Chaos + Night Sounds Just Right

Luna woke up screaming.

She looked in the mirror and screamed again. She didn't have sharp teeth or long legs or slit eyes, but her hair was midnight black. She whimpered and hid under her blanket, then realized she had to do the sun. What will they do if they see me like this?

Her mind was racing and whirling, but she couldn't just leave her subjects in eternal night. She jumped down from her bed and trotted out the door.

Luna raised the sun, then flew back into her room. The light of day flooded her room, bathing everything in a pearly light. She sighed happily, a decision finally came to her mind.

"If I can keep from getting angered or sad, I can beat Nightmare Moon, she came to be through anger and sadness so preventing that will eventually make her leave. But I can't stay cooped up in the palace all day, I'll go for a stroll later and maybe visit Twilight and her friends." She murmured to herself, casting another quick glance at the mirror.

"Maybe Twilight can help me." She sighed and raced out the door, extending her black wings and shooting across the sky towards Ponyville.

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Luna knocked on the door to the library, ignoring the wide-eyed stares of the ponies around her. She heard a faint whisper and whipped around. "I'm asking Twilight for help with this! GO!" She hollered at them cursing herself for getting angry when they all ran in terror.

Spike opened the door. "Princess Luna! What happened?" He asked, looking at her black hair. Luna sighed. "Please Spike, just get Twilight and tell her to call all her friends over here. It's a matter of Equestria's safety." She explained. The baby dragon nodded and ran up the stairs. "Twilight! Princess Luna is here to speak to you!" He called.

A violet unicorn rushed down the stairs. Her hoof caught on the edge of one and she tumbled down. She scrambled to her hooves and rushed over. "Princess Luna! What can I do for you?" She gasped, out of breath. One of her legs was stinging but she ignored it. She limped towards her table and beckoned with her tail. "Please come in."

Luna sat down at the table. "Nightmare Moon is coming, that's why my fur is black." She explained, cutting to the chase. She closed the door with her magic. "Call your friends over here, this a matter of Equestria's safety. I heard that Fluttershy got out of the hospital so after we finish speaking about Nightmare Moon, I'd like to speak to her privately." She ordered. Twilight nodded and limped off. Luna smiled slightly, amusement clear in her eyes. "And put something on that leg."

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All 7 ponies were gathered at the table. 2 Unicorns, 2 Pegasi, 2 Earth Ponies and an Alicorn. Luna put her hoof on the table. "Last night I had a vision, a nightmare. Nightmare Moon is trying to take me over again and we need to keep her at bay, for the sake of Equestria. I have to keep from getting angered or upset, which is what brought her on last time. I won't stay cooped up in the castle because then I'll lose it. Any suggestions?" She looked around and noticed that Twilight was holding her leg over one stomach, as if it was causing her pain or discomfort. Luna noted to speak to her after Fluttershy.

Rainbow Dash raised a hoof. Luna looked at her expectantly. "Well Princess, I suggest having a bodyguard. Someone tough, someone who's fearless. They could guard you from getting upset and having Nightmare Moon take over." She suggested, pink eyes gleaming. Luna chuckled. "I'll consider it. Pinkie Pie?" She turned to the pink earth pony, who was waving her hoof frantically in the air.

"Have a party!" She exclaimed. Luna smiled. "Maybe, but I expect you to throw it." She had to stifle a giggle when Pinkie Pie jumped around squealing. Applejack had to pull her back down.

Applejack turned back to Luna. "If I may Princess, I suggest stayin' around yer friends, ya know, keepin' away from strangers and such. Maybe you should spend more time with Discord so that ya stay happy." She added. Luna nodded. "That sounds logical, but I haven't seen him around lately, I have no idea where he is." She sighed.

Twilight nodded and Fluttershy raised a hoof shyly. "I-I think you could spend some time at my cottage and see the animals there. They always cheer me up. I-if that's ok with you, I mean." She murmured. She shifted in her chair and winced when her wing knocked against the back of the chair. Luna nodded, then looked at Twilight and Rarity.

"Anything?" She asked. Twilight shook her head and after a moment's hesitation, Rarity did too. "Alright. Rainbow Dash, if you can could you do bodyguard duty? Fluttershy, I'll come by your cottage later today. Pinkie, tomorrow afternoon you host a party. Invite anypony you want. Rarity, could you make a dress? I love your designs and one of your outfits would be great. Twilight and Fluttershy, I'd like to speak to you both. Fluttershy, come with me." Luna gave out the directions, then beckoned with her tail to the butter-yellow pegasus, who limped after her.

Luna faced Fluttershy and they sat down behind a bookcase. "Are you alright?" She asked. Fluttershy nodded. "Oh yes. The Doctors said I just needed a couple weeks until I could get out of these casts," She looked at the Princess shyly, "You saved my life. If it wasn't for you, I'd be dead. Nurse Sweetheart told me all about what happened. Thank you." She dipped her head.

Luna smiled. "I would do it for any of my subjects." She replied, a bright smile on her face. She felt happier than she had in days. "Alright, could you get Twilight for me?" She asked. Fluttershy nodded, dipped her head and went to get the purple unicorn.

Twilight came around and nodded to the Princess. Her cheeks were a light pink and she kept flashing swift glances at her friends.

Luna nodded back. "Why do you keep fidgeting? Is your leg alright?" She asked. Before Twilight could answer, she went on, "I saw holding your leg across your belly, what's wrong Twilight?" She asked, eyes sparking with concern.

Twilight gulped and turned away, blushing. She murmured something but Luna didn't catch it. "Come again?" She said, leaning forwards. She was really worried now, Twilight always confided in her, ever since Celestia died.

Twilight straightened up and looked Luna in the eye. Her cheeks were bright pink and she looked like she wanted the ground to swallow her. "I'm... I'm..." Luna frowned.

"Twilight you know I won't turn into Nightmare Moon if you tell me, so just tell me." She pressed, concern giving way to fear.

Twilight was shaking now. She squared her shoulders and closed her eyes, announcing her secret for everypony in the library to hear.

"I'm pregnant."