The next day came, and Sunset couldn't take it anymore. Just what was Nightmare Moon planning? "AGH! This is so frustrating!"
"Something up Sunset?", Gold asked.
"It's about Nightmare.", Sunset said with a sigh. "First she tails you guys from Equestria, then she duels Burst and almost beat him, Burst and Celestia broke up, Sombra's back and he stole Celestia, and now all our friends are welcoming Nightmare like she's some sort of long-lost friend! And to top it all off, Nightmare's living under the same roof as Burst!" Gold put a hand on Sunset's shoulder.
"I know you're looking for answers Sunset. But going about it this way isn't gonna help you get them. I have a plan, but we'll need to wait until lunch period...." The day soon went by, and lunch period hit sooner than anyone would have expected. Gold and Sunset then put their plan into action. "Hey Nightshade? Can we talk for a bit?"
"I guess. Hope nothing's wrong.", Nightmare replied.
'It's weird. I'm getting a completely different energy from her. There's no malicious intent from her...', Gold thought to himself as he and Sunset led Nightmare to the hallway.
"So what did you want to talk about?"
"We know.", Sunset said flatly.
"Know what?"
"You can drop the act Nightmare Moon."
Nightmare let out an amused chuckle. "I expected nothing less of one of Celestia's former students. Bravo, Sunset."
"How did-?!"
"When I first came to this world, I entered the dreamscape. And the first dreams I peered into were the dreams of you and your friends."
"I guess that should've been obvious.", Sunset said with a frown. "But moving on. We know you're here to try and bring eternal night here! But why are you getting so close to Burst?"
"More importantly...", Gold began. "Did you revive Sombra?"
Nightmare sighed before answering. "He went against my orders with that stunt he pulled."
"And what was this stunt?"
"Stealing Celestia away from Burst.", Nightmare said sadly. "I told him Burst wasn't to be harmed. But I guess I should have been more specific."
"So it's your fault Burst was hurting so much!", Sunset accussed. But Gold held her back as Nightmare gave her response.
"Yes. It is my fault. I wanted Burst's heart, but Celestia already had it. Originally, I planned on seducing him so he would rule by my side when I brought eternal night. But now? Now I truly have come to love him for who he is. Someone like him is very rare. He's a sweet boy, and a good friend. And from the times I saw Celestia's dreams of him, an excellent lover. Now I have him. But I can't help but feel guilt over how he found his way into my arms."
"So.....are you not gonna bring eternal night?", Gold asked. Nightmare shook her head.
"No. Eternal night is still on my agenda. You've all become such good friends with already, so this brings me to my offer. Join me, and you shall live in my palace when I rule."
"We can't do that. We won't.", Sunset said sternly. "Haven't you once thought about the consequences of your actions?!"
"I'm truly sorry you feel this way. Until we clash you two." Nightmare walked away with a slightly pained expression on her face. Sunset and Gold were shocked. Was this really the same mare who was known for her cruelty and ferociousness?
"Maybe there's more to the dark side of the moon than we thought...", Sunset mused.
"Maybe she just found her light.", Gold added. "You changed. Is it all that crazy to think she could too?"
"Only time will tell. But for now? We'd better get back to our friends."