MLP FIM: The Visionary of Equestria

The Visionary of Equestria: Chapter 4
By: jungleboy69

Chapter 4: Drew’s Challenge!

The entire crowd trembled as thunder echoed throughout the hall and lightning flashed. Nightmare Moon laughed cruelly as the dark mist spread out like the great wings of a bird. “Seize her!!” Mayor Mare commanded. “Only she knows where the princess is!”

Pegasi guards charged at the Maiden of the Moon with swords and spears, but Nightmare Moon cackled, her eyes glowing white and fired bolts of lightning at the guards, striking them down and knocking them unconscious.

“Hahaha!!” She exclaimed. “Do you think you can easily defeat me, fools?!” “Your precious Celestia is gone, now there is only Nightmare Moon!!” She laughed again, but she failed to notice a certain prince who was shaking slightly.

“Where is she...?” Everyone froze and turned to Drew, who was clenching his fists and he was growling softly. “D-Drew...?” Twilight asked, worried at his reaction. The other girls grew nervous as well. “Hey, buddy...” Rainbow asked. “You okay?”

Nightmare Moon scoffed. “Well, what’s the matter, little boy?” She taunted. “Feeling lost and alone without your precious prin-” *POW!!* She was cut off when Drew suddenly leapt at her with the speed of lightning and his fist collided with her face. “WHERE IS SHE?!” He screamed.

Everyone gasped as Nightmare Moon was sent flying and smashed against the wall. *CRASH!* The Mane 6 were the most stunned. “Awesome!!” Pinkie and Rainbow exclaimed, their eyes wide. “Did he just punch Nightmare Moon?!” Applejack added, her jaw agape. Twilight was especially amazed.

Nightmare Moon staggered to her feet and spat out some blood. “Who dares to attack me?!” She demanded. “I did!!” Drew yelled back, glaring at her. “I am Prince Drew, son of Princess Celestia and Prince of Equestria!!”

Nightmare Moon’s eyes widened. “So, Celestia has a son...” She growled. “This changes nothing...” “Now, I’m not going to ask you again, witch...” Drew spat out. “Where’s...my...mother?!” “Drew...” Twilight muttered, as she and the other girls looked on with worry.

Nightmare Moon laughed. “Your mother is the least of your worries, prince.” She replied. “I believe the punishment of such insolence is death...” Her eyes glowed white again. “Everyone, get out of here now!!” Drew commanded. “I’ve got this!!”

Mayor Mare snapped out of her stupor and nodded. “Everyone, hurry and head outside!!” She ordered, making everyone hurry outside. “Twilight!” Drew added. “You and the girls, get out now!” The girls gasped in horror. “Drew, you’re not thinking of fighting her are you!?” Twilight screamed. “Darling, it’s too dangerous!!” Rarity added.

“Never mind about me!” Drew yelled back. “Twilight, you have been preparing for Nightmare Moon’s return; it’s up to you to stop her if I don’t make it!” Twilight grew horrified. “No, don’t say that!” She screamed. “We don’t have a choice, Twilight! NOW GO!!!” He screamed the last part so loud that the girls drew back in shock.

“Drew...” Twilight muttered, close to tears. “Come on, sugar-cube!” Applejack added, pulling her away. “Let’s go, now!!” With that, the girls raced outside. “How touching...” Nightmare Moon taunted as she conjured some dark magic with her hand. “Too bad, once I deal with you; I’m coming after them next!” With that, she threw the dark orb at him.

Drew smirked before he leapt in the air and kicked the projectile back! “What!?” Nightmare Moon gasped. “How is that possible!?” “Believe me, lady!” Drew shot back. “There’re a lot that you don’t know about me!” “Let’s get dangerous!” The prince yelled as he charged at her at full speed, taking the woman of guard.

Before the sorceress knew it, she was tackled to the ground hard before she was grabbed by the hair and flung her on the ground hard! Instantly, she teleported away from him and reappeared outside the Hall. “You can’t run away, coward!!” Drew yelled as he leapt down from the window and delivered a hard kick on her head!

“Argh!” The sorcerer screamed as she clutched her head. “You’ll pay for that, boy!!” She yelled as she summoned dark magic orbs and launched them at him. Drew easily dodged every one of them by running, jumping and sliding.

“You’re getting slow, witch!!” Drew taunted. “Have a taste of this!” With that, he kicked an orb back at her, forcing the witch to form a magic shield to protect herself. Seeing his chance, Drew appeared and punched the magic shield with such force that it cracked under his strength.

Throwing another punch, he broke through the magic shield and dazed Nightmare Moon a little. “Eat fist, Nightmare Moon!” Drew roared, punching her face again. He gave her another punch to the gut and did a knee strike that sent her to the ground.

Now enraged, Nightmare Moon threw several spear-like magic at Drew, who simply dodged and somersaulted back. “I tire of this!” The witch screamed as she was on top of him and formed a magic spear on her hand. “THIS ENDS NOW!!” She roared as she plummeted down at him, ready to impale him.

Only for Drew to grab a nearby stone and used it as a shield to block it. When Nightmare Moon pulled back, her magic spear broke and with a loud war cry, Drew slammed the rock hard on her head, making her scream in pain and knocking her down to the ground.

“Had...enough...lady?” Drew panted, sweating and breathing heavily. “Drew!!” The said boy turned to see Twilight and the other girls making their way to him. “Twilight! Girls!” He exclaimed waving at them. “I’m glad you’re alright!”

“Dude, you were amazing!!” Rainbow flew up to him, a look of awe on her face. “You actually took on Nightmare Moon!” “Yeah!” Pinkie added, bouncing up and down in excitement. “She was like all pew, pew, pew and you were like all pow, pow, pow!!”

“Ya got that right, sugar-cube!” Applejack exclaimed. “I never thought anyone had the guts to take on, Nightmare Moon!” Flutter-Shy nodded. “Y-Yes, you were...really brave...” She replied, smiling meekly.

“You idiot...” Twilight muttered. Everyone turned to see her shaking slightly, her eyes shadowed by her lavender hair. “You idiot...” “Uh...T-S?” Drew asked nervously. “You IDIOT!!” She screamed, before *SLAP!!*

Everyone’s eyes widened, particularly Drews’. He touched his left cheek, which was warm and stinging from Twilight’s slap. What was more shocking was the teary look in her face. “What were you thinking?!” She screamed at his face. “Do you have any idea how scared I was!?”

“You...You...” To everyone’s shock, Twilight threw her arms around him and hugged him tightly. “Don’t scare me like that ever again...” She croaked out, close to breaking down in tears. “It’s okay, T-S” Drew assured her, rubbing her back gently. “It’s alright.”

“You fools....” The friends froze in terror and slowly turned to see Nightmare Moon staggering to her feet, blood dripping from her forehead. “She’s still standing!?” Rainbow exclaimed. “You miserable brat!!” She glared at them, particularly Drew. “You will pay for your insolence!!”

“Really!?” Rainbow shot back. “You just got your butt-whopped by Drew here!” “So, you can either stand down, or we will can give ya an extra lesson.” “You’re right...” Nightmare Moon grinned wickedly. “All the more reason to do this!”

*FWHAP!!*

“Alk!!” Drew choked and the girls gasped in horror as a large black whip wrapped itself around Drew’s neck and pulled him close to Nightmare Moon, who seized him by the throat and lifted him up until they were eye-level. “Drew!!” Twilight screamed in horror.

“You have caused me a lot of trouble, little prince...” She snarled. “You and your mother are the same; naïve and foolish!” “You can’t stop what’s coming...” She added. “Eternal Night will fall...and no one can stop me.”

“Let him go!!” Applejack yelled. “Please, don’t hurt him!” Flutter-Shy begged, close to crying. “Yeah, or we’ll make you!” Rainbow added. Nightmare Moon laughed wickedly. “Your threats are off no use to me, fool!” She taunted. “I am Nightmare Moon, Queen of the Night and your future ruler!!”

“Hehehehe....” Everyone looked to see Drew, who was chuckling weakly. “Is that what you call yourself?” “This is how you plan to make people love and respect you?” He asked. “By taking away the sun?” “That’s sounds pretty stupid...” Everyone’s eyes widened in shock.

“What...did...you...say...boy?” Nightmare Moon asked, her voice low, calm and dangerous.
“You think by taking the sun away will prove to everyone that you are greater than Celestia.” Drew continued. “That you will be just as important as her and everyone will look up to you.” “But the truth is, you’re scared.” The girls gasped while Nightmare Moon’s eyes widened.

“You’re scared because you just want to be loved.” He added. “You’re scared because you think no one will understand your feelings.” “You’re scared because you think you will never be able to escape your sister’s shadow...” Drew chuckled again. “Taking the sun away so people will love you just proves how stupid you are.” He finished. “You’re just like a little spoiled child who didn’t get what she wanted for her birthday”

The Mane 6 were completely stunned, particularly Twilight. Just when they thought Drew couldn’t be any cooler, he had just proven them wrong. Nightmare Moon was seething with rage. “How...dare...you!” She growled, gritting her teeth.

“What’s the matter, Nightmare Moon?” Drew asked again. “Does the truth hurt.” “Or, should I call you by your true name, Princess Luna?” At this, Nightmare Moon’s pupils shrank. “ENOUGH!!” She screamed. “YOU HAVE MOCKED ME FOR THE LAST TIME!!”

She created a misty portal on the ground and raised Drew on top of it. “Drew!” Twilight screamed in horror as the other girls looked on with fear. “Let this be a reminder to anyone who dares to oppose me!” She declared. “Let everyone know the price of challenging Nightmare Moon!”

“Now, you die!” To the girls’ horror, Nightmare Moon threw Drew into the portal and he vanished inside it. “DREW!!!!” The girls screamed in horror. Twilight rushed forward in a desperate attempt to save the boy she secretly loved, but the portal closed.

Cold silence fell as the girls could only watch in horror. “No!” Twilight screamed, tears cascading down her cheeks like waterfalls as she dug in the ground, trying in vain to save her friend. “No! No! NO!!!”

Nightmare Moon laughed. “Let the reign of Nightmare Moon begin!!!!” With that, she turned into a blue mist and flew upwards to the sky. “Hey come back!!” Rainbow yelled, trying to catch her but it was too late.

She groaned. “She’s gone...” She muttered. Suddenly, she noticed Twilight running into the town. “Where’s she going?” She asked suspiciously.