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// The beginning 
// Story: Nyx's Redemption 
// by MaskedPony 
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In Ponyville, it was peaceful quiet night, not a sound or voice nearby, nothing, all was silent. In the golden oaks library, ponies and two dragons were sleeping. Twilight was sleeping with Lunar in her bed. Spike was sleeping silently in his. In the other room, Nyx was asleep along with her friend, Tex. As Nyx was sleeping, she was began to stir in her bed. She was having a nightmare. "nnngh, WHY DO YOU WANT THE EMERALDS!" she said in her sleep

At this point, Tex's eyes open to see her friend stiring in her slumber. She knew when this happens, it's due to frequent nightmares. I better see what is bugging her. Tex thought. As she got up, She walked towards Nyx's bed and used her space dragon ability to see her nightmare. In Nyxs nightmare, She saw what seems to be ruins. In the distance, she saw what seems to be a cloaked dragon. As it proceeded, she saw something else. The Equestrian Emeralds were in holes, and a demon like creature came out of a portal. Just then Nyx woke up screaming.

At that moment, Twilight, and Lunar came running in to see what happened. Tex was by Nyx rubbing her back with her dragon hand while hugging her. They noticed Nyx's body was trembling. Twilight knew this sometimes happens when Nyx has a nightmare of either of being Nightmare Moon, being taken away again, or the new types of nightmares. "What happened?" Twilight asked Tex.

"Seems your daughter had another nightmare again."

"Seriously, again?"

Tex nodded, while hugging Nyx. "It seems it was different."

"She told you?"

Tex began to laugh at that comment. "No, she didn't. Remember, I am a Space dragon. Space Dragons have a lot of abilities, one of mine is the ability to look into nightmares without entering them."

Lunar looked at Tex with a curious look. "Well, what was it?" he asked with concern.

"In it, she was at some kind of ruins. However she wasn't alone. their were cloaked figures there, Next to her was a lookalike of her. Apparently one of em shot a spell at the lookalike, then, the equestrian emeralds went into holes around a seal, and something came out, and Nyx was attacked."

Twilight and Lunar walked over to their daughter. As they approched her Tex let go of Nyx and Twilight levitated her towards her and hugged her daughter. Nyx hugged back. "Nyx, if you want to sleep with me and Lunar, you can." Twilight informed.

"I don't want to mom and dad. besides Tex is here."

"Well okay Nyx. Night."

"Night mom."

Twilight and Lunar exited their daughters bedroom. As Nyx hopped into her bed, she went and got the smartpants doll and hopped into her bed. As she was in bed she looked at what was on her dresser, it was the statue Rainbow Dash gave her as a hearthswarming gift of her and Nyx. I hope I sleep. I don't want to be waking up all night. Nyx thought.


Unkown Fortress


Deep in the everfree forest, there was a fortress. The fortress had guards patroling the perimeter of the fortress, keeping any intruder out. Inside the fortress, a dragon was looking out the window. At that moment he heard the doors to his room opened. He looked behind only to find Lt Tempest, the last of Dark Shadows Children of Shadow army. He came in and looked at the dragon. "You summoned me, Lord Blaze?" He asked.

"My name isn't Blaze, It's Onaga. remember, Blaze is that traitor?"

"Sorry my lord."

"No harm No foul. Anyway, you wonder why I summoned you?"

"I don't know."

"Remember during that meeting months back, I said we will get revenge?"

"On Nyx?"

"Yes. But, it seems came with a plan. Have you heard of the vault of Zelarfar?"

At mention of the name, Tempests eyes widened. The vault of Zelarfar. Tempest knew about this vault. The vault is actually a seal. Long ago, in history, a creature of mass distruction called Zelarfar roamed Equestria. Zelarfar is a legendary feared beast in history. It was said that he destroyed an area of the nation which are now in ruins. The only thing that stood in its way was the holder of the Equestrian Emeralds in that time period. Zelarfar was defeated by the emeralds and a portal was open sucking in Zelarfar and the emeralds locked it in and the vault was created, with the only way to unlocking it is by having the emeralds unlock it.

Tempest looked at Onaga with fear. "But, thats the most dangerous being in history."

"Correct but, my plan is simple. War."

Tempest had to admit, this plan seemed devious, but it was the perfect revenge plan for the death of Dark Shadow. "What's the plan?" Tempest asked with a devilish grin

"It's Simple. When we call war, we have to make sure that backstabber Celestia accepts it. During that time, we have one of the Children of the shadow get a DNA sample from Nyx, and we create our own Nyx which we will name Dark Nyx."

Onaga then went on explaining his plan of revenge. tempest listened to the whole thing and made sure not to miss any detail. Tempest had to admit, this is the perfect plan. As Onaga finished explaining the plan, he dissmissed Tempest and told him to inform the others. As Tempest left the room, Onaga headed towards his chambers. However, out the window, was another dragon, a Red and orange dragon. He was listening to the whole thing without anypony knowing. He then tighten his fist. "I need to go to Celestia." The dragon said.


The Sense of Danger


The next day, Twilight, Lunar, Nyx, and Tex were seen walking from sugarcube corner. Since they had nothing to do, they thought of hanging out. It took a while for Lunar to convince Twilight to back away from the books and hangout. She tried to reject it, but seeing that Lunar wanted to spend the day with her since he is Twilights coltfriend. Twilight decided to hangout with him since she wanted him not go through the same thing that happened 1004 years ago when his original mare friend was murdered by Darkshadow. Since Celestia forgave Lunar for what happened, he got to live with Twilight and be Nyx's adoptive father.

As they were walking Twilight had her wing over Lunar's back. They were heading back to the library. Nyx was walking along side with Tex. When she noticed her mom and dad, she felt weird. "Will that happen to me Tex?" Nyx asked

"Ha ha ha. Nyx my friend, love is the most beautiful thing then friendship. Like they say, first comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby carriage."

"Huh?"

"In short terms, yes. This will happen to you Nyx my friend. It only happens when you find your special somepony. When you get older, you will understand."

Nyx had to admit, for a girl space dragon, Tex seemed a lot wiser and honest like Applejack. She always prevented bullying at Nyx's school by moderating from a distants where she can see clearly. Just then, they approched the library. As they entered the lights flickered on and they saw their friends. "SURPRISE!" they yelled, which caused Nyx to get startled.

"I don't remember a birthday or a Holiday coming up?"

"Look at the banner."

Twilight and Lunar looked up at the banner and saw the words "happy 6 month anniversary Lunar" on it. This made them surprised, until Twilight remembered. Lunar has been living in Ponyville for 6 months since the defeat of Dark Shadow. "Aw girls, you shouldn't have." Lunar said still surprised.

They then decided to celebrate Lunars anniversary of being free. Rainbow Dash went up to Nyx and hugged her. Since Nyx was temporary living with Rainbow Dash, a bond between the two was created. When Rainbow and Nyxs bond became strong, Rainbow asked Celestia if she can be Nyxs godmother in case something turns up or something happend to Twilight and Lunar, which she gladly accepted. "How you doing Nyx?" Rainbow asked.

"I'm doing great Rainbow. Except the nightmares again."

"Heres something I know, a awesome pony like me never looks at there fears in the eyes."

"Really?"

"Yup. By the way, how have you been Tex?"

Tex looked at Rainbow with a smile. "I been great Rainbow. Been getting used to living on this planet, and in this country. Besides, I looked into Nyx's nightmare, and it looked serious."

"How so."

Just then Pinkie came out of nowhere which surprised them. "you saw that Nyx's nightmare took place in the near future and she had a biological twin who was shot by magic, and the figure in front of her turned out to be Onaga and it ended where a mysterious figure comes out and attack Nyx." Pinkie said with a squee.

"How did you know that."

Nyx then looked at Pinkie with a grin. "Let me guess, you looked at the transcript of the episode without MaskedPony or Nightmare Nyx knowing?" Nyx asked breaking the fourth wall.

"Bingo Nyx."

Everypony in the room started laughing, even Nyx and Tex. They had to admit, that was funny what Nyx did. Rainbow looked at Nyx with a smile and patted her on the head. "So, how are you doing since you have the Equestrian Emeralds?" Rainbow asked nicely

"I made a vow, If danger ever comes, and ponies who can't defend themselfs from the evil that threats our land we call home, I'll use their power to protect the country and be there for the others."

"Well you know some ponies haven't forgaven you after you sung those songs that one time.

"But what else could I have done when all they see, is the monster I'm supposed to be?"

As Nyx and Rainbow, Tex just sensed something. What they know, is that Tex told them that when she senses something, it usually mean something bad is going to happen. The others and Nyx noticed, they were concerned. "What's wrong Tex?" Twilight asked

"I sense something.... Something bad is going to happen, and we are about to find out."

Just then Spike came rushing into the library. He was holding a scroll. It was from the Princess. He ran towards Twilight, and Twilight used her magic to grab the Scroll, and began to read it. As she read it, she gasped. It was serious. The letter stated that something bad has just been bought to her and lunas attention. She tossed the letter to the side. "Lunar, Nyx, Tex, Spike, girls, we need to go to Canterlot. Something turned up."



The new enemy


When arriving at Canterlot, the mane 6, Tex, Nyx, Lunar and Spike were directed to the Canterlot palace meeting room. Unlike the other times when a knew threat came,like Discord, or Sombra, this time it was different. When they arrived they were seated and waited for Celestia and Luna to enter. Just then, the two sisters entered, along with a hooded figure. As they sat down, they looked at the group. "You all are wondering why I called all of you here?" she asked

"We're clueless Princess."

"We got a threat at large."

"What is it the threat?"

Just then the hooded figure removed his cloak and hood revealing to be a dragon. "The threat is my father." It said.

Spike was in shock, the dragon, was his cousin Blaze. He never heard from Blaze after he vanished. "C-cousin Blaze?"

"It's been a while Spike. But no time to catch up, theres a possible war on the horizen."

"A war?" Twilight asked

"Yes. This time, the war isn't like any war. As you see, my father whom's also my cousins uncle, Onaga, Is after a certain being."

The others then looked at eachother. They never heard of Onaga. Spike however knew Onaga, He is a dragon that like none other, a dragon that has the ability to shapeshift into different forms unlike the changelings. He remember that something caused Onaga to change his opinion on the pony folks. Just then Twilight spoke up. "What do you mean by being?" Twilight asked completely confused

"His plan is to open the vault of Zelarfar so he can take over Equestria."

The others looked at one another thinking this might be a prank, however it wasn't. They never heard of the vault of Zelarfar, or Zelarfar. "What's the vault of Zelarfar?" Nyx asked

"I read about the vault in history books. Apparently the vault was created over a thousand years ago. You see, the vault didn't exist back then. Zelarfar, which is a being with combinations of different speices, is known for 1 thing, attempting to destroy Equestria. It said it's orgin is unknown. It destroyed part of equestria which used to be a city, where various different species and one of equestrias home to the sea ponies, which is now the ruins of equestria. Apparently a pony during that time period stood in its way, and used the Equestrian Emeralds to defeat Zelarfar, and create a vault where Zelarfar remains sealed."

Celestia nodded. "Correct Princess Twilight."

Blaze then continued. "Now, apparently there is more bad news."

"What is it?" Twilight asked

"Apparently, there are more members of Children of the Shadow. And Onaga is in charge of them."

Hearing the name of the group made the mane 6, Lunar, and Nyx gasp. The Children of the Shadow were mysterious ponies blessed by Dark Shadow. They first of heard of them when Nyx was with Rainbow While Twilight was at Canterlot. When Dark Shadow was defeated and died the same way Sombra did, All memembers were supposedly freed. But they were thinking they shouldn't be still around, they were extint. "That's impossible. All members were taken in and freed from the blessing." Twilight recalled

"Apparently one member fleed after the battle was lost and told Onaga."

As the meeting went on, they explained that they will gather recruits. They then said that they will alert the mane 6 when they are needed. Nyx offered to join in but Twilight disapproved. An arguement on and Nyx reached a point where she went on a rant saying that her cutie mark is a sheild and stands for defending. Nyx then said that she holds the Equestrian Emeralds, and defeated Dark Shadow. As her rant ended, Celestia walked up to where Twilight was sitting. "Nyx, does have a point Twilight, defending is her talent, and she may help us in battle." Celestia inquired

"Are you crazy? She is my daughter, I'm not letting her join."

"Twilight, she needs to, she is destined to save equestria. If you keep this up, I will have the right to make sure you're not allowed to fight in this war."

Upon hearing this, Twilight gulped. If she continued to refuse to let Nyx join the fight, she'll be forbidded to fight in the war. "UGH, FINE."


Just then Blaze then butted in. He left something out. He remembered hearing about Onagas plan for Nyx. "Uh, I forgot to mention one thing Celestia." Blaze said in a serious tone

"What is it."

"About Nyx.... you see, I knda hid a fact, since Twilight wouldn't like it."

"What?"

"Onaga is planning on getting a DNA sample from Nyx, to create another Nyx called Dark Nyx."

Tex's dragon eyes widened. She then remembered seeing Nyxs dream. In her dream, there was another filly. The filly looked like Nyx but different. She couldn't believe it. This was the future. Nyx just saw the future through a dream. "Dark Nyx.... Nyx remember that dream?" Tex asked

"Yes?"

"I believe it wasn't a dream. I believe it was a sign of what possibly will happen in the future."

The meeting went on, and Celestia planned on gathering solders from all around Equestria. She said she will even have Shining Armor in charge of the recruits. They were not sure if they would have the reformed Children of Nightmare help out during the war since they helped with fight Dark Shadows army. Just then, Nyx remembered that one filly, Glowing Aroura. When she met her in the Crystal Empire she said she has the ability to slow down time on enemies. Nyx the raised a hoof. "Um is my friend Glowing Aroura able to help out?" Nyx asked

"Who?" Both Twilight and Celestia asked both at the same time.

"Glowing Aurora, I met her at the Crystal Empire during hearths warming. She is a filly, but she told me she has the ability to slow down time on the enemies."

"Ah yes, that type of magic, that magic doesn't slow down time, it makes em slow."

"Eh? Can you explain Aunt Celestia?"

"Its relativistic Nyx. basically when its casted on the enemy, when they attack their attacks carry the same velocity, however, we feel it from a faster timeframe. therefore, the enemies attack speed looks slow done, theoretically, there attacks carry the same force when it reaches the pony they are attacking.

"So basically, you got that line from Red vs. Blue." Pinkie Pie said.

"Blame Luna. Anyway this is true. even for the pony casting the spell, they even get the ability to move fast the the speed of light with the same attack theroetically."

"So, basically, we can have my friend help out?" Nyx asked

"She can, but I reccommend her teaching you that magic, along with her parents."

After a long meeting, the meeting ended. as they were leaving Celestia noticed Tex was walking out with Nyx. "Tex do you have a minute?" Celestia asked

"Yes?"

"Do me a favor, watch over Nyx from a distance when she's at school."

"Got it your highness."

With that, Tex and Nyx caught up with the group. they then headed to the train station. meanwhile in the meeting room, Celestia looked at Blaze with a curious look. "Do....Do you think Nyx will be able to defeat your father, and Zelarfar if he is released?" Celestia asked.

"Nyx is the only one to stop him. We just need to see for ourselfs."



Attacked at School


The next day, School came for Nyx. Nyx was ready to learn. Twilight and Lunar took Nyx to School while Tex followed. As they approached the building, They told Tex to be a distants where she can moderate Nyx in case any attacker tries to come. As Nyx entered the School building she was greeted by Applebloom, Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo, Silver Spoon, and the newest member to the cmc, Glowing Aurora. All of them were smiling at Nyx, even Silver Spoon. As they got in their seats, they were ready to learn.

As the time was going on, Nyx was paying attention. Just then the recess bell rang, and the fillies went outside to play. Nyx was playing with her friends. She then looked at Glowing Aurora, with a smile. "Glowing, do you remember you said you can slow down the time on enemies?" Nyx asked nicely.

"Yes?"

"Do you think someday you can teach me how to use that magic?"

"Of course Nyx, you're a friend. I would love too."

"yeah, th-thanks." Nyx said looking down at the ground.

Silver noticed that Nyx was acting weird. weirder then usual. It kinda seemed similar after she got Nightmare Moons final memories before she was defeated. You okay Nyx?" Silver asked.

"My guess she admitted she is evil." DIamond butted in.

"That's not it Diamond." Nyx barked

"Says the one that bought eternal night.'

"Leave me alone Diamond."

As diamond was going to make Nyx regret what she said, A mysterious figured appeared behind them. Nyx sensed it. It was behind her. she looked at it and it was a hooded pony. At first she thought it was Trixie trying to get revenge on Twilight by taking her away, but she remembered Trixie was forgiven by Twilight and Trixie also forgiven Nyx. "Who are you?" Nyx asked.

"Silence!"

"You got some nerve coming here."

"Oh ho ho, We have plans for you young Nyx."

"Huh."
Just then the mysterious pony used its magic to pick up Nyx and Nyx was trying to break free. however she couldn't. She was scared now. "Somepony, get ms Cheerliee." Nyx pleeded

Diamond looked and saw the look at Nyx's face. She notice Nyx was very afraid. Diamond remembered when the cmc were doing Twilight time, she acted cool to them for the first time. However, this seemed to made Diamond scared, if she or the other students didn't do something, Nyx might get hurt. Ugh, I know I will hate to do this, but I have to get ms. Cheerliee. She would not like this. Diamond thought.

Diamond then started heading to the School building, when all out of nowhere, Silver noticed. "Where you going diamond?" Silver asked.

"I'm getting ms cheerliee. Stay out here."

Silver was dumfounded. Diamond, doing something good for once? This was unlike her. Just then they heard Nyx scream. Silver looked and saw a minor cut on Nyx, a cut similar to a paper cut. As Nyx was dropped to the ground, she held the area with her hoofs. Just then Tex came charging at the attacked and grabbed him without touching him. "What are you doing, your one of them aren't you?" Tex said with furry

"This ain't over. We will be in charge of Equestria."

Just then the hooded pony broke free from Tex and vanished. Tex rushed over to Nyx who had tears rolling in her eyes. Tex couldn't believe what just happened. Her friend was just attacked. "Nyx, are you okay?"

Just then, Cheerliee came out with diamond. Diamond was scared when she saw a blood drop on the ground. Cheerliee was now afraid. This was the first time in ponyville history a attacker attacked a student at the school. Tex looked at Cheerlie. "I need to get her to the hospital, a hodded pony just cut her with a dagger. Get the children inside."

Cheerliee had to admit, Tex was right, the children needed to be bought inside. She called everyone in and they went in. Tex looked at Diamond for a moment and smiled. "Thank you." Tex thanked her for what she did.

Tex then began to glide to the ponyville hospital. As she was gliding Nyx looked at Tex. Tex told her she is taking her to the hospital. As they approched the hospital, she alerted them and showed Nyxs cut from the blade. They took her in, and Tex looked at Nurse Redheart. "Can you keep an eye on her? I'm gonna get Twilight and Lunar." Tex said.

Nurse Readheart nodded and Tex began to run to the library. She was hoping Twilight and Lunar were home. As she approched the Library she came rushing in like a Ursa Major was on the lose and aten a pony. Twilight and Lunar looked at Tex who came in unexpectedly. This was quiet unusual for them, however, Nyx wasn't with him. They began to worry. "Tex, where's Nyx?" Twilight asked

"She's at the Ponyville Hospital, she's just been attacked by an unkown attacker with a dagger."

Twilight and Lunar were shocked. They got up and headed towards the door and headed to the hospital with Tex.


Night


When the 3 arrived at the hospital, Nyx was okay. It was just a minor cut, similar to Twilights from that one time. Apparently, they were shocked that Diamond alerted Cheerliee about what was going on. Nyx was released from the hospital and they headed home.

At the fortress, Onaga was outside waiting for preperations to be prepared for a ritual. However he was not alone. Next to him, was a figure unlike any species. they watched as the ritual was being prepared. As the ritual was fully prepared, they put in the center certain Items. A peice of hair from a mares mane, a feather from a pegasus, and lastly, the dagger with a bit of Nyxs blood on it. As they were in place, they began the ritual. As the ritual was going on, the center was glowing. Just then the items started floating. Onaga was speaking quietly as the ritual went on. Suddenly, there was a flash of light around the items, and a filly alicorn was taking form. 

After the form was complete, The filly was standing, it was a lookalike of Nyx,  however it looked different. It had the same color as Nyx, however its mane was dark red, and her eye color were red. It's eyes opened and it saw two beings. The other being disappeared, and Onaga looked at the filly. "Hello Dark Nyx."

"My....my name is Dark Nyx?"

"Yes, your name makes it sound like Darkness, what we, the children of the Shadow, are based off, the Dark, which is known for the shadows. Now come, we have plans to discuss."


Elsewhere


At the library, Twilight, Lunar, and Nyx were seen eatting. They were eatting Nyx's favorite meal of all time. Twilight was glad Nyx was okay and not serious hurt, but she informed the princess about what happened. Celestia, was shocked to learn what happened. As they were eatting they noticed Nyx, she felt weird all of a sudden. She was breathing and Twilight and Lunar ended up coming to their daughters side. "What's wrong?" Twilight asked

"I have a bad feeling about this." Nyx replyed.