AN: Hey! Sorry it's been a while. I worked and completed another fanfic while I thought more for this one. But hopefully the length makes up for it.

ALSO TW for

Mentions of roofied, being drugged unwillingly and being in a mind gazed state as a result of said things. Fear not, nothing happens, I just thought I'd warn just in case. Well, on to the chapter!

Angel woke Fluttershy later on, wanting food.

She didn't even look at her phone as she got up, very reluctant to move from her nest. She still gripped one of Discord's pillows, nuzzling it as she opened his door to go feed Angel. Her sleep schedule was getting all screwy.

She left her phone in his room as she remembered she wasn't sure of the time. She spotted Sombra on the outside of the kitchen and approached.

She grinned sleepily at him. "Morning, Sombra. Do you know the time by chance? I left my phone in Discord's room." When she didn't get an immediate response she asked, "What are you doing?"

He only gave her a side glance, his arms crossed, though he did mumble only where she could hear, "Your sense of smell must be off when you first wake up."

She scrunched her brows and looked passed his shoulder, only to freeze when she saw her friends there milling about the kitchen.

They all looked at her with different expressions. She wondered if they just heard her.

She heard Sombra clear his throat and point to her chest. Confused, she looked down and squeaked, dropping the pillow and trying to button up the few that came undone in her sleep. She felt herself blush. The buttons came so undone anyone could see a good amount of her cleavage.

She hoped no one saw her scars.

She walked forward, patting Sombra's back. "Hey, girls. W-what're you guys doing here? And unannounced...again?"

It was one thing for them to do this in the past because she lived with her parents, who would welcome anyone anytime and they knew her friends.

This was different. She was living with people who didn't know her friends and it was their place too.

She walked in and began to get Angel's food. At first, they looked uncomfortable but then Pinkie jumped up.

"Okay, so, we tried calling you ALLL DAAY but you didn't answer, so we decided to just stop by! We wanted to see if you wanted to come to one of my parties tonight? It's going to be the first party of the summer! Definitely dancing so we wanted to make sure you had something dancing appropriate. Right?"

Pinkie looked to the others who mostly all nodded.

Fluttershy had a feeling there was something they weren't telling her. Speaking of time, she looked at the clock on the oven and saw it was already dinner time.

"Oh dear. I'm sorry, I hadn't realized I slept so long."

She did feel energized and she didn't have nightmares. She'd have to see if she could sleep with Discord more often. That thought...wasn't in the right context...

"So you gonna come with, Shy?" Rainbow broke her out of her thoughts.

Fluttershy wasn't sure. She did have to talk to them about just barging in but she wanted to make sure Discord got home safely and well rested.

She bit her lip.

Then again, it had been a long time since she hung out with them with no worries. Some normalcy sounded nice.

She grinned at them.

"Okay. When?"

Twilight seemed to think for a moment. "How about you grab what you're gonna wear and we all meet at my place? The party is at the gym. Pinkie already asked Dean Celestia if we could. She agreed on the condition it's all appropriate and we clean it as well as when we arrived."

They all seemed to agree on it.

Her friends dispersed after that, not giving Fluttershy time to ask them about why they felt it was okay to just waltz in.

She had a feeling Sombra let them in simply because he didn't want to risk Fluttershy being upset that he turned them away.

As she gathered what she'd wear, a butter yellow dress that went to her thighs, black knee length leggings with butterflies on the side of the legs and some slip ons for dancing...if she did. She also setting dinner out for Angel, and then heard someone knock.

"Come in."

It was Sombra. "Oh, hey. Sorry you had to deal with them. My-uh-parents would let them come and go as they pleased, so...I'll tell them to not do that again." She rubbed the back of her neck, nervous.

He made sure to close the door behind himself. "I simply came to ask a few things and offer some blood if you're going out. As for...them...there's not much I can do, but luckily they mostly stayed quiet while they waited for you. Chatted amongst themselves. They checked your room and you weren't there so they waited in the kitchen."

Sombra shrugged, a bit annoyed.

Fluttershy's eyes widened. She was still getting used to how much Sombra could speak. "Oh...what were your questions, first?" She ushered him to go on.

He ran his fingers along the hair on his jaw. "Where were you yesterday that put everyone in a tizzy and do you even want to go to this party? You don't seem like the type."

Fluttershy hummed as she thought, almost chuckling at Sombra's ever present curiosity. "I would've...preferred to stay home, to make sure Discord got home well and rested, since I'm not sure when the last time he slept was. But I also haven't hung out with my friends in a long time, even something as normal as a Pinkie Party. So, I want to go. As for your blood...can I? I haven't had anything in a few days." She asked him meekly.

He laughed, it was deep and if no one knew him they'd think it was condescending. "That's why I offered. Where? The arms are easiest to hide until it gets warm out. Hmm, I usually wear high collar clothing, coupled with the neck being the most efficient area so far, I'd say there."

She had to agree. He was wearing a v-neck that day so she had full advantage of his neck. Unlike with Discord, though, she had a smaller area to work with. She saw him touch his neck to feel for the strongest pulse point and she approached.

She kissed his cheek. "Thank you, Sombra. You've been a great friend."

He jolted at the gesture but nodded, not seeming bothered by her bold action.

She then nosed his pulse point, moving her nose to where her lips laid on it.

She felt it jump against her lips before she opened her mouth, trying to put as much pressure as she could, to not make a mess, and making the bite quick as to not cause pain.

He made a hissing noise and grabbed her hips reflexively. She had her hands perched on biceps just to give them something to do and help keep Sombra still. She drank a little more than usual, simply for the fact she'd be out and around others that weren't knowing of what she was.

As she moved away, before blood could leak, she lapped it up, trying not to leave a hickey behind, he moved his head to the side to let her clean up better.

"Thank you." She said, smiling and making sure he was alright.

He nodded, making sure the wounds were closed. "I'd rather you not come back crying or exposing yourself to others. I call dibs on getting all knowledge regarding your Vampirism."

She giggled happily and kissed his cheek again, making sure she didn't have blood on her mouth. "Still, though. You could be much crueler." Before she could get pulled in to another memory, she grabbed her little bag of what she'd need to bring over to Twilight's and looked around before smiling at him. "I'll make sure to make you something really nice to pay for the meal." She felt exceedingly happy.

"I'll be looking forward to it." Sombra said as he left her room, a little smile disguised as a smirk on his lips.

Fluttershy giggled and felt her body move in a little jig. It was a good night for dancing.

She had friends, who she was going to dance and have fun with like old times.

She had some older roommates who were there for her and who she cared about and could confide in. They understood.

Maybe they were the rope she needed to begin grieving and begin healing.

Fluttershy and her friends were laughing and joking around at Pinkie's jokes and Applejack's and Rarity's banter, making their way the few blocks to the school as they heard the music already going. CS, Pinkie's boyfriend, had already gotten there to help set up and get the party going.

"Hey, Shy?" Rainbow put her arm around Fluttershy's shoulders, slowing her pace to do so.

Fluttershy's hair was up in a high ponytail and she turned to Rainbow, a small grin still on her face. "Yes, Dashy?"

Rainbow turned her head away with a blush on her cheeks. "So, uh, I was thinking of asking Soarin out. What do you think? I mean, you've known him since middle school too and we've been buds since like, kindergarten."

Fluttershy knew what she was trying to say. "I'm so happy for you, Rainbow! Go for it! Heehee, I've told you since freshman year that he likes you. Why now, though, if you don't mind my asking?"

Rainbow scratched her cheek, the glitter coming off. Pinkie had decided to make them match with glitter and none of them could get out of it. "Well...I guess I hadn't told you yet, I just realized. Me n Soarin are gonna go to the same sports institution after next year. So, I thought, might as well ask him out and if it goes well then college will be even better, you know?"

A weird feeling overcame Fluttershy. She knew Rainbow applied to a few ones, especially the one she had a scholarship to. But Rainbow never told her she got in. Which was fine, but there was that feeling. She had forgot...what was she going to do with her life?

There was that anxiety. Her life had been upturned. She didn't have the luxury of taking her time and with her not being Human, what options did she have?

Fluttershy chuckled lightly. "It should go well! You both have a lot in common, but enough difference to complete each other. Supposedly. My hope is that you two can work out whatever you need to. You can do it, Rainbow! Why're you so worried? You know I'll support you."

Rainbow laughed loudly. "You're right, Shy'! What was I thinking? Come on, we're falling behind!" Rainbow yelled as she ran ahead. Fluttershy smiled and tried catching up, but Twilight stopped her after a minute.

Fluttershy looked over to her in question.

"Hey, so I think I left something in your room when we spent the night. I also forgot to get it earlier. Mind if I come by sometime tomorrow?" She asked sweetly, putting her hands together apologetically.

Fluttershy wasn't sure what she left, but Twilight would, so what's to keep her from letting her friend get her things? "That's fine with me. Just please, Twilight, let me know or knock or something? It's not like with my parents. You can't just barge in. Please."

Twilight nodded. "Okay. Oh, we're here. Let's have some fun. As normal high schoolers say."

Fluttershy rose a brow at her but laughed anyway.

The party was lively as ever. Everyone was there. Kids from their grades and some lower, like freshman even. There was a bunch of refreshments too. There was soda, snacks, even juice made by Applejack and her family. The music was loud and blood pumping, it effected Fluttershy a bit.

Lucky for her, she had juice she was distracted with, trying to convince herself she was fine, she just ate earlier. She had danced a bit, but nothing too crazy. Maybe she should.

She heard some songs she knew come on and decided she'd grab Pinkie or Rainbow for a dance. She spotted Twilight talking to Flash Sentry near the snack bar and decided to set her drink with her.

"Twilight? Can you keep an eye on my drink? I want to do some dancing." She knew it was fine, but there was that but nagging her.

Twilight glanced over and nodded. "Sure thing, Fluttershy. Have fun." Then she went back to speaking with him.

Fluttershy smiled and went out to the dance floor to have some fun, grabbing Rainbow and Soarin while she was at it.

She danced till a slow, couples song came on, a good amount of songs later, and went back to her drink. It did nothing for her, not even really quench thirst but it did wet her throat so she felt a bit normal.

Twilight wasn't near it, but the cup still had her name, so it must've been it. Scanning, she saw Twilight wasn't far, so maybe she just then left it.

Fluttershy gulped it down, mostly liking the cold feeling of the juice.

She soon realized her mistake when the familiar drunk feeling hit her like a hammer.

Her head throb and swam, she put her hand against the wall as she felt dizzy.

She squinted her eyes, learning from her past she didn't close them, no matter how she felt.

She didn't know she could still be drugged after she wasn't Human. She'd have to tell Sombra.

'I feel sick. How? How could someone put...' she thought. Fluttershy tried focusing on things to keep her mind alert, but she wasn't sure how much was put in or if her new state amplified the effects.

"You okay, Fluttershy? Need help?" A unknowns guys voice said.

She looked to the voice, his body almost out of focus as she fought the drugs. She wondered if him and his buddy she saw with were to blame. It'd be one Hell of a coincidence.

"I'm fine." She lied. She could try throwing it up, but it was dissolved as far as she knew.

Her eyes locked onto the boy's arm when he suddenly grabbed her arm. Her hackles raised as her instincts yelled. She tried pulling away but she felt so dizzy. She tried breathing out her nose, trying to stay calm.

She tried scanning near to see who was around, but it seemed there were more couples than singles and she was out of the main view of the floor.

She tried pulling.

"You don't look so good. We can help you to a seat." One asked, fake concern in his tone.

"Haha, dude, she's so out of it. I think you gave her too much." The pal said, snickering.

"I didn't mean to! There's not really a dosage label." The first complained.

"Whatever. I wanna get those pics, so hurry." The pal said.

Fluttershy had stayed silent, mainly trying to gather herself as to fight it. She'd been drugged worse than this before, though that knowledge never made it easier. The burning in her belly fueled her clear headedness.

She felt the friend grab her other arm to pull her away, she dug her heels in, though with little to no traction on her shoes, they uttered fake words of concern, probably making it seem less suspicious to anyone who would by chance a look.

'Premeditated.' Went through her mind. She wondered how long, but only for a moment as she quickly realized. She didn't care.

Fluttershy yanked her arms out of their grasps as quickly as she could, to surprise them and tried turning fast, but that was a mistake as one grabbed her under her armpits. The other got in front of her face.

She felt a snarl leave her lips. She looked him right in the eye, seeing him freeze.

Her snarl turned into a grin she only ever made once before. It was sadistic.

"Have fun drugging people for a good fuck? I want you to find as much of your precious drugs to get high then prostitute yourself to whoever will take your lanky ass and afterwards as you're writhing in agony and your brain to mush, you go to the park stark naked and take another dose of what you take. But you won't die. Death is too merciful."

"What the fu-" the one holding her back began.

She turned her head towards him, her eyes blazing red and slit. "You're the friend who likes pictures? Oh, I don't care which is which. As for you-" his eyes became dazed like his friend's, "record your sins on your camera and jump from a roof. You'll break your legs if you land on your feet. Which you will."

A wave of dizziness hit her hard and she got out of their grasps, shaking her head.

Chills wracked her body as the flashbacks came to mind, the music, she just heard again, going back to its upbeat tune.

She looked to the two standing there. She growled. "Leave now and do as I said."

They did and for once, whether it be from anger or the drugs, Fluttershy realized, she didn't care. She hoped the results would become public.

"Were they bugging you, Shy?" Rainbow asked as her and Soarin approached.

Fluttershy felt both on edge, ready to strike, as well as a body numb exhausted. She wasn't 'There' anymore. She wasn't in that cigar filled room, hot and feeling ill. She wasn't on a cold cement floor surrounded by water droplets and mold, listening to her family's whimpers.

She wasn't...

She smiled weakly, or so she thought. Her mind was still hazy from the drugs. "I'm...okay. Just a little exhausted. They aren't bugging me anymore. I'm just gonna sit against the wall for a bit, if that's okay."

Rainbow gave her a concerned look, but nodded. "Hold on."

She left and came back with water. Fluttershy took it, but she wouldn't drink it. She knew, no amount of water would wash the drugs out, though she knew that wasn't why Rainbow gave it to her. "Just sip on that if you're too hot. I'll check on you in a bit. Come on, Soarin."

Rainbow left hand in hand with her, now boyfriend, Fluttershy had to guess. She drew her knees up, getting chills and trying to calm enough to help out after the party.

She dealt with the slimy figures. She knew they were people, but recalling it, all she felt was slimy.

She watched as her friends had a fun time. She didn't see Rainbow approach the others or look her way for awhile. Checking the time, she thought maybe to check on Discord. See if he was home and had eaten.

She curled tighter into herself, holding the phone to her ear.

It rang.

Rang.

The shrill ringing hurt her head but she tried fighting past the fatigue the drugs brought on.

She was about to give up, the phone just continuing, when it clicked and a harsh shiver went down her spine, sending the tips of her hair on end at hearing Discord's sleep addled voice. It was deep, scratchy and slightly slurred from waking up.

She almost felt bad waking him. If she were sober, she'd ramble "sorry" over and over and hang up, embarrassed.

"Fluttershy?" Discord's voice was full of confusion. "What's wrong?"

A lot was wrong.

But she smiled gently, trying to sober by focusing on his voice. "I was just checking on ya-you, I mean. Making sure you ate and were home."

She was vaguely aware she was calling the mansion, "home". Maybe calling him was bad. She didn't want to worry him.

There was a bit of silence before she heard him breathing a sigh, a little growl escaping. "I'm fine. Made it back awhile ago. Ate leftovers and pretty much crashed. Now, don't lie to me, Fluttershy. Your voice doesn't sound right."

She knew she shouldn't have called. Part of her didn't like how observant he was. Her chest felt tight. "I'm fine. Don't worry."

"Fluttershy." His tone was stern, the sleepiness of it leaving.

His tone should've made her scared. It should've had her hanging up with an "eep" and "sorry".

"Discord, I'm fine, really. Go back to sleep. I shouldn't have called and woke you." She couldn't tell if it was the drugs or guilt making her stomach turn.

"Lie to me again, Fluttershy. I dare you. Tell me what's wrong, now, or I'm going there to that school and then I really will be mad you made me leave bed." His tone was serious. She didn't know what face he would've been making.

She stayed silent. If she spoke saying she was fine, he'd know she just lied again. She tried curling into herself harder, pressing her phone closer to her ear. "Please don't feel the need to leave. Just talk to me." She whispered. She hoped she could get out of telling. If she told, she'd probably break in to tears and she didn't want that when she was supposed to help clean up. She should've felt guilt for what she ordered her attackers to do.

She didn't know if they were serious. She didn't know if they were joking, either.

Maybe it was just a threat? In her anger and panic she just snapped and threatened them?

"Don't try getting out of it by avoiding it either." His voice broke through her thoughts. His tone was a warning.

She was worried he'd leave, move from where he was if she told. But she wouldn't just hang up on him. Not when in reality she just wanted his comfort. She could've told her friends. But where was the evidence? And would the slime figures tell? It was too late for that now.

"You're over thinking again. Fluttershy. What happened at that party? That you're at now." He seemed to realize, the music and noise loud.

She grinned involuntarily. "Can I tell you when I get back? I don't know what I'll do if I say now. I'm supposed to help." Her voice quivered by the end, but she didn't cry. She had to be strong. Strong enough to fool him, so he could sleep. "I...I got mad. I might've...might've done something bad. Maybe...maybe they didn't deserve it. My friends are coming, looks like everyone's leaving. I'll have them walk me home, or at least one of them. Get some sleep."

She spotted them and heard Discord sigh on the other end before he hung up first.

After they got the gym cleaned up and helped Pinkie and CS put away the party supplies they brought with, they all began to go home. Fluttershy had tried to act normal through it all, and it mostly worked since she was out more on the job of taking things down and cleaning.

Her eyes went to Twilight and she had an idea.

She approached Twilight who had gotten done chatting and saying her good nights.

She wasn't in the mood to bring up the whole "not looking out for my drink" thing but she might as well ask if she wanted to walk her home and get her missing item.

"Hey, Twilight...do you wanna walk home with me and get your thing?"

Twilight looked to her, looking tired but she nodded. "Alright."

When Fluttershy opened the door, she saw a pacing, pajama clad Discord halt and look over, obviously about to rush over but halting again seeing Twilight.

Fluttershy focused on his body language to help keep as sober as she could, when in reality she just wanted to collapse and succumb to the drug and sleep.

He crossed his arms, back straight and his worry tried to school itself.

"Hi. I'm back. Twilight is just getting something of her's. You can go ahead and get it, Twilight." Fluttershy told her with a tired grin.

Twilight nodded, sleepy as well but she disappeared around the corner.

Discord took his chance and crossed the feet apart in a few strides and even though his movements were erratic and quick, he held her face in his palms with such gentleness one would something fragile, precious and small. "Fluttershy. Look at me." He whispered.

She scrunched her brows, "I thought I was."

He didn't smile. "You're trying to. But your eyes are out of focus. My dear...what happened?"

She took a shuddering breath, placing her hands on his wrists and closing her eyes, suddenly feeling like her body weighed like lead. "I'm okay. I'm okay. I'm okay. Oh, Discord. I'm not okay." She whimpered.

He rubbed his thumbs under her eyes, trying to comfort. "I know, my dear. I'm here. You know I am."

She couldn't stop the words that came from her mouth next. "But for how long will you be here? How long until you leave me too?"

Neither were the wiser of Twilight witnessing the scene in front of her as she stuck the camera she left, back in her purse.