Frozen Empire

"What?!" I asked

"Yes, the Crystal Empire is starting to freeze over." Said Cadance

"But how is that possible?" Asked Barb

"Because of the Freeza." Said Twilight

"Freeza," I said

"The Freeza are a race of ice creatures that live in the Crystal Mountains. They have been peaceful and haven't harmed the empire. But two days ago, something changed in them. They have become dangerous and are attacking the Crystal Empire by freezing it over. They have stopped the train, and my citizens are in the castle trying to stay warm. I could teleport out my citizens but the Freeza now how to block magic. I was only able to teleport here thanks to Celestia and Luna." Said Cadance

"So how can I help?" I asked

"I've come to you because of your mission to find the Crystal Shard Dragons." Said Cadance

"I still don't understand," I said

"The Freeza worship Icicle the Crystal Shard Dragon of Ice." Said Twilight

"So I guess you want me to find Icicle and have Icicle set the Freeza straight," I said

"Yes, now Twilight will gather the rest of the Elements of Harmony bearers. Then together, Twilight and I will teleport all of us to the empire." Said Cadance

We all nodded, and Twilight ran off to get the others. I introduced Cadance to Natasha and asked her how she was doing. She felt scared that she might lose the empire or worse the ponies she is bound to watch over. I hugged her to let her calm down, and I was telling her that I would find a way to save her empire. Then the others came, and Cadance told her story. Once we were all ready, Twilight Cadance together teleported us to the Crystal Empire.

***

We came out of teleportation, and the second we did, I could tell it was cold. But not a typical winter cold and trust me when I say I now cold. Maine is terrible in winter, but this cold was beyond Maine winter. It felt like I was standing in the middle of the Arctic in the winter season. Everypony was shaking, and I could see them freezing.

"It's freezing Cadance darling." Said Rarity

Soon a set of guards wearing thick coats came and handed out more coats. We put them on and pants they also gave us. The warmth they brought was better than freezing. Cadance then walked us through the castle. I could see every citizen in the castle trying to stay warm. Now the coats and pants didn't ultimately keep us hot, and the cold was extreme, and it seemed as another second went by, the temperature dropped. I have a bad feeling that soon everything is going to freeze.

"Xavier dear, you please have Meteor heat up this castle." Said Rarity

"Not a bad idea Rarity.

"Sadly that is impossible."

"Why?"

"The power being used to freeze this empire comes from my sister, Icicle. Our forces can overpower each other, and her cold can overwhelm my fire. So sadly I can't heat the air or stop the cold. The only way to stop it is to find Icicle and have her stop it. Then I can use my abilities to warm the empire again."

I sighed as I scratched my head.

"Let me guess, not good news." Said Flame

"Yeah, Meteor can't help us," I said

"I knew it was impossible. Legends say that each of the Crystal Shard Dragons has enough power to overthrow each other. Even though ice is weak against fire, Icicle can freeze Meteor, since she can freeze the whole planet if she wished." Said Cadance

"She's not wrong, her powers could freeze the planet over in just seconds. By the feeling of the cold here, I would give the Crystal Empire at least two or three more hours before everything is frozen over."

"Shit!" I said

"What?" Asked Applejack

"Meteor thinks we might only have two or three hours before everything is frozen," I said

"About what we estimated." Said Cadance

"Cadance, I don't understand why you can't teleport us out of here," I said

"Because this winter weather is causing unicorn and alicorn magic to become useless. As I said, I could only make it to Ponyville using Celestia's and Luna's powers together, and we only got here through using mine and Twilight's magic." Said Cadance

"So we're trapped here until we find a way to stop the freezing." Said Barb

"Yes, but I think all together we could find a way to stop it." Said Cadance

"I'm sure of it," I said

We reached the throne room, and two guards pushed it open. Inside was Shining Armor, Princess Celestia, and Luna. Then I saw something new. They were strange ice like creatures, but one was different the others. They all were giant ice creatures, taller than Celestia and Luna by a couple of inches. The two similar ice creatures had bodies of a crystal-like ice that you could see through. The one that was different had hints of red coloring throughout. The two crystal clear ones held large purple crystal spears.

"Glad to see you're back, Cadance." Said Shining

"Hi, brother." Said Twilight

"Come here Twilight." Said Shining

Shining and Twilight exchanged a hug the ice creatures looked at them.

"I'm happy to see that smile once again on your face. I just wish we could meet on better terms." Said Shining

"I think we all could wish that. I'm glad Cadance was able to get you, Xavier." Said Celestia

"Hey, I'm glad I can help. Sorry that I can't just use Meteor and end this problem right here," I said

"Yes, we were hoping that, but research from the Crystal Empire library told us otherwise. But we still could use your help." Said Luna

"Anyway I can," I said

The ice creatures began to talk among themselves in a language I could barely understand.

"Cadance mind explaining the walking ice creatures," I said

"Right, these Xavier are the Freeza." They nodded to me as I waved. "The one with the red color is the prince of their people, Prince Frazza."

"Nice to meet you," I said

Frazza once again began to speak in the language I heard before, but still, couldn't understand him.

"Sorry Prince Frazza, but I can't understand a word you are saying," I said

"Right, just hold on a second." Celestia horn began to glow, brightly, before dimming out. "Now Prince Frazza trying speaking to Xavier now."

"Can you hear me now, strange ape creature," said Frazza in a British accent.

"Yes very much and I'm a human," I said

"Human, so that is your species. I'm just glad to have Equestria's hero on our side." Said Frazza

"I wouldn't call myself a hero," I said

"I wouldn't say that from the stories the princesses tell me of you. You sound like a hero to me. Plus only a hero could be worth to hold the crystal shard of the Crystal Shard Dragon of Fire, Meteor. To me, you have all the qualifications of being a hero." Said Frazza

"Thanks, but let's talk business and how to stop the Crystal Empire from freezing over and lose of lives," I said

"Yes, Frazza please tell Xavier and the others what you said to us." Said Celestia

"Yes, Princess Celestia, you see my father has become corrupt by something dark. I'm not sure what, but it has caused him to release a power given to us by Icicle, the ability to freeze parts of the world. My father believed that we needed to expand our land and the only way to do that is to freeze and kill all life in the Crystal Empire. I told him that Icicle gave us her power so that we could use it for good, not for war. But my father was far too gone to change. So I came here to see if I could help. But soon the freezing air came." Said Frazza

"So is there any way to put a stop to it." Said Flame

"Yes, only if Icicle returns." Said Frazza

"But the only way that is possible is if I have her crystal shard. But I have no idea where it is," I said

"No worries my friend, we Freeza have it. You see when the dark evil placed Icicle in her crystal shard. She came to us. So to protect her, we put her in a hidden shrine in the mountains." Said Frazza

"Well, that's easy. We just go and get it." Said Flame

"Flame you should know nothing comes easy," I said

"Yes, because no Freeza knows where the shrine rests. But we do believe it sits on top of Crystal Peak Mountain." Said Frazza

"Crystal Peak Mountain," I said

"Largest mountain in the Crystal Mountains. I only read of three ponies who were able to climb the mountain and survive." Said Twilight

"It is a dangerous mountain and has claimed many lives of explorers." Said Celestia

"But if the Icicle's crystal shard is up there, then we have to get it," I said

"Yes, but that trip will kill anypony that steps outside. No pony can survive the cold long enough to make it to the mountain range." Said Luna

"But what other options do we have." Said Twilight

"Meteor, I have to know, could I survive outside."

"Yes, with our connections, I can superheat your body. But you won't survive forever out in the cold as my sister's freezing powers can out way my fire."

"But in theory, I could make it to the mountain range, while you heat my body."

"Yes, in theory, I can."

I looked at the ponies around saw the cold getting to them. My harem mates were struggling to keep warm, and even Flame was shaking. I could feel the air was dropping in temperature and only the Freeza didn't feel the cold. But the rest of us could, and it was not getting any better. I have no choice.

"Cadance start to pull all your citizens in this room and try to keep warm. I'll be back," I said

"Wait, where are you going?" Asked Cadance

"I'm going to scale Crystal Peak Mountain in the hopes of finding Icicle's crystal shard. When I have that, I can awaken her and have her reverse this cold. Then I can have Meteor warm the empire back up," I said

"Reconsider Xavier. You won't last an hour let alone thirty minutes outside." Said Shining

"I know, but Meteor can keep my body warm, but it won't last forever. But, I guess that's the risk I'm going to have to take. Just look around Shining, it's either this or freezing to death. I won't lose my harem or any friend. I guess I truly am the hero of Equestria," I said

"Darling, we know you are, but there has to be a different way." Said Rarity

"I'm afraid that by the time we figure that out, we'll lose our lives. Plus it's my destiny to claim each of the twelve Crystal Shard Dragons and awaken them again," I said

"I'm afraid Xavier is right. Luna, give him some more winter clothing. Cadance and Shining start to bring everypony in here. We'll use what magic we can to keep this room warm." Said Celestia

"Ok, so I'll go out and try to find Icicle and reverse this freezing. The rest of you try to stay warm any way you can." I looked around at my harem mates and my brother. "I promise you all. I will return and bring warmth with me."

They all nodded, and I headed out with Luna, but not before getting a long passionate kiss from each of my harem mates. Frazza followed me when I left.

"Xavier," I turned to look at Flame. "You better keep that promise."

"I will brother," I said

I walked out of the room and followed Luna. She gave me some more heavy winter gear. She grabbed what was left to give to other ponies. She then wished me luck. Frazza and I then headed for the entrance to the castle. We went out, and a massive blizzard was wiping around. It was even worse outside. Even with my gear on, it still felt like I was naked.

"Xavier, please be careful. Our weapons can freeze anything on contact. You won't survive long against the Freeza that follow my father." Said Frazza

"No worries, I don't plan on fighting. I plan on finding that crystal shard and making it back to the castle," I said

"Then may the winds of cold carry you to your destination." Said Frazza

"Yeah if I do fail, I'll see you in hell," I said

Frazza didn't seem to understand who I was quoting, but I smiled and went on my way. I looked back at the doors of the castle were now closed. I walked a few more feet and turned to see nothing of the castle. Well, I guess no turning back. I looked at the nothingness in front of me. Well, to hell I go. I continued to walk in the hopes of saving the Crystal Empire and those I had cared for before death came to us all.

***

The wind blew around me piercing my clothing and freezing every inch of my body. Sure if I were just an average human, I would have died within the first ten minutes of walking. But thanks to Meteor's connection to me, I was able to survive in the cold. But it wasn't perfect as the weather was taking its toll on me. But I pushed on with the thoughts of my brother, my harem and my friends. I was hoping they were trying to stay warm.

I wasn't sure where I was walking, as it was impossible to see anything at all. I was just hoping I was walking in the right direction. I wish I could see where I am going. I kept walking the path I was on and hoped I was reaching the mountain range that boarded the Crystal Empire.

"Meteor, how much longer do I have before you can no longer heat my body."

"A least another two hours before I can no longer heat your body."

"Thanks."

I continued to walk straight as I thought it was the best thing I could do. I knew that when I was close to Icicle's crystal shard, a pulling sensation would appear a bring me to Icicle's crystal shard much like it did when I found Meteor's crystal shard. But I kept my eyes and ears open for the Freeza. The storm could easily hide them, and they could ambush me. But after a while of walking, I stopped as I felt something around me. I looked around, and soon enough Freeza began to appear out of the snow. Their crystal bodies had black sludge in them. I guess the king corrupted these Freeza to work for him. I pulled my sword and readied myself for a battle because it looked like I wasn't going anywhere without fighting.

"Alright you walking icicles if you want to party, then let's party," I said

***
Twilight POV

I shivered as I tried to keep to keep myself warm. The air temperature had dropped to extremes. We ponies were now cuddling together to get any warmth. The warming spells the princesses used to keep the throne room warm were wearing off. I hugged my body as my friends sat around just trying to stay warm. But my mind didn't care about the cold, it worried for my harem stallion. An hour had already passed when Xavier left to save us. I was worried that he might have died out in the snow and was frozen somewhere.

"How cold is it?" Asked Rarity

"I don't know," I said

"I just hope Xavier is ok." Said Fluttershy

I looked over to Flame as he just looked at the window. I knew he cared for Xavier as much as we did. He was shaking not being next to other ponies trying to stay warm. Natasha was curled with Fluttershy trying to stay warm. I knew that Flame shouldn't be cold.

"Flame get over here and cuddle one of us," I said

"I think I'm okay." Said Flame

"Flame, stop bein' stuck up and cuddle up. It's better than freezin'." Said Applejack

Flame looked at us and sighed. Flame walked over and went to me and curled up to stay warm. But it was still a losing fight, as the cold wasn't disappearing anytime soon. We all moved closer as to try to get as much body heat between each other. I looked at Barb as she had layers of coats on her. She needed it since being cold blooded didn't mix so well with this cold air. I wondered why she even wanted to come. She could have asked not to come and stayed at the library.

"Barb, I have to ask." Barb looked up at me. "Why did you want to come here? I mean you heard Cadance saw the Crystal Empire was freezing and you and cold don't mix."

"Because I wanted to support Xavier. Most of the times when you girls go off on adventures, you leave me at the library. I didn't like being left alone, so even though I knew the risks of coming here, I decided to come. Besides, if the harem goes, then I go." Said Barb

"In that case, how are you doing darling?" Asked Rarity

"Freezing my tail off. Lucky for me, Celestia's warming spell is still working to keep my temperature up. But I don't know how long that will last." Said Barb

"I don't know how long any of last will last." Said Fluttershy

"We have to have faith my brother is getting close." Said Flame

"I hope so, Flame, because I don't think we can take much more of this cold." Said Applejack

I turned my head and looked out the window. Xavier please hurry up, I don't know how much longer we can last. I pulled Flame close to my body to try to share body heat as I closed my eyes and waited for Xavier to come bursting into the throne room with the warm air following him.

***
3rd Person POV

Xaiver leaped back as a Freeza struck the ground with its spear. Xavier swung his sword around and cut the Freeza in half, ending it. It fell to the ground, and Xavier looked to see two Freeza running at him ready to strike him with their spears. Xavier rolled out of the way but quickly did it again as Freeza tried to kill him. Damn, I might have underestimated my odds of surviving this. The Freeza can hide in the storm and strike without warning. Plus I don't want to get hit by their weapons because of what Frazza said. Not mentioning I can't even use my fire abilities because I need Meteor to push all his fire powers into heating me. Damn, what my luck. Xavier clenched his sword tight as a group of Freeza walked towards him.

The Freeza drew their weapons and tossed them at Xavier. Xavier used his Speed Sight to dodge the flying spears of ice. When he got back to my fighting position, hoping to have an advantage, he saw the Freeza form new spears right from their bodies. Perfect just perfect. Xavier ran forward and dodged the attacks and cut each of the Freeza down. But Xavier was too slow to realize that he left himself open for an attack from a Freeza hiding in the storm. Xavier turned and felt the cold icy spear pierced into his shoulder. He screamed out as he felt the chilling cold run through his body.

Xavier formed a Photon Ball and smashed it into the spear and used his sword to cut down the Freeza. He breathed as he grabbed the wound, but found it freezing over. What the?.

"That's the after effect of when a Freeza weapon attacks you. The area starts to freeze. Xavier, be careful because I can't keep your body running or alive if you get hit with more of those attacks."

"Thanks, I'll try to watch out."

Xavier let go of his shoulder and scanned the area around him. He then saw a large group of Freeza surrounding him. He looked at them all and soon they began to charge him. Xavier readied himself and started to fight. He watched for attacks that would leave him open for another Freeza to strike. Xavier couldn't afford to die, not with so many lives on the line. Not mentioning if he failed, He would lose his harem, his friends, his brother, his daughter, and most of all, let Pandora win. Xavier couldn't let that happen. He was a hero and heroes don't let the villain win.

Xavier cut down yet another Freeza when he saw a spear coming towards him. Thanks to Speed Sight, he was able to see it coming. But by the time Xavier started to move, it cut the side of his stomach. He gritted his teeth together as he landed in the snow. He got up and saw the area freezing over. Damn! Xavier looked to another large group of Freeza coming at him. He slowly got up and took his blade in his hands.

"Xavier, run! You can't fight this and not mentioning your body temperature is starting to drop. Another attack or two that lands, you'll be dead for sure."

Xavier gritted his teeth together. Meteor's right, I can't win this fight. Well, I guess it's time to run. Xavier placed his sword back in its sheath and started to back up. He quickly spun around and ran for it. He had no idea where he was running to or where it would lead, but anything was better than fighting the Freeza. Xavier looked back and saw the Freeza were coming at him. They then began to throw their spears at him. Xavier just ran forward and dodged them using his Speed Sight.

He huffed and puffed as he ran for his life. But cold had already taken a toll on him before the battle. He wasn't at full strength, and the cold air wasn't helping him move any faster. But he just pushed his body to the limit and watched for falling spears.

"STOP!"

Xavier dug his shoes into the snow and came to a hauling stop just as he was about to fall off a cliff. He sighed as Meteor had saved his life. But as Xavier was about to run in a different direction three Freeza came out and looked at him. He looked at them and watched as they plunged their spears into the ground. The impact caused the snow to rumble under him. Xavier couldn't control his balance and soon fell off the side of the cliff. He screamed as he plummeted down to the ground below.

***
Twilight POV

The girls and I were now even closer than before. We were shaking uncontrollably. The heating spells from the princesses were finally breaking away and letting in, even more, cold. We shivered and shook and knew the end was coming. Ponies just hugged each other said their goodbyes. It was sad to say it. But death was coming, and we were all going to die. It didn't want to accept it, but I knew it was impossible for us to survive long enough for Xavier to fulfill his mission. I even accepted that Xavier was already dead. But I knew that I didn't want to think about my death, my friends or even the death of my harem stallion. So decided to get my mind off of things.

"Flame." The Fable cat looked up at me. "Tell me, how do you know when a Fable dies. I mean, when Slugger attacked you, you didn't die. But how do you know a Fable has passed," I said

"Easy, our flames." Said Flame

"Flames." Said Rainbow

"Yes, the flames of a Fable are our spiritual energy. As long as they glow, a Fable lives. But when they go out, the Fable is dead." Said Natasha

"Interestin', so if I blew out your flames, I would kill ya." Said Applejack

"No, because they would just ignite again. We can cover up our flames because the flames will just appear outside of the clothing. The only way to truly put an end to our flames is to kill us. But the only way to do that is by either dark powers or by another Fable." Said Flame

"Or in the case of this cold, freezing our flames." Said Natasha

"But how is that possible?" Asked Fluttershy

"As you can see by mine and Flame's spirit flames, they are freezing. Fables can handle cold temperatures, but not extremes. The reason a desert surrounds Fabalis. So in extreme weather, our flames start to freeze. When they are completely frozen, we will perish." Said Natasha

I looked down at Flame and saw that his six flames were going stiff. They usually were free flowing, but I could tell that not all of it was flowing freely. They were freezing. I was then pulled from Flame when Barb started to cough controllably. She removed her hand and blood coated her scales.

"Barb, tell me, is it what I think it is," I said

"It is," said Barb coughing again.

"What?" Asked Flame

"Dragon Fever." Said Barb

"A sickness that strikes dragons when their body temperature is dangerously low. It's an illness that takes the life of the dragon unless they find a heat source within the next few hours," I said

"I guess then it's true. We're going to die here. We're going to freeze to death." Said Fluttershy

Fluttershy just started to cry out as she accepted no hope was coming for us.

"Hey, we have to have faith that Xavier will make it." Said Pinkie

"Face it Pinkie, Xavier's not going to save us." Said Rainbow

I couldn't stop either. I just started to cry knowing that this was it for me. I looked at the others as they had tears in their eyes, even Flame and Natasha were crying. I decided to bring everypony close as I knew we should die together.

"I love you all," I said

We hugged and just cried as we waited for death to come and take us to the Gold Pastures.

***
Xaveir POV

"Xavier time to wake up."

I groaned as I heard a voice fill my head.

"Xavier, get up, your journey is not yet complete."

I slowly started to open my eyes and saw a blurry figure standing away from me. I couldn't tell much, but the character was female. I rubbed my eyes, but the figure was still blurry.

"Get up Xavier. Death is not for you yet."

I looked at the figure, and soon my brain started to come to life. The voice was my mother's voice.

"Get up Xavier. This world still needs you."

"Mom," I said

"The Crystal Empire needs you."

"Mom," I said

"Hurry Xavier. You still have to time to save the empire. I know you can do it son."

"MOM!" I screamed

Soon the image disappeared, and I struggled to get up. I coughed and saw blood land in the snow. I'm freezing, how long have I been out. I continued to get up and looked at my shoulder and stomach. A layer of ice had formed over the wounds. I touched it and felt a stinging pain come from it. I decided to let it be.

"Meteor can you hear me."

I got no reply from him, so I decided to see if I could get ahold of Crystal.

"Crystal are you there."

But again nothing but silence. I tried to use my Fable powers, but they didn't work. I coughed again, and more blood came out, even more than last time. Damn, I think my body is shutting down. I wiped my chin and followed what my mother said and started to stroll towards the direction I was facing. I can't let this be the end. No, I won't let this be the end. I pushed whatever strength I had left in trying to find Icicle.

After who knows how long, that pulling sensation returned. It was the same feeling that led me to find Meteor. I slowly followed that feeling hoping it was close. I could feel my body on the verge of death. But even with those thoughts in my head, I continued to march forward in the hopes of finding Icicle and reversing all of this and seeing the smiling faces of my loved ones. But I wasn't even sure if they were still alive. I had no clue how much time had passed since I left. So in the back of my mind, I thought they were already dead, and that when I arrived back at the empire, reversed all of this, that all I will find is bodies.

No, don't think like that! I pushed those thoughts deep into my mind and locked them away. I continued with an empty mind, just following a strange feeling that told me where to go. Sure it could just be a sense of hope that my slowly dying brain is telling my body before I fall over in the snow and forever see darkness or it is the sensation that will bring me to where Icicle is hidden. I kept walking, and soon I heard the ground shake, and with my luck, I fell into a hole.

I landed in a large pile of snow and slowly pushed myself up. But I could barely do that. My body was finally just saying forget it and lie down and wait for the Grim Reaper to come here and take my soul. I wasn't even sure what ponies believed in, whether they had a heaven or hell. I wasn't sure where I would go. But I didn't listen to my body and got up. I looked around and found a shrine. I then saw it sitting on the shrine, a white crystal shard.

I moved towards it as my vision began to become blurry. Damn, please just let me touch that crystal shard. But my body wasn't listening to me. My body wanted to fall to the ground and let death come upon me. But I didn't want that to happen. I pushed what little strength I had left in me to reach out my hand. My vision was nearly gone, and I could feel my body giving into the cold. But with pure will power, I touched the crystal shard. Then I felt like my whole body was freezing alive. I looked down at my hands to see them freezing, and with a blink of my eyes, I was facing a large mountain of ice with snow falling around me.

"Tell me are you the Crystal Shard Dragon of Ice, Icicle," I said

"Yes young warrior."

"Please Icicle, I need you to grant me your powers. The Crystal Empire is freezing and if I don't stop the storm that's causing it. Then lives will be lost," I said

"I know, young warrior, I have felt my power being used to freeze the empire."

"Then you will help me," I said

"Yes young warrior I shall." The crystal shard again appeared in front of me. "Take my crystal in your hands and let my power flow through you."

I grabbed the crystal, and the second I did, I power surged through my body. It felt like my body was completely frozen. I looked down at my hands as ice covered them and icicles pushed out my each of my hands. I saw it continue with my body. I held myself together and soon it was over. I looked to see I was back to normal.

"May you never fear the cold as you now control it. Now go young warrior and save those you care about and summon me when you need me."

The snow began to wipe around, and I covered my face, and with a blink of my eyes, I was outside and no longer near the shrine. I pulled up my coats to see the Icicle's crystal shard resting next to Meteor's crystal shard. I sighed, but then I noticed I wasn't cold anymore. It was like the cold around me wasn't affecting me at all.

"Xavier."

"Meteor, am I glad to hear from you."

"Glad to see you're alive Xavier. Crystal and I have been trying to get in contact with you for some time. We feared the worst that your body had given up and you were dead."

"Glad to know your still alive."

"Yeah and I also was able to find Icicle. Tell me, Crystal, I'm standing in the cold and don't feel anything different. Why is that?"

"Since you've merged with Icicle's powers, cold no longers has any effect on you."

"At least I don't have to worry about warming your body up anymore."

"Yeah and know that I have Icicle, I can return to the Crystal Empire and reverse all of this. I just hope everypony is ok."

I looked around but still, couldn't find my way. I decided to try something now that I had Icicle. I raised my left hand and concentrated on the storm. I wished it to part for me so that I could head back to the Crystal Empire. I closed my eyes and pushed the power through my mark. I felt the energy pass through my mark, and I opened my eyes to see it glowing a bright white, through my glove, I was wearing. Soon I saw the storm open up and pumped my fist that it worked. I then began to run as the wind parted ways. Hold on everypony, I'm coming to save you all.

***

I kept running through the freezing snowstorm and soon spotted the houses of the Crystal Empire and ran into the city. As I ran towards the castle, I could see the bodies of Freeza. Many of which had the black ooze in them. Some didn't have the ooze as they looked like the ones Prince Frazza had with him. I ran forward and heard fighting. I soon saw Prince Frazza fighting three Freeza. I drew my sword and ran forward and cut them down to size. I sheathed my sword and turned to Frazza.

"Thank you, Xavier. I thought I was a goner for sure." Said Frazza

"No problem, mind explaining what happened here?" I asked

"Yes a little over fifteen minutes ago, Freeza following my father appeared. Well, you can see the outcomes. In the time you were gone, the Freeza wishing to follow me came to help me." Said Frazza

"Well, I'm sorry for your losses. Now tell me, what about the ponies," I said

"I am unsure. We left the throne room so our cold wouldn't hurt the ponies." Said Frazza

"Then tell me how long have I been gone?" I asked

"A little over two hours. Now tell me, did you find Icicle." Said Frazza

"Yes I did, and now I can stop this storm and bring in Meteor to warm the Crystal Empire," I said

But before I could do that, I heard movement and turned to see Freeza coming towards us. Then a large Freeza came toward us. Black ooze covered its body, and it seemed to drip out of Freeza. The Freeza behind it stopped, and the larger one approached us.

"Let me guess, your father," I said

"You are correct. Xavier meet my Dad, King of the Freeza, King Frozzo." Said Frazza

"So you're the one using Icicle's powers to freeze the Crystal Empire," I said

Frozzo nodded to my question and rose his spear at me. He then spoke in pure gibberish as ooze spilled out of his mouth. I might not have understood the words, but I understood the gesture. I drew my sword and prepared for battle.

"Prince Frazza, stay behind me," I said

"Yes, but please be careful. Whatever is corrupting my father isn't something to take lightly." Said Frazza

"No worries, I won't," I said

Frozzo once again began to speak to me. But I couldn't understand a thing and nor could Frazza. But I didn't care. I didn't come this far to lose everything to a corrupt king. I was going to set the Crystal Empire free. I charged King Frozzo as he readied his defense. It's time to put an end to this once and for all.

***
3rd Person POV

Xavier swung his sword at King Frozzo, but the king blocked it. Xavier started to swing his sword around trying to put the finishing blow on the king. Xavier couldn't waste any more time as every second that passed was another second the ponies in the throne room didn't have. But every attack he threw, the king blocked it. Xavier jumped back and growled. Damn, how the hell do I hit this guy if he is going to block every one of my attacks. Xavier watched as the king rose his hand pointed it at Xavier.

Soon dark tendrils shot out and tried to strike Xavier. Xavier rolled and jumped out of the way. Then as Xavier moved away from the last tendril attack, Frozzo appeared right next to him at the speed of light. What the?! King Frozzo struck his fight hard into Xavier's gut causing him to spit up blood. Xavier looked up as Frozzo looked down at him. His fist came back and walloped Xavier right in the face. Xavier went down in the snow. Xavier could hear Frozzo coming towards him. Xavier rolled over and flipped out of the way as the king's spear struck the ground. Xavier coughed and spat out some more blood before wiping his face.

Frozzo once again spoke and appeared in front of Xavier, but Xavier was ready for that. He smashed a Photon ball into his body and somersaulted away. King Frozzo walked out of the smoke as Xavier tried to charge a Fire Photon, but the cold wasn't letting him complete his task.

"As long as this storm goes, my fire won't do a thing to help you. You need to tap into my sister's powers."

Xavier quickly dodged another round of black tendrils. Once he was clear of them, Frozzo pointed, and soon the Freeza began to throw their spears at Xavier. Using his Speed Sight, Xavier was able to move out of the way. He wasn't sure if the spears would have the same effect that they did when he didn't merge with Icicle. But Xavier wasn't going to take a chance. Once clear, he responded to Meteor.

"How do I do that, I claimed your powers right before my death at the hands of the Timber Wolf Queen."

"All you have to do is ask."

"Icicle, but how?"

"Easy, just because you unlocked the powers of my brother, Meteor, in your time of need, doesn't mean that works for each of us. You brought my abilities to life when you decided to part the storm. Now let all my cold course through your bones and let the cold chill of ice flow through you."

Xavier could feel his body growing colder as Icicle's powers coursed through him and watched as his Fable mark began to glow a bright white color as did his body. Xavier took off his winter gear to see his coat had turned to a white color. Icicle's crystal shard now had taken its place as the major crystal. Soon the jacket was encased in a layer of ice just like Xavier's hands. And even though his winter gear lying in the snow, he didn't feel the chill of the wind around him. Frazza was amazed at what he saw while watching Xavier fight his corrupted father.

Amazing, he truly is as the legends have spoken. I can sense the power of Icicle coming right off of him. He also seems to no longer mind the cold showing that he can control it. Xavier smirked as he looked at King Frozzo who hadn't moved the whole time Xavier was having a chat with Meteor and Icicle.

"Now how about we try out some of your new moves."

Xavier's mind was folded with images and techniques to fulfill his moves. He smiled as he began to charge the air around him. The air flow stopped and started to spin in a cone formation. It then formed many icicles.

"Let's see you handle this, Icicle Barrage." Said Xavier

He pushed out with both of his hands, and the icicles went flying through the air towards Frozzo. The king stood motionless but blocked each attack as they came at him. Damn, even that won't work. Fine, then I'll try another attack. Something smaller. Xavier crossed his arms and began to charge small ice spear and tossed them at Frozzo. But again the king didn't move but blocked them away. No way! Soon Frozzo disappeared and reappeared in front of Xavier. Xavier quickly summoned a wall of ice to block the king's incoming spear. Xavier took his sword in his hand and ice covered the blade. King Frozzo broke the walk and tried to strike Xavier, but Xavier blocked it with his sword. The two exchanged attacks as the two fought to see who would win.

I can't let this go any longer I have to beat him. Xavier jumped back and started to charge his Photon Ball. But instead, Xavier began to place ice energy into it his attack. He then ran forward with all his speed and leaped into the air.

"Try this for size, Ice Photon." Said Xavier

Xavier smashed the ball of energy into the head of King Frozzo, and once the attack hit a mini blizzard followed as Xavier landed away and saw the king frozen in a block of ice. But before he could attack, a spear went straight through the king, killing him. Xavier looked back to see Frazza had finished off his father. Frazza summoned another spear and walked up to Xavier.

"It seems we have won." Said Frazza

"If we have, then why is the storm still raging?" Asked Xavier

The two then heard a rumbling sound and turned to see the chunks of ice melting as the black ooze came out of the ice. Then one by one, the corrupted Freeza began to kill themselves. The ooze in them broke loose and started to head towards the ooze from King Frozzo.

"I don't think its over just yet." Said Xavier

The ooze started to come together and form a giant beast. Xavier got in his stance as the creature appeared in front of him. It roared at the two as black ooze went everywhere. Xavier decided the best way to defeat this enemy was to freeze it. Xavier placed his hands together and a blizzard of snow formed around his hands. He pushed his hands out, and a blizzard began to blow over the ooze beast. Frazza threw a few spears through the blizzard hoping to help out. When Xavier stopped his attack, he waited to see if it worked only to feel a tail strike his body. He went flying up and smashed the side of the castle.

Suddeny he could feel the life of the ponies inside fading. He could feel his harem barely holding on as well as his brother. No, I'm running out of time!

"Stay strong, everypony. I'm going to save you all soon." Said Xavier

Inside the castle, Flame ears twitched as he looked at the window.

"Brother."

Xavier pushed himself off the building and formed a set of icicles and sent them barreling towards the ooze beast. They smashed into the ooze beast taking its attention from Frazza back to Xavier. Xavier charged his Ice Photon and struck the beast's head with it before leaping back and grabbing his sword. He used his Light Speed Strike to cut the head of the creature off. But the creature was hardly done yet. It took its leg and smashed the ice prison, and the ooze went back into its body and formed the head once again.

I should have expected it not to be that easy. Xavier watched the ooze beast leaped into the air and roared as chunks of it fell over the place. As it landed on objects, it dissolved them. Acid! Xavier booked it as he dodged the black ooze falling around him. Frazza was doing the same. But the two were running out of places to run and hide. Xavier turned around and formed an Ice Wall, and the black ooze struck it but began to dissolve it. Frazza used his spears to freeze the holes. Xavier kept pushing his powers to make sure the wall didn't fall. Soon the ooze beast roared and exploded. The black ooze went in every direction. It completely covered the Ice Wall. Xavier and Frazza rolled out of the way as the wall came down becoming nothing.

They both watched as the ooze moved so that it was together again and the beast was back.

"Shit, I don't know if we can kill this thing." Said Xavier

"I believe now would be an excellent time to let Icicle help. I believe Icicle might be able to defeat this creature." Said Frazza

Xavier pulled up his coat and pulled the Crystal Shard of Ice and looked at it. He then looked at the castle behind them. He wasn't close enough to sense anything, but he knew that the ponies inside didn't have much time left. Xavier sighed as it was time to throw out his trump card. He closed his eyes and let out a sigh and then opened them.

"Alright, let's do this." Xavier quickly recalled what he spoke when he first summoned Meteor from his prison. "I call upon you, come to me. Crystal Shard Dragon of Ice, Icicle!"

Xavier tossed the crystal shard up, and soon it shot towards the mountains. Frazza and Xavier watched as crystal shard went towards the mountain range.

"Well, that was unexpected." Said Xavier

But before anything could react, a massive rumbling sound shook the whole empire. Xavier turned to see the crystal heart was spinning rapidly and emitting a white glow from it. Even the ponies inside the castle felt it. Soon a beam was shot straight from the castle and splitting in the Crystal Mountains. Xavier and Frazza looked to see a large mountain of ice tower into the sky as Icicle awake from her slumber. In the Dream Realm Crystal and Meteor watched as Icicle disappeared in a white portal. Soon the ice mountain stopped, and four legs burst from it and strike the ground. The mountain rose high into the heavens and soon a head appeared. The whole body looked like an aircraft carrier with an ice mountain on its back. The new creature roared, and at the second the storm stopped. The ice beast started to walked towards Xavier and Frazza. Xavier could tell it was as tall as Meteor. The ooze beast roared but stopped as it was frozen solid by Icicle's breath. But the black ooze beast broke loose of its prison.

Xavier felt his mind followed with a move. He smiled as it would be the move to end the ooze beast.

"Alright Icicle, let's finish this fight once and for all. Let's go, Ice Age." Said Xavier

The mountain on Icicle's back began to split apart, and a core of ice appeared. Then the air temperature ultimately started to drop even more. The air was being pulled into the center as it expanded like crazy. Soon Icicle roared, and Xavier gave his final order.

"DO IT!" Said Xavier

Then a bright light filled the core before a massive explosion shook the Crystal Empire. The ponies in the throne felt the shaking of the empire. They looked around as they tried to figure out was happening. Flame just smiled as he knew only one person could be responsible for such things.

"Brother, you kept your promise." Murmured Flame

After Icicle's attack finished, a sheet of ice now covered the land outside. The attack destroyed buildings around Icicle. It looked like a new ice age had appeared over the Crystal Empire. Soon an Ice Wall fell as Xavier and Frazza looked at the ice covered empire. They both looked to see Icicle placing her ice mountain back together. Xavier looked around and found nothing of the ooze beast. It was gone forever. Xavier finally lets out a sigh of relief that the battle was over as Icicle roared in victory.

"Simply amazing the power a Crystal Shard Dragon has. I only heard rumors of the power they all possessed. But seeing it in real life sure changes your view of things." Said Frazza

"Yeah." Said Xavier

"Then I believe it's time we warm up the Crystal Empire." Said Frazza

"Won't you melt if that happens." Said Xavier

"Not as long as Icicle helps me." Said Frazza

Xavier looked up to Icicle as she nodded to him. Xavier took ahold of Meteor's crystal shard and tossed it up in the air.

"Come to me, Crystal Shard Dragon of Fire, Meteor." Said Xavier

Xavier tossed the crystal up to the sky, and soon a portal opened in the heavens, and Meteor descended from the sky and landed next to Icicle. The two looked at each other before smiling. They came together in a strange and awkward hug.

"Thank Xavier, I'm glad to see one of my sisters again."

"Yes young warrior thank you. The way is clear for you Meteor."

Meteor began to flap his large wings and waves of heat left his wings. Xavier and Frazza watched as the ice and snow started to melt away. Xavier felt the temperature rise as Meteor kept beating his wings to warm the Crystal Empire back up.

In the throne room, ponies started to feel the effects of the warmth. They began to notice the ice that had formed on the walls of the throne room were melting. The ponies who thought death was coming cheered as the warmth returned to them. Flame watched as his spirit flames started to move again. Ponies got up stretched taking off the bulky winter gear and exiting the castle as ran outside and they couldn't believe the sight, two giant dragons stood in the empire. Meteor and Icicle. But most all Xavier standing next to them. Twilight, Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy, and Barb ran past everypony and tackled Xavier to the ground drowning him in kisses. Xavier laughed as he was finally able to push himself up, but got pushed down again by his brother. He stroked his head as Flame purred like a cat and soon got back up but again went to the floor as Moon tackled him. He questioned how she got here but saw Fang come walking up.

"So I guess, I owe you, huh, Fang." Said Xavier

"No, Moon was perfect for me." Said Fang

"But how did you get here so fast?" Asked Twilight

"Easy, some of my guards flew us here when we saw the explosion in the Crystal Empire. I guess I know where that came from now," said Fang looking up at Icicle

"Oh dad, I was so scared when Fang picked me up from school. She told me you and mom, went off on a dangerous mission. I didn't know if I would see you or mom again." Said Moon

"Sorry for scaring you, Moon. But mom and dad had to do some things." Said Xavier

Twilight bent down and picked up Moon and rubbed her muzzle across Moon's muzzle as Xavier got to his feet. He looked back at all the ponies he saved. Cadance came up and unexpectedly kissed him on the lips. She pulled off with an adorable smile as Xavier had a shocked expression on his face.

"Just consider it your payment for saving my empire." Said Cadance

"I...um...ok." Said Xavier

"You truly are something to behold, Xavier. Oh and don't think you can start to take my wife from me." Said Shining

"Hey, I wouldn't do to you." Said Xavier

Soon Celestia and Luna come over, and Luna brought Xavier into a hug, and Celestia did the same, but threw Xavier off again, by bringing him into a deep passionate kiss. Her tongue pushed past his lips and began to battle it out with his tongue. Celestia happily moaned at the feeling of his tongue over hers. After a while, she broke the kiss with lines of saliva connecting their mouths. Ponies couldn't believe what they witnessed.

"Consider that a gift for saving my kingdom and ponies once again." Said Celestia

Xavier didn't respond as it seemed his brain wasn't functioning anymore. He shook himself back into reality to answer to Celestia.

"No worries, Celestia it's my job." Said Xavier

Soon Frazza approached Xavier and stretched out his hand. Xavier took it and shook it.

"I wish I could stay longer, Xavier, but I must return to my kingdom. I must rebuild what my father destroyed. I guess this is goodbye until we meet again, Xavier." Said Frazza

"I guess so and thank you for your help. I hope you can lead your people down a better path." Said Xavier

"I will and if you are ever in need of help, I will gladly fight by your side to the bitter end." Said Frazza

Xavier and Frazza shook hands before the new king of the Freeza people walked away. But he turned to see Xavier talking to the ponies around him as he seemed to be retelling his story. Frazza looked at Xavier and slowly let his thoughts roam to when he first met the human. Xavier Young, a hero with a future I can't see. A cloud of darkness hangs over you like a dark vale ready to consume you in its hold. I can't see what this future holds, and I fear what this darkness means for you. But I also fear for what I see when I look into the dark vale. Frazza looked once again saw the same figure that stood behind Xavier the first time he meet him. It was Xavier, but things were different about him. He radiated a sense of darkness, rage, anger, and hate. He wore a dark coat that showed off this dark tone about him. The ghost Xavier turned his head, and Frazza watched as the ghost Xavier and opened its left eye. The eye was completely black, and then a red dot appeared before the ghost Xavier disappeared. I may not fully understand it, but I can see that this darkness haunts you. I fear what happens if the darkness consumes you, because if it does, then may the gods of the old have mercy on us all. Frazza turned and walked away only to think about what he had seen and where it would take the vast kingdom of Equestria and its new hero.

***
Xavier POV

I walked through the halls of the Castle of the Crystal Empire. Cadance asked us to stay and sleep here. None of us objected to staying here, well except for Fang who went back to Canterlot. But the rest of us stayed, and I got plenty of thanks from the ponies of the Crystal Empire. I told them it was no problem, but they still treated me to a feast, and it was a damn good one. I had put Moon to bed and was heading back to my room, where Flame slept. Natasha decided to stay with Fluttershy and from the sounds was going to live with her.

I was almost back to my room when I felt myself get pulled into a room. Before I could say a thing, I found myself in a passionate kiss. I could feel a tongue slither into my mouth and knew only one member of my harem who had a snake tongue and that was Barbara. She pulled off as I looked into her eyes.

"You did promise to give me my night." Said Barb

"I did, didn't I," I said

"Yes." She said

I move my hands down her and found she was completely naked. I saw her whole body now, and it was quite attractive. I had gotten used to the fact scales covered her body instead of fur, but it made her that more desirable for me. I now got a full glance at her naked and beautiful C-cup breasts.

"So I guess I should stop wasting time and tame my dragoness," I said

"Oh, now we're talking." Said Barb

CLOP WARNING

We came into a kiss as I locked the door and threw my jacket to the ground. I pushed Barb towards the bed, and we fell on it. I stripped my gloves and tossed them away and started to run my hands across every inch of her body. My hands glided smoothly across her scales as my left hand found her moist lips. I rubbed my thumb across them as it caused Barb to moan out in pleasure. I didn't waste time as I began to insert two fingers and rubbed her pink flesh of her pussy, which surprised me by emitting heat. Barb broke our loving kiss to moan out. She arched her back trying to force my fingers deeper into her love tunnel.

"Oh, Xavier that feels so great." Said Barb

I smiled as I began to kiss and lick her neck. I decided to bite her neck as her scales would protect her. She moaned out in pleasure as I kept going, but I also started to pump my fingers in and out of her pussy. I smiled as I saw an expression of lust and pleasure plastered on her face. I continued down her neck until I got to her breasts. I squeezed them and found that they were soft and nothing like her firm scaly body. But her breasts were still covered in scales. Hm, interesting. I kept on teasing her by sucking on her left breast. Barb just let out a deep lust filled moan as I felt the walls of her pussy constrict my fingers before letting them go as her fluid dripped onto the bed. I stopped my teasing as I let Barb get herself back together.

Once she was back from her high, I again pumped my fingers in and out of her pussy and continued my attack on her breasts.

"Oh, Xavier." Said Barb

Her voice filled with pleasure as I attacked her body. I didn't know if dragons had any erogenous zones. I decided just to continue what I was doing and read about that later. After a while, I switched to her right as my free hand attacked her left. As I sucked on her right, I gently bite down on her hard tit. Barb moaned out from that feeling.

"Now understand when Twilight and Applejack said the best part about you is your teasing. I can see why now they call it the best part." Said Barb

"Well, consider that in your world, you don't like teasing. I can see why it would be your favorite part," I said

I gave each of her tits a few licks with my tongue before moving my face down to where her pussy laid. The region around it glistened as her fluid shined on her scales. I pulled my fingers from her passage and licked them clean getting a taste of spices on my tongue. Hm, hot, perfect for a dragoness. I moved my hands and parted her lips and began to gorge myself on her pussy. Barb arched her back as she moaned in complete pleasure.

"Yes Xavier, yes!" Screamed Barb

I continued to eat out her pussy getting plenty of her spice flavored fluid into my mouth. I just couldn't stop myself from wanting more and more of it. I felt Barb place her hand on the back of my head as she pushed my face into her crotch. It seemed she didn't want me to leave until I made her orgasm. Well, it didn't take long before she let out a large moan of pleasure as her fluid filled my mouth. But some did land on my face and glasses. She let go of my head as I moved back and licked up all I could reach. I used the sheets to clean the rest of my face and glasses. I got above Barb as she came down from her pleasure high.

We locked lips into a lazy kiss. Soon Barb flipped me over and stripped my shirt and gasped. I wondered why until I saw my two new scars. Yes, the attacks from the Freeza had caused injuries to my skin. I had one where I struck in the shoulder and the other where the Freeza cut me with his spear on the side of my stomach. I didn't mind as it showed my devotion for fighting to save those I love and cherish. Barb ran her hands over the scars, and it seemed to fill her eyes with even more lust.

"You know in dragon culture. We pick our mates by their battle scars." Said Barb

"So do these battle scars please you?" I asked

"Oh yes they do, now I hope you're ready for the ride of your life because we're not stopping until I'm satisfied." Said Barb

She turned around and stripped me of my clothing and out sprang my hard member. Barb gave it a few sniffs before wrapping her snake tongue around and licked it. I moaned out at how incredible it felt. Sure Twilight and Applejack were good with their tongues as well, but Barb was taking the cake. That snake tongue of her worked wonders on my hard shaft. Soon she stopped she licked away my pre cum and seemed to enjoy the taste.

"Salty with a hint of musk, I have to say. It drives me crazy, but I'm not going to blow you tonight, my dear. No, tonight I'm riding you." Said Barb

She pressed her wet slit against my member and soon took my full member in a second. I saw her immediately regret her choice, and I saw blood leaking down my member. Tears were forming in the corners of her eyes as I could see the pain in them. I moved up and kissed her lips and wiped away her tears.

"You should have taken it slow," I said

"Yeah, but I just wanted to feel your member in me and didn't want to worry about my hymen." Said Barb

I just kept kissing her lips until her pussy started to conform to my rod. Soon I was back on the bed with a pair of lust filled eyes looking down at me. Soon she began to lift her ass up to remove my member from her tunnel. We moaned as the feeling of pleasure, hit the both of before moaning again as Barb slammed back down and her pussy once again filled with my rod.

Well, soon we were able to reach our desired rhythm. I had my hands on Barb's firm ass helping her achieve the pace she wanted. I also began to meet her half in, and Barb seemed to enjoy it. We came into a wet sloppy kiss as the sounds of my skin slapping against her scales echoed the room. It didn't take long for Barb to picked up the speed as she got used to my member. She broke the kiss and just moaned in pleasure as she let her tongue hang outside her mouth. She looked down at me with lust filled eyes as she brought herself down to lock my lips and snaked her tongue into my mouth to feel every inch of it.

Well, Barb and I were starting to feel the effects of our pleasure as I could feel my balls swelling and pressure building in my shaft. I was getting close to exploding my sperm into the womb of Barb. But what impressed me the most was that Barb had held out as long as I was. Usually, when I mated Twilight or Applejack, they came before I ever finished, but Barb didn't. It made me wonder more about the dragon species. I decided to file that in my brain as a research later. But right now, I wanted to warn Barb that I was close.

"Barb...I'm...close," I said

"So...am...I...now...do...not...leave...me...empty." She said

Well, I never left any of my girls empty. Well, I finally came as Barb came down down one last time and moaned. I could feel her soft and warm flesh of her pussy constrict my member, and that was enough to send me over the edge. I groaned as I came. My white sticky cum began to flood into Barb's wound, filling it up. Barb happily came as I could feel her fluids slide down my shaft and land on my pelvis. I could see a happy face on her as she felt my sperm enter her womb and coat her pussy white.

"So...good." She said

She collapsed onto me as we breathed to come down from our pleasure high. Barb looked me as smiled as I ran my hands over her spikes. We entered into a gently kiss until our bodies came back to us. She got up and began to bouncing make me hard again. She looked down at me with her still lust filled eyes.

"I hope you weren't expecting that to be all. We're are far from done, dear. You said you would tame the dragoness, so get ready to keep that promise." She said

I chuckled as Barb got right back into the action as we came into a kiss. What have I gotten myself into with Barb.

***

CLOP END

Barb was snuggled up on my chest, her womb happily stuffed with three rounds worth of my semen. A happy smile on her face as she slept away. I still wasn't asleep, surprising since I get went three long rounds with a horny dragoness. But I was tired; I was just trying to calm the aching in my pelvis. Barb had gone crazy and completely instinctual in the last round. But I believed she was running on her instincts the whole time we fucked, but it was still fun, even if my pelvis was going to hurt in the morning. But a hurting pelvis is worth it to see Barb's smiling face. But the exact reason I was up was that I nearly lost my life today and almost lost those I hold close to me.

Sure I cheated death a few times since being here on Equestria. But this time felt different it felt like I was going to die and that was it. The mission to save the Crystal Empire was going to be my last mission I would take. Sure in the back of my head, I thought this might all be an illusion of my dying brain, but I didn't let that thought control me. I knew I was alive as the sex with Barb was real to tell me this wasn't some illusion. But this mission made me reflect everything I hold dear and what would happen if I did die or didn't make it in time.

I looked over to Barb as she rubbed her head over my chest as she dreamt. Probably dreaming about our night together. But as I looked at her and rubbed her face I felt lost. I decided that since I couldn't sleep, I would walk the castle. I got up and got dressed and gave Barb a pillow to hug, while I went out. I closed the door and just walked the hall in front of me until I reached a balcony that overlooked the Crystal Empire. Cadance sure is going to have to repair her empire. I should apologize for destroying so much property when I had Icicle use her finishing move. I shrugged as I heard hooves coming down the hall. I looked to see Luna walking towards me.

"Hello, Luna," I said

"Xavier, I see you're still awake." Said Luna

"Yeah can't sleep, I guess that's why you're here," I said

"Yes as princess of the night, it is my job to watch over the citizens as they dream. I travel the world of dreams to expel the nightmares of ponies and induce restful sleep. I was surprised to find you awake when Barb is fast asleep." Said Luna

"So I have to ask, what is Barb dreaming about," I said

"Well," Luna began to blush, which made me chuckle.

"No worries Luna, your face tells me everything. And to answer your previous question. I can't sleep because I can't get this idea out of my head," I said

"It is that bad." Said Luna

"Well, you see when I was working on my first book. I couldn't sleep because all these ideas would pop into my head. I would stay up late and just write and write. I found myself quite a few times drooling over my computer." I chuckled at the memories. "But this idea is more haunting than the ideas that I rolled out to write my books."

"What is it, Xavier?" Asked Luna

"That I might have failed and lost everything close to me." I turned back to look outside to the mountain range that boarded the Crystal Empire. "Before I found Icicle, I was struggling to keep going. I started to have these thoughts that I already failed, and when I came back to the Crystal Empire and saved it, all I would find is bodies. I also at one point just wanted to accept death. But I pushed on and did achieve victory in the end."

"I see your reasons, and if I may say, while you were out hunting for Icicle, many ponies in the throne room were expecting death. Even your harem at one point excepted that you died and that they were next. It is true that many ponies are sleepless tonight because they all nearly discovered whether or not they would wind up in the Gold Pastures or at the Gates of Tartarus." Said Luna

"But what gets me more Luna is what will happen when death finally does sink his hands into my soul. I've cheated death many times here. I'm just afraid what will happen when I can't run from death anymore. I guess I'm scared for what the future holds now," I said

"As does everypony, Xavier. But you can't let fear of the unknown take control of you. Fear leads to the path of darkness. Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, and hate leads to suffering. Trust me, Xavier, I went down this road and became Nightmare Moon because of it. I don't want to see you become something that the vale of darkness covers. Even to this day, ponies still fear me because I might turn back into Nightmare Moon. I don't want to see that concern in the eyes of the ponies you are protecting." Said Luna

"Yeah, but I think is some cases you have to embrace the darkness in you. It is one of the Crystal Shard Dragons. But I won't let hate, anger or fear control me. I can tell you that." Said Xavier

"I know Xavier. I can see your heart is pure." Said Luna

"Thanks, Luna and thanks for talking to me it means a lot," I said

"No problem, Xavier, it is my duty to watch all my subjects when the night falls." Said Luna

"Yeah, your nights are beautiful. I can say your nights are better than anyone I could ever recall on Earth. I don't know why, but when I look up the stars, I'm filled with determination to move forward and fight the good fight. I guess that's why I'm still standing since I have much more to do," I said

"Glad to hear, Xavier. Now, how about you return to Barb and have a restful sleep. You deserve it for after today." Said Luna

"Thank you, Luna," I said

She walked away, and I could have sworn I saw a blush on her cheeks. But I ignored it and looked up at the stars. I smiled as I knew my mother was watching me as if that strange person wasn't proof enough that my mom was alive. But where she was, was still a mystery. But a mystery for another time as I had to protect this world from a great evil. I pushed myself from the balcony railing and began to return to my room, but stopped when I started to cough.

I ignored the coughing fit since I still hadn't gotten over my trip to the Crystal Mountains. I took it as nothing harmful and would disappear in a day or two. I walked back to the room to snuggle back with Barb. I reached the room and closed the door. I stripped down and got right back next to Barb. She mumbled some things in her sleep, and I smiled as I stroked her spines. I then felt my body finally becoming exhausted. I pushed my head into my pillow, and the second I did, I was out cold.

Author's Note

Man, what a chapter and sorry, this chapter took so long, but my college does come first. So I do hope you enjoy this long chapter. Also, Xavier now has Icicle and her ice powers. You can expect more skills in the chapters to come.
Icicle Barrage: Xavier can create multiple icicles and launch them out at his enemies
Ice Spears: Small spears of ice to kill foes
Ice Wall: A wall of ice to protect Xavier from attacks
Blizzard Storm: Xavier can form a blizzard to freeze his enemies
Brief history: The history of the Crystal Shard Dragons continues with the Crystal Shard Dragon of Ice. The second known dragon of the Crystal Shard that walked the land of Eques. She brought forth the winter of the planet. Even though it brought fights between her and her brother, Meteor. But it is said that each of the Crystal Shard Dragons could overpower another Crystal Shard Dragon's powers. So Icicle using her abilities of ice to freeze the poles to keep the planet in balance with her brother's heat. But also came upon the Crystal Mountains and meet a race of ice creatures known as the Freeza. They were a race who must live in the cold, but Meteor's heat was harming them. So she used her powers to freeze the mountains and area around and placed her abilities over it to protect it from Meteor's fire abilities. Once that finished, the Freeza praised her as a goddess of their people.

But many those who adore the heat fear the cold. Icicle was known for her extreme ability to wipe out all life in a single blast of cold. A move named Ice Age. Icicle could cover the planet completely in ice and destroy all life. But only one recorded time of this power shown. This ability manifested itself when the Freeza were attacked by a group of ponies in an empire next door called the Crystal Empire. Icicle enraged by the attack destroyed the empire and covered in ice. No pony survived the attack and this those ponies that took over the Crystal Empire that all knew not to anger Icicle as did all ponies. Many ponies love the winter but also fear the cold.

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