Chapter 31 - This Sucks

Micro felt her fangs pierce his neck, blood flowing out of him to that spot.

'Well...that answers that question. I do have blood.'

...Why are you so calm?

'Well she said she would only take a pint right? I can see my HP so if it starts getting too low…'

Are you kidding me!? Draining your blood could power her up! It could make you weak! You could be getting turned into a vampire right now yourself!

'Stronger, Maybe. Weaker, not really since I'm just losing health and not gaining any negative status effect. Vampire, I doubt since she wouldn't be able to hide that fact.'

And her getting stronger isn't enough of a reason to stop her!?

Before Micro could respond, he felt the pressure on his neck stop. He could feel the skin knit together as Fluttershy sat up, mouth slightly stained red.

"More delicious and potent than I thought possible," she said with a slight moan. She looked down at Micro and cocked her head to the side questioningly. "You seem surprisingly calm about this."

"Well...I…"

"Oh well. Sorry to be a tease like this," she motions to her near naked form. "But it's time to erase these memories."

"Wait I-"

Before he could continue her eyes glowed red. Micro stared into them, afraid for a moment before suddenly…

Mental attack averted thanks to Gamer's Mind!

When Fluttershy's eyes faded, she gasped in shock.

"How are you still conscious?"

Before Micro could respond, the world around them seemed to shatter. Fluttershy looked up.

"Someone broke the barrier!? But how!?"

"Get away from him!"

A bolt of energy shot out and caught Fluttershy in the center of the chest, sending her back and away from Micro. The Gamer sat up and looked back to see Sunset, Spike, and Twilight standing at the edge of the clearing, the latter's hand glowing with energy. Spike ran to his friend.

"You okay man?" The dracokin asked.

"Yeah… I'm good."

"So...that's how it is…"

The two boys turned toward Fluttershy, her voice taking on an edge.

"Today was all just a trick huh...a way for you to get to me. And to think I actually had fun today. To think I was feeling bad about my plan."

The grass rustled. The trees seemed to groan. Ivy crawled down the one tree Fluttershy was leaning against and as she stood up it formed a dress to cover her exposed body.

"Nature magic?" Sunset questioned, looking at Twilight. "I thought that was limited to…"

"Dryads," Twilight said. "Which mean she must be…"

Before she could finish a vine shot out and wrapped around her neck, lifting her into the air. The energy in Twilight's hand sputtered out as she tried to claw at her throat, gasping for air.

"Twilight!" With a swing of her hand, Sunset sent a wave of fire toward the vine. When it caught aflame, a sound of pain was heard from the forest and the vine dropped Twilight. The fire curled up the vine and lit the trees ablaze as well. Before they could react, a wall of thorns shot up, separating them from Flutters

"Damn it!" Spike cursed, shifting forms. Claws at the ready he turned toward Fluttershy who smirked at him.

"Didn't think I would get the chance to drink dragon's blood today to."

"You won't!" Spike shot a fireball at her and she seemed to burst into a swarm of bats and flew around it before reforming and tackling the scaled boy to the ground.

"Now, can't you just get rid of these scales for little old me?" Her eyes turned red again and unlike with Micro, Spike's matches. His scales began shifting back into skin and Fluttershy bit into his neck. Seeing Spike start to grow pale, Micro went wide eyed and in a flash he sent a pulled of earth into Fluttershy's side. She landed in the water of the brook and struggled to her feet.

The dryad/vampire looked up and went wide eyed at what she saw. Tears welled in her eyes and looking around, Micro saw why.

The clearing, which had been so beautiful just minutes ago, was torn up. Flower beds were destroyed. The trees were still burning. The ground was upheaved by his own attack.

"Fluttershy...I…"

"Why did I ever think it could end any other way?"

Fluttershy turned and ran toward the tree line.

"Wait! I-!"

Before he could continue, he felt a sharp pain in his legs. Looking down, he saw a snake had plunged its fangs into his calf.

"That species is poisonous." Fluttershy's voice called. "One bite won't kill you. If I see you in this forest again, they won't be able to count how many times they struck."

Micro felt woozy. He gripped his head and fell to his knees.

"Flut...ter...shy…"

He barely caught a glimpse of Twilight and Sunset breaking through the wall of thorns before he passed out.

Later

"What do you think we should do?"

"She ran deeper into the forest. She knows it better than we do and with her being a dryad…"

"At least that explains her immunity to some of the weaknesses. Dryads thrive in sun and from water so they counter her vampire side."

Micro woke up with a pounding headache. He felt something soft beneath his head. Cracking open his eyes, he saw Twilight above him. She glance down and smiled.

"Your awake! Thank goodness."

It was then Micro realized where his head was. Blushing, he sat up and groaned.

"What the heck happened?"

"After Fluttershy had that snake bite you," Sunset began "She ran off. We found you and Spike our cold and thought it best to get you out of there."

Looking around, Micro saw they were in a living room. The walls were lined with books and other items that he could only assume were magical in some way. He and Twilight were on a couch while Sunset sat on the automan. Spike was leaned back in a reclining chair, still seeming a bit dizzy.

"You good man?" Spike gave him a thumbs up. Sunset just looked at Micro.

"You sure you're ok?"

Checking his HP, Micro saw that the nap had restored all that he lost.

"I'm fine."

"Well, I'm just glad that we got there before she could bite you," Twilight sighed.

"You didn't."

The group looked up at him in surprise.

"What?" Sunset asked.

"She did bite me. In fact she had just finished drinking what she wanted."

"But...your neck…" Sunset stammered.

"Your ability healed the bite mark didn't it?" Spike asked. Having been around the ability so long already he was first to figure it out. Micro nodded.

"Oh Micro! I'm so sorry you had to go through that." Twilight put an arm around him.

"It wasn't terrible. She only took a pint. I've given the same at blood drives before."

The others just grew confused again.

"But...Iron Will was drained almost dry!" Twilight said. "Why would she only take a pint from you?"

"Maybe she didn't like the taste?" Sunset said.

"Oh no," Micro stopped that train of thought. "She loved the taste. I just think she didn't want to harm me. She told me about what a fun time she had."

"Micro," Spike said slowly. "That was probably to just lower your guard."

"Right after she drained me? Right before retaliating? She said that after you attacked her Twilight."

"But…" Twilight started. "She's a vampire. All vampires…"

"I believe I already made my point about racism clear back with Luna. Do I need to make it again?"

That caused silence. It was a good few minutes before anyone spoke again.

"What about Iron Will?" Twilight questioned. Micro sighed.

"Maybe something we don't know about happened. I don't know. But if she erased his memories like she tried to do with me…"

"Only she knows what happened," Sunset finished.

"And after earlier, I may be the only one with a chance of reasoning with her and finding out the truth," Micro concluded.

"She tried to poison you!" Twilight gasped.

"If she wanted to kill me she had ample time to have the snake bite me more before you broke through the wall."

"But-"

"I may have been able to take care of things already if you didn't shoot first and ask questions never," Micro said.

Twilight looked as if someone smacked her. Sunset saw this and turned to Micro angrily.

"She was just trying to save you!" Micro sighed.

"I know...I'm sorry. It's just...today she seemed so genuine. I'm just annoyed that the chance slipped through my fingers. But I won't let it happen again."

"What're you going to do?" Spike asked.

"I have a plan...but I'm doing it alone this time. It's enough of a risk for me to try and go back to her, seeing all of us would be a death sentence."

"...I trust you."

Micro turned to see Twilight look at him with tears in her eyes.

"She was one of my closest friends. Please...if you can reason with her…"

She was shocked to find Micro pull her into a hug.

"I will."

Later

I'm shocked she got any blood considering it all rushed straight to your-

'I was wondering why you were so silent.'

Micro was walking around the flower shop, making note of any flowers he remembered from the clearing.

Oh! So now you are interested in listening to me. But when vampirella flashes you the goods you just shove me to the side.

'I'm sorry ok! I'm a hormonal crazed boy and she's a freaking goddess. Now can you please help me? Can you find this plant in the memory? I think it was there but…'

...same color, different shape though. You passed it two rows back.

'Thank you.'

He took note of the flower and put it in his cart. After having a worker point them out, he went to grab a few tree saplings.

You really think replanting those plants will stop her from following through on her threat?

'It should be enough to buy me a chance to explain.'

After paying for the flowers, trees, and seeds, he found a secluded spot and dropped them all in his inventory.

'Now, tomorrow I can just head there and-'

His phone started going off. Pulling it out he saw who it was and smiled.

"Hey Scoots! How was your day?"

"It was fine, though I wish we had some time together. How was your date with Fluttershy?"

It felt so weird having his girlfriend call it that. Didn't help to have Chara singing in his head about the harem route.

"It was...eventful. Look, it's a long story and I'll tell you it later. I have some planning to do."

"Oh...ok. So does that mean tomorrow is out?"

"Morning, yes. Afternoon… I have to get back to you on that."

"Sounds good. Well, I have to get going. Dinner."

"Ok. Call you tomorrow!" As he hung up, he thought to Chara. 'Did she sound upset?'

Maybe a little, but I don't think she's feeling neglected or anything. If she was, it would be a lot clearer. Though I do suggest taking care of Fluttershy as quick as possible tomorrow.

'Agreed. Man I have a full day tomorrow. Fluttershy, Scootaloo, and then you.'

Wait...me! You mean?

But Micro stayed silent. Payback for the harem song.

{Written by Twistedphoenix1}

{Edited by SpedaHooves/KenKanekiTheCat/Me}