The Equestrian population is expanding, spreading faster than the mages of the guard can defend it against the wild land.
A dragon's rampage leaves a young earth pony alone and in a desperate struggle for control of his own body. Attempting to make a normal life for himself, he happens upon a mare who sweeps away his loneliness and helps him rekindle a purpose to live.
The story of the rise and fall of Equestria's most fierce and unique battle mage.

Thanks for interest and editing goes to the lovely Junegold.

On a dark night filled with even darker magics, an insane cult attempts to give Nightmare Moon a body and life of her own, utterly separate from Princess Luna. But, when the spell is interrupted by Celestia, something unexpected is created.

Now, a little black alicorn filly named Nyx finds herself living under the care of Twilight Sparkle, only to be haunted by memories and emotions from her past. Is she Nightmare Moon reborn or is she simply a doppelganger with a soul and mind of her own? Can Twilight Sparkle protect Nyx from those who refuse to see past her dragon eyes and black coat?

Or, will Nyx be forced to inherit the sins that may not even be hers and become the greatest evil Equestria has ever known?