//------------------------------// // Chapter 3: Revelations // Story: Cellist's Secret // by HeartfireFirebrand //------------------------------// I awoke to the sound of knocking on my door, I forced myself to my hooves and after quickly brushing my electric blue mane into it’s usual form I headed down stairs. I opened the door and bowed in front of the tall glowing white figure “Princess Celestia, it’s an honour to…” Celestia shook her head at me “There’s no need for formalities, call me Celestia please. The reason I am here my sister informed me of your friends disappearance. I have located her, she is in a cave guarded by several of my solar guards, I feel you are the only one who can get through to her Miss Scratch.” I nodded “I’ll come and if you wish for me to call you Celestia then please call me Vinyl.” Celestia smiled “Very well Vinyl come with me, we have to get there soon or else she may find a way out.” We exited to see a golden carriage with four Pegasi guards at the front, I galloped and jumped into the carriage landing on a plush red seat “This is awesome!” Celestia giggled as she took a seat “I see what Octavia see in you” she then frowned “Octavia is a very special member of my subjects, you’ll see what I mean soon enough. I just hope it doesn’t scare you away from her.” I felt a sharp pain in my soul, I growled fire burning in my heart “I will not abandon her for any reason, she is my friend and maybe more soon!” I narrowed my eyes as Celestia frowned “I admire your conviction, but you have yet to show me that conviction is as strong as you claim it to be.” I glared at her as we got off the carriage, we walked out to a massive cave near the edge of Canterlot. Celestia turned to the guard as we approached the mouth of the cave, she pointed to me as she commanded “Step aside and let her in!” The guard saluted as they stepped aside, I entered the mouth of the dark cave. I could l see nothing but darkness, I lit up my horn to see what appeared to be a standard dark cave. Grey walls, stalactite hanging from the roof what however was different was the deep grey earth pony with red glowing eyes looking at me her bow tie lying on the floor. I galloped over “Octavia!” She looked a me with fear in her red slitted eyes “Vinyl, stay away. I will hurt you if you get any closer.” I frowned as I saw the glint of sharp fangs in her muzzle, I frowned “You’re a vampire….” my eyes widened “That’s why you went to the hospital, you needed to get blood.” Octavia whimpered “The blood set aside for Vampires was gone, someone had taken the last ones before I arrived so I tried to push you away so you wouldn’t be in danger.” I grimaced as I approached her “That was not your choice to make, it was mine!” She tried to look away but I approached with conviction, I lowered my neck towards her muzzle “Feed, my closest friend.” I watched as her narrowed to slits, I winced as her fangs pierced into my neck I could feel the warm blood trickling out of the twin wounds as she continued to feed. I took a deep breath as I heard Octavia bellow into my ear “What have I done, I fed on you! I shouldn’t have, I…” I shook my head a few moments “You have quite the pair of lungs but that’s not the point. The point is I let you feed on me, you are my friend and this is just another part of you Vampire or not you will always be friend” I gave her a chaste kiss “and perhaps more, now come on Celestia is waiting for us.” Octavia shivered “Alright we better inform her everything is alright before she has a fit.” I raised an eyebrow but didn’t question it, I levitated her bow tie in the air “I believe you need this.” Octavia nodded as she put it on the glow of her red eyes vanished replaced with a familiar mulberry colouration. I lit my horn to see Octavia smiling, her fangs nowhere in sight “This bow tie keep my vampiric side hidden and protects me from sunlight.” I tapped it “That is some grade a magic work, it would take a powerful mage to stack such powerful enchantments.” Octavia nodded as the two of us left the dark cave. Celestia glared at Octavia as she saw the two bite marks, Vinyl growled “I let her, she needed it badly! Don’t place the blame on her, all of this was an accident!” She then turned to Octavia “Let’s go home, I need some rest before the gig tonight.” Octavia smiled “I think I’ll come, It’s been a while since I’ve been to one of your shows.” I grinned as I placed my hoof on her wither “Close you eyes and we’ll be home soon.” I smiled as she did, I lit up my horn and we dissapeared in a flash of light “You can open them now.” Octavia opened her eyes “You can teleport?!” I laughed “Yes, it was one of the lessons in combat school. You wouldn’t believe how useful teleportation is in combat.” I blinked as I saw a flash and felt Octavia’s hoof on my back “Teleportation is a Vampire’s bread and butter, I know how useful it is.” I shook my head “I wasn’t expecting that, anyway I’ll get my glasses and then we can go.” I entered my room, my purple glasses exactly where I left them. I muttered “I must admit this is a light week, usually I have more gigs per week.” I turned around to Octavia sitting there, looking through some of my dresses. I shake my head “Octavia, we are going to a club. Even with your bowtie you will be overdressed, I would tell you to leave it behind but we both know that can’t happen.” Octavia nodded “Agreed..” I grinned madly “Follow me, it’s time to show you how DJ Pon3 brings the house down!” I begin to hum as she followed me through the streets of Canterlot , we arrived in front of a large club with pulsating purple lights that read ‘The Night Life.’ I grinned as looked at the large stallion in front of a massive line “DJ Pon3, this is my friend Octavia. We are going into the club.” The Bouncer nodded gruffly at us “Very well, looking forward to the show.” I pranced into the room dragging Octavia with me, I turned to her seriously “I hope you remember to keep a decent distance from the stage, it get very messy around there.” Octavia smiled “Good luck, show the crowd what you’re made of.” I grinned “Tavi when don’t I? This is what I live for.” I trotted up to the turntable, I roared “So who’s ready to party!” Griffins, Ponies, Minotaurs and Diamond Dogs cheered “Pon-3, we’re ready!” I grinned “Well then let’s get this party started!:” My grin widened as the music boomed outwards, I gave Octavia a smile as the wild sea of bodies grew more vibrant. Let’s just say Octavia and I had a great night.