Chapter 7: Love is in Bloom(Un-Edited)

(Dream Realm)

I opened my eyes and saw I was in some kind of dark realm. Nothing was around me, only darkness.

“Where am I?” I thought.

“I’ve been waiting for you.”

I snapped my head up and looked around in the darkness by the sudden voice I heard.

“Who are you!? Show yourself!” I shouted in the Darkness.

“Gladly.”

Then, blobs of darkness came into one area and the glob started taking form. Soon, the blob dissolved and a human being wearing a dark black and dark grey robe and hood. The only thing that was shown was a smirk on his face.

“Who are you?” I asked being cautious.

“Someone from the darkness.” The being said.

“What are you talking about?”

The being just let out a small laugh. “Don’t you remember? Darkness and Light comes from every heart that exists. One that cannot live without the other.”

My eyes widened when he told me that. It was the same thing that the voice told me from my first crazy dream.

“Does this mean you’re…”

“Correct. I am your darkness. Your dark counterpart. Call me Darkus.” He said.

“What do you want with me?” I asked wanting to know why I was brought here.

“I came here to help you, after all, I am your dark counterpart.” Darkus explained still smirking.

“Why should I get help from someone like you? I always know whenever someone makes a deal with dark energy or magic, there always comes a price.” I said snarling.

Darkus laughed darkly, “Well, I have to say, you catch on quick with this kind of thing Daniel. However, there’s no price for anything from me.”

“How do I know you’re not lying to me? I can probably tell you’re probably trying to let my guard down so you can pounce on me at the right time.” I said narrowing my eyes.

“I give you my word Daniel. Few reasons why you can trust me out of all the dark energy in the world. First, I am your dark counterpart, which means I feel, see and think what you think. We are one in the same, but different minds.”

“...Guess you kinda make a good point on that one.”

“Secondly, if I even try to separate from you, both of us will die. Like I said, Light and Darkness are from the heart of every creature on this planet and one cannot live without the other.”

“Another good point taken I suppose.”

“Lastly, you have control of my power. My power and magic is under your command, and not only that, I can give you the power to allow our minds to switch whenever you harness my dark energy.”

That part send a shiver down my spine a little. I don’t one hundred percent trust him yet, but he’s making some good points about him and me.

“I’ll...think about it. I don’t trust you yet, but if you can keep your word, you’ll gain my trust.” I said folding my arms.

Darkus nodded in understanding. “Very well. Think it over Daniel, but know there will be a time where you will need my dark energy.”

At that, darkness took hold of me and I vanished into Darkness.

(Dream End)

I snapped my eyes open and gasped while I felt a little sweat run down my face. Every dream and vision were continuing to pile up more confusion in my mind. I needed answers, and I believe I should start that by checking out some books in the Library.

I slowly got up from my bed and yawned. I didn’t see Pipsqueak in my bed and I assumed he’s downstairs eating breakfast with Twilight and Spike. I looked at the clock and saw it was around seven twelve. I grabbed my shirt and put it on and was ready to start my day.

Around three days have passed since I looked into Pipsqueaks memory. Pip has been more open to me and stayed with me more than he ever did. In his sleep still, he would call me daddy, and it made my heart melt a little. I didn’t know whether I was ready to take care of a child on my own, but Pipsqueak trusts me and he cares about me, like I care about him. Possible, if possible...I’ll think about adopting him as my own, thought that’s something to think later on about.

Rainbow took her training more seriously the next day from before. She became a little bit more open in it and followed what I said. She’s still struggling in staying in one place due to her love in flying and moving around a lot, but she’s getting better at it. While I would be gone, she would continue her training by herself and I would see some great improvements from her. Pretty soon, her real training will begin.

During my time working at the farm, I would help out Big Mac with the crates and barrels and take them to the bunker. The Heat Season was approaching fast, faster than I thought. I could tell because Twilight, my friends and the mares in town have been flashing winks at me, staring into my eyes lustfully, and even lick their lips while they look at me. It was scaring me a little, but I know I’ll be ready when it approaches.

The Heat Season was only a few days away, and time was running out. Luckily, Mac and I spread word to some of the stallions in ponyville about the bunker, and the pegasi gave word to the stallions in Cloudsdale and Canterlot about it. Hopefully, the mares don’t know about it. If they do, we’re screwed.

Through my day was pretty normal. I had breakfast, worked at the farm with AJ, and so forth. I was at the Library reading any book that I can find that can give me the answers I needed, but very little did the books helped.

I sighed and placed the book back on the shelf and scanned through more of them. Then, two actually caught my eye.

“History of Equis”

“Legends of the Elemental Dragons”

Those books caught my real interest and might give me some answers. I grabbed the books and and sat down on a chair, opened the first one and started reading it.

“From the very beginning of time, a powerful god known as Equis created and shifted the world of Equestria. Equis created every living thing on the planet, the sun, moon, the plants, everything that exists...”

(20 minutes later)

“Nopony has ever met Equis throughout history, not even Queen Sun Burn, King Black Knight or even Celestia and Luna. Meeting her is a tremendous honor and through legend, it is said for those who will ever meet Equis will be blessed by a powerful gift beyond anypony’s imagination.”

I closed the book and set it aside digesting what I read. So this Equis character is the god beyond everything that exists, and said she’s more powerful than Celestia and any other Pony combined. Wow. Even though reading the book gave me some new information, I still didn’t get the answers I really needed. Maybe the other book might help.

I grabbed it and started reading it.

“The time when Equis, the god of all living things who created Equestria, created special Dragons to protect the lands. She created seven dragons each with different elemental properties. There was Kasai the Dragon of Fire, Chikyū the Dragon of Earth, Mizu the Dragon of Water, Kaze the Dragon of Wind, Mentaru the Dragon of Mental, Raitoningu The Dragon of Lightning, and Meian the Dragon of Light and Darkness.

It is said that Meian is the mightiest of all the Elemental dragons, due being gifted with the power of light and darkness. Each of the dragons held one powerful gem that create and bind their power. Each of the dragons live in different parts of Equestria to protect their homes and the lives around them.

According to legend, it is said that the Elemental dragons can fuse with each other and create a new Elemental Dragon to give a huge advantage in battle. For example, when Lightning and Wind bind together, it creates a powerful storm Dragon, with the power of wind and Lightning and create powerful storms that cannot be stopped.”

(20 minutes later)

“Nopony knows about their unusual disappearance, but it is said that they were sealed within their stones and were hidden in a special tomb where nopony can find. Throughout many moons, the Elemental Dragons became a legend to this very day.”

Wow. That’s really incredible, yet unusual. Seven Elemental dragons, and they have the same properties like my grandfather explained. Now that I think about it, those three being I saw and met in my dream each held different properties.

The first two I’ve met possessed Earth and Fire while Darkus possesses Darkness, if that’s what I believe. Could they be connected to the elemental dragons? However, I was snapped out of my mind when I heard a voice.

“Daniel.” I looked up and saw Twilight, holding a picnic basket.

“Yes Twilight?”

“I'm planning to go out right now for a relaxing picnic and...I was wondering if you would...like to join me.” She said blushing.

I guess there’s no harm in going on a picnic with her. Might as well take this chance to spend some time with her before the Heat season begins.

“I would love to.” I replied smiling.

Twilight smiled and the two of us left the Library. We walked for a couple of minutes until we stumbled upon the valley I’ve seen when I first came here.

Twilight took a spot under a small oak tree and placed the blanket down, along with the basket and took a seat.

I sat down next to her and smiled at her.

She turned away a little and was blushing deeply. I was a little confused why she’s acting like that, but decided not to question it.

“Umm...I brought some sandwiches.” Twilight said breaking the silence and reached into the basket and pulled out a vegetarian sandwich.

“Here you go.” She said holding the sandwich to me.

I smiled and took it and thanked her for it, receiving another blush from her, but a sweet smile as well.

She took out a daisy daffodil sandwich and we started eating.

We stayed silent for a while, feeling the warm summer breeze pass us, hearing the soft chirps of the birds around us. I was feeling so relaxed.

“Umm, Daniel?”

“Yeah?”

“If you don’t mind, can you tell me a little bit about your mother?”

I smiled warmly at Twilight and looked up at the blue clear sky.

“My mother would be the sweetest human women you would ever meet Twilight. She was always looking out for me, keeping me safe, always knows how to make me smile when I’m down, and LOVES jewelry.” I explained.

Twilight giggled. “Wow. She sounds like a combination of Fluttershy, Pinkie and Rarity.”

I laughed as well. “You can say that.” I rose my sandwich up to my lips and was about to take another bite, while Twilight asked me another question.

“What about your father? What’s he like?”

“GASP!”

FLASH

“GET OFF OF SARAH YOU BASTARD!”

“DADDY STOP IT!”

“SHUT UP YOU LITTLE BITCH!”

From those sudden memories, I dropped my sandwich and clamped my hand over my mouth, preventing myself from upchucking my lunch, while I felt tears stinging my eyes.

No...No not now. Please…

“Daniel what’s wrong?”

I looked up at Twilight, who looked pretty worried.

I gulped and retreated my hand and wiped my tears away.

“I would appreciate if you leave that question out Twilight.” I said with sadness and a tiny bit of anger in my words.

“Daniel…”

“Please...just drop it.” I whispered.

“...Alright then.”

“Thank you.” I picked up my sandwich and continued eating while a tiny hint of him was back in my brain. That heartless man…

Everything went a little silent for the past few minutes after Twilight's question, until she spoke again.

“Umm, can you tell me about your grandfather?” Twilight asked trying to clear up the silence in the air again.

At least that’s a question I can answer to her.

“*Sigh*, Well, my grandfather was the wisest man I ever knew in my life. He was always there to protect me whenever I was in trouble. He trained me to help defend myself in the future. He was a great man.” I looked at her and smiled a little. “He’s another human you would like to get to know Twilight. He’s very wise and knows a lot about Samurais, Ninjas and the Japanese society.”

“I would have loved to meet him.” She said smiling.

I sighed happily and finished up my sandwich.

The two of us had a really good time together. We laughed, ate our lunch and told each other about our adventures and our worlds.

Twilight explained to me about the Elements of Harmony, defeating Nightmare Moon, Defeating a Draconequus named Discord, who was the god of Chaos and Disharmony, Queen Chrysalis and the Canterlot Wedding, King Sombra and the Crystal Empire. Wow, her adventures sounded more exciting than mine back on Earth. I wish I was there to see the action myself.

Silence fell onto us once more, until Twilight looked a little nervous.

“You okay Twilight?”

A blush appeared on her cheeks and she tensed a little.

“Daniel...there’s something I want to tell you...but...you probably won’t understand.” She looked away from me a little

Why the hell would she say that? Whatever it is she wants to tell me, I’ll completely understand her.

I smiled and cupped her cheek and made her look back into my eyes.

“Of course I’ll understand Twi. You’re my friend. Whatever it is you want to tell me, you can.”

She calmed down a little, but was still nervous.

“Daniel...I was wondering...if...w-w-we could...be...more than friends.”

More than friends? What does she mean by…

…

…

…

Wait...she...is she asking me to be her...girlfriend?

“You...want me to be your...boyfriend?” I asked blushing deeply.

Twilight bit her lip and nodded softly and nervously with a ferocious blush on her cheeks.

I...I didn’t know what to say on this. Twilight...loves me.

It was a lot for me to take in, but at the same time...I was feeling so happy. I too was kinda growing a crush on her as well for the past couple of weeks. How can I not? She's beautiful, smart, and is very kind. I know what I have to do now.

“Twilight.”

She looked back into my eyes while I smiled warmly.

“No words can describe how happy I am for you telling me this. It took a lot of courage to tell me something like this. I’m very proud of you.”

Her eyes widened.

“Does this mean…”

I nodded. “I myself have grown a liking to you as well. You’re a very beautiful mare who deserves a perfect boyfriend, and I would be honored to be him.”

Twilight smiled big and tears fell from her eyes. She then lunged into me and hugged me tightly while nuzzling into my neck.

My heart soared into pure happiness by her affection on how happy she was right now. I couldn’t believe it. I found more than friends and happiness...I found love.

I returned the embrace and rubbed her back slowly.

We stayed like this for a round five minutes until Twilight let go of me and smiled.

“Daniel?”

“Yeah?”

Another blush formed on her cheeks. “Now that we’re a couple...could I...kiss you?”

A huge blush formed on my cheeks when she asked me that. I smiled warmly and cupped her cheeks.

“You don’t need to ask me at all. You’re more than welcome to kiss me anytime, because I love you.”

She smiled and tears fell from her eyes again. “I love you to Daniel.”

Then, it happened.

We slowly leaned forward into each other with our eyes closed and our mouths heading for each other. Then, our lips met in a soft, loving kiss. My heart pounded in pure bliss as I felt Twilight's soft furry lips against mine. I was now blessed with this amazing gift. I never want to let go of this feeling. Not ever.

Our lips softly brushed against one another, like a wave brushing against the sand on the beach. The kiss felt amazing, and I never wanted it to end.

I then felt Twilight’s arms wrap around my neck and pressed her lips a little bit more harder against mine.

I returned the gesture by wrapping my arms around her waist and pressing my lips against hers as well.

Our kiss then got hotter. I felt Twilight’s tongue pressing against my lips, begging for entry. I happily replied and opened my mouth, allowing her tongue to explore my mouth.

And by god, I felt more heated and more passionate than before. Her soft, wet tongue explored every inch of my mouth, brushing against my teeth, and massaging my own tongue.

I returned the gesture and explored Twilight's mouth. Her teeth felt smooth, and didn’t feel a single bump on any of them. She tasted like a fresh baked Chocolate chip cookie. Funny, since she ate one a few minutes ago.

As we continued in our kiss, I heard Twilight let out soft, loving moans in her mouth.

Then, we fell onto the grass, with Twilight being on top of me.

I slowly rose my hand up and grabbed her head and pressed it harder against mine, trying to make our kiss go deeper.

Twilight let out another moan, but little more louder than the last one.

She then trailed one of her soft hands up and down my chest and then surprisingly slipped them under my shirt and softly glided her hands around my chest.

I let out a moan of my own by her soft touch. I felt my body heating up every second in our kiss and her soft touching, and I was enjoying every bit of it.

As our kissing and soft touching continued, I was starting to feel pretty aroused...okay really aroused. I wanted her , but I didn’t want to push our new relationship just yet. I just need to get comfortable with it first.

While my hand slowly rubbed her back while the other was holding her head gently, I then felt her hand starting to slowly move its way down from my chest, which didn’t really bother me, then it moved on to my stomach, which was a little red flag, but didn’t fight it, but then her hand fell to my mid section of my waist. I realized now what she’s trying to do now. Her heat must be going off a little, and I don't want to take advantage of her like that. I'm sure a lot of men would, but to me, I find it sickening.

I softly broke the kiss, leaving a strand of saliva connected and started into her beautiful eyes.

When her eyes met mine, her hand stopped in its place.

“What’s wrong?”

I gently smiled and took her hand and squeezed it gently and brought it up to my left cheek.

“I know you want to do it more than me Twilight, but the time still isn’t right yet. I also want to get comfortable in our relationship for a while. But I promise when it happens, it’ll be your most magical night ever.” I said smiling warmly.

Twilight blushed, but smiled. She leaned forward and kissed me again and then leaned into my ear.

“And I’ll be looking forward to it.” She whispered seductively and licked my ear, sending a pleasuring shiver down my spine.

I smiled and kissed her again.

From that, I laid back on the tree trunk and sighed happily.

Twilight snuggled into my chest, listening to the soft beating of my heart. She sighed happily while stroking my chest a little, with a loving smile on her face.

I never felt more happy in all my life. Being blessed by love is truly amazing. I’m so glad I came here to this world.

I slowly wrapped my arm round Twilight and held her close.

She blushed, but smiled and nuzzled deeper into me.

We looked up at the sky and saw Celestias sun starting to slowly set and being replaced by Luna’s moon. The sunset and moon rise felt so romantic in my eyes. If I never came here, I would have never been this happy in all my life.

“We better get back to the Library.” I said still smiling.

“Can you...carry me back?” Twilight asked blushing again.

I smiled lovingly. “Of course.” I stood up and then picked up Twilight and carried her bridal style, much to her enjoyment and snuggled into my chest with a smile on her face. I smiled and shook my head.

She used her magic and levitated the basket and blanket into the air and made them vanish. I assumed she might have teleported the items back to the library.

I walked back to the Library with Twilight in my arms, who was struggling not to fall asleep.

When we got to the Library, I opened the door and stepped inside. I kicked my shoes off and walked upstairs and entered Twilight's room, where Spike and Pipsqueak were asleep.

“Daniel?”

“Yeah Twi?”

“Can you sleep with me tonight?”

I blushed in surprise by her question, but nodded. I placed Twilight into the bed and then joined her soon after with my shirt off.

Twilight wrapped her arms around me, and snuggled close to me.

I smiled and wrapped my arms around her in a loving protective manner. I softly stroked her silky mane and she was in pure heaven.

“Goodnight Twilight. I love you.” I whispered and kissed her forehead.

“I love you to Daniel. Good night.” Twilight whispered and kissed my neck.

Soon after that, the two of us feel into a peaceful slumber.

Author's Note

That’s that. Hope you enjoyed all of that, especially the romance. Rating is gonna change pretty soon, so keep your heads up on that. I know who the next mare will be to join his herd. Who you may ask, find out next time. Peace out every pony.

Also, I changed up the names a little. The god that Celestia said from chapter 10 was originally named Darkus, but I changed it up and named him Paradox. Just something I would like to tell you all to be sure you're all not confused.

I also added the dearly beloved version of Kingdom hearts 3 for this moment, because it sounded so beautiful, and I'm really excited for the game to come out.