What if Princess Luna prevents nightmares from getting so horrific

I have a stupid idea.

Since Luna wasn't watching over ponies dreams when banished

I like to believe her bat-guard were and still are specifically designated to protecting the dreams of ponies. It's my only way of explaining their existance even though their existance is so minimal they were only shown once. (not counting AUs)

Well, why not?

Dreams in Equestria are confirmed to be so strong they can damage a pony's psyche. In an absolute worst case scenario, they probably COULD be lethal.

There are still a number of other effects and artifacts in place that would work to prevent this, even without Luna. Friendship, training and probably relics like the crystal heart, anything that provides solid ground for a pony's psyche. Only the most weak-willed and exposed would risk death.

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>>30360527
In an alternate timeline, Luna would find Starlight Glimmer in her dreams while she was a filly and take her under her wing. She and Twilight would be rivals growing up.

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>>30360549
>Royal Guards specifically trained to incept themselves into dreams and protect ponies from their nightmares when they grow too strong to cope with alone
That's an interesting idea. So they'd essentially be a tactical version of pic related, that also gives out advice to other ponies about their mental health?

>>30360549

This is actually not a bad idea.

>>30360549
It's fucking stupid but I like it.