My Brave Pony Starfleet Magic: The New Member

It was Friday afternoon and Jewel was hanging out with Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Applejack and Pinkie Pie with their pets, Angel Bunny, Tank, the tortoise, Opal, the cat. Also, Wiona, a shepard dog and Gummy, a toothless alligator. Fluttershy was petting Angel while Rainbow Dash was gazing at the sky with Tank. Applejack wss playing fetch, Opal was sitting in a tree, having a nap and Gummy just stayed with Pinkie.

Jewel was just watching her friends play with their pets, until Rainbow came over and asked,

"Hey Jewel, where's your pet?"

"Oh..... I don't have a pet." replied Jewel. The others heard Jewel and came over, confused.

"Why not?" Fluttershy asked.

"Well, back on Harmony there was no animals on the planet. No dogs or cats, so I never got to experience what it's like to have a pet." Jewel explained.

"Oh, that's too bad Jewel." Rainbow added.

"It's okay. It sure would be nice to have one." Jewel got up and walked off, leaving Rainbow and Fluttershy with concerned faces.

That afternoon, the mane 5 called Lightning and his friends together and told them what happened.

"Poor chica." Dyno said.

"Too bad we can't choose a pet for her." Myte added.

"Maybe we can." Rainbow said.

"We can't Rainbow," Fluttershy objected, "Jewel needs to find a pet that fits her the best. If we chose it for her, it won't be a real companion for her."

Three others realized Fluttershy was right. The animal they choose for Jewel could hate her or even attack her! They decided Jewel should choose he own pet, by herself.

The next morning, Jewel was walking in the forest listening to the sounds of nature as they serinated the sky.

"I hope I'll find a perfect pet for me, just like my friends."

Suddenly she heard some rustling in a bush next to her.

"Hmm, what's that?" She thought. She got her answer when a creature popped out of the bush. It was a canine with light brown fur with a darker brown muzzle, paws, and ear tips. It has large blue eyes, button ears, a short muzzle with a triangular pink nose, and a short tuft of fur on each cheek. Around its neck is a ruff of grayish-white fur stubbed with dark brown pebbles. The dark brown markings on its paws extend to a thin point on each wrist and ankle. It had a grayish-white tail that curls tightly over its back and is covered in fluffy fur.

Jewel stared at it while the creature stared back at her. "Hmmm. What are you little fella?" Jewel asked the creature.

The creature slowly walked up to Jewel and looked into get eyes. Suddenly, it barked and leaped into Jewel's chest, knocking her over and licking her face.

"Hahaha, that tickles!" Jewel laughed. The pup stopped licking Jewel and sstared inti her eyes once again. Jewel felt her heart beating fast, feeling that this was the right pet for her.

"Hey, little one, do you want to be my pet?" Jewel asked.

The pup excitedly barked.

"I'll take that as a 'yes.'" Jewel figured. The pup barked and leaped off of Jewel's chest and ran around her. Jewel sat up and petted the pup.

"You're really cute. I've got to show you to the others." Jewel said.

Jewel sat up and watched as her new companion dashed around her in a joyful fashion. The creature barked and jumped into Jewel's face, nuzzling her and Jewel laughed.

Meanwhile, at the royal palace, their majesties and Lightning, along with his friends and the friendship ponies were in the dojo for some training.

Their majesties were in a training simulator while Lightning and the others either team on treadmills, lifted weights or target practice.

The door to the dojo opened and Jewel came in,

"Hey Jewel, what are you do-?" Lightning began to ask but was cut off by the light brown furball in Jewel's arms.

"Jewel, why do you have a puppy in your arms?" Starla asked.

As soon as the word 'puppy' extied Starla's mouth, Futtershy immediately scopped the puppy up in her arms.

"Oh aren't you the cutest thing." she cooed.

The pup barked and licked Fluttershy's face. Theie majesties heard the commotion and deactivated the simulator.

"What's going on?" Grand Ruler asked.

"Look at what Jewel found!" Rainbow exclaimed. Their majesties looked, saw the pup and gasped.

"How did you find a Rockruff?" Celestia asked.

"A Rock what?" Pinkie asked.

"Rockruff- a rock type pokemon that is very loyal to it's companion. It also has a powerful sense of smell." Luna explained.

"What do you mean by 'rock-type?'" Spike asked.

"It means that it can use rock-type moves; like Rock Throw and Stone Edge." Celestia added. Rockruff barked and leaped out of Jewel's arms. It went up to their majesties and gently pawed at Celestia's gown.

"I think it likes you, your majesties." Lightning said. Rockruff went over to Grand Ruler and leaped into his chest, nuzzling him with a big smile on it's face. Grand Ruler laughed.

"I believe you are correct. Rockruff does seem to like you sister and brother-in-law." Luna added.

"Rockruff, come here." Jewel cooed. Rockruff heard Jewel and leaped out of Grand Ruler's chest and came to Jewel's side, smiling.

"Can I keep her please?" Jewel asked.

"How you know it's a girl?" Buddy asked.

"I just know." Jewel replied, "anyway, can I please keep her. Please, please, please?!" Jewel begged.

Their majesties, seeing that there was no way they could say no to her, said yes. Jewel was ecstatic as was Rockruff. Lightning and the others smiled, knowing that Jewel now had a animal friend just like the mane 5.

Over the next three days, Jewel played with, cared for and cleaned up after Rockruff, like a true pet owner. Rockruff followed Jewel everywhere, except the bathroom and slept on her bed at night. Jewel and Rockruff's bond grew each day.

Lightning and his friends were in the Cake's cafe discussing Rockruff and Jewel.

"I've never seen anything like it!" Starla said.

"It was like they were made for each other." Buddy added.

"Rockruff brings Jewel much cheer,
Their bond and friendship is strong
Together they belong
All that is very clear." Rhymey added.

Soon, the ponies heard laughing and barking outside, they turned and saw Rockruff and Jewel playing fetch. Rockruff brought the ball to Jewel.

"Good girl, Rockruff, Good girl." Jewel cooed.

Rockruff barked and leaped into Jewel's chest, knocking her over and she began licking Jewel's face.

"Hahahaha! That tickles! Hahaha!" Jewel laughed.

The ponies were all smiling at the scene. Suddenly, ponies outside began screaming and running away in trerror. Lightning and the gang looked and saw a black tiger with glowing, red eyes. It was blasting fire from it's mouth and tail.

"Come on!" cried Lightning.

He and his friends ran out of the cafe to confront the creature. The tiger spotted the ponies and sneered at them,

"How dare you attack with a clear warning! Prepare to feel the wrath of Starfleet!" Lightning declared.

"No! You prepare to feel the wrath of me, Stripes!" the tiger objected.

"Let's do this guys!" Lightning called. Lightning and his friends transformed.

"STARFLEET MAGIC!!!"

The two sides glared fiercely at each other until Lightning made the call, "Attack!"

The ponies charged Stripes and attack him with their powers.

"GALATIC PROJECTILE"

"BOOM-BOOM ROCKETS"

The attacks hit Stripes but when the dust cleared, the ponies gawked in horror, there want a single scratch on him!

"No damage!?' Lightning cried.

"Your puny ponies can't do a tying to me, but I can do this." Stripes raised his tail and attacked,

"FLARE TAIL!!!"

A barrage of flame arrows shot out of his tail and hit the ponies leaving their suits at half power and seriously damaging them.

"'Ay Curumba! This thing is strong!" Dyno excalimed.

"One hit and I feel woozy already." Myte added.

"And these is more where that came from!" Stripes added and pounded towards the ponies.

Jewel and Rockruff were watching the whole scene unfold. Jewel knew she had to jump into battle.

"Rockruff, stay here okay girl?" Jewel asked.

Rockruff nodded.

"Good girl."

Jewel dashed to the field and yelled at Stripes,

"Hey Furball!"

Stripes looked at Jewel and snickered.

"Ahh, another foolish pony to add to the collection." he sneered.

"Nobody hurts my friends and gets away with it! STARFLEET MAGIC!!!"

Jewel transformed and was ready for battle. Stripes snarled at her and pounced. Jewel jumped up and over him and punched him in the back, sending him to the ground.

Stripes recovered and fired, "FLARE TAIL!!" the arrows were heading towards Jewel but she countered with, "MAGICAL ARROW!!"

The two attacks collided causing a big dust cloud. Stripes jumped through the dust cloud and slashed Jewel in the chest. Jewel fell to the ground with a loud thud. Stripes continued the attack but repeatedly ramming Jewel with his forehead.

The ponies and Rockruff watched in horror.

Stripes rammed Jewel once more, sending her flying and landing on her side. Jewel tried to get up, but she's too weak and there's little power left in her suit. Stripes stood over Jewel with a mending grin.

"Now time to finish you." Stripes raised his left last and extended his razor, sharp claws.

"NO!" Lightning shouted and he dashed towards Jewel.

"He's not gonna make it!" Rainbow cried.

"Oooh, I can't watch!" Rarity said as she covered her eyes.

Suddenly, a light brown blur came in and bit Stripes on the paw. He reeled in pain and backed away.

"WHO DARES BITE ME!" he thundered.

Jewel was confused until she saw a sight that stopped her heart. Rockruff was standing in between her and Stripes, teeth bared and growling.

"Rockruff! What are you doing here? I told you to hide!" Jewel exclaimed, extremely worried for her pets' safety.

However, Rockruff stayed where she was, growling and snarling at the big cat.

"You've just made a BIG mistake, little pup." Stripes threatened. He pounced at Rockruff but she jumped our of the way. Sparkles formed arlund her tail and turned intk rocks. Rockruff launched them at Stripes, sending him to the ground, making a crater.

"Incerdible!" Lightning cried.

Rockruff landed safety on the ground whole Stripes recovered and attenpted the same attack. Rockruff dashed towards him and leaped. Sharp fangs formed in front of his mouth and he bit down on the back of Stripes' neck, causing severe pain.

Stripes roared in agony. Rockruff realeased her grip and jumped back. Knowing he's been beaten, Stripes made a hasty retreat but not before declaring,

"YOU WILL PAY FOR THIS STARFLEET!!!"

Then, he vanished.

Jewel walked over to Rockruff and Rockruff whimpered at her.

"I'm okay Rockruff, and that was amazing!" Jewel cried.

Rockruff barked and jumped into Jewel's chest again, nuzzling her. Jewel laughed, but was interrupted,

"Ahem!"

Jewel and Rockruff turned and saw Lightning and his friends, looking at them with a mixture of shock, amazed and confused expressions.

"Jewel....what just happened?!" Lightning asked.

The team returned to New Canterlot and had their injuries treated. Grand Ruler and Queen Celestia were shown the images of the battle via Rarity and Lightning's friends magic. Their majesties were amazed and shocked by the actions Rockruff performed.

"In all my travel across the cosmos, I've never seen anything like this!" Grand Ruler declared.

"But what does this mean?" Fluttershy asked.

"I think I can answer that."

Everybidy looked and saw Mykan at the doorway. "You know what this is Mykan?" Celesto asked.

"Yep. Rockruff used Rock Throw and Bite, which are moves that a rock-type pokemon can learn."

"A rock-type what?" Rainviw asked.

"A rock-type pokemon. Pokemon is short for Pocket-Monsters. They are creatures that come in different shapes, sizes, colors and rarity. Rockruff is a rock-type meaning it can use rock-tyoe moves; like Stone Edge, Rock Slide and Rock Tomb." Mykan explained.

The ponies were fascinated, "Also, Rockruff also has some weaknesses. He's only weak to water, grass, fighting, ground and steel-type moves."

"So we have to keep him away from those who have either one of those elemental attacks." Celestia predicted. Mykan nodded.

"And Rockruff can also evolve."

"What evolve?" Lightning asked.

"Evolution is when a pokemon reaches a level and changes shaped. Rockruff can change into Lycanroc based what time if day it is."

"What's a Lycanroc?" Starla asked. Mykan whipped out his phone and showed the group Lycanroc, Rockruff's evolution.

"This is it's Midday form."

"And this is it's Midnight form"

"Woah, creepy." Dyno said.

"Si." Myte added.

"So how will Jewel know when Rockruff is ready to evolve?" Luna asked.

"Rockruff will act aggressive and more independent when it's ready to evolve." Mykan explained.

"Thanks for the info, Mykan." Lightning thanked.

"No prob." Mykan replied. Rockruff barked and dashed up to Mykan, running around him with a smile on his face.

"I think he likes you." Celestia chuckled.

"I think so too." her husband agreed.

Mykan smiled and picked up Rockruff, who nuzzled him. Jewel smiled at her two friends, getting to know each other.

In the next episode...

Jewel becomes more attached to Rockruff and her friends begin to feel snubbed. This becomes a problem when their behavior causes problems for the kingdom.

Can Jewel fix this? Or will her friends feel excluded continue?"

Find out n the next episode of Starfleet Magic....

"Getting Touchy"