Spyro and The Legend of Friendship

Written By: Cloudline Dasher

Edited By: N/A

Chapter Seven: Feral

Spike looked up at Sombra, he was unsure about going with him. Hatred could be felt burning inside him, and the feeling felt alien. However, try with all his might, the hatred felt warming, soothing, and even welcoming. It was like taking a warm bath after a long days work, soothing every muscle. Helping him see Twilight in a new light, and seeing her as an inferior being. He was a dragon, and she was an insignificant wretched pony. Sombra held out his hoof, waiting patiently for his reply. Oh so slowly, Spike raised his claw, reaching out for the metal encased hoof. That was until he glanced up, squinting his eyes as something appeared approaching rather quickly. From its intense speed, Spike quietly thought to himself, 'Rainbow Dash?!'

Gazing down to the ground for a moment, Spikes expression turned sour, and stern. He retreated his claw, glaring daggers at Sombra, “No... my friends would never abandon me. Just as they wouldn't abandon Spyro. We didn't even know him and we gave him a chance. Even when most dragons are hateful beasts. I for one, refuse to be one of them. I would rather be a fun loving loyal pony, than a hateful dragon like you!”

A low growl escaped Sombra as he stomped his hoof, shadow spewing out from the impact, “Insolent wretch! Don't you see, you are my brother, a fellow purple dragon! You were born as I was, to ignite the ring of fire and start the world anew, with dragons as the superior specie.”

Glancing past Sombra once more, he could tell the pegasus was nearing closer and closer. Turning his attention back to Sombra, he just grinned, “Don't you see it, Sombra? Friendship is the ultimate power. It is why you'll never win! Twilight is proof of that. With her friends, she has defeated Nightmaremoon, Chrysilis, Discord the god of chaos, and you! I was able to defeat you because of my friends. I stood by Twilight, and she stood by her friends to save the Crystal Empire. You will never win!”

Spike flinched as Sombra took a step forward, encasing his small form, “You could have ruled peacefully by my side, as my friend, but no... I'll have you by force if need be!”

A low booming growl emanated from Sombra, his eyes glowing green and his horn encased in black magic. Spike once again looked past Sombra, getting a small glimpse of the Pegasus in the distance. Spike merely swallowed as he darted forward, running in between Sombra's legs. Sombra blinked in confusion, before jumping around, rushing after the baby dragon at a full gallop.

The small purple dragon dared not to look back, keeping his eyes on the Pegasus nearing in the sky. A frown formed on his face as the pony neared, 'That isn't Rainbow Dash, who is that?'

Glancing back, Spike whimpered seeing how quickly Sombra was catching up. When he turned his gaze forward again, he failed to notice the large cart blocking the street. He skidded to a halt, eying Sombra.

“Hehe little whelp. I'll give you one more chance. Join me, and all will be forgiven. You can have whatever you desire.” Sombra grinned, coming to a halt.

“N-never!” Spike yelled out, clenching his eyes closed.

“As you wish...” Sombra frowned, powering up his horn and aiming it toward the baby dragon.

Suddenly it sprang out, a dark shadow darting toward the dragon. With a swift wind, the Pegasus had darted down and swooped the small dragon into her hooves. Turning to head back where she had came, but with the dragon in safety.

“Oh no you don't!” Sombra growled, most of his body hazing into mist and taking to the air. Wherever he went left the ground blackened, and stale. Killing any plant life he so happened to pass.

Slowly opening his eyes, Spike's pupils went wide, “Spitfire!”

“Hey there little guy, don't ya worry. The Princess sent us.” The exuberant mare stated in a giggle, smiling down to the small purple dragon.

“Us?” Spike asked, but his question was soon answered as many other pegasi swooshed by. All of them wearing Wonderbolt costumes just as Spitfire was.

“Let's get you to Trottingham. Celestia will take care of you personally.” Spitfire smiled once more, flying as quickly as she could.

“But the animals?!” Spike frowned, his body tensing up.

“Already taken care of!” Spitfire nodded, looking to the ground.

Following her gaze, Spike noticed a pony that he guessed was Soarin gathering up the animals. Spike smiled in relief, but that was soon ended as he looked past Spitfire to Sombra, “Will the others be okay?”

“Of course, they are just buying time until we leave.” Suddenly she threw the dragon onto her back, giggling, “Hold on!”

Doing as he was told, Spike grabbed hold of her mane. Within an instance, they were off and headed back to Trottingham.

~~Apparentlythisisaline~~

Spyro slowly groaned, the entire world spinning for a moment.

“Spyro!” Two mares voices could be heard at once.

Blinking, the quadruped dragon glanced in between the two mares, his gaze ultimately falling to Twilight, “T-Twilight?”

“How are you feeling? Luna told me a little about the dream time spell.” Twilight stated in a soft tone, looking to Spyro in concern.

“I'm fine... Just a little dizzy...” Spyro admitted, staying put on the ground. Upon looking around, Spyro also took notice to the rest of Twilight's friends, “I guess you all followed?”

Biting her lower lip, Twilight blushed, “I'm sorry... I knew you weren't a hundred percent. I just had to make sure you would be okay...”

A small reddened hue formed on Spyro's cheek, chuckling nervously, “I uh... thanks... that means a lot.”

Glancing over to Twilight, Luna shot her a glare, but blinked when she realized what she was doing, 'By my faith! Am I jeolous? This cannot be!' Quickly she averts her gaze, a firm crimson marking her cheeks, hoping nopony noticed.

“How bout we all go, we need ta save daylight.” Applejack stated, getting up and releasing the rope to the hot air balloon, wrapping the rope around her forehoof to keep it in place.

Shuffling her gaze in between the balloon and the group, an idea popped into Luna's head, “Dear Twilight, do tell me how Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash kept up with us while carrying all of you?”

“Weightless spell, it was like they weren't even pulling anything.” Twilight admitted as she looked up to the dark Princess, “Why?”

Clearing her voice, she stood up and began to tie herself to the balloon, “We now have four pegasi, we could take turns and we wouldn't have need to stop for sleep. Only stopping for food and water.”

The realization hitting Twilight, a small smile formed, “You're right! Fantastic!”

Spyro got up, wobbling, walking toward the other rope. However, just as he was reaching for the rope, a cyan blur snatched it up, “Whoa dude, you look like you need some rest! Let me handle this!”

Looking up to the colorful mare, Spyro nodded, stepping up into the basket. Everypony crawled in, noticing how little room they had with the extra two passengers, but kept their comments to themselves.

Once in the air, Spryo rested his muzzle on his arms, letting out a soft sigh. Twilight frowned as she made her way through her friends to sit by his side, “Are you okay?”

“I... I don't know....” the four legged dragon stated, sitting up, “I feel drained... like I have no magic left. Back in my time, I would use a power crystal to rejuvenate myself, but Luna said that they no longer exist...”

“Hmm... I think I have an idea.” Twilight calmly stated, turning her attention to Rarity, “Do you have any gems on you?”

Rarity's eyes went big as she averted her gaze, “I don't know what you are talking about! I have no gems.”

“Rarity please...” Twilight pleaded, moving closer to nuzzle Rarity's cheek with her own.

A defeated sigh escaped the white unicorn as she opened the hidden compartment on the bottom of the balloon. In a icy blue aura levitated a blue scarf encrusted with emeralds. Pulling the gems from the fabric, she levitated it over to Twilight, “Here you go hun...”

Twilight smiled as she took the gems in her aura, levitating them to Spyro, “Here, eat these.”

“Huh? But I don't eat gems.” Spryo looked up to her, confusion on his face.

“All dragons in this time eat gems. If Power Crystals no longer exist, then maybe it is the reason they turn to gems as a replacement.”

Looking from the purple unicorn over to the hovering gem, Spryo nods, “Okay, I'll try...”

Taking the green gem in his claw, he gave it a test lick. His eyes went wide at its flavor and greedily throwing it in his maw, “Wow! It tastes great!”

“Would you like some mo--” Twilight was quickly cut off as Spyro jumped up, snatching each of the gems from her aura, tossing them all into his maw. Crunching them into dust before swallowing.

The ponies looked in astonishment at the dragon, fear setting in as his eyes turned snake like, and his tongue slithered. Twilight took a hesitant step forward, her voice lowering in caution, “S-Spyro?”

Blinking a few times, Spryo's eyes returned to normal. He rubbed his head groaning, “W-what just happened?”

“Ya turned feral for a moment, sugarcube.” Applejack stated, showing her own worry for the purple dragon.

“Ignitus mentioned something about this...” Spyro calmly pointed out, trying to remain still in fear of losing himself again.

“Ignitus?” Twilight questioned, her brow raising in confusion.

“The Chronicler, he... He mentioned that both he and Malefor turned themselves into ponies so they wouldn't become mindless dragons. Maybe I am also turning into a ravenous dragon?” Glancing up to Twilight, he watched her face scrunch up, clearly thinking.

Tapping her chin, Twilight slowly spoke, “Okay, I have an hypothesis. Dragons eat gems, and you say they didn't in the past. You also said that you used power crystals to rejuvenate yourselves and that they no longer exist, correct?”

Spyro gently nodded, curious as to where she was going with this, “Yeah, so?”

“What if... Dragons crave those power crystals? What if they somehow had a direct link with dragon intelligence? It could be the reason dragons so desperately eat and hoard gems. The desire for the power and intelligence that power crystals once provided. Without them, they revert to a feral beast.”

Fear slightly marked Spyro's expression, his heart racing in worry, “But I don't want to lose myself!” Spyro winced as his mind clouded again, almost losing himself to his fear.

“I've grown up most of my life with Spike. The only time he ever lost himself was when he lost his temper, or became greedy. If the Chronicler and Malefor were dragons at one time, it is quite possible for you to become a pony. However, you just need to remain calm until then. Do you think you can?” The purple unicorn smiled, stepping back over to the purple dragon. Placing a gentle hoof on his shoulder.

“I'll try, I have too...” Spryo frowned, glancing over all the ponies.

Bouncing her way over, Pinkie giggled loudly, “We just gotta keep you smilin', that's a sure way to keep you from turning into a dangerous scary dragon.”

“Agreed, we just need to keep you calm until we reach the Chronicler.” Twilight stated, nodding to all her friends, “Are you with me, girls?”

A chuckle escaped Applejack as she merely grinned, “Why shoot, Twi! We've stuck by ya tis far haven't we?”

“Yes darling. I may be the Element of Generosity, but I don't give up my gems so easily. That is what friends are for!” Rarity gave a warm elegant smile.

Spyro smiled, glancing once again over all the mares, “Thank you...”

Author's Note

lots and lots of dialogue XD I really try to avoid adventures like this where there are alot of characters. It is so difficult for me to manage, and then it looks rushed with little to no description. Not to mention I end up neglecting a character or two. For example Fluttershy, she didn't even had a line for the longest time. Anywho, I hope that doesn't take away from the story too much.