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Now the moment we've been waiting for, let's have some wonderful hunger games:

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Warning: The following story contains explicit violent and sexual content, so discretion of the reader is adviced.


Moonbeam

Chapter 17 – My other me.

The bathroom was large enough to house a dozen ponies inside, the torches on the walls glowing with a beautiful amber light bright enough to illuminate the room and in turn dim enough not to hurt your eyes.

The night princess began to slowly take off her armor, her face still had a slight blush do to her previous incident with brothers Alcor and Merak, she knew they had no bad intentions. And being fair, much of the blame was herself not having knocked on the door before she slipped it.

While it was true that many ponies, including her and her sister, did not wear some kind of garment, it was well known that personal grooming was a private activity for any pony. It wasn't the first time she'd seen a stallion in its most natural form, but it didn't stop to make her feel embarrassed for what had happened.

She deposited the steel pieces of her armor on a specially designed mannequin and proceeded to remove her royal accessories and crown to place them on the side of a set of towels resting on the surface of a wooden piece of furniture located at the left side of the mannequin , moments later The princess of the night walk over the bright marble floor to the bathtub.

Luna immerse her hind hooves into the water surface first to test the temperature before diving completely inside. The hot water relaxed her tired and tense muscles, felt the water moisten her shiny mane as she spread her elongated wings to allow the heat of the water to completely soak them. Then Luna close her eyes and relax completely by letting herself be carried away by the water.

At that moment the deity thought of forgetting everything, of no longer worrying about her schedule she was supposed to attend at Canterlot in a few hours, stopped worrying about the hundreds of changelings killed by her own hooves, and the multiple crystal ponies had already damned. The dark blue alicorn had to admit that lately she was making more mistakes than successes which ended up frustrating her more than necessary.

"Let's be honest with each other dear Luna. If you had given me full control back then during our fight against King Sombra just like you did tonight, the king would have died before he could prepare his spell" the voice spoke at her.

"You were the one who wanted to have fun torturing him" the indigo alicorn replied keeping her eyes closed, while she still floats on the water surface.

"You still can't deny you enjoyed it too, you felt as excited as me back when we kill all those creatures, I could felt it" the voice replied again.

"I must admit it felt really good to unload all my frustrations on him but now I feel worst" the deity of the night replied as turning her body upright lying on her back on the surface of the water, her eyes remained closed the whole time.

"I'm glad to hear you like it, they deserved it, there's no reason to pity them. They messed with what was ours and damaged it, we had every right to destroy them, although I would have preferred to wipe them all out at once" replied the voice with a mocking tone.

"We had to take care of Chrisy, if we stayed to finish the rest of the hive, we could have put her in great danger"

"I'm only telling you this because they might seek revenge for what we did. If we had exterminated them already, we would have nothing to worry about. You're still too nice to your enemies Luna, that'll only end up bringing you more trouble than solutions in the future."

"Tia was right, we could have died there" formulated the princess of the night, opening her eyes to carefully observe the ceiling. The princess could still see in it the engravings she and her beloved sister had made with the luminescent painting that Starswirl had once brought them.

"I don't understand why you don't trust my words. You don't realize that with me by your side, you have nothing to fear of. I promised you I'd take you all out of that place safely, and I kept that promise, didn't I?" The voice answered her.

"Yes, I admit that you did your part of the deal and I am grateful for that" the ruler said, shaking her head.

"Although I must say that you disappointed me a little, I expected your anger to do much more, but it seems that something prevents you from releasing it completely" the voice pointed out.

"I don't know, I understand what you're saying, but I still don't think it was the right thing to do" Luna replied.

"You told Celestia yourself that if necessary you would do it again" mentioned the voice

-And I keep it... But that doesn't mean it's the right thing to do... Nor am I so unconscious as to justify my actions that way, in the end they also followed the orders of their mother- Luna reproach at loud straightening her body inside the bathtub.

"I don't understand why you didn't look for her then, you extracted information from the hive through Chrysalis' subconscious, you investigated where they kept her prisoner and how to get there undetected. You even searched for its approximate location inside the forest, so why not look for the nest too, you could have killed the queen and then rescued your beloved princess" answered the voice in her head.

-Accessing abruptly in the subconscious of another can cause serious damage and the further we search the greater the damage would be done, so I only focus on looking for her. We will take care of the queen later, I am not willing to let her go unpunished for what she did to Chrisy- answered the princess of the night hardening her gaze.

"Then why not look for her now that it's more vulnerable"

"I plan to destroy her pride along with her body and for that I need to face her at her best, besides I do not want to involve Tia in this" the indigo alicorn answered.

"I swear, that damn loyalty you have to your sister will end up sooner rather than later, but you can be sure of one thing... I will always be here for you my dear. All you have to do is ask for it and I will help you, it will be a pleasure to end the mind and body of that queen along with all the rest of your foes"

-Why thank you emmm...- Luna thought for a moment -Excuse me but what should I call you?-

"Oh my dear Luna. I am the nightmare you created to hunt down and torment your enemies, so you have every right to call me whatever you want" the voice replied.

"Well if you put it that way, I think it would be best to call you Nightmare" replied the alicorn lying back on the water surface and closing her eyes once more.

The alicorn finished grooming, using some of her favorite smell soap. She then rinsed her fur and feathers and proceeded with the arduous task of brushing her coat, mane and tail before wrapping herself in the soft towels.

"Tell me Nightmare, you said I was the one who stopped you from reaching your potential, what did you mean by that?" ask the alicorn looking herself in the mirror. The alicorn she saw in the reflection looking back at her had a black fur like the deepest night, eyes and hairy as cold as ice and kept a macabre smile on her lips.

"O my dear Luna, that I suppose is up to you, you and I possess great power, but only united will we be unstoppable, if our desires and hearts are not synchronized our power cannot be complete, but I assure you that, if we both join our wills and hearts nothing will stop us. You can be sure of that"

-Well that will be complicated if your intentions are to end the lives of others without hesitation you know...?-

"You haven't noticed yet, dear. There's no turning back, I certainly did most of the work, but who gave the order was you, don't you remember?" answered the black alicorn in the mirror.

-That was because...-

"Actually, you and I are not so different. Deep inside, you know what must be done to end the problems of the kingdom. It is necessary to put in their place those nobles who only care for themselves, show your subjects that not only Celestia rules them, after all you are also in your right to be loved in the same way that they love her" continued the dark alicorn on the other side of the mirror.

A soft tone began to sound.

(The song they sing is based on Kein Zursck – by Wolfsheim)

-... (Nightmare)...-

There's no turning back

Listen to my words

Can you remember our childhood?

The wonders of our… World

-...-

And some day you realize

That not all its happy life

There is also so much pain

-...-

Never stop just keep ahead

Step by step survive

Must keep stand and never turn around

Submit to your desires

Don't contain your deepest needs

Must keep stand and never feel ashamed

-...-

There's no turning back

-...-

Submit to your desires

-...-

Everything will find its end

What you've done, it's in your past

What's now will never last

-...-

Words spoken full of rage

The step you risked to take was banned

Now your confidence is no longer by your side

-...-

Never stop just keep ahead

Step by step survive

Must keep stand and never turn around

Submit to your desires

Don't contain your deepest needs

What it's today, will never be again.

-... (Luna)...-

I just wish I could makethe time went back

To save those ponies life's

-...(Nightmare)…-

Well, I'd like to see. What will you give in?

To get what you desire

-...-

There's no turning back

-... (Moon)...-

Submit to my desires

-... (Both)...-

There's no turning back

-... (Nightmare)...-

Your life in circles spins around

Trap in your nightmares you feel now

You feel your time is just a waste right now

-...-

You must take lead of your own life

If not now, when will it be...?

You must conquer your fears and rise again.

-... (Luna)...-

Never stop I'll keep ahead

Step by step survive

Must keep stand and never turn around

Submit to my desires

Don't contain my deepest needs

Must keep stand and never feel ashamed

-...-

I just wish I could makethe time went back

To save those ponies life's

-...(Nightmare)…-

Well, I'd like to see. What will you give in?

To get what you desire

-... (Both)...-

Never stop and keep ahead

Step by step survive

Must keep stand and never turn around

Submit to my desires

Don't contain my deepest needs

Must keep stand and never feel ashamed

-...-

At the end, the princess of the night found herself in front of her own reflection, but her eyes and smile were identical to those of Nightmare.

-There's no turning back- she muttered to herself.


At the entrance of the castle arrived a group of Pegasus guided by Caramel who was accompanied by a young zebra with a particular and colorful fur.

The zebra carried a curious artifact built mainly with crystals and wood, the unconventional mechanism produced a sound very similar to that of a clock while one of the gems seemed to change color from a crystalline color to a slightly Greenish one.

At the entrance, the sun's deity and the three stallions who formed the night watch were in their four hooves waiting for them.

-I told you all, yes, yes, yes. My compass did not fail no, no, no- said the zebra cheerfully shaking the curious mechanism from top to bottom with her hoof.

Seeing the three stallions wearing a black armor, with their unmistakable amber eyes looking at them, the murmurs were not made to wait.

-Princess Celestia!- said Caramel hastening the passage to meet the monarch of the kingdom ignoring her subordinates mumblings.

-I'm glad you could get here Captain- say the princess in her particular friendly tone.

-I'm glad you're all right, princess, I'm so sorry for the tardiness, we were searching the forest, but it seemed that Miss Shayla's device only made us go in circles- mentioned the Pegasus staring at the zebra that now seemed to draw something on earth with a branch she was holding with her mouth -we were lucky enough to ran into cadet GreatWhistle in the middle of the forest or else we would still be roaming in the Ever Free Forest .

-I am also glad to see you Captain- the princess looked at the zebra above the pegasus' head before proceeding to approach her –Miss Shayla?– called keeping a calm tone.

The extravagant zebra left the wooden branch on the ground before answering energetically.

-Oh yes, yes, yes. I'm Shayla. Be an honor Majesty- said the zebra narrowing the hoof of the princess who at first instance seemed surprised, however, after an instant she smiled warmly at her.

-The pleasure is mine Miss Shayla, tell me… do you know anything about arcane medicine?-

-Oh, yes, yes, yes. I study every Book of Medawbrooke, know recipes by memory- answered the zebra with jubilation.

-It's a relief to hear that. Follow me please- said the pearl-colored alicorn, Shayla just obeyed -I wish you could take care of the wounds of some ponies if is not much trouble- added Celestia stopping in front of the three night guards.

-Yes, yes. Me delighted - answered the zebra approaching the three stallions. The zebra curiously examined the strange ponies for a few seconds -Come with me, yes, yes. Shayla have the necessary ingredients yes, yes, yes- said the zebra entering the castle followed by the three guards.

As soon as the group entered the castle the murmurs of the royal soldiers seemed to increase the volume. Despite not speaking out loud, Celestia had no problem hearing some of the things they mentioned.

-I can't believe they leave those things in charge of protect our princesses- said one of the soldiers.

-I know, did you hear what GreatWhistle said? I wouldn't be surprised if one of those things hurt Princess Luna and that's why they were covered in blood- said another.

-It is true, when they fought the crystal ponies they did not tempt their hearts to finish them, I am sure they would do whatever they could, just to taste the meat of another pony- a third one joined them.

-Those things are only useful in wars, now that peace is back, they should be locked up before they attack some pony, instead of giving them the title of knights. I don't feel safe around them- added a unicorn.

-I don't understand why princess Celestia has them near her sister, if something like that was close to my family I wouldn't be able to sleep at night just thinking about what those monsters could do to them- another soldier said.

-They should be grateful for the princess, if it weren't for them, they would still be homeless creatures- the first pony said.

-That only shows the kindness of our princess- added the latter.

-Princess Luna is more at risk with them than with us, I still don't understand why Princess Celestia put them in the care of our princess of the night- say the third.

-Soldiers- Celestia calls them raising her voice in a firm tone, the discomfort was noticeable – Instead of discussing nonsense, I want you to make sure that all the entrances of the castle are safe, nothing and no one will enter without my permission or my sister's. Is it clear, gentlecolts?-

-YES YOUR MAJESTY! - they responded in unison by making a military salute before breaking up heading to the entrances to the complex.

As soon as they withdrew the princess of the Sun let out a long sigh. From the moment she and Hurricane had decided to train the night guard they were aware of the refusal they would receive from the rest of the royal guards and especially the soldiers who were seeking their right to be a direct part of the royal guard. After all, unlike a soldier who worked under Hurricane, guards under the direct orders of princesses were known as the elite among warriors, an honor few could have and could only be earned by the princesses decision.

Jealousy and envy had always been a problem the two sisters had to face, and since Discord's betrayal, those feelings seemed to have multiplied greatly.

-Majesty? - Caramel's voice bring her back to reality.

-I am exhausted Caramel, Luna wants to return to the capital to attend her meetings with the representatives of the noble families of Canterlot, I would like her to take some sleep, but I very much doubt that she will listen to me, especially after what happened today-

-Despite what happened, Siegfried and the others look pretty good, a little battered, but it doesn't seem to be anything serious. But what about Princess Luna and Epsilon. Are they all right or did something happen that I need to know?...-

-A close friend of Luna was injured today, right now it is out of danger thanks to the spells of my dear sister, but... I heard that pony was about to lose her life in that place.

-Is there anything I can help you with princess?- said the captain placing a comforting hoof on the shoulder of the ruler.

The princess took a few seconds to organize her thoughts. -I'm afraid, this is only makes things worst. I didn't want to resort to this, but I think the wisest thing to do is for Clover to assemble a group of sorcerers to strengthen the castle's security in case the creatures they faced decide to attack my sister again. I'm convinced she and the tribe of Zephora will be able to keep anything near the castle at bay- Caramel nodded.

-I understand Princess-

-Tonight, my sister and I will return to Canterlot. I'm sure Luna will leave her friend in the care of one of her guards, and I need you to stay too. Look for Zephora, I must talk to her as soon as possible, there's something I want to discuss before taking any action-

-I will look for her, your majesty. As soon as I locate her I will inform you-

-Why thank you Caramel. Would you like to join me? I am sure that a good cup of tea will help me to calm down-

-Of course, Your Majesty- the captain replied, accompanying the monarch inside the old castle.

In the large hall was Shayla massaging Merak with a viscous liquid. Just like him, Siegfried and Alcor had removed their armor to allow the zebra to work freely on the wounds. On the surface of the floor was a pair of leather saddlebags and a bunch of small bottles of different colors and shapes. When looking at them Celestia assumed that they would be some kind of lotion or medicine that the tribe of zebras used as a medicinal remedy.

-O princess I'm almost done, yes, yes, yes- said the zebra as she gently applied pressure on some of the bruises displayed on the stallion's body under her hoof.

The Princess of the Sun could clearly appreciate how much the zebra enjoyed being on top of the stallion, keeping each of its hind legs on each side of the guard's hip. Who seemed to make an abnormal effort to avoid touching any private area of the zebra.

-As soon as you're done with them, let me know. I'll take you to my sister and Epsilon, they may not like it, but it's important that you also examine them a little to rule out any possibility- the monarch said as she went on her way.

-Oh, yes, yes, yes. Me being happy to help- replied the zebra with a friendly smile on her lips.


Outside a huge door adorned with a starry sky, clouds and a beautiful moon carved to hull stood a young mare, her black and silver armor glowing in the light of the moon.

Her body still resented the tiredness of their combat. Her side had stopped hurting almost completely, her mane falling on her face leaving her badly wounded eye slightly exposed.

The sound of two pairs of walking helmets caught her eye immediately. For a moment she thought her eye was playing a joke on her. She thought that perhaps the tiredness and stress of combat made her see strange things, but after shaking her head forcefully and refocusing her gaze on the deity of the night approaching her down the long carpeted corridor, she noticed something that was not the same.

The princess looked normal or almost normal, her fur was a little darker than usual, probably due to lack of light. But Luna's eyes seems to glow in an spectral way, as if they were some pony else's eyes.

For a moment the mare was lost in those beautiful, frightening eyes that were moon-like and cold as ice. He immediately recognized that feeling, it was the same feeling she had had during the journey back to the castle.

-P-Princess?- Epsion finally found her own voice -Are you all right?- she added without looking away from those hypnotic, bright sapphire eyes.

-We have never felt better- replied the princess of the night stopping in front of her. Luna's voice was the same and used that tone she had always used with them. For a moment the silence endured, Epsilon felt herself completely lost in the deep gaze of the princess, that frightening look, which somehow also captivated her.

-You don't have to be afraid of Epsilon, none of you- the princess said, placing a hoof on the side of the mare's face gently.

Epsilon got caught in that soft touch, it was the first time in a long time, that the princess of the night touched her in such a delicate way. It was a delicate and loving touch, the touch of the princess she and her brothers met years ago in the gardens of that same palace, long before the war, long before all those tragedies.

-You are creatures who were born of the night and who have proven to me time and again your loyalty and friendship. And just as you are willing to give everything for my well-being, I too am willing to do the same for you- the princess added without taking her gaze away from the mare.

-P-Princess... I...- Epsilon could not find the words, as if they were refused to come out of his lips. It was as if Luna's power had completely trapped her in an eternal intermediate state between a dream and reality, that imposing presence capable of doing terrible things and in turn capable of delivering unconditional love.

-Shhh-

Silence the princess approaching her. Luna looked closely at the mare, Nightmare's eyes improvised her vision and allowed Luna to see the supernatural things that the night hid from others. It was thanks to those eyes that she could see the silhouette surrounding her friend, the same silhouette that she had seen many times on the battlefield, an air of death.

-Epsilon, why didn't you tell me?- asks Luna, surprised by her friend's lack of care.

-I... I don't know what you...- tried to say the mare temporarily coming out of her trance.

The princess's gaze made her stop completely. Luna's gaze had softened and reflected sadness in her eyes. She then realized that the indigo alicorn had somehow discovered it. I let out a long sigh by turning away her face from the monarch's delicate helmet.

-My blood is poisoned- speak the mare without daring to look at the deity of the night in the eyes -It happened long before I met you- she added in a barely audible tone.

Epsilon took a moment to organize her thoughts.

-At that time my brothers and I lived deep in the forest- she began to tell.


Flashback

Nights deep in Ever Free Forest were extremely dark, she and her siblings had traveled for days feeding on the little creatures of the forest.

-Epsilon we should go back- said Alcor. At the time he looked much thinner and more fragile than he was today, although he was certainly still the largest. On its flanks you could see a cutie mark with the symbol of ying and yang wrapped in flames behind which you could see an arcane.

-We can't go back to that place and you know it. We don't know what they're going to do to us when they find out we run away- the young Epsilon replied to Alcor, her two beautiful amber eyes staring ahead. On its flanks you could see a cutie mark formed by an arcane on whose surface a pair of fire foxes were intertwined forming the symbol of ying and yang.

-I know, but we're starving and eating herbs doesn't seem to work the same way other creatures' flesh does- Alcor replied.

-I told you that we will only eat other animals when we have no choice, you know how much that displeases Megres- Epsilon replied by looking hard at the older pony.

-They don't have to starve to death for me Epsilon- said the other mare, her mane and tail were long and lacy, because of her brilliance you could conclude that she had them very well taken care of, unlike her companions her mane sported a sky blue color adorned with white stripes. The color of her fur however was the same metallic blue tone as that of her brothers. Megres had a thin complexion, her muscles were not as turned as Epsilon's, but her appeal was not affected by it. On her flanks you could see a cutie mark in the shape of a rabbit formed with fire which emerged from a symbol of ying and yang located just behind it, on the forehead of the rabbit you could distinguish a small arcane.

-I don't like to feed on meat either, it's strange and the feeling is disgusting- Merak added, while keeping one of its wings on Megres's back trying to protect it from the cold. On Merak's flanks, a cutie mark in the shape of a bat that appeared to emerge from an arcane made of fire could be seen, that bat jealously protecting a sphere with the symbol of ying and yang between its wings.

-Anyway, we must be careful, the fact that the guards of that place do not dare to enter the forest means that we must be especially careful- added a young Siegfried as he looked nervously at the surroundings. Like his brothers, his flanks sported a cutie mark consisting of an arcane surrounded by a ring of fire at the centre of which was the symbol of ying and yang.

GURRRR

The sound alerted the young ponies who placed themselves against each other's backs forming a circle that would allow them to locate their attacker.

GURRRR

The echo of the sound made them look back and forth trying to locate the source of that growl.

GURRRR

-Alcor?- Megres draw their attention, noticing the source of that sound.

-Yes? asked the male pony.

-Are you really that hungry?- she added, raising an eyebrow.

GURRRR

The roar of his stomach did not go unnoticed this time, who looked at him strangely. Making the young pony blush.

-For Celestia, I had no idea you could make a noise like that- Siegfried said mockingly.

-You scared us brother, for a moment I thought...-

GRRRR

-That wasn't me- Alcor said, as he felt the gaze of his brothers and sisters.

The sound of the leaves alerted Epsilon who in a quick movement pulled Megres from the road by pushing her with the weight of her body before a shadow leaped from the bushes taking her with her.

The creature rolled several times because of the loss of balance caused by the movement of the mare, who with its helmets reached a halt to the dreaded jaws while nailing the bone tips of its wings into the sides of its adversary repeatedly.

Epsilon felt the clutches of the beast tear ingered its loin opening its flesh instantly. Acting instinctively the mare applied a lever with its hooves opening the mouth of the beast before inserting its snout inside and biting the creature's tongue with its own incisors.

Feeling the overwhelming pain of his tongue being torn off with a single movement, the creature released a scream while removing its claws from the mare. Unfortunately, Epsilon's wing got stuck on the side of the creature. Epsilon struggled for a couple of seconds before releasing the tip of its wing from the side of the creature before feeling an intense pain running down its left side before being dragged by that strange object a couple of meters before its own weight release her body as the huge sting came off her body.

She looked to the place where the creature had disappeared, emitting screams of pain, she was sure she had seen the mane of that winged creature and the huge stinger on its tail.

-Epsilon!- The voice of her sister caught her attention as she made an effort to get on her hooves again.

Being the fastest in the group, Epsilon was not surprised that Megres got to the scene first. Her concern became apparent the moment the blood of the mare began to close the wounds suffered on her back.

-Epsilon, for all the ponies that was that?- said her friend, helping her get up.

-It looked like a kind of lion with bat wings and scorpion tail but I'm fine, My wounds will heal in a moment... AUCH!- cried the mare falling to the ground again.

-Let me check you- said her friend. It didn't take Magres too long to notice the wound on the side of the mare which seemed to take longer than usual to fully heal by closing the hole that stinger had opened in her side body.

-I told you I'm fine. Sometimes I'm glad that whatever they did to me in that place, would give me the ability to heal really fast otherwise I'm sure I couldn't get back on my feet for several days- Epsilon snicker getting up right at the moment when the rest of their teammates arrived at the scene.

End of Flashback


-A Manticore- Muttered the Princess of the Night.

-At that point I didn't give it much importance- the mare said, keeping her eyes fixed on the ground under her hooves.

Epsilon looked up by smiling at the princess.

-When we were examined to be recruited by the army to join you in battle, one of the nurses told me that my blood was toxic. Apparently it was impregnated with a very powerful poison- Epsilon said still smiling -the doctor said that my ability to heal had allowed me to stay healthy during this time, but it seems that it also caused my blood to strengthen the poison to the point that my own blood will begin to destroy me from the inside– Epsilon felt the princess's hooves surround her in a hug.

Epsilon treated with all her willpower to prevent her voice from cracking, she squeezed her teeth while preventing the tears from escaping from her eyes. It wasn't right for a royal guard to break down like that. It wasn't like some pony like her to let others watch her week. As she could call herself a night watchman, if she could not keep her own feelings under control in front of her beloved princess.

-You don't have to contain Epsilon- speak Luna wrapping her up with her wings.

-Megres was the only one who knew, when that crystal pony attacked us, I realized that his weapon was made of heraldica, since the cut he made me was able to deprive me of sight. Megres must have realized that and decided to take the blow that killed her in my place.

By this point Epsilon could barely maintain a stable voice but was unable to prevent his tears from rolling down her cheek.

-I thought I had more time, but apparently the wound of that spear affected my regeneration power so my life time has been cut even further-

"If you wish I can give you more time" spoke Nightmare.

"What do you mean?" ask Luna intrigued.

"I know a spell that will allow her soul and ours to be linked in that way our magic could lessen the effect of heraldica on her body and we could lengthen your life expectancy" the voice remarked in her head.

"Tell me what I have to do" asked the indigo alicorn.

"Just do as I say. Remember that the more our opinions coincide, the greater our power" Nightmare added.

The mare turned away from the princess.

-I understand your annoyance at having hidden it for so long, but I didn't want to cause you any more worries than Princess Luna already has- the mare said, wiping away tears with her helmet.

-The only thing that bothers me about all this is not realizing it much sooner- said the deity of the night looking at the mare -You have done a lot for us, it is time for me to give you a gift worthy of your sacrifice- said the indigo alicorn. Her eyes seemed to glow brighter than before and the color of her fur had darkened further.

Epsilon stared at the princess's hooves until they gently held her face.

Slowly the princess approached her face. As if bewitched by some kind of haunting, Epsilon closed his eyes and let herself be carried away by her instincts, Epsilon's heart began to beat hard. She could feel the blood pumped through her head, when suddenly the soft touch of her own lips pressing against Luna's made her heart skip a beat.

Epsilon felt the cold taste of the princess, fresh as the night she loved so much. She could perceive as if something was running through her body, completely filling it from the tip of her nose to the tip of her tail, the feeling was pleasant and at the same time strange. But she certainly decided to accept it.

After a moment the princess push away from the mare, who still kept her eyes closed being a thin thread of saliva was the only thing that joined them.

-Open your eyes my beloved night star- said the princess -open your eyes and watch the world with the gift of the night that has been delivered to you- added the indigo alicorn.

The mare slowly opened her eyes. The iris of Epsilon's left eye looked like a beautiful silver color, which contrasted completely with the amber color of her right eye. She could feel a strange energy running through her body, a power like never before, that energy source completely filled her.

The mare looked up finding the princess's gaze once more. This time Luna's eyes had returned to normal and her fur had taken its natural tone.

-From tonight you will be my sword and enforcer. From tonight I will be your strength and your livelihood, two souls who live as one, but exist separately- said the ruler of the night.

-Why thank you Princess Luna, I swear here and now that my life belongs to you and it will be for you that I will live no matter what I have to do- I swear I will watch over your well-being for as long as I live- Epsilon replied bowing with deep respect and gratitude.

-Thank you Epsilon. Now if you excuse me, I would like to spend sometime alone with Chrisy before I came back to the capital… I don't want anyone to interrupt us-.

-All right, Princess- Epsilon replied, standing aside to make room for the youngest of the kingdom's monarchs.

The princess came into the room closing the door behind herself. Her eyes ran through the darkened room until she noticed the bed at the center.

Luna approaches to the side of the bed. The figure of the sleeping creature placidly wrapped by the darkness of the night was no longer of an unicorn, had the body protected by soft scales and a smooth, elongated mane, its huge eyes remained closed as its nostrils breathed deep and rhythmically the air around her. A pair of long tusks peeked out of her upper lips, running almost to the base of her snout. In the center of her forehead you could see a long and twisted horn that barely flashed a slight bright green glow.

Even in the dark and thanks to her night eyes, Luna could distinguish even the marks of the blows and wounds that remained fresh on the body of the sleeping changeling.

It was a strenuous and careful job that Luna had to do to heal and clean the wounds in Chrysalis' body, disinfect the cuts, deflate the blows, and repair several broken bones. However, if something useful she had learned from her time on the front lines were certainly healing spells. And she was grateful of it, otherwise she would have found herself in the need to get some pony else to be in charge of healing her beloved and that could not only have jeopardized Chrysalis's identity, but could also have put the changeling's life at risk.

-Chrisy, I'll look for those who did this to you and I'll finish them I promise you- said Luna, laying her at the base of her twisted horn -Here you will be safe, Epsilon will protect you. Rest now, I'll come back for you later- Luna said as she stroked the face of the changeling with her hoof, pulling aside Chrysalis mane to take a better look at her.


Author's note:

As you may imagine I had to modify the lyrics of the song a little bit especially because it is not a song in English and the literal translation of the lyrics was not properlyrhythmic, so I did my best to fit it without losing its meaning, well most of it. Jajajaja.

In this chapter I considered it important to include a little of the history and abilities of the night watch and although I know there are more questions than answers, at least I hope it had aroused your curiosity. XD. I must tell you that when I wrote the original chapter in Spanish, I have not yet fully thought about the special abilities of each one of them. So… I will place some of their abilities cautiously in the chapters in order to not bring them spontaneously, but for the moment I have only revealed the two main abilities of Epsilon. As a curious fact, I must tell you that the cutie marks of the five guards hold several elements in common which links them to each other. This taking into account the way in which CMC's cutie marks are structured which show a connection to each other and still have something that differentiates them.

As always thank you for the support you're giving me, it really helps me go on with the story.


In memory of Victor Fidel Beloved grandfather and mentor.

March/1938 - October/2018

In memory of Carolina López Beloved aunt and life's example.

May/1947 - February/2020