An Equestrian Nightmare

Discord watched as Siegfried and Nightmare shook hooves.

"RAAAH!" yelled Discord as he threw his crystal ball. The ball blasted through the door at speed. It then made contact with Rover's skull.

"Ow!" yelped Rover. He entered his master's office, rubbing the red spot on his head.

"Master, Nightmare Moon has returned."

Discord's expression grew even angrier. Rover took the hint and ran out of there as fast as he could, passing Nightmare Moon in the process. She stepped into Discord's office.

"Discord, I have..."

"Failed? Of course you have."

"Forgive me."

Discord walked up and grabbed Moon by her throat "How can I overthrow Celestia if YOU can't even destroy Stalliongrad!". He released his grasp on Moon's throat. She was gasping for breath.

"No matter. I have enlisted the help of some new allies." said Discord.

"Who?" asked Moon.

"Follow me." Discord revealed a secret elevator and motioned Nightmare Moon in. He then hit the button and the elevator descended. Some music played while they descended.

Moon looked at Discord with a disgusted look on her face "Muzak? You're kidding? You're kidding right?"

Discord looked at her "I can always change it."

"Please do so."

"Hope you understand German." Discord snapped his fingers and the music changed. Once the music started, both Nightmare Moon and Discord looked at each and started head-banging to the song.

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Twilight caught up with Siegfried.

"How..." Twilight was gasping for breath "How did you get here that fast?"

"I keep fit. That, and did plenty of sword fighting." answered Siegfried.

"Care to explain why both of you are here?" asked Nightmare.

"In order to defeat Discord, the power of both Soul Calibur AND Soul Edge are needed." explained Siegfried.

Nightmare growled "Fine, but if you double cross me, you'll be dead within a second."

"Same here." said Siegfried. The rivals glared at each other.

Nightmare turned toward Twilight "Let's keep moving, the next fragment is in Ponyville." He was about to go on the path, but was stopped by Siegfried.

"Shouldn't you apologize first?" he asked.

"For what?!"

"For hurting Twilight like that. By my judgement, she cares for you." Nightmare looked Twilight eye to eye. He stared into her violet eyes. He then looked at the ground and sighed.

"Twilight." he grumbled "I'm..."

"You're what?" asked Twilight.

Nightmare sighed "I'm sorry." He was then embraced by the purple unicorn, catching him off guard.

"Apology accepted. Now come on!" said Twilight as she continued down the trail.

"Aww, isn't that cute?" teased Siegfried. Nightmare punched Siegfried's shoulder and went down the trail. Siegfried quickly followed.

Why does she care so much for him? I just hope he doesn't absorb her soul. thought Siegfried.

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The doors to the elevator opened, releasing the loud music.

"Du...du hast." said Discord and Moon. They then realized that they made it to their stop. Moon left first, followed by Discord.

"This way." said Discord. He lead Moon to a large dark room. He motioned for her to enter and shut the door.

"What is this?" asked Moon.

"Watch." said Discord. He snapped his fingers and revealed a solitary figure in the middle of the room. The figure had dark green skin. On his chest was an giant medallion of some sort. It pulsed a deep, blood red. Moon then took note of the creature's left hand, it was a claw, just like Nightmare's.

"Who, or what, is that?" asked a dumbfounded Moon.

"Nighty, I'd like to introduce you to Necrid." At the sound of it's name, the beast gave a loud roar and produced a flaming sword in it's right hand.

"Necrid, here is your mission. Destroy Stalliongrad." ordered Discord. The beast growled.

"Don't worry, I brought a friend to help." Discord snapped his fingers and revealed another monster to Necrid's left. The figure was almost completely composed of fire. It's legs and arms were claws, save for the head, which was a human skull.

"Inferno." said Discord. Inferno looked up at his new master, then at Necrid. He walked up to him and extended his claw. Necrid took his claw and grasped it. They shook and then teleported out.

"Took FOREVER for them to help me. Took even longer for them to work together." said Discord.

"By the way, Moon."

"Yes?" asked Moon.

"Be a dear and drop off Luna for me."

"As you wish." said Moon, She then teleported away, leaving Discord alone.

Soon, Celestia. Soon you will feel my wrath thought Discord.

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The three ponies entered Ponyville. The town was starting to rebuild after the fight. The mayor was observing the damage, calculating how much money it would cost her. She turned to her right and saw the group entering Ponyville.

"Greetings, Mayor." said Twilight.

"Hello, Twilight." said the mayor. She turned her attention back to the building in front of her, the remains of Sugarcube Corner. The three continued through the town, observing the destruction inflicted by Nightmare. Nightmare then sensed for fragments.

"It's near." announced Nightmare.

A blue fire ball missed Nightmare by an inch.

"Move!" yelled Siegfried. He ducked as another fire ball streaked over his head. Nightmare looked for the source. It turned out to be the blue unicorn from before. Nightmare dodged another fire ball and ran over to Twilight and Siegfried.

"The fragment is in her." said Nightmare.

"Are you serious?!" exclaimed Twilight.

"Yes." He turned toward Siegfried "I have a plan."

Trixie was enjoying her new power. With the piece of Soul Edge inside her, her power was increased ten-fold. Nightmare stepped out of his hiding place. Trixie sent a wall of fire at him. Nightmare dodged it and sprinted up to her. He then smacked her with his claw and kicked her in the chest, sending the unicorn sprawling. Nightmare brought Soul Edge in front of him, it began to glow red. Trixie got up and began forming a massive wall of flame behind her. Her intent on destroying both Nightmare and Ponyville.

"Now!" yelled Nightmare. Siegfried came out of nowhere and charged Trixie from her right. Nightmare charged from her left. Trixie divided the flame and sent it toward both warriors. They dodged it and jumped in the air. Nightmare and Siegfried continued to charge her. They then simultaneously stabbed Trixie through the chest. She didn't have any time to react. Trixie felt her life and power drain into the swords. A tear formed in her eye as she was kicked off both swords by Nightmare. Her body was caught by Siegfried, who cast out the evil inside her and sent her to a better place, Heaven. Siegfried slowly put her on the ground. Trixie's body then vaporized, leaving the fragment on ground. Soul Edge absorbed the fragment and Nightmare gained more power.

"What happened to her?" asked Twilight.

Siegfried turned to her "The fragments of Soul Edge are as dangerous as the sword itself. It takes over your mind, and then it takes your soul from you."

"How do you know that?"

Siegfried sighed "Because Soul Edge use to control me."

Twilight recoiled at this revelation "What?!"

"And I was the one who controlled him." said Nightmare.

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The citizens of Stalliongrad were drinking the night away in celebration. They had banded together and defeated Nightmare Moon.

"TO VICTORY!" exclaimed everypony. The party was stopped when the corpse of a pony was thrown into the middle of the party. IT was a ghastly sight. The body was stripped of it's skin, revealing the underlying muscle. The ponies turned around and saw the thing responsible for the crime.

It was Necrid. Necrid roared and started slaughtering everypony in sight. HE sliced his way through the crowd, causing the ponies to scatter. Those who escaped Necrid's rampage met a worse fate. Inferno summoned forth a large wall of fire and cast it at the surrounding buildings and ponies. Those who tried to escape were now trapped. Inferno summoned forth Soul Edge. This sword was different however. It's blade wasn't red. Instead, it was a gleaming silver. The hilt had an upside claw with an eye near it's base. Inferno then joined Necrid in the slaughter. Showing no mercy to the screaming ponies before him.

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Celestia was busy with reconstructing Canterlot. Most of the buildings were fire damaged, a few were destroyed. Using her magic, she helped put out any remaining fires and rebuilt buildings with her magic.

"Your highness!" yelled Whirly.

Celestia turned toward her "What is it, Whirly?"

"It's Luna." Celestia dropped what she was doing and ran toward the palace. Her mind was racing with thought, wondering what had happened to Luna. When she reached the palace, she found her sister on the floor, motionless. She ran up and examined her. Celestia's eyes darted around Luna's body, checking for injury. She embraced her sister's body and sent some of her power into her. Luna's eyes shot open, power coursing through her veins. Celestia held back her tears, Luna did the same.

"Isn't that touching?" said a voice. They looked around and found the source. It was Nightmare Moon.

"How?! How are you still alive?!" yelled Celestia.

Moon brushed off Celestia's question. She then began forming a wall of darkness behind her.

"Hope you like the night, Celestia." said Moon as she cast the wall of darkness at the sisters.

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Nightmare grabbed his head in pain.

"What's wrong?" said Siegfried. His question was answered by two figures appearing before the three ponies. Siegfried drew Soul Calibur, it began to glow a bright blue. The pain in Nightmare vanished, he looked up and saw the two monsters. He then drew Soul Edge, which began to glow blood red.

"What are they?" asked a concerned Twilight.

"Necrid and..." said Siegfried.

"Inferno." finished Nightmare. Necrid and Inferno materialized their weapons.

"Twilight?" asked Siegfried.

"Yes?"

"Evacuate the town, we don't want any collateral damage."

"Understood." Twilight then ran off to go help the ponies escape.

Siegfried and Nightmare looked at each other.

"You ready?" asked Siegfried.

"You bet." answered Nightmare.

The two warriors then charged toward Necrid and Inferno.