Chapter 10: Clerk Hiring

Nightmare laid on her back on her star patterned bed. Right now the ceiling seemed very interesting to her, well actually, she was just trying to ignore what Zorak just told her.

"Mooncake, my love, you're pregnant, you're going to have a foal, you need to start looking for a trustworthy clerk that'll be able to pick up our slack. We're going to be parents, we need to be more responsible, for her," said Zorak gently rubbing Nightmares stomach.

Nightmare huffed defiantly "I'm a very powerful mare Zory my dear, I can rule the country and look after my foal, besides, I can just hire a nanny."

"You may be able to rule and look after our foal, and you may also be able to hire a nanny, but she's going to need us there for her, Nighty.... I want to be better than my father was. I want to be there for my child, I want to nurture her, to guide her, and most of all I want to be there to experience all the firsts. Her first word, her first food incident, her first smile, her first laugh.... don't you want to be there for those," asked Zorak sadly.

Nightmare sighed and softened "alright fine, I'll get a clerk, but I won't like it. By Faust I still can't believe I'm going to be a mother, and that slut Celestia said I'd never manage it."

"Slut," questioned Zorak with a raised brow.

"You couldn't imagine the amount of time's I've walked in on her masturbating, or in bed with a stallion, or even another MARE," said Nightmare roaring with laughter.

"So she DID swing both ways," said Zorak laughing.

"Oh yes, and she often did both at the same time," said Nightmare wrapping her hooves around her Zorak.

"How come I'm not surprised," asked Zorak.

"Because it was obvious," replied Nightmare with a sarcastic tone.

"If you're wondering, I've already chosen some ponies for you to choose from," said Zorak massaging her ear.

Nightmare moaned happily "you're amazing, you know that, you truly are the best mate a mare could ask for, and I mean that honestly."

"You're the best mate a man could ask for," said Zorak nuzzling her neck gently.

"When do I have to choose a clerk," said Nightmare shifting on top of Zorak.

Zorak rolled on his back and let Nightmare take control, as he always does, mostly to keep her happy but also because he kinda likes it.

"It's seven right now, so about an hour," said Zorak happily.

"Good," purred Nightmare "because I'm going to relax a little, no point in getting up early."

"We could get some breakfast before we begin our night," urged Zorak.

Nightmare groaned as her stomach rumbled.

"Fine, somehow you always know when I'm hungry, even before I do," said Nightmare with a wide smile.

"Gotta keep my goddess of a marefriend happy and healthy," said Zorak returning her smile.

"Let's go, I could really go for some mooncakes," said Nightmare teasingly.

"Shut up," said Zorak giving her a gentle shove.

Nightmare stood looking at the six ponies in front of her, four of them were thestrals, one was a unicorn, and the last one was an Earth Pony. She wasn't very impressed by the Unicorn or Earth Pony, but that may be because she's rather biased towards her dark followers. Despite her wariness to the unicorn and Earth Pony, she decided to give them at the very least, a fightings chance.

"Greeting's, I am Nightmare Moon, but of course you all know that, please state your names," said Nightmare standing tall and proud.

The first thestral bowed "my name is Midnight Bloom, I'm a Librarian in the Royal Canterlot Library."

Midnight was a rather tall, for a mare, standing about five-foot-five at the tips of her ears. She has dark blue fur, red eyes, large grey wings, and a dark grey mane and tail.

The next thestral bowed "My name is Black Rose, I'm the current Captain of the Nightguard."

Black Rose stood short for a stallion of his age, about four inches shorter than Midnight. He has a dark blue mane and tail, yellow eyes, jet-black fur, and a pair of large black wings.

The next thestral took a bow "my name is Lunar Justice, I'm an ex-nightguard."

Lunar Justice stood about four-foot-seven, so she was kinda short, but despite of this she carried herself with an overwhelming amount of confidence. She has a silver-gray colored coat, silver eyes, small grey wings, and a dark grey mane and tail.

The final thestral stepped forward and bowed "my name is Ink Heart, I'm a scribe in the Canterlot archives."

Ink heart is slightly taller than Lunar Justice, she has a grey coat, and a black mane and tail. Her wings are grey and her eyes are green.

Nightmare nodded with a smile, then turned her gave to the unicorn who was fidgeting with her hooves.

"M-my name is Moondancer, I'm a researcher that works with the Canterlot Library, it's an honor to merely be considered for this role your majesty," said Moondancer bowing nervously.

Moondancer is a yellow mare, with a three tone red, purple, and lavender mane and tail.

Nightmare nodded appreciatively to the young mare, then turned her gaze to the Earth Pony.

The Earth Pony bowed low to the ground "my name is Crystal Hoof, I'm an ex-Dayguard."

Crystals fur is pale blue in coloration, her eyes are green, and her mane is dark cyan with pale purple streaks.

"I am glad that all of you could make it, and I look forward to interviewing each of you," said Nightmare with a fake smile.

"Somepony please kill me, I'd rather be in bed snuggling with my beloved mate," thought Nightmare.

"Play nice Nightmare," said Luna sternly.

"Fuck you," growled Nightmare.

"Zorak already did," said Luna trying to contain her laughter.

"No, he fucked me, you merely got a passenger side view of our love session," Nightmare shot back.

"Rude," said Luna flatly.

Nightmare laughed triumphantly, earning a huff from her salty other half.

"Cheer up Luna, I'll let you take the rein's next time, hopefully sate those filthy desires of yours. We're most fortunate to have a mate as open-minded and generous as Zorak, so until then, try to contain your desires," said Nightmare teasingly.

Luna gave Nightmare a mental swat with her tail, giggling merrily while doing it.

"When I'm done with him, he'll no longer want you, after all, no pony can resist my overwhelming sexiness, my allure, and my adorableness, many have tried, all have failed,," said Luna sultrily.

"Game on, little Luna," said Nightmare smirking deviously.

Four hour's had passed since Nightmare first came face to face with the six ponies yearning for the royal clerk position, and she had already whittled her options down to two mares. Moondancer and Ink Heart, she was leaning more towards Ink, but she wasn't going to automatically doom Moondancer to failure. She had already sent the other four ponies home and was currently finishing up her questioning with the two remaining mares.

"Now tell me, what are your strength's and weaknesses," said Nightmare maintaining a dignified and elegant pose.

Ink cleared her throat "well, I'm really good at organizing..."

Nightmare started droning her out, she was boring anyway, instead she turned her attention to the young unicorn. She was pulling multiple folders out of a satchel, and neatly put them in front of her in even and organised piles. Afterwards she started flipping through the folders, setting certain papers to the side and then continuing her search.

Nightmare couldn't believe it, this mare was given an invitation on a very short notice, and yet she came completely prepared. How had she done it? Now Nightmare was intrigued. She was also impressed, VERY impressed.

"Miss Ink Heart," said Nightmare gaining the mare's attention.

"Y-yes your Majesty," said Ink timidly.

"You can go home now, I've made my decision," said Nightmare.

"B-but...," mumbled Ink in disbelief.

"While it is true you are very promising, showing a hefty amount of skills, but only Moondancer here came with proof of her skills, as well as a multitude of recommendations from countless ponies," said Nightmare slowly flipping through the paper's Moondancer brought with her.

Moondancer blushed and pawed at the ground, the feeling of being noticed by her monarch was exhilarating, if a bit arousing, but she kept that last part concealed and quiet. Moondancer cast Nightmare a glance, smiling with appreciation. Ink Heart on the other hoof looked flabbergasted.

"But I'm the only one suited for this job," said Ink Heart with a look of anger.

"Calm down Miss Heart," said Nightmare narrowing her eyes with a warning tone.

Ink Heart immediately shrunk back, casting her gaze downward in fear and shame.

"I am SO sorry your Majesty, I was out of line, please for give me," said Ink fearfully, her voice quivering and cracking.

"Don't let it happen again, you may leave, be sure to stop by the dinning hall to grab yourself something to eat, you look thin," said Nightmare turning her gaze back to the paper's in her telekinesis.

Ink nodded quickly and timidly made her way out of the room, her ears were pinned against her head, her head was held low, and her eyes were wide with fear.

Nightmare let out a breath and turned her gaze to Moondancer "welcome to the job, I hope that you preform well."

"Y-yes, of course your majesty," said Moondancer slightly more confident.

"You can leave now, I'll send word to you when you'll start or when I may need your assistance," said Nightmare using her telekinesis to place the papers in their respective folders.

"Thank you your Majesty," said Moondancer bowing giddily.

"Be safe my little pony," said Nightmare.

Author's Note

Another chapter, getting closer to the foal, stay tuned.