Warning: The next chapter contains violent scenes or explicit sexual content, so reader discretion is advised.

Moonbeam

Chapter 26 - Blood Tears.

-You really surprised me by coming to Canterlot Tonight- said the stallion joyfully, his mane and tail had a silvery color, a clear sight of the passing years, although several black lines were still noticeable in them, on the other hoof, his grey fur did not seem to have had many changes. He was wearing a thick sweater and a striped scarf.

-The idea was to surprise you Dad, and fortunately we got you- replied one of the young stallions accompanying him.

-Tell me dear, How is your life in Blueblood’s mansion?- spoke an older mare, who was carrying a young colt with a dark fur color, with silver mane and tail.

-I'm more interested in how could you accomplish a Lord to accept this little guy to live inside the mansion with you- said his other son.

-The mansion is cozy, but I must say it didn’t feel like home until a few days ago Tulip. As for this little colt… I didn't convince Blueblood, the credit belongs to Miss Vinyl- commented the eldest pony of the group.

-That's right, Miss Vinyl is very nice- expressed the little colt, who was riding the back of the mare.

-Vinyl?- asked Cent’s first born.

-Yes Sonnet- Cent said, addressing his eldest son. -She's a very interesting mare, although she can be a little picky at times... once you get to know her, you end up liking her... she brightened the atmosphere of the mansion-

-And, is she pretty?- asked Sonnet.

-Sonnet, that's not a proper question- Tulip rebuked her oldest son.

-Because, if she is, we could introduce her to our little Whistle here- the eldest of the brothers said hugging his younger brother.

-WHAT? I… Of-Of course not, you know I'm not good with mares Sonnet- reproached the youngest of the brothers, pushing his older brother away using his forehooves.

-Oh Come on Whistle! you just have to have a little more of self-confidence, plus, the young lady already has Dad's approval- Sonnet replied, winking at him.

-You shouldn't express yourself like this Sonnet, it's true that I enjoy Vinyl’s company and is a young and attractive mare, but I don't think she could be interested in any of you, she's not a common mare and she can be scary when she gets angry. I recommend you not to test her temper- Cent replied looking at his eldest son.

-Still, in your letters you describe her as a pretty nice mare- Cent’s wife added.

-And she is, it will be an honor to introduce her to all of you, it is quite possible that she is at the party that’s taking place inside the great hall, after all, it seems to me that Vinyl would accompany Lord Blueblood-

-You also mentioned that she had a great talent for music- Tulip said.

-Since I arrive at the mansion, she has asked me to teach her how to play some instruments, she likes to practice a different one every day, but oddly enough, Vinyl has not asked me to teach her how to play the Cello, honey- the stallion said with his hoof under his chin.

-You mean the Cello you played for Lady Blueblood?- questioned the mare.

-The same, I don't know why, but whenever she can, she asks me to play something for her, but she hasn't asked me to teach her to play it, not even once-

-Do you think it's because of the size? Perhaps she is not comfortable playing such large instruments- said Tulip intrigued.

-No honey, I doubt very much that’s why she seems to enjoy listening to it more than playing it herself. It's hard to explain- remarked the old stallion.

-I just cannot wait to taste some of the Heart’s warming party’s food, It's going to be a lot of fun, we've never known a real castle before. It's going to be an amazing experience- Sonnet said.

The family continued their way to the castle chatting animatedly.

Hours later

Celestia navigated along the dance floor straight to the slow-dancing couple in the center situated on the middle of the dance floor, making her way through the sea of ponies that surrounded her.

It was then when happened. Her sister and her sister’s partner finished the piece with a warm kiss. Seeing her sister's face full of joy as she kissed that black unicorn with emerald mane, she felt something grasping her own heart, she felt terrible pressure squeeze her chest as she becomes completely motionless at the scene.

Celestia wanted to avoid that confrontation, at least until the party was over, after all she didn't want to make a scene in the middle of the Hearts warming eve celebration. The ruler decided to let her younger sister to enjoy the evening, she owed her that at least.

Maybe in a little while Celestia could convince Emerald Gemstone to let her daughter to stay by Luna's side.

Perhaps while Luna was absent, Celestia would be able to come to some agreement with Chrisi's mother, at least she could try.

Luna and Chrysalis unlocked their lips from each other, that kiss seemed to last an eternity, the couples of ponies watched them with surprised faces, after all, it was not very common to see one of the princesses kiss another pony, much less a mare. Very little was known about the love life of the kingdom’s rulers, until then all the citizens knew about their princesses private life was that they were both single.

Celestia noticed the way several of her subjects looked at the main couple who continued to enjoy their moment completely oblivious to everything and every pony else.

While there was no law prohibiting it, same-sex couples were not very common and were often discriminated against by society due to the lack of use that such a union could bring to any of the families. After all, most of the marriages in Equestria were done in order to keep the blood line of the noble families. The deity of the Sun knew that this was a reality, although she hoped that perhaps the union of a princess like her sister and a noble mare like Chrisi would help a little to show that neither Celestia or Luna think the same way as the noble houses and perhaps, that would help that over time other ponies would also be able to respect that and stop offering their daughters or sons to others in order to gain more power on the society.

Several couples looked at the princess of the night with some disgust, especially Crystal Print, who just a couple of hours ago had tried to get the monarch's attention to introduce her to one of her sons. While the head of one of Fillydelphia's most powerful families was not used to be rejected, she did not expect the youngest of the princesses to have such preferences, perhaps she should have chosen one of her daughters over one of her sons and offered her as a suitor for the princess. Although, there was also another issue about that, cause the problem of offspring remained, since the ruler would never beget children with the blood of her family if the copulation was done between two mares.

-What a waste- said the unicorn without the slightest intention of concealing her discomfort before turning around.

Celestia saw the mare withdraw from the party accompanied by her son and some of her companions. That night the white pearls fur alicorn could do nothing but support her younger sister’s decision.

The commentary, on the other hoof, was not well received by the shadow hidden behind one of the pillars of the great hall. Siegfried looked at the noble mare with discontent. He couldn't understand how it was possible for such a mare and many other ponies to see as grotesque a show of affection as pure as that, especially when Luna had saved their lives by risking her own during the battle against King Sombra.

-Luna- murmured the night knight from his current position. -I'd talk to Epsilon about that later.- decided the Stallion.

-I feel a little tired, I’ll get us some punch- said the princess of the night.

-Of course- Chrisi replied.

Both placed themselves on their fours once again and began to leave the dance floor, so engrossed in their own world that they completely ignored the looks thrown at them. Like the look of a worried pearl fur princess.

It wasn't until the changeling princess felt a shiver passing through her back that she fixed her gaze in the direction of the crowd.

Due to the sudden movement of the unicorn, several of the ponies that were watching them, proceeded to look away. Chrysalis, however, ignored them and searched the crowd until her emerald eyes met a pair of yellow ones that twinkled for a second showing a jade-green color with elongated pupils, that lit all sorts of alerts on the changeling princess’ body.

-Chrisi?- Chrysalis looked away and refocused her gaze on those sapphire blue eyes once more. -Are you all right? You look a little pale- said the princess of the night approaching the black coated unicorn.

-I'm fine, go ahead, I'll catch up with you. I have to go to the mare's room- the changeling princess said smiling at her.

-Yes... S-Sure, as you prefer Chrisi- said the dark blue alicorn before approaching her companion kissing her on the cheek. On her face was an expression that Chrysalis could not read completely, but it was not happiness, perhaps confusion or doubt, she was not sure, but she had to put that aside for a moment, she had something important to do before anything else.

Chrysalis ventured herself into the crowd, frantically searching for that pair of eyes as the music keeps playing.

Suddenly she felt a pair of hooves grabbing her and wiping her by placing her in the center of the dance floor, the unicorn holding her had a green fur that glowed as if each of the fibers in her coat were made of emerald. Her mane was a bright black color as was her tail and her night dress. Her eyes, on the other hoof, were an intense yellow color, which lay down a terrible sense of supremacy.

-Who would say I'd find you here, my dear daughter- her mother remarked with an ear-to-ear smile.

-YOU!- said Chrysalis in a grumpy tune.

-You should learn to control your own emotions my dear, you don't want everyone to know what you really look like right now, do you? Although I’m all right with the idea, after all, I think is best to showing them who I really am and especially who you really are.- the queen mocked as she continued to dance with Chrysalis.

-I have the advantage here mother, as soon as I reveal your true form, you will not be able to defend yourself from all at the same time.- said the changeling princess with full confidence, after all, the whole place was surrounded by both Celestia’s guards and Luna’s night guards too. -But I must admit, you were too brave or too stupid to show yourself in front of me so unprotected mother.- Chrysalis added confidently imitating her mother's smile.

-You must think carefully about what you will do daughter of me, because if I survive your first attack, I assure you that you will be the one who will regret that.- she said in a threatening tone.

The queen approached her daughter until their bellies were touched. -You see my dear, here I have the absolute advantage, the place is full of innocent ponies that I can use in my favor. Also, I'm sure you've already realized that I didn't come alone, I brought with me the most capable legion we have. At the slightest provocation they have the sole order to assassinate your beloved princess… An excellent choice by the way. I must congratulate you on choosing such a beautiful specimen.- the queen said, her smile still on her lips.

-None of your soldiers will be able to hurt her.- the changeling princess replied, looking defiantly at her mother.

-You seems confident, why don't you hit me with your best shoot and prove your theory?- Cocoon sketched a huge smile, as she continued to guide Chrysalis’ every step at the beat of the melody.

The changeling princess looked down. She could not risk Luna getting hurt, if she had to confront her mother, she would do it when her beloved alicorn health was not at risk.

-That feeling makes you weak- the queen said, exposing her neck to her daughter's horn, giving her a perfect shot.

The princess hesitated for a moment; It couldn't be so easy?... could it?... Her mother was in front of her, she just had to concentrate enough energy and she could rip her head off with a good blow. But what if it wasn't enough power?... If she used too much power, she could hurt one of the ponies nearby, which would put her in a predicament. Worse, if the impact wasn't strong enough, her mother's soldiers would attack Luna without hesitation and being on lowguard, even she wasn't sure her beloved alicorn could get away unharmed.

-You see?, you are weak- her mother looked at her eye to eye, Cocoon’s horn pointing at hers. -I would not have hesitated for a second, but you care about the well-being of others before your own.- the queen added in a mocking tone.

Chrysalis looked away. -You are an…-

-Please my dear, a little respect, after all I'm not just your mother...- Cocoon kept her eye on Chrysalis' gaze while emitting a slight hiss, perceptible only by the changelings.

Chrysalis suddenly felt as if a strange force made her to bend to her mother, it was a feeling she had experienced every time the queen forced one of her changelings to do something they didn't really want to do.

-I'm also your queen, you know?- Cocoon added, touching Chrysalis’ horn with her own hoof.

By the time Chrysalis regained some control, the princess noticed that they had left the dance floor and both were at one end of the great hall, far away from the curious looks of other ponies.

-(This melody is based on the song "Be prepared" from “The Lion King”)-

-Changelings are vulgar and infamous creatures, we lack all virtue, do you really think that your princess, her sister or any of these ponies will see you as more than just a threat?- spoke the queen.

🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵

-(Cocoon)-

I know that your path is redemption.

That you want my crown to withdraw.

But let me tell you, pay attention.

My words had the clue to survive.

-…-

It’s clear for your vacant expression

You can't a word understand

As this war between gods is no exception

Even you can’t be fully unaware.

-…-

Be prepare for a chance of a life time.

Be prepare for sensational news

A sinister era is tiphoofed nearer

-(Chrysalis)-

How can this be good news?

-(Cocoon)-

Just listen my dearest

-…-

I know it sounds stupid.

But we’ll be rewarded.

If only we follow his hooves

At the top I will finally stand

Be prepared

-…-

🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵

-At the top?- said the black fur unicorn.

-The top of the food chain, as soon the Moon and the Sun will fall my dear.- her mother replied, whispering in Chrysalis’ ear.

-Luna... I won't let you hurt her- replied the changeling princess igniting her horn.

-Oh my dear, I won't even put a single hoof on her- mocked the queen -You had done it for me already-

-What…?- The changeling princess said completely taken by surprise -You’re wrong. I would never hurt her.- she replied defiantly. -You, however…-

-My poor and naïve, little daughter.- said the queen raising Chrysalis’ chin with her forehoof, forcing her daughter to look at her. -Every minute you spend by her side you corrupt her more each time. And when you've drained her love completely... She will die and her heart will be finally yours… Literally… just as you wished.- smiled the dark queen with malice.

-No- the changeling princess replied, losing her concentration and causing her magic to dissipate.

🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵

-(Cocoon)-

Isn’t great that you now are connected,

To the one you most certainly adored?

-…-

Of course, with it you’ll find your dead end.

Unless you follow my words.

-…-

To get a future full of prizes.

Though, the best will be always for me.

If you wanna save the life of your princess.

You won't have none of them without me.

-…-

Are you ready to leave your beloved?

Are you ready to come back to me?

-…-

The plan is now running.

You'd better decide fast.

If you want to live.

Or fall to your knees.

-…-

You will be respected, loved and praised

Or do you prefer to be a slave?

-…-

The absolute queen I will be

You will see

-…-

As the darkness will soon fall down here

You will see

-…-

🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵

The queen began to laugh maniacally as she turned away from the princess who stayed motionless in her current position.

-It's your decision my dear, kill or die. It's the law of nature after all, don’t you think so?- the queen said as a group of ponies began to gather next to her, following her outside the hall. -I Cannot wait to see each other once more. I'll be waiting for your return, with… or without the heart of your beloved princess.- Cacoon added as she laughed mockingly.

Chrysalis stood there, completely engrossed in her own thoughts. She placed a hoof on her chest, where she felt a slight heartbeat that she hadn’t felt before inside her. Her mother was right, by consuming Luna's love, she had condemned her beloved alicorn to death. If Chrysalis continued to feed on Luna, she would soon drain Luna from all feeling, leaving just an empty and insensitive shell. Suddenly Chrysalis remembered that night in Luna's room, the black mare who had taken over her beloved‘s body, at first the changeling princess assumed that its appearance was due to the liberation of the Night princess’ livid, now she was not so sure of it.

-No- she murmured for herself -All of this is my fault.- continued the changeling by looking at her own reflection presented on one of the large windows.

If she stayed by Luna's side for too long, she would end up consuming what was left of the princess of the night’s heart and that would make Luna became a creature incapable of love.

-Luna- she murmured. -I must protect her… even from myself- Concluded as she advanced back to where her beloved alicorn awaited her, that night would be much more complicated than she had imagined.

Minutes before

Luna watched Chrysalis slowly mixing herself into the crowd, the confusion had taken hold of her as soon as she noticed Chrysalis's false smile, it was not that her beloved changeling was bad hiding her own feelings. Problem was, Luna had seen that smile millions of times, in her mirror, it was the same fake smile she had practiced for years to hide her pain from Celestia and her subjects, it was the same mask she had forced herself to wear for years so as not to worry anypony else, so no matter how perfect Chrysalis’ fake smile could be, the dark-blue alicorn knew how to recognize it easily.

"It seems that you pressed her more than you need to, dear Luna" said the voice in her head with a mocking laugh.

"Shut up, I don't want to hear you right now" replied the princess of the night.

"It bothers you, because you know it's true. But you must understand, that I will never leave you dear Luna, even if you get mad at me. I will always be here for you whenever you need me the most." for a moment the princess of the night swore that Nightmare's voice seemed to be by her side and not only in her mind, it was almost as if she could feel the other alicorn embracing her with her deep-black wings in a comforting hold.

Luna turned her gaze in the direction of one of the great hall’s windows and what she saw surprised her, the mare who took her place in that reflection was no other but Nightmare, the black mare looked more real than Luna had ever seen her before, even compared to that accident in the orphanage.

Luna looked at her own hooves to be sure they were still her own hooves and not Nightmare's. to her relieve, she was still herself, although that fact did not diminish her anxiety at all.

-Luna?- the unmistakable voice of a white and blue pale pegasai caught her full attention immediately. It sounded like the foal wasn't sure it was her at all.

-Snow- Luna spoke quietly.

Hearing the voice of the deity of the night, the foal smiled cautiously stretching her little fore legs in Lunas direction.

-We're glad you could come tonight- the princess said, smiling cheerfully closing the distance between them.

The foal placed her tiny hoof on the chest of the alicorn princess. She could feel that something wasn't right, but she couldn't understand what was it. That princess was the same one she knew. Her best friend, the one who was used to tell her stories every now and then. The same princess of the night who had taught her to read and write using that unique language (their secret language). However, Snowdrop was sure that this Luna was not the same cheerful princess she had met at the beginning of winter.

-Princess Luna- Primrose said, approaching the monarch, who was carrying her daughter in her hooves. -Happy Hearts Warming Eve- she added after a slight bow.

-Happy Hearts Warming Eve Primrose- the princess replied with a welcoming smile.

The small filly, who was unable to understand why she was sensing such and odd feeling coming from her friend, did the only thing she could think of. To the surprise of the dark-blue alicorn, the little foal hugged her tightly, Embracing her as much as she could, using her wings and forelegs.

The deity of the night returned the embrace gently covering her most precious friend as a dragon would protect her treasure.

-Happy Hearts Warming Eve Snowdrop- the princess of the night said, with an almost maternal voice.

Primrose looked at them delightedly, seen her daughter and the princess of the night she was sure, that this will be a pleasant night.

Minutes before

The old stallion was collecting some snacks to take to his beloved wife when a strange scene caught his eye, he had previously noticed that both, Lord Blueblood and Lord Wine had gone out into the castle's back garden accompanied by Lady Wine and Miss Vinyl.

He had decided not to interrupt whatever both lords were discussing at the time, so he decided not to make any comment to his wife Tulip, however, even though the rest had re-entered the room once more, Miss Scratch seemed to continue outside, and the most curious thing was that he had only seen two more ponies go out into the back garden shortly after the return of the wealthy ponies return.

-Sonnet could you take this to your mother for me, please?- commented Cent giving his eldest son a tray with some of the most varied snacks.

-Of course Father- the other stallion replied, taking the silver tray with his hooves. -But where are you going?- Sonnet asks out of curiosity to see that his father was on his way to the back garden’s door.

-I won't be long, I assured you, it's just that… forget it, I’ll come back soon.- remarked the pony jogging.

-All right, Father- the stallion replied, proceeding to jog back to where her mother and brother were waiting for.

Cent trotted outside, in front of him was a darkened garden of enormous dimensions, he was sure that such garden would be precious bathed by the sunlight, but right now it looked quite lonely covered by darkness.

The old stallion went deep into the garden, when his trained ears picked up a peculiar sound. He followed the sound to a set of shrubs located in a rather secluded part of the garden, in there reigned a disturbing darkness, where whining and struggles could be heard more clearly.

-Damn that mare said it would be simple, but this puppet has more strength than it looks- commented one of the figures hidden by the shadows.

-Shut up and help me with her hindlegs- said the second figure as he tried to separate what appeared to be a pair of tightly intertwined hooves.

-All right- replied the first pony.

Both figures took a hoof and pulled, separating both limbs with some difficulty.

-I will do it first- said the second figure standing between the limbs before pushing hard producing a groan of pain that came from a third shadow lying on the grass next to a pair of dark crystals, which were reflecting the night sky.

The butler lashed out at the figure who remained watching the act carelessly, however, his thin complexion only allowed Cent to take the other stallion off balance.

Before the second pony could react, Cent dropped a powerful kick with his back hooves hitting the stallion's jaw forcing him to take several steps back, extracting his own cock from the intimacy of the mare that was lying on the lawn.

Taking advantage of the wow factor, the butler took the stallion from behind applying a lock hold to his neck to immobilize him completely. The stallion tried to free himself by dropping blows at the older pony's ribs, but the grip was strong enough to prevent him from being released.

Cent gritted his teeth by further entrenching the grip to begin cutting off the airflow of the pony he had trapped. All he had to do was hold him long enough, so the lack of oxygen will get his opponent out of action, yet his plan was seriously affected when he felt a powerful blow to his kidneys forcing him to release his grip. As soon as he looked up, the old butler received an uppercut blow to his jaw that knocked him down with his back on the grass.

Unable to counterattack, the butler covered his head with his forehooves while shrinking as much as possible to prevent the rain blows from hitting an internal organ causing more severe damage.

He remained in that position as the hooves’ rain fell upon him furiously. In the middle of the explosion of rage of his attackers, he caught up to see the figure of the third pony stand up with some difficulty, as if the mare was dazed.

-Run!- Cent ordered between his teeth so he wouldn't bite his own tongue as he continued to get hit several times.

The other pony, however, opened her eyes looking at him. Those violet eyes looked directly at the old butler's amethyst ones, before the third figure threw herself at him.

The mare's movement was rapid, though hampered, the pony hold the butler with her forehooves hugging him, before using her own body to shoot down the first attacker. Thanks to the moment of her body mass, the mare managed to roll on the ground knocking down the second pony and causing the butler to spin with her a couple more times away from their two attackers.

Having adjusted a little more to the darkness around them, Cent was able to distinguish the face of the electric blue mane mare, who was looking at him with a dizzy expression on her face. She had been stripped of her glasses and sweater, as well as her striking socks, her cheeks sported a dark red shadow that formed lines that were born from her eyes and runs in several directions.

The confused mare stretched a white hoof up to the butler's face, looking at him worried.

-Damn, I didn't expect this mare to be such a pain in the flank- commented one of the stallions putting himself back on his four hooves.

-Looks like we're going to have to finish the job.- said the second pony, rejoining the first one.

The butler could then notice the horns of both unicorns and the elegant attire they both wore, there was no doubt that it was a pair of nobles.

-And what will we do if we get caught?- asked the second unicorn.

-Well, we can say that the mare cheated on us by forcing us to follow her and suddenly her accomplice attacked us from the back, after all she confirmed to us that this mare is nothing more than a servant of the Wine family, so there will be no problem if we get rid of both at once- replied the other stallion.

-You’re right Melon, after all, who could blame us for acting in self-defense?- replied the other unicorn.

-I don't understand, how it's possible that there are nobles like you?- Cent said, pulling Vinyl away with a hoof before rising on his four legs. Cent stood between Vinyl and the two nobles, shielding her using his own body.

-Pronto you won't have to worry about that sore of things.- Melondrop said menacingly as they both approached them.

Cent evaluated his options for a moment. On one hoof, Vinyl seemed to be drugged in some way, which would prevent her from protecting herself or look for help. On the other hoof, although his opponents were not experienced fighters, it was quite obvious that he would not be able to face them both at the same time.

-Listen Vinyl I'll buy as much time as I can, but I need you to go back to the party and…-

Suddenly he felt the mare’s forehooves knock him down back on the lawn, surprising not only the butler but also the two nobles.

-Vi-Vinyl?- said the old pony looking at the mare who was hugging him at the time.

Her trembling body immediately indicated that the mare seemed to convey to her that she would not leave him alone to save herself. Moreover, her shivers also were telling him that she was trying, really hard, to control herself.

-You know, we could rip the old man's tongue out, so neither of them can blame us for anything- said one of the unicorns.

-We must be fast, the light of our magic will attract the attention of the royal guards- said the second stallion.

-Well in that case...-

CHOMP

The pain of the bite swept through Cent hoof, however, the shock was such that the butler made no movement or expression, and simply observed how the mare clinging to him drank his blood through the wound She had made on the stallion’s fore hoof, while the two nobles observed the scene completely shocked.

GLUP, GLUP, GLUP

For a moment, everypony stay frozen in place as the mare drank the butler's blood before releasing her grip and turning away from Cent.

The Butler looked at Vinyl's face, her eyes looked bright crimson red, her lips were stained with blood, just like her cheeks, a pair of fangs looming menacingly from the bottom of her upper lips. However, despite how threatening the mare might look at the time, Cent could see the red tears forming in her eyes. As if she was already regretting her next actions.

-My Celestia! what the hell...? -

SLASH

The noblepony did not finish the sentence when suddenly the vampire mare appeared in front of him biting his jugular with such force, that she ripped it off in a fluid movement. Drowning with his own blood, the stallion was trying desperately to cover the hole in his neck, while desperately trying to ask for help, though no word scape from his lips.

Vinyl quickly threw herself into the second stallion, biting him right in the neck, effectively drowning out the pony's screams, she then began to drink the other noble’s blood fast and desperately until she effectively drained him from every last drop of blood.

Cent got up with some difficulty holding the wound on his forehoof. He could hear the mare's sobs and weeps, though silently, this quickly caused the butler to set aside what the young mare had done to him and as quickly as his wound allowed him, Cent approached Vinyl, before hugging her affectionately, a gesture to which the mare did not refuse while continuing to drink her victim's blood in full despair.

-We must come back before anyone sees us here.- the butler said, placing his sweater on the young mare’s back.

After all, it would be a serious problem if any pony saw them standing on the side of two corpses.

It was a real relief those ponies had chosen such a good place to rape the young mare, for Cent was sure that no one else would have seen them murder the two nobles there.

Fortunately, he had already been in castle a couple of times before, while accompanying Blueblood, so he was able to guide the mare out surrounding the building, so no pony could see the mare in such state.

-Wait a minute, I won't be long- the butler said, returning inside the large hall as soon as they were both near the exit.

Vinyl walked straight to a little fountain nearby, where she sat on her flanks. The musician took the soft fabric of the sweeter that Cent had given her, which she was wearing now. The mare sniffed deeply, absorbing the butler’s scent using her nostrils to record it in her memory.

The mare looked at her reflection on the body of water, observing her bright crimson red eyes. She could also notice the blood tears lines, that were painting the fur of her cheeks.

She could feel a lot of rage traveling her veins. Not only had her beloved grandmother been taken from her, she had lost her mortal life and now she had also been rapped as she lost her virginity. Vinyl observed her red lips trembling with rage, she could still taste Cent's blood, that taste was too different from any other blood the musician had tasted before, the butler’s blood had a taste… so delicious, so intoxicating, that she had completely lost her self-control, forcing herself to completely drain the blood of one of her victims to avoid attacking Cent.

Vinyl sink her head into the fountain’s water before carving her face, partly to clean herself from all that blood, but mainly to cool her own train of thoughts. The musician could not lose control at the time, especially now that she had lost her dark purple glasses. Vinyl knew, she would have a hard time keeping her bright crimson eyes hidden in that situation, so she continues to soak herself until they returned to their original violet color.

Later she gave a second look at her reflection in the water, the mare in the reflection looked much cleaner than the first time, although traces of the lines that had formed her tears could slightly be noticed on her white fur, however, these looked more like a kind of shadow than blood.

-Vinyl...- the butler’s voice draw her attention as she looks over to her shoulders. -Let's go back to the mansion, I already spoke with Blueblood.- mentioned the old stallion placing a comforting hoof on her shoulders.

The young musician simply nodded, noticing the two other stallions and the mare accompanying Cent, the mare carrying the little orphan on her back.

-Oh, yeah! Vinyl, they're my family- the butler mentioned, noticing where the mare's gaze was directed to. -My wife Tulip and my sons: Sonnet and Whistle-

-It's a pleasure to meet you Miss Scratch- Sonnet said, extending his helmet to the mare who for some reason was wearing her father's sweater.

Vinyl simply nodded once before getting up and start walking back to the mansion. She only wanted to do one thing that night and the faster she could return and hear the sound of the Cello, the faster the pain she felt right now will disappear. Or that she hoped.

-Give her some space son, it hasn't been a good night for her- Cent said.

-I suppose it has something to do with those blows- added Sonnet.

-I'll explain later-

It didn't take long for them to get to the mansion. Cent instructed her family to settle into a couple of guest rooms humble enough that Blueblood would not protest.

He also noticed that Vinyl had retreated directly to her own room, however, after what she had experienced that night, the butler wanted to make sure vinyl was ok, so Cent decided to follow her.

Cent lifted his hoof to knock on the door, but it opened suddenly by a violet glow.

The young mare was rummaging through one of her suitcases when the stallion decided to accept the invitation and entered the room.

-Vinyl are you all right?- asked the butler. The mare simply stretched a hoof pointing to the Cello standing next to her bed.

The stallion decided not to question her, he knew how much she loved to hear him play the Cello and that night Cent had no plans to deny her a private gig.

The mare suddenly rose as she levitated a couple of parchments to the stallion, who took them before looking at the music notes written on them, as well as the lyrics of the melody.

-Do you want me to play this song?- The mare nodded. -Okay- the stallion replied by placing the sheets where he could read them without problem and decided to start the melody. However, before he could play the first note, the mare stopped him hitting her foreleg twice on the ground surface.

From one of the trunks she had brought with her, the mare pulled out the powdered case of a violin. From inside Vinyl extracted a beautiful violin, which was in perfect conditions.

The mare took her favorite violin and marked the tempo to start the melody together.

🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵

(This Melody is based on "Deliver Us" from "The prince of Egypt")

-(Cent)-

With such pain, I’ll endure every blow.

With the salt of my sweat on my brow.

I’ll Protect you my love.

-…-

Cause my holly job.

Is to give you hope.

-…-

I'll protect you.

I'll go on no matter what.

Even if the nights are cold.

You'll never be alone.

-…-

I'll protect you.

Even death won't pass me through.

I'll protect you.

Until my last breath.

-…-

🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵

Flashback

A little Vinyl not older than 6 was lying on her bed, Happy Harp covered her with a couple of blankets while singing that song with her sweet tone of voice, the old mare was caressing the cheek of the little foal lovingly.

🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵

-(Happy Harp)-

My love, I’ll be always by your side.

For your sake I’ll always watch.

I'll always be with you.

I swear to you...

🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵

-…-

End of Flashback

🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵

-(Cent)-

I'll protect you.

Praying always just for you.

Don’t forget that in the end.

There will be no more shades.

-…-

Remember well, even If I face hell’s wrath.

I swear to you, I’ll be by your side.

-…-

Just call my name.

I'll be by your side.

-…-

🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵

Flashback

Happy gently wiped the tears of the little electric blue mane foal using her own hoof.

🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵

-(Happy Harp)-

Hush now my baby, you don’t have to cry.

Sleep tight and have sweet nice dreams.

Sleep and remember my last lullaby.

So I’ll be with you when you dream.

-…-

🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵

As soon as Vinyl's little eyes were completely closed, Happy continued singing looking at the night sky, her gaze on the Silver Moon surrounded by stars.

🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵

-(Happy Harp)-

Oh Princess Luna, take good care of her.

She is my world and reason to live.

In your realm take care of this little girl.

Cause she is so precious to me.

-…-

🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵

End of Flashback

Vinyl put greater force into her performance, moving her bow across the violin’s strings while letting her emotions flow freely just as her blood tears did.

The mare’s hooves moved frantically to the beat of the melody, printing her own feelings in every note she broadcast with Happy Harp’s violin.

The butler left his gaze fixed on the mare without losing the concentration of his own performance. Cent could feel those feelings emanating from the unicorn like an overflowing river of emotions, until the melody’s rhythm slowly began to drop in intensity, little by little reaching a soft and calm tone. Vinyl had really impressed Cent with such an interpretation, although he had seen the white coated unicorn play before, this time she had really been one with her melody.

🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵

-(Cent)-

My dear you are safe now and free you’ll remain.

Your journey is about to begin.

Live my young filly an awesome new life.

Don't ever be afraid to fall down.

-…-

🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵

The mare continued to play the violin weeping along with the instrument, her eyes, which had remained closed for a long time now, opened once again revealing a beautiful pair of violet eyes that looked directly at the butler’s amethyst ones.

🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵

-(Cent)-

I swear to you.

That one day your smile will shine.

This is my oath.

One I won't give up.

-…-

And in the end

A new day will shine.

-…-

I swear to you.

-…-

🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵

As soon as the melody was over, the unicorn threw her violin into her bed and ran right to the forelegs of the stallion, who embraced her protectively, stroking her mane calming the young mare's silent sobs.

Cent looked at the violin that rested on the bed and then back at the Cello that remained by his side. There was something unique about both instruments, it was something the butler could not understand, but without a doubt, it was the reason the mare appreciated those instruments more than anything else.

Somewhere else.

The sound of meat being torn apart and blood splattering on the walls was the only thing that could be heard.

-N-No please, I’m begging you- said the noblepony crawling on the ground. The multiple wounds received on his hooves made it impossible for him to stand up.

There, in the darkness he could hear another pony's hoof steps produced by the steel hoof shoes advancing towards him. The shadowed pony looked terrifying, while protected by the darkness of the night. The Pony’s sharp wings with metallic blue fur, was protected by a black armor with silver finishes. The creature before him was looking at him menacingly, though what made the lord tremble to his bones was those eyes full of blood lust.

One of that pony’s eyes sported a bright amber color like some kind of reptile, while the other eye had a deep black "Sclerotic", like an endless abyss. Its "Iris" shining with the same silvery glow emanating from the Moon adorning the night sky.

-I swear it. I had no idea what they were doing with those creatures, but if you let me go, I can help you find those who sold us those slaves. I can help you to track those bastards and bring them to you- the terrified pony pleaded once more, while the figure standing in the dark keeps looking at him in silence.

-That won't be necessary. I've taken care of them, in fact, now that you mention it, they were the ones who told me about the deals they had with you- the mare said in a quiet but dangerous voice. She then took a couple of daggers from under her wings.

-I-I can pay you whatever you want. I-I have money. Ju-just tell me what’s your price and it will be yours- the noblepony said waving his fore hoof, still dragging himself across the floor, trying to keep some distance from the creature.

-If you think I'm doing this for money, let me tell you this… No pony, but one, can reach my price and I only serve to her and her alone.- replied the mare without turning her gaze away from the lord. Her left eye was able to perceive her opponent's energy, it was as if that eye she had received from her princess of the night could see the very soul of others, however, that ability seemed only to activate during nighttime.

The moment the creature perceived the noblepony trying to concentrate some energy into his horn, she dashed further. In matter of seconds the mare broke the lord’s horn with one of her daggers, causing the noblepony to let out a cry of agony and despair.

-Co-Come on, let's be reasonable. I can come to an agreement with Princess Celestia, there is no need to go through this.- continued the stallion as he continued crawling down the aisle leaving a path of blood in his path. His face slowly began to stain with the blood that was draining from his brow.

-You're pathetic. I find you guilty of breaking Equestria's laws. You are accused of practicing slavery, as well as torture and illegal experimentation with them. Due to the seriousness of your crimes, and having continued with these practices even after been given a fair warning from Princess Celestia of Equestria. You are charged with high treason to the crown, a crime punishable by death- said the mare raising the daggers, which shone in the moonlight coming through the windows.

-Oh no. For Celestia, please forgive me. I beg you. Don't do it!-

-As a knight and captain of the night guard, in fulfillment of the order of Princess Luna of Equestria. I, Epsilon Benetnasch, captain and commander of the night guard sentence you to immediate death with no right of judgement- said the mare throwing the daggers at high speed.

-Nonononono, please NOOOO…!- shouted the pony before being silenced when both daggers stuck in his throat.

Between sounds of pain and muffled cries, the unicorn died kicking desperately, trying to cling to his own life as Epsilon approached him step by step with total serenity looking until the stallion let out his final breath before removing her daggers from the noble unicorn's neck.

-This was the last pony in this house- Epsilon said as she headed to the back door of the manner. Through all the corridors, a large number of corpses could be seen covering the floor of the mansion.

-And also, was the last of the noble families on the princess' list- Epsilon said, taking the parchment with her hoof as she cleaned her daggers using a piece of fabric from her victim’s clothes.

-I suppose I'll have to meet her back at the castle of the two sisters to give my report to the princess- the mare added before leaving through the back door of the mansion which had now become as quiet as a cemetery.

Author's Note

Wow it’s been a while since I upload content that required the warning note, I think I was a little absent from gore and sexual ideas lately.

I must make an important note the scene in which Cocoon bends Chrysalis through hissing and gazing at her, this scene was to emphasize that somehow, the changelings are handled very similarly to an ant hive, where the queen is able to force her subjects to obey her even against their own will. This also gives greater emphasis at the end of season six, when Starlight manages to free the hive from Chrysalis' iron hoof.

Regarding Cent's neck lock, I assure you that he had no intention of killing the stallion, when cutting off the oxygen flow, the first thing that happens is that the pony would faint, if the pony that applies the lock hold releases the grip, the victim does not die. However, I strongly ask you never to try this without the supervision of an expert on the subject. We don't want any accidents.

I hope you have noticed now why Vinyl does not want to perform music with the Cello and the connection that this and Happy Harp’s violin have in common.

I hope you enjoyed this chapter. Because Is one of my favourites… :P.

Also, I know it’s a little late but, Happy new year everyone.

The library:

Sclerotic: is the part of the eye that surrounds the iris, (the white part of the eye).

Iris: It is the part of the eye that is around the pupil, this is the part of the eye that gives us the color of eyes.

In memory of Victor Fidel Beloved grandfather and mentor.

March/1938 - October/2018

In memory of Carolina López Beloved aunt and life's example.

May/1947 - February/2020