Learning that her uncle was the ruler of all dragons came as a complete shock to Emerald Forest, that shock was soon outlived though since she couldn’t share in her excitement with her father. Instead Emerald smiled sweetly.
“Well, guess I got to apologize for threatening to eat you.” She chuckled
Balor laughed “Don’t worry young filly,” his smile disappeared “are you sure you can make this venture to Canterlot Emerald?”
“I am my father’s daughter,” replied Emerald, from within the cave the young hatchlings returned, they were carrying between them all her makeshift travel back, the cloth was torn but held everything together nicely, it was filled to the top with food, the hatchlings rested the bag in front her “is this for me, thank you.”
She levitated the bag and placed it around her neck, after getting used to its weight she looked up at Blaor.
“Don’t worry uncle; I’ll have them back in no time.” Emerald said enthusiastically, Balor grunted and puffed a cloud of black smoke
She walked to the far cave entrance and stepped out into the open, the cast wilderness of the desert greeted her with unforgiving heat, looking back into the cave Emerald gave a last wave before stepping onto her path.
Emerald walked for what seemed like days to her, the heat was smothering but her determination kept her going. Due East she could see the end of the unforgiving desert but how far it was only time can tell. Along the way she came upon a few lone trees striving in the blacking sun. Taking it as a chance to rest Emerald sat under the tree.
The minute she relaxed the aches and pains of walking that long distance had set in. Emerald stretched her legs out under the shade of the tree and allowed her limbs to relax fully; pulling the bag off her neck she rested it to the side of her and opened it via magic.
Inside were many apples and other various vegetables and fruits. Emerald took a bunch of carrots out and started to eat. Relishing in the opportunity to eat something Emerald savoured the meal. Looking up at the sky she tried to figure out the time but the sun was at an angel that she couldn’t determine.
“Well, guess I can rest here for a bit.” She told herself as she finished off the carrots retying the bag Emerald placed it against the tree and laid her head on it, she yawned “Just a little sleep will do me some good”
Closing her eyes Emerald quickly dozed off to sleep. Emerald dreamt of the dragons, the outcome of all of them being sucked into the gem. She dreamt of the changelings surrounding her, licking their lips hungrily as they all came to her, the moment one pounced she woke up.
The sudden jump from the nightmare shook all the sleep from her eyes, Emerald stood next to the tree panting. It took her a few minutes to catch her bearings; the sky was dark now as night set in.
“I slept too long.” She said under her breath as she looked at the star filled sky “I still need to make some headway.”
Without a second thought Emerald took up her bag once again and began walking in the westward direction. The night was cool and much easier to walk in than the day and with the stars and moon the night was well lit, the filly had no problems navigating her way thought eh desert.
By dawn Emerald had made headway, halfway through the desert when dawn was near, she was tired. But had come upon a large rock formation, after a quick look around, Emerald decided that it was a good enough spot to ret for the day. This routine lasted three more days, Emerald travelled in the night and rested in the day. On the final day after she ate the last apple from the bag she came to the edge of the desert.
The sound of water reached her ears first, tired of drinking water from the small coconuts the hatchlings had given to her emerald ran towards the sound. Through the lush green of a meadow. She came upon a large river; she dropped her bag on the ground and jumped in the air diving head first into the freezing water.
The cold liquid rushed over her body, Emerald happily accepted it, dinking as much as her body can take at that moment.
“I hate deserts.” She said finally as she laid on her back floating “I’m never going into one again.”
With new found vigour Emerald swam out the water and grabbed her bag, the river was making its way through the meadow. Putting he bag on her neck Emerald started to walk following the river.
The meadow slowly changed as she walked, turning from a simple meadow into a full-fledged forest, Emerald continued walking along the river stopping a few times to drink the water. As the sun began to rise Emerald noticed animals began to appear from their homes and made their way to the river for drinking. She stared clear of them not wanting to disturb their natural habitat.
Soon, she came to a small opening in the forest, the trees provided ample cover from the sun’s rays but Emerald felt uneasy, she felt as though someone or something was watching her. Levitating Emerald Forest perched herself on a sturdy tree branch and looked around.
“It’s only my imagination.” She told herself
As she lowered herself down from the branch and took off her bag, she relaxed herself under a tree and closed her eyes. A few minutes into sleep and the sound of breaking branches woke her up. On guard Emerald looked around no one was in sight, the minute she relaxed once again a spear flew towards her and imbedded itself in the tree trunk above her head.
The sound of war cries filled the forest as ponies emerged from the shadows of the trees, they carried spears and had symbols painted on their fur, their eyes were cold and uninviting, Emerald now on her feet grabbed her bag, she was surrounded the ponies had the spears pointed at her.
“W-What do you want?” asked Emerald as she backed against a tree
The ponies said nothing but poked at her with the spears, Emerald breathed hard as she tried to look for a way out,, but the tribe ponies had blocked every path.
“D-d-d-don’t come near me.” Emerald stuttered “I don’t want to hurt you.”
The ponies stepped closer they were intent on killing her, as one drew back a hoof and threw his spear at the head of Emerald, the young filly screamed and ducked in time she watched as the spear dug into the tree trunk as well. Taking their cue from the first the other ponies threw their spears as well.
There was no way she was going to be unscathed by the onslaught of arrows that came towards her, the pendant on her chest grew warm.
“EMERALD!”
The sudden sound of that voice shocked all in the vicinity, as fire erupted off the body of Emerald and instantly destroyed the spears, the tribe ponies in shock began to back away from the pony before them that was on fire.
“What’s going on?” Emerald asked looking down at her body, she was on fire but nothing burned
“Emerald are you alright?” asked a voice
“Dad?” asked Emerald “Dad is that you, where are you?”
“Still trapped in the gem.” Said Syrreth “are you hurt?”
“How…” Emerald’s voice trailed off as the tribe ponies still surrounding her bowed
Syrreth talked plainly “somehow when you interrupted my fall something went wrong.”
Emerald’s body returned to normal as she watched the tribe ponies rise, one of them stepped forward, he looked at he with scared eyes.
“We are very sorry,” he said “You are hero, to save us.”
“Wait, what?” asked Emerald confused at what the pony had said “I don’t understand.”
The pony cleared his throat and began again using actions and gestures to describe what he was saying “You hero, come to save tribe from monster.” He said “legend says pony of fire will come slay the Tarme”
Emerald looked at him piecing together th words he said, suddenly she backed away “NO, no, I am not your pony of fire.” Said Emerald “I do not come to save you.”
The ponies didn’t listen to what emerald was saying instead they surrounded her, two stallions lifted her on their backs and with loud warriors cries they marched forward. Emerald tried in vain to explain to them what was going on, one of the other stallions grabbed her bag in his mouth and took flight.
“Emerald, do not panic.” Said Syrreth “They will learn soon enough that you aren’t who they think you are.”
“Dad?” Emerald asked “dad, help me, how did I do that?”
“The gem.” Syrreth replied “it acts as a conductor of sorts, you can use the magic of the dragons locked within.”
“Oh.” Emerald whispered “sorry dad”
“For what, I can still protect my daughter.” Said Syrreth with a soft chuckle
The ponies that carried Emerald came to a camp in the forest, many tents were set up, with seeing their warriors arrive the fillies of the village along with their foals came to great them. On seeing Emerald they looked at her with confused expression. The warriors on the other hand marched right up to the largest hut in the middle of the small tent village.

Author's Note

Hello everyone, so guess it's a new arc of sorts, lets see what happens if your reading tell me wdo you think will happen mmmmmmm