Chapter Three
It was a little warmer then last night, but not much. As the six ponies crept on top of the multiple houses, apartments, and other, they're eyes were wide open for any signs of the Nightmare's inky purple essence. Suddenly, Thunder stopped in his tracks and Crunch accidently ran into his back. But the Alicorn seemed to be frozen.
"Um... Thunder Bright, are you OK?" Shell asked. It was impossible to tell if she was nervous or impatient. Thunder slowly shook his head, and Cloud was struck with fear as she spotted what he was staring at. It was a tall, black pony with a rapidly moving mane. Her hair also depicted space. She was tall as Princess Celestia, maybe taller, with sharp fangs and turquoise eyes that glimmered with evil. AS he horn glowed dark blue, an armor the shade of Cloud's Coat crept up onto her body, as if it were invisible and the spell to make it so was ceasing to exist. And when she was done, the only thing Thunder could do was gasp at her complete appearance. His circle of thought slowly finished as he saw her wings. And then he knew it.
He said it quietly, but loud enough for all the others to hear, "That is Nightmare Moon."
It was hard getting to sleep that night for the Elements of Harmony. Although Crunch, Shell, and Calamity had wanted to attack, Thunder had objected. 'Why attack now? We need to figure out what we'll do. We need a plan.' he had said. And it was agreed that they'd wake up at sunset to start planning. But even as the others started to fall asleep, the Prince was wide awake. Did I do the right thing to bring us here? he thought, with a worried glance among his friends- new and old. Sure, they had four... six friends in the Universe. So what? They could all come to Equestria, Nightmare Moon could reek havoc here, and everything would be fine. He didn't understand why Mother had made them come all the way here to fight for a universe, people she had never seen and didn't know. Then, his eyes became wider as he had a horrific thought. What is someone dies, because I brought us here without thinking? He seemed to stop breathing for a second, then quietly stood up. I'm sorry, everyone. I can't do this. I... I have to let you down. He wanted to whisper that into their ears while they slept- but, Cloud especially, they'd probably tie him to a chair. Calamity has lots of rope. So he left without talking to any of them. He slowly trotted towards the ladder that lead out side. He lifted the cover with his magic, so it wasn't loud, and put it back as quietly as possible. And then, he flew off into the Midnight. But he swore, he could hear voices in his head- the voice of Nightmare Moon.
"I'm not crazy," he said to himself, "She's trying to bring me to her side!"
And that she was. "You've left them, Thunder. Disobeyed your parents. No one will like you after this. You'll never be called a Prince again- unless you join me, and become my son!" she said. But Thunder did his best to ignore her- he blocked her out with images. Images of Cloud.