After the funeral of the late Prince Blueblood, the news got out of Phantom’s innocence, and spread like wildfire. Some ponies, mostly elites and nobles groaned, believing that the dragon was guilty, and deserved a slow and painful death. Others began to question why the matter wasn’t investigated. Did someone pay ponies off not to speak, or did Celestia just want to keep the matter covered up?

After learning Phantom was framed, Twilight couldn’t believe she never suspected Blueblood of all ponies. What was the reason? Was it because he was close to Celestia or any other princesses, or was it because of spite? Either way, because of his actions, she along with her friends have to pay a price.

And for that, she hated Blueblood, and hoped the rotten bastard was rotting in hell right now. For all of this, death, chaos, mercy and despair, all of it was because of Blueblood. Fluttershy, Rarity, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Starlight Glimmer, Shining Armor, and Cadance. If it wasn’t for Blueblood, all of them would still be together.

Not a day goes by without Twilight doesn’t wonder, where did she go wrong, later to learn that she banish her younger... no a dragon she once called her friend, who was completely innocent.

Celestia had Twilight and Trixie under constant protection, and relocated to Canterlot, in case Phantom ever attacked them. Other than Flurry Heart, the only relatives Twilight had left were her mother and father, who Celestia had relocated to Fillydelphia in case Phantom decided to attack them. The mares acted as each other’s bodyguard, and stood together at all times. The only exception was when either of them had to use the restroom, or take a bath.

A week has passed since the death of Blueblood, and Twilight’s sanity was fading with each passing day. She blamed herself for Phantom’s radical actions, as she wasn’t there for him when he needed her. Not even a loving tender kiss from her marefriend was able to cheer her up. Twilight knew that it was her fault. It was her who made the decision to banish him, her for not seeking him when Discord told them where he was.

Sooner or later, the time would come where Twilight would have to fight Phantom. Celestia had agreed to teach her and Trixie forbidden spells in order to combat her sister and her deadly student. However, she was worried about Twilight, as she could feel her mind slipping. At times, Celestia even heard Twilight mumble to herself about going to the Crystal Empire to beg Phantom for his forgiveness. After all, they used to share a bond that rivaled the bonds of the elements.

Nightmare on the other hoof was sitting on her throne in the Crystal palace. Her slit eyes were fixated on her student, who was sitting in the middle of the crystallized floor.

“Focus Phantom,” the dark alicorn instructed, as the lime green aura encased her student’s body. Phantom’s mind was focused on one thing, and that was to enter into the realm of dreams. A power that originally, only Luna knew how to perform. They were also legends stated that others know how to enter this realm as well. Today, Phantom would become one of those individuals.

The aura grew brighter and brighter until it faded. When the light died down, Phantom had disappeared.

“I’m so proud of you,” Nightmare said with a smile, before she too disappeared. Her student never ceased to amaze her.

Two unicorns were sleeping soundly, one was a pale white mare with a two tone purple and white mane and tail the other was a blue stallion whose mane and tail was a dark blue. This couple were named Night Light and Twilight Velvet, Twilight and Shining’s parents.

The couple have been living comfortably in their new house given to them by Celestia. The downside was that they were far away from their surviving child and fear of the horrors that may come, should Phantom find them..

In Velvet’s dream, both of her children were safe, sound and away from that monster that harmed them. The family was on a purple blanket. Shining, with Cadance, and their seven year old foal, Flurry Heart. Twilight came with her wife Trixie and their adopted filly unicorn named Wand Sparkle.

They were having a nice family picnic. Cakes, pies, daffodil sandwiches, and lemonade. It was a nice and clear day, the sun was shining with a few clouds in the air.

The family talked about their day to day lives until... the sky darkened. The eight ponies froze when they saw him, the creature that hunted them. The dark dragon, Phantom was standing there. Behind him was the goddess of terror herself, Nightmare Moon.

“Wow, I’m impressed, you’re able to find Twilight Velvet’s dreams,” Nightmare spoke while clapping her hooves. “Remember though my dear, you must leave the dream before she wakes up, or you will be forever trapped in the realm of sleep,” she warned.

“Yes my queen,” Phantom said, causing the alicorn to blush. Hearing her student suddenly call her his queen was not only cute, but also a turn on. But Nightmare shook the thoughts away, as there were important matters to attend to.

As Phantom’s eyes met that of Velvet’s, everypony else suddenly vanished, leaving the mare alone with these two monsters. The dragon took a step forward, causing the mother to crawl back.

“It’s been a long time Mrs. Sparkle? Or should I said mom?”

“You’re not my son, you monster,” the mare hissed.

“No you’re right, he died a long time ago, thanks to your daughter And her friends.” The dragon eyes then turn to look at the rest of the family, who long since vanished. “Well no need to break your mind, so here’s what going to happen. By noon later on, my guards will come and pick you and your husband up. And you have my word No harm will be done to either of you.” Phantom said placing his left hand on his chest.

“Why should I believe you... you... murderer!?” the mare yelled.

“Think about it madam. We could have our guards come and kill your husband and enslave you,” Nightmare said shrugging. “There are a lot of horny stallions back in the empire. They could use a new mare since the one we have... well, let just say she’s very loose,” she said, making the mare shiver.

“Yet, my student here made me promise not to,” she concluded, causing Velvet to calm down. “Now, if you please inform your husband, two pegasus will pick you up and take you some place random.” Velvet nodded in response to the queen’s instructions.

Phantom walked up to Velvet and gently lifted her chin. “I’ve always treated you and Night Light like a mother and father.” The dragon lets her go. “Believe me, I really didn’t want to get you guys involved, but I need somepony to really mess Twi up.”

Suddenly, the background begin to ripple, the dragon knew what this meant. “Oh and if you try to put up a fight, then my guards will take your husband’s life, and you will join Rarity.” With a blinding flash of light, both he and his teacher were gone.

Both Phantom and Nightmare reappear in the throne room. Nightmare really happy that Phantom is able to jump into dreams now. She lean over, giving the drake a small nuzzle, who was blushing profusely. “Now my student go and get our guards ready to depart for Fillydelphia, we have to gather our guests.”

“Yes my queen,” Phantom said with a bow.

“Please, you don’t have to call me ‘your queen’ every time we talk,” she said as she covered her muzzle with her wing to hide her blush. “I-It’s embarrassing...” she muttered.

“My apologies,” Phantom spoke before turning around and walking away, leaving the black alicorn alone. Once the door closed, the alicorn placed her hoof over her heart with a small smile.

“One day my beloved Phantom... One day, I will confess my love for you, and make you a king. My king,” Nightmare sighed, and looked to the ground.

Phantom walked down the crystallized halls of the castle. He thought back to the two days after the death of the vile prince that everypony has come to hate. It was the time to celebrate the Nightmare Guard captain’s innocence. Crystal ponies, and the Nightmare Family were partying like there was no tomorrow. Even Zecora, who normally prefers quiet places, had come to celebrate.

Ponies drunk off their flanks, talking, laughing, just having a good time. Some of the ponies even made love under the stars instead of their houses.

Others, specifically Pinkie Pie, Snips and Snails, were running around, buying cake, and other sweets. Despite their positions as executives of the army, Snips and Snails still enjoyed eating sweets and having fun. To the three’s delight, everything in the stores was on the house tonight.

Most of the guards and their officers were at the Open Crystal, getting their drinks on, singing, chatting, laughing. Phantom, Pinkie, Obsidian, Midnight, Thorax, Goldbeck, Zecora, Fleur, and surprisingly, Nightmare were all in the in the royal booth. Pinkie and Midnight were dancing around, while Phantom drank with Nightmare and Obsidian. Both dragons ordered a moon runner, while Nightmare had a cosmopolitan.

Glancing over Phantom looked at Pip who was surrounded by some young maids. The brown spotted stallion has become quite popular. Phantom couldn’t help but chuckle as he saw the crystal mares flirting with a now blushing Pip.

Things began to settle down an hour later. Pinkie and Midnight all worn out, were the first to head back to the castle. Obsidian soon took his leave, followed by Pip who was covered in lip marks from the amorous maids. Now it was just Nightmare and Phantom were alone. Things had became very awkward between the two. They just silently stared into each other’s eyes with racing minds and pounding hearts. They wondered which of them would speak first. Their lips made contact in a passionate kiss.

Phantom’s memory was interrupted when he saw Goldbeck and Cloud Skipper flying over three of their soldiers, who were running laps around the training camp. As executives for Midnight’s division, they had the responsibility of keeping their guards in shape.

‘Just how long were they running?’ the dragon thought.

Phantom decided to step in and give the soldiers a break. “At ease,” he commanded at the three who had ran around the track thirty times already lowering their hooves. “Pinkie, I need you for something,” Phantom said as he turned to the pink mare.

“I’m all ears, captain!” she said with a big smile.

“Pinkie, I want you to send some ponies to sneak into Fillydelphia and pick up Twilight Velvet and Night Light,” Phantom ordered.

“With all due respect sir, aren’t they the parents of Princess Twilight?” Midnight asked in which her captain nodded.

“You three go get some rest and be back in about an hour,” Goldbeck shouted. The three saluted and left the arena.

“Oh and before you go. If they resist or attempt to run, you know what to do.”

“Understood captain!” Pinkie disappeared behind the castle.

Midnight looked at Phantom, “Honestly, how do you think she does that?”

“I stopped questioning it a long time ago. It’s Pinkie Pie,” Phantom replied.

Within twenty minutes Pinkie had returned with the other two Phantom requested. While not as stealthy as Snips, Snails, Thorax or Pip, these two guards could still enter into Fillydelphia without drawing unwanted attention.

“Alright listen up,” the dragon spoke gaining the attention of the three flyers. “Our targets are located in , they will be near the edge of the city waiting for you three. Your job is to transport them to the pier of the Manehattan harbor and wait for me to get there. And no Midnight, you can’t harm them unless I say so.”

The bat pony pouted cutely. Midnight was always eager to attack, she wanted to at least suck some of their blood. Phantom chuckled causing the bat mare to blush and stop her whining.

Phantom returned his gaze to Pinkie, “Anyway, by the time your soldiers get to Fillydelphia, Velvet and Night Light will be waiting.” Phantom said. The three pony saluted and took flight.

Watching them disappear from sight, Phantom turned and walked back inside the castle. Once inside he fond himself being tackle by a seven year old filly, who wrap her hoof around the guard. Accompany her was a teenage colt with blow spots on his body. He wore the nightmare’s armor since he wasn’t on duty.

“Hey there Flurry,” the dragon said with a smile. “Come to slay a dragon?”

“Yes! I, Princess Flurry Heart of the Crystal Empire, will stop the evil dragon!” the princess laughed while pounding her hooves against Phantom’s scales. Phantom found this act to be adorable so he just played along. With her pounding the dragon fall to the ground, all while making some silly sounds.

“No! I’ve been defeated!” The dragon jerk his feet and tail, not before the filly giggled and wrapped her hooves around his neck, and nuzzle her cousin.

“By the way, Phantom, I was wondering about you and Queen Nightmare.” A faint blush appeared on Pip’s cheeks. “Is it true that you love each other?” Flurry stop and look at the dragon, with eyes sparkling.

“Cousin Spike loves Queen Luna?” the filly spoke, but quickly closed her mouth hearing from the others as well, as Sunburst and Starlight that he doesn't like that name. However both the guard and dragon were okay with her saying his name.

Phantom raised an eyebrow “And who told you this?”

“Well, I saw you two sitting so close together at the Open Crystal, so I just assumed.” Phantom kept his eyebrow raised. “Okay honestly, I’m a tad jealous you get to spend time with the queen.”

Phantom just stared at him, not saying a word. “Truth be told I like Luna as well. But if Luna is in love with you, I guess I have no chance with her.” The teen colt looked down, feeling dejected.

Phantom knew Pip’s words were true, as he saw him call Luna his favorite princess on his first Nightmare Night. Since then, Luna had returned to Ponyville to scare the kids for a good laugh and Pip began to develop secret feelings for the princess of the night. But ever since Phantom came into the picture, he felt envious toward the purple dragon.

Phantom for the most part picked up Flurry, then stood up and put his claw on the stallion’s shoulders. “Look I’m just going to come out and say it. I’m not good with those things, and yes, I am indeed in love with our queen. Yes it may hurt, but there are plenty of mares out there. I saw the way those lovely employees were treating you last night,” he said with a short nudge. Phantom though serious most of the time, still had a playful side and enjoyed teasing his friends every once in awhile. He then place the filly down.

The stallion blushed, as he couldn’t possibly forget how clingy the ladies were with him. Phantom then leans down and pat her. “And sorry Flurry, but Phantom is a tad busy to play around. Maybe next time after your lessons with Starlight, okay?”

Flurry looked at him with big eyes. “You promise?” she asked.

“Pinkie promise,” Phantom said with smile, before he walked away from Pip and Flurry. There was a little something he had to take care of before Twilight’s parents arrived.

Phantom walked down the hall of the dungeon examining the cells, which were all empty... except for one.

The dragon stopped at the last cell, which housed a white unicorn mare. Her hooves were chained against the walls, whatever makeup she had on was ruined, and her mouth, folds and tailhole were leaking out the seeds of many many stallions.

Rarity had been raped so many times by the many guards within Phantom’s army, that she had lost the will the scream or cry. Luckily for her, she been fed and washed before being used again.

The mare looked up seeing the dragon behind the cell. The once beautiful eyes now void of life. “I’ll be honest Rarity,” Phantom said as entered the cell, “I’m surprised you’re still alive. I thought the guards would had done you in by now.”

She didn’t reply.

“You can’t even speak, can you?” he asked as he lifted the broken mare by her chin.

“I hope you’re not blaming this on me,” Phantom growled. “This is all punishment for the way you took advantage of my genuine feelings only to sleep with random snobs,” He then let go of the mare, and stood over her. The thought of once having feelings for a mare who used him made him want to vomit.

Phantom only watch her, thinking on what to do with her. He knew that his guards would be upset to see this whore die, but there was no use for her here.

Phantom gritted his teeth in annoyance. “Damn, now I regret killing Apple Bloom, and Sweetie Belle. They would’ve make such good obedient sluts for the guards.” There was still no response from the white mare. “Oh well.” The dragon just shrugged.

“Oh I didn’t know you hear but Blueblood framed me,” he added.

“K-Kill me...” the ivory mare weakly mumbled. She had lost everything, her lover, her sister, and her career. She had nothing else to live for.

Phantom put a claw to his ear as he leaned down, “What was that?”

“Please... I-I have nothing left to live now...” she pleaded a little louder this time.

Phantom gripped his claws angrily, before he smacked Rarity hard across the face. “Now you know how I felt all those years ago when you banished me without a second thought.”

“Please... take me away from this world...” were the only words she muttered.

“Hmm tell you what. I’ll do to do what you did to me all those years ago,” Phantom leaned next to her ear. “Crush your hope,” the dragon growled before he stood up and walked out the door.

“Wait, please Spike... please end my life,” she pleaded. Phantom only ignored her.

“Be sure to gag her before she bites her tongue off. Also... skin her cutie mark,” the dragon commanded as four guards nodded and closed the door behind him. He would be sure to send her cutie mark later, but right now he have something to do.

Fillydelphia was just like any other city. Nice and clean, with a very little crime rate in the poorer areas but all and all it was a peaceful city to live with. Ponies live out their lives like normal, with the exceptions of one married couple. Night Light was pacing back and forward around the lustes green fields oh Fillydelphia waiting for his and his wife’s cart to come. The moon was bright and the stars shined, the wind was gentle and cooling to the touch. This would be the sight of any romantic scene that would take place, but there was none.

Deep down inside, Night Light and Velvet still loved Phantom, but had a difficult time trusting him. After the all, he had killed their son, his wife, and captured her granddaughter. Now he was after their youngest daughter. However, Phantom made a promise that they wouldn’t be harmed, as he held no grudge towards them.

So as Velvet waited for their ride to arrive, she thought of the time she spent with her children. When Twilight got in trouble for taking a cookie from the cookie jar, or Shining Armor when he was out late. The proud moments when Shining entered and became captain of the royal guard, and Twilight became Celestia’s personal student. The memory faded when there saw three figures, heading toward them Those three were carrying a chariot made for two ponies. The three flyers landed near them.

“Night Light, Twilight Velvet?” one of the ponies politely asked, which the couple nodded. “Please get in,” he said. Both unicorns obeyed and got into the surprisingly, comfortable seats. Making sure their passengers were secured, the guards took off to the Crystal Empire to meet the captain.

Back at the Crystal Empire, Phantom sat perfectly balanced on the pointed tip of Crystal Castle. Midnight and Cloud Skipper looked up at their captain, wondering what he was thinking.

As he stared at the clear sky, the memories of Phantom’s time with Twilight started to flood his mind. All the times he helped her with her studies, gathering books, paper, parchment, and quills. He also kept her sanity from going downhill, by keeping the castle clean, feeding her when she hasn’t eaten, and being her voice of reasoning. And the painful neglect, the neglect to leave him to clean up her mess while she flocked around with her friends, when she has a party and didn’t invite him. Remembering it caused him to grip the sides of the castle with more force. His anger for the mare who he called friend... family. The mare who promised to never leave him.

Despite all of his hate, the truth is Phantom wanted nothing more than an apology for what happened all those years ago. ‘Twilight, you bitch!’ he thought to himself, ‘You promised you’d never throw me out, you fucking hypocrite!’

Phantom snapped out of his thoughts as he noticed Pinkie’s escorts approaching the castle. Once they landed at the entrance, Phantom unfurled his wings and descended from his spot to meet them.

“Good work fellow guards,” he commended, and they saluted their captain in response. Phantom then turned his attention to his guests who began shivering, believing Phantom might change his mind and kill them.

“Night Light, Velvet, or mom dad,” he said as he stepped forward.

“Don’t you call us that!” Night Light shouted as he held his wife close.

“I’m sorry... Mr. and Mrs. Sparkle,” Phantom corrected before he cleared his throat, preparing to get down to business. “I’m here to offer you a deal, a deal that involves your daughter,” Phantom spoke in a calm tone. “You see, she made a promise that she herself had broken. When we were sent to the Crystal Empire, we came to a room. In this room, there was a door that showed your worst fear. Mine was being kicked out by Twilight. When I told her what I saw, she made me a promise that she’d never abandon me.”

“What you getting at you monstrous beast?” Night once again snapped as his horn came to life. However the purple glow faded as Cloud struck the blue stallion in the stomach. Velvet stood in horror as Cloud and Midnight began attacking her husband.

“IF YOU DARE INSULT OR THREATEN OUR CAPTAIN AGAIN, I’LL SNAP YOUR FUCKING NECK LIKE IT WAS A TWIG, YOU SON OF A BITCH!” Midnight shouted while she repeatedly kicked him in the side.

Phantom snapped his claws, signalling the two to get off of Night Light. If they kept this up, they would kill the unicorn stallion. Phantom then leaned down and roughly grabbed the blue stallion’s chin. “I already told your wife that neither of you will be harmed as long as you behave yourselves. I’ll let this outburst of yours slide, but remember that I won’t hesitate to have some of my guards run a train on your wife if you insult me or any of my friends here again. You still want to test me?” he asked darkly.

Phantom’s threat of allowing his guards to rape Velvet, caused Night Light to shutter. He managed to shake his head. “That’s what I thought.”

“Anyway, I’d like to play a game. The rules are simple. We’re going to separate you two for the next three days. And like I said, as long as you watch yourselves, nopony will harm you,” Phantom said. “In those three days, my guards will watch, and feed you. But in those three days Twilight may not want to look for you. And I’ll give her the rules. But for now you two will stay put.” Phantom reached into his pocket, and took out a pair of anti magic rings. The dragon place the two rings on each of their horns.

“Now if you try to escape then the guard will punish you... got it?” The two nodded. “Good. Midnight, Pinkie, you’ll take Velvet to the abandoned warehouse in Trottingham. Make sure to watch her until the group arrive. Cloud Skipper, you’ll take Night Light to Manehattan pier.”

“Oh and because I’m a nice guy, I’ll allow you to see Flurry Heart before you two go. You’ll have one hour to talk to her.”

One cue, Flurry Heart ran from the hallway and flew onto the dragon’s shoulders and hugged his neck. Phantom chuckled as he reached up and stroked the alicorn filly’s head.

“Look Flurry, you have some visitors,” Phantom said.

She hopped off the dragon and ran to give her grandparents a hug. She missed them deeply.

Within an hour, the unicorn couple played with Flurry, thinking it would be the last time the would see their granddaughter. Both Night Light and Velvet told stories about how they met, and how they fell in love, and embarrassing stories about her father, and Aunt Twilight when she was little. However they didn’t dare tell her anything embarrassing about Phantom, out of fear that they would be punished.

“Okay time’s up,” Midnight said as she entered the room. “It’s time to go,” she said causing the alicorn to frown. Seeing this, the mare smiled. “Don’t worry princess, Phantom’s given us orders not to harm them.”

“Really?” Flurry asked.

The two nodded before giving the filly a kiss on the cheek. “Flurry, we love you.”

“I love you too grandma, grandpa.” The filly smile when they walked out of the room, and follow the mares to the destination. Outside of castle awaited two carts. One with Pinkie in it, the other where Cloud Skipper sat, waiting.

Night Light gave his wife one last hug before the two of them were separated.

“Why do you follow him?” Night asked, as he was pushed into the cart.

“Justice,” the stallion said before shutting the door, the cart began to move.

Twilight was looking out of the window unable to sleep due to the nightmares kept having. They were none other nightmares of her former friend, and little brother, tearing out her limbs as if it was paper. But out of all of this, pain and neglect, the dragon who was a monster, was shedding tears. Each part he took off the dragon cried even harder. The lavender mare took one final breath, she couldn’t hear him, but she manage those three words Phantom longed for, to hear every since his banishment. Because of her foolishness, Spike was gone and Phantom had taken his place.

“I’m sorry Spike...”

Twilight’s train of thought was interrupted when a green mist appeared in front of her, and materialized into a scroll. She and Trixie gasped as attached to the scroll was a three diamond cutie mark. Twilight knew who sent this scroll and when he sends it, it wasn’t good.

Picking up the scroll with her magic, Twilight ran toward the princess’s throne room. There, Celestia and Trixie were talking about ways to improving a hex spell, until the lavender mare rushed in with a scroll with a golden dragon seal. Upon opening the scroll with her magic, Celestia begin to read.

Dear Twilight Sparkle

As this cutie mark implies, I’ve recently killed Rarity. You should have seen her, the slut was such a mess. Anyway, that’s not important. If you aren’t fully aware by now, only two things are keeping you from losing your sanity. That wannabe magician and your remaining relatives.

You believe that you can save everyone in Equestria, like you did on a number of times. Well this time, you actually CAN save somepony, so long as you follow my instructions.

Here’s the deal. All you have to do is remain inside the castle for three days. Don’t do anything, don’t cast any spells, just live your life like normal for three whole days, and both your parents will return unharmed. However, if you do leave the castle, No if you set one hoof outside, the timer begins. You’ll have three days to find them. I would tell you where they are, but seeing as smart as you are, I thought about leaving you a couple of clues. The first is located in a maze where the waters crash, and the other is in a place where smoke and fog are common. But I advise you remain indoors.

Sincerely yours, Phantom.

PS: Pinkie and Starlight said hello you damned hypocrite

After Celestia finished the letter, she looked at Twilight, who had a look of horror. Phantom has her parents and may kill them. Twilight had lost her sister-in-law, her brother, her niece, and her unborn nephew, she will not lose her parents to this monster. Her horn came to life, glowing brighter and brighter, blinding her teacher and lover.

“Twilight, wait!” were the last words Trixie spoke before Twilight teleported out of the area.

Author's Notes:

To anyone asking why is Spike calling Twilight Velvet and Night Light mother and father? It because Celestia didn't want no pony knowing she had a kid.