Applejack watched impatiently as Twilight, Rarity and Sunset placed the last boulder on top. Now there was a stone wall covering the entrance that the dragon used to get in.

“What’s taking them so long?” Applejack said, looking in the other direction that Spike went with Pinkie and Fluttershy.

“There coming AJ,” Twilight said, sounding exhausted and sat down.

“You don’t look so good Twilight,” Sunset said, looking closely at her.

“I haven’t eaten in days,” She said, leaning against Sunset.

“We need to get you out of here,” Rarity suggested.

“Just a soon as the…” Twilight stopped talking when she saw Babs approaching them pulling a wagon.

“Babs!” Applejack quickly ran up and hugged her.

Babs was covered in dirt and dust, her normally red mane looked gray just like her fur.

“Applejack,” Babs said in a tired voice, she nuzzled her cousin gently.

“Let's get the wagon off ya,” Applejack said and then stopped when she noticed two injured ponies in the wagon.

“They can’t walk so Spike put them in the back.” Babs said, looking behind her.

Sunset quickly walked over and looked at a pegasus who had a broken leg bandaged up and a unicorn with a bruised ribs.

“Hang in there we are going to get you out of here,” Sunset said as her horn glowed yellow and then touched each one. “This will ease the pain for now,” , “Think you can lead them out of here?” She said looking at Applejack.

“Yes ah will get them outside,” Applejack said and then stopped to check with Twilight.

“Go on, I agree with Sunset,” Twilight said with a nod.

“Think ya can handle that wagon?” Applejack asked her cousin.

“Who do you think won track and field last time,” Babs said with a smirk trying to lighten the mood.

“Come on cuz, show me what ya got,” Applejack said and led Babs into the mine shaft heading out, pulling the wagon with her.

Next came Pinkie with one colt on her back and two other fillies following her.

“Once we get back to Ponyville, I am going to throw the biggest party ever,” Pinkie said smiling.

“Will there be ice cream?” The colt asked.

“You bet!” She said with a smirk and nodded when Sunset pointed the way out.

After Pinkie left then came Fluttershy with three more fillies.

“Spike says that the last four are coming with him,” Fluttershy said in a gentle voice.

“That’s great news Fluttershy,” Twilight said and looked at Rarity. “Go on ahead with them Rarity.” She said standing up.

“Thank Celestia, I am going to take a very long bath when I get home,” Rarity said shaking the dust out of her mane.

Rarity followed Fluttershy but stopped and looked at Twilight and Sunset.

“Make sure to stop by my spa later, you both need it,” She said and walked into the tunnel.

Twilight walked up to Sunset who was looking down the tunnel waiting for Spike.

“I am so glad you came Sunset,” Twilight said.

“It was a coincidence really, I was not expecting to lead a rescue mission,” Sunset said, hearing Spike approaching.

“Nice to see your wings again, they look good on you,” Twilight said, pointing at them.

Then there was a loud thud shook the chamber and then there a growl.

“Thanks, I…” Sunset said and noticed another sound coming from the other side of the chamber.

“He’s coming!” Twilight said looking at the wall of rocks and then turned to see Spike riding on the back of a young colt followed by the more fillies. “Quickly let's get out of here!” She yelled out pointing to the exit.

*****

“Adagio?” Willy called out as he wheeled past the gates of Mr. Rich house. He reached up with one hoof to brush his wet mane out of his eyes and the spotted a figure standing behind a tree.

“Well don’t just stand there Willy, we better get moving,” Adagio said in human form as she stepped out from behind a tree. She was wearing her usual clothing from the human world and had red gem attached to a necklace.

He stood there for a moment with his mouth open before moving forward.

“Is that you?” Willy asked still trying to make sense of this.

“Yes now come on, I don’t want to be put on exhibit again,” She said and started walking on the path heading towards town.

As they walked together Willy had all kinds of questions he wanted to ask her but was trying to decide where to start. He kept looking at her, noticing the differences in the way she looked and walked. The Adagio, he remembered at least looked half like a pony. She looked back at him noticing his eye’s checking her out trying to make sense.

“Sirens can change form if we want to hide ourselves, so I have decided to change into what I am most familiar with," Adagio said brushing her long curly hair over her shoulders. "A human," She said, looking at him.

“Human?” He said not familiar with the word. “Why not a pony?” Willy asked following her.

“After the way, I was treated by your kind, no thanks,” She said stretching out her arms adjusting to her form.

“My kind?” He said feeling offended.

“I have also seen how the others treat you,” Adagio said, looking his way.

“Oh,” Willy looked down walking. “But there not all like that, my mom treats me good,” He said.

“Sure there is going to be a select few, who are the exception, but people will always fear what is different and what they don’t understand,” She said walking right into town.

He watched how the other ponies pointed at them. Some stepped aside others closed their doors and windows. It must have been an unusual sight for the locals he thought. Watching Adagio walking on two legs fully dressed and then Willy the pony with only two good legs pulling his wheels behind him.

“See told you,” Adagio said not really caring anyway's.

Willy noticed the sound of galloping as someone was approaching them and he look back.

“Stop!” Mr. Rich yelled out, sounding out of breath, his mane was a mess and he was not wearing his tie.

Willy turned around to see him and then Diamond running up catch up with him. Adagio crossed her arms looking at them with a frown. The gem on her glowed red with her mood.

“That creature belongs to me, I paid good money for it,” He said recognizing her by the color of her eyes despite her human form.

“Her name is Adagio Dazzle and she does not belong to anyone!” Willy yelled back.

Adagio looked at Willy surprised by his outburst.

“My collectibles are ruined and it’s your fault,” Mr. Rich pointed at Willy.

“Yes dad he is the one that touched the aquarium,” Diamond said, looking at him.

“I demand compensation,” He said, looking at the glowing red gem on Adagio’s neck and figured it must be valuable. “That gem, I will take that back it’s mine after all,” Mr. Rich demanded.

“Enough!” Adagio yelled out to the surprise of Mr. Rich and Diamond hearing her speak for the first time.

She touched the red gem and pointed her right hand at them. They started floating in the air surrounded by a red glow.

“Daddy help,” Diamond said trying to grab hold of Mr. Rich to keep from floating away.

“Hold on pumpkin,” Mr. Rich said trying to reach her but she was floating towards Adagio.

“I always wanted a new play thing,” Adagio said with a smirk as her eyes glowed red pulling Diamond closer.

“Please don’t she's my only daughter,” Mr. Rich pleaded, “Take me instead,” He said trying to move closer.

Willy rolled up to Adagio and wanted to say something when she waved him back.

“Oh I don’t know, you see it has been a long time, since I had any good food and she looks so tasty,” Adagio said looked at Diamond licking her lips.

“Eeekkk help, don’t let her eat me, daddy,” Diamond said with fear swimming in the air.

“I’ll give you anything you want just don’t hurt her,” Mr. Rich said, showing tears,

“Well then, there is some I do need,” Adagio said releasing her magic dropping Diamond and Mr. Rich.

*****

The wall of rocks shook as something very large pushed against it from the other side. Then a loud dragon’s roar echoed causing the ceiling to crumble sending dust and small rocks falling down.

“Quickly this way!” Sunset stood by the exit and used her magic to hold up the ceiling.

Spike jumped off the colt’s back and lead them into the mine shaft heading outside.

“Follow me,” Spike said to the kids leading them out. They screamed when there was a loud thud against the rock wall scared.

“Twilight come on, I can’t hold this for long!” Sunset said, looking at her as she used her magic to hold up the ceiling.

Twilight looked at the wall of rocks starting to give and then quickly ran to the exit.

“You can not escape me!” Ripjaw yelled out.

Then there was the sound of mechanical clicks and ticks with metal clanks like something was opening, spinning and the locking into place.

She ran into the tunnel first. Sunset followed from the rear and noticed what sounded like a large hammer drill, digging its way out. Dust was filling the air making hard to see.

Twilight came out of the tunnel first and then Sunset who quickly turned around looking into the tunnel. Applejack, Fluttershy, Rarity, Spike and the children were waiting for them.

“Sunset we need to go now!” Twilight insisted looking at her.

“That didn’t sound like a dragon,” Sunset said, walking backward. She turned around and started walking away from the mine shaft.

Suddenly the a large drilling machine burst out from the mine exit sending rocks and dirt flying into the air. It was a strange machine that looked to be part dragon with it wings and legs folded back tucked neatly into slots into its frame.

"Found you," Ripjaw's voice came from the large machine as its lights seemed to focus on them.

"Run!" Twilight said and quickly went behind Sunset pushing her into the trail making her move faster.

"Yes try and run little ponies," Ripjaw said as the large drill started spinning again and tank treads started to propel it forward into the trail after them. Blades on the large drill head easily cut through branches and bushes in the way.

"You know this would make a great Daring Do story," Pinkie said, looking back seeing the drilling machine chasing them.

"Maybe you can write you own story if will survive this," Fluttershy suggested, trying to keep the children moving.

"I wish Rainbow was here," Rarity said, using her magic trying to push the plants aside as they moved quickly.

"Let me help ya Babs," Applejack said getting behind her and the wagon and started pushing.

Sunset noticed that the drill machine was getting closer. The children were tired and pushing through this trail was slowing everyone down.

"Twilight it's getting closer," Sunset said, stating the obvious.

"I know," Twilight said, looking behind.

They came across the chard remains of timberwolves and then Sunset came up with an idea. She stopped and turned around to face the drill machine.

"Come and get me you oversized mixer!" Sunset said, using her magic and tossed anything that she could pickup at it.

"What are you doing?" Twilight said, stopping to see Sunset throwing branches, logs, and rocks at the machine.

The debris bounced off the metal drill and body parts. It stopped with a growl and its lights targeted her.

"You dare challenge me, I'll tear you apart and wear your pelt as decoration." Ripjaw's said with an angry voice and starting moving forward now chasing Sunset.

"What every happens, get the children back to ponyville!" Sunset yelled at Twilight and ran into the bush heading towards the campground.

*****

Kevin was hooked up to a wagon that had seats and a tarp covering the back. Adagio looked over the wagon and then brushed Kevin neck with her fingers.

"Mr. Rich are you sure about this?" He asked, looking at Mr. Rich who was consoling his daughter who looked shaken up.

"Yes, you will get paid in full, now take her to the south Luna ocean," He said and started walking back home with Diamond.

"Sorry about this Kevin, think of it as an adventure," Adagio said, as she climbed up into the seat.

"Sounds more like a quest to me, and by the way, have we met before?" Kevin said, looking back at her.

"I'll tell you about it once we get out of town," She said, leading back getting convertible.

He shook his head and then started to walk forward pulling the wagon without much effort, his hoofs clopped against the dirt road. Some of the ponies in town watched them go whispering and talking to each other about the recent events.

Adagio cupped the red gem in her hands looking into it, feeling her sister's aura coming from it. What every happened to her sister in the past has changed the properties of the gem. Perhaps it was destiny or fate that she found her.

After a few minutes, they reached the edge of town.

"ADAGIO, Adagio, wait for me," Willy yelled out chasing after them, his wheels squeaking rapidly as he got closer.

"Willy?" Kevin said and stopped and looked over to the left behind him and saw him breathing heavy.

"What about your family and friends?" Adagio asked looking down from her seat.

"I don't have many friends, besides I left mom a note that I am going on a field trip with my new friend," He said looking at them both. "And that Kevin will watch me," Willy added.

"What, I didn't agree to babysit," Kevin said, complaining.

"Oh, what the heck, I haven't been one to follow the rules anyways," Adagio said touching her gem and a red glow lifted Willy into the wagon.

*****

Sunset pushed her way through the bush into a small open area where they camped the night before. The sound of trees being knocked over as the machine tore its way to the campground chewing up the foliage.

"There is nowhere to run now," Ripjaw said approaching her.

"Who said anything about running," Sunset said spreading her wings as she flew upward into the air.

"Very clever, but you are not the only one who is capable of flight," Ripjaw said as the drill stopped in the middle of the field.

"Ripjaw BEASTMODE," He yelled out to himself like a command.

The machine started to slip open and fold in different ways. Metal parts disappeared inside and were replaced with dragon limbs and torso. The drill split and was pulled inside, The wings and tail locked back into a normal position. His head was last to snap in place completing the transformation.

"What in Equestria are you?" Sunset asked in disbelief.

Author's Note

Surprise.

Hope you enjoyed this chapter.

It has been a challenge trying to keep track of what everyone is doing.
I hope to get Sunset's adventure wrapped up soon and then more focus on Adagio.

If there are any errors let me know.