This story is a sequel to Dusk and Dawn

The Dawn Militia and Nightmare Moon's armies continue to wage war across Equestria under the eternal night. The six bearers of the Elements of Harmony–Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, and Trixie–have been blessed with extraordinary powers, with which they lead the Dawn against the tyrant and her reluctant lieutenant, Eclipse.

But it's hardly easy. After all, what place does harmony have on the battlefield?

Nightmare Moon has won, and the world has been shrouded in eternal night. But hope still lives. The land of Equestria is currently divided between the armies of the usurper and those of the Dawn Militia. However, the greatest danger to the rebellion may not be the dreaded Mare of the Moon, but her lieutenant, Eclipse–formerly known as Twilight Sparkle.

Twilight's success in her new spell is short-lived when an unforeseen effect leads to a nighttime visit from Princess Luna. Noticing something amiss, Twilight tests the waters of conversation, trying to uncover the source of the princess's melancholy--and succeeds, all too well. Twilight soon finds herself privy to tales of Luna's past and the jarring truth of her nature with respect to that of her much adored sister. The encounter leaves Twilight shaken, setting her on the path, with the aid of her new spell, to help Luna through her difficult time. The prized student finds herself distracted, however, drawn back time and again to the one question looming over all the rest: how to console a goddess who's lost faith in her purpose--and even more unnerving, in existence itself.

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After the Gala, Applejack has a little too much to drink, and Rarity agrees to escort her home; but then, much to Rarity's embarrassment, Applejack decides that right then and there is the perfect time to confront the unicorn about their true feelings for one another.

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Applejack has been stuck in a rut. She constantly compares her self to everypony else in Ponyville and while contemplating her various flaws she is asked to do something that can only make the situation worse.

The school in Ponyville is having a career day and Applebloom asked Applejack to come along and talk about work on the farm. Interesting hi-jinks will likely ensues from the CMC and the other classmates. But more importantly, what is everypony going to think about some dirty farm mare?

Told from Applejack's point of view and in her accent, (As best as I could write it.).

What is Vinyl Scratch, world-famous rock star and celebrity performer, doing in a quiet town like Ponyviile? Why can't Applejack stand the sight of her?

...and why is she looking for a job?

SYNOPSIS
The Cuite Mark Crusaders, with Applejack as their caretaker, head out on a train bound for Appleloosa, ending up in an eerie ghost town. Although things seem nice enough at first, it doesn't take long for the fillies to realize something is amiss. Applejack does her best to protect Apple Bloom, Sweetie Bell and Scootaloo, but the young fillies' curious nature gets the best of them. The Cutie Mark Crusaders become reluctant heroes as they slowly uncover the mystery shrouding the darkest corners of an ancient town called Happy Hollow.

Story Cover Art by Jitterbug Jive

Author's Note:
This is the first story I'm submitting to fimfiction and I personally thank you if you plan on taking the time to read it. I've been working on this story for some time now, and I plan on releasing new chapters as soon as possible. This particular story will consist of five chapters. This is the first work of prose that I've created involving ponies, although I do write a web comic called "Ask Crapplejack", which you may or may not have heard of. If you have seen it, you may know what to expect from my work. I can guarantee you this is going to be a fun ride if you wish to take it with me. Thanks again for taking the time to read this. I hope you like grimdark. - Devnul

Before her descent into madness and her rebellion as Nightmare Moon, Luna lived entire lifetimes as a mortal and traveller amongst the ponies of Equestria.

Restored to her true self, Luna knows she must return to her cyclic life to remain whole. As preparation she chooses to reacquaint herself with the lives of her subjects in this modern age, and in the guise of Sable Moonshine, unicorn scholar and distant friend of Twilight Sparkle, she travels to Ponyville to spend time with Twilight's companions. Despite the 'exciting' month of astronomical observation and scientific research planned by Twilight, Luna nevertheless finds time to work a day at Sweet Apple Acres. And then another.

And another.

Applejack, meanwhile, is pleasantly surprised by Sable's dedication and enthusiasm for hard work. She's less pleasantly surprised by Sable's enthusiasm for Applejack.

Applejack's got a secret she'd kept hidden for many years. Nopony would ever have guessed what she and Twilight were up to in the library late at night, once Spike had gone to sleep. That is, until a jealous Rainbow Dash decided it was her business to find out just what in the hay was going on.

Month's after their adventure in Reinsburg, it's Applejack and Rarity's first Hearth's Warming Eve together as a couple. But instead of spending the special day together, Applejack reluctantly waits at the newly built Canterlot International Airship Dock for Rarity to return from a business trip with Hoity Toity.

But with Rarity's brand new wagon impounded and severe delays caused by a freak snow-storm blowing in from the Everfree Forest, her long night is already off to a bad start.

And things only go from bad to worse for the Element of Honesty, when a group of ex-Stalliongrad Army Special Horses take the Airship Dock hostage in order to intercept a VIP aboard the very airship Rarity is returning on.

It looks like the rough-and-tumble farmgirl is just the wrong pony, in the wrong place, at the wrong time!

You won't just want to Neigh Hard. You're going to want to Neigh Harder!