So, here we have a new chapter! (Durr, no shit sherlock ) But yeah, I changed the rating to Mature due to the gruesome nature of the first scene and future brutal and erotic scenes that will be written as the story progresses. That said, I hope you all enjoyed the new chapter. Comment, leave criticism, tell me what you want to see from the story, etc. Also, do not be sad that I didn't write the assassination mission with Lyre in this chapter, for that will be done in the last chapter of Act I. Also, as always, a huge thanks to Drunk Ragdoll (A.K.A. Phoenix) and Inganno of the Frost for all of their help and support of my story!

Feeeeeeeeeeeeeels!

Tiss TIME TO READ HAZZAH
Author Brohoof /)

1288474 (\ Author brohoof returned!!!

1288407 All dem feels!!

Rarity and Spike love it
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1288727 The person who made that pic, 'Vardastouch' I think their name is, is absolutely amazazazing!! But yeah, thank you very much for your praise on le story.

Awesome. Good to see being a sir accomplished something nice for someone.

1289002 I agree. Too many times has Spike been a sir, only to have his hopes dashed. It is time he got some love in return.

“Brutal and erotic scenes” angry sex? Angry sex

I love when an author knows how to make a romance scene truly touching and breathtaking …. Man it’s getting hot here.

Also are those sword (Marius and Phoenix’s) inspired by the Soul Reavers? If not I’ll still keep them that way cuz the mental image is so badass

1289942 Not Phoenix's. That's a flame spell he's manipulating, but Marius' sword looks very similar to Kain's Soul Reaver (so glad you know what those are), only it's a huge greatsword and it's a solid black for the most part. Angry Sex? Bahahaha But yeah, thank you for your appreciation on the romantic writing and all of my writing in general.

Wow, the CMC in this story
are giving Pinkamena a run for her money.

1289993 Every filly needs to have a little bit of murderous fun! Fortunately, Mari' can take it.

1290037 Haha. We shall see, won't we?

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Teeheehee It's all going according to plan. Thank you so much for all the love and continued support of the story,...Phoenix All this love from everypony means more to me than you could imagine.

Fantastic chapter is Fantastic! Just thought you should know that. I love that you're taking the time to develop the stories of the other characters in this. Too many writers end up completely leaving out all the actions of the side characters that don't directly impact the main character and it makes the story feel somewhat flat. Like the main character is somehow alone within the story, rather than feeling like he's actually part of a much larger whole.

One small mistake though, right before Rarity and Spike's kiss you say that she says something "drearily". I do not think that is the word you intended to use there.

drear·y/ˈdri(ə)rē/
Adjective:
Dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing: "the dreary routine of working, eating, and trying to sleep".

'The stalliion in question...' you misspelt stallion there! anyway another awesome chapter.

1290775 Thank you so much! I too believe that more often than not, a writer tends to focus on the main character so much that they forget that other character's interactions are what makes a story actually feel satisfying and interesting to the reader. Broaden the coverage of each character and the readers don't lose interest. I'm really happy to see that it's working. I also changed drearily to something that would fit a tad bit better.

1292010 Fixed! and thank you very much!

So amazing!!!

dis chap was focking awesome and it confused the shit outa me.....you already kno chain

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1294311 Shit's more epic than JENGA!! Thanks for all your continued support and pure awesomness Inganno!

1293831 Thank you sooooo much for your praise!

1294336 your welcome also i have some questions you should text me about but for now...thi
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1295825 you'll see

1295886 Is that a motherbucking challenge? Remember, I'm only eight chapters in, and I happen to know certain things about Marius that (some) others do not. Apocalyptic level things.

Alright I'm back. Sorry it took me so long to read this but hey, school's a bitch. So we got humans being completely slaughtered like I predicted and if Marius gave me the opinion to join, I wouldn't take. There's that old stubborn human pride of mine. And I still think you should add a human. The conflict would be so amazing. The date I didn't see coming and when those two kissed. Let me just say that you my friend are fucking awesome. And we have this Prince Phoenix, my bad guy senses are going off. Once again, can't wait for the next chapter and hopefully it won't take me so long to read it.

1306759 I feel ya there! School's always a bitch. The only reason they decided to join was that it would keep their families safe. Some humans are just as stubborn, but they would only be denying the inevitable, harming and putting in danger themselves and the people they love in the process. More humans=just keep reading... Me fucking awesome? Awwww, thank you, but it's you guys who are fucking awesome. The readers who have continually supported this story. I am ultimately just the humble writer hoping to keep you guys entertained by regaling his tales and stories to you all. Bad guy sensors? Then they aren't working right...or they are...who knows?

1306812 I'm just one stubborn bastard, I actually take a lot of pride in humanity itself. We haven't killed ourselves yet and that means we're doing something right. And thanks for the complement.

1306868 You're welcome, but I don't think anyone truly knows what their heart and soul would want them to do in a situation like that until they are put in a position that is similar. Keep in mind though, the human race in Alon' Dar were ten times as foul and evil as ours is or ever was in the annals of history. It makes sense that you feel that way, though. I could tell by every comment you have left on the story, my good friend.

1306887 I doubt I will ever lose all faith in humans. Because I have a belief that no matter what, a race can never be completely evil and the one that aren't deserved to be saved and the ones that are at least deserve a chance at redemption.

1306895 That is why some would consider Marius and Lyre abominations. As you read though, you might be surprised. The human race in Feral, like I said before, is much different from ours now and in the past. Much more sadistic, vindictive, and self-destructive..

well well well, i finally got to the sparity chapter of this fic. i do not consider myself an expert on sparity, not at all but i'll give it a whirl.

It was gutsy to start things off that Spike and Marius will outlive all the ponies, it is the sad cold hard truth. In this case, it can be argued that it was an emotional truth and was to show how much Spike loves Rarity, and that he will go on realizing that he will out live her. However, unless this is foreshadowing, I feel that it will become irrelevent, and just a way to try and squeeze out a feel, though I will reamain ignorant till then. The actual date was very nice and charming, though it would have been nice for them to talk a little less about Marius. I understand that he is an incredibly important part of this story, but he wasn't a big part of this chapter, action and activity wise. That being said, I was happy to see that Twilight was being a classic 'Over protective parental figure', very nice and within her character, and having Marius give her the runs by teleporting laxatives or somthing into her (BEST SUPERPOWER EVER). Back onto Marius, I understand that he's 'the protector/guardian' of Rarity, but the fact that he's just sitting there, watching them........ kinda like a stalker........ but i digress. Now for that ending........... KISSY FACES EVERYWHERE! You nailed it right on the head!! the build-up, that little bit of awkwardness as you built up towards the kiss. And that kiss BOOM! my mind is everywhere!! it was purrrrrrrrfecto! That's right Rarity, they all can buck themselves!! True love knows no age!! (except for pedo love, which I do NOT support) I'd give this a 9/10 for a fantastic Sparity with a little to much Marius. Sparity time is Spike and Rarity sexy time.

I hope this helps you in the future. I am now all caught up and I am loving this. kudos, from one writer to another.

1312532 Huzzah!! I am so glad you liked it! Gotta remember in regards to the stalking, he IS a Vampire, which means one of the things he enjoys most is lurking in the shadows. It's predatorial nature at its smallest scale. Thank you so much for the positive feedback on the whole chapter, as your input has helped me a lot. Now, I await in a day or two (hopefully) when FTOWL's next chap is published. Also, on a totally unrelated note, you should make a Commando on Borderlands 2. They are better than any other class for DPS-ing. Yeah, I said it!...Come at me, bro! Oh...and thank you for your kudos. It means a lot coming from you, my friend.

So the vampires never died out, huh? Interesting....(insert evil laugh here)

My thoughts on Sparity
If he doesn't know about anatomy then he's not ready for her anatomy

Gotta love the parallelism between the kingdom of Equestria and the Vampire kingdom.