Author's Note

I think i'm going to just say that the rest of the story will have swearing.

Chapter 8: Dragons and Slumber Parties

"Time to get rid of a dragon!" I yell as me, Spike, and the girls head off to the mountain where said dragon resides. But it all started this morning, two days after defeating her, by the way, when she woke up. She became 'The Great and Apologetic, Trixie', and I just said 'fuck off' and walked away, to Golden Oaks. I waited there for the others for who knows how long, oh wait, I know how long! It was exactly……... twelve minutes and thirty eight seconds.

When you spend as much time completely alone, you learn to count time down to the milliseconds. Just to add food for thought, on Earth, I had NO friends, for about.... maybe, five years? I think it was five years. Also keep in mind that my family’s dead and i’m the only one of my family alive. So yeah, you can imagine how warped my mind is. Anyway, enough about my shitty past! PRESENT TIME!! Well, to before we made our way to the mountain where the dragon was napping

After what i’m going to call the ‘Trixie Fiasco’, everything went back to normal, mostly. I say mostly because the town's ponies were still shaken up about being slaves to Trixie during her short reign of terror. But they got over it more quickly than I expected, three days. It only took three days for them to regain full composure. Even though that day will never be brought up. EVER. After those three days, I noticed while out and about, which is rare for me, that the sky was a bit darker than usual. That and there were black clouds blocking out the sun. I wonder how nopony else noticed that, except for Flutters. I saw her in town trying to tell others that the was smoke covering the sun. It wasn’t until I helped out. By me helping out, I used my stretchy powers to turn my hand into a megaphone. When Flutters used it, THAT got everypony’s attention. Just then Twi showed up.

“Attention!” We all look to where Twilight was standing. “I recieved a letter from Princess Celestia, and it says the smoke is not coming from a fire.” I should say right now that, before Twi got here, Flutters told everypony that there was smoke coming from the mountain. When Twi said that the smoke was not the result of a fire, Flutters breathed a sigh of relief. ”But it is, in fact, coming from a dragon.” Fluttershy then eeped and hid behind me.

“It seems somepony has a bit of drakonofobia, no?” I didn’t say it in a hurtful way, I would never do that to Flutters for obvious reasons. Instead I said it in a gentle, playful way. At least Flutters knew I wasn’t making fun of her.

“Um, well, yes. I am a bit scared of dragons.”

“And she wants me and my friends to see if we can get the dragon to move elsewhere.” Flutters is practically vibrating (sex joke!) in fear.

“Ohh, noo…”

“Don’t worry Flutters, i’ll be there to protect you.” My voice went soft again (sex joke!), and my eyes tinted periwinkle. Fluttershy looks up at me with a small, warm smile. It reminds me of when I would be there for my little sister...

“Thank you.” It was so quiet that only I heard it. She then hugged my legs and nuzzled my knees. Everypony ‘aww’s at the sight of Flutters hugging my legs. I gently pick her up by her forelegs, and walk off on the trail that led to the mountain.

“You mind gathering the girls Twi?” She shakes her head. A warm smile on her face.

“You’re like a big brother to her, Streak. She feels really safe around you.” I freeze in my tracks and look down to Flutters, she fell asleep in my arms. Her barrel rising and falling to her slow breathing.

“B-big, b-brother?” My voice became hoarse (pun!), and my eyes shine a light blue. Apparently Twi was getting worried because she tapped me on the side. I shake my head and look down at Twilight. My eyes returning to their natural white.

“Are you alright Streak, you’ve never done that before.” I feel something wet under my eyes. I carefully reach up and wipe the tear from my face.

“Yes, i’m fine Twi, I just need to think for a while. I’ll meet you and the girls at the base of the mountain.”

“Okay… See you there.” She stands there as she watches me head off to the mountain, but that didn’t matter to me.

*Am I really like a big brother to her?* I’ve been asking myself that question over and over. *I protected her from Gilda, i've always been gentle around her, she seems to be more comfortable around me, why didn't see this sooner?* I’ve been thinking about this the whole time I spent walking towards the mountain. Flutters has been more affectionate to me than anyone else, but like in a loyal dog to his owner sort of way. *I guess I am a big brother to her, huh… And I guess that means she’s like my little sister…* I’ve been standing at the base of the mountain of where the dragon is napping for a while, and the girls haven’t showed up yet. *If Flutters thinks of me as her big brother, than she shall be my little sister. No matter the age difference.* A small smile appears on my face when I see the girls walking towards me.

“Took you girls long enough!” I say jokingly.

“It’s not MY fault! Blame these slow ponies!” She points to Twi, Aj, Rares and Pinks. Me and Skittles laugh at their angry faces.

“Aww come on! We were only messin’ with ya!” They grin. “Now, lets go convince a dragon to move!” I forgot to mention that Flutters woke up when I stopped at the base of the mountain. But when we started walking up the path that lead to the cave,

“Streak?” I look at her.

“Do you mind if you… um… do you mind if you carry me?” I shake my head.

“Of course not, come on.” I walk over to her and gently pick her up. I wait a few seconds for her to get comfortable. “Comfy?” She nods. “Alright, lets get going!” I happily cheer, I look over the girls, and all of them, even Skittles, has a warm smile on their faces. We then proceed to walk up the mountain.

Two fucking hours of walking later...

"Finally!" I say as we near the entrance. "Twilight, you plan for us to individually try to convince him to move?"

"Precisely."

"Alright, who goes first?"

"I will, come on Fluttershy."

"I don't think she'll want to go with you." Twi turns around to look at me to see Fluttershy giving the death grip to my torso. "How about you let me and Flutters go in?" Flutters shivers, and tightens her grip.

"Okay." I walk into the cave with Flutters hanging on my back.

"It's ok Flutters, as long as i'm here, nothing will happen to you." I look behind me to see Fluttershy smiling. "That's the Fluttershy I know, now lets see if we can convince this dragon." We see the dragon sleeping on it's hoard of treasure. "Excuse me? Can you wake up please, I would like to make an offer." The dragon stirs, but doesn't open it's his eyes, instead blowing smoke at us. I expand my arms to block the smoke. "Ok, I guess you don't want an more gold added to your pile." One eye opens. "Alright, now that I have your attention..." I open my MC inventory, and spawn a few stacks of gold. Now he wakes up, with wide eyes. "There's more where that came from, if you want more... How about you find another cave to sleep in? You're kinda killin' the village with your smoke, not that you care." He nods. "Well, then, how about I give you more gold, then would you move?" He nods again. "Okie." I spawn six more stacks of gold. "That enough?" He shakes his head. "Fine." I spawn six more stacks. "That enough?" He nods. "Good, now, go find somewhere else to sleep were it won't kill anything." I walk out the cave to meet the girls, Flutters has been quiet the whole time. "You doin' ok Flutters?" I look behind me at her to see her nod.

"Y-yes, i'm ok."

"Good."

"So? How did it go?"

"You're going to find out in three... two... one..." The dragon flies out of the cave off to some random direction. Thing is I didn't see any of the treasure that was in the cave. Fucking pony magic. They're constantly breaking the laws of physics, if I were still on earth.

"HOW!?" Yes! I surprised Pinkie! Take that you preppy pink party pony!

"I bribed him. Come on lets get out of here... Wait, i've got an idea, you girls know how I teleport, right?"

"Yes, you call it, 'blinking'."

"Good, now, said idea that I have involves teleporting all of you with me." All of them go wide eyed. "Are you willing to let me try?" It takes them a while, but they all nod. I guess since i've showed some of my power, it reassures them a bit. "Alright, now let me focus." I put the image of everypony in head, concentrate on teleporting with their images in my head, and blink...

...To the middle of Twi's living room.

"Yes! I did it!"

"Waah... How... HOW!? That shouldn't be possible! Nopony has been able to do that in Equestrian History. EVER!"

"Remember when you scanned me? Yeah, I can do that, and probably some other things. I'll find out some other day. Anyway, goodnight girls"

"Goodnight." They all say in unison, that will never stop being creepy.

"You want me to take you home Shy?" She nods sleepily. "Alright, c'mere." I gently pick her up by her forelegs and let her get comfy. "Comfy."

"Mmhhmm, you're so warm."

"Really?" She slowly nods. "Huh, I guess that means my body has a heater inside, cool." Flutters didn't respond. I look down to see her fast asleep in my arms. A collective 'aww' comes from the other ponies, except Skittles. *Oh Skittles, you don't have to act that many, you're still a fucking girl for fuck sake. Aww, she looks so cute when she's asleep.* A warm smile claims my face and my eyes, glow a soft blue. *I think that she doesn't want to be alone in the morning, besides being with her animal friends.* "I'll see you girls later." They all wave to me as I head to Fluttershy's cottage. Once I get there, I use my stretchy powers to open the doors. All the nocturnal animals stop what they were doing and look at me. "Everything's fine, i'm just taking Flutters to her room. I'm Golden Streak by the way." The animals smile and wave to me. I give them the best 'thank you' smile I could muster, and walked up the stairs to Fluttershy's room. Her home is actually my roomy than what the show.... showed. I wish I could say it's late and my brain was being slow, but sadly I can't, I just couldn't find a better word. Anyway, I make it to her room and I gently lay her down on the bed. She must of noticed the temperature change because she started to squirm and whimper. I hastily, but carefully, laid down next ther. The moment her hoof touched me, she clung to me as if I was a dying animal. That was a bad analogy, I know! I power off and waited till' morning.

The sun shines over a beautiful day as I power on, the first beautiful morning i've had since coming to this world. *FINALLY! Thank you universe for giving me a good morning for once!* I look to my side to a still sleeping Fluttershy, and she has the cutest case of bed hair i've ever seen. What!? You would think the same thing! And besides, I spent the night over at Fluttershy's because you and I both know she doesn't like to wake up in a different place than were she fell asleep. I don't want her to freak out, i'm technically like a big brother to her. And she wouldn't let go when I tried to leave, so i'm stuck until she wakes up. *I wonder how long it'll be until she wakes up... I guess right now.* She stirs a bit and her eyes flutter open. *It seems that I have blessed with perfect timing.* "Morning Flutters, sleep well?" It takes her a few seconds, but she responds never the less.

"Good morning Streak, yes, I did sleep well." I let her connect the dots, even though it tool her a few minutes, but she still got it anyway. When she does she blushes. "Oh! Oh, my. Um... please don't tell the girls, ok?" I smile and nod.

"It would also be nice if you would kindly let me go." I say in a playful manner.

"Oh! Um... Ok." She gently lets go of me and we both get up from her bed.

"Welp, i'm gonna go see what the girls are up to." God dammit that sounds gay! But my only friends in this are girls, and the population is eighty percent female. Kinda left with no choice. Maybe if I hang out with Big Mac or Donut Joe? And do guy stuff, nah, I can always go blow shit up. Yeah, that makes up for, that.

"Oh, um... Ok. Do you mind if I come along with you? I mean, if that's ok with you." I smile and nod.

"Sure, but, shouldn't you have breakfast or something? I don't think you had any yet."

"Oh! Right, um... i'll be in the kitchen, can you wait in the living room?" I nod.

"Alright, i'll be waiting there." I walk off to the living and sit on one of the couches in the center. As I wait there I see some of the diurnal animals starting to mill about the premises. Some of them stop and stare at me. *I guess they haven't seen anything like me.* I chuckle at my own sarcasm. Don't ask why I laugh at myself a lot. "Her guys, the names Golden Streak, and I mean you no harm. In fact, I took Flutters here last night." At that they all smile and wave at me. I wave back, just then the impact of something small hitting my head surprises me, but not for long. *Angel...* I slowly turn around to look at the little demon. "Hello, Angel Bunny." His eyes shrink at my use of his full name. My eyes tint red. "I've actually been waiting to meet, and now I have. And I want set something straight. Has Fluttershy said anything about a really powerful friend that saved Ponyville?" He slowly nods, and I give my sinister grin. "That creature is me." He gapes and his eyes shrink even more turning into pinpricks. "So, I only have one have one rule for you." I stretch out my are to gram him, I moved to fast for him to avoid my hand. Once I had him in my grasp, I pull him close to my face. "You do not, I repeat, do NOT mess with me. You don't want to see me mad. Is that clear." He nods nervously. "Good, also, this doesn't mean you have to avoid, I would rather be friends with you than an enemy. You understand?" He nods again, but this time more curiously. My eyes turn back white. "Good." I set him down gently on the floor. The other animals flinch at me movements. "Don't worry, I knew he would do that, and I didn't want to deal with that everytime I visit. Are we still cool?" They all slowly nod. "Cool." Flutters comes in when the animals start to spread out.

"You ready to go?" She nods. "Ok then, lets go." I get up and walk towards the door, but Fluttershy stops me before I get to the door.

"Is is ok if I, um... ride on your back again?" I nod and keel down see can get a good grip around my neck.

*Good thing I'm not human anymore, or else she would be chocking me right now.* She then wraps her hind legs around my midriff. *Or not.* And then I walked off to Ponyville.

"Is it me or does the town look deserted?" I ask Flutters when we notice the lack of ponies cantering around. Then it hit me. "Zecora..." Flutters 'meep's when I say Zecoras name. "Don't worry Flutters, I know what happens from this point, and nothing bad is going to happens." She breaths a sigh of relief. I kept walking down the empty road, heading to Sugarcube Corner. Once I reach the door I knock three times. "It's Streak and Flutters, let us in." The door opens and a pink foreleg pulls us inside. "Zecora?"

"Don't say her name!"

"I assume Twi's already here?" I look around while Flutters lowers herself down from my back. I spot Twi at a window looking at the zebra. I blink over to her. "You and I both know that she means no harm." Twi jumps little when I speak. "Please don't tell Pinkie convinced you of all that nonsense?" Twilight looks at me.

"No, you just startled me. That's all."

"Good, oh, hi Applebloom." Now I just noticed Applebloom is with us. Said apple pony looks at me weirdly.

"Uh, do ah know you?"

"Has Applejack ever told about a creature that saved Ponyville once?"

"Uh... Yes?"

"Well that creature is me, and yes o'm made of gold." Her eyes sparkle.

"So you're that thang Aj was talkin' about the other day. Nice to meat yah!" She holds her hoof out, I decided to have a little fun by transforming into pony form and shake her hoof. All the while she went awe struck. "That was cool!" I smirk.

"Thanks kid." I look back over to Twi, just in time to see Zecora look in our direction. Everypony but me and Twi duck down.

"Really guys?" I said guys to include Spike. And at his point they girls started to argue. I decided to stay out of it for obvious reasons. Then I happen to spy Applebloom sneaking off. *Not without me you're not.* And so, I catch up to her outside. "You're not going to follow her." She jumps and looks at me, then looks down dejectedly. "Not without me." She looks back up at me excitedly. "Come on, lets follow her." I 'poof' back to human robot, and follow Zecora along with Applebloom. After a while Zecora walks into the Everfree. I walk after her, than look back at Applebloom. She's a bit freaked out at having to enter this place. "As long as you have me with you, you'll be safe." She gives me a 'thank you' face and canters right next to me. Then we follow Zecora to her home. Only to hear Aj callout for us.

"Applebloom!? Golden Streak!?" We look behind us to see the girls, minus Spike, standing in a patch of poison joke flowers.

*You ponies are really none the wiser about Poison Joke? Ugh, morons.*

"You two get back here right now!"

"Beware! Beware you pony folk! Those leaves of blue are not a joke!" A fog forms behind her and she trots backwards into it.

"Y-you keep your creepy mumbo jumbo to yourself! Yah hear!?"

"Beware! Bewaaare!" Then she disappears into the fog.

"Yeah! Right back at cha'!"

"You girls, except for Twi and Applebloom, are idiots, you know that?" Skittles fly to my face.

"What does THAT mean!?" I push her away by the snout.

"I MEAN the you girls stepped in Poison Joke."

"Huh?"

"You'll find out soon enough, lets just get back to Ponyville." I say annoyedly. The girls seemed to have caught wind as to what is happening.

"Zecora cursed us! Didn't she!?" Or not.

"You can be really dense and ignorant, Rainbow Dash." She immediately backs away from me. Sure be brash with a fucking dragon, but god forbid you mess with me when i'm mad. Rainbow can be a fucking idiot. "And curses do not, I repeat, do NOT exist. They're all fake, ponytails." By this time we reached Ponyville. "I'll see you girls at the Library tomorrow."

"What for!?" I look at her, my eyes glow red and my body loses color. Rainbow flinched and backed off.

"I'm going to need sleep tonight, goodnight girls." I then proceed to walk to my home and lay on the bed in my room. *I wonder what it's like to be human here...* I think to myself as I lose consciousness for the first time in Equestria.