"Isaac!" I growled. The energetic foal freezing, guiltily turning to look at me. Approaching him I lifted him off the ground before holding him to my chest as I mentally prepared myself for the hellish task ahead. Alicorns were long lived and incredibly powerful yet my son proved to be more than a match for me as twice I had been forced to play hide and seek with the cunning child.

Isaac struggled, wailing in protest as Molly appeared from around the corner; Aurora clutched tightly in her arms as we shared knowing smile. No foal liked bath time and these two were surprisingly cunning when it came to avoiding us.

"NOOOO," Isaac cried, tears welling up as I tiredly pinched the bridge of my nose. The little alicorn made it his life's mission to stress me out as more than once I had contemplated strangling him. I held him tightly as we made our way to the bathroom leaving no room for any fuck ups as the cunning little foal would exploit any opening to escape.

"Sweetie, mummy is contemplating murder so please don't test her patience," I pleaded to the foal placing him gently in the water as he pouted, crossing his arms. I couldn't help but smile as I gently started to wash him. To my right Eris was cleaning off Loki and Zen. The two draconequus’ were even worse, managing to turn the water to pink lemonade more than a few times.

Humming gently I quickly got the small foal as clean as I could before he caused more of a fuss. Beside me, Molestia cursed repeatedly under her breath as Aurora bit and squirmed in her arms. Having canines really put it in perspective just how much more painful their bite was than the average foal.

"And done! Now was that really so bad?" I cooed wrapping the grumpy foal in a towel as I bundled him up. Fed and bathed, Isaac yawned to my relief as I made the short journey to his bedroom.

"Good night honey," I whispered, kissing my son gently on the head as I tucked the snoozing alicorn in. Silently retreating, I made sure to leave his night light on before closing the door. I couldn't help but snort in amusement at the fact that the son of an alicorn that wanted to bring eternal night was scared of the dark. Granted his father too had been jittery when left in the dark. I felt a small pang of sadness as Lachlan crossed my thoughts. Moving on had been hard and the first two years had been the worse. I had at first wanted to bring him back but in the end left him. He was buried and at peace. With a heavy heart we had returned but not before I had left him a Nightmare Shade. The rarest species of night flora there was. The flower was used in ancient and powerful spells and potions and I prayed that it would protect his grave.

A single tear trickled down my face as I reflected over the last four years. Chrysalis had given birth to a son who was the first ever male royal changeling. Given her sisters and fellow queens nature, Thomas had been kept a state secret and the few that new of him had been sworn to secrecy on threat of banishment.

"Good evening sister," A voice spoke up from behind. Turning I gave a nod of the head as Luna stopped at my side, her eyes looking at the full moon. “An impressive display. The meteor shower was my personal favourite," The smaller alicorn complimented giving me a small smile as I chuckled.

"Thanks, but you will always remain Mistress of the Night" I replied humbly as she snorted.

"Why sister, you're trying to seduce me" She quipped, ducking under my half-hearted swing as she childishly blew a raspberry at me.
Smirking my tail sharply wrapped across her ass causing her to squeal in surprise as I casually walked in the other direction.
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Canterlot High

"HELP!" the shrill cry of a woman echoed across the deserted campus. Atop her a man was hastily removing articles of her clothing; one hand clamped around her throat as she thrashed about wildly. Tears streamed down the woman's face as she sobbed, trying to get the man off as she bucked wildly.

"Shut up you fucking slut." The thug spat, back handing her. A perverse sense of power was what fuelled the sick joy the man felt at her fear. Reaching for his belt buckle he never once thought to look back for if he had he might have prevented what came next.

CRACK

With a strangled cry, the man that had moments ago planned on raping the woman, fell off of her, a hole protruding from his chest. A skeletal hand retracted bits of blood coating the stunned women face. The woman horrified, looked up as she came face to face with what she would later describe as the devil himself.

A skeletal figure wearing a heavy cloak looked down at her, two ice blue eyes stared motionless as if studying her. Half of the being’s face was skull as he extended a hand towards her. His arm was devoid of skin and creaked as it came within inches of her face. The creature attempted a smile, his serrated teeth only matched by the claws that had once been hands. The display unnerved the women as she started to silently pray.

"What... am I?" the being croaked his baritone voice wavering as if confused, scared even. The woman gave a frightened whimper as she shied away from it. A flicker of sadness crossed the creature’s face as he retreated unknowingly toward a large statue. Stopping he held out a hand as if offering to help her up.

"MONSTER!" the woman screamed in fright before taking off like a rocket as the being stood stiff. Rain had started to fall as quickly small puddles surrounded the being. Looking down he caught sight of his appearance. A grimace formed on what remained of his face. With a snarl his foot stomped down on the water distorting the image as he turned.

"Monster" he whispered a lone tear trickling down his face. A blinding flash of orange caused the creature to hiss as he stumbled about blindly. His arm brushed against a smooth surface. Suddenly the being felt his body being pulled towards the source of the light as he struggled, the hood falling from his face. The last thing his dead eyes looked upon were the words "Canterlot High" Before unconsciousness claimed him.
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Canterlot Castle

I awoke with a scream, my body coated in sweat as I hurriedly turned on a light. My mis matched paws gently grasped at my heaving chest as I shakily huddled into a ball. I had not suffered from nightmares since I was a young drake. The creature had left me shaken as its cold blue eyes still bore into my soul. The creature had terrified me, Eris daughter of a god.

Checking up on the foals I gave a small giggle as they slept peacefully. The herd had huddled together for comfort after Lachlan’s passing, needing each others help looking after the children as we grieved and tried to move on. The seven of us were all mothers to the foals and in a strange way we loved none of them more than the others. I loved Isaac as much as I loved my boys. My musing was cut off by a light cough from behind. Spinning on the spot I nearly jumped as Nightmare Moon gave me a warm smile.

"Nightmare?" Nightmare Moon spoke up startling me as I blushed gently.

"How did you know?" I questioned the larger mare giving me a gentle smile.

"My dear, it is my duty to dismantle nightmares and allow my sister to mould them into more peaceful dreams. However, what brought me here was not the fact that you had a nightmare but that I was unable to touch it. The small amounts I was able to capture disturbed me greatly. Young Eris, what you saw was a creature of great evil beings that have existed long before even the alicorns. That my dear was a Lich!" Nightmare Moon finished her eyes grave as I gave a shudder at the word

"What's a Lich?" I whispered the fur on the back of my neck standing on end.

"A monster that is born from a powerful mage or queen striving for eternal life using black and monstrous spells and rituals to bind her intellect to her animated corpse and achieve a form of immortality. They rival alicorns in power but whilst we control both dark and light magic, these foul beings control only the vilest and disgusting forms of black magic. Their very existences were wiped from all history books and sources of information even before Celestia and Luna were born. Only alicorns are privy to this knowledge as we are the only ones with a chance of beating them. Even in a one on one fight, a Lich with its disregard for pain, empathy or fear will most of the time overpower an alicorn. I fear that this is the reason I was unable to access your dream for the being did not wish to be discovered.

"Wait! It knew that I had a vision about it?" I whispered fear creeping inside me as Nightmare Moon pulled me into a comforting hug.

"No Eris it did not but due to their foulness and perversion of nature they affect all magic. Its’ very presence causes ruptures in magic which sadly corrupt or warp any that come into contact. Had I tried to force my way through, the corruption would have done serious harm!" she finished. giving me a comforting hug as I shivered at the thought of such a being.

"How do we fight it?" I whispered, my voice hoarse as the mare gave a grim look.

"There are only two powers strong enough to fully kill or trap a Lich: the strongest of harmonic magic or chaotic. Luckily for us we have both the Elements and your currently snoozing father," she replied as I felt a sigh of relief escape me.
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I had been here before! This place held so many secrets yet refused to indulge me. If I could just remember why this place was so familiar maybe it would help me understand who or what I was. The cracked floors, shattered windows and gaping holes in the roof each told a story yet refused to share. Despite my best efforts, I had come up with nothing; all that digging and research and I was still as lost as when I had started.

I felt frustration build as my hands thrust outwards, waves of fire devouring the mould ridden carpets and décor as I hissed in rage. The heat of the flames warmed my ice cold form as I watched the surrounding corridor succumb to the brunt of my rage. I did not for a second question the ability to spew fire from my hands or how I was able to tear people apart with minimal effort.

My hands gave off a toxic green glow as bits of armour from discarded and intact suits of knight armour attached to me. The armour melted and moulded to fit my form, merging with the black ropes that covered my body. I testily stretched my bones, the armour not affecting manoeuvrability as I took in my new appearance. The plates on my shoulders were black with one side displaying a crescent moon. The armour was riddled with rust and chipped paint but it served its purpose as I admittedly, more loudly made my way down the burning hall. Fire licked at the sides of my robes yet did not ignite, the heat caused me no pain and the smoke gave me no grief as I lacked proper eyes.

Though my investigation I had come across a word that had been carved into a wall at the time I had thought nothing of it but as I travelled deeper and deeper into the depths of the ruined castle, the words niggled at the back of my head. Just two words repeatedly whispered in my ear; they brought a smile to my face for a reason I could not fathom as I muttered them out loud

“Nightmare Moon…"

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Author's Note

So that I can manage I will be making standard chapters about 2-3 thousand words long maximum as it allows me to relax slightly and pump out more chapters please everyone enjoy. P.s don't worry sexy time will happen eventually XD

Please, please help me correct grammar and any errors I have made I want this to be a good read not a choir for people.