The Great Galloping Gala has finally arrived. And Fluttershy, Nightmare Moon and the others were getting ready at the Carousel Boutique.
“What do you plan to do, Fluttershy?” asked Twilight Sparkle.
“I plan to stay in Canterlot’s Garden with Nightmare Moon”, smiled Fluttershy.
Nightmare Moon blushed as Twilight Sparkle rolled her eyes. Twilight Sparkle hadn’t yet become accustomed to the idea of Fluttershy being friends with an enemy of her, “Fluttershy, didn’t you plan to stay in the garden to see the animals? You told me that was one of the reasons you wanted to go to the Gala”
“Yes, Twilight. I plan to do this. But now with Nightmare Moon being my friend, I plan to spend time with her in the garden”, said Fluttershy.
Twilight Sparkle rolled her eyes again. She didn’t understand why Fluttershy wanted to pass the Gala with a villain Instead of do what Fluttershy always wanted to do at the Gala.
When Fluttershy’s friends, Fluttershy and Nightmare Moon arrived at the castle, each went to one side. Fluttershy and Nightmare Moon went into the garden. They sat and stared at the stars, “Fluttershy ...”
Fluttershy looked at Nightmare Moon, “yes? Is something bothering you?”
“Well ... It’s just .... Fluttershy, I ... I ... Since I befriended you, I started to consider you the closest pony I’ve ever had,” said Nightmare Moon. “And I couldn’t help, but be happy about it. Thanks”
Fluttershy smiled, “You’re welcome. I’m glad you think so "
Nightmare Moon hugged Fluttershy with a wing as she smiled. Nightmare Moon kissed Fluttershy’s forehead.
Twilight Sparkle was at her mentor’s side. Celestia was cupriming the guests. As Celestia did so, Twilight Sparkle began to think about what was happening. She couldn’t help but notice that Nightmare Moon spent a lot of time with Fluttershy. Was Nightmare Moon just pretending to like Fluttershy so that a bearer of the Elements of Harmony would be against his friends and the princess?
“Is everything okay, Twilight?” asked Celestia.
Twilight Sparkle looked at Celestia, “oh! Yes, Princess. Sorry if I stayed too quiet”
“OK. So how have your days been in Ponyville?” asked Celestia.
“It was great, princess. I learned so much about friendship”, replied Twilight Sparkle.
“I know, Twilight. I received and read all your letters”, said Celestia with a smile.
When the gala was over, Nightmare Moon, Fluttershy and the others went home. Nightmare Moon and Fluttershy flew to the hut so no pony could see them. Fluttershy didn’t like to fly. But Fluttershy knew she should do it for Nightmare Moon. When they arrived at the house, all the animals outside and inside the house were asleep. Fluttershy was climbing the stairs, she heard a sound coming from behind her. She looked back and saw Nightmare Moon behind her. Nightmare Moon stopped, now blushed.
“Nightmare? Why are you following me? Aren’t you going to sleep on the couch?” asked Fluttershy.
Nightmare Moon stared at the floor, still blushed, “i... I thought it would be nice if we slept together?”
Now who blushed was Fluttershy, “okay. If it’s okay for you”
When morning came, Fluttershy awoke. The blanket was on the floor. She was about to get out of bed to see if the animals woke up. But, felt her being hugged by front hooves. She was pulled back into bed, against her own will. Fluttershy tried to wake up Nightmare Moon, poking her with a hull, “Nightmare”
Nightmare Moon, smiling, opened her eyes, but not totally, “hhmm?”
“If it’s not too uncomfortable, could you let me go?” said Fluttershy.
Nightmare Moon was confused. She opened her eyes fully and realized that she was hugging Fluttershy in bed, “I-I’m... I’m sorry, Fluttershy”
“Don’t apologize, Nightmare. It wasn’t your fault. You were asleep”, said Fluttershy.
Nightmare Moon smiled, “Yeah. You're right”
Fluttershy got out of bed and checked to see if any of the animals had woken up. And from her surprise, no animal woke up. Well, maybe she’ll make her breakfast and Nightmare Moon.
Nightmare Moon was staring out the window. She couldn’t help but notice the sun. Just to see the sun, it reminded her of Celestia. Does Celestia know she’s still alive? And if she does, will Celestia want to end her? What if…
“Nightmare, the coffee is ready!”
Nightmare Moon heard Fluttershy’s voice and left the room. When she arrived at the table, she thought about talking about what bothered her. After all, they were friends, right?
Fluttershy noticed the tension in Nightmare Moon, “Nightmare, is everything okay?”
“I’m just nervous, Fluttershy”, replied Nightmare Moon.
“With what?” asked Fluttershy.
“I’m nervous that Celestia I’ll find out I’m still alive”, replied Nightmare Moon.
“Don’t worry. There’s no way Celestia can figure it out”, said Fluttershy.
“Really?” asked Nightmare Moon.
“Unless Twilight Sparkle tells Celestia. Since she’s a Celestia student,” said Fluttershy. “But I’m sure she’s willing to give you a chance”
Nightmare Moon hoped that was true. Almost all Fluttershy’s friends were her friends. Only Rainbow Dash and Twilight Sparkle who suspected Nightmare Moon were still evil.