Octavia finds herself running down the large hallway of a mansion that has upper class vampire styled décor. The mare in question appears to be twelve years old and wearing an upper class dress with her signature choker, that has a black bat on the front. The sky outside is stormy and it's raining fairly heavily. Octavia bursts through a pair of large double doors to enter what looks like an upper class drawing room with a fireplace, sofas and armchairs. Standing in front of the large window opposite the fireplace stands two pony figures that are looking towards the window.

"Mommy? Daddy?" Octavia asks, stepping closer ever so slowly.

The female figure falls to the floor and their head rolls away from their body making Octavia's eyes open wide in horror. She then looks to whom she addressed as daddy and steps a tiny bit closer.

"D-daddy..?" Octavia asks, this time lightly.

The colt in question falls to his knees and in front of him can be seen another female figure. Lightning suddenly strikes across the window illuminating the whole room briefly revealing who the said mare is. Octavia chokes a little and her eyes become pinpricks as the mare she can see assaulting her parents, is none other than a sixteen year old version of herself.

The older Octavia looks at the younger version before plunging what seems like a sword through the head of her father and kicking him to the ground.

"Come now, little Octavia. Don't be afraid... You wanted this... You chose this..." The older version whispers as she steps closer to the young Octavia.

The young Octavia screams and begins running off back through the open door.

"No!!!" The young Octavia screams before everything blacks out.

Octavia opens her eyes with haste and darts them about the room, seeing she is back in her dorm room. Looking down beside her she can see a naked Amore stirring gently in her sleep. Relaxing back onto her pillow Octavia heaves a heavy sigh of relief before looking at the clock. It says the time is 7:25AM. Gently she leans over Amore and turns off the alarm clock so as not to wake her marefriend before moving back to her previous position.

"Nightmare..?" A soft voice asks from below Octavia.

Octavia sighs in defeat as she looks at Amore who has her eyes open, but not moved an inch.

"Something like that... Yeah." Octavia admits before Amore cuddles close to her.

"Want to talk about it?" Amore offers, not minding Octavia's sweat from her nightmare.

"I... It's a section of my past I've tried hard to bury... Even as much as I trust you, it's not something I wish to bring up at the moment." Octavia states as she relaxes against Amore.

"That's fine. Take your time, Tavi. I'd have a shower, though, before you go anywhere. I don't mind because comforting you is before making you have a shower." Amore chuckles as she buries her head in Octavia's chest.

"That has quickly become your favourite spot on my body hasn't it?" Octavia smiles slightly.

"For cuddling, yes. I'm sure I'll find a new spot somewhere lower for 'other' activities." Amore whispers as she slides a hand down Octavia's body.

Just as it's about to reach her marehood a knock is heard at the door and Octavia has to bury Amore's face in her breasts to stop her swearing.

"What is it?" Octavia asks.

"If Amore is still asleep, Aqua Streak wanted to know if she could help them set up early. Oh and Derpy had some news for her." The voice of Amethyst Star states.

"Thank you Amethyst. If that's all, I'll let her know." Octavia replies and they both hear her hoofsteps leave the door.

Octavia lets Amore go and her head springs out of Octavia's breasts taking a deep breath.

"Of all the Celestia dammed times to fucking show up, she has to show up right when I'm about to plunder your delicious bat cave for all it's gadgets!" Amore yells in shear disappointment.

"D-did you just compare my marehood to Batmare's bat cave? That was such a cheap comparison I don't even know where to start!" Octavia sits up and flicks Amore's nose.

"Ow! Well it was either that or the 'plunder your dungeon' nerd reference." Amore shrugs.

"Both are horrible and cheesy... Now get dressed and go to your stall. No fun for you during the whole day." Octavia states, getting up out of bed and stretching slightly.

"Aww, but that's not fair!" Amore protests as she also gets up and heads to her wardrobe.

"Well, you should of thought of that before you referred to my marehood as a 'bat cave', which is very large..." Octavia deadpans at Amore, unimpressed.

"Hey, I was on about the cool gadgets... Fine, I'll behave for the day. Only when it comes to sexual stuff with you though... I ain't stopping my regular fun." Amore states, getting dressed and walking into the bathroom to brush her teeth.

"Oh, and what fun might that be?" Octavia asks walking into the shower and turning it on.

Amore spits out the toothpaste and rinses her mouth out. Before brushing her mane and tail briefly.

"Maybe you'll find out some day. I'll label the documentary 'The Life and Times of Amore Sânge Von Scratch'. Sounds cool right? Anyway I'll see you later." Amore kisses Octavia 'goodbye' and leaves the bathroom.

As Amore opens the door to the room she mentally puts on the music track she normally starts her day to and walks out the room. Several other female dorm students waved her 'good morning' as she passed happily with a slight spring in her step. Reaching the stairs closest to her dorm room she sits on the banister and begins sliding down along the railing with a smile on her face. Heading towards the first floor she can see a male Pegasus student ranting to what looks like his vampire Unicorn marefriend.

"I'm telling you when I next see her she will go down! Amore's reign will end with me, I promise!" The male Pegasus pleads to the vampire mare.

Amore smiles wide as she leaps off the end of the railing and two step kicks the male Pegasus in the face sending him crashing into the wall and sliding down onto the floor unconscious.

"Sup" Amore greets the vampire mare with a wink as she strolls off down the hall, earning a sigh of relief from the mare in question.

Amore continues till she jumps past a group of three girls talking and exits out the main doors of the academy to see all the stalls that have been set up the past two days. She can see activity stalls for gold fishing, bobbing for apples, shooting etc. Walking along she can also see many food stalls for pies, candy, cooked food etc. She then stops at her stall and slides in past the curtain to be given some toast by Aqua Streak.

"Judging by your pissed off aura, I'd wager you got cock blocked by Amethyst Star again." Aqua Streak states while setting out some toffee apples on the stand next to some of Derpy's pink muffins.

"Was it that obvious? She never let's me and Octavia have a single playful morning together. Every time I get so close... She knocks on the door and brings up something that has to be done... Ugh it's so irritating." Amore complains as she sits down.

"Well... Least you're back with Octavia now." Scarlet Orange comments, as she is making more candy floss.

"That's one good thing... We have hardly had time to talk much since last night though. We went to bed after Octavia's feeding session... I'm still unsure where I'm heading." Amore sighs deeply and looks very depressed, stopping the music in her head.

"Cheer up, Amore. Look on the bright side, It's muffin time!~" Derpy lays out her freshly baked muffins on the table, this time a normal colour.

Aqua Streak looks at her watch and frowns slightly before sighing.

"Actually, it's only 8:00AM." Aqua Streak wears a deadpan expression.

Derpy looks shocked and her eyes go wide. "Somebody kill me!"

"What is this turning into? Reference weekly? There are so many references, like every chapter..." Amore comments with a single tone voice.

Scarlet Orange turns around and places a tray of candy floss onto the table and sighs.

"Amore, what are you on about?" Scarlet Orange asks, looking at Amore weirdly.

Amore shakes her head and stands up. "Nothing... I'm going for a walk."

Amore gets up and starts to head for the running track where she knows few ponies are.

Amore walks into the equipment shed and slowly makes her way to the back behind some gym balance beams. She then slams her back against the wall and slides down it to a sitting position, breathing heavily.

"This is becoming fucking annoying... it doesn't help that the only pony's blood I want is Octavia's... I'm still unsure of my route." Amore talks to herself between pants.

Amore can feel her heart pulse and her head throb as she tries to resist the vampire hunger that grows within her.

"You're such a stubborn mare, Amore." A comforting voice states as Amore looks up, her vision becoming hazy.

Octavia kneels down beside her and brings Amore into her embrace, softly stroking her mane.

"Tavi? Didn't you have a meeting this morning?" Amore asks, drinking in Octavia's scent heavily.

"Didn't you have a stall to tend? It looks like neither of us are where we are meant to be... Or perhaps, right here is indeed where we are meant to be." Octavia smiles warmly and pulls away from Amore slightly.

"I'm fine... I can handle this." Amore states with a half smile earning her a displeased look from Octavia.

"You need not fight this by yourself. Also it might interest you to know that it takes three sizeable consumptions of said Pure vampires blood in order for you to pick the vampire side. So in essence, so long as you don't feed on me a third time till you make your choice... You're good." Octavia runs her fingers through Amore's mane and glances towards the main door.

Hoofsteps are heard as somepony enters the equipment shed and looks around. Sighing deeply the figure takes a deep breath.

"I know you're in here and who you are with... This is serious and we need-" Amethyst Star is cut off by Octavia.

"I order you as the head of the Von Melody family to close the door and leave, Amethyst Star. This is not some little game you can whine your way out of... To persist in your current route would end with your very bloody demise." Octavia's voice carries a harrowing and spine chilling tone.

"M-my lady I... I never meant... I... I'm leaving..." Amethyst Star swallows hard and does as she is told before hastily leaving the pair.

"If you wish to quell this hunger for now, please take my blood... It pains me to see you suffer." Octavia whispers into Amore's ear.

Octavia makes her neck more accessible to Amore and she hesitantly sinks her fangs into Octavia's neck eliciting a small moan from the mare. As the blood touches Amore's lips and washes down her throat she can feel the fire inside her slowly die down as Octavia's sweet blood quenches her thirst. After several seconds Amore let's go of Octavia and stops drinking her blood.

"Do you feel better?" Octavia asks wiping some blood away from Amore's mouth

Amore nods and buries her head in Octavia's chest as they lay down on an exercise mat. Octavia starts running her fingers through Amore's mane softly as she holds her close.

"It feels a bit better... Guess this explains why there are so few half-breeds in Equestria. This hunger is intense... I just want to make a choice I know I won't regret." Amore states as she closes her eyes.

"It's fine... I'll be here to support you no matter which option you choose. Just rest for now, I'm sure your friends can handle the stall." Octavia comforts Amore as she slowly drifts off into a peaceful sleep.

Shintaku floats in the the middle of her room while pretending to sit on a chair. A tea pot and tea cup float in the air beside her, all the while that same eerie music ferments the air.

"What can I do for you, Big Mac? I see this time you brought your cousin with you... Braeburn..." Shintaku looks displeased by their visit.

Big Mac stands just in front of the entrance to her room. Beside him is an Earth Pony with a light gold coat with a Brilliant gamboge mane and tail that has brilliant amber highlights. His eyes are a Brilliant pistachio and he wears the same vampire hunter outfit as Big Mac.

"Hello... Shintaku. It would seem you have failed to do the job given to you by my sister..." Big Mac informs Shintaku who spits out her tea.

"Bullshit! There is no way anypony could ever recover from what I put them through!" Shintaku exclaims as she summons a screen and looks in at Octavia and Amore.

Shintaku's eyes widen and she drops her tea pot and tea cup from her magical grasp to have them smash on the floor.

"Looks to me like yer failing alright. My cousin will not be pleased to hear about this." Braeburn comments, placing his hands in his pockets.

"Shut up! I still have time to fix this... If this approach didn't work, I'll use a more direct method.. You two knuckle heads can help me with this... I'll explain the plan soon enough, for now I need to call in an old favour from your dear sister so I can complete my mission." Shintaku lands on the ground and dispels the screen.

"if it means they will be apart, you have our full arsenal of equipment at your disposal." Big Mac offers, looking curious at Shintaku.

"Oh it will... Those two made a fool out of my abilities and I will not stand for such insolence... They will pay dearly." Shintaku grits her teeth as she stares up, seemingly into space.

Octavia and Amore are walking past the running track holding hands as the sun begins to set in the distance.

"How long did I sleep? It feels like I've wasted the day..." Amore states in displeasure.

Octavia chuckles and smiles. "You were quite exhausted from your fight against the hunger. I was happy to cuddle with you and watch over you till you woke up."

"I know, but... I just hate to be a burden and I pretty much bailed on my friends..." Amore states, sighing deeply.

Octavia leans into Amore as they walk and smiles. "It'll be alright soon enough... You'll see everything will work out."

Amore seemingly relaxes at Octavia's words and calms down as they enter the assembly hall to see everypony gathered from the festival. Making her way to the stage she enters behind the curtain with Octavia and they can see her band preparing for tonight.

"You feeling any better?" Aqua Streak asks to which Amore nods.

"I hope this ends soon... You haven't been yourself lately and it bugs me." Derpy states looking sad.

"It will be over soon, I promise. Things are just a little rough inside for now." Amore tries to comfort Derpy.

"Are you ready to close the festival?" Scarlet Orange asks spinning her drum sticks around her fingers.

Amore nods and takes the stand after kissing Octavia and she leaves for her front row seat. The curtains open up shortly after and the crowd cheer loud in shear passion for the band.

"Wassup-" Amore begins but is cut off by another voice.

"Wassup Armonia!" A very familiar and overly excited voice asks from above.

Pointing a spotlight up into the beams of the ceiling non other than Vinyl can be seen standing up there with her wings flared out. She flies down and lands on the stand next to Amore and gives her an enthusiastic hug.

"Sorry I'm late... Work was a killer. By the sounds of things you have been doing well for yourself in the music scene. Valentine was kind enough to stream your last two performances to my phone. You rocked like no tomorrow." Vinyl praises Amore and ruffles her mane making her smile.

"Thanks mother. I really enjoy what I do, I also was able to have your old stuff from the room so I got your old IPod's and headphones. I use the really nice blood red pair~" Amore states with a wide smile.

"Cool, why not let your mother show you how good she was way back when. Granted I still put out music, but it's been a while since I did a gig like this." Vinyl asks as she removes her hand from Amore's mane.

"Yeah, sure. Knock yourself out~" Amore jumps down into the front row to join Octavia, who smiles.

"This should be interesting, seeing my old roommate perform after so long. What do you have planned now?" Octavia asks snaking her arms around Amore's neck.

"Hmm... I'm pretty sure I wanted to spend it with this amazing grey mare, but she doesn't seem to be here yet~" Amore comments teasing Octavia.

Octavia smiles and holds Amore close. "You're so bad it's unreal... Now do me one tiny favour for this evening."

"What's that?" Amore asks kissing Octavia's cheek.

"Shut up and dance with me." Octavia whispers into Amore's ear making her shiver.

"Let's get this party started! This is Dj PON-3 in the house!" Vinyl introduces herself making the crowd roar to life.

Vinyl signals to the band who happily accept her lead and they start the song with great enthusiasm.

"Oh don't you dare look back.
Just keep your eyes on me."
I said, "You're holding back, "
She said, "Shut up and dance with me!"
This woman is my destiny
She said, "Ooh-ooh-hoo,
Shut up and dance with me."

We were victims of the night,
The chemical, physical, kryptonite
Helpless to the bass and the fading light
Oh, we were bound to get together,
Bound to get together.

She took my arm,
I don't know how it happened.
We took the floor and she said,

"Oh, don't you dare look back.
Just keep your eyes on me."
I said, "You're holding back, "
She said, "Shut up and dance with me!"
This woman is my destiny
She said, "Ooh-ooh-hoo,
Shut up and dance with me."

A backless dress and some beat up sneaks,
My discothèque, Juliet teenage dream.
I felt it in my chest as she looked at me.
I knew we were bound to be together,
Bound to be together

She took my arm,
I don't know how it happened.
We took the floor and she said,

"Oh, don't you dare look back.
Just keep your eyes on me."
I said, "You're holding back, "
She said, "Shut up and dance with me!"
This woman is my destiny
She said, "Ooh-ooh-hoo,
Shut up and dance with me."

Oh, come on girl!

Derpy begins rocking out on her guitar as Vinyl smiles widely at Amore and Octavia who are happily dancing together. Looking at the back of the assembly hall she can see Valentine who tips his hat to her. Princess Luna is also beside Valentine again and is swaying slightly to the music while smiling. Vinyl gives them both a thumbs up before carrying on.

Deep in her eyes,
I think I see the future.
I realize this is my last chance.

She took my arm,
I don't know how it happened.
We took the floor and she said,

"Oh, don't you dare look back.
Just keep your eyes on me."
I said, "You're holding back, "
She said, "Shut up and dance with me!"
This woman is my destiny
She said, "Ooh-ooh-hoo,
Shut up and dance!"

"Don't you dare look back.
Just keep your eyes on me."
I said, "You're holding back, "
She said, "Shut up and dance with me!"
This woman is my destiny
She said, "Ooh-ooh-hoo,
Shut up and dance with me."

Ooh-ooh-hoo, shut up and dance with me
Ooh-ooh-hoo, shut up and dance with me

Vinyl ends the song with flare and the entire crowd roar to an applause clapping wildly. Amore and Octavia are also cheering before Octavia decides to lead Amore out of the assembly hall.

Octavia gently presses Amore against some lockers as she leans into her.

"Hmm she is still just as good as ever it seems." Octavia comments, licking Amore's neck.

"Y-yeah... Seems that way doesn't it. I can't help but feel she picked that song because of us. Are you hungry?" Amore asks as her question is answered when Octavia sinks her fangs into her neck.

Octavia begins sucking Amore's blood softly making the mare moan. Amore wraps her arms around Octavia and holds her close.

"Hmm you know how much I love this... I doubt I could ever be without you, Tavi." Amore whispers into Octavia's ear.

Shortly after Octavia stops and they switch positions. Octavia brings Amore close and embraces her.

"It's your turn. This should keep you covered till morning so we can enjoy something else during the night." Octavia states as Amore lets her own fangs pierce Octavia's flesh.

Softly sucking out her blood Octavia hums in approval as she is fed upon. She runs her fingers through Amore's mane, taking in it's gorgeous scent as they share their moment.

Amore pulls away and kisses Octavia deeply, entwining their tongues in a passionate dance which lasts for a minute.

"Hmm what will we be enjoying this evening?" Amore asks, licking Octavia's neck clean.

"You'll see... Trust me, your going to love it." Octavia states playfully as she takes Amore's hand and starts to lead her back to their room.

Author's Note

I hope you all enjoyed this ending to the festival chapters. I actually forgot to say in my last author's note or even save my last author's note, that DMM will have a chapter released every Saturday. I will try to keep to this as best I can alongside everything else. Other then that I pray that what happened in this chapter has you wanting more with Shintaku's declaration. Things are bound to heat up so stay following and you'll see how crazy things can get. Also, yes, all the references, Amore... All the references.