[AiE]AnonxVampire Twilight Chapter III Part II

>You rub your temples after you're done talking with Rainbow Dash.

>She's cool and awesome as hell, but she drove you nuts.

>Not like Twilight, who was smart, and pretty, and made your stomach do somersaults...

>You sigh dreamily

>You stand around looking goofy before snapping out of it

>Where the hell did that even come from?

>You rub your temples again, and march off in the direction of Ponyville, to meet up with... Pinkie.

>You repress another shudder.

>Not because you don't like her - she's great too. It's just that the pink Earth pony could be a talkative ditz, while being ridiculously profound the next second.

>You smile pleasantly and wave at the various mares and stallions that inhabit Ponyville.

>It really is amazing how nice everyone here is, and how accepting.

>You figure that if a sentient, magical equine were to end up on Earth, she'd have a lifespan of about... a couple of hours, before G-men picked her up and shipped her to the lab.

>You shake the gloomy thoughts from your head as you arrive at Sugarcube Corner.

>You take a deep breath, and knock on the door.

"HIYA!"

>You jump five feet in the air, as Pinkie Pie's head emerges from the mailbox.

>Behind you.

>What is it with ponies and scaring the crap out of you today?

>Pinkie laughs at you, as you clutch at your chest overdramatically. But at least this pony could take a joke.

"Pinkie! We need you at sunset! Twilight needs us to travel back! Back... to the FUTURE!"

>Pinkie gasps loudly, and darts into the store. Chuckling, you follow her.

 

"Ohmygosh, it'll probably be just like the time Twilight and I sneaked into the Royal Canterlot Library, and she cast a time spell, only this time, I'll get to go to the future, and see what everypony's foals look like, including yours - congratulations, by the way - and then we'll have a super-duper party, after we defeat the Weeping Angels, and we'll see what the next Season will look like - I thought it looked good, and I'm always down to sing some more, but really it's too early to tell, don't you think?"

>You blink, as your buffer overflows and you try to process the torrent of words.

"Wait, you stole time-travel spells? Aren't those like... moderated by the Time Police, or Time Lords or something?"

>You see a brown stallion with an hourglass cutie mark sneeze, as he trots off.

>Pinkie Pie nods, as she packs cupcakes, and streamers, and party sundries.

"And... wait, foals? Wait, MY FOALS?! CONGRATULATIONS ON WHAT?!"

>Pinkie runs over to you and hugs you.

"Why, you and Twilight of course."

>You gape at her.

>She giggles.

"Oh come on, Anon. I smelled it, like immediately. Ooh! Do you think we're going to a good future, or a scary one? Should I bring my party cannon, or my actual cannon?"

>You run your hands down your face.

"Okay, seriously? We're not going to the future."

>Pinkie frowns and then giggles.

"Good one, Anon. I seriously thought about it, because I got a new combo a couple of days ago, and wondered what it meant. Ooh, ooh! And you're here, and you look like you have something important to say, and well, let's heaaaaaaar it!"

>She leans closer to you, and whispers into your ear:

"Also, remember Anon. I'm the queen of pranks. My revenge shall be unexpected, and custard-y."

>You gulp nervously.

"Well, about the party cannon, and party supplies... have you ever thrown a party for a vampire?"

>She nods at you.

"WHAT?! Everybo-pony I spoke with mentioned that vamponies don't exist!"

>She giggles and pats you on the head.

 

"Oh, he wasn't a vampony. He was a caribou. And this was waaaay back before I moved to Ponyville. And he was really appreciative, and nice. You know, for a bloodsucking abomination."

>You scratch your head, as Pinkie starts bouncing around.

"So... you're down with vampires?"

>She keeps bouncing, while nodding, making her pink curls twitch all over the place.

"Uh-huh. As long as they're nice, and consensual, and don't stick around for too long."

>She bounces over, and whispers again.

"They're kinda creepy when they sleep."

>You nod vehemently.

"Tell me about it! It was like waking up next to a corpse... goddammit, Pinkie."

>She giggles, and boops you on the nose.

"Made you tell! Twilight is a vampony now!"

>She stops bouncing, and her mane slightly deflates.

"So... we need to find a way to save her! And she's probably the only pony that has books on how to deal with a vampony infestation!"

>Her mane re-inflates, as she continues:

"But all we need to do is show her the power of friendship, and she'll become our willing ally!"

>She pokes you in the bruise, making you wince.

"Did it hurt, Nonny?"

>You make a so-so gesture with your hand.

"Not really. Felt kinda nice, actually..."

>She smirks.

"NOT LIKE THAT! Anyway, the spell will wear off by itself soon anyway. She just wanted to talk to you guys. 'Cause you know. Friends and all that."

>Pinkie breaks into a huge grin, as she re-doubles her efforts at gathering party supplies.

>You grin at her.

"And let me guess. You're throwing her a "congratulations on becoming an undead creature of the night" themed party?"

>She snorts, as she finishes packing.

"Nope. Too Nightmare-Night-ish. No, I'm throwing her a "You finally got hot monkey d-"

>You clap your hand over her mouth.

"NO YOU CAN'T DO THAT!!!"

>She licks your fingers, and bounces away.

"I think you meant to say I -shouldn't- do that."

>She looks at you coyly.

 

"And gee. I got a fast one pulled on me today. And the person who pranked me is still here, and wants me to not do something."

>You fall to your knees.

"Pinkie, as Celestia as my witness, I beg of you. Not this!"

>Ham and cheese, do you smell it?

>She grins at you evilly.

"Hmmm. Nope. You humans are too uptight about your sexuality anyway. I mean, wearing clothes? Pfft."

>You attempt to make puppy dog eyes at her, as she bursts out laughing.

"Nonny, you look like less like a puppy, and more like a sick giraffe. But let's say... I could be persuaded..."

>She winks at you.

>You slowly look at her.

"Done. What dark bidding must I do for thee, mistress?"

>She giggles.

"Nonny, you're cheesier than Cheese Dip, the famous cheese-maker."

>She approaches you, and looks you in the eye. Sweat is trickling down your brow, as you struggle not to blink.

"I challenge you to a single round of sudden death Truth or Dare."

>That throws your concentration off, and you blink.

"Huh?"

"Just do one round of Truth or Dare with me. And as a hint, pick Truth."

>You stand up, and look at her quizzically.

"Okay... sure. Go."

>She grabs a cupcake from the counter, and eats it. Licking the frosting off her nose, she dramatically points a hoof at you.

"Truth or Dare?"

>You scratch behind your ear.

"Truth?"

"Okay, but remember Nonny, be honest. Okay?"

>You nod.

"Okay. Do you like Twilight. No, wait. Do you love her?"

>You blink as you lean against a wall.

"Wow. You know how to pick 'em, Pinkie. Uh. Yes?"

>She shakes her head.

"Not good enough. You sound unsure? Do you love Twilight Sparkle?"

"Yeah."

"Why?"

 

>You exhale slowly as you think about it.

>She's smart and pretty. And adorable.

>And she took you in, and was nice to you.

>Yeah, but all the ponies are nice, and others offered to take you in.

>You were technically more cerebral than the average human, so you might've clicked because of that?

>But not near her level.

>You think about this some more.

>Just when you were with her, you felt you could... relax or something. Not exactly that.

>You could be you near her.

>What kind of a lame reason is that? Social anxiety is a horrible reason.

>Wait, do you actually love her?

>You listen to your beating heart, and feel the butterflies flutter in your stomach.

>Yeah... you do.

>Is it her vampirism?

>Not really. You wanted this... her for... a while now.

>So then what is it?

>You slowly shake your head, as you peel off your mask, to wring the sweat from it.

"I don't know, Pinkie. I really don't. But I do love her. I-I want to be with her. No matter what. But I don't have a good reason that I can just up and tell you. I love her, but it's not just one thing. It's like... everything. From the way she walks, to the way she talks, to... the way she breathes? Y'know."

>Pinkie nods slowly, and walks up to you, her eyes wide and glistening.

>She throws her hooves around you and hugs you.

"That was beautiful. A little bit rough, but your heart is in the right place."

>She lets you go, and smiles.

"I'm just concerned for Twilight... you'd be her first coltfriend. Er. Manfriend?"

>You smile, relief spreading through you.

"Boyfriend. But coltfriend sounds nice too. Got to fit in and all that."

>She giggles, and nods.

"All right! Now, when are we meeting up?"

>You replace the mask on your face.

"Sunset. She should be up by then. Nocturnal predator, and all that. So, will you be changing the party theme then?"

>She bursts out laughing.

"Of course, Nonny! I think I'll stick to a "You're a Vampony Now, and It's Okay."

>You stifle a laugh.

"Sounds good. See you around, Pinks!"

 

>She waves her hoof at you.

"Bye, Anon."

>You walk out of the shop, as you start heading to Carousel Boutique.

>But you can't help but wonder if you actually -could- put a reason to it.

>You walk to the doors of Carousel Boutique.

>You glance around, and then walk to the bush, poking at it.

>When a pony fails to be dislodged, you can't help but look around uneasily.

>Sure, Rarity isn't one for pranking, or sneaking around in bushes, or anything uncouth or unladylike.

>Still...

>You check the other bush, and then the roof of the boutique. All clear.

>You take a deep breath, and knock four times.

"Just a moment!"

>You exhale loudly, as you sag against the door. She's inside, and not waiting to ambush you.

>The door opens as Rarity beams at you.

"Welcome to Carou- oh, good afternoon, Anonymous! What brings you to my shop?"

>She flutters her eyelashes at you.

"And -where- did you get that darling turtleneck?"

>You grin at her, as she lets you inside.

"Well, it was made by a very talented unicorn designer."

>She blushes, and waves a hoof at you.

"You charmer, you. Though honestly, it-"

>She sniffs the air, and furrows her muzzle.

"-smells like you haven't washed it for a bit. Is everything all right?"

>You nod at her.

"Yeah, about that... I kinda had to obscure my neck for a bit."

>She giggles, as she escorts you to her drawing room.

"Why, Anon, if I didn't know any better, I'd assume you were scared of vamponies drinking your precious blood."

>She giggles as she levitates a tea set, and pours you some tea. You grin at her.

"Well, I mean, maybe..."

>She gives a lady-like laugh.

"No, please, don't tell me any ridiculous tales. Instead..."

>She flashes you a wicked smile.

"Tell me about your time with Twilight. And spare no detail!"

>You groan as you drop your face into your hands.

"Really? You too? Confound you ponies, and your excellent sense of smell."

>She laughs, and takes a sip of tea.

 

"Dahling, any mare that is familiar with both scents would be able to tell. Though your reaction is quite endearing."

>You shake your head.

"Rarity, I'm not going to talk about my escapades with Twilight."

>She cocks her head at you.

"Escapades... escapades... I like that one! So, come on. Did you show her the way of human loooove?"

>You groan again.

"Rarity-"

"Yeeeeeeees?"

"If it weren't for the fact that I genuinely like all of you-"

"Though not as much as Twilight, n'est pas?"

"-nevermind. My hands shall not be covered with blood today. Twilight needs it more than I do."

>She sputters, as she takes a calming gulp of tea.

"Anon, you brute! Surely you wouldn't think of taking my delicate neck in your hands, and just squeezing until I am passed out, and at your mercy."

>You stare blankly at her.

>What is -wrong- with these ponies?

"N-no, Rarity. I don't want to strangle you."

>She gives a pointed sniff, and raises her chin at you.

"Then why mention it."

>Clever girl...

"Uh, well. What I meant to say is that Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie already mentioned it. So I'm a bit on edge."

>Rarity looks at you with one eye.

"Very well then. You have been graciously pardoned."

>You smile.

"Thanks, Squiggletail."

"EXCUSE ME?!"

"Kidding, kidding."

"Hmph."

>You take a sip of tea.

"The tea is simply marvelous, fair Rarity. You are too kind to me. I am unworthy of being in your mere presence. Your radiance outshines that of the sun itself."

>She flashes you a smile.

"Now you're getting it!"

>You roll your eyes.

"Anyway, I come here bearing a message from Twilight."

>She looks at you, making a 'continue' gesture with her hoof.

"Well, it's uh, like this. There was a slight magical mishap-"

"Oh, that unicorn. She has no regard for personal safety."

"-and uh. She was transformed."

>Rarity raises an eyebrow.

"Is she a human now? Is this what prompted you, to... escapades?"

>You blush, and shake your head.

"No. Well, yes, to the latter. Y'know how you said vamponies aren't real?"

 

>Her eyes go wide in shock.

"NO! She couldn't have!"

>She jumps up and starts backing up from you, while you calmly raise your hands in a placating gesture.

"It was an emergency! She was attacked by a manticore!"

>She keeps backing up, until her flank hits a table.

"And, what of it? She's still a bloodsucking vampony! I can see the bruise on your neck! That's where the smell came from, isn't it?"

>Her voice is high and shrill, as she maneuvers around the table. You stand up and follow her.

"Don't come any closer! She's bent you to her will, and you're now her willing blood-bound slave!"

>Her horn begins to glow with her tell-tale aura.

"I shall endeavour to free you from her enchantments! Be still!"

>A pulse of magic washes over you, as it dissipates into the air around you, as you roll your eyes.

"Rarity, I am -not- under her control."

>She gives a most unladylike snort.

"Likely story. Allow me to try again!"

>She fires off another wave of magic, which connects, and sinks into you, as you hear Rarity's voice inside your head.

"Oh goodness... there are no bonds?"

>You shake your head.

"No, there aren't. Now please get out of mind, and let's discuss this like rational adults?"

>Her horn stops glowing, as she glares at you.

"Honestly, Anon. I am being rational! I thought you were controlled by her dark magics."

>You take a deep breath.

"No, Rarity. The only thing that compels me to do this is that she asked - ASKED me to talk to all of her friends while she's still asleep."

>Rarity nods slowly.

"I suppose that makes sense... but honestly, she's a vampony now!"

>She gasps.

"Our foals are in danger! I need to find Sweetie Belle!"

>You hold up a hand.

"Rarity. Listen. She's still Twilight Sparkle. Cute, smart, magical. And... do you -really- think she'd hurt her friends? Or their family members? Or ANYONE?!"

 

 

>You're shouting now.

"Honestly, you're being ridiculous! The only reason she fed from me was because I let her! And she only got the courage to ask me three days into her accident! And she made sure I was all right with it, and then she cast some kind of blood-regenerating spell on me!"

>You frown at Rarity, who looks ashamed.

"Look, just... all the others are going to be there. Are you really going to leave Twilight, and them hanging? Even supposing she's turned evil - which she hasn't - they'll need a unicorn as talented as you to counter her magics."

>She nods slowly, and then sighs.

"You're right, Anon. She's still Twilight, and I owe to her to see her. When will she be up?"

>You glance at the clock, and then at the window. Celestia is lowering the sun at this point, but it hasn't set yet.

"Soon. She'll be up by Sunset."

>Rarity nods, as she walks to a dresser, and pulls out a necklace that has Celestia's cutie mark emblazoned on it, which she puts on around it.

"...Just a precaution, dear Anon. Twilight does have more raw power than I do. Though I am more subtle. This however, is a holy symbol. They haven't made any Luna ones yet.. I feel those would work better."

>You give a polite chuckle.

"Prepared as always, lady Rarity."

>She nods at you.

"Now, there are some other preparations I need to do. After all, work doesn't stop because my friend is now undead, with a thirst for blood."

>She sniffles, as she starts crying.

>You smack yourself on the forehead, as you run to the kitchen, and get a glass of water. She levitates it from you.

"Right! Sorry, yes, forgot to mention one important thing."

>She looks at you through red-rimmed eyes.

"Uh, well, Celestia knows! Twilight told her of course, and she said it's not permanent!"

>She looks at you flatly.

"What?"

>You grimace sheepishly.

"Yyyeah, which is also the reason why she fed from me. Feeding from a pony would make it permanent."

 

>Rarity stops sniffling, looks at the half-empty glass, and splashes you with it.

"You! You! You... utter, inconsiderate... colt! Don't you think that you should've MENTIONED THIS! I was afraid I lost my best friend for good! And you're telling me, just now, that it's not permanent!"

>She huffs, as you wipe the water off your mask, and she begins to smile, and then starts jumping in place.

"But she'll be back to normal! This is great news, Anon! Though, really, your sense of timing could be a bit better."

>You force out a laugh.

"Yeah... sorry."

>She waves a hoof dismissively at you.

"Can't be helped. You males are always like that. Forget to leave out the little details that matter."

>Her words strike at something in your soul, as you think back to the conversation with Pinkie.

"Mmm, Rarity?"

>She dabs at her eyes with a napkin, as she floats out her make-up kit.

>Holy damn that thing is huge.

"When this is over, and assuming no other comical misunderstandings happen-"

"Hmph!"

"-do you think you could, ah... help me with some advice."

>She looks at you, as a grin spreads on her face.

"Oh, mister Anonymous. And what kind of advice could you get from moi?"

>You blush.

"Well, I mean, I know human girls. Y'know. Mares are uh. Different."

>She giggles as she starts re-applying her make-up.

"I would assume so, darling. Well! Certainly. Just not now."

>You nod and turn to leave.

"Thanks Rarity! See you in a bit!"

"Anon? If I could give you some advice now?"

>You turn and look at her, while she gives you a serious look.

"If you're serious about this, she'll need you right now. Be there for her. And think about what you say and how you say it."

>You nod slowly.

"Yeah. Well. Human girls like that too."

>Rarity smirks.

"Dahling Anonymous. I'm sure females across the entire multiverse are 'like that.' You colts really should just listen to us more often.

>You grin good-naturedly, as you walk out of the Boutique, and head in the direction of Twilight's library.