A prequel to Bonum Tantibus, Nightmare Moon has revived after being broken down. James has been alone for most of his life.... Pony on Earth, Nightmare Moon x Human
As casualties mount in the Lunar-Crystal War, tension brews in Lunar command as General Selenite and Warmaster Hawkrich clash on how to defeat King Sombra.
Every nightmare has its end. This is the tale of how a broken knight and her five friends overcome their pasts to stop the rise of Nightmare Moon. This is the beginning of a legend.
Nightmare Moon is weakened. All it'll take is one final blast of Harmony to purify her. Unfortunately, there's a few too many Elements on hand, most of which are... less than helpful.
Can Nyx find acceptance with her extended family during Hearth's Warming, or will she find the holiday hymns are filled with nothing but hollow promises?
Princess Nightmare Moon had tried to keep it secret. She had feigned ignorance, but the charade could not last. She nocked the arrow. Tirek was a large target; he would fall easily. Then the true challenge would come: explaining herself to Celestia.
She looked just like Princess Celestia, except marred and broken. Her ceremonial barding had rusted slightly. Black streaks ran through her mane. Worst was the scar across her chest. The tarnished Celestia smiled at Luna. "H-hello, monster."