Tartarus, that is the only thing that can describe the conditions of the burning village. Screams everywhere, in the houses, the streets, and even out in the open. The whole village was one big area of pain and suffering. It was not always like this. One moment the Mayor was giving a speech to everpony about how we did a good job decorating the town, the next moment she was being sucked of her life and the screams started. Everpony recognized the killer. Who else in town was half dragon and had those innocent green eyes. When the mayor died, he started going for the others. He pounced like a predator and sucked the life out of everypony, only leaving a shriveled up corps.

The nightmare only lasted for 1 hour. The flames had been put out by a storm that passed by. The town was as quiet, as if nothing had even happen that night. Everypony was dead, except for one.
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"Have to hide. Have to hide!" I quickly muttered to myself. I did not know where to go. The whole town was ashes. There was too much open space. I could not find any space to hide in. I quickly scurried around, trying to find a small place to fit in and hide. I had to be quiet, or else He would find me.

I looked around some more while holding back my sobs. Everything went to shit so fast I could not react. I was there with my sister listening to the Mayor, then 'boom' he came out of nowhere and stole her life. The next thing I knew he was atop my sister doing the same thing. I did not know what to think, so I ran. I ran for my life while all the others fended for their life. I kept running, listening to the screams and pleas. The fires came and soon it all ended. We never had a chance, we never would have survived.

I walked through the center of town while looking in case He showed up. The whole place was still silent, there wasn't even any wind. I scanned the area while trying to control my breathing. While looking around, to my joy, I found a small area of piled wood. I knew I could hide there. I ran to the hiding spot, completely forgetting about the danger I was in. That was a mistake.

Before I knew it I heard a roar behind me and I was tackled to the ground. I could feel my ribs break from the impact. I rolled over to look at my once crush. Above me stood Cretan, the killer of my sister.

"Well, well. Who do we have here. I was wondering where you went off to." he said grinning.

I couldn't hold back my tears. "Please, Cretan! Please don't do this!" I wailed.

"Why shouldn't I. I do need you for a good purpose." He said while looking at me as if I was a juicy hay burger.

"Please! I will do anything. I can give you anything you want! I will even be your slave! I will do anything you ask of me!" I sputtered.

"Oh really? If that is the case then." He smashed his lips on to mine.

I will admit it caught me off surprise, but I was not complaining. The kiss was surprisingly pleasant. His lips radiated warmth and were soft to the touch. I moaned into the kiss and brought my hoofs around his neck. Before I started to get into it, he broke the kiss. I was about to protest until he started to trail kisses on my jaw to my neck. I moaned in pleasure. Maybe this will work out. He started to lick around a spot on my neck, right where my jugular was.

" I want your Magic " He whispered into my ear.

Before I knew it he clamped down on my neck and I felt a burning pain go through my body. I screamed in agony while trying to get him off. My attempt was futile. My body slowly became weaker and I could no longer feel my limbs. I could feel my eyes begin to feel heavy. Through all that was happening, I saw a light in the distance. It was my sister. She waved to me. I tried to wave back, but I could not move my arms. My eyes finally closed as I was consumed in light.
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Cretan pov

I saw the small pony shrivel up into a corpse and let the body go from my jaw. I sighed in pleasure. I loved doing that to creatures. The feeling was so good and their magic even had a taste. It all depended on their talent or personality. That was one of the perks. I also never knew how much magic a pony had. The first few ponies I had consumed had already made it possible for me to get to the moon. I am pretty sure I consumed at least a hundred. I had enough magic to go there and back with magic to spare. I was ready to head out. Before I casted the spell I saw a small cloak that could fit me. I took it and put it on. Not sure how cold it is there. I stared at the moon and casted the spell as a blinding light consumed me.

Nightmare Moon Pov

Another year gone. Don't know how many more to go. The time on this stupid rock was infuriating. There was nothing to do but stare at Equestria or blow up rocks in anger. I have traveled this moon the first few hundred years myself only for nothing to be here (unsurprisingly). I sat on a little throne I made for myself over time. It was basic. The whole thing was just a rock. My magic has been limited ever since I have been sent to this place by my sworn enemy. I could not make this place any more livable than it is now. I looked up at the planet for the 999th time and sighed. As soon as I did I saw a bright light from the corner of my eye.

I looked to the source of the light, only to my surprise to find nothing. I looked a bit harder. In the darkness I could see a figure. The figure had a black cloak which made it hard for me to see. However, I was trained to see in the dark. "Who goes there!" I yelled at the dark figure. What I did not suspect was that figure to actually move closer to me into the light of the sun. When the figure entered the light I could make out some of it's appearance. The cloak made it hard, but I could see a red muzzle, a long red dragon tail poking out, and two green slits for eyes.

"Hello there." He said while pulling back his hood, showing me his face.

What surprised me next was that he was not a pony. He was actually a Kirin. He had a calm complexion. His coat was a nice shade of red I have not seen in a very long time. The only real thing that caught my eyes, were his. They were a perfect shade of green. Like little orbs of emerald. He coughed, trying to get my attention.

"So, you are "The Mare on The Moon". I kind of expected more" he said with a raised eyebrow. This caused me to glare at him.

"Who do you think you are Kirin?!" I demanded. He rolled his eyes and proceeded to walk toward me.

"I would not expect you to know who I am. It does not matter who I am. The only thing that matters is what I want." He was getting closer. I jumped in front of him, stopping him in his tracks.

"Who do you think you are! I am Nightmare Moon! You don't have the right to demand of me you, beast!" I yelled in his face with all my fury.

"Is that so? Then let me convince you." He pounced on me before I could react. I was unable to move away quick enough and I fell to the ground. I was on my side and I felt his hoof on my face, pushing me into the ground.

"Listen little miss Nightmare" he pressed harder "we don't need to be enemies. In fact, I think we can work out a deal for both our benefits." I did not know what to do. He was clearly stronger than me. Maybe he can offer me something worth wild.

"Alright, I'm listening." He smiled. He then eased the pressure off my face and let me go. I stood up, still sore from the humiliating tackle I sustained.

"Listen Nightmare. I know more about you than me. That is how we are going to keep it. I know how you ended up here and why. I can bring you back, but in exchange for 2 things." I raised my brow at this. "First of all when you return to the world I will need you to summon a full moon to restore my power." I smiled at this.

"That was one of the first things I was going to do." I laughed. He smiled back.

" Yes, but there is a thing. I wont have enough magic to bring you back now. I will only be able to bring you back on a full moon." I frowned at this.

"How do you plan on doing this. I am not able to control the moon, how do you expect me to do that when I am the only one who can?!" He smiled even more.

"That is the thing. You won't be the one doing it."

"If not me then who, you?" I asked

"No. It will be Celestia" I reeled back in surprise.

"Why would my sworn enemy bring the moon at it's highest peak?! How will you force her?" He chuckled.

" I wont be forcing her. She will do it willingly." I looked at him as if he was mad.

"Why would she do it?"

"She does it by guilt. You see, I know you are using Luna's body as a host. Ever since Celestia banished her sister, she has felt nothing but sorrow. She tries to redeem this by raising a full moon on every Summer Solstice. The next solstice will be soon. When that happens, you will be free." I looked at him quizzically.

"How will you be able to bring me back?" I asked with a raised eyebrow.

"With this." He then pulled out a small bottle out of his mane. The bottle was a light shade of blue and was half full with the strange liquid. "Drink this and you will return to your rightful place as ruler. Drink this and you will have the power to return when Celestia raises the moon and enact you revenge " I tried to snatch it, but he pulled it away.

"My second request is that I require you to capture Celestia and bring her to me." I looked at the bottle hungrily. "Do we have a deal?" I nodded my head ferociously. He gave me the bottle and I gulped it down. "Remember our deal Nightmare" When he finished there was a bright light and he was gone. I looked at the big world that hovered over me.

"It is time I have my revenge!" I laughed out into the white rock which was my prison for almost a thousand years.
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The bright light quickly faded as I found myself in the old castle I left long ago. I walked around until I walked into an old library. I saw a few tables and sat at one of them. I summoned my magic and brought forth a chess board. I set the pieces on the board. I looked out onto the white pieces. I then looked at my black ones and grabbed a piece. I moved my first pawn forward. "It's you move now, Celestia."

Author's Note

New chapter!
I will not be able to write much now since I have a lot of work to catch up on.
Also, I will not write on the actual events in the show. It will stay the same as it happened on the show.
This is right before the first episode.
I hope this makes people a bit more interested.
Seya