Octavia stared in horror as Vinyl hit the ground, the van skidding to a stop next to the pair of sisters. Twilight leapt out of the car, followed by 'Fly'. Octavia chased after them, Spike appearing in front of them and holding up his arm.

"Wait." he ordered.

"Still as clever as ever Sir Spike." a woman's' voice filled the air. Moments later said woman appeared, standing over Vinyl and Rarity. She held out her hand, eyes glowing dimly and her fingers curling. It took Octavia a moment to register that the woman had just put Rarity to sleep.

"I'll be taking the girls off your hands for a while. And the girl there." she pointed at Octavia, Spike putting himself between them.

"Don't do this Jade." he growled.

"I don't have much of a choice, and you know you don't have the power to stop me, not without innocent casualties."

"You would risk your daughters lives?" Spike gritted his teeth.

"They aren't my children anymore. True, what I do, I do for them. But that bond was severed a long time ago." Jade sighed. Twilights entire form crackled with magical power, Fly drawing a pair of pistols.

"Stand down." Spike ordered. Twilight shook her head, her magic fading. Fly tucked her pistols away, crossing her arms.

"If you want Octavia, you'll have to go through me." Spike held out his arms, Jade shaking her head.

"Where were you when my husband was murdered?" Jade asked softly. Though Spike remained silent. The woman sighed, spinning in place and firing a single bullet into the air.

Octavia stood there, utterly confused. Surely something had happened, she could tell that much from the reactions of everyone around her, but it was lost on her.

"Spike, even if you don't give me the girl. There is enough of her blood in Vinyl for what we need. I can smell it. So what will you do?" Jade asked as she turned back to him. The boy remained silent, but he was sweating at this point. Octavia chewed her lip as she stepped forward.

"If I go with you, will you leave Vinyl and her sisters alone?" Octavia asked.

"Octavia no!" Spike yelled.

"I promise, if you come with me, I will spare them." Jade swore. Octavia took a slow breath as she stepped forward.

"Octavia, if you do this then you've killed us all." Fly said softly.

"And if I don't then she will just take Vinyl." Octavia argued.

"Let her go." Spike ordered, stepping aside.

"Is this the right choice Sir?" Twilight asked.

"We don't have a choice." he answered. Octavia gulped as she walked forward, Jade placing a hand on her shoulder.

"You've made a wise decision." Jade adjusted the strap of her rifle, reaching into her bra and tossing a folded piece of paper to Spike.

"We'll be hiding out here. Make sure she's ready Spike." Jade frowned for a moment, staring down and seeing Vinyl gripping her leg. She shoved the wounded vampire away with a simple kick, vanishing in a flicker of light and taking Octavia with her. Spike grit his teeth, blinking as Fly and Twilight put their hands on his shoulders.

"I know..." he sighed, kneeling beside Vinyl.

"She...took Tavi...gotta...get up..." Vinyl panted, pushing to her hands and knees.

"You've got Witches Bane buried in your skull Vinyl. Not a lethal dose, but enough to put down any Magian it brushes against."

"I...give...no fucks...dragon boy..." Vinyl spat, standing on shaky legs, her mana surrounding her entire body. She screamed as her head snapped back, the bullet clattering to the ground and steam rising from her body.

"Did she just..." Fly started, Spike chuckling softly. Vinyl cracked her neck, glancing over her shoulder at Rarity.

"Do you think you're ready for this Vinyl?" Spike asked. The vampire sighed, crossing her arms.

"I don't have a choice. I can already feel it tugging me to her. I told her I'd come runnin' when she needed me." she paused for a moment.

"I'm gonna need backup."

Octavia chewed her lip, glancing over at the woman every so often.

"You're curious. I understand." she spoke up, causing the Gaian to jump.

"Why a mother would betray her children, or why we need you. You want to know so badly." the woman continued. Octavia nodded, leaning against the Elevator wall.

"You were born to die. The last true descendant of the great Titan Chronos, who gave us the passage of time. In your blood flows the secrets of his power." she explained.

"If thats true, then why is my sister dead? Why did you people kill her?" Octavia demanded.

"Do you honestly think that girl was your kin? Your hair, your eyes, the very color of your skin, all different. You are only helping the stereotype that Gaians are idiots girl." the woman hissed.

"s-she was adopted?" Octavia gulped.

"No, you were." the Elevator came to a stop, the woman grabbing her arm and dragging her out into the open. Octavia let her eyes wander and take in the scenery. Might as well enjoy her last few hours or minutes of life while she could. All around here were large stone pillars leading into arches high above them.

"An underground tunnel?" she murmured.

"An underground Castle actually. Do you like it?" a muscular suited man asked from his throne in the center of the room. A small stack of stairs stained in blood and skulls lead to his lavish chair lined in solid gold with plush red cushions.

"It's a wonder to look at." Octavia admitted. She sighed as she looked up at him, the man standing from his throne and marching down towards her. A patch covered his left eye and just underneath it she could see a faint scar.

"You must be Big Boss."

"So you've heard of me. Thats good, because I have heard of you as well Octavia. Come, we have much to discuss." He held out his arm, Octavia hesitating before looping her arm in his.

"Jade dear, make sure no one disturbs us." Big Boss ordered.

"Of course dear." Jade replied softly, gripping the strap of her rifle.

"Now, you must be wondering why you've been brought here." Big Boss murmured

"Obviously you want my blood." Octavia scoffed

"It sounds rather barbaric saying it like that. I require something only you can give sounds more civilized."

"I didn't take you for a civilized man, your underlings were nothing of the sort." Octavia mumbled

"Yes, they were...taken care of after the way they treated you. They were under orders to ensure no harm came to you, instead you come to me covered in bites. But no matter, the past is in the past and we must look toward the future my dear" he stopped, placing both hands on her shoulders and looking into her eyes

"Tell me Octavia, do you wish to continue living?"

Vinyl grit her teeth, the urge to teleport to Octavia growing with every passing second. But it would be suicide if she did that now. She took a slow breath, blinking as Twilight handed her a small cup.

"Drink up Madam." she said softly. vinyl accepted the cup, eyes widening as she realized the cup was full of blood.

"Who?" Vinyl asked, hanging her head.

"We all gave a bit Vinyl. Drink it while its warm." Spike spoke up, wrapping a bandage around his hand.

"I appreciate it..." she mumbled, chugging down the contents of her cup. Fly lowered her hood, revealing a head of blue hair and eyes that dared anyone to challenge her. Vinyl stared, slamming her hands on the table.

"Sweet Celestia you're Firefly!" she gasped.

"Yes, I am. Don't go fangirl on me or I'll shoot you." she threatened, smoothing out a map and glancing at the note.

"There are a series of underground tunnels here. The coordinates lead right here." she mumbled, tapping the map.

"A rat hiding in a sewer, how fitting." Vinyl grumbled.

"No doubt they are waiting for us." Twilight sighed, sitting across from Firefly. The two exchanged glances before turning their attention back to the map.

"We go in quick and hug the shadows. Twilight, me and you will take point, Fly, you cover our six."

"Who the hell..." Spike mumbled, the door flying open and Cheerilee lifting her rifle.

"Heard you were going after a Den, figured I'd tag along." she said, keeping her rifle trained on Vinyl.

"What made you change your mind?" Firefly asked, no one seeming to care about her weapon.

"Don't get any bright ideas. I don't care about this little rag tag group of yours...but if I overheard correctly, this is bigger than I thought and I can't do it alone." the hunter admitted

"You're willing to work with a Beast and a Vampire?" Spike asked.

"Just until this job is done, and then we can settle our differences." Cheerilee answered.

"If thats how you want to do it. We'll need to make a quick detour though, I gotta pick up a gift from my old man."

"VINYL!" Rarity screamed, sitting up in her bed and panting heavily. Had it all been a dream? A terrible nightmare? It had all seemed so real...She sighed and hugged her knees to her chest.

"It had to have been a dream...how else would I be in bed right now?" she sighed again, climbing out of bed and making her way downstairs.

It was later than usual, but Vinyl would probably be getting home soon, no doubt bruised and battered from another wild night. Rarity went through her normal routine, fetching the First Aid kit and setting it on the kitchen counter. She then marched towards the fridge for a snack, finding a note waiting for her.

Rarity

I wanna apologize for everything I've put you through. You deserve better, so does Sweetie Belle. I've been lying to you these past few months. There weren't any issues at the club, I didn't get attacked by any dogs or anything like that. Theres something very important that I have to do, something only I can do.

I won't be coming home tonight Rarity. Maybe not even tomorrow night. If I'm gone for more than a week, I want you to go upstairs into dads room and use your birthday to unlock the vault. If it doesn't work, then I'm just late getting home.

If I do come home...feel free to bicker and hate me and do whatever you want. I promise...if I come back...I'll be a better sister. I love you Rare-bear, take care of Sweetie for me.

"It wasn't a dream..."

"This is the place." Firefly whispered. Vinyl shook, clenching her fists.

"This is definitely it...Octavia is in there." she said through her teeth.

"Get it together Vinyl, we need you focused and ready to go." Spike ordered.

"Right, focused." Vinyl mumbled, taking a slow breath and taking her place in formation. She placed her hand on Spikes shoulder, the dragon-kin gripping the hilt of his sword and following behind Twilight. Firefly and Cheerilee brought up the rear as they made their way into the tunnels.

"Once we're in, we'll handle Scythe and his lackeys. You focus on Big Boss and Octavia. Cheerilee, think you can take that woman out?" Spike asked, keeping his eyes forward.

"Just leave her to me" Cheerilee growled under her breath. Spike grinned, glancing over his shoulder Vinyl.

"Good luck everyone. If we come out of this alive, drinks are on me." he chuckled, pulling away from Vinyl and drawing his sword. All at once the silence became sounds of chaos. The dragon-kin roared as he dived out into the open, flourishing his blade and cutting down a group of vampires as they leapt at him.

Twilight was right beside him, body aglow in arcane symbols and the Magian hovering just slightly, magic lancing out and coating the walls. She pointed down a tunnel, Firefly nodding and rushing down the tunnel. Vinyl grit her teeth, following behind the Wonderbolt with Cheerilee trailing behind.

"This is where we part ways girls. Try to behave and keep each other alive long enough to get out of here. Vinyl, do what you have to...Big Boss can't be allowed to finish the Ritual." Firefly said softly, her wings flaring out and tearing through her cloak, the Skyborn tearing down the tunnel and drawing her pistols.

"Looks like it's just us." Vinyl mumbled.

"I wouldn't say that." Cheerilee replied, skidding to a stop and firing her rifle.

Seriously?! Are you already trying to kill me?! vinyl thought, at least until Cheerilee's bullet collided with another right in front of her.

"You're quicker than I thought." Jade called out, revealing herself and slipping her rifle over her shoulder.

"Don't lie" Cheerilee scoffed. Vinyl growled as she reached into her coat.

"Don't waste your time. You've got a job to do you idiot." Cheerilee spat, keeping her weapon trained on Jade.

"She's a Hunter, like you."

"No, she was better than me, until she betrayed what we stand for" Cheerilee argued.

"...So you two know each other?!" Vinyl yelled at her mother.

"Well, she was my partner once, before I gave up everything for your father."

"And now I'll send you back to him you bitch!" Cheerilee fired her rifle, Jade stepping out of its path.

"Vinyl go!" Cheerilee yelled, leaping backwards just as Jade appeared in front of her.

"But..."

"GO!" she screamed, drawing her boot knife. The vampire swore under her breath, following the pull of her bond. She half expected a pack of vampires to be waiting for her, but strangely enough there was nothing. Just tons of empty hallway.

"Everytime I come prepared no one ever wants a piece of me." she grumbled as she turned another hallway. She froze as she came upon a door, marching towards it slowly. She could feel her heart pounding in her ears as everything set itself in her mind. Here she was, finally about to avenge her father, but was she ready?

"No time like the present." she mumbled, shoving the door open.

"BIG BOSS!" Vinyl yelled, eyes wide as she spotted him, Octavia wrapped in his arms and gazing deep into his eyes.

"What do you mean? Don't you mean to kill me?" she asked. He chuckled quietly and shook his head.

"No my dear. All I need from you is your cooperation. You help me and I will help you, that seems fair, doesn't it?" he asked softly.

"If I help you...will you spare Vinyl and her family?"

"I hope that they will see reason and join us. I cannot promise I will not protect myself against Vinyl. She is a hard headed one and would rather fight than settle things with words. But if I can manage it, then no harm will come to any of them." he promised, placing a hand under her chin. She found herself gazing into his good eye, barely noticing as he wrapped his arm around her, the other sliding around her back and the Vampire leaning close to her.

"BIG BOSS!" Vinyl yelled as she entered the room, freezing in place as she spotted them.

"Speak of the devil and she shall come." Big Boss muttered, clutching Octavia closer as he stood upright.

"Can you not see we are busy?" he asked. Vinyl bared her fangs, growling as she drew a sword.

"Let.Her.Go." Vinyl demanded.

"What are you going to do if I refuse?" he asked with a smirk. Vinyl roared as she charged forward, pausing as Big Boss snapped his fingers, Jade appearing before the angered vampire and raising her rifle, firing two rounds and dropping her to the ground.

"VINYL!" Octavia cried, trying to reach her.

"It's a shame really. She could've been so much more than this." Big Boss tsk'd.

"You think...you can drop me...like that?" Vinyl groaned, pushing to her feet and glaring at Big Boss. He stared in shock as the bullets fell from the girl and her sword was raised once more.

Vinyl groaned as she stood, her mana surrounding her entire form and forcing the bullets out of her body, dropping the remains to the ground as she stood and raised her sword. Jade smiled slightly, tossing the rifle aside as she drew a dagger and a pistol from her waist.

"Don't do this mom" Vinyl begged

"She stopped being your mother a long time ago, isn't that right dear?" Big Boss chuckled.

"Yes darling." Jade said softly. Vinyl looked between the two for a moment as the pieces fell into place.

"You...mother...fucker!" Vinyl roared, her magic flaring around her.

"Guilty" Big boss shrugged, tossing Octavia aside and snapping his fingers, chains binding her to the spot. He stood beside jade, placing a hand on her shoulder. She blinked, looking up at him and squeaking in surprise as he kissed her. Vinyl watched with disgust, gripping her sword tighter.

"That can't be my mother. She had wards, charms, spells. She couldn't be turned!" Vinyl yelled.

"All of those were wonderful things to keep her safe, while she was alive of course. One of my lesser known rivals decided to take her out of the picture..." Big Boss sighed, wiping away a false tear.

"I found her...a beautiful killer. I couldn't let something like that slip away, and so I gave her new life and a new purpose. The first task was to remove those who had attempted to end such a wonderful life." Big Boss grinned.

"Your father for one."

"Liar!" Vinyl yelled, her slash blocked by Jade, the pistol resting against Vinyl's temple.

"He was in contact with vampires who intended to kill me. It was a path he couldn't take while his wife was still in the picture. She demanded he do things peacefully. So he had her removed and tried to have me removed as well. What I did was done in self-defense and now I do the same once more." Big Boss finished, turning and walking towards Octavia.

"You keep your filthy hands off her!" Vinyl screamed, teleporting in front of the Gaian, catching Big Boss by surprise as she lunged forward. He snapped his fingers, Jade appearing before him and letting the sword cut into her shoulder.

"You...you didn't..."

"Why wouldn't lovers be bonded Vinyl?" Jade asked softly, hanging her head

"You and Dad weren't." Vinyl spat as she kicked the woman off of her sword. She bit back her tears, her magic snaring the chains Big Boss had wrapped around Octavia and snapping them in half. She held out her hand, Octavia accepting it and hiding behind her.

"Vinyl...why did you come for me?" Octavia whispered.

"I promised I would, didn't I?" she smirked, keeping her eyes focused on Big Boss and Jade.

"Things don't have to end in you dying here Vinyl."

"Spare me your bullshit. I came here to kill you and I'm not leaving without your head." Vinyl said as she tightened her grip on the sword. Big Boss sighed as he nodded to Jade. The wounded vampire spun the dagger in her hand, her green eyes fading to red.

She's been holding back...

"Tavi. I need you to do something really stupid." Vinyl whispered, stabbing her sword into the ground and marching towards her mother. Jade was mildly surprised by the tactic but held her stance, grunting as Vinyl smashed her fist across her face, the next punch slamming into her stomach.

She caught the next one, stabbing her dagger into Vinyl's arm. Still Vinyl continued her punches, roaring with each blow. Jade grit her teeth, skidding backwards and raising her fists and jabbing forward, Vinyl weaving around the punches and palming a few out of the way. Jade was on the offensive now though, forcing Vinyl to march backwards, at least until the younger vampire caught both of her fists and grinned.

"NOW TAVI!" Vinyl yelled. The two vampires gasped as a blade pierced them. Jade glanced down slowly, finding Vinyl's sword buried in her stomach and leading back to Vinyl. Behind the vampire was Octavia, crying and gripping the hilt of the sword.

Vinyl grabbed her mothers shoulders, tears stinging her eyes as she pulled the woman closer, further impaling her on the blade as she embraced her.

"I love you mom..." she whispered as her hands began to glow. She roared slamming her hand through her mothers back and piercing her heart. Jade leaned against her and smiled as the warmth left her body.

"I love you too Vinyl...Do us proud..." she murmured, her body going limp against her. Vinyl hung her head as she pushed the woman away, wincing as she stepped forward off the blade, gasping and clutching her stomach and sinking to her knees

"Vinyl...I'm so sorry..." Octavia apologized.

"I-It's fine Tavi. We still got one problem though..." she mumbled as she glanced around the room. Big Boss was gone. Vinyl grit her teeth, roaring as she pulled the dagger from her arm. She sat down, panting heavily as steam rose from her skin, her magic sealing her wounds.

"Thats amazing..." Octavia murmured, kneeling beside her.

"I picked up a new trick." Vinyl chuckled. She glanced over at her mother and sighed.

"I've got to end this." she mumbled as she stood.

"Healed or not, you're still tired Vinyl. If you fight now..."

"If I don't fight now then he'll get away. His scent is already fading."

"Then you better get going." Spike said, sheathing his sword. One by one the Knights entered the room, their armor coated in blood. Cheerilee leaned against Firefly, swearing under her breath when she spotted Jades corpse.

"Thats what she gets for running I guess." she spat.

"We'll hold down things here." Spike assured Vinyl, nodding his head to Octavia. She grinned as she patted his shoulder.

"If I don't come back..."

"You better come back! I'm the one who is gonna kill you, not that bastard!" Cheerilee yelled. Vinyl shook her head, turning to Octavia.

"Vinyl...I...Oh fuck it." the Gaian mumbled, throwing herself at the vampire and kissing her passionately.

"Come back in one piece." she whispered against her lips. Vinyl blinked a few times and nodded, snatching up her sword and rushing after Big Boss' scent. Now she REALLY couldn't afford to die.

Author's Notes:

We'll have the final showdown next chapter. I know you all might have wanted to see the fight with Scythe and so on, but that is a part of the other characters separate stories and will be shown at a later time, SORRY!