An Equestrian Nightmare

"Let's not talk here." said Discord. He then snapped his fingers and teleported the group to a nearby cliff that overlooked Canterlot.

"Moon, head to Stalliongrad and make your presence known. Destroy everything." ordered Discord.

"Understood, but you still didn't answer my question." said Moon.

Abyss turned to face Moon "I used my ancient spells to revive you."

"How though?" asked Moon.

Abyss then materialized a black crown in his hand "With this." The crown was swirling with evil energy. Moon took the crown from him and placed it on her head. Her mane changed from blue to black.

"Much better." said Moon before she teleported away.

Abyss looked at Discord "Tell me."

"Tell you what?" asked Discord.

"What was the purpose of the griffon?" asked Abyss.

"Oh. I just wanted to see if I can still control the weak willed. That, and I wanted to see Nightmare in action." answered Discord. He then walked in the direction of Canterlot, but was stopped by Abyss.

"Where do you think you're going?" asked Abyss.

"Canterlot. I've been waiting to destroy it." answered Discord as he shook Abyss's hand off. He continued walking but was stopped again. Discord tried punching Abyss, but the attack was stopped and his arm began turning into stone. Discord's expression changed from anger to fear in an instant.

"Remember, I brought you back into this world." the stone spell stopped at Discord's shoulder "I can sure as hell take you back out." Abyss released his grasp on Discord, reversing the spell and returning his arm back to normal.

"Return to your lair. You'll have your big appearance soon enough." said Abyss. Discord, mad at what Abyss said, teleported back to his cave. Abyss looked back over the cliff. A wicked smile spread across his face.

"This is going to be fun." he said. Abyss then teleported himself into Canterlot Square.

The citizens of Canterlot watched as a flame appeared in the center of Canterlot Square. A large figure then stepped out of the flame and observed the town around him. A little filly walked right up to the figure.

"Hi there! My name is Pip. What's yours?" said the filly with a slight accent. The figure then generated a glowing scythe in his right hand, causing Pip to back away.

The monster answered Pip's question "Abyss." He swung the scythe and barely missed him. Pip immediately ran away. The town's people did the same thing. Abyss then generated two small flames in his hands.

"May the power of my hell-fire...sink into your soul." Abyss then sent a wall of fire directly at a group of ponies.

KABOOM!! A loud explosion rocked the Royal Palace. Celestia took note of this and looked out at her balcony to see what caused it. To her horror, she saw Canterlot burn before her eyes. Fires had erupted everywhere. She saw ponies desperately trying to extinguish the flames and save their homes. Celestia then saw a tall figure walk through the streets and cast the fire at a family of three. They were burned to ash in a matter of seconds. The doors to Celestia's office burst open.

"Your highness!" yelled Whirly Willow. She was the guard assigned to protect Luna in times of war, but Luna was nowhere to be seen.

"What is it, Whirly? And where's Luna?" asked Celestia.

"She was taken! And this was found near your garden." Whirly then procured what appeared to be a letter from her saddlebag. Celestia read the letter. Whirly took notice of the change in expression on Celestia's face.

Dear Celestia,

Have you missed me? Well. I can certainly say that I have missed you a LOT. How does it feel to be powerless? Not being able to save those who are dear to you. Like Luna, for example. You had to always do things on your own. Luna's with me, but you'll never find her. Unless you follow one simple command. Relinquish control of Equestria to me and Luna will be returned. If not, there will be consequences.

Love,

Discord

Celestia burned the letter. Her eyes glowed white from her power.

"Your highness?" asked Whirly.

"Take your guards and neutralize the threat in Canterlot. I have Draconeequus to kill." said a determined Celestia. She then teleported out the room, leaving Whirly alone.

"Whirly!" yelled Wrath. He was her second in command. "We need your help down here!"

Whirly unsheathed her sword "I'm ready." The two then flew out of a nearby window and into the streets of Canterlot. They landed twenty feet from Abyss. Vengeance appeared as soon as Whirly and Wrath landed.

"Stop, criminal scum!" shouted Wrath. Vengeance and Whirly both looked at him in disbelief.

"What?! It could work." It didn't. Abyss materialized his scythe in his hands and prepared himself.

"You who stand against me. Prepare to die." said Abyss. He then charged the three ponies.

Twilight watched as the giant monster materialized a sword in it's left claw. The sword was huge, almost as big as the monster itself. The sword had a line teeth on the right side. Twilight noticed the sword had a faint red glow around it. She then looked up at the monster.

"Nightmare?" she asked.

"No..." growled the beast. It's voice caused the group to back away further. "Night Terror." The beast then roared up at the sky and took flight. It began flying in the direction of Ponyville.

"That thing is heading towards Ponyville!" exclaimed Dash.

"Thanks Captain Obvious! We can see that!" yelled Applejack.

"We've got to stop it." said Twilight. The group then ran as fast as they could to Ponyville, for they had a secret weapon.

Night Terror unceremoniously made his presence known by landing dead center in Ponyville. The citizens all looked at him. A blue fireball then weakly impact on Night Terror's chest, leaving a small burn mark. Another hit him on the head.

"Back, foul beast!" shouted Trixie. She sent more fireballs in Night Terror's direction, all hitting him in the chest. She then said a small incantation and engulfed Night Terror in a blue ball of fire. The crowd watched in awe. They then cheered for Trixie, who single handedly defeated the beast.

"Thank you, Ponyville!" exclaimed Trixie. She turned around and was hit by fear. The beast still stood there, not a scratch on it. It then roared and generated a laser from the horn on it's head. The beam hit Trixie in the chest, sending the blue unicorn flying back into her trailer. The beast fired another beam and destroyed said trailer. The ponies then panicked and ran.

"The horror! The horror!" shouted Roseluck. She and her two friends, Lily and Daisy, ran into their small flower shop and locked the door behind them. Night Terror brought his sword down on the shop, chopping it in half. The three ponies huddled in fear, hidden from his view. Night Terror then walked away and pursued a new target, a little filly crying in the street.

Night Terror walked up to her. The filly got a good look at him. She stared into his soulless yellow eyes. He then raised his sword above his head. Before he could strike, a bottle hit him on the back of the head.

"STAY AWAY FROM MY NIECE!" yelled Berry Punch as she threw another bottle. Night Terror turned around and grabbed Berry with his claw. He growled as he examined her. He then threw her with great force into Sugarcube Corner. He then turned back to the filly and noticed she was gone. An apple then hit him on the side of the head. He then looked to his left and saw three fillies throw apples at him.

"Take that ya meanie!" yelled Applebloom.

"Take this!" yelled Sweetie Belle.

"And this!" yelled Scootaloo. The three then noticed they were out of ammunition.

"Out already?!" exclaimed Applebloom. The three then noticed a big shadow cast over them. They simultaneously looked up at Night Terror. He then roared at the three fillies and brought his sword down between them, scattering them. They then regrouped and ran away while screaming. Night Terror was mad. He flew up into the air and generated another beam of energy, cutting a fiery swath through Ponyville. He dropped back down and roared. No one could defeat them.

"Hey, ugly!" yelled Rainbow Dash. Night Terror turned in the direction of the voice. He then saw the other five ponies walk up behind Dash. They were all wearing their associated Element of Harmony.

"Loyalty!" shouted Dash.

"Honesty!" shouted Applejack.

"Generosity!" shouted Rarity

"Kindness!" shouted Fluttershy.

"Laughter!" shouted Pinkie.

"Magic!" shouted Twilight. Twilight was then empowered with all of the Elements of Harmony. Due to this power, she transformed into an alicorn. She then generated a sword with her power. The sword glowed purple. Night Terror roared at Twilight. He then slowly advanced on her. Twilight did the same.

The fate of Ponyville hangs in the balance. Who will be victorious?