Becoming A Nightmare

by thefulkboy1

Rating: teen
Tags: My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Dark, Alternate Universe, Other, Nightmare Moon, Princess Luna, Adventure, Discord, Human, Gore
Length: 5181

Under the guidance of Nightmare Moon, Luna seeks out eight nightmares that will help her return to Equestria and overthrow Celestia once and for all.

Luna has been locked away in the moon for fifty years. The only company she has is the darkness that swirls around in her mind: the Nightmare.
When Luna begins to loose any hope of escaping, the Nightmare Moon leads her to an alternate Equestria, where darkness and the evil rule. Once there, Nightmare Moon tells her to search for the Nightmares: eight immortal beings who rule over this odd new world. With their help, she can fully embrace the power of nightmares and bring down her sister once and for all. But Nightmare Moon has some different plans...
Meanwhile, an alternate Discord begins his plan to escape, but when he learns of Luna's posession, he will do everything in his power to stop her from succeeding.
However, after Luna trains with a few of the Nightmares, she becomes something neither Discord or Nightmare Moon managed to foresee. Something all creatures fear... Human.

Published 2013-01-28 17:00:02 UTC
Last updated 2013-03-04 23:29:56 UTC

Chapter One- An Escape

Chapter One...

An Escape

Luna stared at the walls surrounding her. They were white, with a few flecks of grey sprinkled in here and there. But other than that, they were white.

How long had she been in this prison of rock? How Long was it since her sister, Princess Celestia, locked her away in the moon, never to see night, her beautiful creation, ever again? Although it only felt like weeks, Luna knew it had been longer than that. Years flew by for one who was immortal. Even an immortal trapped in stone. Just look at Discord! For decades Luna had wondered how that Draconequus felt being frozen in rock for hundreds of years. Now she knew. Only, Luna could move, and Discord probably couldn’t. That was a plus, at least.

Luna grunted and stood, her hooves clicking on the hard floor. Somewhere in the back of her mind, Nightmare Moon’s hissing voice echoed.

“Come now, you can’t possibly be giving up, could you?”

Luna shook her head, trying to rid herself of the thing that had taken over her body. “Leave us, Nightmare Moon. Maybe if you go, then we can be freed.”

“Oh, please, Luna. Spare me of your begging. It isn’t what I wanted in the first place.”

“Then what do you want?”

“Exactly what you want,” Nightmare Moon hissed slithering through Luna’s mind. “An eternal night. Something that I can roam freely in. It would be glorious, would it not?”

“Yes, but-”

“Think about it, princess. No more light. The ponies will have to appreciate you when there’s no other alternative!” She chuckled. “Yes... glorious...”

“You gave us that exact same speech just... oh, how long was it?” Luna questioned, more to herself than Nightmare Moon. But Nightmare Moon answered anyway.

“Fifty years. Not a very long time, is it?” Nightmare Moon chuckled once again. “Listen, I’ll tell you what- if you agree to bond with me, I’ll show you a way out of here.” Luna gasped and closed her eyes.

“How... how did you know a way out? Tell us NOW!”

“Ah ah ah! First, you have to promise.”

Luna sighed. If Nightmare Moon was lying... then she could be throwing away her whole life. But what other choice did she have? She could be trapped in this hunk of rock, thousands of miles away from Equestria, the land she once called home, for a millennia, possible even longer.

Luna glared at the wall of stone and said, “Very well, Nightmare Moon. We will bond with you. But first, we must escape this place.”

Discord was hungry, tired, and lonely. Just a few hours ago, a long and gruesome battle had taken place between Serpentli and Tetranova, the latter believing his part of the Darklands had been invaded by his massive brother. Well, they weren’t brothers in blood, of course. Simply... brothers in arms, as the Cloakmaster had put it. Creatures with one thing in common: they were both Nightmares, legendary guardians of the seven Darklands. There were seven of them, as Discord had gathered. Serpentli, Nightmare of the jungle land, Tetra Nova, Nightmare of the sky land, the Cloakmaster, Nightmare of the industrial land and ruler of his little pets that he collected during his visits to the Upperworlds. There was InK BlOt, Nightmare of the dream land, therefore not truly a physical being. He appeared to his chosen few through their dreams, travelling through a paintbrush smothered in black ink. He brought the name of the Nightmares to a whole new level.

Then, there was the elusive yet gargantuan insect Argothmek, Nightmare of the ocean land. Discord hadn’t seen much of him, hence the “elusive” part. In fact, no one had seen him in years. The rumor across the land was that he was terrorizing the underwater city of Ocenic, capital city of the merpeople. That rumor was an odd one. Wasn’t Argothmek supposed to be protecting his people, not slaughtering them? Discord guessed that was just the normal life in the Darklands.

The last two Nightmares were Amano, king of the Nightmares and ruler of all of the Darklands (he had his own land, but Discord had yet to see it), and Kolocto Wai, the graceful creature who resided over the shadowy dusk land, whatever that meant. Discord hadn’t seen her either. Legend told that, if one was not a Nightmare, Kolocto Wai’s face would appear as your most greatest fear, or just a mass of some terrifying thing that could cause any creature to have a heart attack. If you were a Nightmare, however, the guardian would have a soft, white, gentle face and her voice would sound like the wind softly blowing through the air. Discord wanted to be a Nightmare for this sole reason. He didn’t care about ruling over one of those dark, dusty, eerie lands. He just wanted to see Kolocto Wai’s face for what it truly was. He always had a soft spot for beauty

Discord’s mind returned to the battle, as its aftermath lay before him. Bodies of every type of creature littered the black ground, and the disgusting stink of blood floated through the air. The dragonequus made his way down to the now silent battlefield to inspect the damage. He skirted the corpse of a rather large human, about as large as he. Humans were a dangerous race, strong and proud, and Discord wondered how Tetranova (for it was Tetranova’s human, to be sure) had gotten a human to work with him. Sure, there were a few humans who wandered the Darklands, and most didn’t survive after the first month, but Discord knew that the humans would never help a Nightmare. They viewed the guardians as monstrosities, creatures that were to be hated and killed. Maybe the human had just been desperate. Or did Tetranova have some type of hidden power and could control the minds of others?

Yeah, right.

Discord stared up at the sky, watching the large, white rock that was the moon.It shined like the sun in this world of darkness. The true sun rarely rose here.Discord wondered who rose the sun and moon in the Darklands. Celestia and Luna couldn’t possibly do it, could they?

No, Celestia wouldn’t care about a world like this. This place was like a living Tartarus, dark, evil, and full of hate. A perfect place for the Spirit of Chaos.

“Hurry!” Nightmare Moon hissed at Luna. “We are almost there!” Luna had been following a small tunnel through the Moon, searching for the portal that lead out of the rock. After she had accepted to Nightmare Moon’s terms, A small hole had appeared in the corner of the white stone room, and Luna instinctively crawled into it. Nightmare Moon guided her through it, until Luna finally began to feel the cold rush of air.

The portal wasn’t very large, and it was pitch black on the other side. Luna began to recede back into the hole, but Nightmare Moon seemed to push her forward, saying, “No! We’re nearly out! Just... one... PUSH!”

Luna flew out of the Moon and fell down to the dark earth below.

Chapter Two- The Dragon Amano

Chapter Two...

The Dragon Amano

Luna tumbled through the air, the cold wind smacking her face. She spread her wings and immediately slowed to a graceful glide down to the ground.

When her hooves touched the stone, Luna knew there was something wrong. This place was dark, cold, and empty. This was no Equestria.

“Nightmare Moon,” Luna growled. “Where have you sent us?”

“Oh, just a place where you can be trained. Did you really think I could get you back to Equestria?” Nightmare Moon chuckled.

“You said you would-”

“Get you out of the Moon,” the evil inside Luna sneered, cutting her off. “I never said anything about where you would end up. I have no control over that. But... look at this place! Amano really let this place go!”

“Who?” Luna asked, puzzled. Who was this Amano? Was he a pony of some sort who ruled over this new land, like Celestia?”

“Oh, don’t worry about it. Now, do you see large, towering buildings over to the west?” Luna glanced in the direction Nightmare Moon had mentioned. She did see large towers in the distance, but she could only see their tops. The rest of the buildings were shrouded in a black fog.

“Yes, we do, but what does it have to do with anything?”

“There’s someone there who can help us around here. His name is the Cloakmaster. When you first see him, you will be scared stiff. Literally,” Nightmare Moon chuckled. “But just explain everything to him, and tell him you’re a personal friend of Nightmare Moon’s”

“We don’t see how-”

“Just shut up and FLY!” Nightmare Moon screeched. Luna’s wings unfurled against her will and she shot toward the towers.

“So, I heard you watched the battle from afar,” Amano growled as Discord casually strolled up to meet him. “You could have joined in. Who knows? Maybe your stupidity would have gotten you killed, and we would all be freed from your incessant whining.”

“Oh, Amano,” Discord sighed, gently kicking a rock across the ground like a filly would after a long, hard day of school. “You know I’m not that stupid. And you know this whole world would fall apart if it were not for me!” He giggled and poked one of the black dragon’s scales. Yes, Amano was a dragon, but not one you would see in Equestria. Amano had a long, slim body that seemed to stretch on infinitely. His scales were long and smooth, and they covered most of his body. Another thing that made Amano different from other dragons was that he was able to control lightning, just as most dragons had the ability to use fire. He also had a particular dislike for gems, but loved to indulge himself on obsidian, and there was plenty of that in the Darklands. In fact, most of the ground was obsidian.

Amano snorted, sparks flying toward Discord. The Draconequus yelped, jumping back. “How about you get out, Discord,” he roared, lifting himself up off the ground. “Or I will fry you with a nice bolt of lightning!”

Discord chuckled nervously. He didn’t doubt that Amano would keep his word. “I will, Amano, but may I ask how I could find your cousin?”

The dragon pulled back. “And why should I tell you where Kolocto Wai is? Why do you even want to see her? She will appear as nothing but a terrifying monster to you. Or do you want to be living the rest of your eternity living in fear? Of course, I wouldn’t mind that...”

“Oh, you know I don’t want that, Amano,” Discord replied. “I just want to meet her. Just once. And if I do live in fear for the rest of my existence, then you will be happy as well. So, do we have ourselves a deal?”

Amano tilted his head, pondering Discord’s offer, then he nodded. “Very well. I will tell you. But listen close, for this will be the only time you will hear it.” Amano glanced around them to make sure they were alone. “The Cliffs of Aliona.”

Discord grinned. “Really? That shouldn’t be too hard to reach.” He turned and waved a paw. “Thank you, and goodbye!”

The dragon chuckled. “Stupid Draconequus,” he muttered as he took to the air and flew away.

Chapter Three- Uthrubael

Chapter Three...

Uthrubael

The Alicorn surged forth, watching the dark, bleak world flash past her in a blur. Her thoughts were in a frenzy, and she felt she was going to hit a slab of rock and end up as nothing more than a mess for somepony else to clean up. But Nightmare Moon seemed to know where she was going, at least. They were heading in the direction of the massive towers, which Luna could now view in their full glory. Most of them were a sleek silver color, but a few were black and caked with rust and other types of residue. They were tall, there was no arguing about that. Their peaks stretched into the dark heavens above, higher than anyone would dare go.

“Nightmare Moon,” Luna cried over the wind whistling in her ears. “How is this possible?! Nopony has ever gone that far up into the Heavens!”

“You don’t have to scream,” Nightmare Moon growled. “I can hear you just fine. But, to answer your question, this world has existed far longer than any of the Upperworlds.”

“Upperworlds?”

Nightmare Moon scoffed. “So many questions. Let the Cloakmaster answer them for you.”

Luna sighed and said nothing. The towers continued to get closer, and taller. Luna began to see things moving on the ground below her. They were living creatures, but nothing Luna had ever seen. She wanted to ask Nightmare Moon what they were, but held her tounge; she couldn’t know what the spirit could do to her. So she just watched the creatures go about their business, and the towers grew ever so taller.

“Alright!” Nightmare Moon suddenly screeched. Luna came to a halt, and she began to slowly float to the ground. “Here we are! Welcome to the glorious industrial city of Uthrubael!” When Luna touched the ground, she was finally free to move her entire body. She folded her wing in and glanced around her. It was a city, she could gather that from the towering buildings, smoke, dozens of creatures and loud noises. It wasn’t anything like the Canterlot, or some other city in Equestria. It had a menacing feel to it, as if she was being watched constantly by some predator. It was also dirty. The walls of the buildings were caked in grease dirt, and a dark sticky substance that could only be blood. There was death here, and a lot of it.

“Okay, Luna,” Nightmare Moon hissed softly. “Uthrubael is a large place, filled with evil beings. Just try to find the Cloakmaster without causing too much trouble. That shouldn’t be too hard, now should it?”

“How are we supposed to know where he is?”

“Just... go to the Chrysalis Tavern. Ask the bartender, she’ll know.” And with that, Nightmare Moon seemed to shut herself off, leaving Luna to fend for herself.

As she began walking through the city, Luna gazed upon the strange creatures that roamed the streets. They all varied in sizes, and, Luna soon realized, species. There were even a few burly Griffons admiring some type of weapon, and Luna knew Griffons were native only to Equestria. So... how did they end up here?

Luna was so caught up in her thoughts that she didn’t even notice the Draconequus standing in front of her.

“You seem lost, little pony,” he sneered, making Luna jump. She glanced at him, and surprise coursed through her.

“Discord!”

The Draconequus smiled, casually walking over to stand beside Luna. “So, Loony, how have things been since we saw each other last?”

“How... how did you escape the stone?! How did you get here?!” Luna questioned him, pinning him against a greasy wall. A few passerby stopped to watch the scene that was unfolding.

“I didn’t,” Discord growled. “I myself didn’t, at least. I don’t know about him.”

“Him? Who’s him?”

“The Equestrian Discord, of course. My alternate self?” Luna stared at him, puzzled. Discord scoffed and pushed the pony away from him. “Jeez, Loony, you are just as clueless as your sister!”

“What do you mean, ‘your alternate self?’”

“I mean, my second half! My twin! I am the Spirit of Chaos, after all. So I can do whatever I want.” Discord grinned at Luna. “Tell me, how is he doing? How many birds have shit on him? I really want to know.”

Luna glared at him and began to walk away. “If you won’t give us answers, then we won’t give you answers.”

“Wait, wait, wait!” Discord said, gliding over to Luna. “I’ll give you plenty of answers. Just tell me one thing: what are you doing here?”

“We... We’re looking for a place called the Chrysalis Tavern.” Luna answered, wanting to hide her true motives from her greatest enemy. Discord smiled and wrapped an arm around her neck.

“Just go a two blocks down, take a right, and go three more blocks. It should be right there, if I remember correctly.” Discord said. “Now, what else do you want to know?”

“What do you mean when you say you have a second half?”

“Well, when you and your pretty sister Celestia locked me away in stone, I split away from him and began searching for a new place to live. Just until he is freed, of course.”

“And you found this place.”

“Yes!” Discord ringed, raising a finger. “And what a glorious place it is! Sure, it could you some fixing up, but look at all this chaos!” He spread his arm wide. “How about you tell me how you ended up here. What did Celestia do, send you to the Moon?” Discord laughed, but when he saw Luna’s face, he immediately stopped and stared at her. “Oh, dear. She did, didn’t she?”

Luna nodded. “Yes... but it was our fault. We grew jealous”

“As well as you should have!” Discord said, letting go of her. “You had every right to be. Celestia got all the glory, and all you got were sleeping ponies. What fun is that?”

“We know,” Luna sighed. “Now, if you don’t mind, I’ll be going. I have business to attend to.”

“Wait, Luna,” Discord murmured, following the pony. “How about I tag along? Make sure you get to where you’re going. One enemy of Celestia to another?”

Luna shook her head. “No, but thank you for the offer, Discord. Don’t you have somewhere to be?”

DIscord paused, then suddenly nodded. “Yes, as a matter of fact I do. Hope to see you soon, Loony!” Discord disappeared around a corner, and Luna began toward the Chrysalis Tavern.

“Chrysalis Tavern...” Luna murmured to herself. “What a weird name. I wonder who owns it?”

Discord walked out of Uthrubael, skipping slightly. What a coincidence! Luna was in this world as well! And she was about to meet Chrysalis. They were a perfect trio, really. If Luna let slip that she came from a world full of love and kindness, then Chrysalis would have no other choice to attack Equestria. And when Discord broke free... He could barely contain his excitement! So much chaos was going to hit Equestria, and Celestia would be unprepared for it all.

Chapter Four- Queen of the Changelings

Chapter Four...

Queen of the Changelings

Luna turned a corner, hopelessly lost. The tavern hadn’t been where Discord said it was. No, just a huge, gaping hole between two towering buildings that were filled to the brim with all sorts of hideous creatures.

Luna felt Nightmare Moon stir. “You caused a scene, you stupid mare! Now everyone will be suspicious!”

“Shut up, will you?!” Luna snapped. “No one will be suspicious of anything! We did nothing wrong except get directions.”

“From a Draconequus, of all creatures,” Nightmare Moon snarled. “You should have known he was deceiving you, they always do that. Especially Discord. That freak probably doesn’t even know who Chrysalis is!”

Luna tilted her head. “So, Chrysalis is a who? That’s not just the name of the tavern?” Nightmare Moon said nothing, so Luna snorted and continued the search through the mazelike city.

“Turn left,” Nightmare Moon suddenly said. “It’s right there.”

Sure enough, there was a small, black building that appeared to be made of some hard material. It sat between two grimy towers, a couple of the tallest in Uthrubael. There were different creatures constantly entering and leaving, and there was the constant chatter of small talk.

“Remember,” Nightmare Moon hissed. “Stay low and find the bartender.” Luna nodded quickly and entered the tavern.

The Draconequus stared down into the darkness beyond the Cliffs of Aliona. Just minutes ago he had been exiting Uthrubael, but Tetranova had noticed him and gave him a lift to the edge of the world. Things really were going his way today.

“Oh, Kolocto Wai!” Discord called into the darkness. I’ve come to ask for some help!” Silence. Discord watched the darkness with unblinking yellow eyes for a couple of minutes, then shrugged and turned away.
...Chaos... my friend...

Discord turned to face the cliffs again. There floated one of the most beautiful yet terrifying creatures he had ever seen. It had the long, dark brown body of a serpent, yet a feminine face and long, flowing hair. Its arms were long and slim, and each arm had a hand with three clawed fingers. It also had black, curtain-like wings that seemed transparent against the darkness.

“Kolocto Wai,” Discord sighed, relieved. She had heard him after all.
What is it you need, Chaos...? Kolocto Wai hissed softly, raising a thin hand. Discord touched a palm to one of Kolocto Wai’s fingers and transported his thoughts to her. She smiled.… Chaos... Kolocto Wai chuckled.You amuse me.

“Sadly, this is no simple joke,” Discord said. “I must return to the Upperworlds and return to my throne.” He smiled. “But, I would also enjoy being a Nightmare.”

Kolocto Wai tilted her head slightly.Chaos, you cannot be a Nightmare... she stated. Discord stared at her, then realized that he was seeing her true face, not his greatest fear. Unless...

“Kolocto Wai, could you show me something?” Discord asked suddenly. Kolocto Wai nodded and stretched a hand out again. When they finished communicating, Kolocto Wai’s dark eyes began to glow brightly, and a figure appeared. This new appearance floated for a few seconds, just long enough for Discord to get a good look at it, then disappeared. Discord glanced at Kolocto Wai’s face.

He did have a soft spot for beauty...

Chrysalis Tavern seemed to be the place to go. There were dozens of creatures in the building, and Luna couldn’t even walk two inches without running into another strange beast. Some ignored her, some growled and hissed at her, and Luna could swear she heard at least one bark in her direction. And she felt it didn’t come from a normal dog.

The building itself was dimly lit, with small green lights hanging from the ceiling. Some smaller creatures swung from these light, eliciting growls and jeers. It seemed larger than the outside would have suggested.

“Keep going straight,” Nightmare Moon commanded. “We’re almost there.”

After a few more moments of running into strange creatures, Luna finally reached the main bar. This spot was mostly bare, save for a few beasts who were drinking some type of liquid from large mugs.

Luna banged a hoof against the bar table, and... a pony fluttered over to her. This pony had black fur and a dark turquoise mane. She had a long horn that seemed to twist and bend at random angles. She also had wings, but they weren’t any type of wings that Luna had seen before.

“May I help you, Alicorn?” the strange pony asked, snapping Luna from her reverie.

“Oh, yes...” She stared at the bar table, unable to think of what to say. “We’re looking for the Cloakmaster.” The room suddenly fell silent, and every face turned to look at Luna. The pony kicked the wall behind her, and the lights shook. One of the creatures fell from it’s perch, and the entire bar burst into laughter.

“Follow me,” the pony said through the din. Luna nodded and weaved her way throught the crowd until she was outside. The pony turned to face her. “So, do you have a death sentence or something?”

“We don’t-”

“Because no one ever goes searching for the Cloakmaster unless they want to die. But I don’t blame you.” She nodded back to the tavern. “My people and I, we hate living here. But we’ve started up something good here, and we’re managing.”

“Wait, you’re people?” Luna glanced back at the building. “Those things in there?”

“No, stupid mare!” the strange pony growled. “Those... beasts aren’t my people. They live underground, right below the tavern. They move the building when we think it’s time to move.”

Luna looked quizzically at her and asked, “... Who are you?”

The pony stood proudly. “I am Chrysalis, queen of the Changelings!” Luna watched as she delivered her title, and afterward she bowed and said, “Hello, Chrysalis. We are Luna, Princess of the Night in Equestria.”

Chrysalis stared at her. “Equestria? Isn’t that one of the Upperworlds? The one that Chaos once ruled?”

“Chaos? Oh, you mean Discord. Yes, Discord once ruled Equestria, but my sister and I overthrew him and turned him to stone. But apparently, half of him escaped.”

“Yes...” Chrysalis began pacing in front of Luna. “So... this place... how peaceful is it?”

Luna shrugged. “I don’t know how it’s been for the past fifty years, but when I left, It was... nice.”

“Full of love?”

Luna tilted her head, wondering why Chrysalis wanted to know this. And what were Changelings? “Yes...”

Chrysalis smiled. It was a strange smile. “Hmm... yes... The Cloakmaster resides five buildings away from here, at the tallest tower in Uthrubael.” Luna thanked her, and Chrysalis returned to the Tavern, chuckling to herself.

As Luna walked away, she couldn’t help but think she had done something wrong.

Chapter Five- Fear Incarnate

Chapter Five...

Fear Incarnate

“It seems there has been a small... miscommunication, my dear,” the cloaked one wheezed. “Perhaps we can settle it over some dinner?”

The woman stared up at him, her hands bound together. “Go to Hell,”

“Ah, but we’re already here, aren’t we?” the cloaked one chuckled. “I know it’s hard to accept, but you must believe me. You will not be going back to Earth.”

“Fuck you.”

The cloaked one laughed raucously, his haunting voice echoing through the room. “Well, don’t you have quite the vocabulary! But please, do say something other than curses. Like, for instance, you could be asking me who I am.” The woman glared at him, trying to hide the fear that was coursing through her body.

“I don’t belong here, you monster.” she growled at him.

The cloaked one smiled, showing a vast array of long, sharp teeth. “Yet, I never make mistakes, my dear. You know just as well as I do that you led a terrible life. And therefore, you shall be punished as such. Surely you followed that religion?”

“And yet, I’m not dead.”

He stared at her with small red eyes, his head tilted to one side. “So, you humans are as smart as they say. Well, I will be having you stay for dinner.” He stepped back, smiling as warmly as fear incarnate could. “And you will be the main course.” From his cloak came two metallic hands, with long, clawed fingers that clanged together. Before the woman could react, the cloaked one had sent his left hand through her stomach and his right through her neck. He popped her head off like a cork, and it sailed through the air and hit a wall. For the cloaked one, this was all very comical, and he laughed as blood gushed from the body. Then, using his left hand, he tore the corpse in two. He grabbed an arm and ripped it off, tossing it into his mouth. The stench of blood, unbearable for any normal creature, was glorious for him.

He was fear incarnate, the Cloakmaster.

As Luna wandered deeper into the city, the buildings grew larger. And cleaner, she noticed. These buildings were practically spotless compared to the rundown shacks toward the edge. Also, the creatures around her looked nicer, not as evil. She could have swore she saw a human walk past her.

“This place is so... strange,” Luna remarked, glancing around her. “Why are there so many different creatures here?”

“Don’t question the Cloakmaster,” Nightmare Moon hissed. “He’s probably listening to everyone’s conversations in this part of the city.”

She continued to walk between the buildings, staring up at the dark sky above. It seemed to shudder, as if it was breathing. Maybe the place was just getting to her.

“Stop!” Nightmare Moon yelled suddenly, and Luna skidded to a halt. Sitting in front of her was one of the tallest towers that she had ever seen. It stretched above the other buildings, nearly out of sight. “This is it. This is where the Cloakmaster lives.” Luna began toward it, but something halted her. “You must know something first. One, the Cloakmaster is crafty. He will try to get into your head, and he might just succeed. Don’t let him. You must prove that you are stronger than he. Two, he is extremely terrifying. But don’t let that phase you. We came here to do a job, and we will finish it.”

“So... if he’s as frightening as you say, then what are the others like?”

Nightmare Moon was silent for a moment. “There is a reason they are called the Nightmares, Luna. Now, let’s get inside and see what the Cloakmaster has in store for us, shall we?”

Author's Note

Finally, the fifth chapter is up! If you guys thought this chapter was disturbing, then you should stop reading now. It's only going to get worse.

Chapter Zero- A Poem Sung By Nightmare Moon

A POEM SUNG BY NIGHTMARE MOON

Trapped in a rock, oh yes we are.

Trapped in a rock, oh no, so far

from the cute little ponies who shun our night.

They sleep and wait for their glorious light!

Oh, sweet Celestia, so tall and regal,

dear Luna, how can it be legal,

to send one's sister to the MOON!?!

Trapped in a rock, we have been for years.

Trapped in a rock, but our time nears,

for us to make our escape!

The spirit of chaos, wearing a black cape,

waits for us, in a world of dark.

Yes he waits for us to make our mark.

And it will be so SOON!!!

Trapped in a rock, but not for long.

Trapped in a rock, we have been wronged.

But when we return, and we will return

that sweet Celestia will learn

that we do not play, we do not frolick.

We will surely and strongly kick

her of the THRONE!!!

Author's Note

-NOTE- This poem was originally meant to be placed inb the first chapter, but I felt it wasn't necessary for the overall story arc of the fic. Instead, I simply replaced it with a discussion between Nightmare and Luna, to show that they were one separate being. But I've decided to publish this poem just because I like it. I hope you do to. Also, I needed to put something in while I'm trying to think up ideas for chapter 4 and beyond.