Blood Thirsty

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.”