> A Sickening Nightmare > by Gardien-Key-15 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Sickening News > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sickening News It has finally come, her second nightmare night, her time to shine. Luna was in a chariot flying to Ponyville with her lunar guards towing it softly through the sky. She was already thinking of what she was going to do that night. First partake in fun games, get free candy, and go to the banquet made especially for her and the one thing that stood strongly above all others. Seeing her best friend Twilight Sparkle. Do to her royal duties, she didn't have much time to be with her. Nightmare night was one of only times she was allowed to see her. She could already see it, her and Twilight Eating at the banquet, playing games, and now that she was an alicorn they can both go to her favorite cloud look at the moon and just talk. Maybe, she can even tell her about her feelings for her. Luna had always had feelings for Twilight since they started to hang out together. She though it was just a school crush. But her feelings grew and grew until now, she was ready to express her feelings. Luna was so caught up in her thoughts that she had barley noticed the carriage come to a stop. She waited for the lunar guards to open the door and let her out. Ounce she was out she said in a commanding voice, "Wait for us by our carriage and we will be back by midnight." The lunar guards bowed and left to find a safe place to put the carriage while Luna trotted into the streets. Luna was always so fascinated on how fast ponyville can decorate for Nightmare night. She was only here yesterday and the town was just a small regular town with ponies doing chores, Fillies going to school, and adults at work. Luna was starting to think they had forgotten Nightmare Night, but the gorgeous display of pumpkins, bats, pony skeletons, games, and Nightmare Moon Decorations proved her wrong. She was on her way to Twilights castle when she heard the haler from a mare in a different direction. She turned to see Mayor Mare motioning for her to go were she is. At first Luna didn't know what she was doing then she saw the crowds of people at tables and finally remembered that she had to start Nightmare Night with a speech. She wanted to groan but since Mayor Mare was in ear shot distance she just trotted over. "We are sorry that we almost forgot about the banquet we were heading towered our friends house to pick her up for the festivities." Mayor Mare frowned at her "What did we talk about yesterday" she asked sternly. At fist Luna didn't know what she was talking about then she finally remembered. "I am sorry I was going to pick up my friend so I can bring her over." Mayor Mare smiled and bowed "It's a pleasure to see you again, Nightmare Moon." Luna had to say if she said she had a modest Nightmare Moon that would be lie beyond all lies. She walked to the seat at the far end of the table were a seat of blake and white dots awaited her. Once there everypony stood and waited for her to speak. "My fellow ponies, tonight, we celebrate the defeat of Nightmare Moon and the end of eternal night. I just want to say i'm vary proud of you all for your care for this historical holiday. I am also grateful that all of you who helped set up decorations, they are lovely. Finally I want to thank Mayor Mare who made this all possible." Everypony stomped there hooves in honor of Mayor Mare as she stood and nodded. Luna finished the speech with the equestrian voice, "May Nightmare Night begin." After everypony cheered and reached for there food Luna quickly left the table to go get Twilight at the castle. She finally made it and entered the castle tree. Something was wrong though the atmosphere was darker than usual, it was usually bright and glowing, but know the lights were hardly glowing it's usual light. She also heard something form a few condors away. It sounded like coughing and wheezing. She started to pick up speed and quick fallowed the sound. Luna wanted to make sure Twilight was ok. It was then when she heard a crash, she broke into full gallop. 'Twilight please be ok, please, please, please.' Luna said in her head. Her plea was torn to shreds when she entered Twilights room. At first she couldn't see anything than when she circled to the other side of the bed and her hart brock. No, worse then that, her hart was burnt by the fires of a dragon, scratched by it's talons, and stomped on. For there lying in front of her was a Twilight that was ready to die. Twilight's coat was a really pail lavender and she was loosening hairs on her tail and main. Her eyes were blood shot and were hardly open thanks to all the tears in them. All the while Luna saw Twilight barf up a clear liquid mixed in with blood. She also saw how her wings were malting at a alarming rate, and her horn was dead white. "Twilight!" Luna screamed as she used her levitation powers to levitate Twilight on to the bed. Twilight looked at her and gave her a twisted smile, "Hi Luna it's so nice to see to see you again." She said as Luna started putting covers on her. "Twilight how long have you been sick?" she asked. Twilight thought for a second "about 2 days" Twilight whimpered and gasped. she quickly grabbed a bucket that was next to her bed and barfed again into the almost to the brim bucket. Luna looked in shock at Twilights condition. She quickly put her hoof to her head and had to immediately remove her hoof after she felt how hot she was. "Oh Twilight why didn't you tell anypony this is serious." Luna yelled wanting to hug her friend but know if she did she might harm her. Twilight gave her a serious look in return. "I didn't want anypony to find out so that they wont grieve over, but now that you know you must promise me that you tell anypony." Luna though long and hard about this. If she did tell somepony then they might be able to save her but if she did Twilight would probably never talk to her again. If she kept her secret then Twilight would take longer to heal but it will be over with soon, Right? "I made my decision, I will keep your secret if I can help you heal." Luna exclaimed with friendly smile. With a lot of effort Twilight smiled and reached for the bucket.