Tome of the Searching Flame

by Sketch Gamer

Rating: everyone
Tags: Science Fiction, Tragedy, Adventure, Crossover, Alternate Universe, Romance
Length: 5621

A story basically a Doctor Who and MLP crossover hope you'll enjoy all things except my own OCs belong to Hasbro and BBC. :3

Published 1970-01-01 00:00:00 UTC
Last updated 2016-02-25 01:26:41 UTC

Tome Of The Searching Flame Act 2 Making a Friend

Leara took a sigh of relief. She was safe for now at least. She laid back and relaxed closing her eyes. When she opened her eyes Dakota was humming a nice tune. He was waiting for something she could tell.

“Hey Dakota, need anything or want anything?” She asked.

“Oh well not really or nothing you should concern yourself with.” He said nervously. Leara smiled.

“You’re my friend your problems are my problems. So c’mon what do you need?” She explained.

“Hmm, well I guess it has to do with your father. He killed the man who made this TARDIS, and named me after him. His body hasn’t completely decomposed I was thinking maybe you could make me a body with that body.” Dakota explained. Leara thought about how to make it possible then she had an idea.

“I’ll get right on it!” She said. After many trials and errors she made the perfect cyborg pony body. She smiled and reveled in her victory. “If this works I’ll be even more proud of myself.” She thought. She connected the body to Dakota’s main hub.

“Dakota, it’s ready!” She yelled. The TARDIS shut down and the body began to shake. She bit her lip. “Please work.” She thought. The body stopped moving.

“D…Dakota?” Her voice quivered. The body started to get up the ears twitching.

“Ugh… Leara, did it work?” Dakota asked. Leara’s jaw dropped. She jumped for joy and hugged Dakota.

“IT WORKED!!!” She yelled. Dakota examined himself.

“Here’s a mirror!” Leara said excitedly. Dakota looked.

“Wow I look and feel amazing. I can feel emotions wow.” He said amazed. Leara was about to burst with excitement.

“Hey Dakota can you still get the TARDIS back online?” Leara asked. Dakota nodded. He touched the main hub and the TARDIS came back online.

“Here let me unplug you.” Leara said. Dakota flexed his wings despite one being completely robotic it was as flexible as the fleshed out one. Leara read him like a book.

“Let’s go outside and test out your wings.” Leara suggested. Dakota smiled. Outside Dakota took off. He flew like a pro.

“Are you ever coming down?” Leara yelled.

“It feels so great! Thank you Leara!” Dakota yelled back.

“You’re welcome!” She called back.

Tome of the Searching Flame Act 5 Questions Answered

“How did this all happen?” Leara asked.

“Well the princesses disappeared. It’s been a long year.” Sweetie said.

“You’ve been like this for a year!?” Leara asked in shock.

“Yep Princess Twilight Sparkle tries, but she’s still young. My family has to be careful not to eat too much so we can feed the others.” Sweetie responded.

“Where are you from? Your accent sounds more city than country.” Leara probed.

“Yeah I had a feeling you’d notice. I’m from Manehatten. I came here to offer some extra hooves. My cutie mark is in gardening, so I thought I’d help.” Sweetie explained.

“What is the war?” Leara asked.

“I don’t know nor do I care to know. I just want to help the people affected by it. Go ask Twilight if you want that kind of info.” Sweetie said.

“I want to help too.” Leara said.

“It’s strange to see a Timelord wanting to help.” Sweetie said with a smile.

“How did you know…?” Leara was cut off.

“Your name and your cutie mark gave it away.” Sweetie responded.

“Oh okay.” Leara said. Dakota stepped forward.

“Thank you for your time Sweetie we’ll be on our way.” He said. Sweetie smiled.

“You’re welcome glad to help.” Sweetie smiled. Dakota started to walk off.

“Hey, where did you get all that mech?” Sweetie yelled. Dakota stopped then turned around.

“Why do you want to know?” He asked.

“I’m just curious.” Sweetie responded. Dakota smiled.

“Leara made them.” He answered. Sweetie’s eyes grew large as she stared at Leara. Leara gave a shy look back. Dakota showed Sweetie all his mech equipment and explained how they worked. Sweetie grew more and more impressed.

“How did she manage to achieve this?” Sweetie asked about to burst. Leara and Dakota’s smile disappeared. If they told her or anyone they might be looked at like Dr. Frankenstein and his monster. Leara and Dakota shrugged.

“It’s a secret.” Leara said. Sweetie looked like a pouty child. Dakota put his mech hoof over Sweetie’s shoulder.

“Some things need to be a secret.” Dakota explained. Sweetie smiled and nodded.

“You know you can come with us if you want to.” Leara suggested. Sweetie’s smile grew.

“R…Really you mean it?” She asked. Dakota smiled.

“Yeah why not come with us?” Dakota said. Sweetie gave Leara a hug. Sweetie ran off to gather her things, and the adventure continues.

Tome of the Searching Flame Act 6 Helping

Leara went to the TARDIS and grabbed some food and made a huge soup. She gathered the soup and gave the soup to the ponies and served it. It broke Leara’s heart to see ponies of all ages starving. A young unicorn filly that had been in line before showed up again in the line.

“Please miss can I have one more bowl?” The filly asked. Leara sighed she knew it would be wrong to give this filly extra.

“Why do you need extra?” Leara asked.

“It’s not for me it’s for my sister she’s sick and can’t get out of bed.” The filly explained about to burst into tears. Leara took a bowl and filled it. She looked at Dakota. He nodded.

“I’ll take care of this while you go help the filly.” Dakota said. Leara smiled and walked off with the filly. Her sister was indeed very sick and malnourished. Leara sat next to the sick filly and examined her. Her hoof was cut, infected, and broken.

“Do you have parents?” Leara asked. The other sister shook her head. Leara stood up.

“I’m going to get some medicine you give her the soup.” Leara said. The filly nodded. Leara galloped to the TARDIS as fast as she could. That filly didn’t have much time and her sister knew it. She gathered as much as she could and galloped back to the filly’s house. When she got there the healthy sister was feeding her sick sister. Leara smiled that filly cared for her sister. Leara sat next to the sick filly and began her procedure.

“What are your names?” Leara asked.

“I’m Sweet Song and my sister’s name is Star Dust.” Sweet Song answered. Leara smiled.

“What’s your name?” Sweet Song asked.

“Leara, your names are prettier.” Leara responded. Sweet Song smiled. Leara put the antibiotics on a bandaged splint and applied it to the hoof. Star Dust shrieked, but Sweet Song comforted her.

“Star it is okay this lady is here to help you.” Sweet Song explained. Leara was able to put the bandaged splint on the hoof. Star Dust and Sweet Song smiled.

“Okay, Sweet Song change that bandage every week and make sure you put this on the bandage.” Leara said handing Sweet Song the antibiotics. Sweet Song hugged Leara and at that moment Leara’s compassion grew.

Tome Of The Searching Flame Act 8 Missing

When Leara, Sweetie, and Dakota exited the TARDIS, Canterlot was worse than Ponyville. Withered, starving, dying, and/or dead ponies lined the streets. The trio was mortified.

“I knew Canterlot was bad, but I had no idea it was like this.” Sweetie said in shock. It was hard for all of them to walk through this mess and not try to help.

“We can help them by fixing this whole thing.” Sweetie said. Leara nodded and though it was hard they had to get to the Royal Palace. They managed to get there, but there were two royal guardsmen. The trio attempted to enter.

“Halt no entry is permitted!” One guard yelled.

“We want to help so let us through!” Sweetie yelled. The guards looked at each other.

“Let them through!” A voice said. The guards backed off. Leara and the others went through. A purple alicorn paced the floor nervously.

“So is it only you three?” She asked. Leara nodded.

“I am Princess Twilight Sparkle. Welcome to Canterlot.” Twilight said.

“I am Leara. This is Sweetie and Dakota.” Leara said pointing to Sweetie and Dakota.

“A Timelord I knew it.” Twilight said in an agitated tone.

“Why do you sound so annoyed?” Dakota asked.

“Because it’s your fault we’re at war! Your kind pushed buttons that shouldn’t have been pushed! Now your kind wants to help again!” Twilight yelled. Leara was about to yell at Twilight to set the record straight, but then Sweetie put her hoof on Leara’s shoulder and shook her head. Leara sighed and started to walk off, but then she stopped and turned her head toward Twilight so their eyes met.

“And ponies call you the Princess of Friendship.” Leara said. Then she turned and walked of and also said.

“It’s not my kingdom that’s dying.” Leara said still walking. The doors shut behind Leara.

“What disrespect we can prove to her we can help by finding a princess.” Dakota said confidently. Leara and Sweetie nodded.

“We should split up and meet up in the center of town.” Sweetie suggested.

“Great idea Sweetie, alright everyone, let’s find ourselves a princess!” Leara said confidently. The trio ran in different directions and this will be an interesting find.

Tome Of The Searching Flame Act 10 Information

Once Sweetie arrived Leara told them.

“We have an informer now it’ll help us.” Leara said excited. The others were happy as well. Sweetie patted Leara on the back.

“I bet you could bend anyone to your will.” Sweetie said sarcastically. Leara smiled.

“Anyway the guards and servants at the castle told me that Luna was probably on the moon again and Cadence was in the Crystal Empire somewhere.” Dakota interjected. Leara thought.

“I heard from the poor that Celestia was on the sun probably.” Sweetie added.

“I heard the same from the nobles.” Leara said. They all worked their way to the TARDIS. Leara sat in her room thinking of where to go first. Then someone knocked on the door. Leara was startled.

“C…Come in.” Leara answered. It was Sweetie.

“Hey how are you?” She asked. Leara smiled.

“Oh good just wanted to check in.” Sweetie said. Leara remembered that Sweetie doesn’t know about her power so Leara gently pulled Sweetie into her vicinity. Sweetie was startled. Leara closed her eyes and her horn started to glow and feel funny until it was unbearable so she opened her eyes, and another dimension was made. Sweetie’s eyes widened. Leara smiled.

“W…Where are we?” Sweetie asked.

“Another dimension of my creating; I can do this for some reason.” Leara responded. Sweetie began to walk around.

“No trees or grass or anything it’s just a blank white space even still it’s amazing.” Sweetie said in amazement.

“I thought I could show you plus I had a feeling if I just told you, I bet you wouldn’t believe me.” Leara explained.

“Can all Timelords do this?” Sweetie asked.

“No I’m the only one.” Leara responded. Sweetie and Leara talked for hours about Timelords, Equestria, and themselves.

“So who are your parents?” Leara asked.

“I don’t know. I was raised by the Oranges, but they aren’t my parents I am part of the Apple family though. I do know that Sweet Apple is my great aunt so Applejack, Big Mac, and Apple Bloom are my cousins.” Sweetie responded.

“How did your cutie mark appear?” Leara asked.

“I was gardening and I got my mark when I realized that I’m good at it.” Sweetie responded. They continued laughing and talking until Leara was getting a headache so they had to come back to the real world.

Tome Of The Searching Flame Act 12 Snow

Leara stepped out of the TARDIS and to her surprise there were blankets of snow everywhere.

“Hey guys, look at this!” She yelled. The others came toward the door almost knocking Leara over.

“Is that snow?!” Sweetie asked surprised.

“Yep that’s snow.” Dakota responded. Leara ran into the snow like a filly. Everyone is a kid with snow. Leara used her magic and made a snowball. She gave a devilish smile to Sweetie. Sweetie ran for a snowball laughing.

“You can’t run forever Sweetie! I’m going to get you!” Leara yelled. Sweetie popped out of the snow and threw a snowball. It missed Leara and hit Dakota. Dakota smiled wickedly and flew to a cloud; he kicked the cloud and made a snowball out of the fallen snow.

“Nobody can escape this eagle-eye!” He said pointing to his mech eye. He was right Leara programed the eye to spot anything form a 10 mile radius. He threw a snowball at Sweetie and Leara they made their mark. Leara threw a snowball at Sweetie and at Dakota.

“Burr…Its cold…M…Maybe we should go inside.” Sweetie said teeth chattering.

“Yeah let’s go inside and have some coco.” Leara said. They made their way to the TARDIS and under a blanket the trio sat drinking coco and watching movies.

“So where do we go from here?” Sweetie asked.

“We need support that’s for sure.” Dakota said.

“We should go to Gallifrey. We do need support.” Leara said.

“They won’t give the support. You’re the daughter of the Master the most hated Timelord.” Dakota said.

“We should try because Leara is a good pony and Timelord.” Sweetie interjected.

“Sweetie’s right we have to try.” Leara added. Dakota nodded and smiled.

“You two are always so optimistic.” Dakota said chuckling. They all went to the control panel.

“You guys ready?” Leara asked. Dakota nodded.

“As ready as I’ll ever be!” Sweetie said excited.

“Alright it’s time to head home! Let’s get going!” Leara yelled setting a course for Gallifrey. Off they went for a new part in the adventure of a lifetime.

Tome Of The Searching Flame Act 14 Advice

Sweetie and Leara stayed in Leara’s room for hours, until Dakota walked in and sat down next to them. He put his wing around them and pulled them closer to him. His sky blue eyes were tired and full of sadness. He nuzzled the mares, but unlike Leara he didn’t cry he held it in. They were the misfits of their worlds and they had to do this on their own.

“We’ll get through this together.” Dakota said struggling to smile. Leara and Sweetie nodded struggling to smile as well. Leara got up and started to walk toward the door. Sweetie was about to go after her, but Dakota put his hoof on Sweetie’s shoulder and shook his head.

“I’m going for a walk, I’ll be back soon.” Leara said not facing her friends. She walked out of the TARDIS and looked around. It was of course Equestria which was perfect. She wandered aimlessly until she found a forest. It was the Everfree forest that Leara had heard about through the ponies of Ponyville. She went in the forest and found a hut that was styled like the shamans of an African tribe. She knocked on the door.

“Who comes?” A voice asked.

“I am Leara Time, and I would like some advice.” Leara responded. A Zebra opened the door.

“You know of me, which means you must come in for tea.” The Zebra said. Leara smiled.

“Hello Zecora, we’ve never met but I’ve heard of you.” Leara explained. Zecora nodded.

“Leara Time, born from a tube has come to rid us of this terrible feud.” Zecora said. Leara went in the hut and sat down. Zecora got the tea and gave it to Leara.

“Now tell me what ails you, so I can help you.” Zecora said. Leara sighed.

“I want to help, but no one is willing to give me the support I need.” Leara explained.

“Those who need saving, the savior sometimes must be giving.” Zecora said.

“But I have been giving! I’m willing to give body and soul for these ponies.” Leara said.

“Give me your tea and let me see.” Zecora said. Leara gave Zecora the tea and Zecora gazed into it.

“You cannot do this without another. Find the fire, the son of the highest pillar. The phoenix’s fire is the one you desire.” Zecora said. Leara thought for a moment, and then she realized who she needed. She needed the son of Celestia and she knew the person who could help her find him, Ryan Cash!

“But be wary for you judgement may vary. You will see blood of those you love, be careful of those you trust. For their lust may make you get rid of those you need.” Zecora warned. She nodded and hugged Zecora.

“Thank you Zecora you really helped.” Leara said. Zecora hugged back.

“Be careful now for what you face may change your fate.” Zecora warned. Leara left Zecora’s hut and headed back to the TARDIS.

Tome Of The Searching Flame Act 1 Leara Time

Leara opened her deep blue eyes and looked around her prison of tubes, wires, IV’s, and other things associated with creating a living thing. She looked at herself in the reflection. Her deep reddish brown coat and her brown mane styled like Lyra Heartstrings. She was a beautiful unicorn despite her dull colors. Her flank supported an hourglass cutie mark. A stallion emerged from the shadows. A blue coat, yellow mane, tail, and to top it off an hourglass snap drum as a cutie mark, his face supported a devilish smile. The Master not only her creator but her father by blood. Leara scowled she hated him she, knew the horrible things he planned for her. She was a pawn in his plot to take over the world.

“Hello my little siren. How’d you sleep?” He asked.

“Why do you want to know?” Leara snapped.

“Oh have you hit the rebellious stage my little siren? Oh well I can deal with that later.” He said faking concern and worry. Leara’s eyes narrowed A sound was heard it was vaguely familiar to her. The Doctor’s TARDIS! Her heart jumped and a huge smile graced her face for the first time in a long time. The Master ran to another room probably to prepare. The Doctor ran and found Leara.

“Hey! Hit that button please!” Leara yelled. The Doctor followed Leara’s order and in an instant she was free. She fell to the ground she had never walked before, but instincts kicked in. She got to her hooves and began to walk. She was wobbly until a sudden head rush made her collapse. When she awoke The Doctor and his TARDIS was gone. “He abandoned me!” She thought.  She heard the clopping of hooves so she ran and found and brownish purple TARDIS. She ran inside and shut the door.

“Welcome Leara.” An artificial voice said.

“Hello? How do you know my name?” She asked.

“I recognized your DNA. I am Dakota the A.I. of this TARDIS.” Dakota responded.

“Oh well hello I am Leara as you already know. Can you get us out of here?” Leara asked.

“Yes I can where do you wish to go?” Dakota asked.

“Equestria.” Leara responded.

“As you wish Time lord Leara.” Dakota responded. Leara smiled at the title.

Tome of the Searching Flame Act 3 New Power

Leara went back in the TARDIS to rest. She laid her head on a bed her horn felt odd but she blew it off. The feeling got worse till finally she opened her eyes and when she did she was in another dimension, but there was a feeling of welcome she felt like she belonged there. She examined herself. Her horn had a slight glow to it and her cutie mark was glowing. She started to relax and before she knew it she was back in the TARDIS with Dakota looking worried.

“Leara, where’d you go? I was worried!” He said his voice was filled with worry.

“I was in another dimension I don’t know how though.” Leara responded just as worried. Dakota thought for a moment. He grabbed Leara and took her to the med bay. She was confused by the reaction.

“Nothing but there is another way to figure this out, but you need to trust me first.” Dakota said with a serious tone.

“Well what do you need?” She asked. Dakota sighed.

“I need your stem cells.” He said. Leara thought. She lay down in a dissecting position and smiled weakly.

“I trust you. I gave your life after all.” Leara said still holding the weak smile. Dakota smiled and held a syringe.

“Everything will be fine.” He said with a weak smile. Leara began to slip away until she saw black. She woke up and Dakota was inspecting her stem cell. She smiled and attempted to get up. Pain shot all throughout her body. She collapsed on the table with a loud thud. Dakota galloped to her side.

“Leara, are you okay?” He asked trying to help Leara.

“Ah…Oh…Ow, I’ve been better.” She said quivering. Dakota flew her to her to her room to rest. Leara cringed. Dakota was as delicate with her as if she were a snowflake.

“Stay here and rest, your wounds haven’t healed completely healed yet.” He explained. Leara nodded.

“I did find out what it was though. You have the power to travel and create dimensions.” Dakota added.

“G…Good to know. Thanks D…Dakota.” Leara said her voice quivering. Dakota tucked her in and kissing her on the forehead.

“Thank you for giving me life…Mom.” Dakota said tenderly. Leara smiled.

“You’re welcome my son.” She said. Dakota stroked her mane as Leara drifted off to sleep.

Tome of the Searching Flame Act 4 Exploring and a New Friend

It took a week for Leara’s wounds to heal, but when she did she wanted to explore. Dakota wanted to come along too.

“It’ll be like an adventure Dakota! C’mon let’s not dawdle.” Leara said excitedly. Leara was practically pushing Dakota out the door. When they were outside they noticed a sign and a town below the hill. The sign read: “Ponyville Population: Ponies” Dakota scanned the sign with his mech eye.

“Find any information Dakota?” Leara asked. Dakota nodded.

“It’s a small town apparently there is a war going on.” Dakota said. A look of sadness fell on Leara’s face.

“Let’s see if we can help them.” Leara said heading toward the town. The ponies were withered, hungry, and exhausted. One pony was giving out rations of apples. She was a shade of buttermilk, her mane was styled in two country ponytails held together by red ribbons, and her mane and tail color was a spring green and pink. Her eyes were a soft green. Her cutie mark looked like a rose but where the flower should be there was an apple. Leara gazed at her for a hot minute until Dakota nudged her.

“Hey Leara you okay?” Dakota asked looking concerned. Leara shook her head.

“Yeah I’m okay. Let’s go ask that mare what’s going on.” Leara responded. Dakota smiled and nodded. They headed toward the mare giving out apple rations.

“Oh, howdy there welcome! If you’re here for rations please wait in line if not then please move over so I can continue what these poor ponies need.” She said with a tender yet harsh tone. Leara stepped up.

“We apologize for being in the way, but we have some questions we aren’t exactly from here.” Leara said kindly. The mare sighed.

“Apple Bloom, take care of this while I’m gone!” The mare yelled. Another buttermilk mare showed up with an interesting cutie mark. The cutie mark had a shield with three distinct colors, and apple with a heart inside.

“Okay let me introduce myself. I am Apple Rose, but my friends and family call me Sweetie.” Sweetie said.

“Why do they call you Sweetie?” Dakota asked.

“Because I look like Sweet Apple, she was my great aunt.” Sweetie explained.

“So what do you want to know?” Sweetie asked.

Tome of the Searching Flame Act 7 The Adventure Begins

Sweetie was getting restless.

“So when do we start this adventure?” She asked anxiously. Leara looked at Sweetie.

“Well we need leads on the princess. Do you know anyone who might help with that?” Leara asked. Sweetie smiled and nodded.

“Yep we need to go to Canterlot and talk to the only princess left, which is Twilight Sparkle.” Sweetie responded confidently.

“Alright off to Canterlot!” Leara said starting to walk. Sweetie looked confused.

“Um…Canterlot is more than a walk away.” Sweetie said with concern. Leara looked at Sweetie.

“Oh I know I’m getting Dakota.” Leara said smiling. Sweetie almost forgot the awesome cyborg pony with a clock, wrench, and syringe cutie mark.

“Oh right, how could I forget about him?” Sweetie said. Leara walked to Dakota and whispered into his mech ear. Dakota smiled and nodded. They all made it to the TARDIS.

“This is our home and our machine of transport.” Leara said mesmerized. Sweetie was confused again.

“It’s a box.” Sweetie said. Leara and Dakota chuckled. Leara took Sweetie’s hoof and showed her inside. Leara tilted her head to motion to go inside. Sweetie walked in. Her eyes grew and her mouth dropped. It was like a mansion and a ship.

“How is this possible?” Sweetie asked. Leara smiled.

“Camouflage my friend.” Leara responded. Dakota flew in.

“Amazing right?” He asked. Sweetie nodded. Dakota flew next to a room and pointed.

“This is my room please knock before you open the door.” He said. Sweetie nodded politely. He flew to the room next to his.

“This is Leara’s room go bother of her anytime.” He said. Leara and Sweetie chuckled. He flew next to Leara’s room.

“This is your room Sweetie. Add your own rule.” Dakota said. Sweetie nodded and started to walk up the stairs, and into her new room.

“We’ll let you get settled. See you when we’re at Canterlot.” Leara said. Sweetie placed her saddle bag on the bed and lay down on the bed. The wall paint was a happy Easter green like a meadow. She smiled the bed was really comfy so much so she fell asleep. She awoke to Leara gently stroking her mane almost motherly.

“Oh sorry did I wake you? I was mesmerized by you sleeping. I don’t sleep much.” Leara said shyly. Sweetie stood up.

“Why don’t you much?” Sweetie asked.

“Timelords hardly sleep, but we’re in Canterlot.” Leara said rushing. And thus the adventure begins.

Tome Of The Searching Flame Act 9 Found

Sweetie talked to the poor and country ponies. While Leara talked to what little rich ponies were left and post rich ponies. Dakota talked to the soldiers and ponies in the castle. Leara was walking through the rest of the rich neighborhood when she stumbled along a house that was very well kept. She started to walk towards it when a stallion was pushed out the house.

“GET OUT AND NEVER COME BACK!” A voice yelled in the house. The stallion smiled.

“AT LEAST I SHOUED HER WHAT A GOOD TIME IS YOU SORRY EXCUESS OF A STALLION!” The stallion yelled back confidently. Leara couldn’t help it, she laughed so loud that the stallion heard her. The stallion stood up and stared at her, their eyes met. He walked slowly toward her. He was a beige Pegasus with a pencil holder and dollar as a cutie mark. His mane was brown and gray. His eyes were a dreamy blue that Leara almost got lost in. The stallion smiled.

“Hello allow me to introduce myself, I am Ryan Cash. What’s your name beautiful?” Ryan asked. Leara couldn’t find her voice for a second.

“My name is Leara Time.” She said finally.

“Leara, beautiful it suits you.” Ryan said. Leara blushed and tried to hide her face. Ryan grabbed her hoof gently and kissed it like a gentlecolt. Leara kept blushing; a handsome stallion thinks she’s beautiful, but she snaps out of it and started to smile a bit.

“I bet you say that to every mare like the one in the mansion.” Leara said smiling slyly and circling Ryan. Ryan smiled and held his head high.

“That milady was a misunderstanding. She forced herself onto me because her sorry excuse of a husband can’t get up and away from work to please his wife. I always help a lady in need.” He said confidently. Leara smiled; he was clever and quick. Though not her type he could be useful.

“Hey I am trying to find a princess could you maybe be my informer?” Leara asked. Ryan bowed respectfully and extended his wings.

“I am at your service, Lady Leara.” Ryan said. Leara smiled and chuckled. “He thinks of me as a lady, how cute.” She thought.

“I have to get going I’ll see you later Ryan.” She said trotting away. Dakota was at the center of town. Leara was happy and excited to tell the others that they have their own informer.

Tome Of The Searching Flame Act 11 Bonding

Dakota, Leara, and Sweetie decided to take a breather from the craziness.

“So Leara where are you from?” Sweetie asked. Leara sat and thought she had no idea where she was created.

“I don’t know I was created not born.” Leara answered.

“Well I know where you were Leara. You were created on the lovely planet Venus.” Dakota said. Leara smiled, of course he knew and of course of all the planets the Master set up shop it was the beautiful planet Venus.

“Wow so cool so where do Timelords live in general?” Sweetie asked.

“Timelords are from the planet Gallifrey.” Leara responded.

“So Dakota how come you’re so smart, and how’d you get that smart?” Sweetie asked.

“I’m this intelligent because I am an A.I., or Artificial Intelligent.” Dakota answered.

“So you’re like a robot or something?” Sweetie asked. Dakota nodded.

“Yeah, I’m something around that line.” He said. Sweetie and Dakota talked for a while. Leara started to relax and Dakota tapped Leara’s shoulder. Leara was startled.

“Hey you okay? You look tired you should rest.” Sweetie offered. Leara smiled.

“Timelords hardly or don’t even sleep, we don’t need it.” Leara said.

“Well maybe you need to go somewhere quiet.” Sweetie answered. Leara thought.

“Okay if you think it’ll help.” Leara said. Leara walked to her room and lay down on the bed. For the first time she actually slept. She dreamed of happy ponies and Timelords together until a darkness loomed over and they immediately hated one another and turned on her. When she awoke Sweetie and Dakota were over her full of worry.

“Are you okay? We were worried!” Sweetie yelled. Leara was woozy, but she was able to say some words.

“I need water.” Leara requested.

“I’ll go get it.” Dakota said flying out of the room. Sweetie examined and checked Leara.

“What was your dream?” Sweetie asked. Leara told her about the dream.

“Don’t worry Leara I…We won’t let that happen.” Sweetie said. Leara’s eyes glowed with hope.

Tome Of The Searching Flame Act 13 Rejected

They arrived at Gallifrey where some Timelords were talking. The Timelords looked at the trio and scowled at them.

“Who are you?” One asked. Leara was petrified. She had never seen other Timelords so she had no idea how to act. Finally she spoke.

“I’m Leara Time, and these ponies are my friends Dakota and Apple “Sweetie” Rose.” Leara responded nervously. Their scowled got more and more intimidating.

“Why do you affiliate yourself with ponies?” Another asked. Leara gulped she had forgotten the tension between ponies and Timelords.

“Dakota is actually an A.I. inside a pony body, and Sweetie wants to just help her planet even if it means working with Timelords.” Leara explained. The Timelords thought for a second.

“We just want to find one or all the princesses of Equestria and when we do they can solve their own problems and provide service if they ask.” Dakota said. The Timelords had a worrying face.

“We can’t trust you Leara we know who you are. You seem decent, but if we tried to help you it would be our heads.” One said.

“What do you mean?” Leara asked.

“Leara you’re the daughter of the Master we can’t trust you and if we did we’d probably be killed for treason.” The other one said. Dakota put his wing around Leara and Sweetie. They snuggled underneath. Dakota gave a stern look to the Timelords.

“C’mon let’s get off this pathetic hunk of rock.” Dakota said motioning Leara to the TARDIS. Sweetie looked at the Timelords.

“YOU’RE ALL JUST A BUNCH OF COWARDS!” She yelled. She went into the TARDIS and Leara was sobbing in her room. Sweetie sighed and looked at Dakota.

“Get us out of here. I’ll go talk to her.” Sweetie said. Dakota nodded. Sweetie knocked on the door of Leara’s room.

“Who’s *sniffle* there?” Leara asked.

“It’s me, your best friend Sweetie.” Sweetie answered softly. Leara smiled faintly. Sweetie hopped on Leara’s bed. Leara nuzzled Sweetie still crying her poor little eyes out. Sweetie is a good shoulder to cry on.

“I’m *sniffle* not *sniffle* evil. I hate *hic* my father!” Leara yelled. Sweetie stroked Leara’s mane.

“I know you do. It’s going to be okay. I’m here for you Leara. Sweetie is here for you.” Sweetie said softly. Leara started to stop crying and she began to blush, but she didn’t mind. Sweetie was there and she was happy she was.