Octavia stands in the shower, her head lifted up towards the falling water, her eyes closed deep in thought. 'What is wrong with me? Why do I feel like this given what she said?' Octavia lowers her head and opens her eyes before turning off the shower and sighing deeply. She then grabs a towel and wraps it around her as she leaves the bathroom to enter the bedroom.

Octavia looks at Amore's bed and wears a sad expression. "What are you up to..?" Octavia shakes her head and grabs another towel to start drying her hair as she looks through her underwear drawer. She sifts through many different panties before settling on a cute pair and lays them on her bed.

Octavia finishes drying her hair as what Amore said to her after class plagues her mind.

Octavia and Amore are leaving the V&P living etiquette classroom together before Amore stops them.

"Hey, umm I gotta go meet some friends for something they have planned, again. I'll be back sometime tonight, is that cool?" Amore asks smiling awkwardly.

"What about our evening session?" Octavia asks clearly sad.

Amore shifts awkwardly and bites her lip. "I'll be back before then, I think. I really need this."

Octavia sighs deeply and nods, eliciting a hug from Amore before she runs off.

Octavia slips on her panties before laying back on her bed and sprawling out. "She really needs this..? What is she on about? It's been like this since Aqua Streak and Scarlet Orange were allowed to stay under their names so long as they behaved. The pair claim to have cut most of their ties with The Order of Light... Amore trusts them, so I suppose it's alright. Still, since they came back Amore has been running off after class most days for the past two weeks... She has been here about a month and a week..." Octavia sits up suddenly and slaps her cheeks.

"What am I worried for?! It's not like I give a damn what Amore does in her spare time, who she is with... Who she dates... Who she..." Octavia shakes her head violently as she pictures Amore with stallions.

Octavia flares out her wings and groans in frustration. "No, no, no, no! Amore is not like that! She would tell me if she started dating... I hope... Oh Celestia, what is going on inside you, Octavia..?" Octavia walks over to her wardrobe and opens it to stare into the mirror on the back of the right side door.

Octavia inspects herself including her slightly larger bust size. "Hmm I've grown... I'm kidding myself... I do care who she is with, what she does and etc. We're not exactly immortal. I mean, sure vampires live a long time, but we can still die... How long will Amore live..." Octavia sighs deeply and stares at her reflection sadly.

Octavia frowns and takes a deep breath. "I'll find out nothing sitting here feeling miserable for myself. I'm going to do something about this!" Octavia takes out a fresh Armonia academy uniform in her student council colours to put on. After putting on her stockings she grabs her phone making sure it's fully charged and leaves the room, her eyes filled with purpose.

It doesn't take Octavia long to locate Amore who is hanging out with Aqua Streak and Scarlet Orange on a bench by the front academy gate. She manages to get close enough in range so she can eavesdrop on them with her vampire hearing.

"It was such a blast last night! They really like us~" Scarlet Orange says happily.

"I know, right? You can blow like no tomorrow, Orange." Aqua Streaks states.

Octavia blushes somewhat at that comment. "What in the name of Celestia is she on about?"

"True dat, but you can rock those strings like a badass." Amore states jumping up and stretching.

Aqua Streak and Scarlet Orange also stand up and start to follow Amore who begins walking out of the academy gates.

"Where are they going? Are they leaving the campus?" Octavia mutters as she slyly follows the trio within the shadows.

The trio make their way into the forest all the way to a small clearing which has a hidden shed-like garage which Aqua Streak opens. After a few minutes Aqua Streak drives out of the garage a convertible vehicle to which Scarlet Orange rides shotgun and Amore sits in the back. Aqua Streak then begins to drive it out into the forest path which leads up to the academy and the town on the edge of the Everfree forest.

Octavia takes to the skies so she can follow them. "What purpose do they have in Ponyville..? I don't like the looks of this..." Octavia notices the sun is dropping quickly as they begin their journey to Ponyville.

After following them for thirty minutes Octavia lands in a nearby tree as the trio drive around and park in the car park of a bar. Ponyville looks quite more developed then Octavia remembers. Not by much though. More roads and bright lights, but still a small town. The trio exit the convertible and lock it up as they head into the bar. Octavia jumps down from the tree and straightens out her uniform as she starts to walk over to the bar herself.

"Hey, you look like a sweet thing." A random male pony's voice states from behind.

Octavia rolls her eyes and turns around to see a group of three Earth Pony males, clearly drunk.

"How can I help you, gentlecolts?" Octavia asks politely.

"Get a load of the posh mouth on her." The second Earth Pony states.

"Bet it could do some amazing things on the side." The third comments, which makes Octavia scoff in disgust.

The first quiets down his mates before speaking. "I was just wondering if you would like to entertain us for the evening?"

"I've better things to do then hang around with such... Disgusting ponies..." Octavia turns to walk away.

The second Earth Pony grits his teeth and attempts to grope Octavia's ass. Hardly getting anywhere near his objective Octavia grabs and breaks his wrist without hesitation. She then flips him hard onto the floor. The third shouts at Octavia and goes to avenge his friend, but only succeeds in getting a harsh hoof to the stomach and being put onto the floor.

"You stuck up posh bitch!" The first Earth Pony pulls a knife on Octavia and tries to stab her.

Octavia slides past his knife, grabs his arm and not only breaks his wrist, but twists his arm to break his elbow joint as well. She then grips his neck and holds him up off the floor.

"Look you piece of shit... I'm not in the mood to buck around with the likes of you... I make this warning only once, if you and your pals wish to get back up and evoke the full wrath of the Von Melody family... By all means. I wont, however, let you live next time... I'm busy, so if you will, buzz off you pests!" Octavia throws the first Earth Pony onto the floor to his friends.

Octavia straightens her uniform again and enters the bar sighing heavily.

As Octavia enters the bar, she can see it has an interesting layout. As you enter the bar the serving counter is directly opposite you. To the left on a slightly lowered platform are two pool tables with ponies of various races playing games on them. To the right is an area of tables and chairs so you can sit and listen to music being played on the stage. Currently on the stage is a DJ stand at the back with a microphone at the front. Looking around Octavia cannot find Amore or the other two. Sighing deeply she makes her way to the bar where she sits down.

"A new face I see. What can I do for you, my dear?" A calm, relaxing gentleman like tone asks Octavia making her look forwards at the bartender.

The bartender is wearing a gentleman like outfit which has mainly red with an accent of black for its design. On his head is an interestingly shaped hat with a feather in it and on his hands are black leather gloves. His coat is a dark red while his mane and tail are a silver colour. His eyes are also a dark red.

Octavia pauses slightly unsure about the colt. "Umm I shall have a... Martini perhaps?"

"Sure, you come here for the trio that have been becoming very popular here?" The gentleman asks, mixing Octavia's drink.

"Excuse me, but what trio do you mean? Octavia asks curious.

The bartender places Octavia's drink on the counter and smiles. "Well, they showed up little over two weeks ago. The blue and orange mares are regulars, but they brought an interesting friend with them this time. Since she started coming here my customer count has definitely increased." The bartender cleans a few glasses while he talks.

"So... What do they do for you here?" Octavia asks sipping her surprisingly delicious Martini.

The crowd of ponies suddenly start clapping and whistling at the stage catching Octavia's attention as a dark blue male Pegasus stands atop it holding a separate microphone. He wears a long black trench coat and jeans with a blue T-shirt. His mane and tail are a black with dark blue streaks, his eyes are the same dark blue.

"Welcome ladies and gentlecolts to our humble bar! We all know why you came here to indulge in our alcohol and buzzing atmosphere. So, without further adieu allow me to introduce the mare and her two friends you came here to admire! I proudly introduce AMR-3 and her entourage!" The announcer jumps off the stage as Octavia's eyes widen to the three mares who take the stage.

To Octavia's surprise Amore takes the place behind the DJ stand wearing the same outfit she did when they first met, minus her jacket. Aqua Streak takes up the microphone stand with a guitar, wearing an outfit similar to Amore's but with an aqua blue open hoodie. Scarlet Orange is oddly holding a saxophone, wearing a cute orange dress with black accents and black tights.

"Sup, my homies! How is everyone doing tonight?! Amore shouts out to the crowd who cheers in response. Amore is using the blood red headphones with the DJ stand.

"Who wants to get it on tonight?!" Aqua Streak prompts the crowd who let out another cheer.

Amore spins some discs and smiles widely at her adoring fans. Taking a deep breath Amore and Aqua start up the song with Amore providing the beat to Aqua Streak's guitar. Aqua Streak and Amore provide the vocals.

There's a stranger in my bed,
There's a pounding in my head
Glitter all over the room
Pink flamingos in the pool
I smell like a minibar
DJ's passed out in the yard
Barbie's on the barbecue
This a hickie or a bruise

Pictures of last night
Ended up online
I'm screwed
Oh well
It's a blacked out blur
But I'm pretty sure it ruled
Damn

Last Friday night
Yeah, we danced on tabletops
And we took too many shots
Think we kissed but I forgot

Last Friday night
Yeah, we maxed our credit cards
And got kicked out of the bar
So we hit the boulevard

Last Friday night
We went streaking in the park
Skinny dipping in the dark
Then had a ménage à trois
Last Friday night
Yeah I think we broke the law
Always say we're gonna stop
Op-oh-oh

This Friday night
Do it all again
This Friday night
Do it all again

Trying to connect the dots
Don't know what to tell my boss
Think the city towed my car
Chandelier is on the floor
Ripped my favourite party dress
Warrant's out for my arrest
Think I need a ginger ale
That was such an epic fail

Pictures of last night
Ended up online
I'm screwed
Oh well
It's a blacked out blur
But I'm pretty sure it ruled
Damn

Last Friday night
Yeah, we danced on table tops
And we took too many shots
Think we kissed but I forgot

Last Friday night
Yeah, we maxed our credit cards
And got kicked out of the bar
So we hit the boulevard

Last Friday night
We went streaking in the park
Skinny dipping in the dark
Then had a ménage à trois

Last Friday night
Yeah I think we broke the law
Always say we're gonna stop
Oh whoa oh

This Friday night
Do it all again
(Do it all again)
This Friday night
Do it all again
(Do it all again)
This Friday night

AMR-3
AMR-3
AMR-3
AMR-3
AMR-3
AMR-3

Scarlet Orange then comes to life and blows out an unexpected tune from her saxophone. After the crowd chants Amore's introduced name.

Last Friday night
Yeah, we danced on table tops
And we took too many shots
Think we kissed but I forgot

Last Friday night
Yeah, we maxed our credit cards
And got kicked out of the bar
So we hit the boulevard

Last Friday night
We went streaking in the park
Skinny dipping in the dark
Then had a ménage à trois

Last Friday night
Yeah I think we broke the law
Always say we're gonna stop
Oh-whoa-oh
This Friday night
Do it all again

[Clapping] Whohoo!

The crowd cheer and whistle as the trio finish their song and Amore throws on a record to keep the vibe flowing. Aqua Streaks and Scarlet Orange enter behind the stage to put the instruments away while Amore jumps off the stage and heads to the bar for a drink. Upon reaching the bar she puts her headphones around her neck and orders an orange juice.

"You seemed to be having fun tonight AMR-3." The bartender prompts Amore with a smile.

"Yep, doing this is so much fun and the bits are good. You're quite the generous employer." Amore states taking several swallows of her juice.

"I'm glad to provide such a talent with a place of practice. Any plans after you head home?" The bartender asks glancing at Octavia beside Amore, whom she hasn't noticed.

Amore looks at the clock above the bar and sighs. "I'm likely going to be later then I said I'd be to my roommate... I've been doing this in secret from them since we started and haven't really been able to tell 'em..." Amore admits looking sad.

"Why not? Surely she is a mare you can trust?" The bartender puts away a few glasses and pours himself a whiskey.

"She is, really. I do trust her a lot. She has taken very good care of me since she took me in. It's just... We do this special kinda thing in the evening before we sleep. She really needs it and I so badly enjoy it, likely more than a normal pony should. She means a lot to me despite my fillyhood growing up... She is also freaking hot." Amore blushes finishing her orange juice.

The bartender smiles and pours Amore a shot glass of whiskey. "So, you could say you have feelings for this roommate of yours? She sounds like more than just that to me."

"Vinnie... I guess you could say that, yeah. She and I are from different walks of life though... It'd never work. She likely thinks I have a coltfriend anyway with how secretive I'm being." Amore swirls the shot glass around while talking.

Octavia smiles slightly and sighs inwardly knowing it's exactly what she thought. Vinnie smiles and gives Octavia another Martini. "Let's say... It could work and you wanted to give it a try to see if what you feel deep down is real or not... Would you?" Vinnie asks finishing off his whiskey glass and begins cleaning it.

"I... Truth be told I just want to grab her and kiss the lips of that uptight, posh, classical, son of a bitch mare-" Amore stops herself and looks at Vinnie, weirdly cocking her head to the right. "How did you know my roommate is a mare?"

"I believe that is 'daughter of a bitch' actually." Octavia comments which makes Amore freeze in her place and swallow hard.

Amore slowly turns around and her mouth flies wide open as she finally realises Octavia is sitting beside her. Octavia finishes her second drink, turns to Amore and closes her mouth gently.

"That's exactly what I thought. I followed you shortly after my shower. I had to beat up three drunk morons outside. You're exactly as much of a hassle as Vinyl. You're also just as good of a DJ. Finally... If what you said is true, I'd like to discover if my own feelings are what they seem." Octavia fires off answers as if reading Amore's mind.

Amore simply stares at Octavia unable to move, speak or do anything. After several seconds which seemed like hours, Amore takes a deep breath, downs the shot of whiskey, grabs Octavia's blazer collar and, as gently as she can without it looking like two trucks smashed together, slammed her lips into Octavia's.

Both mares closed their eyes and indulged the senses they felt from each other. Octavia draped her arms over Amore's shoulders as they both relaxed more into the kiss, which became very passionate. After several test samples of just lips Amore decided to up the ante and slide her tongue slowly into Octavia's mouth. To her surprise, it was welcomed like being invited into a grand castle which tasted like saliva and Martini all mixed into one. Amore explored Octavia's mouth, poking her roof or teeth. Especially Octavia's vampire fangs which seemed to have Amore's interest. After a minute of exploration Octavia decided to bring Amore's attention to her tongue which she used to enter into a unique dance with Amore's tongue. The two passed the lead back and forth for several minutes, exiting and entering each other's mouth, oblivious to anything around them.

Vinnie simply smiled, left two more drinks for them and disappeared to serve other customers. Once the pair finished their first kiss they parted as slowly as they could to savour the taste. A thin trickle of saliva hung between them before being cleaned up by Octavia. Amore opened her eyes, her heart practically beating out of her chest and finding she could barely muster any words.

"Awesome..." Amore states still in a state of bliss.

"I've been around for a while... It's fair to say while unfortunately not my first, you have been the best kisser I've known." Octavia warmly comments as they make no effort to break their embrace.

Amore clears her throat so she can talk. "Tavi... Since arriving at Armonia and meeting you things have just fallen into place. I've found out more about my mother then ever before. I've already made great friends and was accepted for once in my life by ponies other then my guardian. I know I feed you my odd blood... That it tastes like freshly-picked apples and is sweeter than normal blood. I know how much you love it. Despite how much we seem so very different I cant help, but be so attracted to you. You're the only mare who is more mysterious than me. I want to know everything... Embrace everything... Be everything for you... I don't know when in the past month I started feeling like this, but I badly want to give this a shot..." Amore tries to explain which makes Octavia smile.

"Amore... Since fighting you and drinking your blood I've had... A deep feeling growing inside me. Spending time with you, watching you, teaching you... The more time I spend with you the greater the feeling grows. It's no small thing for me to admit I might have a thing for you. Feeding for me has become more then a simple need... Your flavoursome blood brightens up my pallet and makes me look forward to feeding. Knowing how much you enjoy being fed on and the adorable coos, moans and other noises you make for me lighten up my day that I'm able to do that for you. I love it, Amore. I'd love to see how far we could go together, however, you realise The Order of Light wont let up... You will have to deal with them as well with me." Octavia explains as she strokes Amore's cheek.

"Meh, we'll show 'em who's boss, right Tavi?" Amore smiles which makes Octavia kiss her softly.

"Then we're giving 'us' a shot. I love you, Amore." Octavia nuzzles Amore's nose.

"You're acting so unlike you... It's cute, but just weird. I'd not want you to act that differently towards me, Tavi." Amore jokes as she nuzzles back.

"Oh, trust me. I'm not changing that much. I promise you that." Octavia comments.

Vinnie comes back to address Amore. "Sorry to interrupt your touching moment, but if you wanted I'd not mind if you played one more song of the evening. If you want to." Vinnie offers Amore who looks at Octavia.

"Fine, one more song. Then we're going back." Octavia sighs as she gives in.

Amore kisses Octavia's cheek playfully before leaving her embrace, downing her whiskey and rushing to the stage where Aqua Streak and Scarlet Orange are talking.

Octavia sighs deeply and sips her Martini. "You are still such a sly bastard, Valentine."

"Oh, I thought you had forgotten about me, Lady Von Melody." Valentine smiles showing his vampire fangs more clearly.

"Still... Thank you for looking after her... I guess she does need this, however, she also needs to study." Octavia states before turning to face the stage.

The trio have set up a drum kit at the back where the DJ stand was which has Scarlet Orange sitting at it spinning some drum sticks around her fingers. Amore is holding the guitar at the front of the group while Aqua Streak is between them to the right with a bass guitar.

"I hope you're all ready for the ending song of tonight. Your gracious host Mr. Valentine offered us to play one last song before we head out. I've been working on this one for the past week or so since I met a special mare. We hope you enjoy it!" Amore introduces them and Amore starts off the song with her guitar and provides the vocals.

Brown eyes and lungs are filled up with smoke
Fast lives are stuck in the undertow
But you know the places I wanna go
Cause oh oh oh
I've got a sickness, you've got the cure
You've got the spark I've been lookin' for
And I've got a plan, we walk out the door

You know you wanna
Just let go
It's time to roll down the windows
Sing it oh oh
Got all we need so here we go

Turn it up
It's five minutes to midnight
You're coming home with me tonight
I can't get enough
Shakin' me up
Turn it up
Alright, at five minutes to midnight
We'll see our name in city lights
We'll make the clock stop
Make your heart drop and come alive

We could
Pack up and leave all our things behind
No fact or fiction or storyline
Cause I need you more than just for tonight
You're oh oh oh like air
I can't stop my breathing in
I'm weak and you were my medicine
I won't stop till I am under your skin

You know you wanna
Just let go
It's time to roll down the windows
Sing it oh oh
Got all we need so here we go

Turn it up
It's five minutes to midnight
You're coming home with me tonight
I can't get enough
Shakin' me up
Turn it up
Alright, at five minutes to midnight
We'll see our name in city lights
We'll make the clock stop
Make your heart drop and come alive

And when the clock strikes twelve
Will you find another mare to go and kiss and tell?
Cause you know I never will
I think we should strike a match
We'll hold it to the wind to and see how long it lasts
We can make the time stand still

Turn it up
It's five minutes to midnight
You're coming home with me tonight
I can't get enough
Shakin' me up
Turn it up
Alright, at five minutes to midnight
We'll see our name in city lights
We'll make the clock stop
Make your heart drop and come alive

Turn it up
It's five minutes to midnight
You're coming home with me tonight
I can't get enough
Shakin' me up
Turn it up
Alright, at five minutes to midnight
We'll see our name in city lights
We'll make the clock stop
Make your heart drop and come alive

Amore lets her guitar fade out before the crowd applauds and whistle to their performance. What made Amore smile widely was seeing Octavia clapping for her performance. The trio bow to the crowd before helping put away the instruments for Valentine.

Several minutes later, the group is driving back to the academy, the moon now high in the sky. Octavia and Amore are cuddled up on the back seat of Aqua Streak's car with Amore's head on Octavia's shoulder. Their hands are entwined tightly as Amore snuggles closer under the moonlight, loving Octavia's warmth. Aqua Streak and Scarlet Orange look at the pair and sigh gently as they continue their silent journey back to Armonia.

"Oh, the fun you are getting into~ I never would have expected this outcome." The mysterious mare from the academy rooftop sits on a tree branch watching the car gain distance from her.

The mysterious mare chuckles before smiling to herself. "Octy, you're such a naughty mare... Aiming for Amore. I never expected her to meet your, oh so high, expectations." The mare stands up and stretches before flying off.

Author's Note

I hope you all enjoyed this different paced chapter, along with the union of Amore and Octavia. I know many might think it is a bit soon for them to date, but here is my reasoning. They have known each other for a month and a bit. Octavia private teaches Amore what she should of learned in lessons. Amore and Octavia have their feeding sessions. Combine in the fact they live together and spend a lot of time together, I think it's reasonable. Also things will come later which will present the feels box being abused like a mother flipin. So look forward to that. Till next time which will be very soon.