Hello dear readers here Halsenbert once again with a new chapter of Moonbeam.
First of all, sorry for the delay I was on vacations, so I did not have any time to write at all. Secondly, I will need to clarify something before starting this chapter, only so that you do not get confused. The character I'm going to introduce is one of my favorites and making it part of this story based on one of the many theories around its behavior in the MLP series. I'm not going to give Spoilers, so I'm going to explain this background in the final notes, so without further ado.
LEEEETS BEGIN!
Author's note:MLP does not belong to me, nor does its characters, characters and OC's of this story belong to their respective authors, the present story was made not for profit and with the sole purpose of entertaining.
Warning:The following story contains explicit violent and sexual content, so discretion of the reader is adviced.
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Moonbeam
Chapter 15 – Reunion and Freedom.
The mansion of the Platinum family, was located in the center of the new capital of Canterlot, the place had been strategically chosen by Princess Platinum, so they could be aware of any eventuality that might arise, so they have equal reaction time no matter where it happens.
Platinum's family was undoubtedly the most powerful of the three tribes, for years they were representing the prosperity, elegance and power that unicorns possessed. Qualities that in ancient times had made them pedantic and prepotent, making them feel superior to the Pegasus tribes and especially of the earth ponies.
While it was true that in many ways the race of unicorns had demonstrated their apathy to the other breeds of ponies, it was also true that this had changed radically after the first heart's warming eve. Princess Platinum had drastically changed her mind after witnessing the power that only the union of the three races could produce. Together with Clover the Clever, they spend several years to the reform of the great noble houses of their tribe without success, gaining several enemies in the process.
Along with these problems the young Princess Platinum was also forced to deal with the multiple attacks caused by other races, which occurred throughout the newly founded kingdom. She, together with PudinHead and Hurricane did all they could to keep the attacks to a minimum with the help of pillars leaded by Starswirl.
It was not until the disappearance of the famous sorcerer that the three young rulers were told by Clover herself about the existence of the young allicorns who had been under StarSwirl's care and the preparation they had had so that one day they could take their place as rulers of the kingdom. The three leaders decided to put their hopes on the young mares and instruct them to govern with virtue, justice and harmony. Being the victory of the young Celestia and Luna over Tirek, the moment that would define their coronation as absolute rulers of the kingdom above the three leading families. This led to the kingdom's thriving and ushering a time free of wars and conflicts.
However, the arrival of Discord and his betrayal had unleashed an enormous amount of conflicts, but the clincher came when the war against the crystal empire started.
Platinum was no longer the same strong young pony and although her body was not of an old mare, she and her friends were certainly not as young as Clover the Clever, Private Pansy and SmartCookie were. Although certainly the longevity of the unicorns was greater than that of the Pegasus and even more so of the earth ponies, if she had to choose a term she would certainly choose "Mature".
-Hey princess, why the long face?-.
The sudden voice of another mare completely derailed Platinum's train of thoughts making her nearly spill her tea cup over her carpet.
-Oh!... it is you Clover- the unicorn said, placing a hoof on her chest and depositing the porcelain cup on the tea table in front of her.
The room was quite spacious and full of paintings, sculptures, vases and all sorts of expensive things that Clover never really cared about. In fact, the sorceress remembered burning one of Platinum's carpets by accident while practicing a spell in front of the fireplace that, as now, was filled with a beautiful warm fire.
-I've told you a thousand times, it's not proper from a lady sneaking around- Platinum reprimanded her.
-Well, if I may say so, I was just walking as I usually do, it was you who didn't seem to be in this world at all- the sorceress replied acumenfully. Platinum simply looked away.
-Did something happen during the meeting with Manehattan's and Fillydelphia's noble houses?- asked the sorceress, removing the hood from her head and leaving her sand colored mane free once again. Platinum let out a long and deep sigh before responding.
-Things are not right Clover, the noble houses of Equestria are beginning to question our leadership capacity. Hurricane says she is fully capable of keeping the rebels at bay and Puddinhead firmly believes that all this is only a temporary problem caused by the war, she blindly thinks that we should only give the nobles time to calm down.
-And what do you think princess?-
-You know I don't like you using that term with me Clover, I'm no longer your princess, I quit been so a long time ago- the elegant unicorn replied standing from the couch and advancing to the fireplace.
-Yes well, for me you will always remain been my princess, princess- the sorceress replied kindly.
-I think another war is about to break out Clover- the unicorn said seriously -I know Hurricane trusts the capabilities of her soldiers and I also know that Puddin is just trying to cheer us up and avoid panic, but I've seen it in their eyes they both know that the slightest spark will start another war. The nobles no longer trust us as they did in the past and if they turn theirs back at us now that the kingdom is so vulnerable, I don't think we can bear it.
-It's just your imagination, you know that the nobles will not rise against the princesses, those nobles may be a pain in the flank, but they are not a bunch of fools. A rebellion against the crown will not serve them, none of the sorcerers will join them and being sincere the princesses have enough power to end any uprising they might provoke. They does not have the power to do anything against the crown
-But they have influence Clover, you know very well how dangerous a pony who knows how to manipulate words can be- the sorceress looked down.
-Yes, I know… But if my friends have taught me something, it is that the true power of a pony comes from their love for others, friendship and affection are the greatest force of our race It helped us with the Windigos that night, remember?-
-How could I forget it, that was the night I regained hope and my humility- Platinum turned and focused her gaze on the sorceress -You know Clover, I don't think I ever thanked you for what you and your friends did for us that night-
-You have nothing to thank me princess- replied the sand-colored fur mare.
-I think it'll be fair for me to reward you with a favor, so go ahead ask me what you want and I promise you I'll do what's in my power to grant it- Platinum said by placing a hoof on the sorceress' shoulder.
-Well now that you mention it… there's something I'd like. But it will be extremely complicated that I can get it by myself. On the other hoof I'm sure that you will be able to get it easily- Platinum smiled.
-Well go ahead tell me what it's about, dear-
-I need Chancellor Puddin Head's special pudding recipe-
Platinum's smile was erased almost immediately before being redrawn on her face again.
-Yes, I think I know how to get it-
A few murmurs were present outside the room, before the door opened suddenly. Starting at the mares, standing there in the entrance was a very hectic Captain Caramel.
-Miss Clover, I've been looking for you everywhere, I need your help NOW!- said the Pegasi by grabbing the mare's hoof and taking her out of the room while the butler of the Platinum family repeatedly lectured him.
Platinum stood several minutes in front of the fire, gazing at the flames as they consumed the wooden logs.
-Are you sure that pony is in danger?- asked the deity of the Sun as she flew at Siegfried speed.
-That's what Princess Luna said, though I don't know how she knows- the night watch colt replied.
-My sister is too reckless, she should have notified me rather than go on her own. It's too risky-
-I agree with that, but she does it because she has no idea that she herself is in danger, maybe I should have told her the truth, I'm sure princess Luna will understand-.
-I'll talk to her about this later, the first thing to do is find her and make sure she doesn't get hurt. At least I'm glad you didn't leave her alone-
-It is our duty and pleasure to protect her, Your Majesty- the pony replied proudly -AUCH!- the colt said, grabbing his abdomen, which caused his speed to slow down.
-Siegfried, what's the matter?- asked the princess genuinely concerned.
-It's… nothing, I'm… fine- the stallion replied, doubling his efforts to fly faster.
"Damn Epsilon, she really doesn't know how to hold back herself" he thought as he tried to ignore the pain in his abdomen as well as the princess's gaze.
-I can tell you're hurt-
-I'm fine princess, you don't have to worry about me. Our main goal is to find Princess Luna as soon as possible- Siegfried replied.
-The best course of action is to cure you, if my sister is in danger, I will need you to be in perfect condition to help me. I assure you it will not take much-
-Ok you can do it princess, but only if you can do it while flying- answered the stallion without slowing down.
-Of course, I used this spell many times on Luna, she used to hit things very often when she was a filly- mentioned the sun's deity, slowing down the tension of the moment.
-I relate to that, beg your pardon but Luna can be a little clumsy from time to time-
-Even now I still see her as a little filly- Celestia said as she began to execute the spell -No matter how much I have grown, I often forget that she is already an adult capable of making her own decisions, but... It's just that I've looked after her since we were little, we've fought many times, but we've always been able to make amends. I don't know what I would do without her- remarked the monarch.
FlashBack
Sitting on a cloth cushion stood a young alicorn barely smaller than a pony, she had a pearl-white fur and pink pastel mane. A thick book lay on her hooves.
Celestia's reading was interrupted when a small cry was heard on the other side of one of the shelves followed by the sound of several books falling to the ground.
-Luna!- she cries abandoning her throwing aside her book and rushing to the aid of her younger sister.
As he walked down the library she came across a huge pile of books that formed a small mountain.
-Luna, are you all right? Answer me!- called Celestia, scared as she desperately removed books from the pile.
After removing a particularly dusty book she found the little indigo alicorn, who coughed a little due to the accumulated dust, her sky blue mane, was covered by the dust of the books as well as her face, while her little horn still had several pages attached to it. Without wasting time the older sister lit her horn and levite to the smallest one to her hooves embracing her.
-For all ponies Luna, are you all right?, did you hurt yourself?, does something hurt?... your wings, your horn, your hooves, your neck?- asked as she carefully inspected her little sister.
The little filly coughed a couple more times before looking at her big sister with those huge, tear-filled eyes, clearly trying to prevent them from sprouting tears freely.
-I'm fine I tried to use a spell to attract a book, but, they were all too tight and ended up falling on me- the indigo alicorn replied as she carved her eyes in an attempt to dry her watery eyes.
-Oh Luna, you didn't have to do it alone, you could have asked me to help you- She said kissing her little sister on her forehead, just under the base of her little horn.
-I didn't want to bother during your studies- the younger one replied as Celestia passed her feathers over her eyes to dry her tears.
-It's no nuisance Luna, come with me I found a book that you will love-
-Does it have dragons?- asked the little filly excitedly.
-You bet it does - Celestia replied, placing the little filly on her back.
End of FlashBack
-Princess? - the guard caught her attention.
-Oh, I'm sorry I was… thinking-
-I was telling you that we are already in the forest we must descend, otherwise we will not be able to locate them-
-All right- replied the deity of the Sun, descending quickly followed by the night guard.
"Oh Luna, please don't do anything foolish until I get there" thought the princess.
The darkness of the forest looked denser than normal, the little light penetrating from the treetops had decreased considerably. Deep in the forest two creatures flew over the perimeter, their thin wings swings at high speed to keep them afloat without knowing what was stalking them at the time.
-Did you hear that?- iasked one of the creatures.
-What? I don't hear anything- replied the second changeling.
-Exactly, no insects, no toads, all this makes my scales shiver Midge- said the first one looking around.
-Come on Slug, don't be such a chicken, we've been patrolling this area for years, you know the forest can be strange from time to time-
-Heck if I know, but I don't think it had ever been this spooky before, it's too quiet, something's not right. I can… I can feel it-
-Stop being such a coward and let's move on- I don't want Captain Moth to rebuke at us- the second changeling said, continuing to advance.
It was only a moment before the changeling noticed that his partner was unusually quiet. Considering how cowardly he was, he would probably try to convince her to retire, but this time Slug hadn't said anything, which made her turn around. Behind her there was no one, her companion had completely vanished without making any noise and there was no sign of any battle either.
-What the...-
The changeling does not finish the sentence when a pair of hooves held her tightly by the neck completely cutting off her air supply. Her attacker pressed its chest against her wings preventing her from moving freely.
Midge felt her attacker force her to quietly descend into the bushes, the last thing she could see was the metallic blue fur of a foreign pony, her eyes were shaped like a reptile and glowed an intense amber color, the pony wore a black helmet with adorned with silver and blue colors. She and could distinguish the pony's sharp fangs protruding slightly from its lips before falling into unconsciousness.
-Those are all the guards at the perimeter princess- Alcor said, removing himself from the unconscious body of the changeling.
-Well tie them up and muzzle them like the others I don't want them to alert the rest, we must enter as quietly as possible- the princess of the night answered as she lit her horn- Slowly the darkness began to invade the place while Merak and Alcor tied the two unconscious changelings.
-We won't be able to enter through the front door, they'll see us coming- Epsilon said, she kept her good eye fixed on the huge hive that remained hidden deep in the forest.
-We won't, there are better ways- the princess said as the shadows around the way began to form a black hole in the trunk of one of the trees.
The princess of the night and her guards entered the shadow hole merging with him to reappear inside a long tunnel deep in the hive.
-I had no idea you knew a trick like this your majesty- Alcor said impressed.
-We've been studying some magic in the last few days- she mentioned the deity without giving it any importance.
-The magic you just used is very similar to the one Sombra used- Epsilon pointed out, looking at the princess.
"It seems that you were discovered my dear Luna" said the voice in her head.
-Yes well, it seemed that his spell was based on the manipulation of the shadows created by objects and being the ruler of the night, it turns out that our magic is compatible with that kind of spells. It is also identical to the ability you have to move through the shadow- answered the deity - Now, follow me we must locate Chrisi without attracting much attention- she continued her silent walk. The rest follows her immediately, placing them self around the princess.
-Do you have some plan to track her down?- Epsilon asked, putting herself in front of the group.
-She is in the dungeons. I know it because I saw it in her memory just follow my directions and we will be there in no time-
The group advanced through the hive tunnels with speed and caution, Epsilon assaulted a couple more changelings as they descended to the dungeon, leaving them unconscious with little effort. The three guards cleared the road deftly and then hide the unconscious changelings in the shadows.
After several minutes they finally located the entrance to the dungeons, which was guarded by a pair of guards armed with metal armor and a pair of spears.
-Okay, the hallway to the door is too long there's no way we're coming near without being noticed- Epsilon said looking at the hallway using the blade of his dagger as a mirror.
-We don't have much time before any of those things discover the soldiers we knocked out- Alcor pointed out.
-Can you use a dream spell on them princess?- asks Merak.
-I haven't perfected the induced sleep spell yet, if I used it, it won't last long enough to get out of the hive before they wake up- the princess of the night replied as she stood with her back at the wall.
-Well, we don't have much time, we have to think about something fast- Alcor whispered.
-All right, I'll do it- Epsilon said, taking a curved dagger on each fore hoof.
In a quick movement the mare emerged from the corner throwing the first dagger pointed precisely at the eye of the first guard who fell dead instantly.
Surprised by the sudden attack, the second guard barely had time to take his weapon when a second projectile hit his neck so hard that it came out from the back of his neck.
Drowning in his own blood the changeling tried to make some sound that would alert his companions. Epsilon rushed to fly and pinned down the guard to the ground before taking the sharp dagger with her teeth and slashing open the wound completely, allowing the creature's blood to soak the ground forming a huge pool of blood under them.
-Damn it Epsilon, what do you think you're doing?- Alcor and Merak reproached her trying not to scream as they approached their partner at full speed.
-Now what's the problem?!- the mare answered by looking at them both in disbelief -We couldn't knock them out, and if we wanted to avoid being discovered this was the best way- continued pulling the head of the changeling -You see, it's dead there's no way he can alert anyone-.
-We promised that we would not kill anyone if it wasn't absolutely necessary- Merack reproach.
-Oh, please. After all the crystal ponies we killed during the war, you're going to give me a lecture on Ethics and Morals-
-It was different Epsilon, we were at war, we did it to survive and to protect the princesses- Alcor strike back, supporting his brother.
-This is the same thing, if we'd faced them in combat, they wouldn't have tempted their hearts-.
-Enough!- the voice of Luna immediately silences the three night guards.
-I regret my behavior princess, I will be willing to receive my punishment for my actions- Said Epsilon Kneeling in front of her-
-It won't be necessary Epsilon, you were right. It was the most appropriate way to do it- said the deity of the night by passing by and opening the door of the dungeon -Now watch the entrance, I'll free Chrisi and then we'll get out of here-
-Yes Your Highness- the three responded bowing at her.
-Epsilon come with me- ordered Luna to what the mare simply nodded before following her into the dungeon.
The place reeked terribly, in the cells there were bodies of animals and other creatures, corpses that lay in their cells, all of them partially devoured. They continued to advance to a large cell, darkness prevented them from clearly visualizing what was inside.
Luna deeply inhales the scent of the creature lying in the cell, the smell was strong and unpleasant, sweat, earth, blood and the musky scent of sexual fluids combined into an aroma that forced Epsilon to cover her nose. However, among that plague there was a smell that Luna would recognize anywhere, a smell that brought her peace whenever she perceived it.
-Chrisi?- she asked in a soft, tender and kind voice.
-NO! GET out! LEAVE ME ALONE!- the voice on the other side of the cell was unmistakable, there was pain in her tone, and an almost palpable fear.
-Chrisi is me, Luna. Don't you recognize me?- the deity said, cautiously approaching the cell.
-YOU'RE NOT REAL!, IT'S A TRICK OF MY MOTHER!, SHE WANT YOUR NAME AND I WON'T GIVE IT TO HER!, DO NOT CARE WHAT YOU DO TO ME, I WILL NEVER GIVE IT TO HER!- screamed in full rage the voice from the other side of the cell.
The sound of moving chains indicated to Luna that Chrysalis had moved away from the entrance further into the darkness of her cell. The deity of the night approached the one more and lighting her horn she hits the lock with a blast of magic.
-Princess- Epsilon's helmet landed on hers at the time she was about to open the cell door -Be careful, what you will see there may not like you- added the mare looking at her princess with sadness in her eyes.
Without saying anything else The deity of the night opened the cell door and went inside. There wrapped in the darkness her eyes changed, her pupils took a torn form, her gaze now adapted to penetrate the darkness could distinguish a completely distinct Chrysalis. The changeling princess' body had wounds everywhere, her mane was a mess, she had one of his eyes swollen from the blows and her hooves and neck were chained and bleeding.
-Oh Chrisi. What have they done to you?- the tears of the princess of the night began to roll down from her sapphire blue eyes. Without thinking she took the changeling princess between her hooves with extreme care so as not to aggravate any of the wounds and then wrapped Chrysalis with her wings -Who did this to you? tell me please- continued to let her tears fall on the face of her beloved changeling.
The unmistakable softness of the embrace helped Chrysalis to return to herself. She had waited for so long just to feel her beloved princess once more. She rubbed her nose against the fur of the deity of the night inhaling deeply Luna's essence. She difficulty lifted a hoof to feel the softness of that indigo fur that she missed so much. It was when she felt Luna's the tears, that hers began to show. She felt so happy, as never before, but at the same time frightened that it would be just a dream and nothing more. She feared that at any moment her mother would wake her up again only to return to her nightmare.
-I'm sorry Lulu, it's all my fault- Chrysalis said with a broken heart -I should never have left you-.
-Don't say that Chrisi. I'm here now, everything will be fine, you're going to be all right, I promise- the princess replied bringing her beloved closer to her heart.
If Luna had learned anything during that war, it was to distinguish how serious were the wounds of a pony… and Chrysalis's were too aggravated. Even if they managed to get her out, in her current condition she wouldn't last long enough, and she most certainly die before she got to the old castle.
-Princess, I'm sorry to interrupt you, but we must go, we don't have time- Epsilon said. From her position she was not able to see the state of Chrysalis, but by the behavior of her princess she knew that she would not survive -we must leave, I will help you carry her, but we have to get out now-
-Kill them- Luna mutter in tears.
-Excuse me… I think I miss heard you-
-I want them dead- the deity replied, clenching her teeth -Kill them all-.
-But princess there are thousands of them, we can kill a few, but they outnumber us considerably, it would be suicide-
-IT'S AN ORDER!- She screamed full of rage and hate.
-I'm sorry princess, but it's an order I can't comply with- the mare replied.
-Then leave us alone- the deity of the night said as she continued sobbing.
-I… understand- without saying anything else Epsilon turned around and advanced to the entrance of the dungeon.
"They did this" she wasn't in the mood to listen to the voice in her head, but she still did it anyway.
"It's very serious, I can't lose her" Luna thought.
"You can still save her" replied that voice.
"My healing spells won't be enough. She needs a real doctor. She has internal wounds, if I use the wrong spell it could do her more damage" Luna replied.
"You still have a choice… You have to feed her" the voice replied. Luna could feel as if a dark fur mare like a shadow spoke to her ear. "She told you the first time you kissed her, didn't she? She told you that your love is able to sustain her, that means a very generous amount of it could heal her" the shadow creature added.
Luna's eyes suddenly opened, she knew what to do, even if it put her own life at risk.
-Chrisi- Luna said in a soft voice -I need you to kiss me-.
-And the princess? What happened Epsilon?- questioned Alcor as soon as they saw her friend came out from the dungeons. Without a word the mare continued to advance by closing the door behind her.
-What are you doing now? - this time it was Merak who questioned her.
-The princess will not leave. These creatures hurt her special pony. For what I hear she does not have much time left-
-Then we must get the princess out as soon as possible, Otherwise we won't be able to leave this place. And we don't have much time left either- Alcor replied impatiently.
-Didn't you understand it?- Epsilon's gaze made him take a couple of steps back -She won't move and we don't have the strength to force her to do it-
-That's just great!- replied Alcor throwing his hooves up in the air.
-So what's the plan?- asks Merak.
-The plan is very simple my friends. We are the night guard, our duty is to protect the princess no matter the cost. Even if it means loose our own lives. So we will stand in this place and kill any creature that tries to cross this door-
-You know this is just suicide. You saw the number of soldiers that are around this place, that's why we decided to sneak in, because there was no way we could get rid of these things alone- said Merak.
-I never said anything about getting out of this alive brother. However we may still have a chance. If Siegfried did his job he will come with reinforcements- Epsilon added popping her neck -If we can endure until then, we may be able to survive. If not... well, I must say this will be the shortest job of my life- she added, smiling at her friends.
-For Lunas sake Epsilon, you should take things more seriously- said Alcor taking the spear from the guard that her friend had defeated earlier.
-I'm sure Megres will be proud of us- Merak said, taking the other spear.
-No matter how much you want to see her just do me the favor of not dying first, all right?-
-Yes captain- her colleagues responded in unison.
The three suddenly heard a hum similar to that produced by a swarm of wasps when flying.
-Well guys it's time to show what we can do, the one who kills the least invites dinner-
-Done- Alcor said.
-I just hope you don't cook Epsilon, I don't think I could survive another one of your meals- Merak jokes.
A group of changelings appeared around the corner of the hallway, none of them armed.
-Spur...- said one of the soldiers as soon as they saw the three guards standing next to the changelings corpuses -Alert the queen, we have intruders in the hive's dungeon-
-I will- the changeling replied before flying out.
-Ladies first gentlecolts- Epsilon said before propelled herself with a rapid movement of her wings towards the changelings soldiers.
Without giving them time to react the mare cut the throat of two of them, she kicked the face of a third and finally threw a feather-shaped blade with one of her wings. The blade was embedded at the base of Spur's neck knocking him down instantly.
-N-No Luna... I'm too weak... Ki-kissing you now... in my condition... could kill you- replied the Changeling Princess hardly breathing.
-Chrisi, listen to me... You are dying- sentenced the indigo alicorn with regret -You have to do it. I don't want to lose you-.
-I'd rather die than live without you- the agonizing Changeling replied.
-I will not die, I promise you- the princess of the night assures her.
-How can I be sure of that?-
-I just need you to heal your most serious wounds, when you do, I will stop you. Trust me, I will before you can drain my love completely-
-I can't take that risk Lulu-
-There is no risk Chrisi- said the princess of the night, bringing her lips closer to Chrysalis' ones.
-I love you...- whispered the dying princess before her lips made contact with Luna's.
The kiss was as she remembered, those soft lips were warm as sunlight, but the breath and taste of the princess of the night were as cold and fresh as the winter nights. They kiss again and again, deepening more and more as Chrysalis inserted her tongue into Luna's mouth. She delighted the moment Luna responded by entangling her tongue in her own, Chrysalis started sucking over and over again as if she were provoking her, it was as if Luna was encouraged her to beat her in that tongue dance and Chrysalis would not refuse such an invitation. Luna began to suck her too, pulling her saliva while biting her tongue gently. Chrysalis could not resist it, that taste drove her mad like no other creature had done in the past.
The princess of the night felt the changeling's hooves rise slowly up to the back of her neck as she began to suck her with the same passion. She could feel her energy coming out of her body as Chrysalis began to suck her love. She couldn't understand why a few months ago she couldn't tell Chrysalis those words, that changeling was her greatest treasure, and yet a few days ago Luna's heart didn't accept it. However, she had no doubts anymore, she knew what Chrysalis meant to her and what she was willing to give to see her happy once more.
Luna's thoughts stopped when changeling clinged harder while intensifying her forces.
"Enough" Luna thought. She was trying to pull her away without success.
-Chrifi- tried to call her by name, but the changeling had fallen into a total ecstasy, consuming her love at an alarming rate. She had to stop her and she had to do it fast.
"Siiiii" the voice inside the princess head replied "Give her all. Free yourself from those feelings" the shadow continued, "You don't need them, all you need is to stay by MY SIDE"
"What you're talking about" Luna thought as she continued to try to get away from Chrysalis.
-Chrifi- tried to pronounce by pushing harder.
"I don't understand you dear, why do you resist your true self, you just have to let me take over and I'll make sure we get out of this place alive and in one piece" continued that voice echoing in her head.
-NOF- tried to shout -CHRIFI-
-Your Majesty, there are intruders in the hive, they are trying to reach the princess- the changeling said, entering the nest.
-Spur!- Moth cried at loud, running to his companion to help him lean on himself. He immediately noticed the blade that remained stuck in his neck, if he removed it he would kill him, and if he left it he would still die -Your Majesty… Spur, we… we must help him- pleaded Moth looking at the Queen. The queen approached serenely, looking at Spur for a moment before she asked.
-How many are down there?-
-Three… Your Majesty- replied the changeling with difficulty.
-You were ten and they were only three. Still, you couldn't stop them?- questioned the queen with disapproval.
-They're not common ponies, they fight like demons… one of them ended up with six of us in an instant- the soldier apologized.
-Your Majesty… don't you see how severe his wound is, we must take care of him immediately or else…- Moth interrupted.
-How disappointing...- the queen said -But I suppose you are right Moth. We must take care of him as soon as possible- Cocoon said as Moth stepped a couple of steps away from her. The queen carefully looked at the wound, examining the severity of the wound while Moth remain still holding Spur.
-Tell me Your Majesty, will he be al…?- The queen suddenly hit the blade with her hoof sinking it deeply into Spur's body causing the soldier to writhe for a few seconds before finally lay still on the ground.
-Subject resolved- she said.
-SPUR!...- screamed the changeling taking his companion's motionless body, while his scales stained with blood -WHY?!- Moth shouted at the angry queen.
Cocoon swayed his head as if she didn't understand the behavior of her subordinate.
-You wanted me to take care of him, and I did, maybe you don't realize that… he's not suffering anymore. I show him mercy- the queen replied.
-You didn't have the right to do that to Spur-
-Well it was clear that you wouldn't do it and to be honest, he was my son just as you and everyone else are. I think I have every right to take the lives that I give you- she replied annoyed.
-I won't forgive you- Moth replied confronting the queen.
Cocoon masterfully dodged the attack capturing one of Moth's wings with her fangs. She later retracted her neck tearing the changeling wing completely as the solder was thrown across the room banging against the wall. It took him a couple of seconds to recover when a shadow enveloped him. Moth look up to meet the inexpressible gaze of his queen.
-Listen to me Moth, I don't need you to forgive me for anything, all I need is for you to do your job like Spur did, now alert the troops, I want them to take down the intruders before I arrive or else, I'll make sure to devour you in front of everyone else to see if they learn the lesson- The soldier nodded before running away shouting orders at curious soldiers who had peeked into the nest chamber.
The entrance door to the dungeon opened wide. Epsilon, Alcor and Merak turned their attention to the entrance immediately. To their hooves were a lot of dead changelings lying on the already blood-soaked floor. The surface of the walls were tinged with red as long as the sealing.
-Princess I'm glad you thought about it, we must go immediately every patrol we beat doubles its numbers, we won't be able to keep up with this pace for long- Merak said as he took some time to catch his breath.
-I can see that you were able to give Chrisi first aids. She looks better than I anticipated- Epsilon said, pointing to the unicorn the princess of the night was carrying on her back. The unicorn's fur was black as night and her mane and tail green as Jade.
-Princess, Is there something wrong?- asked Alcor when he noted the princess said nothing.
Luna looked up, her eyes looked a light zarco color like ice, and her pupils were elongated like theirs, it was not until the ruler smiled slightly, that they could appreciate her sharp fangs like knives she had behind her lips.
-It's all right Alcor, it's time to go home. I have a meeting at the orphanage tomorrow and I don't want my sister to worry about my absence- the indigo alicorn said.
-Of…of course your majesty but, what about this things? How do you want us to get out of here? it will be difficult to go unnoticed now that they are looking for us.
-You have nothing to worry about Merak, I'll take care of them-
-Princess you don't look like yourself- Epsilon said after noticing the way her princess spoke. The alicorn lit her horn, levitating chrysalis in her unicorn shape and placed her on Epsilon's back.
-Make sure nothing happens to her. I will clean the path- the ruler said, resuming her walk.
The sound of the screams and wails of her subordinates led the queen to the main tunnel. Cocoon stopped for a moment to observe the situation carefully, in front of it was a massacre, the lifeless bodies of hundreds of her soldiers lay in on the floor or impaled on black stakes that appeared to have been created from shadows. Some soldiers had been fortunate to have lost their heads or received cuts to their hearts with a large weapon.
She looked up in the direction of the hive entrance, where the last three soldiers faced an alicorn armed with a large crescent-shaped scythe, which despite being covered in blood still possessed a glow similar to the Moon's light on its blade. She turned her gaze to the three strange ponies that accompanied her, one of them carrying a black unicorn with green mane and tail, it did not take her long to discover her identity.
SLASH
The sound of the weapon cutting the flesh again caught Cocoon's attention, there in front of her eyes she watched as the alicorn took down another of her soldiers effortless. As soon as another tried to copy the alicorn's form a pair of spectral swords appeared over him cutting him at his mid-section splashing with his blood the alicorn as the latter sank her blade into the chest of the last soldier she had in front of him.
-Your Majesty- Moth said with a trembling voice.
The queen lifted her hoof to request silence to which the soldier immediately shut up, as did the army of changelings that accompanied them.
-Will you let them go after what they did?- Asked another of the captains to the left of the queen.
-Let them go, we won't gain anything by taking them down now- the queen smiled.
-But your majesty- Moth once again indagated about his monarch's attitude.
-If you can't see it Moth, then it doesn't make sense for me to explain it to you, but I think we can let things keep going- the queen said, turning her way back to her nest followed by the rest of the swarm.
-I don't understand, why you just let them take the princess?- Moth asked, looking incredulously at the entrance to the hive as it closed leaving the intruders out of their sight.
-So that's Luna… Now I understand why the name was so familiar to me. It's funny thought, my daughter may have done her job much better than I expected- the queen laughed ignoring her solder's question -To steal the heart of the princess of the night… that was devious. The youngest of the princesses may become the ruin of Equestria… When my daughter finally consumed all her love, our true goddess will be born at last and we will reign on earth- Cocoon continue to speak for herself.
The queen pondered a little as she entered the nest and watched her larvae touring the place.
-But first I need to get something to protect the hive, I can't let another magical creature enter my domains in the same way the princess did- She murmured.
-Sorry I can't help you, no, no, no–
-For Celestia. Do you not understand that this is an emergency Shayla? I need to speak to Zephora as soon as possible, it is important- Clover emphasized from the astronomy tower of Canterlot.
In front of it was a silver plate filled with water, reflected on the surface of the liquid you could see the face of a young zebra, her mane was as colorful as a rainbow and her face had outlined a pair of arcane figures.
-I don't know where Zephora is, so I can't communicate you with her, no, no, no- replied the zebra by denying with her head repeatedly.
-Damn it Clover this is a waste of time- said Caramel, who walked impatiently back and forth.
-Chill out captain, it will take only a couple of hours for the team you sent to reach the forest, but without anyone who knows the forest it would be a suicide to go into it to try to search for the princesses, and instead of looking for six ponies, we would have to worry about an entire regiment too- said the sorceress trying to calm the captain of the royal guard -Listen to me Shayla. I know you're upset about what happened the night we met and I am sorry for having left without telling you anything but this is an emergency. Zephora is the only one who can find the princesses inside the forest so please help me- begged the sorceress.
-No, no, no, you're mistaken. Shayla knows the forest better than Zephora. Shayla being able to guide the ponies to the princesses, yes, yes, yes-
-Oh for the love of Celestia why the hell didn't you say it before?- Cried at loud the captain.
-Because ponies asked Shayla to find Zephora to talk to them, not asking Shayla for help in finding princesses in the forest-
-Well Shayla, you win I'm sorry. Now I need you to wait for the royal guards, and help them locate the princesses, as soon as you know anything about them contact me-
-Yes, yes, yes, then Shaylia charge favor to pony- the zebra replied by nodding her head repeatedly before interrupting the communication spell.
-Caramel, what did she say in the end?- asked the somewhat concerned sorceress.
-That she would charge you- the captain replied -Now if you'll excuse me, I must catch up with my soldiers, before anything happens to the princess- the captain announced before leave the room at full speed.
-Oh my Celestia I will need a good drink, I think I will talk to Smartcookie about this before the headache ends up killing me, she is better with the relationship stuff anyways-
Lord Blueblood entered his mansion after returning from his walk with his new fiancée Summercream. It was not uncommon for the young lord to invite girls from high society with the promise of turning them into his queens, but unfortunately until now he had not found one that worth it. Most of them were all very "talkatives" they were worse than birds, and kept talking and asking him nonsense. Summer on the other hand appeared to have been a quiet mare, which had pleased her quite a bit, but he couldn't accept her as his fiancée, not with a name like that.
-Summercream, really? Who in his right mind would name his daughter Summercream. Is a terrible name! I have no idea why she was so upset when I told her, it's the truth?- he kept throwing pests, as he threw his coat and hat at the old butler standing on the side of the laying.
The butler was wearing elegant clothes, his fur groomed in an opaque grey color and his mostly silver mane still had some black lines on it.
-I can't imagine why my lord- expressed the butler, flooding every syllable in sarcasm.
-Neither do I understand Cent, now tell the maids to bring me a nice cup of hot cocoa and prepare my bath, I can't wait to get this off me- said the white-haired unicorn pointing a huge stain of honey over his chest.
-Yes sir but...-
-Shhh, what have I told you about thinking Cent?-
-That I should not express my ideas if I am not asked sir- the butler replied.
-Well now that we clarify that point, do as I asked. Honey is very difficult to remove so you have to do it as soon as possible-
-I know, sir, but...-
-Enough Cent, I'm not interested in your ideas. I'm still waiting for my cup of hot cocoa-
-Immediately sir but...-
-WHAT CENT? WHAT DO YOU WANT?- replied the lord pissed off.
-Well sir there's a young lady who came to see you- replied the butler.
-Young.. young lady?- repeated the stallion surprised -And tell me Cent, that young lady is... attractive?- asked the Lord interested.
-Oh of course that she is sir-
-Well what's her name?-
-I don't know, sir-
-Ok, what noble house does she come from?-
-I don't know either, sir- replied the butler.
-For all the...- the lord took some air to calm down a little -Okay Cent, you happen to know why did she came for?-
-I have no idea why she came here, but she brings a letter for you-
-So, she is a mailmare?-
-No sir doesn't look like one-
-I will judge for myself Cent. Now bring my cocoa that I still have my hooves cold for walking in the snow-
-Yes sir, immediately, the young woman is waiting for you at the reception-
Blueblood walked into the reception with his usual port, but what he saw there left him speechless. It was a young mare in his twenties, his fur was snow-white, she was wearing a grey and purple turtleneck sweater, in her hind-hooves she wore a pair of long mismatched socks but somehow combined. The mare's tail and electric blue mane looked untidy with a strange, somewhat wild touch that made her irresistible to the eye. On its flanks you could see a cutie mark in the shape of a black musical note. However, what struck him most was that the young mare was leafing through the scores of the grand piano in the room.
EJEM
The lord trying to get his attention. The mare, however, simply put the scores back in place and opened the piano's cover, sitting on the bench deftly before starting to play the keys quickly, alternating time from slow to faster to slow again.
The lord recognized the melody, or rather the melodies, that strange pony was playing two melodies at the same time fitting the notes and time of one with the other while her horn glow in a lavender color to move the scores of both songs at the same time.
-See it sir I told you she wasn't working on the correspondence business- the butler said, with the hot cocoa cup in his helmet.
EEEK
Shrieked the lord -Stop scaring me like that Cent or I'll fire you before I get a heart attack-.
-And that would be...?-
-Bad Cent!, that would be bad, now tell me how long she's been doing that-
-Well, since she arrived a couple of hours ago, practically since you went to your appointment, and tell me sir, didn't your date go well?- asked the butler clearly mocking the Lord's situation.
-No Cent the date did not go well... Excuse me- the blond stallion raised his voice to try to make himself heard above the sound of the piano without success.
-Drop it sir, I've tried to stop her a couple of times, but she only pays attention to me when she finishes playing-
Resigned the Lord remained silent until the mare finished the melody, which despite finding it noisy and outside any musical standard he knew had resulted in his liking.
-Excellent darling, that was a good job- said the butler approaching the white unicorn, followed by Lord Blueblood.
The moment the mare turned her gaze, the surprise once again assaulted the lord, noticing that the young filly wore a pair of dark violet crystals protecting her eyes.
-Dear, this honey-covered gentlecolt is Lord Blueblood- said the butler pointing behind his shoulder to were the Lord was standing.
-You don't think you have better things to do Cent?-
-Not really sir, but I'll be on the next room in case you need my services- the butler said, retiring from the room.
-All right, dear, Cent told me you brought something for me-
The unicorn lit her horn, pulled a card from under her sweater and levitated to the lord. Blueblood took it in his hooves to observe it. Distinguishing the huge "W" that adorned the stamp of the letter immediately knew who it was from, his gaze passed from the letter to the unicorn that now looked over her glasses with a pair of bright red eyes like blood as she lick her own lips.
Author's note:
I hope you enjoyed this chapter as much as I have. I think a lot of you hoped I'd kill Cocoon, but I held back.
Now as I promised:
In this story I'm taking the idea of the fandom that gave Vynil Scratch a vampiric personality and yes, I know her eyes aren't red in the series, but it's the color they will take when the vampires in this story still can't completely control their hunger and "No", Vinyl will not speak in this story I like to think that she is able to communicate through her music without the need to use words, I will add more details of why she can't speak as the story goes on.
PS: Only in case you were asked why Luna has not perfected the spell to induced sleep. The reason is because she wants the ponies of the kingdom to enjoy her night, not sleep during it, that is why. Although she knows it, it is not exactly her preferred spell.
In memory of Victor Fidel Beloved grandfather and mentor.
March/1938 - October/2018