//------------------------------// // The Plan for the Crystal Empire // Story: The Crystal Empire Under The Nightmare // by Big Imagination E //------------------------------// Deep in the darkest night of Equestria a d the darkest place ever was Nightmare Castle in the Shadow Realm where Spike and Nightmare Rarity live. They were in the throne room and discussing something. And the reason why is because TBE want all of Equestria in the palm of their hands. "So my nightmare army. I assume you wondering why I called you all here. Reason why is because I want the Crystal Empire next. I would like to help you conquer that but unfortunately I became sensitive due to my pregnancy." Nightmare Rarity said. And sure enough her husband Spike came in and rubbed her bloated belly. Reason why is because she is still pregnant with Spike's hybrid son. "My queen. If you won't join us on the conquest for the Crystal Empire then who would you like to send out for the job?" A nightmare solider asked. "Why General Throax and his army along with you and your crew. Oh and bring the Nightmare Ailcorn Five with you. And just so were clear I don't want you disappointing me." Nightmare Rarity said. "Trust me guys. With my wife in a pregnancy state she will get even more stubborn than usual. So I advice that you conquer the Crystal Empire and don't screw this up." Spike replied. "Yes sir. Come soldiers! We must make haste to the Crystal Empire at once!!" He yelled. Then everyone marched out of the castle to begin their task at hand and claim another kingdom. With Nightmare Rarity and Spike all alone they stared at each other in the eyes. "So Spikey? Now that were all alone what do you say me and you go to the bedroom for some belly worship?" Nightmare Rarity purred. "You know I like that." Spike said as he and his wife went up the stairs into the bedroom. Spike even decided to squeeze her butt and that turned her on. Meanwhile, three changelings named Pharynx, Ocellus and Kevin left the hive to find out if Thorax is all right. For quite a long time they were worried about their brother/friend being missing for a long while. "I hope Thorax is okay. I haven't seen him in a long time. I wonder where he can be?" Ocellus asked. Then suddenly something caught their attention. The three saw an army of nightmare soldiers marching to the Crystal Empire. Then Pharynx took out some binoculars and spotted that Throax was leading them and he was in shock. "Guys! It's Thorax! He's leading an army of nightmare soldiers to the Crystal Empire! But why though?" Pharynx asked. "I don't know. But we have to find out why." Kevin answered. So they flew in the direction of the nightmare force and they landed in front of Thorax. He was shocked to see his old friends again along with his brother. "Guys? What are you doing here?" Thorax asked. "What are you doing here?! We were worried sick about you!! And what is with that outfit you're wearing?" Pharynx asked back. "Guys. If you must know I have recently became a general of the Nightmare Force. And as general my order by Queen Nightmare Rarity was to take the Crystal Empire. And im enjoying this new life as the nightmare general and still maintained my personality. But considering that you guys haven't seen me in a while I can offer you to join forces with Nightmare Rarity and we'll be reunited once more." Thorax offered. "Why should we join you and the Nightmare Force?" Ocellus asked. "Because guys. If you haven't noticed things to have definitely changed since the whole Nightmare Force took over. Now I will offer you a chance to join so that way you won't be enslaved okay? So please." Thorax said as the others thought about it. Then after an hour they came with an answer. "All right Thorax. But after you finish whatever it is you promise me that we will catch up and reconnect okay?" Pharynx asked. "Sure. I did miss you for a while now." Thorax admitted. "Now head to the Nightmare Realm and find her castle. Wait there til I return." The three changelings flew in the direction where Thorax was pointing and made their way to the castle. Then Thorax continued on leading the army into the Crystal Empire. He then commanded the army to attack but not harm the residents. They did so and it was pure chaos seeing the nightmare army taking over. After a few hours they finally took the Crystal Empire. Then Thorax realized the promise he made to his brother. "Alright troops! Let's roll out! Let us return to the castle and inform Queen Nightmare Rarity that the Crystal Empire has been taken over!" Thorax said. The soldiers then all followed Thorax as they marched back to the castle so they can give Queen Nightmare Rarity the good news. Meanwhile since Thorax joined the nightmare force, Nightmare Twilight fell in love with him. She wanted to tell him but wanted to wait til the right moment.