A Nightmare, a displaced soldier, a new chance to make things right, a chance sworn upon the graves of the lost words and worlds. Twilight's violent house guest sends an ominous message to Princess Celestia in the dead of night under a horrid storm. What are his tidings, and why this way, instead of asking nicely?

AN: Tags will be shuffled and added as they become relevant, and I'll have all tags and such that are applicable once this story reaches conclusion. Also, anyone who can guide me to a nice surly looking Earth Pony Night guard image would be appreciated.

When madness sends one careening to Equestria, devoid of his own form, and gifted with one anew, Tiberius must learn his new nature swiftly, as both Flora and Fauna can be friend or foe when one is a Timberwolf.

-This will take place in the Chess Game of the Gods version of Equestria, but I will only be acknowledging characters and events in fics recognized by the group proper.-

-The first two chapters are meant to be read together, otherwise the first chapter can throw you off of how I plan to handle it.-