After That Fateful Night- The Angel's Story.

The Solar Guard was patrolling the area heavily it had been a few days since the first griffon strom strikes, and while the Lunar army didn't realized what was happening yet, the Solar guard surely knew.

"It's a true shame really." whispered Thane.

"What's that?" asked Loyal.

"Well it's quite simple really silly. The Solar guard is focused on the bringing back the good things from Celestia, while the Lunar Army aprecciates the more authoratative role that Queen Moon plays. If the two would mix this together they's have quite the rule."

"I know they would, that's where I came from..." Loyal grumbled.

"We're really are sorry about that, son. But do you see what you're doing here. You've already rescued a foal from certain death, you brought a repentant soul back from the dead to right past wrongs! You have power, you can do things for these ponies that they can't do themselves!" encouraged Thane.

"And this is why you brought me here?" Loyal replied in a slightly more understanding tone.

Thane shuffled nervously at this, waiting for Laryia to answer instead. The bone-white mare cleared her throat and chuckled a little before explaining the what had actually happened.

"Well, no, and yes. It's complicated. We meant to find the most powerful undead being, expecting a lich. And maybe we planned on a coup. But watching your world, watching you and what you fight and live for. This world doesn't need rule through and iron hoof, it needs it's people to understand that they are not alone, and that their ruler or rulers will not falter and leave them to squalor. You have already changed us, friend, and you have already altered this world. We need you!" Laryia passionately spoke.

"I see, I've had quite the effect haven't I, and what is it you believe Thane?"

"I agree with Laryia whole heartedly, while this wasn't out intent, it is far better than what we set out to do. You have proven that you can leave whenever you want though, and we can't stop you. That being the case, what holds you back? If you don't mind my asking of course."

"No, not at all. The truth is, despite my want to return, Rainbow Dash wouldn't approve of it. She'd stay and help, so through her I will too. You're right, I have shifted fate thrice from just being here, nevermind what I did back home. I can help, and I want to help. And not to go off topic, but there's a break in the patrols we can slip through."

Thane and Laryia turned to see that Loyal was right. As they made to slip through the opening, screams cut through the air.

"Buck it all to Tartarus!" Loyal growled as he saw griffons  raining from the sky.

"C'mon Laryia, Loyal, we can still slip out."

"Not Thane, Loyal's right, we can help this!"

Loyal grinned upon hearing this and slipped into his other self, allowing his power to flow through him. His eye glowing purple he took to the skies.

"Rain down upon these poines, let them know that we are the true power over Equstria. We are the dominant species!" cried the War chieftan. He grinned evilly as he watched the Solar guard attempt to put up a meager defence. He made to join the fray when a spear flew past his face. "Who threw that!" he sqauwked, turning to find that it wasn't a stray spear from a foolish recruit, but instead a spear thrown by a stallion. The stallion eyes glowed purple and in what seemed to be appendages from his back he held three other spears while more appendages flapped behind him, holding him aloft. "Griffons, stop that pony!"

Six griffons broke of thier attack to assault the stallion.

Thane slashe open his forelegs and let his powers flare. Ruching forward he threw up a shield to prtotect two Solar Guard mares. With a second spell he used the same technique as before to turn 5 griffons' insides to ash.

Being a Necromage, Laryia could on control things recently departed, thankfully there were two griffon and 9 Solar Guard corpse laying upon the ground. Imbuing them with her Necromagic she raised these corpses and set them upon the griffons with gusto.

Up above Loyal faced off against the six griffons and their leader.

"YOU SHOULD LEAVE NOW, FOALS. THIS IS NOT YOUR LAND. ONE WARNING, LEAVE AND YOU WILL BE SPARED!"

"Git 'im!" roared the griffon war chieftan.

Loyal spun, going into an impressize flurry of movement before coming to a sudden halt, his three spears gone from his grasp, now lodges into three griffons' throats.

After watching the three comrades fall gurgling through the spears in their throats, the other three made to attack, only to have their necks snapped.

Rounding on the war chieftan, and securing him with his feather-tendrils Loyal said deceptively soothingly, "There there, it'll be all right.....NOW PERISH!"

The blood curdling squawks that tore throught the air drew the attention of both griffons and ponies alike.

Both parties stared in horror as the war chieften caught flame in a blaze of white light.

Loyal coursed power into the helpless griffon until he held little more than ash. Releasing the ash and letting it drift away in the wind, Loyal turned to watch the remaining griffon troops tear into a retreat.

Landing next to Laryia and Thane Loyal turned his attention to the remaining Solar Guard. There was one survivor standing there shaking at what might happen next. A brave one, mare, snowy blue coat with a turqoise mane stepped foward defensively.

"Hold fast. I will not allow you to harm me!" the mare declared, fear apparent in her voice.

"Easy young one." Loyal soothed, eyes still glowing, but softer and seemingly more friendly.

"You... I don't know what you are, but those other two! They practice dark magics, they can't be trusted."

Giggling at the thought, Laryia bounded up next to the mare, "Silly, if we are so evil why did we save you then? we're the good guys, friend!"

Finding it hard to argue with the giddy mare, the Solar Guard introduced herself, "I'm sorry, I'm Snowberry. I was just a little.. unerved by your performance."

"Not a problem, lass. Loyal here is a class A good guy, he's just a little overprotective of other ponies in trouble." chuckled Thane, who got a rather curious/fearing stare from Snowberry.

"Before we continue, I must ask, what side are you with?" probed Snowberry, trepidation creeping into her voice.

"The right side, silly. that's why we saved you!" guffawed Laryia.

"Well it's just that, there are alot of definitions to 'the right side'." Snowberry pushed.

Chuckling, Loyal stepped forward and took over, "I am on the side of what is right for everypony. The Royal Guard is not wholly right," This earned an uneasy look upon Snowberry's features. "But neither are the Lunar Army. We cannot allow you to go running your mouth off of our existance either though. I have been around for mere weeks now and already have found trouble. i do not need more neither to my compan....ahhhhh!"

Loyal broke off as his eyes began to glow purple again, every m,uscle in his body growing rigid as he saw an otherworldy scene.

It was Twilight, being followed by Thanatos, a being who tried to force souls of those who wished not to move on. The scene shifted as he saw Nightmare Moon herself leading Twilight away from Thanatos.

The spirit of Death reared back to take a swipe that surely would destroy the two mares.

"Thanatos! HOLD FAST!"

Thanatos found himself held still by Loayl as Nightmare Moon disappeared from his realm with Twilight Sparkle's soul in tow.

"I will not stand for this Loyal! Do you think that because to defied death itself that you can stop me from claiming souls. You dare defy me like Luna did. I will have the two of you suffer!"

"Thanatos, I understand your anger, but look at my actions. I cam back to save a life and have started the spark of life anew. I saved a foal, and then offered both the foal and Silent Brook a second chance. I DO NOTHING BUT WORK FOR A GOOD CAUSE!"

"Really?! Then why did you not allow me to reap Nightmare Moon. She can nevr be a good cause as you called it!"

"THAT IS WHERE YOU ARE WRONG! WHY, THANATOS, DO YOU BELIEVE SHE CAME FOR TWILIGHT SPARKLE. SHE CAN ALWAYS GET A NEW PET, OR A NEW SLAVE. NO, SHE PUT HER EXISTANCE ON THE LINE FOR THAT MARE!?"

"That's ridiculous Loyal! You can't mean that Nightmare Moon actually..."

"She does, Thanatos. That little puprle mare has been slowly pulling Nightmare Moon from her pain and suffering. Twilight Sparkle could very well be her one chance at redemption."

At this Thanatos nodded and turned to leave, "I accept this, but do not make a regular habit of it, Loyal!"

"Loyal, Loyal! You okay, Helloooo?"

Loyal shook his head, finding himself staring up a Laryia.

"How long was I out?"

"Five minutes, and that seemed like quite the conversation there, son." Thane chuckled.

Standing up Loyal found Snowberry to be staring at him incredulously, "You? Who were you talking to? And what is going on with Nightmare Moon!"

"How do you know I speak of Nightmare Moon, young one?" quested Loyal.

"Nevermind that, and what of Silent Brook! You said you saved her?! Twilight treacherolousy struck her down as she tried to rid the world of Nightmare Moon! Who are you!"

"Calm yourself. Allow me to explain."

Loyal went throguht the whole tale for her. He started in his own Equestria, and explained everything since from his arrival to Silent Brook's apology and reprisal up until they came acroos Snoberry's group being attacked.

"So as you can see, I am merely aiding in pushing those of importance towards their goals."

"If everypony you save does something important, what am I supposed to do?! I'm no hero!" Snowberry sputtered.

"You don't need to be honey." started Laryia, "But you can warn the Solar guard of the griffon's increasing hostilities, and you can also start convincing the Solar Guards to ally with the Lunar army. The two sides cannot win alone, silly."

"But I'm a coward, I only survived the sttack because I hid!" Snowberry exclaimed, tears springing into her eyes.

Thane brought her out of it , though.

"Enough crying, lass! Silent Brook had her second chance and has done good with it. Loyal has saved many with his second chance. Even Queen Nightmare Moon was given a second chance, and she chose to save her 'pet'! You have a second chance Snowberry! You can aid in the saving of not one or two ponbies, put all of Equestria. Now Buck up, put a smile on and get out there!"

Snowberry's features lit up, "You're right. Everypony is relying on me, they need me! Your secret is safe with me, but I need to go warn the Solar Guards!"

"Atta gal!" giggled Laryia as she watched Snowberry run off, "And Thane, what you said..." Laryia broke off as she trotted over and gave him a peck on his lips, "It was inspiring."

Loyal merely chuckled, knowing that if it weren't for Thane's coat colour his face would be obviously red.

The three companions set up yet again, wandering and wondering.

Queen Nightmare Moon stood motionless. Her spell would not pull her and Twilight from Death's scythe in time.

Feeling fear, regreat, and sorrow Nightmare was seconds from closing her eyes when a blindingly white stallion wife glowing purples eyes appeared behind Death.

"Thanatos. HOLD FAST!"

Then she teleported Twilgiht and herself from that realm.

The scene shifted, and she saw herself, standing over a beaten and bloddied Twilight. Nightmare's heart ached at the sight.

She watched helplessly as her phantom body raised a sword above Twilight, ready for the killing blow.

"NO!" Nightmare screamed as the sword flashed down for the killing blow when there was a blinding purple flash.

Nightmare found herself secured by the white purple eyed stallion from before.

"YOU CARE FOR THIS PONY? SHOW IT AND ACCEPT THE SECOND CHANCE YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN!"

With a second purple flash, Nightmare Moon awoke in her bed, laying next to Twilight Sparkle. Smiling to herself, she resolved to be better to this mare whom she loved.