A living Nightmare

I should be hating her, right? Normally when a person or...a strangely attractive humanoid pony ruins your life you'd hate them right? Does it mean you should?

I couldn't take my eyes of the mare sleeping in my arms. She seemed so content as of now, her head on my chest, arms around my neck. I held her close, my mind at war with itself again. Half of me wants to wring her neck, yet the other half wants me to forgive her and keep her close. She's apologized and bawled into my chest for crying out loud!

Pun not intended.

A mare who went great lengths to take control over an entire world, yet begs me of all people for forgiveness. She wouldn't have allowed herself to fall asleep on me if she hadn't of meant it. I could tell she's probably having the most restful nap she's had in possibly a long time. She's evil to the core you may think, but as Tadashi Hamada says from "Big Hero 6," "Look for a different angle," I see a pony who is hurt and deep inside wishes she had a friend. She's misunderstood and lacks a physical body for her own use as of now.

It's saddening, really. To think a bit of jealousy has ended up with her here in my world.

A low sigh escaped my lips as I gently scratched my fingers into the fur along her back, causing Moon to purr much like a cat.

Didn't know ponies could do that...

Then again, she's an alien. I wouldn't be surprised if she chased cars and mailmen. That got me to chuckle slightly as I smiled slightly at the sleeping mare. I want to help her, I really do, but then again, I just want to tell her to hit the road and leave my body. Since I can't decide, I'll just allow her to stay for now.

Gently, I stroked her mane, a small smile appearing on Moon's lips as she nuzzles my chest. What surprised me was each time I removed my fingers to start again, it was as if her mane was trying to pull my fingers back in. The starry ethereal made wrapped around my fingers. She purred a little louder, the vibrations going through my body. Her tail swayed slowly back and forth across the bed.

Her right hand slid from my shoulder to my chest, her other falling down to the bed, which told me she was now in a deep sleep. I wonder what she's dreaming of during this dream. To be honest, I hope it's something nice. She too at least deserves a well rest of sleep.

"Sleep well." I whispered quietly into her ear which flicked from the impact of my breath.

Her smile increased some more as she pulled her right arm next to her. It was cute and all, but what surprised me is when she grabbed my hand. A small blush appeared on my cheeks, but I know the moment she wakes she'll have herself a little freak out. I turned my hand over, holding her hand in return. She murmured quietly, tightening her grip.

She stirred a little, curling up into me, moving her head to my shoulder, burying her face into my neck, her wings splaying out to the sides.

I smiled a little more as well, wrapping my arms around this beautiful mare at her waist, just under her massive wings. I know it may see, a bit unsettling I'm actually allowing this, but I honestly don't want to hate her. I don't like hating people. It'll make me want her gone even more, which will stress me out further. But, if I hope we can come to terms with this situation, things could possibly get better. It's not a bad thing I'm trying is it? It's better than shoving knives into my chest, that's for sure. Even though my life has taken a one-eighty, I'd rather her be a friend than an enemy.

With a smile, I gently nuzzle her cheek, her purring right in my ear puts me at ease.

Normally, it would take a person a while she think this way, but stabbing myself made me realize things will only get worse if I allow them to. The stab didn't kill me. Instead, it made me stronger and when I wake up, I'm going to smile, tell my mother I love her and go on with my day as if I were still human. I'm done being depressed.

Closing my eyes, I keep Moon close to me.

Moments go by as I hold her in my arms, enjoying the sound of her purrs and murmurs.

"Jake?" Came Moon's voice after about five minutes later.

"Yeah?" I ask softly, gently sunning my fingers through her ethereal mane.

"I'm sorry...for everything...I wish I could fix it all...maybe go back in time and ask to use your body instead...but I can't." she says defeatedly, moving off of me and sits up. "And I'm sorry if it bothered you I fell asleep on you."

With a smile, I place my hand on Nightmare Moon's shoulder. "Look at me." I lift her chin, gazing into those beautiful slitted teal eyes of hers. "I forgive you." I smile at her softly, moving my hand to her cheek. "It's okay, Moon."

Looking down she removes my hand from her cheek. "You should hate me..."

"But I don't. Although part of me does, a larger portion has grown to forgive you and I do. I figured if I just let myself waste away...I'd only get worse...like...stabbing myself..."

Moon looked further down, shutting her eyes. "Can we not talk about that? It kills me that my intentions led you to do such a thing."

"Which is why I want us to be friends. If we're not fighting or hating each other, or trying to be the dominant one, there will be no fighting and who knows? Maybe things will get better, Moon."

Nightmare Moon turned her eyes back up to me, a blush upon her black furred cheeks. "You...really want to be friends with...me?"

I nod, pulling her close, wrapping my arms around her again. "Im positive."

Moon began purring again as she laid her head on my chest. "Thank you, Jake. That means a lot to me. I've never had a friend before..."

"Nobody really understands you from my knowledge, so I took the time to do what even your sister failed to do. I'd be glad to be your friend, Moonie."

"Moonie? That's cute."

"This is a good dream, so I won't be calling you Nightmare Moon anymore. It just seems wrong. How about Midnight Moon? Sounds more subtle and friendly, doesn't it?"

Moon giggles and nods, purring still. "I like that name."

"And Moonie could be like a nickname!"

"It's settled then. My new name is Midnight Moon."

Scratching my fingers into her fur again I smile. "Nice to meet you, Midnight Moon."

Midnight Moon smiled up at me. "Nice to meet you too, Jake. Thanks for all you've done, despite what I've done to you..."

"You can repay me by being my friend."

She nods. "I'd be more than happy to be friends with you, Jake."

I take her hand in mine again and I nuzzle her cheek. "When you've recovered and can leave my body, I'll try and convince my mom to let you stay with us. I don't want you going back to a world where you're mistreated."

"I'm not going back. Equestria isn't important anymore. What would be the point in ruling over a world that hates me? Even if I go back...just to go back, I'd probably be thrown in prison. I'm better off staying with somepony I can trust. That's you, Jake. I want to stay..."

"If my mother allows it."

"But if not? Where will I go?" Midnight Moon tears up, hugging my arm.

I gave off a little chuckle, rubbing her cheek lightly with my thumb. "You won't go anywhere. I'll see to it she lets you stay."

Moon smiled, nuzzling my chest. "Thank you, Jake. I'm glad we're friends."

"Me too, Moonie. Also, I'm sorry for insulting you before...you're actually a rather pretty mare." I blushed, moving some of her mane out of her eyes.

"Even though I'm covered in fur, unlike your species females? You went on about how it's such a deal breaker." Midnight Moon smirked at me.

I rolled my eyes at that statement. "Things change, alright? I like your fur. It's soft and really floofy!"

Midnight Moon smiled and nuzzles her cheek into my neck. "A thousand years without trimming can be the cause of that. Normally, you could barely tell a pony had fur, but with me, it's as obvious as a wolf's pelt."

"You look cute fluffy."

Midnight Moon blushed. "Maybe I'll leave it un trimmed since you like it. It would be a hassle anyway to trim so much fur."

I nodded, gently running my fingers through the patch of fur on her chest. "I'd like that."

"Did you hold me the entire time I slept?

"I did." I responded with a smile, holding Midnight Moon tighter and closer. "You seemed to be enjoying your sleep. What did you dream about?"

"Well...I dreamt I was Luna and a filly again, running through the halls of Canterlot Castle with my sister. We were playing tag."

"That's cute!"

She nodded. "I miss my sister..."

"I know...but for now, you've got me, Moon. From this point out, I'll be here if you need me, okay?"

Midnight Moon nodded, nuzzling my cheek. "Same to you, Jake. But now, I think it's time you wake up. It's morning."

"But it's only been an hour!"

Midnight Moon chuckled. "Time slips by faster when you're sleeping and you are technically sleeping."

"But...cuddles..."

"Tomorrow night we can cuddle again, okay?"

With a sigh of defeat, I smile at Moonie. "Alright."

Moonie smiled as she lit her horn a bright blue. "Thank you, Jake." she smiled...and kissed my cheek." "Thank you so much."

As my vision went white, I put a hand to her cheek and smiled. "You're welcome, friend" I manage to say before everything goes black.