Amore sighs deeply as she nibbles on a biscuit and looks around the student council meeting room. At the head of the table is Octavia, directly opposite her is Night Glider. The two seats beside Night Glider are occupied by the two male Earth Ponies from when she first came to the academy. The male Earth Pony directly to Night Glider's right has a white coat with a white cyanish grey mane and tail that has white streaks. Their eyes are a light cobalt and they wear the student council male uniform. The Earth pony beside him is slightly bigger in stature, has a light gamboge coat, greyish tangelo mane and tail and moderate cerulean eyes, he also wears the student council male uniform.

Amore looks beside her opposite the two males to see two female Unicorns. The first mare sitting next to Amore has pale cerise coat with a moderate magenta mane and tail. Her eyes are a moderate cerise and she wears the female student council uniform. The second mare has a pale, light greyish magenta with her mane and tail being a moderate violet that has light purple highlights. Her eyes are a moderate purple and she also wears the female student council uniform. In the centre of the table are two trays filled with an assortment of biscuits and a tea pot beside them.

"Now... To begin this student council meeting, I would like to introduce Amore to the four members she has not met yet... Despite being here for three months and two weeks, that was one of her assignments..." Octavia looks at Amore with a awkward smile accompanied by a 'squee' sound.

"Come on, Tavi... You know I've had things on my mind lately with everything that's been going on..." Amore admits staring into her tea cup.

"I know, Amore... Which is why we're doing this now. You four... Please introduce yourselves." Octavia prompts the four ponies sitting at the bottom of the table.

The first male Earth Pony clears his throat to begin talking.

"My name is Double Diamond. I handle activities and sports related clubs for the student council. It's a pleasure to actually make your, infamous, acquaintance." Double Diamond states, smiling slightly.

The second male Earth Pony eats a biscuit and sighs deeply.

"My name is Rivet and I'm the go-to pony for construction around Armonia. You have been giving me a lot of work lately..." Rivet comments as he eats another biscuit.

Octavia sips her tea and clears her throat.

"Now, for the other two members of the student council." Octavia prompts the two mares sitting beside Amore.

The first mare smiles and eagerly nods her head.

"My name is Sugar Belle. I handle the cooking clubs and academy menu with great enthusiasm!" Sugar Belle states with glee.

"I'm Amethyst Star. I handle all the organising and such for events in Armonia. Your name is very known to me... Not for good reasons." Amethyst Star admits, drinking her tea.

"Well, now that the introductions are out of the way I've something I wish to make clear... Amore and I are, and until decided otherwise by us, a couple... It's to my understanding that many of you expressed your concern to her influence on me. My response to this concern is... Mind your own business... This student council is not so weak that I'm needed twenty four seven." Octavia firmly states, folding her arms.

Night Glider, Double Diamond and Amethyst Star hang their heads and look awkward.

"Well... If that's out of the way, we should move on to the preparation for the festival next week." Night Glider prompts to move the conversation forwards.

"Yes... I'd like to hear the report on the progress for next weeks festival during Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday." Octavia asks looking hopeful.

"All the cooking clubs sorted out a variety menu for the stalls and parties so food and drink should be all sorted~" Sugar Belle chimes happily.

"The athletic and sports clubs have been putting together a list of suitable games that can be played during the three days. As far as I'm aware everything is progressing smoothly on our side." Double Diamond reports.

"Several of the classes expressed their desire to provide entertainment like haunted houses, maid cafés and the like. Seeing no problem with it I approved several I thought to be suitable." Night Glider states, sipping her tea.

"The stalls along with the academy modifications are coming along smoothly. The assembly stage is also being modified for it's purpose during the festival." Rivet adds, eating a biscuit.

Amethyst Star pulls out a check list and runs through it. "Judging by this meeting and all the progress reports I have thus far... Everything is progressing as it should... Well..."

"What's wrong, Amethyst Star?" Octavia prompts her as she wears a worried expression.

"Well... The one major feature of the festival is music... Our head of the music committee kinda quit last year... We haven't had anyone willing to do the job since..." Amethyst Star reports with a heavy sigh.

Amore's ears twitch as she stares into the tea. Suddenly she springs up from her chair and stands up straight, a certain fire in her eyes.

"I got this!" Amore exclaims with dramatic hand gestures.

"A-Amore? What is it?" Octavia asks in surprise.

"You'll see! I promise ya that I've got this for once!" Amore claims as she sprints out the meeting room into the hallway, leaving the other student council members confused and puzzled while Night Glider rubs her forehead.

Amore is sprinting down the hallway beaming with happiness. She drastically stops in front of the music club room door and places her hand on the door knob to open it. The entire hallway and surrounding area is suddenly plunged into pure darkness and nothing can be seen. Amore frantically looks around as an eerie female voice begins to speak accompanied by the same bone chilling music.

"There you are! I've been looking all over this academy for you, Amore!" The female voice is light, but not that of a child.

"W-who is there?! Show yourself!" Amore states as she looks around the infinite dark space.

"I've heard so much about you since I woke up! I wanted to meet you in the flesh!" The light voice states as Amore continues turning around following the echoing voice.

Amore turns around to come face to face with a female Unicorn who has a forest green coat, amber mane and tail with yellow streaks through it. Her eyes are the same amber colour. She wears grey trousers that have robed sections down her left and right sides along with behind her, all starting at her waist and ending just before her hooves. On her top she wears a hooded dancers top which fully covers her midsection, the hood is up. The Unicorn female is surrounded in a pale white ghostly aura.

"A-are you a ghost?!" Amore asks stuttering a bit.

The Unicorn female giggles and laughs a little. "no, silly! I'm a far seer! I'm somewhat like an oracle and such! I was searching for you using my special magic!"

The Unicorn floats around Amore and examines her carefully making 'hmm' and 'ahh' noises while also throwing in a 'I see' every now and then.

"You two look so alike! I wonder if you're her offspring! You have the same coat, facial structure and stuff!" The Unicorn female chirps as she stops in front of Amore.

"Whose offspring? What are you talking about?!" Amore asks, starting to get confused.

"Oh, don't mind that! I'm here to show you something! Do you trust your lover?!" The Unicorn female randomly asks, throwing Amore off.

"Y-yeah! Why wouldn't I trust her?" Amore states in defence.

The Unicorn female floats around Amore and giggles again, this time floating off a little into the distance.

"You see, Amore, I have the magical ability to see inside ponies hearts! It also works with any creature or being! For example!" The Unicorn female throws her arm out and summons some images of Derpy and Amore spending time together, making out and other explicit things.

"Woah! I've never done those things with Derpy... Although if I wasn't with Octavia I'd not say no..." Amore admits with a blush.

"These are Derpy's deepest desires! Along with several images of muffins... I cut those out of this presentation! Still, my point remains. Do you truly trust Octavia?!" The Unicorn female asks again, dispelling the images of Derpy's fantasy.

"Yes! I'm positive! I trust Tavi with my life!" Amore states, feeling more and more agitated.

"I see... You're a very simple pony, but the universe shifts and changes around you because of what you are." The Unicorn female throws up images of Amore and Octavia, everything that they have done together up to this point.

"This is... Everything we have done together..." Amore marvels at the images being shown all around her.

"Your relationship is beautiful, yes. I wont deny that your union is unique... However, there are deep hidden flaws... Not from you, but from Octavia." The Unicorn female brings up images of Amore and Octavia in various situations that Amore knows she has thought about.

Many of the images include Amore trusting Octavia in certain situations where either one's life is threatened and scenarios where Amore has to protect Octavia from the order of light. None feature any fear of Octavia.

"You show no fear whatsoever towards her... You trust her with your very soul, Amore..." The Unicorn female floats away and around, dispelling the images before coming close to Amore.

"What's the problem with Tavi, then?" Amore asks, confused.

"Her trust in you is not all it seems... If you want to know her true fears... Her deepest darkest doubts... Seek me out in the forsaken crypt in the graveyard near the academy. I will be waiting for you at the inner most chamber where I sleep and channel my magical power... You must speak my name in order to enter the final chamber..." The Unicorn female begins to float away and disperse.

"Hey wait! What is your name?! Hey?" Amore yells as the dark space, Unicorn female and creepy music disappear.

Amore now stands back in the hallway of the academy outside the music room, her hand still on the door knob. She lets go and looks at her hand as well as left and right down the hallway.

"W-was that real? The crypt..." Amore shakes her head and slaps her cheeks before taking a deep breath and entering the music room.

Upon entering the room, Amore can see Scarlet Orange on her drums as normal and Aqua Streak tuning her bass guitar. The new sight in the room was that of Derpy Hooves who is tending to a normal guitar making sure it plays correctly. Amore runs up to Aqua Streak and places her hands on her shoulders and shakes her lightly.

"The band Aqua! The band!" Amore shouts at her confused friend as she is being shaken.

"So... You're saying that we, as our band, should perform at the festival that the student council are preparing for." Scarlet Orange states.

"And that due to the last pony bucking out last year... They have no pony to sort out the music clubs or committee..." Aqua Streak adds.

"So, seeing you can do something useful for the student council and not seem like a burden on Octavia, you say 'I got this!' and sped out of the meeting to recruit us and have the band play at the festival!" Derpy Hooves states loudly, raising a dramatic hand into the air.

"Umm... Yes, yes and not quite... Derpy, seriously, what da hell..." Amore shakes her head as she sits on the desk in the room.

Aqua Streak thinks for a minute before speaking.

"Well, for one, I don't have a problem with this. Two, you are our band leader so technically where you go, we go." Aqua Streak smiles.

"It'll be a good chance to increase our reputation as a band and get us a few more followers on Twitter~" Scarlet Orange states happily.

"I'm very grateful you actually let me in, so I'll do my best for the band and you!" Derpy Hooves states as she salutes in an odd manner.

"Sweet! Now we just have to either pick from our song selection or come up with new songs!" Amore jumps off the desk and throws her hands up in the air excited.

The door to the music room is suddenly flung open and Amore is flying kicked hard in the side causing her to be forced out of the nearby window. The trio seem confused as they look at the window then to the assailant.

Amore is lying on the ground groaning before she sits up and rubs her side.

"What the fuck was that?" Amore looks ahead of her as something lands just below the window on the ground.

What stands before Amore is a Pegasus mare with a dark grey coat, her mane and tail are dark blue with black streaks through it. Her eyes are a lighter blue. She wears the academy uniform for normal students.

"Amore Sânge Von Scratch! I've finally found you and shall avenge my honour!" The female Pegasus claims with a Hooviet Union accent.

Amore opens her eyes and inspects the mare for a few seconds before shrugging.

"I have no idea who you are lady..." Amore states in earnest.

The Pegasus mare's mouth drops and she grits her teeth, flaring her wings.

"You broke my wings you vile creature! My name is Major Veronica! How could you forget me so easily?!" Veronica huffs and Amore and folds in her wings.

"Wait... You mean the Hooviet Union mare in the black tight suit whose wings I broke? That Veronica?" Amore asks, scratching her head.

"Ugh! You are such a disappointment! Yes, that Veronica! You disgraced me and my comrades... When we returned to the order's HQ we were welcomed back, yes... However, that was short lived as we were taken captive. It seems our Supreme Commander wanted to overthrow the order and reign as it's leader... Needless to say that Lady Van Apple saw this coming and our entire branch was decimated... Only those who pleaded for their lives got to live. I blame you for this travesty! If I'd not lost to you, Vladimir would not have thrown me out! There is no place for weakness! I was given a letter by a mare with an electric blue mane that said if I came here I could find you... I stole a uniform and have been searching all morning for you, Amore! Now I can settle the score!" Veronica explains as she brandishes her thin bladed daggers.

Amore stands up and rubs the back of her neck. "Look I don't know what happened after the battle in Manehatten... I don't know a lot of fucking things right now... However, what I do know right now is that you're blaming me for defending myself and those dearest to me. I was not the one who recruited you into the Hooviet Union... I was not the one who threw you out and I was not the one who ordered you to attack us in Manehatten... If there is anyone to be angry at it's that Lady Van whatever the fuck her name is Apple!" Amore states in defence which makes Veronica grip her daggers tightly.

"I'm not so fucking dense I don't already know that! I know it's her fault and I want nothing more then to punish her for what she did to me and my comrades... I'm too weak... I'm always too weak... I managed to swipe a potion from the alchemy lab here which healed my wings, not that it'll do me much good... I decided you're my rival and I will do whatever it takes to even the score between us!" Veronica admits, preparing herself for battle.

Amore stares at Veronica seeing only a lost confused sixteen year old mare from when her guardian died. She remembers how she felt at that time, lost, confused, angry. All she wanted to do was fight to forget... Fight to bury the pain. Travelling from school to school, college to college then raising her game to academy punks. She climbed up each one and knocked down any and all who stood in her way. Amore smirks and takes a deep breath.

"Let's fight then... I will come at you with everything! Don't you dare hold back either!" Amore shouts as her silver case lands in front of her and she removes her sword.

Both mares charge at each other with fire in their eyes and passion burning bright. Above them watching from the window is Amore's band trio.

"Umm... Aqua, do you think we should tell them the boats outta gas?" Derpy asks still staring at the fight.

"Na, just smile and wave girls, smile and wave." Aqua states as the pair begin to smile and wave.

Scarlet Orange stares at the pair confused. "What boat? I don't see a boat... Where is the boat?" Scarlet Orange gives and starts waving with them, still confused.

The mysterious Unicorn mare floats around an oddly designed stone room where flowing water is coming out of four rectangle holes that pour down into more holes that lead underneath the floor. Shimmering blue water reflections can be seen along the walls and edge of the room. The same music from before can be heard within the room.

"I can't believe you woke me up just to spy on some chick! You're so inconsiderate!" The Unicorn mare states displeased.

"You of all ponies know I'd not of awoken you for such a petty reason... You are needed to keep an eye on the Von scratch mare, just in case." A deep calm voice states sighing deeply.

The voice belongs to a somewhat large stallion with a red coat, his mane and tail are a brilliant orange. His eyes are a moderate sap green. The stallion wears a long white trench coat with several straps and buckles, a red T-shirt and white trousers, on his head is a white version of Van Helsing's hat.

"I know! It's just such a bother whenever you guys drag me out of my slumber just to do small tasks... How dangerous can this Amore girl even be!" The Unicorn mare states crossing her legs in the air and adopting a sitting position.

The mare herself is the same minus the ghostly aura. She sighs and summons a cup of tea and a tea pot which floats in front of her.

"It's the combination of that pair... However, we have faith that they won't be much of a problem once you finish with them. The desires of the heart can't be ignored after all." The stallion comments leaning against the wall.

"Wrong! Wrong! Wrong! It's the fears of the heart, Big Macintosh Van Apple! I thought your sister briefed you on how my power works! She is really letting her operation slip lately..." The Unicorn mare agitatidly corrects Big Macintosh before going back to her tea.

"Sorry, sorry... Anyway, we can trust you to handle this matter correctly?" Big Macintosh asks pushing away from the wall.

"Yes! Yes! I have it all under control... Just get out of here before the guardians wake up with me and you wont ever be able to leave this place." The Unicorn mare states as she disperses the items she summoned.

"Good... My sister will be pleased... Shintaku." Big Macintosh leaves the room and lets the door close before a locking sound is heard.

The mare addressed as Shintaku floats around the room and hums playfully to herself and flits about the room looking through various summoned screens showcasing many ponies desires and fears within their hearts.

Amore is lying on the ground cut and hurt, panting heavily. Her uniform is also cut and ripped slightly. Across from her, lying against the wall, is Veronica who looks no better off than Amore.

"It's... It's a draw..." Amore states through pants.

"I second that motion... For now it's two to one..." Veronica admitted with a sigh.

"One to One... The fight in Manehatten doesn't count towards our rivaly since that started today..." Amore admits which makes Veronica sigh.

Amore suddenly feels something impact her face and land beside her. Opening her eyes she looks at the object and sighs deeply. The object that hit Amore's face is a sphere which is red on top with white on the bottom.

"Oh come on! Do I look like a super rare legendary Amore?!" Amore yells as Principal Flutterbat lands between the pair chuckling.

"Oh dear, it seems it wasn't weakened enough to be caught by my Pokéball... Such a shame... I guess a vampire/normal pony hybrid like yourself would be considered a shiny Pokémon. After all, your kind is unheard of in any circles I'm involved in." Principal Flutterbat explains before looking over at Veronica.

The exhausted mare looks up at Principal Flutterbat and slams her head back against the ground.

"Oh shit..." Veronica manages to say through her own heavy pants.

"Well, well... Now what do I do with you?" Principal Flutterbat ponders as she inspects Veronica.

"Enrol her... Please? As a member of the student council I can be responsible for her..." Amore offers as she sits up.

"That's entirely unexpected of you Amore... I didn't even think you liked being on the student council..." Principal Flutterbat comments, looking displeased.

"Hehe... Well, the little boost in position helps..." Amore smiles slightly.

Principal Flutterbat sighs and picks up Veronica. "Fine... I will enrol her, but first I desire to have a private conversation with this mare..." Principal Flutterbat states as she leaves with Veronica.

Amore stands up and finds her silver case to put her sword back before making the painful walk all the way back to her dorm room. Once back at the dorm room she throws her case on her bed and eagerly strips down to nothing before heading into the bathroom and turning on the shower. Upon stepping into the shower Amore coos with pleasure as the hot water relaxes and soothes her aches and pains from the morning fight. After a few minutes she feels a pair of arms wrap around her midsection and a pair of familiar breasts press gently against her back.

"I trust I don't have to worry about the music for the festival? You ran off so eager I didn't get your plan. I also heard something about two mares tearing it up near the music room..." Octavia whispers into Amore's ears making her shiver slightly.

"My band can handle the music for the festival and I kinda got into something with a mare from the Hooviet Union... Long story short she got fired and sought me out, we're now rivals and stuff. Also, you don't normally shower with me~ What's the special occasion?" Amore asks, leaning back into Octavia enjoying her company.

"Oh, just a little celebration present for you stepping up into the music committee chair position. I've been wondering what you could do for months. I'm sure you will fill the seat nicely." Octavia nibbles Amore's ear making her bite her lip.

"Hmm~ You know we haven't done a feeding session in a live shower before and I think it's time for your breakfast~" Amore comments turning around to face Octavia.

"Since when did I have feeding times like some pet?" Octavia comments, but simply pins Amore gently to the wall and positions them so she can lick her neck.

"By Celestia, you'd be one sexy vampire pony pet~ Get you a nice purple collar and lead... Oh that image is so badly clop material." Amore coos as Octavia nips and licks her neck.

"You're an unbelievable mare. Although I don't find the image unappealing... I'd only ever go to that level for you, any other pony would be mad to even suggest it." Octavia states as she sinks her fangs into Amore's neck to begin feeding and raises her thigh up between Amore's legs to apply a different kind of 'pleasure' to their session.

"True, but you must admit my ideas are very hot~" Amore moans as Octavia feeds almost playfully on her lover's neck.

Octavia stops briefly to lick the wounds and smiles. "You are so unpredictable it's somewhat scary. Although I'm glad you're mi Amore."

Amore smiles and coos again as Octavia goes back to drinking her unique apple flavoured blood. The pair slowly, but surely losing themselves to each other and the increasing pleasure they both feel during their feeding sessions combined with the added 'stimulant' being given by Octavia during this unique shower session.

Amore slightly frowns as what the ghost mare said lingers in the back of her mind. About Octavia and the trust between them. Her thoughts then went to the old forsaken graveyard nearby. 'Surely I can't doubt, Tavi...? Right? I love her... Still, it couldn't hurt to check... Maybe just to make sure?' Amore thinks as they continue their session and embrace.

Author's Note

Trouble is brewing! I do hope you all enjoyed this chapter and look forward to next time when things get creepy and heated down in the dark unknown! Veronica made an appearance along with all the references! I'm so badly loving putting my references into this fic! Stay tuned for more and I'll see you all next time.