The beginning
There are many things that lurk in the night; creatures of old lay and wait. Waiting for mortals to slip up and enter that abyss which has no way out. I was that mortal this time, I was dreaming at that time when I disappeared into the Night Realm.
But it was nothing like I had expected; I saw ponies of different shapes and sizes. Some had feathered wings; others with horns like Unicorns and some without. I wondered whether I was still dreaming or I was really in the world of MLP. I also noticed that they were all dressed for a party or a masquerade.
I saw the crowd heading up to a castle that seemed very familiar, like something I had seen on the Internet. With its high, dark walls, the towers seemed to reclaim the night skies as I walked up the road. We all walked across the stone bridge. We passed under an archway. And beyond that was the gate that was open to the public, and high above on the biggest balcony I had ever seen in my life.
And high above, I saw that a tall and dark stallion's clothing seemed all-too-familiar. But it couldn’t be who I thought it was. There was no way it could be Lord Dracula,
but I avoided making eye contact so he wouldn’t notice me as I went inside.
Meanwhile, Dracula watched the crowd walk into his castle. He saw so many of the same faces. He had hoped this ball would help keep up the mural of his people and keep them in check. But, he sighed; he was still looking for a Queen to stand by his side, but the suitors he had in the past were either too full of themselves or all-too-willing please him like his slaves.
He wanted something more out of the mares; something he longed for since he became the King of the Vampires: love and understanding. But, he was feared by many and hated by all who weren’t part of his Night Realm. He sighed before heading in to greet his guests.
He stood at the top of the stairs that lead from the lobby. It was gothic in design, as most of the castle was. He greeted each guest as they walked up the stairs. He watched each guest pass him as he welcomed them. It had been a few centuries since Van Helsing had slain him while he was a werewolf. It was even longer since he arrived here and rebuilt his race.
As the last of his guests were heading into the ballroom when this Unicorn mare--whom coat was a bluish-black and a silver mane like the star themselves, and her eyes like an ocean on summer's day--captivated Dracula so he couldn’t look away; he had to say something as she approached him.
“Welcome milady, please enjoy the party here at my home,” he said, trying his best to charm the lovely mare before him.
“Indeed I shall, and maybe I’ll see you later perhaps?” I flittered back just so I could get things moving along. And, to be honest, he was attractive, I also wanted the company.
I saw the grin that told me he was planning on doing just that after the party started to get into the full swing. After I made my way in, I went to the reserves table to grab a plate with a few snacks and a glass of red wine before finding a quiet corner to get some peace.
For an introvert like me, I found this party overwhelming.
It was wonderful, considering setting it was set in. It was a masquerade ball, which I’ve always wanted to attend, but never got the chance when I was human back on Earth. As I made my way through the crowd, it was hard to focus on the different conversations that were going on around me.
Some were about politics, which I ignored, not wanting to have to worry or deal with them. I soon found a place that was more secluded and quiet: the balcony.
After I closed the door behind me, I took my human form so It would be easier to eat, but little did I know, my host had caught wind of a scent he hadn’t sensed in the last few millennia.
“A human... here?“
He looked around the crowd after joining the party, he made his way through the crowded ballroom, until he came to the door that had been closed to the balcony outside and the scent was strongest out there.
I was blissfully unaware that I had been found out, as I was finishing off the last of my food and wine. Even though I was a few months from the legal drinking age, I figured since I was in the lion’s den, so to speak. I might have needed at least one drink before heading back in.
The door slowly began to open. He was able to peek out and saw a tall blond in the same dress as the black Unicorn mare that had come to his party. He pondered how to approach this woman, who was unaware that he had found her out.
'Hmmm, slender form…but what does she truly look like?' he pondered as he took his original form. It had been years since he had been in his human form.
I sighed, I truly felt very alone now that I had been sent away from everything that I knew and loved. I shutter as I held back tears knowing I was now going to be forever alone. An who was this stallion that I was supposedly going to meet and would recognize when I saw him. I took a deep breath before I sang to the moon hoping it would hear me.
“Forever
Alone with the moon,
Through the night
Why do I try?
Who would care?
If I should fade,
I'm just a wish
That nobody made.
Forever
Alone in the sky;
Through the night,
Why do I try?”
To be continued ……..
Author's Note
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Underneath the moonlit sky
Beneath the moonlit sky I felt a gust of wind blow over me as the hairs on my neck stood on end. As I was about to return to the comfort of my dark fur coat when I sensed someone standing behind me, when I turned to see who had caught me off guard.
I turn to see Vladius Dracula he was more attractive in person then in the movies. We stood silently looking at each other through our masquerade masks; I saw a grin on his face. It was hard to tell what he was thinking or what emotion lay behind that smile; it was kind of throwing me off. But I did not give him a response; I only waited for him to speak.
“ My dear you have no Idea how long its been since I’ve seen a human, and how happy its made me to meet you” Vladius said as he closed the gap between us and caressing my bear cheek on the right side of my face.
I was scared of what he was going to do next, or if at all harm me. But instead of trying to feed from me he removed his hand from my face before joining me. We both turned to look at the town below and the surrounding area.
“ Relax my dear I’m not going to harm you, after all you are my guest” he said with a smile that seemed warm now.
I gulped still a bit freaked I was with a vampire, but it seemed he was not going to harm me for now at least.
We enjoyed the view before; he spoke again to ask me if he Like the View and I told him that it was breathtaking.
“ Good I had hopped I had made the right choice to build my castle here” he said he chuckled still trying to win me over, or from what I could tell.
Right now everything seems perfect if not something else, I wasn’t sure what I was feeling. But it felt something close to hope the hope maybe I did find the right one, but something was bugging me. Like I was reaching to far that I might actually come out hurt and scared badly.
I was a bit startled when he placed his hand over mine, which was resting on the stone railing. I looked towards him as he looked out towards the mountains he then let out sigh. I watched as his facial expressions saddened and his was now holding my hand tightly. As if he was begging me to not run away in fear but instead stay and comfort him in his loneliness.
“ Are you alright?” I was concerned because I also have worn that sorrowful look before, often when I was alone.
He didn’t seem to notice that I had spoken, but he did respond when I squeezed his hand. He turn towards me looking at me longingly, it nearly broke my heart to see such sadness in his eyes. But before I could react he said an apology…
“ Forgive me, my lady, “ he pressed his lips against mine pretty hard and with passion.
It was completely overwhelming and strange I felt the feeling of longing, and wanting to be loved by someone. Who would do so regardless that he was indeed the lord of vampires? I was unsure of him and myself I mean could he just be using me to a means to an end?
As he pulled away he saw a slightly goofy grin and my cheek were flush with color. He chuckled before pulling me into a deeper much more passionate kiss, that seem to light up my body with equal passion. I returned the kiss tenfold my mind now in a buzz of emotion and confusion. I felt his left hand run down my shoulder before going down my spine, which got a small moan out me.
“Mmmmmmm” this was both terrifying but an almost dream come true for me. Don’t know why just felt like it was.
When he finally did pull away, I was left breathless and overwhelmed about what had just accrued. He caressed the side of my face trying to get me to calm down and my heart rate to slow. I saw a genuine happy smile on his face as he looked down at my face.
“ My dear forgive me I do not know your name yet, would you tell me please” he asked while running his finger so gingerly under my chin
“ My name? “I wasn’t sure if he was to referring to my human name or if I had a pony name.
“ Your human name, as I’m sure you don’t have a pony name yet “ Vladius said now sure he had me in his grasp, hoping to keep me here a little longer if not forever, in his arms.
" Its Kathleen carman..." I was a bit nervous with how close our faces were now; he stroked the back of my head lovingly. I knew I should push him off me, but as I stared back at him into his dark brown eyes. I didn't want to what I wanted was to stay in his arms where it was safe; by this point he had moved my hair aside.
" Well my dear Kathleen...this will only hurt a bit,” He said seductively as I felt his breath on my neck.
I prayed someone or pony would come to my rescue before I met my end. I shut my eyes tightly preparing for the end. But help never came; instead I tensed up as I felt sharp fangs pierce the skin of my neck. He must have felt me start to tremble; he began to stroke my back as my senses became overwhelmed by this sense of newfound pleasure.
“ Mmmmmmm” we seemed to say in union, the world around me blurred as. He pulled me tightly into his embrace, as he bit a little harder earning a pleasurable moan from me.
I wasn’t sure what happened next but everything went black. And the last thing I heard was him whispering into my ear.
“ Sleep well…little one
to be continued ……..if you so dare too
