Solar was just reading when Discord appeared. He had an extremely serious expression on his face, which prevented the unicorn from commenting on his sudden teleportation.

- You're still looking for her aren't you ? Discord asked, turning his book into a lot of danger signs. Pink Robot too, and they need your help.

Solar didn't need to say anything; as soon as the spark of determination appeared in her eyes, the draconequus teleported her.

Pinkie 'Bot's expression was the same as Discord, although more robotic and much less extreme. This proved to her that whatever the case, the situation was serious.

She had just enough time to approach them before 'Bot started talking, the last sign that she wasn't ready to know what had happened.

- Apple Wolf was killed by Emoshy... they said, but before the unicorn reacted, she continued. But I realized something, her eyes were purple.

- ...Do you think it was actually her ? Solar asked, bewildered.

- Yes, that's why I need help; you must go to the Oblivion Forest. 'Bot said seriously. You might be able to find Apple Wolf and...

Wolf ponies were unusual creatures, being a hybrid between ponies and wolves, protector of Everfree. They were born like a pony and lived in Equestria until their deaths. After that, they lived in the inaccessible Oblivion Forest, watching over the balance of nature.

No pony could go there because wolves weren't ready to endanger the safety of nature for their curiosity. Moreover, to make sure that no one wanted to come, they made sure that whoever entered this part of the forest was forgotten by all; giving its name to the forest.

But Solar's case was special, not just because she was friends with Discord, and wolves knew it.

- Count on me. Solar said simply, full of determination.

- After that, you meet me at the old sisters' castle in Everfree, okay ? said the robot pony, an idea in the back of their mind.

- Works with me. she replied, before teleporting into the forest.

She didn't have time to worry, not even to think; we had to act before more misfortune happened.

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Solar didn't like her "luck" to be able to go to this forest, because the wolves knew who she was... And what she had let happen.

She walked in front of those knowing eyes of the past until she reached two working wolf ponies. One whose mane could not hide the damage to her head and the other with a torn right flank; Apple Wolf and her sister, a sensitive subject because of the having died a filly, Apple Eye.

Apple Wolf looked at her in confusion, luckily not being aware of why she could enter.

- Sorry to come and disturb after what happened... breathed Solar after taking a breath. But Pinkie 'Bot suspects that what happened is not normal and needed that-...

- She "suspects" ?! the pony wolf asked, an audible hatred in her voice. Our friend fought me and then killed me all at once, of course, that's not normal !

The fiery mane unicorn took a deep breath; explaining the situation in something understandable to her would not be easy.

- I mean that 'Bot thinks that it didn't look like Emoshy, that she wouldn't do something like that. she explained softly.

- Well yeah, she was a little weird at the start of the year, but not like that. Apple Wolf growled, angry at not understanding. And sayin' numbers and letters after a fatal blow on someone is really weird.

- ... Numbers and letters ?

Her attention became total after her words, she remembered that she knew both binary and hexadecimal... And hoped that what the wolf pony had heard was a message from her.

- Yeah, she looked me in the eye with a big sick smile and said a bunch of numbers and letters.

- ...Do you remember it ? Solar asked hopefully.

- Do you think we can remember something like that ?! exclaimed the pony wolf, rolling her eyes. Do you think I want to ?!

- Uhm...

After Solar and Apple Wolf turned their heads to the small exclamation, they saw Apple Eye staring at a piece of paper on the ground.

There were sentences written on it in quick and imprecise handwriting, then a hexadecimal sequence; exactly what Solar was looking for.

- When my sister woke up she started having a panic attack and was talking crying. she said giving the paper to the unicorn. Considering her appearance, I told myself that it must be important.

Solar quickly read the note to make sure it was what she had come for.

Purple eyes... Scary smile... Nah, please ! Emoshy ! Wh-What...?
49742773206D652C204368617269736D6120436F72E280A62041637475616C6C792C20536861646F77206E6F772E203D29200A ?
What does that mean ?! E-E-Emo'... ...W-why ?

- Thank you so much. breathed the unicorn with a sad smile. 'Bot will be able to figure out what happened because of this.

- Since ya manage to come here, ya'd better come back ta explain ta me then. Apple Wolf said avoiding his gaze. I wanna know what happened ta Emo' ta make her do that.

Solar nodded and took the note, taking one last look at the wolf ponies, who would never be able to leave this forest to see the people they loved again, then she left the Oblivion Forest.

She teleported to the two sisters' old castle, wanting the translation as soon as possible. It was there that she joined Pinkie 'Bot, Emoshy, and an Alicorn similar to Princess Luna.

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After reading the hexadecimal part of the note, Liba said nothing more, staring at the sheet with an unreadable expression.

- What does that say ? Solar asked, stressed by the lack of speech from the robotic pony.

- It was her who caused this. Liba said emptily. Well, Charisma says her name is "Shadow" now.

- Shadow ?! Emoshy exclaimed, clearly shocked.

The gazes of the other four ponies turned to her, this being the final proof of the innocence of the vampire pegasus and the fault of the formerly named Charisma.

- You know her ? Liba asked immediately.

- I... Yes.

She didn't have time to say more, being known enough that a plan could be created; then 'Bot spoke.

- If she was able to take control of your body it is because she regains her power, she must be found before she makes another victim. she said in a serious voice. We will have to separate into a group to find her more easily.

Her sister and the two unicorns nodded while Emoshy remained silent; she was the one who knew least - not to mention that even "Dream" seemed to understand part of the situation - but Solar didn't have time to explain it to her just yet and the robotic ponies didn't care.

- You have to succeed in going into the world of vampires, Charisma was originally from there and there could be clues about her position; Solar and Emoshy you will go. the robotic pony commanded firmly. We also have to look in the royal archives to see if we can find a connection between the former victims, to get an idea of ​​what she could do now; it's me and Dream who will.

'Bot's little sister looked at her with a serious gaze, surely speaking to her on a frequency so that no one else could listen.

- Stay here, I don't want to compromise your work when I can do it myself. 'Bot said, trying to be more convincing with the possible reaction of others. Go back and take care of princess Flurry Heart, we take care of her.

- No 'Bot, let me accompany your friend to the archives, you have been involved in this case for too long. her little sister replied firmly in an almost lively voice. Go see if your friend and your girlfriend are okay after seeing your friend's death.

Pinkie 'Bot sighed and walked away, leaving the four ponies alone to begin their plan.

'Bot's little sister and "Dream" set off in the direction of the castle to do their research. Once alone, Emoshy and Solar began to leave in turn.

- We go through Fillydelphia to avoid Canterlot and Ponyville, ok ? Solar asked, not wanting Emoshy to be arrested.

- Ok... breathed the vampire pegasus, clearly still disturbed by their discovery but ready to help find her.