Speak of the nightmare, and she shall appear.

Celestia and Luna were supposed to enjoy each other on a night alone in the Everfree. However, things go south when they find Luna's old dark self: Nightmare Moon. But, she is different. She wants to be better and wants forgiveness. And Luna, listening to the mare lament, asks herself a question.

Is Nightmare Moon deserving of the forgiveness she asks for?

Takes place three days after the events of Luna Eclipsed.

This story is a sequel to The Dark Is Brighter

Nightmare Moon, now dubbed Mære by Princess Luna, has decided to begin the life of a helper, rather than the life of a monster. Luna believes that she can start by saving ponies from their nightmares, but without her horn, Mære is unable to enter dreams. Luna takes matters into her own hooves, and uses her own magic to take Mære along with her to the realm of dreams. The two begin searching for a target, and immediately find an option.

Twilight Sparkle is having a nightmare. About Mære.

This discovery leads to something far more long-term.

Cover art by this noble Cobalion.