Rarity was blissfully unaware that as the Dream mare she would have her share of enemies. Spitfire had been telling her of her royal duties, preparing her for her new life as royalty to which she would have no problems adjusting. " Spitfire, I miss my friends..may I go see them today? I'm sure they are worried about me sense I haven't written in what seems to be ages..."
Rarity truly missed them all, The adventures they would have as friends could never be replaced by a docile palace life. The pony needed to see them all, needed to play in the sun having adventures discovering the magic of friendship.
Spitfire thought on it for a moment, would Rarity be able to be safe in the normal world again now that her powers were beginning to awaken? Should they risk such a thing? Her conflict was solved when she saw the sad look upon the fair Lady Rarity's face, She couldn't let such a pure request go unheard." Alright it should be okay Rarity, Just as long as you be careful. You never know who may be lurking."
Rarity jumped up with delight, her new wings having her flying in loops of joy. It had felt like forever sense she had been with the girls in ponyville, Her mind was already abuzz with ideas for their get together. They can have a nice summer pick nick, maybe Pinkie would throw an amazing party where they could all dance and sing in merriment just like it should be. " It shall be simply amazing!!!!" The Amethyst haired pony began to giggle with delight and then the biggest question crossed her mind.
"Um... Spitfire where exactly is here? I never asked before but...Where are we?"
The yellow mare laughed nervously at the question, trying to find the best way possible to word it so Rarity would not panic." Well... You see Rarity...." She took a deep breath, there was no way for her to beat around the bush it had to be the truth or nothing. " We are in a secret location...for your protection....." She just couldn't say it, The last time Rarity had been in this area was during the poison joke incident and from what she recalled Rarity did not like it one bit.
Soarin rolled his eyes and decided to take the reigns so to speak from Spitfire, Spitfire was never good with presenting what she viewed as unfavorable to the princess. " Lady Rarity we are located in a hidden palace deep in the Everfree forest, A place untouched by time." He wanted to be honest about the whole situation so Rarity could better grasp the danger she was in and bring her up to speed on how the Equestrians viewed their race , That horrible term that they had all been labeled as.
Vampony
Rarities eyes shot open at the mention of the forest, at first in fear but then a sigh of relief set in. The Everfree forest was no more than a days walk away from her beloved friends and family in Ponyville, She needed to know how they were doing and if her parents could either confirm or deny her lineage as this princess of the moon; this Dream mare.
" That is splendid, That means we are less than a day's journey from home.." She put back on her bonnet and brushed her tail, ready to go.
Spitfire and Soarin looked to each other, both having a terribly unsettling feeling in the pit of their stomach. They gathered their cloths that concealed their armor underneath praying that the trip back would be a safe and quick one as they led Rarity into the forest that surrounded the palace. Her subjects did bow as she crossed their path, It would take Rarity some getting used to; seeing the famous of Canterlot bowing at her feet.
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Unknown to the three who were now traversing the deep forest they were under surveillance by a peculiar blue unicorn.
Trixie stood upon the cliff using her magic to make a pair of binoculars float in front of her head. " I see they are already on the move and in broad daylight no less!" To her left stood to ponies, Snips and Snails ; Her loyal followers.
Snips and Snails looked through the binoculars confused as to why they were tracking Rarity. " Umm...Miss Great and Powerful Trixie. Why are we following Rarity?" Snails interjected with a chuckle. " Did you want a custom dress?"
To this Trixie glared at them in anger, using her magic to make the nearby branches bonk them upside the head. " The Great and Powerful Trixie needs to protect Equestria from the scourge of the Vampony menace!"
The mention of the word Vampony made Snips and Snails cower in fear behind Trixie, sobbing like young colts on Nightmare Night. " Vampony!!??" Trixie simply nodded with her smug grin. "Yes,Vampony.. Rarity is their leader of darkness. The Great and Powerful Trixies family has been dedicated to eliminating the Vampony menace and protecting Equestria from her reign of terror!" She spoke with a proud air about her, her pose shining with accomplishment and determination.
Trixie went back to her goggles, gasping as they made their way closer. " Hurry we must strike while they remain unaware!!" She took out a bow and arrow, using her magic to string the bow and ready her arrow. She took a deep breath and positioned her arrow, steadying her aim for Rarities heart. Then with a deep exhale she released her arrow, sending it flying through the forest canopy and straight for Rarity.
Rarity was unaware of the arrow that was now hurdling towards her at an incredible speed but her instincts sent a chill through her spine that caused her to lower her wings around her body protectively. If she had done that a moment later Rarity would have been dead upon the forest floor, The arrow was now sticking out from her wing which caused her surprisingly little to no pain. Rarity let out a gasp as she stared at the arrow inside her, her mind more confused whether or not she should be worried or thankful that she felt no pain.
Spitfire was now on high alert, snorting in contempt as she searched around them for the would be assailant. " Show yourself you cur!" she growled out as her hooves stomped on the ground and her fangs came out. Soarin was putting his anger to better use by flying high and searching for the attacker, He flew down to where Trixie was merely moments ago. The only thing left was a discarded forest hat among the broken twigs, He leaned down unable to catch this persons scent. Whoever had done this sure knew what to do, a professional.
"Lady Rarity, the assailants have fled the scene." He announced as he flew back to Rarity and Spitfire's side, Rarity was of course trembling with fear. It was mortifying to have been placed in such mortal danger, thanking her lucky stars that her body somehow knew just what to do even before she saw the arrow coming.
She looked up at them, her eyes watering in sadness and fear. She needed to know the truth, she had to know why.. and so she spoke in a confused tone. "W...Why would somepony try to kill me? You guys said I was a good princess...A night angel or whatever you said, Why would anypony want to kill me?" Rarities mood was quickly changing from fear to anger, a dangerous mare indeed when once angered.
This was the exact opposite response she had been receiving the entire time sense she had been found as the princess of the moon and from everything Spitfire and Soarin had told her thees last few days she was a beautiful being that every pony loved dearly as a treasure. Not hunted like wild game in the forest, She wasn't seeing the whole picture and she was determined to find out what her two guards were hiding from her.
Spitfire sighed and looked at Rarity with kind and remorseful eyes, It was time to tell her everything before it got too out of hand. The origins of their and the name of which they had been branded by those of Equestria,
Vampony