Travel for the North Jewel

by Barrfind

Rating: teen
Tags: Original Character, Rarity, Adventure, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Romance
Length: 14276

The adventures of ponies who look for a legendary gem.

Rarity is looking for a jewel, but not a normal jewel, she's looking for a special jewel that'll look beautiful on her neck and everyone at the Grand Galloping Gala will envy it, but it's not that easy to get that jewel, she goes on a journey to get it, but not alone. Adventure full of dangerous enemies and traps, interesting views and funny jokes ready to make you sad, happy and full of hope that everything will end good but that's doesn't mean it will.

Published 2014-10-24 15:40:04 UTC
Last updated 2014-10-24 15:40:04 UTC

Rozdział 2 „The search.”

Rozdział 2 „The search.”
„Sequor Amor.”
„Following the love.”

Evening. Compartment in the train headed to the galloping Gorge.
In range was only unicorn in the armor. Sadly stared at the woods scrolling behind window.
"Well, I hope that we get" he thought.
At the same time he hear the conductor's voice in the hallway.
“We reaching the galloping Gorge, only ten minutes!“
"Great. She’s on place from long time, and probably immediately headed for the mountains. What to do? Go at night, or stay in an inn for the night? In Celestia, stupid question. As soon as I throw spell checking does she is somewhere nearby and ask around locals about the local area. I immediately go behind her " He thinking when train drove slowly into town.
He got off the train and looked around. There was no one nearby, so he stopped to think about his next move.
"Okay I'm on the spot, since no one is here I throw a spell" he focused on his horn, which glowed faint red glimmer. Light flashed and disappeared.
"Hmmm ... Apparently, she's not in the immediate area. Time ask the locals for the surrounding areas. It's not so late, so I should meet somepony."
He moved ahead into the town looking for anypony, which could have a word. There was no one nearby. But walking through the town he noticed the sign of the local tavern "Under the galloping stallion."
"Charming" he thought.
He went inside where it was quite crowded. He walked slowly to the counter by which stood a innkeeper. Natural brown pony with blond mane and boredom painted on the face. At his side was a badge in the form of a pint of cleaned cloth.
“Yes?“ Asked in a bored looking at the newcomer stallion.
“Hello, I'm passing here. I wanted to ask about the immediate surroundings. You're here supposedly beautiful mountains“ said Barrfind sitting at the bar.
“Hmm... Are they beautiful I do not know. To the mountains will be thirty miles, maybe more. You will have to go through the forest“ said the bartender polishing cloth top.
“You may encounter some dangers along the way? What should be considered in these woods?“ Inquired.
“Bandit rather not have. I would be more worried if I were you place with wild animals, timberwolfs like these forests.“
“Oh. Well, thanks for the information. Have you seen the way, and maybe heard of recently arrived mare unicorn with a purple mane and tail? She had three diamenciki as sweet badge. It may also have to ask about the mountains.“
“Filly Unicorn you say?“ The innkeeper looked thoughtful. After a short pause he said.
“No, I'm sorry, but I have not seen anyone like that, or did not hear anything.“
Pony put behind the ears with worry.
"The Harmonie, now what? There is probably nothing else I like to move north and hope that somehow it 'll catch up."
“Erm, thanks for your time. In total, if I could get in your two bottles of water?“
“Of course, there will be two bits“ the innkeeper took out a bottle of water from under the counter.
Barrfind paid and took them to the bag. Just about to leave when suddenly felt someone grabs him by the arm. He turned and looked at the yellow pegasus with a cane hat on his head, and on the side was a brown bottle of wheat in the middle.
“Yes?“ Barrfind looked questioningly squats.
“I heard by chance that you are looking for a white unicorn with a purple mane and three diamonds as a badge“ Pegasus explained.
“Exactly, have you seen her?“
“Yes, she asked me for directions to the mountains in the north.“
“When was this?“ He asked impatiently .
“About five or maybe six hours ago?“ That said, rubbing his cheek hoof in reflection .
“Yet it is light was when I showed her which way to go. Thanks and went ahead as indicated by the direction of me.“
“That's it?“
“I told her more about the animals, but she said she will be fine. Although mine was indicating that, however, a little afraid.“
“Thank you, can you show me which way to go?“
“Yes, of course. Come with me - he said pointing to the door of the inn.“
Barrfind got up from the bar and they both came out of the building. They went into the woods, where the town ended. When they stood on the edge and Pegasus pointed hoof saying.
“Go ahead, straight this way.“
Barrfind looked at not permeated the darkness of the forest.
“Well. Thank you for informations.“ Pulled out of the saddlebags two bits and gave them pegasus.
“You have a drink for me and my success in finding her.“
“Oh, no, no, thank you. I did it with pleasure.“
“So, the more you should take them. Come on take and drink for me“ he said with a smile.
Pegasus took the bits and bowed.
“Well, thank you and good luck. My advice would be to fly in the morning, because at night there is twice more dangerous than during the day.“
“Here I would not worry. Somehow, I'll be fine.“
Pegasus looked at with respect to the armor unicorn.
“Yes, you certainly can handle. Once again, good luck.“
“Thanks, and good night“ he replied, and they both split up, each in his way.
Pegasus back to the inn, and Barrfind toward a dark and deep forest. He walked straight to the north.
" All in all, a little dark in here and could use some light " he thought his horn and lit a bright light illuminating the surroundings.
" That's better. Here we go" and walked briskly ahead into the bleak, dark forest.

A few hours later, in the depths of the forest. On a slightly tired Barrfind falls rays of the sun piercing through the branches of trees.
"Well, the sun now stands. Could have somewhere to rest."
Going ahead and still looking for a place to rest, did not pay attention to the fact that something or someone was following him . He drew the attention of the nearby pond and a piece of land without trees in the same time to rest .
"Great, here I'll be able to relax moments. Must be probably something around five or six in the morning?"
He took his saddlebags from the back and sat down on the grass put them next to each other . Suddenly, from behind nearby trees tossed in his direction wolf, timberwolf. He began to run at breakneck speed toward the pony, to pounce on him. But he had to get up and push him away by the spell.
"TimberWolf, and where is one, theres a whole pack of them" he thought, looking around carefully.
He was right, because after a while for this lying, joined by two more wolves. When this lying stood up, screamed and growled began to circle the unicorn in front of them.
"Yeah, the old tactics. Go around the victim. We'll see how it comes to you."
Horn lit him up in the air appeared a sword and a shield with a purple star. Wolves not embarrassed preparing to attack. Wolf scattered over the middle and leaped high to attack in advance, but the stallion was ready for it. He ran under the belly of the wolf and punched him with his shield wooden butt. The only howled decomposing. Two other growled furiously, while the left and right side of the shed on the squats. This did fast forward run and wolves collided with each other. Hitting it a little dizzy, but were still deadly, because after a while the jolted and had to get up. But one of them just got the sword on the head and turned to poop sticks . The second one got up without obstacles and began again to circle the enemy. Pony wrinkled mouth and looked carefully at your opponent expecting an attack. Wolf finally growled and lunged at him. This covered his shield way, but it missed the wolf and collided with a pony, which under the impact wavered. He gasped, but he took the wolf in its magic and throw him on the nearest tree. The wolf whined, but soon picked up and repeated the attack. He tossed with teeth. Barrfind could swing a sword and hit the open jaws of a wolf.
" Well, this would be it" he thought with a smile looking like a wolf falls apart .
At the same time the fourth wolf hidden behind a tree, he threw himself on the pony and bit him in the armored neck. The surprised colt dematerialized sword, but he remained shield, which threw the enemy out. Wolf rolled over and immediately rushed back to the pony. Way clapped his shield, which effectively bypassed. Barrfind waved in his direction again materialized a sword, but the wolf noticed this movement and jumped in right behind a tree avoiding the blow. He ran quickly between the trees for squats and lunged at him. Barrfind quickly threw up a shield. Wolf ran into him and bounced overshoot the side. Pony waved his sword just above the ground aiming at the legs, but the wolf jumped up and landed next to him. He bit him in the leg armor unobstructed. Barrfind growled in pain and hit the wolf on the head hoof to let this go. It did not work. After a while, however, slowed the bite to bite him again, but Barrfind at the same time again elbow hoof. Wolf stepped back a bit, but not much because it gave was about to bite again in front of him a pony. There had already done this, however, He got hit with the sword, and fell apart .
"It was a tough fight and I hope that there will be no such surprises. Well, I have armor on. Although the legs are not covered. Threads of the rest" thought coming into saddlebags.
"I do not want to stay here to rest, because you might have more to fall down. I have to take care of my wounds and eat on the way."
He opened the bag, which pulled the bandage and a bottle. Poured over the wound on his leg and bandaged it. He threw the bottle into the bag, which he founded himself on the back. When it's all done pulled an apple out of the bag , and during the march slightly limping ate a snack. After a short time, when he threw the core stopped.
"All in all, I think I can now cast a spell . A lot went. Actually, I can see through the trees up" he thought looking straight ahead .
He focused on the spell and horn began his solid red light and clearly pointed toward the mountains. He broke the spell smiling.
"Well, I'm not far away. I think I need to relax in a quiet and safe place, and I was not so lucky with this. Never mind. On the rest will be time later" he thought, and started walking in the direction indicated by the red light.

A few miles away in a clearing at the foot of the mountains at the end of lay white unicorn with a purple mane. Nervously, she stared into the forest.
"I heard the howling of timberwolfs. I hope it will not reach here. Soon I should go on his way. With a bit of luck does not come across them on the way" she thought, looking carefully at the trees .

About half an hour later Barrfind came out of the forest at the foot topped up and started looking.
"I do look for the perfect place to unwind. She had to be here."
Something caught his attention and went to the strangely flat grass in the middle of the clearing.
"Yes, it's resting on a blanket. Hmmm ... I recently had to go on his way. Somewhere there must be traces of which way started" leaning low over the grass looking for signs of hooves. After a moment he found them.
"They run to the east. Just in case the last time I will cast a spell to make sure." Focused on your corner who began to shine a strong red light which indicated far east. He broke the spell and smiled triumphantly.
"Finally, She is very close" he thought then trotted east not paying attention to leg pain.

About two miles further east Rarity slowly proceeded along the mountains.
"If I'm not mistaken, a few miles should come to the cave. Finally an end to the journey. Well, almost. So really this is just the beginning. I do not know what we'll find inside. If anything there will be. But then I'll be the worry. How do I find it just come back from nothing" she thought continuing the journey .
She walked so even the moments when suddenly in the woods next to her lingering heard howling. She looked toward the woods in fright.
"Oh no, timberwolves " She thought terrified.
Rarity began to gallop ahead at the moment throwing feared ov look for yourself or to not chase her. So far, she's not chasing so slowed down a little bit. But then suddenly beside her she heard the howling and the trees jumped two wolves. They began to run towards her so I immediately went again at a gallop.
Running as soon as possible cried out in fear.
“Help!“ But she doubted that anyone was so deep in the woods and he could help her.
" This is the end. I can not escape them. They are too fast" but the thought still galloping wolves already catching up with her.
One of them was about to jump on it when suddenly flashed and behind her came out of nowhere a unicorn in the armor. Materialized immediately sword and struck the nearest surprised wolf. The second wolf growl slowed down and began circling the opponent. He wasn’t passive, and immediately attacked the wolf with his sword which is effectively bypassed. He was about to pounce on squats when suddenly materialized just got a shield. Him backwards and wolf whimpered but got up immediately, again attacking the enemy. He ran quick his way avoiding the sword which waved pony. Ran around him and wanted to throw him from the left side but on the way stopped him shield. Stunned him enough time to Barrfind could finish off the wolf sword. Once this has turned into a pile of sticks, He dematerialized his weapon.
It was all over. He turned toward him lying mare that she could still run a bit before she fell as he teleported behind her. Panting with fatigue after a frantic chase. After a moment she turned to look at the pony in front of her and thank you for being so unexpected help. She glanced at the mouth of his character that removing the helmet just approached her slight limp. She recognized him and made big eyes with astonishment. Received her speech for a while because I was moving like a muzzle, it is no sound came from her.
“Yes, Rarity, well I'm glad that I see you safe and sound. In the end I managed to catch up with you“ he said walking over to her.
Rarity after a while she recovered from the shock and stood up throwing him on the neck. Barrfind gasped slightly but hugged her with a smile on the face.
“Barrfind! Fortunately. But how did you find me?“ Asked with tears in her eyes but happiness in his voice.
“Oh, this is quite a long story and I'm sorry that it took so long“ he winked at her with a smile when she let go, and she smiled back and wiped his eyes last.
“What were you thinking ? Why did not you tell me that you want to look for a gem! You know that I would go with you, and probably even himself“ he said with reproach in her voice.
“Yes, I know but I wanted to do it alone as always“ replied , looking at him sadly painted on the face .
“Probably not always. Typically, Spike helped you“ drew her attention.
“Well, Spike is a beloved dragon but what I have planned now is simply more dangerous. So far cave exploration is much more dangerous than the hills around Ponyville. I could not take it with me.
“Eh... Rarity, and I am not a small dragon. You could take me with you. Well, you said that the dangerous search. And with me you just to be safe.“
“Yes, but...“
“No but, you know how much fear and worry you have done to as?“
“As?“
“Yes, as“ he said, shaking his head.
“In a moment I'll tell you but first, let's sit down at? Moments of rest would not hurt.“
“Naturally“ two ponies sat in front of him after a bed blanket by Rarity.
“So luckily I wanted that day to surprise you and take to dinner. As I was passing the library Twilight heard a snippet of their conversation. Applejack was with you after the prom dresses and found the letter.
“Ah, yes the letter“ She said, looking at him .
“After reading...“

He told her what had happened to him from that moment until he reached ...
“The innkeeper did not know you, but before I left, I was stopped by a yellow pegasus...“
“Pegasus?“ Interrupted him.
“The yellow coat and hat cane?“
“Exactly, pointed out to me which way you go.“
“And you say that the night was? You could have something happen“ she said worriedly .
“And I had another choice? Forward pushing me to think that you catch up before something happens to you and I was right it looks.
“Yes, it looks that way. I should thank you. Thank you sweetie“ leaned over and kissed him. Stallion stood upright ears, and yet after a while as Rarity leaned away from him, he still had blurred vision.
"Oh, stallions" she thought, rolling her eyes.
“Barrfind!“ She said, slightly raising his voice and waving his last of the eyes on a horse roused from their lethargy.
“Huh? And so, what happened?“
“Yes, you've lost connectivity with the world.“
“Em , you know I did not sleep the whole night on the train and only dozed off for a bit and I had to fight with a gang of wolves.“
“Well, yes. You should then relax.“
“Yes, but not here. Let's go ahead and look for a better place to stay. Prefer not to remain so close to where they were wolves.“
“Well , maybe something will continue“ - Rarity looked at his leg and looked at him sadly.
“Are you hurt?“ she said regretfully on what nodded.
“I've been bitten but I took care of her, so you need not worry.“
looked at him again but nodded and stood up both. Rarity made a blanket and tucked himself into saddlebags. She moved further to the east, and a slight limp Barrfind followed.

About ten minutes later, Rarity suddenly stopped on a stallion for her almost at her rushed. She turned and looked at his little dreamy eyes that stared at her.
“Barrfind?“ Asked at what suddenly awakened .
“What do you want, my beauty?“ He said with a disarming smile.
“Why you follow me instead of constantly going to go next to me?“
He Blushed and ran sideways glance.
“Well... Emm... I mean I...“ began to stutter at a supplement.
“Oh! Guarding backs. That's why I'm going for you“ explained in the end a little lame.
Rarity looked at him with curious eyes.
“You guarding back?
“Yeah, you know you need to take care of the rear.“
“Oh, yeah?“
“Yeah“ replied with a nervous smile.
“All right, my dear. Now I will watch "backs", and you go ahead“ she said, with an emphasis on the right word.
“Emm... Okay“ He said with a nervous smil . Slightly sweaty and situated behind the ears moved slowly ahead.
The mare looked at his "backs" and thought for a moment and then followed him with a smile on the face.

After a short time they came to quite a large clearing in the middle of the stallion stood shaking off saddlebags .
“Okay, I think it's a great place to rest.“
“Are you sure?“
“Yes, dear, spread a blanket“ ordered at the same time a little stretching .
Rarity stretched blanket and lay down on it. Barrfind walked over to sit next to her.
He looked deep into her eyes.
“I'm glad that finally I was able to find you. It's the thought that something is threatening you really which gave me strength.“
“Yes, even had a chance to at the last minute.“
“Well, I went ahead east when suddenly I heard a howl. After the second time, and immediately after you scream after which I felt a boost of energy and speeded up. As soon as I had you in sight, teleport behind you would deal with these wolves.“
“My own prince in shining armor. Put your head and rest a little, in case of emergency wake you. You look terribly exhausted.“
“Actually I'm already at the limit of endurance. Although you can light a fire and can gather wood, however, will happen...“ did not finish because suddenly closed his eyes and his head fell to the blanket . He fell asleep. Rarity began to pat him on the head last.
“Thank Celestia for his arrival at the last minute. Already given up, and he jumped out of nowhere and dealt with Wolves despite fatigue. Can love really adds energy? In any case, let him sleep with him because I have a greater chance of success in finding a jewel. Although I'm starting to wonder whether to continue at all those searches. It's the end of the jewel. We'll see what we decide in the morning. I have a strange feeling that he would be willing to move with me, or behind me, at the end of the world. My prince. I love you" she kissed his forehead and stallion responded to only a single word.
“Rarity“ he muttered.
She smiled, amused and stroked it further. Shortly before nightfall decided to gather wood and light the fire. When she was again put together with a sleeping unicorn.

Rozdział 3 „Cave.”

Rozdział 3 „Cave.”
„Amor Omnia Vincit.”
„Love all win.”

The next morning Barrfind raised his head with a blanket and looked around a little sleepy eyes. Rarity lay next to him who was still staring into the woods.
“Rarity, you haven’t sleep all night? You could wake me up and I'd watch the rest of the night when you slept“ He said what turned her head towards him and smiled.
“I knew that the first thing you do when you wake up, then you ask why you did not woke up. Just before I rested enough, and you were on your feet all the time. In addition, several times had to fight with the wolves. As soon as the adrenaline is gone, you have been like a corpse and fell asleep. I did not have the heart to wake you.“
“I think that they should wake me up.“
“Does not matter. Wyspałeś up?“
“Yes. Thank you. Let's maybe breakfast?“
“Great idea. I'll prepare something.“
While Rarity looking for the saddlebag of different things and preparing breakfast, Barrfind drove to the right. He walked to a nearby pond to wash herself mouth and check the bandages. The wound is healed, so I took off. As he finished and returned it just breakfast was ready.
“Rarity 're wonderful, delicious sandwiches with daisies and chunks of apples.“
“Thank you and enjoy“ she said with a beaming smile.
“Enjoy, honey.“
When eaten a meal with smiles on faces, they up from the blanket. Rarity made it carefully and put the saddlebags. When they were both ready to go, she looked at him and asked.
“Well, but what do we do now?“
“How are you? It's you're in charge, and I'm here one might say as a bodyguard ? I'll go where you go. The question is whether he still want to look for this gem?“
“Yes and not. I do not know. We run the risk, and I've risked my life on this trip. Thanks to you live and do not even want to think what would happen if you did not“ she began to speak with a slight nervousness.
- Rarity, calm down. Let's just go and look for it though. We are together and we'll do the trick. You'll see, we'll find the legendary jewel and it will be on your beautiful neck“ saying it smiled at her, and she to him.
Mare nodded.
“Well, let's go, so further along the mountain to the east. It should be here any cave somewhere.“
Thus, they moved together slowly to the east. Barrfind saddlebags he took out his helmet and put it.
“You look great in that armor, you're so handsome.“ Said proudly looking at him.
“Thank you, but the armor is not to look, but to be effective protection.“
“Yes, but in your case is the protection and appearance.“
“And well, is to fight and representative at the same time.“
“Only the scratch on the neck.“
“I forgot about her. But something I think that there is nothing to worry about now some small a scratch. How is it back and I will remove it.“
“You think you can find this gem? Even though what you said, I still have doubts about the validity of this expedition.“
“Remember that it was your idea, and besides, I think, we shall see. Now that we're here it would not hurt to try“ winked at her with a smile that she returned and I walked in silence next to each other on the east.

A few minutes walk along the mountains later. Barrfind suddenly stopped, and Rarity a few steps away and turned to face the questioning.
“What happened?“
“Yes, look there.“ He said and pointed hoof ahead. She turned around and saw what it was.
“Cave.“
“Exactly, maybe it is we're looking for? Let’s go look - He said and set off at a gallop, she was right behind him. Moments later they were already in place. They stood next to each other both before the yawning emptiness of the cave.
“Do you think it is?“ He asked, looking at Rarity.
“I'm not sure, I will cast a spell and see.“ Answered by focusing on her horn, who started brightly lit and pull it gently into the cave. After a while it stopped and turned toward the Barrfind. “It must be this one. Clearly feels like there leads me spell.“
“Long may not walked, but short halt unless good to us to do? I do not know what will meet us there, whether there will be a time and place for 'd cum.“ He said, but at the same time from the woods behind them came the howl. He looked back toward where they heard the howl, and soon after headed look at Rarity. “So much for rest. Rarity, the best we can do now, It’s go inside. Wolves wood there for us not go. Too much not like tight caves.“
“Consent.“
She went first, and he was right behind her If only previously looked up, would see that someone is watching them. As soon as they entered the tunnel mysterious flying individual flew into the forest. After the passage of several steps down the tunnel you could suddenly hear in the vicinity of delicate flick. They both stopped after hearing the sound, and Rarity looked anxiously at the stallion.
“Barrfind I pressed some hidden plate in the floor“ she said scared.
“Run!“ He scream, because at the same time all around them began to shake and began to fall on them stones.
The tunnel slowly began to caves. They ran ahead as fast as hooves. Barrfind drew attention to the fact that the tunnel has already ended, but he did not manage to. When he was completely collapse and crush, Rarity cried out in fear. At the same time Barrfind lunged at her and pushed her out of the tunnel, which soon collapsed with a loud thud. The mare rolled out of the dark cave and as soon as scotoma disappeared before her eyes, lit her horn to brighten the darkness. She looked around. The tunnel, which flew was collapsed, and the cave itself, in which it was looked at large. But He was nowhere near.
“Barrfind?“ She asked quietly, but did not hear any answer.
“Barrfind!?“ Exclaimed loudly, but its only echo answered. Suddenly she realized that what had become of him. She turned toward the collapsed tunnel. She ran to him with tears and began to strike hooves in rocks to move them, but there was no chance for it to move them though.
“No, this is impossible. Barrfind! Thats cannot be truth! “ Screamed with regret in his voice. After a while, got tired and sat down crying. Alone in a cave, not knowing what to do next .
"And what do I do now? And it's all my fault. He died for me, to save me and He is dead now. Same here unless I die of hunger or something else might meet me here" the head fell on her hooves and continue crying. After a few minutes, suddenly it seemed to her that she heard something. She put the ears in the direction from which the sound came. It came as if her moans. She got up and slowly walked toward which came the sound. Cave circling suddenly, and just around the corner she saw him.
“Barrfind!“ She cried happy and ran to lying slightly whining stallion.
“You live, I thought 'd lost you forever.“
He looked at her with a pained smile.
“Live, somehow. As we ran I saw that did not have time. So I threw myself forward and I pushed you out of the tunnel while teleporting. And as it happens, when you teleport in unfamiliar place, and it's still on top of a tight, I have crash against the wall. Fortunately, armor or less cushioned the fall.
“No bones broken?“ She asked worried.
“Fortunately not. And you all right?“ He asked, getting up slowly.
“You have cried. Here, take it“ - gave her outstretched with saddlebags hoofkerchief with the initials BV Rarity took her and wiped her tears.
“Thank you, rather it is nothing to me just a little battered.“
“I'm sorry for brutality, but there was no time for subtlety.“
“Yes , of course. It does not matter, because the most important thing that we are inches. Thanks“ wiping tears gave him a handkerchief, which He threw it back into the bag.
“Okay, we should look for a way out of here, because at that tunnel certainly have not come out.“
“This board it had to be a trap.“
“Because it was a trap, so he sees me that we got to a suitable cave. Only now we have to be more careful.“
Rarity looked sadly at the ground.
“I'm sorry.“
“And what kind?“ He asked surprised. “Rarity darling, what you like, but do not expect to trap in a cave, and yet it is such. As if you have not pressed the tiles on the ground , I could not do it by accident. The main thing that we're okay. At least, more or less“ saying last words slightly winced.
“Whatever. Let's look around, because there must be some way out.“
Both unicorns shining a magic began to move through the cave in search of a tunnel. Barrfind a slight limp, but he walked confidently. After a moment, he found what he sought.
“I found it. There is a tunnel through which we can get out of here.“
She walked over to him and looked at the tunnel in front of them, who seemed to be infinitely long and certainly very dark . It was large enough that the two ponies could go side by side. He looked at her quizzically and asked.
“And what, are we going?“
“We have no choice, but we should be careful how we go now “ she said with a smile and entered the tunnel. They walked side by side in the depth. After a few good minutes, began to assert its end. Rarity first drew attention to it.
“I see something on the end, and probably before us is another cave“ she said, staring intently ahead.
“Yes, indeed. We must be careful, because Discord knows what will meet us there.“
“Discord ?“ She asked with surprise .
“Well, yes. The dragon of chaos, whatever. Princess long ago transformed it into a stone, and so far is in Canterlot as a garden ornament.“
“I understand, but somehow I did not hear about it.“
“No? Hmm... It's quite strange. How do we get back to Ponyville and I'll tell you something more about him. But for now let's focus on what's in front of us.“
Rarity nodded and looked at quite extensive caves, which had just entered. Barrfind frowned.
“Interesting, another cave as anticipated and probably at the end of the tunnel is another“ walked for some time through the caves, and the darkness around them seemed to move along with them.
“Barrfind , why do I get the feeling that the walls of the move?“
“I also see it. And I do not like it“ both ponies went even moments before you until suddenly they had to stop in front of the creature, who jumped in front of them with a thin rope attached to the ceiling. He had eight legs and eight eyes and non-stop moving very sharp mandibles. Rarity at the sight of the creature shrieked with terror.
“Spider, giant disgusting spider!“
Spider lunged at them, but ran into suddenly materialized out of nowhere sword.
Barrfind immediately shouted.
“Run!“
They both moved forward, and the walls began to move even more intensely. They ran as fast as his feet, until he noticed the tunnel much too small for the creatures chasing them.
“Run into the tunnel, quickly!“ Exclaimed .
But just before it landed again at the sight of a spider, which squeaked again. The spider was about to bite her, when she was struck just conjured a shield.
“Run!“ Repeated as soon as the creature fell knocked out. Along the way, they were separated by the spiders. Rarity managed to run up the tunnel to escape the spiders. Barrfind for it was surrounded by them. Configured so as to be behind the wall.
"That's nice" he thought.
One of the spiders lunged at him, but it has been downloaded on the fly sword. The second, who tried to approach him he got a shield. While the fight against those in front of him is a spider from the ceiling went over the wall , and met a stallion from behind. Just when it already had a bite that took a few steps forward and spider did not hit like he wanted. Grazed the back leg just a place not protected by armor. Stallion hissed in pain and winced at the same time piercing spider sword. Quickly looked around and noticed that spiders approaching nearer and nearer.
"There remains only one option."
He focused on his horn, which began to shine brighter and brighter and brighter , almost blinding spiders. Suddenly the light broke blinding all creatures around. Began to fall from the walls , and those on the ground fell on ridges and began to swing the legs. Barrfind immediately used it and slightly limping passed between them. He went into the tunnel bypassing Rarity waiting for him , and began to go on ahead. After a moment, caught up with him.
“What was that spell?“ Asked walking behind him.
“Flash of light, in a situation of great beings sensitive to bright light“ answered lightly panting with the effort.
She looked at him intently. They went fairly quickly, but after a while he began increasingly slow and sweating terribly.
“Honey, are you okay?“ She asked, but received no response. For a moment he suddenly stopped and fell like a log.
“Barrfind!“ Screamed and ran to him. He did not move, even one he did not move a muscle. She looked around him and drew attention to the wound, which was on the leg.
“Oh no, one of them had to scratch you. What now? I hope that this is just a paralyzing venom“ checked his bags and purses in addition to maps and found there a couple of bottles with labels.
"Drink see in the dark? Medicinal drink? Interestingly, it may be useful" took a potion and a bandage from his saddlebags. Wound splashed a few drops of the potion, and tied the bandage strip and then threw them back into his bag. She took with her a blanket rolled up and tucked it under his head.
“It remains now we just have to wait“ to put it sat in front of him and laid her head on hooves. She stared at him, waiting for paralysis will pass.

Meanwhile, in Ponyville library.
“Twilight. It will probably have the two days he left. Do you think He find Rarity?“ Applejack asked hopefully.
“I do not know. But I hope so.“
“You have tell about this all a Princess?“
“I do not know if I should. Because Barrfind walked behind her and could he tell the princess. If this is not done you probably do not want her not to worry unnecessarily.“
“Maybe you're right sugarcube. But the princess for sure, would want to be informed about what has happened.“
Twilight sighed.
“Eh... Well, let's give him more than two days and then inform the princess, right?“
Applejack nodded and started to leave, saying at the same time.
“If you say so long as it does not appear to be too late, see you later, Twilight.“
“Yeah, see“ she said.
Applejack opened the door and left. They leave the Twilight with her not happy thoughts.
"I hope it was not too late. But what might happen to them?" She thought, then continued reading the book that lay before her on the table.

About an hour later in the caves beneath the mountains Frozen North. Lightly dozing Rarity looked at Barrfind, which still lay paralyzed in front of her. Suddenly she raised her head with a hoof and studied him.
"It seemed He went ear?"
After a minute, actually raised his right ear.
" I think the paralysis persists."
She got happy and waited until he could not move. Another minute later moved both ears and looked at her.
“Just a moment, a moment of paralysis has subsided“ she smiled happily, however, that he'll be fine. After a while though sagged and stood with the severity on four hooves slightly panting.
“Whew, thanks for the blanket Rarity, because it took a while. Fortunately, spiders paralyze their victims.“
“Yes, fortunately. I thought no longer pick up. Although I knew it was a paralyzing venom, or rather guessed that the venom. And always some complications may arise. I do not know what I had to do next if you permanently paralyzed or worse if you...“
“Died?“ Finished for her.
“Rarity, honey, I have confidence that the trick would you give to yourself. I believe in you and our friends also believe in you. But there is no need to worry for stock, because I'm all right, or at least more or less“ winced slightly in pain.
“Now what?“
“How are you? Moving on, I go back and so is not how or why. Let's go ahead and see what awaits us.
“And do not you want to relax a little?“
“Rested as I was in paralysis, and do not want to sit here anymore. Unless you want?“ He shook his head.
“Well, then, let's eat and go“ took out two bags of apples. One gave her a second bite itself.
They ate, threw cores and moved further into the tunnel. After a few minutes of walking and looked at Rarity said.
“Emm, Rarity. You are doing a hotter or it just me?“
“Yes“ said with a nod of his head.
“Also feel these higher temperatures.“
“Hmm ... I think I see the end of the tunnel and the next cave, and in the light.“
“The light and heat ? Do you think the same as me?“ She asked, looking at him intently.
“Yes, I think I know what will be the next hurdle.“
After a while they both come to the end of the tunnel and entered the cave, which was huge. At the bottom was a sea of lava was, and on the walls of the cave where they were no where ledges.
“Fine, I dreamed of a hot bath, but that's a slight exaggeration.“
“I think I see another tunnel there at the end, you see?“ Pointed hoof on the ledge on the other side of the cave, for which there was a hole, likely out of this hell.
“Wonderfully, just how to get there?“
“Teleportation?“ She asked.
“It would be a good idea. But in this case falls. Be that as it may, not enough space for that, so I can not do that. I do not want to risk falling down there.“
“So what do we do?“
“Well, certainly we can’t fly so... Give me a moment, because I must think“ Rarity sat a while Barrfind looked around the cave and meditated. Then he turned to her.
“I think I know. Rarity, that's all. These tunnels and caves. They are connected to each other, and yet these traps. Someone built to protect the jewel, and this means that there must be some input and output for the creator is not it?“
“Well, yes . But what's your point?“
“For that, I think I have an idea and I need to check something.“
He turned. He bent his head and focused on his horn, which after a while he began to shine a purple light. At some point, fired the light in a wave that has passed through all the caves while discovering the bridge between the entrance to the cave, where they sat, and exit the other side. Rarity 's eyes widened in disbelief.
“What was it?“ Asked surprised.
“Well, it looked quite interesting that perfectly in front of us is out and I thought that someone could bore it all and prepare for the daredevils. Something so I felt that there is some invisible bridge. So I threw dispel magic spell. Useful, but exhausting spell. And it looks like it worked as it should. So let's go, because there's no time to waste.
Rarity stood up and went for Barrfind, who first began to walk across the bridge toward the exit. They crossed the bridge and went into another dark tunnel. Both unicorns horns and flashed their continued journey into the mountains. A few minutes later they saw the pony in a brown monastic habit with a hood founded on his head and hid his face darkness. Behind him was to see the entrance to the next cave, in which there shone a blue light. As they approached the pony has raised hoof stopping them and said, his voice as if issuing from a distance.
“Stop it, I'm the guardian of the Lazure Crystal and do not go over until you answer me three questions.
Barrfind and Rarity looked at each other. He nodded her head and looked at the pony in front of him.
“It looks like we have no choice, so ask.“
“What is your name?“ The guard asked the question, after which the stallion looked at him and said.
“Barrfind.“
“What is your goal?“
“Safe return to home with my beloved“ answered certainly in his voice.
“What is your favorite color?“
“Purple“ said in disbelief at the simplicity of the questions.
The guard nodded.
“Okay, now you“ pointed Rarity, who nodded readily.
“What is your name?“
“Rarity .
“What is your goal?“
“Find Azure Crystal.“
“What is Pi?“ Barrfind at this time made a big eyes in surprise, and Rarity Undaunted not answered.
“3.14159...“
The guard nodded and Barrfind’s jaw dropped.
“Well, you answered all the questions you can go“ sayd guard and disappeared.
Barrfind looked at the smiling Rarity and said with unconcealed pride.
“You are a genius. From where you know this?“
“Oh, near Twilight, you can learn many interesting things“ replied happy and colt nodded in understanding.
“Come on. We are at the end of travel“ both went into a cave full of bright blue light that enveloped them, and a moment of blinding. And this is what it saw after regaining sight, left them speechless.

Rozdział 4 „Beginning of the end.”

Rozdział 4 „Beginning of the end.”
„Ubi ornamentum, id problema.”
„Where gems, there trouble.”

The cave, in which there were two ponies was enormous, and in the middle of the ceiling was a big hole, from which the light came straight on at the bottom of the pedestal. At the same lay blue gem, which reflected the light illuminating the entire caves. Attracted by the beauty of the ponies climbed slowly to the pedestal. Barrfind simultaneously before removed his battered helmet and put it into her bag. Tore his eyes from the gem and looked at each other with smiles.
“Well, you have your gem Rarity. I knew we'd make it.“
She nodded her head sadly on the face and stared at the ground.
“I did not have such an optimistic view“ she raised her head, smiling at him.
“But luckily you found me and helped me achieve the goal. What would I do without you?“
He smiled brightly and passed it to approach the pedestal. He pulled a gem by his magic. When he did, he turned around and returned to Rarity giving it to her. She took it from him and looked at the beauty of this jewel that sparkled throughout the inner light. After a moment, she threw it in his bag and leaned to kiss him Barrfind passionately. The kiss lasted a minute. When the moment of elation ended and broke apart. Stallion pleased as few people began to look around the cave.
“Looking for something dear?“ She asked looking at him.
“Yes, the exit.“
She nodded and they both began to walk through the cave, and look at the walls for a way out , visible or invisible. After five minutes of this look back at the center of the room and looked at each other.
“Did you find anything?“
“No, but there must be a way right?“
-“It is rather obvious, but it is hidden as it usually is“ he replied with a smile.
“Do not worry, we'll find them and you know what? Top's rest now. There is a rather safe“ pulled out of saddlebags blanket to stretch it on the floor. They sat side by side. He took the saddlebags on the apple and a bottle of water. When they finished eating, they both fell asleep leaning on each other.

Canterlot palace, throne room.
Two alicorny sat on thrones. One white with rainbow mane constantly moving and stamped on the side showing the sun. The second blue mane, which also continues to move, but it was the color of the sky at night with sparkling stars and badge on the side represented half moon. Both were reading some official letters, which piled up between them. After a moment he sighed blue alicorn.
“Yeah, reading reports of such cities is tiring and boring“ white alicorn, the requested is none other than Princess Celestia, who, after hearing what he said navy alicorn, or Princess Luna turned back toward her head and smiled.
“I know Luna, but remember that it is our duty. We have to take care of our subjects is not it?“
“Yes sister, I know. I have to get used of it again. Say, did you hear something interesting from these reports?“
Celestia nodded and looked at one of the reports
“This is the town called Galloping Gorge. They wrote that the noted gang of bandits in the area. Make reportedly in the woods and attacked travelers.“
“And what do we do? We send the guards?“
“Yes, could do to increase the protection of the town. Let patrol the town and the area around.“
Luna looked at the window.
“Yeah, probably time to hide the sun and moon rise, Does it ?“
Celestia also looked up and nodded . Flashed his horn and after a while the sun went down , at the same time Luna moon rose .
“The night is still very beautiful“ She said to her sister.
“Yes, In deed“ replied Luna and Celestia hoof yawned, covering his mouth.
“Are you tired Tia“ said with a smile.
“Go get some rest, and I 'll finish reading here and clean up the reports I'm done.“
Celestia smiled at her sister and stood up from his throne. Walking towards the large door at the end of the hall said.
“Good night Luna.“
“Good night, Tia“ like a sister left the room Luna settled down comfortably and continued reading.

About two hours later in Ponyville immersed in a dream, but not quite, because the light in the library still burning, because one filly was still awake. She sat in front of the desktop on which lay an open book you just read, but stopped just to go down and make yourself tea. She went downstairs and into the kitchen. Put the kettle on the fire and prepared a cup of tea leaves. She sat waiting for the water to be warm and began to meditate.
"I wonder what's going on with Rarity and Barrfind. I hope they're okay. Tomorrow will be the fourth day as they do not exist. Sweetie Bell was asking me today what with her sister. I had to tell her that she left, and he did not have to worry because Barrfind is with her. Immediately afterwards fell Applejack ask if I had any news from them, but unfortunately I did not have any. They both worry about them and if you do not return the next day, I will send a letter to Princess Celestia. Maybe She'll know what to do."
When the kettle began to whistle Twilight awakened from his thoughts and pulled him out of the fire. Flooded and took a cup of tea with him on top. She put it on the desktop , and as soon as she sat down, she continued reading his book.

A few hours later, refreshing sleep. Barrfind first woke up. He opened his eyes and looked around. He glanced sideways at the mare sleeping next to him with a smile on the face. He leaned down and kissed her forehead on what she awakens. She opened her eyes, which are directed at him. She smiled and kissed his nose.
“Good morning, darling“ she said.
“Maybe the morning. How did you sleep my diamond?“ He asked, getting up.
Rarity also stretched and stood up.
“You, to say that very well, because I knew that you are beside me“ responded with love.
“Maybe look for breakfast before starting again?“ She asked.
“Yes, it's a great idea“ he replied, nodding his head.
Ten minutes later when the meal was eaten, Rarity rolled up blanket and put the saddlebags while Barrfind looked .
“There must be some characters such as runes, or some hidden button or something.
Rarity looked at him in surprise.
“Runes?“
“Yes. Any words or cracks in the wall.“
“I saw some inscriptions. But I thought it was something important. So strange look.“
“Weird? Well, at least show them to me.“
“Are there“ the last of pointed and headed in that direction.
He followed her, and after a while come to the wall, which is rather like not to stand out, at least at first glance. When they reached her Rarity stood a piece of her. Barrfind missed her and went to the wall to look at her closely. After a moment, nodded and turned away with a smile on the face towards Rarity.
“Well, we have a way out“ he explain.
“Where? I do not see anything“ she said, looking over the wall .
“These features are just the runes“ pointed hoof on them.
“This letter a thousand years. Long time no longer used, but fortunately in my family survived several books of those years, and some of the instructions on how to translate them for today's language.
“Really? And what's you read?“
“Give me a minute.“
Rarity nodded, and he turned back toward the wall. He thought for a moment, then opened his mouth and said some unknown Rarity language.
“Apertura ianuae.“
After a few seconds of waiting Rarity had already asking why nothing is happening. But she could not, because after a while began to creak something in the wall and the rock came into it, and then to the side and revealed the output. Barrfind at the sight smiled and turned toward Rarity, whose jaw dropped.
“In those moments I'm glad that my father chased me to the books. So, you ready?“
She closed her mouth and nodded in agreement. She started as a stallion, which came first into the tunnel while lighting your corner. After a few minutes the strange spinning truly dark and very long tunnel came to its end.
Barrfind suddenly stopped.
“So it seems that we have come to an end.“
Rarity looked at the wall and said with surprise.
“But how do we get out?“
“The output is hidden. Take a look at this ceiling. It is only the color of the rocks“ saying it came and picked up the ceiling.
Through the resulting hole flown slightly blinding sunlight both ponies that came out of the tunnel after a slight incline. After a while, they could have a look around and see that they are in the woods right next to the mountain. And what zawadzało them the way it was...
“It's just a cleverly painted wood, so that it looked like a stone“ same kind of stone Barrfind put into place, then turned toward her.
“Well, what now? I guess time home, do we?“
She looked around the woods with a smile.
“Yes , the time back home, because we all have for us terribly missed.“
“A and yes, especially Pinkie waiting for us with the party, so let's go“ he said with satisfaction on the face.
He took the compass out of the bag and looked at where the southeast. He moved his way removing the helmet out of the bag and fitting it over his head, and Rarity walked behind him. Do not they both turned attention that someone is spying on them from the air since the obstruction of the tunnel by Barrfind. After a few minutes of walking through the forest suddenly stopped and started looking through the woods.
“Something happened honey?“ Asked, walking over to him.
“I'm not sure, but it feels watched.“
“And who would watch us in the middle of the woods?“
“Exactly whoever it is. It may not have good intentions.“
They continued their journey through the trees, until at some point. Larger trees just outside wheel, which passed Rarity pony jumped out gas from a dagger in its mouth, which put her up to the neck. Immediately afterwards joined him armed with daggers pegasus that landed near him with a smile.
“Ow may. Who do we have here.“
Barrfind turned toward them menacingly and took a step toward them. Earth pony harder pressed a knife to the neck Rarity. Pegasus waved her head, clucked and said.
“You better not move from the spot. Otherwise, your companion can get hurt.“
Barrfind looked anxiously at Rarity, and she fearfully at him. He nodded and stood looking from head to ponies .
“What do you want from us?“
“Oh, nothing more than this gem, which was in a cave, from which you came out.“
Barrfind raised his eyebrows in surprise.
“Gem?“
Pegasus turned his head toward the pony gas and nodded her. On what he was even more pressed a knife to her neck, from which flew a drop of blood, which moved up her snow-white fur coat to drip onto the grass. Barrfind growled at the sight and took another step in their direction, but it stopped pegasus raised hoof.
“Calm down and stop playing games with us, if you do not want to have blood on her hooves. We know about the legend and we know what you find in the middle of the cave. We ourselves so we came here, but we had a small loss and we could not get that precious loot. But you look at it, it worked, and now give me what he wants and will leave in your way. He promises that nothing will be, at least from my party“ he finished with a smile on the face.
They were alienated from each other only a few meters away, Barrfind thought hard on a solution to the problem, but could not come up with anything. I do not want to risk life Rarity. He looked at her. With her eyes dripping tears and looked at him with fear. At the same time he came up with the idea to mind.
He nodded and sighed.
“Okay, If you want it.“
Pegasus smiled.
“Fine, give it to me. But no tricks.“
Both bandits looked at him. He used it and focused on Rarity. As soon as he was ready, he teleported her some way from here, and when the bandits saw that disappeared, their eyes turned in arcipaladin direction. Earth pony immediately lunged at him with a dagger in his mouth, but did not go far. As soon as I took a few steps, got hit with materialized before the moment shield and fell. Pegasus as it flew up in squats and threw the dagger, but this has been reflected sword.
Pegasus laughed.
“Not bad, really not bad.“
“Instead of so fly like a coward, come here and fight“ said Barrfind watching Pegasus .
“Oh, yeah. I'm already coming. Catch me“ he said that sarcastically and threw another dagger, which this time was stopped with shield.
“A lot of you have these daggers?“ Asked of mockery in his voice.
“Enough to grab you in the end“ took off a piece from the opponent and landed at the tree and said, smirking.
“Or maybe I'll go look at your beautiful companion? She will surely be eager to persuade you that you gave me what he wants.“
Barrfind growled and took a step in his direction to which he retreated.
“No, no, you can’t run faster than Ifly, isn’t?“ pegasus have said quickly,
White unicorn stopped and looked toward the bandit wondering what now, and he stared at him quizzically. After a moment, suddenly there was a loud thump and a unicorn looked at the Pegasus, who suddenly fell, and from behind a tree, where he went...
“Pretty nice hit my love“ Asked incredulously, but with pride.
She walked over and nodded smiling.
“I took some thick branch, stealthily approached him and crashed into him. I did not mean to hurt you.“
He smiled proudly. She smiled and walked over to him, to kiss him.
“What do we do with them now?“ She asked.
He looked at them thoughtfully.
“Hmm... I have a rope, bind them and carry it. In the town we give them the authority and hooves behind. Well, first your wound.“
“It's just a flesh wound.“
“Maybe so, but show it to me.“
She pulled back a bit, and he looked at the wound and then pulled out of the bag mixture and liquefy the wound, which disappeared after a while. With a smile he put the bottle back in the bag.
“So much better“ he said with a smile, to which she nodded and also smiled.
“Thank you, and now let us go, because he wants to get back home.“
“Me too. Let's just take care of them first“ reached into the bag to pull the rope that bound the two unconscious ponies. Besieged them in their magic and picked up, but still looked at Rarity.
“You were very brave, well done with that pegasus.“
“Fear of you gave me the strength and courage“ winked at him, smiling brightly, and he of course returned the smile.
“Well, let's go home“ and then went ahead carrying two unconscious thugs, and Rarity walked behind him.

Rozdział 5 „Happy return.”

Rozdział 5 „Happy return.”
„Tandem Tranquillitatis.”
„Finally, peace.”

After several hours of walking through the forest they came to town, Barrfind gave the bandits in the hoof of guards and told authorities what happened with gang. He then went to the station to find out when you will train to Ponyville. He bought the tickets and after a moment the train arrived, which they got. They found a range in which they sat and hugged each other. When they arrived to Ponyville already dusk, so I immediately went home. When they had unpacked, took a bath and put to bed. The next morning after breakfast, I immediately rushed to a local jeweler with a jewel. Barrfind paid him to do beautifully engraved necklace with Lazure Crystal.

South, Twilight's library.
Twilight, as usual, doing chores with books , when suddenly she heard a knock on the front door . She walked over to them and opened to check who it is. When she saw who it stopped dead.
“Twilight!“ Some white unicorn threw her on the neck squeezing tightly.
“Rarity, you're back “ said Twilight returning the hug.
“Of course I came back . After I wrote I will back safe and sound. And anyway, I was not alone.“
“Exactly“ said voice over the door.
It was Barrfind who hugged Twilight as soon as a welcomed friend and went inside.
“I see you again filed to book“ he said, looking after the scattered books.
“Yes, I do not know what happens to them, that non-stop I have to re- segregate them.“
He looked at Rarity, and she at him and they both smiled.
“Yes, we also do not know“ He answer.
Twilight at the time looked at Rarity necks, which had unique works engraved necklace with blue gem. He seemed to glow with an inner light and gentle eyes widened .
“Is this Azure Jewel?“ Asked captivated by an unusual view of the stone.
Rarity nodded proudly.
“Yes, beautiful isn’t?“
“Yes, it is wonderful. You look marvelous.“
Barrfind smiled proudly and went to Rarity, to stand beside her.
“Also, I think same. At the gala will direct all eyes on my beloved pony.“
“Och, and its magnificent heroic stallion“ she finished with a smile on the face, leaned over and kissed him.
Twilight raised an eyebrow.
“Well, and preach what happened. Me and Applejack dying of curiosity.“
“Well, maybe just wait for her, or maybe go to her?“ He asked what took the rest of the Twilight books and tossed on the shelves.
“Better just to her go. He wants as soon as possible to hear about what was happening, and she will definitely be glad for your view, not matter of what she will doing.“
Barrfind and Rarity nodded smiling. They moved from Twilight to go out and went to the farm Applejack. Along the way they encountered Pinkie, which is terribly cheered and hugged everyone. She reminded them that the party tonight happy return, as the three of them willingly agreed and said that they will for sure. Then Pinkie moved everything ready, and they quietly came to the farm, where they met Applejack .
Terribly pleased at the sight of friends who have returned safe and sound. They greeted each other, hugged, and when they sat down with apple juice, they both began to tell them what also happened to them. The story lasted until the evening, and when they had finished, Pinkie could go to a party prepared especially for the two ponies, which returned safely home and friends.
At the organized bender all great time. He ponch, pies, cakes and much dancing. After the event we all said goodbye and goes to their homes. When Barrfind and Rarity returned home, I immediately went to the top. Once put to bed, kissed, hugged and slept terribly exhausted. Soon he had to get up another beautiful day, but those two, definitely will not get up so quickly.

THE END

Continued story in "Underworld Canterlot"

Chapter 1: Message and Preparation.

Chapter 1: Message and Preparation.
“Tristis Litterarum, Initium Itineris.”
“Sad letter, travel starts.”

It is summertime and sunset in the peaceful town of Ponyville.
At the Boutique Carousel, Rarity in a rush leaves her bedroom, and goes down the stairs, with her travel bags on. She goes into kitchen, and finds her note paper and pen with ink. After writing a message, she leaves it on the table. Locking the door behind her, she quickly leaves her house in the direction of where she believed she needed to go.

It is now noon and there’s somepony knocking on the library door.
“Spike! Open doors and check who's knocking!” Somepony yells from upstairs, “Spike!? Och, where is this little dragon when I need him?” A purple unicorn goes to the ground floor and opens the door.
Behind the door is standing an orange earth pony.
“Applejack? What happen? You look nervous.” The purple unicorn asks.
“Twilight! I’ve just been in Rarity's House for my dress for the Grand Galloping Gala, but she was not there.” Applejack replies, shaking a little.
“What? And that’s why you’re so nervous? Maybe she’s just gone to the shops? Seriously Applejack I have to think…” Twilight says with a stern look on her face.
“No Twilight. When I got in and like always the bell over the doors rings. Nopony answered, so I went to the kitchen to check if maybe somepony was there. Nopony was. Then I saw this letter on the table.”
“Letter? “ Twilight asks, surprised.
“Yes, a letter.” Applejack says with nod. “When you read it, you will understand.”
Applejack gives Twilight a letter. She opens it and it read...

My dear Barrfind.

When you read this, I'm very far away right now. I don't want you to worry or expose you on this expedition. This is only my business and my desire and I did not want to expose you for my caprice. I went in search of a unique jewel. I will not say what jewel because I'm sure you will try to find out about it and find out where to look for me. Immediately go after me, and I can not afford that. Don't even try to go after me, For sure I will be alright. When I find what I am looking for, I will come back. Safe and sound, so don't worry. Say hi to the fillies for me and if my sister asks, tell her I’ve gone away for business, she will understand.

I love you
Rarity

“Beautiful.” Twilight says, “When Barrfind reads this, it will shake him.”
“Shake me?” They suddenly hear from behind a corner of the library.
“Barrfind!?” exclaimed the two fillies with surprise and slight fright at the sight of a white unicorn with in the middle of a black mane, where the dark-violet.
“Did something happen?” he asked with surprise, approaching them, “Why do you look so frightened? Forgive me if I scared you, I just walked by and heard you two. So I decided to say hello.”
“No, we're just so, uh…” Twilight began to explain.
“Twilight wanted to ask, what are you doing so early in Ponyville sugarcube?” Applejack stopped her stuttering and frustrated friend. “Typically, at such time you are in the castle of the Order.”
“Oh, in generally it’s like that, but sometimes I make myself break. You know, I thought I'd make Rarity a surprise and could take her somewhere? From long time we haven't been anywhere, and I’m sure she will be pleased when see me to take her to restaurant.
“Certainly she will pleased, but she’s not at home at the time because goes somewhere. Just back from her” said Applejack.
“Uh-huh. Well, maybe when she comes back. And thats thing to shake me? What was that?” Asked at what both fillies looked at each other anxiously.
“What? Tell me if it's something important - he said, looking at them carefully.”
“Emm ... So ... Applejack? - Twilight looked expectantly at her friend.”
“Ow ok. So as I tell Twilight, I was at Rarity after the gala dresses.”
“Gala will be soon. For sure you cannot wait, right?”
“Yes, a lot. But back to the matter. As I walked into the boutique and the bell rang above the door, she didn’t come as usual.“
“You said she had to go out somewhere.”
“Exactly sugarcube. I went into the kitchen and on the table I have see a letter. I decided to read it.”
“Well, I understand why you did it. She wrote when will return?”
“Not really“ - she said, biting her lip.
“How so? Show me the letter“ - he demand and Twilight gave him a letter, which promptly began to read. The closer to the end of the letter, the more the expression of his mouth was getting blurry. As he finished, he looked at Twilight.
“Twilight, do you know anything about this jewel? Surely she had ask you about this. She had to be here for the book, which she learned about this jewel.“
“Hmm... Come inside“ - she said backing to the tree.
They both went inside after her, Twilight went to the shelves and began to browse through the books.
“I do not remember too well, but she should be here somewhere. Ha!“ - Exclaimed after a moment.
“Here It is“ and pulled out a medium-sized book, black with a thick cover and put it on the table.
Barrfind get closer to look.
"The legendary jewels" - he read the title aloud.
“Well, I could expect that. Soon it’s gala and she would look amazing with some legendary jewel on neck. Just a question, why she didn’t say anything? I'd love for it sought such a gem.“
“Thats the thing, she didn’t want to expose you sugarcube for her whims.“
“Me? Expose? I was in the royal guard, and I know the combat spells and can fight with melee weapons. I'm literally ready for anything. At any danger, and in particular for her!“ - Exclaimed nervously.
“She certainly knows this best, but still comes here, she wanted to do it by self“ - told him Applejack.
“Mmf. Well, yes, pride. That I can understand. But anyway I'll go after her, even at the end of the world if I have to. I do not know what I would do, if something happened to her, and I had to tell her parents and sister about that...“ - Not finished just lowered his head and closed his eyes.
“Died?“ both fillies ask.
He straightened up, opening his eyes, which could see the sadness and he nodded.
“Exactly“ he said. “It's simply not an option. Help me find what's gem she looks for. She mention something in passing?“
“Yes, some time ago, she came to the library and asked me about a book with legendary jewels. So I gave her this one. I asked what she was looking, she said that some information about the jewel of the north.“
He looked at the table of contents.
“Hmm... Jewel of north on page 58.“
Both mares stood on both sides of colt, when he found the right page and began to read the text with him.
"The legendary jewel of north called the Azure Crystal or Azure gem, apparently located somewhere in the mountains of the frozen North far north of the town Galloping Gorge, deep in a cave protected by terrible monsters and traps. Nobody, however, it never really had see it, and it's all probably a fairy tale, and the usual rumors not based on facts, but who knows, and this gem exists. Just waiting to be discovered by some brave pony? Apparently this is the most beautiful jewel in the world, which shines a beautiful inner blue light, which is amazing, and the deceitfulness of anyone who looks at him."
When they finished reading, both mares looked at Barrfind.
“So what?“ Asked Twilight.
“What are you going to do?“ - added Applejack.
“What do you think? Immediately setting off to the north towards Vanhoover, to galloping Gorge. Then on to the Frozen North. First I have to jump to the castle to prepare.“
Twilight began to look for something on the shelves.
“Wait a minute. For sure we will need a map.“
“We?“ He asked with surprise, as Applejack looked at him with resentment, and Twilight interrupted the search.
“And what do you think, sugarcube?“ Pointing at him accusingly hoof. “That you will alone looking for her? It's your girlfriend, and our friend. We will not let you alone set off on to look her.“
He looked at them eagerly.
“But try understand that I will myself find her faster, and you only just slow me down. In general it is not known how long it may take. Twilight“ pointed look at the purple unicorn. “Who will take care of the library and Spike? And you Applejack?“ Turned his gaze toward the orange mare. “Who will take care of the farm? You will leave a brother and sister, and granny Smith to move on a dangerous journey?“
Both mares looked first at each other, and soon after on the floor and at the same time they said.
“No.“
“I thought so, and I'm ready for something like this and remember this ring I gave Rarity?“
Mares have looked at him in surprise.
“Yes, we remember. But what have sth in common with that?“ - Asked Twilight.
“That ring it is a magical“ - responded to what Twilight immediately showed interest.
“Magic? But what's he doing?“
“I enchant it, I always will be able to find an owner of this ring.“
Both the was delighted at the news.
“So what's it sugarcube? It’s then very simple task.“
“Thats the snag. Some limitations, however, that spell have. I can cast spell two times a day, and even coverage is also quite short.“
Twilight looked at him questioningly.
“Then what exactly is the range?“
“From two to three miles?“ - he answered and Twilight nodded.
She turned around and continued to search the shelves. Applejack stamped her hoof.
“I wouldn’t let you go alone“ - she said angrily. “You have to take us whether you like it or not.“ Added, tapping his chest.
He sighed sadly.
“Applejack. I want myself look her because ...“ he explain, looking into the Applejack eyes who stared at him frowning mouth.
“Because?“ She asked .
“Because I would like myself to save her. Spend time with her, when I catch up her .“
Applejack first looked at him blankly, but then nodded.
“Good. Now I understand. You can go alone after her, but ...“ she added menacingly.
“You must take care about her, any single hair can’t fall of her head, you understand?“
He shook his head.
“It is clear, thank you.“ He said smiling.
“All right. In that case, useful to you some supplies. I'll get something from the farm, I'll be back soon“ she said, walking out the door and left the tree.
In the meantime, Twilight turned away from the shelves of a smile on the face with map in her magical powers.
“I found it. Okay, now let's see“ - came to the table and spread her. “You're in quite a long way, and although we knew how many hours Rarity is on the way, we must calculate where she should be now.“
“Hmm ... Something around six in the morning I woke up and she was still asleep beside me. I got up quietly and decided that I will eat breakfast in the castle.“
“She could pretend to be asleep and immediately prepare. She wrote the message and left the train.“
“In this case, it is in some way already. Pff... In six hours?“
“If she was lucky and get the morning train to Canterlot, and then by train to Galloping Gorge must be half way to the goal.“
“To the Frozen North“ - said grimly. He looked anxiously at Twilight. “I do not like it, those sites can be full of dangers.“
“I hope you will find Rarity before something happens to her.“
“Me too. I already have a travel plan. Mind if I borrow map?“
“But of course. Are you sure you want her to go alone?“ asked to be sure.
“Yes, Twilight. I love her, and you are also her and my friends. I cannot allow you to expose themselves and you hear what I said Applejack. I'll be fine as always. As soon as Applejack come back, setting off to the castle to take what I would need“ he explained.
The library door suddenly opened and pink earth pony enter the library.
“Hey, what are you doing?“ said Pinkie, bouncing her way with a grin.
“Hi Pinkie“ responded both unicorns .
“I'm leaving on a trip. I have something to do at some place“ Barrfind said quietly.
“Oh! That rock on. I have to organize so long party“ said Pinkie, bouncing up and down even harder.
“I think we don’t have time for this Pinkie. I'm sorry but I leave immediately“ he said, looking at a happy pony.
Mare do sorrow face and stopped bouncing.
“You couldn’t say before?“
“Oh, I only just found out that I had to leave. When I get back, you can organize a happy return party. What do you think?“ He asked with grin.
Pink pony immediately brightened and began jumping up and down again.
“Yes it will super party. You'll see. And when are you coming back?“
“Well I not sure. When I finish what I have to do? Do not worry about it. When I return, then you calmly prepare party.“
“Yes! It will just amazing. There will be balloons, cake, cookies, punch and games, and guests of course“ at the same time Applejack came with a bag.
“Oh, did you know that Barrfind is leaving?“ Asked Pinkie bouncing to AJ.
“Yes Pinkie. I brought him a bag of supplies for the road.“
“Oh! Maybe I should bring something for you too. Some cakes, and other delicacies.“
“Em ... Pinkie, you don't have to. But thank you. Thank you Applejack. That I'm going now, the sooner I leave the sooner I get back“
They all leave library and stand before it.
“Good luck“ Twilight said hugging white unicorn.
Applejack winked at him with a smile.
“Come back soon, sugarcube.“
“Yes, exactly. Come back as soon as possible to the party of all time!“ Pinkie exclaimed, jumping up and down.
“I'll try“ he say with hoof waved goodbye, then flashed and disappeared.
“Well, we must wait now, and I have to collect the apples on the farm. See you later girls“ said Applejack moving toward the farm.
“Yes, and I have to plan this party a happy return, I can not wait“ she said Pinkie moving in leaps towards confectionary Sugar Cube Corner.
“See you later girls!“ Twilight exclaimed, waving.
"I hope that all will end well, and he will find her. Good luck and get back as soon as possible, both " she thought with a smile on the face, then turned and walked into the library, closing the door behind her.

Castle Order Paladins of Harmony between Ponyville and Canterlot.
Bright light flashed and Barrfind appeared in the middle of the courtyard. Immediately went to the castle on the way past the cadets practicing diligently with paladins. He walk in to measure passed by the mane corridor, then up the stairs straight into another corridor where there was a door to his room. While in his room he threw the bag on the ground beside the bed.
It was not long when behind door was heard hasty clatter of hooves. The door to the room opened and a unicorn with a light blue coat and dark blue mane and tail come in.
Crystal was a trusted friend when he was royal guard and now he is Barrfinds right hoof, Senior Paladin Crystal Heart. As usual, he was in his steel armor, designed specifically for senior paladins, but this time without the helmet.
“You're back already? I thought you taking Rarity for dinner“ he asked walking over to him.
“It was meant to be but something happened and I had to give up. Could you help me put my armor? I’m in hurry“ he said, and waved his hoof towards the mannequin.
“Of course.“ He replied with a nod and went to stand on the great work was dark golden armor made by the best blacksmiths in Equestria. He removed it with his telekinetic magic and walked with her to the white unicorn with the intent to help.
“You're going to ...?“ He asked.
“To the north“ answered assuming helmet on his head.
“Are you leaving yourself?“ Asked by helping him with armor.
-“Yes, it's a private matter. Take care of everything here when I'm gone“ said checking fastener.
“Of course, you can count on me as always“ Crystal replied with a smile. “Can I ask what you're going north, and where exactly?“
“Of course, I’m going after Rarity“ said, straightening up and looking at Crystal.
Crystal looked anxiously at the white unicorn.
“Somepony kidnapped her?“
“No. Not at all but ...“ Lowered his head closing his eyes briefly. After a moment, picked it up, looking at his friend.
“Eh ... She went in search of a jewel. Legendary jewel that would decorate her neck on the gale. As if that was not enough she is the most wonderful designer and seamstress in Equestria. He would have the most beautiful dresses at the gala. She has to go in one of the most dangerous places in the country to look for some trinkets. Well, she has talent to search them. Well, a weakness for them, of course too.“
“So you're after her to ...“
“To help in the search and make sure she returns to home safe and sound.“
“Why do not you take me? Or one of the paladins to help you?“
“With a very simple reason. You must be here to take care of the cadets and the castle. As for the other? It just does not want to expose them to fix their own problems, you know?“
Crystal nodded in understanding.
“Anything else you need?“ he asked.
“Let's see, the armor. Bags packed and on the back. Applejack food and map from Twilight and a few potions, as well as rope and compass. That will be all. Ah, purse. Well“ he turned and walked over to the cabinet next to the bed. With the drawer pulled out a bag which threw the bag. “Well, now everything. So see you later“ he said walked toward the exit.
“Good luck, I'll be here all for your return“ Crystal assured him.
“Certainly, I trust you completely, my friend. You never let me down“ he said leaving the room.
Crystal Heart looked at him a moment and then left, closing the door behind him. When Barrfind step the courtyard, he teleported.

Meanwhile, the train that was two-thirds of the way to the galloping Gorge. Sat alone in the compartment being mare unicorn with a purple mane and wondrous tail. She looked at the landscape sliding window.
"I hope they will not worry too much about me. Parents, friends, Barrfind. Just as he finds out it certainly will do everything to find me. For sure he will wonder why? Why? Why I do not tell him that? Sigh... All in all I could but now it's too late. I'll be fine and I'll do it myself but I will miss them anyway, and him will especially" she took off from her horn gold ring with a stunning ruby and smiled.
"I remember when he gave it to our fourth date. He said that this ring will always help him find me, wherever I was. Although I have no idea how this ring would help him." she set up it again and continued contemplation of the landscape outside the window.

Canterlot, train station.
There was a flash and on the station appeared Barrfind. Immediately went to the cashier.
“When the next train to the galloping Gorge?“ he asked quickly.
“For about ten minutes.“
“Great, one ticket please.“
“Of course, it will be eight bits.“ Barrfind pulled out his pouch coin and paid for a ticket. He walked away from the ticket office to wait for the train. As soon as train arrived, he boarded and searched for free range. When he sat down, right now he only need to wait until train reach his goal.