What would life be like if all of Equestria's villans roamed free? If Nightmare Moon defeated Celestia, Sombra ruled the Crystal Empire, and changelings were a daily threat. Oh, and Discord wasn't a statue. When an unknown evil threatens the Princess and kidnaps the Queen, all of the Princess's friends must rise to help her save the kingdom.

Sex tag for some suggestive dialogue.

Other tag stands for: The rest of the Main 6, Celestia, , Cadence, Soarin, Chrysalis, Discord, Changelings, and maybe the CMC

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Long ago, before Luna became the creature know as Nightmare Moon, and before Sombra and Discord were problems, her and Sombra were friends. Maybe more that that, actually. They were researching ancient alicorn magic, and some of it corrupted Sombra. Yet he and Luna still liked each other, and searched frantically for a cure.

But not every illness can be cured, and not everypony can be saved.

Also, it has sad elements, but there's more funny.

A millenium in exile on the Moon took its toll on Princess Luna's memory. When she was restored by the Elements of Harmony, not every single memory was returned perfectly intact to her. A select few - the most guarded - were left where she had placed them centuries ago, locked away deep within the realms of her mind, while others returned in tattered shards, too incomprehensible to understand. On one very specific night, Luna discovers the fragment of a peculiar unicorn horn impaled in the snow. When she makes contact with the faded being residing within, the last remnants of the unicorn known as Sombra, these guarded and errant memories from a thousand and one winters ago suddenly return to her.

Everything becomes clear again. An Empire on the brink of destruction, peril, moments of great joy and sadness, love, betrayal, sinister Nightmare forces, and a would-be king whose fall help set yet another of equal tragedy in motion.

A first person, dual-narrative account of the final weeks leading up to the Crystal Empire's fateful disappearance, the coronation and downfall of Sombra, and the rise of Nightmare Moon.

Rarity has been visiting Spike in his cave ever since he had to move out of Twilight's Library, due to his growth after his sixteenth birthday. They've been dating since then, and she's always been there for him, bringing him some of his favorite gems and keeping him company. This time though, she needs his help sending Princess Celestia a letter regarding the Element of Generosity.

Rarity receives an invitation to Equestria’s most exclusive and secretive social club. The only catch is, she can only attend if she brings her lawfully wedded spouse. Fortunately, there’s a certain purple dragon who’s willing to help her overcome this little difficulty. It’s a simple, foolproof plan: get married, attend the club, and then get an annulment. Nothing is ever that simple, however… not their weekend, not their friendship, and certainly not their marriage.

Edited by Level Dasher

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Audio reading by Brook the Book Horse

The "Nightmare Rarity" arc in the comics has just ended and Ponyville must recover. Even more than the others, the Elements of Harmony must recover. And most of all Rarity, the Nightmare's main victim. But Spike faced his own ordeal, so after a few days rest he goes to visit Rarity where the two proceed to have a private chat. Rarity expresses her gratitude and apologizes for the vulnerabilities that allowed the Nightmare to use her. And then...the two discuss their own future. Rarity has made a decision. And as terrified as he is of rejection, Spike's long unspoken question is about to be answered.

WARNING--This story is EXTREMELY sappy. Life jackets are encouraged.

The title refers to Spike's temptation in the comic, not to anything that happens in this story.

This fic has been pre-read, but the reader has chosen to remain anonymous. He/she has my thanks.

After serving a major head injury, Spike has forgotten everything about the recent years. Now it is up to Rarity and the rest of his family to help him get it back.

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Shortly after his escape from Tartarus, Tirek is visited by the ghost of his friend, King Sombra, while wandering through the frozen north.

Poor Spike, all he wanted to do is spend time near the pony he adores. Now, because of one little lie, he's in real trouble. A geography bee, a macabre doppelgänger, and an icebox all play their part as Spike and Rarity once again find themselves on pins and needles...

After a prank too far last year's Nightmare Night by Rainbow Dash, Rarity, with the help of Ponyville's number one assistant, Spike, decides to get some revenge by pranking the prankster. However, things don't always work out the way they are planned.

Written for Gam3r Pon3's Nightmare Night Contest.

Sparity

Cover Art by Segdavinci