The Wizard Red

As the sun rose Fyron was already out of his home, and his doorway had already been dispelled. He had spent the last hour before sunrise pursuing the books in the purple unicorns library. The collection was quite extensive, and had many books he had not seen before. As the sun rose he looked out a window and watched.

“Nice view, huh?” said the little purple dragon.

“Indeed it is,” said Fyron. He didn't turn around to face the young dragon. The dragon didn't need to see the tear sliding down his cheek.

“Well, anyway, breakfast is ready if you'd like to eat,” Spike said as he turned and made his way back to where breakfast was set out. “Twilight will be down in just a few seconds,” he added. As if on que, Twilight started walking down the stairs. Spike turned to her and said “On time, as always. Breakfast is ready, Twilight,” as he pointed to her breakfast.

The two ponies and the dragon sat down and ate. While they ate they discussed what to do today. Twilight wanted to introduce him to her best friends in town. Fyron was content to stay in the library for the day, but found this young unicorn fascinating. He figured no harm could come from him meeting her friends. They might even know something about the forest he thought. Shortly after breakfast the three of them set out. Twilight had decided that Applejack was the safest to visit first. The short walk to Sweet Apple Acres turned into a long one very quickly. As they walked through the town Twilight spent more time explaining to the ponies in the streets that Fyron was of no relation to the Great and Powerful Trixie, and there was no reason to fear him.

As they neared the edge of town Twilight said, “Sweet Apple Acres is jus-”

Suddenly Spike, who was riding on Twilight’s back talking with Fyron, shouted “Look out!” as a cyan blur slammed into Fyron, sending him and the cyan blur slamming into Twilight. BOOM! Pony chunks(and one dragon) everywhere!

Twilight groaned from under the mound of pony, “Rainbow, is this how you great every new pony who comes to Ponyville?” Laying on top of her was Fyron, still stunned from the blast, and on top of him was Rainbow Dash. Spike was nowhere to be seen. “Now get off us!”

Rainbow Dash grabbed the stunned stallion and flapped her wings, hefting him off of Twilight. She set him down roughly, landing on his rump with a thud. She picked up his hat and set it upon his head. “There you go Twi, good as new,” she said, looking at the purple unicorn with a big grin.

Twilight sighed, “Rainbow Dash, what did I tell you about avoiding other ponies?”

“It wasn't my fault! You guys were totally in the way of my new awesome trick! I haven't come up with a name for though,” said Dash excitedly.

Fyron, having finally recovered brushed off his stunning hat and readjusted it. “Perhaps 'The Dragon Launcher' would be a suitable name,” he said as he pointed to a nearby treetop where Spike's legs and tail were sticking out.

Rainbow Dash quickly flew up and grabbed Spikes tail, yanking him out of the tree.

“Uhh..thanks Rainbow Dash,” Spike said rubbing his head as Dash set him down.

“No worries Spike, you're welcome,” Dash beamed triumphantly.

Twilight shook her head. Her friend could be a hoofful. “Rainbow, I'd like you to meet Fyron Midoro. I met him yesterday, he was passing though town,” she said.

“And I'm Rainbow Dash!” shouted Dash excited as she quickly flew a circle around Fyron. “Fastest pony in Equestira!”

“It's is a pleasure to meet you Rainbow Dash,” Fyron replied quickly.

“Do you think you could help Fyron out later with some questions about the Everfree forest later Dash?” Twilight asked.

The cyan pegasus looked at Twilight, “Hmm...whens later, because I still need to get in a lot more practice and take my nap.”

Twilight nodded and said, “After dinner at my place.”

“Sure thing Twilight! Later Fyron!” she shouted as she jetted back up into the sky.

Twilight shook her head,  “Well, I was hoping to avoid that.”

Puzzled, the lavender stallion asked, “Avoid meeting the pegasus?”

“No, I just didn't want it to be so..sudden.” she said. “Sweet Apple Acres is just up here. It's going to be a much safer than meeting Rainbow Dash.”

Fyron gave a soft chuckle but said no more. The two ponies with a dragon in tow made it the rest of the way to Sweet Apple Acres without incident. They found a orange pony, with blond hair and three apples on her flank, in one of the fields, hard at work bucking apples.

“Howdy Twilight, Spike,” said the orange pony as she noticed the three approached. “What brings you to the farm today, and who's your friend?”

“I wanted to introduce you to my new friend here, Fyron,” answered Twilight.  “He's staying with me at the library for a couple days. I was wondering if you'd be willing to stop by my place tonight after dinner. Fyron wants to get some information on the Everfree forest.”

“Well, 'course Ah'll be there Twilight,” she replied. Applejack turned to where Fyron had been a few seconds ago, “Well, it's a pleasure to me-” Fyron had disappeared. “What in tarnation?”

Twilight and Applejack both looked around puzzled. Spike was missing as well. Suddenly a apple core dropped from the tree Applejack had been readying to buck. They both looked up. What they saw caused Twilight to bring a hoof to her face. Laying on one of the branches munching on an apple was Fyron, with Spike right next to him. The two had already eaten half the trees worth of apples!

“These are... THE... BEST... POSSIBLE... APPLES!” Fyron exclaimed excitedly.

Spike, munching on an apple himself, triumphantly said, “See, what did I tell you! You've never had a more delicious apple!”

“Om nom nom,” was the only response Spike got as Fyron began to eat another apple.

Twilight and Applejack both looked at each other and started laughing.

“Well, Applejack, it seems you have another fan of your apples. Lets hope they save some for everypony else,” Twilight said.

“Well, Ah 'spose it's alright if they eat a tree or two,” she said, eying the two as they began to move to the other side of the tree.

A few short minutes later Fyron dropped down from the tree with Spike on his back. “Excuse me, it appears as though I lost myself for a moment. Your apples are far too delicious. It is a pleasure to meet you as Applejack.” he said grabbing Applejack's hoof and giving it a shake.

Applejack laughed, “Well, Ah'm glad you like mah apples, just don't go eatin' the whole farm.”

Fyron looked up at the tree he and Spike had just been in. Not a single apple remained. “I think I can manage that,” He said grinning sheepishly.

“Well, Twilight, you want head back to the house for some lunch? You wouldn't happen to still be hungry would you Fyron?,” offered Applejack.

“Indeed I am!” the ever hungry stallion said, eager to see what other delectable foods where about.

The four made their way back to Applejack's home. Along the way Applejack told the lavender pony about the delicious treats that were in store for him. Apple Crisp, Apple Fritters, Apple pie, Apple tarts, and many more. The whole way there his jaw was slightly agape and drooling. When they arrived at Applejack's home he walked right into a wall, which finally woke him from his stupor.

Both the other ponies giggled as he stood up and asked, “Where's the food?”

Shortly after they were all enjoying some of the Apple Family's amazing apple treats. Applejack and Twilight talked while they ate. Fyron and Spike on the other hoof was far to busy face first in whatever baked apple good was in front of him.

Fyron was face first into a pie when the others heard a scream. They jumped up and were outside in a instant, looking to find the cause. It was Fluttershy, flying almost as fast as she could over the orchid away from her home near the Everfree forest. Twilight shouted, and Fluttershy noticed the two ponies, she turned and dove at them, landing and cowering behind Applejack.

“Now what's all this about, sugercube?” the Applejack asked the yellow pony cowering behind her.

The only sound that came out of Fluttershy was a soft squeak. She was shaking violently, her eyes darting about, scanning the sky. Suddenly her eyes widened and locked onto something in the distance.

Twilight turned and looked into the sky, in the distance, in the direction of Fluttershy's home, was a black speck in the sky. It was slowly, but steadily approaching. “What is it Applejack?” she asked.

“Ah don't know,” Applejack replied. “It looks...like a pony.”

“Fluttershy is shy, but not enough so to be terrified by just pony,” reasoned the purple unicorn.

“You have a point, but whatever that thing is, it's coming this way,” said Applejack.

As it drew closer, the two mares could clearly see that it was in fact a large pegasus, though it was surrounded by a swirling mass. It's coat a dark shade of gray, it had no mane and it's tail was a light blue that seemed to float lazily behind it. The marking on it's flank was a boot. Buzzing all around it were hundreds of bees.

The swarming mass stopped in front of the three ponies and the gray pony laughed maniacally. In a fancy accent he said, “I am Dominix! I am here looking for the wizard, you will tell me where he is or else!”

Behind Applejack Fluttershy shivered uncontrollably. Applejack glared at Dominix and shouted “What right do you have goin' round threatenin' ponies? We don't know no wizard thingys round here anyway. We only got apples and apple accessories! An' you best be getting' off my orchid 'afore Ah make you leave.”

Dominix only laughed, “If you will not tell me then I will simply force you to tell me!” With that, he waved a hoof, and a portion of his swarm broke off and dove at the three.

The bees flew at the group, but before they could strike a bubble formed around the three ponies as Twilight's horn lit up. The bees in the front slammed into the dome hard, bouncing off. They dove back in hard, repeatedly bouncing off the shield.

“Haha! You think you pathetic bubble can keep my swarm out for long?” Dominix cackled. “You will tire and fall. Then you will tell me what I want to know, and I will dispose of you for your insolence.”

Twilight's horn was glowing bright, her face grit in determination. The constant assault from the numerous bees was wearing her out quickly. when suddenly her entire shield was encased in fire. The fire was hot, but did not put any strain on her shield. The bees bouncing off her shield were instantly vaporized.

“Oh man! This pie is delicious!” exclaimed the lavender pony as he walked out of the house, his face still deep in a pie.

Dominix glared at Fyron, “There you are! You are a hard pony to find! Now surrender or your friends will suffer!”

Fyron spoke a reply but his face had disappeared within the pie tin, making it sound like muffled grunts.

Dominix flew over to him, and slapped his pie out of his hooves. “Speak clearly you gluttonous fool!”

Time seemed to stand still for Fyron. He watched in absolute horror as his pie fell. He reached for it, but he was too slow. The pie hit the ground with a wet smack. A single tear rolled down his cheek.

“Aww...is somepony going to cry? You're pathetic. I don't even know why I bothered to take this job. You aren't nearly the threat I was told you'd be,” with that he stomped on the remains of the pie. “You'd best just lie down before you hurt yourself.”

Fyron turned back to face the gray pony in front of him. His pie encrusted face, calmly looked at Dominix. “Fire. On.”

Dominix quickly flew back to his swarm, laughing, he signaled to his bees to attack, and they dove in from all sides. Fyron recited a few words and a gout of flame erupted from his hoof, spraying in a arc out in front of him, The closest bees were turned to ash instantly, but the ones farther away turned into flaming missiles that plummeted at him. Most missed him, but several slammed into him, and a few hit his hat, lighting the tip on fire. He hardly noticed though, as he recited another arcane incantation, creating a thin shell of ice over him. The bees dove in at him, slamming into the ice. The swarm slowed to a halt. Many bees were frozen by the ice, falling frozen to the ground, while the rest were chilled so much that they slowed down drastically.

“You will never best me Dominix,” Fyron prclaimed, shards of ice cracking and falling off his body as he walked towards the gray pegasus.

Dominix ordered the rest of his swarm to return to him, “A pity, you could have ended this peacefully.” He gently scooped a bee up in a hoof, bringing it close, and warming it.“You should have never come out of hiding,” he said as he launched the bee up into the air. Suddenly it, and many other bees took off in all directions. “I know where you are now. More importantly, she will soon know where you are.” With that he turned, and his tail suddenly lit up a brighter blue and grew longer as he quickly flew off.

Fyron glared at the pegasus. He turned his gaze to the ponies behind him, dissipating his fire shield spell. Inside a exhausted Twilight lay on the ground, an angry Applejack stood staring at him, and terrified yellow pegasus cowered behind her friends covering her eyes shaking terribly.

He bowed his head low, “I am sorry to have put you in danger. I will now take my leave. Thank you for your hospitality.” he said as he turned and began walking away.

Suddenly something gripped his tail tight. He turned to see who had grabbed him, no pony was behind him but Twilight was standing, looking very angry, her horn glowing brightly.

“You are not going anywhere until we find out what just happened.” Twilight said as her magic faded and she slumped back down to the ground.

The yellow pegasus jumped up and went over to her exhausted friend, spewing for all sorts of words of concern.

“Ah reckon we best get Twilight back to the library and gather the rest of the gang,” Applejack said looking down at Twilight. “Fluttershy, help me get Twilight to the library and then you go find Rainbow Dash. Ah'll find Pinkie Pie, and Fyron, you're gonna go get Rarity.” Applejack then ran inside to wake Spike from his food educed coma.

They arrived at the library shortly after, Twilight had recovered a little and was awake again. Applejack gave Fyron directions to the Carousel Boutique where he could find Rarity, and then took off to find Pinkie Pie, while Fluttershy did the same for Rainbow Dash. Spike remained at the library with Twilight.

Fyron walked the short distance to the Carousel Boutique. It was a stunning building with beautiful dresses in all the windows. He knocked on the door but there was no reply. Applejack had told him to hurry so he opened the door and stuck his head.

“Hello?” he called into the seemingly empty building.

A loud gasp emulated form the far corner. Causing Fyron to turn his head seeing the most beautiful pony he'd ever laid eyes upon. Her coat was pure white, with a beautifully styled purple mane and tail to accent it.

“How dreadfully horrid!” shouted a divine voice from the pony, who charged over to Fyron. “You look absolutely terrible!”

Fyron looked back over himself. There were small burn marks like poka dots all over his lavender coat. His lavender hat was horribly singed, the tip burnt completely. His red hair was a mess.

“Uhh...we mu-” Fyron tried to say as Rarity dragged him into the Carousel Boutique shutting the door behind her.