The seductive shadow: A visit to royalty
Chapter 3, Seducing royalty
After their violent, intimate encounter Arkus and Helena had a long well needed talk. It had been a long time since Arkus had been able to talk the kind of banter only vampires can. The hours of talk were savoured and appreciated.
During their conversation, Arkus learned that Helena is the only other vampire in Equestria. He comforted her as he knew that solitude. The ancient vampire was used to being alone but it was always hard when you're quite young, in his early hundreds he craved for the appearance of another vampire even if it was for a mere moment.
"Well, it seems the dawn is near". Helena looked through a clearing of trees where the sky could be seen slowly changing from the black of night. "It was nice to meet you Miss Helena". Arkus rose from his seat on a dead log and strode toward the vampiric mare. "It's been a pleasure". A smile, that could make goddess's faint, crossed his face. He knelt down and gave her a gentle kiss on the cheek.
Helena's cheeks suddenly shaded a light crimson from the gentry kiss. Arkus rose to his great height again. "Goodbye". He slowly began walking away.
"Where are you going?" The mare questioned, not prepared to let a kindred soul simply disappear.
"Refuge from the light. I can walk during the day but the light weakens me". He stopped walking and turned slightly to watch her actions. She seemed to troubled, unable to speak.
"M-may I accompany you?" The elder flashed his fangs in a near manic grin.
"Why of course". He turned fully to face her in a proper manor. "I believe it is time for you to no longer walk alone in the night". Helena's face lit with pure glee as she galloped to his side.
"Where do you plan for us to reside for the day?" The mare questioned as they began walking, steadily.
"Whilst you were perusing me in my bat form, I spotted a cave not to far from here". He stated calmly.
"What is it like to have that many eyes?" Helena asked. Yet Arkus knew it was one of many.
"It became normal as I used the form more and more however my first time of taking the form of a swarm was debilitating, I must admit". Helena giggled.
"What if there is something already in the cave?" She asked concerned.
"Then I will take care of it". Arkus calmly replied.
"How?"
He chuckled. "If we come across anything I will show you".
"Don't be reclusive now, tell me". The mare pleaded.
"All shall come in time my little pony". His deep chuckle started once again.
Soon the pair found the cave Arkus had discovered previously. It was dark, dry and the entrance was concealed, the perfect place for a vampire. The cave was only a small cavern but it would do as a temporary home.
Arkus removed his coat and placed it on the ground. He sat next to his coat with his back against the cold, stone surface. The ancient vampire closed his eyes. "What is the matter Helena?"
"I would prefer to sleep in your company…if that's acceptable of course". The vampiric mare radiated embarrassment. Arkus opened his eyes so that iridescent red could meet radiant yellow.
"Why of course my lady". Arkus made his trench coat a sheet to make the stone floor more adequate for the lovely mare. Slowly but surely Helena made her way to Arkus and curled up next to him. The ancient vampire radiated no heat yet the feeling of his physical presence was soothing.
The long undead Lord smiled to himself. Not a smile of insanity or hunger but a simple smile of happiness, happy to no longer walk alone in the night. He soon fell into the void of sleep.
Deep into the night, Helena stirred in her sleep. The presence beside her had vanished and discomfort was produced from this lack of presence. The vampire murmured something incomprehensible, yet as time went on it became clearer what she was saying.
"Arkus!" The mare shouted, waking from her deep sleep. Her eyes scanned the small cavern in search of the human. She saw him at the small entrance to the cave, bathing in the moon light. "Arkus, is it night already?"
"Yes it is, has been so for quite the while". She watched how his eyes never left the moon. Its light illuminated his eyes.
"What are you doing just stood there?" Helena made her way to his side.
"Contemplating". He simply said.
"What thoughts do you contemplate on?"
"If I should visit the princess's". Arkus look down at the mare. Helena was quite surprised he knew about Celestia and Luna, but knew the ancient vampire had done his research before entering a strange land.
"It could be…..interesting". The mare mischievously smiled. Arkus gave her a grin that bordered on mischief and slyness.
"I shall see you again Helena. Now I must meet the royal sisters". He tilted his at toward her. "Goodbye". Slowly his form dissolved into mist. Then that mist swept into the night sky.
Helena smiled at seeing the vampire display one of his many, or so he says, vampiric abilities. "Good luck…Arkus".
"So how are the filly's doing?"
"Great. They are going through school with flying colours".
"Glad to hear it".
"You would be a good father".
"Oh no I'm never getting tied down".
"Ha. That's what they all say".
Two members of the royal guard were patrolling a hallway whilst exchanging banter to pass the time. Both were long time friends actually. They had been together ever since joining the academy. At least that's what Arkus could discern from the two colts that he observed from the ceiling. That's right the ceiling. Arkus decided to travel the castles halls on the ceiling rather than the intended way.
The vampire could sense two life forces in a tower. A tower he was not far from. He calmly walked along the ceiling toward his desired location whilst admiring the white stone architecture and gold chandeliers.
"What do you make of last nights anomaly Luna?"
"I'm not sure what to make of it sister…..there was a light and that's all".
Currently the co-rulers of Equestria were in Luna's room debating the strange event which occurred the previous night. However all theories they came up with were wrong and completely different to what had happened. Vampirism seemed to be absent from Equestria.
"I worry Luna…whatever it was….it felt dark".
"What do you mean?"
"I felt something Luna. A power the likes I have never felt before".
"You felt it?"
"That's why I worry sister".
"Well I am sorry for the disturbance".
Both princesses's turned to the doorway to see a strange creature with red, eerily glowing, eyes and strange clothing. Neither knew what to make of the creatures abrupt appearance. "I know what you're thinking. So please refrain from aggression".
Celestia mentally cursed herself for letting her intents be so easily read. "What have you come here for?"
Luna and Celestia watched the gleaming smile appear upon the creatures face with caution. "Equestria for a change of scenery and inhabitants I came to you two however for a simple visit".
"A visit?" Celestia questioned.
"Yes a visit. For too long had I read of a fabled land ruled by two beautiful mares a ruler of day and a ruler of night. The sisters were visibly shocked at how much he knew but what surprised them most was "fabled land".
"Why did you come to us then? Assassination, thievery?" The elder sister once again questioned the vampire.
"Oh heavens no my dear I simply came to make conversation with you both". Arkus made his way toward the sisters they visibly tensed before him yet he simply passed between them and took a seat on the side of Luna's bed.
Luna looked at her sister then approached the out worldly creature. "Where do you come from?"
Arkus smiled at the younger sister's change of attitude from cautious to friendly. "I come from a place called Earth, a dying world that's depravity seems to grow every year".
"Oh my…..that sounds terrible". Arkus could see the genuine shock in her eyes.
"After living there since man first appeared I was privileged to see how humanity rose and fell. Even the few moments were human decency shinned through the darkness of their nature". Arkus did not hate humanity. Just the evil it was capable of.
"You're not human?"
"Oh no that was a long time ago. I my dear am a vampire". The princes of night's eyes widened.
"What's a vampire?"
"Aha my dear you are so enthusiastic to learn. A vampire is a state of being. I was once human but back to the point a vampire is a creature of the night that feeds on the life force of animals or humans in its immortal life".
"Amazing". Luna was practically near star struck with all she was learning.
"Could you please stop glaring at me. I fear you'll burn through my head is you persist". Arkus moved his gaze to the elder sister. "I mean no harm to you or any other inhabitant of your world".
Celestia had dealt with many political ordeals through her life and had caught the best of liars' red handed. She could tell that what this…..vampire was telling…..all of it was true.
"How's about you join me and the lovely Luna here on the bed?" Luna blushed deeply whilst Celestia did her best to hide hers….failing of course.
"Are you implying-"
"I'm not implying anything. I'm saying that you and your lovely sister should lay on the bed with me". Celestia looked into the red eyes of the vampire. 'the dazzling, ruby red eyes'. She shook her head. 'Where did that come from?"
"Luna you wouldn't mind laying with me would you?" Celestia watched he younger sister shake her head and leap onto night themed bed next to the vampire.
"See your sister is much less rude". They looked each other in the eye. "I insist you join us". He beckoned her to come with a hand gesture. Without thinking the ruler of day made her way to the other side of her sister's bed and lead next to the vampire.
"Now my dears I am Lord Arkus. I came to Equestria in search of blood….and brides". His arms wrapped around their slender necks and brought their heads to rest on his chest.
"You want us to be your brides?" Celestia asked disbelievingly.
"Yes actually as well as another". Arkus smiled to himself.
"What makes you think we'll agree to be your brides?"
"I shall give you a taste of what love with a vampire is like. Then you may choose". Celestia still couldn't believe what she was hearing.
"Why would either of us even tink of-
Celestia's chocked on her own words as Luna, her younger sister. Was currently kissing Arkus vigorously.
"Luna what are you doing!"
The mare in question parted her lips slowly from the vampires with a string of saliva. "Why not sister?" Luna turned to face her sister. "He is simply to die for!"
Luna was in her own world of glee. "What have you done to her?" Celestia accused as she left the bed.
"Nothing….she had thoughts. I saw those thoughts and gave her a push in the right direction. She is simply acting on her own". Arkus was both lying and telling the truth.
"I don't believe you!"
"Then see if you can resist your own desires". Suddenly Celestia's mind was filled with thought of attraction toward the Arkus. She thought of how beautiful his ruby red eyes were and how his pale skin contrasted against the onyx of his silk hair.
"Come". Arkus simply said. Celestia simply took her place back on the bed however this time she got atop him and lowered her lips onto his.
"That's it sister". Celestia strangely enjoyed the encouragement. She also found that the kisses exchanging between herself and Arkus were becoming increasingly harsher and wetter. "Let me join!"
Suddenly Luna's tongue was sliding across both Arkus's and Celestia's lips. Then Arkus opened his mouth and set free a slick tongue that skilfully occupied Luna's enthusiastic attitude whilst beckoning Celestia to join. Believe it or not, she did.
Now all three of them explored each other mouths though Arkus found that the sisters were very good at team work as they were both taming his tongue whilst exploring his long un-attended mouth.
"Sister help him out of these clothes". Luna managed to say without much use of her tongue. Celestia's horn glowed and Arkus felt his hat leave his head and both his pants and waist coat loosening. He sat up to allow his waist coat to come off and then went his tie and shirt.
Both sisters stopped to admire the vampire's now bare body. Luna started kissing his cold body with her warm lips. Arkus took attention of how Celestia was staring at the manhood that stood semi-erect before her.
"What are yo-Auggghhhhh". Celestia engulfed the meat in a second and proceeded to ravish it with her tongue.
Luna watched her elder sister in amusement. "Let's see what else we can get her to do".
Arkus chuckled deeply and mischievously. "Yes. Lets".