Blood Thirsty

Chapters

Back Home Again
Internal Abandonment
Head Count
A Read Dead Plan
A Deadly Curse
Action to Reaction
Black Soul, White Heart

Back Home Again

On a long and slow train ride to Ponyville, a young brown stallion with a black mane and tail wearing a very tinted shade of black sunglasses awaits his arrival. He already knows what he has to do when he arrives and who he has to meet, but he’s just trying to focus on that and not focus on the colt that’s continuously kicking his seat. Looking to his right, he sees a small town train station coming closer. He smiles, finally making it to his destination. The train comes to a complete stop as he places on his black trench coat, proceeding to the exit at the back of the train while others followed. When exiting the train, he looks around realizing there are multiple royal guards standing by and watching the others from the train station. The stallion keeps his head down, not knowing what trouble could be around or who the royal guards are looking out for. Successfully making it passed them, he heads over towards Canterlot Castle through Ponyville, looking around and seeing every pony actually happy. He slightly smiles, continuing towards Canterlot castle. Looking ahead, he sees 2 more royal guards standing outside, standing in attention and alert for any threats. He continues on, not caring about having to run into the guards. When he makes it to the entrance the guards were blocking, they both stop him, pointing there spears at him as his smile fades.

“Hold it right there. Who are you and what’s your business here?” The stallion pulls out a picture from his trench coat pocket, showing it to the guard. “Princess Celestia is busy. Unless you have an appointment with her, we can’t let you inside. We’ll have to ask you to walk away.” The stallion places the picture back in his pocket, standing his ground and not moving a muscle. “Sir, we have to ask you to walk the other way or we will use force. Your choice. Easy way or hard way.” The stallion grins as a slight growl escapes his mouth. “Sir, you’re not intimidating us if that's what you’re trying to do.” The stallion then takes off his sunglasses with his eyes closed, then opens them revealing his bloodshot red eyes. The eyes of a predator. “Those aren’t...normal. Doesn’t matter now, it seems we have to personally escort you away.” The guard grabs his arm.”

[Canterlot Castle]

Luna currently sits in the throne, bored out of her mind and starting to doze off, until she hearing screams of royal guards, what sounded like body parts of a pony being ripped off, and someone eating meat like they’ve been starving for days, without any basic etiquette. Luna slowly stands up when she doesn’t hearing anything else. She starts to get worried of the complete silence, using her magic to pull out a sword hidden behind the chair. She slowly walks off the platform of the throne, then freezes when hearing the door creak open. Waiting for about 5 seconds for anything to appear of happen in the fact, something gets tossed in the door, wrapped in black cloth and stops when it’s in front of her. Still keeping her guard up, she picks it up, feeling the soaked bottom of the cloth. She slightly unwraps it, and instantly drop it when seeing a small part of the head of the royal guard. She back away, then looks at her hooves, seeing blood over them. Slightly panicking, she opens her mouth to call out for someone, but freezes again when seeing a tall brown stallion walk inside wearing a white collared shirt, a black button up dress shirt and a red tie. She was even more fearful when she saw him smiling and blood dripping out of his mouth. What scared her most of all was the bloody pieces of the pony flesh in his teeth. She backs away toward the throne, scared to do anything a he continues his approach. Stuck in deadly fear, he approaches her seeing her turn her head away not knowing what to do when hearing growling in her ear. Shaking and tears running down her face, she makes the first response.

“Do what you want with me. Just kill me and get it over with. I’m not scared of the afterlife.” Waiting for him to strike for another 5 seconds, she hears him reply back.

“Do you honestly mean that? I can do what I want with you?” Her eyes widen with shock as she turns to face him. “Don’t tempt me cause I will. And I have an idea that will-” His sentence is interrupted by a spear piercing him in the head. It surprises Luna that he doesn’t drop, but sighs in exhaustion instead. He looks over to his left where his spear came from, seeing a dark armored guard frozen in place with shock. He takes 2 steps back, then turns to run off. The stallion looks back at Luna. “Give me a sec Princess.” The stallion quickly turn into a mist cloud and goes after the fleeing guard, with Luna hearing what she heard earlier except the screaming. The stallion comes back as the mist cloud and forms back into himself again in front of Luna, seeing the spear piercing spot and the spear gone and more blood drip from his mouth and chin. “As I was saying, I have an idea that would pleasure us both.” Still scared, Luna turns her body to face him. “What do you say?”

“I’d rather be rammed by a cactus before you do anything.”

“Oh, we’re gonna get along just fine.” Unexpectedly, multiple royal guards run in the room from all directions, surrounding the stallion and Luna with spears points. “Oh look, it’s the noble knights of the round table. Get it? They’re royal guards, they’re surrounding us, all weapons pointed this way.” Still scared of the stallion, she looks at him confused. “Dammit does nobody get my puns anymore? Give me a little credit I’m trying. Wait here.” The stallion turns back, walking towards the army of royal guards, stopping in the center of the crowd while they all surround him. “If this is because of your companions outside, they personally asked for it.” One guards yells out from the crowd of royal guards

“You’re a heartless monster who feeds off living flesh.”

“Alright, first off, I was hungry. You really can’t hold me on that when you get the munchies. Second, the heartless thing. Physically, I still have that, at least I hope. Emotionally, I’m way beyond heartless. Third, this isn’t a monster what you currently see before you.” He turns into the mist cloud again, quickly capturing the royal guard who spoke and pinning him against the wall. The royal guard look down at the stallion pinning him, only not seeing a stallion. A dark figure with red eyes and bloody fangs that seemed to be made of a surrounding darkness that flowed around him and covered his body. It looked like an evil spirit demon. “This is the fucking monster you see before you! And I think it’s time for a snack!” He opens his mouth revealing his fangs, but is stopped along with everyone else when they all hear a voice.

“Is there ever a time you can meet me somewhere and not make a mess in the process?” He looks back, changing back into his stallion form and letting the guard go from the wall, hearing him drop. “Honestly, did you have to take out the guards outside in public?”

“They started it.”

“Ah ah ah, we talked about this. Accountability comes first.” He groans in irritation and rolls his eyes. “No complaining either.”

“Ya know, if I didn’t love you so much I wouldn’t follow your expectations when you’re around me.”

“You at least follow them enough to not get your clothes messed up. I’m surprised to see you still wearing that. You grew into it quite well.”

“And you haven’t aged a day, or so it seems. How old are you now, around 2000? And you still look as beautiful as I remember, but taller and a different mane and tail color. Plus your ass got huge, my god. Seriously, how much cake have you been eating?” Celestia smiles, walking closer to him as the guards move away. She touches noses with him as they gaze at each other. “Princess got back?”

“You would want to know, wouldn’t you?” They kiss each other, stunning every guard currently in the room and Luna. Her jaw drops with a look of disgust, as the stallion and Celestia disconnect, seeing her wipe her hoof over her mouth from the blood shared with her and lick it off her hoof. “Never thought it would taste that good. I’m intrigued to have more.” Interrupting there meetup, Luna shouts out to Celestia.

“Sister! Are thou mad?!” The stallion looks back and forth at the 2, surprise to hear that.

“Sister? The last time you told me she was just a visiting relative, but I can see some resemblance now. One controls the moon, one controls the sun. One has a temper, the other knows how to control it. One has a magnificent feature of an ass, the other has 2 box cutters where her ass should be.”

“First off, my ass isn’t that small. Second...all the guards can leave now. The situation is under control now.” The royal guards looks at each other in confusion, then lower there spears walking away. Once the room is cleared, Luna removes herself from the wall walking towards Celestia. “Third, are you gonna fill me in on how you 2 know each other sister?” Celestia looks at the stallion smiling. “Well?” The stallion clears his throat, pulling out a cloth tucked in his button up shirt pocket and wiping the extra blood off his mouth. Folding it and tucking back in, he finally answers.

“Allow me Luna. My name is Razor Edge. Long ago when I was here, there was...the war.”

“That’s how this starts off? Everyone is at war already?”

“Seriously? You’re seriously gonna do this now? While I’m trying to answer your question?” Luna rolled her eyes, but then proceeded to wait to listen.

“Continue.”

“As I was saying, there was a war that ran across the land of Ponyville in the dark of the night to decide who truly rules the land.”

[Flashback]

You and Celestia were still just fillies, hidden underground as the pony and Changeling army marched forward at each other. I was also hidden underground as a colt as my father went out to fight for our land. Staying hidden along with my younger sister, we heard explosions, screaming, and the cries of the fallen ones, hoping and praying that this would be over soon. As the war continued, the ground shook and my sister was more scared than I was. We only hoped to see our father again and we would remain at peace. When the sun came up, it was over. The ponies stood over the Changelings as victors and we kept our land. Whoever led the Changelings was dead, and everything remained at peace. Well...almost everything. I saw my father in the hospital bed and his pulse rate going very slow. He got stabbed with a poison tip spear. I touched a part of his heart, so I knew he wasn’t going to make it. My mother was right beside him, as well as me and my sister for his last moments. He wanted us to stay with a friend he knew. Blacklight Violet. We couldn’t stay with mother for she was a nurse and had to help the wounded. He told us he’s always in our heart no matter what. Then...he was gone. Blacklight Violet came by and took us in her house as her own. My sister and I only kept our thought on our mother and father. It wasn’t long after when we lost our mother. She got sick trying to help the others, and unfortunately didn't make it. My sister and I had no choice but to trust Blacklight, but I knew something was wrong later on. I should’ve caught on sooner by the smell of death close by and the random blood that was on the floor even though she continuously told us it was paint though she hates doing any work. I didn’t mention anything to my sister later in the year growing up, but we found out 1 faithful night what she truly was. We came home very late from a party, and she was waiting for us, but in pitch black, only able to see red eyes in the darkness. We tried to explain to her that we lost track of time, but she didn’t care. My sister couldn’t take it anymore. We lost our father and he was never violent, and she didn’t want her acting like a parent to us anymore.

“I’ve had enough of your shit! I’m 25 years old and I’m allowed to do what I want! Our father who is apparently your best friend trusted you with us, and you never treated us like your kids! You don’t have kids, and I see why! We’re not your children so stop treating us like it! We had a loving and caring father, so we don’t need you!” All she did was close his eyes and clapped his hooves twice, seeing the lights turn on and an image that we never wanted to see, especially my sister. Spring Shine, one of her best and closest friends was one the ground with wide eyes laying in a puddle of blood, seeing a part of her neck removed from her body. We both looked over at Blacklight, only to see her smiling with blood covering her teeth. “What did you do to her?!” Blacklight stood up, walked by all of the windows, locking them and closing the curtains. Afterwards, she walked over to Spring Shine placing her foot on springs head, placing pressure on her foot and crushing her skull.

“You children don’t really know do you? I’ve been more of a mother than you can think. I paid for school, gave you a place to rest your heads, fed you, did your laundry, even looked for colleges for you both...and this is the thanks I get form you two selfish little bastards? You’re parents wouldn’t’ve done any better even if they were here. Shame I had to take them out. I admit he was a good guy.” While my sister was crying, I stood in front of her to defend her and get the truth.

“What are you talking about? You were in that war?”

“Of course not. Your father owed me for letting him crash at my place since his wife and he got into an argument. I wasn’t just one time kid, this was countless times. No, I wasn’t having an affair with him though I was tempted. He never paid me back for it. When the war came, it was a perfect time. I easily snuck in to the enemy's base and toyed with their blades to make them more...deadly. I didn’t help them if that’s what you think, but it was a good plan nevertheless.”

“You psychotic bitch! That was your friend!”

“Oh, you don’t like that? You definitely won’t like this. While you both were in school, I made a visit to your mother.”

“No...You didn’t!”

“She didn’t look the same. In fact she couldn’t and the sight of me cause his best friend was a female. She told me to take care of you both, but threatened me to keep my head as a souvenir if I so happened to get a scratch on you.
I don’t take well to threats, especially since I go out of my way to take care of you both. She did get sick, but only cause I bit her. I thought about drinking her blood, but that would create too much of a scene for me. She couldn’t open her eyes, nor talk as us. She would tap her hoof and do Morse code, but she didn’t remember anything. Later on, she died, and I still feel no remorse of satisfaction.” I dropped on my hooves and knees, sobbing my eyes out from hearing this. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. She stood in front of me with a sympathetic look. When I looked up, she was holding her hoof out to me. “But perhaps, you are an exception. You should be the one to not live a life of misery around pathetic mortals. You can join me, and we can make this world a better place. No more lives have to be taken, and no more torture will come towards you. You will never have a look of shock or surprise when something unexpected is seen.” Unexpectedly, both hallway closets broke open, seeing multiple dead and lifeless ponies pile up the hallway. “Maybe except that. Besides that you should be fine.” I stood up and back away with my sister towards the door, only remembering it was shut. “Very well, then I guess I’ll have to make you join me the hard way.” She smiled again, seeing a clear and green slime ooze from her fangs. My sister instantly pulled out a gun and shot Blacklight 8 times until the clip was emptied, seeing Blacklight motionless on the ground. When loading her next, she gave me a small glass test tube of black liquid.

“Brother, run to the graveyard. Find a large tombstone with a star symbol on it. Stand in front of it and drink all of that.” I was scared to death to know what it was and what I was about to consume. “The day we skipped school and she was out, I snuck into her room and leftover blood of hers left in a needle. No telling what she was doing with it. I took some of that and mixed it with something I stirred for a situation like this or worse. Venom, poison, and my favorite, an ounce of Zecora’s very strong healing potion. I already know and tested the side effects of it. You won’t feel a thing...or you’ll die a slow and painful death while puking out blood. Either way, it’ll be a last run alive. Wanting an associate’s degree in science and practicing a lot helps for this. Now go.”

“Sister?” She smiled as a tear came down her face.

“Mother and father always told me I had to face my fears sooner or later. I couldn’t imagine doing it without saving someone in the process. I’ll hold her off for as long as I can, but you need to go.” We both heard slow movement from Blacklight as she started to stand up. “Go now!” I kicked down the door and ran out as fast as I can, hearing gunshots from the distance until there was complete silence. I hid in the darkness while I made my way to the graveyard, only to see a bright fire from the distance where the house was. I didn’t think of much but to keep running. The good and bad news was it was a misty night. It wouldn’t be easy to be seen by Blacklight but I had problems seeing as well. I just kept going, until I of course ran into a wall. Gaining my vision back, I was already at the graveyard, and right in front of me was a large tombstone with the symbol of the satanic star. That was the only within seeing distance of course and I didn’t want to run around trying to find something else then end up being caught. Doing what my sister said, I drank the liquid within the test tube. I didn’t feel much, but the star started glowing with a bright red and white light as multiple chains wrapped around my wrist and ankles. I didn’t struggle nor resist, only to see a spirit come out of it face to face with me. It smiled, touching my chest, but then made its way towards my neck with fangs, similar to the ones I saw earlier. I wanted to say something, but I blacked out. I woke up in an unusual bed and surrounding, covered with soft and large blankets.
I thought it was all just a dream and I fell asleep at the party. When I looked around, I saw and Alicorn mare with a pink tail and mane and white coat standing by a balcony. Celestia. I got her attention by a groan of pain to my head, and she rushed over to my aid, laying me back down and placing a wet cloth over my head. She held a mirror towards me to show me my injury, but I had no reflection. My mouth hurt, like I’ve been chewing on hard candy for a while. The reflection showed my teeth, then I realize what my sister meant. (Either way, it’ll be a last run alive). I became a vampire. She did always say to me, at life or death, I’ll sacrifice my own to save a family. Still looking around, I tried to look for her. Celestia saw what was wrong, and told they couldn't save her. The fire was too extreme and they had no way of healing her. Celestia held me close, seeing tears coming down my face. At that moment, I felt comfort. It was like a feeling that I haven’t felt for years, besides the bulge under the blankets. I felt...home again. A knock came to her door. Not knowing if I was supposed to be there or not, I got scared and somehow morphed into the mist cloud and hid in her closet. I hear a voice, and I could guess that was Luna. You both talked for a long 5 minutes until she left. That’s when Celestia came over for me. I didn’t know what to think or say when I saw Luna. I wasn’t as social as I wanted to be after losing my sister. That’s when Celestia told me Luna was just a visiting relative. When I fully recovered, Celestia helped me discover what it was like to be...well, dead. Also immortal due to the mixtures of the liquid my sister made. I didn’t know what to think or do. I was only 27 at the time, and Celestia was about 30 from what I remember. Luna I guess was gone at the time, which allowed me a little more freedom to roam around the castle and the public. Not to the nature of my immortality or the liquid I drank, I was able to be in the sunlight. I guess whatever happened in front of that Tombstone gave me the ability to do that.” Luna chuckles slightly, placing her hoof over her mouth to keep herself quiet. “Before you even make the joke, no I don’t sparkle in the sunlight. Anyway, to hide my secret to others, I kept on these sunglasses. She knew I was low on bits and items from my household. For a little present, she got me the clothing you see before you today. It wasn’t like how it was you see today. I grew into it. Later in the years, Celestia and I got closer. More than just friends. All of that changed when we both stayed up one night, just looking at the night sky and the stars. It was a beautiful night. She seemed to be getting more tired as time passed by.

“Celestia, there’s something I want to tell you. I’ve been wanting to tell you for a while now, but when we were finally alone.” She sat up and looked at me in confusion with a slight grin. “Look, I appreciate everything you’re doing for me. And I want to repay you back somehow. Someway that would last forever. I wanted to tell you something that comes from the deepest part of my heart that you’ve thankfully healed. I-” I was interrupted by Celestia kissing me. Something I wasn't prepared for by her, but she admitted she knew all along. Later in the years when we were around 500, but we still look how we are now, I made my choice to be with her forever. I asked her to marry me.” Razor pulls out a small silver necklace tucked from in his shirt, seeing a ring on it. Celestia uses her magic to make a small gold necklace appear and place it around her neck, revealing a ring on it. I felt like the luckiest stallion alive, or dead to be specific. Around age 950, I decided to go explore and see more of the world. I wanted her to come along, but being a princess, she had to watch over her ponies as a duty. I told her I’d be back around 1000 years or so. Being away for so long, I missed being around her, the castle, and just Ponyville in general. I realize the torched house I used to live in is now gone, but that section is filled with a much better residence for ponies.

[Reality]

I lost my family, but I didn’t lose my hope in Celestia. I knew she would be here, and I missed being here so much. That’s why I returned, and to see everything different and better, but most of all-” He turns towards Celestia and takes her hooves in his. “I wanted to see the love of my life. My past and my future. My Princess of Equestria. That’s basically the life story Luna. Sorry about the wait Tia. I know I said I’d be back around 1000 years, but I didn’t think it’d take 50 extra years for trying to get back. Apparently the train was out of service for a situation that happened here. Something about, and Changeling attack?”

“Queen Chrysalis tried to take over Equestria with her army of Changelings. She failed, but we had a lot to clean up.”

“Just allow me to ask, the hell is a Changeling?” Luna interrupts Celestia before she speaks.

“We’ll inform you about a lot of stuff later on to be aware of. At least the story is cleared up, but how do we know we can trust you to not turn on us and feed on our flesh like you did the 3 guards earlier?

“The first and second may have been a little extreme, especially with wrapping the head in my trench coat. The third one on the other hoof completely asked for it when he sent a spear at my head and ran off. You can’t really blame me for that one.”

“...though that was on of my night guards, I’ll let just that one slide. Sister, does Twilight know about this?”

“Did you really have to make a gay vampire reference?”

“Twilight is her star pupil, the Princess of Friendship, the key for the Elements of Harmony, a school teacher-”

“If I’m not hearing anything along the lines of exotic dancer or stripper, then you completely lost me.” Celestia giggles, walking over to her throne and using her magic to write on paper with a quill and pen.

“I shall inform her now about you Razor. Twilight is my star pupil and I’m sure her and her 5 friends will be excited to meet you and here that I’ve been married for over 1500 years. Fair warning though, she’s a bit of a bookworm.” Using her magic, she rolls up the scroll and makes it disappear. “She also has a dragon that she hatched and raise him since he was small.”

“Wait, what? She has a dragon? But I couldn’t have a pet Timberwolf? I trained it. Well, to not eat me of course.”

“Like I said, Timberwolves are a danger to ponies.”

“I had a leash.”

“That was cursed with dark magic that you found in the Everfree Forest after catching and eating a wanted criminal pony.” Luna turns towards Razor with a slightly concerned expression.

“Which reminds me, vampires need blood to survive at most times to survive. How can we do that without having to, you know, make a sacrifice?” Celestia giggles, sitting in her throne waiting for Twilight and her friend’s arrival.

“That won’t be necessary sister. Yes, he does need blood to survive, but he’s not that bad of a pony. He enjoys the same meals we do. You should’ve seen him when he tried my cooking. He’ll eat like the rest of us unless he’s on a blood rage.”

“A...a what?” Razor places back on his sunglasses, walking over to Celestia and waiting next to her in the floor on a knee.

“A blood rage is a state of psychological unstability in which a person loses all sense of reality, thus being drawn into a tunnel-visioned rage towards a target. To put this in short, piss me off and try to kill to the point I’m not used to see that much of my own blood on the ground, everybody better be out of a 300 yard range of my location. It’s happened before, just didn’t want to explain that in the story. Just think of Alucard from Hellsing mixed with an episode of Dragon Ball Super where Goku goes Ultra Instinct.” Luna’s eyes widen in shock. “Yeah, it gets real.”

“I’ll be sure to stay away from an incident that comes close to that. I’ll be in my chambers in you need me sister.” Luna walks off, seeing Razor grow a grin on his face. Celestia pets his mane, keeping him in place.

“Tia, I mentioned Alucard. I have to do it sooner or later.”

“You mean scaring her with the coming through wall thing and screaming out-”

“Hey kids wanna see a dead body?!”

“That. Luna doesn’t like to be scared, but I’ll let you know when you can do it. You sound like Alucard a little by how much you’ve grown.”

“Princess needs a hug?”

“Let's wait for Twilight and her friends first and discuss this. Luna will be informed about more later on.”

“Speaking of her, is she a virgin? She has that attitude of she needs to get laid on certain days or she’ll act like she’s on her period...or she might actually be on her period.”

“In which you would happily and disgustingly help her with.”

“Damn right I would. Blood is blood, and I’m happy to drink it.” 6 mares run through the doors led by a purple Alicorn.

“Princess Celestia, we came as soon as we heard, what’s the…” The Alicorn stops when seeing Razor. “Princess, who’s that?” Celestia smiles, still stoking his mane. “You’re guards aren’t out front anymore.”

“Hello Twilight. Hello to the rest of you all. I want to introduce you all to my pet. Say hello dear.”

“You’re all a lot hotter than I imagined.” Twilight’s expression changes to confusion

“Uh, tha-” She’s interrupted by a white unicorn pushing passed her, stroking her curly purple mane.

“Well thank you darling. It’s not easy to keep myself looking this young and gorgeous ya know. You flatter me dear.”

“Celestia, you didn’t tell me they had a models. I feel like I’m gonna love this place more than ever now.” Celestia stands up walking over to the 6.

“I should inform you that Razor here is a little more than a pet to me. Twilight, I remember you asked me about a month ago if I’ll ever find a stallion for my liking. Well, the truth is…I’m married.” Twilight and the others have a shocked expression when she shows them the ring on her necklace. “I’ve been married for over 1500 years Twilight. To a stallion, but not like others. He has something a little different than what other stallions have. Immortality, a caring heart, and a thirst for blood. To explain this, he’s not a bat pony, but a vampire instead. The stallion I’m married to, is-” she’s lifted by her back and legs by Razor, surprising her and interrupting her sentence. “Him. Girls, I’d like for you to meet my husband…Razor Edge, the vampire pony." She takes off his sunglasses revealing his red eyes, then he smiles revealing his fangs. All of their expressions change to shock, not because there’s actually a vampire pony instead of just bat ponies, but the fact that Celestia has been married this whole time to another immortal pony.

“Pleasure to meet you all. I feel were all going to get along just fine.” The pink mare smiles and starts hopping.

“Yay! We have a new friend! Quick question, team Jacob or team Edward?” Every pony starts laughing as Razor’s expression changes to slight anger.

“Unless I kill her first.” The laughter goes down, seeing Razor let Celestia down from his grasp.

“Be sure to play nice with them. I’ll be right back. I just have to write some letters.” Celestia walks away out of the room. Twilight uses her magic to make a book appear, flipping through pages, finally stopping on one.

“I read a few books on vampires once with Rarity’s help. I’m sure I can find something that’ll help us tell about you.” Razor sighs, looking down and placing his hoof to his forehead.

“Before I open my eyes again, does any of them relate a series written by Stephanie Meyer?” twilight freezes with a nervous grin.

“...no, of course not.” She whispers to Rarity. “Rarity hide the books and don’t let them see it.” A flash of magic comes from Rarity, seeing Razor open his eyes, but with a book held up by magic from Twilight. “So, I understand you need actual blood to live. I can trust that you won’t eat us, but how can we be sure?”

“Twilight, there’s no point in eating any of you. But on a different note, there is something I would eat out of some of you. Especially the yellow one.” Twilight looks at him confused, seeing a rainbow mare interrupt her before Twilight says anything.

“It was a sexual joke towards Fluttershy.” Twilight blushes, levitating the book back into her grasp and looking away. The rainbow mare walks in front of him, seeing Razor smiling. “Alright buddy, I guess I’ll have to trust you on this, but don’t try anything smart like betraying us. Celestia trusts you, so I guess we have to as well.”

“Oh please, with what you’re packing back there I wouldn’t think of it.” Her cheeks instantly turn red, seeing a small smile come from her. “Some pony likes that.” She backs away, turning his attention towards the white unicorn. “What of you model?”

“My name is Rarity, but you can call me what you like. I’m the Element of Generosity, an owner of the most fabulous and popular boutique-” Rarity is interrupted by an orange mare finishing her sentence.

“And the biggest drama queen you’ll ever meet in your life.” Rarity looks away in irritation, mumbling to herself.

“At least I’m not a filthy mud pony.”

“Pleasure to meet ya Razor. The names Applejack, the Element of Honesty.”

“I heard cowgirls were always the rough ones. I’d like to see for myself.”

“Oh trust me, you will sooner or later.” She winks at him, seeing a pink mare hoping continuously in front of Razor.

“Hi I’m Pinkie Pie and I’m so glad I’m your friend we should hang out more or better yet we should throw you a party it super-duper-” Razor places one hoof on her head and makes her stop bouncing and his other hoof over her mouth, hearing her still rambling on by muffled noises under his hoof. He presses his hoof on her neck, holding it there until she drops.

“The pressure point was necessary at the time. She should be out for at least 10 minutes.” He looks towards a yellow mare, seeing half of her face covered by her hair. “You know, you’re not very good at hiding a blush from the comment I made earlier. I don’t believe I caught your name.”

“Um…I’m, Fluttershy. Uh, did you really mean what you said earlier about me?”

“With a raging boner.” She smiles, removing some of her hair out of her face. “There’s the beautiful sight I want to see.” Quickly flying past the girls, a spear gets pierced through his chest with 2 papers attached to it. “Has anyone ever heard of mail? That would help a lot more.” Removing the spear, he takes the 2 papers off of it, reading the first one out loud.

“To die in a fire is a tragic past, but how long will you stay till you know it’s your last.
You left and came back I’m pleased to see, but how far can you run from your family.”

His eyes widen in shock as his hooves start trembling in fear.

“The fire was the surface to make you think I was dead, in the end I’m alive, and there’s something you’ll dread.
“Listen close Razor for the multiple twisters, I’m still alive, all thanks to your sister.”

He looks at the second paper seeing his sister, but with red eyes and fangs, and a writing in blood on the wall behind her saying: “You’re Next.” He drops both papers, holding his head in shock.

“No. No No No!” Applejack looks down at Pinkie, seeing her start to move.

“I think Pinkies back up now.”

“NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!”

Author's Note

Just an FYI to everyone, I know I used some Hellsing references in this and his voice is supposed to sound like Alucard...it is not Alucard or related to Hellsing in anyway. Please keep that in mind.

Internal Abandonment

Celestia comes back out from the back of the castle, only to see Razor looking towards the ground shaking, breathing hard, and his eye pitch black. Surrounded by the main 6, She rushes over to his aid, hearing him slightly mumbling to himself. At his side, the dark mist as was seen before started forming around him, causing the other girls to jump back. Moving closer to him, Celestia moves closer to his ear, whispering in it and seeing Razor slowly calm down. His breathing slowed, his shaking stopped, and he closed his eyes and slowly inhaled and exhaled. Opening them, his red color was back to normal. Hugged by Celestia, he looks up passed her seeing the main 6 in fear and backed against the wall. Celestia let him go, seeing him look down at both papers below him. He takes the one of his sister, closely looking at it. He doesn’t see what he just saw before in the picture. He sees his younger sister, smiling and wearing a prom dress. Staring at the picture for the longest time, his eyes start to water of the fact of thinking about his sister...and what happened to her. Why she is the way she is currently. He looks up at the girls, seeing them still slightly startled.

“Forgive me for that girls. I just, was startled, is all.” Twilight is the first to respond and break out of her silence.

“Razor, what happened? You were breathing heavy and your eyes changed to pitch black. Like some kind of rage that you couldn’t control.” Celestia answers for him, still by his side and making sure he's alright.

“Twilight, I know you’ve read books about a blood rage before. Think of that, only 3 times worse. When I first saw it, I called it the extinction. Only reason, anyone he looked at, he killed without hesitation or thought. He went after a friend of mine years ago one of the first times this happened. I ended up having to stop him, with the process of almost sacrificing my life. It’s was very simple to calm him down seeing he was only at the beginning stage of his instincts, but it may not be as easy as it just was the next time.”

“What did you say to him to calm him down?”

“He has to tell you that. Unfortunately, I am unable to give out that information.” Celestia notices the picture he holding. “Is that you’re relative?” Razor nods, seeing a tear come down his face.

“Was my relative. Sapphire Ray, my sister. I only wish to know what happened to her. Why she’s like this now. I never wanted to see her like this...like me.” He wipes his face, starting to walk away towards the back of the castle. “I...need some time to think about this. Forgive me, but I need some time alone.” he continues to walk away, still staring at the picture of his sister.”

[Celestia’s Chambers Balcony]

It’s been 30 minutes since Razor has seen anyone from downstairs and since the time of his incident. He just can’t get his sister off of his mind ever since he saw her. From a little filly, to a grown mare, to now. A vampire. A walking dead flesh eating monster. He looks down from the balcony, seeing 2 foals playing together. A colt and a filly, smiling, laughing, and enjoying each other’s company.

Tears start to form in his eyes again just thinking about his sisters company. How they used to play growing up. Before the first tear falls, he’s caught off guard when hearing Luna’s voice from behind.

“Razor?” Quickly wiping his eyes, he turns back to face her.

“What is it Luna?”

“You’re troubled. Thinking of your sister. I do understand what it’s like to lose someone you love close and dearly. Long ago, I was surrounded by anger and hate. I wanted power, more than I could dream of. Powerful than my sister. I became...a nightmare. I went after her, trying to destroy her to gain more power, but I was sent to the moon for 1000 years. An eternal rest I thought it was, but it changed me somehow. I was separated from my evil half, and I joined my sister once more. The point is, it’s not too late to see your sister and get her back. Back to how she was. Back to how you both were. I’m sure you’ll find her soon enough, even before anything gets out of control. I’m willing to help in anyway I can.” A long 10 seconds silence form between them, until Razor breaks it.

“Luna, I feel something terrible is coming towards us. Another war, created from Blacklight. I don’t want to assume the worst, but I know she still wants me. She has my sister, and she’ll stop at nothing to get to me. I have 3 options to resolve this. I’ll have to take her on alone-”

“In which you know my sister would refuse. She loves you too much. She’s lost enough already she doesn’t want to lose you.”

“Second option is to get help from others around Equestria, including enemies. Celestia didn’t tell you, but I have certain ways with persuading enemies to help.”

“Is one on the ways in exchange for sexual pleasures for females?”

“...I can neither confirm nor deny the existence of the information sought.”

“That’s a yes. What’s your last idea?” Razor moves closer to her, whispering in her ear, seeing her eyes widen in shock as he briefly explains his last idea and option for 10 seconds. When he moves away, he turn back to face past the balcony again, looking over the sight of Ponyville. “Well, you’ll have to talk to your wife on that one, but that’s a last case scenario and if we have no other option. Should we explain to Tia about this plan of yours? About getting help, even from enemies?”

“There’s no choice about it. If she refuses this option, then I’m left with the 1st or 3rd. Luna, I ask of you this. Keep the 3rd option a secret and between us. I know you and Tia have a connection, but it cannot be brought up until the time it needs to be said. We had a rough first meeting, so this is the least I ask of you.”

“Since you didn't kill me and you’re married to my sister…I’ll do that for you.”

“Thank you Luna. We should go downstairs and explain this to the others. Surely they would all want to help.” They both start to walk towards Celestia’s Chambers doors.

“You know, if you’re thinking of trying your little sexual with a mare who is an enemy, Queen Chrysalis isn’t the one to try to do that with. Mainly because she’s technically an insect and once you see how holy her body is, you’ll figure out easily if you ever hear the expression Queen Cheese Legs.”

“Thinking of everything you described about her made me even harder.” Luna stops as Razor continues walking. “From you started off from Queen to insect, instant boner.”

“(I’m gonna have to get used to having him around while seeing his erection for everything I bring up).”

[Canterlot Dining Hall]

Luna and Razor enter inside the dining hall, hearing Celestia talk with the main 6 about her past with Razor. The discussion stops when Razor and Luna are noticed by the door. Razor walks next to Celestia, taking her hoof and smiling. Slowly inhaling and exhaling, he turns towards the rest of the girls.

“Girls, I should explain to you why I almost freaked out when I saw that picture. That was my younger sister in that photo. Not how she was before, but due to a certain vampire pony who can play dead, she was forced into being this. I want to get her back, but I can’t do it alone. I take it Celestia hasn’t told you about my situation. I’ll keep it simple. Blacklight, the vampire pony is responsible for the death of my parents. She wanted us as well, but when we refused, she was going to force us into it. My sister protected me and gave me a black liquid in a test tube, which I downed at a certain large tombstone. It turned me into...this. My sister is suffering, and I want to get her back, but there is a bigger situation ahead that I fear. Worse than my current throbbing erection from a certain name Luna told me. I fear there is a war coming our way from Blacklight. If she isn’t dead and was able to resurrect herself, she could even more powerful as we speak and continuing to increase. She’ll stop at nothing to get or kill me, so If I’m correct about this, we need to be prepared.” A white stallion walks inside the Dining Hall holding a golden armored helmet under his arm.

“The royal guards are already prepared for the matter. That won’t be an issue.” Razor turns back towards Shining, causing him to freeze in place. “Whoa, dude what happened to your eyes? And where the hell did you get fangs? Can somepony explain to me what’s going on cause I just heard 2 royal guards were decapitated earlier and a head was wrapped in a trench coat.” Razor smiles with a glare.

“I must say, they tasted a lot better when they resisted.”

“Hold the fuck up, what? You did that?”

“Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Razor Edge. Husband of Celestia for over 2000 years, lived in Ponyville since I was I child and am now coming back, and the most fucking psychotic and erotic Vampire pony you’ll ever meet.” Shining freezes, stunned upon facing a vampire face to face and hearing that he’s is Celestia’s husband. He drops his helmet, slowly backing away.

After 4 steps, he turn to face the door to run off, but is already closed by Luna. Scared shitless out of his mind, he slowly turns back to face Razor, seeing his grin getting wider. Walking closer to Shining, Shining backs away, pinning himself against the closed door. “Is something wrong? Do I scare you? Do you have a fear of Vampire ponies?” Razor places both hooves on the door next to Shining’s head. He turns his head away and closes his eyes, shaking even more now. “Cause if you are...” He moves closer to Shining’s ear and starts whispering. “Be prepared...cause I’m gonna fuck with you every minute it get.” Shining eyes open in confusion. “Oh, yeah. I’m not letting this go for a while. You’re getting teased about this.” Shining turns to face Razor again, seeing him smiling. “What? You thought I was gonna eat you? I mean, pussy is always on the menu but-” Everyone in the dining hall starts laughing hysterically, until Shining passes out 5 seconds later, making everyone silent. “Well, that could’ve gone worse. Anyway, back to the main topic, preparation for anything has to be the main priority currently. That means we need as much help as we can get. Even if it means from our enemies.” Luna intervenes, using the magic from her horn to block out the lights from the windows and making multiple images of ponies disappear over the table.

“That could mean even our greatest of foes. Queen Chrysalis, King Sombra, Lord Tirek, Grogar and, well, Discord doesn’t really count as a foe but he applies as well. Any help will be necessary.” Luna reverses her magic to make the pictures disappear and the lights come back. “We’ll need to split up into separate groups to meet with each one-” Razor interrupts Luna’s suggestion.

“No, we can’t do that. Whoever they are, they know all 6 of them and are prepared for any attempt to enter their territory with any deals, trades or even discussions of any sort. Villains who continue to attack Ponyville will expect that from the ones who continuously save it. If they’re gone, then we’re S.O.L. I’ll go to each one of them and discuss this manner.”

“Are thou mad?” Razor looks over at Luna with a expression of “Seriously?” “Nevermind. My thing is, they don’t know you. They would attack you for even stepping on there land and-”

“What, kill me? What can they do to somepony that can’t die. I’ll take the time to go to each and everyone of them. I have a way with getting help when I need it. Just prepare yourselves. We’ll continue tomorrow with this plan in place. I want you all to think this over and get some rest. It’s been a day already with the news and my arrival. I just want everyone to let this mentally settle before we do anything else. I will be upstairs resting in Celestia’s Chambers if anyone needs me. Quite frankly cause my boner is throbbing in pain, if I keep staring at Fluttershy I’ll go on a sex rage, and I haven’t had any sleep on the ride over here with an obnoxious child kicking my seat. Razor turn towards the door and starts walking away, but stops when 1 hoof is on the door as he looks down at Shining, still unconscious. “Also someone might want to clean him up. He pissed himself.” He walks out, as a confused look grows on Rarity’s face.

“Wait a second, I thought Vampires don’t sleep. I’m probably thinking of the Twilight book series again.” Unexpectedly, a long wooden pole pierces through the door, almost touching Rarity’s nose. “What i meant to say was, gay Vampires should burn in hell.” A call from Razor is heard from the other side of the door.

“That’s a start Rarity.”

[Celestia’s Chambers, 9:30pm]

Razor lays in Celestia’s bed with no lights on and the only source of light is the moon shining in from the outside, not asleep but with his eyes closed, thinking about the past. The incident from where he and his sister separated and never saw each other again. Opening his eyes, he pulls out the picture tucked under the pillow he rests on, turning it to the back and seeing small black ink writing on bottom left corner of the picture. An address located in Ponyville. 521 Endgate Blvd. Deep in thought, he considers that might be a place where somepony could help him find his sister, or that could be his sisters current location. Next to the address is another writing in in and in parenthesis saying: “Come Alone after dark.”

“(This could be some sort trick? But what if my sister is actually there, and she needs me? I’ll just have to see for myself later on. But what about Celestia? She’d want to know, but then she would follow me and might be hurt. This is something I’ll just have to risk and do on my own).” Placing the picture back under his pillow, he closes his eyes again and goes back into thought about how to make this better. His thought process is interrupted by Celestia walking inside. Trying to be as quiet as she can, she uses her magic place his clean black trench coat on the hooks of her door, removing her gold pendant and gold hoof shoes, and quietly walking over towards the bed. Laying on her back next to Razor, she looks over at him, smiling and seeing him resting. She reaches a hoof over to his to stroke his mane and whispers.

“Welcome home, my husband.” Removing her hoof, she turns to her side, closing her eyes, but opens them 5 seconds later when feeling hooves wrapped around her. “You weren’t asleep yet?”

“It took you that long to actually give me a welcome home greeting?”

“Fair point.”

“I couldn’t sleep. I just had a lot to think about. Mostly my sister, and why she would become this.” Celestia turns over to face Razor as he removes his hooves. “It’s just, I never thought she would become something like this. Like me...a monster.”

“Razor, your not a monster. If that doesn’t change anything, you’re my monster. No matter what I’ll always love you. Nothing can or will come between us. If you want to save your sister, then I’ll do anything to help. Just include me in this. I’ll fight by your side if I have too, but know I will always love you for who you are. Even as the most psychotic and erotic vampire pony I’ve ever known. If what you said earlier is true and a war is coming our way, then I will be beside you no matter what. Calm your mind, relax,-” She kisses him, holding the back of his head. Using her magic, she strokes between his legs bringing out his erection. Disconnecting 5 seconds later, she moves lower down his body, moving on top of him so his erect member is inches from her mouth. “And let me help you relieve some stress.”

[Celestia’s Chambers, 1am]

Both Celestia and Razor peacefully sleep in each other’s grasp, or at least Celestia was only sleeping. Razor opens one eye, seeing her eyes closed and hearing her lightly snoring away. Silently and carefully, he removes himself from the bed. Placing on his white collared shirt, black button up dress shirt with a red tie, his trench coat and the necklace with his wedding ring, he moves towards the bed, gently reaching under his pillow and pulling out the picture of his sister, lightly tucking it in his black dress shirt. He looks back at Celestia, seeing her rest peacefully. He smiles, then turns back and heads towards the balcony. When outside, he looks around to see if anypony was currently outside. When he’s sure it’s clear he places one foot on the edge, slowly inhales and exhales, then pushes himself up and jumps off. Falling down, he’s only inches away from the ground when her turns into the black mist cloud. Even though it’s already dark outside, the tries to keep himself hidden anyway. On his way towards the house, he spots the last location of where he lived, seeing a new house taking up the space of the past torched one. Trying to keep any negative thoughts of his last stay there away, he continues to search for the house. For 15 minutes, he continues on until he reads off the house number 519. Knowing that he must be close, he goes into the shadows and changes back in to his pony form. With the house only 2 houses away, he spots a grey stallion with a white mane and tail leaning on the house by the front door, guarding it. Without a mental question, Razor proceeds towards it. Being spotted by the stallion 10 feet away, the stallion stands up straight as Razor stops.

Noticing a black strap around the grey stallions waist and 2 more black straps across his chest reaching from his shoulders to the opposite side of his waist in an X form, 2 leather handles of swords stick out from behind his back, one on each side of his head. When he speaks, he starts off with speaking Latin with his fangs visible. Another Vampire to be seen.

“Quid hie tibi negotii? (What’s your business here)?” Razor reaches in his trench coat, pulling out the picture of his sister and showing it to the stallion. 3 seconds later, he flips it around and holds it slightly higher to show the small ink printed address. “Ah, so you’re the brother? You’ve got some strength in you to take a spear that I threw an not even flinch. Could’ve sworn I hit a guard. The names Coldblade. As you see, I guard this place during the night, and yes, I’m also a vampire pony. We’re like brothers so don’t feel alarmed.” With a slight look of irritation on Razor, Coldblade smiles and backs away towards the door, knocking on it 3 times. Seeing it slightly open, a black mare slightly pokes her head out facing Coldblade, seeing her fangs poking out as well. “He’s here. Take him to Blacklight.” The mare opens the door slightly more to let Razor inside. Razor proceeds, following her though a multi colored bulb house. {Think of a rave club, but excluding the flashing lights, screaming crowd, and smell of drugs or alcohol}. Trying to ignore the smell of rotting dead bodies and backed up sewage, he notices her figure and what she’s wearing. A long white leather jacket, large 3.5 gold hoop earrings, an 2 white bracelets. Not to mention her mane and tail was a mix of black and white. Stopping by a door at the back of the house, the mare knocks 3 times as Razor gets even more nervous to see his sister. Blacklight as well as Coldblade said from earlier. A hint of anger mentally grows as he remembers the last meet between himself and Blacklight. Before full thoughts of the incident could be remembered, a click is heard from the door as if a locking was removed. The door slightly creeks open, but only to see darkness on the other side. The black mare turns towards Razor Edge, stepping away from the door.

“She awaits you down there, as well as your sister. I only ask that you show respect and don’t damage anything. Seriously, she’ll have my ass if anything goes wrong. There are 4 open rooms, but continue going straight into the large one.” She notices the wedding ring around his necklace and smiles. “You’re married. Do what you can to keep her safe.” She turns away, starting to walk away. “The names Afterglow by the way.” As she continues to walk away, Razor can’t help but to think why she would encourage him to keep his family and loved ones close. Was it a threat or a verbal helping gesture? Anyway, he couldn’t focus on that right now. He walks through the door, but sees a flight of steps. Without hesitation, he continues down the steps, entering a long hallway lit by torches hanging against the wall. Spotting the room at the end of the hallway, he proceeds forward, but doesn’t know what to say when he sees his sister, or Blacklight. This could be a trick. This could be a trap he doesn't know he’s walking into. It could be something worse. A way to get him to serve her. As thoughts continue to race around through his head, he hears a growl. Stopping in place, 3 small Timberwolves walk towards him, growling and glaring daggers at him. Razor doesn’t move an inch, ready for them to attack, until he hears a familiar voice.

“Breaker, Sage, Inferno, get back here.” The Timberwolves suddenly stop and go back towards the room. Razor’s expression changes into slight anger as he enters into the room, seeing a white unicorn Vampire mare sitting in a large chair on the other end of the table person table with Timberwolves by her feet. One of them growl, as she simply smiles. “Now now my pets, that’s not a way to treat a guest.”

She stands up from her chair, walking towards Razor on one side of the table. Razor knew not to trust her, so he made his way at a slow speed towards the other side. Soon, they were directly across from each other. She smiled, revealing her no longer red eyes, but purple now. “Do you honestly not trust me Razor? I wouldn’t have requested you down here if I was planning something. I’m sure your sister is excited to see you as well.” Razor looks back, seeing his sister, Sapphire Ray, standing behind him 5 feet away wearing midnight black cloth over her. He turns his whole body to face her eye to eye as a smile grows on her face. There was a 3 seconds pause between them, then she rushes towards him, wrapping her arms around him and hugging him close as tears run down her face. Still with a look of anger, tears start to run down his face as well. He wanted to instantly push her off and start questioning her, but her couldn’t. For not seeing his own relative in over 1900 years and actually being with her at this time, the negative thought about the incident were excluded. He just wanted to be with her and nothing more. His expression changes from anger to comfort and joy as a smile grows on his face and he hugs his sister back, as tears run down his face as well. Enjoying each other embrace for a long 15 seconds, they finally let go, staring at each other and smiling. Sapphire breaks the silence after wiping the tears from her eyes.

“Razor, there’s so much I want to ask you and talk about...but I first want to say that I’m s-” Razor stops her by placing a hoof on her mouth.

“You don’t need to apologize to me for anything. I knew why you did what you did that last day I saw you. You were only trying to protect me, and I thank you. You quickly and mentally saw your first action and physically proved it by protecting someone you cared for. You have nothing to apologize for. Speaking of physical, look how much you’ve grown. You’re at eye level with me now.”

“Well, living like this for a long time does help with growth mentally and physically.”

“Now I’m completely jealous. The fact that you survived though a house fire, you grew faster than I did, and Blacklight has a pet Timberwolf. My wife won’t let me have one.”

“Wife huh? That explains the ring on your necklace. I’m guessing she wears the daddy pants in the relationship.”

“I trained the Timberwolf not to eat me. Anypony else is a little different.” Blacklight interrupts makes a small whistle, getting both Razors and Sapphires attention towards the table. There were 3 full plates of food. A Fire Roasted Veal Chop with Maple-Horseradish Glaze, 2 Grilled Mahi Mahi with Cilantro Gremolata, 3 pieces of Tomato Bread, and a Lobster-Crab Cake with Basil Sauce and Lemon-Habanero Tartar Sauce with a Pineau Jolie Cocktail.

“I know you both want to catch up, but why don’t we eat first. I’m pretty sure nopony can continue a conversation for so long on empty stomachs.” Both Sapphire and Razor go to the table and sit next to each other as the 3 start eating. Razor currently hides his true feeling for Blacklight of why She chose his sister. Mainly he was wondering why she was being so nice to him. Calling off the Timberwolves, not attacking or threatening him, feeding him.

This was all different, and it felt like something was missing that he didn’t catch on, but he didn’t want to ruin anything while visiting his sister nor make an embarrassment of himself or Sapphire.

Finishing there plates 20 minutes later, Blacklight breaks the silence. “Razor, I'm sure you have a lot of questions. Allow me to answer the main ones. How did we both survive and why is Sapphire a Vampire? I’ll explain this the best I can and not waste your time. After you left, things got crazier than I thought.”

[Flashback]

I got back up and saw Sapphire still holding the gun in one hoof, but a fireball was surrounding her other. Shocked about both items of attack, I still managed to get back up, still angry but frozen in fear. Sapphire grinned, tossing the gun aside.

“Mhoza aem hiksq!” Another fireball appeared, surrounding her other hoof. “Just you and me now Blacklight. This fire technique was taught by Zecora, and it can be only used at a certain power and at certain limits. You don’t have a chance to get to my brother now. That liquid I gave him, he’ll be stronger than you ever were. Like my brother always said, if I go down, I do it like a badass. Now DIE!” The first one was thrown and I managed to dodge it, but the problem was it hit on of the curtains. It quickly spread to everything made from cloth, catching the living room on fire. Due to a weakness of mine back then, I wouldn’t have survived it. The other sphere of flame was thrown, striking the kitchen. It purposely missed me, hitting multiple pans on the kitchen stove with grease. The kitchen was easily caught in flames and trapped us both. With nowhere to turn or run, we were both caught in a ring of fire. I dropped to my knees in defeat, knowing I had nothing to do to save myself, and started to softly cry.

“All I ever wanted was to be treated as somepony…normal. Not to be looked at once and everyone around running away screaming. I wanted to have someone just like me. Eternal life, lives in darkness…someone who understands that I don’t do what I do for laughs or revenge. I do this to keep my cover hidden, but I’m just a monster. A flesh eating bloodthirsty eternal darkened monster. I deserve this death that I’m given.” The flames got closer and closer as I sat there with my head hung low and my eyes closed, accepting my fate. As I waited for my death to arrive, I wondered why the flame was so close, but didn’t affect me yet. I opened my eyes and looked up only to see a shadow over me with a hoof out towards me. Sapphire, the mare that was going to end me, was helping me.

“I’m not forgiving you for my parents or Spring Shine, but they taught me to never leave family or friends waste away, no matter who it is. Let's get you out of this.” I took her hoof and I stood up as we tried to look for an exit. The door was kicked down, but was heavily blocked by the flames we wouldn’t be able to get through without major injuries. Sapphire looked towards the back door, but that was blocked as well. We both heard whistling, like a teapot on the stove that was boiling water. It got louder and louder, until we both knew what it was. Saved Propane Tanks at the back of the house. The flames reached all 6 and could go off at any moment. We knew we were losing time, so we made a different option which was our last. The windows were slightly blocked by flames, but the windows we had were made of toughened glass, one of the strongest glasses that are used by construction workers.

Plan A, attempt to break through with injuries from the glass. Plan B, die by an explosion. We took our chances with Plan A, well, at least I was at the moment. The glass wasn’t budging at all, so all seemed lost. I was grabbed from behind by my arm and leg. I was too much in shock to respond, but I was thrown out of the window. Seeming like a throwing out as in don’t ever come back, I was injured by the glass shattering. Multiple cuts and bruises when I landed hard on my back, but I looked up at the house to see that Sapphire saved me. He made a run for it, but was too late. The propane tanks exploded and sent her flying. I thought she wasn’t going to make it, but she was close enough to the windows. She flew far beyond my sight towards the Everfree Forest. Hearing sirens coming close by, I managed to get away from the house and was on a search to find Sapphire. Seeing how far she was thrown by the explosion, I made way towards the Everfree Forest in the darker places close to buildings and houses, slightly dragging myself from more injuries than I thought. My left leg cut up from the glass, and I couldn’t move my right arm. I managed to make it to the forest after what felt like hours. In the shadows under the trees, I managed to heal myself enough to where I could walk normally. I still felt pain, but not as bad as what it was before. Making my way through the Everfree Forest, I looked around and didn’t see Sapphire anywhere…but I did see some shredded clothing mixed with blood the trees. I didn’t want to assume she was dead, so I continued my search. Close to 45 minutes later of wandering, I saw a small hut. I already doubted that anyone lived there, but froze when I saw 3 Timberwolves come out from behind it, growling and glaring as the slowly approached me. As I stayed in place, the hut opened with a Zebra at the entrance wearing a black and white wrap dress.

“Breaker, Sage, Inferno, come to me. It is another pony and not an enemy.” As the Timberwolves went back behind the hut, she looked around to see if anypony else was around. She saw my clothes, how there were ripped and burned in certain spots. “Your clothes are quite a message to send. By the looks of your adventure, you seek for your friend.” I was instantly shocked when she knew.

“I’m aware your journey has made a scarring cut. Your friend that you search for is resting in my hut. She is a student of mine I teach with grace. My name is Zecora, of the zebra race.” I immediately wanted to run over, but I didn’t want to startle the Timberwolves. I walked over and Zecora opened the door wide enough to let me in. I kept thinking how she knew I was looking for her, or what she meant by my adventure. When the door closed, I heard wood moving behind me, thinking she used a cane. I was mistaken when I turned back, I was right about the wood, but wrong about the cane. She was holding a freshly carved and sanded stake in her hoof. I thought she was going to strike…but she didn’t. She wasn’t angry, or upset, or even glaring at me. Actually, I saw tears run down her face.

“My student has injuries for an explosion in the mix. I feel my potions will do nothing that I can fix. I know 1 way to save her, but listen through your mind. You must turn her to creature of your kind.” She looked over at the table. When I turned back and saw her, I immediately ran over, seeing her emotionless, bruised, broken, and injured all over. She was breathing, but barely. One eye slowly opened, and she saw me. My face drenched with tears. I didn’t know what to do by seeing her like this. I was stuck in my decisions. Do what I can to keep her alive, or do as Zecora said and turn her into a vampire pony. I was stuck, but I looked into her eyes, and saw a non-verbal plea. Her begging me to save her. I made the choice...and bit her.

[Reality]

That was the last thing I wanted to do, especially to somepony who just saved me even though I killed her family and best friend. Till this day, I regret that decision. I’m sorry Razor, but I couldn’t leave your sister hurt like that.” Razor looks down closing his eyes, then smiles and opens them.

“You saved her, and I get to see a face of my family. That’s all that matters right now.” He looks over at Sapphire, seeing her smiling. “I don’t hate you for what you did to save her. I’m thankful actually.” He turn to look at Blacklight. “And I thank you Blacklight, for saving my only relative left.” She smiles, as a tear escapes her eye. “And all this time I thought this was some trick to get me down here. I guess I was mistaken.” Blacklight looks over at Sapphire, seeing them grin at each other, then looks back over at Razor.

“A trick you say? Why would I do that? I just fed you and gave you the story you wanted.” Razor pulls out a tape recorder from his trench coat pocket.

“I was recording this to get any sneaky information you were hiding, but it seems that I...I…” Razor started to get dizzy, slightly moving around in his chair. “W-What? Why is everything so, blurry?” He holds his head as Blacklight gets up from the table, walking over to Razor. “I think I need to use the bathroom.” He tries to get up, but instantly falls to his hooves and knees when letting go of the chair. “What? I can’t stand up? What’s going on?” A light evil laughter come from Sapphire and Blacklight. Razor drops to his stomach, as Sapphire moves gets on 1 knee in front of him. She places her hoof under his chin to make him face her.

“Just an FYI, this was my idea. You really think I’d be that fucking stupid to send you a note on a spear and a picture of me with blood writing on the wall behind me just to invite you over for a family reunion? Jesus Christ, you really are that fucking gullible.

Especially accepting food from someone you dearly hate not knowing what was inside of it. Oh yeah, that was some heavy ass poison we placed in your food. Not just one...the whole plate. It took a minute, but you could steal a lot from Zecora when she’s not paying attention.” She removes her hoof, letting his head hit the ground. As his breathing starts to get shorter, Blacklight takes the tape recorder from his pocket, crushing it in her hoof.

“As you see Razor, the choice ha to be made, but I still plan on seeking my revenge. You’re sister ha this amazing plan in mind to poison you. Why? Simple...you were taught to never leave your family behind from your father and friends. An what did you do? You left your younger sister to face me alone. She could’ve died, and you left her. I can only imagine how much rage she has burning through her.” Blacklight walks over to Razor, turning him over to face her and seeing his eyes halfway shut. “That poison was made especially for vampire ponies. Trust me, I know that internal pain your feeling. Like something is eating away your insides. Without the right treatment, you’ll slowly decay away. Not here of course. As you rot, the war for the ruler of this territory will commence. If you’re somehow alive, you’ll be able to see me become the new ruler of this land. I’ll kill anypony who chooses to stand against me. Oh don’t worry, your wife is already a target.” Razor tried to get up, but using his arms was no use. “The poison circulates through you body causing your arms and legs to become no use to you. To put this in short...you lose.” His his slowly turns towards the side as he breathes his last breath, then silence fills the air. “Such a shame Sapphire. You brother was kind of cute too.”

“Who gives a fuck? He’s dead, and now we don’t have any problems in our way. Speaking of which, Afterglow!” A black mare wearing long white leather jacket, large 3.5 gold hoop earrings, 2 white bracelets and a mixed colored mane and tail of black and white appears from a burst of white flames. “Take out the trash.” Sapphire tosses Afterglow a small test tube glass bottle. “Here’s your antidote for that poison we placed in you earlier. You’ll know not to talk back to me again. Also this could cure him, but it doesn’t look like he’s gonna need it now. Be back in 15, understood?”

“Yes mistress.” She picks up Razor, leaving with him in a burst of white flames.”

[Junkyard]

Afterglow drags him through the Junkyard for 10 minutes, then sets him down on a stained mattress. Looking down at him, a tear runs own her face.

“I can’t do this anymore. I will no longer be a slave the that child. You’re sister is a demon, and you have a chance to defeat her. I know you’re dead and you can’t hear me, but I lost my chance to protect the ones I cared for. You shouldn’t lose yours, especially with your marriage.” Afterglow pulls out her phone, pressing her hoof on it 3 times, then holds it up to her ear. “911? My name is Afterglow. There’s a stallion here at a junkyard out cold. He’s not breathing or responding to anything. He needs help and fast. Please hurry.” She hangs up, tossing her phone behind her. He then takes a knee beside him, pulls out and opens the antidote. He lifts his head up with his mouth slightly open.” You need this more than I do.” She pours it in his mouth, keeping his head up until the liquid is all gone. Smiling, she lays beside him, staring up at the moon. “Good luck. You won’t need it...cause I know you’ll keep your family...forever.”

Head Count

Razor Edge wakes up, barely opening his eyes with blurred vision in a room surrounded by a bright light. Barely moving his left hoof, he feels something soft underneath him the he’s laying on. A bed, but not the one at the castle in Celestia’s Chambers. One that’s very unfamiliar to him with the texture of the thin blankets and the plastic of the bed he was on. Feeling slightly warm, he realizes a thin blanket is covering his body down over his feet. His vision starts to clear up more and he gains more feeling for his surrounding. He realizes his right hoof and held out over the bed. Not thinking much of it, his vision starts to clear up even more as he starts recognizing the paleness of the walls and roof, the bed slightly rose for his upper body, and the sound of beeps at a slow rate, hearing 1 per second. Ponyville hospital, the place he didn’t want to be due to past trauma of remembering the death of his parents, but had to be for...for what? He didn’t remember why he was there or how he got there. He closes his eyes, remembering a flashback of last night when encountering his sister and Blacklight. It was a hard to remember everything that happened, but he remembered when he dropped to the ground unable to use his arms and legs. Unable to move at all. Then everything went black. But that means he should be dead right now. He’s already dead from being a vampire, but never breathes again dead. He wondered on how he was alive and getting treatment. Furthermore who found him and how they found him. He feels water on his right hoof. Immediately, he thought the nurse was trying to clean him. Still in slight pain, he turns his head to the right, seeing Celestia holding his hoof and crying. Behind her waiting in chairs were Princess Luna, Shining Armor and Fluttershy. Luna was looking down as her knee was impatiently moving up and down rapidly. Shining Armor had his eyes closed. He wasn’t asleep, but deep in thought. Fluttershy was holding her hooves over her chest, but it seemed like she was holding something due to part of a chain that was sticking out. Slight groan got all of their attention immediately. Celestia looked up, seeing Razor Edge smiling.

“A face so beautiful doesn’t deserve to shed tears of sadness, but tears of joy.” Celestia smiled, standing up and hugging him on the bed. “I’m sorry Tia. I should’ve told you about the location written on the back of the picture. I should’ve told you that I wanted to go, but I didn’t want you to be-”

“Scared? You scared me enough by leaving in the middle of the night and hearing you were at the junkyard unresponsive and not breathing.” She lets go as she wipes away her tears from her eyes. “First thing I need to get out of the way.” She raises her hoof behind her, quickly swing down and striking him across the face making his head turn. “That’s for leaving in the middle of the night and scaring me shitless thinking you weren’t going to live.”

“I had that coming.” He turns his head back, seeing the others behind her. “So I guess you all heard “huh?” Fluttershy was the first of the 3 to respond.

“We were scared. When we heard you were there, I didn’t want to wake the others. We all came as fast as we can.”

“You were still awake Fluttershy? Why’s that? And what are you holding?”

“Well...I asked Celestia if it was alright to do this, and she said yes. I’ve been practicing for a while and I-”

“Holy shit Fluttershy I don’t even have a boner yet. Can we at least wait till were out of the hospital and in private to do any of this?” Her cheeks turn a bright red as Luna and Shining Armor turn away trying to keep themselves from bursting out laughing. Celestia glares at Razor in irritation and concern. “What?” [!] “Oh...that’s not what you were meaning by. Can I make it up by saying you’re still the hottest of the other 5?” Fluttershy smiles, holding out her hooves to him revealing a hand made (or in his case, hoof-made) black gemstone in a form of a heart.

“It took a while, but I’ve been practicing crafting with Rarity’s help. I was going to give it to you by morning, but seeing that it’s already 12 and I’m we’re here now, I didn’t think it would be a good time since you’re in the hospital, but-” She blushes harder as she feels his hoof under hers.

“Forgive me for my last comment Fluttershy. This is beautiful. Can I ask you to place it on?” Fluttershy places the necklace over his head, as it fits to where the heart is at the center of his chest. As she backs away, she gives him a kiss on his cheek. “Thank you Fluttershy.” Shining Armor pulls out his phone from his hoodie with his magic, showing it to Razor after a couple of seconds.

“This is a video of someone we found at the junkyard with you. She doesn't look how she looked in the video now, but there was a small glass test tube in between you two next to the phone.” Before the video is played, Razor instantly realizes the mare on the screen.

“Afterglow?” Celestia looks at the mare in the video then back at Razor. “I know her…somewhat. She led me to where Blacklight and my sister were. An underground part of the house. Before I went down, she noticed the ring and that I was married. She told me to do what I can to keep my wife safe. I don’t know what she exactly meant by that, but I know it was some kind of help.” Razor presses the play button on the video.

“This is the last time anyone will see me alive. I’m here with a stallion named Razor Edge who got poisoned by his own younger sister. I don’t know why, but I was in the same situation he is. I was poisoned as well, and was given the antidote after I was given the order to dispose of his body. Razor, I know you’re alive, and I want you to hear this. Due to Blacklight and her army that she plans to reawaken, my family was killed trying to fight back. I was only a little girl at the time, and I didn’t know what to do. I was so scared; I gave up when she found me. I held a knife to my neck when she found me, telling her there was no need to live sine my family was gone. She thought different. I dropped the knife in fear and started sobbing. I wanted it all to end. I thought I was as good as dead when I hear her come closer, but I was wrong. She was hugging me, like a caring gesture of a mother.” A groan comes from her as she closes her eyes in pain. “That poison inside of me was the same for you. My body will slowly start to decay soon enough, so let me speed this up. She took me under her wing as her apprentice. Growing up, she taught me how she did everything. She also took in some others from her crew and kept them safe. That’s where I met my husband, who is now deceased. We were turned into vampire ponies after our marriage. 800 years passed, and he was ordered to take out an enemy from the dragonlands. He grew up with friends that were dragons and they help him stay alive. The thing was, Blacklights enemies were Razors friends. He grew up with them, and they were older and dying. He refused to kill anyone he was connected with. Blacklight didn’t give him a chance like she gave me. He wasn’t a day walker like myself and others, so she took him to a field of solar panels. I was worried about him since he and Blacklight have been gone for hours. A good friend of mine that you met that night, Coldblade, is a day walker and an expert in spying. He came to me and told me what he saw. I didn’t want to believe him, but I was too worried about my husband at the time. I was dark, but the sun was coming up soon. I went over as fast as I could, but when I arrived…it was too late. Where he was had metal cuffs for his wrists and ankles, and a pile of ash.” She groans again in pain, louder than the last one. “Look, I don’t have much time, but remember what I said to you before you went downstairs to see Blacklight and Sapphire? Do what you can to keep your wife safe. That’s why I gave you the antidote. You need it more than I do. I failed on my chance to save who I cared for. I don’t want to see you lose yours. You still have time. Make the most of it.” The video ends, with Shining removing his phone from the view of Razor Edge. Razor closes his eyes, grasping the sheets of the bed in anger as his breathing starts to become heavy. Fluttershy, Luna and Shining all back away as Celestia moves closer to him, hugging him.

“Razor, listen. I understand you’re upset, but you can’t lose it now and go on a blood rage. Think about this. We’re here for you, and we don’t want you nor anyone else we know to get hurt. Calm down, and talk to us. You know that we’re not going to leave your side.” Razors grasp loosens, as he slowly inhales and exhales. When he opens his eyes, multiple tears start to run down from them. “I know Razor. It hurts, but Afterglow sacrificed herself to save you. We’re right by you no matter what.” Celestia lets go as Razor slides over towards the left edge of the bed to get up, but can’t seeing his wrist cuffed to the arm of the bed.

“What is this?” Luna walks over in front of him with a key, releasing the cuff on his wrist.

“Nurse Redheart saw what you were and wanted to make sure that you didn’t hurt anypony else that was in the hospital. She should’ve been back already, but I guess something is holding her up…or she’s finding multiple excuses to avoid this room. She saw you and almost instantly passed out. I couldn’t tell since she realized you were vampire or that you had an erection.”

“I’m gonna have a talk with her about that later, but for now, I need to focus on other things.” Razor sees his clothes on a counter top next to the medicine cabinets, swiftly placing them on. “Shining, are the others back at the castle?”

“Yep. Twilight wanted to give you something before you left in the morning. It’s in your inside trench coat pocket.” Razor pulls out a scroll held together by a string. Removing the string he opens it, smiling placing it back in his pocket. “A map of Equestria, with the locations of where to find help.

“Tell Twilight I said thanks. I’m gonna stop by Queen Chrysalis hive first. She controls most of the Changelings and they outnumber anyone we currently have. If we get her, the army is already half full. Shining, gather any Royal Guards who are willing to help for this. Explain the situation and let me know your head count when I return. Luna, you do the same for the night guards. Celestia, prepare any weapon or armory we have. Search Ponyville for anyone you know who is willing to help. Fluttershy…there’s a big favor I need to ask of you and your friends.” Fluttershy walks over, concerned and uneasy of Razor’s possible request. Whispering, they keep their heads down. “This is a big favor to ask of you and your friends. For the army, just Guards and possible enemies won’t be enough. Blacklight’s army is going to be full of vampire ponies. I need you to ask the girls to consider this option…to be like me. This is a big thing because after this war is over, there could be a chance that you all stay like the way you are or turn back to your original selves and lives. A 50-50 chance. Don’t pressure them, just ask. It’s alright I they say know, but we’re gonna need some ponies who can-” Fluttershy interrupts him.

“I know you need ponies that can fight back. That’s why I’m volunteering to be the first.” Razors eyes widen in shock. “I know the risks of what can happen, but want to help out as much as I can. If it means that Blacklight and your sister have to be stopped, then I’ll do what it takes.”

“…very well. I want you to talk with your family about this choice first. I know you’re old enough to make your own decisions, but I want them to be informed of the possibilities.”

“I understand.” Razor smiles, then walks towards a large window, opening it. “I want everyone to know, I thank you all for your dedication to help me. I’m not sure of who shall return alive or not, but I appreciate what you’re all doing and sacrificing. Ponyville was peaceful before, and I want it to be that way again, and see it myself, in an image that will reflect on the future and-” His sentence is interrupted by Celestia using her magic the push him out the window. Shining, Luna and Fluttershy all look at her in shock.

“What? We have a job to do. Besides his speech could’ve gone for hours. Luna already knows about wasting time with this.”

“Indeed I do, but I’m more shocked about the fact you just pushed your husband out of a remodeled ten story hospital.”

“Remodeled?” They all hear a thump on the ground outside, freezing in place until they hear Razors voice from below.

“I’m okay. A pony broke my fall.” They all hear a cry out from below where Razor was.

“Dear god help me! I can’t move my legs!” Fluttershy instantly realizes the voice of the who cried out, shrugging her shoulders

“It’s just Prince Blueblood. Nopony important.”

[Changeling Hive]

Razor Edge makes it to the hive as the black mist cloud to keep him partially hidden for anypony or any creature to spot him coming. It looked like a desert around him, but he needed to be safe. If Chrysalis is an enemy and was how Luna they explained her, he wanted to be alert and cautious for any unwanted surprises or attacks from her or these Changelings. Forming back into his pony body form, he stands outside one the many entrances, listening for any sounds or signs of life nearby. Hearing nothing for a straight 10 seconds, he walks inside. It starts to get darker the further he gets, excluding the minimal green glowing ooze from the walls and ground. Keeping his eyes peeled and being aware of his surroundings, it goes to pitch black when he walks in far enough, only able to see Razors red eyes if anypony else was there. Looking around in pitch black, he thinks the hive is empty or deserted. Looking back straight ahead of him, he sees a pair of glowing green eyes glaring at him about 15 feet away from him.

“Well isn’t that cute? I’m being watched by a minion.” Multiple green eyes appearing after the first, slightly lighting up a dark hall. They start to walk closer, revealing themselves as the dark hall glows lighter, growling as they get closer. Hearing hoof steps behind him, he slightly turns back, seeing more Changelings surround him. Unexpectedly, a brighter light glows revealing a giant open space of the hive, seeming like the center. Looking all around him, he realizes there's no where to run, not that he would in this case. He grinned, pulling out a 3 foot Falchion Sword he found on his way here from his trench coat as his eyes turned into a predatory look. “Aw shit, here we go again.” A Changeling behind him springs, trying to make a surprise attack from behind. Razor instantly turned back with a swing of his sword and cut off the head of the Changeling that attacked him. The body dropped, however Razor grabbed the head before it could hit the ground, holding it above his face with his tongue out and letting the extra blood fall on his tongue. The Changelings surroundings him all changed to an expression of disgust and fear, backing away as they watched a beheaded family members blood get taken and a pony feeding off of it. Razor drops the head, closing his eyes and licking his lips. Opening his eyes, he looks around at the Changelings all backing away in fear. “Aw c’mon. You feed off of love. It’s close enough to the same thing if you’re that desperate and you kill a pony by fucking it to death. I’m still hungry though, so…who was the one that I saw first with in that dark hallway." A group of Changelings pull out one hidden in the group. Pushing it forward as the rest stay back. The Changeling falls face first in front of Razor. Slowly lifting up its head and trembling, it sees Razor smiling. “You know, that was slightly irritating that you had to call backup and surround me like that. That’s just rude. I’m a guest and that’s how you say treat me.” Razor grabs the Changeling by the neck, holding up to face him. It starts the sweat as Razor smiles, revealing his green blood covered sharp teeth and fangs. “I know what you’re thinking, and I’m not going to eat you. Just tell me where Chrysalis is and I’ll let you go.” The Changeling quickly points his hoof towards his left at a large door that had a sign reading, “Disturb me and see what happens.” Razor grinned when reading the sign. “Alright, a deals a deal Changeling.” Without hesitation, he chucks the Changeling at the door, completely destroying it. The other Changelings all looked shocked at the damage cause to the door and there relative. “Well, I did say I’d let him go. I didn’t say how.” Razor walks over towards the open room, hearing a small moan when he got closer. With his sword in his hoof, he continued over, seeing the Changeling he threw out cold on the ground and a quick green glow from far side of the room. From the glow, he grinned knowing the Changeling Queen had to be there. “Chrysalis!” He shouted her named when he entered, and froze in place when he saw her on a bed. She froze as well with her hoof in a particular area and the sheets on the bed below her moist with a dark spot. He saw a tablet on the bed up on its stand facing her and a dark voice speak from it.

“Chrissy? Did something happen? Did you cum without me?” Chrysalis horn lit up with the green glow, hearing the tablet shut off and the slight glow from the screen disappear. Both Chrysalis and Razor are completely frozen, staring at each other without a word. A groan comes from the Changeling on the ground. Slightly lifting his head, Razor kicks him down, knocking him out again. He places his Falchion Sword back in his trench coat, slightly grinning revealing his green blood covered teeth as Chrysalis removes her hoof, pinning herself against the wall at the top of the bed from seeing his blood red eyes, teeth and the green liquid on them.

“You must be Queen Chrysalis? My name is-” He starts walking over to her as she blasts her magic at him, throwing and pinning him against the concrete wall on the other side of the room. I silence grows over the room for 5 seconds until he removes himself from the wall. Parts of his trench coat were burned as well as his skin, but his skin slowly healed itself back to his regular coat color. “Alright, first off, rude. Second, you ruined my favorite and only trench coat. Hopefully my wife can fix this. I think Tia still has that sewing kit. Third, the green blood on my teeth is explainable. Fourth, were you getting yourself off before I came in with another stallion on your tablet? If so, please, don’t let my appearance stop you. Lastly, you are a lot hotter than how the others explained you. They said you were an insect queen, but this butterfly I’m seeing just got me hard.” Chrysalis cheeks flush red, removing her from the wall. “Perhaps I should introduce myself. Razor Edge. A vampire pony with a blood thirsty selection and a throbbing erection. Don’t mind the erection, that’s normal for me.” Chrysalis looks down at the slight bulge in his trench coat that made her face turn redder than before. Shaking her head to snap back to reality, she remembered part of the 2nd comment he said before continuing.

“Hold on, you said your wife and Tia in the same sentence. You’re married to Celestia?” He smiles, pointing his hoof at necklace he was wearing with a ring on it. “But…how? Why? When did this happen? How long? How are you a vampire? Who else knows of-” Her mouth is closed by Razors hoof, standing in front of her.

“Perhaps we should talk about this over a drink?” When those words came out, he heard buzzing from the wings of the Changelings behind him all quickly leaving the area. A slightly irritated look grew on razors face as he removed his hoof from Chrysalis mouth and turned back. “I wasn’t referring to any of you...though I'm tempted.” Turning back to face Chrysalis, he held out his hoof. “So, what do you say?” Chrysalis was very hesitant about going with the Princess of the Sun’s husband, and even more scared that he was a vampire. A question pondered her mind though that made her think.

“(The sun is out, and he came all the way over here? Is he weaker in the light, or immune to it? I have so many questions, but there’s only one way to find out).” She took his hoof, standing up off the bed. “Allow me to clean myself up first. But I accept your offer Mr. Edge.”

“Just call me Razor. I wait for you outside.” She let go as he turned towards the door walking out. She proceeded to follow after he left, heading towards the back of the hive. Stopping by the Changeling who was out cold on the ground, he started to move again, lifting his head to see his mother. Chrysalis looked around for anyone of her subjects in sight, then kicked him knocking him out cold again.

“That was for stealing my vibrator and sending it to Sombra.”

[Sugarcube Corner]

Chrysalis and Razor sat at a table at Sugarcube Corner with a drink of Soda each. Razor was wearing his white collared shirt, black button up dress shirt and red tie as before with his mane slick back. Chrysalis was wearing a dark emerald green dress that faded to a dark blue closer to the bottom and had her mane straightened and in a ponytail. She seemed uneasy about being around ponies, furthermore being in Ponyville in general with the chaos she caused last time. Cautious of her surroundings, she looked around to see if anypony say something to her to make her feel bad about what she did. Other ponies were at the small restaurant as well, but didn’t seem to pay mind to Chrysalis and her appearance. Razor got her attention by a small whistle.

“You seem troubled. Is there a certain situation that you caused that makes you feel like you shouldn’t be here? Perhaps, the Changeling invasion at the Canterlot wedding?” She hung her head in shame, thinking about that incident. “Don’t feel bad. My first day here wasn’t so pleasant. I ripped the head off of a royal guard and threw it inside the castle where Luna was wrapped inside a trench coat. Her reaction was priceless. But enough about the past. I explained to you on the way here about the situation we’re currently involved with. So…can you help us?” Chrysalis thought about it with her hoof on her chin. 3 seconds later, she grinned removing her hoof from her chin.

“If I’m going to help you or canterlot in any case, we need an exchange. I have a few guidelines we need to discuss before I even think about helping.” Razor nodded and waited for her response. “3 things. First off, my Changelings and I are put at risk of death for helping an enemy in there territory. If that’s the case, then I want the record of the canterlot invasion terminated and full access of the castle.” Before Razor answers, Shining Armor joins them at the table with a drink.

“The record we can discuss. I don’t think we can give you permission for access to the full castle. Certain parts maybe, but that comes with trust.” Chrysalis cheeks flush a bright crimson when seeing Shining Armor, furthermore being this close to him. She looks away, trying to hide her face away from him in shame for what she did to him. “Chrysalis, you can’t hide forever. Razor didn’t tell me you were going to be here. Pinkie called as soon as you as she saw you come inside with him, and you look beautiful in that dress.” Her eyes widened in shock, slightly looking back at him. “And I love what you did with your hair. Let me guess…L'Oreal, because you worth it.” She turned back to face him, confused on why he’s complimenting her and not insulting her about what she did. “You look confused. Allow me to elaborate on this scenario Chrysalis. What you did at our wedding was messed up. Nevertheless, I’m not going to verbally, physically or emotionally hurt you about the situation. I already forgave you. I never said it to you, but I forgive you. Cadence forgives you. Twilight and the girls forgive you. If you’re wondering why you nobody at this place has confronted or even eyed you, is because they forgave you and completely forgot about the situation. If you got looks for other, they were probably staring at your features. I know Razor was.”

“I admit, I was staring for a while. My boner hasn’t gone down ever since I saw her in the hive.”

“You’ll get used to that from him. Anyway, the point is, nobody is going to hold a grudge on you. I’m terrible at it. Cadence knows that. Back on topic, this situation were in, is different than before. Razor is willing to go get help while we set up everything else back at the castle. We need all of the help we can get. We need you Chrissy.” Chrysalis looked slightly down, pondering on the option of helping allies that forgave her, or falling back and hiding while Ponyville is under attack.

“…I need 1 thing from you Shining Armor.”

“Yes. Before and after the war.”

“You don’t even know what I was going to say.”

“I can make a guess. You need love for energy, I can provide that. Plus you had me under mind control for the longest time and didn’t do anything that you had the advantage to do.” Chrysalis face flushed a deeper red than before and her eyes widened. “Yeah, I know Chrissy. I can give you that, but can you help us?” Chrysalis smiled, finishing the last of her soda.

“Disregard my first guideline request and allow me to see who and what myself and my Changelings are working with and we have a deal.” Razor stands up, placing back on his trench coat that was partially ruined. “Sorry about the jacket. I’m sure Celestia will be able to fix it.”

“Yeah. She might be upset. This is the 4th ever since I’ve been with her. She might be a little irritated but that’s nothing I haven’t seen before.” Shining’s phone vibrates in his hoodie, seeing him pull it out with his magic. Looking over it for 5 seconds, he places it back.

“It’s Twilight. She wants us to meet up at the Castle now.”

[Canterlot Castle]

Shining Armor, Razor Edge and Chrysalis all walk inside, seeing multiple ponies including the Main 6 and the Princesses all waiting in silence. When the 3 approach, Fluttershy runs up to Razor Edge hugging him. He hugs her back, confused on what happened while he was gone. He looked up, seeing a light amber coat mare with a moderate raspberry mane and tail and turquoise glasses holding hooves with a malachite green coat stallion with a light amaranth mane, tail and moustache, glaring at Razor. The others that were new to him were all doing the same. Razor was confused at first, but then realized what he walked into. Fluttershy let go as Razor removed his trench coat and Falchion Sword. He placed his hooves up, slowly doing a 360 spin to show that he wasn’t armed with anything. Moving his hooves back down, there was a 5 second silence, broke by the green coat, light pink mane, tail, and moustache stallion.

“So…you’re the vampire pony that Fluttershy told us about?”

“I am. My name is Razor Edge. You must be her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Shy.” Mrs. Shy answers by nodding her head.

“It is. We’re concerned about the outcome of this. We know Fluttershy volunteered herself to you for this, but we want our daughter to be safe and not how she was when she became a bat pony. As well the other girl’s safety. That’s why all of the parents are here. If any of us agree to this, we need to know that our children will be alright afterwards. They’ll be back to normal and won’t try to kill us. Also my husband didn’t believe there was such a thing as a vampire pony.”

“And under the bus I go. Mr. Edge, our daughter has feelings for you. We want her to be safe and know she’s protected. All of the parents want our children to be safe. The Elements of Harmony to still be together.” A pale and light cerise coat mare and moderate violet mixed moderate rose and pale gold streaks mane and tail wearing a crown walks up next to Mr. Shy.

“And for my husband. Twilight is his younger sister, and he insisted that if this war is going to happen and she’s involved, he’s doing this with her this time. Can you ensure Shining and Twilight are going to be safe under your care?” Razor looks over at Celestia, seeing her nod her head. Razor picks up his trench coat and Falchion sword.

“Luna, is there a room the parents, Cadence, Chrysalis and I could talk about this? I feel this discussion is going to be very detailed and will take time.”

“I understand. Follow me.” Luna leads off towards the back of the castle with Razor, Cadence, Chrysalis and the parents following. When out of eye sight, Applejack removes her hat, looking down with slight irritation.

“I know granny was hesitant about this at first, but this is something that needs to be done. I always stick up for my friends no matter what. This was never an issue before, but now we’re waiting for a long discussion between our guardians, Cadence and Razor. I don’t want any war to come to us like what happened with King Sombra. Though we stopped it, we still took a big hit. Look, I don’t care what the decision is.” Apple removes the band holding her mane together, letting it hang straight down. “I’m dedicating myself to protect this land I live in and the ponies we care about. I’ll volunteer myself to be a vampire. I know the cost, but I’m willing to stop this bloodshed once and for all. I’m with you on this Fluttershy.” The other 4 girls, Princess Celestia and Shining Armor look around at each other, waiting for anypony else to speak up. 3 seconds later, Rarity does.

“Applejack is right. It’s time we all stand up for what’s our and let nopony and nothing try to take over what is rightfully ours. We have to fight back. One last time for our territory. Though this cost will make things different from now on until the war and possibly after, I’m willing to risk this for my family and friends. I volunteer myself as well.” Rainbow Dash smiles crossing her arms.

“Ya know, we’ve been through a lot of shit lately. Chrysalis, King Sombra, Lord Tirek, Discord. We faced all of them together and kicked there asses basically the same way. I wanna try this. To mix it up and save our land, friends and families. One last time I’m willing to go to war, and this time I’ll go as a vampire. Hell, it could be fun. Besides, I get to rip someone’s throat out and drink there blood.” Twilight slowly inhales and exhales, facing the group.

“I was hesitant at first to actually see this through and try it. Being a vampire isn’t what I thought of, but this is where we live. No matter what we’ll always have to fight for a reason. From saving 1 friend to saving all of Equestria. If this is what it takes to finally end this madness and help Razor and Ponyville…then I’m in. I admit I’m scared shitless to try this, but I’m open to a new experience and to see through different eyes.” She turns towards Shining Armor. “If you’re alright with it that is.”

“Twilight, I’m with you the whole way through this. I’m not big on volunteering to be internally dead for a while, but I support you on your decision.” Shining turns towards Celestia. We’re all in this together. It shouldn’t be that hard since Blacklight can’t be in the sun. You can help with that right?” Celestia looks down with an expression of concern, anxiety, and fear. “Tia, is something wrong?”

“…there’s…something I should admit to you all. Through my adventures, I’ve had to kill vampires alongside Razor. It wasn’t easy, but I managed. Years ago before my sister was sent to the moon, he got in a little altercation with the wrong group of Vampire ponies. There were more than we thought, and we knew he couldn’t hold them off for long by himself. With the power Luna and I used together, we created a Blood Supermoon Eclipse. With her power, she entrapped them in a gravitational barrier, while I used the power of the sun to defeat them. With the percentage of power I used, I could’ve ended my own life if I didn’t have control. Luckily I did, but there was a problem. In the beam of light, dead center where the light and dark met, I saw…Nightmare Moon and Daybreaker. They had wicked smiles on their faces, like they were planning something. They turned towards me, but that’s when I released my power. There appearances, the eclipse, the power…it all makes sense now.” Twilight looks up at Celestia confused and concerned.

“What do you mean Princess?”

“What I mean is, if this is a tactic we absolutely have to use to extinguish Blacklight, we may face greater danger with Nightmare Moon and Daybreaker again, but this time…they’ll be working together.”

A Read Dead Plan

As the main 6 and Shining Armor all ponder on the situation of defeating Blacklight and having a bigger situation come forth with Nightmare Moon and Daybreakers arrival, they all sit in the royal dining hall eating dinner prepared by the Royal Guards. Except for Fluttershy, who is continuously circling her hoof around her plate, not touching her food and sitting in silence. Rainbow Dash has had her eye on Fluttershy for the 2 hours that passed by, concerned about her. While their parents are talking to Razor about the potential change in their children they could experience, Fluttershy has been quieter than she usually was. Rainbow Dash could tell it was about Razor, and she wanted to do something to cheer her up, knowing her for the longest. She opened her mouth to say something, but stopped herself hearing the door of the dining hall open and Razor, Luna and Cadence walk inside. Fluttershy instantly stands up, concerned of the decision that was made. Everyone else went silent when they saw the 3 walk inside. At the far end of the table, Celestia stood up being the first to break the silence.

“So, what happened? What was the judgement? And where’s Chrysalis?” Cadence looked over at Razor, seeing him look down. “Honey?”

“Chrysalis…has decided to refuse to help us on our decision. The parents were more irritated about the fact that Chrysalis was here then about me being a vampire pony. They agreed on a majority decision that enemies of Equestia were not involved. So that means King Sombra and Lord Tirek are out of the question. That being said, our decision has been made. The parents agreed to only choose a selected few of you. This is not a favoritism choosing, but I respected their opinions and choices on what they thought was best.” Razor slowly inhaled, the exhaled. “Twilight Sparkle and Fluttershy.” Fluttershy instantly smiled, running up and hugging Razor as tears ran down her eyes. “Your parents told me how deeply you wanted to help Fluttershy. They were scared, but Luna has a very good way with… persuading others for a lighter term.”

[Flashback]

“Mr. and Mrs. Shy, I understand that you both have deep concerns for your daughter, but she has feeling for Razor Edge. She wants to help as much as she can. She couldn’t bear to stand by and let him do this without her help. Can either of you make an exception for this?” Mr. Shy stands up.

“Princess Luna, with all due respect, I understand about her concern for wanting to help. But our main concern is that she’ll lose control and Razor won’t be able to contain her. I’m sorry, but unless there is another way to truly convince us, we both deny permission for our daughter to participate in this war as a Vampire Pony.” Luna grins, looking over at Cadence and seeing her grin as well and nod her head.

“Mr. and Mrs. Shy, Razor Edge is more than capable of containing others the way he is. Even wild animals that usually doesn’t live in the city. “Cadence whistles towards the far end of the room, seeing 2 large doors open with 2 Royal Guards at each end holding a chain. In the center that the chain was connected to, was a creature with glowing green eyes, wood like sharp teeth, and a few leaves growing from the top of its head. The parents close by the end of the room quickly moved away from it. “He even has a pet Timberwolf introduced me to. It came as soon as he gave the call. He also trained her very well. Razor named her Golden Oak and raised her like his own child, and she is currently tamed. That’s why she’s not growling at anyone here. She doesn’t sense a threat in the room. Guards, release her.” Both guards walk over to Golden Oak, disconnecting the chain attached to her neck and walking off. Golden Oak started sniffing around the room, looking at everyone, then starts walking towards Mr. and Mrs. Shy. Mrs. Shy hid behind her husband as they both started backing away.

“Princess, why is she coming towards us?” Mrs. Shy answers his question with another question.

“Dear, I’d be more concerned about why you’re holding a piece of raw meat in your hooves.” Mr. Shy instantly realizes he’s holding meat in his hooves, slightly sparking with blue magic.

“Princess Luna, did you-?” Before he finishes his sentence, Golden Oak is in front of him, staring into his eyes. Frozen in fear, Golden Oak looks down at the meat and back up at Mr. Shy. Slightly shaking, he holds out his hooves, giving the meat to her. Seeing her take it and scarf it down whole, she sits, moving her head under his hoof. “She, likes me?” Princess Luna walks over, petting Golden Oak.

“She does, and I’m sure Razor would really appreciate if you could watch over her for him until the war is over.” Her horn glows with blue magic, making a paper appear and unroll to the end of Golden Oaks tail. About 10 feet long. “This is a daily list of 50 tasks to do as you’re taking care of her. And she likes to cuddle so she’ll be sleeping in the bed with you and-” Mrs. Shy quickly answers before her husband speaks.

“Can we reconsider our decision about our daughter joining?” Golden Oak let out a small whine.

[Reality]

Celestia stared down Razor as he smiled, knowing the meant he was in trouble.

“Hey, I told you I could train one but I never brought it into the castle, so technically I can’t be in trouble for keeping a pet without physically keeping a pet.”

“…3 things. First off, when were you gonna tell me that you secretly had a pet that you trained and happened to be a Timberwolf?”

“When you were gonna ask or when she accidently showed up one day.”

“Secondly, how did my sister know before I did?”

“You’re sister and Cadence. The parents wanted some alone time to discuss the matter of this between each other 30 minutes into the matter. Luna and I took a walk through the Everfree Forest and came across her. I realized it was her due to her sniffing the air and walking up to me without growling. Also she started licking me which Luna helped clean me off before we got back. Introductions were quick and it has been years since I’ve seen her. I didn’t want to just leave her alone again. Luna and I got an idea and brought her back.”

“Fair enough. Last question. Small, medium or large?”

“…uh…large? But what for?” Celestia uses her magic to make a large paddle with multiple small holes in it appear in her hooves.

“You get a head start…run.” Before anyone else saw, he was already gone with a smoke cloud of his body in place where Fluttershy was hugging him.

Fluttershy didn’t notice he was gone until the smoke cleared and she fell on the floor. Picking herself up, Celestia walks passed Fluttershy with a smiles on her face. “I’ll be back later.” When she leaves, all of the others heard high pitched female screaming 3 seconds later from a distance. They all knew that wasn’t Celestia. “Razor, get your ass back here and take you beating like a stallion!”

“I don’t understand what I did wrong! And tell the guards to stop recording this!”

“Keep recording guards!” Twilight looked out the window, seeing Razor run for his life as Celestia walked to try to catch him.

“It’s kinda funny. This is like a “Friday the 13th” moment. Celestia won’t be too hostile on him right?” Twilight’s eyes widened with shock as she heard a chainsaw and saw Celestia walking with it. Twilight backed away from the window, sitting back down with a shocked expression. “Let’s just hope he survives.”

[2 Hours Later]

Twilight and Fluttershy all wait with Luna and 3 Royal Guards in a secluded room with 2 medical beds. The door towards the secluded room opens, and Celestia dragging Razor by his leg with her magic walks inside. She releases her magic from him, allowing him to stand up with multiple slashes and cuts in his clothing. Twilight opens her mouth to speak but is instantly silenced by Razor placing his hoof on her mouth.

“If you saw the chainsaw, don’t say anything to anyone. It took long enough to get my head back on my body so I don’t need any questions or comments about the damage she did to me.” He removes his hoof from her mouth, brushing himself off. “If there are packs of medical intravenous bags here, get 2 and hook them up.” The Royal Guards immediately got to work as Razor faced the 3 girls. “Twilight, Fluttershy, lay on the beds. This process will be different than I did for others before. Sinking my teeth into you will only increase my chances of drinking you dry.” Luna chuckles, interrupting Razors comment. “Yes Luna, we all know. That’s what she said. Anyway, we’ll be performing a blood transfusion. My blood will be moved into your bodies which will begin the process of change for your physical appearance. It will be painful and you will have to adapt to your physical surroundings as well as yourself. There are no promises that you will change back to how you were before, meaning you could stuck as vampire ponies forever. Fluttershy already knows of the terms and accepted them. I need to hear from you that you accept these terms Twilight Sparkle. Your lives may be different. Twilight you may not be the same as you were with studying magic. You have to accept this knowing the experience you’re going to go through and your lives may never be the same.” Twilight looks down, thinking about the major change that could happen in her life. What she would and wouldn’t be able to do from now through the rest of her life. As twilight was still deep in thought, Celestia broke her train of thought to speak.

“Twilight, I understand how scared you must be of this sudden situation, but know that if you do this, you’re helping ponyville as much as before and even more. The Elements of Harmony will not be in use as before, and your life may change with the ponies that are around you. Your parents, your brother, your friends including Starlight and Sunset. That may be different, but know this…you will always be my prized pupil until the end and after.” Twilight closed her eyes, in deeper thought of the pros and cons of change in physical appearance. Opening her eyes 5 seconds later as the Royal Guards finish the short set up, she smiles.

“I’m willing to help as much as I can. Even if I don’t turn back to my old self, I can do more experiments on my new features.” Razor smiles, then walks towards the end of the far side bed, sitting in a lab blood draw chair, moving the armrest of it move down in front of him.

“Then let’s begin.” Both Fluttershy and Twilight lay in the 2 separate medical beds, with 2 Royal Guards wiping both arms with an alcohol pad as I.V. bags hang over them from the hooks of the I.V. poles. Carefully, a needle with a small tube connected with the I.V. bags is placed into their left arms. “The I.V. is for safety precautions just in case something goes wrong with the transfusion.” Razor wipes his arms off with and alcohol pad then pierces a needle inside of his arm with a tube connected to it, letting his blood flow into a small connected machine and out of 2 separate tubes. “The machine is to separate anything that isn’t supposed to be in my system so is doesn’t move over to yours.” The guards pierce needles connected with the tubes in the right arms of the girls, letting the vampire blood of Razor flow into their system. After 30 seconds of the transfusion, both girls fall asleep. Fluttershy, being the closest one to Razor, was smiling while she was sleeping. As Razor watched over her, he couldn’t help but to let a tears fall from his eyes. She knew the risk she was taking. She knew what could happen in the end. She knew all of this…and she accepted it since she was trying to help Razor. Nobody he knew would ever give up what they had, just to help him. A heartless monster among others, a lifeless demon to walk on the planet…but a loving and caring friend to his new family. He sat back in his chair, closing his eyes to think about a better world when the war is over. A smile came to his face when he thought about it. Especially when an image of himself, Celestia and a young filly that looked like her with his vampire traits were relaxing in an open meadow, staring at the moon and the stars above them. He felt a hoof take his, peering one eye open and seeing it was his wife next to him, sitting in a chair and resting her head on his shoulder. As Razor closed his other eye, Luna and the 3 Royal Guards left the room, letting the others rest. As they continued there walk back through the dim hallway to the dining hall, glass being shattered from a distance was heard which made the Royal Guards all hold up there spears in self-defense and Luna illuminating her magic from her horn making a long sword appear I her hooves. Standing in silence looking around, they heard nothing. 3 seconds later, 4 large spears and pierced into one of the Royal Guards. One in his stomach, one in his chest, and one through his neck. They all instantly looked over at the hit Guard, seeing him bleeding out on the floor without a breath. Unexpectedly, another guard was hit with multiple arrows. One arrow pierced right though his head, killing him on contact as he hit the ground. The last Guard quickly turns back to face Luna.

“Go now-” His sentence is interrupted with someone landing behind him and piercing 2 swords through his chest. Luna steps back with a shocked expression as multiple ponies with vampire like wings and bloody fangs appear from the darkness of the hallway, all targeting her with their hoof held weapons. Some holding bows and arrows, others holding spears, and the one with 2 Falchion swords, throwing the Guard off of them. Luna realized the one with the swords was a mare with glowing eyes. Ones just like Razor, but they were green. Luna was cornered and knew there was nothing she could do while surrounded like this. She still stood her ground as the others surrounding her lowered their weapons. The mare up front spoke, lowering her Falchion swords.

“Princess Luna. Younger sister of the family and the princess of the moon. Glad we can finally meet. Now, you will do as I say, or you die along with your sister and the rest Equestria.” Luna wanted to fight back, but she thought about putting her sister’s life at risk as well as the others. Through everything she’s continuously been through, this is the last thing she wanted to do. “Well?” Luna dropped the sword and moved her hooves up.

“I surrender. Just leave my sister out of this.”

“You have my word.” 3 seconds later, Luna’s hooves are tied with magic behind her back and a ball gag in placed in her mouth, tightened to the back of her head from a leather strap. Walking in front of Luna was a white coat unicorn and black mane and tail mare with purple eyes.

“It’s a pleasure to finally meet you Princess Luna. You’re probably wondering who I am. You’ve heard stories I suppose. My name is Blacklight Violet.” Blacklight places her hoof under Luna’s chin to make Luna face her. “And for the next few hours, you’re going to be my personal bitch and do exactly what I say, or your sister and remaining friends go straight to hell. Am I clear?” Luna just glared at her, unable to speak with her voice being blocked from the ball gag. “Good girl.” Blacklight does a pressure point on Luna’s neck, causing her to pass out, held up by the vampire mare with green eyes. Blacklight and the others walked down past the dining hall, seeing Pinkie Pie, Applejack and Rainbow Dash all out cold with broken wine glasses by them. She smiled at the thought of poison they drank. They all stop walking, seeing Daylight still outside. “Sapphire, take her to the house along with the rest. I’ve got someone to deal with.” Sapphire takes a hold of Luna, morphing into a black mist cloud as well as the others, leaving Blacklight behind. Blacklight walks over to the dining hall, smiling to still see the others out cold. “You two can’t hide forever, Shining Armor and Cadence. I know you’re in here, so just show yourselves.” Silence fills the air as Cadence and Shining Armor hide in the kitchen, both holding swords in there hooves. “Very well. You both can continue to hide. Once I’m back and I’m ruler of this land, you both better hope I don’t find you myself. Who knows, it could be more fun with finding one of you. It’ll save more blood for the town.” Blacklight morphs into a black mist cloud, leaving the castle. Once she was gone, Shining and Cadence ran out to the 3 unconscious girls, checking for any sign of life on them. Shining sighed in relief, when feeling a pulse from all 3 of them.

“Good, they’re all still alive. They just need medical treatment. Can you help me carry them Cadence? I know how we can get them help?” Shining hears something close to a silencer being shot. He turns back, seeing Cadence walk towards the table. Curious, he slowly stands up, seeing her walking towards a full glass of green liquid on the table. “Cadence, back away from that.”

“But why? It smells so intriguing. I’m dying to have this.” Shining sees her eyes change to pitch black as she stops in front of the glass. Shining dives towards her, only to be grabbed and held up by his throat. “Naughty boy. Not letting the lady have a drink?” She pulled out a small dagger from under her dress attached to her leg and quickly slashed his face, tossing him back and seeing him hold his wound. “Your precious Cadence is no longer in control. She has enough magic for me to take control of her.” Cadence horn lights up, seeing the drink being lifted up towards her. “This is a curtesy of Blacklight. Bottoms up.”

[521 Endgate Blvd]

Luna wakes up with her arms, legs and neck strapped down to a table under her, and a magic cancellation ring around her horn. Unable to move or use any magic, she looks around realizing she’s in a huge open concrete room which seemed to be in a basement or underground of some sort. She hears hoof steps coming towards her, but is unable to see due to her neck being strapped down. It was a grey coat vampire pony. He walked past Luna; as she listens close to only hear a blade being pulled out.

“Dammit. Sapphire needs to learn where to place things back in the right place.” Hearing 3 more blades being pulled out, she hears hoof steps coming back towards her. When he stops, she sees a saw being held over her horn. With immediate shock, she moves around so he couldn’t do what she thought, struggling to break free. The vampire pony stops and moves the saw down to his side, smiling while seeing her struggle. “Ya know, I find it humorous that you struggle like this. No matter what you try, you won’t get out. My biggest question is, why do you continue to move your head in a circle thinking you’ll break free with the same movement?” he instantly looks under the table behind her head when hearing a piece of metal hit the ground. It was the magic cancellation ring. Seeing her horn illuminate blue, she hits the vampire pony with her magic, then immediately frees herself by disintegrating the straps that held her down, quickly removing herself from the table. The vampire pony held his head from the collision impact between him and the concrete wall. Trying to get past the pain to see where Luna went, a hoof is pressed against his chest as he’s slammed against the wall again and held there. He looks up and sees Luna standing over him with one of her legs extended out towards with the bottom of her hoof against his chest and her horn illuminating with magic. “Hi, the names Coldblade, and you’re gonna regret doing that.” A high voltage of electricity surrounds Luna’s body as she screams in pain, moving away from Coldblade and dropping to her knees. 5 seconds later, the electricity stops, seeing Blacklight at the entrance into this concrete room holding a remote. Standing next to her was Sapphire. Barely able to move, Luna looks over towards the 2, recognizing Sapphire, the younger one. She opens her mouth to speak, but is kicked down and held there by Coldblade with a Long sword pointed at her neck and his eyes color with a deep shade of red. “Ya fucked up woman!” He raises the sword, but is stopped By Blacklight calling out to him.

“Coldblade, contain yourself. Don’t waste your energy on her. We bigger things to worry about then killing her. Her time will come soon enough, and you will have full permission to kill her yourself. Until then, control your anger.” Coldblade growls, then removes his hoof from her back, walking away past the 2. “First off, that shocking experience was a metal plate connected to your spine on the back of your neck. This remote has 7 stages to it and the last one will kill you. Secondly, that’s a very bad choice princess. I told you to do what I say. I never gave you the order to attempt to escape or to stomp Coldblade in the chest. For this disobedience, a woman like you needs discipline.” Sapphire grabs Luna’s arms, dragging to the other side of the room, where she’s forced to stand and her arms and legs are chained against the wall, spread out with her facing the wall. As Sapphire checks the restraints, Luna’s eyes slightly widen when seeing her closer.

“(Sapphire. The younger sibling of Razor Edge…what has Blacklight done to you)?” After restraints are checked, a magic cancellation ring is placed on her horn and a blindfold is placed around her head, blocking her sights from around her. Luna was immediately scared to know what was happening, but realized it as water was poured down her back and she heard a loud crack behind her back. Laughter was coming from Sapphire as Blacklight walked up next to Luna.

“Sapphire will be watching over you from here. I better not get a report that I heard a peep coming from you or more discipline will come into play.” Blacklight walks off as Sapphire smiles, hearing a growl from her.

“It won’t hurt as much if you don’t struggle. Ask your little friend Razor. He’ll know.”

[Canterlot Castle]

As the moon was raised to awake the night, Razor woke up in the room with Celestia still sleeping on his shoulder noticing both girls exploring there new body features. Wings, fangs, bloodshot red eyes, and first time experiencing the thirst for blood. Razor smiled, knowing that the process was over. Celestia woke up, instantly seeing the girls with a different body form. Razor stood up, doing a small whistle to get their attention. Twilight sprung at Razor, tackling and pinning him to the ground while growling at him. Razor smiled, and whispered to her.

“Welcome back, Twilight Sparkle.” Her growling instantly stopped with a look of surprise. “Snap back to reality Twilight. None of us are here to hurt you. She shut her eyes for 3 seconds, then opened them back up revealing her violet glowing eyes. She stood up, removing herself from over him, realizing what she did. “Don’t worry. Your first instincts are to protect yourself, and I understand. You weren’t in control for the first minute, but you’ll be alright the more you get used to your body and changes with it.” Celestia stands up, looking at the girls and their new features of themselves. “Well, what do you think?”

“I think we have our first preparations finished. Let’s see what Luna thinks. Fluttershy starts sniffing the air, moving towards the door. “Is something wrong Fluttershy?”

“I smell something. It’s not normal. A mixture of Champagne, a touch of Tequila, and a scent of lavender that covers up the smell of licorice. With a small alcohol smell.”

“Now this may sound crazy, but what you just described what you’re smelling right now is a poison placed in alcoholic beverages.” Everyone in the room stands there stunned. “Oh god.” They all rush out of the room towards the dining hall. Celestia continuously screams out for Luna as they all rush towards the dining hall. When they make it, they see Cadence out cold on the ground and Shining Armor sobbing over her with blood dripping from his face. Next to him were Pinkie, Applejack and Rainbow Dash, who are all out cold and non-responsive. Twilight and Fluttershy all stop to help the other 3 girls as Celestia and Razor rush over to help Shining Armor and Cadence. “Shining what happened? What’s wrong with Cadence?” Hearing a small sound from the kitchen, Razor walks over towards it, picking up a sword of the Royal Guards left on the ground. Walking into the kitchen, there a very dim light and the sound of water he was stepping on. When it showed in the small light he had, it was blood. A major amount of it. His eyes glowed red in the need of thirst, but he contained himself. Hearing a drip from close by, he quickly turned back and pointed his sword directly in front of him. Nobody was I sight. Nobody except a bloody corpse of a Royal Guard, with part of his neck gone and a hole in his chest where his heart was. Razors eyes widened, then turned back around from hearing another drip. He moved closer, keeping his eyes out for anything unusual or close by. Seeing the light switch close by, he flicked it up, seeing 2 things that shocked him to the point of frozen fear. A vampire pony drinking blood from the neck of a Royal Guard, and a familiar mare vampire pony staring up at him. Black coat, a mix color mane and tail of white and black, a long white leather jacket, large 3.5 gold hoop earrings, and 2 white bracelets. Razor slowly lowered the sword as the vampire mare released her grip from her teeth on the neck of the royal guard, seeing blood drip from her mouth and pieces of a heart in her teeth. Slowly she stands up, facing Razor Edge with an expression of anxiety and fear and she looked away in shame.

“H-Hey Razor…you’re probably wondering how I’m here…well, I tried to take the easy way out and save you. Blacklight didn’t want that to happen. My body was turned to ash, and a scout came to gather the remains. With a resurrection spell from her, I came back…but it wasn’t lightly. I came in with a group, but I’m guessing they all left. I was unbelievably thirsty. These 2 guards were in here. I hid after I shot Cadence with the venom needle and…I didn’t know what else to do. I…don’t deserve to live like this. Not in front of you like this. Just end me with the sword. I have no use for being here.” Tears start to run down her face. “I’m a complete fucking mess. Died saving someone who needed help and resurrected to doing the same old shit. Feeding off the innocent as a monster.” She looked back up to face him, seeing his expression never changed as she begins to cry. “Well, say it. Don’t pretend that you don’t hate me. Say what I am to you. A worthless monster. A bitch in need of a master. An abandoned little shit.” Razor dropped his sword. 3 seconds later, he rushed up and hugged her as she cried on his shoulder. “I didn’t want to do any of this. I’m so sorry Razor. I’m so sorry.” As she continued to cry and razor hugged her, they stood there for a long 2 minutes until she stopped.

“It’s not your fault Afterglow. I don’t blame you for any of this. I understand the pain you’re going through right now. You don’t have to apologize. I just want to know if you’re alright. Blacklight dragged you into something you didn’t agree to be a part of, and we’ll make her pay for all of this.” He let go of her, placing his hoof behind her back, leading her towards the dining room. Pinkie, Applejack, Rainbow Dash and Cadence were all still out cold. Celestia looked up at Razor.

“There all gone. No pulse on any of them. And Luna isn’t anywhere to be found. I’m worried about her.

“We’ll find her Celestia. I promise. We have to get the others out of here. Shining, Tia, Afterglow, help me carry them upstairs. They’ll be safe up there. (All we need to do is find Luna now, wherever she may be).

[521 Endgate Blvd]

Blacklight walks into the open room with a video camera, seeing Sapphire rolling up the whip in her hoof and Luna on the ground on her hooves and knees with blood dripping from her back and open skin with multiple marks and hearing her quietly crying on the ground. Blacklight smiled, turning the video recorder towards her.

“Aw, don’t be so sad Princess. We at least let you raise the moon, but then you disrespected me by calling me a psychotic whore, so a discipline was in place. We don’t want to have to give you more lashes from skin we can’t see anymore. Now, will you be a good bitch?” Luna slowly looked up with fear, shaken, internally broken, and worst of all…scared. Scared of the darkness she no longer controlled. Scared of who controlled her. Scared, that she may never gain control again.

“Y-Yes. I w-will obey. I’ll be a g-good bitch from n-now on. I p-promise, mistress.”

“Good girl. Sapphire, help her get properly cleansed.” As Blacklight starts to walk back, Coldblade walked inside holding a black stallion with his hooves tied behind his back, mouth covered with a ball gag, and a magic cancellation ring on his horn. Coldblade pushed him, making him drop to his knees in front of Blacklight. “Ah King Sombra. The only reason Coldblade would bring you here like this is because you were snooping around business that wasn’t meant for you.” Sombra growled at her, glaring at her with red eyes. “Relax; I’m not going to punish you, if you can help me with something.”

A Deadly Curse

After hours of trying to get Pinkie Pie, Applejack, Rainbow Dash and Cadence back to the real world while finding Rarity at her boutique, there was no success for finding a pulse. The 4 were taken to the hospital to get treated by actual doctors and nurses. Celestia, Twilight, Fluttershy, Rarity, Afterglow and Shining Armor all waited in the large hospital room for any sense of life that would come back to them. As hours flew by and the moon in night sky shined light over Ponyville, all of them slept. All besides Shining Armor, who stayed besides Cadence with her hoof in his. He blamed himself for what happened to Cadence. He couldn’t stop thinking about it. Why he felt so helpless and weak. Mentally and Physically. He heard the heart monitors beeping for the pulse, but he couldn’t take his mind off the situation. His thoughts pondered on the situation over and over.

[Flashback]

“Your precious Cadence is no longer in control. She has enough magic for me to take control of her.” Cadence’s horn lights up, seeing the drink being lifted up towards her. “This is a curtesy of Blacklight. Bottoms up.”

[Reality]

As tears formed in his eyes, he closed his eyes and quietly prayed to himself while tears ran down his face. The prayer was interrupted when Nurse Redheart walked in the room. He looked up at her with tears still running down his face. She smiled at him.

“All of them are going to be alright Shining. Just watch over Cadence to ensure-” She was interrupted by Shining Armor hugging her and crying on her shoulder. She smiled, hugging him back. “Don’t worry Shining. Everyone will be alright. Just watch over them as much as you can.” After 10 more seconds of Shining crying and hugging Redheart, he let go of her wiping his tears away. Redheart turned to Afterglow, seeing her staring out the window at the moon. “Ma’am? Are you alright?” Afterglow said nothing nor moved an inch. Shining answered for Afterglows current mood.

“Don’t worry. She’s just deep in thought about the situation. She’ll be fine soon enough. It’ll just take some time.”

“I see. Well, I have to check on other patients. If you notice anything wrong any of them, press the blue button above the bed for assistance. If it looks like an emergency, press the red once and the emergency team will respond instantly.”

“Thank you Redheart.” Redheart left the room as Shining sat back down, sighing in relief. Celestia slowly woke up, wiping her eyes to clear her vision. Looking around, Shining was resting his eyes as Afterglow was still staring out the window. Continuing to look, she tried to spot Razor Edge but didn’t find him. Afterglow responded, seeing at the corner of her eye why Celestia kept looking.

“Your husband is out. He said he’d be back in 1 hour, 20 minutes ago.”

“Thanks.” Celestia stood up, stretching and groaning. She looked over at Afterglow, confused of why she was just standing there. Celestia joined her, standing behind her and staring at the moon.

“You’re worried of seeing Blacklight again, aren’t you?” Tears started to run down Afterglows face after hearing the question. “Worried of what might happen if she sees you again?”

“I’m not worried…I’m terrified. For myself and all of you. You all have a family connection with each other. A bind that can’t be broken, and Blacklight is doing her beast to break it. To break you all apart, separate you, and worst of all…turn against each other. She not only feeds and anger and hatred, but it increases if it’s all directed at 1 particular person. That’s what keeps her moving. That’s how she’s able to get past others. If they turn on each other, she doesn’t have to do the work.” Afterglow closes her eyes, mentally going back to a memory of her first encounter with Razor. “When I first met Razor, I told him something to help him remember what he has and what to fight for. One of the first things I noticed was the ring he was wearing as a necklace. I knew he had someone to watch over, so I told him to do what he can to keep who he’s with safe. I saw something different in him than I saw in others. He had the fight in him that I imagined. The courage to stand his ground and die for the ones he cared for. I saw…a heart, inside of a dead soul. Someone who believes he can make a change. If this war is actually going to arrive, he'll know what he can do. His true strength hid inside of him will be released, and at that point…there will be no stopping what he does.”

“I know Afterglow. I’ve seen the damage he can cause before, and that will have to be our absolute last resort if it comes to it. But even if we defeat Blacklight, I fear a greater foe will rise over her defeat-”

“Nightmare Moon and Daybreaker will rise and working as a team. I know.” Celestia looked at Afterglow confused. “Blacklight came to the exact conclusion. Know of how she needs to be defeated, the power used to defeat her will create enough energy to revive them.”

“We must stay on guard no matter what. If they do come back, myself as well as my sister alone will not have enough magic to defeat them. Knowing Razor, he’ll find a way without getting himself killed. He always does.”

[Everfree Forest]

With Golden Oak by his side, Razor Edge walks through the Everfree Forest with multiple thoughts on his mind, but one in particular that wouldn’t leave. How Luna, the Princess of the Moon and younger sister of his wife, just went missing. This isn’t just, no…couldn’t be a coincidence. Something had to happen. Even with the girls and Princess Cadence. Golden Oak nudged his side, snapping him out if his thoughts.

“Sorry girl, I just have a lot on my mind. I feel responsible for the disappearance of Luna. All I was trying to do was help…and she’s gone. My actions to help caused a member of a family to go missing. My wife’s sister. There has to be a way to find her without having to dig.” Deep voice spoke from the tree’s surrounding him. Golden Oak started growling as her eyes turned green, glaring at a pair of red eyes in the darkness.

“Who said you have to dig around when someone already knows?” Razor quickly pulls out the 3 foot Falchion Sword from his trench coat. “Calm down. We don’t have to be enemies.” Walking out from the shadows, King Sombra reveals himself wearing his red cape with an outline by white feathers and black spots. “At least, I don’t think so.” Golden Oak continues growling, but stops when Razor places a hoof on her head. “You have a pet Timberwolf. Interesting. So what others say about you is true-”

“Who the fuck are you and what the hell do you want?” Sombra smiles, walking slightly closer to Razor.

“I heard that the Princess of the Moon is missing. Quite a shame. I do care for her since she was willing to give me a chance years ago. I would hate to see or hear something happened to her before she’s found. You may call me King Sombra, and I want to help you find her.” Razor looked at Sombra confused, slowly placing away his Falchion Sword. “That is, with a condition of course.”

“And that would be?”

“One simple thing. Full access of the Canterlot Castle.”

“And why would I think about considering that? I already know what you can do and what damages you’ve done before. If Celestia sees you, she’ll kill you on the spot and I won’t stop her.” Sombra’s smiled faded. “Yeah, I know you. You enslaved crystal ponies, had multiple attempts to steal the crystal heart, mind raped all of Ponyville, destroyed the Tree of Harmony, almost killed Cadence…shall I continue?” Sombra snorted and looked away. “You want to help cause you said you said to care about Luna. With a heart as black as yours, you don’t care about anyone besides yourself and your own satisfaction. You never cared for Luna, or anyone for that matter. All you want is power. You want that, you’re gonna have to do a hell of a job stealing that while I’m around, you psychotic demonic-” Sombra quickly pulled out a 4 foot Longsword and charged at Razor, talking a swing at him for a strike. Razor blocked Sombra’s strike with his Falchion Sword and ended up knocking the sword out of Sombra’s hooves, lodging it into a tree close by. Sombra froze, realizing how quick Razor was as the Falchion Sword was at Sombra's neck. “Go ahead, try me. I dare you.” Sombra stayed still until Razor moved the sword away seconds later. “Good choice.” Golden Oak growled at Sombra as he stood straight up. “Easy girl. He won’t hurt you.” Sombra smiled and started walking away into the shadows of the forest.

“The choice is yours. Just to let you know, I already know where Luna is being held, but you’re gonna need a lot more than your pet and instincts to find her. Such a shame how the husband of a goddess of the sun doesn’t care for help…but only for blood-” Razor charged at Sombra while he was already in the shadow.

“Shut your fucking mouth!” He swung his sword, but Sombra was already gone. Razor slammed his sword into the soil in frustration. “Dammit!” He stood there in silence for 5 seconds, then yanked out the sword, placing it back in his trench coat. “The coward left. He couldn’t’ve gotten far.” He looked up at the full moon brightening the sky. “We’ve been out for too long. I’m sure Celestia is awake and concerned about us.” Razor turned back towards Golden Oak, walking back to her and hopping onto her back. “Let’s go back.” Golden Oak started walking towards the hospital until they both heard a scream 3 seconds later coming from deeper in the forest. “Change of plans girl.” Golden Oak already knew what that meant. She darted through the Everfree forest towards the source of the scream, as they both heard glass shattering and metal clanging louder the closer they got, then it went to silence. Golden Oak stopped by small hut. Both her and Razor saw 3 Timberwolves on the ground with smoke coming from them, like they were burned alive. Razor jumped off running towards the hut pulling out his Falchion Sword. Crashing through the door, he saw a grey stallion with a black strap around his waist and 2 more black straps across his back reaching from his shoulders to the opposite side of his waist in an X form. 2 leather scabbards swords is each, with both leather handles sticking out. He was over a Zebra mare with his fangs into her neck. He released her, seeing the Zebra’s eyes roll into the back of her head when she hit the ground. Blood was pouring out from her neck as her coat turned a lighter color. The stallion turned back with blood covering his mouth, freezing when he saw Razor. “Coldblade?”

Coldblade looked back at the Zebra, then back a Razor.

“I can explain-” Razor charged at Coldblade and swung the sword for a strike. Coldblade quickly pulled out 2 Scimitar Swords and blocked Razors attack, slightly throwing him back. “Look, were both vampire ponies. We need to feed off the living to live. That’s our nature.” Razor charged at Coldblade again, fighting him for 10 seconds until the both jumped back trying to catch their breath. “It’s just how we are. You should know that by now.” Razor didn’t care to listen. He charged once more, striking again and harder than last time. After another 10 seconds, both swords were knocked out of Coldblades hooves and he fell back on the ground. The Falchion Sword was slammed right above his head, but didn’t slam into the ground. Razor stomped his foot on Coldblades chest making him cough up blood.

“Talk! And don’t give me any nature bullshit! What the hell are you doing here?!” Coldblade didn’t say anything, but was heavily breathing. Razor moved his foot up to Coldblades neck, pressing hard enough to where he could barely breathe. “Last time I’m gonna fucking say it…TALK!” Coldblades body instantly turned black and his whole form changed. His bloody fangs were now green. His eyes changed to red, and his swords disappeared changing into a red cape with an outline by white feathers and black spots. “Sombra?” Glaring at Razor, Sombra coughed up blood again before he spoke.

“What a great displeasure to see you again.” Razor pressed his foot down harder on Sombra’s neck. “Alright, I’ll talk.” Releasing some pressure on his neck, Sombra started speaking. “Not much else I can do anyway. You fucked up my horn.” Razor looked up at it and realized why the sword didn’t hit the ground. It pierced Sombra’s horn close to the base. “I had to come out here anyway. I just happened to run into you by accident. Someone you know of the name of Sapphire sent me here. Her servant caught me trying to spy on them and see what they were up to. I got offered a deal.”

[Flashback]

“Relax; I’m not going to punish you, if you can help me with something.” Blacklight removed the ball gag, allowing him to breath. Sapphire came from the hallway behind him, taking place for Blacklight. “We know you hate the ponies like us. You would do anything to gain power over them. That power is all in your grasp, if you can do something for us. In the Everfree forest, there’s a small hut with a Zebra that lives there. She has a book of potions that I’m in need of, but am unable to get due to leaving quite a mess when I leave. I want you to get that for me. If she refuses-” a needle with glowing green fluid is injected into Sombra’s neck by Coldblade. “Give her a little bite.” Sombra fall on the ground, struggling to break free of his binds and gagging, like he’s loosing oxygen. Seconds later, there was silence. Coldblade grabbed Sombra’s mane holding him up as blood drip from his mouth and fangs grew in place of 2 teeth. “This is a mind control poison. It doesn’t affect you, but whoever you bite will be under my control, and they’ll stay that way until I have passed, not that I’m planning to anytime soon. Once I rule over Equestria, I’ll keep the ones who helped the most and kill off the others who I despise.” Coldblade let go of Sombra’s mane and pushed him down, letting his head drop to the floor. 3 seconds later, the rope tied around Sombra’s hooves snapped. He opened his eyes, and removed himself up off the floor. He touched one of his fangs, feeling how sharp it was. “It’ll take some time getting used to, but you’ll be fine.”

“What’s in it for me?” Sapphire looked back at Sombra with a glare. When Coldblade saw, he backed away.

“Yeah, I asked you. What do I get for putting myself out there, possibly running into some pony and probably putting myself into danger to get ponies to serve you. What’s in it for me?” Sapphire smiled, seeing Blacklight slowing walking towards him.

“Satisfaction, blood, and revenge on the innocent. Also, who said they’d just serve me?” Sombra’s expression changed to confusion.” Yes, I’ll need someone to rule by my side. That injection had some of my blood, but you bit them. If you want to be a King, you shall complete this task. The more ponies that serve us, the more we rule over Equestria. My only satisfaction from this, is killing a vampire pony that goes by the name Razor Edge. Husband of Princess Celestia. If you need to look out for anyone, it’s him. Brown coat, white collared shirt, black button up dress shirt, red tie. He’s a hell of a fighter. After I kill him and Sapphire disposes of the wife, you can have what you want, within reason of course. Just retrieve the book, and your throne shall be waiting. You’re gonna need to disguise yourself as well just in case you do run into someone.” Sombra grins, making his horn shine and change his appearance to look like Coldblade. “That should do.”

[Reality]

“All I need is the book. The Timberwolves I killed with my magic. The Zebra refused and attack me. She didn’t give me another choice.” Razor glared daggers at Sombra, deciding on whether to kill him or not. “If this changes anything, I wasn’t even going to serve her. You don’t know how I work, but it’s not with alliances. I’ll make her think she has power. Once she gets close enough, I’ll kill her and won’t leave a trace. The others will serve me. All who oppose me will be slaughtered, even that little bitch who thinks she knows how to run shit-” Razor pressed his foot down harder, seeing Sombra trying to move it with his hooves to get oxygen.

“That little bitch happens to be my sister. If you even think about hurting her, I’ll eat your heart.” Razor removes the Falchion Sword and slams it into the wooden floor next to Sombra’s head. He also removes his foot off of Sombra, grabs his mane and drags him over towards the door. Doing a whistle, Golden Oak rushes over. “I brought you a toy to play with.” Grabbing the middle of Sombra’s cape from behind, he tosses him out the door. Golden Oak catches him in mid-air, hearing Sombra scream as Razor walks back to Zecora, seeing her up to her hooves and knees and slightly moving. “Zecora.” He rushes over to her, placing his hoof on her back, but is thrown back to the other side of the hut. Quickly getting up, Zecora is already on her feet. “Zecora!” She slowly looks back, seeing her eyes completely black, fangs dripping with green fluid, and bat like wings spread from her back. “No.” Zecora turned back forward, seeing the book of potions on the floor with some blood covering it. She felt the side of her neck, feeling where the bite marks were. Not paying much attention to it, she picked up the book and wiped the blood off of it. “Zecora?” she smiled.

“I kept this book safe and out of danger in sight. There shall be no danger if it’s brought to Blacklight.”

“No!” Razor charges at her, but she quickly moves out of the way next to the doorway. “Zecora, you’re not thinking straight. If you bring it to her, ponies will die. All races will be extinct. Equestria will be in ruins.”

“You see my child, that’s where you’re wrong. For it has been a plan for all along. Equestria needs to be rightfully run, and Blacklight knows what needs to be done. Trust me young pony, the book is in my control. She needs to be shown how to conquer a soul. This it true peace, for Equestria originally sucked. We will meet again, when ponies are officially fucked.” Zecora spread her wings and flew out with the book in her grasp. Razor ran towards the door, but she was nowhere in sight. Golden Oak was sitting 10 feet from the doorway with a piece of Sombra’s cape in her mouth. She dropped it and walked over to Razor, who had a look of fear on his face. Golden Oak nudged him, concerned about the well-being of her owner. He hopped on Golden Oaks back, both heading towards the hospital through the Everfree Forest. Razor knew something, and it could impact all of Equestria if something didn’t happen here and now. He couldn’t let it out of his mind. Whatever it was, he knew it would hurt his family in Equestria, and he didn’t want it to go too far. Golden Oak ran faster past the trees in the darkness of the night sky, trying to get to the hospital as fast as she could. Within minutes, they were towards the opening where they could see the town. Golden Oak increased her speed, but dropped to the ground accidentally throwing off Razor. Landing on his feet, he went back towards Golden Oak, stopping in front of her and seeing her eyes halfway shut. He looked past her, seeing 6 poison darts inserted into her legs. She groaned, getting Razors attention.

“If you think I’m leaving you, you’re wrong. I raised you like my own child and I refuse to leave you like this.” Golden Oak slightly lifted her head and licked him. Her head dropped back down, as her eyes slowly closed. A tear escaped Razor’s eye as he placed his hoof on her head for the last time, gently petting her. “Rest now my child.” After 5 seconds, he stood up, glaring into the darkness of the Everfree Forest. Someone was in there and would’ve had to shot her, but who? Questions were mentally pushed aside as multiple poison darts were shot past him. As much as he wanted to stay and kill whoever killed Golden Oak, he had to get back to the others. He turned and ran off towards the town, seeing many darts fly past him. Some of them got close enough that they brushed against his coat and sliced open his skin. Feeling pain from the multiple cuts he got, he ignored it to get to his destination. Flying would get there faster, but that would currently be too risky. Turing into the black mist would help him not get hit, but he would slow down. He continued to run for 10 minutes, unaware the darts stopped flying past him 7 minutes ago. He didn’t care. He had one thing on his mind…get to the others. As he ran through the town, he left a light trail of blood behind him from the multiple cuts he got. He didn’t bother to heal himself, he just kept running. Running out of anxiety, desperation, and worst of all…fear. He was deeply scared for the first time in his life as a vampire pony. Golden Oak dying, seeing what happened to Zecora, meeting Sombra for the first time. Something wasn’t right at all. This couldn’t be just a coincidence. Some pony was watching him closely, and he had to find out soon. He saw the building of the hospital 5 minutes later and flew towards the window of the room every pony was in. Luckily, it was open and he could see Afterglow staring outside. When she noticed him, she stepped out of the way as he flew through, tumbling on the ground and hitting the door. Celestia looked over at him, seeing a line of blood reaching towards the door. He quickly got up, revealing the cuts all over him. Celestia opened her mouth to say something, but was cut off by Razor. “Don’t worry about me Tia. I have to tell you all something.” His vision started to blur as he began his first words, heavily breathing and using the wall to keep his balance. “Sombra…working with Blacklight. Zecora changed. Golden Oak died. A curse is spreading…a curse…is…” It went to silence as he dropped on the ground out cold.

[20 Minutes Later]

In a separate room, Celestia was sitting on the hospital bed Razor was resting in, stroking his mane while he was unconscious on his stomach. She looked over his back, seeing he was pierced 3 times with the poison darts, but cut multiple over his arms legs, sides, and even his neck. She was worried about who would do this to him, but more worried about his condition. Being through so much after a short period of being back…she was worried he wouldn’t last much longer. The door of the room opened quietly and in came Afterglow. Closing and locking the door behind her, she walked over, stopping on the opposite side of the bed of Celestia and standing next to a small tray of 3 poison darts the were taken out of Razors back. Celestia didn’t look up. She kept her attention on Razor.

“Princess?” Celestia looked up with an expression of depression an anxiety. “Redheart said he’ll be fine. He just has to rest for a while and let his wounds heal.” Celestia looked back down at Razor, continuing to stoke his mane. “You feel guilt of this situation, don’t you?” A tear fell from Celestia’s face.

“Why shouldn’t I? My sister’s missing, my husband is hurt, and my cadence as well as 3 Elements of Harmony were poisoned. It was my duty to watch over ponies as a Princess…but I failed.” More tears ran down Celestia’s face. “I failed to protect the ones I cared for.”

“You can’t really believe that. It’s literally impossible for you to fail.” Celestia looked back up at Afterglow. “That’s not a joke. Trust me, everything happens for a reason. No pony is dead, your kingdom is still standing, and your sister as well as your subjects always depends on you no matter what. After everything you’ve been through, every war you had to fight, every life you had to save even if it meant sacrificing your own…everyone still believes in you. They never lost faith in you, and they won’t.” Celestia smiled, wiping the tears away from her face. “I can guarantee your sister is waiting to see your face again. You’re the first pony she wants to see. You’re her family, and family wants to keep their family safe.”

“…thank you Afterglow.”

“It’s a little thing I learned from someone special. And besides, Pinkie, Dash, AJ and Cadence are up and waiting to see you.” They both looked down at Razor, seeing still unconscious. Afterglow turned her attention towards the darts. “Wait a second.” She picked one up, inspecting it closer.

“Poison darts. Those 3 were in his back only ¼ way in. not enough to kill him, but to drain his energy.”

“Not just any poison darts. These are designed in a different way. Made to kill anything as big as an adult dragon. It’s very fortunate that he won’t die. He was cut multiple times by my guess passing darts, but only has 3 barely in his back. That’s not enough for the poison to spread and kill him. Whoever shot him with these wasn’t trying to kill him. I easily can tell.”

“How so?”

“Well first off, he would’ve had more in his back with a lot more blood loss. Secondly, ¾ of the darts would’ve been in his back and he wouldn’t be able to speak. Third, he wouldn’t be here. This kind of poison on these are used to slow down the energy of the prey before they have a chance to escape.”

“How do you know so much of these darts and the poison?”

“…my husband taught me everything about his creations before he died. He was the first to ever use these on an enemy. It was a success on its ability. After Blacklight killed him, she stole these from his personal possessions and used them for her own pleasure. She never used them until now, which is what I’m questioning. Why would she use them now instead of before?” It was quite as they both thought about it, until Afterglow spoke up. “Celestia, my husband died a year ago in this month. Blacklight always said someone will return on the 12th full moon of the year. Stronger, smarter, and deadly. What moon is it tonight?” They both look out the window seeing a full moon brighten the sky.

“Oh my god.”

“Celestia, be ready to take Razor to the castle.” Afterglow ran out of the room and down the hall where the others were. Slamming the door open, everyone looked over at her in shock. “Guys, we’ve got a situation. A very deadly situation.”

[521 Endgate Blvd]

In the large underground concrete room, Luna was working on what seemed to be a transmitter. Sapphire stood behind with a whip wrapped around her hoof, ready to strike her for any disobedience. Blacklight entered inside with a tablet in her magic, looking over potions to mix for antidote and poison. She closed the book when she stepped next to Sapphire, seeing Luna working. Sapphire smiled.

“Progress is being made. She’s learning well, and it looks like she’s almost done with this.” Blacklight made the book disappear. “How’s everything on your end?”

“We have some visitors.” Sapphire looked over at the entrance, seeing a vampire pony Zebra holding a book in her grasp. Next to her is a dark hooded pony holding 2 Pneu Dart Guns in his magic. Behind him was Coldblade, holding one of his Scimitar Swords over his shoulder. Next to him on his knees and held by his mane was Sombra. Beaten half to death with scars, bruises and blood covering his body. Sapphire looked at him in shock. “Apparently he was attacked by a female Timberwolf under the control of Razor Edge. As you see, the damage he took is quite…critical. If Coldblade didn’t get him in time, he would’ve been a snack for it.” Sapphire grinned, as Sombra was pushed past the others and on the ground. Struggling to move, he was able to barely hold himself up on his knees. Blacklight walked over to him, seeing the damage that was done. “A king can’t look like this.” Coldblade intervened with a voice of irritation.

“With all due respect Blacklight, he can’t be a king.” Blacklight looked up at Coldblade with a grin. “You can’t trust him. He was gonna betray you and kill off anyone who wouldn’t obey under his rule.”

“Such a harsh accusation Coldblade.”

“It’s not an accusation if you if there’s proof. I watched and heard everything.” Flipping his sword upside down, he revealed a button on the bottom of it. “My other was recording the whole thing while I waited on the roof. He disguised himself as me.” He pressed the button, hearing an audio recording of the incident in the Everfree Forest.

“All I need is the book. The Timberwolves I killed with my magic. The Zebra refused and attack me. She didn’t give me another choice. If this changes anything, I wasn’t even going to serve her. You don’t know how I work, but it’s not with alliances. I’ll make her think she has power. Once she gets close enough, I’ll kill her and won’t leave a trace. The others will serve me.

All who oppose me will be slaughtered, even that little bitch who thinks she knows how to run shit-” Razor pressed his foot down harder, seeing Sombra trying to move it with his hooves to get oxygen.

“That little bitch happens to be my sister. If you even think about hurting her, I’ll eat your heart.” “The recording ended as Blacklight looked down at Sombra, seeing him weak and helpless. He looked up at her with an expression of sorrow.

“Trust is a big thing where I come from Sombra. I was going to let you rule as king by my side, but you were going to kill me?” Sombra shook his head no. “I’ve heard enough of this.” Using her magic, she bring over a large double sided axe. Grabbed by his mane by Coldblade, he was dragged over to a metal table by Luna. He didn’t fight back. He couldn’t. His horn was ruined, he was losing blood by the second, and his whole body felt weak. Barely able to move his head, he saw Luna walking over to him with the axe in her hooves. Standing above him now, he looked at her and smiled. Barely able to speak, he said his last words to her.

“The night…will last…forever.” Luna smiled.

“Oh I know…but your eternity came early.” Sombra closed his eyes as Luna raised the axe over her head…then slammed it down on Sombra’s neck cutting off his head. As blood poured out, Luna’s smile turned into an evil grin as she lifted the axe and licked a long line of blood from it. Blacklight came over, covering his body with a tarp using her magic. Once it was completely covered, she walked back to the other 3, leaving it in Luna’s possession.

“You know what to do Luna.” Luna used her magic to make herself, the body and the head disappear. Blacklight next to Sapphire met with the others. “Luna took it to the junkyard. I applaud you Coldblade for warning me about this. No wonder you an expert in spying. I shall reward you after I take care some business.” Coldblade smiled, walking away back towards the main part of the house. Once they heard the door close, Blacklight looked at the Zebra Vampire Pony. “I don’t believe we’ve officially met-” Sapphire interrupted, cutting the conversation short.

“Fuck introductions, let’s get this shit done.” Zecora gave the book to Blacklight. With her magic, she opened it, flipping through pages as a smile increased bigger on her face. “If that’s what you need, go do what you have to.” Blacklight closed the book and proceed out of the basement, grabbing Zecora’s wrist and pulling her along. Once the door closed again, there was only Sapphire and the hooded pony left. There was a long silence until sapphire broke it 10 seconds later. “So you’re the one Blacklight talked about?” The pony removed his hood, revealing his white coat, grey mane and tail, dark blood red eyes, and a row of razor sharp teeth. “I’m guessing you heard the objective?” He spoke, with a demonic voice that could give Satan a scare.

“I know what must be done. Kill the mare, leave the stallion to you.”

“And kill any pony who gets in your way. I expect you to get this done, done right and as you’re ordered to do. Remember, you’re just an assassin currently. You’ll get your prize once it comes and we have everything we need. I assume you won’t have a problem disposing her knowing your history, Bloodbath?”

“Of course not. After all, I know my wife too well.”

Author's Note

I apologize for posting this very late. I had other duties to attend to and had to put this off to the side for a little while. Well, here's the 5th chapter and I hope you enjoy it.

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Razor slowly opened his eyes, staring at the night sky filled with stars shining down above him, though it was no longer night time. Slowly sitting up, he looked around him and was hit with reality when his vision cleared and noticed everything around him. He was on the moon. Startled and quickly standing up, he slowly spun in a full 360 twice, and noticed the planet at a distance on the second spin. It was far out of reach (obviously) and he was in space. In a void with no air or life, stuck on giant rock that brightened the night sky. He started panting hard, knowing this might be the end, but noticed something different. In space, there is no air...but how is he able to breathe? He quickly calmed down, slowly inhaled and exhaled, breathing like there was oxygen to spare around him. He looked confused for about 5 seconds until hearing a familiar, but different voice behind him. The voice of a younger princess, but a darker and slightly deeper tone.

“It’s quite a view, isn’t it?” Razor looked back, seeing Princess Luna in a midnight blue glitter wrap dress, but her coat was a very dark cornflower blue, her mane was a grayish Persian blue, and her eyes were a vivid cerise. Razor took a step back, seeing the change of appearance on Princess Luna. “You get used to it being trapped up here for so long. As well as viewing the other planets.” Opened his mouth to speak, but could say nothing. His vocal cords were somehow cut off. “You’re wondering why you’re here, aren’t you? And you’re concerned about the change of appearance of your Princess?” Razor continued to glare at her, not letting his defense down an inch. “I should inform you of a few things. First off, I’m not Princess Luna. I am... Nightmare Moon.” Razor's left eyebrow raised slightly, still defensive. “You’re kidding? You've never heard of me? You’re joking right?” Razor's expression changes to a “really?” look on his face. “Oh, for fucks sake never mind. You'll soon know. Anyway, secondly, you’re not dead, just dreaming.” Razor's expression changed back to defensive anger. “Don’t believe me?” She walked closer to him with a grin. Razor didn’t back down, but stood his ground. When she was close enough, he quickly reached out for her chest, going for her heart to rip out...but it went right through her without any injury. Shocked, he slowly reclined his arm. “If you want to touch me, you can just ask.” Confused and shocked by the action that did no damage to her, he tried again, but this time slowly and without an act of an attack. He reached for her face, slowly placing his hand hoof on her cheek. She slightly moaned, causing him to quickly move his hoof back. “Oh, don’t give me that. I know exactly who you are and how you act.” She walked past him, looking up at the stars in the night sky. Stopping in place 5 seconds later, she smiled. “Third and lastly, I wasn’t the cause of bringing you up here. That was Luna.” He slightly looked back at her. “You wonder why? Simple...you need to think. Time to clear your mind of everything that’s clouding it. You’re scared of the possibilities of the future for this war.” His ear perked up when he heard that.” She knew, but how? “Scared of the danger that comes and how it can affect your sister. Sapphire wasn’t it?” he turns back, facing her as Nightmare Moon is 5 feet from him facing him. “Fear is an emotion that will hold you back from doing what you need done. Don't let that overcome you. Blacklight is also fearful, but of something you and you alone possess. You can use it to your advantage, or let it crush you. Either way, it doesn't matter to me.” Nightmare Moon turns his back on him, walking away as she starts to fade away. “Hear my warning Razor Edge. Once we return, every pony will know the meaning of true fear. The blood moon will say it all.” His eyes widen in shock when hearing that and seeing her disappear. Everything around him turned white and he could feel himself fading away. Fading back to reality with a warning.

Razor slowly opened his eyes, staring at the ceiling of Celestia’s chambers. He didn’t move, but felt his surroundings by sound. A cold wet cloth was on his forehead. The sun shined through the curtains of Celestia’s chambers. The room was empty, but also with the presence of someone there. When his vision adjusted, he looked towards the balcony seeing Celestia looking out at Ponyville. He slowly sat up, letting the cloth drop from his forehead, grunting with a slight pain in his back. When Celestia heard him, she walked back inside. When he sat all the way up, Celestia sat on the bed next to him, seeing him sweating. She placed a hoof in his forehead, feeling his temperature.

“You’re really hot.” Razor grinned, looking up at her.

“Said by my wife with the sun as a cutie mark.” She looked confused for a second, but then realized what joke he made.

“Good to know you still have your sense of humor.” She removed her hoof. “How are you feeling? You know, physically?” Razor paused on the question, not knowing of what to say due to the warning given to him by Nightmare Moon. “Is something wrong dear?”

“Tia, we have to talk. All of us. Speaking of which, how are the others?”

“Rarity, Fluttershy, Twilight and Afterglow have been here all night. Shining stayed with Cadence, Pinkie, Applejack and Rainbow Dash in the hospital until they recovered. They're here now and all waiting for you. Afterglow went out to get some medicine 30 minutes ago accompanied by 2 royal guards. She was supposed to be back 10 minutes ago, but perhaps she’s still looking for something.”

“Call a meeting. Everyone needs to be there.”

[Canterlot Dining Hall]

Everyone sat in the Canterlot Dining Hall for 10 minutes, having small side conversations with each other. All besides Razor Edge and Celestia, who are sitting next to each other in complete silence. Celestia was mostly worried about Razor, and Razor was worried about his surroundings, or so it seemed. Celestia placed her hoof on his, comforting him in his worried state. His expression shows a mix of irritation and anxiety. Looking around the room, he realized something no pony else realized. Afterglow wasn’t anywhere in sight, nor heard of from anyone since earlier. Razor closed his eyes and a light barrier of white smoke surrounded him. Besides Celestia, Shining Armor and Cadence were the first and only ponies in the room to realize this certain change surrounding Razor. They looked at Celestia, wondering what’s happening to Razor. Her horn grew a bright yellow as she closed her eyes. Her mouth didn’t move, but both Shining and Cadence mentally heard her voice.

“This is something Razor does to see what he is unable to, without physically moving from his location. He calls it “Foreseeing Fate.” If this war is going to happen, this will be beneficial to all of us to foresee any enemies hiding for a surprise attack.” Both Shining and Cadence looked at each other confused, then at Razor, seeing him still in his “Foreseeing” state. He opened his eyes 3 seconds later with an expression of shock.

“Afterglow.” He whispered to himself. “She’s in trouble.” Right after his comment was made, 2 royal guards burst through the doors, carrying Afterglow with each holding one of her arms over their shoulder.

Everyone’s attention instantly turned to Afterglow when seeing scratches, open wounds, and multiple poison darts in her legs and neck. Worst of all, from all the places she was scratched or pierced, she was losing blood by the second. Carried to the table by the guards, she was barely breathing. Eyes were half closed; foam from her mouth was slowly running out of it. Furthermore when Razor came over to look over her, she was unresponsive with anything he said.

“Afterglow. Afterglow can you hear me?” She didn’t respond. “Afterglow, I need a response. If you can hear me, I need you to move your hoof, twitch your eye, or even make a small sound.” Still no response. “Afterglow, I need you now. We all need you now. Please tell all of us, who did this to you. I swear in my power, I’ll find who did this and make them suffer. Afterglow, please...we need you.” She continued unresponsive for 5 seconds, then moved her eyes over towards Razor Edge. In a very soft and light tone, she said “husband,” before she passed out. Razor had a confused expression. “Afterglow mentioned her husband multiple times...but he’s dead. What did she mean?” The others look around the room to each other, seeing who was going to speak first. “Is there something somepony isn't trying to tell me? If so, spill it.” Everyone was silent. Most were looking down. It was 3 seconds later everyone in the room looked up at him startled when he slammed his hoof on the table. “Someone better fucking answer me! Afterglow is seriously hurt and I’ll be damned if a secret is kept from me while we’re in this situation!” Everyone was too scared to answer him, seeing the state of mind he was currently in. Razor closed his eyes, slowly inhaled and exhaled, then smiled. “Alright, I’ll settle this old fashion way.” He quickly turned his attention towards Celestia.

“Raz-!?” She exclaimed before she was cut off by Razors hooves pressing on the sides of her head. Her expression of shock changed to a blank expression, as her and Razor's eyes changed to complete white while a glow. The others were frozen in place as Razor was going to find out one way or another who was hiding something. From Razors view, multiple memories of Celestia rushed by him until he stopped at one. It was her and Afterglow walking through the damaged parts of the Everfree Forest, actually visualizing what happened to Razor as he was escaping. Celestia started their conversation.

“No matter what, Razor can’t know we were here. He hates when I check the damaged grounds of past situations.” Afterglow smiled, looking around at the mess.

“Well, he knows how to make a scene. Don’t worry Tia. He’s out cold. That shot I gave him wasn’t just a pain killer. It will stabilize him if anything goes wrong when he awakens. I don’t know the full effects of those darts. I didn't want him to hurt anyone he cared for. Especially you.”

“Live in my place for 1 day and you get so used to what he does, nothing scares you about him.” They both had a small laugh until getting back to business. “Is everyone going to stay at the hospital until we return?”

“Rarity, Twilight and Fluttershy are heading back to the castle for some catching up. It sounded serious. Shining stayed at the hospital to watch over Pinkie, Applejack, Dash and Cadence. He wanted to make sure they recovered before anything else. Especially Cadence. He still blames himself for what happened though I assured him that...wait. Celestia look, by that oak tree.” Celestia and Afterglow looked over towards the left, seeing an animal lying by it and roots from the tree surrounding it, pulling it under for an eternal rest next to her family’s tree until it was out of sight. “Golden Oak.”

“I’m gonna miss her. She helped out Razor a lot.” They both focused their attention back to the damaged grounds.

“Celestia, before I tell the others, I have to tell you of the history of my husband.”

“The one that’s back from the dead?”

“...yeah. Him. Those darts that were in Razors skin weren’t any regular poison darts. Like I said before, they’re strong enough to kill the size of an adult dragon. This biggest thing is, it only needs one dart to pierce the skin. There’s no antidote for it nor can we ever create one. My husband focused so much on the deadliness of them that he ignored the treatment needed for it. I didn’t try to persuade him to do so either. I was scared of him at the time. Fear overcame me, so I avoided the subject. The significance about my husband and his creations is that he creates more than one, but changes the patterns of them.”

“He doesn’t make them the same way.”

“Exactly. Some are less deadly, some are more. Not one of his new creations or ideas he’ll make the same way.”

“What’s his name?”

“...his name. He got it for a reason. Everyone called him “Darts” for his poisonous creations. His name...is Bloodbath. He changed it after brutally killing his parents then becoming a shadow, until I found him. I don’t know his legal name, but that’s who he lives by now. He’s a shadow who lives his own rules and he’ll kill by any means necessary. Blacklight helped him learn control. Since he’s back, control is out the window. He only knows death, and he’ll kill me as well if it comes to it. That’s why we all need to stay as family. Even one of us left out could mean the end of all of us.”

“Razor can handle him though, right?”

“If I know my husband as I did before...nobody stands a chance unless the sun comes into contact with his coat.” Razor let go of Celestia, seeing their eyes change back to their color and an expression of confusion and shock on his face.

“Tia, you kept this from me? Information about another deadly vampire pony and you and Afterglow kept that from me?”

“Razor, please, you have to understand. This isn't something I wanted to keep from you.” The situation between Celestia and Razor was broken up after hearing a demonic voice from the door. It was a dark hooded unicorn holding 2 Pneu Dart Guns with his magic. One was pointed at Razor, the other was at Pinkie Pie who he held captive with his hoof over her mouth and an arm wrapped around her neck.

“I can see in her eyes that she speaks the truth, but with a truth comes fear. Tell me Razor, do you feel fear? Not for yourself of course, but for your loved ones. How they know they’ll die beside you with their blood in your hooves. How they know you won’t be able to save anyone that comes in contact with you. The pain is unbearable, almost as if like-” pausing his sentence, he shot Pinkie in the back with a dart seeing her body slowly decay away to ashes. Everyone stepped back with a look of fear. “Something inside of you is decaying away to nothing. The feeling is mutual between you and I.

The difference is I went to hell and back to relive the same shit as before.” Razor glared at him, easily figuring out his identity.

“Bloodbath.” Bloodbath smiled, revealing his razor sharp and bloody teeth.

“The displeasure is all mine. Forgive my appearance. I had a little snack outside from the Royal Guard. They’re a lot better when they fight back.” Rainbow Dash looked down at Pinkies Ashes as tears ran from her face. “I take it the Pink one was a friend of the Rainbow Pegasus?” Before Razor got to speak, Rainbow Dash darted at Bloodbath, but was shot as he stepped out of the way. Her body slowly decayed as Applejack took charge after Bloodbath.

“I’ll rip you a new hole for killing her you fucking-” Before she finished, she already hit the ground as her body slowly wasted away to ash.”

“That’s 3 in fewer than 10 seconds. Shall we make it 4? I like to keep things even.” Bloodbath looked over at Rarity and Twilight. With a grin, he raised his dart gun and shot it at Rarity...but Twilight took the hit by pushing her out of the way. Twilight trembled from the pain, but she wasn’t turning to ash. She was turning back to an Alicorn. Twilight dropped on her face 10 seconds later when she fully turned back. Rarity rushed to her aid as Bloodbath turned towards Cadence, seeing her trembling. “Forgive me for startling such a beautiful facial feature.” Shining Armor pulled out his sword and Fluttershy revealed her fans and hissed, but was stopped as Razor lifted a hoof, cutting off the interaction and altercation in process.

“Cut the shit Bloodbath. You wanted me, so focus on me. Leave the rest of them out of this.” Bloodbath looked back at Razor with a grin.

“That’s a weakness in your blood holding your true self back. You’re a vampire pony, but very well.” Bloodbath removed his hood, revealing his white coat, grey mane & tail and dark blood red eyes. “You and I are no different from each other. Were bloodthirsty monsters that feed on the living to survive. We kill anything with a heart. We have to fight to survive. The ponies, they’re the true enemy. They kill us on sight. They have no need for us in this world so they torture and kill our kind. All of us, we need to stand together as one against them.” He darted his eyes at Razor's wife, Celestia. “They’re the reason we have to hide. To be in the shadows slowly wasting away until we're nothing. Our existence has to lock ourselves away from the world. I refuse to hide anymore from this. This is our world, and it no longer has to be earned. We need to step up, burn this bitch down, and rebuild it in our own image. We deserve what we can take. This is survival. We’re already killers, why not do more? Kill off the weak and let the strong take over. The higher orders won’t have a choice but to serve us, especially that dark coat Alicorn bitch.” A beam of light energy hit Bloodbath directly in his chest throwing him back through the doors of the Canterlot Dining Hall and through the wall of a portrait of the Mother and Father of Celestia and Luna. Razor smiled, feeling the heat from the magic from Celestia slowly cooling down. Celestia’s horn lit up again; glaring at the hole in the wall she made waiting to see Bloodbath again.

“It’s one thing to threaten the takeover of Ponyville as well as myself. But once my sister is brought up, I’ll fuck up the half of Ponyville to find and obliterate the soul of the perpetrator.” Bloodbath came out of the pile of rubble on top of him with a giant steaming circle sizzling on his chest up to his neck, but something about him was off. The blast touched a part of his face...but his coat changed color. Also, a part of his skin from his coat was hanging off his face. “What the hell?”

Razor removed his trench coat and instantly pulled out 2 3-foot Falchion Swords as Celestia pulled out a golden bladed 5-foot Longsword with her magic. Bloodbath slowly looked up, revealing his teeth of razors. “What the hell are you?”

“Well, I wanted to play this out for a while, but it seems we have to cut time a little short.” Blacklight ripped off the mask, revealing a Midnight black coat instead of his white coat. The rest of it covering his body faded away. Razor and Celestia were both shaken by this new appearance.

“I see you both are not familiar with this new appearance of mine, yes?” Nevertheless, they both kept their guard up. “Oh, I’m not the one you both should be afraid of right now. Just ask your dear sister, princess of the sun. I’m sure your little sister would love to hear sympathy from her older sister.” All 3 heard footsteps from the entrance of the door coming closer. As Bloodbath healed himself, Celestia and Razor slowly lowered their guard, seeing Luna dressed in a Black Chains Faux Leather Lingerie Outfit. She walked over towards Bloodbath, placing her arms around him and kissing him. Once his wound was completely healed 5 seconds later, they disconnected. Luna turned back, seeing both Razor Edge and Celestia stunned and shocked.

“Is something wrong sister? You seemed surprised by my appearance. As well as your husband. Well, surprised is an understatement for his case.” Not turning to look at Razor, Celestia glared and asked with a stern voice tone.

“Don’t tell me you actually have an erection for seeing my sister dressed like this.” Razor was silent, staring down Bloodbath and Luna. “Razor, I asked you a question-” Interrupting Celestia, he slightly lowered his sword and responded in irritation.

“Is this really the time to be asking this? We have an intruder who killed 3 of our friends, almost took out afterglow, and mind fucked you sister, and my dick is your main concern on your mind currently?” Celestia opened her mouth to say something, but Razor’s eyes turned towards her, making her mouth close and focus on the main situation. “We’ll talk about this later.” Razor’s eyes turned back forward, but widened when seeing Luna’s arms were wrapped around Bloodbath's neck and her left leg lifted 90 degrees and rubbing against him. Razor stared at Luna, feeling this action arouse him even more, but shook his head and stared down Bloodbath. Luna grinned, releasing Bloodbath to Face her sister and Razor.

“Admit it Razor. You’re turned on by this. You love this, and I could make more-” In the middle of her sentence, she cupped one of her breasts with a hoof and moved the other over her groin area. “Entertaining.” She closed her eyes and moaned, feeling herself up. When opening her eyes back up, She saw fire in Celestia’s eyes. “What’s wrong sister? Jealous?” Celestia wanted to hurt Luna for what she became and more for trying to taunt her husband, but she knew she couldn’t lash out. Not with Bloodbath there. Bloodbath smiled at Celestia's response, but had an idea in mind.

“Luna, you know it’s not polite to tease your older sister. Heel girl.” Luna moved back beside Bloodbath, sitting next to him as a dog would. He placed his hoof on her head, petting her. Focusing back on Razor and Celestia. “Let’s get to the real shit. As you know Razor, we have Zecora and her book of potions and witchcraft...well, had Zecora at least.”

“What do you mean had?”

“Well, we needed information that only she could give. Once we got it, we had no more use for her. We disposed of trash that needed to be removed. We have what we need, now all we want...is you.” Razor lowered his sword with a confused look. “Why you ask? A message from Sapphire came. Family sticks together-”

“I’ve had enough!” Razor Charged at Bloodbath, but was sent back by a blast of Luna’s dark magic. Landing on the table where Afterglow was lying, he stayed there for 3 seconds until the small wound on his chest was healed. He immediately leaped back up, but wasn’t expecting a dart to be coming his way. He felt like the world around him was in slow motion, seeing the dart that killed 3 friends, now about to kill him. He knew he would be too slow to dodge it and too slow to catch it now, so he accepted his current fate...until it was caught inches from his face. Startled, he slowly looked over to his right to see Afterglow. “What?” She stared down Bloodbath as his smile grew wider. Dropping the dart, she took 4 steps, then stopped still staring him down. Bloodbath lowered his Pneu Dart Guns with his magic, setting them back into holsters connected to the sides of his waist. Luna looked at Afterglow, then to Bloodbath, then back to Afterglow.

“I take it you know this bitch dear?” Right after that comment, Luna was blasted back through a wall by a massive amount of energy. Bloodbath looked back seeing Luna struggling to move, then back at Afterglow, surprised to see the magic come from her. A glowing orb of energy surrounded both hooves as her eyes changed to yellow.

“Afterglow, how-?” Bloodbath was silenced from taking a swift direct hit to the gut from Afterglow, making him cough up blood. She instantly continued her assault with a strike to his face, sending him through 4 walls. Razor Edge, Celestia, Shining Armor, Cadence and Rarity all stared, frozen and stunned of what they’re able to see what afterglow was able to do. And it wasn’t over just yet. Bloodbath was slow to get up, but managed to get to his feet. Looking up through the multiple walls he went through, he was instantly knocked through 4 more by another blast of energy from Afterglow. Completely confused by this hidden power, Razor looked at her bracelets glowing a bright white. Afterglow looked back at him and smiled. Turning her head back forward, she was met face to face with Bloodbath taking a strike at her. Her hooves connected with his trying to force each other back and seeing black bracelets on Bloodbath glow a darker shade. “You dare oppose me woman?!” Afterglow grinned, kneeing him in his crotch and making him drop to the ground in pain.

“You should've thought about that before you shot me.” Bloodbath kept his body tucked, but started quietly laughing 3 seconds later. “You find this situation of conflict humorous. Why is that?” Everyone looked over to the wall Luna was in, hearing a growl like a hellhound. 5 seconds later, Luna crawled out with her eyes bloodshot red, blood and saliva dripping from her fangs, and glaring at Celestia. While they’re attention was turned towards Luna, Bloodbath pressed his hoof on the ground, sending out a ring of dark energy reaching as far as the back end of the dining hall. The ashes from the fallen ponies Bloodbath shot, all rose back up to in their normal body figure. Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie and Applejack all stood back up as if they were never hurt nor dead...but they were different from before. Their eyes were dark red, their coats were 1 or 2 shades darker than their usual color, and their expressions...were blank. All 3 of them had blank expressions, but each held a weapon. Pinkie had a scythe, Applejack held a pair of bladed Tonfa, and Rainbow Dash held a 6-foot Nagamaki with a 2 foot handle. With the 4 shocked of this, a feeling of a sharp breeze hit the back of their necks. Shining was the only one to look back from the feeling, and was shocked from what he saw.

“Twily?” Fluttershy looked back after hearing Shining, seeing Twilight with dark red eyes, a 1 or 2 shades darker colored coat and a blank expression. Just like Pinkie Pie, Applejack, and Rainbow Dash. She was holding an already out cold Rarity by her neck with her magic. Dropping Rarity, Twilight held up in her hooves an Eiserne Drossel. Shining turned back to face her with his sword out, prepared for anything his younger sister was ready to bring at him. “Twily, I don’t want to hurt you, but I will if it comes to it.” Twilight smiled, taking a couple of steps closer to him, stopping right by Cadence. Without looking up at her, Twilight’s speaks to her.

“Cadence, take Rarity somewhere away from here. My brother and I have something to sort out. I’ll give you this one warning to leave, or you can die with him. That’s your only option currently.” Cadence stared at Shining with a look of concern. Shining looked back at the others, seeing Afterglow facing Bloodbath, Celestia glaring down hellhound Luna, Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash ready to Face off, Razor prepared to face both Pinkie Pie and Applejack. He looked back at his younger sister, then his wife. Shining knew the only right thing to do so his wife didn’t get hurt.

“Cadence, take Rarity somewhere safe, and make sure our-” Interrupting Shining Armor's sentence, everyone heard a crying child from close by. Bloodbath smiled.

“A child hm? Pinkie, go deal with it.” Pinkie nodded and grinned as Shining looked back in shock.

“No!” Pinkie darted for the room they heard the child in, but she was kicked down by a completely blacked cloth pony with a martial arts Rattan Bo Staff. Pinkie instantly got up and charged at the pony, already starting a death battle between the two. Shining looked back in time and held up his sword in defense to see Twilight strike down on him with her Eiserne Drossel as Cadence and Rarity teleported away. He pushed Twilight off at the time Cadence took Rarity in her arms and teleported away to safety. Twilight charged again at the same time Luna charged at Celestia, already trying to spill blood from her sister and starting a brawl with her. Afterglow and Bloodbath already started with their power of energy flowing around the room from the pressure of the fight. Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash started their battle in the air, already making a full scene of yelling and striking each other. That left Applejack and Razor with their death battle, already running at super human speed through the castle fighting each other. Every strike Razor did was blocked by Applejack and vice versa. With both using dual wield blades, Razor found it difficult to try to strike her in any way possible. As Applejack continued to repel and counter strike against Razor, she took a shot and connected a slice across his left eye. He instantly stopped from the sight of his left side blocked by blood. Though he was still cautious of Applejack attempting to strike him, half of his vision caused him to have a disadvantage against Applejack in her new state. Furthermore, the slash across his eye wouldn’t stop bleeding. He was used to easily healing from any injury caused to him, but this...this wasn’t something different. More blood was coming out than usual, he wasn’t healing like before, and his own blood was making him...hungry. He looked down and took a lick from his own blood running down from the slash over his eye, and grinned. Little did he know at the time Applejack was right behind, but little did she know what was about to happen. She finally spoke, prepared for another attack.

“Had enough?” There was no word from Razor. He just kept looking down, ignoring her.” Ah'll take yer silence as a yes.” She walked up behind him and used both opposite blade ends of her Tonfa, and cut his neck to separate from his head. Applejack moved back, expecting a reaction of Razor's head to fall off, but there was nothing.

With her confused expression, she noticed black smoke appearing from his slices across his neck. Slowly his wound was healing and a low demonic growl came from him. “So, yer no givin up quite yet hm?” An even darker Demonic voice came from Razor.

“Oh, nowhere close…but I could tell something was different about the blood I tasted. It wasn’t mine.” Applejacks eyes widened in shock and stood in defense prepared to repel a surprise attack. “You didn’t think I wouldn’t notice, but I don’t get hungry like this from my own blood. Your body is made of your left over ashes that were left, but the weapon is an attachment that came when you were revived. That wasn’t made of leftover ashes...that were made of the DNA that is currently being used to keep your body intact. The DNA that your former bodies had before you changed was used to make an extra attachment.” Applejack lunged at Razor with the opposite blade end of her Tonfa aimed at his neck, ready to finish him off. Once the tip of her blade touched him, his body changed into a black smoke cloud. Applejack quickly turned back to face him, but the cloud of smoke was still there. She stood up and watched the cloud slowly form back into the body of Razor, but with a different attire. His trench coat was gone, his fangs were larger and longer than usual, and his body was covered in solid white thick decorative lining. What Applejack noticed out of everything that changed was his eyes. They were pitch black and a dark mist formed around him, just like the first encounter the girls had noticing him like this when he first came back to Equestria. Shocked of his appearance, she stepped back keeping her defense up. With no change of his expression, he slowly proceeded towards her. At the same pace, Applejack moved back, away from Razor.

“Stay back or I’ll-”

“What? Kill me. You already tried that. Try something more…” a grin grew on his face with blood covering his teeth and running down his fangs. “Deadly.” Out of instant reaction, Applejack stabbed him in his neck from Razor being closer than she thought, but her blades were unable to pierce him. It was like trying to stab a brick in a wall. Razor took no damage from Applejacks attack. While she was frozen in shock, the black mist around his body wrapped around her neck, lifting Applejack off her feet and suffocating her. With her inability to break free, speak, or even breathe, Razor stared her down still with a grin. He walked up to her, as the mist lowered her down to his level but not enough to let her feet touch the ground. Hearing her choking and gasping for air, he leaned in next to the right side of her, closed his eyes as a solid white third eye on his forehead opened (opposite of how his regular eyes would). He whispered in a low demonic voice as his hoof pressed against her chest. “This is your own doing. For a heart you control that can’t comprehend one as dark as my own-” Razor presses his hoof through her chest and out of her back, where the blood, intestines, and internal meat rested on the edge of Razor's hoof. “You don’t deserve this heart.” Applejack gags and coughs up blood, staring into the third eye or a true demon amongst her, until slowly; her body starts to disintegrate, turning into ash again. Before she was completely gone, her eyes changed to a color of green. A familiar color he noticed. She whispered to Razor with a familiar voice.

“Help me brother. Please.” After her body was now nothing but dust, Razor’s third eye closed as his form changed back to his normal state. Keeping his eyes closed, he thought to himself of what just happened. Applejack's eyes changed from red to green, her voice changed...this never happened before and yet, he couldn’t move when he heard it. He dropped to his hooves and knees as tears ran down his face. Tears of blood ran streams down his face as he continued to cry, his anger growing even more.

“Sapphire...my sister. The only one who I could protect...I was a damn fool. To leave you like I did as a coward. To let you fend for yourself against a monster. I was a damn fool...for not being the brother like I should’ve been. Blacklight currently has control over you, but she will pay. If I have to go the longest distance, climb the highest mountain, go farther down than the gates of hell to find her and make that bitch suffer for what she did to you...so be it.” Razor gritted his teeth as more blood tears ran down his face, but seconds later, they slowly changed from blood to water like a normal pony. “I will do anything to get you back Sapphire. Hear me now Blacklight. You will pay for what you did to my family, my friends, my wife…” His head shot up as he yelled out towards the roof. “You will pay!!!” A massive screech echoed throughout the castle, shattering windows, glass, even the tile on the walls and floor. When it reached the main entrance where the small war between Canterlot Versus Blacklights henchmen were, everypony immediately stopped and covered their ears from the loudness and pain of it. Fortunately for Fluttershy, it didn’t affect her. Seeing Rainbow Dash covering her ears from this made an open attempt for Fluttershy to Finish off what was started. After a swift attack and the screech ended, Rainbow Dash couldn’t move. She was frozen in place in midair. Only with her eyes, she looked down to see her body cut in half and it started to slowly turn to ash. Fluttershy was behind her with the Nagamaki held out like she just used it, and she did. With the pain brought towards everyone by the screech from Razor, Rainbow Dash dropped it to cover her ears. As more of Rainbow Dash's body disintegrated, she happened to slightly turn her head back towards Fluttershy. Fluttershy finally spoke.

“This fight is over.” Rainbow Dash lightly laughed as Fluttershy turned to face her.

“That’s where you’re wrong...it’s only the beginning of hell.” Rainbow Dash was now gone, and so was the Nagamaki equipped to her. As the other fights continued, Celestia did her best to fight off her hellhound formed sister, sufferings with scratches, bites, and blood covering her as well as Luna. Knowing the amount of her stamina she used to fight off her sister, she still stood her ground and fought to get her sister back. Luna growled, slowly crawling to Celestia again from the hole in the wall from earlier. Luna grinned, seeing how injured her sister was.

“Isn’t this a shame sister? You fight me as much as you can and you still can’t win.” Celestia was breathing hard with her Longsword still held with her magic, trying to ignore the pain from Fighting Luna. “Quite pathetic actually. The only thing you used before that could defeat me was the Elements of Harmony, but where are they now? Nothing you do now will save you.” Celestia’s vision started to get blurry from the amount of blood she was losing and how long this was actually taking. Seconds later, she dropped to her hooves and knees, unable to use her magic or any energy she had left to fight dropping her sword. Luna stood up and walked to her as Celestia slowly fell to her stomach. Stopping in front of Celestia, Luna grinned, using her magic to lift up Celestia, holding her by her hair to make her face to face. Celestia didn’t even have the strength to open her eyes. “Like I said, you still can’t win. No matter what happens. I won’t deny that you did put up a fight. I liked the effort. You tried so hard and got so far, but in the end…it doesn’t even matter.” Celestia whispered for 7 seconds, barely for Luna to hear. What was that sister? You’ll have to speak up if you want to me to hear you clearly.” Celestia managed to open one eye, and spoke again.

“I said-” Quickly using her magic to get her Longsword again and stabbed it in Luna’s back with an inch coming out of her stomach. Luna’s eyes widened in shock and took to slow steps back, then felt the sword being pulled out of her as a large line of blood was spat up from her mouth, dripping down her chin. “I’d have to fall to lose it all…but in the end, it doesn’t even matter. Luna dropped to her knees as her magic released from the grip on Celestia allowing her to stand on her own. Celestia was still shaking, trying to keep herself on her feet though she was weak. Luna’s body slowly started to drop to ash. 3 seconds later, Celestia dropped to her knees facing Luna seeing the blood on her face turn to ash. Tears ran down Celestia’s face, seeing what she did. What she didn’t want to do, she had to do. “I’m sorry, dear sister.” Celestia looked down as more tears ran down her face. Slowly, her chin was moved up by Luna’s hoof. Facing her sister again, Luna’s face was halfway gone and on the floor in ash. She used her other hoof to wipe a tear away from Celestia’s face.

“Forgive me, dear sister.” Luna’s last words she spoke, before her body turned into a pile of dust. “Celestia smiled, feeling her vision as well as strength give out.

“I forgive you…sister.” Celestia dropped to her side, out cold still with a smile on her face.

Shining Armor was only defending against the attacks from Twilight. Externally, he knew he had to kill her to stop this, but internally...he didn’t want to hurt his sister. Caught in his mental thoughts, Twilight managed to knock the swords out of Shining’s grasp and was knocked back on his back with Twilights Eiserne Drossel at his neck. With a slight injury to his left eye, he only kept the right open. Twilight had a mischievous grin on her face, knowing that she won the fight against her brother. Shining’s emotion turned towards anger.

“Well Twilight, what are you waiting for? End it...here and now.” Twilight’s expression changed down to an evil smile. “It’s clear that I failed to get my sister back. I failed as a soldier, a father...most of all as a brother.” Twilight’s hoof started to shake as her expression changed once again, to anger, confusion and depression. “Twilight, I couldn’t be the brother you wanted me to be. The family you could depend on. I couldn’t come to you in your time of need. I couldn’t comfort you when you needed me the most. I was so focused on Flurry Heart and the job...I didn’t include who mattered the most to me.” Tears started to run down Twilight’s face as Shining continued. “You’ve saved my life countless times, and I didn’t do anything for you in return. All I ever did was going back to how it was before. I didn’t even think about how to make it up to you. I failed you not only as a brother...as a guardian-” She interrupted him crying as she spoke.

“Shut up! Just, shut up.” She glared daggers into his eyes still keeping her position. “You don’t know what it was like. You left. After everything I did, you never saw what the true meaning for it was. It was only work and Cadence for you. The pain I felt, the emotions, everything I did…was for you. And you never saw that. You haven’t experienced to pain I went though. You don’t know what it was like to feel alone. To be alone. Not able to call to anyone when you needed them the most. I looked towards you…and you weren’t there. You were never there when I needed you the most-”

“Then just end it!” Twilights eyes widened in shock of hearing this from her brother. “Everything you said is true. I left you. I didn’t care. I never took your feeling into consideration…and all I can say, is I’m sorry. Just words won’t change what I’ve done. Its actions that show the most, so if you hate me that much-” Shining closed his eye. “Then just end this. I chose not to fight back against you because I didn’t want to hurt you more than I already have. I give up Twilight. You win. A silence fell around them for 5 seconds until Shining opened his right eye when hearing a sound of a dagger piercing someone’s body. He saw Twilight, holding his dagger in her magic with it pierced in her stomach. She stumbled back, dropping the Eiserne Drossel and falling on her back. “No!” Shining quickly got up to rush to her aid, seeing her body slowly deteriorate to ash. He dropped on his knees by her, slowly picking her up to hold her in his hooves. Twilight looked over towards him seeing tears run down his face. Barley having enough energy to speak, she spoke what she could to him.

“Can’t…kill…you. Won’t…make…you…suffer…as…I…did. Finish…job. Take…care…of…family. I…love…you…B…B…B…F…F.” Twilight’s body changed to a pile of ash, ash Shining’s tears dropped down on the ashes of his sister.

“…Twilight.” He started crying out loud.

[Alternate Dimension]

Afterglow and Bloodbath fought furiously against each other’s magic in a different dimension. A mixture of light and darkness flowed around them as they continued there brawl, managing to match each other’s strength and speed. The only difference between them was Bloodbath was losing his energy the more he fought against her. After a physical connection of a blast of their energy together, they were both forced back the pressure and power. Bloodbath was breathing heavily, trying to catch his breath from the energy he used. He looked up at Afterglow, seeing her glare more deadly than before.

“Face it, you can’t win. Even in this dimension of your own creation, you still can’t match what I can do. After you left, you lost power, control, and energy. You did well keeping up with me, but now it’s over.” She pointed her hoof at Bloodbath, hitting him with a blast of light energy and sending him back 20 feet to land on his back. Barley able to move now, the dark magic surrounding him disappeared. Afterglow walked towards him, looking down on him once she got there. “Something tells me I should send you away to a dimension of another creation to let you rot and face your consequences. Fortunately for you, I still have a heart, so I’ll give you a choice.” Afterglow lifted her hoof towards him, charging a bright light of energy as he still lay unresponsive. “I’ll let you rot, or I can kill you.” Not hearing a response from him, she opened her mouth to answer for him, but was cut off by a different voice.

“Sorry sweetheart, but I still need this one.” Afterglow jumped back and the light energy disappeared as black fire formed around Bloodbath, engulfing him and disappearing. “You’ll your chance again, but I need him for a certain emergency. We’ll meet soon enough. Besides, I knowing you’re dying to get at all of us-” In an instant of anger, a white flame surrounded her. She closed her eyes and extended her arms out by her side and shouted back.

“Shut up!” The flame expanded out, erasing the dimension she was in and bringing her back to the castle. When she opened her eyes, she was immediately shocked by the sight. Shining was crying over Twilight’s ashes, Fluttershy was on her knees over Rainbow Dashes praying, a Rattan Bo Staff was sticking up out of a pile of ashes with the hooded pony gone. With the little concern of the identity of the pony, she saw Razor Edge was holding Celestia in his arms next to a pile of ash, which happened to be Luna. Never before has she seen an emotion of sadness from Razor, or even tears run down his face. “Razor…Celestia-” She was quickly interrupted by Razor.

“I know. That’s why I wanted her to stay out of this situation. Celestia…is carrying our child.”

Black Soul, White Heart

Razor watched from Celestia’s bedroom patio construction ponies working on fixing the castle, bringing in and out supplies they’ll need for reconstruction. A news crew was already here and was interviewing Afterglow. Multiple ponies came by to witness the damage that was done with the royal guards guarding a perimeter around it to keep others from getting too close. Razor just watched, wondering how ponies aren’t worrying about their lives which are at stake. How most of them are so calm and collected about a part of the castle; his home was destroyed. He wanted to warn them all. To give them a sign that they’re in danger, but he knew if he were to do so, many lives of ponies would be gone by his own ignorance of emotions filled with rage and depression. He wanted revenge, but the time wasn’t now. Especially with his wife currently unconscious, resting to heal and regain her strength and energy. He walked back inside, seeing his bandaged and resting lover baring his child in her bed. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t get out of his head that this was his fault. He wanted Celestia to be safe and stay out of the field of danger that was coming, but she insisted on fighting as they did growing up. He knew she wouldn’t take no for an answer, but with a child on the way…he would have to take other measures to keep them both safe. Looking over her bandages, he realized there was a lot more over her than he thought. While he kept his mind of her condition, there was something else that hit him that no pony else thought of to ask. Who was that covered pony that helped? As the question stuck in his mind, there was a light 3 knocks at Celestia’s chamber doors.

“The door is unlocked Redheart.” Opening the door was of course Nurse Redheart carrying a medical duffle bag of gear and material from the hospital. With the assistance of Princess Cadence, she was able to call over Redheart from the hospital. Redheart closed and locked the door behind her as she walked over to Celestia. Setting the bag down by the bed, she placed her hoof on Celestia's forehead.

“She’s a little warm. How long has she been like this for?” Razor turned back to face her, glaring at Redheart.”

“Are you referring to injury or resting?” Redheart immediately turned back and put her hooves in shock, realizing how she questioned Celestia’s condition may have come off as disrespectful to Razor.

“I swear I wasn’t meaning any disrespect. If possible, both.” She slowly put her hooves down as Razor turned his back on her.

“Forgive me for my verbally aggressive attitude. I’m…just not used to seeing Celestia like this. There was only one other time she was like this but she was better within hours and not nearly as hurt, and now…I was too late to help.” Redheart noticed a tear that ran down Razor’s face. “I care for her too much to see her hurt like this.” Razor looked down, closing his eyes. 5 seconds of silence passed until he opened his eyes, feeling the warmth of Redheart’s arms around him as her neck rested on his shoulder. Speechless of the comforting hug, he opened his mouth to speak, but Redheart spoke first.

“I understand Razor. I understand what it’s like to lose someone. After my husband passed away from a hiking accident, I made it a priority to help the ponies in need. That’s why I became a nurse. To help ponies who couldn’t help themselves. He passed, and son still blames me for it, and now this is my career. I thought everything was gone for me, and I lost hope until I became a nurse. What I’m trying to say is…I don’t want you to lose hope in yourself or your family.” She let go of his, looking up into his eyes. “I know when I look at you; I see a fighter, a guardian, and a father. Whatever happens, don’t lose that hope as I did.” More tears came down Razor's face as he smiled.

“Thank you Redheart, for your verbal and physical assistance.”

“Of course.” Redheart looked over towards Celestia as Razor turned his head back, hearing her groan in pain. “I’ll have to check on her condition and health which will be a while.” Their eyes met contact again. “If you don’t mind, some of the tests I have to do will have to be private.”

“I understand.” He walked past Redheart towards the door, and stopped. “If she wakes up, she knows how to call me. I’ll be back in a few hours.” He walked out, closing the door behind him. Walking through the castle towards the entrance, he passed multiple construction ponies fixing any damages that were caused. When he got to the front, the camera crew was inside already showing video of and footage of the damages of the castle being fixed. A group of reporters noticed Razor passing by and instantly rushed towards him with the crew following behind. Multiple questions were being asked at the same time, but one mare reporter managed to get one question out.

“Mr. Edge, we’d like a moment of your time for a few questions.” He stopped and turned back as he was instantly the center of attention. Already with a glare at the crew, the reporter continued. “Mr. Edge, we heard multiple stories and scenarios of what happened but some of us are wondering a big question that only you can answer. Is Princess Celestia, the Princess of the sun and older sibling of her sister Princess Luna actually your wife? If so how long have you both been together for?” She held the microphone towards him as well as other reporters as the other ponies waited for an answer. 3 seconds of silence passed until he answered with a question.

“What type of conditioner do you use for your mane?” The reporter’s expression changed to confusion as Razor pointed his hoof out towards the camera mare. “How much is your average price for your home security?” As another expression changed, he pointed out a stallion taking notes. “What kind of protection do you use for sexual intercourse?” He slowly lowered his notebook, not answering. “Exactly my point. I ask you all questions of your personal business, but none of you answered. Your business is yours as my business is my own. Your assumptions are declined to be answered.” As Razor turned back to walk away, the crew followed him, still questioning him with multiple questions at once. Tired of being followed, he turned back startling them all as his eyes glowed crimson red and both Falchion Swords from his trench coat appeared next to him glowing a crimson red around the leather hilts with the tip of the swords pointed at the news crew. “Perhaps my voice wasn’t clear enough for you all. Maybe my actions will speak better.” They all backed away and walked elsewhere. Razor placed his swords back in his trench coat and his eyes faded back to their original blood red color as he continued out. There were a lot less ponies then earlier, which relaxed him the more he walked away from the castle. Soon, he was out of sight from other ponies. His body formed into the black mist and he travelled towards a place he knew he would get answers from.

[Changeling Hive]

His body formed back into himself as he entered. As before, it was pitch black. The more he walked, the darker it seemed to get. When he couldn’t recognize his surroundings with the exception of the green ooze on the wall, multiple pairs of green appeared from the darkness. Razor figured this would happen again, so his eyes glowed brighter. Once the Changelings realized who it was, they all backed away and stepped aside as Razor continued forward. Once he got towards the open space of the hive, he looked around for Chrysalis. Not seeing her around, he noticed the door that he destroyed before was replaced. Walking over towards it, he listened closely to see if there were any noises coming from it. There was, and he proceeded, but when he was 5 feet away, a changeling flew in front of him to stop him. It was giving multiple signals about “Seeing something that can’t be unseen” and “this will be a huge mental and visual consequence if you go.” Knowing easily what the Changeling was trying to say, Razor smiled, revealing his fangs. The Changeling knew exactly what that meant and moved out of Razors way. Razors smiled faded as the Changeling left, opening the door and walking inside. There was a dim light over the room, soft romantic music playing from a stereo, and a Night Guard of Luna. A mid shade grey bat pony with a blue mane and tail; ball gagged and bound by his arms and legs with hoof cuffs strapped to the 4 corners of the bed, and Queen Chrysalis on top of him, moaning out loud and slamming her ass down and continued to move her body up and down... The wet slaps echoed across the room, but something that caught his mind was that black cloth on the other side of the room on the ground. When he looked back, he heard the guard grunt multiple times. Chrysalis smiled, seeing the guard’s eyes shoot open wide as a warning.

“Oh no you don’t. I’m not letting you cum until I feel satisfied.” A slam of door and a familiar voice behind Chrysalis stopped her motionless and her eyes widened.

“From the looks of it by the time on the stereo, I think he deserves a bit of release. 3 ½ hours and you’re still not satisfied? You sound like Celestia when she was in heat. Luckily, I lived due to her draining my balls like a loose faucet. Like, a really loose one.” There was a silence that filled the room, until it was broken 5 seconds later by Razor. “So, Chrysalis, mind telling me why you were at the Castle helping us? And there is no denial for it due to the exact black cloth that was worn lying on the other side of the room.” A silence fell back over the room, until Razor broke it again 8 seconds later. “Alright, you don’t have to answer that. “Just answer this…who’s your friend? You know the Night Guard of Princess Luna. The one you’re riding. The one that should be protecting the Princess.” Chrysalis slowly moved her body off of him, hearing the slush over her juices cover the silence of the room. When she got off, she was shocked by cum dripping out of her. Glaring up at the bat pony, he tried to smile with the gag in his mouth.

“You’re so lucky I’m not in season.” The guard closed his eyes as Chrysalis used her magic to release the ball gag and cuffs. Turning back, she realized Razor was messing with the stereo, pressing multiple buttons until it stopped. Turning back towards her, she was covering herself with her hooves.

“Get dressed. You’re coming with me. And you, night guard. You better get back to your job, or hide and hide well, cause if I have to find you, I will personally remove your head and give it to Celestia as a sign of your hard work and dedication of protecting the princess of the moon that’s now dead.” Both Chrysalis and the guard’s eyes widen in shock. “Yes. Luna was a possessed hellhound, and Celestia had to defeat her…at the cost of her energy and…” Razor stopped himself, thinking about the damage Celestia received that could’ve possibly caused harm to his...their child. “Anyway, we need to talk Chrysalis.” Razor pointed his hoof towards the night guard. “That means you better leave.” Without hesitation, the night guard ran out with the threat implanted in his mind, slamming the door behind him. With Chrysalis and Razor now being alone, he waited for her to respond. Knowing Razor was going to get an answer from her one way or another, Chrysalis had an idea in mind to avoid this. Removing her hooves from covering her body, she grinned slowly walking over towards him swaying her hips with each step.

“Maybe the answers you’re searching for, you can find with-” interrupting her seductive sentence, the tip of a Falchion Blade was at her neck, causing her to freeze in place. looking directly at his eyes, she noticed they were glowing crimson red. Razor knew what she was going for, and he wasn’t one to play games currently. Without movement from Razor, the tip of his sword slowly moved up. Her neck craned back lifting her chin far enough to make her step back more and more at this held position. When Chrysalis felt the wall touch her back with no place to escape, she closed her eyes, waiting for her death to continue. 3 seconds later, she could hear footsteps coming closer to her and the tip of the sword moving away from her neck. A tear ran down her face as she waited to be slaughtered by a demon of the dark. The footsteps stopped as her tear was halfway down her face. Keeping her eyes closed, she heard what sounded like heavy clothing dropped on the ground and her bed quietly creek. Slowly opening her eyes and moving her head back down, she saw Razor sitting at the end of her bed with his trench coat on the ground in front of him. Though his eyes were closed, his expression showed anger, sorrow, anxiety, and most of all, determination as a tear crept down his face.

“Thanks to you Chrysalis, there were no major casualties. My wife suffers from minor battle wounds and is still alive. Unconscious, but will heal soon enough.” Razor opened his eyes, staring straight in front of him at the concrete wall on the other side of the room. “She pushed herself to fight her possessed sister, knowing she could harm herself...as well as our newest bloodline.” Chrysalis eyes widened at the fact that Celestia was pregnant. “She bares our child. Since the night I came back. I didn’t want her to push herself so hard that she had to suffer major injuries as well as use all of her strength and energy to stand her ground.” Chrysalis removed herself against the wall, walking over and sitting on her bed next to him, staring straight ahead at the concrete wall as well. “If it wasn’t for your help, there may have been 1 or more casualties. You helped...and disappeared without a trace. I’m unable to feel anger or hatred towards you. I have to thank you. I’m not one to question for assistance nor shift the blame to others for any injuries that occurred during the battle. If it wasn’t for your assistance, any casualties would’ve been on my hooves.” A small flash of green light appeared from Chrysalis horn, making a black and green dress appear over her nude body. “I appreciate your assistance, but I do have to question one part of the scenario. What mental decision caused you to assist us?” Chrysalis looked down, using her magic to make a small mirror appear in front of her. Looking back up at it, she saw herself, but the appearance was darker than her current state. Her reflection showed dark glowing green eyes, her fangs out on full display, an evil grin with an expression of deep anger and revenge, and her horn was covered in green magic appearing to be absorbing energy from her surroundings.

“Every day when I look in the mirror, I see this. An enemy who only used others for my personal benefits. I continue to see this...monster, no matter how hard I try to change it. Ponies still see me as it as well as when they see Discord, temporarily forgetting he’s reformed. This face, the face of a true villain. It isn’t temporary. I always thought I could change by even the smallest good deed, but no matter how much I try...I’ll always see this image. I tried to help, for my own personal benefit. To change this mask that everyone in my surroundings sees. Reality is, I can’t change no matter what I do or how hard I try. To others, I’ll just be another villain seen as the same.” The mirror disappeared as tears ran down her face, hanging her head in shame. “In the eyes of Ponyville, I’ll just be another criminal. Feeding off of others for my own personal benefit.” A silence grew over the room for 5 seconds, barely hearing the soft sniffles from Chrysalis.

“Do you believe it?” Chrysalis looked up at Razor with an expression of confusion. “What you said earlier pondered my mind. You care about what others see you as. Do you believe you see yourself as what others say about you?” Looking back down confused, she realized she judged herself by what others see in her. “Chrysalis, words and opinions from others can hurt, and they can cut deep. You need to keep in mind that you control who you are and who you want to be. Nobody else controls that except you. By allowing what others visualize you as, you're allowing more emotions to flood your mind and believe what others negative comments tell you. They see you as a monster, so you see yourself as that in others eyes. But what do you truly see yourself as?” Razor lay back on her bed, closing his eyes. “Chrysalis, what others said about you before vs now is different. When I first heard about you, I had a sense of darkness within you. Meeting you was different. Very different from how you were explained. Knowing briefly of your past events, I took you to Ponyville as a test of your caution and other reactions. You were very observant of your surroundings as your level anxiety went up. You didn’t know what or how others would think of you or see you because you already assumed what the outcome was...but I knew different as well as Shining Armor. Nobody was scared of you because they didn’t need to fear you. You’re showing change to others without needing them to directly see. You should be proud of yourself for that. Don’t be ashamed of knowing what you could’ve done, be happy that you realize your mistakes and want to change them for the better of you and your surroundings.” Relaxing on Chrysalis bed, he feels warmth against his body and something on his chest. Opening one eye, he sees Chrysalis laying on him with her head on his chest, as well as tears running down her face. Razor smiles, closing his eye. Relaxing with a villain who has taken off their mask to show their true face. “Those tears are shedding the pain and grief you were caused for years, believing you would never change. you don’t need to change for others. Only for yourself.” Chrysalis smiled, closing her eyes.

“Thank you Razor. For still believing.” 3 seconds of silence passed until Chrysalis broke it with a question. “I hope you don’t mind this. I just...needed a little comfort.”

“I don’t mind it. I would be a little more comfortable if I wasn’t lying in mixed cum that’s now on my neck slowly moving down my back. Also if the smell wasn’t so strong.” Opening her eyes in embarrassment and shocked, she removed herself off of him letting Razor stand up. With a flash of a green light from Chrysalis horn, the smell of sex in the air was gone, the sheets were clean and the cold and uncomfortable mixed cum on his neck and back were gone. “Thank you. You should probably take a shower so your changelings don’t smell sex on you once you exit.” Chrysalis cheeks turned a slight pink as Razor picked up his trench coat, placing it back on. Walking towards the door, he smiled knowing the work with Chrysalis was finished. Placing his hoof on the door, he stopped, slightly turning his head back. “Feel free to visit if you want. I’m sure the others would love to see you.” Giving her a wink before turning back, he pushes the door open, walking towards an exit of the hive. His body slowly started fading into the black mist, exiting the Changeling hive. Chrysalis kept a smile on her face as a tear escaped her eye.

[Canterlot Castle]

He changed back into his body behind a house close to the Canterlot Castle, proceeding towards it. Still with hours of working needing to be done and seeing the construction ponies continuing to fix the damage, he wondered if Celestia was doing better. Walking past the damaged parts of the castle on the ground, he entered the castle to see Nurse Redheart talking with Fluttershy and Twilight, with a news crew approaching. Seeing Razor approaching made the crew instantly turn their direction elsewhere. With the 3 noticing the instant change in direction from the news crew, they turned to see Razor walking towards him. Fluttershy ran up to Razor with a smile, hugging him. Razor hugged her back with her bat wings on a full display, slowly folding back down behind her. Letting go of each other, he looked at Twilight and Redheart. twilight smiled as Redheart nodded, meaning Celestia made it through. Razor walked up to them both with Fluttershy by his side, engaging all 3 of them in a bone crushing hug. Twilight and Fluttershy hugged him back as Redheart started to change color to a light blue. Letting them both go, Redheart caught her breath, deeply inhaling and exhaling as Fluttershy made sure Redheart stayed on her feet. Twilight was deeply flustered by this action, turning away from Razor smiling.

“You should go see her. She was waiting for you to come back.” Wasting no time, Razor used his vampiric speed to see his wife, instantly stopping at her door when he reached it. Pushing the door open with his hoof, multiple royal guards and night guards were surrounding her bed, all on one knee with their right hoof over their left chest facing the ground with their eyes closed. Razor quietly pushed the door all the way open, seeing Celestia sleeping peacefully. A familiar night guard closest to the head of Celestia’s bed noticed Razor, quietly getting the other guards’ attention as well as not trying to show fear from Razor’s presence once more. All of the guards slowly stood up facing Razor, saluting him.

“At ease soldiers. There’s no need for your salute to me. Your true ruler is resting, which I appreciate you all for watching over her.” All guards move their hooves back down by their sides. “I would like some time alone to communicate with my wife.”

“Of course, Prince Razor.” A Royal Guard in front of Razor said, leading the other guards away from Celestia’s chambers. The last one to exit was the familiar night guard. Walking past Razor, Razor placed his hoof on the guards’ shoulder, making the guards freeze in place and shutter. Razor leaned in close to the guards’ ear, and whispered “Good choice.” Removing his hoof, the night guard quickly exited Celestia’s chambers, closing the door behind him as he left. Razor walked on the left side of Celestia’s bed, smiling as she rested peacefully. Next to her head, he gets on his knees and places his hoof on hers as a tear escapes his eye, running down his face. Closing his eyes, he tilts his head facing down quietly speaking.

“Celestia, my goddess of the sun. My reckless actions that caused you injury. I was selfish to think of saving my own bloodline, that emotions of my surroundings and loved ones did not occur at the time. Because of my betrayal, you have suffered this injury as well as friends and family of Ponyville. My return has been nothing but trouble to you. I have not acquired any accomplishments and been far less the husband you needed since my return. I am only to blame for destruction, deaths, injury, and the oncoming war in Ponyville due to careless thoughts and actions. I feel...I must part ways with you after the war. For a positive conclusion, I promise with every ounce of power that I have, I will return your sister to you cured of her current curse. The elements of Harmony will return to normal. No more harm will come to you or your future with Ponyville, as well as any dangers lingering. I only ask permission from you for the success of your future in watching over your subjects.” A short silence passed over the room, until he felt a hoof on top of his, still holding Celestia’s hoof. Looking up with multiple tears running down his face, he saw Celestia. Laying on her side smiling with multiple tears running down her face.

“Permission...denied.” Using her magic, she brought him onto the bed next to her, snuggling her head against his chest laying him on his back. “I understand your worries Razor, but I made a promise. I took an oath the day we married, and I will continue to fight along side you…till death do us part. I know you’re concerned for myself and the ponies I have to watch over, but I have never failed to continue to rule over the land with my sister. Even on the darkest days. Days I wanted to leave. To run off and never return. I knew the true meaning of fear. Not by other ponies or creatures, not by my own sister attempting to kill me…but of myself. My own fear held me back from doing what was right, and that fear was overcome when I married you, Razor.” Razor looked away from Celestia, ashamed of the fear he felt he has caused to bring to her over the years they dated before marriage.

“I fear you’re using a different speech pattern to change my decision of leaving.” With a smile, Celestia placed her hoof under his chin, slowly turning his face towards her. “For how much damage I have caused Ponyville, there is more to come. My fear…is being the monster I was seen as before, even when I helped dispose of the problems we faced, I don’t think it will be enough. The ponies we trust, we love and we care for are being led into war. There is little possibility that they will return home.”

“…then do what you must to succeed.” Razor’s expression changed to a look of mild surprise and confusion. “The ponies we care for are willing to give their own life fighting beside you as their leader. A war will come, and you will lead us to victory. Even with lives of ponies taken and seeing you have to fight once more to protect not only myself but Ponyville, we will ensure Ponyville will be a safe land again.” Celestia took Razors hoof and placed it under hers on her stomach. “Our child should be introduced to a safe and protected land, by the pony who protected it. A hero of Equestria.” Razors expression did not change from her words. He knew the price that could be paid if he stayed. Ponies blood would be on his hooves, whether or not if ponies would agree to sacrifice their lives for Equestria…or him. “I see. My words have not changed your decision.”

“Forgive me Celestia. This is much more to comprehend than I realized before. Multiple thoughts are spreading through my mind of the pros and cons in the outcome…and by staying. I could risk more lives than I know. Countless lives would be sacrificed under my order. The blood and death on the battlegrounds would be too much, and too late to change anything. And besides, ponies of Equestria don’t even know I exist. I barley won trust from the Elements of Harmony. And as of the Royal Guards…I killed 2, threatened multiple, and revealed my first form of a demon to them when I arrived. Earning acceptance isn’t working currently. I’m…I’m just a monster.” From that spoken statement, Celestia removed her head from his chest. Instead, she pressed her hooves on his chest with her body over his, straddling him while pinning him down. This act from her surprised him, but an expression of fear covered his face when he looked into her eyes. As red as the sun, but as wicked as her form of Daybreaker. “Celestia, what’s gotten-” She silenced him, pressing her hooves harder on his chest as her face moved inches from his. The glare from her seeped into his lifeless soul and made a chill from his spine move throughout his entire body. He realized there was nothing he could do from the situation he was in. He couldn’t move, talk, even blink in fear of his well-being. A wicked smile grew on her face revealing fangs with blood over them as her eyes changed to blood red. Her coat color faded to grey. Her sun Cutie mark changed to a Solar Eclipse. Her wings changed from white angels to faded grey bat wings. Within a matter of 30 seconds, her entire appearance changed from a goddess of the sun, to an empress of the night. An anxious and cautious smile grew on his face, speaking his first words. The rest of his body still frozen in fear. “Celestia, Like the new look. I see you made a few changes since you took this form last time. I’m impressed. Now, if you could just let me go, we can-” a hoof was placed on his mouth keeping him quiet as she moved her face down to his white collared shirt. She gripped onto it with her teeth and fangs, yanking her head back and ripping open the white collared shirt and black button up. With his bare chest and stomach exposed, she opened her mouth dropping the white collared shirt as long snake like tongue escaped Celestia’s mouth landing on his stomach. Razor shuddered from the touch, but closed his eyes and lolled his tongue out as Celestia’s tongue slowly worked his way up to his chest, neck, and face, even slightly inside his ear for a brief 3 seconds. Celestia removed her tongue, resulting Razor to open his eyes half-lidded with his face slightly reddening. Satisfied with her actions, she moved her face towards his ear. When she was near she whispered.

“You don’t get a safe word. You’re my prey, and I’m you’re monster now.” With those words, he turned his face towards hers with a slight smile, tongue still lolled out. Her tongue snaked out once more, moving behind her to his hardened dick pressed between her ass, stroking it. Razor knew if he moved, talked, or even broke eye contact, there would be severe consequences by Celestia. She moved his dick towards the lips of her vagina, and remembered something from years ago right before he entered her. The word monster, was her spark. And he was going to be her prey for a very long time.