{Lumen’s POV}
I felt myself slip back into consciousness, warmth filled my body and I moved a bit. My last memories flooded me as I tried waking up completely.
Daddy and I were standing/sitting on a hill that was almost curved enough to make me roll down. I was scared he would push me off to amuse himself. It wouldn't be the first time he’d hurt me to get a laugh.
Celestia and Luna stood below us, Elements of Harmony in their magical aura. The white one -Which I assumed was Celestia- stepped forward to address dad.
“Discord! You have one more chance to surrender! Give up now!”
Discord looked at her, then to me, “Would you tell me what Sun-Bitch wants?” I cringed at his language. I nodded.
“She wants you to wave the white flag!” Dad always likes it when I explain in wacky details about what another being said. He began laughing, holding his stomach.
“Oh~ Now THAT was funny!”
Celestia narrowed her eyes, “What is that thing!?”
I back off, hiding behind my father's throne. He didn't seem angry, just annoyed.
“That THING is Lumen. My daughter.” He said that with distaste. I sniffed.
“You have a child!?” Luna yelled in surprise. She turned to look at me, confusion clear as day.Night would be a better description if it was clear, but I don’t think a sky is clear.
“Oh… She’s adopted…” He rolled his eyes. My heart broke, and my eyes turned misty. He never said that…
Celestia shook her head, “Discord! Answer us!”
Discord rolled his eyes, “Tell them my answer Lumen…”
I didn't want to. Not after what he said, but he knew what was right for me. I slid down the hill like a slide and arrived in front of Celestia and Luna. I took out my old camera and took a picture. The flash blinded them, and the photo popped out of the bottom, and I ripped it off. The black image cleared to reveal the two ponies.
I smiled insanely at them, “Answer: You two are going down!”
Before they could respond, I tilted the photo, and the Alicorn’s in both real life, and the picture, fell out of the field and into a portal daddy made.
Daddy clapped his talon and paw, “That was a marvelous show my darling! The way you use that camera of yours is amazing!” All the abuse, name calling, and evil deeds he did, paled when he approved me or showed me affection. I knew he was just using me, yet he was the only one who ever “cared” about me. Like I said, I knew he didn't actually care, but I enjoyed every moment of his hugs… which didn't last long…
He wrapped me in one such hug. I felt happy, alive. He was my only family. He, was the only home I had.
The hug ended in little over five seconds, a new record! The longest until now was 4.5 seconds… What? Something funny?
Anyway, he patted me on the head. “I’ll see you in five hours. I've got some chaos to spread!” He snapped his fingers and disappeared.
I removed the blanket and opened my eyes. I was in my room. Blue painted walls/ceiling with glow in the dark stars. A fish tank with pepper & salt shakers swimming in it. An old teddy bear sat next to me.
“Hello Teddy! Good morning!”
He smiled at me, “Good morning Lumen. Its a wonderful day outside.” The bear had a strange voice that seemed very intelligent. He was created by daddy to guide me. Teddy was based off of Teddy from the horror game Among the Sleep. He was my only friend.
“Okay, I’ll go get breakfast.” He held his paws out, and I picked him up, placing him on my back, and he slung his arms around my neck.
I turned around and walked to the exit. A rainbow checkered slide.
Celestia and Luna returned with six stones levitated in their magic aura. I raised an eyebrow.
“Cease this at once Discord!” Celestia warned.
“Or what?”
Celestia wiped a tear that threatened to fall.
“OR THIS!!!” Luna shouted. The gems levitated on their own and began to spin. Discord seemed unimpressed. The sisters aimed at him, but…
BBOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!
Pain wrapped my body. I screamed, and daddy tried to reach me, a panicked look on his face.
I felt sleepy. My eyes drifting, and daddy held me in his arms, eyes moist.
“D-d-d-d-d-daddy?”
He shook at how my voice cracked. “Yes sweetheart?” He had never used that nickname before.
I felt fear, I couldn't feel my leg, and my head hurt. “A-a-a-a-a-a… a-a-am I-I-I d-d-d-d-dying?”
Daddy seemed as if he was holding back a sob.
“N-no sweetie. You're just… Resting…” He said, trying to reassure me.
I was about to say something else, but darkness filled my vision.
And the Nightmares began.