Auriel stared at the stoney ceiling. He found himself in some sort of massive cavern. It's sides were smooth and curved, the floor of it was cobbled. Right at the end was an iron door, it being the only way in and out. Visiblity was low as the only form of light came through a small semi-circle hole at the top right, where the side touches the ceiling.
The former Vampire Hunter stared at his small window of freedom. He slowly rolled out of the single bed he found himself in. He winced and cursed as his wounds screamed with pain, his neck and chest were throbbing the most.
"Haaaaaaaaaaaaa......."
His wobbly legs were weak, imploring him to give up, as he stabled himself from falling, his gaze not leaving the semi-circular hole. Slowly, he unfurled his wings, his legs, going into a take off position.
"1,2,3 Go !"
Auriel took off with a grunt, taking off much slower than expected but all in all, after two failed attempts this morning he was greatful that he actually came off the ground.
"Come on Auriel," he muttered to himself, already halfyway there. "Just a few more flaps and we'll be out of here in no time." He could not give up. If he did then It was game over. A fall from this height in the condition he was in would prove fatal.
"Please ! You can do this !" Auriels self pleas were to no avail, his flaps began to slow down, his body screaming for him to stop until, just like that, he stopped flapping all together, his body shutting down on him.
The ex Vampire Hunter closed his eyes as he fell. Death was the other option anyway. It was freedom or death for him. That's what he decided when he woke up. At least now he could rest.
But It was not to be.
Auriel opend his eyes as he felt something warm covering him. His vision was covered with a multide of colors. He was a few inches away from death, his only way of escape from this dreaded nightmare.
"I hope you have learnt a lesson from this my little pony." Celestia said as she placed him back on his bed.
Auriel glared back at the Solar monarch. She had no fangs nor flaming red mane or scary eyes but he knew what she was hiding. He feared her, of what she could do, their last encounter still fresh in his mind. But at this point, he was hoping that she would be ticked of by it. The plan backfired.
Celestia gave a sad smile. "I'm sorry my little pony that it has to be this way. Once I'm convinced that you will not run away, you would be free to roam the palace."
Auriel growled. "All I'm hearing is that I'd be moved into another but bigger cage if I'm a good dog."
The princess moved closer towards Auriel, who stiffend immediately. He should have kept his mouth shut. Upon seeing his reaction to her closing proximity, Celestia's ears drooped. She quickly recovered. "Don't be scared my little pony," she said as if she was imploring him. "I'm not thirsty. I actually came here to give you your meal."
Celestia placed a plate of food on the small table by the bed. "I will be unable to visit you tonight. There is a Gala happening in the palace tonight and as Princess I have to be there. " She did not seem happy about, not that he cared. "Tommorrow, you will meet the other princesses and discuss your living accomodations."
She wanted to say more but seemed against it. The princess said her farewell which was met with no reply from him and she left with haste in each step.
Auriel felt himself breathing again as the door closed shut. She was too close to comfort. His gaze fell on the plate of food much to his expectations. Spinach and sweet potatoes and a glass of water. All that is needed to make his blood rich in vitamns and nutrients.
He was half tempted to fling the tray of food across the room but his grumblling stomach prevented him from doing so.
"Fine." He mumbled as he chewed on a spinach leaf. "Just a few leaves."
He ate in silence as began to ponder and hatch another plan. After finishing the entire plate of food and a few sips of water he finalized his escape for tonight.
*Creak*
Auriel spun around, his gaze towards the opening door, reavling a dark blue Alicorn. Princess Luna.
The Lunar Monarch gave a chuckle. "You seemed to be in a state of shock vampire hunter. "
Auriel was frozen on his bed, not by his own accord, it was as if his body knew something he did not. A fear he immediately recognised. The sense of a predetaor approaching. He felt the same when the Solar princess approached him but it was more subdued as if he had notjhing to fear. But Princess Luna on the other hoof, his prey instincts were going nuts.
"What do you want ?" He said carefully, his voice betraying fear, as he positioned his back against the headrest, avoiding eye contact the lunar Monarch.
"Oh, I just wanted to see what my sister chose to satisfy our thirst." Princess Luna began to approach him.
Auriel moved back quickly, hitting the wall behind him. "Stay back ! Y-You can't drink....I'm still weak."
Princess Luna stopped at the edge of the bed. Her face was emotionless, her eyes were cruel. Auriel felt his heart beating faster and faster as she slowly came on top of bed.
"Remember Auriel Aurora Light." Her voice but a whisper. "You are but a blood bag to us. Although my sister feels guilt, I do not. I know what you are. Watch your tone and tongue when you ever speak around us before we rip your beating heart out for you to see. You follow the orders of your princesses otherwise you will face my wrath."
"Do your worst Bitch." Kill me !
Auriel felt the stinging pain immediately as her hoof went against his muzzle, tasting blood.
" You will regret what you said blood bag." Her voice carried a murderous tone. "Once we are done with you, you will beg for forgiveness."
Auriel spat blood on her face. "I'll like to see you try."
Princess Luna was furious as she began to change. Her coat became darker, her eyes becoming predatory. "Challenge accepted. I know what you trying to do Blood bag." She said as she licked the blood around her mouth. "I have no intention of killing you but...." She smiled revealing her gleaming fangs. "It will be a close one."
Auriel felt himself gulping. He took it too far. Princess Luna pounced on Auriel, her fangs sinking into his neck. Screaming from the intense pain from he fangs digging deeper and deeper he rolled out of the bed, landing on Luna, disorienting her enough for him to make a split second decision.
The pegasus lifted his wings and took off with all his might, the fear of torture being his boost. He was a speeding rocket as he went through the hole and into the night sky.
He was about to scream out of joy before he felt something hit him. *Slice !* "Arggggg !" He cried as he lost contol of his wings , crashing into a forest.
*Huff, Huff, Huff * Auriel could barely breath. His limbs were near to numbness from the fiery pain. Barely concious he tried to wake up only fall again writhing in agony.
"I would not move Blood bag. " A voice behind him said. "The spell was designed to tear you inside out whenever you move of your own accord."
Auriel felt hooves turning him around revealing an amused Princess Luna. "It seems Celly was right. You are a feisty one. Good. Now where we..... " Princess Luna gazed at Auriels bleeding neck. "Actually let's play a little game. The Gala just started and my sister would be wondering where I am, so it will be quick. All I want you to say is 'Please stop' in your most sincere voice. Succesful and you can go be back to your cage in no time, bandaged as well. Failure to do so would be me breaking a limb . One at a time."
Tears began to form in Auriel's eye's, the little movement causing him to writhe once more in pain. "P-P-P-Please S-St-op. I'm SSSSSORY. Ack !"
The Princess was taken aback, as the pegasus fell unconscious.
"I took that went too far." She muttered to herself, feeling little guilt in what she had done. She left her darkest and deepest desires take over her. It seemed this Pegasus knew how to push her buttons. She once again looked at the broken body of the pegasus. "Time to take you back."
Auriel was warm. Which was strange. His cell was not warm but cold and drafty, opening his eyes revealed an immaculate room, with colors of silver and dark blues and a dark ceiling dotted with white glittering spots.
The pegasus shifted on the rather large bed for even three ponies. He froze, feeling somepony holding him. Looking at his barrel, which was covered with bandages, was two navy forelgs wrapped around him.
"Disturb my sleep again and I will suck you dry blood bag." He felt her voice in his ear.
Auriel wanted to scream as he began to tremble as the memeories of last night flooded into the forefront of his mind. Somepony help me !
Luna frowned as the pony in her forelegs began to tremble.She brought him here to heal and bandaged him. His cell was to cold and she decided he could spend the night here. Why was he having some sort of panic attack ? She was half tempted to wipe his memories of last night but thought against it. She already did enough damage for the week.
Luna sighed as she began to stroke his mane. He stiffend by the action.
"I'm sorry." Luna winced internally. She needed more than that to say. "What I did last night was wrong and barbaric. I know a simple sorry is not sufficent. Your were my first live drink I had for a thousand years. Celly and I have been drinking from blood bags for some time. It tastes awful. It was much worse for my sister. So I apologise for what I did."
She felt the pony in forelegs calmed a bit. "But. If you tick me off again, then I can't promise you anything." Princess Luna turned Auriel to face her. "You belong to us. We can do anything to you without any repercussion. I simply apologised because I wanted to do not because of guilt."
She brought him closer, he winced from the pain, and she kissed him. He did not kiss back.
The princess ended the kiss. Auriel was trembling but she saw it in his eyes, they were full of hatred.Did she do something wrong ? She apologized. For some reason a tiny part of her felt a sliver of sadness but she covered it up. His feelings of her did not matter. He was merely a blood bag. A living breathing blood bag. With feelings. Princess Luna squashed the thoughts. "I am sending you back to your confinement. Later this morning you will be summoned so we and the other Princesses can discuss your future here."
Auriel nodded glumly as he vanished into silver dust. The Lunar Monarch sighed as she went back to sleep.
Auriel found himself back in his cavern on his bed. He could barely move with all the bandages limiting his movements. Thinking about what the princess said made no sense. She first apologised and said a bunch of excuses and then she turned a 180 degree into the opposite direction.
"Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.............."
The former Vampire Hunter stared at the stoney ceiling. Should he just accept his new life ? killing himself was not an option, they seem to be aware when he was in danger nor could he escape. They seem to like is 'fighting' spirirt. What other option does he truly have ? Before he could answer, a distinct popping sound was heard.
Turning towards the popping disturbance gave him a near heart attack. "Who the hell are you !?"
Discord gave a wide smile. "Glad you ask amigo ! The name's Discord and I have deal that you cannot refuse !"
Auriel stared at the strange creature, processing everything, eventually giving his answer.
"I'm listening."