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"This is me speaking"

'I'm thinking...I'm thinking'

Twilight

"So let me get this straight Twilight, Equestria and everything in it was created by some God-thing that can kill Dragons with his voice and eat their souls like candy to make himself stronger. That about right?"

Rainbow Dash looked at me with a sceptical look, and she wasn't the only one. After I had fainted (how embarrassing), Spike and Fluttershy had gathered the others, and all of whom were expecting answers. So I told them the story I read in the journal, leaving out a few bits.

Weird demon ponies who ate meat would have freaked them out. It did me.

"Well, he's not really a God, not really, he didn't create the beings living here but altered them. The journal says that there's a difference between those type of beings and these 'Daedric Princes' he's a part of. And it's more like he absorbs their souls, I don't think he physically eats them."

"Oh, cause that makes me feel so much better."

"I hav'ta argue with Dash on this Twi. If what you're sayin' is true, then even thinking about this Mihovil fella' makes me mighty nervous."

I turned to Applejack, she looked...unsure, not scared but differently unsettled. However Applejack was one of the bravest ponies that I knew, and her being unnerved was making the others a little scared. The silence lasted minutes before Rainbow spoke up.

"Well, you said that this guy lives on an island, right? So all we have to do is take a boat, find him and we get our answers. Simple."

"It's not simple Dash" I said, gaining everyone's attention. "The characters on the back look like coordinates and while I can read most of the Dragon language, there's never been any written numbers before or at least any that have been documented. Furthermore, the journal says that the islands protected by magic and illusions. Wards are no problem but I haven't studied or used upper level illusion magic, so we'd need an expert."(1)

"But what 'bout that Dragon-whoists, that pony that can read that gibberish without learnin' it first."

"Dragon-born and it might be next to impossible. The power of the Thu'um is recycled though Equestria's magic, not though genealogy. The last known Dragon-born was Starswirl and nopony else has been recorded since."

"Welllll..." Started Pinkie Pie , a big smile appearing on her face "when I want to throw somepony a party but can't find them, I leave invites all over town to make sure they find out about it. What if we did something similar but all over Equestria!"

It was a great idea, and from Pinkie Pie.

"What a marvellous idea Pinkie." Said Rarity "I can start working on a design for it right away."

"It's perfect!" I said, grabbing my bags "Rarity, I'll come with you, I'll write the invite in the Dragon language after you make it, that way only the pony were looking for will be able to read it. Applejack, can you talk to the local press. Tell them that princess Twilight needs to use their machines."

"Can do Sugercube."

"Awesome," said Rainbow "I'll talk to Derpy at the post office and see about getting them delivered."

"And I'll start planning the party for when the Dragon pony shows up" Said Pinkie hopping up and down.

"Spike, write to Celestia, see if she knows any Illusionary experts."

"Sure...but Twilight..."

"Great, we all have something to do, let's get to it." I said. All of us but Spike walked out, with me closing the door. Though I think we forgot something.

Spike

I was about to say something else when Twilight closed the door behind her. Great. Silence filled the room as I walked over to the table and looked under it.

There was Fluttershy, covering her eyes and not moving an inch. If you painted her fur grey you would think she was a statue.

"You got scared when Twilight told that story from the journal, didn't you?"

Nodding her head, she started to walk out from under the table, looking a bit embarrassed.

"After I write to the princess, do you what to go get some ice cream?" (2)

"sure."

Pulling out a parchment out I couldn't help but think of the situation. I mean somepony with ancient dragon powers is coming to Ponyville, to the library! Great. I just hope it's somepony nice and when Golden Oaks gets (inevitably) set on fire, that it doesn't get blamed on me...and that I don't get my soul sucked out for someponies breakfast!

Celestia

*sigh*"At least Twilight's ok."

Looking out the window, I put the letter Spike sent on my desk. I feared that the journal had some sort of enchantment on it to somehow protect it's information, but it was just Twilight being herself. I still remember the infamous 'lesson zero' as her friends called it, *sigh* the things she gets into.

Though the other things written need to be addressed. Illusion magic is...a complicated school, while it's not as reviled as darker magic's like necromancy, used incorrectly it could cause great damages. Most 'experts' in Illusion magic would be journeyman level at best in comparison to other schools. Which means Twilight will need help from outside Canterlot.

However a royal decree might force the pony to go underground, Illusionary magic isn't exactly popular. Though there is one way to find ponies on a more personal level.

Getting up, I walked to Luna's room. Her ability to talk and interact with ponies in their dreams will help find the pony we need without scaring them...too much.

Walking to her room, I thought of how we can convince this pony. Maybe if we told them just to go to Ponyville, it's not as imposing as coming Canterlot by royal guard. It would save time for Twilight in the long run.

Coming to her door I found it locked...'that's odd.'

*knock**knock**knock*

"Luna? I need to speak to you."

"What thou need of me sister?"

I grimaced a little, while her vocabulary had gotten better, it still needed some work.

"Twilight and her friends are planning a voyage, but they are expecting to be facing Illusionary defences on their travels. They were hoping we could help find them an expert."

"But even before my imprisonment Illusion magic was unpopular. I thought that there were no true experts at your school."

"No there's not. That's why I was hoping you could use your Dream Walking to find a pony for Twilight. Do you think you can do it? There's allot of ponies in Equestria."

"Of course sister, but such a large task is difficult work. I would very much like something in return."

Of course there's a catch.' She's been talking to Discord again.' "Well Luna, what do you want...and why is your door locked? I'm coming in." I said using a unlocking spell on her door, 'they don't teach that at the academy'.

"NO DOn't...

Walking in...I couldn't believe it, there stood Luna in front of her large mirror; fake leather boots and vest with white fur, red war paint, a horned helmet, and a large war hammer made from plastic resting on her shoulder.

...feathers."

"Luna? Wh..." I couldn't speak, I thought that a 1000 years of ruling a nation would have prepared me better for surprises.

"It's the second Tuesday of the month. " She said, her face matching her paint. "We meet every two weeks for a day of 'Tombs and Treasures' (TM) but today a few ponies will be running late."(3)

"When...?" I said, still a little shocked

"Tomb Lord Derpy invited me after Nightmare Night, hoping it would help me make some close friends. My characters a Barbarian."

"Well, I guess it's ok...so long as you're having...wait."

I stopped, all shock gone, and glared at her, my mental calendar appearing in my head.

"Cadence and Shining Armor's wedding was on the second Tuesday of that month...was this meeting the reason you were gone for the Changeling invasion and missed the wedding...the one you were invited personally to?"

Her wide eyes then big smile obvious signs of my question being correct. Smiling, I teleported my personal camera and took some photo's, Luna's shocked face in each.

"Tell you what, dear sister, how about in exchange for finding that pony for Twilight, I never tell anypony about this and I don't give Discord these pictures to do with as he pleases. Deal?"

"deal."

"Great," I said, turning to leave "come get me when you find somepony. Have fun questing."

"Sure."

"Oh and Luna?"

She turned to me was I was just about to close the door, a big frown on her face.

"What?"

"The Shaman is a way better class."

I closed the door, her wide eyes putting a bigger smile on my face.

'I wonder if I still have my old mask and staff?' (3.5)

Trixie

" 'If you can read this writing but you've had no prior lessons or teachings, please come to the Golden Oaks Library in Ponyville. If you do you will be greatly compensated by the Princesses of Equestria for your time and services.

Signed Princess Twilight Sparkle' "

"Great, the one time it starts to look up for Trixie and it gets shot down in the same paragraph."

Trixie sighs and turns away. Walking has always helped her think, it was one of the reasons she became a traveling showmare. As if her body itself has this natural desire to travel and seek adventure, and right now Trixie needs to make a tough design on if she should take this gamble.

"On one hoof Trixie can read that writing, so if she goes to Ponyville she could be greatly rewarded, but the moment she gets there, Trixie could get things thrown at her"…..Splat…"things worse than tomatoes at least."

Pulling said fruit out of her hair and eating it, she spoke her mind.

"While most of Ponyville dislikes Trixie, Twilight has forgiven her, and now that she's a princess she can at least make the citizens leave Trixie alone. Plus the bits that could come out of this could get Trixie a new wagon, at the very least."

Stopping with a determined look on her face.

"Trixie will go to Ponyville, talk to Sparkle, do what needs to be done, and leave before a mod can form. It's the perfect plan."

While the ticket cost more than normal ("sudden price inflations Trixie's horn"), Trixie boarded the train and sat down, preparing for the trip to Ponyville and dreading the 'welcoming' she'll get. She stared at her on reflection as the train started to leave.

'Maybe this wasn't the best idea'

"excuse me"

Turning towards the small voice, there stood a dark grey Pegasus with a blue mane, green eyes and a yin-yang cutie mark without the dots.

"Is this seat taken?"

"No, noponies sitting there. You can have it."

"Thank you."

Sitting down, the mare turns toward Trixie.

"So...where are you going, if you don't mind me asking?"

"Ponyville. If what Trixie read is true, then her skills are needed there. She is Equestria's most great and powerful Unicorn after all." Trixie said with a little of her old self pouring though. Old habits die hard, ok. "And if it works out then Trixie has caught the break she needed."

"I hope it works out."

"Thanks. What about you?"

"Me? I was going to Canterlot to look for my Father, I've...I've never meet him before. But before I left home, I heard Mother say that he's got a sister living in Ponyville. I was hoping to meet with her, and explain what's going on with Mother and Father. Hopefully she can even help me find him."

"Trixie hopes you find him. He must be important if he lives in Canterlot."

The mare looked away, deep in thought. "Mother said that he's a high ranked officer in the guard. She never said what rank, but I apparently have his hair and tail colour so I should be able to find him, faster too if his sister helps. But Trixie can I um" She said looking nervous "..ask you a question?'

"Sure, she doesn't mind." 'Trixie thinks that this is the most anypony has spoken to her in a while. It's nice.'

"May I travel with you? At least to Ponyville? It's my first time leaving home and I'm a little nervous."

"Sure," She said, almost to quickly "she'd be happy to have some company. Trixie's the name...though Trixie thinks you knew that by now." She said, looking a bit embarrassed. "It's nice to meet you."(4)

"I'm Shimmering Moonlight, but Moonlight's just fine. Nice to meet you too."

Octavia

I can't believe somepony stole my wagon. Again! First that time at the fair and now this. Trapped halfway between Appleloosa and Ponyville, and why? My cousin Fiddle Faddle wanted me to finally meet the Apple family she had married into, and after the last train's cargo broke my cello, I only travel by walking or coach. Great, done in by my own stubbornness.

What's more, Vinyl's most likely at her gig at Manehattan by now, and with her being the only pony who knows my schedule, there's nopony to know I'm missing or late.

"Why does my life suck? Why can't bad things happen to bad ponies...like Vinyl, she's the one who blasted that music from our house then blamed it on me." *sigh* "And this blasted cello's killing my back."

"Can I help you with that?"

I span around to face the voice, I didn't even hear her get close!

"Where did you come!? Celestia's feathers you scared me."

"Sorry, I've been told that I can sneak up on ponies. Are you all right?"

Catching my breath, I saw the mare that startled me. A maroon coat, a black mane, yellow eyes, and...Bat wings? That's different, most bat-ponies are darker shades of blue.

"I'm ok, I was just lost in thought. My wagon got stolen so now I've had to carry my cello half-way across Equestria. You're actually the first pony I've seen walking on the road. Don't care for the train either?

"No, not really. I prefer walking, a long time ago I traveled with some companions and I grow to love seeing the sights and walking the roads. It reminds me of the old days."

"I understand, these days most ponies don't care for the old ways, my music included. Most are into more modern things, not that it's a bad thing. I think music, no matter the type should be enjoyed, but some things are just to important to be forgotten."

"And I used to think I sounded old." She said, a koi smile growing on her face.

"Quite you." I said getting embarrassed but my own smile growing in return. 'It's strange, I don't usually warm up to new ponies this quick, but she seems nice and really friendly for some reason. '

"Would you care for some company?" I asked "I might not be your old friend, but someponies better then nopony, right?"

"I would love some company, and don't worry, while he's a dear friend, meeting new ponies is always nice."

"And how is your friend, is he doing well?"

"Him? He's doing alright, though a little black birdie told me that he'll be getting some company of his own soon, something he hasn't had for a while. And I wouldn't mind checking in on him if the chance arises, it feels like it's been an age."

"Glad to hear he's ok, my names Octavia by the way."

"Nice to meet you Octavia, my names Serana."

Luna

Dream walking has always been difficult to describe to other ponies. The space around me was vast, as if one could simply point and explain eternity without speaking. A endless sea of stars and galaxies, with small orbs of light flouting throughout the void. These orbs were the dreams of the ponies of Equestria and though those dreams I could speak and interact with them.

Now looking for the pony that Twilight needed would take some time but would not be impossible, for when I approached an orb, one of my senses would react according to the ponies special talents or skills. Magical talents were also easy to identify, for my sense that reacted was taste. Each tasted different, from things like chocolate for pure telekinesis to strong cinnamon for fire based. (5)

'I really hope I don't run into a necromancer...ugh, I might have to brush my teeth after.'

The real problem was that while the dream orbs would glow red if the pony was having a nightmare, they didn't show any other identifying features. So while looking for the Illusion expert wasn't hard, it was time consuming. and could take multiple nights.

'This could take a while.'

-(time Jump)-

It took four hours of walking and ten's of thousand of orbs when I found the orb I was looking for; the strong taste of copper, the sign of a expert in Illusions. I phased into the dream, and manifested near the pony.

I appeared in the dream and I seemed to be in the air...moving fast?

looking down, I saw that I manifested on the back of a..."Dragon?"

Not just any dragon, a black dragon, quite large for its kind with spikes covering most of its body, and wings instead of front claws.

"This is most odd."

"You're telling Trixie."

Shocked, I took flight. While I could interact with objects in dreams, the only beings that could hear and see me were the dreamers themselves. So the fact that this dragon could hear me was next to impossible unless...

"What magic is this?!"

The dragon had turned around and faced me

"It's odd right? Normal ponies don't dream of being dragons."(6)

"You are a pony?"

"That's right your majesty...could you follow Trixie, it's hard to talk and fly like this."

The dragon flow to a nearby mountain where it landed. Once grounded, it glowed a yellow light and seemed to shrink, turning into a light blue unicorn. I landed next to her.

"You dream of odd things, little pony. Being a great black dragon isn't something that most would think of, let alone dream about."

"You don't have to tell Trixie, she already knows this." She said, a frown growing on her face. "Trixie thinks it has something to do with that weird writing she can read."

"Writing?" 'surly she couldn't mean...'

"Yeah, the one that's written on those big walls that Trixie sees all over Equestria. She can read it, actually it's the reason Trixie's dreaming this. Whenever she reads that writing she gets this dream for a few days."

"You recently read the Dragon speech?"

"Yeah, it was on those flyers put out by Twilight Sparkle. Trixie is actually on a train right now, on her way to see her. Speaking of, do you know what the reward for the task is, cause Trixie would like it in bits..."She stopped and looked at me, realising again who she was talking to."...if that's at all possible, your majesty." she finished, bowing a little.

I was Speechless.

"I'm Speechless."

She looked at me confused.

"Why's that princess?"

"I was looking for an Illusion expert" I explained "...one that could help Twilight on a voyage she is undertaking, but to find that the expert was also the Dragon-born at she also needed...outstanding."

Trixie looked surprised but it soon disappeared, replaced with a blush and a large grin.

"Trixie doesn't know about expert, she learnt all she knows from her Mother and learnt the rest herself."

Shaking my head, I snapped out of my shock.

"Well, this is great news. However it was learnt, you are the pony I was looking for. Please, go to Twilight right away, I'll tell my sister the great news."

Turning to leave, I was stopped by her voice.

"Princess Luna? Could Trixie ask a favour of you?"

I stopped and looked at her.

"Of course. What do you need my little pony."

"Trixie's traveling with a companion," She said looking sadden "she says that her father's in the guard and is an upper ranked officer, but she's never meet him and doesn't know his name."

"How awful"

"But she does know that he has a sister in Ponyville and that he has her darker blue mane and tail. Trixie was hoping that you could find out what his sisters name is or even if there's multiple guards with families that match. It would make her mission that much easier."

"Of course! I would be happy to help. I'll visit you tomorrow to let you know what her name is."

"Thank you Princess."

I dematerialized out of the dream realm and back into reality. I needed to tell Celestia the good news right away!

-(time Jump)-

"What excellent news Luna! And what luck."

We were talking in her bedroom, each in our sleeping gowns and a cup of coffee floating in front of us.

As nice as my wings are, I love my horn.

"Yes, and she was already on her way to Ponyville. With no delays she should be there the day after tomorrow."

"This is great, thank you for your help Luna."

"It was no problem, and I know of our deal *cough*, but I need your help with something."

"What is it?"

"The Dragon-born is traveling with a pony that is trying to find her father. She knows that he is upper officer in the guard and that he has a sister in Ponyville but about that's it. Do you know of any that fits."

"Yes...none."

What?

"What?"

Celestia turned towards her desk and nodded at the paperwork.

"When a pony passes training and officially joins, we move his or her immediate family to Canterlot. It helps to keep the pony's family from worrying, and also helps the guards morale and their dedication to help protect the city. While some might leave for a time, we ask that they keep a semi-permanent residence here in the city."

"Surly there must be some exception. She said that he was a high ranking officer with a sister in Ponyville and a dark blue mane and tail. Is there anypony who matches, I don't believe her information is wrong."

"Well, the only pony I can think of is Shining Armor, he's the only guard with family outside the city, not to mention the hair colour."

"But that would mean..."

She and I looked at each other, both surprised at the evidence. Upper ranked officer, Lives in Canterlot, has a sister in Ponyville, has a Dark blue mane.

Celestia ran to her desk, looking though the guard papers she keeps in it.

"It's not possible, Shining has never been with anypony expect for Cadence."

'What?' "How do YOU know that?"

"I wasn't about to allow my niece to be with just anypony, so I did some research."

'Weirdo'

"Maybe the information was wrong...unless."

"Unless?"

She turned towards me, allowing me to see her shocked and slightly disturbed face.

"Unless he thought it was Candace at the time..."

'Oh, Snap!' I thought

"Oh, Snap!" I accidently said out loud

"Indeed, and while it rises all sorts of questions, we need to focus on what's important."

"Which is?" 'Why does she always stop to make pauses?'

"What are her motives, and most important...What do we tell Twilight and the Dragon-born?"(7)

"...those are good questions. Guess we're not getting sleep tonight, uh Tia?"

"No, I guess not."

"Great."

Author's Note

Those ends Chapter 4. This chapter was something else all right. It was actually in a different order but I changed it after some revisionism, hope it was good.

Here are the numbers:

1) I don't think dragon numbers were even in the game. I realised that after I wrote the third chapter. oops.

2) I love the idea of Fluttershy and Spike looking out for each other, since both are easily scared and frightened but have had monuments of determination and are loyal to their friends.

3) I spent 10 minutes thinking of a good D&D style name. Fuck. Also, Cosplaying Luna...adorable.

3.5) As an older Brother, teasing your younger sibling is part of your 'job', not too much but whenever you can get away with it.

4) God, trixie is so hard to write, from a grammar position I mean. It's a spell check nightmare.

5) This was not my own idea. I read a Dragon age Fanfic where Alistair explains to Morrigan that his templar powers work this way when sensing magic. I thought it was awesome but I forget the stories name. Sorry.

6) remember that the dragon blood trixie has is from Mihovil, who absorbed Alduin. SO it would make sense that some part of the black dragon remains, even if it's only like this. He was the first born of Akatosh after all.

7) They keep calling Trixie Dragon-born in the same way other ponies called Twilight "celestia's student" or how someone calls a Doctor just "Doctor", even when they know his or her name. And those are good questions.

Ones which you'll get the answers to...unless I forget.

Anyway thank you for reading and I hope you enjoyed. Again Please excuse any shit Grammar or spelling that got passed spell check.

Also please excuse me if any of the characters feel a bit OCish. I'm trying my best at keeping them as they are, but thus is the nature of Fanfic's i guess.

Leave a review or comment if you like but don't feel bad if you don't. I read and view lots of content on the internet in a day and I know that not everyone can get reviews or comments. Anything is welcome though.