Sombra hungrily flipped through the books in the Library of Dark Magic. Until finally he found one that made his red eyes burn brightly and the aura surrounding his eyes flared.

"Perfect..." The King groaned.

"In the times of evil, where places to hide are needed most,

Let the shadows of crystals grow around every corner of our land and post.

A fortress of crystals is tall, strong and dark;

But it will aid us so surely and will leave us it's mark.

Let the reign of chaos finally come to a halt,

And protect us all from the ones who are truly at fault!"

The dark magic swirled from his horn as a black shadow covered the Sun Kingdom. Where the Everfree Forest started tall black crystal towers grew and a strong protection spell flew over the land. The kingdom began to change, the houses and cottages were now made of deep black crystal, and the streets were now a pale grey. The lanterns and lights turned into torches and were lit with blazing fire. King Sombra's smile began to grow as he saw the land change through the window.

"Good or evil, let's see you try to get through THIS protection spell, Discord. I won't let you take Twilight away from me again, especially not my sweet Star Shadow. If I ever see you in the Sun Kingdom, your little demon, brainwashed or not will pay for all your mistakes and won't be able to protect you. This time, she might just lose more then just her magic...."

After that King Sombra swept out of the window in a shadow form and slithered across the kingdom.

"Don't worry Star Shadow, Daddy's coming for you. And he won't let any monsters get you... I promise."

Twilight Sparkle tossed and turned, but she couldn't find peace in her sleep. Her eyes eventually came to rest on a dark and sinister looking pony. He had red eyes with purple auras surrounding them, dark armor was placed on his body and his bright blood-red horn glowed vibrantly. He was also wearing a cape that Twilight knew only one pony in the Sun Kingdom besides Trixie would wear.....

"Sombra?"

"Hello Twilight dear," Sombra said with a smile. "I hear you've been looking for me...."

"What happened to you? Where did you go?" Twilight questioned. All her thoughts seemed to spill out at once.

"I was in the Library of Dark Magic. I found a spell that can finally keep all evils away. No one will be able to hurt you again."

"No Sombra, you haven't been keeping the evils away, your keeping them in." Twilight said as she stared into the eyes of the stallion that had once been her husband.

"Oh Twilight you can't possibly be referring to me, can you? You know I love you more then anything."

"No, Sombra loves me, I've been told these kinds of lies before. Your not Sombra, your a monster!"

King Sombra growled in furry. "It's HIM isn't it! It was all HIS fault, HE took you away from me. Ever since our wedding and since that filthy legend was spread you only seem to care about HIM! HE killed your mother! HE almost scarred Equestria! HE'S the monster, not me!" Then he sighed. "But that won't matter anymore, because the spell I've cast will keep all his magic out! Neither HE or his pathetic little demon.... can get to you now. And they certainly can't touch Star Shadow.... As a matter of fact I'm taking her to me tonight, she'll be able to see Daddy again. Won't that be nice!"

"If you hurt Star Shadow!" Twilight yelled.

"Oh relax Twilight darling; I won't do anything with her. Yet....."

The sinister King laughed viciously as Twilight ran. Once again, another monster was yet again trying to pursue her.

Discord pointed towards the distance, and Twilight saw something she never would have expected to see in her entire life. There were her friends, only they weren't. Every single one of them now looked gray, some of them had evil smiles on their faces, and some of them looked angry and aggressive. Twilight felt tears beginning to form.

"You monster! What did you do to them this time?"

Discord looked hurt. "Monster? Now that's a bit harsh....... Hmmm, you seem to like learning so my dear, prepare for a quick lesson...."

Out of nowhere a floating blackboard appeared with writing on it, and Discord was looking through a dictionary.

"The exact, and technical definition of the word: monster, is an imaginary being of something horribly ugly or vicious; something evil."

The words appeared on the blackboard boldly for the Princess to read. Then everything disappeared, Discord smirked.

"And I can tell you, for one thing, I am not imaginary, and I am not vicious unless threatened."

"But you are a cruel, evil creature....." The Princess replied. "Stop wasting my time and give me my friends back!"

She remembered when she had called Discord the same thing. And he had told her what the true meaning of the word monster then. While Twilight knew he was incredibly powerful and had tried to take over Equestria, could she really consider someone who had once loved her a 'monster'? She stopped and let the darkness swallow her. Quickly she bolted upright and gasped.

"Ah!" She screamed taking in a big gulp of air.

Her fur was matted and sticky, and her mane was completely tangled up. Her eyes were wet because she had been crying, her mind was spinning in circles. Then she remembered Sombra's warning.

"Star Shadow!" The Queen called out as she dashed out of her bedroom.

She knocked the door open and saw that Star Shadow was gone! Twilight searched underneath the bed, inside the closet and opened the window to see if the little filly was outside. The Queen gasped, the Sun Kingdom had changed dramatically. Everything was dark and extremely somber. Twilight looked out towards the Everfree Forest. In the distance she could have sworn she saw lights flickering. And that's when it hit her.

"Discord....."

The Queen knew there was a very small chance she would be able to find the Draconequus, knowing how random he could be. But she had to try, besides she knew that if she could see the lights and if it was a sign of magic, Discord might be able to get in! She needed help, she was desperate and she wanted to see her old 'friend', no matter how annoying and different he might be now. Twilight ran back into her bedroom and tipped Spike's bed over.

"Ah! Twilight!" Spike said in a cranky tone. "What's wrong?"

"No time to explain Spike, Star Shadow gone! Sombra turned evil! Need friends! Send letters! Be back, have to find Discord! Bye!"

Then with that Twilight rushed out the door. Leaving a very confused Spike.

"Wait! What? Letters? Friends?" Spike thought. But then he grabbed five pieces of parchment and a quill and began to write. But then he paused.

"Star Shadow's gone.....?"

Twilight approached the forest. She could hear growls and creepy wails from the strange creatures of the Everfree. Somehow she had managed to get past Sombra's protection shield, but that didn't matter. Slowly she took a deep breath and walked into the forest.

"It's alright Twilight, there is nothing to be afraid of. If he can live here without a problem why can't you?"

Then she heard a twig snap which made the Queen jump. She looked down to see a small branch underneath her hoof.

"Whew!" She sighed wiping beads of sweat form her brow.

Slowly she continued in. She could hear the sounds of owls, and the cries of Timberwolves. It made the Queen shiver but she shrugged it off. Twilight remembered Star Shadow said she had seen the creature that looked like Discord at the beginning of the forest, which means if Discord was in here, he couldn't be too far. If Discord DID have a daughter he would never let her go into the world of order, 'normal' was a rule he did not follow. But that also meant he could be ANYWHERE! Just as she came to a very crowded part of the forest she saw something that made her gasp. She could see a red light in the distance, it glowed for a few moment then faded away. Then another light flickered, it was pale blue. The light seemed to be moving. Twilight galloped towards the light, hoping she could find the source before it vanished.

Discord's ears perked up. He had extremely good hearing and he could have swore he heard something snap about a mile away. It wasn't any creature of the Everfree Forest that's for sure. He knew they were much more quiet, besides he had memorized every single sound that went on in the night. He turned to Moonlight who was sill asleep and gently shook her.

"Moonlight! Get up!" He whispered. But the Alicorn didn't move.

Discord considered using a noise maker to get her up, considering how she was such a heavy sleeper. But he didn't want to make to much noise, and he especially didn't want to wake up Disarray. So he moved his claw to her face and shined a bright light that glowed red in her eyes. That did the trick.

"Discord!" Moonlight moaned. "What was that for! It's too bright!"

"Sorry darling, I had to wake you up somehow!"

"What do you want?" She said in a slightly sweeter tone.

"Something's in the forest."

"Discord, something's always in the forest!" Moonlight hissed. "Please let me go back to sleep..."

But Discord pushed her off the bed and Moonlight landed on the floor with a quiet thud. He could hear her moan and sigh. But she still didn't get up.

"Moonlight! Get up!" Discord said in stern voice. "I was nice to you this entire evening, show a little gratitude and get your flank off the floor!'

"No..." Moonlight said, she was acting like a child. "I don't want to."

"You will get up, or I will make you!" The Draconequus hissed.

"Go ahead then, I'd like to see you do it without waking Midnight up!"

Discord growled. Normally he would just laugh at Moonlight for acting like this, but he was really tired and he wasn't going to let some intruder think that they could mess with him. Then he had an idea, and idea that Moonlight wouldn't be able to resist. He flew towards her and bent down on his knees. He gently touched her.

"Moonlight Chaos, I order you to get up and help me right this very moment, and you will not go to sleep unless I say so...."

"I-"

Discord covered her mouth. "If you don't obey me I will gladly make you ORGANIZE this entire place then make you disorganize it again until I am satisfied. And also you won't be able to touch me without my permission."

As soon as Moonlight heard that she bolted upright. She didn't want to have to ORGANIZE everything, she didn't want to have to ask permission to do things like hug or kiss Discord. And she certainly wasn't going to disobey an order.

"Not that! Anything but that! Okay! I'm getting up! I'm getting up!"

Discord chuckled. "Works every time."

"So what is it you heard exactly?" Moonlight asked in an annoyed tone.

"Something normal!"

"Oh great! Why now?" Moonlight complained.

"I don't know but I am going to find out!"

"What about me then?"

"You my dear, are going to get ready for any 'guests' I might bring home!" Discord answered.

"That's it! YOU WOKE ME UP JUST TO-"

But Moonlight was cut off by Discord giving her a gently peck on the cheek. And also by the fact he had put a pacifier in her mouth.

"I'm sorry I yelled at you. But don't act like such a baby." Discord whispered. "I know your tired, and I understand you don't want to deal with this. If you can behave for me just for a little longer I'll let you sleep in late tomorrow. But please don't yell, let's just deal with this and I promise no more interruptions. Okay?"

Moonlight nodded. She spit the pacifier out and made it disappear. "I'm sorry too. I'll get everything ready. And I understand if you want me to organize the house tomorrow."

"Don't worry about it, your having enough problems already."

Moonlight sighed. "Yeah, I guess your right."

And with that Discord disappeared and Moonlight illuminated the room with her horn and trotted outside of the room.

"The things I let him do to me...." She mumbled.

Twilight could see the light begin to flicker and die out.

"No, no! Don't go out yet!"

Then suddenly the light died. Twilight stopped. She had nowhere else to go, and now she was lost. Suddenly she heard another branch snap and this time it wasn't her. A growling noise could be heard. Twilight could feel her heart rate speeding up and her mouth was dry. She wanted to run but fear kept her in place. The Queen closed her eyes and prepared for something to jump out and tear her apart from limb to limb. Then something did jump out, it pinned her to the ground. Twilight screamed. But nothing happened.

"Well, well, look who it is. Long time no see, little Princess....."

Twilight only knew of one who called her that. She opened her eyes and saw a familiar face grinning at her deviously.

"Discord?"

"The one and only...." He said as he stood up and bowed. "So, what brings you to the 'crazy' side of town?"

Twilight jumped up and gently hugged him. "I missed you."

"Oh, so now that I'm married you want me. Can't seem to make up your mind can you little Princess."

Twilight let go quickly and blushed. "No that's not it! I came here because I need your help. Sombra's turned evil and he's-"

"Oh, so Prince Shadow left you huh? That's sounds very unlike him..." Discord pondered.

"No! He didn't leave me!" Twilight said. He was more complicated then she remembered. "He's turned evil and kidnapped my daughter Star Shadow. Your the only one I know of who's strong enough to defeat him. Please help me..."

Discord's body coiled around Twilight's. "Oh, poor, sweet Princess. Did he hurt you? No matter, come with me and you can tell me everything."

With a flash Discord was in the air. Twilight raised an eyebrow. "Where are we going?"

"To my place, Moonlight should have some tea made by now. Oh, and try not to be too loud."

"Moonlight?" Twilight wondered.

"You don't remember her? She's the 'demon' in your story. Like she was a few minutes ago.... The one who killed your mother? She was second in command during my reign? She's now my wife? Ring any bells?"

Twilight could hear a little bell ringing in her ear. "Oh yes, I remember now. And what was that about not being too loud?"

"My daughter, Disarray. She's still sleeping, unlike Moonlight she is not a very heavy sleeper."

"So you DO have a daughter!" Twilight said with joy.

"Yes, does that mean anything to you?"

"Well, Star Shadow told me she saw her near the edge of the forest earlier today."

"Funny," Discord replied. "Disarray said the same thing..... Well, come on! Let's not waste any time!"

Twilight Sparkle giggled and followed Discord in through the forest.

"Alright Spike! Ah, got yer message about Twilight! So what the hay is goin' on?" Applejack asked. An orange Earth Pony.

All five of Twilight's friends were here. They had all gotten the message including Nightmare Moon, but she still needed to patrol the night.

"Is Twilight alright? Oh Spikey, I hope you weren't too worried!" Rarity cried.

"Aw, nah! I was fine, I'm a Dragon. And Dragon's aren't afraid of anything!"

"So then what happened? Where is Twilight anyway?" Rainbow Dash a blue Pegasus questioned.

"She's going to see somepony, I don't remember who though. Sombra apparently took Star Shadow and he's taking over the whole kingdom!"

"Well, that would explain the new look!" A pink Earth Pony named Pinkie Pie said. "Everything's so crystal-like and dark!"

"You mean, Sombra is the reason everything looks so scary?" Fluttershy a pale yellow Pegasus trembled. "O-oh m-m-my...."

"Don't worry Fluttershy." Applejack said calmly. "We'll be able to help Twilight! Right girls?"

Everypony else nodded.

"Yeah," Spike replied nervously. "I hope.."

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