Doom sighed in annoyance, standing on a carriage pulled by three pegasus guards. The dictator looked ahead, able to see a small town in the distance. The man lowered his arms to his sides, choosing to stay silent throughout the ride. The ponies gave him a weird glance when they first encountered him, but an explanation eased their worries, which he thought was not smart.
Doctor Doom noticed that they were descending from the sky at last, and he could see the sun getting lower. 'Time is running out. That princess surely cannot rely on me to bail her out of this. That's a mistake of a ruler, trusting outsiders to do their job. I will deal woth her on the subject once Doom succeeds.'
'I cannot use my abilities as I am unused to this world. Doom will just have to learn the layout of this land. It will be no challenge.' he reminded himself as to why he was resorting to such transportation.
"Time is of the essence, ponies. You must go faster." Doom ordered the pegasi.
One of the guards groaned and turned his head, "We're going as fast as we can!"
Rolling his eyes under his metal mask, Doom scoffed, "If you wish to live then you will speed up..." he growled, raising a static filled arm. "There is a lot at stake and Doom will be the least of your concerns should you slow yourselves."
"Fine! We'll go faster!" one of the pegasi guards said.
"...Good." mumbled Victor.
Ponyville...
The carriage finally landed, allowing Doom to step out of the smaller than expected vehicle. "Perhaps you are all more useful than Doom thought. I will spare you." he said in a casual manner, surprising the escorts, their eyes wide in slight fear before flying back to Canterlot.
The dictator stepped forward, making his way into the town of importance for the princess. 'This is the town? It looks... Primitive. There is very little to protect them from this Nightmare Moon the ruler of this land spoke of. This is perhaps the reason she summoned Doom.'
The first thing Doom noticed upon arriving was how empty the town was at this time of night. 'No strange equines at this time. Perhaps I am too late. But Doom cannot dwell on that. For Doom must return to his country for good and away from this world.' he walked ahead, seeing the dimmed lights of the small village houses.
The scientist even noticed a tree with a door and a window and even a gingerbread house, 'What village is this? Doom feels as though he is in a child's coloring book.'
Doctor Doom saw a building not too far away. There were lights, confetti, balloons and he could heard the muffled sounds of chatter. The dictator folded his arms, "Perhaps Doom shall head there first. If Nightmare Moon were to be a incompetent enemy, she would announce herself directly in front of witnesses."
Using his jet thrusters, Doom flew ahead to the supposedly crowded building. After a few moments, he landed on the ground with a thud and the quiet clanging of his metal boots upon the grass. His arms were folded and he had a cold stare as he wondered in, expecting backlash to his sudden appearance.
He was right.
As he wandered inside, the noise went quiet and all eyes were on Doctor Doom. 'An entrance worthy of one such as Doom. This primitive world is finally starting to understand it appears.' he simply folded his arms, not trying to bring attention to himself at the moment. With a sigh, he spoke out, "Yes, Doom is a creature you have yet to witness. Do go back to your foolish festivities. Doom is simply here on a mission."
With that statement muttered out, Doctor Doom looked around, slowly but surely hearing the sounds he heard earlier come back. There was chatter, music and confetti flying all over the place as ponies socialized with one another. 'Perhaps Doom could have done without all the unnecessary noise after all.' he thought.
The scientist turned around, suddenly finding a pink face staring directly into his eyes. The dictator grunted, ready to raise his arm and electroute them out of instinct before realizing that it was a pony. A sigh escaped Doom's lips, "Who do you think you are trying to blindside Doom?" he asked with some authority in his tone.
The pony tilted her head, "Your name's Doom? That doesn't sound friendly at all. My name is Pinkie Pie. Are you with Twilight over there?"
'Pinkie Pie? And Doom thought Richards' hero name was pathetically simple-minded. Doom may just gag after all.' Doom thought with a shake of his head. "No. Doom is with no one foolish mare. Doom only works on his own, unlike right now."
Five more mares appeared behind Pinkie, getting the attention of a cyan pegasus with a rainbow mane, "This guys starting trouble with you, Pinkie? I'll take off his mask if he is."
Doom growled, "You will dare not mock or threaten Doom if you value your wings, mare." he threatened, clenching his fist, creating a small metal clang once his fingers met his palm in a slow and exaggerated movement.
Pinkie shook her head, "Oh no. I was just askin Doom a couple questions!" she assured.
The pegasus snickered, "Doom? That name is both lame and awesome."
Doom folded his arms at the comment, "Really now? And what your name be, pegasus?"
The cyan mare pointed a hoof at herself, "Rainbow Dash. Fastest flyer in all of Equestria!"
'...Doom has lost all ability to insult this world. They are doing it to themselves with each passing minute. She is almost as cautiously brass and boastful as Mister Storm.' thought the dictator, now annoyed. "...Doom is at a loss of words of how ridiculous the naming of this population is in this dimension." he muttered to himself.
A white unicorn cleared her throat and glared at Rainbow, "Pardon my friend's rather crude behavior. My name is Rarity. Ponyville's up and coming fashion designer. It seems you have made yourself an entrance."
'Doom thinks he's wandered into the beginning of a children's cartoon.' the dictator thought, "Yes, it was quite a worthy entrance of one such as myself."
A farmpony looked up at Doom's mask, "Now don't go humorin' him now, Rarity. So, what brings ya to the Summer Sun Celebration?" she asked.
With a sigh, Doom said to himself, "Doom is on a mission, involving your so-called ruler of this land."
Upon hearing those words, a purple unicorn perked up, a frown on her face, "Do you mean Princess Celestia?" she asked, getting a slow nod from the scientist, "Was I right? If she had to bring you, then that means Nightmare Moon is coming back. We have to hurry up in case something goes wrong!"
"Twilight..." said the small dragon riding her back with a grunt.
"W-What?" a shy pegasus gulped.
Rainbow waved a hoof, "There is no such as thing as Nightmare Moon, Twi. But if she was real, I'd totally kick her flank." the unicorn gave her a blank stare.
Doom lowered his arms and dropped them to his sides, "The reason Doom is here is because--"
"Attention, everypony!" said a voice as loud as they could, silencing the ponies around and prompting them to listen.
"Oops. Gotta go." Rarity said.
"Fillies and gentlecolts. As mayor of Ponyville! It is my great pleasure to announce the beginning of the Summer Sun Celebration!" the mayor called out. Doom narrowed his eyes, having heard that term before. Cheers were heard and he looked around, awaiting for something to happen.
"In just a few moments, our town will witnessthe magic of the sunrise, and celebrate this, the longest day of the year!" the mayor continued.
'Doom knows of this. The princess mentioned this would be the time.'
The mayor gestured to some curtains near a balcony, "And now, it is my great honor to introduce to you the ruler of our land." Twilight bit her lip nervously, looking at the moon, "The very pony who brings us the Sun and the Moon each day..."
"What?!" Doom blurted out in disbelief.
"...The good, the wise, the bringer of harmony to all of Equestria. Princess Celestia!"
Rarity pulled back the curtains and the spotlight turned, but nopony was there. Silence and murmurs were passed among the watchers with Twilight saying, "This can't be good."
Doom stood in front of the crowd, "Doom knows of what troubles your ruler."
"Is she hiding?" Pinkie asked. Then she gasped.
The dictator blinked, "...No."
"Aw."
A blue mist suddenly appeared where Doom was looking and Twilight whispered, having known about this since before her arrival, "Oh no."
It was at that moment, an alicorn with black fur and blue armor appeared. Her horn was sharp and on her chest was a moon insignia, her wings spread out. "Oh my beloved subjects. It has been so long since I have seen your precious, sun-loving faces." she purred in a boastful tone.
"What did you do to our princess?" Rainbow asked, ready to fight by flying. Doom held her tail and slammed her back down on the ground rather painfully. "Hey!"
Taking a step forward, Doom growled, "Are you the one called Nightmare Moon?"
Nightmare Moon cackled, "I feel so honored having a strange creature as of yourself know who I am. May I get your name, outsider of Equestria?"
The dictator's hands began to spark yellow electricity with his palms open, using his technology and magic to prepare himself. His eyes narrowed under his mask and his jet thrusters on his boots began to flare, readying flight. "Doom is the one who shall rectify your ruler's mistakes the way intended. Doom will not hold back against you." he assured.
Nightmare Moon's eyes widened before smirking, "You have quite the magical arsenal. But I did not hear you correctly, may I get the name of my supposed opponent?"
"Doom!" was all Doctor Doom, ready to attack Nightmare Moon.