>You are Echo
>You open your eyes, in a feeling that could be a mix between fear and anger
>It's the second time your slumber has been interrupted today
>Your body it's shaking.
>You can also feel pain in your head.
>You want to scream in frustration.
>But you would never do that, especially now.
>You look for Anonymous' clock, right in his nightstand.
"6 PM,"
>You tell to yourself.
>OH NO, YOU AND ANON ARE GONNA BE LATE TO YOUR SHIFT.
>Wait a minute.
>You remind yourself that you're hanging upside down Anon's ceiling.
>That should mean its only noon in Ponyville.
>This kind of calms you a little.
>However you're still pissed.
>Not sure if you should be pissed with yourself, though.
>You never asked for this.
>You get down to the floor, with the aid of your wings you manage to do it quietly.
>You don't want to wake up Anonymous.
>You take a deep glance at him.
>He's sleeping deeply in his bed.
>So peaceful.
>So exposed.
>You could do it right here, right now.
>If you're quick you won't disrupt his dreams.
>But after that he would find out.
>You know how impulsive he is.
>Maybe he could freak out and yell at you.
>Even if he accepted you, even if you spent all night talking.
>The fear of losing him it's still there.
>And it's even greater than your own nature.
>You decide to get out of the bedroom.
>Once in the lounge, you look at the window that locates in front of you.
>Right now it's closed between wooden doors, just like the other ones.
>Anonymous did a great job sealing them at the daylight.
>That might help him get a better sleep.
>You might open this one, just to see what it lays beyond it.
>But most of the times, sunshine only means ache in your eyes.
>Besides, you haven't sleep properly in the whole day.
>You keep looking at the window for some reason.
>Even if Anon didn't seal them for you, you still think this is a great detail.
>It doesn't prevent you from hearing the sounds of outside, though.
>The valley is working at his peak hour.
>You hear hooves clopping, wheels rolling, ponies laughing.
>You shouldn't be focused on these things right now.
>But you must distract yourself somehow.
>You don't want to do something you will regret in the future.
>Memories from your past respawn in your mind.
>Even if you talked with Anonymous about most of yourself, there are things that he can never know.
>And you assure it's better this way.
 
>You were a normal filly like everyone else.
>Once you learned to fly you loved to do it everytime.
>You could always had a smile painted in your face no matter what happened.
>But at somepoint, something got wrong.
>Everything just went downward spiral.
>You started to get thirsty for blood.
>And that did enough to seclude you from the rest.
>Turns out that wasn't normal.
>Bat ponies mostly eat fruit, sometimes eating vegetables and flowers.
>Eating blood was something disgusting.
>Since that happened you were no longer Echo.
>For them, you only were "that pony".
>You didn't knew what to do, you would never bite a pony to drink his blood.
>That would be horrifying.
>You searched for help, as you grew up, so did your blood thirst.
>Turns out you were a freak, an abomination.
>Some people from rejecting you, started to hate you.
>You decided to lock yourself in the haven you called your home.
>You only went outside, to satisfy your creepy needs.
>You would most of the times fly to distant lands, making sure you could only bite animals.
>Sometimes cows would understand your hunger.
>Sometimes.
>When you weren't outside, you were enclosed in multiple books.
>You were sure there should be some information about this somewhere in old scriptures.
>You were right.
>Long time ago, bat ponies drinking blood was something usual and natural.
>It was even in your culture
>Letting another bat pony feed on you was considered romantic and a symbol of trust.
>As time passed by, they evolved into a fruit diet.
>Blood was no longer a source of food.
>THEN WHY YOU WERE SO THIRSTY FOR BLOOD?
>You couldn't help but to feel anger.
>What did you do to deserve such a curse?
>If only your sister were here to help you... but she left to the army a long time ago.
>Midnight.
>You never saw her having this problem, so that means the curse is not upon your family.
>Maybe you were adopted.
>Impossible, you look way to close to Midnight.
>You always felt a connection with her.
>This is your malediction; you will have to bear with this alone.
>You hear birds singing some happy melody.
>You snap to reality once more.
>You've been looking at the window for a long time.
>But this really helped you focus.
>Focus on the important things, what needs to be done.
>You will do whatever it takes so this doesn't interfere with your goals.
>Nor with your dreams.
>You return to the bedroom.
>It's the first time you hear Anonymous' snoring.
>You ask yourself what kind of dreams a human can have.
>You have to admit he's helping you a lot right now.
>Maybe someday he'll let you drink his blood.
>The only thought of it makes you blush.
>You get your hooves on the ceiling again to keep sleeping.
>You close your eyes as your mind wanders about anything you've been through.
>Soon, you fall asleep while listening to a loud snore.
>You will never admit defeat against this bloody curse.
>That was a good one.
>Kekekekekeke...
 
>Day minions have spawned in Equestria.
>You are Anonymous.
>Your hand silences the clock, which screams the born of a new day.
>At 2PM; of course.
>You glance at your ceiling to find an sleeping Echo, wrapped in her wings.
>It's the first time you hear her snoring.
>[daaawwws internally]
>You refuse to wake her up, not even gods would forgive you.
>You take a shower and head to the kitchen.
>Once breakfast it's ready, you head to the bedroom to look after your bat companion.
>You wonder what kind of dream she's having.
>It's a shame, but you must revive her.
"Echo, wake up. We have a lot of things to do today."
>All you manage to hear from her it's some unintelligible mumble.
>What_the_fuck_did_you_say_about_me_you_little.txt
>Time to put out the heavy artillery.
>And by heavy artillery you mean a broom, of course.
>You poke the ceiling a couple of times with the stick while screaming.
"RISE AND SHINE MS. ECHO!"
>Echo freaks out for a couple of seconds while she loses her grip.
>She falls right on your bed; a loud screech can be heard as she hits the mattress.
>Victory at last!
"Breakfast is ready, my lady. I would find astonishing if you follow me to the kitchen,"
>you say in the most refined accent you can manage to do.
>Echo remains motionless as she speaks, face planted in your pillow.
>"I hate you".
>Music for your ears.
>Once in the dining room, you remind yourself the plans you have for today.
>While eating of course, a leader can't think properly with an empty stomach.
>Now let's see.
>The briefing of the operation: ´Strong Bat Pony Who Don't Need No Sister.`
>S.B.P.W.D.N.N.S. for short.
>You will spend the afternoon helping Echo get some friends.
>One new friend a day should keep frustration away.
>Once the night comes, you will teach Echo some advanced combat techniques.
>She will soon master stealth, strength and speed.
>The components of a true SSS rank guard.
>However this requires some drastic measures.
>While the sun it's up you will be the best pal she could ever ask.
>Happy, supportive, encouraging, funny, good looking.
>You know, like you always are.
>But in the darkness you will be her master.
>And nobody fucks with the master.
>You will be sure she suffers in order to achieve perfection.
>She must learn that life is though and unfair.
>You will punish the shit out of her.
>In the end she will surely thank you.
>Once your mind is clear, you feel something's wrong.
>Shit, where the fuck is Echo?
>You return to the bedroom to find her snoring deeply in your bed.
>God dammit Echo.
 
>You are walking through the trails of Ponyville.
>Echo's starting to get impatient.
>"Anon, where are we going?,"
>she asks while poking your leg steadily.
>Words of wisdom come out from your mouth.
"You don't even know anything about this village so telling you would be pointless."
>She gives you a stare that wishes your death in the most slowly and painful way.
>You playfully stick your tongue at her while smiling.
"We're going to see a little family, maybe they can show you the warmth this town has to offer".
>They live pretty close to the forest.
>You both can easily go to work after you're done with your visit.
>After more walking, you and Echo find yourselves in front of an apple orchard.
>There is a big red barn in the middle of it, which managed to catch Echo's attention.
>"Ooooh! They live in an apple farm?"
"That's right; it's been a long time since I came here for a visit,"
>you say while you rustle her mane.
>You don't think it twice and you head right at the door.
>There could be a funeral inside there and you wouldn't give a shit.
>There's only one thing to want to see right now.
>A good old friend.
>"Anonymous! I'm so happy to see you."
>The whole family is present... and Applejack it's here too!
>She doesn't hesitate as she invites you and Echo to come inside.
>God you missed this barn so much.
>When you first arrived to Equestria, the Apple family took you in as one of theirs.
>You worked hard all day bucking apple trees.
>You never gave a single fuck.
>Applejack was the best boss ever.
>And if the good pay wasn't enough, they gave you a place to sleep.
>Plus three foods a day by the amazing hooves of Granny Smith.
>That's not even the best.
>All the hard work gave you the sexiest body you could ask for.
>LOOK AT YOUR MUSCLES.
>LOOK AT THEM ABS.
>You are hotter than the star Celestia raises everyday.
>You give Applejack a big hug as Echo slowly makes her presence inside.
"This is Echo, my loyal companion,"
>you say, while hugging her with your right arm.
"She helps me clean the village from any bad guys."
>Echo seems a little embarrassed.
>She looks at the floor as you can hear some pasta fell to the floor.
>"Well to be honest... I haven't done anything useful yet."
>You laugh noisily.
"She just says that because she's new, but who knows how many villains she's gonna beat in her long career?"
>Applejack gives a vigorous nod, giving her seal of approval.
>"He's right Echo, I'm damn sure everyp0ny feels safer now that you are here."
>What's that supposed to mean?
>Applejack calls Big Mac and Applebloom to come here.
>She insists in inviting you and Echo to stay the evening here for dinner.
>Granny Smith it's already making it.
>AWWWWW YISSSSSS!
>That can only mean one thing.
>Sweet apple pie.
>You introduce Echo to the family and vice-versa.
>She should easily become friends with Applejack of Big Mac while she's in here.
>If that doesn't work you will have to put her on Cherillee's school or some shit like that.
>Dinner went pretty cool.
>While everypony was eating, you told them the story of how you met Echo.
>How the princess came exclusively to you, asking your help.
>Because only the best warrior of all of Equestria can train this little prodigy.
>Ok maybe you edited the story a little bit.
>Meanwhile, Applebloom stalked Echo with a lot of questions about her.
>That was normal.
>She did the same to you while you were living with them.
>Echo reserved herself to only talk in reply to any question about herself.
>Now the time has come to give this bat pony a little test.
>You whisper something on Applejack's ear.
>After some mumbles she understands and winks at you.
>The cowmare quickly stands up and goes outside the barn.
>Right after that she screams in faked urgency.
>"HEY ANON, CAN YOU COME HERE AND HELP ME WITH... SOMETHING?"
>Shit, you forgot how bad she's at lying.
>You mentally facepalm as you go outside.
>This means Echo is now alone with the Apple family.
>And you are outside alone with Applejack.
>She looks at you with a raised hair brow as she asks.
>"Why are we doing this again?"
>You squint at the sky while opening your arms.
"My supreme plan is to leave Echo alone with random people."
>Now you fully managed to confuse Applejack.
>"Why?"
>You give the orange pony the best ´are you serious` face you have.
"The answer is obvious, Echo is a great girl, but she has trouble talking to other ponies."
>Applejack only looks at you, nodding at every sentence you say.
"So, if I leave her alone for some time with new people, she will have to participate in a proper conversation."
"This time she should have no problems."
"She's with a filly, a colt and a grandma."
"If she accomplishes to make a new friend before the moon rises, then she will have succeeded."
>"And what will happen if she fails?"
>As soon as AJ finishes that question she realizes now you're one inch away from her.
"Oh you don't want to find out."
 
>You are Echo.
>And it seems like Anon won't come back for a while.
>He was right when he told you this apple pie would be delicious.
>You are feasting the hell out of it.
>You don't even realize the way the Apples are looking at you.
>They are literally with their mouth open watching speechless how you murder your treat.
>Once you finally look up at them, you can see it.
>They are shaking.
>But you're not going to hurt them.
>Why would they be afraid?
>"What? Is there something on my teeth?"
>You say, showing them a full view of your fangs.
>Somehow that didn't help you.
>They were perfectly calmed minutes ago.
>Maybe that was because Anon was here with you.
>You feel the anguish that raised over the years was starting to come back.
>Feels bat pony.
>But right now it's now the good time for puns.
>You started to make them since you spent most days reading in your house.
>You never told anypony about this although.
>You were so alone.
>Maybe if you talk about something you will feel better.
>"So... You guys have always lived here?"
>The deep voice of Big Mac it's the only one that replies.
>"Eeeeeeeeyup!"
>There is a short silence where nobody says a thing.
>Let's try again.
>"And do you guys like being apple farmers?"
>A very dumb question now that you think about it.
>Their cutiemarks and names are references to apples.
>The result it's the same than before.
>"Eeeeeeeeeyup!"
>You wish a lighting bolt just came out of nowhere to kill you.
 
>Anew, you are Anon.
>You are drinking apple cider with your old boss.
>You laugh while you remember the good old times.
>"Remember when Applebloom tried to recruit ya on the CMC?"
>You nod while giving a big sip to your bottle.
"She tried for days until she realized I would never have a cutiemark."
>You laugh some more until Applejack looks at you.
>"Must feel good to have the most important job in here."
>You job.
>Important.
>Pick one.
"That's not true, AJ. My job consists in looking at nothing for the whole night."
>Especially now since we're at times of peace.
>But she just shakes her head in disbelief.
>"If somepony attacks the city at daylight, what would happen?"
>The answer is pretty easy.
"I suppose princess Twilight will come here in a flash with the elements of harmony."
>She sips some cider while looking at the sky.
>"So when could be the perfect time fer ah strike?"
>Your eyes widen as you finally get it.
"When most of ponies are sleeping at night."
>Applejack nods, making ding noises while she does.
>"You night guards are our last chance against anythang clever enough to be a threat."
>You never thought things this way.
>Everypony trusts that you're going to protect them as soon as they go to sleep.
>You have a big responsibility on your hands.
>And so haves Echo.
 
>You are Echo.
>And everything it's going wrong.
>So you decide to just eat in silence.
>Silence that only lasted minutes.
>"Do you drink blood?"
>A curious Applebloom asks you.
>And that was enough to make you choke on your meal.
>After some coughing a piece of apple pie comes out at full speed from your throat.
>You start to sweat rivers.
>Big Mac only watches in silence the scene.
>Granny Smith seems to be dying from a heart attack.
>Quick, say something!
"He-he, from where did you get such a silly idea?"
>Applebloom gets closer to you.
>"I once read a book 'bout a mare that came from Hollow Shades."
>"She liked to drink blood from other ponies in the night."
>What? Now even contemporary literature is against you?
>You can no longer trust in books.
>Big Mac stands up in horror.
>"Is that true?"
>You do your best to not panic and think.
>Just how Anon taught you.
>A little lie can't hurt, right?
"Of course that's not true, that's ridiculous."
>Applebloom doesn't swallow it.
>"But the description of the mare fits exactly how you are."
>Granny Smith starts to panic.
>"A bloodsucker in Ponyville? On the night?"
>This town is your last chance to start a new life.
>You can't let anypony know what you are.
>At least you must try to control this situation.
"That book is only fictional, there's no such things as blood suckers,"
>you say, trying to show a calm voice.
"I promise you that there's nofang to worry about."
>After that you smile at her, but there's something that surprised her.
>Everything is silence once more as you realize what you just did.
>Did you just unconsciously made a pun?
>You get ready to fly in fear, until you hear a giggle.
>Applebloom bursts in laughter while you stand there speechless.
>Soon Big Mac and Granny Smith follow her as well.
>They lost any fear they had against you.
>All because of your silly puns.
>Short time later, Anonymous shows up with Applejack.
>"It's starting to get dark, we should leave now,"
>he says while putting his hand upon you.
>You say goodbye to the apple family.
>They invited you to come back anytime you want.
"Oh I would love to come back so we can..."
>Inmediately you fly up so you can get upside down from the ceiling.
"Hang around someday."
>They laugh aloud as you and Anon make your way out to the barn.
 
>You are now walking your way to the outpost for tonight's duty.
>You notice that Anonymous is carrying a bag on his right arm.
"Hey Anon, what's in the bag?"
>He looks at you as he put his free hand inside of it.
>"Oh it's nothing you know, just some boring..."
>He suddenly grabs an orange bottle and shows it right to you.
>"Bottle of Applejack Daniels!"
>You stare at it for some seconds.
"Is that something like apple cider?"
>Anonymous looks at you like if you just said some heresy.
>"This is way better than apple cider, and maybe you can get some of this tonight."
>You give him a little screech of happiness.
>"You already passed your first test, if you approve the next test I'll give you later, we'll celebrate with this."
>First test?
>What he's talking about?
>Maybe you will ask him later.
 
>The moon shines at the depths of the night.
>You are Anon.
>You clear your throat so you can start giving orders.
"ATTENTION SOLDIER!"
>Echo's face turns into a serious look.
>She lifts her right front hoof 70 degrees, pointing at the sky.
>That's how she must do it from now on.
>"Sir, yes sir!"
>You're very proud about how she did on your first challenge.
>However, the time has come to prove her in battle.
>The second part of the operation 'S.B.P.W.D.N.N.S.' begins now.