I appeared in the middle of what is called 'Galloping Gorge', yet I had a feeling something... important just happened, though that is impossible for something to happen in the middle of a transportation via portal... right? Shaking the feeling, I looked around and realized it was still the afternoon, and figured I should wait until night before meeting with Celestia... and taking care of a few nightmares any children may be having. After having that thought, I decided to check up on my one of those that I have decided to keep a close eye on, and with that I melted into the shadows of the surrounding area.

I resolidified into my Shadow Freddy form just outside the apartment complex after being sure that I couldn't be seen by a living thing, I then make myself near-invisible and walk towards apartment number #12. After finding the apartment, I melt into shadow and slip in through the cracks, looking for a small colt named Silly Ruckus.

'I swear these pony names...' I thought to myself, 'I'm glad that they have a name changing system in place for whenever a pony's name doesn't match up with their talent... but still, I'm sure he gets made fun of for having a name like that.'

I stopped my thought processes when I found the colt, and growled mentally. Ruckus had a few scratches, bruises, and hoofprints visible on him, with his mom, Silly Rain, next to him trying to comfort him, and also trying to help with the injuries.

"-I was *sniff* was just trying *hic* -ing to h- *hic* help them," Ruckus said, sniffling and hiccuping, "they didn't *sniff* didn't have to be *hic* be so mean. *sniff*"

I took this time to make myself become solid but not entirely visible, and sat down next to Ruckus, yet they didn't notice me and so, continued the conversation.

"Honey," Silly Rain said somberly, "there are ponies out there that, sometimes don't know better than to not hurt others, sometimes..." she paused, and sighed before continuing, "sometimes, ponies hurt others when they are hurt themselves, or when they deal with something they don't quite understand."

"But why?" Ruckus asked, sniffing, "Why can't they just talk it out?"

I made myself easily visible before I spoke, "Because some have a hard time trying to share those feelings with others," I got up, as I spoke, startling both of them and receiving mixed expressions, Ruckus had a face of surprise and excitement, and Rain had face of shock and terror.

"Mr. Nightmare!" Ruckus shouted and glomped me, to which I hugged back.

"Hello again, little Ruckus," I said, then I looked over to Silly Rain and set Ruckus, "And you must be Silly Rain, Silly Ruckus's mother."

"Y-yes," she answered with a stutter, "w-who are you?"

"I'm called many things," I stated, then did a formal bow, "but I'm most commonly referred to as Nightmare. I've been protecting this little one," I said as I messed with Ruckus's mane, earning me a pout from him, "and many other children from nightmares, I just came by to check up on this little one... considering the... nightmare I had to deal with."

"What do you mean?" Silly Rain asked.

"Well," I said, then sighed, "there is no easy way to say this, so... the nightmare involved you directly."

Her eyes widened, then she looked to Ruckus, then back to me, "Y-you mean... oh Celestia..." she said with horror, then she hugged Ruckus, "I'm so sorry, I'm so SO sorry."

"Mom, it's OK now," Ruckus stated with a small smile, getting his mom to let go of him, "Mr. Nightmare took care of the nightmare, and I haven't had another one since."

I sighed, and smiled, "I think you are doing well," I stated, "but I can only tell depending on the state of your dreams tonight.

"Anyways," I said, making myself levitate, surprising both the ponies in the room, "I have a meeting to get ready for, so, for now, sweet dreams."

I melted into the shadows once more, and took off, looking for the building that I used as a base of operations around a thousand years ago and have been using since I got back.

Well, that took longer than I'd have liked it to, about a half hour at most, but I found it again, with more camouflage then it was originally intended to have. It looks just like an empty, abandoned shed, which is all it is if you don't know what to look for. I opened the old rusty door on the front of it, to which it let out an irritatingly loud and high-pitched creak, and I entered and looked around.

The shed had a, now, rusty steel sheet for a roof, sturdy wooden walls, and an obviously aged wood-plank floor.

It is obvious there have been creatures, pony or not, in here, but non have been able to get through the security to get to the actual structure. The only others who know it is there and know the true way in are my other three brethren.

I continued to look around until I found what I was looking for, a plank that was a part of the floor missing one of its corners. I walk over to it, lift the plank to find what looks like a coin slot, recreate one of the buttons from my Nightmare form, and slide it into the slot. Silence had taken over the area afterward and nothing seemed to happen.

"... does it no longer function," I asked myself, getting a closer look at the slot.

Not even two seconds later, a loud noise similar to stone being rubbed against stone suddenly started and a different plank was being lift on both ends with two stone pillars. It wasn't until it had gone just above Pyramid Head's height that it stopped, just inches away from the roof, I sensed a large amount of magic emanating from the small structure.

"... well, it still works, that's good," I stated, smiling.

I look at it from the door and it didn't look too out of place which is how it was supposed to be, then walk around the structure to the other side, where it was obviously different there was. There was a portal, a swirling mass of darkness is about the only way I can describe this, it was made to not give off light to help with its camouflage. I walk into the portal, causing to the portal to automatically collapse once I have entered all the way.

I reappeared in a large metal room that looked like the inside of a shipping container, and the portal behind me closed off. I looked around and noticed that the room, unlike with current day Equestria, had not changed at all, there was not even a thin layer of dust.

'It still surprises me even though I know...,' I thought to myself, 'I know this place isn't exactly connected to Equestria physically, not unlike that of the void we have been in.'

Across the room from me was a large metal door with a oddly shaped handle. I walked over and turned the handle with ease, opening it up to the main corridor which was made mostly of stone, with the odd large metal door here and there but aside from that there were also signs here and there to make sure we don't get lost... again...

Following the signs to my destination, I come across a metal door that, unlike the others, has actually been painted by yours truly and the others to make sure it was to everyone's liking.

I opened the door and entered the area which had a much smaller corridor with another four metal doors that also have their own unique design. I went over to the metal door with my design and opened it.

Inside is what looks like a semi-normal bedroom, including a bed, what looks like wardrobe, what seems to be a dresser with an alarm clock on it, and a full length mirror.

The interesting thing about this pocket dimension. is that it still follows along the same time pattern that Equestria follows, as long as there is someone here; it always seems to be in the best condition every time we come back, apparently, no matter how long it has been.

I lay down on the bed look over to the alarm clock and check the time the alarm is supposed to go off at: 10:30 p.m.

I switch the alarm to on and go to sleep for the first in... forever.

Me and my friends, (???), (???), and (???), were at (???)'s birthday at (???????????). After we had played some of the games around, me and my friends ran into (??????) himself.

"Heyya, kids," (??????) exclaimed, with his cheerful voice, "are you you all friends with the birthday boy?"

We all said yes.

"Alrighty then," (??????) said happily, "follow me! There are activities for the birthday boy and his friends over here!"

I wanted to join them, but I had to go to the bathroom. I left without (??????) noticing.

After I finished up, I ran in the direction they went and snuck around to make sure I was going the right way, then I heard it. Just barely over the noises of the games, and people around, I heard a scream. Cautious, yet curious, I followed where the sound came from, I turned a corner and started walking down some stairs into a cold and dark room. Then I saw it off in a corner, (???), my friend my lying on the ground covered in red, all cut up.

I then heard a piece of metal clang lightly on the ground to the right, I look over and see a '(??????????)', holding a knife, also covered in red.

"Heheh... that'll teach them brats to be everyone's burden," (??????????) said, with a smile just barely visible on his face.

I started running back up the stairs, gaining the attention of (??????????).

"HEY," he shouted, "GET BACK HERE YOU BRAT!"

I kept on running hearing him shouting behind me, I ran up the stairs, through the halls, and into the game room.

"Honey," (????) said, relieved, "there you are, what's wrong and where are your friends?"

"A (??????????) to-took them," I said, just starting to cry, "h-he had a knife and I-I saw (???) had r-red on him a-and... a-and..."

"Oh god," (????) said, covering her mouth, then looked towards one of the ladies at the counter, "call the police! There's been a murder!"

I was watching the news since there wasn't much on the TV, when I saw something that upset me, and gave me a small bit of peace at the same time.

"-we have received a confirmed report of child murderer, (??????????????), having been found in his cell dead. He had committed suicide by hanging himself with his own bed sheet. An autopsy has confirmed that (?????????????) had died last night over (?) hours ago-

I shut the TV off afterwards, not sure whether to be thankful that he won't be able to hurt anyone ever again or to cry because I had broken a promise I made to my friends.

Suddenly, a terrifying version of (??????????????????) appeared and screamed as he jumped at me.

I scream as I wake up, still hearing the noise, then look around, and realized the noise was the alarm.

I shut off the alarm and calm down, then look to my right hand, and start thinking about the dream I just had.

I shake my head and remember what I'm supposed to be doing, I look at the full length mirror, and walk up to it.

"Zorox ahrk ro hahnu," I chanted to the mirror, and repeated the words.

After the fifth chanting, the mirror starts displaying the dreamscape, I melt into shadow and fling myself into the mirror.

I arrive in the dreamscape, and I specifically look for Celestia's door which isn't hard to do if I already have the name of the pony whose door I'm looking for.

When I arrive at her door however it seems like she is having a severe nightmare, I normally don't work in the nightmares of adults, but... this will have to be one of the few exceptions.

I walk into the door and find myself in a large clearing of a forest with flames licking with little plant life now exists in this clearing and craters littering the ground.

I look around until I find Celestia... fighting... uh oh...

I find her fighting... the Nightmare in the form of Red Pyramid, Pyramid Head's form that makes him five times as powerful than his normal form.

I slam my hand on the ground and quickly start chanting, "Giri no keshin no tame ni, komatte iru yūjin no tame ni, watashi wa anata no kyōdai o shōkan shimasu,Nightmare Fredbear."

A summoning circle of many symbols appears, many metal and fabric parts start assembling themselves, and the final piece fit into place just as the circle vanished.

"I caught the urgency of your voice brother," Nightmare Fredbear stated, "I came as quickly as I could, what is the situation?"

I transform into my Nightmare form, before responding, "That," I said as I pointed to 'Red Pyramid', "is the situation."

Fredbear's eyes, somewhat, noticeably widened when he looked at what I pointed to.

"I believe," I said, loosening up my joints, Fredbear doing the same, "that this Nightmare, going to have to be slain brother, so no holding back on him."

Fredbear does his equivalent of a smirk as he responded, "Since when have I ever held back?"

I shake my head, "Same old Fredbear," I say quietly to myself.

I then charge towards the Nightmare, with Fredbear following close behind. Celestia dodges another attack from 'Red Pyramid', glances over, notices the both of us, and stares in shock, getting 'Red Pyramid' to look over and see us as well.

"HEY," I shout to the Nightmare, "YOU CALL THIS A NIGHTMARE?! I COULD SLEEP IN THIS LIKE A PONY RESTING IN A SPA!"

The Nightmare moved its head like it was rolling its eye and charged at me. I waved my hand in towards the area above Fredbear and I, and bit in front of the Nightmare. A large boulder appeared and started falling, whistling as it fell, making the Nightmare stop and look up at the last second getting crushed by the boulder. Then Fredbear and I move to opposite sides of the crashed boulder, which in turn started to move a bit. We crouch in our positions, suddenly a the Nightmare burst forth from the boulder with the blade it is carrying, and we pounce at it. Unable to react to both attacks in time, the Nightmare blocked my attack but was pierced through the torso be Fredbear. Fredbear then, opened his mouth, which then started a noise similar to that of a twister and 'Red Pyramid' the Nightmare started turning into black mist, which in turn was sucked up into Fredbear's mouth.

Fredbear then belched out a small black cloud, and... blushed... dreamscape physics, and said, "Pardon..."

I stare at him blankly for a moment, "Please, avoid blushing in the future, it looks weird on... your current form," I state.

"No promises," Nightmare Fredbear replied, "Until next time, brother."

I nodded, as he vanished into thin air, I then turn around to find a wide-eyed Celestia.

I transform back into my 'passive form', "Well, Celestia, seems like not only did I have to come for a meeting, but also to help you with your nightmare."

She then shakes her head and smiles awkwardly, "OK, so this a dream... er... nightmare," she stated in confusion.

"Now that I have fixed everything," I stated, "it is no longer a nightmare but a dream."

Suddenly, the area around us turned into that of a garden with the both of us sitting on a bench.

"Anyways," I started, "do you need more proof that it's me or no?"

"I... " Celestia started, expressing uncertainty, "I think I believe it for now, I may have to have Luna confirm that this all actually happened for me."

I nodded, "Of course," I agreed, I then look towards her, "after all you could've dreamed all of this up, or Luna could've been the one to actually fix your dreams and is currently pranking you right now."

She at me with skepticism and for a moment we were silent... before we burst into laughter.

We laughter for a few minutes, before we finally calmed down.

"Ha..." Celestia let out as she wiped away a tear, then hugged me, "it's good to have you back."

I at first froze at the contact, then, I relaxed and returned the favor, "It's good to be back," I stated.

I returned to the void after having talked with Celestia about her inevitable confrontation with Pyramid head, and everyone looks to me.

"Looks like you're up big guy," I stated, looking to Pyramid Head.

"Indeed," he replied simply.

"Just..." Safe Head started, "just go easy on her, OK?"

Pyramid Head sighed heavily, then nodded to him, and started to walk out.

I stopped him, with a hand on his shoulder, just before he left, "She had a nightmare about 'Red Pyramid'," I whispered to Pyramid Head.

His body seemed to tense up for a moment.

"Just thought I should let you know," I stated as I let go of his shoulder.

Pyramid stood still as a statue for a few seconds before he continued his leave.

"I pray that he gives her mercy," Slender Man said, worried.

"Me too," I said, after all it was all I could say as I watched Pyramid Head vanish from the void.

Author's Notes:

I have been working on this chapter for FKING EVER! I had to retype one of the paragraph four or five times.

I just wanted to get this chapter done and out... there will be a few chapters coming out for a few stories that I have, and I just want to get those chapters out before my hiatus truly starts.

Anyways, hope you guys enjoyed, and here's another scene for the torturing of Gnarl!

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Gnarl is chained to a chair, gagged as to only make muffled noises, and his eyelids held open by a mechanism on the chair to watch what is displayed before him.

Gnarl is watching a compilation of all the cutest, sappiest, or happiest scenes of every TV show in all of existence.

Tears of terror roll down his face.

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... huh... I think I just realized something with that one scene...

... am I a sadist? ... that would explain a few things...