Night Terror

Rather equine take on it and better than anything I've had so far

Maybe I can go Etymology Sherlock? And just trace all European langauges in MLP that have a mlp name and break them down and try to make one for Latin and/or Greek.

So as I was writing something recently I came across a block in my flow, this block came in the form of not knowing what languages are called in the MLP verse. Can anypony here think of or direct me to the most 'offical' names of these languages? Note: The ones I am looking for are Latin and Greek, anything else is just a nice tid bit for future reference. At a dead end I decided to take a more etymological route. So the word Latin is derived from the word Latinus, which means "of Latium" But then in this case you would need to have a pony name for Lazio as that is the ancient name of Latium.

Night Terror approached the gate of the Settlement, head up high, carrying himself like the Prince he is. Arriving at the gate, he settled into a stance that was comfortable yet conveyed power and authority. He summoned his magic and conjured a massive hoof the used it to knock on the gates. "Hail Settlers! I come to seek refuge from the elements and bandits! May I speak to the one who is in charge?" He said in a level tone, using the Royal Voice.

"As much as I enjoy stealth, infiltration would be unwise. I doubt they would take lightly to two alicorns appearing among their midst." "Diplomacy is our best option, I shall approach the gate and you shall remain close but hidden from sight. If anything goes wrong, we will extract."

The closer they got to the settlement the more fortified it appeared, details came into sharp contrast to the bleak landscape. This location was either a base for sophisticated bandits, as if, or a settlement fortified to defend against said bandits. "What shall our plan of entry be Halfling?"

This halfling is an interesting individual...He somehow has an affinity for water. "Interesting abilities if I do say so...Perhaps you will be of use after all." "I see a settlement in the distance, we will head in that direction but do not engage. We should avoid contact unless it is unavoidable or they prove to be a neutral faction." With that he headed towards the settlement.

"I can control the Darkness...What pray tell lurks in the abyss?" He asked rhetorically "If you wish for a taste of Darkness...I'll oblige." finishing in a dark voice Suddenly Night Terror's form didn't seem as stable, if one were to focus on his outlines they would quickly lose said focus. On a physical level, waves of smoke-like shadows rolled off his body with a slight red tint and his eyes seemed to leak the same smoke. On another level, one could feel a subtle touch of terror, almost like anxiety, but that was because Night Terror was suppressing his full power, as to not harm the Halfling. Just as quickly as the change occurred, Night Terror dispelled the shadows and appeared as his normal self once more. "Does that suffice?" he asked ominously

"You speak in tongues Halfling, as for what I think? I do not think much on such frivolous matters." He said rather matter of factly. "I hail from Equus, and indeed Equestria. My opinion on the Princesses matters little in a place such as this...but if you must know. Celestia is a strong ruler with a spine, something to be admired certainly, but she is also taunt like a whipcord. She does little for herself, she is quick to lash out in person at times, it takes effort to convince her to relax or take a break of any sort." He sighs and shakes his head. "As for Dearest Luna? Well she is a strong leader certainly but not as bold as Celestia. She does not let others tread over her, nor would I let them, but she is still not as bold as her sister. She like her sister, care greatly for the ponies of Equestria but she goes further than her sister to comfort the common pony. She will dream walk to keep nightmares at bay by Night and walk the streets by Day." He paused to collect himself. "Both are also immensely powerful and have great prowess in combat. It would be unwise to get on their bad side. Although they are both immensely powerful and demonstrate such prowess in combat..." He trailed off with a toothy smile, exposing his fangs. "They could not hope to defeat me in single combat or even together."

"How I came to be? There's a tale to be told, a story told." He said with a hint of mirth "I was the creation of The Creator's themselves, I was made for the sole purpose of Protecting the Night." "I am the Harbinger of Darkness, the Herald, the Lord, and the Darkness itself."

"I look forward to seeing what prowess you have in combat halfing." "Ah,energy...that is something I require as well and am well acquainted with." ' "As for what I can do...?" He trails off with a dark, sinister chuckle. "I do not think you would want the knowledge of such things."

"He claims he can move the astral bodies...I find that unlikely as the creators have no reason to create another such being." he mused out loud, albeit quietly. The next things he said loudly enough to be heard, "So...your talent is that you can control water? Or maybe more than that simple liquid? Regardless, not much good an ability such as that does in this desolate wasteland." finishing with a chuckle.

"My 'talent' as ponies call it, does not lay in an action or even a profession. Rather it is the concept and idea itself that I can control. Darkness is my domain, my Will is that of the Darkness and the Darkness is of my will." were the words in spoke with a authoritative undertone. "As for my cutie mark? It has nothing to do with the Moon nor do I hold any sway over the Moon. My cutie mark is simply a mark to remind me of my duty, to Guard the Night herself." he finished quietly but with conviction.

"Strange or not, this land is suppose to hold great dangers. But yes, I agree that this is a strange land." He responded. His eyes constantly scanned the horizon, looking for an potential threats. It's quite out here, this land is far more peaceful than it has any right to be...too quite...

Night Terror simply started walking in the direction he had picked yesterday. After several steps he called over his shoulder, "Are you coming with?" I wonder what adventures we will embark on...I think I saw the signs of a settlement not far from here, we should head there. "Stay close to me and do not draw attention to us." he said quitely

As Night Terror's physical form slept, his ethereal form haunted the area around them. The Night progressed uneventfully, soon daybreak was almost upon them. Moments before the light would breach the horizon, Night Terror returned to his body and woke up. The second his eyes snapped open, he was fully aware of his surroundings. The first thing he noticed was the breathing of the stranger. What a shame, he looks rather peaceful. "Stranger! Awaken!" He commanded in a forceful tone.

"I am of the Darkness as the Darkness is of me." He said matter of factly, if a bit cryptic. That was the only response he was willing to divulge to the stranger. "I am a stranger to these lands, as are you. I know not of what lurks in the beyond, only what others have told me. Yet what knowledge others impart is not always so." "I suggest you get some rest, I will be heading out at first light. You may follow me if you so wish, but head my word. IF you decide to follow me, then you must listen to what I say." "Now then, sleep well stranger." With that, he went back to his bedroll and lied down.

Night Terror's gaze bore into the strangers eyes, with an intensity that could pierce the soul. Seeing no signs of deception, he retracted his blade and got off the stranger. "My apologies stranger." he said with genuine warmth He offered a hoof out to help the other stand.

Nightmare Moon? Really? I do not know such a name, but a Nightmare?! How feminine do I look?! His eyes narrow again. "From where do you hail Aquarius? And what is your purpose here?" he asks curiously, the deadly intent barely masked. "If you so much as twitch in a threatening way, I will end you. Understood?Good." Not even waiting for a response for that statement.

Night Terror snaps awake the sound of coughing. His ears snap in the direction of the sound. He slowly gets up into a crouch and creeps to the corner of the outcrop, looking in the direction of the sound. His eyes lock onto a tall form, it appeared as an alicorn in form yet it had eyes like a changeling. His eyes narrowed, thinking of what the eyes could potentially mean. Did they follow me here? Is this a scout? If it's a scout I need to neutralize it now! Maybe I can interogate it as well? Hmmm....I will attack first then ask later. he decided Noticing that this mysterious figure hadn't noticed him yet, he took the initiative. He summoned a Shadow Clone behind the figure, sending it forward so the target would notice. Then he summoned a shadow blade, lunging forward, he merged with the shadow of the outcrop. He reappeared behind the figure and jumped, pinning it to the ground. He held the blade to the creatures throat, pressing hard enough to draw blood but not kill. "Who are you? And who sent you? I will only ask this once." He said with deadly intent