The Vampony Chronicles

The Vampony Chronicles
Chapter 1: The Moon's Blessing

"You little foal! Did you really think you could defeat me? Now you will never see your princess, or your sun! The night will last forever!" Nightmare Moon cackled as she flared her wings.

I gasped as the pieces clicked into place seeing my friends comforting each other. "You think you can destroy The Elements of Harmony just like that? Well, you're wrong, because the spirits of The Elements of Harmony are right here."

Night Mare Moon frowned. "What?"

I stood tall, facing the evil Mare in the Moon. "Applejack, who reassured me when I was in doubt, represents the spirit of Honesty. Fluttershy, who tamed the manticore with her compassion, represents the spirit of Kindness. Pinkie Pie, who banished fear by giggling in the face of danger, represents the spirit of Laughter. Rarity, who calmed a sorrowful serpent with a meaningful gift, represents the spirit of Generosity, and Rainbow Dash, who could not abandon her friends for her own heart's desire, represents the spirit of... Loyalty. The spirits of these five ponies got us through every challenge you threw at us."

Nightmare Moon was quick to reply, her confidence fading into confusion. "You still don't have the sixth Element! The spark didn't work!"

I smiled, knowing that I now had the upper hoof. "But it did!" I continued, turning to face my friends. "A different kind of spark. I felt it the very moment I realized how happy I was to hear you, to see you, how much I cared about you. The spark ignited inside me when I realized that you all are my friends. You see, Nightmare Moon, when those Elements are ignited by the... the spark, that resides in the heart of us all, it creates the sixth element: the element of... Magic."

Nightmare Moon took a step back as I rose into the air, anger on her face. "NO!" She yelled, firing a powerful bolt of dark magic at me, the spell doing nothing but make my body tingle thanks to the power of the Elements of Harmony, as a beam of rainbow colored magic spun around her as we blacked out from the magical overload.

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We awoke soon after, pulling ourselves to our hooves. My body still tingled from the magical overload. The others started talking as a bright ball floated into the room in the old castle. It proceeded to take the form of my teacher. "Princess Celestia!" I said, bowing.

"Twilight Sparkle, My Faithful student. I knew you could do it." Celestia said smiling.

"But... you told me it was all an old pony tale?" I replied, confused.

"I told you, you needed to make some friends..." Celestia kept talking as I felt the strangest sensation course through my body, it felt like the nervousness you get when you walk into a haunted house at midnight. That feeling that you need to get away from that place...

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"Wow... what a day, huh Twilight?" Spike, my assistant dragon, who is like a son to me, said as I finished filling him in on the day's events. I had gotten home from a party that Pinkie had arranged in celebration of Nightmare Moon's defeat, and Luna's return about an hour ago, yet I didn't feel tired at all.

"Yeah, you can say that again." I said as I laid down on my couch, not feeling tired despite the late hour. I grew restless after a few minutes, and not even the latest copy of Daring Do's adventures could help that. I closed the book and got up, heading for the door. "Spike, I'm going out for a trot. I'll be back later."

"Gotcha Twi'. Have fun." Spike replied as he started climbing the stairs, heading for bed.

I smiled as I stepped out the door and headed off in the direction of the Everfree Forest. After the events of last night, the forest didn't seem anywhere near as frightening.

Looking around, I took in the beauty of the night. Everything was in sharp contrast from the silver moonlight, giving Ponyville an almost surreal look. The moon seemed brighter than usual tonight, the familiar pattern of the Mare in the Moon having disappeared, leaving its white surface to shine in its full glory. I took a deep breath of the fresh country air, the cool evening breeze filtering lightly through my coat feeling simply divine. As I got outside the town's borders, I broke into a gallop, smiling as the countryside flashed past, the rolling hills passing quickly.

I saw the apple trees of Sweet Apple Acres come into view, nearly ready for harvest, and kept on running through the neat rows of apple trees. I weaved through the trees, narrowly avoiding a collision with a stack of baskets by jumping over them as I crested the last hill before the Everfree.

The shadows of the forest swallowed me up as I ran, jumping over bushes, following a seemingly random direction, knowing I could simply teleport home on a whim. I could hear small critters dashing for cover as I passed, the fact that they saw me as a threat felt strangely enticing.

Suddenly, a growl broke through the night as a large shape started following me. A strange clarity washed over me after a moment of panic. I defeated Nightmare Moon, some forest animal won't stand a chance. Taking solace in that thought, I decided to get creative and leaped up, kicking off a tree with a level of agility that surprised me. I glanced back at my pursuer as it took the sharp turn much wider, seeing it clearly in the dim moonlight. It appeared to be a large wolf made out of wood, with plenty of sharp teeth. I kept galloping forward, spotting a clearing ahead.

I shot out of the trees, noticing that I was at the river we crossed on the way to the old Castle of the Royal Pony Sisters. Knowing that if I failed the jump there would be someone to help me, I decided to risk it and took a flying leap at the water's edge.

I landed cleanly on the opposite bank, and turned around, spotting the timberwolf on the opposite bank. I smiled, at it in defiance before continuing my trot as it howled its fury at the moon.

Then it hit me, I just jumped clean over that river after running for at least five miles and I haven't even broken a sweat! I thought, my mind racing as I absentmindedly started trotting, not really watching where I was heading. How did I do that? I have to see if I can do it again, and see just what I'm capable of! This must be because of the Elements of Harmony. I thought as I found myself at the chasm before the castle. The rope bridge was still intact, Rainbow Dash's knot holding the bridge up.

I should test to see if I can do it again... I thought, jumping up to see how high I could get.

"Holy!" I yelped as I watch the ground get farther away, my jump peaking at around four feet over the trees of the forest before I descended. I landed with another thud, kicking up some dust as I did. That... was... awesome, if a little scary. I'll have to ask Princess Celestia about this.

I turned to the chasm, and galloped for the bridge; I jumped at the start and landed ten feet past the end on the other side. Beyond awesome. This is crazy! I thought before looking up at the castle ruins. Why did I come here again? I wondered before shrugging off the thought and continuing inside.

I gazed upon the ancient walls in more detail this time, seeing as the last time I was here I had no time to do so. My hoof steps echoed around the stone walls as I wandered, finding myself drawn to the one remaining tower, passing by numerous ruined passageways and rooms before reaching the base of the tower.

I found the wooden stairs that had formerly spiraled up the tower had rotted away long ago, however the stone supports for them were still intact. Here goes nothing... I thought, jumping up to the first jutting out piece of stone. I proceeded to kick off of it with my rear hooves, aiming for the next one. My new found agility helped immensely as I shot from outcrop to outcrop, spiraling up the tower. I landed with a light tap on the stone platform at the top, and proceeded through a thick oak door.

Why is that still here if the rest has ro... By Celestia... I marveled as I gazed around the room. It had been perfectly preserved by some form of magic. Ebony woodwork with thin veins of silver made up the furniture of the small library I was in. The thick carpet dampened the sound of my walking as I wandered slowly, amazed at this glimpse into the past. Spotting another doorway set into one wall, I proceeded through it.

I once again felt my jaw drop at the room; it appeared to be some form of armory, with various sets of armor, swords, bows, shields, and other such objects adorning its walls. I wandered among the various racks and shelves, admiring the deadly tools, each one a work of art. The Armour itself was made from some form of black metal with steel inlays weaving their web of patterns across the surface. Even to my untrained eye, I could tell that this was no mere decoration armor like the Armour of the Royal Guard. This was Armour ready for battle, designed to be as functional as it was beautiful. Picking up a set of gauntlets and greaves, I slid them on, finding them comfortably fitting. I left them on as I kept walking, finding the next door on the other side of the armory.

Pushing open the next door, I entered the third quarter of the tower, a large room dedicated to magic. In the middle of the room sat a raised obsidian platform with a pentagram of silver inlaid into the surface. Crystal runes adorned its surface and gave off a faint hint of magic as I stepped around it, deciding to examine it after I checked the final room.

Through the final door, I found a grand bedroom, its four poster bed stretching from floor to ceiling. Black cloth was the main color throughout the room, and the ebony and silver furniture accented it. Almost every piece of metal was made from silver, from the torch holders to the cabinet handles. I looked around once more before turning back to the platform and trotting up. I jumped lightly up onto the meter high platform, landing on the edge.

I felt a pull, a compulsion to stand in the center, as the runes lit up, the silver seeming to glow slightly in the were-light of the runes. My mind now in a state of trance I complied. What... what is going on? I thought, as I felt a powerful, ancient magic build around me, causing the runes to flare bright blue.

I suddenly felt compelled to speak, though I did not know the words I was saying. "Sa'reth si temon na te moare."

The runes flared again as I felt another presence within the room.

"Who are you who has received the Blessing of the Moon?" A mare's voice echoed through the chamber, breaking my trance.

"Who's there?" I called out, looking around.

"You may call me Ceres, I’m the guardian of this temple." The voice said, a ghostly image of a silver mare appearing over one of the runes. "Do you know why you’re here?"

"To be honest, not really. I felt a... compulsion to come here I suppose." I replied to Ceres, looking at her. She appeared young, around my age, and had a silver colored coat and a light blue mane. "I'm Twilight Sparkle by the way."

"Then allow me to answer your questions Twilight Sparkle." she said with a warm smile.

"First off, what is this place? And secondly, what did you mean by 'Blessing of the Moon'?" I asked, intrigued. Could that have something to do with my new abilities?

"This is a sanctuary for any and all who have been blessed by Luna. I am here to act as a guide and trainer, and as a clerk of sorts. The platform you’re standing on contains my soul. It's a form of punishment for failing to protect somepony I cared about long ago. As for what the Blessing of the Moon is, well, it’ll be easier to just show you." Ceres said as the runes around me flared. "Usually I would let the blessing you’ve received work at its own pace, however I have a feeling the Element of Magic will be able to handle it. And before you say anything after this is finished, I am merely accelerating a process already set in motion. Some dislike what the blessing does. Now brace yourself, I've been through this myself and it is rather... intense."

I felt as if I had just been struck with a particularly powerful lightning spell, then the pain turned to pleasure. My body shuddered at the waves of euphoria that coursed through me, as I felt my thighs grow damp. I had to sit, panting as the feeling concentrated in my hooves and spread up my legs. I failed to fight back a moan as it passed my hips and proceeded up my chest. I was feeling something changing within me as the magic worked, finally as it enveloped my head I collapsed, twitching as my body could no longer take it. My mouth opened in a soundless scream of pleasure as a final pulse coursed through my body, causing me to climax.

I lay there for a few moments, panting as the feelings died down as I basked in the afterglow of both the spell's effects and my own orgasm. I heard Ceres giggling as I pulled myself to my hooves, blushing rather profusely.

"Relax Lady Sparkle, I had the same thing happen to me long ago. Besides, I won't be telling anypony about what transpired here." She said. "Now go take a look at your new appearance in the bedroom mirror, then come back here, and I'll answer any questions you may have."

"Oh… kay..." I replied, still breathing hard. I proceeded into the other room and, finding a washroom in one corner of the room, tidied myself up. Strangely, there was no mirror in the washroom so I stepped out into the bedroom. I spotted a large mirror in one corner of the room and trotted over to it, using a quick heat spell to finish drying my coat.

"By the moon..." I gasped, staring at my reflection. I had never been overweight, but I had never been all that athletic either. Now my figure was on par with some of Equestria's finest athletes. My coat had gained a luxurious shine to it and my mane and tail had grown. I could see that my eyeteeth had elongated and sharpened to threatening points, and that my eyes glowed a slight purple in the moonlight that filtered in through the large window.

I felt different, more sure of myself, confident...

Powerful.

I stepped back into the room and up onto the platform, Ceres appearing once more.

"You clean up well Miss Sparkle. Now, I would assume you have some questions?" She said smiling at me.

"Yes, first off, what am I now? Am I a... Vampony?"

"Yes, and no. You’re a Nosferatu, a true Vampony if I may. The ones you’ve read about were most likely similar creatures created through the black arts. You are something else entirely. You can go out in the day, cross running water, enter homes of your own accord, and other things the myths say impossible. However, you are now nocturnal and you will need to drink small amounts of equine blood to survive. Not much, only a few ounces a week, about a wine glass' worth, but it is still important." Ceres said. "Doing so will also strengthen you and increase your power."

I sat on my haunches, taking in the information. "But how... how did this..." I muttered, the revelation weighing down on me. "Nightmare Moon... That bolt of magic... I'm..." the next words caught in my throat.

"You’re what?" Ceres asked, stepping closer, a concerned look on her face.

"Not a pony... anymore..." I broke down into sobs. Ceres opened her mouth to speak, but then walked over and laid a ghostly hoof over my shoulders, one of the runes brightening as its magic gave her form a physical presence. I laid my head on her shoulder and cried for a long time.

Eventually my tears slowed. "There there, it is not the end for you. You’re still alive. I should have expected the Nightmare's involvement when you mentioned your lack of knowledge about this place." She said with a sigh. "Feel free to use this place as a sanctuary whenever you need to, I will keep it safe. Seeing as you are an Element of Harmony, you must have faithful friends who can help. I am sure Princess Luna will be more than willing to help as well, although you should ask her to keep the information from her sister for the time being. Celestia and we with the blessing have never been on great terms, despite her creating her own version of it with a similar price."

"I... may take you up on that offer. I'll talk it over with my friends first, although I am not sure who will stand by me about this." I said with a sigh. "I will leave the armor though."

"Please return soon, it does get lonely here. I can also teach you about the new abilities you have, just remember that you’re nocturnal now and will probably have an odd sleep schedule for a while." Ceres said.

"Thank you. I will do that." I said, teleporting back to the front door of the castle after removing the armor pieces.

I took another leap over the chasm, flying much higher than intended this time, landing within the forest. I began trotting home, thinking about how to break the news to Spike.

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A/N: Chapter updated with the revised version.