Chapter 06: Not All Are Conniving Snakes

At this time, the gang are seen preparing to leave Foal Mountain after having helped save the Serpent Clan from certain problems against the Dark Mystics.

Anakonda hugged Dragoking's chest passionately and happily. He then nuzzled her head gently. Cubellos approached and nuzzled Dragoking's head gently.

Anakonda sighed, "I wish you would stay here." Dragoking growled a bit before nuzzled on her head. "I know... Will we get to see you?" Dragoking nodded his head before giving Anakonda's face a lick passionately and gently for a few times. Anakonda smiled as she licked on his face for a few times. "I'll see you, papa. I hope you and mama get married."

Dragoking smiled as the Hydragoon did something unexpected. He spoke, "Bye... Bye... Ana..."

Dragoking turned and headed off to go back to his master's homeland. Ben in alarm spoke up, "Wait! Did that thing just talk?!"

"It can talk?!" Most of the ponies yells out in shock and surprise.

"Hydragoons can talk?!" Spike ask Anakonda bewildered and shocked.

Anakonda giggled, "I forgot... Hydragoon can speak since they're very intelligent beings. Pray that he can speak your language."

However, before Anakonda was about to go with the gang, Pinkamena approached her & Cubellious from digging into her mane. Goldie, Jack Zen & Omega noticed what the pink only was doing, but was unsure of what or why.

“Sis, what you doing?” Goldie asked off puzzled by this act.

Pinkamena gets out a big case around pony size with some air holes while she stood near Anakonda & the queen of the Serpent Clan.

“What is in there?” Anakonda asked off lightly curious of this strange feat.

"I had plan to come to Foal Mountain, so I could let these snakes go to their home & figured the Queen of the Serpent Clan to care for them, but seeing how the situation has become, you both can look after them.” Pinkamena slightly shrug off her shoulders to issue this strange statement to be heard.

Once Pinkamena opens the case, Anakonda looks inside it…and is surprised. Why, because inside she was seeing some snakes in it, the snake mare studies them to notice some marking patterns.

“Impossible…I know what they are. These are Basilisk, but infants…how is this possible?” Anakonda issued off in surprise to see this before her eyes.

“Long story, but I’ll tell you. A long time ago when I traveled to hunt for food for my Kirin, I came across something I never would of believed.” As Pinkamena spoke off, a flash back happens to show Pinkamena in the past as she was getting food. Then as she was heading back, she hears faint hissing before she slowly walks to the sound, just as she jumps faintly in what she sees. “What I found was a snake I only heard in some old stories about the Basilisk, and a female as well, but she looked very worse for wary.” Pinkamena of the past studied this Basilisk to notice some gashes on it before knowing what they were from. “I heard about how they were mysterious wipe out or gone the next day, I had a feeling it was by something of great power that done this. But somehow, this one survived, but it was losing the will of any chance to be treated & healed as it was too close to being gone. But then I saw why it was struggling to stay alive.” Pinkamena of the past slowly walks a bit & sees a few eggs covered with some leaves by the Basilisk. “It was trying to keeps its eggs warm, if nothing was done, they would of perished. I had to keep my eyes closed the whole time, but manage to open them a little to see them to which I had to earn the mother’s trust if there was any chance the eggs would survived, so I had to open my eyes and risk death…” Now we see Pinkamena of the past carefully removing old leaves & putting new ones on, the Basilisk hisses in being ready to use the gaze on the pony for any suspicion, but notices the worry in Pinkamena’s eyes. “I was certain I be dead right there and now, but it never used the Basilisk Gaze. But I didn’t care, my focus was to help keep the eggs warm, but at this rate…they could die. So I had but one choice…” The Past Pinkamena showed worried feelings for the eggs being cold time as they were running out of time to be kept warm, even the Basilisk could feel it.

“There might be only one chance to save your children, but you might not like it. I need to get them to my place where I can get them warm or they will not survive. But feel that you don’t trust me enough to take such a chance.” Past Pinkamena issued this off in knowing what needs to be done, though it sounds suspicious for a mother to listen to a complete stranger.

The Basilisk mother hisses to the pink pony & lightly moves its eggs near her. Pinkamena notices to look up at the Basilisk & it gives a small nod; Pinkamena gets a sizable blanket and carefully puts the eggs on it while carefully picks up the Blanket with the eggs.

“I promise I will return them to Foal Mountain when they are old enough.” Past Pinkamena looked back to say this to the mother Basilisk.

The Basilisk lets off a faint smile, but its head slowly falls while it’s on the ground; the glow of its eyes fades before it’s eyes close. Pinkamena of the past could tell it was no longer breathing & she faintly lets tears down her cheeks.

“I Pinkie Promise, I’ll keep them safe till I can be able to get them to Foal Mountain when they’re ready.” With those last words, Pinkamena of the past heads off with the eggs in tow…

As the flashback ends with Pinkamena having ended her story.

“From that day I took care of them ever since & now, it’s time I finally be able to fulfill my Pinkie Promise.” Pinkamena smiles a bit in stating this about completing her promise.

“Hmm, their skin is very healthy, you seem to have raised them well.” Anakonda checks the scaly skin of these infant snakes, they have been well care for.

“I have much time on my hoofs to do things like this.” Pinkamena shrug off to say this about free time that she has. Just as she places the box down, the Basilisk infants slithered out of it to get near Anakonda & Cubellos as they hiss faintly. Anakonda listens & a shows a small happy expression in her eyes before she looks at Pinkamena.

“We’ll ensure they will survive Pinkamena & hold the promise you made to their mother.” Anakonda issued off to say this to the mare.

“That is good, take very great care of them, we’ll catch you later.” Pinkamena smiled off to say this while also saying her goodbye.

Now Pinkamena heads off along with her group as the infant Basilisk hiss lightly & Anakonda looks at them.

“Come young ones, me, my mother & the clan will take you inside & help look after you.” Anakonda issued off to say this in welcoming the new young ones to their clan.

With that, Anakonda, Cubellos & the infant Basilisk begin to go into the mountain. Anakonda will first make sure the infants are well taken care of before planning to follow the others back to Ponyville to make sure…all are well & many are cured from the poison she unleashed. With that, the scene begins to fade out here…

The scene begins to open up around a strange darken room area, as we find the Dark Mystics that had return to their secret headquarters from the failure at Foal Mountain. But as they moved, they were stop by loud stomps to be overshadowed by....a serpent type creature known as...a Hydragoon; aka, it was Dragoking. And he looked really mad & furious about to go all loose & entering was Shadow Dragon who remain firm of those that have return.

"Oh, Shadow Dragon, hey....um, we just got back & uh..." Tech nervously responded in seeing who was here until...

"Leave Maskdevil, we have things to discuss." Shadow Dragon coldly spoke off that made the Dark Warrior Trio, Tech & Black Tiger nod as they left Maskdevil alone with the guy & his pet. "Care to explain yourself." He narrow his upset eyes at this Dark Mystic in not being too please...

"You mean my failure to reclaim what was once mine at the mere feats of some Equestrians?" Maskdevil exclaimed off in knowing what the guy was getting to.

"No....you going off, attacking & capturing the Serpent Clan, injuring the queen, without running by this to us while only taking a few of our members." Shadow Dragon coldly stated off that Maskdevil did an assignment that was never given an okay rundown by them, he acted on his own.

"So we lost some. What's your point?" Maskdevil rolled the eyes in not seeing the big deal over the loss of their troops.

"The point is that territory was to be left alone...you had no right to go after an Element User in that area." Shadow Dragon objective to what this Dark Mystic did was acting out of term in an area he was not given clearance to perform.

"The Element of Venom is a powerful & dangerous force that must be ours to use, it was mine until those Mystics took it to let some slithering serpent protect it. Only to give it to a child! Next time I see that snake mare, she will not be so lucky, I'll weaken her by finishing off her precious queen." Maskdevil issued off in making his own claims while planning to exact vengeance.

Dragoking suddenly lets off a loud roar near the guy's face in sounding very upset in what he heard, he looked ready to bite the guy's head off...only for a hoof raise up to stop him.

"The Sky Serpent Queen, Cubellos, & the Wild Snake Mare, Anakonda, are to be left alone. They live within the territory of which Dragoking looks over." Shadow Dragon issued off in stating this, the queen of the Serpent Clan & the snake mare in question are under Dragoking's protection as he watches over the territory of Foal Mountain.

"Oh really, you sure it's not because he's a serpent too & cares for those things?" Maskdevil remarked off in thinking that Dragoking has other matters that concern him.

"Let me be clear...that area is under my pet's control, dare to enter it without my okay or harm any of those from the Serpent Clan & you will pay severely for it. By being Dragoking's next morsel meal." Shadow Dragon gave a stern threatening tone of his voice to make this guy get the picture, cross a line, & there will be no coming back.

"Alright, I give...but just so you know...when Dark Curse sees that snake mare, he'll show no mercy...so your pet better learn who you work under if you wanna stay on good terms." Maskdevil issued off in knowing what needed to be done, but even Shadow Dragon & his pet, can't oppose their leader when it comes time to go after...Anakonda's element.

Now Maskdevil leaves the area while wanting to heal up, Dragoking snarls in looking ready to attack the guy for such remarks; only for Shadow Dragon to stop him.

"Easy Dragoking, I've made sure your kind are safe for now, after all...it's a leader's role to insure the safety of his clan...even one such as yourself...for the one you love & the child you see as a daughter." Shadow Dragon eased his creature in having done all he could to make sure, the Serpent Clan are to be left safe, including the queen & the child in question.

Dragoking lightly looks off into space in recalling some flash vivid memories of something. They appear to be old memories of when Dragoking had meant the Sky Serpent Queen Cubellos, they both were in love upon their first meeting. They are seen traveling into the Badlands were they began to slowly enjoy one's company. However, due to their different interests for each other, they could not always be together. For Sky Serpent Queen Cubellos was the queen of a clan of snakes of all species, she wanted Dragoking to help lead the Serpent Clan as their king along with their queen. But, Dragoking was a loyal pet & only friend to Shadow Dragon in such darken times as he stayed loyal to his own family since they were important to him. Cubellos was of high intelligence as she leans to nuzzle the Hydragoon's cheek in being understanding & spoke in their serpent tongue, that if he wishes, he is welcome to come visit whenever he wants to meet her, to which Dragoking nods with a low hiss sound in agreement. Then from another memory shows as Dragoking visits within Foal Mountain, he comes to meet a new addition to the Serpent Clan, a special child named Anakonda when she was but a filly. Dragonking was impressed with her skills & personality, she was liked & loved by many serpents & had the element of what made her worthy to wield it as she showed much love to the queen that was like a mother & daughter moment. When Dragoking learn much of Anakonda, she approached him with a smile & showed to...'like' him when so many ponies would fear his mighty presence, it made the Hydragoon smile from such a special child Cubellos has brought in. With that, Dragoking wanted to care for the child like a father figure & he taught her some skills & tricks like a mentor, & Anakonda showed much potential in reaching greater feats than any with the Venom Element from her serpent blood that courses within her. As Dragoking leaves, Cubellos & Anakonda wave goodbye, they hope to see him on days he could visit, which may not be much in serving with the Dark Mystics, but...he will try to visit....

"Dragoking..." Shadow Dragon's voice interrupts his pet's memory daydream moment. "I must return to Ponyville to learn of what has occurred & hear how everything is, I will meet you later." With that said, Shadow Dragon transforms to Chase as he goes to learn what he wants to hear. As Chase leaves while the scene darkens, Dragoking looks away before stomping off to head off...somewhere at this time.

The scene opens up to where we see the Mane Six & their group returning back to Ponyville at this time. As time had passed, much of the sick and ill Royal Guards of the Rainbow Kingdom and the Buffalo Tribe were slowly, but surely getting back on their feet. Apparently, it looks like Zecora’s little trip here to give out the antidote she got from Anakonda’s venom sample has helped cure all those severely poisoned. The gang spotted their zebra friend speaking or being spoken to by the buffalo tribe’s chief, the youngest member and of course Braeburn and AJ’s family.

“Zecora, how is everyone?” Twilight asked the question that popped into her mind very quickly, hoping to hear the good news besides just seeing it.

“As you can see, they are as right as rain, I made it in time before the poison could be through.” Zecora spoke in rhyme in stating she got here before the poison spread too far that the victims would have been beyond saving.

“Shaman, you have saved my tribesmen from the poisons of such manner.” Chief Thunderhooves spoke in sounding very grateful to the zebra’s shaman method style.

“We are in your debt, but tell us, is everything better now?” Little Strongheart spoke to say while wondering how the others that return have fared off.

“Believe it or not, it was Anakonda who helped saved you all.” Ben shrug off to say this in giving an answer to the question, much to anyone’s surprise that wasn’t there to know what happened.

“Right, she’s not bad, something just made her confused over who was friend and who was foe. We jump to the wrong conclusion.” Nyx spoke in stating the facts of what happened that lead to this whole misunderstanding action course of events.

“Hmmm….that sounds familiar to me, I recall making mistake as well.” Chief Thunderhooves spoke with deep thought in recalling such an event, it’s been so long now.

“When we thought the settle ponies ruin our stomping grounds before we made a peaceful agreement.” Little Strongheart explained the answer of what they did in the past before making up on negotiations from their side and the settle ponies of Appleloosa.

“Boy, was it something. It happen in….APPLELOOSA!” Braeburn responded off to say before he pause for the dramatic work of shouting out the name of his hometown.

“Brother, we ain’t even in Appleloosa.” Tough Apple rolled his eyes in seeing Braeburn was shouting that name when he isn’t even in Appleloosa.

“Oh, pesh-poss, this here we can still enjoy our fair….ugh….fair!” Granny Smith spoke off with a smile in seeing they can still have a good time with their fair; thought she got the words mostly mix.

“We already fix up the damages.” Apple Bloom spoke off in letting the others here know about the case.

“Brought in more apple treats.” Scootaloo stated with a proud expression on her face.

“And the games to play too.” Sweetie Belle happily cheered in what other thing they fix.

“GAMES! HOORAY! We got games again!” Pinkie Pie cheered loudly in being so happy to hear that message now.

“And it looks like every pony is back to being normal again. I’m very glad to see that.” Fluttershy smiled off to say in seeing how things have turn out, no one’s poison, they are all healthy now.

“Yep, now where were we before this whole thing happened?” Rainbow Dash nods while pondering what it was they were doing before this whole ‘attack by snakes’ happened.

“I believe we were getting down to eating our delicious meals.” Rarity pointed out something in the last thing she recalls.

“Yep, time ta get cracking’ here. We got apples ta make fer all.” Applejack nods with pride in getting ready to get down to business here.

“Yeah!” The gang cheered in being ready to get started here, they got a fair to continue for the Buffalo Tribe to enjoy.

As the gang were moving around, Goldie’s group managed to meet up with Autumn Gem and Sombra who were just nearby. So they decided to meet up and have a little chat over how things have been.

“So, everything was alright in the end?” Autumn Gem asked in hoping nothing horrible happened.

“Yes, though it seem the Dark Mystics were the cause of the whole matter.” Jack Zen nods slightly to the answer in what they saw happened with their eyes.

“Then if they just left things alone, the snakes from Foal Mountain would never have been aggravated to attack here because they were hungry.” Sombra spoke in seeing how things would have gone if their enemies weren’t causing a disturbance. “Right now, Flutterbat is scooting the nighttime shift and Havis is still keeping guard watch over his brethren.” He explained the currency of what they are doing.

“Well that’s good to hear.” Pinkamena smiled to say this from hearing the other report.

“But on another scale, we have managed to befriend the one called Anakonda.” Omega spoke off to say they have become better friends to the snake mare.

“Omega’s right, and I think in the end, having a new friend is better than just having another enemy.” Pinkamena smiled to say this about having a friend is far better than just getting more enemies.

“Right, but I don’t see Anakonda anywhere. I thought she was behind us, maybe I was wrong.” Golden Heart spoke in looking around to not find Anakonda anywhere, they thought she was behind them.

As things with the fair festival were going on, unknown, Anakonda was in her camouflage mode. She was sneaking up near the Sparkle Family when the others left to get another feast table set up.

“Princess, I need to tell you something.” Anakonda spoke to undo her camouflage mode to Twilight’s family.

“Hugh! Oh, that surprise me.” Twilight yelped from hearing the voice behind to only sigh in relief in who it was. “But, what is it?” She asked off in pondering what Anakonda wanted to say to them.

“I’ve just received word from one of my serpent allies, they say the Dark Mystic called Maskdevil is still alive.” Anakonda spoke to explain the case in what has happened recently, their dead enemy isn’t as dead as they thought.

“Wait, how can that even be right?” Spike asked off surprise to learn this piece of info.

“You gave him an eye move that Fluttershy, Pinkamena and even Tuerto did but differently, and it look like it really affected him to be dead!” Phobos stated how compared to those that use different eye techniques, Anakonda’s Basilisk Gaze should have work in killing any that look at the eyes in the form of a basilisk eye gaze.

“He was quick enough to escape death with a Body Double spell. I came to warn you of this.” Anakonda spoke off in explaining how Maskdevil escape such a death and warn those here to be cautious.

“Thanks, we’ll let the others know in a bit.” Ben nods to the girl for giving them the warning, at least seeing Maskdevil alive and well won’t be a total surprise.

“Hisss….” Then Anakonda suddenly made a hissing noise to look around and then stare at something that made her senses….go on high-alert.

“What is it, something else bothering you?” Nyx asked off in seeing something was distracting their friend.

“Who be that?” Anakonda points across the distance to where the gang slowly begin to see….a familiar pony walking off and wasn’t joining the fun; it was Chase.

“That’s Chase the Warrior, looks like he’s skipping out on another large event party.” Ben spoke off to tell the info to the snake mare of who that guy was.

“Hmmm, something about him smells….off.” Anakonda spoke with a frown in not liking something about the Chase fellow.

“Oh boy, is she gonna say it too?” Phobos slapped his forehead in knowing what’s coming here.

“Yeah, I think so too.” Spike lightly nods in having a feeling another pony will say something about Chase, like before.

“Animals have instincts they trust, different from trust of heart, you trust what you can tell is right.” Anakonda spoke off in stating these facts here about what animals do and who they trust.

“Are you saying that we should be suspicious of Chase, why so?” Nyx asked off in finding a lot of ponies find Chase suspicious, but why it’s never said?

“I can’t tell, even from here, the scent is of something….unknowingly dark, conceal to which it’s hard to pile off…like snake scales.” Anakonda spoke off in explaining what she can tell, Chase is hiding something from the others and it is a dark unknown something indeed. "His scent is strange, but another scent reminds me of another serpent he seems to be near...A Hydragoon if not mistaken. Like my father." She stated in what the second scent off Chase reminds her of.

"Wait, Hydragoon serpent? As in Dragoking? Are you sure, I've never seen Chase around those except for...well, I rather not talk about it?" Ben asked off surprised, the only time he came across such creatures was during a little misunderstanding event to up to this point which he won't go into such details...at least, not at this point.

"It is most puzzling, scent reminds me of one who raised me like a daughter with my mother, the queen." Anakonda rub her chin to ponder this in being curious about the second scent reminds her of another familiar serpent.

"But why would you say Chase has the scent of a Hydragoon serpent that reminds you of someone who was like a father to you." Nyx asked off this puzzling question that really got many to be puzzled.

"Wish I knew, but scent is mostly covered by another act to make it hard to know for sure." Anakonda shook her head in not knowing for sure why Chase has a scent matching another serpent that helped raised her; it's like he's hiding it very well. “My advice, be wary of him. I know that trust is sacred, but even trust to those you believe in can still turn. I have seen such actions.” She spoke in giving some wise advice of those here to be careful, even those one trusts so closely might be more than they seem.

“We….see.” Twilight hesitated a bit, but lightly agree with this much statement, Twilight really is feeling like Chase is hiding something in the dark he doesn’t wanna reveal.

"I understand what you’re saying Anakonda, between trusting those you think you know too trusting those who say otherwise, it's hard to pick a side." Ben stated off in knowing how hard this act was to follow up especially when it came to....trusting someone as shady as Chase.

“I do not say these things to be mean or say your friend is not trusting. I only say things, because for first time in life….I don’t want to lose first true friends.” Anakonda spoke in saying she speaks her words because she fears of losing those she cares for, and does not want to lose what she has just gotten; friends.

Twilight and the Sparkle family smiled in seeing this, forgetting the Chase suspicion, Anakonda just truly wants to not lose something that no one could give the snake mare; pony friends, along with Dragon friends too.

“I need go now, much needing of my brethren, my home needs to be prepared.” Anakonda spoke in about to say she needs to get going now, she has to care for her clan brethren and defend their home against invaders.

“Take this, it’s a special safety spell my brother and sister-in-law develop to help keep track of any enemy attackers. Made by Cadance’s father.” Twilight spoke to give Anakonda a little jewel charm that Cadance’s father made, it may prove useful in helping the Serpent Clan be more protected.

“A gift I shall treasure as I too have a gift for you.” Anakonda responded to say in taking the trinket while having something else to give. “Should you need me to fight evil, I will come to aid you…for we are friends.” She spoke that she’ll become an ally to the group, if they ever need a hand.

“Yep. No doubt about it.” Ben nods with a smile that it be nice to have another friend helping them out.

“I give you my secret vow; that should you need me, I will help out against your enemies. Until then….farewell and goodbye….my friends.” Anakonda spoke in giving a secret vow and position in how to do so, and once done, gave her farewell to the gang.

Then without warning, Anakonda vanished by her camouflage effect and was out of sight completely. The gang tried to look around, but saw neither sign of the snake mare, she was gone and was so silent, guess being raised by snakes to slip through undetected has its perks.

“Think we’ll see her again?” Spike asked off if they’ll ever see Anakonda again.

“Who knows when?” Phobos shrug off to say that seeing a wild snake mare is pretty much a rare thing in these woods.

“I hope we can!” Nyx spoke off with a smile, it’s been so long since she met with another that the two are like kindred spirits, sorta.

“As do I honey, as do I.” Twilight nods lightly with a little smile, even if Anakonda is a cross of being a pony and a snake, that’s one snake the princess of the kingdom isn’t afraid of.

“Hmmmm….what friends doing, come…enjoy these delicious apple pies.” Chief Thunderhooves spoke off as he and Little Strongheart were already enjoy the apple pies that were served out and saw the ruler family was stalling in not joining them.

“I think we’re hungry enough to agree to that.” Ben smiled off to reply to the question with a ‘yes’ response.

Soon the Sparkle Family joins everyone that was waiting for them and soon they were gonna have a merry time in having a blast….and this time, without any more unsettling interruptions. With that, everything begins to zoom out and up above the starry night skies while a lit campfire light up the fair’s festival.

Scene opens up back within Foal Mountain as we see Anakonda with the Serpent Clan, safe and sound. Anakonda was taking a large jug jar filled with yellow liquid inside to present it to Cubellos.

“Hhiisss….” Cubellos let off a hiss sound in speaking the snake language only snakes understood and those that know Parseltongue.

“Its fine mother, drink this….it will bring back your strength, zebra shaman woman promise me so and I trust her work.” Anakonda spoke to ease her queen and mother that the potion she gives will work to help.

“Hhiisss….” Cubellos slowly spoke after taking the potion to help her recover faster.

“Easy now, we’ve all had a rough time, but it over. We’re home, and we’re together and a family again. With new friends I made.” Anakonda spoke to pat her mother’s cheek side and be under Cubellios’s eye in stating this positive manner.

“Hhiisss…” Many of the Serpent Clan let off a hissy cheer in agreeing to that claim.

Then the Sky Serpent Queen nudge her head near Anakonda as it giving a certain signal to the snake mare of which she could understand very well.

“You wish to hear a chant, an old one we know far and wide?” Anakonda responded in understanding what Cubellois wants…which the Sky Serpent Queen nods too. “Okay, I sing it and help calm our minds and rest our souls.” She nods lightly in seeing what to do, as she will do so to help them be more at ease.

Soon Anakonda moves up near a lit fire in the center of the cavern. Many of the Serpent Clan was slithering out of their tunnels and homes, giants to little snakes and hybrids and Snake Men & Lamias gathered around to see that which to help them be more settle now. Soon the theme from ‘The Misty Mountains Cold’ song begins to play out, but in a newly made verse version dubbed; 'The Foal Mountains Cold'. As many of the serpents let off their hissy ‘hum’ noises, as it sounding off a gentle melody unlike any other. And soon about to speak this chanted song, was Anakonda…in one far different from her last one; this one was….more mystical.

Anakonda: Far Over The Foal Mountains Cold,
To Tunnels Deep & Caverns Old,

As the snake mare sang, she performed a recital dance that would soon sooth all the serpents while the glimmering sparks of fire burn. And soon with another moment, all the Snake Men were soon joining in as a chorus and they were speaking in perfect English like Anakonda while banging ceremonial drums and playing mythical tribe instruments. (The Snake Men & Lamia can speak English, but only on their choosing.)

Snake Men: We Must Away Ere Break Of Day
To Seek Our Long Joining Kind

The Snake Men sang off with much of their vocals as heard, speaking over a tale long forgotten.

The Mystics Of Yore Made Mighty Spells,
While Hammers Fell Like Ringing Bells,

Within the night skies, showed star images of what looked like Mystic Ponies, performing certain spells and their hammers bash on an anvil, as if…making something.

In Places Deep, Where Dark Things Sleep,
In Hollow Halls Beneath The Fells.

Soon the star images show something created, deep within the darken skies as it seem to go far deeper and deeper until much was pitch black

For Ancient Being And Elvish Lord
There Many A Gleaming Golden Hoard

Soon two start images of what looked to be of an ancient battle long ago; one that look like a Mystic Pony, facing the tallest star figure in the form of Grimmore and his vast army of all evil creatures at his command he sent forth.

They Shaped & Wrought, And Light They Caught,
To Hide In Elements On Forms They Shape

The image soon shows what looks to be the lone Mystic Pony, calling forth the many other shiny stars to scatter away while one stay behind…to shine brightly over the star image form of Grimmore, ending their scene.

On Silver Jewels They Strung The Blossom Stars,
On Crowns They Hung The Dragon-fire,
On Twisted Wire They Meshed The Light Of Sun & Moon.

The scene shows much of what plays off of the jewels of stars that were scattered and blossom, finding areas to deem their perfect locations. Then images of fiery Dragons are seen as light as the sun and moon blinded all things.

Then the image changes to where the fair with the Rainbow Kingdom is going on right now. Everyone seems to be having a good time at the moment. But then Little Strongheart saw her chief looking up to the start skies as everyone that saw this became silent…what was gonna happen? Then without warning, the Buffalo Chief soon spoke this chant.

Chief Thunderhooves: Far Over The Foal Mountains Cold,
To Tunnels Deep & Caverns Old,

As he sang this forth, everyone felt silent and felt as if drifting along for some reason. And then the rest of the Buffalo Tribe join in on this.

Buffalo Tribesmen: We Must Away Ere Break Of Day
To Seek Our Long Joining Kind

The buffalos spoke wholly as if wanting to say, they long to be apart of joining with more of their own, but more so….with others as well.

Goblets They Carved There For Themselves,
And Harps Of Gems, Where No Male Delves There Lay They Long,
And Many A Song Was Sung Unheard By Mortals Or Mystics.

The Buffalo Tribe chanted forth while they play their drums to beat, speaking to tell a tale of something from long ago that many tribes share. Many could almost see the stars moving to show many things stallions wish to gather treasure but never reach it and that this tale is something not heard by many Equestrians to even Mystics.

The Pines Were Roaring On The Heights,
The Winds Were Monning In The Night,

The Buffalo Tribe spoke in solemnly chanting their song as if looking to the trees that blew with the night sky.

The Fire Was Red, It Flaming Spread,
The Trees Like Torches Blazed With Light

The scene focuses on the lifting fire near the crowds as it showing how fire blazes with such light, that it can spread without one knowing it.

The Bells They Rang In The Dale,
And Stallions Looked Up With Faces Pale.

Then above the Ponyville citizens, they heard their Schoolhouse bell ring, and then above the starry skies…more magic image shows are display.

The Dragon’s ire, More Fierce Than Fire,
Laid Low Their Towers & Houses Frail.

The image shows a strange Dragon, unlike any other the heroes have seen, as looks to be unleashing its flames on a start figure form of a town and their towers. The melody slowly pauses for the dramatic moment as everyone watches of what’s to happen.

The Mountain Smoked Beneath Thy Moon.
The Creatures, They Heard the Tramp Of Doom.

Then images of a start form of Foal Mountain is seen as if a scene plays out as something happens that it’s called the ‘tramp of doom’ for unknown reasons.

They Fled The Hall To Dying Fall Beneath His Feat,
Beneath The Moon.

Many starry figures are seen trying to escape a certain unknown force, but they all meet their end under his feet and beneath the shining moonlight.

Then in a strange moment, a split scene shows Anakonda & Chief Thunderhooves as they sing this phrase in their own separate homes.

Anakonda & Chief Thunderhooves: Far Over The Foal Mountains Grim,
To Tunnels Deep & Caverns Dim,

They sang in speaking these words of what all may know or not know, but it’s a tale that tells of Foal Mountain from long ago. And soon many Snake Men & Buffalo Tribesmen all chant together in separate screen splits too.

Tribe Chorus: We Must Away Ere Break Of Day
To Claim Our Right & Live In Peace!

They all sang forth this song in stating what they all hope to claim…a right to live in peace by breaking that which keeps them apart. Soon afterwards, only Anakonda & Chief Thunderhooves had the floor to sing this finale moment.

Anakonda & Chief Thunderhooves: Far Over The Foal Mountains Cold,
To Dungeons Deep & Caverns Old

As they sang this, they lower their heads with eyes shut in almost sounding like they pry with their hearts. It was around now that the song was coming to an end and all things went quiet. And with that, many watch in silence to take in the melody of the chant, as if feeling touch by such words of long ago. Soon the scene darkens here, showing that all things are now coming to an end at this moment…

Far from the sight of Foal Mountain, hidden behind the trees of the Everfree Forest, was Dragoking who had listen to the song: The Foal Mountains Cold, from beginning to end. The mighty Hydragoon lets off a silently & quiet roar as if making a call out to the mountain. Then approaching the creature was Chase the Warrior, who is really Shadow Dragon, but he approaches his pet in seeing his expression show...the one that misses their family.

"You miss them, don't you?" Chase spoke off in seeing how Dragoking misses the Serpent Clan.

Dragoking nods his head in silently agreeing to that, he does miss those he's come to know, especially...ones he loves.

"I heard the song, it was....lovely." Chase spoke up in comforting his loyal pet to pat his leg to give support from having heard the song from afar. "You have a great family, my loyal friend." He issued off that Dragoking has a wonderful family within Foal Mountain.

Dragoking looks his face with an expression of showing a sad creature of missing those he has come to know as family.

"I am deeply sorry that those from my group tried to hurt your family & swear...they will not be hurt. You are my most trusted & loyal friend, to see you unhappy after standing by my side is something I don't wish to burden you with." Chase issued off in stating this claim about never wanting to bing harm to those that Dragoking has his heart in loving; his loyal beast deserves better than that.

Dragoking lowers his head to nudge Chase in accepting such words as they help him feel better.

"Come, let us go...we need to get back to where we need be." Chase issued that they need to get going & not be seen by anyone. "By the way, your daughter...still remembers your scent, even when I hide much of my dark aura, she could easily still sense some of it...including your scent. That may show, she cares for you very much." Chase turns to smile off a bit that though his cover was nearly blown, the news about Anakonda sensing Dragoking on him shows...how much the mare still cares for the Hydragoon to not have forgotten it.

That was enough to make Dragoking lightly let off a growl of happiness, his little one he raised with Cubellos; Anakonda, is something precious that he loves them both; & was glad to hear he is remembered. Soon both the serpent & Chase leave the scene as everything goes dark around now...

The scene opens back at the Sparkle Home within the Rainbow Kingdom’s castle. Twilight’s family and friends were hanging out after the fair festival was finally done and over with. They said their farewells to the Buffalo Tribe, the chief, Little Strongheart, & Braeburn as they went back towards Appleloosa. They all felt like they had quite the adventure today, and what a moment the ending was that came with it, they never expected that at all.

“Haaaaauuhhh….boy, am I feeling sleepy!” Sweetie Belle slowly spoke in covering her mouth, she feels tired.

“Yeah, Ah think this was some all nighted o' hard work. Yaaawwwnnn….” Apple Bloom responded to say this while a yawn escaped her very lips now.

“Yeah, but…yaaawwnnn…it was something to be up for.” Scootaloo lets off a yawn in trying to make a statement here.

“I think you fillies may need to get ready for bed.” Rarity spoke in feeling the little ones are very tired and should get ready for bed.

“Right, Granny, Big Mac. & Tough Apple already went on home.” Applejack nods in stating this here fact of what the rest of the Apple Family has done now.

“Oooooo…yaaawwwnnn…kay.” The CMC responded in making a very long yawn at this moment; they are very tired it seems.

“I’m just glad that everything work out well in the end.” Fluttershy smiled to say that besides the issue of facing rampaging snakes, settling a confused snake mare and helping rid Dark Mystics out of a snake’s den, it wasn’t so bad. Course the rest of the gang heard of Maskdevil was alive, but they’ll be ready if they face him.

“Yeah, let’s just hope the next fair or festival, may go off without any problems.” Ben spoke off in hoping the next time they have this, it’ll be a villain free zone.

“Can’t make that promise daddy, otherwise, it ruin the fun of what to expect.” Nyx smiled off to state this in knowing that some excitement may just come their way anyway, so why fight it.

“Hah, all I know is, I feel almost tired out and exhausted.” Twilight sighs to lay down near her thrown in just wanting to take a break for the moment.

“Hey Twilight, care for a can of jelly beans? Pinkie help me pick it out. It’ll sure help give you some strength.” Rainbow Dash smiled to offer her friend a friendly looking can that was label ‘jelly beans’ on the mark.

“It’ll really surprise yah & make you energetic for sure!” Pinkie Pie smiled off to say this with a cheeky smirk on her face.

Twilight held the can of jelly beans and studied its structure. Course there were some hidden giggles from the two girls and it really became clear what was going on.

“Nice try girls, I’m not falling for the old snakes in a can routine.” Twilight spoke off to say while tossing that prank can away from her….but it rolled right towards the baby Dragons.

“Oh boy, a can of jelly beans! Hope they’re gem flavor!” Phobos smiled off to say in getting this thing and started to open it up.

“Ah Phobos, I wouldn’t do that if I were you!” Spike was about to warn his friend in having a feeling he knows this prank, but…

“Poiingggininiiggghh….” Then without warning, the can was opened a lot of funny slinky snake toys popped out and wrapped around Phobos. “AAAAAHHhhh! SNAKES! THEY’RE AT IT AGAIN! GET THEM OFF ME! HEEEEEELP!” Phobos was screaming and running around looking like what was on him was real.

“Ooooh Phobos!” Nyx rolled her eyes in seeing her friend being silly here.

“Well that’s one surprise of snakes we don’t have to fear.” Ben smiled off to say this from what they saw.

“You said it Ben, you said it.” Twilight lightly nods in agreement o that subject very much.

Pretty much, there was soon some laughter in the air while Phobos was running around from thinking the fake snakes were real while Spike tried to catch up and help him. The scene zooms away in showing everyone was having quite a laughable time without much worries. What started out as a scary adventure, and involving snakes, turn into more than anyone bargain for, and this just proves….every snake can change their scales by shedding and even ones that might be bad may turn out good. It all depends, and for that, the heroes made a new friend and one they hope to help out them as they would another in the future…as every goes dark here; signaling the end of the tale…

The End

Author's Note

Major Cast List

Lauren Tom: Anakonda The Wild Snake Mare
J.B. Blanc: Maskdevil
Tara Strong: Twilight Sparkle, Twilight Moon
Ashleigh Ball: Rainbow Dash, Applejack
Andrea Libman: Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Pinkamena Diane Pie, Various Dizens
Tabitha St. Germain: Rarity, Granny Smith, Various Citizens
Cathy Weseluck: Spike the Dragon
Jason Marsden: Ben Mare, Chase the Warrior/Shadow Dragon
Daveigh Chase: Nyx
Chris Sanders: Phobos the Dragon
Orlando Bloom: Golden Heart
Vic Mignogna: Omega, Various Citizens
Brian Drummond: Jack Zen, Various Dark Mystic Soldiers
Dee Bradley Baker: Dragoking
Kazumi Evans: Cubellos
Brenda Crichlow: Zecora
Frank Welker: Various Serpents, King Cobra, Hydra Heads, Boa Constrictor, Quetzalcoatl 1, Cobra 1, Lamia 1, Rattle Snake 1, Python 1, Various Citizens
John DiMaggio: Black Tiger
Adam Baldwin: DJ Red
Clancy Brown: Clumsy Rat
James Sie: Shades
Danny Cooksey: Tech

Minor Cast List

Michelle Creber: Apple Bloom, Various Fillies
Claire Corlett: Sweetie Belle, Various Fillies, Child Lamia
Madeline Peters: Scootaloo, Various Fillies
Scott McNeil: Tough Apple, Chief Thunderhooves, Various Buffalo Warriors
Cody Ruegger: Various Colts
Nathan Ruegger: Various Colts
William Lawrenson: Various Colts
Peter New: Troop 1, Various Dark Mystic Soldiers, Various Royal Guards, Various Buffalo Wariors, Heavy Dark Mystic
Rob Paulsen: Various Dark Mystic Soldiers, Various Royal Guards
Jim Miller: King Sombra, Various Royal Guards
Lara Jill Miller: Autumn Gem
Erin Mathews: Little Strongheart
James Arnold Taylor: Fred Flintstoneward
Jeff Bergman: Barney Rubblestone
Nicole Oliver: Cheerilee
Michael Dangerfield: Braeburn

Well there we go, this story looks like a real nice one, wouldn't you say. And here is the next fic...

"Pony of Illusions: Equestria finds itself under attack when ponies are going crazy or nuts from illusions, not even Princess Celestia is immune. Ben, Nyx and Phobos discovers that a pony named Loki A. Fool is responsible and has captured the Mane Six for his entertainment. Ben, Nyx, Phobos and their allies old and new must go through his tower of illusions, find the seven rainbow gems to stop him.
Villain: Loki A. Fool (reforms at the end)"

This folks is inspired by the remake of the Mickey Mouse game "Castle of Illusions" which I am looking forward to do! Until next time, read, review and suggest!