A Nightmare, a displaced soldier, a new chance to make things right, a chance sworn upon the graves of the lost words and worlds. Twilight's violent house guest sends an ominous message to Princess Celestia in the dead of night under a horrid storm. What are his tidings, and why this way, instead of asking nicely?

AN: Tags will be shuffled and added as they become relevant, and I'll have all tags and such that are applicable once this story reaches conclusion. Also, anyone who can guide me to a nice surly looking Earth Pony Night guard image would be appreciated.