The train hissed as it pulled into the station at Canterlot. The mane 6 plus Spike ran straight for the castle as they dodged ponies and baggage carts alike. Since they had been there many times, the guards simply saluted and let them pass without any trouble.

“Princess Celestia, what happened?” Twilight Sparkle’s words changed from letting her mentor know they were there to help to her current question at seeing the sorry state the throne room was in.

“Welcome my little ponies.” Princess Celestia greeted them as if it was simply another day as she walked towards them to meet them halfway. “The scene before you is the result of the battle between my sister and Feral Lupus.”

“Were we too late then?” Twilight Sparkle asked, already assuming the worst. “We were going to come help but there wasn’t a way for us to make it without putting at least one pony out of commission.”

Princess Celestia put a hoof onto Twilight Sparkle’s shoulder. “Do not fear, your letter reached me in time.”

“But I sent it to Princess Luna.”

“I know you did. I probably should have told you sooner, Spike’s dragon fire is set to have all messages come to me. And because it was an urgent letter, the scroll bounced off my head until I woke up to read it.” She gave them a sly smile and the throne room went silent as Twilight Sparkle’s eyes widen and Rainbow Dash tried her hardest not to laugh.

Twilight Sparkle opened and closed her mouth several times as she tried to come up with something to say about that. “I’m sorry Princess Celestia.” The words were just out of her mouth when Rainbow Dash couldn’t hold her mirth in any longer and laughed loudly.

“I’m sorry, but the image of that is just too good.” Rainbow Dash said as her laughter faded a few minutes later while Twilight Sparkle shook her head. “But that’s going to be a favorite memory of mine.

“Don’t worry about it, Twilight Sparkle. While I did not enjoy it this morning, I do admit I find it a bit more amusing now.” She smiled at her student to assure her there was no harm done. A couple seconds later, there were a few knocks at the door and she bid the ponies to enter.
“Your Majesty.” One of the guards saluted as he entered with two stallions wearing hard hats and carrying toolboxes in their mouths. They set the toolboxes down before bowing. “These are the stallions you requested to help restore your throne room to its former glory.”

“Thank you for this honor, Princess Celestia.” The first stallion said. “I’m Tony, and this is my partner, Gai.”

“I welcome you, Tony and Gai.” Princess Celestia replied as they stood up straight. “Please, I ask that you do your best.”

“We most certainly will.” Tony promised as he, Gai, and the guard stood to the side to let the others pass.

“Come my little ponies, we shall talk in the library.” Princess Celestia said and led the others to the royal library with Twilight Sparkle walking besides her. When they entered, they found Princess Luna waiting for them. “Sister, I believe I told you to rest.”

“I know dearest sister.” Princess Luna limped towards them, trying not to put as much weight on her hind hoof as possible. When they met, she led them to a sitting area and she sat down with a sigh of relief. “Though the danger has passed for now, I know there are questions in the minds. Questions that I have the best answers to.”

“I might be able to help you.” Fainthoof said as he emerged from the shadows, starling everyone but the two princesses.

“Girls, this is Fainthoof.” Princess Celestia introduced him in a tone that clearly said she wasn’t too thrilled with him at the moment.

Fainthoof walked about to Twilight Sparkle and kissed her hoof. “It’s nice to meet the Princess of Friendship in ponyform.” He left Twilight Sparkle blushing as he found a cushion and sat on it. “Say, before I begin, has anypony seen my pendant?”

“I believe it was around Captain Spitfire’s neck the last time I saw her.” Princess Celestia said knowing what he was talking about.

“Oh dear… That’s not good.” Fainthoof muttered with everypony looking at him and waiting for an explanation. Clapping his hooves together once, he grinned. “Alright, story time. You seven may want to sit, I guarantee this will take some time. I’ll tell what I know first, then Princess Luna can fill in what I leave out since our tale is two sides of the same bit.” He paused and looked at Princess Luna, who nodded, then he took a breath and began. “It began well over a thousand years ago….”

Nighttime watched over Canterlot, most ponies were asleep but some were awake, as such, one such pegasus was trying to get her friend before the night got too late. “Come on already lazy flank.” Feral Lupus said a she roughly shook the sleeping occupant on the bed. “I swear, I’m going to leave you if you take any longer to get up.” Giving him a chance to respond, she scratched her all brown mane with a hoof.

“Go ahead.” Fainthoof muttered. “You know I’m just going to stand next to the wall and do nothing anyway.” He said in an attempt to get her to leave him alone.

“Why not? I get one chance to come out at night and you’re going to waste it sleeping?”

“This time, yes. I had a rough day okay?”

Feral Lupus narrowed her eyes at him. “I’m going to give you three seconds, and then I going to bucking-”

“Sure, I’m up for that.” Fainthoof cut her off and silence swept the room rapidly. Good, maybe she’ll leave. He thought before being kicked hard in the back. “OW! BUCK!” He yelled holding his back while scooting to the other edge of the bed and away from her.

“If you ever suggest that again, I will cut it off.” Feral lupus growled, her voice dropping lower with each word but she turned and leaving while Fainthoof scrambled after her once he got his cloak.

“Feral, I’m sorry.” Fainthoof apologized as he used his magic to put the cloak on to hide his dragon wings and bladed tail.

“You really know how to ruin a girl’s night, don’t you?” Feral lupus said angrily and kept her eyes straight while walking at a brisk pace.

“I was saying it so you’d give me a chance to wake up.” Fainthoof walked next to her and tried to get her to stop but each time she dodged him. “Besides, it’s not the first time I’ve said that.”

“Yes, but this time it just rubbed me the wrong way.” She looked at him. “You better be awake by the time we get to the Training Guild.” With that, she looked forward and flew the rest of the way to their destination.

Fainthoof gulped and didn’t chase after her, instead opting to buy himself as much time as he could before he enter pain-ville. “Tonight is going to suck.”

The Training Guild, such as it was called, was the place to go and prove yourself and to constantly improve on techniques. To get there, one had to leave through the main gate and then head down a dirt pathway to the base of the mountain where ordinary warehouses stood. Depending on what you wanted to study, there were different ones spread throughout Equestria and sometimes they changed location without warning. This one was slightly different since it was a combat training one and used the terrain to its advantage while being fenced off. Since it was so close to Canterlot, the area was covered with spells to conceal it so ordinary ponies wouldn’t look down and see anything. In order to get in, one had to be recommended and then had to pass a trial, or one could pay their way in but the entrance fee started out at what the two princesses would make in eight months.

Entering the warehouse, Fainthoof lowered his hood as he walked through the main area and over to one of the rooms on the first floor. He wasn’t worried about anypony mocking him or being afraid or calling him a devil since all of them were there to improve themselves. A pink earth mare approached him as he entered.

“Fainthoof, report to the field as soon as possible. You’re partner this evening is Feral Lupus.”

“Yes Sensei Jade Dancer.” Fainthoof replied and turned towards the back door that would lead him outside. Even though Jade Dancer was smaller than him, he knew better than to be disrespectful and once outside, he found Feral Lupus waiting for him.

“About time asshole.” Feral Lupus didn’t give Fainthoof much time to react as she threw the first punch. He jumped to the side and followed with a kick that was blocked and he found himself pinned to the ground. At some point in the beginning of the fight, he had discarded his cloak since she had been making attempts to strangle him with it.

“Feral, I promise never to do that again.” He tried again as she came after him time after time.

“Too late now.” She growled while making sure to keep him off balance. They sparred, or really he defended while she burned through her emotions, for a while that had other ponies getting out of their way. With a final uppercut, she stopped while Fainthoof laid on the ground panting heavily. Sitting beside him, she took a few minutes to catch her breath. “Apology accepted.”

“Does that mean we’re still friends?”

“Yep. For some reason that’s not entire clear to me.” The two shared a laughed while the full moon continued to make its path across the night sky.

“Hey Feral?” He asked after a couple minutes.

“Yeah?”

“I’m thinking about trying out to be a royal guard, to serve the princesses.”

“Surely you can’t be serious.”

“I am serious, but why did you call me Shirley?”

“I didn’t, I–” Feral Lupus groaned. “Never mind. Why would you want to do that?”

Fainthoof sighed. “Honestly, I want to do something different with my life instead of just working and coming to the Training Guild.”

“And serving the princesses is what you had in mind? I’m sorry, Fainthoof, but this sounds much more fun.” She stood up and offered him a hoof, which he took and stood up as well.

“You’re not tired of this routine?”

“Not at all. Not until I become the best one here.”

“Good luck with that. You’re going to need it.”

“Just a little.” She smiled as they headed for the showers with him grabbing his cloak on the way. The nice thing about the Training Guild was, unless you had a reason, you were able to come and go as one pleased which was why no one stopped them as they left after a ten minute shower even though there were a few hours before dawn.

“I wish you could stay out longer.” Fainthoof said as the two walked side-by-side.

“Same here. Maybe one day.” Feral Lupus said as she spread her wings and flew into the night sky while Fainthoof watched her until she was out of sight.

Kitsune happily hummed a tune as she walked around her house doing a final check to make things were ready for the day when the doorbell rang so she headed in that direction. “Who is it?” She called out.

“Only the most awesome alicorn ever.” Came the response and Kitsune opened the door to let Fainthoof in. “How are you doing?”

The smile faded from Kitsune’s face as she saw her friend in his beaten up state. “Never mind how I am, what happened to you?” She pointed with a hoof as he headed straight for the kitchen.

“I took a beating last night.” He replied while making himself some coffee. “Don’t worry, it looks worse than it is.” He half-lied since it stung a bit when he moved a different way. “Now, how are you?”

Kitsune practically bounced into the kitchen as she walked. “I feel really happy this morning for some reason.” She went straight to her table and he joined her when the coffee was done.

Yeah, kicking the ever loving hay out of me will do that to you. He thought and took a sip of the bitter beverage. “You must have had a really good dream last night then.”

“Wish I could remember it.” Kitsune said quietly as she looked at her table.

“Maybe the dream will continue tonight.” He suggested which seemed to get her to smile. I hope not. “What do you want to do today?”
“Good question. I need to do a little shopping, but otherwise I’m free for the day.” Kitsune grabbed her saddle bags when Fainthoof finished his coffee and the two headed out for the shopping district of Canterlot. Since she knew what she needed and where it was, she made quick work of the task before them and got everything back home while Fainthoof reflected on how lucky he was to have her as a friend. “Were you even listening to me?”

Fainthoof blinked and shook his head. “No, sorry. What were you saying?”

“I was wondering if you wanted to go on a picnic with me?” Kitsune repeated her question.

“Sure, that would be lovely. Our usual spot?” he asked as they started to gather up the stuff needed for lunch and Kitsune nodded. The “usual spot” was a small opening in the mountain a little above Canterlot that was carved out near a waterfall. When the sun was near, the spray from the water caught the sunlight and made a rainbow appear before them. Plus, the sun provided warmth with the water providing a cool breeze so it was usually the perfect temperature. It was possible to hike there, but since most of Canterlot’s residents were who they were, they avoided the uncloth walk. For Fainthoof on the other hoof, he carried Kitsune so they could just fly there while she held the basket.
“What was on your mind earlier?” Kitsune asked as she spread out a blanket.

“Thinking back to how we first met.” Fainthoof replied and got their food out with his magic before sitting down. “Everypony ran from my appearance but you. You just came over and asked if I wanted a friend.”

Kitsune smiled. “Yep, you looked like you could needed one.” They ate lunch and talked about random things, or they sat in silence and listened to the water rushing downward. As it was getting time to go, Fainthoof took a breath.

“Kitsune, there’s something I need to tell you.”

“What is it?”

“I’m want to join the royal guard to serve the princesses.”

Kitsune’s smile fell a little. “But that means we won’t be able to see each other as much right?”

Fainthoof nodded. “But I promise to come see you as much as I can.”

“Alright, you better because I’m holding you to that promise and if you don’t, I’m going to come find you.” They shook hooves before packing everything up and he flew them home.

A week passed and Fainthoof found himself being woken up by Feral Lupus. “Feral?” How is that possible?” He asked rubbing the sleep from his eyes thinking it was only a dream.

“I spoke with Princess Luna one night. I told her that I wanted to see her beautiful night sky and explained my situation. She gave me a ribbon to wear that would help me.”

Fainthoof looked at the small navy ribbon in her hair. “But how does that help you?”

“I’m here aren’t I? Come on, I want to see the looks on everypony’s face as I come in much earlier than ever.” She left his room and he followed. Sure enough, all the ponies were surprised to see Feral Lupus so soon and some even wanted to challenge her but she brushed them all off saying Fainthoof was her partner for the night. “I don’t need everypony to know I might not be at the top of my game tonight.” She admitted to him once they were far from everypony and deep within the wooded area.

“Well then, let’s see how you cope.” Fainthoof said and this time he threw the first punch which Feral Lupus blocked. She kicked him but he simply rolled along the hoof and used her lack of balance to push her down to the ground. Helping her up, they sparred for a half hour or so when he swung a fore hoof into her stomach causing her to gasp as her breath left her. As she doubled over, he used that chance to put a hoof onto her back and put his bladed tail an inch from her throat. “I win.”

“Just a lucky shot.” Feral Lupus said as she carefully pushed the blade away. “I’m just tired, otherwise I would have won.”

“Whatever you say.” Fainthoof said as he removed his hoof from her back. “But how can you be tired? Haven’t you been sleeping for a week?”

“Because it’s a little difficult when a certain cream color mare goes out into brightly lit area.” She lied, not about to admit it was from her special training.

“But you can’t expect her to stay inside all the time. Especially when she doesn’t know you exist.”

“Trust me, there are times I wished she knew.” She started walking back to the warehouse. “I think I’m just going to turn in for the night, otherwise everypony will be beating me and I can’t have that.” She headed out unopposed but Fainthoof stayed and watch her leave before finding another partner for that night since he was awake.

The next week and Feral Lupus had defeated all the level one and two ponies and roughly half the third tier. Fainthoof frowned as he watched as an unicorn mare go down and surrendered. Feral Lupus looked like she wanted to keep going but turned and walked away while Fainthoof caught up to her. “Everything alright?” He asked, noticing that the ribbon was longer than it had been the week prior.

“Yeah, why do you ask?”

“It’s just that you never really cared about those that were tiers under you.”

“It’s not my fault if they want to try and fight me.”

“That’s beside the point.” He sighed. “When somepony under our tier level asks up to spar, we are to coach them to become better.”

“That’s what I did.”

“Yeah, but don’t you think you were a little too harsh on them?”

“It’s called reality, Fainthoof. Besides, why do you care? Aren’t you leaving soon to become to lap pony for the princesses?”

“I still get most nights off. You’re my friend, Feral, I’m allowed to worry about you.” He stopped her for a moment. “If you need to talk, I’ll gladly listen.”

“You wouldn’t understand.”

“Try me.”

For a moment, Feral Lupus was ready to spill everything to her longtime friend, about Nightmare Moon, about the promise that she could soon be her own pegasus self instead of sharing her body with Kitsune, and about the fact that she could now transform on every night as oppose to once. But she heard Nightmare Moon’s voice in her head and she stopped. “I just want to be the best by defeating everypony here. Now, can you please drop it?” She shrugged Fainthoof’s hoof off and quickly flew away.

A full month and half was drawing to a close and by this point, Feral Lupus was becoming both respected and feared. She had just defeated the last pony on her level with the exception of Fainthoof and was looking forward to taking a break even though in her mind she was still itching to fight as she sat down.

“So this is the mare that can only fight outside?” A cocky voice said as he approached with two other earth stallions flanking him.
“Buck off, Blue Moon.” Feral Lupus growled as she stared up at him.

“You’re pretty popular with everypony recently.” Blue Moon said as he crouched low into Feral Lupus’ personal space. “I want to fight you and see if the rumors are true.”

“Not interested right now. You’ll get your turn soon enough.” She told him and pushed him away so she wouldn’t have to smell his breath.
Blue Moon went back with the push before he turned around. “Let’s go, Brawny Boulder, Midnight Thunder.” He commanded the two stallions and they turned to follow Blue Moon. They only had taken a few steps when Blue Moon turned his head to the side. “Guess she’s too much of a coward to fight indoors.”

Feral Lupus snarled as she flew from her spot and tackling Blue Moon forcing him to the ground and getting a few solid hits in before she was bucked off by one of the stallions.

“I knew that would work.” Blue Moon said as he stood up and looked at Feral Lupus with a smug expression while she was crouched low with a murderous gleam in her eyes.

“Never call me a coward.” Her voice dropped lower with each word spoken to him.

“Take her Brawny Boulder, Midnight Thunder.” Blue Moon ordered and the two stallion rushed to obey. Muscle and brawn were quick to go down against rage and Feral Lupus quickly took the fight to Blue Moon, attacking him relentlessly. It wasn’t everything, but most of his moves were to defend himself, not expecting that she would truly become feral when fighting. He blinked and found she wasn’t in front of him but found she was behind him when she grabbed his tail and threw him across the room. He bit his lip to avoid screaming in pain but he grunted hitting the floor, turning to look at Feral, his eyes widen for a moment before he launched in for another attack. There wasn’t much of a fight after that with Blue Moon begging for mercy as he coughed up blood. “I’m sorry, you aren’t a coward.” He wheezed and watched as Feral Lupus drew her hoof back for another blow. As she brought her hoof down, he shut his eyes and braced himself for it.

Fainthoof intercepted Feral Lupus’ punch before it could connect. “Feral, stop. There’s no honor in hitting a downed pony, you made your point a while ago.”

Feral Lupus struggled against him while Blue Moon wisely too the chance to get away. Once he was out of sight, Fainthoof let Feral Lupus’ hoof go. By now the rage was beginning to fade. That was fun though. She thought while adopting a neutral expression on her face.
“What’s happening to you?” Fainthoof asked. “I’ve been watching you. Your style’s been changing but this… you looked like you were enjoying the fight too much.”

“Whatever.” Feral lupus said and walked outside taking off but was quickly followed by him. “Quit following me. I don’t want to talk to anypony right now.”

“No, not until you explain to me what’s happening to you.” They were soon above the cloud line with Feral Lupus showing no sign of stopping. “Kitsune is getting worried about everything, even if she doesn’t know what’s happening.”

“Do you think I really care?”

“You should, the two of you share the same body.”

“I have a chance to be rid of her, so I’m going to take it.”

“What do you mean?” He asked and was surprised when Feral Lupus suddenly turned and attacked him.

“I’ll soon be free of her and then the two of you can have all the fun you want without her worrying about nothing.” She disappeared in the clouds and never re-emerged while Fainthoof watched the clouds should she sneak attack him. I just want to help you.

Two night later, a night perfect for the full moon, Feral Lupus walked into the Training Guild and was greeted with the sight of the five Grand Masters waiting for her in the center of the warehouse. “Jade Dancer, Spark Chill, Onyx Luck, Pinebolt, and Thunder Swirl. I admit, I didn’t expect to see you this early.” Only five were permitted to be accepted into the seventh, and final tier, the rank of Grand Master at any given time.

“We heard about the incident two nights ago.” The Pink mare with a black mane, Jade Dancer, spoke first.

“As a group, we cannot allow such brutal fighting to go unpunished.” Onyx Luck, a black unicorn stallion with a stone grey mane said. “We do allow fights to get brutal from time to time, but your behavior went too far.

“It’s clear that if we let you go, you will become a menace to society.” Spark Chill, a tan alicorn stallion with reddish-yellow mane and sporting a silver goatee said in a tired voice. “Therefore, we have no choice but to enforce the unspoken rule.”

Feral Lupus laughed. “You won’t win against me.” She declared even though she had a full tier between them. She flew at Pinebolt and tackled her, knocking the mint green mare pegasus, and her ice blue mane to the ground before pushing off her and wrestling with Thunder Swirl. He was an earth stallion, cobalt blue in color and a dark grey mane.

“Make sure she doesn’t get outside.” Spark Chill commanded as Onyx Luck used his magic to lock the doors and putting up a barrier around the windows.

Thunder Swirl tried to buck Feral Lupus but she ducked at the last second and his hooves slammed into Jade Dancer while Feral Lupus brought her hind hoof up hitting the sensitive spot on Thunder Swirl causing him to double over. Now free from the two earth ponies, Feral Lupus flew upward towards the ceiling dodging magic spells from both Spark Chill and Onyx Luck. Folding her wings in, she dove down with the magic blast narrowly passing her as she aimed for Spark Chill. When she was close, Spark Chill took to the air to avoid getting hit while Feral Lupus pulled up with three inches to spare as she uppercut Onyx Luck in the jaw as she flew upward causing his attack to blow a hole in the roof.

Things went silent for a moment as everypony realized what happened and it was quiet enough to hear the rood cracking as the already weaken structure lost the last bit of support it needed before it began to fall in large chunks. Onyx Luck casted a shield around himself, Jade Dancer, and Thunder Swirl while Spark Chill shielded himself and Pinebolt from the falling roof. When the dust settled, the two magic users lowered their shields and all five looked up to see Feral Lupus hovering in front of the moon.

“You thought I would just use the door to get outside?” Feral Lupus taunted as her pale blue ribbon glowed while Spark Chill and Pinebolt flew towards her while Onyx Luck continued to cover Thunder Swirl until he was able to stand up. Though with Feral Lupus being out in the open, she son held the advantage over the others, never coming down making Jade Dancer and Thunder Swirl useless to do anything. As the fight wore on, she gave herself to her name and fought viciously as a wild wolf and soon all five Grand Masters were sprawled on the ground, she landed not too far from them. “I win.” She laughed.

Pinebolt opened her eyes as she recovered from her fall and when she tried to move her wings, a sharp stabbing pain flashed through her body and she shut her eyes to avoid screaming out. When she re-opened them, she noticed they were close to the forest and saw a sky-blue pegasus hiding nearby. I really wish I didn’t have to do this. She thought as the mare before her was shaking with wide eyes. “Swift Wind, get to the castle. Warn Princess Luna we need help.” She was glad when Swift Wind nodded and flew away.

Feral Lupus saw Swift Wind flying away and she went to get a running start but Pinebolt tackled her while ignoring the pain. Feral Lupus took advantage as most of her attacks were aimed at Pinebolt’s wings when she could get a hit there until she was pinning Pinebolt to the ground as the latter tried to stay conscious.

Fainthoof sighed. Maybe Feral Lupus was right after all, this is pretty boring. He thought as he and another stallion walked the length of the hallway outside the throne room. He was relieved when he remembered that he was almost done with his shift since they had decided to change his start and end time randomly on a whim to help keep any enemies in confusion. Hearing hoof beats, he looked to where the noise was coming from and soon heard a sky-blue pegasus yelling for help, as well as a couple of guards chasing her. He and his fellow guard prevented the mare from the throne room and he was about to ask for her name when the door opened.

“Please, calm yourself.” Princess Luna said and put a hoof onto Swift Wind’s shoulder. “What do you need?”

“A pony went rouge, we need help in subduing her.”

“Where must we go?”

“I… I can’t tell you.” She took a breath. “But I’ll take you there.” It was clear in her eyes that she didn’t want to go but since they were forbidden to tell the location, it was the only option left to her.

“Lead thy way, quickly. Guards, watch for our signal.” Princess Luna said and followed Swift Wind with Fainthoof and the other guards saluting.
A rouge pony? Fainthoof thought as he wondered why the sky-blue pegasus was familiar and several minutes later, his eyes widened as the realization hit him. Oh no! No, no, no, no, no, no. “Hey, cover for me!” he told his partner as he ran after the two, ignoring his partner yelling at him. He was barely outside when he took to the sky flying towards the Training Guild.

“You’ve done well my student.” Nightmare Moon said as she and Swift Wind landed behind Feral Lupus, who turned and bowed.

“Thank you mistress.” Feral Lupus stood straight. “You were right, it’s much more fun fighting like my name.

Swift Wind had been confident that Feral Lupus was going to be taken down, which was why she stood off to the side of Princess Luna and since she had been the lead, she was in front as well, but hearing the two talk she began to back away. She yelped when she felt a hoof on her back and looked up after stopping in place. “Why are you talking like that Princess Luna? Shouldn’t we bring her to justice?” Her voice was small and fearful.

“Princess Luna isn’t here right now. You may call me Nightmare Moon.” She gave the small pegasus and evil smile. “Good bye, my little pony.” She snapped Swift Wind’s neck and let her body fall. “Now Feral Lupus, what to do about them?” She asked, pointing in the direction of the five.

“I’ve proven I’m better than them, that’s all I care about.” Feral Lupus began walking towards them and paused by Swift Wind’s body, feeling a bit disturbed that her life was ended that quickly but didn’t show it. “What are your orders mistress?”

“Seek out the other, get to know your wingmates and wait for me to visit in your dreams.” She said and watched as Feral Lupus nodded before flying away. Making sure she was gone, Nightmare Moon looked back at the Grand Masters. “Say goodnight, forever.”

“I got there in time to hear Nightmare Moon snap Swift Wind’s neck.” Fainthoof said ignoring the various looks he and Princess Luna were being given. “One I heard the plan, I flew straight back to tell Princess Celestia, but she wouldn’t believe me until many years later. Not until she witnessed the rise of Nightmare Moon herself.”

They had planned to eat dinner, but after that story, nopony felt very hungry although Fluttershy did try to get them to eat something. Even though she only ate a few small bites. Thinking about the events with a heavy heart, they all went to sleep while Princess Luna promised to cast good dreams for them.

Author's Notes:

Disclaimer: I don't own My Little Pony, Hasbro does.
However, I'm pleased to say I do own Blue Jay, Paige, Harmonious Flash, and Kitsune/Feral Lupus.

Fainthoof is used with permission from Damien, a good friend of mine.

As always, constructive criticism is welcome. It'll help me to improve my writing and seeing what people liked.