Night of the Flutterbat

by Lunarpony


Chapter 5: Investigation

Lunar and Twilight sat on a bench in Ponyville discussing the situation. “So what is your take on this Lunar?” Twilight asks the red unicorn as she takes a sip of the glass filled with water.

“Well I am no profiler but from what you have told me about Fluttershy it sounds like she is very timid and I am not surprised she nearly jumped out of her skin when she woke up to see me.” Lunar sighs

“You stayed all night?” Twilight asks and he nods “You didn’t have to do that.”

“That way I could make sure she was okay.” Lunar replies “In case my spell hurt her.”

“Oh… right so carry on then.” Twilight responds

“Anyway I think that whoever is the Queen Vampire has to be either a close friend of hers or somepony she trusts.” Lunar answers “All she told me was that she remembers doing something with Applejack some night…”

“Are you suggesting that Applejack is the Queen Vampire?!” Twilight asks in an accusing voice

“No, it might be possible but I think it would make a good place to start.” Lunar answers “Normally a pony loses memory of the night they became a Vampire Pony so if she has a blank from that night…” Lunar pauses

“It would only make sense that Applejack might know something.” Twilight says finishing for him

“Exactly and it would have been about four days ago so why don’t you go ask Applejack. I can see if I can get any information from the Pies.” Lunar suggests

“You know them?” Twilight asks

“Of course I do.” Lunar smiles “Who doesn’t? Their baking is amazing!”

“Alright so why don’t we meet here then?” Twilight suggests

“Good enough.” Lunar says as the two part ways. Twilight heads for Sweet Apple Acres. As she enters the barnyard Applebloom notices her almost instantly.

“Princess Twilight!” she exclaimed dashing over “What are ya doin here?”

“Can I talk with Applejack?” Twilight asks the filly

“She’s out in the western field resting from the apple bucking.” Applebloom says

“Thank you Applebloom.” Twilight says walking where the filly directed her. Under one tree around midway in was Applejack, she was laying up against the tree with her hat covering her head. “Applejack?” she asks the apple farmer and she tilts her hat to get a look at Twilight

“How ya doin’ Twilight?” she asks “What brings you out ta Sweet Apple Acres today?”

“I wanted to know about the night you and Fluttershy went out.” She answers “Did she seem strange at all to you?”

“No why?” Applejack asks

“Well she lost something while she was with you and wanted me to help find it.” Twilight lies

“After she told me she needed to use the restroom I didn’t see her after that.” Applejack responds “I am sorry Twi I wish I could be of some more help.”

“Thank you anyways Applejack.” Twilight says walking off

“Whew…” Applejack sighs “That was close… if she found out it would be horrible. I hope Scootaloo and Trixie can take care of the red unicorn. He knows far too much about Vampire Ponies…”

Meanwhile at Sugar Cube Corner Lunar Relic walks into the shop where Mrs. Cake greets him “Why hello Lunar what can I do for you today? Need some of Pinkies delicious cupcakes to take on another research trip of yours?”

“Not today Mrs. Cake but thank you for the offer.” Lunar replies “I want to know if you saw Applejack and Fluttershy come in about three nights or so ago?”

“Well I didn’t but Pinkie might have.” Mrs. Cake answers as the before mentioned hyper pinkie mare jumps down the stairs

“Yeah they were on their way to someplace and they ordered a pair of cupcakes. I bet they were going on a double date.” She says

“Really did they talk or seem strange to you?” Lunar asks “I am helping Twilight with something so I need to know.”

“Not that I could tell.” Pinkie replies “Did something happen?”

“No like I said just doing what Twilight told me to. Thanks anyways.” He says walking out of the shop where Scootaloo and Trixie met up with him.

“Oh are you Lunar Relic?” Trixie asks

“Yeah and you are?” Lunar asks looking at her

“I am the great and powerful Trixie!” she says “And I have a new magic spell but I need a pony to help another Unicorn. Could you help me?”

“how do you know who I am?” Lunar asks

“I saw your theory on the lighting of ancient times.” She answers

“Yeah but until I finish the bust it will remain a theory but what kind of spell is it?” Lunar answers

“A spell to make plants grow even faster than they should.” Trixie asks

“Alright.” He sighs “Where?”

“Outside of Ponyville tonight.” She says

“Oh…sorry but I have to work tonight…” Lunar replied

“oh… alright.” Trixie replies

“I gotta go meet a friend so see you. Good luck with the spell.” Lunar says turning starting to walk off

“Great now what?” Scootaloo asks quietly “He won’t come out tonight.”

“I don’t know but the Great and Powerful Trixie will find a way to get him into a Vampire!!!!” Trixie calls

“What did you say?” Lunar asks turning back around “You two know something.”

“W-we didn’t say anything!” Trixie asks as Twilight walks up

“Oh hay? What’s going on?” she asks

“Twilight stay back!” Lunar says “Those two are Vampires!”

“What are you talking about?!” Twilight asks looking at them she does notice something was off about them. “Have you gone mad Lunar?”

“Nope, if I was then you’d know. I heard Trixie say something about turning me into a Vampire!” Lunar responds “Now why in blazes would she want that? I haven’t done anything to her my whole life!”

“Fine you caught us the truth is we cannot have you interfering with Fluttershy. We need her… soon she will join the others. Soon all of
Ponyville will be Vampires and we will take over all of Equestria under out Queen’s guidance!” Trixie says

“Well too bad that will never happen!” Twilight says “Lunar, Rainbow, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, Discord, Applejack and myself will stop you!”

“Oh but that is where you are mistaken Twilight.” Scootaloo smiles

“Two on your list belong to the queen…Applejack and Rarity are already one of us. Soon you will be to!”

“Plus there is nothing you can do about it!” Trixie laughs

“That is where you are wrong!” Lunar says “We now know you are all under one Queen Vampire so guess what, we just have to find out who!”

“Have fun with that!” Trixie laughs as something hits the two and they are knocked out as Applejack walks out with a shovel in her mouth,

“Soon you will be aiding in my rule of Equestria!” she laughs evilly