An Equestrian Nightmare

Discord was staring at Abyss in disbelief.

"How? What... But?" fumbled Discord.

"You going to complete any of those thoughts?" asked Abyss.

Discord recomposed himself "You died, I saw Soul Calibur pierce your heart! You should be dead!"

"You think that's what it takes to kill me? Ha! I'm just getting started."

"What do you plan on doing?"

"Well..." Abyss began playing with the tip of his scythe "I plan on doing what you failed to do." Abyss thrusted his hand through Discord's chest. He then began to drain Discord of his power.

"Wh...why?" asked the dying Draconeequus.

"Because... you're a liability." Abyss ripped out Discord's heart. His body began to vaporize out of existence. Abyss looked at the heart contently and placed it in his chest. The energy that radiated from it flowed through Abyss's veins, giving the demon new power.

"Now." Abyss snapped his fingers. His scythe lit on fire and destroyed the surrounding darkness. "Time to finish what I started."

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Whirly broke down in tears at the sight before her. Her hometown, her old friends, dead before her. Siegfried put a reassuring hoof on her shoulder. Whirly looked up at Siegfried.

"The beings who did this are dead, but I apologize for your loss." Whirly embraced Siegfried and cried. Siegfried patted her back. Siegfried broke the embrace and trotted to the middle of the town.

"Release." said Siegfried. Soul Calibur began to glow a bright blue. The surrounding bodies began to disappear. One by one, they faded into a blue mist and surrounded Soul Calibur. Twilight and Whirly watched in awe as the mist ascended to the clouds above and vanished.

"They have all been sent to a better place. Their suffering has ended." said Siegfried.

AWOOO!!

A howl pierced the silence in the quiet town. The four ponies turned and saw a group of Diamond Dogs near the entrance of the town. A smaller dog moved through the pack and drew a small sword.

"Capture them!" commanded Rover. The group of six dogs prepared their weapons and ran at the group of ponies.

"Left or right?" asked Nightmare as he drew Soul Edge.

"Right." said Siegfried. The diamond dogs grew closer and closer, fangs bared and murder on their minds. Just as the dogs were about to take down the ponies, Nightmare and Siegfried sprung to action.

SHHNK

Both warriors sliced their selected targets with blinding speed. The bodies of the dogs fell to the ground, cut and maimed. Rover took note and ran like a scared filly. Nightmare teleported in front of him and grabbed Rover's throat with his claw. Nightmare began to squeeze his captive's throat, causing Rover to panic.

"Who sent you?" asked Nightmare.

"Di--" choked out Rover.

Nightmare released Rover from his grasp, allowing the dog to breathe. Rover gasped for air.

"Now answer my question. Who sent you?"

Rover looked up at Nightmare "Your mother." Nightmare brought Soul Edge down about an inch in front of Rover. He then pressed Rover's face to the blade. What Rover saw was horrible. He was able to see the tortured souls that lived within the sword, including new resident Inferno.

"Would you like to join them?" evilly asked Nightmare.

Rover said nothing. Nightmare threw Rover back and picked up Soul Edge. He then lit Soul Edge on fire and casually walked up to Rover.

"OKAY! OKAY! DISCORD! IT WAS DISCORD! PLEASE HAVE MERCY!" yelled Rover.

"Sorry, all out of mercy." said Nightmare.

"NO!" cried Rover. Nightmare brought down Soul Edge and thrusted through Rover's chest. He then absorbed his soul, increasing his power more. A faint red aura began to surround Nightmare.

Kill them. They are of no use to you. whispered Soul Edge in his mind.

Nightmare was about to follow his conscience, but was stopped.

Remember, there is good in you. Soul Edge does not control you. said Nightmare's conscience.

Nightmare took this into consideration.

You don't own me, Soul Edge. thought Nightmare. The red aura vanished. Nightmare walked up to the three ponies.

"Should we report back to Celestia?" asked Nightmare.

"Definitely. She needs to hear about this right away." agreed Twilight. The purple unicorn summoned her magic and teleported the group back to the Royal Palace.

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Celestia sat on her bed and stretched out her hooves and wings. It had been a long day, fixing up Canterlot. Even more so, the return of Nightmare Moon and subsequent defeat still played in Celestia's mind.

Who was he? And why did he save us? thought Celestia. She sighed and walked out to the nearby balcony. Night had fallen quickly. Her sister decided to light up the night sky with dozens of sparkling stars. Celestia watched them, twinkling like diamonds. While she did enjoy bringing sunlight, she loved it when her sister lit up the night. Even the moon was shining.

VWOOM

Twilight and friends appeared behind Celestia. Celestia turned around.

"Princess, we've got some bad news." said Twilight.

"Is this about Stalliongrad?" asked Celestia.

"All the ponies there were slaughtered." said Nightmare.

Celestia recoiled in shock "How?"

"I have a feeling that Discord was involved somehow."

Celestia suppressed her anger and sadness "How are sure?"

"Because I "kindly asked" the Diamond Dog who attacked us."

Celestia sighed "Diamond Dogs, they'll do anything to piss me off."

"So what should we do next?" asked Siegfried.

Celestia thought "You should probably---"

KABOOM

A large explosion cut off Celestia's thought process. The five ponies immediately ran out side and saw a massive army of Diamond Dogs march up to the Palace steps. Balls of fire began to rain down on the palace. Celestia stopped one of them and sent it at the dogs below, scattering them. The ponies of Canterlot ran off, not wanting to die by the hands of something so below their class. Another ball fell from the sky. Nightmare smacked it with Soul Edge and sent it rolling down the steps. The ball flattened a good amount of Diamond Dogs.

"STRIKE!" said Pinkie. The five ponies gasped in surprise. Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy, and Rainbow Dash all appeared behind her.

"How did you get here?" asked Twilight.

"You think your the only one who can teleport? Darling, please." said Rarity.

"Enough talk, let's get fighting!" exclaimed Rainbow Dash.

"I'll stay here, if that's okay." said Fluttershy.

"You and me will help evacuate any remaining ponies. Come, Fluttershy!" said Celestia. The alicorn and pegasus flew off in search of stragglers. The remaining eight ponies looked at the army in front of them. Each drew their respective weapon and ran at the Diamond Dogs.

"CUE EPIC FIGHT MUSIC!" exclaimed Pinkie.