Hi! It's your good pal, ChemIisan! I usually like to tell people what they're doing before they make any silly decisions. Speaking of decisions, you're probably debating about reading this tale right now. Let me make something clear; I write for myself quite often, and this is a result. This isn't a story about butterflies and trees. It isn't a story about Rainbow Dash making out with Pinkie Pie (which happens far too often for my tastes). This is a story of a gruesome artifact, both wretched and lovely. To use a powerful comparison, Cupcakes. If you couldn't stomach Cupcakes without crying, than you'll probably break at one point or another (that is, if you follow this story to the very end). Hell, I count on it! If this story frightens you, horrifies you, offends you, or makes you cry in any way, make sure to say what got you the hardest in the comments! I love to know what makes my subjects tick! In addition, any feedback can be fed right into the sequel to ensure you have a damn good read!

For those of you who are unaware, this is a rewritten version. After looking at the original closely, I discovered that I really didn't set up the second book correctly. I've done a better job of keeping continuity and developing characters in this version. When I wrote the original back in October, I had no idea that it was a good read. After that, I studied writing techniques, practiced proper grammar, and learned a few tricks for developing storyline. Even if you read the old book, I would recommend you read this 'expanded' edition of the first book to get a real feel for the whole thing. After this, I would recommend continuing onto the sequel, linked at the very end. Well? What are you waiting for?

Luna was having issues sleeping. At first she brushed it off. You can't be a perfect sleeper 100% of the time, after all. She ignored it for many months, but she became fed up. She visited the local doctor, hoping to diagnose and treat her insomnia. After waiting in the green reception room for several minutes, the nurses invited her in. The checkup room was a pale yellow. Countertops with a built-in sink were located beneath cabinets and sanitary tools. Doctor Whooves walked in with a clip-board and a stethoscope around his neck. He looked over the clip-board once more before placing it on the turquoise countertops. His hooves were covered in latex gloves.

“Describe your problem to me for a bit, Princess.” Doctor Whooves was probably getting paid too much for this check-up.

“We have been having much trouble putting our head to rest in the royal chambers of yore.” Ever since the Nightmare Night incident, Princess Luna was much softer in her tone.

“It looks like you might have insomnia, Princess Luna.” He chuckled heartily at his own joke. Definitely paid too much.

“This much is clear to us, Doctor. We would hope that you have more light to shed on the matter.” Luna could not be less amused. Doctor Whooves took a pencil to his clipboard and proceeded to write down a prescription.

“It's simple, really. You need a Nightcap- a white mushroom. They grow near the ruins of the old castle, as it happens. I suppose you could see if we have any in the pharmacy, but they are quite rare.”

Doctor Whooves handed the prescription to Luna and ushered her out. They were out in the pharmacy. Needless to say, a certain doctor was missing from the Equestrian ranks the next day.