//------------------------------// // Bonus- Deleted Scenes/Author's Notes // Story: Nightmare Tiara // by MyHobby //------------------------------// Scene #1: Full Nightmare Poem “Oh, deary,” it answered. “It’s what I live for! To help poor, misunderstood fillies achieve the greatness that they so richly deserve…” The magic drew itself up on its hind legs, stretching its forelegs to the sky. “Some call me desire, a passion deep within Some refer to me as simple lust Still others think I’m a putrid sin And their rejection is a must” Diamond Tiara looked askance at the singing apparition. “When did this become a musical?” The spooky shade grinned. “Don’t knock it ‘till you tried it. “There once was a day when in simple mirth I deemed to come down to this earth There were many a pony whose lives lacked I sought to give their self worth back “It worked for a little while I brought many a smile As I gave ponies a chance to see How powerful they could really be” “Okay,” Diamond said. “But what are you?” “They referred to me as a Living Dream A creature of magic rarely seen Without a pony to call home I would feel so very much alone “I sought to help the needy Whose lives I’d improve completely I soon gained a name of snappy depiction ‘Twas that of the greatest ambition!” The living Dream knelt down before Diamond Tiara. “And you, my dear, are the next pony I want to help.” “But…” Diamond Tiara hesitated. “What can you do?” “What do you want? What do you need? I can give everything you plead “Phenomenal power? Personality shift? I can heal an emotional rift “’Cuz I’m here to be your courage No need to get discouraged I’ll guide your hooves through history To set your truest wishes free!” The shadow drooped down low. “Of course, it wasn’t all fun and games… “It’s true what they say in history books Princess Luna I overtook I felt a needy soul that mourned Because by subjects she was scorned “I revealed the awesome power That lay beneath her heated collar And if she wanted the sun eternally black Can I really be blamed for that?” “You…” Diamond gasped. “You’re Nightmare Moon!” “Just Nightmare, please,” Nightmare answered. “The ‘moon’ was all Luna.” “What do you want? What do you need? I can give everything you plead “Phenomenal power? Personality shift? I can heal an emotional rift “’Cuz I’m here to be your courage No need to get discouraged I’ll guide your hooves through history To set your truest wishes free!” Nightmare pulled Diamond Tiara to the window. “I can grant you power,” it said. “I can give you the power to do anything you want. To take anything you want…” Diamond looked out at the stars as the ghostly alicorn went on. “I can give you ponies to serve you, to do you bidding…” Diamond Tiara’s picture from earlier passed before her eyes. “I can give you everything you ever wanted.” Scene #2: Alternate Ending “Enough!” The two fillies started as steam poured out of Filthy Rich’s ears. “You two quiet down and go to bed!” “But daddy-” they pleaded at once. “No buts!” he commanded. “Good night.” Diamond and Nightmare crawled into bed with sour looks on their faces. “Okay…” Filthy trotted away, feeling quite proud of himself. It was only as he sat down to read the newspaper that he did a double take. “Wait, Diamond Tiara’s an only child.” He pushed open the door just as Diamond Tiara and Nightmare fused once more. His eyes widened as the apparition transformed his daughter into a wicked princess of the night. “Hello, daddy,” Nightmare Tiara said. “You forgot to tuck us in goodnight.” She turned to the window to look upon the world that would soon be her's. Outside of the window stood six mares of varying colors and talents, all wearing jewelry powered by the magic of friendship. “Aw, grape nuts.” For the second time that day, Nightmare Tiara was blasted by the Elements of Harmony. She dropped to the floor kicking and screaming as a small tendril of dark magic scrambled across the floor. A jar flew through the air and covered the strand, sealing it inside an unbreakable barrier. “That should keep the Living Dream from coercing any more ponies.” Twilight lifted the jar and screwed the cap on tightly. “This is one night that’s not gonna last forever.” “I told you!” Nightmare screeched as she twisted into the shape of a miniscule filly. “That darkness stuff was LUNA’S IDEA!” “Amazing!” Filthy Rich shouted through the window. “How did you know that Nightmare Moon would return?” “I said my name’s ‘Nightmare!’” the tiny pony screamed. “We didn’t,” Twilight shrugged. “We were just passing by when we saw the evil magic glowing from your daughter’s bedroom.” “That’s convenient.” Filthy Rich brought his daughter to the window. “Diamond Tiara, what do you have to say for yourself?”