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[Lunaholic 1,140]

"Greetings my fellow mortal subjects! I have arrived from the Moon after a millenia! Did you miss me? I am your Princess of the Night! Come closer, don't be afraid. I am not as bad as my sister makes me seem to you. You have been blinded by her propaganda! I am NICE!!!"

She stomps her hoof and the ground cracks beneath her hoof. The ponies around are taking steps back in fear.

"Oops... I mean... Don't be afraid.... I just want some respect... To be recognized. I want to show you the beauty of the night!"

"Don't run away from me! I can teach you the contellations, we could gaze the stars!! Fun??"

She chuckles nervously. Then she noticed a magical device on the ground left by somepony... Or rather somebody. She had never seen anything like that before. It must be from another world. It was a laptop.

"What is this? Is this some kind of magical device to talk to other ponies and creatures? Hmmm... Maybe... Maybe if they are too afraid to talk face to face I could use this device to communicate..."

"Now... What shall I type... Ask me questions! Hah, that will do!"

She tries to type with her hooves but it comes out as "Asdxw Mnblwsdre Qesauyjiuwdeewsddtthruiokopoknllkbsad"

"Whose hooves are this small?!? Hmpf! Anyways I am a smart Princess, smarter than my puny selfish sister! I will just use a stick to type! - It works!"

[Silly Druid 7,769]

Hello, Nightmare Moon! How does it feel it be a face on the moon's surface?

[Lunaholic 1,140]

3 minutes ago, Silly Druid said:

Hello, Nightmare Moon! How does it feel it be a face on the moon's surface?

"Ah finally! A brave one who dares to take the first step! To thy... I mean YOUR question. It is a pride! Everytime thou eh... you look up the sky you see ME! My foolish sister thinks it was a curse but I think in the end she just made me more popular! She gave me what I wanted. Now I am back, finally noticed! I want the attention I deserve from my hard work! My sister is nothing without me! And I will NEVER forgive her!"

Stomps! Nearly accidentally destroying her laptop, her only way to communicate with you.

[Princess Luna]

"An answering machine? *Ugh*" 😑 I will ask, where do you live in my mind and how do I finally rid myself of you? Oh, and this is Luna, by the way. 

[Lunaholic 1,140]

16 minutes ago, Princess Luna said:

"An answering machine? *Ugh*" 😑 I will ask, where do you live in my mind and how do I finally rid myself of you? Oh, and this is Luna, by the way. 

"My dear we have so much fun together, why would you want to leave me? I am giving you everything you always deserved. Your sister only cares about herself! Everypony cheers her name how awesome Princess Celestia is! How about you? You wouldn't want to live in Celestia's shadows again would you? Nopony gives you the respect I do! It is us against the whole Equestria! It always was, I saved you! Celestia has fed her propaganda to ponies when she is the actual evil and you are the victim! Remember how she treated you as a filly? Even Starswirl said you are not good enough! I won't let that happen anymore! Together we will rule the night and the ponies! Just let me take care of you. You have no worries. I am the only one who has been there for you and will be! ETERNALLY!"

Nightmare Moon says with a determined tone.

[Longhaul 9,199]

So I'm confused ... should I be asking you for protection during the night, or are you simply going to put me under your hoof and bend me to your will?  

[Lunaholic 1,140]

32 minutes ago, Longhaul said:

So I'm confused ... should I be asking you for protection during the night, or are you simply going to put me under your hoof and bend me to your will?  

"Don't be confused dear child. I will protect you and your dreams. You are just an another poor victim of Celestia's lies. Let me prove her wrong. I am your friend. Trust me and I will give you sweet dreams tonight. Come visit me one night in your dreams and I might even let you kiss my hoof!"

[Sparklefan1234 182,461]

2 hours ago, Lunaholic said:

Your sister only cares about herself!

ooc: I was already a loyal Princess Luna supporter but I must now bow to you as well. 😔/😁/😋

What is your favorite food? Moon pies? Dark chocolate? 

[Lunaholic 1,140]

1 minute ago, Sparklefan1234 said:

ooc: I was already a loyal Princess Luna supporter but I must now bow to you as well. 😔/😁/😋

What is your favorite food? Moon pies? Dark chocolate? 

"Of course you will bow to me! I mean... hehe... you are a very good subject of mine. I like you, despite your name Sparklefan hmmh... maybe I will pay a visit at Golden Oak's Library later. But indeed, I love Moon pies over everything! As an equine, naturally I have to avoid too much chocolate despite how tasty it is. Lucky you humans being able to tolerate it, I must say I am slightly jealous. Ah! But I also love pancakes and crêpes! Mmm... You make me hungry with all those questions my dear nightly subject!"

As Nightmare Moon thinks about all those delicious foods, she drools onto her laptop while her stomach growls. She ends up munching some hay from nearby abandoned cart.

[Nightmare Moon]

@Lunaholic

How fair, thou hast prevailed in our isolation. Such miracles greet us in this coming age, a stolen past renewed. Enjoy them, if you can.

Now for the assignment.

Tell me, oh glorious reflection. What doth the voices say? The ones that haunt, the ones that prey, or have they long fallen silent?

[Lunaholic 1,140]

Gulps.

Lunaholic: "Oh... Indeed... I could call myself an archeologist... Nervous laughter. This Nightmare Moon is using my account to type here! Whispers Psst don't tell the admins! I just w-"

Nightmare Moon: "Shush you puny human slave!"

She continues to read the messages. 

Nightmare Moon: "Oh my past moonself is calling me? I have different plans now! No voices shall control me! Not even my past! I am much more powerful now! Now that I have returned to take back what belongs to ME!! I will finish off what Princess Luna couldn't!"

Nightmare Moon stomps her hoof, the ground shakes and she lets out a laugh.

 

[Rapid Quill]

Rapid Quill: /smiles nervously/ "Hello Nightmare Moon. Your nights are indeed magnificent and your stars are so...luminous. But it does make me wonder; which one of your lovely, creative constellations is your favorite? Just wondering for...purely research purposes I assure you." /pulls out a notepad and quill to take notes with/ "Just whenever you're ready Ms. Moon; which brings me to my next query. How do you like being addressed?"

 

[Silly Druid 7,769]

So, have you considered the consequences of eternal night, like lack of photosynthesis to support plant life, or the temperature drop?

[Lunaholic 1,140]

3 hours ago, Rapid Quill said:

Rapid Quill: /smiles nervously/ "Hello Nightmare Moon. Your nights are indeed magnificent and your stars are so...luminous. But it does make me wonder; which one of your lovely, creative constellations is your favorite? Just wondering for...purely research purposes I assure you." /pulls out a notepad and quill to take notes with/ "Just whenever you're ready Ms. Moon; which brings me to my next query. How do you like being addressed?"

 

"Aha! An another mortal who sees the beauty of my magnificent nights! You have learned a valuable life lesson and thou... I mean you... Pardon me, I am still learning this modern language."

Clears her throat and continues typing but her stick snatches. She picks up another stick and continues to type.

"Anyways, I know every constellation and my favorites are Orion because that's what I used to see from the Moon very often. It is very easy to find from the beautiful night sky... And not to mention my natural compass Ursa Minor with its beautiful star Polaris. Virgo and Monoceros gives me many beautiful memories. They were there when no one was... Not even my sister!"

She drops tears onto her laptop's keyboard, quickly wiping them off from it and her safe, then making sure nopony was around to see. She is Nightmare Moon, a princess, and the emotions are for the weak!

"I am respecting you enough for not having to address me properly here in the forums but when I decide to pay a visit in your dreams you can call me "Your Highness" and after that you must include "Princess" every time you talk to me until I give you permission."

She pats her laptop like she would pat Rapid Quill's head.

3 hours ago, Silly Druid said:

So, have you considered the consequences of eternal night, like lack of photosynthesis to support plant life, or the temperature drop?

"Don't worry about that. That's where magic steps in. My beautiful Moon will shine brighter than ever, the plants will draw light straight from the Moon and stars with a help of little spell. Do you think I wouldn't have thought of that during a millenia in the Moon, silly mortal. I am a Princess of the Night and my night will always work!"

She giggles like a filly.

"Don't worry about the temperature either, I will make sure it stays just fine. This is Equestria. Magic is always the answer to everything. I have been taught by Starswirl the Bearded himself! And that yellow little star is just too hot and uncomfortable... Ugh... I will to be the one taking care of it and I promise the ponies will be happier see it gone!"

She acknowledges the possible challenges but she also knows she must not show it. Her subjects must know she is always right and not to question her decisions under any circumstances!

[Sparklefan1234 182,461]

11 hours ago, Lunaholic said:

Lucky you humans being able to tolerate it, 

 😜🦆 What dd you do to amuse yourself while on the moon? 

[Lunaholic 1,140]

1 hour ago, Sparklefan1234 said:

 😜🦆 What dd you do to amuse yourself while on the moon? 

"Quack? Are you telling me you are a duck, mortal? We will see that once we meet..."

She rolls her eyes and continues typing on her newly found laptop.

"Ahhh I spent my millenia to stare the eternity, all the beautiful stars, distant galaxies and nebula clusters shimmering against the quiet peaceful darkness, something my lame sister was always too blind to see. Visit me in your sleep and I will fly you up to the stars, my dear subject. I will show you all of my favorite spots up close! Don't be afraid, I won't bite..."

She giggles and sends the message. Then says to herself "unless he gives me a reason..."

[Silly Druid 7,769]

How exactly did stars "aid in your escape"?

[Lunaholic 1,140]

11 minutes ago, Silly Druid said:

How exactly did stars "aid in your escape"?

"The beautiful stars. Never abandoning me. Four of my trusted stars fell to the surface of the Moon, and no! That pesky traitor star called "sun" wasn't one of them! They created an opening for me to return to Equestria. Releasing me from my "prison", or that's how Celestia's followers would call it. This generation of ponies will finally learn the truth what kind of princess their beloved Celestia is! No more lies, it is my turn to shine!"

She stomps her hoof. Her grin widening. She flutters her wings proudly, taking off her helmet and wearing her old black tiara before sending the post to the forums.

"Who is still the most beautiful princess? Yes! Me, I am!"

She is talking to her own reflection in nearby pond.

[Dawnshine Wonder 3,310]

On 2025-08-10 at 11:05 AM, Silly Druid said:

How exactly did stars "aid in your escape"?

I don't know how to explain that one myself, however the metaphysical implies something beyond known physics. Perhaps Nightmare Moon draws energy from the stars of the night sky somehow, who knows. I've seen a lot of fictions that seem to imply that mystic energy can be drawn from an external source, living beings being a conduit of sorts.

[GodlyWolf Gusty 2,318]

Would you accept the challenge of a man and his wolf to a children's card gam on motorcycles?

[Lunaholic 1,140]

18 hours ago, GodlyWolf Gusty said:

Would you accept the challenge of a man and his wolf to a children's card gam on motorcycles?

Her ears perks up from the word "wolf", her natural equine instincts tells her to fear the predators but she's Nightmare Moon, she must fight it!

"A-a wolf?! Hehe... Of course. I definitely would! Dost thou think I would be afraid? A-are you afraid to come alone? Fine! Bring it on little human... And your puppy! Besides that little motorcycle wouldn't beat my ability to fly either!"

She lets out a nervous evil laughter and stomps her hoof, this time not making a crack.

[GodlyWolf Gusty 2,318]

1 hour ago, Lunaholic said:

Her ears perks up from the word "wolf", her natural equine instincts tells her to fear the predators but she's Nightmare Moon, she must fight it!

"A-a wolf?! Hehe... Of course. I definitely would! Dost thou think I would be afraid? A-are you afraid to come alone? Fine! Bring it on little human... And your puppy! Besides that little motorcycle wouldn't beat my ability to fly either!"

She lets out a nervous evil laughter and stomps her hoof, this time not making a crack.

After many back and forth games, the princess of the night has emerged the victor. Having won 3 matches out of 5 and only 2 defeats.

The leader of wolves admits his defeat and thanks her majesty for the opportunity.

[Izzy Moonbow]

Are you REALLY a "moon" cuz you look like a pony t'me? Also, why aren't you a cow? I've read that cows LOVE moons! /

[Dawnshine Wonder 3,310]

35 minutes ago, GodlyWolf Gusty said:

After many back and forth games, the princess of the night has emerged the victor. Having won 3 matches out of 5 and only 2 defeats.

The leader of wolves admits his defeat and thanks her majesty for the opportunity.

Ha! I think Nightmare Moon already knew this would be coming.

[GodlyWolf Gusty 2,318]

2 hours ago, Lunaholic said:

Her ears perks up from the word "wolf", her natural equine instincts tells her to fear the predators but she's Nightmare Moon, she must fight it!

"A-a wolf?! Hehe... Of course. I definitely would! Dost thou think I would be afraid? A-are you afraid to come alone? Fine! Bring it on little human... And your puppy! Besides that little motorcycle wouldn't beat my ability to fly either!"

She lets out a nervous evil laughter and stomps her hoof, this time not making a crack.

And fear not, for a wolf howls to the moon, not out of aggression, but out of love, loyalty, or even respect. All wolves have there individual reasons. Wolves are tied to the moon in many stories. You have nothing to fear.