The Trixieverse I: The Grass is Always Greener

"Hm...as I suspected. She is almost ready to be the next host. A strong desire for revenge and powerful magical capabilities. What more could I want? I already lent a bit of my power to her, so who knows? In a while my successor shall be ready to rule. Whether she likes it or not."

"Luna, come to your senses! Remember how much you loved Trixie. Trixie wouldn't want this."

"How do you know what Trixie wants? Did you think of what Trixie wanted when you took her away?! I thought not. The clock is ticking, Celestia...AGHH!"

"Sister!"

"Celestia...I'm so-SHE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT SHE IS SAYING! WE NEED A NEW HOST! WE NEED HER NOW!"**

"Luna? What's wrong?"

"Nothing is wrong. Everything is right. Ugh!"**

"What...what is that on your leg! Is...that armor?"

"N-Nothing a disguise can't fix. There good as new!"**

"Please let me help you."

"Enough! Every time you try to help her, you end up making it worse. Actually, keep helping. It feeds my power."**

"'Her?' 'We?'"

"Looks like the cat's out of the bag. Let me introduce myself. I am the manifestation of revenge itself: Nightmare! Every time anypony has a need for revenge, I gain power! Fortunately for me, your little sister just happened to be the most hate-filled pony in Equestria! She is making a fantastic host. Well, I haven't gained enough power to gain full control, so I will only be talking to you for a short time."

"So that's why you panicked when Trixie stopped hating Twilight..."

"Clever! But that doesn't matter anymore. I am almost complete and will soon be able to take over without it. And if that doesn't work, I still have this timeline's Luna to possess."

"You monster! Give me back my sister!"

"...As you wish. But my influence will always be there."

"...Sister, is that you?"

"Of course it's me you dunce. Have you forgotten already the pony who doomed you?! AHAHAHAHA! Now if you excuse me, I have some business to attend to."

"Guess what? Tonight's the night!"

"What night?"

"The night I take over the world of course!"

"Sister, stop! I'm sorry! I'll do anything just stop!"

"Nothing you say could change my mind. It's far too late for that. Besides, what's more fun, co-ruling alongside your goody-two-shoes sister or ruling alongside your daughter?"

"Luna, is this what it's all about?"

"Be quiet! Tonight I will reveal myself for what I really am and Trixie will finally be as powerful as she wanted to be. Ahahahahahahahahaha!"

"Sister..."

"Trixie?! Trixie, wake up! Today's the day of the gala!" Twilight said, as she leaned over Trixie's bed.

"...the what now?" Trixie mumbled sleepily.

"The Grand Galloping Gala of course!" Twilight said annoyed.

"I haven't gotten an invitation to the gala!...wait...was that supposed to happen?" Trixie said worryingly.

"I knew something was off! In my timeline, Celestia sent the tickets days ago!" Twilight exclaimed. "I knew this 'Celestia' can't be trusted! I-" Twilight was interrupted by Spike, who had just entered the room.

"Trixie! There's an invitation here to the Grand Galloping Gala!" Spike said as he held 8 tickets in his hand.

"Eight?" Twilight questioned.

"Guess Celestia knew you were here! Not that you deserve a ticket anyways..." Spike grumbled.

"Spike, what have I said about being kind to our guest!?" Trixie scolded.

"It's alright. Let's just go together!" Twilight said.

"Spike, could you leave us alone for a few minutes?" Trixie said as she motioned Spike to leave.

"Ooookay..." Spike said suspiciously as he left and closed the door behind him.

"So how is the gala?"

"It's horrible." Twilight said flatly.

"WHAT!? Then why go?!" Trixie shouted in Twilight's face.

"Because it's fun!"

"I don't follow." Trixie said confused.

"Hanging out with friends! That's all that matters. Just do a little favor for me."

"What?"

"Tell them to lower their expectations."

"I don't want to do this."

"Yes you do! Teach them all a lesson they won't soon forget. Did you really think I would give up on you, after all these years? No. When I saw you, you were pathetic. You only came out when somepony needed you. Now, they will need your mercy!"

"Then where were you? Where were you all those years?"

"Surviving. I picked a new partner every time. Sometimes I revisited old partners. Sombra, Chrysalis and others. Did you really think they could get where they were without me?"

"You-you're..."

"Did you think the changeling queen could've passed through the barrier just like that? Did you think the Crystal Empire could've risen without my help? Who do you think persuaded Cerberus to leave his post? Me! I suggest you stay true to your word. You don't want to make an enemy out of me."

"Well, is everypony ready?" Trixie asked her group of friends. The group nodded back excitedly. As soon as they had been told they were invited to the gala, their hearts burned with anticipation. "Good! I arranged a carriage to come pick us up here."

"Really? I could just get a couple of mice and..." Twilight murmured.

"And here they are!" Trixie said as she pointed outside. Two stallions in golden armor opened the door of Trixie's library and escorted the gleeful ponies to their carriage.

"I can't believe we are actually going to the gala!" Rarity exclaimed as she got into the carriage.

"Yeah! What could go wrong?!" Rainbow Dash said.

"...famous last words." Trixie murmured.

"You have no idea."