Twilight was sitting in her castle when all of a sudden the cutie map had all the Mane 6's cutie Marks around the Canterlot castle. Twilight was puzzled, but she waited, and not soon after, the rest of the Mane 6 came running in.

"Twilight, what's going on?" Rainbow dash asked.

"It seems we have another friendship problem, but it's at the Canterlot castle. I don't know why it would call all 6 of us, unless this is really important." Twilight said.

"Oh, oh. Pick me, pick me!" Pinkie said really fast and excited. When everypony was listening and they stared at her, she continued. "The past 2 times we all called on the map at once, it was to track down a big bad villain. So I think that we should take the Elements of Harmony, you know? Be safe?"

"Uh, Pinkie, are you sure?" Twilight questioned?

"Actually, darling, Pinkie does have a point. It does seem to do that." Rarity chimed in.

"Well, then Ah reckon we better get a moving. Who knows what we'll be up against." Applejack encouraged.

"Yay!" a small voice said, that everyone knew as Fluttershy.

"Well, as the Princess of Friendship, It is up to me and my friends to spread friendship all across Equestria. Let's go. Don't worry, I have the Elements of Harmony, just in case." Twilight assured.

And with that, they gathered around Twilight so she could teleport them to the Canterlot castle.

During all this, Nightmare Equality was trying to talk with Luna.

"Thou monster! What will thou doest with my sister? IF thou dare comest near her, OR even think of to harmest that which I love, you will pay for your treason and crimes." Luna said harshly.

Equality sighed, and said quite sadly "Luna, I wouldn't even think of hurting Celestia. If you're wondering what I plan to do with her. I will admit, at 1st I was planning on punishing the guilty. But then, I remembered that reformation is a thing, and the guilty, given time, might come around to seeing things as they should be. Therefore, ensuring that they have every opportunity to join everypony else in this new era of peace and, equality."

'And what about those who will never see like you do? Will thou lockest them away is some dark dungeon, never to see the daylight again?" Luna questioned with much loathing in her voice.

"Of course not. Those that don't will be just confined in small areas of others like them, or they can leave Equestria if they want to" Nightmare Equality said with relative calmness in her voice. And with that, the doors suddenly burst open.

"Calvary's here!" Pinkie shouted with a smile. But, that smile quickly faded when she and the others, saw the sight standing before them. Pinkie looked confused, while Applejack and Rainbow Dash were stunned. Fluttershy hid behind Pinkie, while still staring at the monster in front of her, AJ, in one leg, unknowingly caught Rarity as she fainted. Only Twilight recognized who this monstrous pony was.

"Starlight! W-what happened to you?!" Twilight cried.

"Starlight?" Nightmare Equality asked in confusion. "There is a mistake. Well, maybe it is just because you know me as I use to be. Yes, I use to be her, but now, I am.... Nightmare Equality! My mission is to make all ponies equal. After all, no pony is better than another. All those wronged will be very happy. Inequality can cause major problems. If you don't believe me, just ask Luna. Wasn't it inequality that turned her into Nightmare Moon, all thanks to her sister."

The Mane 6 turned to Luna too see if this was true. No pony, not the Mane 6, not Celestia, and probably, no, especially Luna, was not ready for what happened next. Before Luna even knew what she was doing, she nodded in agreement on her own free will. Then the magic bubble surrounding her popped. Luna looked around in confusion on just why she had been let go.

"Ah, Luna. I see you have been set free. Do you know what it means?"

"I'm afraid to ask" Luna said.

"Well, I'll explain later."

While she was distracted, the Mane 6 pulled out the Elements of Harmony. But, just as they were powering up, Fluttershy was having 2nd thoughts. She was thinking about what use-to-be-Starlight had said. In the meanwhile, the Elements were just going to fire, but, Fluttershy's doubt ruined everything. The Elements knocked their handlers back, all except Fluttershy. Celestia, as well as very pony else, was shocked at what has just happened. The Elements had never failed before. It seemed apparent to every pony at once that realization had immediately struck Fluttershy like a brick wall. Every pony turned to her for an explanation.

"There, there." A semi-comforting voice had said. Fluttershy turned and looked curiously at Equality. There was no fear, shock, or confusion. Just wonder, amazement, and a very curious look. "Do you have something you want to tell the others?" Nightmare asked Fluttershy

"Uh, well." Fluttershy took a big breath, and continued. "I-I think that she is right. I know it doesn't sound like much to every pony else, but, a pony from my background might understand... more."

Every pony just stared at her in shock. Fluttershy looked at them, then blushed, and hid behind her mane. Nightmare was smiling. Even Pinkie could tell it was genuine.

"Well everypony, I think this just goes to show what happens. Some really do see things as they should be, and are willing to surrender to true happiness. I'm very happy to say, that every pony is my equal. Now, somepony else might say that if I kept equal, how come I have a different cutie mark? Well, That is the different part to this plan vs. my old idea. I now know that everypony has unique gifts used to help in the world. That is why, we can keep our cutie mark, but there will be different change. The government will only be for justice, not as high status or a title. No longer will there be social rankings. Everypony will be equal. And these are only a few sneak peaks of the future to come. Now, there are some problems, that are to be fixed right now. Celestia, you are free to stay an alicorn, but you do resist. All that will happen is you now don't have any magic. It will be evenly dispersed among Equestria. When the time should come, you will receive an equal portion. And while I would love to keep talking, my voice is becoming a little tired. You can all stay here in the castle. Twilight, though, your magic has been done away with until the morrow. Celestia, you are now free for the night. Now, off to bed everypony, although Fluttershy and Luna, I would like to talk to you before you go to bed. Thanks." Starlight finally finished talking.

Later, when Fluttershy and Luna met up with Nightmare Equality, they all went to a private room to talk. ONce they had sat down with some snacks, they began planning.

"So, what ist the 1st course of action to convert our subjects" Luna said "Sorry, our friends." Luna corrected herself.

"Ah, excellent question. Luna, even though you have seen the light, Equestria itself doesn't even know of the change. I take you still know how to do the Royal Canterlot Voice. Tonight, you can visit all the pony's that will help or could, in their dreams to spread the word. And tomorrow, you can address every pony in person. Tomorrow, we take action. As for you Fluttershy, can you try to convert your animal friends, the rest of the Mane 6, Twilight especially, and Discord if possible."

Fluttershy and Luna nodded, and went off to bed. Nightmare Equality went to bed to, and started acting like a giddy school filly.

"I can't believe it! I've got a former Equestrian princess and a bearer of an Element of Harmony on my side! Not to mention, now i can't be arrested or the Elements of Harmony against me!" She squealed in delight.

She then proceeded to go look in the mirror, where her reflection didn't look convinced. You really think just the Princesses and the bearers of Harmony are enough?

"What's to worry about? We do have the Princesses, Elements of Harmony. And we are working in the dream realm, the Equestrian population, animals, even Discord. And Discord can't go against us, because Fluttershy is there, and on our side of her own free will. If that isn't enough, I am going to target the crushes or love interest and or friends of the Mane 6. And that's beside the Crystal Empire. So, whats eating you up now?" Equality smirked to her reflection.

"Well, with pony kind.... it sounds okay, but what about all the other creatures of Equestria? They could be a problem is not brought to the light." Her reflection argued.

"Hmm" Equality thought. "You do make a point there. But, I am incredibly busy with just the ponies. How about, after the ponies are under control, we go to the other inhabitants? Because isn't pony kind our 1st priority?''

Her reflection sighed and said I guess I can live with that"

"Good." Equality smirked yet again, and went to bed.

There she was, as she use to be, with all her friends.

Everypony, was at a big event having fun as equals.

Then, while she was, a clouded figure was approaching.

As the mist cleared, a orange unicorn who she knew instantly, stopped in front of her and smiled.

"I'm so proud of what you've done. What you've done has bettered all of pony kind, all of Equestria.... and myself. Thank you so much for bringing equality to Equestria. I'm so sorry to have walked out on you, can you ever Forgive me?"

S-s-Sunburst?!! Do you really mean this, do you really want me to forgive.... do you really want to be my friend?" She said with tears in her eyes, not really believing what she was seeing.

Of course! You will always be my friend, and nothing will ever drive us apart again. He said, still smiling.

She had tears in her eyes with a big smile on her face.

She ran into his embrace, and just let all her pain go.

Equality woke up with a startle, and still a little unsure of what happened, looked around. She remembered her dream, and was really confused for a second. Then reality struck her instantly! Although, she still wondered if it was a dream. It had felt so real. She got up to look in the mirror just to check. She was right... It had all been, just a dream.

Author's Note

in the picture, just imagine twilight as sunburst