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// Seeking Answers 
// Story: For Doom of a Nail 
// by MetalJrock 
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"Why shall you waste Doom's time?" Doom asked, crossing his arms, clearly unamused over his current situation. "If you wish to speak to me, it better be worth the time."

Celestia was taken aback by the man's bluntness, but she chose to ignore it, "My apologies... Doom. But it seems the spell summoned you here for a reason if it brought you here." she explained, putting a hoof to her chest humbly.

Doom rolled his eyes, "Why have you brought Doom here in the first place? A spell? Feh, now explain yourself before I decide to return to my world."

"R-Right..." Celestia muttered, unsure of how to respond to Doom's attitude.

"Anyway, I brought you here for a simple reason. This world needs your help." the princess revealed.

Doom put his hands to his sides, "You wish for Doom's help? Why should I aid you when you have brought me from the dimension in which I reside in?"

"Yes, I know that... But something is coming. And I fear I may not be able to hold her off." Celestia whispered. "I may require your assistance in what is coming."

"...Go on." Doom insisted. 'If it means I go back to Latveria, then I am at her mercy... For now. I shall learn the very spell she used to bring me here in the first place to return to my universe.' the dictator thought, as he looked at the alicorn.

Celestia was silent, "It's my sister."

Doom narrowed his gaze, "Your sister is the threat you wish for me to face? That would be quite a foolish mistake."

The Sun Princess scowled, "What would you mean by that?"

"I mean, that I am not one to be easily tempered. Explain to me why I should spare your sister if she is such a big threat that it would require you summoning me." Doom ordered and explained rather bluntly to the princess.

Looking out the window, Celestia sighed, "My sister is not in her right mind. She grew jealous of my day being considered beloved by our subjects while she believed her night to be disliked. Her emotions remained hidden... Until they manifested into a dark form that revealed her true feelings: Nightmare Moon."

The dictator looked out the balcony, "Where is she now? Is this Nightmare Moon hiding out?"

Celestia was silent again, "When she threatened my kingdom with eternal night, I had to do what was necessary. I had to banish her on the moon for a millenia."

Placing his hands at his sides, Doom spoke again, "How did you achieve such power?" he wondered.

"The Elements of Harmony. Six artifacts representing the ideals of friendship. When I banished my sister, I was no longer fully able to use its power. They're the only way we can save my sister." the Sun Princess revealed.

"If they are the only way in saving your sister, then why did you call upon Doom?" Doom asked.

Celestia answered, "Because should she arrive sooner than expected, somepony needs to hold her off while my student rediscovers the Elements of Harmony."

'These Elements sound intriguing to Doom. Perhaps I shall look into these artifacts soon.' Doom admitted. The dictator remained silent for a second before speaking again. "Should Doom agree to this, will you take me back to my dimension?"

"I will do everything in my power to return you back to your own world, Doom." Celestia said.

"That's not good enough of an answer." Doom scolded.

"..." Celestia paused.

Lightning began to form in the dictator's palms, "You better have a spell to send Doom back."

"I'm sorry. It was hasty..." admitted the Solar Princess.

"Are you saying that you cowarded out to where you summoned an ailen to do your dirty work? Cowardice of a ruler. As a leader of a nation, it is up to you to handle the problems, not anyone else." Doom reprimanded in a harsh tone.

Celestia scowled, "She's going to target me first! She said it herself!" she spat, making Doom stop for a moment to listen, "Nightmare Moon is too powerful for me to fight without the Elements of Harmony! I made sure the spell brought somepony with the power to face her! It was a risky move, but I had to!"

Annoyed, Doom glared at the Sun Princess, "Then you summoned the right person. This Nightmare Moon will be no challenge for Doom." he boasted, "But I will not be here to clean up all of your mistakes." he scolded, pointing at the alicorn.

"I understand, Doom. Nightmare Moon is coming soon, though. But we will not face her here." Celestia revealed.

Doctor Doom replied, "And where shall this Nightmare Moon appear?"

"Tonight is the Summer Sun Celebration, an annual event where I raise the sun publicly. It is supposed to happen in Ponyville, where my student is at this very moment." 

'Ponyville. Doom seems to have found himself in hell with a idiotic name like that for a town.' thought the dictator, withdrawling a comment for the moment. "...If it means a chance back to Latveria, Doom will aid you this once, Celestia."

The alicorn smiled, "Thank you, Doom." she whispered, "Nightmare Moon will appear in Ponyville. I shall send a chariot for your arrival by the time it starts. Should you run into my student, Twilight Sparkle, do not reveal any of the information I have given you. It would change her outlook on her being there."

"How would me explaining my presence do this? Doom will raise eyebrows at his appearance." Doom reminded her.

"She is a loner, always focused on her studies. I sent her there to befriend those aiding in preparing the celebration. I wish for her to learn the magic of friendship."

'Doom will do everything in his power to not gag.' mused Doctor Doom.

"Go now. I may see you in Ponyville before the celebration begins." Celestia said, gesturing for Doom to leave.

Doom scowled, 'No one tells Doom what to do, mare. But if it means Doom goes home, then an exception has to be made. At least until Doom comes up with a counter spell.' he stormed off, leaving Celestia to ponder her thoughts. The Sun Princess sighed in sadness, looking at the night sky, hoping that Doom was out of earshot.

"Hahahaha!"

The Sun Princess's eyes widened. "No... She can't be here already."

Blue smoke appeared, circuling around the throne as it manifested into a form. It was a dark blue alicorn mare wearing a strange helmet and armor with a moon emblem on her chest. Nightmare Moon cackled as she glared at her sister. "Did thou think she saw the last of me, sister?"

"Luna... Please. It doesn't have to be like this. Come back to me." pleaded Celestia.

Nightmare Moon smirked, "Weak. Thou thinks she can reacheth out to me. Thy powers outmatch yours!"

Lowering her head, Celestia whispered. "I know... I also know that you are my sister... That is why I refuse to fight you."

"Ha! Taking the coward's way out, sister? Very well. Thou has punished me for a millenia. Tis fair that you are punished the same." her horn began to glow blue, trapping Celestia in a blue aura.

Celestia was deep in thought, 'It is up to you my student. And Doom. Liberate Equestria from the threat of eternal night.' she mused, feeling herself warp away. The aura flew all the way into space, on the moon, where Nightmare Moon once was.

"Goodbye sister." Nightmare Moon whispered. "Now Equestria shall have eternal night. But I shall head to the location of this Summer Sun celebration first." she transformed into a blue mist, hiding out.