Crimson Dawn (you-create-it)

After the group finished cleaning the mess obsidian made, all the students were called into the main building. Celestia, Dim, Luna and Twilight were there.

“Hello. There's something all of you must know that simply can't wait.” Celestia said with a magically amplified voice as everyone settled down.

“Who here knows what the Guardians of the Dawn is and what it was created for?” Twilight asked. Nearly all of the hooves went up, she picked a random student.

“The Guardians of the Dawn, or Dawn Guards, was a group of Vamponies and powerful members of many different races working together in peace. They were originally created to combat the Ghouls when they started appearing and later fought and won a war with them.” a little Filly in her first year answered.

“Very good. Now, do any of you know what happened to all the Vamponies?” Twilight asked. There was a lot of silence until Twilight saw a hoof go up. It was Dawn.

“the Vamponies went back into the shadows, no longer needed in the open. Except for a few. A lot of them had Foals and created a new race of ponies.” Dawn answered.

“New race?” many of the students asked.

“That is actually the point of this assembly. Dawn, you and all of the others come on up.” Twilight said. About thirty ponies besides the group of eight walked or flew over to them.

“All of these students are children of the original dawn guards, Vamponies. They have the gift of Vampirism, just without the weakness of blood. We have proof there are forces at work trying to restart the war. They are stronger and far smarter than the leader of the previous army. They are a large group of all races banding together to dominate the lands. The reason we are all here is to give all of you an offer. Any student that is sixteen or older may volunteer to receive the Vampirism. The Guardians of the Dawn are needed again, this time we're not strong enough and we need help.” Twilight explained. Dawn and Dusk looked at their parents with worried eyes at the new information.

“What happens if we do or don't accept?” Somepony called.

“If you do not accept then you will continue as normal, your job will be to take care of the lesser threats that plague the lands, bandits and the sort. If you do accept, you will be armed and trained specially.” Twilight replied.

“Teams will be mixed and have many separate squads of two or three. If you are already in a team then others will be added to reach the number ten, and you will be assigned an experienced leader if you do not have one already. Those who wish to accept the gift know that you will be put into dangers greater than anything you will ever face again, we barely survived the last war.” Twilight warned.

“You do not have to do it now, talk to your friends and family. You can do it whenever you please, there will always be room.” Celestia said.

“Looks like we're getting two more eh?” Discord said, appearing next to them.

“Ya. If they're recruiting students as young as sixteen...it must be a huge threat...” Dawn observed.

“we've been getting lots of Ghoul attacks lately, and a Wraith was spotted too. You guys can go into the training building and wait for us there.” Twilight said to them. The group nodded and began walking. Small lines had already formed in front of the four Alicorns and the shadowy gas-like spell that was the vampirism was already entering the first four students.

soon the training room was filled with students attempting to adjust to their new abilities. Two ponies entered right behind them, much too fast to have already completed the change. Once the room started filling up Selina's mom and the other members of the old team Ten entered.

“Alright everyone be calm. The change is very odd, I know this. If you do not have a team of ten already then mingle and attempt to find new numbers. When you have a full team come to me.” Hecarim announced. Almost instantly the two ponies that entered first found their way in front of Dawn and Selina.

“You two leading the team?” the Mare asked.

“I guess so.” Dawn said.

“Interested in two more?” the Stallion asked. Dawn looked at them.

The Mare was a light tan with long windswept mane and tail, she was rather tall. She appeared to be in her twenties. Dawn recognized her cutie mark as a storm rider mark, one who literally bullies storms. Her eyes were a deep navy blue.

The Stallion had a dark blue coat, similar to Luna's, with black splotches scattered randomly. His mane was short, disheveled, Blond, spikey and had violet tips. His mane was similar, but much longer. One eye was a sharp and alert gold, but the other was a glazed dull blue.

“What are your names?” Discord asked.

“Spectral Mist.” the Pegasus Mare replied.

“'Mason' Spring Wells. I thought I recognized you.” Dusk said.

“you know him?” Dawn asked.

“He's big Mac and Cherilee's Colt. I suppose when they moved to Appleoosa you didn't get a chance to see him but I was there and I saw you.” Dusk explained with a smile.

“So what's your story?” Discord asked Mist.

“I could probably be a leader if I wanted. I've been keeping the storms in the everfree in check for over a thousand years, I was one of the original ponies to receive the Vampirism as a gift.” Mist explained.

“So you knew my mom?” Dawn asked.

“Who is that?” Mist asked.

“Dawn is the Daughter of Princess Luna and General Twilight.” Spring said.

“...cool I guess. Yeah, I was in her guard. I quit when they started getting all cocky.” Mist said.

“So now that you know who we are...uh...finish the team?” Spring asked.

“I'm fine with it.” Onyx said.

“Me too!” Obsiidan exclaimed.

“Um...me too..I guess...” Spectrum said.

“I could use a strong partner.” Violet said. The others gave similar responses.

“Well than, let us go to Miss Hecarim.” Discord said.

“Team Zero huh? Not exactly the most creative name but it fits.” Mist said.

“I like it...um...if you don't mind...uh...Obsidian was it? um...why do you look like...rock?” Spring asked.

“Because my skin IS rock! Well technically it's obsidian but it's all the same!” Obsidian exclaimed. The two gave her an odd look.

“Um...she's a Gargoyle...um...like her dad. Just like I'm an...um...spectral warrior like my mother.” Spectrum said.

“Gargoyle? I've never even seen one before!” Mist exclaimed.

“You want me to prove it? Come on, hit me with that big hammer I won't feel a thing!” Obsidan said, hopping up and standing in front of Spring. He had a large war hammer.

“I've broken stone walls with this...” Spring warned.

“And I've stopped a sonic Rainboom!” Obsidian retorted, Violet flinching.

“Fine...but if you get hurt don't blame me.” he sighed and lightly swung the thing. It made a definite * clang * as it impacted the purple pony, and she was knocked off her hooves, but she got up giggling.

“You didn't eve hit me hard!” Obsidian pouted.

“...that hit would have shattered a wall...” Mist commented.

“Really? It felt heavy but not even close to hurting!” Obsidian replied.

“Couldn't you have just transformed?” Violet asked.

“OH yeah...I guess so.” she said and changed. She looked like a slimmer and more femenine version of Galio, her body was obsidian instead of stone and her secondary color light blue as her eyes instead of yellow and orange.

“Now that is pretty cool.” Mist said.

“Thanks!” she replied, changing back.

“Well now, this is all very interesting but it's boring. Who wants to go see if we can cause some Chaos?” Discord asked.

“OH ME ME PICK ME PICK ME!!!” Obsidian exclaimed, earning a laugh all around.