The Misadventures of Ponified Friends
Chapter 4: The Night Mare Nightmare (The Elements of Harmony Part I)
Minutes after we had set foot on the streets, I couldn't help but notice that the town look deserted. It was no longer the busy place we interacted with earlier.
Okay, not exactly deserted. I mean, there were still ponies trotting and minding their own business this afternoon. But they were a bunch of elderly looking ponies and kids.
"Where the hell is everybody?" Speedy wondered as we continued to walk through town, searching for this Golden Oak Library.
"They are probably preparing for tomorrow, don't you think?" Silver presumed. "I mean, they will celebrate early in the morning."
"Hey, I thought we're gonna party an all-nighter like Applejack said?" Speedy reminded us.
You know, that may be the reason why the town looked empty. Maybe the younger ponies were celebrating this thing someplace around the neighborhood. That got me thinking. Was this Golden Oak Library the sight? No, that's impossible. It's a LIBRARY for Pete's sake.
And speaking of the library, we finally saw the huge, hollowed-out tree that was in the middle of the street. This was the place.
"Finally! We made it!" Speedy exclaimed as we trotted.
And that's when I saw two other ponies also walking towards it. The one trailing looked very familiar to me. Buttery colored coat…Pink hair…
"Fluttershy?" I wondered aloud as I focused on her. She was following someone, and it looked like she was talking to some reptile-ish creature riding at the other pony's back.
"Flutterwhat?" I heard the two of them ask. They turned their heads, and also observed the other ponies in front of us.
"You know them, Rob?" Silver asked as he looked back at me, but I didn't answer.
Fluttershy and the reptile kept on chatting, while this purple coated mare had an annoyed expression.
It was Twilight Sparkle. The main protagonist of My Little Pony.
"Oh, shit! It's freaking Twilight Sparkle!" Speedy exclaimed. "And that yellow pony is my sister's favorite!"
"Wow, we've met all the main characters…" I mumbled.
Once they reached the front of the library, the purple pony turned her back and said something to Fluttershy. We were near enough to hear the conversation they were having.
"I am so sorry, but how did we get here so fast?" said the purple pony. "This is where I'm staying while I'm in Ponyville, and my poor baby dragon needs his sleep."
"No, I don't-" the dragon, with purple scales and green spikes that went all the way down its tail, tried to talk back, but the purple pony lifted her backside to drop the dragon.
"Aw~ look at that! He's so sleepy he can't even keep his little balance!" I hear a coo in this pony's voice, but was she trying to convince Fluttershy that the baby dragon was sleepy?
The dragon glared at her, and she awkwardly smiled at Fluttershy. That answered my question.
"Oh no, you poor thing!" Fluttershy was convinced, scooping up the dragon as she flew. "You simply must get into bed!" she said worriedly.
Fluttershy opened the door of the library and flew inside as the purple pony rushed in. Seconds later, she pushed Fluttershy out of the library.
"Yes, yes, we'll get to that. Well, good night!" the purple pony said quickly before shutting the door at Fluttershy's face.
Well, that was rude.
"What's the reason we're here again?" Speedy asked, loud enough for the mare to hear us.
"We went here to find out, remember?" Silver answered.
I winced at how loud their voices are. Fluttershy finally noticed us when she looked at our direction.
"Star Blast?" Fluttershy said in a surprised tone.
And of course, I chuckled awkwardly, saying, "Hey Fluttershy…"
"Oh, it's nice to see you again!" She said with a smile. "What are you doing here?"
"Some pink pony wearing a disguise said that we need to go here at exactly 5 p.m. She never said why, though," I responded.
"Pink pony?" Fluttershy questioned.
"Yeah. She was pink, and her mane was curly and poofy. She also had this balloon mark on her flank." I informed her, remembering what she looked like when we met her at Sugarcube Corner.
She gasped, "You're describing Pinkie Pie!"
I reacted, "You know her?"
"Then you must go inside the library!" she urged, her face brightening up.
"Why?"
"Just trust me," she giggled.
Oh, that was so darn cute.
Wait! Focus! Pinkie Pie brought a letter to us and wore a very cliché disguise. When we bumped into her earlier at Sugarcube Corner, she was carrying out party kits in a box. Then, she freaked out when she found out that there were 'three more ponies', and then she ran away with the party supplies.
A secret message only for us to read...party supplies...' three more ponies'?
I then knew what was going on.
I felt someone poking at my side. "Hey, dude! Aren't you gonna introduce us?" Speedy asked in a whisper. I could sense the teasing in his voice
I sighed in exasperation, "Could you guys just wait after we go inside?"
"Why would we go inside anyway? Didn't you guys hear that this was the purple pony's place?" Speedy brought up.
"Lem. This is a library. It's a public place that everyone can visit. And if Fluttershy said that it's okay to go in, we go in," I said bluntly.
"Hah! That's what she said!"
I glared at him.
"Oh, ~! You just got stared again!" Silver laughed at Speedy, who then glared at him.
"Oh, shut up!" Speedy said at Silver annoyingly.
"I'm sorry about those two. We kind of make fun at each other occasionally," I apologized to Fluttershy as I faced her.
"It's okay. So, you finally talked to them? It looks like everything worked out."
"Well, as I said earlier, we're practically brothers."
She giggled. She then pointed to the door. "Shall we?"
I nodded as a response. I noticed that Fluttershy wasn't acting all, well, shy around me anymore. I turned back to call Speedy and Silver, and I saw them drawing back their hoofs as if they were going to punch each other. Once they saw me though, they dropped their stances and smiled ineptly.
I furrowed my eyebrows, "Guys. I don't want you to make a scene here. Are we clear?"
They nodded.
"Good. Now let's follow Fluttershy inside."
It's amazing how ponies in this world managed to open their doors so easily with their hooves. I could understand the Unicorns since they can use magic, but what about the Pegasi and the normal ones? That's cartoon logic right there. I kept visualizing them, biting their doorknobs.
We're finally inside the library, and it was dark. If this were what I think it is, somebody would say 'Surprise!' any moment now…
"Dudes. I can't see a damn thing," I could hear Speedy near my right.
"Even the light outside couldn't get through the windows," Silver commented on my left.
"Stick together guys. We don't know what's going on," I told the two of them. And where is Fluttershy? I couldn't hear her voice anywhere. I don't know her whereabouts in the room.
"Who are you?!" I heard a female voice demanded somewhere around the dark room. "What are you doing here?!" She was not Fluttershy.
"Oh, shoot! I told you guys that this is her place!" Speedy whispered harshly.
"But Fluttershy said we could walk in!" I whispered back.
"Worry that later! Just answer her question!" Silver joined.
"Well? I'm waiting!" Her voice suddenly got threatening.
"We are your-uh-conscience!" Speedy rambled a random response.
"Yes! We don't talk a lot these days!" Silver added.
These two were not helping. Did they have to quote Ant-Man's funny line in Civil War?
"Conscience?" The mare repeated, clearly confused.
"Excuse me, but don't listen to them, ma'am. They tend to lie when under pressure," I told her.
"HEY!" The two said in unison.
"Then answer my question truthfully. Who are you?" She asked me.
"We're just three ponies who were told to visit this place by a pink pony. Honest!" I answered. How many times did I have to say that?
"Why would that pony tell you to go here?"
"We don't know the reason ourselves. But I have an idea why."
As if on cue, the lights flicked on, and a lot of ponies surrounded us. "SURPRISE!" they cheered.
We all jumped up at the surprise. Now that we could see the room, streamers were hung everywhere, and confetti continued to pour down. Drinks, snacks that are mostly cupcakes were in the tables that were scattered.
"Woah! What's this?!" Speedy wondered as he looked around the room.
"A surprise party? But who would bother the time to do this?" Silver questioned.
"I DID!" We heard a cheerful voice among the crowd. A pink head shot up and went towards us. "SURPRISE! Hi! I'm Pinkie Pie!" She introduced herself with a cheerful smile, "And I made this party just for you! Well, at least originally for Twilight and the baby dragon. but then I suddenly ran into you three back in Sugarcube corner, so I have to make adjustments and make this party three times more fun!"
We couldn't quite follow on her fast-paced statement, but I managed. Her voice was too energetic and quirky.
"What was that?" Silver asked.
"She said that the surprise was meant for Twilight Sparkle, and she needed to make adjustments because she saw the three of us," Speedy responded.
"You understood her?"
"Of course, I did! Maybe your brain couldn't process the info!"
The pink pony, Pinkie Pie, started to jump around us with a happy expression. "So did you like it?! Huh?! Huh?! Huh?!"
I smiled kindly at her, "Yeah, we did. Didn't expect this at all."
"Very surprised!" I could hear the bothered tone on the purple mare's voice. "Libraries are supposed to be quiet…"
Pinkie laughed, "That's silly! What kind of welcome party would this be if it were quiet? I mean, DUH? Boooring!"
She walked away with a grumpy looking face while Pinkie Pie continued to bombard her with words as she followed. I feel for her. I used to be easily annoyed when someone tried to get in a conversation with me way back. I'm still an introvert, mind you, but I'm just friendly in my way. And if I want to survive my teen years, I need to get along with everyone.
"Hey, fellas!" We heard Applejack's voice calling us from behind. We saw her with three more familiar ponies: Rainbow Dash, Rarity, and Fluttershy. So they were friends? I just chuckled inwardly about the coincidence that we met every one of them during our time here.
"Hey, Applejack!" Speedy greeted as we trotted to them. "You didn't tell us that they'd make a party."
"It's Pinkie Pie's thing," Rainbow Dash answered. "She makes parties like all the time!"
"But welcoming parties are special in its own way," said Applejack.
"Wait, so she does this every time someone visits Ponyville?" Silver asked.
"Exactly! I wouldn't miss it, for it is simply delightful!" Rarity stated in good spirits. "Well, at least not the wilder kind of merriment."
I then looked at Fluttershy fluttering next to Rainbow Dash, "So that's why you disappeared when we got in? You all knew that Pinkie Pie would make a surprise party for us?"
She nodded her head sheepishly. "So…Did you like it?"
"Of course we did," Would I say no to an adorable face like that? Wait, what? "And I almost forgot. Fluttershy, I'd like you to meet Speedy Glee and Silver Spur, my best friends."
The two then waved their hooves hello to the butter-colored Pegasus.
"Uhm…Hi…" She said bashfully.
"Dude! She reminds me of you back in 1st grade!" Speedy whispered to me.
Anyway…
"And to answer your question Fluttershy, If Pinkie Pie bothered to make a party for us, of course, we'll enjoy it!" Speedy said joyfully.
"I don't know about Twilight Sparkle though," Silver looked back at Twilight, who was pouring a very suspicious brown liquid in her cup. Oh, and Pinkie Pie was still talking to her.
"Say, why don't we all go and talk to Twilight?" Applejack suggested. "Especially the three of you." She gestured to us.
"We are your conscience? Seriously?" Rainbow Dash said before she began laughing her head off.
Yeah. So much for a first impression. I'm planning to talk and apologize to Twilight later on.
The three of us followed the four mares as we trotted towards Twilight and Pinkie Pie.
"So, that's why I made a super-duper-spectacular welcome party and invite everyone in Ponyville!" Pinkie gestured the entire building. "See? Now you have lots and lots of friends!"
Our group smiled, and they naturally greeted and welcomed her warmly. Still, Twilight was still ignoring every pony as she took a sip in her drink, facing away from us. Has she ever talked to a single pony yet in this room other than Pinkie and us?
Then I saw her head flinch when she finished taking a drink. She finally faced us, but her mouth was puffed. Her face was red, and she was perspiring a lot. I could even see her eyes tearing up. We all looked worriedly at her.
"Uh, are you all right, sugar cube?" Applejack asked.
I started to hear a whistling sound, and it was emitting from Twilight. Smoke started to come out of her ears. She jumped up, and her mane and tail became fire for a moment before walking away from us as she climbed up to the second floor of the building.
"Aw! She's so happy she's crying!" Pinkie Pie said, completely oblivious to Twilight's temporary agony.
I watched the purple baby dragon making his way to the table full of drinks. He picked up the bottle of liquid that Twilight just drank. "Hot Sauce?"
Pinkie Pie grabbed the bottle of hot sauce from the dragon and poured a large amount on her cupcake. She then popped it in her mouth with a satisfied expression. We all looked at her weirded out.
"What? It's good!" She said.
"I'm guessing you like cupcakes?" Speedy asked warily.
"YUP!" She repeated the same treatment to another cupcake. "Want to try one?"
Speedy shifted his eyes away, "Oh. Uh-I-I don't know. I mean, cupcakes and hot sauce would be the weirdest combination that I have ever tas-"
He was interrupted by Pinkie Pie shoving the cupcake in his mouth. All we could do was watch as the food hybrid invade his mouth. Speedy's eyes were wide as saucers.
I just hoped that he wouldn't die by way of food poisoning.
"How is it, man?" Silver asked while chuckling at his demise.
Speedy began to munch in the food hesitantly, grimacing in every bite. Soon, he chewed normally, making a surprising hum. "It's like sweet chili."
"You don't feel sick or anything?" I asked.
He shook his head. "No. I-I don't know. I'm used to eating spicy food, so I'm okay. The hot sauce kind of taste like 'Pain is Good Louisiana Style.' And the cupcakes were still the BOMB, though."
"See? I told you it's good!" She grabbed Speedy's hoof. "Let's eat more cupcakes over there!"
"Wait! Not with hot sauce, right?"
Pinkie snorted. "If you want hot sauce in your cupcakes, then be my guest!"
"Well, if those cupcakes were from Sugarcube corner, then I'll gladly join you!" Speedy declared enthusiastically before facing Silver and me. "Catch you guys later when I have a sugar rush!"
We waved him goodbye as he joined Pinkie in her food trip. He always was a friendly type.
"Hey, Speedy! Wait up! I wanted to tell you about Cloudsdale and the Wonderbolts!" Rainbow Dash followed them, trailing behind flying.
I heard Silver sigh. "Looks like it's party hard, right?"
I nodded. "You go do your thing."
"Oh, we simply must!" said Rarity, "But I would rather have a nice conversation. Silver, would you care to have a nice chat with me? I have so much to ask!"
"Really?" Oh boy. It's his lucky day.
"Me too!" Applejack joined. "You're one of the largest, healthiest stallions I know other than my brother Big Mcintosh! How'd you get that big?"
"Oh, I just exercise and…eating a proper diet," Silver answered sheepishly and blushing. You're thinking about this the wrong way again!
"Yes, that's nice, but shall we continue this to a proper location?" Rarity suggested.
And so they all agreed.
"Would you like to join us, Blast?" Applejack offered.
"It's okay. Go on ahead and enjoy it. I'm not much of a talker anyway," I told.
Applejack seemed to consider. "Well, suit yourself."
Silver gave me 'good luck' look before walking away with the two mares.
Speedy Glee's with Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash. Silver's occupied with Applejack and Rarity. Then that leaves me with…Fluttershy.
"I guess it's just you and me?" She said.
Oh, fate. Why are you doing this to me? I have an attraction with this cartoon pony, and you're leaving me with her?
"Heh, heh… yeah."
"Ooh! Ooh! Do you want to listen to Spike's story?" She offered to me. Her voice changed into an ecstatic tone.
"Oh, I'd love to Fluttershy, but maybe later, okay?" said Spike, the purple and green baby dragon that reminded me of Spyro. "I'm worried about Twilight."
"Why? What's wrong?" I asked.
"That egg-head always avoids making friends! My whole life with her, she keeps company with nothing but books!" Spike explained.
So she's the anti-social type? I didn't know a single thing about her, so I just presumed.
"Maybe she's just tired? I mean, she is the supervisor of the Summer Sun Celebration. There are probably a lot of things and concerns running through her head right now, and the last thing she needed was a gathering." I said.
"Or she didn't want to socialize. It's about time that she does! Even the Princess herself told her to do that while she does her supervising," Spike pointed out.
I gave him a questioning look, "Wait, you and Twilight were brought here because the Princess ordered you?"
He nodded his head. "Well, it all started because of Twilight anyway. She went on and on about this old pony tale called the 'Mare in the Moon' and how it will bring eternal night to all of Equestria. She messaged her concerns to Princess Celestia, and then the princess replied that she lay off the books. And so, here we are."
"Okay, did she made any friends yet?" Fluttershy urged him to continue.
"Well, we already talked to you and the other ponies. At least Twilight tried to act friendly. Do you consider her as a friend?"
"Of course, I do!"
Now that Spike gave much clearer info, I understood Twilight's situation. Trust me, my parents or basically everyone including my two best friends, "advised" (more like commanded) me to do this all the time since I'm not a sociable person. It looks like she and I had a lot in common as I get to know her a little bit.
"Well, based on my own experience, it's not that easy to make friends with everyone. Especially if you just came in a place or environment that's not familiar to you. It takes time to adjust, kid. She probably has more important things to do than making friends with every pony," I gave Spike my straight comment.
Spike thought about this for a moment before replying, "I guess you're right. I bet if Twilight heard that she'd keep rubbing it in my face. Anyway, my name's Spike! Nice to meet you!"
"My name's Star Blast," I held out my hoof so that the dragon could shake it.
"I don't want to waste any more time here, so if you'll excuse me, I'm gonna party!" Spike said as he walked away.
I noticed Fluttershy itching to follow him. She did mention that she wanted to hear Spike's story and offered me to join when she did.
"If you want to follow him, it's okay," I told her. "Don't worry. I'll catch up on you."
She gave a wide, excited smile before dashing before me with a speed I didn't know she had. I peered over the stairs up to the second floor where Twilight went.
"I'll talk to her later," I told myself before following Fluttershy.
Time flew by so fast that I didn't even realize that it was almost 4 in the morning already. Did I enjoy this party so much that I completely lost track of time?
Yes. Yes, I did. Well, all I did was read. I'm in a library so why not?
Man, this 'Daring Do' is like the combination of Indiana Jones and Lara Croft. Well, more like Lara Croft in an Indiana Jones set. It was so good that I'm already half-way through the first book. Good thing every pony's kind enough to let me read in peace.
"Hey! Star Blast!"
I lifted my head to see Spike who was calling me, wearing a lamp cover full of streamers. I couldn't help but chuckle at this literal party animal's appearance.
"Yeah, Spike?"
"I'm sorry to bother you if you're busy, but could I ask you for a favor?"
Memorizing the page I was in, I settled the book down to a table, "Sure. What do you want?"
"Well, Pinkie Pie's starting 'Pin the Tail on the Pony', and I'm the first one to play!"
"Okay. Go on…"
"I was thinking maybe inviting Twilight over to play, but I don't have the time."
"Wait. You want me to go up there and invite her?"
Spike nodded his head vigorously. "Yeah! Thanks a bunch!"
"Hey! Wait!" Before I had the chance to decline, Spike already ran away.
I sighed and got out of my 'oh so comfortable' position hesitantly.
I climbed up the stairs and was met by the only door on the second floor. I knocked, my face was full of embarrassment. Twilight might be sleeping, and it's very rude if someone she didn't know wake her up.
"Come in."
I heard her reply, and with that, I opened the door and peeked inside, seeing Twilight in her bed, a pillow on top of her head.
She made a surprised look, "Oh. May I help you?"
"I'm sorry for interrupting, but Spike told me to invite you to play a game," I informed her.
She made an exasperated groan, "Tell him I said no! And also, all the ponies in this town are crazy! Do you know what time it is?!"
I winced and shrunk back at her sudden outrage. Was she awake all this time since she left us downstairs hours ago? And it's the eve of the Summer Sun Celebration. Spike told me that they need to stay up until the Princess raises the sun.
"And the nerve! How dare he send some pony I never met!?"
Was it time to introduce myself then?
"You don't need to be angry with him. He's just a baby dragon. To lessen the awkwardness, I'm Star Blast. And technically, we just met earlier in the worst way possible, Twilight."
"Really?" Had she already forgotten?
"You know…We are your conscience?" I reminded her.
She made a face of realization, "Oh right. I remember! You colts scared me!"
I chuckled sheepishly, "I know. Look, I just wanted to say I'm sorry."
She sighed. "It's okay, Star Blast. After an exhausting day, I could have more time all by myself, but silly me! All this ridiculous friend-making has kept me from it!"
Wow. She's even worse than me. I didn't mind being alone all the time to do something important, but I also needed to talk to someone.
But I got curious about this "something" that made her act this way. "And what is this something if you don't mind me asking?"
She got out of her bed, levitating a huge book with her magic as she looked out the window, peering in the sight of the brightly lit moon, "Legend has it that in the longest day of the thousandth year, the stars will aim her escape and she would bring about the everlasting night."
"Are you talking about The Mare in the Moon?" I asked her based on what she read on that huge book and what Spike told me.
"You know the legend?" Twilight asked.
"I only knew about that recently when your friend Spike told me. But it's just a legend, so why worry?"
"I hope that you and the princess were right. I hope that it really is just an old pony tale…" She kept going with a worried voice.
Before I could say anything else, the door suddenly swung open and made a loud noise that startled the two of us.
"Come on, you guys! It's time to watch the sunrise!" Spike, still wearing the lamp cover, announced before going back down.
I glanced back at Twilight. "Do you want me to wait for you?"
She shook her head. "No, I'm fine. But it was nice of you, Star Blast."
"Okay, then. Just making sure if you're fine all by yourself," I said before coming down myself, leaving the door open for Twilight to exit.
And so every pony gathered at the Town Hall, which looked very decorative and delicate. Rarity did a good job with the place. I regrouped back with Silver and Speedy.
"You guys had fun?" I asked.
"I ate too much of those delicious cupcakes, dude. I don't know if it's a good thing or a bad thing," Speedy responded, his eyes twitching, and his body was shaking thanks to the Sugar Rush.
"Satisfaction? Good thing! Bad thing? Diabetes." Silver said.
Feet away from us, I saw Twilight with Spike riding her back, being ambushed by Pinkie yet again. "Isn't this exciting?! Are you excited!? Cause I'm excited, and I've never been so excited well except the time when I saw you in town and went-" she gasped dramatically for a moment, "but really, who can top that?!"
Sheesh. Having a conversation with Pinkie Pie would be the death of me. I instructed Speedy and Silver to move in another area away from the pink pony, which they quickly agreed to do. I didn't remember a moment I talked to Pinkie one on one. Oh, if she found out, I don't know what she has in store for me.
Soon, the sound of the birds chirping in harmony and melody resonated throughout the town hall, composed by Fluttershy, of course. A spotlight covered a light brown coated and white-maned pony on the stage. She's probably the Mayor from the looks of it.
"Fillies and Gentlecolts! As Mayor of Ponyville, it is my great pleasure to announce the beginning of the Summer Sun Celebration!"
Every pony cheered.
"In just a few moments, our town will witness the magic of the sunrise and celebrate this, the longest day of the year!"
My eyes squinted by something shining from above. I could have sworn that the moon glowed for a second. I hoped that I wasn't the only one who noticed that.
The Mayor continued the introductions, "And now, it is my great honor to introduce to you the ruler of our land! The very pony who gives us the sun and the moon each and every day! The good! The wise! The bringer of Harmony to all of Equestria!"
The Unicorns and the regular ponies stomped their hooves in anticipation as the Pegasi flew in circles with smiles etched in their faces. This would be the first time that the three of us would see TRUE royalty even though she was a pony and a cartoon.
"Princess Celestia!" The Mayor announced joyfully, pointing at the stage up top. Fluttershy commanded the birds to sing in a louder volume. Rarity bit into a rope and pulled it down, opening the curtain of the stage.
Not a princess in sight.
The ponies began to murmur, wondering where the Princess could be.
"Huh? Where's the Princess? Is she invisible or something?" Speedy asked innocently.
This doesn't look good.
"Uh, remain calm every pony. I'm sure there's a reasonable explanation," The Mayor said. I noticed Rarity searching nervously in the higher balcony.
"Maybe she's just late?!" Speedy bellowed.
"I highly doubt that, sir."
"Ooh! Ooh! I love guessing games! Is she hiding?" Pinkie proclaimed, glancing her head around.
"You mad mare! This ain't a game!" Silver said, completely bothered at Pinkie's ignorance.
"She's gone!" We heard Rarity broadcast the news, which caused every pony to gasp.
"Ooh, she's good!" Pinkie admired.
"Ugh, this pony's way of thinking irks me, man," Silver commented.
"Duh, she's the comic relief!" Speedy responded to him.
Then Pinkie suddenly created a shocked gasp. She was looking at the balcony that the Princess was supposed to occupy. Violet, glittery mist sprouted and surrounded that area. I felt every hair on my body stood up, and the only emotion I could feel right now was fear. Every pony was in the same situation as I am. What's going on?
After intense seconds, the violet mist dispersed, and something appeared. Pitch black was the taller pony's body, wearing a light blue helmet and armor, her tail and mane with the same appearance as the mist. Her eyes a turquoise color, and her eyelids were narrow. Her mark was a crescent moon shrouded in purple clouds that covered almost the entire area of her flank. The aura she was giving is…menacing and intimidating.
I had to curse inwardly at my realization. Right before our eyes was the legendary Mare in the Moon.
"Oh my beloved subjects, It's been so long since I've seen your precious little sun-loving faces," She spoke in a voice I've heard in every evil queen in every Disney princess movie ever. Regal, yet terrifying.
"What did you do with our Princess?!" I heard Rainbow Dash's voice demanded somewhere.
The mysterious mare laughed evilly, "Why? Am I not royal enough for you?"
"Ooh! Ooh! More guessing games! Uhm...Hokey Smokes! How about...Queen Meanie! Black Snooty! Black Snooty!" Pinkie Pie went on to guess the mare's name until her voice becomes muffled. Good thing someone stopped her, she's putting herself in danger.
"Don't you know who I am?" she continued to question. "Does my crown no longer count now that I have been imprisoned for a thousand years?" She stared menacingly at Fluttershy, who closed her eyes and cowered back. "Did you not recall the legends? Did you not see the signs?" She then moved on to Rarity; her mane mist held the white Unicorn's chin up for additional intimidation.
The others didn't have a single clue about what she's talking about, but I do know that only Twilight was more familiar with her.
"I did!" Twilight shouted, walking in front of the crowd, "And I know who you are! You're the Mare in the Moon! Nightmare Moon!"
Every pony gasped at Twilight's reveal.
"Well, well, well. Somepony remembers me. Then you also know why I'm here?"
Every pony looked at Twilight, struggling to give out the answer, "You're here to…to…"
Without thinking, I suddenly blurted out, "To bring eternal night in Equestria."
I said that in a normal tone, but loud enough for everyone to hear. I felt all eyes on me, making me uncomfortable. But when HER eyes landed on me, my entire being quivered in fear.
"Oh? Another pony who knows me? How flattering!" She laughed sinisterly, "The two of you are well informed, aren't you?"
Twilight and I shared a look at each other. Well, it looked like I got a legendary monster's attention.
"Remember this day, little ponies, for it is your last. From this moment forth, my night will last forever!" Nightmare Moon declared. Thunder and lightning filled the room, the purple mist that served as her mane increased in size creating a massive glittery tornado.
While her blood-curdling laughter of evil echoed throughout Town Hall, there's only one thing that keeps repeating in my mind.
What have we gotten ourselves into?
Author's Note!
~Your kindness won't betray me! I feel your heart and soul! Your kindness still can save me! I choose to not let go!~
Oh! Didn't see you there! Just listening to fan-made songs while updating this and also studying for my Midterms. Thank you to AcoustiMandoBrony, The Living Tombstone, Foozogz, and Alex S for creating such beautiful masterpieces! And yes, I'm singing "Kindness" by AcoustiMandoBrony.
This is the longest chapter that I've ever written for a story, and I admit that it's a little rushed.
As always! Fav it! Follow it! Review and tell me what you think!
See you in the next chapter! (If I'm still alive after the exams – Super Bright Brat
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