"I know I've heard of them somewhere," She wondered to herself as walking into the tower that Celestia had for her. "Spike? Jaden? Where are you guys?"

"We're right here!" a teen named Jaden and a little dragon named Spike were sitting down on a couch. "What's got your hooves in a fit."

"I need to find that old copy of Predictions and Prophecies, uh Spike what's that?"

"It was a gift for Moondancer but..."

"Oh, Spike, you know we don't know have time for that sort of thing."

"But on was a break."

"Ugh, where the hell is it?"

"It's right here," Jaden tossed the book allowing Twilight to catch it with her magic. "You didn't answer my first question>"

"Sorry Jaden, it's about the return of Nightmare Moon."

"You mean, that old ponies tale about nightmarish alicorn the Bring the Eternal Night who was stopped by six stones the Elements of Harmony. Isn't she a legend?"

"I thought so too, but according to myths on the longest day of the 1,000th year the stars will aid in her escape, and will bring nighttime eternal, do have any idea what this means."

"No," Spike said as Twilight handed him a feather and a paper.

"Take a note, please to the Princess."

"Okay."

My dearest teacher, my continuing studies of pony magic have led me to discover that we are on the precipice of disaster.

"Uh, how do spell that?"

“P-R-E-C-I-P-I-C-E.” Jaden spelled for him.

“Thank you, continue,” Spike said.

“For you see, the mythical Mare in the Moon is in fact Nightmare Moon, and she's about to return to Equestria, and bring with her eternal night! Something must be done to make sure this terrible prophecy does not come true. I await your quick response. Your Faithful Student, Twilight Sparkle.

"Done," Spike finished and sent the letter on its way.

“Do you think she’ll respond right away?” Twilight asked.

“I dunno, Twilight, Princess Celestia's a little busy getting ready for the Summer Sun Celebration. And it's like, the day after tomorrow.” Jaden said.

“That's just it, Jaden. The day after tomorrow is the thousandth year of the Summer Sun Celebration! It's imperative that the Princess is told right away!” Twilight said.

“What does imperative mean?” Spike asked.

"Important," Jaden explained as Spike literally burped out a letter. "Well speak of the devil."

"I knew she would want to take action," Twilight said.

My dearest pupil, I am aware of said prophecy and I can ensure you that I have accounted for everything. On a separate note, I have a task for you both. I will be sending you to Ponyville to oversee preparations for the summer sun celebration with an extra goal... make some friends" Spike said reading the letter making Twilight gasp.

Twilight, Spike, and Jaden were on a carriage in the air being pulled by two royal guard pegasi.

"Well look on the bright, Twi, the Lass arranged for you to stay in the library, doesn't that make you happy?" Jaden asked.

"It does, Jaden. ou know why? Because I'm right! I'll check on the preparations as fast as I can, then get to the library to find some proof of Nightmare Moon's return.”

“And what about making friends?” Spike asked.

"She said to check on preparations. I am her student and I'll do my very royal duty, but the fate of Equestria does rest on me making friends."

"I'll bet 15 bits it will," Jaden exclaimed as they landed. "Thank you, sirs."

The two guards look up at him and nod with a satisfied whinny.

"And besides maybe the people and ponies in Ponyville have some interesting things to talk about," Spike as a pink pony came up to them. "At least try."

"Um... hello?” Twilight greeted. The pony lets out a prolonged gasp before zipping off. “Well, that was interesting all right.”

"Maybe, I should’ve gone to Moondancer’s get-together," Jaden said as they walked to a farm nearing Ponyville.

“Summer Sun Celebration official overseer's checklist. Number one, banquet preparations: Sweet Apple Acres," Spike said looking at the checklist.

“Yeehaw!” An orange mare was heard yelling. The trio sees her run to a tree, buck it, and knock all of the apples into the buckets under the trees.

"Damn, that's what I call some strength!" Jaden exclaimed.

“Let’s get this over with.” Twilight sighed. "Good afternoon, my name is Twilight Sparkle.

"Well howdy-do, Ms. Twilight? A pleasure making your acquaintance. I'm Applejack. We here at Sweet Apple Acres sure do like makin' new friends!” The orange mare introduced.

“Friends? Oh no, I’m not here for” Twilight tried to say

“So, what can I do you for?” Applejack asked with a wink.

"We are here to supervise preparations for the Summer Sun Celebration. And you're in charge of the food?” Jaden asked.

“We sure as sugar are! Would you care to sample some?” Applejack offered.

“We got time. Sure.” Jaden said. Applejack zipped off and started ringing a triangle.

“Soup's on, everypony!” She said. Ponies started to file in. Pushing Twilight, Jaden, and Spike to a table.

“Now, why don't I introduce y'all to the Apple family?” Applejack offered.

“Thanks, but we really need to hurry—” Twilight said in an attempt to get out of it. Quickly, ponies were stacking food onto the table.

“This here's Apple Fritter. Apple Bumpkin. Red Gala. Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Caramel Apple, Apple Strudel, Apple Tart, Baked Apples, Apple Brioche, Apple Cinnamon Crisp…” She listed as the family members before taking a deep breath. “Big Macintosh [points to a large red stallion, holding a green cupcake with an apple slice on top of the icing]. Apple Bloom [points to a vanilla-colored filly with a red mane and pink bow]. Aaaand-” She shoves an apple in Twilight's mouth before pointing to a light green, elderly mare, sleeping in a rocking chair. “Granny Smith.”

“Up'n'attem, Granny Smith, we got guests.” Applejack said. She snorts as she wakes up.

“Wha..? Soup's on? I'm up, here I come, ahm comin'...” Granny Smith said as she walked over to them.

“Why, I'd say you're already part of the family!” Applejack said. Twilight spat out the apple and laughed nervously.

“Okay, well, I can see the food situation is handled, so we'll be on our way,” Twilight said. The ponies started to look sad.

“Aren't you gonna stay for brunch?” Apple Bloom asked with puppy eyes and a quivering lip.

"Come, on Twilight, we shouldn't turn down their hospitality. Besides this will give us a taste test and I'm starving," Jaden explained.

"Fine."

The apple family’s frowns flipped as they cheered.

“Food's all taken care of, next is the weather,” Spike said before looking back at Twilight who trotted up to catch up.

" Ugh... I think I ate too much pie," Twilight exclaimed.

"Man, those ponies know how to cook," Jaden explained.

"Hmm. There suppose a pegasus named Rainbow Dash to clear the clouds," Spike asked.

"Well she's not doing a good job is she?" Twilight groaned.

"Oh yeah, but I do see something headed this way," Jaden says as he ducked out the way.

"Huh?" She looked up at the sky and wasn't fast enough to duck, as they both crashed into her and fell into a mud puddle.

"Uh, sorry about that," The alien says he turned into a 10-year boy.

"Here, let me help you," She grabbed a cloud and it pop rain ruining Twilight's mane. "Oops, I guess I overdid, how about this? MY very own patented Rainblow Dry."

"Uh, Rainbow I think you're overdoing it.” The hedgehog said.

"Nonsense." As Rainbow was finishing and now Twilight's mane was puffed which made her, the boy, and Spike laugh.

"Let me guess--Your Rainbow Dash," Twilight said.

"The one and only, and these are my friends, Ben and Sonic."

"Nice to meet you I see you heard of her," Sonic said.

“I heard you two were supposed to be keeping the sky clear. I'm Twilight Sparkle, and the Princess sent me to check on the weather."

“Yeah, yeah, that'll be a snap. Just gotta get done practicing.” Rainbow Dash said.

“Practicing for what?”

“The Wonderbolts! They're gonna perform at the Celebration tomorrow. And I'm gonna show them my stuff."

"Oh yeah, They'd never accepted a pegasus who can't keep the sky clear on a measly day," Jaden said with a sly smirk.

"Hey, I can clear the sky in 10 seconds flat."

"Prove it." He pulled a stopwatch.

Rainbow Dash nodded and zipped off. Jaden started the timer. The speedy pony began clearing the clouds.

Twilight followed their movements. She was amazed at what they were seeing.

“Loop-de-loop around, and wham! What'd I say? Ten. Seconds. Flat. I'd never leave Ponyville hanging!” Rainbow said. Twilight’s mouth was agape.

"Not bad," Jaden to see exactly ten seconds on his stopwatch.

"You should see the look on your face. Ha! You're a laugh, Twilight Sparkle." Rainbow Dash said.

"I can't wait to hang out some more," Ben said as he got on Rainbow and left.

“Catch ya later," Sonic boosted out of there following them.

Once inside the town hall, Spike checked the next set of preparations to check up on. ''Next up...Decorations.'' He said before taking one look at the beautiful decorations. ''Beautiful...'' He then sighed dreamily.

''Yes, looks like the decor is coming along just nicely. This ought to be quick, I'll be at the library in no time. You're right about one thing, they're beautiful indeed.'' Twilight agreed about where they were placed and how beautiful they all looked.

''No...not the decor, her,'' Spike said as he shook his head and pointed to another unicorn pony along with a pink hedgehog.

This pony's coat was white, she had a purple mane and tail which were wavy, a pair of dark blue eyes, light blue eye-shadow, and a cutie mark consisting of three blue lozenge diamonds. But what caught Spike's attention the most, was that she was very gorgeous. The unicorn was currently going through the different ribbons to see which one would be best to have.

''No, no, no, oh! Goodness no. Come on Miss Rose," She to the Pink Hedgehog looking at the ribbons options.

"None of them impress you," The Pink Hedgehog said.

All the while, Spike had the looks of someone who just fell in love instantly. ''How are my spines? Are they straight?'' He asked Twilight with excitement, trying to make himself look good.

Twilight rolled her eyes while laughing in her mind before going over to greet the white unicorn. ''Good afternoon...'' Twilight began, the hedgehog then spoke before Twilight could even say anything else. ''Just a moment, please! Rarity in the zone.'' She said while Rarity looked through a couple more ribbons.

''Oh, yes. A touch of sparkle always does the trick does it not? Why, Rarity, you really are a talent.'' The mare called Rarity said after finding the perfect red ribbon. She then turned towards Twilight before speaking.

''Now, um, how can I help you...'' But before she could continue to speak, Rarity took notice of Twilight's messy mane and yelped in surprise. ''Oh, my stars, darling! Whatever happened to your coiffure?!'' She asked as if she was afraid of Twilight's messy mane.

''Oh, you mean my mane? Well, it's a long story. Anyways, I'm just here to check up on the decorations and then I'll be out of your hair.'' Twilight said after taking notice of why Rarity was frightened.

''Out of my hair? What about your hair?'' Rarity said before trotting over to Twilight. She then started pushing Twilight somewhere.

''Wait! Where are we going?! Help!'' Twilight called out, but Rarity still insisted that she come with her to fix her mane and tail. The situation in Twilight was bad enough when Spike was following Rarity and was completely oblivious to the situation at hand.

At the place known as Carousel Boutique

Rarity was busy trying to find the best outfit which suited Twilight best, but unfortunately for the purple unicorn, the white mare was taking ages to find the best one. ''No, no, uh-uh. Too green. Too yellow. Too poofy. Not poofy enough. To frilly. Too...shiny.'' She said as she got Twilight to try on several outfits, eventually, she found a perfect outfit for Twilight.

''Now go on, my dear. You were telling me about where you're from.'' Rarity asked Twilight as she was tightening the outfit that she had on her. ''I've...been sent...from Canterlot...to...'' Twilight managed to say, it was hard to speak because of Rarity tightening the outfit. After hearing the word Canterlot however, Rarity stopped tightening and let go, causing Twilight to crash on the other side of the boutique.

''Canterlot?! Oh, I am so envious! The glamour, the sophistication! I have always dreamed of living up there! I can't wait to hear all about it! We are going to be the best of friends, you and I...'' Rarity said with absolute delight to know that Twilight was from Canterlot...until she noticed that there was something off about the outfit Twilight was wearing. ''Emeralds?! What was I thinking? Let me get you some rubies!'' She said with glee as she ran off to find some rubies.

But to Twilight, she knew this was bad. ''Quick! Before she decides to dye my coat a new color!'' Twilight said before running off. Spike on the other hand was just too distracted to run.

"Wasn't she wonderful," Spike said in a dreamy state.

"Focus, Casanova," Twilight reminded him. "What next's on the list, Jaden?"

"Music. The last one," Jaden said Suddenly, the three hear chirping from birds. They look to see the source of the music; it was a flock of different birds all singing together.

However, they weren't doing this by themselves, they were actually taught how to sing like that by another female pegasus pony. Unlike the last pegasus, this one was different. Her coat was light yellow, her mane and tail were pink and her eyes were teal-colored. She also had a cutie mark consisting of three butterflies with cyan bodies and pink wings. With her was a blue-hair girl and a Pokemon name Popplio.

Both were currently working on the birds' singing and then noticed that one of the birds was singing out of key. ''Oh my. Um, stop please, everyone, um.'' The yellow pegasus said politely, one thing that was noted about her, was as she was really shy. The pegasus then flew up to the bluebird who was singing off-key. ''Excuse me, sir? I mean, no offense, but your rhythm is just a teeny-tiny bit off.'' She said in the nicest possible way.

After speaking nice, the yellow pegasus then prepared to hear her bird friends sing again. ''Alright now, follow me, please. A-one, a-two, a-one two three...'' She said, preparing to teach her birds to sing again until another voice spoke up.

“Hello?” Twilight’s voice spoke, startling the birds, the yellow pegasus, and the girl. She turned to see the unicorn behind her. “Oh, I’m really sorry, I didn’t mean to scare your birds away. “I’m just here to check on the music and it sounded beautiful. What are your names?"

"My name is Lana, and this is Popplio."

“I’m Fluttershy.” She answered quietly.

“I’m sorry, what was that?” Twilight asked.

“Um…..I’m Fluttershy.” She repeated, speaking very shyly.

"Didn't quite catch it," Twilight said as her birds came back. "Well, um, it looks like your birds are back, so I guess everything is in order. Keep up the good work."

Twilight back up and Spike and Jaden came out.

"Well, that was easy." She said to both of them.

"A baby dragon!" Fluttershy exclaimed as rush over and knocked Twilight. "Oh, I've never seen a baby dragon before."

"What's her deal?" Jaden asked.

"It's her first time seeing a baby dragon," Lana explained.

"He's so cute."

"Hehe, thank you,” Spike said bashfully.

“What’s your name?” Fluttershy asked.

"Spike."

"Well Spike, you are such a cutie pie."

“Yep. Well, it was nice meeting you Fluttershy.” Twilight said as he started walking off-putting Spike on her back.

"Wait, could you tell me about dragons? Yourself specifically?”

“Well, what do you want to know?”

“Absolutely everything!” Fluttershy said.

"Well, it all started..." Spike started to explain as the walked out to the library. ''...and that's the story of my whole entire life...well up until today that is," Spike said, finally finishing his story.

“That is all very fascinating,” Lana said with a smile. Jaden looked ahead and saw Twilight running to the library and sliding to a stop.

"Oh look at the time," Twilight said as they ran inside. "Spike needs to get his sleep for tonight."

"Anyway, it was nice meeting Lana and Flutter-” Twilight opened the door, grabbed Jaden, and pulled him inside. Jaden ducked his head so as not to hit his head on the top of the door. “-shy.”

Inside the dark library, the three walked to the middle of the room.

“That was a little rude. Both of them were pretty nice.” Jaden said.

“Sorry, Jaden, but we have to convince the Princess that Nightmare Moon is coming, and we're running out of time! I just need to be alone so I can study without a bunch of crazy ponies or people trying to make friends all the time. Now, where's the light?” Twilight said.

The lights came on, revealing the library to be full of ponies. Twilight, Spike, and Jaden jumped in surprise.

“Surprise!” The ponies exclaimed. A kazoo blows next to them. Twilight lets out an annoyed groan.

“Surprise!” The pink pony from earlier exclaimed. “Hi, I'm Pinkie Pie, this is my friend Yuya Sakaki and Ben's cousin Gwen, now tell me where you are surprised? Were ya? Were ya? Were ya?"

"Very surprised," Twilight said. "And here I thought libraries are supposed to be quiet.”

“Well, that's silly! What kind of welcome party would this be if it were quiet? I mean, duh, bo-ring! Yee, I saw you when you first got here, remember? You were all "hello" and I was all [deep gasp], remember? Yee, I've never seen you before, and if I've never seen you before that means you're new, 'cause I know everypony, and I mean everypony in Ponyville!” Pinkie said in a jolly tone. Jaden gave an unamused look and walked to the table. Twilight walked beside him.

“And if you're new, that meant you haven't met anyone yet, and if you haven't met anyone yet, you must not have any friends, and if you don't have any friends then you must be lonely, and that made me so sad, then I had an idea, and that's why I went [deep gasp]! I must throw a great big ginormous super-duper spectacular welcome party and invite everyone in Ponyville! See? And now you have lots and lots of friends!” Pinkie explained. As she was talking, Jaden poured hot sauce into one drink and coconut juice into the other. Twilight put a straw in the wrong drink and started drinking. Jaden picked up the other one and began drinking as well.

He quickly performed a spit take into a napkin.

“Twily, I think we mixed up our drinks.” He said. Right on cue, Twilight got red in the face and began tearing up.

“Are you all right, sugarcube?” Applejack asked.

“She doesn’t look too good,” Ben said. Twilight ran off upstairs.

“Aww, she's so happy she's crying!” Pinkie said. Sonic picked up the hot sauce.

“Hot sauce.” He read. Pinkie poured some onto a cupcake and ate it.

"What?" Pinkie asked her friends. This is good."

Jaden walked through the crowd to grab a couple of books and walked upstairs.

As the party was going on downstairs, Twilight was on her bed, looking out of the window, as well as at the clock.

Jaden was reading on a couch that was down the stairs, lined up with the bed.

Spike came back into the room.

“Hey Twilight, Jaden! Pinkie Pie's starting "pin the tail on the pony"! Wanna play?” Spike asked.

“It’s gonna be fun!” Spike added.

“Isn't that a dangerous game in a room full of ponies?” Jaden commented.

“No!” Twilight said, immediately after Jaden. “All the ponies in this town are crazy! Do you know what time it is?!” Twilight exclaimed.

“It's the eve of the Summer Sun Celebration. Everyone has to stay up, or they'll miss the Princess raise the sun.” Jaden said from the couch. Flipping the pages as he read.

“You two should really lighten up,” Spike said as he walked away. Twilight mocked his words as they walked off. Jaden looked at Twilight.

“Spike is right you know,” Jaden said as he continued reading.

“Ugh, here I thought I'd have time to learn about the Elements of Harmony but, silly me, all this ridiculous friend-making has kept me from it! "Legend has it that on the longest day of the thousandth year, the stars will aid in her escape, and she will bring about the everlasting night." I hope the Princess was right... I hope it really is just an old pony tale…” Twilight said.

"I wonder that myself," Jaden said to himself. "Oh would look at that time, Twilight, it's time to watch the sunrise!”

Jaden stood up and walked out of the room Twilight sighed and followed him.

Everyone from Ponyville had gathered to watch their beloved Princess raise the sun. It was the building where Twilight had met Rarity before. Pinkie hopped beside them.

“Isn't this exciting? Are you excited, 'cause I'm excited, I've never been so excited— well, except for the time that I saw you walking into town and I went-” Pinkie performed a deep gasp. “-but I mean really, who can top that?” As Pinkie spot it, Ben giggles at Pinkie.

At that moment, a fanfare done by Fluttershy and her birds was heard and a spotlight was pointed onto the stage where the town's mayor was. "Fillies and gentlecolts, boys and girls, as mayor of Ponyville, it is my great pleasure to announce the beginning of the Summer Sun Celebration!" Mayor Mare spoke as everyone cheered, even Pinkie.

“Tails, I got a bad feeling about this," Sonic spoke to his best friend.

“I do too, this suddenly feels like something is gonna go wrong here.” Tails replied.

"And now, it is my great honor to introduce to you the ruler of our land, the very pony who gives us the sun and the moon each and every day, the good, the wise, the bringer of harmony to all of Equestria..." The Mayor continued, getting everypony excited.

"Ready?" Fluttershy asked her birds who were all prepared to sing. "...Princess Celestia!" The Mayor announced, allowing the spotlight to be pointed to the balcony for her appearance. When that happened the fanfare started up again and Rarity drew back the curtains to reveal...

Nopony…

"Huh?" Rarity said as she and many other ponies chatted quietly but nervously about this.

"Ohh, this can't be good," Twilight said.

"Remain calm everypony. There must be a reasonable explanation for this!" The Mayor said, feeling nervous herself.

"Ooh, ooh, I love guessing games! Is she hiding?" Pinkie asked with excitement.

"She's gone!" Rarity exclaimed. Speaking this had caused everypony to gasp in horror.

"Ooh, she's good!" Ben said but suddenly yelped when a dark blue mist appeared on the platform, making everyone very frightened.

"Oh no...it's..." Twilight started, but the sentence was finished by Jaden who stepped beside her. "Nightmare Moon!" He said as the mist formed a tall black mare with terrifying wings, a sharp horn, dragon-shaped pupils, a cutie mark of a luminous moon, and a flowing mane and tail made from the same mist.

"Oh, my beloved subjects. It's been so long since I've seen your precious little sun-loving faces." Nightmare Moon spoke as everyone cowered in fear...well, apart from one pony.

"What did you do with Celestia?!" Ben as he transforms to Heatblast but what stopped by Applejack.

"Woah there Nelly..." She said with a muffled voice as Nightmare Moon chuckled evilly.

"Why, am I not royal enough for any of you? Don't any of you know who I am?" The wicked mare asked with everypony too afraid to answer.

"Ooh, ooh, more guessing games! Um, Hokey Smokes! How about...Queen Meanie! No Black Snooty, Black Snooty..." Pinkie said before Gwen shoved a cupcake into her mouth.

"Does my crown no longer count now that I have been imprisoned for 1000 years?" Nightmare Moon asked angrily towards Fluttershy and Rarity.

"Did you not recall the legend? Did you not see the signs?" She continued while taunting Lana and Amy.

"I did!" Twilight exclaimed. "And I know who you are. You're the Mare in the Moon, Nightmare Moon!"

"Well, well, well...Somepony remembers me, not that I knew. Then you also know why I'm here."

"You're here to...to..." Twilight said nervously before gulping then Nightmare Moon laughed evilly.

"Remember this day, little ponies and foolish mortals, for it was your last day ever. So from this moment forth, the night will last FOREVER!" Nightmare Moon said as she laughed wickedly with thunder appearing.

Jaden here I hope you like the chapter. Be prepared for more.

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