Chapter 35: The Gala (Un-Edited)

A lot has changed since Cadence told us her problem when Shining cheated on her. Many of the pony citizens were shocked that she’s living her in Ponyville, at Twilight’s library. Our friends were also shocked that she was living here, but more shocked when they discovered to why she was staying here for the moment. Needless to say, each one were just as mad at Shining as we were.

Every since that day, Cadence was grateful to how we stood by her side. Heh, even Pinkie Pie threw her a ‘Get Well’ Party, which rose her happiness and spirit a little. Today was the night of the Grand Galloping Gala. Rarity was working on the girls outfits. She was so focused on them, I never told her to make one for me. But, there was a reason to why I didn’t. I already have the sketch of the outfit I’ll be wearing for the Gala. I had Spike send the sketch to Celestia, so her maids can work on them before the Gala starts.

Spike and I were out in the fields training. Spike was meditating, while I was working on my wings. I’ve been keeping up with training with my wings. I’m now able to do at least ten wing push ups. I’m able to fly now, but I have to be at a high altitude in order to do so. If I start at the ground, I can only fly at least a foot above ground. Five minutes is my best at flying that long.

After working with my wings a little longer, Spike and I sparred. As a dragon, his claws and tough scales make him a challenging opponent. His speed was decent at best, but with more intense training, he’ll be as fast as me.

One thing that was lacking was his fire breath abilities. Only using his magic fire breath, he had a long way to go before he could reach his inner fire. However, with Kasai’s help, Spike was able to know more about his nature in fire. Spike came in touch with his inner fire, but only by a tad bit. His real fire breath was small, smaller than his magical fire breath, but I know he’ll be a powerful dragon.

Spike threw a slash attack, but I managed to dodge the attack. After my last battle with an opponent with sharp claws, I nearly lost my arm. Fighting against an opponent with an advantage like that gives me an opportunity to practice more with my dodging skills.

I threw a series of fury punches, but Spike was able to block and dodge some of them. He released his own punches, and we countered and threw back our own attacks at each other.

Suddenly, Spike caught me by surprise by using his tail, wrapping it around my leg and making me fall to the ground with a ‘Thud’.

I quickly did a sweep kick, sending him to the ground as well. I got up and charged at him.

Spike quickly got to his feet and charged as well. Like before we let out fury punches and kicks, blocking and countering each other.

Dodging his slash attack, I threw a punch to his face, and he fell to the ground, now panting heavily.

I to was panting a little. Training with me just today, and he’s already tired me out a little. Guess dragons are no push over in battle. I sighed and walked over to him.

He opened his eyes and looked up at me, still panting. I smiled and offered my hand to him. he smiled back and took it and I helped him up.

“You did great today Spike. Under such a short time, you’re a strong dragon.” I said smiling.

“Thanks.” He said dusting his shirt off, before he put his sweatshirt on.

“Are you ready for the Gala tonight?” I asked him while putting my jacket on.

“I guess so.” He answered a little solemnly.

“Something wrong?”

“No. It’s nothing.”

“Spike.” I placed my hands on his shoulders. “I won’t turn my back on you. I want to help. Tell me what’s wrong?”


He sighed in defeat. “Well, the last time the Gala happened, Twilight and the others left me behind. I was alone and I left the Gala.” He answered.

Holy mother of god. How many times have they left him behind!?

“Don’t worry Spike. I’ll be more than happy to spend time with you at the Gala if you wish.”

“Really?” He asked with hope.

I smiled and nodded. “Yes. No way I leave one of my friends behind.”

He smiled and hugged me. “I’m glad you came into my life.”

I smiled and hugged him back. “Me too.” We broke the hug and went back to the library.

“Is Pipsqueak gonna be with us at the Gala?” Spike asked.

I shook my head. “No. He’s not old enough to be at parties like those. I asked Big Mac to look after him tonight. It’s all covered.”

“Okay. Umm, is your suit almost done by chance. The Gala will start in a couple of hours?”

“It should be. I’m gonna head to Canterlot in a few minutes so I can get ready.” I explained.

“You gonna fly there?”

“If you’re mentioning with my wings, no. I still have a long way until I master using my wings. It may be true I can fly now, but not for as long as I want to.” I explained again.

“So, flying on Kasai?”

“Yep.”

We made it to the library, and we entered.


“Twilight, and Cadence should be at Rarity’s bouquet, since she’s making everypony’s dress.”


“Do you have a suit of your own?” I asked.

“Yeah. I don’t wear it, but since I’m going to the gala, and you’re gonna be there, I have no problem wearing it.”

“Cool.” We were silent for the moment while I was packing, until i asked Spike, “How are you holding up with not being with Rarity?”

He sighed, “Okay. I’m not going high over hooves for her anymore.”

“Did you ask Sweetie Belle yet?”

He blushed, and scratched the back of his head. “Not yet. I still have to gain the courage to ask her still.”

I smiled. “You can do it bud. I know you will.”

“I know, but Sweetie Belle is kinda like Rarity, except younger.”

“That’s what a lot of people say. It’s nice you see Sweetie Belle like Rarity, except you can date her, since she’s the same age as you.”

I got up and placed my hands on his shoulders. “When you believe the time is right to ask her, that’s when you ask her out. Don’t rush, and remember to be calm with this.”

He smiled and nodded. “Okay.”

I nodded and patted his head. “Good. Well, I gotta get going. I’ll see you in a couple of hours.” I flung my bag on my back and left the Library.

I summoned Kasai and flew off to Canterlot. As we did, I noticed Kasai has been quiet for a while.

“Is something bothering you Kasai?” I asked the fire Dragon.

“Its Spike. There’s something inside of him that…feels familiar…somehow.” The fire dragon answered.

“Familiar?”

“His inner fire…feels smilier to mine.”

“Really?” I asked surprised.

“Yes. I can feel something deep within him. I just can’t figure out what.”

“Weird.” I pondered, “Well, maybe we’ll find out later.”

“You’re right.”

The two of us reached Canterlot, and I got off Kasai. He vanished in a burst of red sparkles and retreated into his red gem on my wrist, and the gem vanished.


As I reached the gates. the guards let me in, and I entered the halls.

“Hey Daniel!”

I turned and saw Blueshield, along with the maiden mare from long before when I first came to Canterlot, come up to me.

“hey Blueshield, how you doing?” I greeted smiling.

“I’m doing good.” He answered smiling.

I turned to the maid and smiled. “It’s nice seeing you again. Are you doing okay after what that spoiled prince did?”

She smiled and nodded. “Yes. I still want to thank you for what you did from before. It means a lot to me and my brother.”

I smiled and held my hand out. “I was more than happy to help. I won’t let snowballs treat anypony like that, and let him get away with it.”

Feather Duster giggled and shook my hand.

“So, you here for the Gala?” Blueshield asked.

“Yep. I’m going to see if my new suit is ready, not before I see Celestia, Luna, and Aurora again.”

The three of us went to the throne room, and we entered.

“Hello Celestia, Luna.” I greeted smiling.

“Hello Daniel.” Celestia greeted smiling warmly.

“Greeting Daniel.” Luna greeted smiling.

“I’m sure you’re here to get prepared for the gala, am I right?” Celestia asked.

I smiled and nodded. “Read me like a book.” I said, making all of us let out a chuckle, “By the way, where’s Aurora?”

“She preparing for the Gala as well. I already had some of my maids take her measurements and they’re working on her new dress.”

“Good to hear. Is my new suit ready?”

She smiled and nodded. “Yes, the maids just finished the last few touches for it. Would you like to see it?”

I smiled and nodded. She snapped her fingers and my new suit popped out in front of me, making my eyes widened.

“Wooooow. This is amazing. Seeing it with my own eyes is incredible. Your maids did a great job.” I said happy with my new suit.

“I’m glad you like it.” Celestia said smiling.

“Now then,” I turned to Blueshield and Feather duster, “We have a Gala to prepare.”

“Right.” They all nodded in unison.

(Time Skip. 3rd Person POV)

Hours have passed, and the Gala was now ready to begin. Twilight and the others have arrived in a chariot and have entered the entrance, wearing their dresses. Celestia and Luna walked down the steps and greeted everypony.

“Hello everypony. I’m happy that you all could come to the Gala. It wouldn’t be the same without you all.” Celestia said smiling.

‘We wouldn’t miss this Gala for anything Celestia.” Twilight said smiling, with everypony agreeing.

They heard steps from behind and they turned, seeing Aurora in her new dress. It was white, encrusted in amethyst and a few sapphires along her collar bone, and her sleeves. On top of her head was a small silver princess crown with a large amethyst in the center, and one small sapphire next to it on each side.

“Wow. Aurora, you look amazing.” Twilight said amazed with her outfit.

“You…all really like it?” She asked blushing in embarrassment.

“It’s SMAHING!” Rarity said beaming, with her eyes glittering. “The dress is gorgeous, especially with the amethysts and those sapphires. You look wonderful.”

She smiled. “Thank you for the compliment Rarity.” She turned to Cadence, “Hello Cadence. It’s nice to see you again.”

“Hello Aurora.”

“Wait, you two know each other?” Twilight asked surprised.

“Cadence came to Canterlot before she went to Ponyville. The two got acquainted with each other.” Luna explained.

“I see.”

“Celestia, where’s Daniel?” Spike asked.

“He’s just getting ready. He should be down in a minute.” Celestia explained.

Then, they heard Daniel from behind, “Sorry for the wait everypony. Wow. You all look beautiful in your dresses.”

They all turned and their eyes almost popped out, and many of the girls had massive blushes on their faces.

Daniels suit was black, with a royal blue shirt under it, tucked in with black pants. He’s wearing black shoes, that went up to his lower thighs, above his knee blades. He wears a white puffed collar with black gloves. Ever bit of his clothing had gold linings, along with a few golden locks and strings. For the final tip, he has a red rose on the right side of his white collar.

“Well, how do I look?” He asked smirking.

“You…look…” Twilight started.

“DASHING!” Rarity shrieks and immediately zips up to him. “Your suit is divine. The royal blue matches with the white collar, and the gold linings with the black shoes, suit and gloves fit perfectly. You look divine.”

Daniel blushes a little and scratches his head. “Thanks Rarity. Glad you like it. I made the design while Celestias maids took care of making it.”

Rarity gasps. “You designed your outfit!?”

He nods.

“If you have any ideas for dresses or suits, please show me what you have.” She said with her eyes glittering.

Daniel chuckles. “Of course. I’ll be happy to show you what I know.”

“Well, the party is about to start, so please enjoy yourselves everypony.” Celestia announced.

The group nods and they all separate, leaving Spike, Daniel and Aurora.

“So Spike, you wanna walk around for a bit?” Daniel asks.


“Yeah, sure.” He replies nodding while smiling.


“Mind if I join you two?” Aurora asks.

“Hey, the more the merrier.” Daniel replies smiling.

Aurora smiles and walks off with the two boys.

(Daniel POV)

All around, many of the fancy ponies who have arrived before were simply dining, and talking among each other. Some of them were eyeing the three of us, some of the time, me. I didn’t care if they looked at me. The last thing I need though is me becoming a celebrity.

“So how are things with you at Ponyville Daniel?” Aurora asks me.

“Doing okay. Spike and I are now training together.” I answered.

“I thought you said it will be our secret.” Spike adds.

“Aurora has no problem keeping it a secret, right?” I asked.

“Don’t worry. You have my word, I won’t tell anypony about your secret training.” She smiles, but was curious, “But, why do you want to keep it a secret?”

“Spike wants to get stronger. He hates that he’s being held back, and many of the ponies see him like a baby.” I explained.

“Hmm…there’s more to this right?” She asks.


I was a little surprised, but I frowned and nodded. “Do you want me to tell her, or do you?” I asked the purple drake.

Spike sighs. “It’s cool. I can tell her. After all, she is a good person.” Spike then tells Aurora about what has happened to him for the last few years ever since he and Twilight arrived in Ponyville. Needless to say, Aurora was shocked.

“Oh…I see now. I’m so sorry you went through all of that.” She said saddened by his story.

“It’s okay,” Spike replies, and then smiles, “I have Daniel to thank for helping me. He understands me, and I look up to him like a brother. I just hope Twilight and the others will understand soon.”

“They will.” Aurora replies smiling warmly.

Spike smiles back. “Thanks Aurora.”

“Daniel, is that you?”

Upon hearing the familiar voice, I turned around and saw Spitfire, Soarin, and the other mare in their uniforms.

“Spitfire. It’s been a while.” I replied smiling.

“Woahohoho, look at you stud. Fancy outfit you have.” Spitfire said smiling.

“Thanks. I designed it while the maids took care of making it.” I said, “So how’ve you been doing?”

“Doing okay. I’m setting up a Wonderbolt Academy in a couple of months. I would invite you, but you don’t have wings.”

I smirked and unfolded my hidden wings. The result was immediate, because the three had their eyes widened and their jaws almost touching the ground.


“What was that you said about me not having wings?” I asked smirking.

“H…how did you…?” Spitfire asked just as shocked as the others.

I let out a heart chuckle. “Close your mouths before you catch flies.”

Aurora and Spike chuckled a little, while the Wonderbolts closed their hanging mouths.

“This is so cool.” Soarin said. “How did you develop wings?”

“Well, hehehe, it’s sorta a long story.” I explained chuckling.

“Are you good with them?” Spits asked.

“Not quite. I’m still learning how to use them. It’s a pain in the ass though.”

The three chuckled.

“If you want, me and the others can train you when we’re available.” Spitfire said.

“Really?”

“Of course. Oh, I almost forgot. Daniel, this is Fleetfoot, my second in command in the Wonderbolts. Fleetfoot, this is Daniel.” Spitfire said introducing me and the white maned mare.

“Sup. If you ever need a hand, I’m your mare.” Fleet said smirking.

“I’ll be sure to keep that in mind.” I said smirking back.

“We gotta get going. If you ever want to talk to us again, we’ll be over at the VIP area.” Spit said.

“Will do. See you guys.”


After saying my goodbyes to the wonderbolts, we pressed on. We walked out into the garden, where many animals I haven’t seen in ponyville, graze. Each of them were quite peaceful.

“This is the main garden in Canterlot. Many animals live in this part of the garden.” Aurora explained.

“It’s so peaceful here.” I muttered quietly.

Out of the bloom, a few birds perched on Auroras shoulders.

“Wow. They must really like you Aurora.” Spike said smiling.

“I’ve bonded with a few of the animals during my time here in Canterlot. They’re such sweethearts.” I can tell, since some of the animals in Ponyville take a liking to her as well.

A rustle from the bushes not to far from us made the birds screech and took off faster than Rainbow would. “Trouble?”

“Let’s find out.” Spike replied.

We moved to the sounds and we saw a very…..awkward sight.

“Oh, I’m sorry! I didn’t mean to… Wait! I just wanted to… No! Don’t go! I only…” Fluttershy was running back and forth to every single animal she could find, said animals fleeing from her whenever she drew near. This struck us as extremely odd. Fluttershy adores animals and can quickly make friends with pretty much every animal she meets. Why were these animals trying to stay away from her so desperately? She came to a stop in the middle of the clearing before groaning, “Why won’t any of you be my friends?!”

We steeped out and approached the timid pegasus. “What’s wrong Fluttershy?” I asked.

“Oh…hi Daniel. I was just trying to make friends with the animals here in the garden, but no matter how hard I try, they always stay away from me.” She explained her situation.

“How were approaching them?” I asked.

“I was running up to them, but every time I do, they always run.” I knew what she was doing wrong now.

“Fluttershy, you can’t just run up to one and expect it to be your friend immediately.” I explained.

“What?” That’s when Aurora stepped in.

“The animals in this garden are usually sort of scared and shy around newcomers. If you try to use force, they’ll only run.” Well put Aurora.

That statement made Fluttershy eyes widened a little. “Oh…all this time I was scaring them by approaching them with excitement, when I was supposed to approach them calmly.” Exactly Fluttershy.

“Glad you understand now.” I said smiling. I sat down on the soft grass, feeling the breeze, cool wind blow through me. Then, a small Wallaby slowly approached me, out of curiosity.

Fluttershy and the others held back, making sure they don’t scare it.


The Wallaby sniffed my hand, while I kept my eyes on it, smiling softly at the adorable creature. When it finally started to open up to me, it nuzzled my hand.

That’s when I made my move. I slowly and carefully moved my other hand, and caressed its head softly, making the little creature nuzzle more into my touch.

Fluttershy was quite surprised, and then I motioned her to approach carefully. She nodded and quietly and carefully approached. The Wallaby was surprised of the pegasus approaching, but calmed under my touch.

Fluttershy slowly sat down and smiled softly at the wallaby. After around two minutes, the small wallaby approached her and looked at her with curiosity. Finally, when it felt like a decade, the wallaby nuzzled into Fluttershy’s hand. Her eyes widened, now seeing that one of the animals in the garden finally open up to her.

“He…hello.” Fluttershy slowly moved her hand up to the wallaby, not wanting to scare it. When her fingers made contact, the wallaby smiled and nuzzled more into her soft touch.

Fluttershy had to hold back a shriek, while she was grinning brightly. “Looks like you made a new friend Fluttershy.” I said softly.


Fluttershy smiled at me and gave me a soft kiss to the lips. I kissed her back, and the others around us smiled.

“Thank you so much Daniel.” She whispered softly.

“Anytime Fluttershy. Anytime.” I replied smiling.

After a little more time in the garden, the three of us left Fluttershy at the garden to get more aquainted with the other animals. We traveled back inside, and saw Pinkie Pie on the tables, frowning. The last thing I need is her not smiling.

“What’s wrong Pinkie?” I asked when we approached her.

Pinkie sighed. “Non of the canterlot ponies like the parties I make. This is so boring.” I’ve never seen her this down before. I feel so bad.

“Well, many parties are not just all balloons and candy Pinkie Pie. There are time where there are parties that this dull, and fancy.” I explained.

Pinkie sighed sadly. “Still though…” I had to cheer her up somehow. Hmmm….I know.

“I’ll be right back.” I left the group for the moment, and head for the nearest bar. Maybe a drink might help her.

“Excuse me bartender, I would like your sweetest drink you have available.” I requested refined.

The mare nodded and took out many types of liquid. She poured them all in and blended the drinks together, until he liquid had a pink color to it. She added some kind of whipped cream to it, amking it look pinkies kind of drink.


“Wow. Almost looks like Pinkies kind of drink. Hmmm…” I thought for a moment, until, “Oh. Mind of I get some sprinkles on that please?”

The bartender flashed me a bewildered glance, but did what I asked anyway. She took some candy sprinkles and scattered them atop the drink. “That’ll do. Thank you.” I spoke before taking the glass and heading back towards Pinkie Pie and the others.

Spike looked closely at the glass as I approached them. “Whoa, whatcha got there? That’s just as pink as Pinkie Pie.”

Pinkie Pie glanced at her drink and her expression immediately brightened. “Ooh, that does look sweet! Thanks!” She then took the glass and chugged the whole thing in one gulp. “Ick… A little strong, but still sweet! Does that make any sense?”

I shrugged, “Whatever suits you… Uh, Pinkie? What’s with that look?”

In a mere moment, Pinkie’s expression became….odd. Her eyes became wide and dilated while she just sat there doing nothing.

“Pinkie…are you okay?” Aurora asked.

“Ummm…why am I getting the feeling that something really bad is going to hap-“I was suddenly cut off as Pinkie Pie went sailing past me before climbing onto a large elegant pony statue. “What the…”

Pinkie Pie began to shout, “Woo, I’ve got an itch in my hooves that I gotta scratch! Time to get down!” She then rushed over to another pony who was wearing a top hat before grabbing him as if to dance. “Oh yeah, shake those groove things!” I looked on in utter disbelief as I saw my friend just going ape with all the Canterlot ponies, sometimes even tossing them into the air as if she had no idea what she was doing.

It was then that I remembered that alcohol removes one’s inhibitions, not that she had many to begin with. But if every last one of Pinkie Pie’s inhibitions had just been removed… I laughed as I facepalmed, “Ohohoho my god, what have I done?!”


“Yeeeah, I’m sure giving her an alcoholic drink wasn’t a good idea.” Spike said as he chuckled a little.

Aurora giggled as well. “Well, at least she smiling again.”

“So true.”


We decided to let Pinkie have her fun and move on. We moved on the dining room and entered the ball room, where some of the ponies were dancing.

“Very nice.” I said smiling.

“I should have known Auntie would invite you here.” Oh god. Not him again.

I turned and saw non other than snowballs again.

“What do you want snowballs? Can’t you see me and my friends are trying to enjoy ourselves?” I asked a little irritated.


Snowballs growled. “You’ll address me as Blueblood. You hear me beast?”

I sighed in defeat. “Very well…” Aurora and Spike looked at me with shock. “I’ll address you properly from now on…” I then smirked, “Blueballs.”

Blueblood looked at me with great shock, while Aurora and Spike were trying their best to hold in their laughter.

“What did you just call me?” Blueballs asked, with a red face.

“I called you Blueballs. It’s your name right?” I asked smirking.

“It isn’t Blueballs it’s Blueblood!”

“It is? I could of sworn its Blueballs”

“It’s Blueblood!”

“You sure?”

“Yes I’m sure of my own name!” Blueblood was losing his temper really quickly.

“Whatever you say Blueballs.” I shrugged.

“That’s not my name!”

“What is?”

“Blueballs, that isn’t my name!”

“It’s not?”

“Yes!”

“You sure it isn’t Blueballs?”

“YES!”

“Then what is it?”

“Blueblood!”

“So no Blueballs?”

“Yes!”

“Yes on Blueballs?”

“NO!”

“No on Blueblood?”

“Yes!”

“But I thought your name was Blueblood?”

“No you idiotic Human! My name is Blueballs you hear me? MY NAME IS BUCKING BLUEBALLS!” Blueblood yelled so loud that everyone heard it throughout the castle.

Everyone in the room went wide eyed and everything fell silent.

I broke the silence with a smirk. “Checkmate.”

At that, many of the ponies in the room laughed their tails off, along with Spike and Aurora, on the ground with tears in their eyes. Some of the girls were already in the room, and they were laughing as hard as they were.

Blueblood looked at everypony not knowing why they were laughing till it dawn to him what happen. His face turned red from embarrassment. I was just smiling as the prince looked at with murder in his eyes but I didn’t care.

“Aww, what’s wrong Blueballs? You made everypony laugh in the room. That’s one accomplishment to look at.” I said.

“THAT’S IT!” Blueblood roared, silencing everyone in the room with shock. “I’VE BEEN HUMILIATED BY YOU FOR THE LAST TIME! IF AUNTIE CELESTIA AND LUNA WON’T DO ANYTHING ABOUT YOU, THEN I WILL! I CHALLENGE YOU TO A DUEL!”

“A duel?” I asked.

“I will put you down once and for all. When I win this duel, you will be put in the dungeons for good.”

All of the ponies gasped by the announcement. However, I smirked.


“Very well Blueballs, I accept. However, if you lose this duel, you’ll be stripped from your tidal as Prince…forever.”

The ponies gasped again by the wager evened out.


“How dare you!” Blueblood growled.

“What’s wrong Blueballs, do you not have the balls for a little competition?” I taunted.

BA DUM CHUU TSS

Everypony laughed harder at my little joke, but only raised Bluebloods anger.

“Fine! I accept!”

The two of us walked out of the ball room, and into the open fields near the ball room. Our over shirts and our jackets were off. One of the guards handed the spoiled prince a steel sword, while Spike handed my Katana with me.

“Are you sure you wanna do this?” Spike asked a little concerned.

“This is my moment to put him down for good Spike. This will be the last time he ever hurts me or my friends. It’s time all of his mocking and spoilness is payed.”

Spike nodded and ran back to the group.

(3rd Person POV)

Daniel unsheathed his sword and got to his battle stance, while Blueblood unsheathed his.

“The battle between Blueblood and Daniel will now begin. Both sides are able to use their physical abilities. Magic is prohibited. Let the Duel Begin!” A guard announced.

“I’m gonna tear you apart Beast!” Blueblood roared and charged.

Daniel kept his cool and allowed the prince to come at him.

Blueblood rose his sword and brought it down for a downward slash, but Daniel quickly held his Katana up and blocked the attack. The blades grinded against each other, while Blueblood growled. Daniel was still calm.

Blueblood jumps back and lets off another roar. Daniel dodges the attack the prince uses and returns one of his own.

KLANG KLING KLONG

The sounds of the blades fill the air, and the tension rises.

The girls, and Spike watch the battle at the distance with Luna and Celestia.

“I knew Blueblood would do something like this.” Celestia muttered.

“At least now Daniel will put him down for good.” Rainbow said, not taking her eyes off the battle.

“Put him down for good Daniel.” Luna thought.

Back at the duel, Daniel did a sweep kick and made the spoiled prince fall to the ground with a ‘Thud’.

“Give up Blueballs?” Daniel asked smirking.

“NEVER!” Blueblood roared, and slashed his sword again.

Daniel blocked it again and the two blades clashed again and again. Daniel saw an opening, and he quickly did a slash to Bluebloods face. The prince stepped back, until he felt his cheek dripping with blood.

“Blueblood, you’re a spoiled prince who only enjoys the misery of other ponies who aren’t royalty. You lie, demand what you want, and have no shame for anypony, but yourself. When I defeat you, you deserve to be stripped as title as prince.” Daniel said, pointing his blade at him.

That was the last straw for the spoiled prince.

“I’LL KILL YOOOOOOU!” He screamed and charged.

Daniel stood ready, with his blade up.

Blueblood slashed the blade with Daniels and the blades ignited with sparks. Daniel failed to see was his horn slightly glowing.

When Daniel rose his sword for a side slash attack, Blueblood vanished in thin air, shocking the group and him.

“What the-AGH!”

He felt horrid pain coursing through his body. He looked down and saw a steel blade pierced his chest, but it just barely missed his heart, but grazed his left lung.

The ponies gasped in horror, while some of the girls screamed at the horrid sight.

“I won’t be beaten by you, you foul beast.” He growled, but was smirking sickly.

“BLUEBLOOD! THIS HAS GONE TO FAR!” Celestia roared in her canterlot voice. She was about to stop the fight, but Blueblood quickly put up a barrier, making her stop.

“I won’t let anypony interfere!” He shouted, twisting the blade a little, making the samurai human scream in pain.


“STOP! YOU’RE KILLING HIM” Twilight screamed bashing on the barrier, with the others following suit.

Blueblood smirked evilly. “If death is what needs to be done to get rid of him, then so be it.”

The ponies and the princesses gasped in horror.

“BLUEBLOOD, THOU SHALL PERISH WHEN THE BARRIER IS DOWN!” Luna roared.

Blueblood withdrew the sword, and quickly turned the human around. He did a quick slash on his chest, making the human scream in pain. He did a few more slashes on his face, on his knees and his arms. He threw a punch and the samurai warrior fell to the ground, losing blood and is seriously injured.

“DANIEL!” The group screamed for him.

Blueblood chuckled evilly, while he approached Daniel.

The young warrior grunted in pain and struggled to his knees and hands, but he was pinned back down to the ground, and made him grunt loudly in pain.

“How does it feel to know you’ll die Human?” The prince taunted, smirking.

Daniel slowly looked up and growled at him.

“Well, it’s time to die fool.” he rose his sword again and brought it down, into his body, making him scream louder than ever before. Once more, the blade just barely missed the heart, and is grazed the lung again.

The ponies screamed for the life of the human, while the princesses were fuming with Rage.

Daniel felt his life ebbing away while blueblood withdrew his sword and started walking away.

“Is…is this really it? Am I…gonna die?” He thought, looking at his bloody hand. Then, he remembered what he was fighting for, and his spirit was the thing that got him this far. “No…I can’t give up. I…I promised all of them, that I would fight on. No…I WILL fight on, and I’ll let my spirit guide me!”

At that, his eyes flashed, and saw Kaze and Raitoningu. They smiled and held their hands out, filling Daniels Body with their power. As like the others, he saw the two elemental dragons, roaring with Determination, and Spirit.

Blueblood stopped when he heard a grunt and somepony moving from behind. He looked back at he was seething with rage.

Daniel weakly got up and gripped his sword tightly in his grasp. He opened his eyes, and glared at Blueblood with rage and the will to not give up. His body was covered in cuts and there was blood all over his face, and his body.

“Why can’t you stay down you pathetic creature!? You’re no match for me! Just surrender and I’ll make your death quick and painless!” Blueblood shouted.

“I’ll never give up Blueblood.” Daniel said weakly. “You can push me all you want, try to pull me down all you want, but that won’t change anything.”

He stepped forward a little. “As long as I have something to fight for, as long as I believe in my heart and never give up,”

Celestia looked in amazement, but then saw something she then saw something that shocked her to the core. Another human stood next to him in spirit form, with golden armor, and wings with Daniels sword in his hands.

“MY SOUL WILL NEVER DIE!!!” The two humans shouted together swinging their swords.

She gasped, remembering the only human who has ever spoken those exact words a long time ago.

“Jon?” She remembered Jon giving off that same speech when he fought against Paradox and told him to give up and surrender.

Daniel and Jon threw their arms out and roared, piercing the heavens above, being engulfed in a green and light blue aura. Their eyes changed Dragon and their left eye was green and the right eye was cyan.

Blueblood growled. “FINE! I’ll be sure your death will be utter most painful, and slow!” He blasted another magic attack, and it was heading for the two, even thought Blueblood or the other ponies, except Celestia and Luna can see Jon.


The two humans smirked and then vanished before the attack could land a direct hit on them.

“WHERE ARE YOU, YOU BEAST!?” Blueblood roared, looking around.

“Right behind you.” A voice said from behind.

He turned quickly and saw Daniel, with his arms folded, smirking.

Blublood fired another attack, but he vanished like lightning.

Daniel and Jon appeared in front of him, while they stretched.

“Come on, step it up.” Daniel and Jon taunted, waving a finger.

That fumed the spoiled prince and he fired again, but the two side stepped quickly and were jogging in place.

“You’re to slow.” They taunted again.

“STOP MOCKING ME FOOL!” The prince roared and fired numerous attacks.

The two humans dodged the attacks, doing hand stands, and break dancing.

The ponies continued witnessing the battle in awe, seeing Daniel dodging the attacks like it’s nothing.

Luna and Celestia weren’t focusing on the battle. All they were focused on is Jon, their best friend that they lost ever since they were fillies.

“Luna…do you…” Celestia asked, while her lips quivered.

“Yes…I see him Tia.” Luna answered while a tear fell from her cheek.

Blueblood roared as he continued using his magic to land a hit on the human/s. The two dodged all of the attacks. Finally, Blueblood exhausted himself, and panted heavily, using all of his magic.

“What’s wrong? Got nothing left?” Daniel and Jon taunted.

Blueblood only growled.

Then, the humans faces went serious. “My turn.”

Before he could even blink, Daniel/Jon elbowed his gut, making the spoiled prince cough up his own saliva.

The result of that made the ponies shocked, especially rainbow.

“Holy Celestia! I didn’t even see that!” She shouted. From seeing his speed, she knew she has a new rival that might match her speed.

Daniel/Jon threw fury punches at the prince, unable to react to any of the coming attacks. The warrior/s jumped back and pulled out the Katana blade.

“Time to finish this.” The two said and charged.

Blueblood was able to pull his blade up just in time, just to block the upcoming attack. However, with lightning speed, Daniel/Jon slashed the prince all over his body, leaving marks all over him. With one powerful, swift punch, the prince flew off his feet and landed on the ground.

He grunted and slowly got up, while blood dripped from his lips.

“Blueblood, you brought this upon yourself. Give up now, and your pain will ease.” Daniel/Jon said.

The prince growled again and his eyes glowed red. “NEVEEEEEEEEEER!” Suddenly, his neck glowed red, and Celestia and Luna gasped. Around his neck was an amulet, which was black and had a red ruby.

“An Alicorn Amulet!” Celestia shouted.

“How in the moons did he get his hands on one!?” Luna asked just as shocked as she is.


“I don’t know Luna.” She replied. “Daniel…Please survive.”

“I’LL DESTROY YOU, YOU FOUL CREATURE!” His horn glowed red and a red/ black ball of magical energy formed, aiming directly for the samurai warrior/s.

The human/s growled.

“I gotta finish this. This will drain all of my available Chakra, but it’s the only way to finish this. Kaze, Raitoningu, lend me your strength.” Daniel thought.

Daniel held his hand out, and formed a rasengan. Then, wind formed around the sphere, along with lightning, adding formidable power to the attack.

Seeing this made the ponies gasped.

“Daniel now has the elements, Lightning and Wind!” Twilight shouted, shocked.

Daniel/Jon Roared and charged with the new jutsu in hand. The spoiled prince screamed and fired his attack.

“WINDAND LIGHTNINGSTYLE: TYPHOONLIGHTNINGSPIRALRASENGAN!”The humans roared and threw the attack out.

The attacks collided and sparks of energy flew everywhere, around the area of the barrier.

Then, Daniel and Jon pushed forward and roared with everything they had.

The ponies were amazed, seeing this human fighting back, but the princesses were amazed and shocked that Daniels power is pushing back against the power of a Alicorn Amulet.

“Jon…” Celestia and Luna muttered.

“RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!” The two pushed through the attack and landed the attack directly into Bluebloods chest making him scream in agony pain. A bright light covered the dome of the barrier, making all of the ponies worry about the human.

Suddenly, the barrier shattered, and the light faded slowly. Standing in the center, was Daniel, facing behind the crowd, with Blueblood on the ground, with the Alicorn Amulet destroyed. Daniel picked up his sword, giving it a few slashes in the air, before slowly sheathing it behind his back. He opened his eyes, which were still dragon Cyan and green, while smirking softly.

“That’s how it’s done.” he said in victory.

“DANIEL!” The group shouted and ran to him. They all gave him a group hug, making him wince in pain.

“AGH! Guys…in pain here.” Daniel hissed.

The immediately let him go.

“Are you okay?” Twilight asked very concerned.


“Ugh! Maybe not…Dammit. he really did a number on me.” Daniel grunted, holding his wounds.

“You need help quickly.” Rarity said, with tears forming.

“Don’t worry, I can handle this.” He slowly lied down and summoned one of his clones, which was not injured. the clone knew what needed to be done and kneeled down. he pressed his hands on the warrior, making him wince in pain.

“What are you doing?” Twilight asked.

“Watch, and you’ll find out.” Daniel replied weakly.

The clone poured his healing chakra into Daniel and covered him in a green glow, making all of the ponies, except Rainbow step back a little in surprise.

“What the!?”

Ever so slowly, Daniels wounds started healing, along with the blood on his skin. He started to feel his strength return, but his chakra energy deplete. After around a few more seconds, the wounds fully healed and the clone disappeared. He slowly got up, making sure he takes it easy, while the others help him up.

“What was that you just did?” Twilight asked bewildered to what she just saw.

“That was one of my abilities, healing. I got this ability a few weeks ago, when Gilda came to Ponyville.” Daniel explained, as his eyes returned regular Sapphire blue.

The group smiled and hugged him gently.

“I’m glad you’re okay.” Twilight whispered, while a few tears fell.

“Me too.” He replied hugging them back.

Celestia and Luna walked up a little, and smiled at the group, and were really relieved Daniel was okay now, but their gaze fell upon the golden human next to him.

Jon looked at the two princesses and smiled, giving them a wink and thumbs up, making them gasp.

“Jon?” Before they could react, Jon disappeared into gold dust.

“We miss you Jon, but you’ll always be in our hearts.” Celestia and Luna smiled, while a few tears fell.

“Hey, you two okay?” The princesses looked back at the group and Daniel walking up to them.

“Yes. We’re fine.” Celestia said smiling. “I’m so relieved you’re okay Daniel.”

(Daniel POV)

I smiled. “I’m relieved I’m okay too. But, that was a close call.” I looked back at the spoiled prince, who was still knocked out. “What’s gonna happen to him?”

Celestia and Luna growled. “We’ll heal his wounds, but he’ll be arrested for the crimes of trying to convict murder, using an illegal Amulet, and will be stripped from his title as prince.“ Serves him right.

The guards picked him up and took him away.

“Good riddance.” I said.

“Agreed.” the ponies nod.

I picked up and put on my outer cloths of my outfit again and walked in with the ponies, and the canterlot ponies were amazed and many of them clapped for me.

“Look at you Daniel!” I saw the Wonderbolts walk up to me, making Rainbow’s eyes widened and her jaw drop.

“You kicked his sorry flank. About time somepony did.” Spitfire said smiling.

“The way you took him out was amazing.” Soarin said smiling excitedly.

“You have a lot of guts kid. I’m really impressed.” Fleetfoot said smiling.

“Thanks.”

“HOW THE HAY DO YOU KNOW THE WONDERBOLTS!?” Rainbow shrieked grabbing my shoulders.

“I met them a while back. Spitfire from a while back when I first came to Canterlot, Soarin during the Heat season, and Fleetfoot now.” I explained.

Needless to say, I broke Rainbow.

“You broke her.” Spits said.

“I did.” I said, making us all laugh.

Later on at the party, Rainbow finally calmed down, along with Pinkie Pie. Her head was aching after she had that drink of hers, but she was happy I was able to give her a good time.

“Hey Daniel, why don’t you play a song for us?” Rainbow suggests.

“Hmmm…” I thought of a song to play for everypony, until I got one. I got up from my chair and went up to the stage of the ball room. I summoned a few clones and they each grabbed a few instruments, one being the piano, one the violin, the guitar, and the drums.

As I got set up, many of the ponies gathered around, since I was gonna play a song.

I grabbed the mic and set it up.

“Good evening everypony. Tonight, I’m gonna be playing one of the most heart warming songs I’ve ever cam across. This song is known as ‘Live Life’, by Crush 40.”

I slowly played the guitar, while my clone played the violin.

“Many things have it’s end, and cannot live forever, which is why we have to live up to the fullest and enjoy with what we have.” I smiled. “At least…that’s what I think.”

I played my guitar a little more stronger, and the sound of the piano, and drum come in, adding more of the beauty of the song into the room. All of the ponies were loving the song, and I started singing.

Take a look inside your heart

What once seemed fair today

Tomorrow it may not

Just a walk or a journey

Don't stop reaching high

Don't let the time pass you by

So many ways that you can try to forget

So many ways you'll find you wake up to regret

Someday, one day, we'll say live life I know

Hold on, hold tight

Don't let go, don't lose sight

The ponies were clapping for my performance, while I smiled and continued.

Feeling like the road

Is winding you on every turn

But there are lessons to learn

Take a look inside your heart

What once seemed impossible

Today is not

So many ways that you can try to forget

So many ways you'll find you wake up to regret

Someday, one day, we'll say live life I know

Hold on, hold tight

Don't let go, don't lose sight

Someday, one day, we'll say live life I know

Hold on, hold tight

Don't let go

I can't imagine, I can't imagine

Making it on your own

You've got inside, you've got it inside of you

So let it out

I went all out and went to the extent of my soul to this song. The ponies were following the beat of the smiling, while many were cheering.

Someday, one day, we'll say live life I know

Hold on, hold tight

Don't let go, don't lose sight

Someday, one day, we'll say live life I know

Hold on, hold tight

Don't let go, just live life

Continuing, I had tears in my eyes, still a little sad for the death of my family.

Live life

Don't let go

Suddenly, I saw the spirit of my mother and my grandfather, smiling warmly at me. My tears still fell, but I smiled warmly at them.

Live life

I saw them slowly fading away, moving up to the heavens above me. I was finally able to let go of the sadness of their passings now.

“Goodbye…mother…Grandfather. Thank you…for everything.”

Live life

After the music faded, everyone cheered loudly, and some of them had tears as well. I took off the guitar and gave a bow, while my clones vanished. I got off stage, and my friends hugged me.

“That was divine darling.” Rarity smiled while wiping a few tears.

“Thanks Rares.”

“That was one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard.” Fluttershy said smiling with a few tears falling.

“Daniel,” I looked at Twilight, “Why are you crying?”

I sighed happily, and wiped them away. “I just feel alive. Playing the song allowed me to finally move on, and allow me to let go of the passing of my family. Even though I still miss them, I still love them to my heart.”

My friends smiled warmly at me and hug me again, with me hugging them in return.

The music played again, signaling the last song for the night.

“This is the last song everypony.” I said.

‘“So, who will you dance with?” Twilight asked.

I looked at the girls, until my eyes fell on Rarity. She looked a little sad, probably after what happened from last year with Blueballs, she still feels pretty banged up about it. I decided. I want her to have one special memory for her for the gala.

“Rarity,” She looked up at me, while I gave a gentle, presenting bow, “May I have this dance?”

She looked at me with shock, while a huge blush formed on her face. The others smiled, knowing what I was doing.

Rarity smiled while a tear fell. “You certainly may.” She replied holding her hand out.

I gently grabbed her hand and guided her to the center. I slowly took her hand and held her gently by her waist, while I held her close. She was blushing like an idiot, but she smiled and placed her hand on my shoulder.

Our dancing was slow, moving to the beat. We moved as one, and our eyes never left each other.

“Darling?”

“Yeah?”

“Thank you. After what happened last year, you truly made my time here at the Gala one to remember.” She said while another tear fell.

I smiled warmly. “I’ll always do everything in my power to make you smile, no matter what.”

She smiled and rested her head on my shoulder, sighing softly, but with joy.

I smiled and embraced her gently, while we still danced gracefully. She moved back after around a minute, and looked back up in my eyes.

“I love you darling.” She whispered.

I smiled while a tear fell from my own eye. “I love you too.”

She slowly moved in, and I know what she wanted. This time, I won’t back. I slowly moved in as well, and our lips met in a soft kiss. Rarity’s heart fluttered in happiness, soaring through the skies above, having to be blessed with love.

Rarity embraced me a little tight and kissed me deeper. her tongue pressed against my lips, and I opened up, allowing her to access. Our tongues gracefully danced around in our mouths, while she let off a small moan deep in her throat.

I caressed her cheek, while we kissed, and she loved it. It seems I now have a new member of my herd.

Our kiss broke after the song ended.

“Welcome to the herd rarity.” I whispered.

“Thank you…my prince.” She replied back still smiling.

After all of that craziness that went down today, everything turned out perfect in the end. This was the Best. Night. Ever.

HEY everypony! Hope you all are having a pleasant holiday and a very merry christmas. This chapter is my gift to you all. hope you all enjoyed it. Thank you all so much for your support and everything you all did for me to get this far.

I also have a few announcements to make.

1: I want to thank Alejin for this Christmas special Pic. I love it bro. Thanks for being my artist for my story. Everything you did for me is truly appreciated. Merry Christmas Bro. ^^

2: I’m sure you’ll all know now that Daniel has basically almost all of the elements, so yes. He will possess the power of light and Darkness, and will hold the ability to summon the other Elemental dragons, but they will make their appearances later on in the story.

3: A surprise to you all, Me and Wolfman96 are working together. Yep. Were gonna be working on a crossover story for our OCs. I'm not to sure when the story will be released, but the story will be up in Wolfs account. We're both excited for it, and hope you are all as well.

4: As part of my thanks, this is also my second Christmas gift to you all. A special sneak peek of one of the future chapters of EHS. If non of you don’t want to read it for spoilers, that totally fine. Please enjoy. Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year to you all. See you all next time in the next update.

(Chapter Preview of EHS)

Daniel slowly stood up, in his new form. He opened his eyes. His pupils were pure demonic Red, while his eyes were as black as the night. His mouth curled into a demonic smile.

“I’m gonna enjoy sending you three to the depths of hell.” Daniel said in his demonic voice.

Tom took a step back, with fear gripping his heart, seeing his foe in his new form.

“What the hell!? Is he a demon!?” Tom thought.

Daniel took his first step forward to the three, and Tom immediately raised the gun and aimed for him.

“Stay Back Asshole!” He shouted.

Daniel continued to slowly approach the three boys, not listening to Tom’s warning.

Tom fired numerous times at him, but the bullets didn’t faze him, or even take any damage.

The boys were shocked and frightened that the bullets didn’t hurt him or even kill him.

“What the hell is he!?” Will shouted.

“I’m your worst nightmares.” Daniel answered with his demonic smile still present.

Twilight, and the mares only watched in fear, seeing Daniels calm, peaceful nature replaced with demonic raw power, corrupting his very being.

Daniel started approaching them faster. His footsteps were starting to get faster.

“Tom, what do we do!?” Chuck asked frightened.

For the first time in his life, he didn’t know what to do. The three were facing off against their former foe, who they bullied for so long, but he wasn't the same boy they bullied. No, this was Daniel corrupted by dark magic and energy.

“What’s wrong Tom? Ran out of ideas? Come on, I thought you wanted to put me out of my misery. Erase this parasite from history.” Daniel taunted.

Tom was sweating bullets, but then he did something he’s gonna regret. He pulled out a knife from his pocket and charged at Daniel, with a scream.

“DIE ASSHOLE!” He screamed and stabbed Daniel in the heart.

Daniel didn’t faze, or even move by the sudden attack. His head was down, while black blood leaked from his wound.

Tom and the others fell silent, not knowing what just happened. Suddenly, Daniel shot his head up, with this demonic smile still there.

Tom stood where he was, shocked that Daniel wasn’t screaming or crying for mercy.

“My turn.” Daniel rose his demonic hand in the air, and with one fast swipe, He send Tom flying at high speeds and crash into three trees.

Daniel turned to the other two humans he hates to the depths of his heart, with his demonic smile still present.

“So…who’s next?”

Author's Note

That’s it. Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year to you all. See you all next time in the next update.

Part of the chapter from the gala was helped by 'The Lost Element' by Humanity.