"Twilight? H-How did this happen?" Applejack asks, trying to hold back tears.

"I don't know! I don't remember much..."

"What do you mean?"

She breathed for a bit, her dark tone returning to her, "I woke up in a tomb with no memories...they've been returning...but they feel displaced...like some don't fit together at all, now I struggle between two names." Helsing says.

"Well your name is Twilight, always has been and always will be." Applejack says.

"But that's the problem...I can't believe that for some reason...it's screaming to me that my name is Helsing."

"Well, then it's lying! I've known you for years Twilight!"

"I...am not the same Mare you knew for all those years."

"Of course you are--"

"I almost killed one of my closest friends, I've spilled blood for hours on end to get here, I've even threatened others to get here, does that sound like your friend Applejack?!" She lashes out at Applejack, her hands that were clutching her head now slamming into the marble floor, blood still dripping from her cut hands and head.

"I-I..."

"I remember enough to know that you're the Element of Honestly, so tell me the truth and don't bullshit me." She says.

"N-No...it doesn't."

Helsing sighs, standing up.

"But that doesn't matter! So what if you're different Twilight?"

"Because I've changed enough to the point where my name should probably stay as Helsing, and you know this, and if the others saw me, then they'd know this too."

"But Twilight--"

"Stop calling me that!" Helsing yells.

Applejack stumbles back, the darkness in her voice almost frightened her, Helsing sees this and lowers her head a bit.

"This just proves my point...you mind grabbing a towel for someone my size? I need to clean myself..." Helsing says.

Applejack sighs, she wanted to help her friend still but at this point, she'd be throwing rocks at a brick wall, "Alright, gimme a sec," She grabs a large towel, seems good enough for her, placing it on the floor. She watches Helsing grab it then she turns around, beginning to close the door for her, "Helsing, you remembered Fluttershy, you remembered me, and I know you've remembered more, if you truly were different, you wouldn't have come here."

Helsing just had her back turned still as she undid her cloak, leather gauntlet, and fingerless gloves.

Applejack sighs and just closes the door.

Fluttershy groaned, her red eyes opening as she looked around, all comfortable in her bed, her wings spread out as she breathes calmly...her surroundings all being heard at once, hoofsteps, the sound of water running, her eyes focusing on the dirty window, the shut door, the three empty chairs on the left side of the bed, she could see the microscopic flakes that floated from the sunlight shining through the window, the dust sticking onto small surfaces. She then shook her head and sat up.

"What happened?"

Soon enough, Angel bounced on top of her, he was smiling like he never has before, so happy to see Fluttershy.

"A-Angel?! T-That was...r-real?"

He nods happily, nuzzling Fluttershy, he then looks concerned as the Pegasus' eyes water, she was about to cry, however, she nuzzles Angel back, "Oh Angel, I thought I lost you! I missed you so much."

Angel was happy to see Fluttershy, he always sometimes took her for granted or would be a complete jerk to her, but after his experiences...he never wants to take her for granted again, she's the one that brought her into her home and took care of her...he hugs her, smiling happily.

"Maybe I'll make you some food in a bit, how does that sound?"

Angel smiles and bounces at the question, he then finally nods.

"Oh, wonderful! Just let me get out of bed and see everyone and...T-Twilight." Fluttershy froze at the name...she's also alive like Angel...it's unbelievable, it's like her life was piecing together again finally when she was at her end.

"Let's get something to eat first." She tells Angel Bunny.

He hops onto her back as she stands up straight on all four of her hooves, she exits the room and suddenly sees Rainbow Dash, who immediately flies over to her and gives her the most loving hug ever, "Flutters! Sweet Celestia, I was so worried! I--Ummm I was just making sure you were alright and such." She chuckles nervously.

"Thank you Dashie." Fluttershy smiles back.

Rainbow then spots Angel, "Happy you found her?"

The Bunny nods.

"Well great, you can thank Capper and his hooded friend."

"Hooded Friend?" Fluttershy then remembered again, "O-Oh yes, his Hooded Friend!"

Rainbow then tilts her head slightly, "Do you know her?"

"U-Uhm, n-no," Fluttershy says.

Rainbow was about to say something else until Applejack entered the room, she looked slightly down but immediately chined up seeing Fluttershy awake, "Fluttershy! Thank goodness you're awake." She trots over giving her a hug.

"I'm fine Applejack, so where were you?"

"Oh I was helping T--err...Helsing to the bathroom, she needed a place to clean herself, she had fought Vamps on the way here, so she wants to clean the blood and dirt off."

"She fought Vampires?! Oh wow, she already sounds awesome!" Rainbow Dash says.

"Yeah...she does." Applejack says, smiling.

"Oh! Is Rarity awake yet?" Fluttershy asks.

"Not yet, Tempest is keeping an eye on her though, so she'll let us know." Rainbow says.

"Can I keep watch on her? I think it's only right since me and she knows what happened and I can...talk to her about it." Fluttershy says.

"Uh, sure Fluttershy, I can take you there if you want." Applejack offers.

"Oh um...alright."

"You're a Slayer, act like one you useless bitch!"

Blood dripped from the Grey Mare's cheek, the Slick Black Hair all messy and lightly tangled as she growled at her opponent who then throws her sword right in front of her. She grabs her sword, yelling as she charged at a middle-aged stallion, ready to chop his head off as then he dodges the slash. He grabs the Mare's wrist, squeezing it, making her loosen her grip on the sword, the Mare, however, kicks him in his shin, then gives him a left hook to the jaw, tightening her grip as she rests the blade an inch away from the Stallion's neck, she growled a bit but then breathed, releasing the sword away from his neck and getting up.

"You're getting better Helsing." He says, getting himself up as well.

"I guess." She replies, rubbing her cheek to feel the cut and blood, "You fucking nailed me that time you old stallion."

"At least you didn't fail, shows you're still determined."

"Of fucking course I am, why wouldn't I be?" She sighed.

"Fair enough, one thing's for sure...you need to control your anger."

She chuckles, "It keeps me focused."

"What keeps you focused Twilight?"

Twilight stood still, face deep in a book as always.

"Twilight!"

The Alicorn turned around, looking at Tempest, she sighed.

"Sorry, Tempest...I'm too distracted by these runes...and these legends."

"It's fine, the sudden appearance of those runes in the Forest are concerning...but what keeps you focused?" The Dark Violet Unicorn asks.

"I...I usually have an answer for that...but I guess it's my concern and interests in things I don't know about yet."

Tempest giggles, "You just want to be a true know-it-all hm?" The Unicorn giving her a light nuzzle on the neck.

"Y-Yeah." She began to smile at Tempest's affection.

"Well...this isn't our biggest worry...you think the books can wait?" She starts nuzzling her again.

"Uh...m...I...I...guess." She smiled even more...beginning to give Tempest some affection back.

"Well I'm hungry and I kinda want to see what kind of places Ponyville has." Tempest says.

"I can...make some arrangements." She laughs lightly, getting up from her chair.

Helsing sat in the tub, the warm water drenching her body, ah the extra dirt, dust, and blood slowly washing off as she had a bar of soap in her right hand...slowly rubbing it against her fur, her legs were tucked in, she was curled up, wings wiggling a bit as she let her hair pour with water.

"I...can see your memories..." She says.

She stayed silent for almost a minute.

"You're a brave mare, what you've done and endured."

"I could say the same to you."

Suddenly there was a knock at the door.

"Hello? I brought you a towel, can I come in?"

Helsing sighed, "Come in."

The sound of the door opening is heard.

"Like it steamy and hot in there hm?" The Mare asked.

"Yeah..."

"Sorry, just trying to make a small conversation."

"You're fine." Helsing replies.

"You're Helsing...right? I'm Tempest."

The Anthro Alicorn's eyes widened, her heart beating.

"Y-Yeah...H-Helsing..." She clutched the shower curtain...whether or not she should make sure she's covered still or...to reveal herself.

"Well, nice to meet you, and...thanks for saving Fluttershy and Rarity." Tempest says, putting the towel down and leaving.

Helsing wanted to say something but she didn't know what...until it was too late as she lies back, smacking her face with both of her hands, "Damn it, damn it, damn it, damn it!" She bucked against the tub, causing a banging noise, thankfully she didn't damage the tub, but the door opened again.

"You alright?"

Helsing adjusted herself a bit...running her fingers through her wet hair, "Yeah...just stressed out, the journey here wasn't exactly a picnic."

Tempest closes the door and sits down, "I can understand that, did anything happen?"

"Just the things I saw and learned, some personal." Helsing answers.

"Then I won't push any further," Tempest says, standing back up, "Once you're done, we're making some lunch, if you wish to join us, I'm guessing you're starving after your journey."

Helsing sat up, "That does sound nice, I could use some food I guess," The Anthromorphic Mare then stood up, "I'll be out in a couple of minutes."

"Alright then, see you in a bit Helsing." She says, leaving.

For a bit, Helsing smiled and chuckled, sighing as she could remember just how Tempest and herself would conversate..it felt the same, with the exception of her not knowing it's her, she's definitely has gotten better being more social since she just talked to a complete stranger.

Helsing grabs the soap and scrubs a couple of spots she possibly missed earlier, rinsing herself off as she switches the shower off, grabbing the violet-colored towel and drying herself off.

"She doesn't believe she's Twilight anymore." Applejack whispers.

"Why?" Fluttershy asks.

"Her appearance among other things, she's killed and spilled blood...I'm not gonna lie and say she's not different but she's still Twi."

"I can understand that...I don't even truly feel like myself since I became a Vampony." Fluttershy replies, sighing.

"Now don't you start too!" Applejack says, "You're my friend and always will be, I don't care what you've done!"

"I..."

"Just because you're different from before doesn't mean you're someone else! It only depends on your actions and I know you had to do what you had to do so you can survive Fluttershy." She says, hugging the Pegasus.

"Thank you Applejack, but with Twilight, she's the one who's been gone for a year and went through a transformation of some kind, she seemed confused."

"Confused how?"

"Like when she attempted to kill me...it's like she was fighting with someone, one second she had the look with the intent to kill and the next she on her knees clutching her head." Fluttershy explains.

"You don't think she's under some spell or something do you?" Applejack asks

"No, I don't think that at all." Fluttershy replies.

"Well, either way, there is something going on and I'm gonna figure it out no matter what." The Orange Mare says as she begins to walk away.

"Applejack,"

The Earth Pony turns back around.

"I think we need to leave Twilight to herself right now, from what you said, she seems shaken up alone."

Applejack sighs, "I guess...you're right Fluttershy, I'll hold off for now."

"Thank you..let her show herself when she feels ready," Fluttershy says, smiling at the Orange Mare, "I'm just glad one of our closest friends isn't dead."

"Me too."

Soon enough, Helsing walked into the room, her getup back on and hood over part of her face, making sure her purple fur isn't showing at all, "So, what's for dinner? I haven't really eaten a thing in the last two days."

"Ah just some of my delicious homemade hayburgers with some hayfries, and my famous apple cider, I've been saving some supplies up to make a nice cooked meal for once," Applejack says.

"Huh, that sounds very delicious."

"Mhm, we need to tell the others but maybe when they're almost done." The Orange Mare says.

"I'll gather them, be right back," Fluttershy says.

Helsing nods and watches Fluttershy head off real quick, she then looks back at Applejack.

"Thanks, Applejack." Helsing says.

"For what?"

"I know it's hard to understand, but I just need to figure this out for myself that's all, but what you said I will remember...I guess some of old me still retains." Helsing finishes, lying back and using her hands as a headrest, placing her boots on the table.

"You're welcome Helsing," Applejack says with a smile, "Also mind not doing that?"

Helsing pulls her legs off and sighs, "So...what's happened since the Vampires took over?" She asks.

"They invaded town by town, starting with Ponyville, then Canterlot, and so on, they either ate some of the ponies or made them one of their's, they have a leader, do you remember him? He confronted you."

Helsing indeed remembered her along with what he did, her eyes opened as she looked at her Orange friend.

"Applejack was...Starlight ever found after the attack?"

"What do you mean?"

"Did you ever recover her body?" The Dark-clothed Mare asks.

Applejack shook her head and took her hat off, "I'm sorry."

"It's alright, I just wanted to know." She says, putting her head up to where Applejack could see her face, "Did the Princesses survive, and what happened to the Crystal Empire?"

"They're alive, Celestia, Luna, & Cadance are all alive including your Brother, however, he lost an eye and arm protecting your Sister-In-Law and Niece. The Crystal Empire held their own for awhile but were eventually overun,

Helsing doesn't answer as then her tone lightens again, "I see so all of Equestria has fallen...but hearing that the Princesses are alive. That's comforting to hear actually."

Applejack smiles a bit, going back to prepare the food.

"B-But she's alive!" Rarity says.

"Yes, for the fifth time Rarity she is and she didn't want us to know!"

"Well, why not? We all thought she was dead and now she doesn't want us to know?"

"It's not that, but remember what she looked like? She's Bipedal, an Anthro, she seemed confused about it herself." Fluttershy says.

Rarity just looks at her, "Is that why she doesn't want us to know?"

"Well no, Applejack found out and she told her...she doesn't remember a lot, she only remembered us from what I know, not only that how she acts and speak was different too if you remember," Fluttershy sighs, "My point is Twilight is confused and she wishes to figure out what truly happened to her because right now she's not convinced she's Twilight at the moment, so we need to give her space."

It took Rarity a good couple of minutes but she finally sighs and looks at her Pegasus friend, "Alright darling, I trust you, I won't say a word."

"Pinkie Promise." Fluttershy says.

Rarity nods and does the promise quickly, "Cross my heart and hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye."

"Alright, well Applejack should be done making dinner so let's round everyone up." Fluttershy says.

The remaining Mane Six along with Spike, Tempest, and Capper arrive at the table, lighting up at the sight of the Hayburgers and Fries, everyone immediately sitting as Helsing sat next to Capper but at the same time, distanced her chair a bit away from the group and kept her hood up.

"By Celestia herself it feels great to have one of Applejack's Home Recipes again." Rarity says.

"Hear, Hear, I never actually got to try any of your delicious meals yet Applejack but this is very good." Capper says.

"Why thank ya, I think Granny Smith would be proud."

Rainbow, Rarity, Pinkie, and Fluttershy all nodded in agreement.

"Besides that, we need to throw a celebration for our new friend that saved Rarity and Fluttershy!" Pinkie Pie says with a smile, "What was your name again?"

"Helsing." The Cloaked Unicorn answers.

"Ooh interesting name, it sounds dark almost, like Tempest!"

Tempest chuckles from that, "Can't argue with that I will admit."

"Why are you still covering your face by the way?" Pinkie asks.

Applejack looks at her, "She wishes to keep her identity hidden, and she won't have time for a party I'm afraid Pinkie."

"Awww, what a shame, I was hoping to finally throw one." She says.

Helsing then lightly looks at her, "What is your name? Pinkie?"

"Yep I'm Pinkie Pie and that's Rarity, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Tempest, & Spike!"

They all waved at her and Helsing waves back.

"So is there a reason you're hiding your face if you don't mind me asking?" Tempest asks.

"It's personal." Helsing simply answers.

"What are you hiding then missy?" Rainbow Dash then asks.

Fluttershy looks at Rainbow with a concerned look, seeing that Dashie was getting suspicious.

"I hide nothing but myself, I am allowed to keep it a secret." She says.

"You wouldn't have to hide anything unless you have a dark secret you don't want for us to know," Rainbow says.

"You're right I don't want you to know." Helsing says.

"Well, why is that?"

"Because I don't know you." She says.

Rainbow Dash then gets up and points at her, "I bet it's because you're a vampony!" She says.

Helsing does not move her head.

"Rainbow, what are you going on about?" Applejack asks.

"She's wearing dark clothing, a hooded one might I ask, and has a couple of bloodstains, how is it not obvious?"

"Now listen here Rainbow, if she was a Vampony why did she save Fluttershy and Rarity?"

"Because she knows what Fluttershy is and that is the only reason! All we need to know now is to see those fangs and eyes!" Rainbow stomps over and soon places her hoof on the hood and begins to pull.

That is until Helsing instantly grabs her hoof taking it off her hood, Her head slightly turning, "Touch me again and I'll break your wings Pegasus." Her tone was dark and intimidating as then the Pegasus immediately gulps from that.

Under the hood, Helsing's eyes were practically glowing blood red, her grip stayed tight onto the foreleg until her eyes calmed down...realizing what she was doing as she then releases Rainbow's foreleg and just stays silent...

"Thank you for the meal." She immediately gets up and walks away.

"Helsing wait!" Capper then says as she leaves.

The majority of the group stares at Rainbow, all with stern looks.

"Why'd you do that Dashie?!" Fluttershy asks.

"Because I thought she was a vampire--"

"Why? Because she saved me? Because she's different, covered in blood? Do you know how bad it is out there?! Of course, she'd look like that!"

"But wait I--"

"Now I know you're loyal and being protective of us Rainbow but you don't need to act all hostile! Especially after what she did!" Applejack says.

"But...I...I'm sorry..."

"Don't apologize to us, apologize to Helsing whenever she comes back." Rarity says.

"Why did you do that?!"

"Because I like my personal space thank you very much, and I don't need to be compared or be accused of being a fucking bloodsucker!" Helsing yells.

"She didn't mean it! She was just worried, she...can be like that sometimes."

"Well, that's her goddamn fault." Helsing says.

"It doesn't give you an excuse to threaten her!"

"She threatened to remove my hood, you're the one who wished to not reveal yourself so don't fucking blame me."

"Well I didn't ask for you to take my body and change my appearance!"

"I didn't ask to be stuck to your body either! Do you think I wanted this?! I didn't even ask to be in that tomb either!"

"I didn't ask for any of this to happen."

Helsing sighs as she leaned against a wall, slowly sitting down as her back drags against the wall.

"How the hell did it end up all the way here?"

"To be honest...I'm not sure anymore."

"Twilight?"

Her eyes widen as she looks to her left to see Fluttershy.

"Err, I mean...Helsing." Flutters says as she slowly approaches her.

"If you're here to convince me to come back--"

"I'm not, I want to be out here too." She says.

"Why to see me?"

"No I'm also mad at Dash...I'm a bit mad she used me as an excuse to attempt to prove her point." Fluttershy answers.

"That you're a Vampony?"

She nods then looks at Helsing, "Why didn't you kill me?"

"Twilight stopped me and then I looked into your eyes to see your condition...I found out you were a victim."

"Victim?"

"Victims are a type of Vamponies that were bitten and changed, but didn't lose their mind in the process, but didn't become corrupted by the dark magic of it either. So they stayed normal but different, what have you been using to drink your blood?"

"I...I've been hunting wild animals..." Her eyes began to wallow up again.

That became familiar to her, remembering how she can talk to animals and treats them as her friends, almost her family.

Helsing suddenly had an instinct to hug her as her arms wrapped around Fluttershy's body.

"I know how badly it hurts you to do that. I remember you Fluttershy." She says.

"I-Its does." She lightly sniffles.

"But it is better them than ponies at least, as much as it hurts you."

"Yeah, I've kinda been better ever since I told everypony that I'm a vampony." She says.

"I'm glad you took that step, I remember someone like that..." Helsing lightly goes a bit off-topic...

"Wait you know another Victim?"

"I-It's a long story, I guess I'll need to tell my truth at some point possibly, but I guess I'm just not ready yet." She says.

"Well, why not?" She asks.

"I've lost my memories, but as I traveled I remembered them slowly, I found Angel Dust in the Everfree Forest, he told me about you. I went to the badlands and saw Capper again, we sailed here, and through my dreams, they've been slowly coming back. I'll give you the full story when I'm ready though, ok?"

"Alright...d-do you mind if I...?" Fluttershy gently raises for her hood.

Helsing slowly put her hand up, Fluttershy thought she was gonna slowly stop her but she only raised her hand up to, very slowly lowering the hood.

Fluttershy looks to see her longer but darkened purple and violet mane, her horn is a bit long but not enough to keep the hood raised up surprisingly.

Her eyes blood red currently, no scars on her face surprisingly but she could see some..scar on the side of her neck.

"Oh my, what is that Twi--Helsing?"

She looks, "That is something I have yet to figure out...sadly."

"Oh dear, well I apologize." Fluttersht says.

"That's alright, I will remember soon enough I hope...but I might need to see the Royal Sisters." She says.

"Princess Celestia and Luna?" She asks.

"Yeah...you think you and Applejack can take me to see them?" She asks.

"Umm...okay, oh and since you didn't get to finish, want me to grab it for you?" Fluttershy asks with a smile.

Helsing smiled back, "To be honest I'd like that very much if you don't mind." She says with a smile, putting her hood back up and standing up.

Author's Note

So let me explain myself.

The past year after my Grandma's death, I've kinda just been more focused on life and just getting back into things, but with that, I've also moved on to other things mostly and I've kinda disconnected with MLP...well more like burned out with My Little Pony in general, however, I never wanted to cancel my stories, so I guess I just took a break.

I am still not canceling my stories but I will just go at my own pace, what does this mean? Well, it means the next chapter for a story could be tomorrow, a week, a month, or maybe longer.

No matter how long it's been since I've updated, please know I'm still around, seeing you all favorite my stories, comment, etc.

Thank you all for sticking around and I'll see you next chapter