I awoke to the sound of chirping birds and warm sunlight. I sat up and looked at the window sill to see Dust looking out the window. I got out of bed and walked over to the window and stroked Dust's wings.

"Morning Dust," I said as receiving a squawk from him. "You want to go out to grab some food?" I asked. Dust nodded his answer.

I opened the window and Dust climbed out of his nest and stretched his wings. I watched him fly off until he disappeared from view. I looked down at the ponies going about their daily lives. But this time most of them were either setting up carnival tents or hanging up decorations that went over the streets. There were some carved pumpkins in the streets, paper bats were hanging from the streamers that hung over the streets and black banners that had a silver picture of a moon and a mare. I stared at the picture in confusion before I went to complete my morning rituals. After I finished, I got changed and looked myself over in the mirror. I was wearing grey pants, a white top, and my grey hooded jacket. I looked at my face and saw my hair was a mess I grabbed the comb on the bathroom sink and straightened the black disaster out. I looked at myself in the mirror and looked down and sighed. I looked back at the mirror to see my double from my dream staring back at me. Before I could react he disappeared in an instant, leaving me to stare at my reflection. I stepped away from the mirror and walked out of the bathroom and then I walked out of my room and down the stairs to the kitchen to see Twilight and Spike eating breakfast.

"Morning guys," I said as I stepped into the kitchen.

"Hey Ash," Spike said.

"How'd you sleep?" Twilight asked.

"Much better than last night," I said as I fixed myself a bowl of cereal and sat down.

"Glad to hear that because when you have nightmares it keeps me up," Spike said.

"Oh yeah, sorry about that," I said.

"Don't worry about it," Spike said.

"Hey guys, what's up with the decorations outside?" I asked.

"It's nightmare night," Spike said with a large toothy smile.

"Nightmare Night?" I asked.

"It’s a night where foals dress up in costumes to hide from Nightmare Moon. They then go door to door trick or treating, and later they offer her some of their candy so she doesn't eat them," Twilight explained.

"It sounds like a pony version of Halloween," I said with a chuckle.

"Halloween?" Twilight asked.

"One night a year the spirits of the dead return to the land of the living. We dress up in costumes to blend in and go trick or treating," I said.

"Wow, that is something. Who knew our world had so much in common with yours," Spike said as he lifted another spoon of food to his mouth. Something sparkling caught my eye and I looked at Spikes food to see he was eating gemstones.

"Um Spike, are you eating gems?" I asked.

"Yeah, why?" Spike asked.

"It’s just, I've never knew dragons ate gemstones that's all," I said.

"Don't you have dragons where you’re from?" Spike asked.

"I'm not going to lie to you Spike, but dragons only existed in myth. If they did exist, they were driven into extinction by humans thousands and thousands of years ago," I said.

Both Twilight and Spike looked at me with a horrified expressions on their faces.

"How is that possible? Dragon's scales are harder then steel? Why did they do it?" Spike asked.

"Maybe because the dragons became a threat to the human’s survival. Or because the humans wanted the dragon’s horde. We humans are a violent race," I said in a sad tone.

"How violent?" Twilight asked nervously.

"Let's finish breakfast and then I'll tell you," they nodded in agreement and after we finished and cleaned up I heard a knock at the door. "I'll get it," I said as I walked over to the door. I opened the door to see Applejack, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie, along with Big Mac, Caramel, Comet tail, Pierce and Thunderlane. "Hey guys what you all doing here," I asked.

"The girls and I were planning to go over to Rarity's to get our costumes ready," Twilight said.

"And the guys and I came over to check on you. It's been a week since the fight and we have hardly seen you and we were kinda worried about you," Thunderlane said.

"I appreciate your concern, but I'm fine, really," I said smiling.

"So what are you up too?" Comet asked.

"I was about to tell Twilight a bit about human history, and how violent we can be during times of war," I said.

"Warrior stuff huh? This I need to hear," Rainbow said.

"Well you’re welcome to listen," I said as I moved out of the way for them to enter.

I walked over to the centre of the library and relaxed into a chair and took a deep breath. I looked at my audience staring at me waiting for me to begin.

"So where should I begin?" I asked.

"The earliest time you can think of," Twilight said holding a parchment and quill to take notes.

"Well, I think I should begin with our best warriors, the ancient Spartans. You guys had better get comfortable because this is going to take a while," I said as I began.

When I finished telling them about World War 2 and how society is today it was 12:30pm.

"You humans are simply astonishing it is incredible how far you have advanced especially in space travel," Twilight said buried in a mountain of parchment.

"True, but the brutality of the Spartans at a young age and the Black Death you mentioned is horrible. How can a species like yours continue like that?" Rarity asked.

"Well, our tough history is proof that we are survivors and that we can overcome any challenge," I said.

"I'm surprised that your best warriors had hard lives like yours," Thunderlane said impressed.

"One Spartan had the strength and ability of 20 men. I would want to try and spar with one if I got the chance," Rainbow Dash said throwing a few air punches.

"You know Dash, I think you helped me figure out my costume for tonight," I said.

"Costume's, I completely forgot! Girls, we must leave now if we are going to get ready," Rarity said frantically.

"Hey Rarity before you go could you help with my costume?" I asked.

"Of course darling. What do you need?" Rarity asked.

I ran upstairs and disappeared. I repapered a minute later scribbling something into a brown book. When I finished scribbling I tore the page out of the book and handed it to Rarity. She took the page from my hand and when she looked at what I scribbled onto the page she gasped.

"Ash... is this?" Rarity began.

"Yep, that's what the ancient Spartans looked like," I answered.

"Let me see that," Rainbow said as she grabbed the page.

"It's not my best because I started it off yesterday and quickly had to finish it just now," I said.

"Are you kidding he looks so real you clearly have got a talent for that," Rainbow said passing the paper around.

Everypony looked at the paper each one giving me a complement on the drawing when they saw it. I felt my cheeks heat up from each complement before the drawing was handed back to Rarity.

"So Rarity, I can take care of the armour and weapons. Can I leave the clothing to you?" I asked.

"Of course Ash this will be easy for me," Rarity said.

"I'm surprised by the lack of armour on these fellers," Applejack said.

"Y'know AJ sometimes the Spartans went into battle without the chest armour," I said.

"Really? Well I dare you to go out tonight without the chest plate," Rainbow said with a smirk.

"Why? What's in it for me?" I asked.

"100 bits," Rainbow said.

"Fine, you’re on!" I cried as I extended my hand for a shake. Rainbow spat in her hand and grabbed my hand and shook it. "Well, I better go and prepare part of my costume. Oh and Rarity can you drop the clothes off here when you finish and I'll pay you next I see you?" I asked as I walked over to the front door and opened it

"Very well Ash," Rarity said

"Those Spartans must be crazy taking off the chest armour. It's the most important piece of any armour. Were they trying to get themselves killed?" Applejack asked in a bewildered tone.

"Applejack, these guys did not fear death. Instead, they wished for a glorious death," I said as I pulled the hood over my head and walked out the door leaving 11 stunned faces.

I walked down the road over to the forge and looked at the decorations but kept my face hidden under my hood. I looked at the sky to see Pegasus clearing the sky. All of a sudden, I was knocked over by a mint green unicorn. She wore a light blue dress with a white T shirt which had blue sleaves, also a gold necklace with a lyre on it.

"Sorry I should have been paying more attention to where I was going," the unicorn said as she climbed off the top of me.

"It's alright," I said as I stood and helped the mare up.

"Thanks," she said as she stood.

"Where were you off to in such a hurry?" I asked as I dusted myself off.

"I was heading over to my marefriend's to...," she didn't get to finish as a gust of wind blew my hood off, exposing my face to the mare "Y...Y...You’re the human, Ash Blade," the mare said wide eyed.

"Yeah I am. Uh, are you alright?" I asked as she started twitching.

"Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh! I was right! Humans do exist and your proof. Let me get a look at you," the mare said excited as she started poking and pulling at parts of my face and prying my jaw open to look at my teeth "8 incisors, 4 canines, 8 premolars, 12 molars including 4 wisdom teeth, that's 32 teeth in total everything is as it says it is,"

"Wait how did you know all that? I've been trying to find some info about humans when I arrived. How did you find info about humans?" I tried to speak with an open jaw.

"Oh I found some old scrolls in the old ruins in the Everfree and took them home with me," she said still looking at my teeth.

"Ok, can you please let go of my jaw it kind of hurts," I said.

"Oops, sorry. I guess I got carried away," she said as released my jaw.

"It's fine, but I don't know your name," I said rubbing my jaw.

"*Gasp*" A human wants to know my name? It's Lyre Heartstrings," she said.

"Nice to meet you Lyre," I said shaking her hand with my left hand.

"Why does your hand feel cold and hard?" Lyre asked.

"I lost my arm in a fire, so this one is a replacement for it," I said revealing the cold iron arm.

"Oh my Celestia! You humans are more technologically advanced than I thought. I have to introduce you to Bonbon. Are you coming to the festival tonight?" Lyre asked.

"Yeah, I was about to go and prepare my costume for tonight," I said.

"I guess I'll see you there then," Lyre said as she turned to leave.

"Take care," I said as I waved before turning back to my walk to the forge.

I was in my room placing the clothes Rarity had made for me over my body. I looked in the mirror and smiled, the scars on my chest went well with my costume, they made me look like I was in a full on war. I grabbed a wooden sword and sheath which I'd made and tied the sheath to my hip and sheathed the sword in it. I then grabbed the wooden shield and spear and looked over at Dust sleeping in his nest. I walked out of my bedroom and walked down the stairs and I saw Twilight and Spike talking in the Library lobby. Spike was wearing a dragon suit and Twilight was wearing a cape and hat with pictures of moon's and stars on it, with bells on the edge and a long white beard.

"Am I interrupting something?" I asked as I reached the bottom of the stairs.

"Whoa Ash I must say nice build you got there. But I think you over did it with the scars," Spike said looking me over.

"What do you mean?" I asked.

"Well I think you painted too many on," Spike said.

"Spike these are real scars," I said.

"Oh," Spike gulped.

"Wow, you certainly look intimidating Ash, I'll say that, but what do you think of mine?" Twilight asked.

"It looks great Twilight, but I don't know who you’re supposed to be," I said.

"I'm Starswirl the Bearded," Twilight said in an annoyed tone.

"Starswirl, I've heard of that name before, he was the one who showed Link my cutie mark. Celestia said he was a powerful unicorn and was gifted with foretelling proficies, right?" I asked.

"Correct," Twilight said.

All of a sudden there was a knock at the door Spike walked over to the door and opened it.

"Nightmare night what a fright, give us something sweet to bite," four familiar voices came from the door.

I walked over to the door to see Scootaloo dressed up as a werewolf, Apple Bloom was dressed as Frankenstein's bride, Sweetie Bell was dressed as a vampire, Pipsqueak was dressed up in a pirate outfit and Granny Smith was standing behind them, she was going to be supervising the four foals during the night.

"Wow, you four look terrifying," I said with a smile.

"Ash, is that you?" Pip asked looking up at me in awe.

"Yep you guessed it," I answered.

"Whoa what are you supposed to be," Apple Bloom asked.

"I'm a Spartan, my world’s strongest and most feared warrior’s," I said with pride.

"Wow even the scars on your chest look real," Sweetie bell said.

"That's because they are real," I said.

"There are so many," Scootaloo gasped as she looked at them in shock.

As we talked, Twilight handed a piece of candy to each of the crusaders. All of a sudden, Pinkie jumped up out of nowhere wearing a chicken costume.

"Enough chit chat. Time is candy," Pinkie said with a cluck at the end.

"Pinkie Pie, aren't you too old to be doing this?" Twilight asked.

"Too old for free candy *cluck* never," Pinkie said.

Twilight rolled her eyes and groaned then handed a piece of candy to the Pink chicken.

"Do you like it?" Twilight asked gesturing to her costume.

"Yeah, great costume Twilight, you make a fantastic weirdo clown. But Ash, you look totally hot in that getup," Pinkie said with a wink before she pecked at the bowl full of candy emptying it in seconds and dashed off before anyone could react.

"A clown! Look at the borders on these robes. These are hoof stitched!" Twilight cried holding her robe as we exited and locked the library door. I said goodbye to Spike because he wanted to go try out the party games, before I acknowledged Twilight.

"It looks fantastic Twilight, just a lot of ponies won't be interested in history," I said as we walked.

"I know but Starswirl the bearded was only the most important conjurer during the preclassical era. He created 200 spells, he even has a shelf in the Canterlot Library named after him," Twilight said.

"Sounds like Leonardo Da Vinci," I said in my best Italian accent.

"Who?" Twilight asked.

"One of the greatest minds from my world," I said.

"Can you tell me more about him?" Twilight asked with eagerness.

"Maybe another time," I said.

"Hi Ash," A familiar mint green unicorn wearing a musketeer costume said as she walked over to us along with a cream furred pony with a curly pink and purple mane who was wearing a zombie outfit.

“Hi Lyre who's your friend?" I asked pointing to the other mare.

"Ash, this is Bonbon my marefriend. Bonbon, this is Ash the human I told you about," Lyre said pointing to each of us.

"Lyre how many times do I have to tell you, humans don't exist," Bonbon said in a tired tone.

"If humans don't exist, then what am I?" I asked as I removed my helmet to reveal my face.

Bonbon looked at me, then stood stock still with a look of shock, frozen on her face. I waved my hand in front of her face to get her attention but nothing happened.

"Uh, I think I broke her mind," I said with a nervous tone.

"Don't worry, I'll take care of it. See you later Ash," Lyre said as she lifted Bonbon onto her back and carried her away.

We walked until we reached town square. The place was alive with ponies and music and games. I received many odd looks from ponies. Most of the mares looked at me with a blush on their face, some of the stallions looked at me in awe at my muscles, others in anger.

"I am really starting to regret my decision of going without the chest plate," I said to Twilight.

All of a sudden Pinkie and the cutie mark crusaders and other foals came running up to us.

"Twilight, Ash, look at our haul. Can you believe it?" Pinkie said showing us the overstuffed bag of treats.

"Well, seems you lot have been busy," I said.

All of a sudden, a thunderclap rang out above us causing Pinkie to cluck and run away in fright, with the crusaders and Pip not too far behind. I looked up at a storm cloud looming above us to see Rainbow Dash laughing her head, off wearing a black flight suit with yellow lensed flight goggles.

"Rainbow, that wasn't very nice," Twilight said.

"Lighten up Twilight, this is the best night of the year for pranks and I must say Ash, mares are going to be going nuts for you tonight. Twilight wasn't exaggerating when she said you look as fit as Big Mac, not to mention the scars look awesome on you too," Rainbow said as she flew off of her cloud and started tapping my muscles to see how hard they were.

"So, that is why you made this bet. Y'know Rainbow, you could have just asked me if you wanted me to remove my top," I said with a smug grin causing Rainbow to blush.

"I think I see another group to prank over there," Rainbow said still blushing as she flew back up to her cloud and pushed it away.

"C'mon, lets go play some nightmare night games," Twilight said.

We walked through the streets and arrived at the game's. I saw Applejack wearing a scarecrow outfit running an apple bobbing stand.

"Happy nightmare night Applejack," Twilight greeted as we got close.

"Howdy Ash. Hey Twilight nice costume, with that beard I reckon your some kind of country music singer and as for you Ash Twilight was right about your muscles, boy do you look handsome. I'm just surprised at how many scars you have," Applejack said rubbing the scars on my chest.

"My muscles seem to be the main topic of the night, aren't they Applejack," I said in a sarcastic tone.

Applejack removed her hands from my chest just in time for Mac to come round the corner. He was wearing a black cloak with a skull in the shape of an apple on it, along with a top hat.

"Howdy partner," Mac said as he walked over to us, giving a low whistle when he saw my build and the scars that criss crossed it.

"Hey Mac, seen the boys?" I asked.

"Nope," he replied.

Suddenly, Mayor Mare walked onto the stage in the centre of the carnival wearing a clown costume with a rainbow wig. While the audience let out cheers of applause the four of us walked over to the stage and mingled with the group and stood next to Spike.

"Thank you everypony and welcome to the nightmare night festival, all the little ponies who have been out collecting sweets should follow our friend Zecora to hear the legend of Nightmare Moon," The Mayor said with an evil laugh.

The spooky voice may work better if she wasn't dressed like that," Spike said causing me to stifle a laugh.

All of a sudden the stage was filled with green smoke and out of the smoke appeared a familiar zebra I met in the Everfree forest, the only one that wasn't frightened of me when we first met. She wore a black robe with a white wig with spiders in it, along with her golden neck band and loop earrings similar to what one would find in Africa.

"Follow me and very soon you'll hear the tale of nightmare moon," Zecora said.

We walked towards the Everfree forest and came to a clearing, not too deep inside the forest and inside the clearing was a statue of Nightmare Moon.

"Listen close my little dives, I'll tell you how got your fears of nightmare night, so dark and scary of Nightmare Moon who makes you wary," Zecora said as she reached into her pocket and pulled out some green powder. She blew on the powder and it spiralled around and turned into a green smoke version of Nightmare Moon diving out of the sky at us. I raised my shield for show, when Nightmare Moon came in contact with it the fake Nightmare Moon turned into a puff of green smoke that surrounded us. "Every year we put on a disguise to save ourselves from her searching eyes, but Nightmare Moon just wants one thing, to gobble up ponies in one quick swing," Zecora released another cloud of mist and the mist took form of Nightmare Moon searching for something. "Hungrily she sores the sky and if she sees no pony she pass's by and if she comes and all is clear Equestria is safe another year," Zecora finished as the fake Nightmare Moon dispersed into specks of light.

"Um Miss Zecora if we wear costume's to hide from Nightmare Moon so she won't gobble us up, how come we still have to give her some of our candy?" Pip asked.

"A perfect question my little friend, for Nightmare Moon you must not offend," Zecora said as she blew on some more dust that turned into Nightmare Moon once more, this time she stalked Pip and the other foals and Pinkie and me. " Fill up her belly with a treat or two so she won't return to come eat you," The fake Nightmare Moon pounced at us the kids ran behind me, I raised my shield again and let the fake Nightmare Moon slam into it, disappearing into another smoke screen.

"Aw yeah! I say bring her on! Ash Blade can take her on no sweat," Scootaloo said behind me.

Zecora tilted her head in confusion before she turned to look at me I reached for my helmet and took it off to reveal my face.

"Hello Zecora," I said with a smile.

"Are my eyes and ears playing tricks on me or is that you Ash Blade standing before me," she said as she looked at me in surprise.

I was about to answer but then the wind picked up and dark clouds filled the sky forming a tunnel around the moon. A flash of light went off inside the tunnel. Out of the tunnel appeared a dark chariot driven by two dark grey Pegasus. The Pegasus wore dark armour, they also had fangs and instead of feathered wings like ordinary Pegasi, these guys had bat wings. The passenger wore a long brown cloak that hid their face, the carriage stoped above us and the dark figure looked down on us.

"It's Nightmare Moon RUN!" Pinkie yelled causing everypony but me to run.

I looked back up at the carriage to see the cloaked figure give orders to the two Pegasus. They gave a nod before they flew off in the direction of Ponyville with me running close behind.

The chariot flew over the fields leaving me behind. I was still in the field when I saw the chariot stop above Ponyville and saw the cloaked figure leap out of the chariot. I ran as fast as I could to see if the new arrival was a threat. all of a sudden I heard yelling coming from Ponyville forcing me to fall to my knees and cover my ears in pain.

" CITIZENS OF PONYVILLE WE HAVE BRACED YOUR TINY VILLAGE WITH OUR PRESENCE SO THAT YOU MAY BEHOLD THE REAL PRINCESS OF THE NIGHT! ,”

The sound of the voice sounded all too familiar to me. After I recovered from the large amount of volume I ran into Ponyville square to see everypony shacking in fear and bowing. I looked around until I spied the cause of the yelling, it was Princess Luna, I was about to go over to her and say hi to her but something grabbed my foot causing me to trip. I looked at my foot to see Spike grabbing and putting a finger to his lips and Twilight next to him giving me a shrug. I pulled my leg out of Spikes grip and looked back at the deep blue alicorn.

THE CREATURE OF NIGHTMARES IS NO LONGER BUT INSTED A PONY WHO DESIRES YOUR LOVE AND ADMIRATION. TOGETHER WE SHALL CHANGE THIS DREADFUL CELEBRATION INTO A BRIGHT AND GLORIOUS FEAST!

As Luna finished lightning flashed behind her causing her to look terrifying.

"Did you hear that everypony? Nightmare Moon said she's gonna feast on us all," Pinkie said causing all the foals to run away screaming

"What? No children no. You no longer have reason to fear us. Screams of delight is what your princess desires, not screams of terror," Luna said stamping her hoof on the ground causing the earth to crack before she turned her head to the crowd shaking in fear. "Very well then, be that way, we won't even bother with a traditional royal farewell," she said as she walked off towards the Everfree forest.

"Well that could have gone so much better," I said as I stood up and walked after her.

"Where are you going?" Twilight asked.

"To comfort her like any friend would," I said.

"I'll come with you," Twilight said.

"Are you both crazy? You can't talk to her, she's Nightmare Moon," Spike said grabbing Twilight and my cape.

"No she's not, both Ash and I saw the Elements of Harmony change her back to good right, Ash?" Twilight said.

"Yeah and if you forget Spike, she even became my friend at the Grand Galloping Gala. When I last saw her she was having trouble adjusting, she just need's some help," I said as I walked off in the same direction Luna had gone, with Twilight close behind.

Twilight and I walked down the path that lead to the statue of Nightmare Moon. I saw the statue and in front of it sitting in the shadows was Princess Luna.

"Are you going to sit around in the shadows of that thing all night?" I asked.

"Leave us be whoever you are," Luna said without looking at me.

'Aw c'mon that's no way to treat a friend," I said lifting the helmet from my face.

Luna turned around and when she saw me she let out a gasp and quickly looked away from me.

"Are you alright your majesty?" I asked.

"Yes it's just that thou torso is exposed," she said with a blush.

"Sorry it's a dare from Rainbow Dash. I told her that ancient Spartans sometimes went into battle without any chest armour and she dared me to go out tonight without the chest piece," I said scratching the back of my head.

"For what purpose?" Luna asked.

"I think it's because she and every other mare in Ponyville wanted to see how fit I am and also my scars," I said placing my helmet over my head.

"We see," Luna said still blushing.

"I brought another friend along with me tonight princess," I said stepping out of the way for Luna to see Twilight.

"Princess Luna, hi my name is...," Twilight started.

"Starswirl the Bearded, commendable costume thou even got the bells right," Luna said as she stood and walked over to the purple unicorn.

"Thank you, finally somepony who gets my costume! But I just came along with Ash to welcome you to our celebration. My real name is...," Twilight said.

"Twilight Sparkle IT WAS THOU WHO UNLEASHED THE ELEMENTS OF HARMONY UPON US AND TOOK AWAY OUR DARK POWER! ," Luna yelled with enough force to cause a gust of wind.

"And that was a good thing," Twilight said recovering from the blast of wind.

"But of course, we could not be happier is that not clear!" Luna said in a slightly raised tone.

"Well you kind of sound like you’re yelling at her your highness," I said.

"But this is the traditional Royal Canterlot Voice it is also tradition to use THIS MUCH VOLUME WHEN ADDRESSING OUR SUBJECTS! Luna said raising her voice again blowing off my helmet.

"You know that might explain why your appearance was met with mixed results," Twilight said.

"Indeed your majesty, didn't anyone want to help you with your speech?" I asked as I picked up my helmet and placed it back on my head.

Luna just shook her head in reply.

"Maybe if we changed your approach a little you might be met with a warmer reception," Twilight said.

CHANGE OUR APPROACH! Luna yelled.

"For example lowering the volume, if you’re using the Canterlot Voice it will make you seem like your yelling at your subjects," I said rubbing my ears.

"Oh, we have been locked on the moon for 1000 years, we're not sure if we can," Luna said.

"Well that's why we're here to help princess," I said with a smile.

We walked out of the forest towards Fluttershy's cottage.

"Don't worry princess, Fluttershy can give you some great pointers. She's delicate and demure with the sweetest little voice," Twilight said as she walked over to the door and knocked on it.

"GO AWAY, NO CANDY HERE. VISITORS AREN'T WELCOME ON NIGHTMARE NIGHT!" Fluttershy yelled from behind the door.

"Uh ha-ha Fluttershy it's me Twilight," Twilight said.

The door opened slightly to reveal the butter yellow Pegasus.

"It is you," Fluttershy opened the door further and saw both Luna and I. "Ah and both Ash and Nightmare Moon *Gasp* Nightmare Moon," Fluttershy shrieked before she slammed the door closed.

"Uh wait right here," Twilight said as she walked inside.

I heard a loud clatter of objects come from inside before the door opened to reveal, Twilight pushing Fluttershy toward the princess.

"Fluttershy you remember Princess Luna, right?" I said gesturing to Luna.

"Charmed," Luna said raising her hand.

As soon as Luna lifted her hand Fluttershy tried to run back inside. But not before I grabbed ahold of the mares tail and dragged her back to stand in front of Luna.

"Likewise," Fluttershy squeaked.

"TWILIGHT SPARKLE HAS TOLD US OF THE SWEEATNESS OF THY VOICE. WE ASK THOU TO TEACH US AS THOU SPEAKS?" Luna said

"Ok," Fluttershy whispered.

" SHALL OUR LESSONS BEGIN!?" Luna asked.

"Ok," Fluttershy whispered again.

" SHALL WE MIMIC THY VOICE!?" Luna asked.

"Ok," Fluttershy whispered again.

" HOW’S THIS!?," Luna asked.

"Perfect, lesson over," Fluttershy tried to run back into the safety of her home, only for me to push the door closed and for Fluttershy to run straight into the door.

"Try a little quieter princess," I suggested as I caught Fluttershy and stopped her from hitting her head on the ground.

"HOW IS THIS!?" Luna asked.

"Better, right Fluttershy?" Twilight asked.

"Yes," Fluttershy said before she fell unconscious.

"How about now!?" Luna asked.

"Now you’re getting it," Twilight said.

"And how about now," Luna asked.

"Perfect, well done princess," I said.

Luna charged her horn and wrapped Fluttershy in a light blue aura and brought Fluttershy over for a hug.

"I thank thee dear Fluttershy, our normal speaking voice will surely win us the hearts of your fellow villagers," Luna said.

"Fluttershy, you've got to hide us. Nightmare Moon's here and," Pinkie said as she and the foals walked up to the cottage to see Fluttershy still in Luna's embrace. "Nightmare Moon put Fluttershy under a sleep spell so she can't struggle or scream when she gobbles her up!" Pinkie yelled once again causing her and the foals to run away screaming.

" NAY CHILDREN WAIT! I mean, nay children wait," Luna cried after them but they were already out of earshot, Luna then looked at the ground in sadness.

"C'mon princess I have an idea," I said as I walked out of Fluttershy's cottage after I placed Fluttershy on her couch.

We walked through town and ponies cowered on the ground in terror as we walked by.

"It is of no use Ash Blade and Twilight Sparkle, they have never liked us," Luna said as we walked through the cowering ponies.

"Applejack is one of the most liked ponies around your highness, I'm sure she can help you," I said with a smile trying to cheer up the princess.

We approached the Apple bobbing stand and I saw Applejack placing some more apples into the water. She turned around and saw Luna and started to cower like the rest. I looked at Applejack and rolled my eyes with a groan. I kneeled downward to get close to the shaking Applejack.

"Uh, Applejack Princess Luna is looking for a little advice on how to fit in," I said.

"Fit in, really?" Applejack said in a sarcastic tone. I growled at her in response and showed my teeth. "Uh, I mean that's easy. All you have to do is have the right attitude, loosen up a bit, play a few games have some fun."

"Fun? What is this fun thou speak of?" Luna asked.

Twilight, Applejack and I pointed to the variety of games.

"Prey tell, what purpose do these serve?" Luna asked as she walked over to a game with rubber spiders and a web.

"You have to land the spiders on the web," I said while pointing at the web.

Luna grabbed one of the spiders and tossed it toward the web the spider landed in the centre of the on the first try. Some of the frightened ponies walked over to the stand to view the princess at play.

"Your princess enjoys this fun. In what other ways may we experience it?" Luna asked.

We lead Luna over to the pumpkin toss. Luna loaded a catapult with a pumpkin and fired it, the pumpkin landed right on the target.

"The fun has been doubled," Luna said allowing everypony to cheer in joy.

"Why don't you try bobbing for an apple? We got the best apples in Equestria princess," Applejack said.

"I ask that thou call us...me Luna fair Applejack. Hear me villagers call me Luna," Luna said. The crowd was filled with excited murmurs. "Show me to these bobbing apples," Luna said.

As we neared the stall I saw Pinkie and the foals walk around the corner.

"Nightmare Moon is here! She's going to eat everypony in Ponyville! Run for it!," Pinkie said when she saw Luna causing not only the foals but the crowd to run away in terror leaving only Twilight, Applejack, Luna and I.

I looked at Luna to see her eyes fill up with tears.

"Luna," I said.

"they tricked me, they did love me and they never will. Very well then. SINCE EVERYPONY CHOOSES TO FEAR US AND DISHONOR US WITH THIS CELEBRATION WE DECREE THAT NIGHTMARE NIGHT SHALL BE CANCELLED FOREVER! Luna yelled in the Royal Canterlot Voice and made her eyes glow white gaining the attention of nearly everypony in town before she walked off.

I looked around at the carnival to see so many faces sad and depressed. Some of the foals were even crying.

"Shoot, everything was going so well. Luna was happy, everypony in town was happy, now look," Applejack said.

"I'd better go talk to Luna," I said as I started to walk towards the Everfree.

"Um sugar cube, I don't think that's a good idea, you might anger her further, she is a princess," Applejack said.

"So Applejack under the title she's still a pony just like you are. She has a heart and feelings as well and right now she need's someone to talk to," I said.

"Alright, I'm gonna find Pinkie and try and get her to make peace with Luna," Twilight said.

With that we went our separate ways. I ran off after Luna, hoping to catch up with her. I followed her tracks that led me to the edge of town. I followed the tracks towards the Everfree forest and I ran into the forest to see princess Luna glaring up at the statue of Nightmare Moon. Luna charged up her horn and fired it at a tree turning it to dust. She then sat down on the ground brought her knees to her face and let the tears flow. I walked over to her as gentle as I could, without disturbing her. When I was close I saw she was shaking from the cold. I took off my helmet then set it on the ground and removed the cape from my shoulders and gently placed it on her back. She flinched at the touch and looked at me with a charged horn. When she saw me the aura around her horn disappeared, and she wrapped her arms around my chest and pulled me into a hug.

"Are you alright Luna?" I asked.

"No, I just want to be accepted by my subjects but the only thing they see is a monster," Luna said.

"You know Luna, even I wasn't accepted back on my own world, so I know what it's like to be called monster," I said.

"How?" Luna asked.

"My blood parents didn't want me and left me to die. Nearly every single day of my life I have been beaten and kicked, leaving me with these scars, pain and blood. I was also called monster but a couple of name's that always stuck was nightmare from hell or pyro psycho.

"Why would anyone call you that?" Luna asked.

"Well, nightmare from hell I guess it's because of my appearance, they describe me as a nightmare that crawled out of hell because of my build and my arm. As for pyro psycho a lot of people accused me of being the one who caused the fire I lost my arm in. I said rubbing my left arm.

"What? But that's not true your innocent," Luna said with tears in her eyes.

"Yeah but they didn't know that. At first I didn't fare any better here than in my world. A lot of ponies looked at me in fear. There was even that one time where they tried to chase me out of Ponyville with pitch forks and torches," I said.

"Why would they do that?" Luna asked completely gobsmacked by what she heard.

"Well I can't exactly blame them, a talking wolf is hard to believe and understand. But then it changed after I fought Discord I became more accepted by others, some ponies still disapprove of me but all I'm saying is you should give these guys some time, there a little slow but they'll warm up to you," I said with a reassuring smile causing Luna to smile.

"Princess Luna I finally figured out why you’re having trouble being liked," Twilight said as she came running into the clearing

"Forgive me if I withhold my enthusiasm," Luna said glumly.

"Allow me to explain," Twilight said as she told us her plan.

I waited in the bushes at the edge of the clearing for Twilight to give me my cue, the foals of Ponyville where lining up in front of the statue of Nightmare Moon. Twilight managed to convince the Mayor and Luna to do the candy offering to Nightmare Moon. Pipsqueak was the last pony to place his treats in front the statue.

"Goodbye nightmare night forever," Pip said as he placed his candy.

After he did I looked at Twilight and she gave me a nod. I channelled my magic and let out a thunder clap, and created a mist that crept around the ponies signalling Luna to begin. All of a sudden the statue of Nightmare Moon came to life.

" CITIZENS OF PONYVILLE YOU WHERE WISE TO BRING THIS CANDY TO ME I AM PLEASED WITH YOUR OFFERING SO PLEASED THAT I MAY JUST EAT IT INSTEAD OF EATING YOU! Nightmare Moon said.

"Everypony screamed and ran off, I looked back at Nightmare Moon to see her change back into Luna.

"I'm not certain that did what you meant for it to do Twilight Sparkle," Luna said as she spat out the fake teeth she was wearing.

"I have to agree with Luna Twi, what was the point?" I asked.

"Just wait," Twilight said.

"For what? For them to scream some more?" Luna asked as she jumped of the statue's altar.

"Uh Princess Luna, I know there's not gonna be any more nightmare night. But do you suppose maybe you can come back next year and scare us again anyway?" Pip asked as he lightly tugged on Luna's dress.

"Child are you saying you like it when I scare you?" Luna asked.

"It's really fun. Scary, but fun," Pip said.

"It is?" Luna asked surprised.

"Yeah nightmare night is my favourite night of the year," Pip said.

"Well then we shall have to bring NIGHTMARE NIGHT BACK ," Luna said.

"You’re my favourite princess ever!" Pip said as he hugged her leg, then left to tell the others.

"See? They really do like you princess," Twilight said.

"Can it be true? OH MOST WONDERFUL OF... I mean... oh most wonderful of nights," Luna said with a small smile.

We returned to the festival and ponies where cheering for Luna's decision about un-cancelling nightmare night. Ponies were having fun everywhere. As we walked I saw Rarity wearing an undead princess costume.

"Hi Rarity," I said as I walked over to her.

"Hello darling. I must say you look handsome without a top on," Rarity said blushing.

"Um, thanks I guess and thanks for your help with the costume. How much do I owe you?" I asked as I pulled out my bit bag.

"10 bits," she said.

I grabbed the right amount of bits and handed them to Rarity.

"Ah, you must be Rarity? Bearer of the Element of Generosity," Luna said as she walked up to us.

"P...P...Princess Luna, I was not aware of your presence tonight," Rarity stuttered as she bowed.

"Uh Rarity, if I may ask, where have you been all night?" I asked.

"Oh I've been busy preparing my costume. What do you think?" Rarity asked.

"Very undead," I said.

All of a sudden, Mayor Mare appeared on stage once more.

"Hello once again everypony. I'd personally like to welcome both Princess Luna and the sixth knight of Equestria, Ash Blade for the first time to our nightmare night festival," Mayor Mare said as everyone cheered for Luna and I. "So will everyone give a hand to DJ Pon3!" As the Mayor finished, a familiar shades wearing white unicorn, who was also wearing a vampire costume, stepped over to a DJ turn table and played a track. Everypony started dancing and enjoying themselves. I separated from my group of friends who had gathered around Luna and I. I walked over to the side of the stage to reach Vinyl.

"Hey Vinyl, why didn't you tell me you’re a DJ?" I asked as I reached her.

"Hi Ash, man you are looking hot! Nice set of muscles you got there, but what are you supposed to be?" Vinyl asked.

"A Spartan, our strongest and most fearsome warriors ever," I said.

"Cool, so what do you need?" She asked.

"Thought you might want to play a song of mine," I said as I disconnected the IPod from my arm.

"Would I ever," Vinyl said as I handed her my IPod and plugged it into the system. I then showed her the song I wished to play.

After Vinyl's track ended I walked out on stage with a microphone in hand.

"Is everypony enjoying their nightmare night tonight?" I asked

"YEAH," The audience responded.

"Awesome. I figured every one of you deserved a treat tonight, so I'm gonna play a song from where I come from. Hope you all enjoy," I said as I placed the microphone back on it's stand and walked back to the centre of the stage. I gave a nod to Vinyl to start. As the song began I clicked my fingers and a flash of lightning and thunder went off. After the flash, a pair of ghost like ponies stood either side of me, causing everyone to jump and move away from the stage.

"Just one thing I need to ask, you’re not afraid of ghosts are you?" I asked as I began to dance with the ghosts following my lead.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZlOcOkNYDY

As I danced with the two ghosts, bits and pieces of my skin started to fall off until all that remained was my skeleton along with my metal arm. The skeleton me started doing the moonwalk and all sorts of moves. Everyone was so entranced by the music and my dancing they no longer were scared of my skeletal appearance and the two dancing ghosts. When the song ended the two ghosts disappeared into ashes. My skeleton then jumped down off of the stage and walked through the crowd towards my friends and Luna.

"You scared yet?" I asked with a chuckle, causing both Pinkie and Rarity to faint. I snapped my fingers and once again I resumed my former appearance including my Spartan costume. "Too much?" I asked looking at the two unconscious ponies.

"That was awesome Ash," Pip said as he walked up to us.

"True that and here's the 100 bits I promised you," Rainbow said tossing a bag of bits at me.

"How did you do all that?" Twilight asked in a surprised tone.

"The skeleton part was an illusion spell and as for the ghosts, magical holograms," I said.

"That was quite the show. I've never seen anything like that," Luna said.

"Hey Ash, that was some awesome dancing and totally awesome music. Who wrote that anyway?" Vinyl asked as she walked over to us and handed me my IPod.

"Glad you guys enjoyed it and the man who wrote that was Michael Jackson, the king of pop music in my world," I said.

"Nice, well can't wait to hear more. See ya 'round Ash," Vinyl said as she walked away.

The party continued until midnight and everypony started to leave for home. Luna walked back to the library with Twilight, Spike and myself.

"So this is the where you are staying at?" Luna asked looking around the library.

"Yep, Golden Oak Library, follow me I'll show you around," I said.

"You two do that, both Spike and I are heading off to sleep," Twilight said as the two walked up the stairs.

"Ok, night you two," I said.

I showed Luna the house and finished at my room.

"I must say you certainly have an impressive room. I didn't get to see much of it last time I was here," Luna said as she looked at the room.

"It is quite nice," I said as I placed my helmet, spear, sword, shield and cape in a corner of the room and grabbed my pyjamas.

"What is this?" she asked looking at a brown book on my desk.

"My sketch book, you can have a look at it while I take a shower, if you like," I said.

After my shower I walked back into my room fully dressed in my pyjamas and saw Luna asleep on my bed with my sketch book in her hand. I smiled at her and grabbed the book and placed it back on my desk and tucked the princess of the night into my bed.

"Goodnight princess Luna," I said as I finished placing the blanket over her.

"Love you," Luna mumbled in her sleep causing me to blush.

After I turned off the light I curled up on a rug on the floor and fell asleep.