Crimson Night

(A/N Sorry for another dry explanation dialogue drowned chapter, but this is going to be the last one in a while, hopefully for the entire story, thanks for reading. -Dark)

Thankfully Luna had vast stores of magic, and her little obstacle course was completed by nightfall. Luna decided it was a good time to check up on Twilight. She took to the air and made sure her static illusion kept the large course hidden from sight and winged towards Ponyville.

“Hello Spike, is she still asleep?” Luna asked when she slipped into the library.

“Yeah, though she's had this look of determination on her face for the past three hours and her nose randomly started bleeding...but it was only a tiny bit...” Spike said, giving a worried glance towards the unicorn.

“Did you send the letter to my sister?” Luna asked as she walked up to Twilight, she saw a few miniscule bruises on her shoulders but they were minor.

“Yeah, she told me to tell you she wanted to wait until you were ready to send letters directly to you in case you were in the middle of something important.” Spike replied.

“Thank you, I'm going to check on her.” Luna said and entered Twilight's mind.

“Are you alright?” Luna asked when she found herself standing next to Twilight, who was on the ground panting.

“Y-yeah...just...tired...” Twilight replied.

“You were in here for a whole day, I am surprised you aren't completely unconscious...” Luna commented.

“Really?...well...hey, will all of this show back in the real world?” Twilight asked, looking over herself. Practically her entire body was a bruise and it looked like she took one of the chaser pillars to the nose.

“Barely, there were a few bruises and Spike said your nose bled for a moment, but they were very small.” Luna said.

“Good...” Twilight said heavily.

“I think you should just rest now and actually sleep, I'll stay here a moment and review your progress.” Luna said with a smile.

“you can do that?” Twilight asked.

“Yes, I can touch the dreams of sleeping ponies and go through the entire ting if I so choose, even if I did not stay to watch.” Luna said. “Now go to sleep, your mind will leave this bridge between our minds and enter your own dreams to sleep, you've earned it.” Luna said. Twilight just nodded and was asleep in seconds. She faded away as Luna saw what seemed like a ghost of Twilight going through the course.

The best one show Twilight only wobbling a little on the jump pillars, but never falling, and keeping a good speed on it. She had not made it to the final stage, but she nearly passed the second one. She did good until the chaser pillars started coming, then she would normally be knocked away quickly. On her farthest run she made it just a few steps away from the 'finish', but a chaser cut across her path and caught her muzzle, sending her spinning out of the course. Luna flinched at that one, it must have really hurt.

She let the course go back to normal and allowed herself to wake up.

“Spike.” Luna said.

“Yeah Princess?” Spike replied.

“Is there a spare bed I could use? She is asleep for real now and I don't want to leave her side. In her mind she had no injuries, but physically she is still recovering.” Luna said.

“Uh yeah, it's in the closet here.” Spike said, opening a door.

“Thank you.” Luna said as a bed frame, mattress and other bed accessories floated out in the veil of her magic and set themselves up.

“Need anything else princess?” Spike asked.

“No, you're fine. Though a letter to Celestia saying I will write to her as soon as I awake would be appreciated. Thank you so much for being so helpful and understanding.” Luna said, nuzzling the dragon.

“Yeah no problem, as long as she doesn't sparkle during the day...I trust you, and Twi's a strong Mare.” Spike said, a blush from the praise apparent.

“Thank you.” Luna said with a giggle at the reference. Spike nodded and went downstairs to his basket as Luna let herself fall asleep after the hard work she had been doing all day.

“It's so weird...” Twilight commented as she ate her breakfast.

“What is?” Spike asked.

“Well...you know how after you eat, but it wasn't enough to completely fill you? * nod * Well that's kind of how I feel right now...” Twilight explained.

“It's a bit of a side effect...don't worry though it won't get any worse. We had that added just so you don't forget the price.” Luna said.

“I see...so...you said that Blood would let me use my other abilities and stuff?” Twilight asked.

“Sort of. If you never drink blood, your powers will slowly decline. As I said before, once a month will keep you full and steady. If you drink plentifully and then stop for a long period of time it depends on the power of the blood. Also, the power ties into how powerful you grow when you drink. As well, biting and feeding will not turn the other no matter what, only the Magic I used on you will. In time I may teach you.” Luna explained.

“I'd love to sit here and chat about drinking blood and stuff, but I promised to go help rebuild. Twilight you got that spell?” Spike said, cutting in.

“Yeah.” Twilight said with a sheepish grin as she used her magic to cast a spell on spike. He grew to just a bit larger than a pony. “It will last all day, good idea by the way. Againg you so you can help with the lifting and stuff.” Twilight commented.

“Yeah, see you later! Oh, and Applejack wanted to talk to you this morning but she's really busy at the Orchard.” Spike said and left.

“Anyways, what do you mean by power of the blood?” Twilight asked.

“Well...sorry for the analogy, but say you feed off of one of your friends. Applejack's blood would have power in it, giving you strength and some of your more 'power' based abilities Rainbow Dash's blood would have a lot of...well, I guess Adrenaline but let's just say Speed. It would make you faster and more agile, and lead you to more of your speed based abilities. That one may have additional side effects, but not to worry yet.” Luna started.

“What about Pinkie Pie?” Twilight asked with a laugh.

“Hm...I'd more of a diversionary thing...or perhaps even evasion...who knows, that pony is far too random to tell.” Luna said, gaining a laugh from Twilight.

“I imagine Fluttershy could help you with going about unnoticed, or even strengthen your connection with Nocturnal creatures...Rarity, well...I guess we could say 'Finesse'. Since you would receive a bit of them with the blood you may get better when it comes to speaking to another. Persuasion, Haggling or something like that I'm not sure.” Luna said, thinking.

“So it takes the others' attributes?” Twilight asked.

“No no, not takes. Your body will simply learn from them and certain things will trigger certain abilities or such.” Luna replied.

“Ok good...but...I don't even know how to tell them I'm what I am...'oh hey AJ! Yeah I'm a Vampony. By the way, I need some blood. Got any to spare?' yeah not gonna happen...” Twilight said. There was a moment of silence before the two broke into laughter.

“Hey there's been something I've been meaning to ask.” Twilight said when they calmed down.

“Go on.” Luna replied.

“Are there any other Vamponies in Equestria? Or even Ponyville?” Twilight asked.

“Yes...there are ten in Canterlot and there is one technically in ponyville. Your Zebra friend, Zecora, is much older than she looks.” Luna said.

“Really?” Twilight asked.

“Yes. Anything else you wish to ask before I return to Canterlot?” Luna asked.

“Wait you're returning?” Twilight asked.

“Yes, I must. I wrote to Tia and she said she needed me there as long as you no longer needed tending to. With you going to Applejack's to speak to her I will have no other reason to stay.” Luna explained.

“Alright...well...there is one thing...can you set up a transport spell between us so I can send letters to you without spike or Celestia?” Twilight asked.

“I can if you so want, what prompted this?” Luna asked.

“Well...first of all I may have questions about the Vampirism...and I'll never figure out my feelings towards you if I can't speak to you, but Letters can fix that.” Twilight said. Luna face hooved.

“Of course, Why didn't I think of that.” she mumbled and put her horn on Twilight's head for a moment, and then a spell flashed.

“There, now all you must do is tug on the connection to open it, and then condense the letter in magic and send it.” Luna said.

“Alright thank you...well I should get going while my face isn't sore.” Twilight said.

“As should I, and I apologize for not being able to do anything about that one.” Luna said. Twilight just waved her off as they parted ways outside the library.