*sighs, speaks to self* That idiot is trying to force the change instantly... the only way for NMM to be redeamed is gradualy over time, and she has to choose it....
*out loud* Need any assisstance Miss Nightmare Moon?
Perhaps there is something you can do…
The movement of the gnomes has recently pushed a new cache of high-quality gems to near the surface at the edge of the Everfree Forest (look for a discoloured patch of ground, near the zebra’s hut). Dig them up, then buy a vial of sneezing powder from Ponyville’s joke shop. Fill an envelope with sneezing powder. Trade some of the gems to Spike, in exchange for hand-delivering the envelope to Zecora. Tell him the zebra is not in her hut, but deeper in the forest.
You may keep the remainder of the gems as payment for this service.
Oh?
Then perhaps I shall simply superimpose her soul over yours to make you eternally peacful and docile?
No?
Then listen to my proposition.
*sigh* What is it you want, magician? Just leave Us alone…
Heh, it appears that threatening you with our dragon didn't work.
Now where’s a lady supposed to get a dragon at this hour? The green living in this forest is asleep, and won’t wake no matter how loud I scream in it’s ear.
That little purple thing that follows the Element of Magic around. Spike, wasn’t it? I had hoped to trick it into poisoning it’s mistress, but…
Hey, do you guys know if it’s capable of creating dragonsflame yet?
Oh?
An escape?
I can't allow that....
*Another incantation*
*With a bright flash, a shadowy form is torn from nightmare moon, It coalesces into a small, black foal... One that strangely resembles Nightmare moon*
As I thought....
Even you have good inside....
This is your innocence, your kindness, the childhood you never had....
Look into her eyes NMM, this can be you...
You can be at peace.
HA!!!!!!!! In this state We may not have had any defence against your previous spells, but this we can counter.
WE ARE HATE!!!!!!!! WE ARE FURY!!!!!!!! WE ARE JEALOUSY!!!!!!!! WE SHALL NEVER HAVE PEACE!!!!!!!! WE SHALL NEVER WANT PEACE!!!!!!!!
This dragon is different from Orochi.
This dragon was created from the darkness of all living creatures.
The only thing powerful enough to beat our dragon is Yami, the God of darkness.
Look do you guys have a dragon or not? I’m beginning to think you’re just leading everypony on, because I am noticing a distinct LACK of any sort of dragon in my general vicinity. I’d expect even the sort of pathetic, scale-rot-ridden, flameless excuse for a dragon that would be willing to hang around with you guys to have at least the decency to show up and try!
Perhaps you don't understand.
Our dragon is a vicious eight headed beast said to only become calm after drinking vast amounts of alcohol.
You can calm it down, but you can't defeat it.
Tell your dragon he’s just a alcoholic little snake, and Nightmare Moon doesn’t fear anything that got it’s ass handed to it by a particularly pathetic demigod like Susanoo.
Screw it. You want to be one with me again, right...?
Yes, We want that more than anything, but… WE CAN’T. *Nightmare Moon’s voice sounds like she’s crying* We try and We try and We try. Every night since We first learned to move on Our own, just after you raise the moon, We have gone to your palace invisibly and TRIED and TRIED to return to your heart. But there’s something else there now. We can’t get in.
*Teleports to where NMM is* *Sighs* This is getting pathetic...
Luna? As much as I love to see you again, if things go right a very large, very angry dragon should be here any moment now. You may want to come back later.
... oh dear... got trapped again... I might be able to help you out of it Nightmare Moon... but... there is kind of a catch with it...
*nervous*.... I can't... Break the binds so much as I can... change them... to bind you to something else... like the body I got you... so your choice is chained down in the forest.... or sealed up in your puppet host body till you can find a way to brake.... whatever it is he just did...
We, in Our great wisdom, have already formulated an escape plan. But yours will do for a backup. We trust Our host remains safe?
Oh?
Then I should ensure that you have sufficient reason to punish me.
*Intones another incantation.*
*A gentle white light glows from within Nightmare Moon's Chest*
There.
Until the spell fades, you will burn from within with the light of day.
I know not how long the spell will last....
But I know it's at least a few years....
Enjoy your punishment...
Our freedom may come even sooner than you think… And be assured We’ll have things ready for you when We do (We’ve discovered the human internet and a lovely author named Clive Barker. So inventive). This indignity will not go unanswered. Sleep well :)
