The Next Hunter

by Twilight Adept

The Proposal

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The Proposal

“Moon Strike, Your presence is requested before the Princesses.” The Guard outside my door said gruffly. “We have some special guests that will be sitting on your meeting today.”

“Oh? And who may I ask would be interested in me?” This is curious I wonder who could have taken such an interest in such a short amount of time.

“We are graced by The Element bearers today both the former and the current Bearers. You are going to be introduced to them shortly as I am told you will be working with Mistress Sparkle closely as well as the current Bearers should you accept the proposal of the Princesses.” He stated completely deadpan.

“Very well, lead on. I don’t suppose you know any of the details of this proposed deal do you?” putting on my best innocent look.

“YOU ARE A FORMER LUNAR GUARD LIEUTENANT, YOU ARE WELL AWARE THAT WE…DO…NOT…LISTEN!!!!!” He screams suddenly. “We watch, we fight, we die for them, but we do not listen!!” shockingly calm again. “All we do know is that your name has drawn interest in the highest levels of the guard, along with some people who desperately want to meet you. Although why they would want to meet a disgraced fanger who was thrown out of his own family I will never know.” He turns a sudden about face and marches away. And despite my shock at his outburst all I can do is follow.

“What is your name Private?” I know very well that with the armor enchantments I will never know what he really looks like; at least his name would be useful.

“Lightning Strike” he says without a trace of emotion. “Of the Strike family, a name you are no longer fit to bear.”

The shock must have registered on my face but before I can respond. “And who are you to say who is and is not a part of this family Lightning? Had that man not saved my life as an infant I would have never had your mother and YOU would not be here.” An elderly female voice says from the shadows.

A grey haired woman steps out of the darkness and even though the years have not been kind I would know my baby sister anywhere. “Hello Mooney it has been far too long.” Using her old nickname for me is the only thing she ever did that irritated me, but now it brings me a bit of comfort for reasons I cannot even begin to fathom.

“How did you know I was here Daisy? What’s more why would you come to see me? I was under the distinct impression that our entire family felt as he does.” I say calmly. “Father was very adamant about letting me know I was no longer his child after I was turned.”

“HAHA yeah that old coot was so stuck in his ways that a team of surgeons AND the Princesses couldn’t remove the stick from his ass.” She said chuckling the whole time. “But he’s been dead for 15 years and I lead the family now. Talk to the Princesses we will speak after.”

Rounding on Lighting Strike she gets right in his face and says menacingly “And if you EVER speak to him like that again all that armor you wear won’t protect you from the tanning I’ll give your hide, Am I Understood?”

“Y-yes Ma’am”

“Good! Now go in there and finish your business Mooney and we will talk soon.”

Entering the throne room I immediately notice the abundance of people waiting for me, the Elements Bearers both past and present, along with several people in business suits and a few VERY beautiful men and women lounging about on couches. On their Thrones the Princesses are as regal as ever in contrasting black and white gowns.

“My apologies Your Majesties I was unexpectedly delayed with a brief family reunion with my dear sister who I have not seen in many long years” I say going to one knee.

“Rise, Moon Strike there is no need to be so formal at the moment.” Princess Luna says with a smile on her pale face. “We have come to a conclusion that, should you find it agreeable, will provide for you a great deal of wealth and comfort.”

“Very well, what have you decided?”

“My sister and I have decided that we will gift you with an adult dance club that from your office you will be able to feed off of the lust that stems from the shows offered therein. Each one of the dancers has agreed to serve as a Donor for you as well and with a current staff of 16 dancers this should prevent any anemia issues.” Celestia said.

“One hundred percent of the profit of the establishment will go to the staff as you will be paid extremely well for your executions. As this is essentially a royally owned and operated business the Treasury will take care of the finances inherent in running a business, but when on site you will be solely responsible for the staffs well being both physically and mentally. When off site for a job, Security will be provided by the lunar guard.” Luna said with a kind smile.

“As for your gear needed for your employment that will also be provided the first time but any replacements will be out of your own pocket. Your training will be done by Twilight Sparkle mainly but you will be working with the Elements of Harmony closely as well, as they each have something to offer that will make your life easier.” Celestia continued. “Will you accept these terms and be our next Hunter?”

Before I could begin to respond, a crash was heard from the door to the throne room as Lightning Strike threw the door open and charged at me. “NO FUCKING FANGER IS GOING TO DO ANYTHING BUT DIE TONIGHT!! THEY SHOULD ALL BE PURGED!!!” with this he dropped a shield over the top of us and advanced drawing his sword and charging a spell.

“Are you sure you want to do this Lightning? Have you ever fought a Vampire before? Are you even aware of what they can do?” I speak calmly trying to calm him down so I do not have to hurt my own family member, no matter his apparent hatred for me.

“LIGHTNING STRIKE!!! YOU LOWER THAT SHIELD AND LAY DOWN YOUR ARMS THIS INSTANT!” Celestia said using the Royal Canterlot voice.

“I will not Your Highness, you have allowed these abominations to roam our cities and corrupt our populace with their filth. They cannot walk in your everlasting sun and should be put to death by you personally!” Lightning said with a terrible calm in his voice.

“Very well, if you must do this, then strike me down if you can. Know however that you have never faced one like me…” I call on my Terramancy as the room begins to shake. “I am no normal vampire, I am immune to the Sun spell you are channeling and can have this floor crush you with a thought.”

Calling on my inherent speed, I begin to flash around him. “I am the perfect predator you cannot run fast enough nor fight hard enough to stop me, were I to wish you dead.”

”But if you feel the need to strike me down then loose your spell.” I come to a stop a few paces in front of the now obviously terrified guard. “It is why I came here in the first place, to die.”

Gathering the tattered remains of his courage, he releases the spell he has been holding back. “DIE!” The spell crashes into my chest and singes my shirt badly but leaves me unscathed.

“B-but how is this possible?!” Lightning mumbles with an astonished look on his face. “No matter, a beheading works just as well” he raises his sword hand only to find his blade gone.

“Looking for this?” I say holding his sword, in its scabbard, still attached to his belt. “Might want to pull your pants up boy those underwear are decidedly not military issue.”

Lightning looks absolutely mortified when everyone begins to laugh.

“Look at those underwear, is that Celestia’s cutie mark?”

“Oh Luna, they hardly cover anything, not that there seems to be much to cover.”

“ENOUGH!!” Luna says above the laughter “it seems you spoke true when you claimed you were unlike other vampires. I have heard with my own ears that you hold the Ardeur and yet you displayed an immunity to sunlight and terramancy. I will deal with my traitorous guard.”

Princess Luna dispels the shield as if it never existed and takes the terrified guard in her magical grasp. “Please excuse me Sister, Madam Strike would you please accompany me?”

“Of course Your Highness. I have a few things I would like to inform my Dear Grandson of.” The menace in her voice dripping venomously, even I am a bit disturbed by this.

“a’right Ladies and Gents let’s get this here deal over with. I got a hunter to gear out and that takes time.” I hear the distinctive voice of Applebloom from behind me.

“Elements, to my side.” Celestia says gently turning to face me once more. “Moon Strike you have shown admirable restraint against an attacker, I thank you for not spilling his blood in my throne room. You still have not given us your answer, will you be our Hunter.

“Of course he will Auntie Tia.” says a smaller girl with milk pale skin and multicolored pink hair. “He sees that the position needs to be filled now that Auntie Twily is hurt, and it is after all what he is good at.”

“Skyla! You know better than to use your premonitions without someone’s permission!” Celestia says in a sharp tone.

The young mage looks up at her without an ounce of remorse in her face. “I know, but I saw him giving me permission soon anyway so I figured why not.” She comes and shakes my hand enthusiastically “Are you really a vampire or just really strong in magic to do what you did to that guard?”

. I turn to the Princess “She is right of course your Highness I will be your Hunter.” Laughing softly “Yes, young one, I really am a vampire or at least I think so but I am different. I don’t suppose those premonitions of your tell you what I am do they?”

“Eenope they don’t mister.” Says a young man who is easily the largest block of muscle I have ever laid eyes on. “Her visions only tell her what you already know. Don’t they squirt?”

“Mac…How many times have I asked you not to call me squirt? One more time and I will tell Auntie Flutters on you.” The look of utter terror that overcame this young giant’s face was stunning in its intensity.

“B-but she might S-stare at me.” He stammers fearfully. After a moment he shakes himself free of the fear and shakes my hand. “Sorry mister the names Macintosh Apple Junior ah’m Applebloom’s cousin and the Element of Kindness. This young lady is Princess Skyla the daughter of Princess Cadence and Lord Shining Armor and the Element of Magic.”

Astonished I drop to my knee “Princess! Forgive me for not recognizing you!!!”

“Oh good grief get up!! If I wanted people on their knees every time I talk to them I would wear my tiara and act like a regal butt like Uncle Blueblood.” She says with an exasperated tone.

I hear chuckling coming from the giant young man next to her and realize he did this on purpose just to embarrass the both of us. Taking a cue from him, I decide to pay him back in kind. “Princess you must allow me to serve you in order to repay my rudeness” I exclaim kissing her knuckles only to watch Mac bristle like an irritated porcupine.

Skyla blushes furiously but plays along. “Sir Strike, I would like to learn more about your abilities as I have heard some…interesting things.” She says with a glance at Sweetie Belle.

“a’ right, a ‘right you two I get it ah’ll stop the pranks. I guess I’m just not as good as Miss Dash and Miss Pinkie.” He says through gritted teeth.

“If the three o’ you’s are done messin’ around can we get this mess done and fuhgedaboutit?” Says a muscular girl with maroon hair and a think Manehatten accent. “Names Babs, Babs Seed Element of Laughter nice ta’ meetcha.”

“It’s nice to meet you all but why may I ask am I going to be working with the Elements so closely?” I ask the group who had been joined by the rest.

Twilight pipes up at this walking to the group with a limp and her arm in a cast. “Because of the fact that beyond their power as the Elements of Harmony, they all have unique skills that will aid you in both training and battle. Take Mac here, he is a gentle soul like his father and mother both but when roused to anger I would be willing to bet his strength will match your own.”

“And if I may say so myself Skyla is more powerful at the tender age of 15 than I am now and her magic is still growing. I am beginning to think that she may be an Arch mage like her mother and the Princesses.” She says with pride in her voice.

“Babs, as odd as it may seem is our resident party girl and wild card in a fight, seems she inherited more than just her Element from Pinkie Pie, she can bend physics to her will like an experienced mage but is in reality a Terran if her prodigious muscles did not tell you that already.”

“Bloom here is our gear and tactics specialist. Sweetie is our Medic her music is capable of more than just making platinum selling records. And last but surely not least is our scout and recon expert Scootaloo. I am to understand that you met the three of them all last night?

“I did My Lady Sparkle, Miss Belle was kind enough to volunteer to feed me last night and Miss Bloom and Scootaloo were there to escort her home afterwards.” I turn to Sweetie Belle “Any lasting effects of the evening that I may be able to help with?”

“The aftershocks are dying down finally so at the moment no, but I do wish you had warned me about them beforehand.” She says with a smile.

“My apologies, it truly slipped my mind in my hunger and not everyone has them so I did not want to worry you unnecessarily.” I reply regretfully.

Celestia raises her voice once more. “If the introductions are finished, we have some business to conclude and you to gear up for training and get you settled into your new home.”

“Of course your highness I have one question about the position if I may. As I have been deemed outclan how will I be able to deal with the Masters of the clans and the Masters in the different kisses. They will not speak to me.” I ask thoughtfully.

“That is the purpose of the Hunter and that title will forbid them from denying you anything in pursuit of your targets, on pain of death should they attempt it.” She replies.

“Then please let us be done so that we can get started on my new life.” I said with a smile.

After the papers were signed and the business officially in my name we retired to our new home, a club called Luna’s Playground. We went to the living area downstairs after a quick tour and after choosing my room I packed away my meager belongings having nothing more than my sword and a few pairs of clothes and my spell book. I took this out to study when I heard a soft knock on my door. I looked up to see Applebloom standing there in a tank top and sleep shorts with a blush on her face and looking rather nervous.

“Can I help you Applebloom?”

“Well, I was wonderin’ if ya needed to feed again or how often, it’ll be a few days until the dancers settle in.” she asked shyly

“Are you volunteering? I do not need to feed at the moment though I can feed any time and never be truly satisfied. Or is it that you wish to experience what Sweetie Belle did last night? I do seem to recall you mentioning an interest in it as you walked her down the hall.” I say with a sly smile.

“Ya heard that did ya? I forgot about you vampires hearin’ and everythin’; yes I want to feel that kinda pleasure, but it’s embarassin’. I’ve never even been kissed by anyone and here ah am askin’ ya to do that to me knowing what it will do. I should go, ah’m sorry that I asked, it isn’t fair to you to be used like that and that is exactly what ah’d be doin’.

“Wait Applebloom, if you truly wish to feel what I can do then I will do so, if I am honest with myself I enjoy it greatly as well. I do not want it to be something you regret later but I will tell you this. I have decent control over myself but if you take it further than just the Ardeur then I will not stop you and you will be doing so under your full knowledge and control, I have no control over you nor would I wish it.” I pause taking a long breath. “My hunger is contained for the time being and I would ask you to take time and think about what you really want. The Ardeur affects everyone differently and I would hesitate to use it on any virgin without considerable thought on their part.”

“Yer right sugar, ah should think about this, but that’s just it ah haven’t thought about anything else since I heard Belle telling us about it. I want ta know what that feels like, mah big brother and sister have protected me from everythin’ they could think of and now that ah’m a woman grown my knucklehead mountain of a cousin does the same blasted thing. Ah want something for mahself for once in mah life, and even if it is only this one time and ah’m doomed to live out mah life as a virgin then ah’ll be satisfied with that.”

“Very well then my dear, if that is what you truly wish then come to me.” Opening my arms to her she steps in and presses herself against me. “I will make this a night you never forget but we will only go as far as you wish and no further.” She nods her head, puts her hand on my neck and stretches up to kiss me.

I feel her tongue hesitantly begin to explore as she navigates around my small fangs being so careful not to nick herself. I break the kiss and lead her to the bed as we lay down I caress her lower back making her arch up against me. I can feel her breasts stretching the material of her shirt begging to be touched, and who am I to ignore a plea like that.

As I slide my hand over her breasts I can feel her nipples are stiff enough to almost cut her shirt. I splay my fingers over her generous breasts and gently squeeze the nipple between them.

“AAAHH! Ah’ve never felt anythin’ like that.” She breathes out quietly.

“It only gets better from here my dear, come sit against my chest.” I gently raise her up against me so that she is leaning back slightly. I splay my hand over her lower abs as she tilts her head to the left. I kiss her neck and slowly ease my fangs in, and she is so pent up that the effect is almost immediate.

“Oh, Luna that is amazing” She moans so quietly it’s adorable. She begins bucking her hips up closer to my hand. I slowly reach between her legs and press my hand against her soaked lower lips and can feel her dripping as I stroke her gently.

I remove my fangs but continue to caress her as she continues to buck against my hand, I finally release the Ardeur and her lust breaks over her like a dragon’s breath. I feed from her lust like the fountain it is as she screams out her pleasure in utter silence. Rendered nearly senseless she looks up at me with a beautiful smile on her face.

“Moon… that was… the most… amazing thing ah have ever felt. I better tell you now that the other girls are planning the same thing. I won’t tell you what to do but if mah cousin hears about you messing with Babs, me, or Skyla especially Skyla, he will do his damndest to kill you if he thinks for one second you have hurt us.”

“Rest assured I will not touch Skyla until she is of legal age and may not even then. I would rather not have to deal with the Princesses, Twilight, her parents, not to mention the rest of the Elements both former and yourselves. My life would not be worth a wooden bit should she feed me in any but the direst of emergencies.” I say seriously.

“Ah best be getting’ back to mah room before an aftershock hits me, ah don’t wanna let mah knucklehead cousin know what happened and knowin’ mah luck ah’d collapse right in front of his door.” She says with a chuckle. “By the way be careful if Babs gets to ya she’s liable to screw ya right through the mattress and into the concrete. Last girl she was with almost had to go to the hospital for dehydration and the last guy needed his pelvis pieced back together.”

“Then it looks as if I will have to keep myself aware should she come to me one night.”

“G’night Moon sorry about not going further,” glancing down at the bulge in my pants. “But I do want to save that for someone special.”

“As it should be my dear, think nothing of me I will tend to this issue on my own. Good Night.”

Next ---Training.


Author's Note

Okay that is about as close to clop as I am willing to write at this point. I might take it farther in later chapters but I am not sure yet.
As always please leave a comment even if you do not like it as it will help me get better.

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