Nightmare Moon couldn't wait to use her new severt,which was Dusk who still unconscious from his fight with her. But even in the healing process the Nightmare goddess herself was no fool, she planned only to heal Celestia's pupil to a point,where he wouldn't be able to fight back. Though despite. The noises going on in the hallway opposite the door. Nightmare Moon refused to acknowledge it, instead on focusing on her beloved warrior. Yes.. She said to a resting Dusk Shine. You fought valiantly so I'll put you into good work. Putting her face close to his she said. Those girls who foolishly tried to take you from me will soon ultimately serve my will. As she finished the healing process Nightmare Moon striped off her armor leaving only her lingerie on as she said to still unconscious Dusk. Now my beloved now the time to fulfill your royal duties. As she lowered her head for second kiss of the night however before her lips met his. The door to her room was kicked opened. Who dares…. She said turning around before seeing the 5 girls from earlier. You again? She said in anger and. Your zombie hordes couldn't defeat us. Said Apple Jack. And why were doing in here? Asked Rarity. No matter. Nightmare Moon said. Guess I'll have to it myself. As,she summon. Her staff but before she could enact a spell a powerful magical blast from Rarity sent out of the room. Wow! Said a stun Apple at an enraged Rarity. Will hope that would teach her not to do improper things. Told Rarity. Well let's check on Dusk hopefully Nightmare hasn't done anything irreversible on him. As all them stood by him with Fluttershy saying his name Dusk?Dusk?

Deep within Dusk's subconscious,Dusk couldn't help to know what was going on. In his dream like state Dusk felt he was living is life all over again. When he was a toddler playing and being with his sister and parents. Going to school recounting the bullying he endored. It all seemed to come to an end when he met "her". Dusk felt a deep anger. Though it was just a memory in his subconscious. But Dusk couldn't help but to feel how naive he was back then. But at the time he was still a child,and unlike the rest of the students she offered help and friendship. After befriending her all the bullying seemed to stop he could finally do his studies with nobody else bothering him. But would later learn this was just a facade. Her true self finally came out, after that one ! Dusk said in subconscious mind. As he went into that painful time in his life. Soon not long after,more and more of his life's memories,sprung up,but Dusk could sense or feel something or someone was watching with him. As if whatever or who ever was there,was protruding his mind or analyzing his past and now current events of his life. Soon Dusk after the presence he felt went away leaving him all alone in the what felt like an eternity in his subconscious state. Dusk began to hear a voice calling him. The voice its self as he describe was a soft and it called out his name. Dusk... Though the voice did seem familiar. He added. Dusk... The voice said again. With that Celestia student was now certain he had heard the voice ... The female voice said a 3rd time. At that moment Dusk himself realized who the voice was but how? He thought. Fluttershy? He said when he finally opened up his eyes. He's awake Rarity said. As she the rest four of the girls looked down at him.

Outside of the old castle after dealing with Rarity magical attack. Nightmare Moon stood hovering in the eternal in the night. Dumbfounded,angry and at the same time, Nightmare Moon felt she had to give the five girls some credit they had managed to survive all of what her dark magic she could threw at them. But... She thought. They come all this way for him. Only him. Celestia's top pupil Dusk Shine. Well... She said to herself. If I can't have him than no shall have him. As she flew Towards where Rarity blasted had blasted her from. Those girls may have been lucky enough to make it this far. But this is where their luck runs out,when they taste the full might of my she neared the room where Dusk and the girls were.

Inside Dusk finally opened up his eyes and awoke upon the bed he was resting on. Despite hearing Rarity voice saying he's awake. The former emissary of Canterlot still thought he was still dead,looking at the eyes looking down at beautiful. Dusk thought. As he stared at the eyes that looked at him with mixture of colors. Lefting his left arm. Dusk said. Angels please tell Celestia and my family I didn't mean to let them and Equestria down. Angels? Said Apple Jack. You ain't dead yet. as her face came into view. Apple Jack?! Dusk said alarmingly. Then realized the other girls were with them. Dusky. Pinky said as she gave him anther tight hug. It's so good to finally find you. Yeah. Said Rainbow. Do you know how much trouble we had to go through just to find you? And go looking for you again after Nightmare Moon took you? After breaking Pinkies embraced and Looking around Dusk asked where he was? This where Nightmare Moon brought you. Rarity told him. Oh! Pinkie said. Here's your staff. As she gave it to him as Dusk began standing he did he nearly stumbled but manged to keep himself up. Watch yourself. Apple Jack told him. I think your still a little worn form your battle Nightmare Moon. Speaking of which... Dusk said and asked. Where is she? Well Rarity here smacked her real good with her magic. Said Rainbow. Send her out flying through the wall. Well that explains the giant hole in the room. Dusk thought. And it won't be long when she returns. Told A.J. And this time we work together. Dusk looked at her briefly,and before he could say anything Rarity chimed in and said. Yes Apple jack is right, we had long way to go before we finally caught up with you. From dealing with the creatures of the Ever Free Forest,to dealing with Nighmare Moon's magic manipulations, and fighting the zombie horde after we found you. Don't forget about empty knights armors we had to face off. Told Pinkie. Yes those. Hearing this Dusk face didn't change much. As he spoke. Well perhaps you didn't have to face all things had just stayed where you were in Ponyville. He scolded. I am princess Celestia's top student it is my job too… Before Dusk could continue his rant. Fluttershy from out of nowhere wrapped her arms around his torso. With him saying. Huh? Fluttershy? Dusk.. She said. forgive me. I told your secert to the girls. Huh? Dusk said again. What are you talking about? he asked her. Spike. Flittershy told him. He told me your secret how you never had it rough growing up,in school in Canterlot, and the incident you had with that one girl. Which is why you went off on your own here.A look anger grew on Dusk face. Spike. He thought and growled. Just than Pinkie came and wrapped her arms around him as well. Pinkie? Dusk said annoyed. Just than Rarity joined in as well. Soon Apple Jack came into the mix. The many arms wrapped around him,made Dusk think back to after his personal incident at the Academy Dusk was was hugged by his parents and sisters,even Prince Rome of whom he had a good relationship comfort him. Despite this it took years for Dusk to come close what would be his normal self but, what had happened to him at the time would remain stuck in his head all his life. Well thinking about this Dusk saw Rainbow of all people would hug someone like that he was noticing her. Rainbow said. Shutup. She told him.I'm only doing this as thank you for saving my butt earlier. And what felt like a heartfelt moment ,was soon interrupted when Dusk and the girls, notice pieces of Nightmare Moon armor,began to levitate off floor Oh no. Fluttershy said worringly. Shes back back. Not a moment too soon Nightmare flew back into the room still in her lingerie, but her armor quickly covered herself up again. Looking down. The Night goddess said. Well Well look who's awake. As she smiled. Disgusted by the vile bring before her and her comrades. Rarity yelled. Back off! As she fired at her wand. But unlike the attack Nightmare Moon easily deflected and said to Dusk I'll give you one last chance. Join me now and I shall give you anything your heart desires. Hearing this this Dusk said. As I told you before my place is with Celestia and Equestria. And nothing you say or do will change my mind. Annoyed at first but Nightmare Moon smiled and simply said. Petty very well than. As she unleashed her power upon Dusk and girls. With the weave of energy coming towards Them Rarity said. Oh my what kind of power is that. She asked. Silent Dusk pointed his staff and blasted magic to counteract her power. Struggling at first but Celestia student managed to hold his own however, did he know this was just a test to how much he could stand. In a few moments Nightmare Moon unleashed her full power, with that Dusk really struggled to counteract her magical power,until he was overwhelmed and eviscerated by her magic leaving nothing except his staff behind. The five girls were stunned and horrified by this especially Rarity and Fluttershy. Elsewhere in the throne room of Canterlot Celestia herself felt something,though she didn't react much or said anything, but a tear did run down her face. While guarding her love Prince Rome Gleaming herself also felt something. Though she didn't know what it physically was, but her gut told it about her younger brother. Though Gleaming was silent Miaroré could sense something wasn't right. But what was he did not know,as he hoped the celestal sun would return soon.