//------------------------------// // Chapter 2 – Bittersweet (But Damn Tasty) // Story: The Nightmare King // by Lt_Lance //------------------------------// The Nightmare King :Chapter 2 - Bittersweet (But Damn Tasty) : “…Sup” In lances mind at that point and time he was the epitome of awesomeness. "Greatings mortal" the doppelganger spoke. His mouth didn’t move and his voice didn’t come from his mouth it rather came from all around. It spoke with a combination of voices that Lance couldn’t place. Lance looked around and a question he knew he had to ask was answered for him “You are most likely wondering where you are, correct?” Lance gave his doppelganger a simple nod. “We are currently in the Dreamscape or Dream Lands if you prefer.” “The what now?” lance asked raising an eyebrow. “When a pony sleeps at night depending on the conditions of their wellbeing they may dream. When a pony dreams their mind enters the dreamscape where they can either enjoy a nice little escape from their reality or…” he paused and smiled a freaky toothy grin again “or?” lance asked “They can suffer through there most horrible fears in terrible nightmares!” He began to laugh manically. Lance looked at the spectacle indifferently and said. “Well that’s enlightening; I’ll be on my way now.” Lance tried to walk but just ended up kicking his legs in place. “Oh no you’re not going anywhere!” after a few more seconds of walking in place and getting aggravated Lance threw his arms up “Fine what do you want?!” he asked loudly. “Oh nothing much… Just your body.” his doppelganger said nonchalantly while examining his hands. “What did he just say!?” “Sorry pal but I don’t swing that way” Lance said a little shocked. He gave Lance a low chuckle and said “Oh you simple mortals it’s always about reproducing with you lot. But no it’s not like that I literally need your vessel you seemed to have gotten my last one purified.” “Say what now?” Lance asked. The doppelganger put on a board expression and began to explain. “I was in Luna but you seem to of ruined that ride for me. So I’m going to take your vessel so that I can at least have a chance at regaining my power. You don’t have the magical prowess to bring about the eternal night but you have a certain… savagery that even that jealous little filly couldn’t touch!” He said excitedly. “Ummm… how bout no! Find yourself something else to possess demon.” Lance said once again trying in vain to walk away. “I’ve got to say you really surprised me in that little scuffle we had” “Yea sure, call it that if it makes you feel better!” Lance barked still annoyed at his lack of mobility. “You even managed to wake up that simple young Alicorn for a moment. That was actually quite a shock for me and because of it I was unable to stop those simple ponies from purifying my host.” Lance stopped flailing and looked at the demon in front of him from behind his sunglasses. “Glad I could help. Now if you don’t mind could you let me go? This is getting aggravating.” “Of course but first where are my manners I think introductions are in order” it took a slight bow “For the time being you can address me as Nightmare” I raised my eyebrow to that “Nightmare? No. it couldn’t be.” I had to ask “I have heard stories of a demon that went by that name who possessed a pony princess and turned her into wicked mare of darkness, that wouldn’t happen to be you would it?” “Now now now a true gentlecolt would introduce himself before asking questions.” I clenched my teeth and spoke “Fine for the time being you can call me Myrvang.” Nightmare gave a small sadistic smile “Excellent Mr. Myrvang to answer your question yes I am responsible for her decent although her jealousy and anger made it all too easy I can hardly be blamed at all. I am curious… as to how you heard of such stories. Care to enlighten me Mr. Myrvang.” I retorted quickly and dare I say expertly “None of your damn business!” The nightmare gave a slight chuckle “Well it matters not if you tell me or not soon I will know all that you know.” “Wait what!” “Wait what!” Nightmare raised on of his brows “I’m taking control of your body. What do you think this is a social visit?” “…yes?” "crap evil demonic entity with knowledge of the events all the way through season three could be bad… no terrible." “Well then you are more simple than I thought this will be almost too easy.” I raised my left hand as if to stop him from coming any closer. “Sorry nightmare but I’m afraid I’m going to have to decline your offer of demonic possession some unexpected circumstances have come up and you don’t quite pass the background check.” That appeared to amuse Nightmare “Heh! That’s funny, you’re funny, but don’t worry if you don’t resist it shouldn’t hurt too much.” He began to glide effortlessly towards me. I was starting to get a little worried at this development. He must have noticed it as well because he put on a big smile. “Oh I love the sight of a mortal in fear. It’s just so… delicious.” He reached out with his black hands and touched the middle of my forehead. PAIN dear god it hurt why did it hurt so bad. I clenched my eyes shut and grinded my teeth it hurt so FUCKING bad. It felt like someone was taking several power drills to my head and trying to crack my skull from multiple directions. “What did I say? Just don’t fight this, the pain will lessen and it will be over quickly.” “Maybe I should just do what he says. Just give up and let it all end.” I opened one of my eyes and I saw him grinning like a mad man barring his sharp shark like teeth. I only had one thought to counter my earlier one. “Oh hell no!” “What?” I managed to move my head back and with a slight snarl I bit him. I bit two of his fingers clean off. “AAAAAAAUUGH” he pulled his hands back “You puny insignificant little mortal! How dare yo-” I wasn’t listening I was more shocked by a rather interesting development I spit out his fingers “I can move now” I said dumbly taking a step back “What!” A smile grew on my face and I looked him in his serpent like eyes through my shades. “I can fight now!” I then proceeded with fallback plan one. I punched him in the face. He didn’t fall into the shocked stupor that Nightmare Moon fell into. Instead before I could even pull my fist back he moved faster than my eyes could follow. “Crap” Before I could turn around he grabbed me from behind and threw me across the empty space. “Fuuuuuuuu-“ I managed to impact the empty space face first. My shades flew off and landed somewhere. I rolled onto my back and sat up. He was right in my face. “ANYTHING FUNNY TO SAY NOW MORTAL!” He screamed right in my face. The volume would of made Luna jealous. For once I was at a loss of words I had no witty remark or smart snarky comeback. This time all I had was rage. Undeniable seething rage. The dumb bastard was still waiting for a reply. Another low growl came from my throat and with a snarl I bit him in the face! (I was desperate I swear I only do this when I’m desperate… or angry… or bored. Stop looking at me like that!) “AAAAAUUGH MY FACE!” he screamed clutching his face and backing off. I swallowed my mouthful this time around… the taste… Okay now imagine the best fried chicken you have ever had. Wrap that in bacon and put a little hot sauce on it. That is what this thing tasted like. I was confused, shocked, and a little sick, but goddammit I decided then and there I was going to eat this thing. He looked at me and a decent chunk of his face under his left eye was missing. “You will pay for that I will see to it that you suffer you will die slowly in fear and pain!” He was talking but I wasn’t listening I was filled with so many different feelings and emotions. I was angry that he was trying to use me to hurt others, I was scared that he was going to kill me, I was enraged by the way he was assaulting me, and I was hungry for his flesh!(Zombie moment never thought that would happen in my lifetime.) I barred my teeth at him and started running at him. “And what do you think you are doing.” Nightmare said angrily as I charged him. “Kicking your a-” I never got to finish my answer because his knee hit me in the chest knocking the wind out of me. “You managed to surprise me twice today Mr. Myrvang I am not accustomed to dealing with carnivorous sentient beings such as yourself.” As I was on my knees gasping for breath he walked behind me “However you will not get the drop on me again.” He said reaching out to my head with his injured hands. “So sure about that?” I said weekly “Hmm?” I turned faster than he could react which was surprising considering how fast he was moving earlier. I grabbed his leg and bit right through his Achilles Tendon. He fell to the ground screaming in pain. I swallowed my mouthful greedily. And then I pounced him tearing at him with my mouth. I managed to get four more mouthfuls before he hit me off. He backed off panting and cringing in pain with a lite gray liquid seeping from his wounds. The same lite gray liquid was covering my face. “I have to say Nightmare.” I said liking my lips “That demons blood is quite delicious.” I said with a smug smile. Nightmare fell to one knee “You little freak what have you done to me!” I felt fantastic at this moment in time. I felt like I had just had a goodnights sleep, a satisfying meal, and a stiff drink all at once. It was intoxicating. Nightmare tried to get up but his left leg was ruined. He wasn’t going to go anywhere. He looked up at me with a look I never thought I would see his unsettling face wear. He looked at me in fear. Not just fear but absolute unadulterated horror. “Please… please don’t” he begged “Don’t worry if you don’t resist it shouldn’t hurt too much.” I said with a sadistic smile. He tried to scramble away “no! No! NO!” I walked closer and said “Oh I love the sight of a Demon in fear. It’s just so… delicious.” When I got close enough he spoke in shakily and yet a resolute tone. The tone of a man that knows he is near death. "Y-you will n-never be accepted by them. You will take from me all that I am but you will not get the control I have. I am the Nightmare. I am Terror itself! With my final breath I curse the power you gain today. May your only nourishment be the fear of others!” his grey blood began to glow and I entered a trance like state as I began to devour what was left of him. Lance woke up in the same clearing he arrived in. The only difference he could see at the moment was that it was brighter out this time around. “What a dream” lance said aloud to no one particular. He tried to stand up but he fell to his side. Lying on the ground in front of him was his shades. “Sweet!” he reached out to grab them. He was shocked still. His hands… were black. He stared at his hands for a few minutes making sure he wasn’t imagining it. He sat up and began to look at himself. His legs, his arms, and his torso from what he could see were all black. “Well… fuck.”