With Ponyville saved and the cure for Applejack acquired the time had arrived to discuss how they will end it. Twilight, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy and Twilight's pal Lunar Relic were all in the Court of Harmony where the five were in their seats and Lunar stood next to Twilight. "Alright everypony it's time we discuss a plan." Twilight says looking at the gathered group "So the biggest concerns...hm." she thinks
"Queen Vampires keep their powers during the day so Applejack with have the strength equal to what she has when the moon is out. Second she is immune to all but Solar magic. If we want to use anything with magic it has to be that kind." Lunar informs them
"So what do we do? wear her out? Capture her? Sneak up on her?" Rainbow Dash asks
"I think sneaking up would be rather difficult if she has her vampire stuff." Rarity says
"We could attempt to capture her but that is about all I can think about." Lunar says
"I just want Applejack back." Fluttershy says
"We all do sweetheart." Rarity says
"Then we attempt to capture okay." Twilight says as the map shows an enlarged Sweet Apple Acres. "So for what we know this big tree serves as her base of operations." she says pointing to a large tree in the fields. "Chances are she is somewhere around that location. Also Lunar says that Big Mac sacrificed himself so that Lunar could put distance between him, I and Applejack so watch out for him."
"I would suggest perhaps using one of the fences as an entry point that way we could sneak in." Lunar says pointing to a fence. "Most of them are out of the way and far enough to keep us out of sight."
"How do you come up with this Lunar?" Rarity asks "Do you know how dirty that is?"
"But he has a good point." Rainbow Dash says "If we can have the element of surprise we can get the jump on her and then it makes the whole thing just that much easier."
"Rainbow is right." Twilight says "Applejack is stronger, faster and more aware then all of us. How else would stand a chance."
"What about that Solar Magic thing?" Fluttershy asks
"Well... the thing is I....am not very skilled in that field of magic." Twilight admits
"I on the other hand am." Lunar adds "But it is only a last resort at this point."
"So after we get in then what?" Rarity asks
"We go to Applejack!" Twilight says "Time is short and this is the best we can do. Everypony ready?"
"Who will hit her with the water?" Lunar asks
"I'll do it." Twilight answers "Otherwise if for some reason I cannot Lunar try to make sure Rainbow can get it. If not Rarity, it will fall upon you."
"Ugh I don't want the icky job so Rainbow, Lunar don't you guys screw up!" Rarity complains
"We'll do our best." both Lunar and Rainbow Dash say in annoyed tones.
"This seems dangerous..." Fluttershy says softly
"Don't worry Fluttershy we are going to do our best to look out for each other!" Rainbow Dash says
"Come on we got less than an hour." Twilight says and the group dart as fast as they could out of the Palace of Friendship. "How much time do we have Lunar?" Twilight asks and the unicorn looks at his watch.
"Exactly 20 minutes we need to move!" he says the six look at the other for a few seconds before leaping over the rather small fence.
"So what do you think we should do to restrain Applejack?" Twilight asks Lunar
"Why are you asking me?" Lunar asks "You're the one who is so good at this stuff!"
"Well I am not the one who knows that Solar Magic field." Twilight responds
"We can discuss that later." Lunar says "Want a plan here's a plan; wing it!"
"Wing it?" Twilight asks "How can we just wing something like this?"
"Well if we had more time I could come up with something." Lunar says as they stop behind a tree about 100 meters away they could see the large tree that Twilight and Lunar were once held captive in for a few hours. "I don't do well with making good plans in a few minutes."
"Then how did you survive the traps in Pharaoh Qua'ter's tomb to retrieve that idol?" Twilight asks "If what I have heard is right that takes some split second thinking!"
"That's different!" Lunar responds
"Hay I hate to interrupt ya'lls little chat." Applejack says coming up behind Twilight
"Yeah, yeah stay out of this Applejack this is..." Twilight pauses as fear grasps her body felt like ice as she slowly turned to the vampire behind her. "A-Applejack!" she screams leaping behind the others.
"Real brave..." Rainbow scoffs looking at Twilight in disgust
"Well I reckon someponies have been interfearin' with mah plans." Applejack smirks "We can't have that now can we..."
"Laugh all you want now Applejack but we are here to stop you!" Rainbow Dash says sternly, Applejack laughs at the prismatic mare’s statement. "Hay what's so funny!?" she asks Applejack who wipes a tear from her eye.
"Hoo well it's funny that ya'll think ya gotta chance. Without Lunar and that water, I am invincible!" she laughs
"Hay uh I am right here!" Lunar says
"What?!" Applejack looks furious at the maroon unicorn "How long have you been here?!"
"I've been here the whole time..." he says with an annoyed tone. "Let's get this over and done with already. I don't like the sight of vampires, never had."
"Biiiiiig Mac!" Applejack shouts.
"What is calling for Big Mac going to do?" Twilight asks.
"You'll see." Applejack smirks. Soon Big Mac explodes from out of a bush and knocks Twilight over making the vile of water drop from her bag. Lunar noticing this quickly darts over to it and grabs it. "Ah don't think so!" Applejack growls as she sprouts bat rings a grab him.
"Let me go!" Lunar yells struggling.
"You have been a thorn in my side since this all started." she says to him "Perhaps you should see what it's like to play for the other team..."
"Rainbow Dash catch!" Lunar shouts throwing the small vile at her which being the athletic and totally awesome pony that she is Rainbow Dash caught it with ease.
"Got it!" she yells in responds as Lunar emits a bright glow from his horn making Applejack let go. Lunar then falls a few feet to the ground but lands up right.
"Help!" Twilight screams struggling to break free of Big Mac who was leaning into to bite the alicorn.
"Yes... bite her Big Mac!" Applejack yells
"Forgive me girls." Lunar says before his horn glows again "Solar Burst!" he shouts and a concussive blast flies from his horn and hits Big Mac into a tree this knocked the large vampire out and with the accuracy of a professional ice archer Lunar throws the little bit of cure that they had left at him which hit him perfectly. "Bull's eye." he smiles
"Now what?" Rainbow asks as Rarity and Fluttershy run over to Twilight who's front right leg was broken from the impact with Big Mac.
"Keep that water safe!" Lunar says before a large blast was heard and a ball of confetti smashes into Applejack tying her up. "Where did that come from?" he asks himself before he looks down the trajectory path of the confetti cannonball to see Pinkie Pie and one of her party cannons next to her.
"Is Twilight okay?" Rainbow asks and Rarity shakes her head.
"She's got a bad broken leg!" she responds "I don't think she'll be back in on this. Fluttershy and I will get her to the hospital!"
"I am out of ammo for my cannon!" Pinkie exclaims "I should have stocked up... darn..."
"I guess it's you and me then Lunar." Rainbow says
"And Applejack is all tied up making for an easy finish." he smiles
"Not so fast sugar cube." Applejack smiles sinisterly and a long pointed claw emerges from the trap of streamers and cuts her free.
"Oh come on since when did they have claws!?" Rainbow groans
"Okay Rainbow when I restrain her hit her hard. We only have one shot at this so make it count!" Lunar says
"Alright." the rainbow Pegasus answers. Without warning Lunar leaps at Applejack and she flies in the air making Lunar run under her but swiftly he turns around and his horn glows.
"Pfft!" she smirks "Charging? Really? I expected that from a stupid pony like you!" she laughs but she didn't expect what was next...
"Solar Flare!" Lunar yells and a bright flash of light blinds her and she falls to the ground. "Now Rainbow Dash!" he yells and without a second's delay Rainbow drops the water on Applejack who looking in shock at the combined "attack"
"I-Impossible I cannot be defeated by mortal ponies!" she says feeling her eye lids grow heavy, her vampire side was being cleansed and this was clearly it talking not the real Applejack "I am the perfect being the ruler of the night! Equestria was mine! Mine!"
"Give up Applejack...within minute the water will take its full effect you will be back to normal that evil vampire side will be gone." Lunar says looking at her "Your screaming won't help you only make you look pathetic and like a sore loser..." he sighs and soon after she passes out.
"Will she be okay?" Rainbow Dash asks and he nods
"Let's leave her be. We should check on Twi." Lunar says both RD and Pinkie nod and the three head for the Ponyville Hospital where Nurse Red Heart lead them to Twilight’s room and the three already occupying the room looked at the three for news.
"Well?" Rarity asks
"Applejack is cured." Rainbow sighs
"Thank you Lunar Relic you have no idea how much this means to us." Twilight says softly
"Don't worry about it." Lunar smiles "I live for adventure. But to do it with you and your friends is a true blessing if any of you need anything please you are always welcome in my shop."
"That is real generous of you Lunar." Rarity smiles
"So now what?" Twilight asks
"We wait." Lunar responds.
Three days go by and Twilight is out of the hospital but there had been no word from Applejack the whole time making the six worry about what had happened to her. As a result, the six head over to Sweet Apple Acres to check up on the cowgirl. What they see when they arrive was relieving as there was Applejack and Applebloom taking apples into the barn. Applebloom sees them and runs over to the six before hugging them as much as she could. "Thank you all!" she says "It means so much to us that you saved my sister!"
"She was our friend why wouldn't we?" Twilight asks
"Because she went crazy!" Applebloom says
"Applebloom you shouldn't talk about your sister like that it's not very lady like." Rarity says
"It's alright Applebloom told meh everything. You guys have no idea how thankful I am that you saved me from that living nightmare. And to you Lunar Relic thank you as well." Applejack responds smiling at Lunar who blushes and smiles. "I heard what all you did for my friends and it was real brave of you."
"Thank you Applejack." Lunar says surprised by the hug that followed the eight look over to see the setting sun on the large hill top of the orchard and they sit down to watch it.
"Hay Lunar what are you going to do now?" Twilight asks "Go back to being a researcher?"
"You know it." Lunar answers "But call me whenever if I am not in my shop I am gone on a trip or something pretty bad is going on otherwise just check if you aren't sure. As for what I will do next wait for the net lead and then go from there." Lunar answers as the eight look out to the breathtaking sight of Celestia's setting sun
"All's well that ends well right?" Fluttershy asks and the group agrees in various ways before leaning back to relax and enjoy the sunset.
Lunar looked at the setting sun and says softly "Did you see that Dad... did you see that Lunar Storm? It may not be the one who took you from me but...I helped them for you...I will never forget your last words..." he smiles softly picturing his father, Lunar Blight in his head with his final words he echoed aloud "Don't be mad anger and hatred will only lead you to a dark depth you will never be able to escape from..." he sighs before looking at the other seven who were looking at him,
"What was that all about?" Twilight asks
"Was I thinking aloud?" Lunar asks an embarrassed blush crossing his face
"A little." Applejack chuckles and laughs the others soon join her the last one to join was Lunar and they laughed as the last light of day made way for the dark of night.
~Epilogue~
Lunar sat in the middle of the new Public Library in Ponyville with the CMC sitting in front of him
"And so concludes the story of how I met your sisters and got to know them." he says "Crazy huh?"
"So then the pony that that mah sis keeps mentioning as her hero was you? the unicorn who helped Twilight?" Applebloom asks
"It's too good to be true." Scootaloo says "I mean I think I would remember becoming a vampire."
"You can't even remember my birthday!" Sweetie Belle complains
"Right...point taken..." Scootaloo says rubbing the back of her head "So Lunar did you and the girls every figure out what made Applejack a Queen Vampire?"
"No now that you mention it we never did figure that out..." he answers "I guess some stones are better left unturned..."
"Lunar!" Twilight yells running in
"What is it?" he asks
"I wanted to ask if you would write a letter to Princess Celestia about what your experience." Twilight answers
"she requested it didn't she?" he asks
"How did you-?" Twilight asks but before she could finish he answered
"I could tell by the look on your face, and that I read your mind about it." he answers
"You read my what?" she asks furious
"Just kidding it was obvious the way you came running in." he answers before taking the pen and paper
Dear Princess Celestia,
While working with Twilight Sparkle and her friends I understand why you look so highly upon them. They are great friends and they taught me to open up more to others. Before I met them I was a lone wolf but through helping them I made new friends with them. the challenges were difficult and exhausting but well worth the reward of getting Applejack back. Thank you for letting me into the archives and accepting my assistance it means a lot to me being able to help out Equestria like I did.
Twilight's Friend,
Lunar Relic
Lunar rolls it up and Twilight hands it to Spike who soon sends the letter. "You know..." Spike says "I think we should get some sleep I am beat."
"Agreed." Lunar sighs heading for the door "See you guys later!" he says as the two wave and he walks out. nearby in the shadows a black shadowed figure with bright green eyes was looking at him as he walked by...it was Queen Chrysalis "So... that red unicorn was the reason my plans with Applejack failed...Well I am not done yet not by a long shot! To think vampires are nothing more than changelings. We are one in the same!" she laughs before vanishing in a green fire her voice echoing with... "Equestria will be mine!"