Chapter 5
As her fangs pierced through Sunset's smooth skin she could feel the young woman struggling in her grasp like a fly trapped in a spider’s web. She could smell the terror radiating from her every pore, moisture forming in her eyes as she released a labored breath. She truly believed she was going to die, although Adagio had no intention of harming her.
Pulling back she gave the bite mark a gentle lick. Sunset's breath hitched, her hands shaking and her body growing tense. Looking at her it was clear she was on the verge of a full blown panic attack. Unable to bear this any longer Adagio leaned closer to her ear, humming a soft melody. Slowly Sunset's body began to relax, her heart rate slowing to normal as she calmly leaned against her.
"Looks like your under my spell," Adagio said with a giggle, reaching up and running her fingers through her partners fiery red and yellow hair. Sunset staring back with empty eyes, unaware of anything going on due to the hypnosis.
Adagio rested her hands on Sunset's back once more, just holding her for a while. It felt nice, she had to admit. She never held someone like this before. Sunset just continued to lean against her, staring mindlessly ahead.
What was it about Sunset that made Adagio not want to hurt her? What made her want to stay here and hold her like this?
She certainly was attractive, Adagio couldn't deny that about her. It was cute how she came in enthusiastically looking for friends, sharing information that shouldn't be shared with complete strangers because of nerves or inexperience.
Sunset's interest in her was nice too, as was the adorable vampire costume. To think someone found her so interesting that they decided to dress as her species. She called her queen too, that was quite lovely.
Perhaps it was because she also came from Equestria. She could smell the difference about her the moment she walked into her home, as could the other vampires no doubt. It had been a long time since she saw another Equestrian besides her sisters and the others. She looked around the room to see most of the vampire sending the bitten and hypnotized humans on their way. Her eyes eventually landed on Sonata, who seemed to be watching her with a big goofy smile. Bringing her focus back to Sunset she continued to think to herself about why this girl felt so special to her in such a small amount of time.
How had she gotten here from Equestria anyway? She mentioned a lust for power, had she been banished? She also mentioned friends. Did she redeem herself only to still be banished due to her wrongdoings? This was something Adagio knew she needed to ask.
A queen deserves love and recognition when she has earned it from her followers. Adagio did not earn recognition through kindness or love for her followers. She earned the title through fear and raw power. While I hate to admit this, I was like her once. I suppose that's why I found her so interesting. I had this lust for power...
And what's wrong with that? Wanting power?
What's wrong is the way I went about it. I believed power was the only way I could ever make somebody care about me. I was so desperate for friendship I would have forced everyone to accept me if I'd had my way. I'm happy to say I have friends now, and they showed me the path I was on was wrong. I would like to be your friend too, miss
Ah, now she was getting somewhere. As she replayed the words Sunset spoke not five minutes ago that same feeling deep within her heart resurfaced. Looking at Sunset now made her feel like she was looking into a mirror. She'd lived for centuries and the only ones she cared about were Sonata and Aria. Sunset was right, the other vampires only respected her due to her power over them. Because they were afraid of her. They weren't sisters, weren't friends. She didn't have any friends.
For centuries the only love Adagio ever felt was from her sisters. Never the love a friend could give, or even better the love of a girlfriend. Placing a hand on Sunset's cheek she began to realize just how badly she wanted to experience that.
Thinking back this wasn't a new feeling either. Having been alive for so long these feelings of loneliness began to eat up at her centuries ago, but she never stopped to think about what those feelings meant, nor did she share this information with her sisters. However, by some stroke of luck or fate, she didn't know which, Sunset came to this party and said the right words to help her realize what those feelings were.
She knew what needed to be done. She and Sunset were both lonely, they could fill in the holes the other felt in their heart. Of course, she would need to get to know Sunset better, she barely knew her. However in the short time they spent together Adagio could tell a lot about her, and it was all things she liked. If anything the idea of getting to know the real Sunset Shimmer excited her.
"A date," Adagio said aloud, grinning at the redhead in her arms. She placed a finger under Sunset's jaw, raising her head so that they would be looking at each other. "A lunch date to be exact. It will allow us to get to know each other better. You really charmed me, Shimmer. That's something to be proud of"
Taking Sunset's hand in her own she lead her across the room, approaching her sister. Sonata was still smiling at her, her hands clasped behind her back as she waited for the two of them to arrive. Once there she looked around the room for Aria, waving her over once she spotted her.
"Sonata, Aria, I need you to do a few things for me" She spoke softly, squeezing Sunset's hand. Something both sisters noticed, causing the smile on Sonata's face to grow larger. A small smirk came to Aria's.
"This is Sunset Shimmer. She's very special to me and she is not to be harmed. Sonata, I want you to go make the guest room for her. Aria, would you go out and buy her some clothes? Specifically sleepwear and something for tomorrow, including some options for a lunch date."
"Ma'am yes ma'am" Sonata replied playfully, putting on a serious look and saluting Adagio before turning and heading upstairs.
Aria simply chuckled, looking from Adagio to Sunset with curiosity. "She's from Equestria, I can smell it. I wonder how she got here"
"I plan to ask her tomorrow, on our lunch date" Adagio replied.
"Why not ask her now?" Aria questioned.
It was true that as long as Sunset remained under Adagio's hypnosis she would answer any questions asked truthfully. She could use this to get to know everything about Sunset now. But it didn't sit right with her. If she was to potentially be her girlfriend she shouldn't take advantage of her like that.
Technically due to the bite, she could order her to tell her outside of hypnosis as well, but again the idea didn't sit well with her.
"I don't want to treat her like some mindless drone. I'd like to get to know her, the traditional way" Adagio answered, pulling Sunset closer.
Aria's grin grew a little more, her hands moving to her hips. "Are you telling me our fearsome leader finally found someone she's interested in? After all these centuries?"
"Maybe I have," Adagio began, looking into Aria's eyes "which is exactly why I want to make her comfortable"
Aria stared back, nodding "I see. Well, the guests should be leaving soon. Once they are gone ill go out and get her something"
"Pick up some food as well, so she can have breakfast when she wakes up. No red meats, remember she's from Equestria. If she found bacon or ham on her plate I think it would make her sick"
"I've got it Adagio, stop worrying so much. Now if you'll excuse me" Rolling her eyes Aria stepped away, approaching the other guests and escorting them from the party. Sonata returned then, informing Adagio that Sunset's room was ready. As the final guest left, Aria turned to walk into the three-car garage, which could be entered from a doorway at the end of the hall.
For the time being Adagio sat Sunset on the couch, working together with Sonata to clean up the remaining party supplies that lay scattered about. While they didn't do these parties often, every time they did no vampire left hungry. Thinking of Sunset she put the remaining punch and finger foods in the fridge.
As they were finishing up Aria returned with a handful of bags. She immediately went into the kitchen, pulling out several different foods to place in the fridge and freezer. Adagio walked over, taking the other bags and looking inside. She saw several different sleeping outfits and other clothes for a long term stay.
"When I returned I noticed a lone motorcycle sitting in the driveway. I figure it must be Sunset's so I pulled it into the garage for her" Aria said "It has a custom made decal on the back, a red and yellow sun. I wonder if it's her cutie mark. It matches her hair"
"I'll have to take a look later" Adagio replied "Thank you for getting these"
With that she turned from Aria, signaling for Sonata to follow her as she returned to Sunset. The three went upstairs and entered the guest room, Sonata taking some of the bags and folding the clothes, putting them into the drawers across from the bed.
Adagio took one set of clothes and put them into the bathroom. She figured Sunset may not check the drawers upon waking up, and seeing the clothes in here signified she could use the shower at her leisure. She returned to the bedroom, laying a set of blue silk pajamas out on the bed.
"Sonata" Adagio began, looking over to her as she spoke "I know you wake up earlier than Aria and I. Would you cook breakfast for Sunset?"
"No problem" Sonata replied with barely contained excitement. Adagio couldn't help but smile at her younger sister's obvious glee. She didn't expect Sonata or Aria to care as much as they seemed to when it came to her love life, especially considering she never had one before. Both seemed willing to accept Sunset, Sonata specifically seemed overjoyed by the whole thing. It touched her heart how much her sisters cared about her.
Once the two finished putting up the clothes Adagio turned to Sunset, who had been sitting quietly, staring into space the whole time. She approached her, kneeling in front of her and taking her hand into her own.
"Sonata and I are done and it is getting late." she said softly "Once we leave I want you to change and get some sleep. Fold what you're currently wearing and leave it outside your door. I will come back later to collect it."
"Yes, mistress" Sunset replied robotically.
Adagio couldn't help the small playful grin that came to her lips, wanting to tease Sunset a little. "I think 'my queen' sounds better than mistress, don't you?"
"Yes, my queen" Sunset replied without a second thought.
Adagio giggled softly, turning to leave beside Sonata. She walked to the doorway, turning to Sunset one more time before leaving.
"Goodnight Sunset" she spoke softly, winking as she closed the door behind her.
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Well I like where this is going so far. I will say that the drama tag worries me a little. There's nothing wrong with drama in small doses but when I end up skipping over like 10 or 20 thousand words because it's like a bad soap opera then there's a problem lol. Not tryin to be a downer or influence the story in anyway. It's just a pet peeve of mine. Quick question though, why are the words with an F in them having the first 2 letters replaced by a strange symbol? It makes it hard to know what i'm looking at at first and it disrupts the flow of my reading a little bit. Anyways, I've rambled long enough. Keep up the good work my dear Author, and have a nice Christmas week.
Nice to see that Adagio is not playing any games with Sunny. Also love how supportive and happy the others are for her
9999037
Huh, weird, I don't see any formatting issues.
A nice look at things from Dagi's point of view. Gives us a little insight into what vampires are like in your AU, and better fleshes out the personal interactions.
I'm definitely interested in where this will end up going.
Also, author, you did the cloth/clothes thing again, when they put the next day's clothes in the bathroom for Sunset.
This was a nice chapter! It’s nice to see that Adagio cares for Sunset and is willing to give the dating game a chance and she’s planning on doing it the non-hypnosis way so she can let Sunset be herself.
Wow, I didn't know Adagio put Sunset under her spell, let alone how effort Aria & Sonata did to make sure Sunset would feel welcomed, once she woke up. Color me impressed
9999037
I don't plan to make this into a soap opera or anything like that. I added the drama tag because of Sunset's unwillingness in the first 2 chapters. The suspense of not knowing what Adagio really wants with Sunset. I wasn't 100% on if it was necessary so if enough people tell me otherwise ill remove it.
As for your question I don't see that on me end. I just double checked the chapters and I don't see it in any of them. I'm not sure why that would be happening but I certainly want to try and find a way to fix it for you if I knew any idea how.
You have a nice Christmas week as well!
9999128
Oops, thanks for the heads up on that. I was trying to be really careful this time but I guess one slipped by me. I fixed it.
Also thank you for the kind words! I wish I knew a way to fix the problem for MLP Forever, not sure why it would be doing that.
I really liked this chapter, it gave us an insight on what Adagio was feeling. Keep it up!
Adagio, are you planning to (put on sunglasses) HAVE HER FOR DINNER?!
Sorry had to make that joke.
Anyways good chapter. I'd really like to see where this relationship goes.
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Well it turns out something about using Open Sans font type was causing it. I've never seen it replace letters with odd symbols till now though and I go through 100k words stories like they're candy. Must have been caused by a recent site maintenance or something.
over all i am enjoying this story but yea your first chapter was really really not good so glad i stuck with it thoe keep up the good work and update soon
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The prologue was supposed to be short, more of a synopsis of events that explain this AU and not an official chapter. The information was still important so I wrote that up for readers to better understand the overall plot. The meat of the story is Adagio and Sunset, so I didn't want to focus on the prologue events too much.
I am also glad to hear your enjoying the story!
When can we expect more amigo?
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I've been busy with work recently but I plan to sit down and write again soon.
10025589
Awesome
This is bizarre.... And that in and of itself is an impressive feat... You sir or madame have my interest in this story
Omg I'm so excited to read the next chapter ❤❤❤
I love this story!
I beg you to continue it!
thanks for writing it, I love the personalities of the dazzlings, I hope that sunset also has its surprises
10189012
Thank you for the positive feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed the story and characters so far! I tried hard to keep the Dazzlings closely in character while also fitting the story I wanted to write. It's nice to know people like what I have done.
As for the story it is not abandoned. I work at a pharmacy and thanks to the Pandemic its eaten up a lot of my energy. Thus I haven't updated in a while. I do plan to write again when I have the energy for it.
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completely understandable. ^^
I hope you are okay too, for all these difficult times. :/
Thanks for responding. With this quarantine, I like to reread my favorite stories, and yes, hope soon :)
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.... If i had the zoidberg "you suck" meme template saved to my phone (mobile is my preferred platform of using fimfiction when possible.... Some things just don't feel as nice as on a computer though) i would put it here