Crimson Night

“Oh...um...well...I uh...uhm...” Luna stuttered.

“...It's ok Luna...you can say it.” Twilight said.

“...Well...It was through you that the elements were able to free me...that filled me with respect and adoration for you...then at Nightmare Night...you were the only pony who wasn't afraid of me...not even a little bit...but not only that, but you did everything you could to help me...at that point I loved you...but I didn't know if it was THAT kind of love...Tia loves you like a sister, I thought it was the same...Now, not so much.” Luna said with a blush.

“...you saved my life...I've always thought you were an extraordinary pony...I don't know if it's that far but...the whole saving me thing helps a lot with that...” Twilight said, her cheeks gaining a bit of a tint.

“And I'm just rambling...I guess I'm saying I like you back, I just don't know if it's that much yet...” Twilight said.

“R-really? I thought you might hate me for doing this to you...” Luna said.

“I couldn't hate somepony for trying to help...and, I guess I can live with it...but I'd need more time to get the hang of it...some time to think about my feelings would be nice too...” Twilight said.

“Well, the 'upgrades' were based off of my own strengths...so I will be able to help you and teach you your strengths. And that would be a perfect chance for you to figure everything out.” Luna suggested.

“I guess...but...wait...what will I tell my friends? What about Celestia?” Twilight asked.

“That is up to you...your friends may support you, or they may fear you. I will be with you though...and my sister...I will face her on this when the time arises.” Luna said.

“Alright...well...first thing's first...spike needs to know.” Twilight said.

“Right.” Luna replied.

“Hey, so do you know what's wrong with you now?” Spike asked.

“Yeah. Promise you won't freak out or think I'm lying?” Twilight asked.

“No problem.” Spike said.

“Well...I'm a Vampony...apparently it was a big deal a thousand years ago.” Twilight said, trying to sound casual like it didn't affect her even though it did.

“Seriously?” Spike asked.

“Yes, I had a hoof in their creation...” Luna said.

“So do you like, thirst for blood?” Spike asked.

“No. It's not like that.” Twilight replied.

“Cool.” Spike said with a smile.

“I thought you'd have a bit more of a reaction to that...” Twilight commented. Spike shrugged.

“I've seen enough crazy stuff in this town...and it's not like you could bite me if you wanted to, scales.” Spike said with a smirk.

“Whatever you say Spike. Thanks.” Twilight said, hugging the Dragon.

“by the way, a lot of the citizens of Ponyville stopped by to thank you for saving their flanks. I told them you're still recovering. Not many of them know you got hurt, but I guess that scar would give it away.” Spike said.

“Yeah...though how I'd go out with these fangs eludes me...I can't keep using illusions.” Twilight said.

“First Lesson on Vampirism. Evasion. If there are any outstanding features you wish to be hidden, simply will them back to normal with the image in your mind and it will revert to before Vampirism was applied.” Luna said, seemingly recited out of a book of some sort.

“That easy?” Twilight asked.

“That easy.” Luna replied.

“Wait, Princess...are you a Vampony too?” Spike asked.

“No, but the only thing separating me from them strength wise is that I don't need blood and I have more magic.” Luna said.

“I kind guessed that first part.” Twilight said, looking in a mirror to watch her fangs retract.

“So...what now?” Twilight asked.

“Now, I want to test you...” Luna said, walking forward and putting Twilight into a forced slumber.

“What'd you do that for Princess?” Spike asked.

“So I can test her without risking harm.” Luna replied and laid down next to Twilight and closed her own eyes as her horn glowed with magic. “Make sure nothing interrupts please.” Luna finished. Spike saluted and went downstairs.

“What is this?” Twilight asked as Luna appeared. They were in nothing but blackness.

“Our conscious minds joining in your dreams. I currently have control now, but when you dream normally it will be your own dream. I want to see how far your Vampirism has manifested without blood. Do as I do.” Luna instructed as what looked like an obstacle course appeared.

Luna leaped up onto a pillar with amazing strength, it was only ten feet high but that was higher than anypony could jump normally. She then leaped from pillar to pillar in a row of ten, barely even touching them as she practically glided without her wings. When she reached the end of a pillars there was a series of more pillars that were taller and were constantly moving and switching direction at random.

Luna dashed through this, sometimes using a pillar to speed her dash further. As she went through, some of the pillars seemed to chase her and cut across her path at random times. When this happened, she would either use it's trajectory to further her dash, or she would snake around it. When she finally finished there was a spiraling set of floating platforms to get through.

There were static platforms, and there were moving ones. She quickly made her way towards them and flashed through it like it was nothing. Landing next to Twilight, panting heavily, she sat down.

“the first part is to test your jump and your ability to judge distances and successfully chain jumps. The second part is to test your speed, reaction time and endurance. The final is a combination of the two.” Luna explained.

“So how hard do you think it will be for me?” Twilight asked.

“That depends on you...but I said it's an endurance test for a reason.” Luna replied. Twilight nodded and got ready.

She jumped, and overshot the first pillar by a whole foot. She sighed and tried again, this time clipping it. The third time she made it, but lost her balance. The fourth was a solid landing though and she pumped her hoof.

“Don't get too cocky...I'm going to leave you here for now. If you need me, just cast a calling spell.” Luna said. Twilight nodded and jumped to the second pillar, missing it by inches, and wound up falling on her flank. Luna chuckled and woke herself up.

“So how is she doing?” Spike asked.

“She's working...she's rather weak at the moment, only a few of the bonuses Vampirism grants...she'll need to drink before her powers come in full...” Luna replied.

“...um...alright...need anything?” Spike asked.

“I need a large open area away from Ponyville where most ponies don't go.” Luna said.

“You can try the Everfree, almost everypony stays away from there and I don't think you' need to worry about the dangerous animals with you there. If you do that, just make sure it's away from Zecora's hut.” Spike cautioned.

“Right. Thank you. Could you write to my sister telling her everything is fine now, and to send her letters directly to me if she wishes to know more?” Luna asked.

“Sure, do you want me to tell her about Twi?” Spike asked.

“That will be Twilight's decision.” Luna replied. Spike nodded and started writing as Luna left.

“Right...I'll need to create a course in the physical world too...hm...I'll take into context that by the time Twilight uses this she would have fed at least once...and I'm talking to myself again.” Luna said, rolling her eyes as her horn glowed dark blue. Trees began uprooting and moving to form structures as they began forming similar patterns as the ones in the dream world. Thinking quickly, Luna cast a general Illusion spell that didn't constantly drain her that kept the forest looking undisturbed.