//------------------------------// // The Nightmare Epic // Story: My Little Poems - Ponies with Metal // by Lectuiae //------------------------------// THE NIGHTMARE EPIC - PONIES AND TURISAS PART I Of the Mare in the Moon Long time ago, at the ancient world Were the sisters of Sun and Moon Younger one guarded the bless of the night While the Elder held Sun on its path But as the days fell to the evenings The ponies, they fell asleep No pony gave attention for night For the beauty of Moon or Stars Princess of the Night Set gaze to the lands below Stars Not for calm nor the peace But ignorance of those asleep To her sister the Younger one spoke Called out her grudge and despair Elder with empathy tried to comfort: "Be patient, you are respected." But younger one, frustration within her Couldn't see what sister had meant Alone, while wept in bitterness Darkness lurked into her heart Princess of the Night Set gaze to the lands below Stars Not for calm nor the peace But ignorance of those asleep "What am 'I' for the world? A pathetic watcher of dark, A holder of inferior place? Moon goes on its path, Now it's full, then crescent not that anypony sees… Those ponies, they don't care, Only my sister do they love. So I'll make them acknowledge my might!" Thus began the age of the Nightmare Above the zenith froze the moon No daylight for the ponies Anymore… Longer and longer the night held Cold and darkness reigned Elder one finally saw it: For her ponies she had to fight! "Can't you hear me, sister Moon, Ponies won't survive without light! Let the sun rise to walk its road Please, listen to me, I beg you, sister mine…" Nightmare of the Moon No sense nor regret within No choice for the Sun To the Moon was Nightmare banished… ------------ PART II The Faithful Student "I've studied all my days of magic and olden ways. No time for friends I have, for parties nor for games. Princess' student I am, very faithful in my tasks. How would friends enrich my life I have no such need…" Sitting in shade, a student read her book Of ancient times, of deeds and words bygone Ignoring others, no time for them now Delved into the world of words Suddenly a name, familiar one appeared "Elements of Harmony,' have I read of them before?" Hurried to home, asked her assistant to help find the book of Predictions and Prophecies… Ancient myth revealed Prophecy of Nightmare Moon: Were she ever to return Would mean eternal night. "Quickly Spike, take a note for the Princess must be told!" Letter was sent by the trusted child dragon Not long was the wait for an answer: No agreement, but a new assignment Away from home she would be sent "Can't she understand? Not too much time we have! Thousand years has already passed The Longest Day is at hooves. When the stars gather, Mare of the Moon will rise again!" Chariots took the student and dragon To the town of Ponyville, for their new task: To supervise the celebrations of the Sun And also, try to make some friends. "Even if Princess will not believe me, despite her mistrust, I will not stand idly by. As I oversee the preparations of summer fest I will also find a way to stop the prophecy!" ------------ PART III The Town of Ponyville Travel of hours at the end Rustic town comes in sight of their eyes: Student and her assistant Arrive to the town of Ponyville… It was just a simple task Nothing hard Oversee Preparations Why is evening already here? Easy to get over the list "I'm at the library in no time!" Then search out for a plan To stop the Nightmare Moon! From the pointless encounter Meet the Apple Clan Swift crash Makeovers Shy fan of dragon boy… "Why they keep on talking of friends? Can't they see I'm short of time? Silly me, these crazy ponies, day's worth: all distractions!" Swiftly the day had expired Soon starts the longest day of the year "Still, I won't yet give it up Maybe I now get some peace!" --- Interlude: At the Pinkie Party ["Surprise!"] It's a party by our cheerful host Pinkie Pie! Pinkie Pie! "I made this for our new friend Twilight!" Pinkie Pie! Pinkie Pie! "May there be cakes and games and songs May streamers fly and balloons pop May there be hot sauce in the punch!" "What did I just drink!?" [And the party kept going with laughs and joy, ponies were dancing and playing games, enjoying the beautiful night, a prelude for the Longest Day of the Year and the Summer Sun Celebrations. At one point could be even heard a delightful singing of a certain child dragon...] ------------ PART IV The Nightmare Rises "She's gone!" "She's good!" "It is as I feared." Sun's lost. So soon. A dark mare appears… Night passed on as she feared for the dawn The Longest Day rising, was the prophecy right? Time is up, what to do, she has no plan Powerless – waiting for worst! "Stars will aid her free…" Ponies gather for the celebration Shadow on the moon has gone… Curtains fall, but where's Princess…? Above the ponyfolk a dark mare appears, her mane like a starbelt, her eyes cold as Moon. Gazes below, observes them, so small and helpless now She observes, and she smiles. "Evening dear ponies d'you still remember your queen of night?" Her words echo in hall: "Farewell your Sun for you see it no more!" "Seize her!" "You foals!" To the wind she leaves… Something must be done, no time to waste This cannot end yet, we must make our move… No Sun… Last light… "Is there any clue?" Nighttime… Eternal… "It was under 'E'!" Darkest of hours, yet we're still standing Answer lies in the book… Clinging to hope they seek out for thought: We may still recover Sun. "Come now, we can't give up! We must find the Elements of Harmony!" Night reigns the sky while the dawn should rise Into twilight they leave Companions out of coincidence and chance There's nopony else for task. Ahead lies their path to the unknown Through the woods of fears and myths Only faith, and each other by their side No knowledge of the dangers ahead Nopony else for aid… ------------ PART V Into the Woods Everfree Darkened woods, don't wander away Hold tight, hope for best Treacherous pass over the cliffs Watch your step to survive In the shades of woods everfree Danger lies by any tree Beware… Roar of beast, manticore's rage Terrible fate to be torn as its prey Strength nor courage won't shield from its jaws Tame the monster by the kindness of shy Before their path a seething river Mad in the woe of loss. To pass the rapids somepony must dry The stream serpent's tears… Grins in dark, grins of the ghouls They were surrounded by phantom woods "Win the fear by a cheerful laugh Don't let horror get hold of your heart." Time for final temptation… Offer of might and fame… "It's either us or them." "Give up them, I'd suggest." "My soul is not for trade at the price of my friends." ------------ FINAL PART The Magic of Friendship a) A Castle in Nightfall Dangerous forest they left behind Across the gorge led the bridge Tired, yet determined to move on: The end of their journey is near Through the forest ever free Through deception and beasts Final challenge lies ahead: Bygone castle of Sun and Moon Ruins in nightfall Stand in horizon "Our time is running out, Wish we are not too late." Onwards… "Ignited by a Spark Sixth element appears." So was told… Elements of Harmony Gems from infinity Forgotten in history Hidden through centuries Holding might transcendental Artifacts of ancient force: Power of Harmony… b) The Confrontation In the Hall of the Sisters the stones lay in rest Five of them, the sixth one just left. Friends give her space, for this spell complex is. She needs peace to focus on task: "Come forth, final element, your sisters, here they are. For you I call the spark, in your powers lies our hope…" Disrupted sorcery Ponynapped by witchery Onto the throne The Nightmare Moon appears: "You've lost." Within a blink of her eyes Shards lost their inner lights Last hope was gone… "Elements of Harmony By my hooves they shatter now! Even after all you've tried, your pathetic trust and faith only ended to see my fame! Sun gone, day gone, your princess all gone…" From the outer tower Lights in the dark A sign for the worrying friends: Hurry to the tower She's all alone She needs her friends for aid… c) Rainbow of Light, of Harmony, of Friends Shattered are the pieces of the ancient stone Within them their power, it seems … But the voices of companions encourage her to see: Not broken: hidden… "You're wrong, Nightmare Moon the Elements, here they are. Within our friendship they lie no force can break them apart." Kindness, Honesty, Laughter, Loyalty, Generosity, And the last one by a spark: Magic and Love Elements of Harmony Power of Friendship Their forces combined Over despair they rise Over might of the Dark Rainbow of Light Called forth by Friendship's might The Nightmare's last reign into dust shall fall "My friends, Dear friends, Through our hearts, sun will dawn…"