Sorry For Party Rocking

I had been hanging out with Skyla for a few months and much to my happiness, she started to make friends. I haven't asked for their names though, I know she's being honest. It took me and the girls about a week to get some things from the tardis and put them in the lair. My seventh birthday was in two days and mom had made some progress in being a good mother. I didn't have much of a choice in going back to Canterlot for a few days, since I was going to be coronated then and that had to be done there for the significance of the event.

Mom wasn’t really the problem when it came to going back to Canterlot for the new year. The problem was the nobility. The houses within the empire work with the people to keep our community going. Considering we’re way out there, we have to work together and not have hidden agendas. Well for the most part. Nobility will always be nobility. Even their complaints are more down to earth. This lot is nothing like the snooty fools of Canterlot. After a few months here I can say that I like it.

Since I got here I’ve made a best friend (my age) and found a lair of my own. Not to mention Ruby! The one downside to my life here is that Hildie is making me attend her drills. The one time I complained she told me. “Liebchen, as a princess and as a half dragon, you must be strong. I will make you strong enough that your mere presence will make even me salute you. Not merely of respect for your title but also in respect and fear of your prowess. She may try to hide it but your mother was once known as the bloody princess during the Siege of the Minotaurs no more than a few hundred years ago. With such a sword, I’d say you may very well be her second coming!”

I didn’t think about arguing with her after that. If she thinks I can become a warrior that can scare even her then I’ll gladly learn everything I can from her. Another bad thing that comes from this is that Hildie uses me as motivation saying things like.”If Sunny can do it, you should have no problem. She’s not even breaking a sweat!” The fact is Hildie’s job isn’t to make the guard stronger but to make us an army. The “soldiers” we have were volunteers from the guard that wanted to do more for their home than standing around and look all tough at the palace. This lot actually wanted to be tough as brass.

That lead to another issue, I was considered a soldier while I was on Hildie’s field. Most of them treated me with camaraderie. However there were a few that treated me like either an obstacle to overcome or like I didn’t belong here. Clearly the ones that did that hadn’t seen my display of bloodlust and I rather they not, I want their respect not their fear. My daily life consisted of drills, studying magic with Dancer (while trying not to get caught eyeing her) and sitting in on Cadence’s court. The people loved Cadence and treated her with the utmost respect. I think I’ll be staying here for a while.

Court was going slow today, it was just that kind of day. Until a farmer showed up. Since I was acting as the hand it was my duty to address her while Cadence and Shining hear what she had to say. “Welcome to the Crystal Court. You may now say your peace.”

The farmer gulped, I may have been a bit too intimidating. “The crops have been acting weird lately, highnesses. It’s like they’re receding into the ground. And my main crop the ice berries. They’re black instead of icy blue. No matter how much I tend to them the berries won’t grow propper any more.”

Cadence and shining knew nothing about farming good thing the doctor did however. “I’ll send a few scientist along with a detachment of soldiers to investigate what’s happening. Your farm is owned by the royalty and is a valuable asset to the kingdom.” Shining gave me a questioning look. “Crystal wine is our greatest export worldwide. And aside from some meager imports from the Mainland, the herbivores have nothing to depend on other than our locally grown produce. Tell me Shining, do you honestly want to start a court mandated ration. Historically speaking, it never ends well.”

I had to strike Shining in the ballocks on that one. I may have orchestrated the army but their deployment is currently not my call...yet. “You’re correct, Sunny. We need to see this issue solved at once. Miss Steady Hand, is the royal stock the only crop with issues or is it within the empire as a whole?”

“Sire, I have come not just for myself but for the entire farmers market. This is an epidemic!”

“Very well. Sunny, how many soldiers are ready for active duty?” Shining had gone full serious.

“Sir, we have two platoons ready for active combat if need be and a few squads that can handle guard detail, Sir!” I had gone full soldier with that statement. I think Hildie would be proud. Shining smirked while Cadence laughed a little. I knew of a handful of reasons for this problem and most of them had nothing to do with magic. Personally I hope it’s just me being paranoid, the last thing we need right now is a situation that would require…

Beneath the crystal vineyard

“Dinky, I’m going to share one very important word that comes with being my associate. Run!” Dinky and I ran as fast and as hard as we could while blasting magic in the opposite direction. Dinky with her horn and me with my wand. A vine was making it’s way towards Dinky and I couldn’t have that. I risked it hoping my scales would keep me and her safe. “That really stings!”

“We should be fine here, we’re far enough away. Let me look at that.” I did as she requested. Years of being my friend and a few less of being my associate had gotten her used to working on the go. She pulled out the sonic from her hoodie and gave it a go to analyse the infected root we had procured. “Readings from the sonic are telling me that this is definitely alien. I don’t think it’s Nekross though.” Dinky was attempting to probe for further information and I was trying not to gag at the mention of those fools that attempted to take on an entire world of magic just to feed their greed. My scales did a good job of blocking the blast but I still wish I had been wearing my armor like usual. I picked a bad day to be running maintenance on my gear.

I had read the report nine years ago but it came out fuzzy and every time it was mentioned I missed pieces of the conversation. That meant one thing, the tardis was blocking me from knowing too much on something I would have to deal with later. One detail I did remember was the soldier in charged mentioned two individuals one draconic pony with a brilliant white set of scales and a unicorn with a pinkish purple coat. It stated that they were around my age now so I know that I’ve gotta help my soldiers. I just don’t know how.

The vegetation itself is attacking anything that walks in the tunnels. I remember thinking that I had seen similar things before but damn if I wasn't wrong! At this point I don't have a clue what I'm dealing with. "Dinky, do a scan for terrestrial lifeforms. We need to locate those soldiers."

"You're right. If we're having trouble with this, I'm sure those fresh soldiers are having themselves a nightmare." Dinky's scan indicated that there were people in the direction we were running from! Just another day in the life and I left my bloody weapons in the Tardis. My and Dinky's sonic would have to suffice. We took some time to rig up a camouflage of sorts. A small sonic distortion mixed with a shadow spell made us appear to be nothing unusual to the plants. I have got to get to the bottom of all this.

Sunny of this time

The teams had been deployed about two hours ago and we were on our way to Canterlot. Well all of us except Shining and Hildie, they had to stay and oversee the op. Skyla wanted to be there a little earlier so she could have a little more fun helping with the preparations. I swear, that girl lives for parties. Why is her flank still blank? “We’re here a week early. I don’t think I need to tell you this, but don’t be seen by the public. Especially you, Cadence. Skyla and I can be explained away but you really can’t.”

“Yes Sunny. I got that when you gave me the lecture on time travel...the last three times you gave it to me. I won’t let this band come off of me when I’m in the public view.” The ID bracelets were something I came up with after doing homework a few weeks ago. I merged the shadow manipulation spell with a perception filter and boom. I find this method to be far more effective than making a remember me not potion. The process takes weeks!

“Just remember the indicator. Blue is cool, yellow is slightly recognizable and purple means someone is dangerously close to recognizing you and you should get outta sight pronto.” Skyla went on about how the color indicator for danger should be red. “What is it with people and red. There are so many other colors in the spectrum to indicate danger. But fine if that’s how you ladies want it, so be it.” My horn light up and the color red appeared. “Red indicates detection and purple means busted. Happy now?” The dorks put on the corniest smiles I’ve ever seen. I swear, like mother like daughter. It’s even true in my case I’ve got some qualities and quirks from both of my mothers but i’m not getting into that.

Mama seemed happy to actually be in Canterlot. She had been playing online chess with Lulu and they had promised to have a match IRL. I find it funny that of all my family Mom is the only one that is technologically retarded. It’s actually kinda cute when she’s crying to me on the phone asking me how to send emails or how to make a video call. If anyone else asked me that I’d be a little condescending but I just can’t do that to her. “Perhaps it has to do with the fact that she actually cries, Sunny”. Ruby did have a point. There is something about her getting teary eyed that just makes me feel… not right. The gap between us lessoned about a month ago when she finally got it in her head that I can’t help what I am and I’m gonna use every spell I can for the right reasons. The only thing she complains about with my alignment now is how she’s going to spin it. The damn nobles will have a field day with it, I’ll just have to become so scary that they don’t even think of pulling that rubbish with me.

As soon as we touched down in the Ponyville castle, I realised one thing. I hadn’t told mom about Ruby. How was I going to handle that one. “Very carefully, Sonny. You are very happy with your current relationship with Celestia and I will not be the reason you go back to giving her the silent treatment. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t give a rat’s arse about your mum but hurting her however small it was really agonized you and I won’t be the reason it happens again.” Ruby truly is an amazing mate to have. “ Damn straight I am!”

I let her have her happy moment and got ready to leave for Canterlot as soon as Cadence and Dancer got out of the Tardis. My phone rang as soon as I landed in my room. It was Twilight. “Sunny, you have to tell me how you made this device. It’s brilliant and seems to require less magic than a disguise spell and worked just as well!” I started to talk to Twilight but Skyla interrupted me.

“She’ll have plenty of time to nerd it out with you later but right now she’s mine. Why don’t you just ask Dancer she knows the details. Or did you just want an excuse to call Sunny, Auntie Twilight.” She put extra stress in the word auntie. I’m guessing she was stabbing at her age (27). The argument got so heated that they started speaking in unicornian. The words coming out of Skyla’s mouth would put a sailor to shame and I don’t think Cadence is going to punish her for this at all. I can see her in the background eating popcorn! Sod it all Cadence. My life ain’t your bloody soap opera! Hold on...if Cadence isn’t reprimanding her daughter that must mean that she’s...jealous. I’m not getting my hopes up on this one though. It doesn’t feel like the jealousy of love but then again my eyes are clouded in this matter.

I hung up about a minute into them trading blows with one another. If I hadn’t ended the call that argument coulda gone zero to one hundred really bloody quick and the last thing I need is to be in the middle of a alicorn feud. Those always involve painful pranks and a lot of shameful behaviour. I grabbed Skyla’s hand and we made our way around town with the girls right behind us of course. While I can defend Skla from any ol bugger with ill intent. I don’t want her to see my scary side just yet. I don’t know if she’s old enough to know she shouldn’t be afraid of me.

Skyla and I wanted to feel the fun of the city and not deal with nobles for a while. The five of us would take the time to enjoy the nightlife. Instead of going to some ritzy place, I brought us to the nightclub known as purgatory and tonight they had the most bombin DJ in world, DJ Pon-3! The fun thing about it is she’s the owner. Normally they wouldn't let kids in but I set Skyla’s band to make her look like a dragon. In the past months, I had learned to make my dragon blood boil farther to the surface at will. I'm just happy I get to hang with Spike and Blaze again, I miss them so much!

Blaze was waiting for us outside the club while enjoying a cig. She was wearing a green halter top and a black skirt. She was also rocking the cutest green bag! Doctors normally discourage smoking but she's a drago, smoking has few to no negative effects on her (or me for that matter) dragons are built to handle smoggy and other such hazardous environments. I locked my tail to Blaze's. “Hello, stranger.” I hit her on the shoulder.

Blaze gave me a hug followed by a kiss. She wasn't expecting tongue in said kiss though! “Ok I get it you cheeky little brat, you missed me. Spike couldn't join us he's busy working at the Academy. More young links have shown up since word of your heritage. Half breeds around Equestria have come for a chance to see their princess. Be sure to address them in your speech, most half dragons live their lives in fear but you have become a beacon of sorts. I know I'm putting a lot of pressure on your shoulders so let's just party for now!”

Blaze really gave me some to think about. While my life wasn't extravagant in the slightest, I wasn't running in fear of execution. Dragon lands don't take well to half breeds. There are some cases of the being gathered and used as slaves! While I may have grown up in the ghettos of Stompton, at least I wasn't in mythril chains. If my life made me tough, theirs must have nearly broken them. Blaze was right my kind need a place of sanctuary and I won’t let this be the only safe haven for them! “It’s good that you're being compassionate but remember what kind of princess you need to be. Kind to your people, yet ruthless to your enemies. These half breeds are not even citizens.”

Maybe not, but they soon shall be. And don’t go giving me crap on this, you silly vampire blade. There will be plenty of blood for you when those foolish enough to attack us and believe me, there will be. But right now I just wanna have fun so come and join me.

The girls jumped in surprise at the teenaged Ruby beside me who removed the cloak from my body and was wearing an outfit similar to mine. Ruby was wearing a hooded blouse with a skirt. Unlike my black on purple, she had a black on red feel. The frilly lace went well with our darker patterns and the hoods just made it cuter. When we entered, I could feel the jaws drop. Well they were all attractive. A few of them were glancing at Skyla and I dancing with each other. I made a point of dancing with her like we were majorly into one another. Our moves got more fluent with each drop of the bass, we were on fire!

The girls were at the bar sipping on cider and pina coladas and Ruby was also there...drinking a Bloody Mary. It helps that the owner happens to be a child of the night as Lulu would say it. A part of me was wondering how many times she'd offered her girlfriend a chance to share eternity with her. But that's not my business. I only know she's a vampire because I'm into the darkness myself. Skyla and I went for some drinks as well. While we may be young, they'll serve us due to our size alone. Skyla was enjoying a glass of crystal pinot noir while I chose the drink of a distinguished northern Equestrian, a martini. “ Martini. Gin, stirred for ten seconds while glancing at an unopened bottle of vermouth.”

“Damn that’s classy. I'm Vinyl Scratch and that drinks on the house. What brings a lady with your skill sets to my club.” I almost did a spit take. “Don’t bother lying, I can tell you dabble in bloodmancy. You practically soaked in its aura, princess.”

“Well I'll be damned! Game really does recognize game, don't it? You're using soulsight aren't you? Actually, I don't want an answer to that. I'm certain that mine is rather dark while still shining though.” She cracked a smile so I figured I was right. I personally didn't want to mess with soulsight, it feels like I'm violating them somehow.

The girls saw who I was talking to and moved closer to Skyla while Vinyl and I headed to her box. The two of us spent what felt like twenty minutes talking about the latest DJs to take the seen. Most of which debuted here. However in the heat of our conversation we got interrupted by a grey mare with a distinguished accent. “Vinyl you've been conversing with this young lady for hours. If I were the jealous type, I think you were up to something.” Her voice said one thing but her face said another. Her lover was apparently secluded in a soundproof and magic proof room with one way mirrors with a pretty young thing. I'd feel a little distressed at that too if I were her. There's no way she’s gonna believe her right now and I don't want to be the cause of a fight. I took off the band and Octavia immediately bowed.

“I was actually trying to persuade miss Vinyl to come to the empire to be my music teacher.” She gave a genuine smile that doubled as a frown. “I also happen to have a ear for the classics and was hoping to procure you both for my musical education. I'm pretty good with a violin.” Octavia's eyes glistened at ether opportunity to teach a princess and also stay with her lover.

Vinyl seemed to be thinking but I knew if Octavia said yes then I'd get them both. Sneaky yes, but effective. She requested I play something but I didn't have a violin. That's when I remembered a spell it had learned. In a matter of seconds I had transmuted a violin at the sacrifice of a chair and began playing. Considering what was on the line, olive put as much heart in it as I possibly could. Vinyl decided she wanted to hop in and transmuted a violin as well. Eventually Octavia herself pulled out her cello Skyla walked in a bit bored and created an instrument of her own (Octavia didn't shut the door) and we had a quartet. The jam had gained interest so Vinyl pressed a button and the glass receded. I reactivated my band as soon as I noticed the glass go down. Our jam session had turned into a small concert. There were roaring applause when we were done and even though this wasn't a classic scene, they demanded an encore.

Octavia and Vinyl were smiling and talked for a minute. “Sunny, my answer is yes!” They said simultaneously. The rest of the night consisted of serious partying followed by our return to the castle. Mom's going to want to spend some quality time together at some point and I plan to give it to her.

Author's Note

Wow, future Sunny has arrived and Dinky is her associate. We'll find out what lies in store for those two soon enough.