//------------------------------// // Into the Nightmare Zone // Story: Sonic and Equestria Girls: Journey into Dreams // by SonicAKG //------------------------------// Into the Nightmare Zone "Nightmare huh? Well then, let's get going!" Silver declared as his body began to glow green and he started to rise up before Manic pulled his sleeve, preventing him from going anywhere. Silver looked down at him impatiently. "Dude, we just got the name of the location. We still don't even know where it is. " Manic pointed out, making Silver's body lose its glow and he came down. "Someone's eager for adventure." NiGHTS said, making Silver rub the back of his head. "So, how in the hay do we get to this Nightmare place anyway?" AppleJack asked. "Normally, visitors are supposed to be having nightmares to enter it, but seeing as you guys are awake, looks like we'll have to travel there. It's about on the edge of Nightopia. It's pretty far actually." NiGHTS explained. "No problem. I could use a good run anyway. Besides, with my speed, it should probably take only a few minutes." Sonic said as he started to do leg stretches. "Nice. Now, we can begin." NiGHTS said as he turned to Silver with a slight smile, making Silver turn away, a little embarrassed at how impatient he had been. "Wait, guys, we should pony up first." Sunset said as she turned to the Rainbooms. Hearing this caught NiGHTS attention and he floated towards them. "Pony up? What's that?" NiGHTS said, his voice full of curiosity. "It's this magical thing we do! Our hair gets longer, we get these little pony ears and we became really floaty like you!!!" Pinkie explained as she made the motion of her hair extending, made two ears with her fingers and she jumped up high before she landed down on the ground. "Sounds cool. I'd love to see a demonstration." NiGHTS eagerly said. "Then observe!" Pinkie replied as she got into a circle with the rest of the Rainbooms. They each closed their eyes and focus respectively on their elements of Laughter, Loyalty, Kindness, Redemption, and Honesty. Their bodies glowed pink, cyan, yellow, light pink and orange as they rose up in the air and their hair grew longer and they grew ears. Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy gained wings on their back. NiGHTS looked on with Sonic and the others. They were was amazed at what had they seen as they had a wide smile full of delight. The Rainbooms now floated above and descended, except for Pinkie. NiGHTS rose up to join her. "Awesome!" NiGHTS said as they and Pinkie Pie gripped each other arms and both did excited squeals. "NiGHTs and Pinkie seem to be getting along well." Fluttershy noticed. "Wonderful. We meet another of Reala's kind and their basically another Pinkie Pie. I'm in for the headache of my life." Shadow said as he sighed and placed his hand over his head. "Now that we're all set, lead the way NiGHTS!" Rainbow Dash said. NiGHTS then approached one of the floating doors and opened it up, revealing a dark blue area with many twinkling stars in the background. It contained a yellow glittering long road for travel by foot which appeared to be endless as it extended throughout the area. It had various loops as well. "Let's do it to it!" Sonic exclaimed as he grabbed Tails's arm suddenly, catching him by surprise. He then rushed towards the door and then was shortly followed by NiGHTS and the rest of the group. On the pathway to Nightmare, Sonic holding onto Tails took the yellow road along with Manic and Shadow. NiGHTS, Knuckles, Silver and the Rainbooms flew above them or glided in Knuckles's case as they made their way. "By the way, what exactly are these Chaos Emeralds that Wizeman had your friend steal?" NiGHTS asked. "The Chaos Emeralds are seven powerful artifacts that give the user complete control over time and space. Even just having one lets a person have limited power over those two areas." Tails explained to them. "With the only Wizeman didn't get is how we were able to get here." NiGHTS grew a worried look on their face, quite contrary to their usual happy expression. "They let you control time and space and Wizeman has six of them? That's really bad. Wizeman's always looking for a way to travel to the world of visitors. With these emeralds, that might actually be possible." NiGHTS said, deeply troubled by the thought. "Don't worry, we ain't gonna let that happen." AppleJack reassured. Suddenly, a loud distorted ominous laughter was heard throughout the area, stopping everyone in their tracks suddenly. The laughter left an echoing effect as well after it was finished. "Wh-What was that?" Fluttershy nervously said as she looked around, her face full of fear and she gripped herself. In front of them, a dark blue mist formed and a large blue holographic figure flashed three times before it revealed itself to be Wizeman himself in front of them. Sonic and the others looked on in astonishment at his size as they slightly moved back while NiGHTS glared heavily at him. "Wizeman!" NiGHTS yelled. "That's Wizeman?!" Silver exclaimed. Wizeman didn't respond to them at all. He flashed three times before his image faded back into the dark blue mist, which disappeared, leaving everyone back to the way they were. They eased up after seeing his image leave. "I'm confused. What just happened?" Pinkie wondered as she scratched her head. "Of course, only you would be with your below average intelligence" A conceited voice suddenly said from above, causing the group to look to its source. Descending towards them was Nightmare Rarity, looking down at them smugly, making them gasp in surprise, except for Shadow and NiGHTS. "Rarity!" Rainbow Dash called out. "Hello, my useless former friends. And Silver. Hiii Silver." Nightmare Rarity said as she waved her fingers at him in a flirtatious manner. Silver eyes darted back and forth and he remained silent. He didn't really know he was supposed to respond to that. Her expression then changed into a menacing one as she drew her finger across her neck in a menacing manner, taking Silver back. Shortly after, Reala descended next to her and his eyes focused on NiGHTS as he and Nightmare Rarity looked down at NiGHTS and the others. "Greetings NiGHTS. I see you've allied yourself with our unwanted visitors." Reala said. "I see you've made a new friend as well Reala." NiGHTS responded. "What's wrong? Are you getting too scared to fight me alone?" Reala glowered heavily at NiGHTS after hearing his taunt. "Of course not! I could handle you and your allies on my own if necessary!" Reala declared. Nightmare Rarity turned to Reala and looked at him with distaste. "No, you couldn't! I mean, I definitely could, but seeing as you've failed so many times, there's no way that would ever happen!" She told him haughtily. Reala clenched his fist and did his best not to try and attack her first before he stared at NiGHTS and the others. "Rarity." Nightmare Rarity heard Sunset say and she turned around to face her. Sunset's face was full of concern over her friend's state. Nightmare Rarity studied her with a disinterested expression. "Rarity, listen, you're not being yourself. The dark magic is clouding your judgment. I know what's it like, I've been in your position before. You have to try and resist its influence." Sunset pleaded. Nightmare Rarity let out a small noble woman's laugh at Sunset's attempt. "Oh dearie, why would I do that? I've never felt better! You're just jealous that I can pull off looking evil and hot at the same time!" She told her as she did a supermodel pose. This made Sunset's mouth slightly drop in disbelief at her vanity. "Rarity, you have to listen to her. She's right." Silver interjected as he floated next to Sunset. Nightmare Rarity turned her focus towards him. She gave him a malicious smile. "Awww, you're worried about me Silver? That is sooo sweet!" She said in a mocking tone, making Silver slightly annoyed as he gave her a focused glare. "Ok, talking things through isn't working. Let's get to the hitting already!" Knuckles said as he stepped forward and cracked his knuckles. "I wouldn't be so confident. You have no idea what you're up against." Reala informed them. "Do you know what you're up against? The two of you are outnumbered." Shadow reminded him. "We know that, you idiot. We can count. But we're not going to be fighting against you. Toodles." Nightmare Rarity said as she disappeared into a dark cloudy mist which enveloped both her and Reala. "Wait, Rarity!" Silver called out, but it was too late, they were already gone as the mist cleared. NiGHTS put their finger on their chin and went over what just happened. "It's not like Reala to come to me and not start a fight. Somethings not right here." NiGHTS said. "NiGHTS is right. I don't like this." Sonic said as he looked around, waiting for something to jump out underneath or above them. In front of them, giant versions of Wizemans six hands projected themselves around them, making everyone back up to each other as they were surrounded by. Each hand held the six stolen emeralds in their palms, catching everyone off guard as they saw what they possessed. "The emeralds!" Tails yelled. The hands began to glow the color of the respective emeralds in their palms and cackled with dark purple electricity in the center. "Chaos...Control!" Sonic and the others heard Wizemans voice call out. "Chaos Control?!" Shadow said, not expecting Wizeman to have any knowledge of it. The area around them suddenly became introverted with black and white colors as a black and white wave was sent through it. Everyone felt their entire bodies becoming heavy and slow as it was a struggle to move their mouths, much less their limbs. "What's happening?" Rainbow Dash said with a slow and distorted voice as she tried to fly but her wings barely flapped. Above them, a large dark swirling vortex formed. The vortex began to draw the group in as they floated up against it towards their will. They couldn't resist its pull no matter how hard they tried to move away from it and one by one, they each entered the vortex. The last two to enter where Silver and NiGHTS as they both stuck their hands out with anguished faces as they were swallowed by the hole. After they were inside it, the vortex vanished in a black and white flash.