Chapter 17
As the day slowly continued to blow by, the residents of Ponyville all stood silent. They didn’t want to talk anymore. The day had been incredibly scary for all of them. None more than Rainbow Dash. If an outsider would have stepped their hooves inside Ponyville on that day, they would think that it had been abandoned. The day would be remembered as an incident of large proportions. The town was lucky that nopony had been damaged in the accident. Of course, the general population had no idea of what had happened to the little orange filly named Scootaloo. The news about her condition was only allowed within a small circle. Not even her closest friends knew exactly what was happening, it was kept under the rug by a certain number of ponies. That brings us to the next occurrence in what would continue to be a journey that Rainbow Dash would never have expected. it all began in a library that we know all too well...
“How is she doing?” Twilight Sparkle asked as she closed a door behind her, quickly concealing it with her magic. She now found herself in a small room of the library, Twilight had forced herself to allow this specific room to be used. There was nothing special about it, it was just a room with a bed and several chairs. On the bed laid a orange filly, but she couldn’t quite be called a filly anymore, her body was skewed, it looked so odd. She was transforming, it was as if the blood she had digested had decided to change everything about her. One of her wings had grown to the size of a grown pegasus while the other stayed a small wing like the ones she used to have. Fangs had started growing out of her mouth, and two of her legs had grown to the size of a full grown pony as well. If you weren’t prepared for what you were seeing, the sight of the pegasus would make you throw up.
Rainbow Dash, who was sitting on a small chair to the side of the bed, slowly looked up at Twilight with sadness in her eyes. “Still not waking up. Can’t say I expect her to, not yet at least... Why did it have to be her? She didn’t do anything to deserve this. I wanted to protect her and instead I just turned her into this,” she said as she made a weak gesture towards Scootaloo.
Twilight knew that Rainbow was beating herself up for this, and Twilight didn’t like it. It wasn’t Rainbow’s fault, it was all Marshall’s fault, the one who actually did it. “It’s not your fault, it was his fault and you know it. Stop beating yourself up over it, it won’t help her. Calm down and if we’re lucky, we might just find something that can help her.” Twilight didn’t believe this, but she was just trying to comfort her friend, who smiled slightly as she gave Twilight a hug. Twilight knew that there would be no possible way to cure Scootaloo of her condition, the best thing they could possibly do to her, now that the virus, or whatever it was, ravaged through her body like wildfire, was to temporarily turn her back into a filly so that she could live life normally. As normal as a vampony could possibly live. Even so, she would still have to live with the implications that she would outlive her friends, her best friends. Of course, she would still have friends, Rainbow Dash would see to that, Twilight knew as much.
As Dash embraced her friend, she breathed out and spoke, “yeah, I know. I just wish I could do more. She had just accepted that she wasn’t going to become a vampony, and now, suddenly, she gets turned into one, in the worst possible way. I can’t help but feel bad about it!” She released from her hug and backed away. “Sorry, I got angry. I think I need a walk. I’ll be back later. Keep a good look on her, will you?” Twilight nodded at her friend. Rainbow knew she could trust Twilight, if there ever was a time where Rainbow knew she could trust one of her friends over the others, it was now. Twilight had been through a lot for her the last couple of days. She had even saved Rainbow on multiple occasions.
As Rainbow stepped outside of the room, Twilight, once more, concealed the door in magic. Rainbow started to trot towards the door as she was interrupted by the only other sentient being that inhabited the library except for Twilight, it was Spike. “How is she?” He asked. Twilight and Rainbow had been forced to tell him all that had happened during the last couple of days. First he thought that they were kidding with him, but when he realised that they weren’t he got confused. He didn’t get mad, even though they had expected him to be mad, but he didn’t want to be mad. They had kept it from him, for a good reason, and he could accept that. They didn’t expect such an easy reaction, but they were happy with it.
Rainbow stopped and looked up at the dragon. “The same.” She simply said. The dragon seemed fine with that answer, so he motioned for the pegasus to continue her trot out of the library. And she did. Rainbow didn’t feel the need to retract the fangs in her mouth any longer, the whole town already knew because of the incident. Rainbow was happy with that, it was a drastic situation and she helped had them with her odd powers. There couldn’t have been a better opportunity to unveil her secret. Of course, the whole town was practically scared to death of her, and she didn’t like it all that much. It annoyed her, but at the same time, she understood. The only ponies who were still able to look her in the eyes as a normal pony were the ones who had fought against Marshall. Her closest friends though, they were the ones who helped her the most. Applejack had become much more accepting of her after the incident, she could feel a stronger connection between the two of them. Applejack had seen the interaction between Rainbow and Scootaloo, so she had seen just how much Rainbow actually cared for the filly, even if she didn’t always seem like it. This reminded Applejack of her sister and herself. Of course, Apple Bloom and Applejack were real sisters, so it wasn’t completely the same, and yet it was. Applejack never bothered to talk about it with RD, she knew that the rainbow-maned pegasus would be bored, and she was fine with that.
Twilight was probably the one who had backed Rainbow the most. Everypony in their circle of friends knew why, except for Rainbow herself, since she was completely oblivious at the moment.
Surprise, the former part of Rainbow Dash, had integrated rather well into Ponyville at the time. She had come out of nowhere, just appeared and was now suddenly working in Sugarcube Corner, not without a lot of training. She was a part of Rainbow Dash after all, and Rainbow wasn’t exactly the best chef to walk the surface of Equestria. The ponies of Ponyville had seemed rather sceptical of the white pegasus, and they soon learned just how similar she was to Pinkie Pie. They all remembered her welcome party, that was something they would never forget. Rainbow Dash and Twilight Sparkle had no idea how lucky they were to have skipped it. It was an incident that would be dented into the minds of the ponies for years to come. An event like that, you never forget.
Rainbow dash had no idea where she was going, she was simply walking through the small town, looking around as ponies gave her looks of adoration coupled with fear. She ignored it, she wanted ponies to look at her glory and adore her as she went past them. Well, that wasn’t happening. As she walked through the town, she came upon the apple cart. As soon as she saw it, she presumed that she was going to meet Applejack, but apparently, that wasn’t going to happen. It was Big Mac who was handling the cart today. It disappointed Rainbow Dash slightly because she didn’t really know the stallion all that much, and he used to scare her. But she wasn’t anymore, she had seen something during the fight. He wasn’t as strong as ponies seem to think, of course, he was extremely strong and a normal pony should be very cautious to engage him. Rainbow walked up towards him, just to say hi, but as she came closer, she noticed that he was slowly starting to pack the cart together to walk home. Rainbow shrugged and spoke up. “You going home, Mac?” The stallion replied with his trademark ‘Eeyup’ making Rainbow nod in acknowledgement. “Is it okay if I follow you back to the farm? I feel like walking today.” The stallion replied with a silent nod.
When Mac finished packaging the cart together, he started to walk off towards the farm. As Rainbow walked next to him, she couldn’t help but wonder why the stallion looked so quizzically at her. It couldn’t been the fact that she was showing her fangs, he had clearly stated that it did not rub him the wrong way. So she wondered what it could be. Rainbow didn’t bother to push it though, there was no need to. It wasn’t exactly her thing to tell, if he had something to tell her, he should just say it, but she wouldn’t push him. It wouldn’t be the right thing to do. She could certainly relate.
The trek towards the farm was a slow one, nothing especially interesting happened, ponies just did their thing and looked at Rainbow with their weird looks as the two of them walked out of the town. The road to the farm was ten minute long walk. Not that long, but for Rainbow, it felt like forever, she could fly there in less than a minute, so walking there in ten was slow, oh so very slow. But at the same time, she had decided to walk, so it didn’t bother her too much.
And then, he stopped. Big Mac stopped walking and started to look at Rainbow, she looked back at him as she tilted her head to the side. “Mac? Is there something wrong?” He nodded. “Then tell me! I could probably help.” Rainbow, on the other hand, wasn’t prepared for what the stallion said next.
“I want you to make me a... Whatever it is you are.” This surprised Rainbow Dash, she hadn’t expected this, so this was what he had been hiding! He wanted Rainbow to make him a vampony! But why on Equestria would he want that? Did he even know the implications? Did he really understand how many things would change just because he became a vampony? “You’re probably wondering why I want that. Simple, I’m angry at myself for not being able to protect my family as much as I can. During the battle against Marshall, I was the first one to get knocked out, and I can’t forgive myself for that! I know Aj is a strong pony and can take care of herself, but I’ve always been the big and loyal protector. And I want you to do this because I know you can do it, and I know it would make me stronger. I don’t ask for myself, I don’t ask for you, I ask for my family, will you help me?” Rainbow had no idea what to say, her jaw simply fell open, this was the longest time she had ever heard the stallion speak in one session! He wanted to become a vampony to protect his family, it was a noble thing. He just wanted what was best for the ponies he cared about the most, Rainbow couldn’t say no to that! She knew the feeling of wanting to protect something and failing, and most importantly, she knew what it meant to be loyal.
Rainbow slowly nodded as she tried to regain her composure. “Okay, I’ll do it. When do you want me to do it, now?” The stallion nodded. Rainbow stepped towards him. “Ok then, here we go.”
Twilight sat on the chair in the hidden room reading a book. She was drinking tea as she slowly churned her way through Daring Do and the Sapphire Stone. She wanted to re-read them, she hadn’t done that in awhile and she felt that now could be the perfect time to do so; and besides, the classics never got old. She could hear something from Scootaloo, so she quickly put her bookmark in the book and checked what was happening. Then she saw that the body of Scootaloo was extending itself. The torso of the body started to grow until it suddenly stopped. The entire torso had now grown to become the size of a normal pony. Twilight sighed, seeing a sight like that was going to be hard to forget. It was a very disturbing sight, seeing a pony grow that fast. Even if she had seen it before, on the same pony, it would never be easy to handle. “Not too long to go now, I guess.” Twilight said to herself. The only parts of the body that hadn’t grown to the size of a normal pony yet was one of the wings and two of the legs, Twilight expected that they would soon follow the rest of her body and she would have a fully developed pony body.
Ouch, gotta hurt.
Twilight rolled her eyes, she had no tolerance for Clover’s silliness at the moment, she had just seen something incredibly weird, so she was grumpy and replied as such. What do you want? I just saw something pretty disgusting, so I don’t exactly feel all that well, so please, say what you’re gonna say and get out of here.
I’m not so sure you want me to leave when I actually tell you what I have to say, but okay then. I was observing Rainbow Dash without her knowing, I tend to do that when I’m bored. Anyway, When she left the library, she started walking around town. She met up with Big Mac and the two of them decided to walk to Sweet Apple Acres in each others’ company. Of course, they don’t talk with each other, that stallion never talks with anyone, but wow, he has a nice flank... Getting to the point. He suddenly stops and looks at Rainbow Dash, she obviously asks what’s wrong. And what happened next surprised her just as much as it surprised me. He wanted to become a vampony to protect his family, fancy that! Noble cause for a noble stallion I guess. He made a rather lengthy speech about how he felt that he was too weak to be the protector of his family and so forth. It was really touching and all that, and finally, Rainbow actually turned him, just because he had told such a story. Now, what do you think about that piece of news?
It sounds legitimate, and besides I don’t expect you to lie, why would you? There’s no need for you to lie to us, from what I know of course. But yeah, I am quite surprised that he felt the need to do such a drastic thing, but I guess I can’t blame him. I would do anything to protect Spike and my friends. I also understand why Rainbow did what she did, she has her own reason to practically jump at each opportunity she gets to turn a pony but she doesn't. She asks if they really want it, and she has standards. Any other pony and they would practically jump at every pony they could see, but Rainbow isn’t like that. She’s loyal, not only to her friends, but to all of Equestria, and that, is why I trust her judgement. Twilight answered as she took a sip from the cup of tea she held in her magic. From the outside, she would look like she was still reading a book, so her expression had stayed the same as she communicated with Clover.
I see, well, I understand your reaction. I had the same one, kind of. You are a smart pony, Twilight Sparkle, I wouldn’t doubt you, it would be a silly thing to do. There are very few ponies that I have real respect for, and you might just be one of them. Be proud of that, the only ponies that are still alive that I truly respect are Luna and Celestia, but I respect for a completely different reason than you. I know more about them than you could ever dream of. But that’s a story for another time. But know this, you have my respect, don’t misuse it. Plus, if you’re nice, I might just let you read the journal of my life sometime. No, not today, I will probably never give it to you, except under very specific circumstances, but know this: I am not exactly who you think I am. If you want to know more, why don’t you ask your precious mentor Celestia?
The magical poof sound could be heard once more as the spirit disappeared from Twilight’s mind. Twilight still didn’t move, she was trying to piece together what Clover had been talking about. Twilight had somehow gained the respect of Clover, Twilight had no idea why she had gotten it, but she had. What was even weirder was the fact that the only ponies who she respected as well as her was the Princesses. It made no sense to her, what had she done that could possibly make Clover respect her? She didn't delve on it as she continued on to the next thing she had heard. A journal of Clover’s life? What on Equestria could that book possibly contain? And most importantly, why did she say that Celestia would know about her? What past did the two of them share? Clover may be incredibly old, but how did she know Celestia?
Twilight ran out of the room and quickly threw together a letter to Celestia, asking for the Princess to come to Ponyville so that she could ask the princess a couple of questions about Clover.
Barely a minute after the letter had been sent, there was a reply from the Princess, it wasn’t a very long note, it simply said:
Dear Twilight
I will be there shortly, I just need to finish a couple of things. I can also quickly give you the answer to you biggest question about Clover. I know her, because she was the one who helped me and my sister defeat Discord.
Your Dearest Teacher,
Princess Celestia
P.S. Clover had a magnificent life, I hope you get to hear the complete story sometime. It’s quite the read.
TA DAH! It's back, and I'm hopefully back, we'll just have to see with the next chapter if I really am, etc.
Anyway, I'm sorry for my week hiatus-like thing. It wasn't my meaning to do so, there are a lot of reason why it happened, I'm not gonna bother telling.
I was thinking and thought something. I am really close to 200 faves, which is a pretty big number in my opinion, so I was wondering, do you guys want a Q&A like thing when we reach that? Or do you want something else? Let me know in the comments 
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Wow you actually left us on a cliffhanger f*** man it was geting good
I am surprised like rainbow dash that Big Mac isent really strong &the fact that he wanted to become a vampire because he was the first one to be knocked out during that Scene I was expecting him to say that he got turned into a vampire and was depressed due to this circumstance.
Celestia and Luna know clover
I like to read stories with ALL THE SEX!!!
Poor Scootaloo. I don't even want to imagine how painful the transformation is.
Big Mac sure had a compelling reason for Rainbow Dash to turn him.
And Clover helped Celestia and Luna defeat Discord? She probably was the one who found the Elements of Harmony for them!
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1914546 Just saying this to you, because you're really close, but not quite there.
Clover's story will be told, after this finishes, in a prequel (Which, as it looks to me at the moment, will be longer than this, WOW) that I will make, and so forth
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YOU POSTED THAT PICTURE TWICE!
wait... I like that picture... Carry on.
Poor Scootaloo. Growing that quickly must suck, and I thought my growth spurts were bad.
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I love guessing games! 
I am right, aren't I? I am... right?
Ooh! Ooh! Is this a guessing game?!
-Did Clover make the Elements?
-Was Clover one of the Elements?
Well, that's all I got for guesses. Was I right? Was I? Was I? Was I? Was I? Was I? Was I? Was I? Was I? Huh? Huh? Was I right?
1917730 Actually, no.
This totally must be written in a one-shot side-fic.
1921509 I am sorry to say, but I have to focus on a lot of other things that goes around in the background, as well as trying to flesh out the inbetweens of the rest of story, and maybe a little bit on the prequel when thingsd settle down once more.
Though, if you wanted to write it, I could totally pre-read among other things
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Who said anything about now? Do it some day after this story is tagged as Complete.
Because you know what happened. I don't.
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Damn.
1921593 The possibilities are endless...
I will let you all in on a little secret, I had forgotten Surprise just before I started this chapter and I remembered that I hadn't addressed anything about her for a while, so that party was placed there as a hint towards something that happened and I wasn't allowed in, so I have no way of knowing what happened in there, the population of Ponyville don't take kindly to humans, they think we're weird...
So no, I have no idea what happened, I just know it was crazy, and do you know what? I think the ponies deserve their privacy... At times.
I HAVE BIG NEWS
I only saw 2 mistakes! YAY
here they are
Most propably meant ‘had helped’ there
Next, I cannot stress this enough:
Long and rambling sentences. Again. *sigh*
(Being a bit harsh, I know 
)
1926437 Ok then, big question, want to become my pre-reader / editor? You seem to know your shizz, if you get what I mean. Having you on ze team would increase quality, and I really want this to be the best it can be
1926521 I might try it, but I am subject to extreme procrastination. I would find it very enjoyable, but I fear I'll take too long at my notes (see previous chapter's very late post). But if you are willing to put up with me or dump me if necessary, then I would be interested.
Pros of moi:
"know my shizz"
a sense of a good story
not an idiot
computer wizardry as hobby
my country is next to yours (I live in Finland), so no timezone trouble
can use "ze" instead of "the"
comedy included
Cons of moi:
procrastination
can be thick
young (13)
not a native speaker of ye english language
I think that's a fairly good +/- list.
Error is discipline through which we advance.
-Channing