Chapter 12: Boy Talk, and Relationship explanation(Edited)

(Daniel POV: Dream Realm)

Once more, I was standing on the glass surface in my dream. Everything from before was still here, the girls, the two gems, and me holding the sword. The only difference on the surface was that the two gems on the bottom of the surface were glowing bright.

"Your new trial begins."

That voice again. What did she mean by new trial?

"Overcome your greatest fears, and stand strong."

Before I could react, two portals appeared and two beings in a gold and red robe respectively appeared. The two each held a different sword. The golden one held a golden sword that look a little crumbled, and the red one held a red sword that had a bit of flames to it.

Knowing where this was going, I knew I had to fight...but I didn’t have my sword to fight effectively against them. I guess I'll have to fight without my weapon. I stood in my fighting stance and the two beings charged at me.

(3rd person POV)

The two mysterious beings swung their swords at Daniel, and Daniel jumped out of the way just in time. The two moved quickly charged and then kicked together and hit Daniel in the face.

Daniel flew off of his feet and landed on the surface, just inches away from the edge of the surface. He recovered quickly and stood back on his feet.

The golden being jumped in the air, and raised his sword.

Daniel jumped out of the way in time, and the golden being’s sword made contact with the ground, and caused the surface to shake violently. Daniel swayed his body around while the surface shook, but was able to keep his balance.

"What the hell? What kind of being is he? How was he able to shake the ground like that with his sword?" Daniel thought.

He felt a rise in temperature behind him and he turned around. He saw an 'X' style flame heading to him. Daniel jumped out the way, but just barely made it. The flames caught his clothes on fire, and Daniel managed to pat the flames out off of his shirt and pants.

While being distracted, the golden being rose his hand up and imprisoned Daniel in some kind of stone prison.

"Huh!? First fire and now earth? Are these guys elemental users?" Daniel thought in shock.

The two beings walked forward until the two were standing in front of Daniel. They rose their swords and pointed the tips at his face.

"Give up. You can't win." The gold being said.

"You're not strong. You cannot defeat us." The red being said.

Daniel just glared at them and responded. "I'll never give up. I'll stand strong no matter how many times I fall. I'll always face danger head on and stay brave for my life, and for my friends."

The two beings stood silent for the time being, until they smiled under their hoods, and lowered their swords.

The red being looked at the golden being. "Looks like she made the right decision choosing this one my friend."

"Indeed. He's something." The gold being replied.

"What? What are you two talking about?" Daniel asked confused.

The two looked at him, with their smiles still present.

"In due time Daniel, you'll know." The gold being said.

Daniel was surprised that they know his name. "How do you know me? Who Are you two?" He demanded.

"You will know in due time Daniel." Suddenly, Darkness started to take hold of Daniel. "Your path is still long and rough, but you have completed your first trial. Your new trial will come soon." The red being finished.

"Keep fighting forward Daniel, and never give up." The gold being said.

As Daniel was being slowly swallowed by the darkness, a sudden surge of something heavy and warm flowed through his blood, and then nothing but darkness.

(End of Dream)

(Daniel POV)

I shot my eyes opened and let out a small gasp. Whatever that dream was, it's adding more confusion to me than before. Why was this happening to me? What were the two beings referring to anyway? Could it be the voice from the darkness?

What was still bothering me was the two beings using elemental properties. Fire and Earth. Who were they anyway? How can they carry a property like that? Ugh, I need to think this clearly on a calm walk.

I looked up at the clock and saw it was around eight twenty. I looked and saw Pipsqueak still asleep. I carefully got out of my bed and put my jacket on and left the room. I quietly walked downstairs and saw Twilight and the others still asleep in there bags. I was still a little pissed at Rarity for what happened last night. I didn't know why she acted like that, but I hope I'll understand why very soon.

I quietly grabbed my sword and opened the door and closed it. The morning breeze was decently warm this morning. I believe it was mid summer I think. I walked calmly down the roads of the town. Some of the ponies were already up and starting their day, waving and saying "Good morning", or "Hello" to me.

It raised my happiness up a bit, seeing these ponies show kindness to me and greetings. As I continued walking down the path, I saw somepony on the bench...it was Spike.

Spike had his head down, and I saw tears running down his scaly cheeks.

Seeing this was making me feel sad for him. I couldn't walk away from him, so I decided to ask what was wrong with him. I walked up to him and sat down next to him. I gently placed my hand on his back and rubbed it.

It calmed him down, but when he looked up at me, he looked very pissed.

"Are you okay Spike?" I asked concerned about him.

"What do you want?" He asked, venom dripping from his words.

Woah, he sounded really pissed. "Spike, why are you crying?" I asked him.

"Why should I tell you?" He countered looking away.

"Because I'm your friend Spike. I want to help you. I'm not gonna turn away from a friend who is down in the dumps." Spike slowly looked up at me with his tears still present, and I continued. "You helped me when I first came here to Equestria, and now I want to return the favor, by helping you." I finished smiling.

Spike fell silent for the moment...until more tears fell and sobbed. "How...How could…"

"Take your time, Spike." I said calmly and softly.

"HOW COULD YOU KISS RARITY!?"

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Oh fuck. That's why he's pissed at me. I remember Twilight saying that Spike has a huge crush on Rarity. He must have seen what happened last night.

I sighed. "Listen Spike, I didn't kiss Rarity fully. She was the one who lunged at me and kissed me first. Honestly, I never wanted to kiss her."

"Really?" He asked calming down a little.

I shook my head. "No. I wanted my first kiss to be with a girl that I can love to my heart, not by a stupid dare or by experience." I explained. "I'm sorry if I upset you about all that Spike, I really am. I never had the intention of hurting you, and breaking your heart to someone you love."

I looked at Spike, who calmed down and started wiping his tears away. After that, he smiled a little.

"Thanks, Daniel." He said.

I smiled back and gave him a friendly bro hug. "Anytime, Spike."

Spike returned the embrace with a bigger smile.

The hug lasted for a bit, until we let go.

"Spike, I need to know, how old is Rarity?" I asked.

"She's around twenty years old." He answered.

"And you're...fourteen or fifteen?" I asked.

"Sixteen actually." He replied.

"I see. How long have you been head over hooves for Rarity?" I asked.

"Ever since me and Twilight first came to Ponyville. It was two years ago. I was fourteen that time while Rarity was eighteen." Spike explained.

I nodded. "I see."

"Why are you asking me all this?" He asked.

I sighed deeply, hoping he won't lash at me. "Listen Spike...this is gonna be hard for me to tell you this but…...I think it would be best for you to...you know...find somepony else to date you."

"You mean...let her go?" He asked with sadness and a hint of anger.

"Don't get the wrong idea Spike, you being in love is amazing, a blessing, but trying to fall in love and try to date somepony who is older than you...I just don't think it'll work." I said.

"You think it's wrong for me to date somepony who is older than me!?" Spike nearly shouted grabbing my throat.

I gently grabbed his arms and pulled them away from me. "Let me finish, Spike. Let me ask you this, does Rarity know that you love her?"

He calmed a little, but sat down with a huff. "A little. I told her how I felt about her during my sixteenth birthday."

"How did she respond?" I asked.

"She said it was very sweet of me and then gave me a kiss on the cheek...and then walked away." He explained.

"Spike, that kind of response means...well, she doesn't really hold the same feeling for you." I said sadly.

"What?"

"When you said you love Rarity, and when she acted like that, it means she doesn't like you in that kind of way." I explained.

"What? But I-"

"Let me finish. Even though I never been in a relationship before, I can tell whether someone is a little uncomfortable in telling their feelings towards someone who is older or younger than the other."

He remained quiet. I decided to try another way to help him understand. "Let me ask you this, how would you feel if a filly younger than you who knew you for a while and you two are friends say that she loves you?" I asked.

"Well I…...I…" Words couldn't form in his mouth.

"Would you feel uncomfortable if someone younger than you would say 'I love you' to you and would ask you if you want to be in a relationship with her?" I asked further.

"...yes." He replied quietly.

"You see what I mean now?" I asked.

Spike sadly nodded his head.

"I know it hurts, Spike, but I believe it's best for you to date somepony around your age." I said.

"But...I can't." Tears once again formed in his eyes and poured like a waterfall. "I love her so much."

I gently placed my hand on his shoulder. "If you really love her, then set it free." I said gently.

Spike looked at me with shock, but he whimpered and then lunged at me, and started bawling his eyes out. I know this was hard for me to tell him this, but I believe it was the right thing to do.

I gently wrapped my arms around him and hugged him back. "It's alright, Spike. Just let it out."

He cried for the last two minutes, until his crying silenced. He broke the hug and wiped his tears away. He smiled a little.

"Thanks Daniel for helping me understand." Spike frowned. "But, who can I date?"

"Hmm...is there anypony in town you had your eye on for a while?" I asked.

"Well, there is Sweetie Belle." He responded.

"Sweetie Belle, you mean Rarity's sister?" I asked.

Spike nodded.

"And how old is she?" I asked.

"Sixteen. The same age as me." Spike replied.

I smiled. "This is perfect. You can date Sweetie Belle."

Spike blushed. "I...I don't know, Daniel. What if she doesn't want to date me? What if she doesn't feel the same way?" He asked nervously.

I smiled. "Does Sweetie Belle like you?"

"Well...a little."

"Have you been hanging out with her sometimes?"

"A few times we did, along with Applebloom, and Scootaloo."

"How long have you've been friends with them?"

"For a year now."

I smiled and patted his back. "See Spike, you're already on the next step to asking Sweetie Belle on a date."

"But...how can I tell her?" He asked.

"Talk to her, hang out with her, see what she likes." I said.

"You mean…"

I laughed. "No no no, not like a date, as friends. When you feel like the time is right, ask her out on a real date."

"You sure that will work?" He asked a little nervous.

I smiled and placed my hands on his shoulders. "Of course it will. I have complete faith in you, Spike. Let your heart guide you. Do what you think is right."

Spike fell silent for the moment, until he smiled. "Alright. Thank you for the talk, Daniel."

I smiled and patted his head. "Anytime, Spike. You're like a brother to me."

Spike smiled and hugged me.

I smiled and hugged him back. After our hug, the two of us decided to take a calm walk down Ponyville. As we continued on, my mind drifted to everypony in the town. I've been seeing a lot of mares, and not that many stallions.

"Hey Spike, I need to ask. How come I've been seeing a lot of mares and not a lot of stallions?" I asked the young drake.

"Well, the ratio of the mares and stallions is ten to one. Not a lot of stallions are seen in Equestria." He explained.

"I see."

"What's more is since there are very few stallions living here in Ponyville, and few living in Equestria, polygamy relationships are acceptable here. In other words, a stallion can date more than just one mare. These are called herds." Spike explained further.

Already nervous from hearing that, my blood ran a little cold. I can date more than one mare? Holy hell that's gonna take some time for me to take in.

"Daniel?" I looked back at Spike.

"Yeah?"

"Umm...if you ever have Rarity join your herd, can you promise to take good care of her? From the past couple of days, I know Rarity likes you from the way you spoke to her and the way she smiles around you. Please make her a happy mare if that happens." Spike said, smiling a little.

Knowing that this polygamy relationship thing will take me some time to adjust, I'll have to think about it. Though, Rarity is a sweet mare. She's charming, beautiful, and elegant.

I smiled a little. "If that does happen, then I will. I promise. Though, this whole herd thing will have to take some time to adjust."

"Why say that?" Spike asked.

"Well, monogamy relationships are very common back on Earth. Once you fall in love with someone, you're tied with them for life." I explained.

"Really? What's the ratio on your planet?" Spike asked.

"The ratio of men and women are equally balanced I believe, so there are no opposite gender that are higher than the other. Polygamy relationships are very rarely shown, and very few states accept it." I explained again.

"Oh, I see. Don't worry, you'll get used to it soon." Spike said with a smile.

I smiled and looked forward and saw Sweet Apple Acres ahead.

"You wanna drop by and see Big Mac before we head back to the Library?" I asked.

"I see no problem with that." Spike responded.

The two of us walked down the fields until we arrived at the barn. Surprisingly, we saw Big Mac carrying a few crates that said 'Food' and putting it in a small bunker hidden in the ground.

"What's he doing?" I asked Spike.

"Beats me." He responded. "Let's find out."

We walked up to Big Mac and greeted him.

"Hey Big Mac-"

"YIPE!" He zipped behind a barrel before I could even finish.

Ooooookay. "Big Mac, it's me and Spike." I called out.

Big Mac peeked behind the barrel and saw the two of us. He sighed in relief and came out from his hiding place.

"Thank Celestia, it's you two." He said.

"Is something wrong?" I asked.

Big Mac went wide eyed when I asked him that. "Ya mean you don't know?"

"Know what?"

"The Days are comin." He said frightened.

I looked at Spike, who looked a little scared. "Oh Buck." He quietly said.

"Okay, can one of you fill me in on what's going on?" I asked getting a little impatient.

"You don't know Daniel? The Heat Season is approaching." Spike explained.

"The Heat Season?" I asked.

"The Heats season is when all the mare in Equestria go into heat. They become more active in...well, mating." Big Mac explained.

That caught me off a little, knowing what the heat season is.

"Okay. I now know where this is going, but why are two frightened about this?" I asked.

"The mares will stay in their heat for at least three weeks. They'll mate with any stallion, let alone any creature...even you." Spike pointed out.

"They won't stop mating until their Heat is relieved and until the Heat Season passes. Not only that, ah've seen stallions hurt during the heat season...even one...died."

Hearing the word 'died', my blood literally ran cold as ice. They're been accidents and even death!? Now, I'm starting to get scared.

"Umm..w-when is the heat season?" I asked frightened.

"The heat season will begin pretty soon. Which is why ah'm preparing for this." BM said carrying crates down into a bunker.

"You're gonna hide out in here?" I asked.

"Not just me, every stallion that's livin in Cloudsdale, Canterlot, and Ponyville. Ah advise you two to come here before the heat season begins." BM explained.

Knowing that I'm gonna be in Danger during the heat season, I better be prepared for this. I better hide out in the bunker with the others so I don't get caught in the crossfire. The last thing I ever want is to get raped by a mare in her heat.

"We'll be there Big Mac. Count on it."

He nodded to us and me and Spike left the barn.

I don't know if it applies to colts as well during the heat season, but I better bring Pip with me, just for safety precautions.

We made it back to the library, and I opened the door. We both saw the girls at the table eating quietly.

Rarity saw me and had a very sad face. I wasn't really mad at her anymore. Part of her heat must have set off last night and what caused her to kiss me. She got up from her chair and walked over to me.

"Darling, can I have a word with you in private?" She asked a little nervous.

I nodded and the two of us walked upstairs into Twilight's room. I closed the door behind me and Rarity was sitting on my bed with a sad look on her face.

"Darling...I'm so sorry for my behavior last night, and the fact I kissed you." She started.

I stood silent and listened to her.

"My...my heat acted up a bit and I couldn't control myself. I feel so awful for what I've done." Tears were now forming in her eyes.

I slowly walked up to her.

"I don't deserve your forgiveness for what I've done. I don't-ah!"

I cut her off when I brought her into a strong embrace.

We stood silent for the moment, and I smiled a little.

"I forgive you, Rarity." I whispered.

I pulled back after a few seconds and saw her shocked.

"How...how could you forgive me so easily? I thought you would be furious with me?" She asked confused.

"Though I am a little disappointed by your behavior from before, it wasn't your fault. Your heat acted up at the wrong time. I should have known that the heat season was approaching, and that you and the other mares will be in heat soon." I explained.

"All of that is behind us now. I know you'll never try anything like that again...or at least try not to." I finished.

Rarity had some tears left and she wiped them away.

"So...you forgive me?" She asked hopefuly.

I smiled and hugged her. "Of course Rarity. You're my friend. If there's one thing my mother taught, it's to give everypony a second chance."

I felt her arms wrap around me and return the embrace. Everything that happened between us was now water under the bridge.

After a minute, we released our embrace and smiled at one another.

Rarity surprised me by giving me a kiss on the cheek. I blushed a little while she giggled.

"Thank you Darling." She whispered.

I smiled and nodded. "Anytime Rarity."

Author's Note

Yep, the heat season is approaching and Daniel must be prepared for his first one. Much more will happen later on in the story. Who were those beings Daniel fought in his dreams? How were they handling elemental properties? Most will be answered in the next chapter.

Polygamy relationships is being used in the story. So Daniel will have a herd, but will wait later on. I know that relationships are going pretty fast in my story. I'm not really good when it comes to going slow until the right time comes. I'm trying my best on that. Also, I've read other stories that go to others going into a relationship quickly, so I'm not the only one.

Update! Thanks to Halo40KInquisitor! New music has been added.