I stood beside my beloved student, a little surprised at how quickly the Royal Guards had surrendered. My student, my prized dragon had defeated their last hope. I knew he could do it, but to see her laying there in a pool of her own blood was such a turn on. Of course, Phantom stopped the bleeding so she wouldn’t die, he had plans for her after all. We needed her alive to watch everything she cared for burn to ashes before her very eyes.

We won this fight. Me, Phantom, Pinkie Pie, Starlight, Midnight and everypony else that supported the Nightmare Family, we won.

I turned my head to look at Phantom. At this moment, he couldn’t be happier, seeing the Royal Guards drop their weapons. Breaking the long silence, Phantom began to laugh in a way that would make even King Sombra shake in his hooves. Yet the laughter made me flutter, it was like a song. A few seconds later, he calmed down.

“Phantom?” I spoke, but all of a sudden, I found myself being pulled into his embrace. His lips were inches away from mine. My heart was racing, I felt sweat dripping down my forehead. It’s so tempting…

“Thank you,” he said before pressing his lips against mine. It was our first kiss since Blueblood was killed. I slowly closed my eyes, melting into my student’s lips. The next few seconds felt like hours, but Phantom pulled away.

“Without you, all of this wouldn’t have happened.”

Two days have passed since the war ended. It was quite a dishonorable act, using my own kin’s body parts against me. However, the moment they saw their precious princess had lost her horn, even Celestia’s most loyal guards lost hope and surrendered.

Immediately after we obtained victory, I had the Wonderbolts and the Royal Guards sent to the dungeons. I placed Spitfire, Fleetfoot and Vapor Trail in a separate dungeon from the males. I just know our guards will go to town with their new sluts. They’re just lucky I placed Soarin and Sky Stinger in a separate dungeon so they wouldn’t have to watch as my guards railed them.

As for Celestia, I made it very clear that I wouldn’t give her an easy death. I intend to make her suffer for everything she has done to me and my kin. From what Nightmare has told me, as an alicorn, Celestia is immortal and can no longer age. So I had her locked in the dungeon next to the others and have my guards make use of her.

Unfortunately Scootaloo, with a few of her friends snuck away. Truthfully, I could have stopped them, but it would be so much more entertaining to keep her living in fear as she tries in vain to escape me. In due time, no matter where she is, I’ll find her and then I’ll force her to watch as I tear Babs Seed and Rumble apart in front of her.

As for the members of the Nightmare Guard who have fallen, I made sure to give each of them proper burials. In fact, I ordered Obsidian to report to Ember that while many dragons died, Canterlot had been defeated.

As for Celestia Royal Guard, and those wearing the scales of my kin, let just said I took care of that, and in my own sick and twisted mind put them on display for all to see, well all of Canterlot to see. Inside the garden lies, I believe several wooden spikes in said garden and the ponies.

Now here’s the messy part. Each spike was shoved up the asses of the guards, non lube of course. They slowly passed through their intestines and out right through their necks. One even went from one end and came out the other. It was slow, painful and to some, amusing way to die.

Now that I’ve got my revenge, I could focus on the more important things, like gaining back the trust of this country. After all, I’m still the most feared dragon in the land. I would say world but I know without a shadow of a doubt that there are some creatures that can compete with both me and Luna.

That reminds me, we still have to decide who will be raising the sun now that Celestia has lost her magic. If I had to guess, I would say Luna or maybe Starlight if she’s strong enough.

Well here I’m sitting under the stars, connecting the dots which form my queen on the night. My cheeks redden as I remembered the first time we kissed. Luna’s soft lips touching my scaly ones. Such softness, such warmth...

Oh no, no, no! I can’t think like that now. I have meetings to attend, and ponies to talk to.

I sat up and made my way from the garden and into the castle where the guards roamed about. While most of them saluted, some waved as I passed by. Either way, I walked pass all of my guard until I reach my destination and that was the throne room. And despite it being only a couple days, there were a line of ponies, both big and small.

“Let’s just get this over with,” I sighed before walking past the ponies. All of them seem tensed to see me. For that matter, I’m more surprised that they didn’t retreat to a nearby shelter upon seeing me, but I just ignored them.

And there Luna was, sitting on her newly acquired throne that I... we took from that other princess who is properly wishing we killed her. But that’s neither here nor there. Right now, my focus was on the queen of the night.

She was wearing a beautiful indigo and blue colored dress, which sparkled in the light. She also wore her usual matching pair of horseshoes, that go with her black coat. Since she chose to wear this dress instead of her armor, there was no reason to wear her helmet, so her mane flowed freely without any restriction. She looked so elegant, so charming, so beautiful like the queen she was.

Now I think about it, there was a comic I read a few years ago that use her likeness... somewhat. Just this mare’s coat was gray and her mane was smokey white.

Luna noticed me looking at her, and gave me her usual motherly smile. Blushing, I decided to look away.

“Phantom,” she said calmly gaining my attention immediately. “I’m so glad you came. I could use your help in easing my subjects worries.” She winked. I know what that wink means. It the ‘get me out of here’ wink. I nodded then I turn to look at the long line of ponies who in turn was staring at me.

“Fellow ponies, I’m well aware that you all wish to see your new queen, unfortunately that’s out of the question for now. Instead, I’ll answer what’s all on your minds. First off, yes, Celestia is still alive, but in her place either Queen Nightmare Moon or Starlight Glimmer will be raising the sun. Rest assured, we’re not going through that eternal night nonsense, as we don’t want to deal with powerful creatures from other lands.”

“Now unless you have any other questions for our new queen, then she must retire for the night. Goodnight,” I said, only hearing mumble among the crowd. “I said GOODNIGHT!!’ I roared with fire coming out of my mouth. This caused the crowd to rush out of the door.

“Thank you, my dear captain.”

I got down on one knee, bowing to her. “Your thanks is unnecessary. You know very well there’s nothing I wouldn’t do for you, my queen.”

“Let me tell you something Phantom,” she began, followed by the sound of her getting up from her throne and walking over to me. “Over my years ruling, I’ve had many subordinates who’ve served me in hopes of sucking up to me.”

I kept my head down, feeling embarrassed, but I was forced to return my gaze to Luna as she cupped my chin. “But Phantom, you’re different.”

“Sometimes I wonder if I am worthy of you,” I admitted, unable to take my eyes off of her beauty.

Luna tilted her head with a smile. “Phantom you’re a terrible liar.”

My expression didn’t change. “My queen, I could never lie to you.”

“Phantom I’m joking,” she said with a titter. “I know you’d never deceive me.” With that, Luna leaned down and kissed my forehead.

“Get some rest, you’ve earned it,” she said as she began walking back to her throne. I couldn’t help taking a peek at her flank which was sadly covered by her dress. Luna must have caught my eye, as she stopped and began wiggling her flank.

Whether she was teasing me or wanting to give me a nosebleed, Luna used her magic to lift her skirt. I was not only caught me by surprise, but Luna succeeded in giving me a nosebleed, as she was wearing pair of black panties. I quickly wiped the blood off my nose, thanking the stars that there were no other guards around.

As I lay in the deep, dark abyss, my mind raced on the events that had transpired during the war. I don’t know how long it’s been, maybe a week, month, or even a year. But in those painful memories, I knew that I deserved this. For what I did to the dragons, for what did to my student, my niece, my captain. But most importantly, for what I did to Spike, or Phantom as he’s known as now. If I haven’t succumbed to the temptation of curiosity, none of this would have happened.

The more I fall, the more I think of the many lives that have been ruined because of me. All those ponies killed at the hooves of my sister, and the claws of her feared student. I should of have prevented it, I should have had Spike locked away until this matter was settled. Like the dumb leader I am, I ended up listening to my instinct and banished Spike, hoping that whatever lied beyond Equestria’s borders would finish him off. Worst I should never told Luna what happened since she was banish. It’s my fault that all this happened.

“Of course, it’s your fault Tia,” an all too familiar voice echoed throughout the darkness.

Try as I might, not even my eyes could see in this darkness. With my wings torn off, I couldn’t fly, my legs despite me wanting to get up, refused to move. The only thing I could do, was listen to whoever was talking had to say.

However, I at least want to see who I’m speaking to. My wish was granted, as a light flashed next to me revealing my visitor was none other than the twisted monster who was once my loving sister.

“I know...” I replied in a broken voice.

“Lighten up, dear sister. After all, we both know that this outcome is only reality. You’ve been defeated by the one you took in, once he found out the truth. He knew death was too good and has come up with other ways to punish you for everything you’ve done,” this abomination taunted me. “Oh if only you can look at yourself, the great and powerful ruler of Equestria lying here defeated.”

At my current state, there was not much I can do. If I had my horn, I would’ve blasted this monster away, but there was no use thinking that. I only said one thing.

“Go away...” The monster that appears before me in Luna’s form laughed.

“Why would I do that? I know you need company. Or... do you prefer the company of the guards?”

“What guards?” Smirking, Nightmare lit her horn, causing a mirror to appear out of the darkness. What I saw angered and disturbed me, as the mirror displayed an image of me bond in chains on a table. My eyes were blinded and my lips were gagged. My leg spread out for all to see my private bits. Semen flowed down both my holes. In fact, practically my whole body was covered in the stuff.

“W-What's the meaning of this?!” I asked taking a step back. The sight in the mirror was vile, but Nightmare found it amusing.

“Why this sister, is what’s happening to you right now. The guards we command are using your body to relieve themselves. But that’s not all,” she giggled. “After you lost so much blood, your so-called army immediately surrendered. However Phantom refused to forgive those who had the nerve to put on that armor, so...” The mirror changed to the image of the streets of Canterlot. The streets were line up with coffins standing out the ground, each had the name of a pony who wore the armor.

“What that matter Tia? Don’t like what you see?”

Of course I didn’t like what I saw, it was just horrible. My army was defeated, and my body is being used as a sex toy to Nightmare’s lackeys.

“Honestly, the only reason you’re still alive is because Phantom wants to give his guards a bit of a reward. Nevertheless, you probably will never see him until he decides to put you down.”

“And what of him? You’ll make that lizard king while I rot in chains, being used as a whore?!” I snarled.

“Phantom will work hard to regain the ponies trust and undo the damage you have caused. He will bring peace between the nations and then... yes. In due time, I will make him a king... my king.” she finished with a blush.

“That would be some other day though, but for now. Let enjoy our time together, oh by the way, you’re not alone.”

It didn’t take long for me to realize what my sister meant. Right beside my cell were several mares all of them were ether out of breath or pass out. However they were in the same state as I was. The mares were all blindfolded and chained up with their hind legs spread. Amongst these mares were three I knew all too well. Spitfire, Fleetfoot, and Vapor Trail were all just laying there, used and broken.

“As I established before, you have nopony to blame but yourself, Tia. Those broken mares, the loss of the innocent, as well as future executions. But I have to inform you that they might, and by might I mean there’s a very small chance that of hope.” Upon hearing those word, I perk my ears, wondering what the one I once called my sister was going to say.

“Scootaloo and a few ponies are well forming something to save you. Though with Equestria under my rule, finding her would entertain both me and Phantom. I’ll have you know he’s already threatened to kill her lover in front of her after a little assassination attempt. It’s not going to be pretty.”

I gritted my teeth as Nightmare sighed in excitement of what that lizard would do to Scootaloo and her friends. “Do you find pleasure in the torment of children?!” I snarled.

“Oh you’re the one to talk, you murdered hundreds of young dragons remember?”

My anger suddenly went away. It was replaced by shame, as I realized I was in no position to be criticizing Scootaloo’s fate.

“Anyway, that’s enough chit chat. After all, you still have some stallions itching to have a go at you.” I twitched my eye as Nightmare gestured to the mirror which showed some guards approaching me. “I hope you enjoy yourself,” Nightmare she disappeared in a bright flash, thus ending my dream.

I woke up, still gagged and covered in semen and looked to see the guards rubbing their sheathes. There was nothing in their eyes except for lust.

So much has changed over the years. While the Nightmare Guard is still active, the system of the Zodiacs and their commanders has been dissolved long ago.

Flurry Heart was now a grown twenty year old alicorn, as well as the official princess of the Crystal Empire. Her adopted parents, Starlight Glimmer and Sunburst taught her well, and made sure she grew up to become the wise young mare she is today.

Of course, Phantom would pay her visits from time to time, when he’s available and Flurry Heart who still loved him like her cousin. But deep down despite her already forgiving him for the actions he did, she still have a somewhat hatred towards the dragon, not for her parents but for her unborn brother.

After the war, Starlight and Sunburst began to settle down for a peaceful life. It didn’t take long before the two unicorns were married. Several months later, Starlight gave birth to twins.

Sunburst has kept his position as crystaller for years and hopes that one of his children would carry on the title when he decided to retire.

Despite retaining some of her greedy nature, Flurry Heart trusted Ruby Bandit and after becoming princess, she chose her to become the new captain of the Crystal Guard. Due to her magical and physical skills, Bandit filled out the role quite nicely.

Encouraged by Starlight’s wedding, Cloud Skipper proposed to his foalhood friend, Midnight Blossom a month later after a night of partying during Phantom’s birthday. Two months after Starlight had her twins, Midnight gave birth to a bat pony filly who inherited her mother’s mischievous nature as well as her father’s white coat.

Now that Equestria seems to admire Phantom rather than hate him, Zecora learned to forgive the ponies. She still acts as the Crystal Empire’s medical witchdoctor.

Pinkie Pie decided to move to Starlight’s old village and eventually formed a relationship with Party Favor. She thought that Pokey Pierce was the one. But after the event of what transpired, he wanted nothing more to do with the pink pony, leaving her devastated. Luckily due to Party Favor’s friendship with Starlight, he along with the rest of the village understood Phantom’s actions and refused to abandon the pink mare.

After a year spending time together, the two got married and had a foal. Despite the protests from the village, Pinkie decided to moved back to Ponyville with her husband and foal, and now works part time with the Cake twins at Sugarcube Corner.

Pip served as a lieutenant in the Nightmare Guard for ten years before he decided to retire and go back to Trottingham.

Goldbeck died a few years back, having finally succumbing to his old age. Phantom had made sure to give the griffon a well deserved burial for his services. Afterwards, he generously donated a pure gold statue of Goldbeck to Griffonstone. After all, Queen Gilda was the one who provided the Nightmare Guard with such a great warrior.

Though no longer a Zodiac, Thorax is still as loyal to Phantom as ever and works as an advisor for him and Queen Nightmare Moon.

Rather than return to the Dragon Empire, Obsidian has decided to settle down in the Crystal Empire along with his lover, Fleur dis Lee. In traditional dragon culture, a dragon who’s in love will willingly give up their soul to their mate. This practice has been a sign of fatefulness for centuries.

There are some benefits to having dragon’s soul. For one, any non dragon species would live as long as the dragon lives. The other is that the dragon will forever be loyal to its mate, even if he or she doesn’t return the feelings. Dragons could live up to four thousands years, but Obsidian didn’t intend to live that long if it meant outliving the one he has come to cherish. Hence the reason why he cut his life in half.

To this day, Dragon Lord Ember and Phantom still remained good friends and visited each other often. Both Ember and her father, Torch were overjoyed when Obsidian had reported Celestia’s defeat, as Phantom had finally avenged the many dragons who were murdered by the hooves of Celestia.

Though the dragons still showed hostility towards ponies, laws have been put in place in order to avoid another conflict. If a pony somehow murdered a dragon, and or stole an egg then the parents have the right to touch a village and torture or kill its inhabitants within a ninety-six hour time period. And if a dragon decided to ignore pleas of the ponies and sleep within a city or village limit that is inhabited by life or burn down said village, that pony has the right to kill the said dragon.

Phantom was sitting in the famous garden. Normally, he would be donning his usual black coat, but today he just wanted to feel the cool winds off his scales.

‘I wonder, should I confess my feelings already?’ he thought as he looked at the full moon.

Throughout the years of being together, the dragon had found it hard to even look at Nightmare, despite the teasing she does on occasions. Even then, his cheek flustered and his heart feel like it was about to burst. Phantom figured that after everything they’ve been through together, she probably already knows about his feelings for her.

‘Yeah, I basically suck keeping secret crushes to myself,’ he thought with a sigh.

At that moment the purple dragon heard hoofsteps from behind which caught the dragon’s attention. He looked up only to see his queen dress in a midnight blue dress. He also noticed that she had a light blue flower set behind her ear.

“Your moon looks as lovely as always, my queen,” Phantom said as Nightmare took a seat beside him. As she held up a wing to cover her face, the drake realized she was blushing.

“T-Thank you, Phantom,” she stuttered as she leaned on his scales, relaxed by the cool feeling.

‘This is as good a time as ever,’ Phantom thought as his claws dug into the ground in growing frustration. ‘Why? Damn it! Why can’t I say it?!’ he mentally shouted.

However, Phantom was unaware that at the same time, Nightmare was having very similar thoughts. ‘This is ridiculous, he’s right there! I’m the queen of Equestria, so why is it so hard to confess my love?!’

The alicorn and dragon awkwardly looked at each other then looked away.

‘Okay think Phantom, think! You took out Celestia, your friends are begging you to make a move on her. Do it!’

“L-Luna. I...” Before he could say anything else, he felt Nightmare press her hoof to his lips.

“Phantom... no Spike.” Normally she wouldn’t use that name of his, but this was something important. “For years I know you have stayed loyal to me. You’ve even risked your life to protect mine. No matter how much treasure I give to you, or anypony else, none of it could compare to the treasure I have right before me.”

“My queen I...” He tried to speak, but she cut him off again. This time instead of her hoof... her lips stopped him, which caught the dragon by surprise.

“I promised myself long ago when the time came, I would make you a king,” she said after pulling away. “Every time you address me as your queen, it makes my heart flutter. I-I can’t hold back anymore...”

“Spike I...” Before she could say anything else, the dragon cut off her by his lips. What she saw was flames covering her body, however they didn’t burn. To her, it was a warm, comfortable feeling. And she knew what this was about, and was somewhat shocked.

“I’ve waited for this day for so long, Luna,” he said as happy tears ran down both of their faces.

“S-Spike, you...”

The dragon nodded knowing what he had done. “Gave you half my soul.”

“You know you just cut your lifespan in half my darling.” Luna spoke before the dragon nodded. “Well lucky for you, I know a little trick.” The alicorn smiled as she used her magic to signal her guard to bring in her prisoner.

“This is a spell that not even Starswirl the Bearded knows. It was written long time ago when magic was still new. From what Discord and Torch told me, a powerful sorcerer named Fortune Seer discovered a spell to grant immortality. However, it came at a cost.”

The prisoner that the guards brought in was none other than Celestia. Her mane matted with the seeds of males, her horn broken, scars on her back signally that she had wings, and her cutie mark was marked with a red x. Her hooves in chains and her eyes were covered by a pink blindfold.

Phantom raised a brow when he saw Celestia in this stated. “The cost is a life must be forfeited in order for this spell to work.” Nightmare grinned darkly as she looked at her former sister.

“Take the blindfold off,” Phantom instructed with a smirk. The guards did as he said. For the first time in thirteen years, Celestia stared at the one she was called her son. She knew if that she’s been brought outside her cell, that means... her time is finally up. She knew this day was coming and had accepted her fate thirteen years ago.

“Any last words before you die... mother?”

Celestia hung her head low. “Yes...” she answered as she gathered her thoughts. “Even though you despise me more ways than one, even though I took away what you should’ve a long time ago, even though you tortured me for so many years… deep down inside, I never stopped loving you, my little fire starter.” For the first time in over a decade, the former princess smiled.

Phantom’s expression didn’t change. “Are you done?” he asked to which Celestia nodded slowly and closed her eyes.

“Do as you wish.”

With that, Nightmare Moon lit her horn and prepared the spell, covering both her sister and dragon in its glow. Celestia’s eyes glowed as her soul was extracted though her mouth which floated around for a bit. It soon then floated into the dragon’s mouth, which caused him to gag at first before swallowing the alicorn’s soul. Once done, Nightmare’s horn stopped glowing, causing both the dragon and the now dead alicorn to drop onto the floor.

Phantom looked at his claws, but then he felt something burning, which of course wasn’t normal in dragon standards. The dragon suddenly fall on his knees and scream out in pain. The guards wanted to help, but Nightmare held out her hoof, telling them that he’s fighting for dominance. A bright fiery aura appeared on Phantom’s body, one side was green, and the other side was yellow.

This lasted for about a few minute with the yellow side covering ninety percent of his body. However suddenly, the green side overpowered the yellow side, signalling that Phantom was getting control. Once it was done, the aura disappeared, leaving Phantom panting.

However Phantom’s exhaustion did little to stop the wide smile that was growing on his face. “It’s done,” he said, rising back up to his feet.

Nightmare walked over and wrapped her arms around Phantom. “Now you truly can be my king,” she said kissing his cheek. “Forever.”

Phantom only nodded as he wrapped his arms around Nightmare, pulling her into an embrace. “For all times, let’s partake in eternity together.

Author's Notes:

And that's the end.

If you want to know what happen to Scootaloo and her gang. . .well you just have to write the story yourself. Will Flurry Heart help Scootaloo? The choices are yours and yours alone.

I like to thank my editors
Bennet001, NinetailBeastBail and Beirirangu

Hope you enjoy this story.

This has been Crisis Novastar Not saying goodbye just saying.