The ties that bind us

The ties that bind us

Chapter 6

Darkness over Canterlot

Smoke rose in columns as the buildings of Canterlot burned to the ground,as ponies fled for their lives this is what Neon and Cadence returned to after teleporting back from the graveyard.

“What the hell!” Neon screamed as Griffon after Griffon charged over the annihilated city wall that had once kept Canterlot safe from all invaders through a magical force field created by Shining Armor himself, but somehow that wall had fallen and now that it had Canterlot was in mortal peril.

“Prince Neon Shadow, Princess Cadence He.....” Screamed one of the earth pony guard before a Griffon torn by him and slit his head off taking it as his prize.

“So they're back are they.... Good.” The Griffon smiled devilishly as he made a beeline straight for the two royal ponies.

“Cadence, look out!” Neon Shouted as he pushed Cadence out of the way just in time and was caught in the side by the Griffon’s talons.

“Hmmm. I must be getting rusty, no matter the next one takes off your head.” The Griffon crowed as he turned around to take another try at killing Neon and Cadence.

“Neon, Your side.” Cadence moaned as the crimson blood continued to spill from the wound that had yet to start healing.

suddenly the blood that was seeping slowly to the surface began to boil and Neon took flight, the pain in his side not even noticeable now that the beast had taken over.

“Do you know what the best thing about having been born as a Vampony is? “ Neon Cooed as his eyes began to glow and dark magic began to gather around his hoofs.

“Like a give a fu....” Began the Griffin before a rope of blood snaked itself around the Griffon’s neck and he was dragged face the face with Neon.

“It’s that we aren’t limited to one clans discipline, we can use any power granted to the children of the night, and I do so love the Tremere Clan’s art of blood magic.” Giggled Neon as the Griffon began to shriek in pain as the blood inside him began to heat up to boiling and soon he exploded covering Neon and Cadence in blood.

“Neon what’s happening to you?” Cadence Asked terror evident in her voice.

“I’ve simply let the beast go they want to attack me when I’m hungry, they’re going to find out just how terrifying I am.” Neon said in a whisper then took off though the burning streets slaining all in his path and draining them of their blood.

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Meanwhile In Canterlot Castle.

“My lord the wall has fallen, you were exactly right on how to take it down and now the Griffon soldiers are storming the city; soon enough it will fall and the Griffon King will declare you the Governor of the new Griffin controlled Equestria.

“Excellent, finally I shall take what should have been mine a long time ago.” Said a posh voice with a smug tone

“So will we get what we were promised as well my lord?” Asked the vassal

“Of course I always keep my word, you can count on that.” The voice said amusingly the owner having begun to pace around his room. Soon he strode over to his window and removed the hood that he was wearing around his face.

“Soon all shall bow to me, Prince Blueblood!" Blueblood laughed Maniacally.

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“I can’t believe my brother would betray us” sighed Cadence as the guard told her all they had found out in the few short hours that Neon and her had been gone and Blueblood put his plan into action.

“I’m sorry Princess, we were woefully unprepared for an attack from the inside and now... now all we can do is wait for news of our defeat to reach the battlefield and hope Princess Celestia and Luna can return to free us.” Shining Armor sighed as they continued to try and treat those they could inside the crystal caves of Canterlot.

“No, Neon is still out there fighting we have to believe he’s okay and that he can keep enough of himself that he doesn't become a monster.

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“What is going on!” Screamed the Griffin commander as his forces began to retreat towards the castle.

“It’s some kind of demon pony Commander.... But it looks like the Prince Neon Shadow.”

“But how can this be none of our intelligence told us that he was this powerful, that he was a vampony yes, but that his powers had been tamed; suddenly the Commander was grabbed from midair and trapped in Neon’s necromantic aura.

“Does this seem tamed to you.” Neon laughed Sadistically as he sank his fangs in the Griffon's neck and tore his throat out.

“Next” cooed Neon as he licked his lips and charged the shell-shocked Griffons.

One by One Neon mercilessly slayed and drained each Griffon he seen until at last he reached the Castle and forced his way inside.

“Knock Knock any Griffin home.” He Cackled draining two more Griffons as they tried to jump him.

“I figured you would come back.” Blueblood said as he made his way down into the Castle’s Foyer which had now been soaked in blood from the battle and Neon’s attack..

“Blueblood, I should have known it was you, you Traitor, I never did trust you.”

“And I never did respect you, You overgrown foal. Diapers, onesies, soiling yourself as if you were some little foal, I’ve had enough! How Aunt Luna ever got the idea to take you in I’ll never know, but now it doesn’t matter the time for talk has passed, I single-handedly have brought this city to it’s knees and now I shall kill you En-guard Neon Shadow.” Rebuked Blueblood drawing his sword and leaping down to face Neon.

“If you wish.” Neon Hissed taking one of the longswords of the fallen guards and parrying Blueblood’s thrust.

For over an hour the two ponies dueled neither of them able to get the upperhand on the other, using every spell and curse they knew just the have the other be able to counter it and soon it was becoming a battle of stamina and will as each parried the other’s sword attacks and tried to hit the other, but as Neon’s supernatural blood was stronger than Blueblood’s the latter soon tired and Neon was able to take the upper hand and knock Blueblood’s sword from his hand.

“It’s over Blueblood, I’ve won surrender now and I’ll spare you to face trial when Mother and Aunt Celestia return.” Neon Spat pointing his sword into Blueblood’s face once the other had realized it was over.

“You really think you’ve won, don’t you, well enjoy this victory while it lasts because you won’t win this war now that the Griffons know how to destroy the magical barrier protecting this City Canterlot will never be safe again, I may fall but so with this whole country.” Blueblood hissed as Neon called for what guards were still alive in the castle and had Blueblood taken to the Dungeons

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“Sir, A report from the Castle. The Prince he has done it the Griffons have all been slaughtered and Prince Blueblood had been taken into custody, it’s over we’ve won.

“Excellent, I knew he could do it.” Cadence cheered as they made their way out of the caves and catacombs out to the surface and back to the castle where Neon was waiting for Cadence and trying to get himself back under control.

“It’s okay Neon, Sissy’s here, you did really good, okay now come on, breath.” Cadence chanted as she held Neon close and his eyes began to return to amethyst and his fangs began to recede.

“Cadence, Did I do it, did I save Canterlot.

“You did, I’m so proud of you.”

“I’m glad...” Began Neon before he passed out in Cadence’s hoofs.

I guess he doesn’t remember anything from when his beast comes out, I guess that’s a good thing, but still I need to let Aunt Celestia and Luna hear about this, Canterlot cannot be attacked again because I don’t want to see Neon transform like that again.

End Chapter 6
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