"The Night is not as forgiving as the Day."
When Twilight agrees to become Princess Luna's personal student, she discovers the hard way what Luna's Night and her Lunar Court are really all about.

This story is thematically a darker flip-side to "My Little Student", but is written so that it can read on its own. Also, while for the most part this is arguably compatible with show canon, I've turned on the AU tag anyway, just to allow myself a little elbow-room for world-building.

Upon Twilight's request to expand her knowledge with magic, she asks Princess Luna to teach her the ancient art of alchemy, but when Fluttershy gets hurt, is she ready to deal with the consequences of her actions, or would she just end up hurting herself and everypony that she loves?

This is a Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood crossover (only involving the transmutation and Ed and Al's history)and a Flutterdash shipping. Constructive criticism is welcome!

Almost six years have passed since Celestia's defeat at the hooves of Nightmare Moon. In these six years, Queen Nightmare Moon established Equestria's dominance over its neighbors under her iron hoof.

Just one week before the 6th Nox Eterna Festival, there are still underground insurgent groups opposing her. Among them, there is a terrorist known as "Ghost" who has grown increasingly active in the month leading to the festival.

Dusk Shine, pupil of Her Majesty Nightmare Moon, is assigned to aid the Lunar Inquisition in finding the "Ghost" where they last struck: Ponyville.

Edited by EverfreePony(chapters 1-3), Shadowghostalex (chapters 1-3),Cshard (chapter 4), Javarod(chapter 6) and TheAncientPolitzanian(chapter 6).

Cover art by the wonderful Mix-Up! Check out his Deviantart and YouTube channel for more of his art.

When Princess Luna became Nightmare Moon, her sister banished her to the moon with the Elements of Harmony. But in a separate universe, Nightmare Moon was able to turn the tables and banished Celestia to the sun. Because of this Nightmare Moon is the new Queen of Equestria, and while some welcome her rule, there are those who lurk in the shadows, waiting to put an end to the queen's rule.

Co-written by: Parodox

Nightmare Moon is deathly sick, fallen ill by only the hooves of her banished sister. Twilight knows that her mentor is running out of time, however much she tries to convince herself otherwise. But how far is she willing to go?

Idea by Rated Ponystar

Preread by Curious Quill

Edited by Swan Song

Many years after Luna's banishment, a secret network of ponies still remain loyal to the Lost Princess. They worship her as a goddess, a returning hero who will stamp out injustice, and reward the faithful who love the night.

Loyal cultists Night Light and Velvet, receive word of a prophecy that their second child will be instrumental in the return of Nightmare Moon, so they leave Canterlot behind, and bring their foals to a secret colony, deep within the Everfree with only one goal in mind: Keep Celestia from finding Twilight Sparkle, no matter what the cost.

Meanwhile, time is running out to find a bearer for the element of magic. Sunset Shimmer has disappeared, Sunburst isn't ready for the job, and Celestia can't bring herself to put her faith in shy, clever Moondancer, even though she might be Equestria's last hope.

A Friendship Is Magic AU in which Luna has a small band of followers, and that changes everything. Please don't discount this story just because of the pairings, but I've listed them below all the same.

- Twilight/Twinkleshine
- Shining Armor/Rarity
- Applejack/Fluttershy/Big Macintosh (It's not really incest, they just end up sharing Fluttershy)
- Berry Punch/Colgate
- Noteworthy/Ditzy Doo

One Thousand Years ago, The Lunar Queen defeated her sister plunging the world into the eternal night! But now in the present something new threatens the Queen once more but, it isn't a Changeling, Griffons, or even the return of her sister. No. It's something she hasn't felt in a long long time. Love.

Twilight has always grown up close to Luna and Nightmare Moon, both whom are two sides of one coin. The Sun is but a myth most have forgotten and so are the elements. Life as far as Twilight is concerned couldn't be going any better, for there are only 2 whom she cares to hold dear. All until one fateful day in Luna's embrace she is asked to help end the darkness, by finding the elements and making some friends. Reluctantly Twilight agrees but only for Luna and no pony else. Setting off on her quest to help with the Lunar Celebration must she make friends, and find the elements all before it is to late.

(The first what if story in many to come, and since I can't post separate stories in the chapters, I will be posting them as separate what if one shots.)

While some of these what if stories seem like they could use a continuation, the idea is to put the thought into some ones head so that they can if they wish, pick it up and continue the story.

The older sister of princess Luna returns after a thousand years from her banishment on the moon and supporting her are a group of ponies that believe she should rule again.
However the ruler of Equestria has made preparations for the return of the mare who once ruled the sun and she, alongside her student/daughter Twilight Sparkle, are prepared to fight for their country and its citizens.

Art done by SOARINDASH1

Twilight Sparkle has too much magic, and it will take her decades to learn to control it. Her spectacular loss of control during her entrance exam only proves that fact. She is a danger to herself and others.

After Sunset Shimmer’s disappearance, Princess Celestia needs a new student to bear The Element of Magic to defeat Nightmare Moon. With all of Equestria at stake, Twilight Sparkle…is not the pony she needs.

Princess Celestia seals Twilight Sparkle’s magic with the distant promise of one day teaching her.

But there are two diarchs of Equestria. Amidst a lucid dream, an offer is made.

“Hello, Twilight. Would you like to be my student?”

Cover art provided by Lafiir.