He Who Loves Nightmares

by xCrossx


BONUS: The Alternate Reality

BONUS: The Alternate Reality

        I step to the door, reaching out with my magic only for swirling darkness to enwrap me. It ends with me floating over the Everfree Castle, renewed by a thousand years. I watch as I fly out to the camp, then time speeds through the final battle of the One Month War. It pauses to show Dage's visit to me, then follows him, speeding up again. It slows to show him mastering the three forbidden arts he used in my world, and his creative creations from simple spells.

    It pauses as he flies from Canterlot to Ponyville, me flying behind him. I catch up to him and use my Old Canterlot voice to catch his attention: "There is a lot you need to explain, Dage." He jumps, his magic failing as he turns in midair to face me. I catch him as he starts to fall, setting him down gently as I hover to land next to him.

    "Er, what do you mean, Princess?" he asks in his deep, twisted voice.

    "You know what I'm talking about; I've been watching you ever since that day." I narrow my eyes at him."

    He looks unsure, but then straightens up. "I am going to bring Luna back," he answers boldy.

    I blink. "I already have my own pieces moving."

    "You plan to banish her again! Or worse!"

    I shake my head. "No, the Bearers will be able to use the full power of the Elements and actually outcast the Nightmare Moon in her." It takes a bit more to convince him, but he eventually gives in. I move along, and so does time.

    I watch as the Bearers go through the traps Nightmare Moon sets up, making it to the Elements but then have her take them away, Twilight Sparkle chasing after her. They face off, Moon breaking the Elements, Twilight having the spark when her friends join her. They gather the Elements and use them on Moon, outcasting her from Sister.

    This reality's me flies in to greet the half-size Luna. Luna accepts the offer to return to her rightful place. I watcher her for a while before confronting this reality's me, informing her of Dage and convincing her to let him see Luna.

    When Dage comes, he tries to make small talk with her, but she see through it. She demands that he cuts to the chase, as they say, and he does, telling her how he loves her. She blatantly rejects him and asks this reality's me why she let him in. She hasn't acted like her old self since her return.

    That's when the spell breaks. I sigh. I'll give Dage a chance. If he can't pull out my sister, then that is what we will get. But, for the sake of him, Luna, me, hay, everypony, I hope he can pull through. Oh, I really hope he can pull through....