# MLP:FiM-Dark Equestria_Ch1 (COMPLETE) #
"Those Foolish Ponies... They use their... Pathetic power of love against me... They forget... I feed off Love... They will pay! Hmm... And i think i know exactly where to start... Beware, Princess Celestia... And Elements of Harmony... For the Queen... Of Despair is coming back... Is back..."

*Chapter 1 : The Message and The Visit*

Another beautiful day had ended in the small town that is Ponyville of Equestria. Princess Celestia, the Sun Goddess has set the Sun, so that her younger Sister, Princess Luna, may raise the Moon and guard the good ponies of all of Equestria. This particular night however, wasnt all that much different from others for young Mare, Twilight Sparkle, as she has been spending countless hours in her home that is the Ponyville Library, researching on everything she possibly could on every perk, secret, and whatever else you may want to call on the Elements of Harmony.

This night however, will be the third night she has gone without sleep.

"Uuugh... Twilight? Are you still awake?" Came the voice of her number one trusted Dragon Assistant that is known always as Spike, as he peeked over the banister at his Elder Sister-Like Figure below. "It's been three days! You havent slept a blink! You need some sleep!"

Twilight said nothing as she trotted to another side of the room and read something on the page that it was currently on. She used her unicorn magic and jotted something down on a scroll which levitated next to her and moved onto another book. Spike was indeed correct as the lack of sleep obviously showed; her mane was messy, her tail almost as bad, she had visible bags under her eyes, and obvious signs of fatigue showed in the way she trotted. In a simple saying, she looked horrible...

"Come on, Twilight... Come to bed..." Spike said out of concern, this time, clearly worry in his tone. "You need to sleep-"

"Spike, I'm Fine! Please!"

The sudden outburst made him jump as a sudden feeling of hurt spread through his chest... Twilight snapped out of it and looked up to see the hurt on his face as her eyes went wide in shock. She trotted up the stairs quickly and brought him into a hug.

"I'm so sorry, Spike..." she said sadly.

Spike could only shake as he hugged her back.

"Twi... I'm worried about you... Ever since the wedding- You've been studying non-stop..." Spike explained. "It's scary to see you like this..."

"I'm sorry, Spike... I... Let's go to bed then..." Twilight said as she agreed and only then began to feel the fatigue take effect.

Spike nodded and smiled as he hugged her again, happy to see her smile again for the first time. He assisted her to her bed, considering her weak physique at the moment. Twilight climbed into her bed, Spike helped her with her covers, and she was asleep almost instantly. Spike sighed in relief as he took a look at the clock and noticed... It was half past three in the morning. He sighed in relief once again as he walked over to his basket and was ready to climb into it.

"Spike...?" Came the sleepy voice of Twilight.

Spike looked over, but saw she was still asleep. Was she sleep talking?

"Uh... Yeah, Twi?"

"Could you... Come over and... Sleep here... With me tonight...?" Her voice still had that sleepy tone to it, but Spike knew that was obviously her speaking, but not in her sleep.

"Sure. Anything for you, Twi." He smiled, approached the bed, climbed up, and crawled under the covers as he got comfortable. "Ugh-?"

He felt a set of arms wrap around him and pull him gently, but close as Twilight's soft and exhausted breathing was clearly in the air. She sounded content at the moment. She didnt say anything. Probably because she was unable to now. She was fast asleep. Spike smiled and snuggled against her. Glad that she was finally resting. He fell asleep quickly, and the night carried on.

Twilight opened her eyes once more. Still feeling the effects of her fatigue, she looked around groggily. She was... In the cave... The cave of the beautiful crystals, jewels, diamonds, whatever you want to call them. She didn't understand though. Just a little bit ago, she was in the library, sleeping soundly. Was this a dream?

She conjured a sphere of light using her unicorn magic. She was barly even able to conjure it without collapsing. She looked around and found that the damage she had done before was somehow repaired. She began walking around slowly, taking every little detail she could in case something was off even in the slightest that may be considered a trap in any way. Everything was still though. That was when she heard it.

"Gugh!" she grunted as she spun around and fired a beam of magic, keeping her light source in tact. The beam hit the wall, but disappeared with no visible damage done, "Huh-?"

What was that sound? It sounded like a shuffle, but then at the same time, someone's clop of the hoof against the floor. She carefully examined everything around her.

**Drip!**

She kept on. What was going on? She looked around. She saw no light. Nothing. It was just the same cave. Empty.

**Drip!**

What was even more unusual, she couldn't think what may have caused the damage to be repaired.

**Drip!**

Something wasn't right.

**Click! Clack!**

That's what set her off as she fired off a series of beams! Each one disappearing into the walls, no damage, literally sinking into the rock! She wore herself out easily as she collapsed to her stomach. Her light still illuminating, but barely a flicker, her eyes getting tired, and a shadow walking towars her. Her eyes widened once, then began to sink, looking up, she stared at the figure. Very big but gentle, brown eyes... Familiar eyes... Complete with a gourgeous mane that was too dark to see, but the rest of the body unmistakably white complete with wings and a horn. From the shape of the body, it was definitely female. She looked so familiar, but then at the same time, Twilight knew she's never seen her before.

"Who- Are..." Was all she could say before the figure smiled gently, leaned down to her, and whispered something to her, only then, Twilight fell back into her deep slumber as she felt one of the magnificent wings gently pull her close. Twilight then felt content.

Spike heard a knock at the door. He pushed himself up, looked next to him, and smiled when he saw Twilight was still asleep as he climbed out of bed. He went down the stairs to the door as the knock rattled again.

"Hang on!" He said loudly, but quietly enough to not wake Twilight.

He could hear the rain pounding down this morning. The pegasi must have missed another one of those rain scheduled days so they're making up for it with a down pour. He approached the door and opened it to see an unusual visitor.

"Minuette?" The Blue Dentist Mare with the paler blue and white Mane and Tail complete with the hourglass cutie mark stood soaked to the bone before Spike at the library door with a rather... Concerned look on her face. "Whats going on? What are you doing here? And come in too... You look cold."

"Thank you, Spike." Her voice was as rich yet gentle as ever. Spike could have sworn he felt his heart skip a beat as her voice almost reminded him of his beloved Rarity.

"Make yourself at home. Twilight is sleeping so you may want to be quiet. I'll make you some tea to warm up." he said as he made his way to the kitchen. "So what's going on? I didnt expect to see you at all. I almost never see you unless we're town." he told her as he began sorting herbs and spices into a tea bag.

"I apologize for the sudden visit... But I had just been to Zecora's and as I was leaving..." she explained, "she had a vision when she dropped a couple of things that mixed together. She inhaled the fumes unintentionally and it gave her the temporary sight of the future."

Spike stopped dead in tracks as he had fetched the pot of boiling water, but hadn't quite made it back to his spot. He wasn't sure what any of that had to do with Twilight, or him for that matter, but he was hoping it didn't concern the last few restless nights that Twilight has had.

"Really?"

"Yes. Zecora then told me to see Twilight immidiately and to, on the way, to tell everypony I meet to remain indoors until further notice." She explained further. "I'm not quite sure what she saw, but if it concerned her so much to which she told me to see Twilight Sparkle about it..."

"Usually when Zecora recommends us to see Twilight, it means that something is definitely wrong..." He finished the tea as he brought the tray over to her along with a few snacks. "What was it that she could have seen in that vision?"

Minuette shook her head.

"I really don't know... Or want to know for that matter..."
"I don't think I want to know either..." Spike said with sad droop of the head.

They sat in silence as Minuette sipped her tea. Not really sure what to say or make of this visit. Spike wasn't sure at all with what to make of Zecora's vision he was just told about. What could it have been?

"Spike? Are you alright?"

Spike snapped out of it to see Minuette staring at him in the face almost inches away from his own. He jumped back in surprise.

"Sorry... I was just... Thinking..."

"It's ok Spike. I need to leave anyway. I have some other errands to run." she set her teacup down and set off for the door. "Thank you for allowing me to warm up." She used her magic to open the door yet again to the very downpour she walked to the library in the first place.

"Hang on, Minuette." he said as he went over to the closet and pulled out a raincoat. He took it to her and helped her put it on. "Twilight has extras. Stay warm and dry out there, ok?" He said with a smile, earning himself one from her.

"You're so sweet, spike. Thank you." She walked out, but stopped and turned back one last time. "umm... If it counts... Tell Twilight I wish her well."

"I will! Have a good day, Minuette!" he said happily as he watched her walk off. "Huh... This is the first time I ever actually got to sit down with her... I've only ever talked with some of the other fillies around here... Lyra and Bon Bon usually some of more common ones... Then there's the mail mare, Derpy... And then recently that one Stallion, The Doctor... Hmm... Can he even really be considered a doctor? He doesnt work in a hospital..." Spike mumbled more about some of the other Fillies, Ponies, and Stallions.

However, he was completely unaware of the wonderful dream Twilight was now having, a content smile on her face, and a single tear rolling down her face.

**wvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvw**

The Doctor was strolling along the wet streets looking for a particular set of Mares. Looking around, somewhat anxious, but then at the same time, rather looking forward to meeting up with them. He bumped into other ponies, the occasional apology, and even knocking over a set of familiar Apples on a stand, and when he sees these Apples, his eyes widen, and he gasps...

"I- I apologize, Miss Applejack!" he said as Applejack, the Smith Family Member who helps to run Sweet Apple Acres, stepped forward as she simply smiles, standing under the automan of the stand to keep dry.

"Ah wouldn't worry much 'bout it, Doc. Apple Bloom ain' around today. So she won't be buggin' nopony today. What can I do ya for, Doc?" She said in the same friendly way she always has.

"Ah, I am actually waiting for Miss Hooves at the moment." he said rather bluntly, earning him strange looks from ponies around who happened to over hear, but then again, AJ's glare eventually made everypony go back to their routine. "Yes... Charming... Now, yes, I am waiting for Miss Hooves and her Daughter to arrive. We have previous engagements to attend to that involve Miss Sparkle. Though... Miss Hooves' attendance is sort of... A selfish move from there..." A silly blush creeps across his face as Applejack giggles.

"You're rather fond of that filly aren'tcha?" she asked with the same smile as his face turns even more red. "Aw schucks, Doc. No need ta be embarassed. She told me herself that she's rather fond you herself. Say's that even Lil' Dinky is never dissappointed to see you."

"Oh- oh... Does she now...?" He said now rather curious, but also happy as well to know that Dinky Doo, Derpy Hooves' Daughter, thinks so well of him.

"Eeyup." Applejack said in a similar way to her Older Brother, Big Macintosh, would.

"Well then... Ha ha! I'm rather... Flattered... Knowing the Filly thinks so... Highly of me." he said Proudly.

"Oh look there! There he is! Doctor!" A voice not too far had yelled.

Applejack and the Doctor turned to see the ever so familiar Grey Pegasus mare and her Lavender Filly Unicorn whom both were Derpy Hooves and Dinky Doo respectively, their blonde manes gently swaying in the breeze, and their eyes just as big as he remembered as they were protected from the rain under their unbrella. Of course with one of Derpy's own straying to one direction, the Doctor didn't care as it was what made Derpy who she is today, and also the Mare he had secretly grown very fond of, not knowing he began to have stray thoughts.

He was admiring her from afar, before he knew it, she was waving her hoof in front of his face, trying to get him back to Ponyville.

"Hey Doctor! Hey! You're spacing out again!" She giggled as Dinky did so as well.

"OH OH! Dear me... Did I do that again...?" He chuckled as his face turned red as Derpy and Dinky giggled once more. The Doctor found himself and cleard his throat. "Well now, shall we depart, Miss Hooves and Miss Doo?"

The mare and filly both nodded happily as they made their way to the library. They had a meeting with Twilight, to which she had asked the Doctor personally to meet him this day. However, this day was also a day that he had cleared specifically for Derpy and Dinky. And so, he insisted on allowing them to accompany him. Being a good friend, she happily accepted. As they walked, Derpy had explained several things that had happened in the day from a few minor set backs in deliveries, to Dinky having a few troubles in school with bullies. Depry herself however, was still a victim of constant verbal torture from time to time, but it had all settled drastically since she had met the Doc, and since, hasn't had much troubles herself since.

"...And then there was also this delivery I had for Rainbow Dash. She was so excited when it finally came and practically pulled me inside her house without allowing me to let go!" The wall-eyed Mare giggled.

"Wow! Miss Rainbow must have been expecting it for a long time then!" Dinky said with a big smile.

"I'll say! She didn't even care I was even in the room when she tore it open. In fact, she showed me personally what it was. And even read off the letter that was inside."

"What would that have been, Miss Hooves?" the Doctor asked politely.

"Oh Doctor! No need to be so polite all the time!" She said with a cute smile that made him blush. "Just call me Derpy!"

"Oh.. Very well then... If you insist, uh... What... What was inside the parcel, par-say, Derpy?" He felt strange not being formal...

"Well, it was a uniform of the Wonderbolts that Spitfire had sent her. It came with a letter from both Spitfire and Soarin. She was so excited when she read what it said." Still smiling, she giggled once more as she remembered her reaction. "She practically scooped me up off the ground and flew several times around her house in excitment shouting 'Ohmygoshohmygoshohmygosh!' and finally settled after flying a few laps!" she giggled once more. "I think since then... She's actually been asking me to help her out all day. I finally said yes just before picking up Dinky from school. I'm meeting her this Sunday to start helping to perfect a few moves."

"Well well! That sounds absolutely remarkable! Was she chosen to try out for the Wonderbolts I'm assuming?"

"Not exactly. You see, Pinkie Pie has a relative in the Wonderbolts." Derpy explained.

"Ah yes! I was wondering why she looked so similar to Miss Surprise! They are relatives!" The Doctor said entusiastically.

"Yup! And Pinkie Pie asked her a favor for a relative. Surprise asked Spitfire if it was ok and I guess Spitfire AND Soarin agreed." smiling, she giggled and scooped Dinky up onto her back. "Sometimes, Family can be the best friends you have." As she said that, Dinky giggled and hugged her mother lonvingly around the neck.

The Doctor smiled at this and agreed with her. They continued talking about whatever until they finally reached the Library. To which the Doctor stepped forward and knocked twice.

"Excuse me, Miss Sparkle! It's Doctor Whooves, Derpy Hooves, Young Miss Dinky Doo!"

**OoOoOoOoO**

*Moments ago*

Twilight sat up straight in her bed, her eyes still closed, and stiffled a loud yawn of relief. She stretched out and practically fell out of bed, not caring much for what just happened due to the fact she had just had the best sleep in years. She made her way over to the bathroom and cleaned up, coming out moments later, eyes wide open, and ready to start the day as she trotted downstairs smiling, noticing the weather outside as the rain poured even more, but then shrugged as she continued down the stairs, her number one assistant greeting her as she touched down on the bottom floor.

"Hey! Morning Twi! Sleep well?" Spike said with a big smile as he placed a plate of breakfast sandwiches on the table.

"I did Spike! And good morning to you too!" she said with a big smile and giggle that Spike knew.

She's definitely alot better compared to last night! Spike thought as he couldn't help but run over to her and jump into her hooves. Twilight giggled as she hugged him back, confused as to why he was so cuddly at the moment.

"Can I ask what the occasion is, Spike?"

"We- well..." Trying to find the words... "It's just... The last couple of days, and nights... You've been doing nothing but studying... I was worried about you..." Flashing her his look of worry, Twilight's heartstrings were tugged as she hugged him closer.

"I'll try not to do it again anytime soon..." she said with genuine sincerity in her voice.

They separated and Spike led her to the table where her breakfast... Or Brunch, rather... Was waiting for her. She happily enjoyed every little bit of it as they ate together. Spike then remembered.

"Oh yeah! Earlier this morning before I started my chores, Minuette came by this morning!"

"Minuette? You mean the Dentist Mare?" Twilight asked curiously.

"Thats right. She had a message for you from Zecora. Saying it was urgent. But you were still asleep so I didn't want to disturb you." Spike said, clear concern in his voice.

"It's Ok, Spike. I'll have to drop by the Dentistry and say hello to her. I wonder what the message could have been..." she said as she finished her Brunch.

Spike was about to open his mouth to speak when a knock at the door was suddenly heard.

'Excuse me, Miss Sparkle! It's Doctor Whooves, Derpy Hooves, and Young Miss Dinky Doo!'

"Oh! That would be the The Doctor and Derpy! Spike? Go ahead and clean up. Keep Dinky occupied while I speak her Mother and Doctor Whooves." Twilight told him as he nodded and began cleaning up.

She trotted over to the door and used her magic to open it up to the three smiling faces of Doctor Whooves, Derpy Hooves, and Dinky Doo.

"Hello everypony. Please, come in and make yourselves at home. Spike just went to put on some tea and I'll get you a towel, Doctor."

They all bowed their heads thankfully. Dinky, knowing what she was going to be doing, trotted off upstairs to wait for Spike. Derpy and the Doctor however, sat themselves down around the table in the middle of the room getting comfortable as Spike came in with the tea, and for Derpy's sake as well as preparation ahead that Twilight had planned for, a set of Muffins, to which Derpy's eyes lit up.

"Thank you, Spike. I can take it from here." Twilight said with warm smile as she trotted in with a towel in her magical grip, giving to the Doctor.

Spike smiled and flashed a thumbs up before running upstairs to meet Dinky. Derpy finished putting away her Umbrella, setting it under the table, and then clapping her hooves together with a big smile.

"Thank you for the food!" she then happily took a muffin and began to chow down as the Doctor and Twilight chuckled, Twilight preparing their cups of tea.

"Now then, Miss Sparkle, what was it you wanted to discuss with me?" The Doc asked, clear curiousity in his voice.

Setting the tea cups down in front of the three of them, she cleared her throat and took breath to let out a big sigh before starting.

"Have you ever wondered what Dreams could possibly have to do with Destiny?" She asked, her voice rather low, but then also intimidating, almost as if she were interrogating him.

The Doctor thought deeply as a sly smile crossed his face.

"So... You've figured it out, my dear Mare." he chuckled as he looked up at her, coming out of thought. "You have finally discovered who I really am."

Twilight could only smile and nod as the thunder outside crashed loudly.

**WwWwWwWwW**

Minuette was finishing up for the evening as her last patient left the room. She sighed in releif as she cleaned up quickly. Eager to finally get out. She gathered up her things and walked out with her new raincoat from Spike on.

"Have a good evening, Miss Minuette!" The receptionist behind the counter said to her.

She turned around and gave a kind smile and nod as she trotted out into the cold rain once more.

She found herself in the marketplace as she needed some groceries before she left for home. Picking up what she needed, she then quickly headed for home and quickly dried off, stepping into her home. She put everything away and situated everything she needed. She let out a deep sigh out of exhaustion and was about to go into her bathroom and shower. However, somethi g caught her eye that was sitting by itself on her coffee table...

"Huh...?" She approached it and used her magic to levitate it. A scroll with the Royal Canterlot Seal on it. She gasped as she quickly opened and read over the letter.

*OoOoO*

Dearest Minuette,

I apologize for the sudden letter from myself to find its way to you, but this is an Emergency. Utilizing a new technique that my sister Celestia has taught me, I have learned that an old foe is about to strike very soon. Though I do not know when, I only know it is soon and Celestia has requested that you protect Twilight Sparkle at all costs.

She has learned of your unique talent and unbelievable power and trusts you with everything in her being with this task. Please, do not fail us.

If neccessary, you are recommended, but not required, to recruit more allies for this task that can include, but will not be limited to, the other Elements of Harmony.

We trust you will do well and we Thank You.

Sincerely,

Princess Luna

*OoOoO*

"Oh my..." she muttered as her magic stopped and the scroll rolled to the floor. She looked at it for hours from there, rereading it several times before finally sighing. She gets to her hooves and sighs one last time, this time, with a big smile and nods. "I will do my best."

*** Next Time ***

There is another world out there.

A place where only another race of beings reside.

A place where our world is nothing more than entertainment for them.

A place I have been studying for the Longest Time.

My name is Lyra Heartstrings.

And I study Humans.

Next Time ::: "Bronies, Denial, and a Weird Trip for Sure"

**IiIiIiIiIiI**

*A/N - Hey Everypony. I really hoped you liked this. I warn you that I am going into territories beyond that I usually go into. That does include 'My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic' gone into a darker side of literature.

Anywho, here's to you all, and aside from my Youtube Talk Show, I will hopefully be doing regular updates with this story.

Until then, Best Wishes Everypony!