The Story of Radiant/Shadow Rose

1000+ years ago, in the Crystal Empire, there lived a lovely crystal unicorn named "Radiant Rose". She was a shy mare who kept to herself most of the time. She loved to use her gem magic to grow gem roses in her garden and sell them in the market place. She also loved to read about several other types of magic from all across Equestria. She lived in a large gem house that she built herself with her magic. Every room was themed of a different gem.

One cold, foggy night, Radiant Rose was on her way home when she was approached by a pale, weak-looking stallion who looked half-dead.

"So...thirsty." said the stallion.

Being the kind mare she was, Radiant Rose knelt before him.

"How may I help you?" She asked.

"Blood." the stallion whispered.

"What?" Radiant Rose asked.

"Just a little blood is all I ask." the stallion desperately begged.

Radiant Rose could now see this young stallion was a Vampony and, under the moonlight, he looked like he hadn't fed in weeks and was so thin, he could turn to dust any moment.

The Vamponies were a small, rare tribe. There was two types of Vamponies. There was "Nobles" or "Pure-bred" Vamponies who were born Vamponies and there were "Slaves" or "Servants" who were mortal ponies who were turned into Vamponies by being bitten by Nobles and serve there masters for all time.

Radiant Rose looked into the Vampony's weak, tired eyes and her heart melted. She lifted the stallion and took him to her house. She laid him on a bed in her guest room. As she was doing so, she could hear the poor Vampony whimper in pain. Radiant Rose looked the stallion over and saw how thin and frail he really was.

"What was it you needed, again?" asked Radiant Rose.

"Blood, milady." he said with great strain.

"How did you get this bad?" asked Radiant Rose.

"I have come a long way. All the way from Trottsylvania. I am seeking a mare to make my servant for my 'coming of age'. I have just turned 1000 years old and must find my first servant before I can return home. I have not fed in about 1 or 2 months. I fear I may perish before sunrise." explained the Vampony.

"May I ask your name?" asked Radiant Rose.

"Oh, how rude of me. I am 'Silver Fang'." He introduced himself.

"I am 'Radiant Rose'." Radiant Rose introduced herself.

Silver Fang smiled weakly.

"A lovely name for a lovely mare." said Silver Fang.

Radiant Rose blushed.

She laid on the bed next to Silver Fang and offered her neck to him.

"Take my blood." said Radiant Rose.

Silver Fang could not believe his eyes and ears.

"What!!? Are you sure? You are aware that you will either be my servant or die, right?" said Silver Fang.

"I am aware of that. But, I cannot just sit here and watch you die like this." Radiant Rose said as she moved closer.

Silver Fang hesitated a little before embracing Radiant Rose and slowly sank his fangs into her neck. He drank enough to regain his strength and left enough for Radiant Rose to live, sort of.

Her body felt like it was breaking 1000 times before she passed out in Silver Fang's arms.

The next night, Radiant Rose woke up to see a strong, noble-looking pale grey Vampony stallion with his white mane brushed and tied back into a pony tale (no pun intended). She could now see he had a unicorn horn along with bat-like wings. She was entranced by all of this until she noticed she had no heartbeat. She panicked a little until Silver Fang embraced her and rubbed her back to comfort her.

"I cannot thank you enough for your kindness and sacrifice to me." Silver Fang thanked Radiant Rose.

Radiant Rose was confused until she noticed that not only did she have no heartbeat, her coat was paler, her mane got silver-white streaks, she had grown fangs, her eyes turned blood-red, she had bat-like wings, and her cutie mark turned from a sparkling pink rose to a shadowy black rose. She knew this would happen. Yet, she was still shocked and afraid.

"It seems I have become a whole different pony. no longer am I "Radiant Rose". I am now bound to the shadows. Never will I feel the Radiance of the sun again. I am now a flower that blooms in blood and shadows. I am now a "Shadow Rose". This is both a blessing and a curse. I will only feed on the guilty and spare the innocent. And, I will serve you with all of my power and loyalty. I am now your servant and your companion for all eternity. I now have a purpose in death as I had none in life. And for this, I thank you, my Lord." She said as she bowed to her new Master.

Silver Fang smiled with pride and happiness.

"There is no need for the formalities, Ms. Rose. You saved my life and I gave you a purpose. I will be a fair Master to you. I will keep you safe, fed, anything you need, I will give you. As long as you remain loyal to me and stay by my side as my servant and companion, I will be there for you, Milady." Silver Fang said with a gentle smile

Shadow Rose relaxed and smiled at her savior. She was ready for her new life in the shadows with her Master. She stood up, ready to leave the Crystal Empire to go to Trottsylvania. Both Vamponies walked out of the house and Shadow Rose used her magic to turn the house into one small crystal and placed it into her saddlebag. Silver Fang was impressed by Shadow Rose's magic.

A few nights later, they arrived at a castle in Trottsylvania, where the Vampony clan lived. Shadow Rose moved closer to Silver Fang as they entered the castle. They were surrounded by many Nobles and their Servants and Slaves. Shadow Rose clung to her Master as they moved toward the King of the Vamponies. Both of them bowed before him.

"So, you finally return, my son." said the clan Head.

Shadow Rose was surprised to be the servant of the Prince of the Vampony Clan.

"I am 'Lord Crimson Fang' King of the Vamponies." He introduced himself.

Later, there was a great feast to celebrate the Prince's return. All Vamponies, Nobles and Servants, were in attendance. Shadow Rose was given a black leather collar with a red crystal made of her Master's blood. It's a way to identify which Noble a servant belongs to. All of them were required to wear one. She did not mind at all. Shadow Rose stood with Silver Fang all night long. They fed and danced the whole night until sunrise. Shadow Rose slept next to Silver Fang while other Servants slept in the Servant Quarters. Shadow Rose was a special exception. She was happy and ready for her new life with her kind, noble Master.