Equestria's greatest fear

Nightshade had earned his second name, Horror, everypony called him that now. He had gotten sloppy with his killings, often staying near the scene to admire his work, guards had almost caught him several times.

"He is getting more bold and foolish by the day........... what are we to do if we catch him?" Luna asked her sister.

"It's no question.......... we execute him."

"Sister, his insanity was our doing."

Celestia looked over. "I know, but he is too far gone, he has killed too many, he must not live to kill again."

Nightshade was staring at the lifeless mare at his feet, suddenly, several guards had swords aimed at him, others held him in place with magic, Celestia flew down to him.

"Nightshade Horror, you have committed numerous murders and crimes against the ponies of Equestria, you are under arrest and sentenced to execution at dusk."

He laughed and looked at Celestia. "Death comes to all, i greet it willingly! What? can't bear to look at the monster you've created?!"

she turned and left him there. He was dragged to a block at dusk and they laid his head sideways on the block and he smiled.

"If i must die, there will be another Nightshade Horror, my clone will take my place!"

The heads pony swung Nightshade's axe down and cut off his head, Nightshade Horror was no more............ or was he?