Music of the Night

by Bakmah Genesis

Welcome to Haven

Octavia shot up, panting. Her hands were quickly feeling their way around her body for scars and missing limbs, finding none. The mare gave out a sigh of relief and let her head fall back on the pillow of the bed she found herself in.

"Told you I kept my promise." Octavia shot back up and turned to see the yellow mare from before sitting on a chair next to the bed. "I do keep my word, Tavi." A pillow found itself across the room towards the mare with impossible speed. Octavia, who had been holding up the sheets to cover her breasts, stared in shock at how fast the pillow travelled as well as how fast the Pegasus dodged it.

"Getting used to your new body and you have barely been in it for a minute. I'm jealous. It took me about an hour." said the mare with a pout as she bit into an apple. "Oh well, get up and dressed. As much as I appreciate a woman's figure, it is not polite to walk around naked." The Pegasus hopped off the chair and threw a pair of blue jeans amd a white T-shirt at Octavia.

"Don't I get a bra?" Asked Octavia as she held up the clothing. "And the rest of the underwear."

The Pegasus laughed. "I don't see the need in underwear. Besides, we are staying indoors so shoes are not needed." She snapped her fingers as she leaned against the door frame. "Now hurry up, I got to show you around this place and bring you to meet my superior."

Octavia stared at her blankly. "You are going to watch me get dressed?"

"Of course. I have to make sure there isn't any damage that was left on your body still there." She licked her lips with a grin. "I also have some other reasons." Octavia stared at her before getting out of the bed and turning away from her. She quickly put on the jeans and went to button them, freezing as she felt the pocket. She reached into it and pulled out a gun magizine.

"Why is this in my pocket?" She asked, turning to the mare. The Pegasus reached into her jacket and pulled out a handgun, tossing it to her. Octavia caught it with a yelp, staring at it.

"That, Cello Lady, is your uniform for this job. Make sure you have it on you at all times." The mare winked before motioning for her to continue dressing. Octavia stared her before looking down at the gun in her hands. She carefully set it on the bed like it would go off at the slightest touch and went back to buttoning her jeans. She quickly slipped her shirt on and turned back to the gun on the bed. She jumped as a brown strap was thrown on the bed, a holster attached to it.

"It would be easier to carry it with that." said the mare as she walked over to her. She picked up the strap again and walked behind Octavia. "Lift up your arms." As she did just that, the Pegasus slipped on of Octavia's arms through one of the holes, getting too close for her comfort. Once both arms were through, she reached around and did the buckle on her chest.

"There." She stepped back with a smile. She walked back to the bed, grabbed the gun and stuck it in the holster, clipping it in place. "Keep that there and these," She held up three more clips for Octavia to see. She reached for a small pouch on the oppisote side of the holster, sliding them in place before closing it. "Here. Got it? Good, now let's go." The Pegasus turned her back to the blushing earth pony and made her way toward the door.

"W-why do I need these?" Asked Octavia. "Also, what is your name?"

"You need those because if you don't have them, you are probably going to get yourself killed." She turned around to face the gray mare. "And my name is Fluttershy."

"My you don't exactly act like a Fluttershy." said Octavia with a raised eyebrow. Fluttershy huffed.

"That was before. I was all shy and easy to walk on. Now, I am a badass, trigger happy Vampony that kills all the naughty monsters for fun and makes sure all the other occupants in our lovely underworld obey the rules." said Fluttershy with a grin.

"So, you are like a policeman, then?" Octavia observed, her natural curiosity overruling her confusion and fear of the place around her.

"You can call me that but I prefer the term 'Scary Chick With A Gun' instead. Makes me more....intimidating." She paused. "Gods, I sound evil. Oh well." Fluttershy shrugged before continuing walking forward. "The first place I think you should visit is our lunch room. I'm not allowed to give you proper blood to drink until you finish training, but a substitute should be good enough."

"Wait, I actually have to drink blood?!" Exclaimed Octavia in horror. Fluttershy splayed her ears in annoyance.

"Hush, will you. You will learn quick enough that our hearing as well as sight and smell are more sensitive, so please be quiet." She shook her head. "And yes, you do. Us Vamponies cannot live off pony food for very long. It also tastes nasty to use. We can eat a small bit, but that's about it. No, we need blood to survive. It's also how we gain energy for other purposes."

"But how do you get all this blood though?" Asked Octavia. "Do you just go ahead and suck it out of ponies?" Fluttershy whirled around and stared at her.

"Rule number one about being a Vampony on this organization, we do not feed off ponies unless we are on the verge of death or they are our enemy." She backed away before turning around. "No, we have volunteers come by and donate blood to us. We get about twenty plus a week. A pint can feed about five of us for one meal."

"How many of us are there then if you need twenty pints a week?" Asked Octavia, spreading her arms out for emphasis. "I only see two Vamponies and it's us."

Fluttershy laughed. "That's because they are either out on the streets with the ponies in our organization or sleeping. Or they are on hunting duty to hunt down wildlife and the occasional misbehaving Vampony and feed it to the two guard werewolves."

"We have werewolves as guards?! I almost got killed by one of those beasts!" Exclaimed Octavia.

"Tavi, I will ask you one last time to keep your voice down around me." said Fluttershy in a low tone, her red eyes sparkling for a moment. Octavia suddenly snapped her mouth shut and obeyed. "Now, not all werewolves are bad. These two are like big puppies until they are intimidated." She stretched. "Now let's get going, I want to get some food in you so we can see my pain in the ass boss."

Octavia watched the cook in the kitchen, bile rising to her throat. "Master, why is it that the cook is pouring blood from a goat in my cup?" The pale yellow Pegasus laughed.

"Like I said, Cello Lady, Newborns aren't allowed pure pony blood. We give you goats blood until your training is done. Don't worry, it tastes better than it looks." said Fluttershy as she went back to cleaning the .45 she pulled out when they got there.

"But why goats blood? Couldn't we get a gryphon or a zebra or something not raised in a pastry that sleeps in its own shit?" Asked Octavia, watching as the cook set the cup down and started stitching the wound in the goats neck back up.

"It tastes very similar, so it would be pointless. And sleeping in shit does not effect blood quality." said Fluttershy with a huff. She set the frame of the gun down and closed her eyes. She sat there for a moment and, in a flurry of motion, had the fully assembled. She cocked it and pointed it at the floor. She pulled the trigger and smiled as she heard the click.

"Now," She set the gun on the table and turned to Octavia. "What was it you actually did before you died, Tavi?" Asked Fluttershy innocently. Octavia peeled her eyes away from the approaching cook.

"Oh, um, I was just a cellist. I worked in a Café in downtown Canterlot for extra bits during the day and a restruant in upper Canterlot during the weekends for extra bits." She blushed. "And I may have went to a night club or two during my free days."

Fluttershy laughed. "Not exactly the safest of places to be. Vamponies stalk those places for victims. We actually have a few agents stationed in night clubs just incase." The mare placed her gun back into her holster and leaned back in her seat. "I actually had to fight a few werewolves in a night club once. The organization is still paying for the damages I made."

"I see you are graceful." muttered Octavia as a cup filled to the brim with goats blood was set in front of her. "Do I really have to drink this?"

"Since I don't want to bring you down here to pump blood in your stomach after you collapse, yes, you do." said Fluttershy, closing her eyes. Octavia gulped before turning her gaze to the cup. She questioned what she was doing before grabbing it and downing its contents. Fluttershy opened an eye and grinned.

Octavia dropped the cup once she was done, a look of shock on her face. She looked down at the drops of blood that fell to the table in amazement. "That...that was actually pretty good." said the mare.

"And that is why you need to trust me, Cello Lady." Fluttershy chuckled as she got out of her seat. "Now, are you ready to head out?" Octavia stared at the cup before shaking her head and looking up at her master.

"Oh, um, yes. I am ready." Octavia stood out of her seat, shifting her holster uncomfortably as she followed Fluttershy out of the lunchroom.

Octavia yawned as she went around yet another corner with Fluttershy, the weight of her holster doing nothing to help her already exhausted muscles. It didn't help that she woke only an hour ago and was already exhausted.

"It's a side affect of becoming a Vampony." said Fluttershy without looking back. "I was slept for two days when I first turned. You slept one. Our training will wait until tomorrow, but it will happen."

"And, pray tell, what will this training include?" Asked Octavia wearily.

"I need to teach you how to use your inner eye instead of your pony ones. You also need to get used to your enchanced abilities." Fluttershy looked back and tapped her gun. "You also need to learn how to use one of these."

"Why do I have the feeling I'm going to be sore for the next week?" Groaned Octavia. Fluttershy smiled softly before continuing forward. The two soon came upon a pair of double doors.

"Here we are, Tavi." Fluttershy looked over the doors. "Answer any and all questions asked truthfully and without question." said the Pegasus, her eyes flashing. Octavia nodded. Fluttershy grinned before pushing open the massive doors with ease. "Lulu, I'm back~"

"Please refrain from calling me that, Fluttershy." said Luna. The indigo alicorn sat behind a mahogany desk in a large domed room painted deep blue. The alicorn turned to see Octavia. "Bit your first virgin?"

"You know she isn't my first. She is just the first not to go and refuse to drink." said Fluttershy with a huff. Luna chuckled as she turned to Octavia.

"So, what is your name, miss?"

"Octavia Philamonica." said Octavia without emotion. Luna blinked before turning to The Pegasus.

"You armed her before she has even entered and put her on a mind control spell?"

"No, I just told her to answer any and all questions truthfully without question." Fluttershy frowned. "Wasn't expecting for her to go emotionless." she muttered. Luna sighed before turning back to Octavia. Her eyes flashed and Octavia let out a quivering breath before glaring at Fluttershy.

"Miss Philamonica." Octavia quickly turned back to Luna. "Do you know anything about what this organization is and or does?" Asked Luna.

"N-no, Ma'am. Master said it was like a police force for the underworld." said Octavia with a gulp. Luna chuckled.

"In a way, we are. The Haven Organization, as the name states, gives a safe haven to children whose families were killed by the supernatural or other supernatural creatures seeking shelter." The alicorn stood from her seat and strolled to one of the many windows. "There are about twenty apartment complexes owned by the Haven Organization that house both our soldiers and those we have taken in. We also have homes underneath the castle which you stand in now."

"Wait, this is all based in Canterlot Castle? Do the other princesses know of its existence?" Asked Octavia. Luna nodded.

"Haven was first formed by me and my sister before my fall. Cadence used to entertain the foals. Twilight, well... ". Luna trailed off, but Fluttershy picked up for her.

"I was first turned when a spell to remove fruit bats from my friends farm went wrong and turned me into a fruit bat equivalent." Fluttershy chuckled. "They tried to reverse it but just turned me into what I am now.

"I started looking for food after awhile, blood. My friend Rarity was first, then Applejack, and then Pinkie Pie, and it all ended with Rainbow Dash." Fluttershy took a deep breath. "The five of us went after Twilight in hunger. She ended up enroling us here. She still isn't happy with me or herself." She laughed bitterly. "On the bright side, she doesn't have to worry about immortality."

"That is the story." said Luna with a nod. "Now, what we do is simple, if we find anyone feeding off ponies or feeding on ponies, then we bring them into custody. Nine times out of ten, it ends with us killing them, so be prepare get blood on your hands. Any questions?"

Octavia rubbed her temples. She sighed and looked up at her. "Where am I going to sleep?"

"With me." said Fluttershy with a grin. "I made you a Vampony, you are mine so you have to live with me. On the bright side, that means I'll work harder to make sure you don't die." The Pegasus winked.

"Oh this will be entertaining." muttered Octavia before sighing. "Alright, let's head over there then. I need sleep, badly." said Octavia with a yawn.

"Hold on, Miss Philamonica." said Luna as she reached into a drawer. She came back out with a badge and tossed it to her. Fluttershy caught it first before skipping out the door with a wink. Octavia sighed before following. "They'll be an interesting team." muttered Luna before going back to her work.