A Week in the Winter Storm

by Samuel-Neocros

Rating: everyone
Tags: Slice of Life, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Rainbow Dash, Romance, Original Character
Length: 2046

A snow storm hit, and it won't calm down fully until the end of the week. Oh well, at least Samneo and Rainbow Dash have the entire week to themselves, inside Neo's cabin!

Winter is coming, and Neocros, publicly known as Samneo, is stuck inside his cabin with Rainbow Dash. The two spend the night inside the cabin, and Neocros expresses something that he's been working on for the past few months or so.

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Honestly, this story feels like a Christmas Special, even though this story is not canon to The Water Dragon. This story is a stand alone fimfic.

These songs inspired the fic:
In the beginning of the chapter
Spanish Wolf [Spice and Wolf AMV]
when Samneo sings for the first time
Fire Emblem Fates - Lost in Thoughts All Alone [Full English Version]
I found some art that I know of! :yay:

Published 2017-11-16 23:00:06 UTC
Last updated 2020-10-30 21:08:14 UTC

Alone Together

The snow was hitting the ground hard, showing it was too intense to go out with any snow gear. Night was slowly drawing near, and it was almost time for Luna to raise the moon and assume her nightly duties. Meanwhile in a small cabin on the southwestern edge of town, a water dragon and pegasus cuddled next to a roaring hot fire with mugs of steaming hot cocoa. Rainbow Dash would’ve froze had it not been for Samneo. They were spending the winter in his cabin.

The water dragon had the body shape of Ember the Dragon Princess, but his tail was as long as his body, he had orange horns on the side of his head, and green spikes on his back, a small one on the top of his forehead, and two more on the back of his neck, three large ones on his back, and the rest were small and went down his tail. His elbows had small sharp points, but the points were the same color as his body, he had dark azure scales, there was a bit of brown hair at the tip of his tail, looking almost like fire, like Charmander, he had long flowing hair with opal irises, and he had no color for his claws and toes. He was without a doubt different from all the other dragons.

Though they weren’t at that level in their relationship, they’d express their love by spending some time together, weather it’s just the two of them staring at the stars, or just talking, their relationship is still going strong. Rainbow sat next to Sam, the fire crackling as the two drank hot cocoa. It was the best drink he had at the moment, thanks to a recipe from Cadence. The rainbow mare looked over at the dragon next to her. He seemed to be lost in thought, being purely focused on something.

“Sam?” She asked.

He blinked a couple of times, before he looked over at the Pegasus.

“Hmn?”

“What’re you thinking about?” She questioned him.

Instead of giving an answer, he just trailed off and stared at the floor. She looked at him, waiting for an answer. He sighed.

“I really don’t know...” He lied.

Rainbow knew that something was wrong, judging from his voice, he sounded like this when he was attempting to bail. She knew that when he doesn’t like to talk when he was in that state of mind, so it’s best not to press him for answers. She then looked back to the fire.

“So you excited for Hearth’s warming?”

He heard her, knowing this fact. Winter was his favorite season, right next to Summer and Spring. In his mind, he felt perfectly comfortable staying indoors, where he could eat, sleep, and do all the things he liked. He was concerned for Rainbow, the storm wouldn’t let up until Saturday. In all honesty, it felt as if he was gifted this by Celestia.

“Well it’s almost time for bed, do you wanna do anything before I hit the hay?” She asked suddenly, interrupting his thoughts. He glanced over to her. She looked so majestic with the fire reflecting off her eyes.

The heart was telling him to show her the song that he had made.

But his mind was telling him to keep silent, since the song he’s made is made up of raw power, so either it’ll sooth her into his touch, or it will scratch her, and leave a permanent scar. Then that would place him on the same level as Chrysalis when it came to hurting ponies.

He learned first hand how painful it is to see your friend being captured by that sadistic witch. Samneo wouldn’t mind letting his more evil side take advantage of that corrupted insect.

“Uhm... I have something, for you.” He said.

Rainbow took a sip of her cocoa, before she stared into his eyes. He glanced back to her, eyes staring into her soul. Rainbow got goosebumps as her amethyst eyes stared back into his opal ones.

“You have something for me?”

“I made a song, for you.” He said, rather fast actually. Rainbow Dash blinked at what he just said.

“You’ve made a song for me?” Rainbow asked. He sighed again.

“It’s vary special to me, and you. The song is more of a poem now that I think about it.. but anyway, could you care to listen?” He asked.

Rainbow smiled, nodding. Sam then got up, and walked over to the window. The window was large, and had a little platform at the bottom, that was the same length as the window, so anypony could sit down if they wanted. He sat down next to the window, on the platform. He gestured Dash to come over, and sit on his lap.

Rainbow was confused by this action. But she went along with it anyway. Rainbow proceeded to sit down on his lap, getting comfortable as he loomed over her softly. His arms wrapped around her, hugging her to his chest. She was surprised by this move. He pressed his chin on top of her head. Rainbow smiled as she was held by him, she never felt him hold her before, only when he hugged her. Sam asked her to turn around to face him. She nodded, before she then turned around, facing his chest. He pulled her head back softly, and gave her a soft kiss on the cheek, being ever so gentle with his actions. She looked up, past him, she noticed the engravings on his horns were glowing a soft blue, the same color as her body.

Rainbow smiled brightly, and then she faced her lover. Sam kissed her on the lips, she moaned into the kiss in response. Closing her eyes, she felt him pull her closer, keeping his lips locked with hers. He pulled away, smiling at her.

Then he begun to sing to her. She was surprised at how soft his voice became in this moment...

I’ve tried to be, more than me, but I failed so much, and failed to bring happiness.
But with you here, I have somepony to protect, to love, and to keep Safe.

Rainbow listened carefully, hearing his song. To tell the truth, Samneo had never sung before, and you could tell that this was his first song. But for a starter, besides the awkward pause between happiness and but, he was okay.

You loyalty.. and your bond with your friends, is enough for my heart,
To become a Dragon, of the Ocean’s Great Waves...

Sam just left it there, it felt complete, at least for him it was complete. Sam looked down at the mare, she turned slightly, looking up at him.

“Is that it?” She asked.

“Well... yes, but.. there might be more lyrics...” He replied. He then whispered: “Go ahead and close your eyes..”

Rainbow nodded, and closed her eyes. Accepting his peaceful song.

My soul was ripped, and beaten, and abused, by those around me...
My race was against me, my life was against me, and evil was in the air...
I thought the darkness would win, but then a Rainbow dawned upon my broken soul.
Your Love filled me with the world’s colors, and you bring air, and freedom to my lungs.

Rainbow begun to feel a bit sleepy, and his song only increased her chance of falling asleep. She smiled as he continued his song, before he got up suddenly, holding her in his arms. Her half-lidded gaze landing onto his neck as she was being carried bridal style.

I was free from the darkness, and in the air, with you, and the world of Equestria.
Friendship and Magic became my virtues, the world of Equestria is my home, and I’m with you.

He carried her into his room. Opening the bedroom door with his tail, the two entered the room. It was dark, with the moon was shining through the window. It was a beautiful setting. Rainbow was half asleep, but she found herself waking when he laid her down in bed. He whispered his song this time.

You loyalty.. and your bond with your friends, is enough for my heart,
To become a Dragon, of the Ocean’s Great Waves...

Samneo laid down next to her, pulling the Pegasus up to him. Her hooves wrapped around his neck. She was lying on top of him, and was smiling at him.

“Neo.. that was awesome!” She said. Neo bite the inside of his lips.

“I did good?”

“Yeah! I almost fell asleep hearing that..” Rainbow said. Samneo smiled, though it was hard to see in the darkness. Rainbow enjoyed his little song. Though it was just a snip bit, it was good, at least in her eyes and ears. Neo held the little pony in his arms, happy to feel her warm, fuzzy body pressed up to his scaly one. His heart melted as she held him close. His tail slithered up to her legs, and coiling her legs together. He rolled them over to the side. Rainbow stared intently into his eyes. “See ya in the morning.”

Uh... maybe there was more than just cocoa in those drinks... He thought, reacting to her last line, sounding almost out of character for her. Sam’s thoughts were interrupted when Dash pressed her face to his chest. He looked down at her, she looked so peaceful snuggling his chest, her hooves were pressed to his body as well. He loosened his grip on her legs, and just simply let his knee get between her legs, being careful not to invade her space. He changed his mind rather quickly, hearing a moan from her, so Neo just kept his knees to himself, and just used his arms to help her get closer.

“Mmmh...” She sighed. His arms wrapped around her tightly, but also softly. He was gentle with his actions as she slept in his arms. Samneo was happy to have such a wonderful mare as a girlfriend.

After a few minutes, it was clear that Rainbow was getting a bit cold. She opened her eyes slowly, burring. Even with the blanket on, it’ll take a bit more for her to warm up. The Pegasus looked up at Samneo, wondering if he’s responsible for the chilling atmosphere--Perhaps he is...

He had one eye opened, staring at the moonlight from outside. He noticed shuffling on his chest, so he glanced down at the pony in his arms, looking at her in the darkness.

“Sam? You awake?”

“Yeah, I am.” He muttered. Rainbow wiggled in his grasp uncomfortably. “Need some space?”

“Uhm... no, it’s just that, you’re cold.” She said. Neo blinked, before he figured the problem.

“... I’m doing the freezing, I was too hot, so I changed my body to cool me. But it looks like you don’t like it, at all.” He whispered the last part sheepishly. Rainbow was rather mind boggled at what he just said.

“You can change your body temperature?”

He tried his best not to smile. He was a strange person, wasn’t he?

“Yeah, I can. I’m able to change my body to warm or cool, at will. I can warm up if you wish.”

“Yeah please.”

His body suddenly warmed up. Rainbow Dash gasped at the sudden warmth, but welcomed it nonetheless. She nuzzled into his chest. His arms wrapped around her, combined with his tail neatly wrapped softly around her legs, as well as their body heat bouncing off the sheets, it was making them both tired.

“Mmm...” She kept her muzzle on the center of his chest, feeling his heartbeats as well as his breathing. This was perfect in her eyes. Before she fell asleep, she muttered: “Thanks... this is awesome...”

Sam smiled at her appreciation. He then thought about what they will do tomorrow, at least, what he hopes to do the next morning...

Tomorrow, they’ll just stay in bed, keeping each other company.

And so they did.

~Fin~

Author's Note

Sorry if this came out cheap, but it's the best I can offer. It looks good, in my eyes. I had to revision it a few times, but I finally got the fic I thought of!