Shadow of a Nightmare

Shadow of a Nightmare

CHAPTER 2- Aftermath

{Rated M for Language and Mature content}

I looked around me, only to see darkness. “Hello?” I called out. Then the sound of muffled voices appeared. At first I thought it was gibberish, but as the voices continued I started to understand what they were saying.

“He appears to be aware of his surroundings, very strange.”

“How long is he going to remain unconscious?”

“Look Doc. I don’t care how long it takes; I want to know how he did all of that-.”

The voice cut out. For a moment I thought it was over, but a light appeared. It was small and distant. I felt like I needed to reach this light. So I started to run. Step by step, I approached with great speed, and when I reached it… everything went white. It was blinding, and my body burned.

“How is he waking up?”

“How is that possible, he lost almost a gallon of blood?”

“Somepony hold him down!?”

I knew they only wanted to help, but I didn’t care. I was going to get up, and they were not going to stop me. I was not going to be trapped in this darkness. The light started to burn even more, as the pain kicked in.

“How is he this strong?!”

“I would like to speak with this, what was thy name?”

“He said his name was Nightmare, Princess Luna.”

My eyes shot opened, and I relaxed my mussels. The three stallions trying to hold me down looked up at me in shock, then let go. I started to breath heavily. “Were…. Where am I?”

“Thou is in the infirmary.” I turned to see Luna. It was easy to tell she was not use to the new way of speaking.

“You are… Princess Luna.” I stated. “What happened?”

“You are still heavily wounded, you need to sleep.” A stallion said. I turned a white stallion, with red hair and one black stripe running thru it. “You are lucky to be alive! I had to give you two hundred and sixteen stitches, just to stop your insides from falling out!” I chuckled. There was that number again. Leaning back, I sighed in relief.

“Princess, we have finally finished cleaning up the mess.” I and Luna turned to see a browed shouldered brown Monkey, with a Gray hat and a large Gatling gun.

“I thank thou.” Luna replied.

“What type of rounds does that shoot?” I asked, eyeing the gun.

“It fires magical bolts that explode, but more importantly… Are you the one that made my men clean up for the past three days?”

“It’s been three days?” I asked shocked?

“So you are the one… and the name is Caesar… Princess, I wish to draft this stallion to our ranks.”

“I agree with thou; however I will not force him to-”

“No.” I said, cutting Luna off.

“Sorry Princes, but I will not allow him to get out of this bed until he is able to walk.” The Doctor in the room stated.

“So if I can walk, I can leave? I asked.

“Yes, but the chances of you getting up and walking out of this room are-” He stopped as I hoped off of the table.

“There.” I turned to the door.

“What are you doing?!” The Doctor asked. “You are going to break your stitches!”

“Not if I walk slowly.” I retorted.

“Aren’t thou in pain?” Luna pondered.

“Yes…” I replied. She began to look at me funny. “This is nothing, I have experienced way worse than this.”

“That’s not a good thing!” The Doc yelled!

“Thou’s name is Nightmare, if I am not mistaken.” Luna asked.

“Ignore me then…” Doc said, as his face hit the wooded wall.

“Yes, why do you ask?”

“Dost thou know of Nightmare Moon?”

For a moment I thought. “Why did I pick Nightmare?”  Then it hit me, I was in love with the night. Not with Luna, however. I was in love with the darkness, but not the darkness were death awaits.

“I know that is not thou’s real name, I was looking through thy scary memories. But I do have to say, the other life was very interesting.” I stared at her with a blank face. The combination of rage and confusion, bounced around in my head. “However, I do not care for thy past.”

“So you know everything…” Little did I know, this was going to be a good thing.

“Where is that stupid pony?!” Everyone in the room turned to see Shadow. “Captain! Princess! Excuse my outburst.”  She pleaded, as she snapped to attention.

“Staff Sergeant Shadow, you musts think rank is not important!” Caesar began. “You think disrespecting the princess and I, is FUNNY-”

“Permission to speak freely?” I asked Luna, quietly. Luna nodded, with a smile on her face. She knew I was getting frustrated with Caesar

“And on top of that-” Caesar continued.

“Shut The Fuck UP!” I snapped, cutting Caesar off. “You are giving me a headache, and on top of that you are disrespecting me!”

“Son, you crossed a line that you can’t turn back!” Caesar stated angrily. Luna started to chuckle, and Shadow was dumb founded.

“Captain, thou are speaking to royalty, he is related to the family after all.” Luna stated happily.

“Forgive me your majesty!” He said dropping to one knee. “I didn’t know!”

“Thank you for the respect, now stand up and don’t be such a stuck up.” I stated. To be honest I didn’t care if he acted like an ass or acted like a soldier, but more importantly… Luna has marked me  as… her family. “Shadow.”

“Yes?” She asked, as sweat dripped down her face.

“Want to go on a date?”

“What?!” She asked surprised.

“Another time then.” I chuckled. “Now Doc. How long is it going to take this,” I pointed at my scar. “to heal?”

“A week at most, but with magic… Two or three more days?’ He replied.

“Good to know, now Luna…” I turned to her. “Do you have any questions? If so, let’s chat over something to eat. I am starving.”

“Well Nightmare, I do have some questions for thou, but first- Caesar and Shadow thou are both dismissed.” Luna said happily.

“Thank you!” They both said, saluting Luna.

20 Minuets Latter

Leaning back, I felt stuffed. Moments before, I was stuffing my face with eggs and pancakes.  “Now that hits the spot…” I mound happily. “Now Luna, I have two question before we start.” She cocked her head to the side. “From what I can tell, you trust me. Why, and why am I now a part of your family?”

“Thy attitude is very similar to my fathers, and humans are... nonexistent in this world” She said happily.

“Really?” The first-half answer surprised me, but the human part didn’t.

“Yes, now I have some questions, but first…” Luna turned her head and waved two large stallions over to her. The two walked over, dragging a large object behind them. “A gift, only if you accept thy proposal.”

“What is your proposal?” I started to ponder what she was going to say.

“Thou has turned down Caesars request then…” She stopped to find the right word. “Anyways, my offer is for thou to be a mercenary for hire.”

“So I will take orders from you, and only you?” I asked.

“Yes.”

“What will I be doing?”

“Thou will be aiding in combat mostly, but the most of thy time will be spent with me.”

“Protection…” This was more of a statement then a question. “Now about this gift?”

Her horn started to glow, as the sheets surrounding the object was pulled away. Reviling; a large, black and purple, double-bladed Sword.

“Thou will be given this, as a…. starting payment.” Luna said. “After that, thou will be giving food, money, shelter, and armor.”

“That is a good deal, only I have one thing to add… I wish to have…” It took me a while to think of what I wanted. Then it hit me. “I also wish to have horseshoes, with spikes on the bottom.”

“Even in the state of form, thou are preparing for war.” Luna said, as she smiled at me. “Very well, thou will receive the compensations when they arrive. My sister will also wish to speak with thou, any objection?”

“No, as long as you told her about my past and another thing…” My ear twitched. “We have company!”

“What did thou hear?” Luna asked worried.

WHAM!

The wooden door to the mess-hall swung open. Everypony turned to see a horrified guard. “Fire-Elemental!” He yelled, this made everypony in the room jumped to their hoofs and ran out of the door.

“What is a Fire-Elemental?!” I asked quickly.

“A Steel minotaur powered by demonic flames.” She replied. “Thou should stay back for this one, thou’s attacks would not work.”

“What about that sword?” I asked.

“Yes it would work, but thou would be in agony, and thou will die.”

“Other help me by enchanting the stitches, so that they don’t break, and my insides don’t fallout. Or get out of the way!” She was taken back at this. Never before, other than her sister, did somepony addressed her with a loud tone. Taken back she opened her mouth, and then closed it. Giving a sigh, her horn started to glowed, suddenly my chest glowed. “Thanks!”

I reached down, and grabbed the large sword with my teeth. It was heavy at first, but I enjoyed the challenge. When I had a good grip, I turned to the door and charged.

Luna’s Letter to Celestia

Dear, Celestia

It is your sister Luna, with grave and good knews. Also I am writing this in hast.

As I am writing this, during a Fire elemental attack. However there is a new pony that I have hired. Now you remember how you told me of different dimensions? This pony, was a human. His past on the other hand… irrelevant or unless he tells you. However, he was royalty and similar to our father.

He does have some human traits, good and bad. Two of the bad ones is his temper and will to fight. The good thing is his determent and respectful.

P.s…. I told him that he… Is going to be related to the Royal Family… If anypony asks.

You Sister

Luna

Authors Note-

Luna was somewhat hard to type, other than that… For example! “You- your- you’re” was all replaced with thou, and “I” (If it was worded correctly) was replaced with thee… Other than that, this is a fun story to make, and I don’t need to state this but… Yes one chapter (I don’t know when) is going to be a clop chapter. Please fav-watch-etc… if you liked, and tell me if you found any errors. ^_^’