Author's Note

GUESS WHO'S BACK BITCHES!?

That's right, it's ya boi....

anyway

You're probably wondering where the hell I've been, who am I kidding, no way anypony cares.

To those of you who were hopping I was dead, sorry to inform you that I am unfortunately very much alive and well. Also that I'll be posting more chapters, HURRAY! Sorry in advance for all the cringe that's going to follow, though you may enjoy that shit, in that case, you're welcome.

Chapter 11: FUCKING POLITICS AND SHIT

Nightmare sat at her throne and glared in disdain at the throne room doors. She had been sitting there for a solid half hour, and she was growing more and more impatient as the seconds ticked on.

"Where in Faust's name is that blasted mare," said Nightmare bitterly "GUARD."

An armor clad bat pony quickly made his way in front of the throne, saluting proudly.

"Yes Your Majesty," enquired the small mare.

"Any word yet about where Miss Moondancer is at," questioned Nightmare.

"No, Your Majesty," said the mare gulping.

"DAMN IT, I GAVE YOU ONE JOB, AND SOMEHOW YOU MANAGED TO FUCK IT UP," fumed Nightmare stomping a hoof.

"We've been doing everything we can," defended the mare.

Nightmare slumped back into her throne "I don't like being kept waiting."

The throne room doors suddenly threw themselves open as Moondancer quickly bolted into the room.

"You're late," said Nightmare growling angrily.

"I am so sorry Your Majesty, I'm not used to waking up at this time, so I...," started Moondancer but she was cut off by Nightmare raising a hoof.

"I'm too tired to have you flogged right now, so let's just pretend this didn't happen," said Nightmare massaging the the bridge of her muzzle.

"Thank you Your Majesty," said Moondancer groveling gratefully.

Nightmare let out a huff of annoyance "whatever."

"I-I'm ready when you are Your Majesty," said Moondancer.

Nightmare glared at the small cream colored mare, tapping her hoof on her throne's armrest (foreleg rest?) as she did so.

"Right, well I recommend you prepare for hell," said Nightmare smirking slightly.

"What," asked Moondancer, terror filling her voice.

"Get ready to be dragged through hell," said Nightmare laughing maniacally at her little joke.

Moondancer tried her best to regain her composure, though she did still look like her nerves were utterly wrecked.

"If you don't mind me asking Your Majesty," said Moondancer tentatively "what do you mean by that exactly."

Nightmare leaned back in her throne and let out a contented sigh.

"You will essentially be carrying out a large amount of my duties, not all of them of course, your word will not be law like mine is. Though you will be granted a rather large amount of power, limited as stated before. Before I continue I will warn you, if you try to usurp my reign, question my decisions, or get in my way in any way, shape, or form, I will have you tortured and executed... slowly, do I make myself clear," said Nightmare with a serious tone.

Sweat dripped down Moondancer's face as a look of nervousness and terror crossed her features.

"Y-yes, of course Your Majesty," said Moondancer, fear wavering in her voice.

"Good, now we can continue. You'll be handling day to day procedures, at first you'll be guided and advised by my royal advisor, Swift Blaze, but if you show that you can handle things on your own that may change. Don't get your hopes up though. Also I must warn you that doing my job will get excessively stressful, especially because you won't have any wiggle room to make so much as a minor mistake," said Nightmare, her serious tone never changing.

"Why is that Your Majesty," asked Moondancer innocently.

"Because my sweet little pony," Nightmare's facial expression instantly changed to a twistedly sinister smile "you mess up so much as one time, and I'll make you wish you were dead."

Moondancer gulped heavily at the realisation that her head was most likely and literally on the line.

"I have put too much into this kingdom to allow it to so much as wobble, let alone fall," said Nightmare, her eyes surrounded by sinister blue flames.

"O-of c-course Your Majesty," stuttered Moondancer terrified.

"Good, now without any further adew, I have a weekly check-up to get to, so Swift Blaze will have to take it from here," said Nightmare gesturing towards a tall bat pony mare clad in jet black, moon emblazoned armor.

It had been about two hours since Nightmare scared the hell out of Moondancer with her overly serious and dreadful brief introduction into her new duties. Looking back, Nightmare felt almost bad about how much she scared the young mare, but those thoughts were quickly shooed away as she walked into the Royal Infirmary located in Canterlot Castle. Thankfully they seemed to actually be doing their jobs, or at the very least, acting as if they were. Nightmare scanned the spacious lobby, looking for one mare in particular. It didn't take her long to find the tall mint colored mare who seemed to be going over several charts.

"Doctor Mint," called Nightmare calmly across the room.

"Ah, Your Majesty, great you're here right on time," said Doctor Mint as she set her 'charts' down on a desk near her.

"Let's get this over and done with," said Nightmare with an annoyed huff.

"Of course Your Majesty, this way please," said Mint as she opened a door behind her using her magic.

It didn't take long to get Nightmare seated and situated in the comparably small medical bed/chair.

"How long is this gonna take exactly," asked Nightmare impatiently.

"Patience please Your Majesty, that beautiful foal of yours is gonna take time, even when she's not in your womb," said Mint giggling giddily.

Nightmare huffed in annoyance "whatever."

"Calm yourself my dearest other half," said Luna soothingly.

"You try dealing with these blasted ponies and all their petty needs, and then try telling me what you just did," replied Nightmare bitterly.

"It isn't as hard as you're making it out to be dear Nightmare," coed Luna with an upbeat tone.

"Buck you," joked Nightmare, a small smile crossing her mindscape.

"See, things could be worse, our foal could be born sickly and weak," said Luna trying to further comfort her other half.

"Now you've done it," said Nightmare giggling merrily.

Nightmare was so preoccupied by her internal debate with her other half that she hadn't even noticed that mint had began her inspection. Though she was stirred from her mind at the mention of her name.

"Queen Nightmare, by the look of things, your little filly is full of health, in fact I'd say her due date would be sometime next week," said Mint overflowing with confidence.

"So soon," questioned Nightmare in disbelief.

"Yeah, it's truly amazing," said Mint awestruck.

"Is that all," asked Nightmare.

"Yep, have a nice day," chirped Mint happily.

Nightmare left the room, her mind overflowing with thoughts of what's to come.

"Motherhood? Never knew it'd come so soon," said Nightmare with a light sigh.