When Nightmare Moon woke up, she felt as if the bed was empty. She opened her eyes and saw that the bed was really empty. But she knew she didn’t needed to panic. Because she knew Fluttershy was out of the house feeding the animals. She got out of bed, made her bed, went downstairs, and went outside. She watched Twilight Sparkle watch Fluttershy feed the animals. Nightmare Moon decided to sit well away from Twilight. Because she was still afraid of Twilight. Although she was scared, she decided to keep looking at Fluttershy. Nightmare Moon just hoped Twilight wasn’t looking at her.
“I have finished feeding the animals. Now we can eat”, said Fluttershy, as she approached Twilight and Nightmare Moon.
Twilight Sparkle and Nightmare Moon got up and followed Fluttershy. Nightmare Moon decided to look at Twilight. She couldn’t help but notice that Twilight was smiling. She didn’t understand why Twilight was a different pony now.
When Twilight Sparkle and Nightmare Moon arrived at the table, they watched Fluttershy prepare the pancakes. Nightmare Moon decided to look at Twilight Sparkle. She noticed Twilight watching Fluttershy make the pancakes. She thought Twilight was ignoring her, so she decided to talk a little with Twilight, “Twilight”
Twilight’s smile changed to a possible grumpy face and looked at Nightmare Moon, “what do you want?”
Nightmare Moon tried to come up with a subject, “Do you plan on going somewhere today?”
Twilight Sparkle thought for a moment before answering, “yes. I’m going to a Ponyville library to read. And it’s not the Golden Oka’s Tree Library”
“Would you like me to come along?” offered Nightmare Moon with a friendly smile.
Twilight Sparkle was surprised, but soon replied, “no!”
Fluttershy looked back in confusion. Because she heard the Twilight scream, “Twilight, why did you scream?”
Twilight Sparkle sweated nervously, “It’s… Because… Because…”
Fluttershy waited for the answer, “is because of what?”
“… It’s because… Because… Because Nightmare Moon asked me what I think of her doing eternal night!” replied Twilight Sparkle.
Fluttershy and Nightmare Moon were surprised. Fluttershy looked at Nightmare Moon, “Nightmare, is that true?”
“No, Fluttershy! Isn’t true! I swear! She is lying! I asked her if I could go with her to the library”, replied Nightmare Moon desperately.
Fluttershy looked at Twilight Sparkle with little satisfaction, “Twilight. You shouldn’t blame it on Nightmare Moon”
Twilight Sparkle looked sorry, “You’re right, Fluttershy. Do you forgive me, Fluttershy?”
Fluttershy smiled, “Of course, Twilight”, she returned to her task.
Twilight Sparkle let out a sigh of relief. She hated lying to Fluttershy. But it would be worth it. Because after all, Nightmare Moon was the villain. She knew that after Nightmare Moon showed her wickedness and was defeated, Fluttershy would apologize to her and would feel sorry for making friends with a villain.
“The pancakes are ready!” Fluttershy placed the three pancakes on each plate separately and set it on the table.
While eating, Nightmare Moon could feel nothing, but going along with Twilight in the library would only mean that Twilight would do something bad to her.
After they ate, Twilight Sparkle grabbed her backpack and was about to leave until she saw Nightmare Moon coming to her, “are you sure you want to come along? I’ll be in the library all day”
Nightmare Moon began to think better. Maybe she shouldn’t go. Because many ponies would be afraid of her. And Twilight Sparkle probably wouldn’t try to calm down the ponies. But she wanted to be friends with Twilight. Then she would go, “yes. If I get bored, can I come back here?”
Twilight Sparkle rolled his eyes, “yes. Sure. Whatever”, she began to walk. Nightmare Moon followed her.
Fluttershy watched Twilight Sparkle and Nightmare Moon leave together. She really hoped Twilight would treat Nightmare Moon well.
Meanwhile, Twilight Sparkle took a book out of her backpack to read. Nightmare Moon watched Twilight read. She wondered if Twilight wasn’t afraid of tripping over a pony for not looking ahead. Now it was hoping everything would work out.
When they arrived in the city of Ponyville, Twilight Sparkle stopped reading. Nightmare Moon couldn’t help, but notice that several ponies cringed in fright. But what struck her most was seeing a number of frightened foals. Some foals fled, others left crying. Nightmare Moon couldn’t help but feel sad about it.
Why are foals afraid of me? I love foals.
When they arrived at the library, Twilight Sparkle opened the door with a hull and waited for Nightmare Moon to enter. Nightmare came in and waited for Twilight. Twilight came in and closed the door with her magic. Twilight couldn’t believe she was doing this. Twilight and Nightmare Moon went to a mare that was on a table. She was wearing glasses and the horsehair was in a ponytail, “I came to return this book”
The mare took the book with her magic, “thank you. You can get another book”
Twilight Sparkle nodded. She couldn’t help noticing that this mare was not frightened by Nightmare Moon. Well, she was relieved. Because after all, Twilight wouldn’t stand next to a villain and say to a scared pony, “ah. Don’t be afraid. Nightmare Moon doesn’t want to hurt you.” Because Twilight will never be next to a villain and will always be loyal to Celestia.
Twilight Sparkle sat at a table and Nightmare Moon decided to explore the library. Nightmare Moon couldn’t help but notice that there were several books in the library. She like reading books, but at the moment Nightmare Moon didn’t feel willing to read. Just explore the library.
After several hours, Nightmare Moon felt bored. Nightmare Moon didn’t want to read now, she would like to go home. She would do that. She just hoped Twilight Sparkle hadn’t left yet. And luckily for her, Twilight Sparkle was still reading. Nightmare Moon poked Twilight. Twilight stopped reading and looked at Nightmare Moon unhappy, “what do you want?”
“I just wanted to warn you that I’ll be back home from Fluttershy”, replied Nightmare Moon.
Twilight Sparkle rolled her eyes, “ok. Of course”, she said before going back to her reading.
Nightmare Moon went to the door and opened it with a hoof. That done, she went out and closed the door with her magic. Then, she flew toward Fluttershy’s house. Lucky she knew where it was.
Meanwhile, in the library, Twilight Sparkle let out a sigh of relief. Nightmare Moon’s company was unbearable. She couldn’t concentrate or read well.
Finally she left. After I finish reading this book, I’m going back to Fluttershy’s house. And I will try not to show my bad temper to Fluttershy. Because I don’t want her to be suspicious.
Fluttershy was giving dinner to the animals outside until he heard a flapping sound. She looked back and saw Nightmare Moon, “Nightmare! How was your day at the library?”
Nightmare Moon smiled, “It was good, Fluttershy. I kept exploring what it was like. And I must admit: Libraries are really huge”
“Do you like reading books?” asked Fluttershy.
“Yes. But I don’t read that often”, said Nightmare Moon, with her ears lowered.
“Not everypony has time to do what they like. For example, me. I like to sing. But as I always take care of the animals there is hardly time”, said Fluttershy.
Nightmare Moon’s ears brightened, “Do you sing? Can I hear you singing?”
Fluttershy looked a little scared, “n-no. I’m afraid of singing in public”
Nightmare Moon understood, “oh. I didn’t know you were afraid to sing in public. I’m sorry. If you feel uncomfortable, you don’t have to sing. I wasn’t really sending it. I just wanted to hear your sweet voice”
Fluttershy blushed pink with the last two words, “thank you”
“If you’re afraid that I’ll laugh, know that I would never laugh at the kindest pony which offered to be my friend”, smiled Nightmare Moon.
“I’m glad to hear this. Well, let’s go in. I’ll prepare dinner”, said Fluttershy.
Still smiling, Nightmare Moon said, “Of course, Fluttershy”
Meanwhile, Twilight Sparkle was already at Fluttershy’s place. She wondered how to prove Nightmare Moon was mean. But how? She looked ahead and saw Nightmare Moon enter the house. She already had an idea what to do to ignore Nightmare Moon. She was going to be reading a book and pretending that Nightmare Moon wasn’t even at Fluttershy’s house. As she entered the house, she looked left and saw Nightmare Moon sitting watching Fluttershy make dinner. Twilight Sparkle looked at her backpack and opened it, and from inside pulled out a book she took to read as she headed toward it. She took the book, opened it, and began to read. Lucky, she knew what was in Fluttershy’s house, so she wouldn’t be unlucky to fall or fall.
Nightmare Moon heard footsteps and noticed Twilight Sparkle reading the same book that she read as she walked toward the library. Nightmare Moon blew out a breath. Why was Twilight ignoring her? Why did Twilight still think she was mean? She was a good pony now.
“Dinner is ready”, said Fluttershy, handing over the salad.
Twilight, Nightmare, and Fluttershy helped themselves. Twilight had an idea how to break Fluttershy’s friendship with Nightmare Moon. Her idea was to ask something polemic, “Nightmare”
Nightmare Moon, with her mouth full, looked at Twilight Sparkle, “It’s Is it true that you are carnivorous? That is, do you eat meat?”
Fluttershy and Nightmare Moon spit out what was in their mouths, “what?!” asked Fluttershy and Nightmare Moon in unison.
“Are you a carnivore? That is, do you eat meat? ”Twilight Sparkle repeated the question.
“No! I’m not! I may have prey, but I am herbivorous like all of you”, replied Nightmare Moon, still scared.
“So why do you look scared? Looks like I discovered something bad from you”, said Twilight Sparkle, now smiling mischievously.
“I’m scared because of the question you gave me, Twilight!” exclaimed Nightmare Moon, still scared.
“It’s a lie. You’re scared because I figured out your plan”
“I have no plan to master Equestria!”
“Sorry to interrupt. But Twilight, why did you want to ask Nightmare Moon that?” said Fluttershy.
Nightmare Moon and Twilight Sparkle looked at Fluttershy, “to see if she ate ponies”, replied Twilight Sparkle.
Nightmare Moon looked at Twilight Sparkle, “I don’t eat ponies! I am herbivorous! I would never eat my own kind! I’m not a cannibal!”
Fluttershy went to Nightmare Moon to hug her, “It’s okay, Nightmare. I trust you”
Nightmare Moon looked at Fluttershy and smiled. Nightmare Moon was glad Fluttershy believed her. Meanwhile, Twilight was banging her head on the table. That would be harder than she imagined.