Spike stood there, unmoving. What point was there to run anyway? The only thing he saw was chaos around his home as buildings were caught on fire and ponies ran in fear.

His eyes teared up as he looked up into the sky for the one responsible for this. It was a tall alicorn with a black coat, and purple mane and tail with a few white streaks in them. He was looking at the one who he loved, Rarity.

It wasn't long ago that dark forces had corrupted Rarity, which in turn caused her to transform into what she now calls herself: Nightmare Rarity.

After that, Twilight and the others ran to Canterlot to try and warn the princesses, but that did nothing as Nightmare Rarity had turned Celestia and Luna to stone. Twilight and the others attempted to try and save her, but without her to use the element of generosity, the elements failed, causing Nightmare Rarity to easily subdue each one until they were defeated.

After that, she led an attack on major cities of Equestria, using some of the most dangerous creatures she could find from the Everfree Forest. Discord tried to fight, but he was too weak compared to Nightmare Rarity's new strength.

Now here he was, fighting back the tears as he made sure to stay out of sight and try to get out of there.

“Halt!” cried a night guard that held a spear. He and his partner were about to capture the small dragon, but his partner shook his shoulder. “What?”

“Isn't that the dragon our queen said to bring back alive at all costs?” both guards brought out a poster that had Spike's picture on it and looked at him to confirm it. Seeing that he was the one, they slowly came close to him.

“Get away!” cried Spike shooting green flames at their feet and ran the other way.

“Stop him!” yelled the guard as several who heard him began to chase after the dragon.

Spike evaded the guards by hiding beneath some rubble of a cottage and sighed with relief as they ran by.

He suddenly stopped though as he felt a dark presence behind him. He slowly turned and his eyes widened as Nightmare Rarity floated there with a grin on her face.

“Hello Spikey, nice to see you again.” commented Nightmare Rarity landing on the ground.

“You....you're not the Rarity I know. The Rarity I know would never abandon her friends for all of this!” yelled Spike gesturing to the surrounding area.

“Oh? And what makes you think I abandoned them? You see Spikey, the dark forces merely gave me strength. I didn't betray anyone.” Twilight and the others walked out from the shadows from behind Nightmare Rarity.

“Twilight? What's going on?” asked Spike who was afraid and confused.

“Simple. Rarity showed us what the dark forces could give us, and there's nothing to be afraid of. They granted us what we most wanted.”

“I got to be captain of the Shadowbolts.” replied Rainbow Dash.

“I was made minister of parties!” yelled Pinkie.

“Sweet Apple Acres is the leading supplier of apples, and I'm the CEO.” replied Applejack.

“And I've grown more powerful with my magic.” replied Twilight pointing to herself.

“But, what about Fluttershy?”

“I got more confidence!” came a loud yell as they turned to see Fluttershy wrestling with a large Timberwolf.

Spike shook his head before looking straight at Nightmare Rarity. “But why do all of this? Why not leave things the way they were?”

“Simple. Because if I'm ruler, than you can be my king.” replied Nightmare Rarity who's form changed to that of the Rarity he knew.

“What? You brainwash our friends and do the same to my mom and aunt just for that?”

“Spike, we're fine.” came a voice as like turned to see Celestia and Luna walk out, looking perfectly fine.

“Mom, aunty, but how?”

“Rarity didn't brainwash us, she merely let us feel what the power was like. I know it seems wrong and strange, but she did all of this for you.” replied Celestia.

“Spikey, I know it's strange, but think of it like this. With us as rulers, we can have a fulfilling life. A kingodom to rule, each other to lean on, maybe even children to raise together.” Rarity at this time nuzzled her head with his.

“But, everyone has changed-”

“There's going to be some changes, but answer this Spikey. Aren't you tired of being nice? Why not just worry for what you want and not what others want. After all, we have our friends, and you have your mother and aunt. All perfectly fine. So Spike, what do you say? Will you be my dark king?”

Spike looked down as he tried to wrap his mind around this. Other than him and Rarity ruling over Equestria, everything seemed positive. They still had their friends who were given positive adjustments, and his mom and aunt would be alright, but would be more along the lines of advisers. Plus, he had been hoping to have children in the future after Rarity agreed to be his. He made up his mind and looked at Rarity.

“I'd rather be surrounded by friends and family in this new order than be by myself.” replied Spike.

“Does this mean what I think it means?” asked Rarity with contained happiness.

“Yeah. I'll be your king.” replied Spike bringing Rarity's lips onto his own as he could feel the dark magic flow into him. It was hard to relax, but he let the magic in without a fight. After pulling back, he opened his eyes and revealed the dark purplish tone that glowed lightly before going down.

“Come on, we've got a country to rule.” replied Spike holding Rarity's hoof as they headed towards Canterlot with their family and friends beside them. It may have become a dark and twisted future, but spike wouldn't have it any other way.

(omake)

Nightmare Rarity and her husband sat on there thrones as their two children ran by them. Their son and daughter were kirin, hybrids of a pony and a dragon. Spike had matured thanks to the dark power and now resembled a teenage dragon with black scales instead of his purple one.

“Hmm, what to do today.” mused Rarity tapping her chin.

“Why not torture Blueblood? We got plenty of ways.” suggested Spike.

“Oooooh, maybe the kids can watch and learn at a young age the proper way to torture prisoners.”

“I like it.” replied Spike kissing her while their kids made gagging noises but then giggling as they continued their game of tag. Yup, everything turned out just right for them.

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