The dark blue alicorn talked of her tale of woe. How she was banished to the moon for a thousand years, and how darkness devoured her heart inch by inch. I tried to empathise with her, to see what she has seen. All I could, however, was a heap of moon dust, and the planet that I resided in. I couldn't help but ask the short and frankly vague question of, "Why?"
"We were deeply jealous. Jealous and greedy. Sister danced in the light of day, adoration rained on her. I danced by the moon... But the night's darkness swallowed me and so none can see. I soon wanted all to come and see my Dance Of The Moon... But they visited Celestia to thank her and throw letters on how amazing she was! Thank You Letters, Fan Letters, Proposals, Even love letters! I only ever got one letter. A complaint letter."
She hung her head in shame, I too did so. She reminded me of the envy that had devoured my own soul, "and so," she continued, "the dark powers were forced out of me... And I was free! No, I am free! They were taken away by the elements of harmony. Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Applejack, Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash. Representing, magic, laughter, generosity, honesty, kindness and loyalty."
"So... Twilight was then sent to live here and study Friendship?" They nodded in response. "What of the dark magic?"
"I believe they have withered and died when they were separated from me... They were no longer of flesh. They were just magic... Shadow. Even Sombra, of whom I spoke of before, was of flesh and shadow. Something we call Shadow Ponies. Anyway, I know not of certain if the dark magic was destroyed... But one can only hope."
"But Princess... Wouldn't that mean there is a chance it could seek out another body? It seems to know our deepest fears."
"And can manipulate them. Yes, it's a danger... But we have no power to defy it. We can only stop it once it, if it, regains a body to possess." I thought for a second, my hoof on my chin. "I must go now to make way for the sunset. Goodbye, my little ponies!"
"Goodbye." I waved.
~~~
"Twilight Sparkle!" An elegant yet firm voice echoed through the corridors.
"Rarity? Why have you come?" Twilight peered out of her door.
"Excuse me?"
"My apologies, Fair maiden. Why has thou graced us with thou's presence?" She mocked.
"Better. Our appointment! We booked sundown to dis...cuss... Oh my word, what's happened to that poor, unfortunate pony's mane?" Rarity gasped as she saw me follow Twilight. I looked up, my mane was a mess.
"Oh... I-"
"No need to speak darling, no tears now! I shall book tomorrow morning for a new spa visit! Fluttershy said she had to cancel. So, meet me at the Carrousel Boutique in the morning. Bye bye!"
~~~
It was at midnight that Sunset awoke from yet another nightmare, and she feel the need to escape Ponyville. Something was coming... She knew it. She threw the doors open as she dashed outside, only to be greeted with the most horrifying sight.
Blood. The red, thick mixture stained the alleys and pavements, the air was so horrid that Sunset Shimmer was reluctantly forced to hold my breath, hoping to block the tainted air from entering her lungs. Clouds rolled in from upon the mountains, but at the centre of it all...
Princess Twilight.
My mentor.
My teacher.
My friend.
Her lavender, lifeless body thrusted on the floor and left to rot. The rain poured down onto my crimson coat like bullets, and for an hour I sat. Silently, paralysed. I wanted Twilight to awaken to smile at me and console me. After the time had passed, my mind finally processed what was in front of me, and I began screaming, crying, throwing up. "What creature... What inhumane monster would do this to you? What inhumane monster would do this to Anypony?" Once again, I dizzily collapsed onto the cold, damp floor.
A light, brighter than thunder, appeared and gracefully descended to the ground as it banished the clouds. Slowly, the light began to fade, and an alicorn body was exposed. She smiled at me as she steadily trotted to her.
"How can you smile now... How?"
"Because we know the fact that thou is witnessing a dream."
"Wha-what?"
"Thou heard well, Sunset Shimmer. We are the princess of the night, thus it is our duty to come into your dreams. But listen closely, Nightmares are un available in Equestria. Can't you see? We prevent them... Unless your nightmares come from your heart and soul, the very core... Then you shan't experience it."
"But... It feels so real?"
"Once again, I assure you. You are asleep." Her voice was calming, soothing. It was gentle, and seemed to console me without any comforting words. "Awaken." Her eyes turned a glowing white, and the world around me vanished, and she was enshrouded with mist.
~~~
"Up and at it, Sunset. Our first lesson begins today. And you know what that means? Flashcards!"
"You don't know how happy I am to see you alright, Princess Twilight."
"Ugh, formalities again? There is no need, now get up and calm me Twilight, Sunset!"
"Noooooooooooooooooooo! I didn't sleep well, please?"
"I gave you a extra hour, come on!" She clenched her teeth on my blanket, and I pulled it back with magic. Yeah, no. Unicorn levitation vs Alicorn levitation?
"Fine."
"SPIKE! MAKE NACHOS!!!"