//------------------------------// // 1: The Beginning, A Wedding & A Curse // Story: The Legend of The Vamponies: The Beginning // by Night-Moon-12 //------------------------------// 1: The Beginning, A Wedding & A Curse Once long, long ago… In the times when the Vamponies ruled almost all of Equestria, this was a time of peace for the very first vamponies; The Prince was named Life’s Heart Fire or 'Fire', an alicorn, created the first vampony stallion, and The Princess was named Moon Love Star or 'Moon', an alicorn created the first vampony mare. The stallion was known Dawn's Last Star or 'Dawn Star' after the Last Star that disappeared when the Dawn began the day, and the mare was named Twilight's Last Twinkle or 'Twinkle Twilight' after the last Twinkling of the Twilight when the sun and moon traded places in the sky. Dawn and Twinkle weren't the only ponies that first set hoof in the land of Equestria, aside from Prince Fire and Princess Moon; the only other first alicorns were named Queen Galaxia, King Cosmos and their two daughters Princess Celestia, and Princess Luna. But at first there were no vamponies, but Fire was engaged to Moon since birth, and he loved the young princess with all of his heart. But one night he was ambushed, and nearly killed by a Timber Wolf... But just moments before he was about to die, he pleaded to live just a little longer so he could see his Moon once more, a tiny bat had heard his plead. "I will give a new life..." said the little bat landing on a branch above Fire, looking down at him "But, you must promise that once you have been turned, you must change your dear friend into what you soon will be." "I promise... I will..." Fire said, before the bat had bitten by the bat to give him a new life for himself and his beloved as well. After his life was spared, Fire had to keep his promise he made the bat that had saved him. Two nights after his change Fire, crept to Moon's room as quietly as he could... Suddenly there was a scream and as soon as it began it stopped. Fire ran to Moon's aid, but as he entered the room he was greeted with only horror. Moon was on her bed her neck had been cut so deeply that blood was pouring from the wound, the guards were right behind Fire taking in the sickening sight before them. They took off their helmets in respect for their dying princess, Fire waked over to the bed of the dying princess carefully lifting up her head. Moon's eyes locked onto Fire's, ice blue to crimson red. Her eyes plead for him to save her life, and Fire asked to the guards to leave the room. They did without hesitation, thinking that the prince would say his last goodbyes to the princess, but Fire sank his fangs into Moon's wounded neck. The hours passed slowly by and Fire wouldn't let go of his Moon, she would be his forever in this new life of theirs. After long two days of waiting Moon opened her eyes to see a blinding light, which was the glowing sun but, the curtains where pulled closed quickly by somepony else in the room. Moon looked around to have found Fire siting by the head of the bed, smiling down at her. Moon opened her mouth to speak, but could think of anything to say but, “What happened to you, Fire? What happened to me?” “It’s alright now, precious Moon… Well, seeing that you awake now, I suppose I should start explaining.” Fire said, as he stroked her cheek. Before he continued. “I was out patrolling the forest, when I was attacked by a Timber Wolf, and it nearly killed me. But a bat said it would save my life and me a new one. Only if I promised that I turned you as well.” Moon got up from the bed and sat on the floor, as Fire sat down beside her. She did her best to understand Fire, and when she did, she asked calmly. “What are we now, my love?” “We’re Vamponies, dear.” Fire said with a warm smile, and smiling eyes. He pulled Moon into a tight hug, and patted her mane lovingly. Moon pulled away from his embrace, and looked up at him with a sweet smile. Fire kissed her on the cheek, catching her by surprise, but Moon didn’t mind that action too much. “Moon?” “Yes?” “I wanted to ask this a while ago, but I never got to at the time.” “What this is?” Moon sked with a raised eyebrow. Fire bent down on his hind quarts as he used his magic to pull out a box, and opened it to reveal what could be inside; a ring. The beautiful golden band had a lovely moon colored stone at its center, Moon’s eyes watered at the sight of the stone, it match her coat perfectly. “Moon Love Star, you’re the most beautiful mare I have ever known, I love you for your generous, caring, and kind nature. Will you be my princess?” “Yes, yes!” Moon said wrapping her hooves around his neck, giving his a big hug, and kissed him on the tip of the nose. Fire felt something inside of him, almost like a spark become a flame in his heart, at that moment he felt more happiness and love inside of himself than ever before. He kissed Moon full on the lips with pure happiness that had filled up within for the moment she said ‘yes.’ Using his magic Fire levitated the ring on Moon’s horn, Moon nuzzled Fire’s chest lovingly not wanting to let go, ever again. (Later) After night had come to Fire’s Kingdom, he sent out an accouchement to his subjects, everypony gathered at the main gate for the accouchement to be said. Prince Fire and Princess Moon stepped out onto the balcony in their royal attire, Moon was still wearing Fire’s engagement ring, she guessed for about five hours or so. The Captain of Fire Guard, Heart Light, took a step forward with a litigating scroll at his side, unfurling the scroll he took a deep breath, before speaking. “I happy to announce the engagement of Prince Fire and Princess Moon.” Everypony cheered in excitement, love, and praise. Fire and Moon smiled with happiness, and compassion for their subjects… But they happiness wouldn’t last forever… -------------- Moon and Fire’s engagement lasted for nine months, mostly due to Moon’s adjustment to her new diet. But she began to think that Fire’s was right all along, always being there for him made her very happy, and she felt like she could do anything with Fire by her side, they could get through anything together. And together we anything was possible, but, even so Moon had to get to the Manes & Tails Clips for her appointment. As soon as Moon entered the store, the alicorn mare at the desk got out of her seat and bowed to the soon-to-be bride, while bidding her welcome her place of work. Moon waited for the mare to stand up and look at her… she looked so familiar, but Moon couldn’t tell why until she spotted the mare’s cutie mark. It was an S-shape and its colors matched her mane and tail perfectly. This mare was Moon’s older sister; Teal Light. “T-teals?” Moon asked in a startled voice, as her eyes shrank to the size of pinpricks. Teal hugged her little sister, and asked. "How's my favorite lil' sis?" "Whe- How... What?" was all Moon could without letting a scream escape her mouth, and nearly getting squeezed to death by her sister. "I work here Moony, now let's get you're appointment started before your late, huh?" "Yeah..." Moon said nervously. The sisters entered the room side by side, but Moon still had something to get off of her mind, and right now. "Um... Teals? "Yes, Moon?" "I meant to ask you this while ago but I didn't have time to... 'Well, here go nothing...' Teal would you like to be my Best Mare?" "Moon, I'd be honored... Now let's get started and we only have two hours before your big wedding." It took only five minutes to style Moon's mane into elegant curls. A crown of blue shaded flowers were placed atop Moon's head along with her family heirloom; A silver comb, with gems that were colored like the shades of the moon. The dress was white with gold and silver details, and after the bride and bridesmaid and the best mare were ready the group of eight still had one hour to spare. -------------- Fire and a few of his friends stood near the alter what for the flower fillies and bride to walk down to the alter. Fire took in the tense moments of waiting but he knew the waiting would soon be over, Moon would come and they would be together forever. Suddenly everypony's head turned to the doors of the throne room as they opened, the pony on the organ began to play the wedding march as the bride walked down the carpet to the alter. Moon walked slowly as she had practiced, not intending to trip or let anything else ruin this special day. Moon reached the alter with Teal Light at her side, than she turned to face her lover with a smile that could melt a pony's heart, they both faced Fire's father; Heart's Dawn who preceding over this ceremony. "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today unite Prince Life’s Heart Fire and Princess Moon Love Star in holy matrimony." Heart’s recited as the bride and groom stole a quick glance at one another. “Do you Prince Fire take Princess Moon to be your wife? In sickness and in health? Until death do you part?” “I do.” Fire said whole-heartedly. “And do you, Princess Moon take Prince Fire to be your husband? In sickness and in health? Until death do you part?” “I-” Moon began to say, but then out nowhere an arrow flew through the window heading straight for Fire but he got pushed out of the way by Moon, and the arrow found its place embedded in her side just mere centimeters from her left lung. Moon fell to the floor gasping for air, Fire and Teal were at her side within a second Teal cradled her sister in her hooves, as Fire used his magic to pull out the arrow. But her wound had already begun to heal, Fire had to yank the arrow out for Moon’s wound to finish healing up, and Moon didn’t move after her wound had healed. Suddenly a dark, chilling voice caused the room to fall silent. “On this day a princess shall fall and another shall rise in her place. 5000 years from now… Teavva Retrnu Shoodo Tatela Yonuga…” The room darkened to a pitch black void, that day was known as The Great Fall, and the Curse of The Sparkle had been played for the last of the vamponies that day had perished.