//------------------------------// // Blueblood's Mistake // Story: The Vampire Prince of the Night // by Big Imagination E //------------------------------// The next morning the class all woke up for another day of theatre. But the Rainbooms stayed up a little late because of what happened last night. See Octavia went on a walk, encountered The Night Ghost, her friends coming to find her and then they saw him and Rainbow got pissed. So they stayed up to try and get Rainbow to stop being angry. Everyone got dressed and headed to the performance hall. But the Rainbooms were still thinking about the events from last night. "I can't believe that we actually saw this Night Ghost." Sunset said. "Me either." Rarity agreed. "Um girls? I forgot to mention something. He's not really a ghost. He's actually a vampire." Octavia confessed. "A VAMPIRE?!" The Rainbooms said all scared. "Now now take it easy! He's not an evil vampire! He's different! And plus he did not bite me!" Octavia reasoned. "But you said he's a vampire! Surely he must have bit you!" Fluttershy cried. "No Fluttershy he didn't! Lemme finish! He's a Peacelighter Vampire. Meaning he doesn't suck innocent people's blood." Octavia explained. The Rainbooms got a little confused hearing that. On one hand they knew that most vampires they see in movies are usually pure evil and leave bite marks after they suck their blood. On the other hand THIS vampire was kind and gentle towards Octavia and didn't do one thing to hurt her. So they all calmed down and processed everything she said. "Ok so your saying that Nightshadow is a Peacelighter vampire." Rarity started. "Yes." "And he doesn't suck innocent people's blood." Applejack continued. "Yes for he only attacks bad people." Octavia replied. "And he managed to understand how your feeling during hard times and shows you confront?" Fluttershy finished. "Yes. He's gentle, kind and sweet. In fact he was quite handsome. Madame Violet was right. He really does mean well." Octavia said blushing. "Well Tavi. I'm happy to hear that you were able to understand him. But we just need to be careful about how we act. Especially you Rainbow. You cannot get mad at him just because he took Octavia to his lair." Vinyl said. "I said sorry. But you know how I get when some evil being is near. Plus you didn't need to hit me in the face Rarity." Rainbow replied. "Then you shouldn't have attacked him. You got lucky last night but don't think you'll be lucky again if you rage out." Rarity said. "Ok I screwed up. I'm sorry! Can we please move on?!" Rainbow shouted. "Yes. Just don't lash out. Now let's get to the performance hall." Twilight said. So everyone agreed to move on and head to the performance hall where everyone is going to get their next assignment. Once everyone was gathered in the performance hall they saw Madame Violet and Principal Celestia coming to the center of the stage. "Ok class I hope everyone is rested well enough. Because today I have been informed that today we will have three of you participating in this play of Madame Violet. What do you call it?" Celestia asked. "The play that only three of you will participate is called Turandot, by Puccini. Which happens to be a fairy tale of a cold-hearted princess and a brave prince who must solve three riddles to win her hand." Madame Violet answered. The class nodded and a girl named Starlight raised her hand. "Yes ma'am?" Madame Violet asked. "Umm is this princess really heartless all the time?" Starlight asked. "Technically yes she is. But in my version of the play I decided that she won't be heartless for too long. Now everyone. Let's start rehearsing. Take your places." Madame Violet said. So everyone all took turns rehearsing to see which three people would be casted in the play. Meanwhile on the bleachers Nightshadow was watching below seeing how things would go. After about 3 hours everyone was done singing and dancing and Madame Violet needed time to decide on three people. After an hour she came to a decision. "Ok everyone. I came to my decision. Since my performers will do the dances I have decided that the three people who will perform in the play will be......Adagio as the princess, Inferno as the prince and Flash as a calàf." Madame Violet stated. Everyone clapped their hands and all three people were excited to be in this play. Then Madame Violet saw a letter floating down and she caught it. She then opened it and prepared another announcement. "Attention everyone. I received another letter from our mysterious Night Ghost. Let's hear what he has to say." Madame Violet said as she read the note. "Ladies and gentlemen. I have been informed that the three people who will perform in the Turandot play are Adagio, Inferno, and Flash. They are good choices and I agree that they should be in it. However before you begin the show I expect Miss Octavia Melody to perform a wonderful ballad to open it. I trust she will not disappoint. And you will keep Box Five empty as I witness it. Have a great show and good luck. N.G." Everyone nodded in agreement and would accept the decisions he wants. But Blueblood was one certain guy who was not happy with this. "Ugh! I can't believe it! You refuse to let a real star on stage and let common filth ruin it!!" Blueblood shouted. "And on top of that this 'Night Ghost' is letting Octavia open it with awful singing!!" "Blueblood that is enough!! I had it with your attitude! I told you several times to not be disrespectful but you refused! Now get out and think about what you done!" Celestia yelled. Blueblood huffed in anger and stomped out of the door. In the hallway he growled and sat down on a bench pouting. "Why does no one respect me?! I'm A prince!" Blueblood asked. "Because you clearly don't A damn thing about respect." A deep tenor voice said. Blueblood froze in shock and looked around seeing who said that. Then he felt a slight breeze and closed his eyes from being cold. Then when he opened them he came face to face with Nightshadow as he stared into his soul. "Ohh! Hey! Ok Rainbow that's not funny! Stop fooling around!" Blueblood yelled. "I say that you're the one fooling around jerk." Nightshadow replied. "Me? I'm never a jerk." Blueblood denied. "Lies. You disrespected the arts of theatre. You gave no respect to anyone in your class. And to make things even worse you disrespected the very talented musician Octavia is." Nightshadow said. "How...how did you know all that?" Blueblood worried. "I have been watching you jerk. And you displeased me. Now you'll pay for your actions." Nightshadow said determined. He grabbed him by the throat and flew with him to the bleachers and made a sword out of spirit energy and stabbed him in the chest as he screamed in pain. As he was doing this he also grabbed a rope and tied it around his neck. "Wait! No no! What are you doing?!" Blueblood cried. "Tell me Blueblood. What kind of things happen when someone chooses to disrespect others?" Nightshadow asked. "Uhhh...Bad things?" Blueblood answered nervously. "Maybe you oughta remember that. The next time you try and step out of line with my star." Nightshadow replied. So Nightshadow held his body close to the ledge as he cried in fear. He could only watch the show their performing as he know that he fucked up big time. Then his struggle for life fainted, his body growing limp, as Nightshadow took hold of the rope and nudged his body, so it dropped and hung center stage, breaking his neck. Then he cut the rope and his dead body fell onto the stage and everyone screamed in fear seeing that. "Oh my god! A dead body!" A chorus girl screamed. Everyone in the audience freaked out and Madame Violet immediately told the backstage crew to lower the curtains and got in front of everyone. "Everyone please remain in your seats! I apologize! The show will continue once we get everything cleared up! It was simply an accident!" Madame Violet said. The Rainbooms witnessed the whole scene in horror and needed to head out to avoid all of this. They couldn't believe their eyes. They saw The Night Ghost kill a man. As they head out all they could do is stutter in shock. With everyone shocked and unsure of what to do, the director and Principal Celestia rushec from their box seats to recover Blueblood’s body. But the damage was already done, and the crowd was in several unrest. But the lingering question still remained: What would The Night Ghost do now?