nyx began to giggle at the nickname Rainbow gave her. "Use me as a blaster. This will help. Mom, do you think you can give us backup?"
Twilight came to Nyx and nuzzled her. "Of course Nyx."
"And Dad, can you give the single to attack."
"Roger."
Nyx then nodded and walked to her team, which she dubbed "The Nyxian Allience". She looked at them. "Glowing, go to a distants where you have a complete view over the whole base. Nyx, as always, your with me, We need to knock out the guards." Dark Nyx instructed.
"You know Dark Nyx, you kinda make a awesome leader. Maybe that's your talent."
"We'll see. Now lets get ready. We need to take out the guards. Do I make myself clear you two?"
Both Nyx, and glowing saluted Dark Nyx. "Yes Sir."
With that, glowing went to a distants where she can see everything, however it made her visible. Twilight walked up to Glowing and smiled. "I'll cloak us." she said with a smile, as she cloaked them both.
As they were cloaked, Glowing then turned on the communicator. "Nyx, Dark Nyx, do you copy?" Glowing asked
"Loud and clear."
"Okay. I'll insturct you where the patrol ponies are."
With that, Nyx and Dark Nyx began their attack. Glowing made sure to tell them where the guards are. Dark Nyx and Nyx took out the guards and made sure they are knocked out. Nyx then turned on her communicator and made sure to contact Lunar. "Dad, the guards are knocked out, we will let them know we're here." Nyx said over the communicator. "Glowing, prepare to attack. Mom, I guess you know what to do."
"Roger."
With that Dark Nyx sounded the alarm. The troops came out, and at that moment, they saw the royal guard, Celestia, Luna, Twilight, Lunar, Glowing, and Nyx and Dark Nyx. They then prepared to attacked. At that moment, the unicorns were firing at one another, but the Outpost ponies were outnumbered. Nyx, Dark Nyx, and Glowing, were surronded by the Children of the Shadow. Just at that moment, Rainbow Dash came down and picked up Nyx. "Need help Nyx?" Rainbow asked, only to get a nod.
At that moment, all the children of the shadow disappeared as usual. The group then began to search the outpost for anything with information about the vault of Zelarfar. As usual, they didn't find any. They turned to Blaze with curiousity. "Why do they not keep info at areas they are assigned to?" Twilight asked.
"During my time with them, before my betrayal, Onaga always keeps info stashed with him. apparently he gave the outpost list to one of the members."
"Talk about not thinking straight."
With no luck the group began to head to the next outpost. They needed to attack another one. they are almost close to Onagas base, and their battle with him will began.
Onagas last straw
At onagas outpost, Onaga was resting in his bed. He needed plenty of rest due to the battle with Nyx. Despite his loses, Onaga began to get angry at the failures of his crew. He was almost close to demoting the patrol ponies. At that moment, Lt. Firestrike came in. "Uh Onaga. You're gonna hate this."
At this point, Onaga began to hold his anger. He needed to remember that he needs to hold his anger like the doctor in the infermary said because Onagas side started hurting when he released his anger. Onaga sighed. "Let me guess. They got the base?"
"Yes sir! we are failures."
Onaga felt bad for firestrike, he knew firestrike was alittle sensitive to yelling. He walked to firestrike and smiled. "Firestrike, don't feel bad, I know you don't like yelling." he said calmly.
"A-a-are you gonna yell?"
"No. Firestrike I know your not a criminal, but wrongfully accused for a crime you didn't commit and want revenge. But failure means you need to try again."
Firestrike began to listen to what Onaga is telling him. "Besides, failing means you get them another time. I only get mad because the best recruits lose. you, are more then that, you're something more. Now since the outpost has been capture, Go to Tempest, he will give you the orders. Your with him. Do I make my self clear?"
"Yes sir."
With that firestrike began to walk to Tempest's location. At this point, Onaga sat in his chair by his table and looked down. He was shocked that the outposts are being taken over. He, of all the dragons in Equestria, was the best in the wars. But this, was something. He knew that when they arrive at his base, he will bring them the fight. If he fails he will relocate to the vault of Zelarfar and wait until Nyx shows up there.
Planing the final outpost attack
The next Outpost attack went very well. After they attacked the other outpost, they attacked the next outpost. Now only one outpost remains, Onagas Outpost.
Twilight nodded. "it's best for the safety of Equestria. Besides, you won't be getting arrested."
Nyx then laid on Twilight trying to rest. Twilight held her close to her. She had to admit, that Nyx used a lot of magic today and she was tired. She knew that if a Unicorn, or Alicorn uses to much magic, they become tired. At that moment, Celestia came in and told Twilight a meaning was happening. Twilight tucked Nyx in her sleeping bag, and instructed Tex to keep an eye on her.
As Twilight arrived at the meaning, she sat close to Lunar. Celestia looked at all the solders/guards, the mane 6 and Lunar. She was going to explain the final out post attack. "Okay listen up. We have one more outpost. It's Onagas outpost. Now this will be different."
Celestia then went on and explain the new attack. She knew Foalcago was close to Onagas fortress. Turns out that they proved that walking to Foalcago taking one month wrong. As she explained the plan, they had to admit, this was a great plan. They then began to listen to the rest of the plan. This was going to be, the big attack.
Nyxian Allience vs Onaga
At Onagas base, he was sound asleep. He knew that the army didn't stand a chance against his. As he was sleeping, he began to laugh that Nyx's army won't stand a chance. At that moment, Tempest came running in to Onagas tent. "ONAGA! THEY'RE HERE!" Tempest said in shock.
Onaga woke up and stared at Tempest. He was shocked. "Prepare to fight. I'll fight the little ones."
Outside, the ponies were fighting. The light army was winning. As they were fighting, Onaga came out of his tent and starred at the fillies. He got ready to fight. He was mad. As they were fighting, Nyx, Dark Nyx, and Tempest teamed up and started their fight with Onaga. They even combined their magic and zaped Onaga with a lazer that send him falling backwards.
As the fight went on, The children of the Shadow were on the ground. Onaga however lost to the fight. He looked at them in Disbelieve. He then had Tempest teleport all the Children of the Shadow, and Onaga to the vault.
Foalcago
Nyx, and the others now arrived at Foalcago. To their eyes, Foalcago was all destroyed. Rubble everywhere, destroyed building, everything. They began to walk towards the path they were taking. Celestia looked at Luna. "I would never thought of returning to the ruins of Foalcago again." Celestia said.
As they were walking, they saw skeletons of ponies who used to live here. Lots of lives were lost during the time when Foalcago was destroyed by Zelarfar. Nyx started shivering from head to hoofs. This was the first time she saw something like this.
As they were walking, they saw a pony. A pony with a explore hat, and a green vest. The pony had it'ts hat to it's chest. Rainbow recgonized the pony. It was Daring Do. "D-Daring Do?" Rainbow said.
Daring Do then looked at Rainbow Dash with surprise. She didn't expect her big fan to be here. "Rainbow? What are you doing here?"
"What you doing here?"
"One of my ancesters lived here in Foalcago. Danger Zone. She study ancient history. But she died here when that thing attack this place. Now why are you here?"
"We are heading to the vault of Zelarfar, someone is trying to awaken Zelarfar."
Daring Do eyes went wide. Zelarfar, being reawakened? This shocked her. Nyx then stepped up. "I'm the only one that can stop Zelarfar. Since I have..."Nyx began to focus and the Equestrian Emeralds started to float around her. "These."
Darings eyes widen. She couldn't believe her eyes. Of all Treasure hunters, including Ahuizotl and Dr. Caballeron, the Equestrian Emeralds were known for being targeted by evil for evil purposes and evil deeds. Daring looked at Twilight. "Uh, Princess Twilight, is it, may I talk to you for a moment?" Daring asked.
Twilight then followed Daring to an area where they can talk, Daring looked at Twilight curiously. Daring remembered during her vacation time in Ponyville, Twilight told her that she had a daughter. "Why does your daughter have the Emeralds?" Daring asked in shock.
"She found them and turns out she's destined. That's why we are going to the vault."
"So you are planning to unleash Zelarfar?!"
"No no. My sweet little Nyx won't do such a deed. Onaga wants to release Zelarfar, so we have to defeat him and Zelarfar.
At the name Onaga, this made Daring Do scared. She heard about Onagas name in the newspapers. They were titled "Hero dragon turns evil". Daring Do then looked at Twilight. "So, you are planning on going to the vault and stopping this?" Daring asked
"Yes."
"Very well, according to what I know about the history of the vault, it's located in a cavern. You will find it very easily."
Twilight then nodded to Daring. "Thank you Daring."
Daring then began to take to the air "Good Luck."
Twilight then headed back to the group who looked at her curiously. They wanted to know what happened. At that moment, she told them what Daring said where the vault is located. Apparently, Celestia remembered the cavern. After Zelarfar was sealed in the vault, the Cavern earn the name "Aincent Cavern of Zelarfar". With that they decided to set up camp.
Evening
That Evening, everypony was in their tents. During the time, Celestia had guards patrol the perminiter to prevent attacks. Nyx was in her tent chatting with Dark Nyx, and Glowing. Twilight was with Lunar outside looking at the night sky. Twilight looked at Lunar with a curious look."L-Lunar, this has been bugging me, but I have to know. How did you have control over your actions when you had the Shadows blessing on you?" Twilight asked.
"Every blessing has different effect, you told me you were blessed, but you had control but had a order to kill your daughter. For the shadows blessing, you have till midnight until the blessing gains control."
Twilight then put a wing around Lunar and nuzzled him. She then looked at him with a smile. "How did Luna become your mother?" Twilight asked
"She said she found me on her balcony with a note. Apparently, Aunt Celestia didn't like it at first, but she got use to it seeing how much mom loved me. When I was blessed, I started hating her, but when she was banished to the moon, I lost it and froze myself in time, not only because I was under Dark Shadows control, but to reunite with my mom."
Twilight then pull her coltfriend into a hug and planted a kiss on his cheek. She really cared for him After a while she and Lunar decided to hang outside for a while
Sadness in daylight, the ambush and the vault
The next day, the whole camp woke up. Today they were going to continue their journey to the vault. The vault would take 12 days to get to, because of how far it is. As they got ready, Twilight had to make sure Nyx was prepared.
As they were walking through the Foalcago ruins, they could only see Ash, remains, rubble, and dried up lakes with sea pony skeletons. Fluttershy, of all ponies the group, felt sorry for the ones that lived in Foalcago. As they were walking, They saw more skeletons, probably the ones that were trying to leave Foalcago when Zelarfar was attacking the place.
Celestia, never thought of returning to Foalcago after it's fate. At that moment, they saw one skeleton, a skeleton that Celestia was familiar with. This skeleton was the remains of the pony who created the vault of Zelarfar. It was the remains of Star Bolt. Star Bolt. At this moment, Celestia walked up to the remains, and went down to the remains. She was now crying. Twilight noticed it. "P-princess, are you crying?" Twilight asked
"St-star Bolt..."
At that point, tears were rolling down Celestias eyes. Twilight then looked at Luna. "Why is Celestia crying?" she asked worriedly
"Those are the remains of Star Bolt. Star Bolt was Celestia first ever friend. He visited her a lot. When he defeated Zelarfar, he died after the vault was created due to magic overload. Ever since his death, Tia never made another friend."
The mane 6, Lunar, Nyx, Dark Nyx, and Glowing Aurora felt bad for Celestia. losing a friend was one thing to feel bad about, but what was worse that she is immortal and being immortal means you see others die. Vowing to never make a friend was worse thing for one to do. At that moment, an ambush happened. They were surrounded by Onagas army. “Attention dirtbags, stand down you’re surrounded. You have the chance to drop your repons and be taken to custody, we can do this the easy way or the hard way...ugh what the? the pony said as Discord tackled him.
Nyx then looked at him. “We are not leaving without…”
“JUST GO! I will handle this! GO!”
Celestia then nodded an all of them began to head west. As they were running Discord was heard using his chaos powers to fight the ambushers. After a few minutes of running, they came to a cave. a cave like no other. It was large, and had a mysterious glow in it. Celestia then knew what this cave was. “It’s… the vault of Zelarfar.”
As they looked at it, Blaze comfirmed it was indeed the vaults cave. At that very moment Twilight looked at Celestia. “Should we all go in there?”
“No Twilight, only Nyx and Dark Nyx can.”
Tex then stepped up. “That is why I chosen to go with them, to make sure they are safe.”
“So will I.” Blaze said as he walked up. “I’m not doing this just to take revenge on my father, I’m doing this for Spike, and Equestria.”
At that moment, Nyx noticed Dark Nyx trembling. It seemed she was scared. After calming her down, Nyx, Dark Nyx, Blaze, and Tex then began to walk in the cave. As they were walking in the cave, Nyx and Dark Nyx casted the light spell, and proceeded forward. As they proceeded, they fought through alot of Onagas troops and came across another cave enterence.
As they proceeded through they then saw what shocked them. In the center of the ground was a vault door, and in the center was an enraged Onaga.
Showdown with Onaga and Zelarfar
“Well, looks like you two made it.” Onaga said as he laughed evilly.
Nyx then try to approach Onaga, but only to be grabbed by Onagas dragon magic. As Tex saw this, she immediately charged at Onaga and knocked his grab off of Nyx. As he recovered, he became very agnry and then disappeared.
At that moment, a bunch of Onagas appeared out of nowhere. At this moment Nyx, Dark Nyx, Blaze, and Tex began their fight. Dark Nyx and Nyx began to fight together and use their magic to fight the clones, while Blaze and Onag attack the other clones. “Try to find me you foals.’ Onaga taunted.
At that point, Nyx knew which one it was and striked the real Onaga with magic a couple of times, and he disappeared. More clones appeared and they began to fight with all their might. “Ugh, how can Onaga duplicate himself?” Nyx asked.
“Onaga has the power to duplicate, certain dragons have magical powers.”
Throw out the battle Nyx, and Dark Nyx combined their magic to wipe more of the clones out, while Tex used her telekinesis ability to bring the clones to Blaze to wipe out. As they began to clear the clones, Nyx began to attack the real one rapidly with Dark Nyx. At that point, Onaga teleported to the center of the vault and Nyx attacked him and he fell back. But, all of a sudden, Nyx was zapped by magic and was hovering in the air, and the equestrian emeralds went into small holes around the vault “AGGGGGGHHHHH” Nyx screamed.
“You are too late Fools. I win. The vualt is now opening, and Zelarfar is mine to control.”
At that point, Nyx and the Equestrian emeralds were launched back and Nyx was laying on the ground. At that point, a being emerged from the ground, and rose in the air. To Blaze, and Tex, it looked like a xenomorph but mixed with different creatures.
At that point, The equestrian emeralds began to glow. They then began to hover in the air and flew out of the cavern.
Plee to Equestria
In ponyville, Ponies were roaming the streets and Spike was to, and even Diamond Tiara. But, at that moment, a thing came down from the sky in front of them. “Hmm, what is this?” One pony said.
“.....! No, Nyx is in trouble.” Spike said.
At that point, they are gasped as they saw what stood before Nyx. It was Zelarfar, the one from the old history of Equestria. “Come on Nyx, fight!” Lyra said.
“It’s saying Nyx needs help.”
At that point, Silver smacked Diamond. “Are you crazy! Nyx is in danger! If she dies, we are doomed.”
At this point, alot of ponies were sending their wishes to Nyx and were trying their best to help.
In Canterlot, an emerald went into town square, and Twilight Velvet saw it, and began to send her prayers to Nyx, and so were other ponies, even the royal guards who remained in Canterlot.
Through out Equestria, Emeralds were going to different parts of Equestria, even to the Crystal Empire, where Cadence and shining and others, even Flash were sending their prayers also.
Outside the cave, Twilight, Lunar, the royal guard, Celestia, Luna, and Discord were sending their prayers to Nyx to help her fight.
The fate of Equestria
in the vault of Zelarfar, a whole bunch of ponies voices are being heard and were mentioning Nyx’s name. Onaga, and Blaze were shocked to learn the emeralds had this type of power. As many more voices came, the emeralds came flying back to Nyx, and out of nowhere Nyx got up and looked at Onaga, with a rage look, as the emeralds were activating its power on both Nyx and Dark Nyx. “I had enough, Zelarfar, eliminate these two!” Onaga commanded and he through a bunch of rubble at Blaze knocking him to the ground, which lead Tex to fight Onaga while Nyx and Dark Nyx handle Zelarfar.
At that point, they began fighting Zelarfar, as they fought, they dodged every attack. As they battled, Dark Nyx and Nyx used their magic against Zelarfar, which was helping. It then breathed fire, and they dodged it. As the battle went on Onaga was furious as he was holding a wound. As they continued the fight, they were close, at that moment, they struck Zelarfar, and it let out a scream, and was falling to the ground. “No, this can’t be happening. This can not be happening!” Onaga screamed as Zelarfar exploded in front of him causing him to be fatfulling wounded.
Nyx and Dark Nyx landed on the ground and looked at Onaga who got up and looked at Nyx, Dark Nyx and Tex. “No no no I can’t die like this. Not when I’m so close, and not at the hoofs, of a filthy foal. I-I-I-I could of save this country. I could of restored order. And I wasn’t supposed to die, by the hoofs, OF A PEACE KILLING PSYCHOPATH! You’re a savage, you’re A MANIAC, YOU’RE A FOAL, AND I AM A CELESTIA DANG HERO! ZELARFAR WAS PRACTICALLY A GOD, HOW, HOW THE TARTARUS HAVE YOU KILLED ZELARFAR!? You idiots, Zelarfar could of bought peace to this country, no more criminals, no more dangers, Equestria, it could of been a paradise.”
At this point Tex looked at Nyx. “This is it Nyx, you either end him, or I end him for you, what is it going to be?”
At this point, Nyx then recalled that Celestia said she has the right to end Onaga. Nyx then charged her magic and shot Onaga and he fell back and lied on the ground motionless, dead. At that point they ran to Blaze who was lying on the ground. He looked real weak. “I’m going to help you.” Tex said.
“No…..No.”
“We are not leaving you behind.”
“I won’t make it……. Go…...Zelarfar is dead. Tell Spike I’m s...orrry.”
At that point, Blaze then fell on his back. Blaze had died to to massive injuries. To Nyx, she never saw an innocent dragon die, and she knew Blaze died as a hero. But as it was all sudden, the ground started to shake and rocks from the ceiling began to fall. “Hop on, I will get us out.” Tex shouted
Nyx and Dark Nyx nodded and they hopped on. At that point, Tex then started to fly fast. As she was flying fast the two were holding onto her the whole time. They were praying that they won’t get trapped in the cave alive. As Tex flew, she was avoiding everything that was falling down from the ceiling of the cave. At that point, the reached the cave entrance and flew out and landed in front. As they turned they saw the cave entrance collapse. Nyx and Dark Nyx then hopped off of Tex and looked at eachother. “We did it… we won.” Nyx said.
“MOM!”
At that point, Dark Nyx flank began to glow and everybody stared. Something was happening. At that point there was a flash. After the flash cleared, Dark Nyx looked and saw what shocked her. On her flank, was a Cutie mark of a sword in the same color as Nyx’s cutie mark. “What the? What does this Cutie Mark mean?” Dark Nyx said.
At that point, Twilight then recalled that one day. The day when the everfree forest creatures were attacking Ponyville. During that time, Nyx, who was Nightmare Moon II defended the town from the everfree monsters and surrendered to protect the people of Ponyville. It wasn’t until Nyx’s trial when she received her Cutie Mark. “It means you are taking up your hoofs and fighting for what’s right for not only to fight for those who you love, but to fight for Equestria in what ever strategic way you can.” Twilight said
Celestia then nodded and saw Nyx hugging Dark Nyx. She then began to think. Her original plan was to take Dark Nyx away due to being created by Onaga, however, seeing how much Nyx likes her, she knew that she can’t take her away. She knew she fought to save all of Equestria. “Twilight, I made my mind.” Celestia said.
“Since Dark Nyx is Nyx’s biological sister through blood, and she helped us fight Onaga, I have decided. I hereby pronounce you as Dark Nyx’s mother, Lunar as her father, and pronounce Nyx as Dark Nyx’s sister.”
With that, they decided to head back to Canterlot. for the past days, Nyx couldn’t believe all of what happened. But, now, she had a feeling something great was going to happened. But, that was for another day.
Something has gone wrong. We don't seem to have an archived copy of that chapter. In Ponyville, it was peaceful quiet night, not a sound or voice nearby, nothing, all was silent. In the golden oaks library, ponies and two dragons were sleeping. Twilight was sleeping with Lunar in her bed. Spike was sleeping silently in his. In the other room, Nyx was asleep along with her friend, Tex. As Nyx was sleeping, she was began to stir in her bed. She was having a nightmare. "nnngh, WHY DO YOU WANT THE EMERALDS!" she said in her sleep
At this point, Tex's eyes open to see her friend stiring in her slumber. She knew when this happens, it's due to frequent nightmares. I better see what is bugging her. Tex thought. As she got up, She walked towards Nyx's bed and used her space dragon ability to see her nightmare. In Nyxs nightmare, She saw what seems to be ruins. In the distance, she saw what seems to be a cloaked dragon. As it proceeded, she saw something else. The Equestrian Emeralds were in holes, and a demon like creature came out of a portal. Just then Nyx woke up screaming.
At that moment, Twilight, and Lunar came running in to see what happened. Tex was by Nyx rubbing her back with her dragon hand while hugging her. They noticed Nyx's body was trembling. Twilight knew this sometimes happens when Nyx has a nightmare of either of being Nightmare Moon, being taken away again, or the new types of nightmares. "What happened?" Twilight asked Tex.
"Seems your daughter had another nightmare again."
"Seriously, again?"
Tex nodded, while hugging Nyx. "It seems it was different."
"She told you?"
Tex began to laugh at that comment. "No, she didn't. Remember, I am a Space dragon. Space Dragons have a lot of abilities, one of mine is the ability to look into nightmares without entering them."
Lunar looked at Tex with a curious look. "Well, what was it?" he asked with concern.
"In it, she was at some kind of ruins. However she wasn't alone. their were cloaked figures there, Next to her was a lookalike of her. Apparently one of em shot a spell at the lookalike, then, the equestrian emeralds went into holes around a seal, and something came out, and Nyx was attacked."
Twilight and Lunar walked over to their daughter. As they approched her Tex let go of Nyx and Twilight levitated her towards her and hugged her daughter. Nyx hugged back. "Nyx, if you want to sleep with me and Lunar, you can." Twilight informed.
"I don't want to mom and dad. besides Tex is here."
"Well okay Nyx. Night."
"Night mom."
Twilight and Lunar exited their daughters bedroom. As Nyx hopped into her bed, she went and got the smartpants doll and hopped into her bed. As she was in bed she looked at what was on her dresser, it was the statue Rainbow Dash gave her as a hearthswarming gift of her and Nyx. I hope I sleep. I don't want to be waking up all night. Nyx thought.
Unkown Fortress
Deep in the everfree forest, there was a fortress. The fortress had guards patroling the perimeter of the fortress, keeping any intruder out. Inside the fortress, a dragon was looking out the window. At that moment he heard the doors to his room opened. He looked behind only to find Lt Tempest, the last of Dark Shadows Children of Shadow army. He came in and looked at the dragon. "You summoned me, Lord Blaze?" He asked.
"My name isn't Blaze, It's Onaga. remember, Blaze is that traitor?"
"Sorry my lord."
"No harm No foul. Anyway, you wonder why I summoned you?"
"I don't know."
"Remember during that meeting months back, I said we will get revenge?"
"On Nyx?"
"Yes. But, it seems came with a plan. Have you heard of the vault of Zelarfar?"
At mention of the name, Tempests eyes widened. The vault of Zelarfar. Tempest knew about this vault. The vault is actually a seal. Long ago, in history, a creature of mass distruction called Zelarfar roamed Equestria. Zelarfar is a legendary feared beast in history. It was said that he destroyed an area of the nation which are now in ruins. The only thing that stood in its way was the holder of the Equestrian Emeralds in that time period. Zelarfar was defeated by the emeralds and a portal was open sucking in Zelarfar and the emeralds locked it in and the vault was created, with the only way to unlocking it is by having the emeralds unlock it.
Tempest looked at Onaga with fear. "But, thats the most dangerous being in history."
"Correct but, my plan is simple. War."
Tempest had to admit, this plan seemed devious, but it was the perfect revenge plan for the death of Dark Shadow. "What's the plan?" Tempest asked with a devilish grin
"It's Simple. When we call war, we have to make sure that backstabber Celestia accepts it. During that time, we have one of the Children of the shadow get a DNA sample from Nyx, and we create our own Nyx which we will name Dark Nyx."
Onaga then went on explaining his plan of revenge. tempest listened to the whole thing and made sure not to miss any detail. Tempest had to admit, this is the perfect plan. As Onaga finished explaining the plan, he dissmissed Tempest and told him to inform the others. As Tempest left the room, Onaga headed towards his chambers. However, out the window, was another dragon, a Red and orange dragon. He was listening to the whole thing without anypony knowing. He then tighten his fist. "I need to go to Celestia." The dragon said.
The Sense of Danger
The next day, Twilight, Lunar, Nyx, and Tex were seen walking from sugarcube corner. Since they had nothing to do, they thought of hanging out. It took a while for Lunar to convince Twilight to back away from the books and hangout. She tried to reject it, but seeing that Lunar wanted to spend the day with her since he is Twilights coltfriend. Twilight decided to hangout with him since she wanted him not go through the same thing that happened 1004 years ago when his original mare friend was murdered by Darkshadow. Since Celestia forgave Lunar for what happened, he got to live with Twilight and be Nyx's adoptive father.
As they were walking Twilight had her wing over Lunar's back. They were heading back to the library. Nyx was walking along side with Tex. When she noticed her mom and dad, she felt weird. "Will that happen to me Tex?" Nyx asked
"Ha ha ha. Nyx my friend, love is the most beautiful thing then friendship. Like they say, first comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby carriage."
"Huh?"
"In short terms, yes. This will happen to you Nyx my friend. It only happens when you find your special somepony. When you get older, you will understand."
Nyx had to admit, for a girl space dragon, Tex seemed a lot wiser and honest like Applejack. She always prevented bullying at Nyx's school by moderating from a distants where she can see clearly. Just then, they approched the library. As they entered the lights flickered on and they saw their friends. "SURPRISE!" they yelled, which caused Nyx to get startled.
"I don't remember a birthday or a Holiday coming up?"
"Look at the banner."
Twilight and Lunar looked up at the banner and saw the words "happy 6 month anniversary Lunar" on it. This made them surprised, until Twilight remembered. Lunar has been living in Ponyville for 6 months since the defeat of Dark Shadow. "Aw girls, you shouldn't have." Lunar said still surprised.
They then decided to celebrate Lunars anniversary of being free. Rainbow Dash went up to Nyx and hugged her. Since Nyx was temporary living with Rainbow Dash, a bond between the two was created. When Rainbow and Nyxs bond became strong, Rainbow asked Celestia if she can be Nyxs godmother in case something turns up or something happend to Twilight and Lunar, which she gladly accepted. "How you doing Nyx?" Rainbow asked.
"I'm doing great Rainbow. Except the nightmares again."
"Heres something I know, a awesome pony like me never looks at there fears in the eyes."
"Really?"
"Yup. By the way, how have you been Tex?"
Tex looked at Rainbow with a smile. "I been great Rainbow. Been getting used to living on this planet, and in this country. Besides, I looked into Nyx's nightmare, and it looked serious."
"How so."
Just then Pinkie came out of nowhere which surprised them. "you saw that Nyx's nightmare took place in the near future and she had a biological twin who was shot by magic, and the figure in front of her turned out to be Onaga and it ended where a mysterious figure comes out and attack Nyx." Pinkie said with a squee.
"How did you know that."
Nyx then looked at Pinkie with a grin. "Let me guess, you looked at the transcript of the episode without MaskedPony or Nightmare Nyx knowing?" Nyx asked breaking the fourth wall.
"Bingo Nyx."
Everypony in the room started laughing, even Nyx and Tex. They had to admit, that was funny what Nyx did. Rainbow looked at Nyx with a smile and patted her on the head. "So, how are you doing since you have the Equestrian Emeralds?" Rainbow asked nicely
"I made a vow, If danger ever comes, and ponies who can't defend themselfs from the evil that threats our land we call home, I'll use their power to protect the country and be there for the others."
"Well you know some ponies haven't forgaven you after you sung those songs that one time.
"But what else could I have done when all they see, is the monster I'm supposed to be?"
As Nyx and Rainbow, Tex just sensed something. What they know, is that Tex told them that when she senses something, it usually mean something bad is going to happen. The others and Nyx noticed, they were concerned. "What's wrong Tex?" Twilight asked
"I sense something.... Something bad is going to happen, and we are about to find out."
Just then Spike came rushing into the library. He was holding a scroll. It was from the Princess. He ran towards Twilight, and Twilight used her magic to grab the Scroll, and began to read it. As she read it, she gasped. It was serious. The letter stated that something bad has just been bought to her and lunas attention. She tossed the letter to the side. "Lunar, Nyx, Tex, Spike, girls, we need to go to Canterlot. Something turned up."
The new enemy
When arriving at Canterlot, the mane 6, Tex, Nyx, Lunar and Spike were directed to the Canterlot palace meeting room. Unlike the other times when a knew threat came,like Discord, or Sombra, this time it was different. When they arrived they were seated and waited for Celestia and Luna to enter. Just then, the two sisters entered, along with a hooded figure. As they sat down, they looked at the group. "You all are wondering why I called all of you here?" she asked
"We're clueless Princess."
"We got a threat at large."
"What is it the threat?"
Just then the hooded figure removed his cloak and hood revealing to be a dragon. "The threat is my father." It said.
Spike was in shock, the dragon, was his cousin Blaze. He never heard from Blaze after he vanished. "C-cousin Blaze?"
"It's been a while Spike. But no time to catch up, theres a possible war on the horizen."
"A war?" Twilight asked
"Yes. This time, the war isn't like any war. As you see, my father whom's also my cousins uncle, Onaga, Is after a certain being."
The others then looked at eachother. They never heard of Onaga. Spike however knew Onaga, He is a dragon that like none other, a dragon that has the ability to shapeshift into different forms unlike the changelings. He remember that something caused Onaga to change his opinion on the pony folks. Just then Twilight spoke up. "What do you mean by being?" Twilight asked completely confused
"His plan is to open the vault of Zelarfar so he can take over Equestria."
The others looked at one another thinking this might be a prank, however it wasn't. They never heard of the vault of Zelarfar, or Zelarfar. "What's the vault of Zelarfar?" Nyx asked
"I read about the vault in history books. Apparently the vault was created over a thousand years ago. You see, the vault didn't exist back then. Zelarfar, which is a being with combinations of different speices, is known for 1 thing, attempting to destroy Equestria. It said it's orgin is unknown. It destroyed part of equestria which used to be a city, where various different species and one of equestrias home to the sea ponies, which is now the ruins of equestria. Apparently a pony during that time period stood in its way, and used the Equestrian Emeralds to defeat Zelarfar, and create a vault where Zelarfar remains sealed."
Celestia nodded. "Correct Princess Twilight."
Blaze then continued. "Now, apparently there is more bad news."
"What is it?" Twilight asked
"Apparently, there are more members of Children of the Shadow. And Onaga is in charge of them."
Hearing the name of the group made the mane 6, Lunar, and Nyx gasp. The Children of the Shadow were mysterious ponies blessed by Dark Shadow. They first of heard of them when Nyx was with Rainbow While Twilight was at Canterlot. When Dark Shadow was defeated and died the same way Sombra did, All memembers were supposedly freed. But they were thinking they shouldn't be still around, they were extint. "That's impossible. All members were taken in and freed from the blessing." Twilight recalled
"Apparently one member fleed after the battle was lost and told Onaga."
As the meeting went on, they explained that they will gather recruits. They then said that they will alert the mane 6 when they are needed. Nyx offered to join in but Twilight disapproved. An arguement on and Nyx reached a point where she went on a rant saying that her cutie mark is a sheild and stands for defending. Nyx then said that she holds the Equestrian Emeralds, and defeated Dark Shadow. As her rant ended, Celestia walked up to where Twilight was sitting. "Nyx, does have a point Twilight, defending is her talent, and she may help us in battle." Celestia inquired
"Are you crazy? She is my daughter, I'm not letting her join."
"Twilight, she needs to, she is destined to save equestria. If you keep this up, I will have the right to make sure you're not allowed to fight in this war."
Upon hearing this, Twilight gulped. If she continued to refuse to let Nyx join the fight, she'll be forbidded to fight in the war. "UGH, FINE."
Just then Blaze then butted in. He left something out. He remembered hearing about Onagas plan for Nyx. "Uh, I forgot to mention one thing Celestia." Blaze said in a serious tone
"What is it."
"About Nyx.... you see, I knda hid a fact, since Twilight wouldn't like it."
"What?"
"Onaga is planning on getting a DNA sample from Nyx, to create another Nyx called Dark Nyx."
Tex's dragon eyes widened. She then remembered seeing Nyxs dream. In her dream, there was another filly. The filly looked like Nyx but different. She couldn't believe it. This was the future. Nyx just saw the future through a dream. "Dark Nyx.... Nyx remember that dream?" Tex asked
"Yes?"
"I believe it wasn't a dream. I believe it was a sign of what possibly will happen in the future."
The meeting went on, and Celestia planned on gathering solders from all around Equestria. She said she will even have Shining Armor in charge of the recruits. They were not sure if they would have the reformed Children of Nightmare help out during the war since they helped with fight Dark Shadows army. Just then, Nyx remembered that one filly, Glowing Aroura. When she met her in the Crystal Empire she said she has the ability to slow down time on enemies. Nyx the raised a hoof. "Um is my friend Glowing Aroura able to help out?" Nyx asked
"Who?" Both Twilight and Celestia asked both at the same time.
"Glowing Aurora, I met her at the Crystal Empire during hearths warming. She is a filly, but she told me she has the ability to slow down time on the enemies."
"Ah yes, that type of magic, that magic doesn't slow down time, it makes em slow."
"Eh? Can you explain Aunt Celestia?"
"Its relativistic Nyx. basically when its casted on the enemy, when they attack their attacks carry the same velocity, however, we feel it from a faster timeframe. therefore, the enemies attack speed looks slow done, theoretically, there attacks carry the same force when it reaches the pony they are attacking.
"So basically, you got that line from Red vs. Blue." Pinkie Pie said.
"Blame Luna. Anyway this is true. even for the pony casting the spell, they even get the ability to move fast the the speed of light with the same attack theroetically."
"So, basically, we can have my friend help out?" Nyx asked
"She can, but I reccommend her teaching you that magic, along with her parents."
After a long meeting, the meeting ended. as they were leaving Celestia noticed Tex was walking out with Nyx. "Tex do you have a minute?" Celestia asked
"Yes?"
"Do me a favor, watch over Nyx from a distance when she's at school."
"Got it your highness."
With that, Tex and Nyx caught up with the group. they then headed to the train station. meanwhile in the meeting room, Celestia looked at Blaze with a curious look. "Do....Do you think Nyx will be able to defeat your father, and Zelarfar if he is released?" Celestia asked.
"Nyx is the only one to stop him. We just need to see for ourselfs."
Attacked at School
The next day, School came for Nyx. Nyx was ready to learn. Twilight and Lunar took Nyx to School while Tex followed. As they approached the building, They told Tex to be a distants where she can moderate Nyx in case any attacker tries to come. As Nyx entered the School building she was greeted by Applebloom, Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo, Silver Spoon, and the newest member to the cmc, Glowing Aurora. All of them were smiling at Nyx, even Silver Spoon. As they got in their seats, they were ready to learn.
As the time was going on, Nyx was paying attention. Just then the recess bell rang, and the fillies went outside to play. Nyx was playing with her friends. She then looked at Glowing Aurora, with a smile. "Glowing, do you remember you said you can slow down the time on enemies?" Nyx asked nicely.
"Yes?"
"Do you think someday you can teach me how to use that magic?"
"Of course Nyx, you're a friend. I would love too."
"yeah, th-thanks." Nyx said looking down at the ground.
Silver noticed that Nyx was acting weird. weirder then usual. It kinda seemed similar after she got Nightmare Moons final memories before she was defeated. You okay Nyx?" Silver asked.
"My guess she admitted she is evil." DIamond butted in.
"That's not it Diamond." Nyx barked
"Says the one that bought eternal night.'
"Leave me alone Diamond."
As diamond was going to make Nyx regret what she said, A mysterious figured appeared behind them. Nyx sensed it. It was behind her. she looked at it and it was a hooded pony. At first she thought it was Trixie trying to get revenge on Twilight by taking her away, but she remembered Trixie was forgiven by Twilight and Trixie also forgiven Nyx. "Who are you?" Nyx asked.
"Silence!"
"You got some nerve coming here."
"Oh ho ho, We have plans for you young Nyx."
"Huh."
Diamond looked and saw the look at Nyx's face. She notice Nyx was very afraid. Diamond remembered when the cmc were doing Twilight time, she acted cool to them for the first time. However, this seemed to made Diamond scared, if she or the other students didn't do something, Nyx might get hurt. Ugh, I know I will hate to do this, but I have to get ms. Cheerliee. She would not like this. Diamond thought.
Diamond then started heading to the School building, when all out of nowhere, Silver noticed. "Where you going diamond?" Silver asked.
"I'm getting ms cheerliee. Stay out here."
Silver was dumfounded. Diamond, doing something good for once? This was unlike her. Just then they heard Nyx scream. Silver looked and saw a minor cut on Nyx, a cut similar to a paper cut. As Nyx was dropped to the ground, she held the area with her hoofs. Just then Tex came charging at the attacked and grabbed him without touching him. "What are you doing, your one of them aren't you?" Tex said with furry
"This ain't over. We will be in charge of Equestria."
Just then the hooded pony broke free from Tex and vanished. Tex rushed over to Nyx who had tears rolling in her eyes. Tex couldn't believe what just happened. Her friend was just attacked. "Nyx, are you okay?"
Just then, Cheerliee came out with diamond. Diamond was scared when she saw a blood drop on the ground. Cheerliee was now afraid. This was the first time in ponyville history a attacker attacked a student at the school. Tex looked at Cheerlie. "I need to get her to the hospital, a hodded pony just cut her with a dagger. Get the children inside."
Cheerliee had to admit, Tex was right, the children needed to be bought inside. She called everyone in and they went in. Tex looked at Diamond for a moment and smiled. "Thank you." Tex thanked her for what she did.
Tex then began to glide to the ponyville hospital. As she was gliding Nyx looked at Tex. Tex told her she is taking her to the hospital. As they approched the hospital, she alerted them and showed Nyxs cut from the blade. They took her in, and Tex looked at Nurse Redheart. "Can you keep an eye on her? I'm gonna get Twilight and Lunar." Tex said.
Nurse Readheart nodded and Tex began to run to the library. She was hoping Twilight and Lunar were home. As she approched the Library she came rushing in like a Ursa Major was on the lose and aten a pony. Twilight and Lunar looked at Tex who came in unexpectedly. This was quiet unusual for them, however, Nyx wasn't with him. They began to worry. "Tex, where's Nyx?" Twilight asked
"She's at the Ponyville Hospital, she's just been attacked by an unkown attacker with a dagger."
Twilight and Lunar were shocked. They got up and headed towards the door and headed to the hospital with Tex.
Night
When the 3 arrived at the hospital, Nyx was okay. It was just a minor cut, similar to Twilights from that one time. Apparently, they were shocked that Diamond alerted Cheerliee about what was going on. Nyx was released from the hospital and they headed home.
At the fortress, Onaga was outside waiting for preperations to be prepared for a ritual. However he was not alone. Next to him, was a figure unlike any species. they watched as the ritual was being prepared. As the ritual was fully prepared, they put in the center certain Items. A peice of hair from a mares mane, a feather from a pegasus, and lastly, the dagger with a bit of Nyxs blood on it. As they were in place, they began the ritual. As the ritual was going on, the center was glowing. Just then the items started floating. Onaga was speaking quietly as the ritual went on. Suddenly, there was a flash of light around the items, and a filly alicorn was taking form.
After the form was complete, The filly was standing, it was a lookalike of Nyx, however it looked different. It had the same color as Nyx, however its mane was dark red, and her eye color were red. It's eyes opened and it saw two beings. The other being disappeared, and Onaga looked at the filly. "Hello Dark Nyx."
"My....my name is Dark Nyx?"
"Yes, your name makes it sound like Darkness, what we, the children of the Shadow, are based off, the Dark, which is known for the shadows. Now come, we have plans to discuss."
Elsewhere
At the library, Twilight, Lunar, and Nyx were seen eatting. They were eatting Nyx's favorite meal of all time. Twilight was glad Nyx was okay and not serious hurt, but she informed the princess about what happened. Celestia, was shocked to learn what happened. As they were eatting they noticed Nyx, she felt weird all of a sudden. She was breathing and Twilight and Lunar ended up coming to their daughters side. "What's wrong?" Twilight asked
"I have a bad feeling about this." Nyx replyed.
Author's Note
This chapter, was made solo. Until I find help with the fic, I be posting solo until someone offers to help me out. NN is busy currently.
So this is the first chapter of Nyx's Redemption. What do you think will happen?