***

Morning routine on this morning for Filthy Rich was... lonely. After yesterday's fight with Spoiled - he decided to sleep alone in guest room. He woke up early in the morning, visit his overly flashy bathroom, chose his attire for the day and came down to the kitchen, where staff was already preparing breakfast.

"Morning, master Rich." - Came a polite voice of his head maid - unicorn by the name Perfect Service. She was in her mid thirties and as any maid of his house - wore a maid outfit. She was carrying a tray with a teapot, teacup's, a small ceramic bowl with sugar and a small glass bowl with honey. - "I was just about to come wake you and young mistress up."

"Spoiled is not home, Perfect?" - Asked Rich surprised.

"She left two hours ago with two bags of clothes, master Rich."

"Great..." - He said displeased. - "Today at 13:30 will come a psychologist by the name of Jasmine Noir. Let her in and lead her to the common room and call me and Diamond. Do not be surprised by her unusual appearance, she has a black and red eyes. Now please, wake up Tiara and ask her to come down. Leave the trail in the kitchen."

Perfect nodded. - "As you wish, master." - She bowed and turned back, heading to the kitchen area.

Filthy Rich came to the dining room, sit down at the table and took his morning newspaper, trying to think - what he should say to his daughter. He and Spoiled got married ten years ago, Tiara came to their lifes two years prior. They were a students in Fillydelphia and both got enamoured with each other, but all those years was behind. Spoiled changed a lot, Rich as well. From fun loving, caring and social, Milk became manipulative, self centered and egoistical. He as well changed. He's forty-six, head deep in his work most of the days, he even can't remember the last time he and his daughter spent some bonding time together. And then, there was this incedent. The head of the Tiara's class, Cheerilee, sent him a letter that make him very sad and angry at his wife. Tiara was a very rude during recess and classes, degrading colts and fillies that's not from the rich families and acted as a high noble from Canterlot. All because Spoiled was like that, because of the wealth. It disappointed Filthy Rich.

"Morning, daddy." - Came filly's voice. Filthy Rich put down and looked at his daughter. Already had a make-up and dressed, ready to tangle the world outside. - "Where is mom? We should be going to the spa after breakfast."

"Morning, Tiara. Please, sit down. We need to have a talk." - Said Rich, pushing away the newspaper and taking a deep breath. Tiara listened, sitting down next to him, looking worried. - "My dear, couple of days ago a letter came to me from the school. It said, that your behaviour is unacceptable, that you bully others and very rude. Have something to say in your defence?"

"Oh, it's this stupid teacher. Always saying something about being nice and all of that." - She dismissed.

"No, this is important, Tiara. I understand, that your mom was acting like that and probably encouraged you to act the same, but it's wrong. My dear, as much as I love you - you are making a huge mistake in acting like you do." - Said Rich. - "Which is why I contacted one of the, if not the most, skilled psychologist to talk to us. I hoped that your mom would be here, but... apperently she decided to ignore me and probably left, so she would not have to deal with it."

"Why do we need to talk to this commoner? He just probably say something stupid and ask you to pay." - Countered the filly.

"Her name is Jasmine Noir. If you didn't know - she's very knowledgeable and respected specialist among those who need her assistance. She helped Princess Celestia herself, if this was not convincing enough for you. Miss Noir was recommended to me by one of my close friends." - Stallion said sternly.

"Ugh... fine. When she will come by?" - Diamond said displeased.

"At 13:30, so please be in the common area by this time." - At this the filly just nodded. The maids started to serve their breakfast and soon the room was silent with a light clangs of utensils against the dishes.

***

Morning was treating Jasmine very good. She woke up first in the treehouse, freshen herself up, got dressed and looked trough the shelves of library to find something to read. Her gaze caught by a book called 'Comet above Morassbeach'. Surprisingly, while she drank her morning coffee - Jasmine realised that the book was a detective thriller. She didn't even noticed, when Barb walked down the stairs and sat down in front of Noir at the table.

"Morning, Jasmine." - Said Barb still a little bit sleepy, but with a small smile on her lips.

"Oh, morning Barb. How was your sleep?" - She lowered her book and looked at the dragon, taking a sip from her cup of coffee.

"Good, thanks for asking. The bed was very cozy, I slept like a rock." - Answered Barb, pouring two cups of coffee. At the questionable gaze from Noir she said. - "Twi should come down soon. She like her coffee warm, not hot."

"Ah... I see. What's your plan for the day?" - Asked Noir, turning the page without looking at the book.

"Walk around town, see the sights... Huh. I didn't knew you took the book with you." - Said Barb, taking a bite off of muffin.

"I didn't. Took it from the shelf here and I must say - the scenery in here sounds pretty familiar." - She admitted.

"Oh yeah, what's it called?" - Dragon asked, changing her seat to sitting down next to Jasmine.

"'Comet above Morassbeach'. A quiet small town on the coast of a sea. Everyone know each other, friendly... But something seems off. Oh, where I saw it?..." - Mulled Noir, frowning in thought.

"It does sound familiar. Maybe I could read it when you finish?" - Barb asked.

"Sure thing, little drake." - She smiled and winked to her, causing Barb to blush a little. It was a perfect time for Twilight to walk down the stairs. Noir turned her head to her. - "Morning, Twilight. You look like you need a coffee in your system right about now."

Twilight sat down at the table, taking her cup in hand and giving it a sip. - "Yeah. I did needed that... What are you reading?"

"'Comet above Morassbeach'. So far it's my type of books." - Answered Jasmine.

"Oh, what types of book do you like?" - Twilight perked up.

"I don't like romantic comedys, I do like thrillers, however."

"Just like Shield... You would get along pretty quickly, I could imagine. She read that or guides to historical battle tactics."

"Shield... As Gleaming Shield? Captain of the Royal Guards?" - Asked Noir, raising her brow.

"You know my older sister?" - Said the unicorn surprised.

Jasmine gave a small chuckle at that. - "Of course she's your elder sister..." - She slightly shook her head. - "She's the most oblivious mare I seen in Equestria so far."

"And the reason is?..." - Pitched Barb.

"Princess Mi Amore Cadenza. She has a crush on Gleaming."

Both unicorn and dragon burst into laughter. After a couple of seconds, Barb wiped the tear from her face and asked. - "You... hehe... You mean Princess of Love, that was foalsitting Twi when she was a little filly, have a crush on Twilight's older sister? Why does it sound so fitting?"

"Don't know, but myself and Celestia having a bet - how long it would take them to start dating. My bet is at Hearts and Hooves Day, her is at this year Heartswarming. And I will win." - Jasmine said smugly.

"Oh yeah? Why?" - Asked Twilight with a smirk.

"Cadance can't resist romance. Admitting your feelings to beloved one at the day dedicated to love. Come on..." - She jokingly rolled her eyes to the resumed laughter of Twi and Barb.

***

Rest of the morning Jasmine spend at reading the book and having a walk trough the town, with a finishing point in Carousel Boutique. She still had some time, before Celestia will arrive to greet Luna back and enjoy the festival. So, she's currently was at the entrance of Rarity's home/working place. Opening the door that produced a ring of a bell - she found herself at the counter of the shop. Mannequins with fancy dresses and suits was standing near the walls, and the seamstress was humming a song to herself, while finishing with the decorations.

"Miss Belle?" - Called Jasmine loud enough to make Rarity exit her state of working trance. She jolted a little atraining her name and looked at Jasmine.

"Oh dear! I was so caught up with my work that I didn't heard the bell! I'm very sorry for making you wait, Miss Noir." - She stood up from her place and apologised, walking to the counter.

"I didn't wait at all, Miss Belle. You showed me yesterday some of your work and I must say it has pretty good quality. Do you mind making some long-sleeved shirts and some slacks for everyday wear?" - Asked Noir, looking at one of the dresses on mannequin. It had many layers, a corset and a big summer hat with a long, puffy feather with a main colours of white, cream and gold lining.

"Oh, of course! Please, walk to the working room and take off your top and bottom. You can leave the undergarments on." - Answered Rarity, taking a measuring tape off of her neck and closing the entrance door from inside.

Jasmine do as seamstress asked, discarding her jacket, shirt, shoes and slacks. She was left with her sport bra and tigh sport panties. Her body was fully open for admiration. Her musculine figure, her tattoos, her slightly distinctive abs. - "My, oh my, darling. You are pretty fit! Had a workout recently?" - Asked Rarity, while Noir stood at little podium with her hands outstretched in opposite sides.

"No, not really. My everyday routine keep me fit." - Answered Jasmine, looking at working mare.

"Oh? And what is your job, if I may ask? Maybe something related to the guards?"

Jasmine just laughed with amusement. - "No, nothing like that. I'm the owner of 'The Back Room' in Canterlot."

"'The Back Room'?! I heard a lot of things, good and bad, about that place. I heard that it's an extremely expensive brothel."

"Whoever told you that has never been inside. My establishment has been created to relieve stress and pent up emotions via personal pocket dimensions. You can pay for renting a room that will act as your own world and do whatever you want. Somepony just judged without trying. I get hateful words sometimes, but for the most parts - those who visited once always returned." - Defended Noir, furrowing her brows.

"I don't quite understand, Miss Noir. Why do you being hated by somepony? You seem like a good mare, smart, beautiful and most of all wise. For what reason somepony dislike you?"

"Because no matter who you are - you will fear something that you don't understand. I've noticed, that many ponies like to share information about them. If not directly, then with hints. I'm not like that and would like to keep my life to myself." - She exhaled, closing her eyes for a second.

"Hmm... Now that you mentioned it - I remembered telling something private to my masseur in a local spa. I guess ponies do have a case of loose tongue sometimes." - She put out her tape and looked over the notes in her notebook. - "We're finished, Miss Noir. You can dress back."

"Thank you. Do you mind holding the clothes to yourself until it's time for me to go back to Canterlot?" - She asked, walking to the changing room.

"No, of course I don't mind. What exactly do you need to be made?" - Asked Rarity, waiting for Noir to finish dressing.

"Let's start with three shirts, three slacks and one jacket like mine. What it wI'll cost?" - Said Jasmine, walking back to the counter, where Rarity was.

"Hmm... Let's see..." - She hummed, counting the price. - "How about 600 bits?"

"Yes, that is acceptable price." - She pulled out her bag and counted out 12 golden bits, giving them to Rarity. - "It was a pleasure, Miss Belle. I'll see you soon. Have a good day."

"Good day to you as well! Ta-ta!" - At that note Jasmine left the boutique, heading towards the caffee, after what it would be time to meet the Rich family.

***

After a good lunch, that consisted of a fried rice with vegetables and a cup of green tea - Jasmine walked to the Rich's mansion. Comparing his mansion to other houses of Poniville is pointless, he's probably the richest in this town. Maid greeted her at the entrance of the mansion and lead her to the common area, where Mister Rich was standing.

"Good day, Miss Noir. Thank you for coming." - He said with a tired small smile. - "Unfortunately, Spoiled Milk not going to be present."

She hummed silently. - "Shame, I was looking forward to talk to her. Oh well, let's sit down, shall we?"

"Of course, we're just missing my daughter. She'll go down soon." - Said Rich, sitting down. He and Tiara would take a coach, while Jasmine will sir in the chair.

"Then while she's still not present - I want to talk to you personally." - She leaned against backrest, supporting her head with her knuckles. - "How are you feeling, Rich? In terms of what can happen, that it is."

He thought for a couple of seconds, looking at the table before him with an empty cup. - "I hope that it could still work out. I fallen in love with her for her nature that she had back then. We got married after Tiara was born and after that... It was just work. I was providing my family what they need, so they could be happy. They were happy, but they changed a lot. Spoiled became the mare she is now and teached Tiara her ways, that I'm not support, not in the slightest."

"So to recap - everything was good, when you were younger. Spoiled Milk was different, but the wealth changed her behaviour. And now - you have wealth and riches, working your plot off to provide for the family, that takes it as something that should be here always. Am I getting this right?" - She asked, looking at Filthy Rich.

The stallion looked at her with a thoughtful expression, silently nodding. He was now thinking it like Miss Noir said - he's became just a provider...

At this moment Tiara decided to show up. She threw the double doors open with a bang, looking around and spying her dad and the doctor he was talking about. - "Ah, good. I'm in time." - She said, walking to the couch and sat down next to Rich. She cleared her throat and speaked to Noir. - "My name is Diamond Tiara. Daddy told me, that you will come talk about something with us. You can begin, I have a meeting in twenty minutes, so you should hurry up."

At that Noir just raised her brow, looking at Rich for explanation. He was surprised to see Tiara so arrogant in front of the elder and an unknown person to her.

Jasmine hummed a little, but decided to, indeed, 'hurry up'. She gave her a small, one sided smirk. - "Of course. If you need me to hurry up, then by all means - I will. My diagnosis for you, Filthy Rich, is that : you are a battery. When your daughter was born - your parental instinct has kicked in, telling your brain to 'protect your family'. You said that you fallen in love with Spoiled Milk for her character and I believe you, however, you made a mistake in caring too much. Your constant absence and steady flow of income created the feeling for Spoiled, that as long as you do your job - you are not required. The presence of money and flashy way of life molded her into a stuck up, because of the knowledge about how much she had, ignoring you as provider. As for your daughter - she was raised by the mare that was 'drunk on money'. The cure for her is to show - how much labor you do for that money and let her earn them, not just take them, as well as show her the concicuences of her harsh words. My recommendations for Spoiled is to sat her down and had a talk about who she became in the passed years." - She finished, looking at stunned Rich and Diamond. - "Does that was fast enough for you?"

Rich was silent for a minute, trying to digest what was said and it was, unsurprisingly, accurate. He indeed was at fault for what had transpired, and now he's need to fix it. - "But... if she's not going to listen?"

Jasmine stood up, looking at Rich for a second and pulling out of her jacket her cigarettes, lighting one up with a snap of her fingers and taking a puff of smoke. - "Then ask yourself - is it worth to continue calling her a wife or not. You are not a bad father and husband, but you neither a good one. Concider this session a friendly gesture, as such - free of charge. If you need my assistance again - find me in Canterlot or reach me trough a mail. As such, our session is over. Have a pleasant day, Mister Rich, Miss Tiara." - She nodded to them, walking to the double doors and leaving both Tiara and Rich in silence, with a clacking sound of her shoes at the floor.

***

She was walking trough the streets of Poniville and past Sweet Apple Acres, stopping at the edge of Everfree Forest. She stood at the small clearing, looking at the forest and finishing her nicotine filled stick. Throwing the butt at the ground and extinguishing it with her feet - she clapped her palms, producing a loud clap and opening an oval-shaped portal with bright neon-green outlines. Walking trough - she was greeted with a sight of an old bridge that crossed the ravine, leading to destroyed castle. Crossing the bridge - she was greeted with the sight of a spacious room and two old thrones, covered with dust. Beside them stood none other than Celestia, caressing her hand at the symbol of a moon at one of the backrests.

"Don't be afraid, Celly. We talked about this. It's going to work." - Said Noir, walking to her with another cigarette between her lips. The Princess turned to her with melancholy expression for a few seconds, after what returning her gaze to the throne of Luna.

"I'm beginning to doubt myself, Jas... What if our plan fails? Maybe we should let them use The Elements?" - Celestia weakly asked.

Noir's head snapped at Celestia, a cold look in her eyes. - "Don't even think about that. If you let them use the Elements - it will make them suffer in the future. We agreed on our plan and will do just that. After this whole deal - I'm taking those to the Tree of Harmony, where they should be. And I'm opening one of the few bottles in my reserves, if this will... No... When it will be over." - Celestia nodded and turned to Jasmine.

"We'll see, Jas. I just hope that your magic will work." - She admitted, crossing her hands.

"It will. Trust me on this." - She said, confidence in her voice.

***

Jasmine watched, as Nightmare Moon revealed herself, instead of Celestia at the scene before the citizens of Poniville. She began her short tirade about night being eternal and that Celestia was defeated, which was half-truth. In reality - she let Nightmare win, after giving her a last resort speech. Nightmare sealed Celestia on the moon, which was easily fixed, but now - it's not for her to act. Nightmare left the panicking townfolk, while Twilight and a couple of other ponies, who wasn't afraid, headed to library. In the meantime - Jasmine smiled, walking to the nearest alley, away from unwanted peers, clapping her palms against each other and creating another portal to the old castle.

***

"Where is Jasmine? I didn't saw her after she left today's morning..." - Wondered Barb, looking trough another book.

Twilight raised her gaze from the book before her at Barb and thought about it to. - "By the way yes, where is Miss Noir?"

"Didn't seen 'er today."

"No idea."

"Umm... I don't know..."

"She came by to order some clothes before noon." - Said Rarity.

"Saw her today, leaving Filthy Rich's estate at two in the evening." - Said Rainbow, looking trough shelves for more related books.

"Do you think she's okay?..." - Asked Barb worried.

"It's Jasmine you are talking about. I think she's fine. She's built like a mountain." - Commented Dash.

***

Jasmine came back to the throne room, second time this day. In the throne room stood Nightmare Moon, looking through retrieved from the old library books. Probably planning on something in her style.

"Ahem!" - Loudly coughed Noir, crossing her arms. Nightmare raised her head, still staying at her knees and looking at couple of open books. - "Art thou doneth with thy foolery?"

"You dare mock me, foolish mare? You stand before Nightmare Moon, Ruler of the Night, Master of..." - She didn't get to finish, when Noir interrupted her.

"Yes-Yes, I know who you are, Lunabelle Nocturne, sister of Celestia Solaris. My patience is thinning every second, so I'll ask again - are you done?" - She drummed her ringed fingers at her biceps.

"No! The night would last forever from this day on! I defeared Celestia and now I need to only find the Elements to seal her forever!" - She maniacally laughed.

At this Noir just rolled her eyes and with annoyed expression snapped her fingers, producing sparks and with a flash of magic - the Sun Princess appeared before her. She looked disoriented, but when her sight focused on Jasmine - she asked. - "Jas..? Was our plan successful? How long was I out? A week? Month? How's Luna? Did she..."

To stop Celestia from panicking - Jasmine slapped her with right hand and turned her to face very surprised Nightmare Moon. - "Stop panicking, Celestia. You were gone for just two hours."

"What is the meaning of this?!" - Bellowed Nightmare, looking at Celestia and an unknown being.

"I'll keep it short and simple, knowing your current state. You have two options : A - I'm going to harmlessly split you and Luna in two different bodies, so you could try to find common tongue and reenter the society as sisters, or B - forcefully extract your essence and lock you up. The choice is yours. Keep in mind - extracting would be... unpleasant, to say the least. Choose wisely..." - Said Noir, walking to the nearest wall and leaning on it with her shoulder.

"Ha! Foolish mare! You could dicieve me with fake Celestia, but you don't have that kind of powers! For your arrogance - your head will decorate my new throne!" - She picked up her longsword, taking a fighting stance. Celestia just exhaled and turned her back to Nightmare with saddened expression. Noir nodded and walked at the clearing, where should be their duel.

"Ha! You didn't even have any weapon. What could you..." - She didn't get a chance to finish, before Jasmine had full control on her body. Like a puppeteer outstretching her left hand and moving her fingers and making Nightmare's body to drop her sword and stay in an uncomfortable position with her body leaned and limbs bent at different, possible for any body, angles.

Noir slowly lowered her hand, still keeping her grasp at Moon, that trying, but failing in her struggle to take control back. She walked to dark alicorn, looking directly in her eyes. When she was right in front - Noir commanded with her hand and Nightmare leaned, so that Jasmine was at alicorn's ear.

"I warned you." - She whispered like a lullaby, before plunging her right hand in Moon's sternum, ripping out the dark entity from the body like a wrapping paper from Heartswarming present. Releasing her grasp at now Luna's body - she let Celestia catch her younger sister. The warm, slime-like dark substance was formed in a silky smooth ball with a size of a tennis ball. Jasmine silently looked at it for a couple of seconds and with a snap of her fingers - summoned a warm blanket atop of Luna, to which Celestia silently said 'thank you'.

***

Couple of days later - everything seems to calm down. Celestia gave a speech to the population about her returned and still recovering sister, explaining - what happened back then. Twilight and Barb decided to stay in Poniville permanently, with a blessing from Celestia, saying that collective work brought them and her new friends together. Luna has been awoke after couple of days and still regaining her strenght with everyday visits from Celestia, Royal Line and Cadance. But there is one thing that worried Celestia - long absence of Jasmine. After Celestia with Luna in her sister's arms arrived in Poniville - everypony said, that they can't find Noir anywhere. Her suitcase was gone, as well. After one week Noir was spotted on the Castle grounds by Royal Line. She said, that Jasmine was sitting in the gardens at one of the benches, staring without blinking at strange dark orb. When questioned about her absence - Noir answered that 'she need some time alone' and left, quietly humming a foreign tune as she walked.

Author's Note

Heeey! New chapter, what a surprise, right?

Anyway, hope you enjoyed this chapter and will be back for more.

Keep calp and stay cool.

P.s
I will leave this fic for a bit to work on other stuff. "Beasthunter" need an update. Also there is two ideas called "Cause of Progress" and "Savage Queen" that I want to try out, so keep your eyes open. And in a couple of days I will post a very short dark story.