Rising Hope 2: The Harmony Of Equestria.

Back To The Library, Right After The Girls And Jamir Have Their 'Fun', Frank's Pov:

''Uh should we go? High point asked us.

''To where?'' Kanaranx was trying to peek.

''Out to eat or anywhere but here: come on let's go.'' I took hold of Spike and pushed the rest outside.

''Well...that was um: something.'' Iron said.

''Yea, so why not take our mind off of that by going somewhere else?'' High Point wanted to change the subject. And I could agree with her, not that what happened In there was not sexy and stimulating, just I have manners. But I guess we could go and eat, that crap we had back In prison was not really up to my palate as I would rather have a nice juicy steak and some french fries, but this Is Ponyville, they won't have meat just laying around. So deciding on a simple restaurant, we set off with pep In our step to get away from here asap.

5 minutes later:

Sitting down on a bench seat , I enjoyed the feeling of the sun hitting my back. Granted, I'm only wearing pajama clothes, but since we're home, I could really care less. Plus I picked this particular restaurant because I have somepony to apologize and confess to and I'm not ready, but that's why It's called Improv on the spot. Clearing my hair of any dust or crud, I recited my personal mantra: Just do It, rip off that bandage. Seeing just the mare I wanted to came to take our order, however she looked rather glum and depressed. On the Inside, but I can tell she's forcing that smile.

''Welcome to Dine Town, may I take your orders?'' She asked.

''I'll have the hay fries and a glass of your best Apple cider.'' Iron said.

''Make that two, and with a make It a large.'' Valiant chipped In.

''Give me two daisy sandwiches.'' Flashing decided.

''Same.'' Renoir added.

''Mmm, Pancakes and hash browns with some orange juice.'' Battering chose.

''...Do you have any gemstones?'' Spike and Kanaranx asked.

''Afraid not.'' Lavender said.

''Ugh, just cider then.'' Spike groaned.

''Breakfast omelette, strawberry crepe, and a parfait with a small bowl of oatmeal.'' Zareran looked to his sister.

''And I'll have to ask for your best order of refreshments, and for a date.'' I smirked. The second I spoke, she turned her head at me so quick with dilated pupils and gasped.

''Surprised?'' I joked.

She slowly moved towards me, as If seeing a ghost and touched my cheek with her hoof and began to tear up.

''I-Is It really y-you?'' She was baffled.

''Yes, I'm sorry If I made you worry and understand If you're mad, but let this convince you  If this Is real.'' I closed the distance between us and brought our lips together. Is this stupid? Maybe. Is It out of the blue? Not really. Wait, why am I asking myself this? I know what I'm doing.

Our embrace lasted a few moments, but had months of emotions behind It. Breaking away, I whispered something In her ear to which she nodded and went to get our food.

''And just what was that about?'' Kanaranx asked.

''Something you don't know about, but I'll explain later.'' In a few minutes, Lavender came back with our food  and sat down with us, the remains of tears on her face and a smile. With everyone else digging In, I got time to speak with Lavender.

''So where have you been?'' She asked me, concern In her voice.

''Tons of places. A few you might not believe, but It started after we went for a little training session In Canterlot...'' I whispered, happy to embrace her in a hug.

''And that's pretty much how we got here. May not be the most exciting way, but at the very least we didn't break too many things or laws.'' I chuckled, though Lavender on the other hand looked angry. For a minute, she looked this way before speaking.

''So Azure double crossed you? Oh when I get my hooves on that on that little hussy she will-''Hold your plans of choking her out; we all want a piece of that pie, but she turned tail like a...what did you call It again?'' Kanaranx asked me.

''Bitch.'' I clarified.

''Like a bitch and now we don't know where she Is.'' He tapped his claws. He Is right on that Idea, but who could track her down? No, wait! I am but a fool as the answer hit me upside the head.

''By a show of hand, claws, or hooves.'' I groaned. ''Who knows how you can track an escapee or In this case, a traitor?''

To my surprise nobody had a clue because they're not thinking like a snake. Elusive, crafty, but there Is one who Is just as much. The Canine. More specifically the Diamond Dogs, they could use their natural talents for good.

''We may have a chance to try and track her down and the Diamond Dogs could be our solution.''

''Diamond Dogs? How long has It been since I've seen one of them?'' The Black dragon held a claw to his face.

Time to find out. Finishing our food, we left outside and waited for Lavender to close up early so we could go and take care our business. Walking through Ponyville barefoot certainly felt the same as with shoes, the warm dirt road heating my feet up. Passing the boutique and Sugarcube corner, our surroundings changed as the chipped rock and dry dirt of the quarry came Into view.

''So do you think Gizmo's given up following Jamir and they've revolted or patiently waiting for him?'' Spike asked as we proceeded through a tunnel. With a grain of salt, I answered his question as they probably wouldn't or they could and then there may be a problem.

''Meh.''

Jumping down, we entered the hall and saw business going by as usual the few times I've been here. The hall was always kinda cool to look at. As we walked down, the path began divide In two and curve up to circle where the entire overlook of the colony could be seen. In the front was a Diamond Dog on the top platform barking orders like a general.

''Come on, let's move It!'' Gizmo yelled.

Well, he seems to know what he's doing.

''Oi, you gonna share that power or take It for yourself?'' I placed my hands on my hips.

''Oh, uh First Lieutenant Graffias! Where have you been and where Is my master?'' He panicked.

''Relax, we've just been occupied, and by that I mean we have a traitor amongst us that's on the loose. As for Jamir, he's...otherwise engaged.'' I decided on that, yea, decided on that.

''And these are?'' He snorted his nose In protest.

''Haha, see funny story: these are the criminals that ambushed us, then got high and went through crazy nightmares, broke out, forged a treaty and a lot more crap I'm too lazy to talk about.''

''But why are they here?'' He asked.

''Jamir offered them a second chance to make up for the crimes they did and help get revenge on that bitch Azure for kidnapping us and almost killing us, so we figured they should come here to suit up and join the ranks.'' I summed up.

''And how do you propose we do that?''

''You guys may be the best option we have. With you know who busy, I'm filling In for him and organizing a search party, so let's get to It. Chop chop.'' He looked over the guys before sighing and saying: ''Come with me.''

''Now that you've taken care of that, now what?'' Lavender asked me  as they guys followed after Gizmo to the armory. Turning around and walking back out at a brisk pace, I responded with: ''Just us, so I'd figure If we could...um go on that date?'' I blushed a bit. Smiling, she nuzzled my hand and looked at me with happy eyes.

''Let's go.'' She ran ahead of me.

''Wait up!'' I tripped and scurried up.

''Last one to Sugarcube Corner buys!...'' She began booking.

''That's gonna be you!''