Epilogue: Red
Nightmare strode throughout the Great Hall, taking in her surroundings. She hadn't had a physical body in so long, she couldn't help but relish the fact that she was once again in this physical plane.
Chrysalis walked up to her, wiping beads of sweat off her brow. The air was still uncomfortably hot from the giant explosion that had taken place just a few moments prior.
“Welcome back,” Chrysalis said, bowing at Nightmare's feet.
Nightmare smiled and touched a forehoof to Chrysalis' head. “Rise, my friend,” she said, and Chrysalis rose to her feet. “There is no need to be so reverent. You were a bigger part of this than any other. The time for niceties is over.”
Chrysalis inclined her head. “My lord, I wish to offer to you my Hall as a throne room. Here, you can plan your plans in peace, without any interruptions. I will also offer you some of my Guards as your own.”
Nightmare had figured something like this was going to happen, but she feigned surprise all the same. “My dear, you are too kind. I will be honored to accept your offer.” She strode over to the pedestal. She clicked her tongue once, then twice. Her horn glowed again, and a throne appeared from out of the air. It was decorated similarly to her own body style, and Chrysalis couldn't help but admit that it gave a certain air of power to the place.
Nightmare sat upon the throne. She motioned for Chrysalis to join her, and she did so, sitting down at Nightmare's right-hoof side.
“I am truly sorry for your loss,” Nightmare said. “Adriu, I know, was the most loyal Changeling you had. If it weren't for that bitch Rarity, I am sure he would still be around.”
Chrysalis didn't need to be reminded of this. “I will exact my revenge upon her in my own time. Her and those two both. Shining Armor and Cadance, former sister of mine. She is kin to me no longer...”
Nightmare looked out at the Hall, envisioning all the things that could be done within this new home of hers. She looked over at Chrysalis and smiled.
“Now is the time,” Nightmare said with no small amount of glee in her voice. “Time... to show Equestria who is truly in charge now.”
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I must confess that I haven't really read through this story. I really should sit down and do so. because I love Nightmare. the main reason I was interested, was due to the references to songs by Red in the titles or openings. could you possibly tell me what the reason behind that was? using that Christian metal band for it?
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well first off I'm a Christian, so there's that. :P also Not Alone is my all-time favorite song from them, and during the time when I started writing this story, I was going through a really rough patch in my life and that song did wonders to keep me going through that time. so I decided to base the chapter titles of this story around that song. the story itself doesn't have much to do with the song besides the chapter titles coming from it.
I'm glad to hear you want to read it though. Keep me informed of how you feel about it. :D
There's one thing I don't understand. Nightmare Moon said that Twilight would ultimately be the key to her release back into the world. I don't understand how: could someone please help me out?
6234455 I certainly will. I suspected that you were a Christian due to the use of their song names/lyrics, and I applaud you for that. I actually own two of their CDs. Until we have Faces (Which contains a majority of the ones you used including Not alone.) and one of their more recent ones called 'Release the Panic' which contains a beautiful slow song called 'Hold Me now' and one of my more favorite of their hard metal songs (Which i honestly prefer due to a love of the beat in that style) called Perfect Life.
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Haha wow you have a good memory. So basically, Twilight had been trying for a really long time to convince everyone that Nightmare Moon was coming back, but nopony believed her. In the end, she just gave up trying to convince everyone to help her, and tried doing things on her own for a while. That, coupled with the scene in the end where she didn't even try to fight her way past Chrysalis, or get out from underneath her, but instead just basically stood there and watch Dash die, which sealed the deal for bringing Nightmare back into the world is the reason why she was the key to bringing Nightmare back.
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Perfect Life is a great song. I've loved every CD that Red's come out with. (Disclaimer: I have yet to listen to Of Beauty and Rage, but I'm pretty sure I'm going to love that one too.)
6234475 Oh? I only have the two I mentioned. I've yet to actually try any more. and I've gotta confess, I'm into Roleplaying stories...some more than others. perhaps, if I like this one enough once I sit down to truly get to reading it, you might be interested in an attempt of RPing this with some. partial changes in places to fit the scenario?
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Red is one of those bands that are able to elaborate a story about struggle, pain, and love at the same time, and that's why I think they're one of the best in my books.
That being said, you HAVE to look up Beauty and Rage (it's on Youtube if you ever wish to consider it)
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oh really? I'll have to look it up. Red is definitely in my top 5 all time favorite bands list for a reason. They're absolutely incredible.
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Maybe. I don't do much online RP anymore. However, if you wanted to do this story with someone else, I wouldn't mind you borrowing it for the RP at all.
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Do so, i think Beauty and Rage and Yours Again hit real close to home.
6234499 Problem is, The major change would be something like My OC, being involved with Nightmare, as something like her love interest, you know, that sorta thing...but I am curious still...though I wouldn't know WHO would be interested...
6234521
maybe post a blog about it on your page? or find a brony group on FB and ask them (if you're even on FB, idk). there's ways of reaching out to people.
6234524 What I usually tend to do is just go to a group based around what I'd want and post a request there. saying that if anyone's intereted, PM me....
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Right, thanks for that. I understand now! Thanks for finishing the story: it's one of my favourite fimfics on the website.
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probably a good place to start.
6234547
thanks so much for that... I didn't realize anyone held this story in such high regard.
2 years well I glad its done probably worth reading it a secend time to get the full effect now. so good job. id probably be more enthusiastic if I wasnts so loopy right now. curs you medicen.
Was that it?
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for this story, yes. there is already a sequel in the works, though. so stay tuned. ;)
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I know the feeling. That's how the morphine I was on when I had my kidney stones was making me feel.
Oh look, the dust is gone.
6236264
Nice and clean and (twilight) sparkly.
Kinda dissapointing ending
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I knew that not everypony would like it, but things will develop further in the sequel. So there's that to look forward to, I guess.
6237022 Oh ok, but seriouly it lacked some good fight or anything to sum this up
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That was partially because I'm horrendous at writing fight scenes, but also partially for other reasons that basically boil down to "that wasn't what I had planned". I know that probably won't be a satisfactory reason, but in the end I'm bad at explaining myself.
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also I just remembered, chapter 9's title is a reference to the Red song "Canto III (Intro)", from Innocence and Instinct. (chapter 7 and 8's titles led up to that as well.) I completely forgot I did that.
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just asking abouy your profile pic... is applejack... a sham wow?
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yes. and if you buy right now, you'll get an Apple Bloom Shamwow absolutely free (plus separate processing and handling).
6240516
.....wow... you made me want to buy that now
I love this story! I can't wait for six to be done!
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so do you not comment on stories until they're finished?
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Yes. that is right.
6315814
Huh. I'm pretty sure you're the first person I've met on the site who does things that way. Neato.
6315830
I'll be waiting.
Okay.
Well that was a downer of an ending...
And normally I don't favorite stories that have downer endings, but I'll make an exception in this case, since:
1. The sequel's already in progress.
2. The downer ending actually made sense given the events that had taken place.
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you should read the sequel. I hear it's pretty awesome.
6392260 I will soon.
is this the end? I can't take it as a complete ending. It's more like a broken story before the final battle.