//------------------------------// // Eternal Night // Story: The Return of Nightmare Moon // by birdyluvmccool //------------------------------// Nightmare Moon gazes up at the sun, feeling the warmth on her face. I shall not fail this time. Night will REALLY last forever, she thinks. She flies into the sky, bringing the moon with her. The sky turns dark as the eclipse sits in the sky. Princess Celestia is busy writing a letter to Twilight Sparkle when her darkens. She sits up, startled. She walks to the window and stares at the eclipse. She's back. Princess Celestia teleports herself to Shining Armor's room. "Shining Armor. You must use your magic to protect Canterlot. Nightmare Moon is back," she orders. Shining Armor's eyes widen and he nods his head. Princess Celestia flies up into the sky and looks at the eclipse. This is the last time. 3 legendary ponies will stop you once and for all. You cannot change destiny. Princess Luna notices the room getting darker. She sets down Coho Sak Tu Moone. She glances at the eclipse and gasps. Oh no. It's happening. She's back. My horrid powers are back. Luna gallops out of the Star Swirl the Bearded wing. Coho Sak Tu Moone glows brighter and brighter until it eventually fades away. "She's done it again," says Scootaloo as she stares at the eclipse. The crusaders land and Sweetie Belle nods. Applebloom notices Scootaloo looks sad. "What's wrong, Scootaloo?" she asks, worried. Scootaloo hangs her head and replies, "I just realized that I WANT eternal night. Princess Luna comes into my dreams often. She has taught me to love the night. And I also don't want to defeat her. We all know that Nightmare Moon is really the dark side of Princess Luna. But I love Princess Luna too much." "But you're still going to help us defeat Nightmare Moon, right?" questions Applebloom. "Of course! I want to kick some butt!" replies Scootaloo. Applebloom breathes a sigh of relief and says, "There's the Scootaloo I know!" "Guys, hide! There's Nightmare Moon!" whisper-yells Sweetie Belle. Applebloom dives into the bushes. "She's gonna get what's coming for her," says Scootaloo. She takes off, charging straight at Nightmare Moon. "Scootaloo, STOP!" screams Sweetie Belle. She smacks her forehead with her hoof. Nightmare Moon turns around and gasps. Scootaloo slams right into her face. "Take that, Nightmare Moon!" she says. Nightmare Moon glares at her. "Stupid little filly. Get off me, or I shall have to harm you. Stay back, and no one gets hurt," lectures Nightmare Moon. Scootaloo shakes her head and does not back down. Nightmare Moon shakes Scootaloo off and rises. A flash of light comes from Nightmare Moon's horn and hits Scootaloo. Scootaloo falls to the ground, and Nightmare Moon flies off into the night. Applebloom dashes over to Scootaloo. "Sweetie Belle, we need to take her to Ponyville Urgent Care. She's badly hurt," says Applebloom. "Okay. Let's go," replies Sweetie Belle as she levitates Scootaloo. The crusaders gallop as fast as they can to Ponyville Urgent Care. Applebloom bursts into the waiting room. "Nurse Redheart! My friend Scootaloo is badly hurt. Nightmare Moon attacked her," says Applebloom, breathing heavily. Nurse Redheart looks startled. "Did you say Nightmare Moon? That explains why it is night currently," replies Nurse Redheart. Sweetie Belle bursts in, levitating Scootaloo. She sets Scootaloo down and sighs heavily. Nurse Redheart grabs Scootaloo and rushes her into the wing. She examines Scootaloo, periodically writing notes on her clipboard. Soon, she turns towards the crusaders. "She is in stable condition, but she needs a lot of rest. Come back tomorrow and we'll see how she fares. Goodbye, little fillies," explains Nurse Redheart. The crusaders leave the building. "We need to speak to Princess Celestia now," states Sweetie Belle.