Digital Equestria

Dragon, Cat, & Wizard

It was yet another peaceful day in Ponyville. Nothing out of the ordinary was happening. Matt and Mayor Mare were hard at work, putting the finishing touches on new legal documents. Alice was running around Sugar Cube Corner trying to make it yet another lunch rush with Pinkie working hard in the back with Renamon trying to keep up with the orders. April was out painting with Biyomon sitting next to her watching April work. Abby was lounging at home with Cresent, Terriermon, and Lopmon. She was trying to relax as much as she could before school started. And finally James at his construction job with Gaomon working on a building. He got hired a week ago, and it seemed to suit him quite well. Not mentioning the pay wasn't all that bad.

But all of that was about to go to the wayside, as today, would be another one of those days — a day where the fate of Equestria was once again in jeopardy. Celestia would soon once again call upon her student and her friends to once again save the day and keep Equestria safe. But they weren't the only ones who would also seek out this new threat.

***

Gatomon bit into the apple in front of her. She chewed it a bit, taking in the flavor that came from the red fruit. Never before had she tasted anything like it in the digital world. She savored every bit of it before swallowing. A shiver of pleasure ran down her spine as the delicious apple hit her stomach. She took around bite before she heard something coming towards her. She primed her right hand and readied her claws to strike. She kept her pose until she saw it was her friend, Wizardmon back with a few more apples.

"Oh, Wizardmon, you're back." She said

"Yes, and I brought more of this delicious fruit from that nearby orchard." Said Wizardmon

"I'll say, I've never tasted anything so sweet and savory in my life." Said Gatomon

***
Mean while at Sweet Apple Arcers

Applejack scratched her head as she looked at a few bare trees. She couldn't understand how trees that once had apples on them no longer had apples on them. Her mind continued to work as she tried to figure where some of her crops went. I know, for a fact, Big Mac didn't harvest these trees yesturday. She scratched her head, wondering about the whole ordeal.

***
Back to Gatomon and Wizardmon

"I'm glad we found that orchard, I thought I was going to starve to death before we found any food." Said Gatomon

"Yes, but do you think it's right to steal from those trees, Gatomon. How do we know that other Digimon aren't using those trees for food themselves or to feed a village of Digimon." Said Wizardmon

"Well, I would say no to the Digimon theory, Wizardmon, seeing as we haven't seen any other Digimon since we woke up a week ago in that strange forest. But I doubt anybody would care if we took a few apples. Did you see how many trees covered that orchard, I doubt they would miss a tree or two of apples." Said Gatomon

"I guess so." Said Wizardmon

He lowered the front of his shirt to expose this half sowed mouth as he took a bite.

Gatomon took a bite of another apple as she looked at the sky to see black smoke starting to fill it. Wizardmon happened to look up and see Gatomon looking up at the sky.

"Has something caught your eye, Gatomon." Said Wizardmon

"Yeah, look up." Said Gatomon

Wizardmon looked up to see the black smoke beginning to fill the air.

"What is causing that?" Asked Wizardmon

The two Digimon followed the trail of smoke to a mountain.

"I wonder what upon that mountain would be causing that much smoke." Said Wizardmon

"Who knows, it might be a Meramon." Said Gatomon

"You may be right; I believe we should go and investigate it. We might find some more Digimon and get an answer as to how we got here and where we are." Said Wizardmon

"Right Wizardmon, let's head out." Said Gatomon

The two Digimon ran off towards the mountain in hopes of finding out answers to their burning questions.

***

"What in the name of all things cinnamon swirled is a full-grown dragon doing here in Equestria?" Asked Applejack

After Twilight had pointed out to everypony the black smoke was coming from a dragon, she gathered all of her friends.

"Sleeping." Said Twilight

"What?" Asked James

"According to Princess Celestia, he's taking a nap. His snoring is what's causing all of this smoke." Said Twilight

"He should see a doctor about that. I'm sure that isn't healthy." Said Pinkie

Alice turned to Matt, "Reminds me of that Samarui Jack episode where he has to deal with that farting dragon."

"Sure seems to be the same." Said Matt

"At least he isn't snoring fire." Said Rarity

"I hate to see that. But what does the Princess want us to do about it?" Asked James

"Easy we go up and there and give him the boot," said Rainbow as she showed off a few fighting moves.

Twilight sighed, "No, we need to encourage him to nap elsewhere. Princess Celestia believes we are the most qualified to undergo this mission, and we can't fail her. If we do, smoke will cover Equestria for the next hundred years."

Everyone gasped in the room upon hearing that.

"Shit." Said James

"Talk about your beauty sleep." Said Rarity

"So why are we going?" Asked April

"In case something that needs us to use our Digimon, and if things go bad, to use them to make the dragon leave." Said Matt

"Alright everypony, I need to you gather supplies for our journey. We got a long journey ahead of us. Let's meet back here in an hour to head out." Said Twilight

"You heard, Twilight, the fate of Equestria is in our hands. Now, do we have what it takes?" Said Rainbow

Everybody nodded before heading out the door. Everyone went towards there homes and gathered everything they needed. It wasn't long before they arrived once again, ready for the journey ahead of them.

"Alright, listen up." Twilight began to walk down the line of ponies, humans, and Digimon. "I'm mapping out the fastest route, but we've all got to keep a good pace if we expect to make it up to the mountain by nightfall."

Fluttershy turned to the mountain where the black smoke was coming from it. She shivered in fear as Twilight once again continued her speech.

"The dragon is sleeping at the top of that mountain in a cave," said Twilight pointing to the top of the mountain.

Everyone turned to look at the top of the mountain where the smoke was coming out.

"Damn we have to go all the way up there." Said James

"Looks pretty cold up there." Said Applejack

"Yeah, the higher you go, the colder it gets." Rainbow

"Damn, if I had known that I would have packed for the cold." Said James

"Good thing I packed my scarf." Said Rarity

Rarity put down her bag and proceeded to pull out a scarf from her bag and tie it around her neck.

"That looks pretty, Rarity." Said Abby

"Yeah." Said Pinkie

"Oh, that will keep you quite warm." Said Rainbow

Matt was looking at the top of the mountain as he chewed the inside of his cheeks. Alice walked up to him as she could see he was thinking about something.

"What's on your mind?" Asked Alice

"Thinking about the mission." Said Matt

"Worries about what we might find up there." Said, Alice

"A little, I'm not sure if three champion level Digimon can handle a full-grown dragon if we have to force him to move." Said Matt

"Yeah, but we have to put our faith in that Kyubimon, Growlmon, and Gaogamon. Not to mention, Biyomon and Gomamon might digivolve in her champion forms, giving us a hand in battle. But I doubt we'll have to do that when we got Fluttershy on our side." Said, Alice

"Are you sure we should bring her?" The two looked at James coming up to them, "I mean, have you seen Fluttershy? She's the most scared pony we have ever met."

The three looked over to see Fluttershy jumping into a bush. James gestured to her, "See what I mean."

"She's just a little nervous about the mission." The three humans put their attention to Twilight. "Now we have done enough standing around. We need to get moving and get that dragon out of our lands."

Everyone nodded, knowing what was next for them. Matt hugged his sister and told her to be good and stay safe. He believed the mission wasn't right for her. He asked Terriermon and Lopmon to keep her safe while she remained at the library with Spike until they got back. The two Digimon nodded their heads. After that, she and Spike watched as the other ran towards the mountain, dragging Fluttershy with them. They completely ignored her screaming as they carried her off towards the foot of the mountain.

***

"Now that's steep." Said James

The group was looking at the mountain as they stood at the foot of it. Soon the ground around them shook along with the mountain itself.

"Whoa! What was that?" Asked Applejack

"I believe that was the dragon snoring." Said Twilight

"Damn that sure was powerful." Said James

"Well, we sure do have a climb to get to the top." Said, Alice

"Yeah, and it's so high up." Said Fluttershy

"Well, it is a mountain. Now, I'm going to head up and check things out." Said Rainbow

"Now hold on," Applejack took hold of her tail and pulled her back. Rainbow yipped and had a slight blush covering her face. "We should go up together. There is safety in numbers."

"She's right, Rainbow." Said Matt

"Alright." Said Rainbow

The group began to scale the side of the mountain. Gomamon rested on top of Matt's head with Guilmon next to him as Matt walked next to Twilight. Renamon, Gaomon, and Biyomon had no problem walking up the mountain. Cresent and Rainbow flew next to the group.

"Ddi you all know that the jewels a dragon build their homes with sparkle more than there scales? Oh, I bet if I play my cards right, maybe I could get a few of them." Said Rarity

"Welcome to my cave Rarity, would you like a diamond," said Pinkie imitating a dragon.

The others began to laugh at Pinkie's joke.

"This isn't a laughing matter." Everyone sighed and began to continue on their adventure up the mountain. "Fluttershy, you're the animal expert, what do you think the dragon will be like?" Fluttershy didn't answer Twilight's question or even speak up to her, "Fluttershy."

Everyone turned and saw that Fluttershy was still on the ground.

"You have to be kidding me. She's still on the ground." Said James

"Hey, what are you waiting for, an invitation?" Asked Rainbow

"Oh, I think I might have one." Said Pinkie

She disappeared for a few seconds before she returned with an invitation in hand and streamers going off, covering Rainbow and Rarity. Alice giggled a little at Pinkie's antics.

"But it's far to steep for me." Said Fluttershy

"Of course, it's a cliff. But you don't have to walk, oh because you happen to have a pair of wings," said Rainbow gesturing to her wings.

"Yeah flap those wings of yours Fluttershy." Said Pinkie

"Yeah, you can do it, Fluttershy." Said April

"Ok, I'll give it a try." Said Fluttershy

She stepped out of her hiding place and began to flap her wings and ascend into the air.

"That's it, Fluttershy." Said Matt

But that all came to an end when the dragon once again snored, causing Fluttershy's wings to fold back against her back, causing her to fall back to the ground. She crashed into the bush she was once hiding behind.

"What?!" Screamed James

"We don't have time for this." Said Twilight

"Can I have the map, Twilight." Said Applejack

"Sure, but why do you need it?" Asked Twilight as she gave Applejack the map.

"Because I need to know where to go if I'm going to take her around a different way." Said Applejack

Applejack gave the map back to Twilight and slid her way back down the side of the mountain towards the ground level.

"But that'll take them forever." Said Rainbow

"I'm going to agree with Rainbow here." Said James

Applejack reached the ground as Fluttershy was trying to free wings from her back. Then the dragon snored once more, causing Fluttershy to flip herself onto her back.

"Alice, follow Applejack and make sure they're safe." Said Matt

"Not a bad idea. Let's go, Renamon." Said, Alice

The two slid down the mountain and met up with Applejack and Fluttershy.

"No worries, Twilight, we'll be there lickety-split." Said Applejack

"Be safe." Said Matt

"No worries, we'll be." Said, Alice

The two groups split off heading there sperate ways.

***

"How high is this mountain?" Asked Gatomon

The two Digimon had made it up a good portion of the mountain. Gatomon looked up to where the top was. Wizardmon huffed as he stood next to Gatomon. The two felt the mountain shake as the dragon snored once more. Gatomon and Wizardmon got themselves together after the shaking stopped.

"There must be a powerful Digimon resting upon the top of this mountain." Said Wizardmon

"Yeah, by the sounds I would bet either an ultimate or mega level Digimon." Said Gatomon

Soon, her ears began to pick up a sound, "Hide!"

The two Digimon jumped behind a tree and peeked past it towards the path before them.

"What's up, Gatomon?" Asked Wizardmon

"I hear something coming." Said Gatomon

The two watched as Alice, Renamon, and Applejack carrying Fluttershy on her back came towards them.

"What are those furry creatures?" Asked Wizardmon

"I recognize the human and the Digimon as Renamon. But I have no idea what Digimon those furry creatures are." Said Gatomon

"How are you doing, Applejack?" Asked Alice

"I'm doing fine." Said Applejack

"So it's an Applejack Digimon, but I never heard of such a Digimon." Said Wizardmon

"Maybe it's a new species." Said Gatomon

The two finished their conversation and turned back to the group.

"You sure, I can carry Fluttershy a while." Said Renamon

"I got it, Renamon. Now, let's keep moving. We have to meet up with the others if we're going to reach the top before it gets dark." Said Applejack

The small group continued to follow the path. Once they were out of sight, Gatomon and Wizardmon came out of hiding.

"It seems they're heading to the same place we are." Said Gatomon

"So I'm guessing we're going to follow them." Said Wizardmon

"Of course, better than us getting lost out here." Said Gatomon

Wizardmon nodded, and the two followed where the small group went off, but keeping to the shadows.

***

The others sat around, waiting for Applejack, Fluttershy, Alice, and Renamon. Matt was leaning up against a rock with Twilight. Twilight had her head on his shoulder, enjoying her time with her new boyfriend. Guilmon and Gomamon rested next to him. Pinkie and Rarity were playing tick-tack-toe in the dirt. Rainbow was impatiently tapping her hoof on the ground. James rested on a rock, trying to find something to do. Gaomon leaned against the same rock. April was sketching the scene before her with Biyomon sitting next to her. Cresent was leaning against a rock, keeping her ears open for anything. Finally, the group heard something coming towards them. They all turned to see Alice, Renamon, who was carrying Fluttershy, and Applejack approaching them.

"Finally, you arrive." Said Rainbow

"Yeah, it took us a little longer than we thought." Said Applejack

"Well, I guess Rainbow was right about them taking them forever to get to us." Said James

"Ok, now that everyone is here, let's get moving. We've wasted enough time sitting around." Said Twilight

Everyone nodded and began to move towards the summit of the mountain. Guilmon stopped and looked towards some shrubbery. His eyes went cat-like, and his ears stood on end. He began to growl. Matt stopped and looked back at Guilmon.

"Guilmon, come on." Said Matt

Guilmon didn't stop until a rabbit hopped out and looked up at him. Guilmon stopped and cocked his head to the side and watched the rabbit hop away. Matt chuckled a little at Guilmon's antics.

"If you're down staring down that rabbit, let's get moving. We need to catch up with the others." Said Matt

Guilmon looked back at the bushes and cocked his head before running to catch up with Matt and the others. Gatomon and Wizardmon poked their heads up and nodded to each other as they ran to catch up with the group.

The group continued to move at a constant pace but made sure to check to see if Fluttershy was behind them. Twilight studied the map with Matt and pointed out the way to him. The two nodded before reaching a ravine. James walked up, kicked a rock over the side, and watched as it fell towards the bottom. James whistled before they heard running and saw Rainbow run past them and leap over the ravine. She landed, looked over to the others, and waved them over.

Matt picked up Gomamon, and Guilmon followed him. The two ran for it and leaped over the ravine. Twilight followed suit along with Applejack, Rarity, and Pinkie Pie. Alice and Renamon went next. Biyomon flew over to the other side as April jumped for it. The final one to make the jump was Fluttershy.

"Come on, Fluttershy. You're the last one." Said Twilight

"But that ravine is so wide." Said Fluttershy

"Oh, you have to be kidding me." Said James

"Fluttershy, everything is ok. We made it just fine, and so can you." Said Matt

"Yeah, we don't have much further to go." Said Twilight

"Leap over it like the rest of us, Fluttershy." Said Applejack

"But I don't think I can." Said Fluttershy

"Fluttershy you have to jump, any other way will set us back." Said Twilight

"I don't know if I can." Said Fluttershy

"Nothing to be afraid of, Fluttershy. It's only a hop, skip, and a jump." Said Pinkie

"Why do I feel like she's going to start singing." Said James

"Because she is." Said, Alice

"It's not very far. Just move your little rump. You can make it if you try with a hop, skip, and jump." Sang Pinkie as she jumped back and forth over the ravine.

"We don't have time for this." Said Twilight

"A hop, skip and jump. Just move your little rump. A hop, skip, and jump. A hop, skip, and jump. A hop, skip, and jump. A hop, skip, and jump. A hop, skip, and jump!" Sang Pinkie

"Okay, here I go. A hop," said Fluttershy, making a hop.

"That's it." Said Applejack

"You've got it." Said Twilight

"Almost there, dear." Said Rarity

"A skip." Said Fluttershy

"Just don't look down." Said Twilight

Fluttershy happened to turn her gaze down towards the world below. She suddenly couldn't jump over, but luckily, the ravine wasn't too long, as she could catch the edge of it.

"Why did you say that?" Asked Matt

"Sorry," said Twilight, rubbing the back of her neck.

Matt grabbed Fluttershy's hand and pulled her over to the other side.

"I guess I forgot to jump." Said Fluttershy

The group began to make their way towards the summit, but Guilmon again stopped and growled at the other side. Matt stopped and looked at his Digimon partner.

"Oh, not this again." Said Gomamon

Matt walked up to him, "What's up, boy?"

"Something's following us." Said Guilmon

"What like that bunny from before," said Gomamon with a smug grin.

"No, what I felt before we came up here." Said Guilmon

Matt looked around and saw two shadows running towards the edge of the other side and making a jump over the ravine. But one of the shadows didn't make it all the way and began to slip over the edge. Matt's instinct to help meant running toward the two unknown creatures. Guilmon and Gomamon behind him.

"Help me, Gatomon!" Exclaimed Wizardmon

Gatomon turned to look at Wizardmon, holding onto the mountain's edge for dear life.

"Hold on, Wizardmon!" Screamed Gatomon

Gatomon ran to save her friend, but Wizardmon's grip began to fail, and he started to fall back to the world below. Gatomon reached the edge but missed grabbing her friend.

"Wizardmon!" Screamed Gatomon

Gatomon could only watch her friend begin to plummet to his death, but Matt appeared in time and grabbed Wizardmon's hand.

"I got you." Said Matt

Guilmon and Gomamon held Matt's backpack as they pulled him up from the ravine. Matt pulled Wizardmon back from the opening and back to solid ground. He fell on his ass as he sighed.

"Wizardmon, I thought I lost you forever!" Exclaimed Gatomon

She ran up and hugged Wizardmon. He patted her back, "Yes, I thought the same until this stranger saved me." The two looked at Matt as he brushed the dirt off his clothes, "Thank you, stranger."

"No problem, I couldn't leave someone hanging. Matt, Matt Summers, and behind me are my Digimon, Guilmon, and Gomamon."

"I'm Wizardmon."

"And I'm Gatomon."

"You both don't happen to be Digimon?" Asked Matt

"Yes, we are, and we know you're a human." Said Wizardmon

"What?! How?" Asked Matt

"We Digimon always knew about your species. Many humans, throughout our history, have come to our world." Said Wizardmon

"Interesting, well, what brings two Digimon up here." Said Matt

"That," Gatomon pointed to the smoke. "We were hoping to figure out what Digimon is causing all that smoke. Along with maybe figuring out more about where we are." Said Gatomon

"I don't want to burst your bubble, but there's no Digimon up there. At the summit of that mountain is a sleeping dragon who's snoring, which is causing all the black smoke, and I assure you it isn't a Digimon." Said Matt

"What!" Screamed both Digimon

"Yeah." Said Gomamon

"Interesting." Said Wizardmon

"But isn't this the digital world?" Asked Gatomon

"No, you're in a country called Equestria." Said Matt

"He's right." Said Guilmon

"So we aren't the digital world anymore. But then, how did we get here?" Asked Wizardmon

"I was going to ask the same question. Seeing that the only other Digimon I've seen are the ones my friends have as partners." Said Matt

"Well, all we remember is things going black and waking up a week ago not far from an orchard." Said Gatomon

"Interesting." Matt tapped his fingers as he mulled Gatomon's words, "I guess that explains Applejack's missing apples."

"Matt, where are you!" Screamed Alice

"I'm coming, Alice!" He turned to look back at the two new Digimon, "Look, you're already up here. Why not follow my friends and help us move the dragon away? Then maybe we can figure out your whole situation."

Gatomon and Wizardmon looked at each other before looking behind them, "Well, I guess since you did save my friend, and we're already up here, I don't see why not."

"I agree with Gatomon; it's the least we can do for you." Said Wizardmon

Matt nodded and followed them back to the larger group. Once he got back, everyone looked at him.

"Where were you, Matt?" Asked Alice

"Saving someone." Said Matt

He revealed the two Digimon behind him and told them how he meant them and that they were also going to the same place. The group once again moved towards the summit. They continued until they entered an area that looked far more dangerous than the other parts of the mountain.

"Alright, let's keep it down, everypony. We're entering an avalanche zone, and even the smallest peep could cause a rock slide." Whispered Twilight

"What?! Why would you take us through an avalanche zone?" Whispered James

"Because it's the fastest way. And if we keep our voices down, we'll be fine." Said Twilight

The group stayed quiet, making sure not to make too much noise so as not to cause a rock slide. The group looked up at the jutting rocks sitting on the cliff, each of them always aware of their surroundings. But their peace wouldn't last long as Rainbow flew under a tree, causing a leaf to fall onto Fluttershy's head. She began to freak out and started to scream.

AVALAN..." But Applejack stopped her by covering her mouth. The sound of Fluttershy's voice echoed around the area.

Everybody looked around to see if her scream had caused an avalanche, but nothing happened. They all sighed, only for that to quickly disappear as the ground shook and rocks began to fall from the mountain.

"Oh, fuck!" Screamed James

"AVALANCHE!" Screamed everyone else

"Head of the other side!" Screamed Matt

The rocks started to come down upon the group. The ponies and humans did all they could to dodge them while Guilmon, Renamon, Gaomon, and Gatomon worked on destroying the falling rocks, trying to mitigate the problem. After destroying another rock, Gatomon landed on the ground and saw Fluttershy running for her life and a large rock coming for her.

Gatomon went into overdrive, heading towards Fluttershy. She leaped into the air right above Fluttershy as the rock was about to strike her. Fluttershy could only watch as the rock came right down towards her. But she couldn't believe her eyes when she saw Gatomon appear before her with her legs outstretched.

"Cat kick." Said Gatomon

She landed a powerful kick to the center of the rock, which shattered into pieces. She landed on the ground and looked back at Fluttershy.

"You saved me." Said Fluttershy

"Yeah, I could let you get hurt." Said Gatomon

"Well, thank you, Gatomon." Said Fluttershy

Wizardmon came running up to them, clearly out of breath, "I think...we...should save...the conversations...for later."

Gatomon and Fluttershy nodded as they got up and ran for it. It wasn't long until it was all over, and everyone was coughing as the smoke cleared the area from the rock slide. Matt helped Twilight to her feet after saving her from a falling rock. Everybody else was also getting to their feet.

"You ok?" He asked

"Yeah, no thanks to you, Matt." She kissed him on the cheek before looking at the others. "Alright, how's everypony doing?"

"What do you mean, how are we doing?! We nearly got fucking killed!" James then turned to Fluttershy, "And you're the reason why!"

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean for that to happen." Said Fluttershy

"Sorry, that's all you have to say after you nearly killed us!" Exclaimed James

Fluttershy hid behind her mane, trying to hide that she was starting to cry.

"Hey, ease up on the girl. She didn't mean to cause that avalanche." Said Gatomon

"Yeah, James, ease up." Said Gaomon

"Is no else seeing that bringing Fluttershy on this mission was a big mistake. I could tolerate her when we started this trip, but not anymore. You are a completely worthless Fluttershy! I'm not sure anypony would want to be your friend!" Said James

Everyone gasped and soon heard crying coming from Fluttershy. Gatomon looked at the butter-yellow Pegasus now with tears streaming down her face. She couldn't explain why she was starting to feel rage for what the human, named James, had said to Fluttershy. She had only met the Pegasus a few minutes ago, but deep within her, she felt a connection to Fluttershy.

"James, that was way too far." Said Applejack

"Way too far. She nearly killed us all." Said James

"True darling, but she never meant for it." Said Rarity

"Yeah, James." Said Gaomon

"Ok, that's enough. We've hit some rough patches, but let's not start getting at each other's throats. All we have to do is climb over our new obstacle, and we'll be at the cave entrance, where we'll get the dragon to leave." Said Matt

"I'm surprised you're not fuming with rage seeing that Fluttershy nearly caused the death of your friend and your girlfriend." Said James

"Yes, I'm mad, but I know it wasn't Fluttershy's fault. Anyone of us could have caused an avalanche." Said Matt

"Whatever you say." Said James

"I never meant for that to happen." Said Fluttershy

"I bet." Muttered James

Pinkie hugged her crying friend, "Don't listen to that big meanie, Fluttershy. We know you would never hurt us." Pinkie turned and glared at James for a second before working on calming Fluttershy down.

"Whatever, let's go. I want to get this over with and forget about this whole day." Said James

James began to make his way over the mound of dirt and rocks as Gaomon followed. The others followed behind him, leaving Fluttershy in the back with Wizardmon and Gatomon. Gatomon ushered Wizardmon to go ahead of her, and she would follow once she got Fluttershy back together. She looked up at Fluttershy as she wiped away her tears.

"Don't listen to that idiot." Said Gatomon

Fluttershy sat on the ground, still slightly crying, "But he's right. I nearly caused the death of all my friends."

"Matt said that any one of us could have caused that avalanche. Plus, you never meant to do it." Said Gatomon

"But what if somepony did get hurt because of me? What if my actions did cause somepony's death? James was right. I am worthless, and I don't deserve such good friends." Said Fluttershy

Gatomon saw Fluttershy beginning to cry once more. She sighed, trying to figure out how to calm her down. Finally, she decided on a way. She wrapped her arms around Fluttershy and gave her a warm, loving hug.

"Fluttershy, you never meant for any of that to happen. Accidents happen to us all, and we never intend them to happen, but they do. All we can do is learn from those mistakes and move on. Your friends understand that and won't think of you any differently." Said Gatomon

"But what about James?" Asked Fluttershy

"Forget him." Said Gatomon

"But." Said Fluttershy

"No, butts Fluttershy. Ignore what that idiot human said. He was only venting his frustration. He'll come to his senses and realize what he said." Said Gatomon

"I guess, but what if he never does? What if he hates me for the rest of his life?" Asked Fluttershy

"Fluttershy, he's only one guy. You saw that your friends still care deeply about you, and that is what matters most." Said Gatomon

Fluttershy smiled at the cat Digimon as she wiped away her tears. She smiled as she brought Gatomon into a hug. Gatomon was a little surprised by the action but didn't push her away. She wrapped her arms around Fluttershy. Fluttershy set Gatomon down after she finished hugging her.

"So Gatomon, why did you stay and decided to cheer me up instead of going with the others?" Asked Fluttershy

"I'm entirely sure, but I had this feeling deep inside me that I was meant to be here for you. So here I am." Said Gatomon

Before Fluttershy could ask any more questions, a mighty roar filled the air. Fluttershy knew that roar was from none other than the dragon. She started to shake in the fear but realized that her friends might be in trouble. She began to take flight and grabbed Gatomon and flew towards the cave. When she arrived to see a large adult red dragon staring down her friends, she could see Gaomon, Guilmon and Renamon looked exhausted meaning that the dragon already beat them in their champion forms.

"It looks like your friends are in trouble." Said Gatomon

"Yes, and I think it's time I stop being a scaredy-cat and do what I do best." Said Fluttershy

"Which is?" Asked Gatomon

"Dealing with misbehaving animals." Said Fluttershy

"Then let's go!" Exclaimed Gatomon

The dragon growled as it looked at the helpless group. They had no way to push back the dragon, as it showed it could deal with three champion level Digimon. All seemed lost until a female voice pierced the dragon's growls.

"You big meanie!" The group looked to see Fluttershy flying down and landing on the face of the dragon and dropping Gatomon next to her. "How dare you hurt my friends. Just because of your size doesn't mean you get to be a bully." Everyone couldn't believe their ears or eyes as they heard the timid Fluttershy speak out against the dragon. "You may have huge teeth, sharp scales, and snore smoke, and breath fire. But you do not - I repeat - do not! Hurt! My! FRIENDS! You got that!"

The dragon whimpered under the glare of Fluttershy.

"Yeah, you messed with the wrong group of friends, big boy." Said Gatomon

"Who is that, and what did she do with Fluttershy?" Asked James

"That's our Fluttershy." Said Twilight

"Well, what do you have to say for yourself." Said Fluttershy

"But that Rainbow one hit me." Said the dragon

"Holy shit it can talk!" Exclaimed James

Fluttershy peeked back at the rainbow-maned Pegasus as she gave Fluttershy an embarrassed smile, "And I'm very sorry for that. She tends to not think before she acts, like another individual I know." She paused as she and Gatomon looked back at James. He looked away, trying to keep his gaze from the Digimon and butter yellow Pegasus. "But you're bigger than her, and you should know better. You should also know better than to take a nap where your snoring can become a health hazard to other creatures."

"But I..." But Fluttershy cut him off.

"Don't give me any butts, mister. Now, what do you have to say for yourself?" The dragon was silent before Fluttershy got real close to him, "I'll repeat myself, what do you have to say for yourself?"

Suddenly the dragon began to cry. The group down below started to get showered in its tears.

"I find this all so wrong and disgusting." Said James

Fluttershy patted his head, "There, there. There is no need to cry. You're not a bad dragon. You just made a bad decision. Now pack your stuff and find a new place to sleep."

The dragon nodded his head as Fluttershy picked up Gatomon and flew back to the ground. The dragon wasted no time collecting his jewels and gold and flying off. Rarity whined a little that she didn't get a single diamond or gemstone from the dragon. Fluttershy landed on the ground and got embraced by her friends.

"You did it, Fluttershy." Said Twilight

"We never doubted you could." Said Applejack

"I guess we did need you after all." Said Rainbow

Fluttershy laughed but saw James looking away from her. She hid her face behind her mane as everyone's attention went to James. He looked at all the faces staring at him. He turned away, trying to ignore there gazing stares. Gaomon pushed him forward and gestured towards Fluttershy. He sighed as he knew it was the right thing and nobody was going to let him get off scot-free after what he said to Fluttershy.

"Listen, Fluttershy. I'm sorry for what I said. I had no reason to say those things to you. I guess all my frustration of having to deal with you, finally exploded. I knew you never meant to cause that rock slide back there, but I guess it was the straw that broke the camel's back. I'm sorry for what I said to you and hope that you can forgive me, and we can go back to the way things were." Said James

"Listen, James. You said some pretty nasty things back there. I'm not sure if just an apology can make up what you said to me, but I'm happy to hear you say you're sorry. But I think it'll be some time before I can think of you as a friend again." Said Fluttershy

"Oh." Said James

Fluttershy walked up and placed her hand on his shoulder, "But that doesn't mean we can't try again. Maybe in time, we'll be back where we were before this whole ordeal." Said Fluttershy

"I would like that Fluttershy." Said James

James brought her into a hug; Fluttershy smiled and returned.

"Air please!" Screamed Gatomon

Fluttershy pulled back, totally forgetting about Gatomon, "Sorry Gatomon, I forgot I was still holding you."

"Yeah, and I told you he would realize what he did and come around." Said Gatomon

"Yeah, and thanks again Gatomon for being there for me." Said Fluttershy

"You're welcome, Fluttershy." Said Gatomon

Fluttershy and Gatomon seemed to connect. That's when a bright light appeared before Fluttershy. Everyone watched as the orb of light slowly drifted towards Fluttershy. She outstretched her hand, and the light landed on it. Once the light touched her fur, it exploded and revealed a pink colored digivice like the ones the humans have. Fluttershy looked at it as it showed a picture of Gatomon before it went dark.

"Somebody tell me what just happened?" Asked James

"It seems Gatomon is meant to be with Fluttershy, as her Digimon partner." Said Wizardmon

Fluttershy examined the device in her hand as she looked at Gatomon who looked up at her. They both smiled at each other.

"Well, it looks like you're stuck with me now, Fluttershy." Said Gatomon

"It would seem that way." Said Fluttershy

"Well that was completely unexpected, but I guess that's what we should all expect when it comes to living here. Now, I think it's time we make our way down the mountain and return home." Said Matt

"I believe so, and I have an important letter to send Princess Celestia about what I learned about friendship today." Said Twilight

"But what about you, Wizardmon." Wizardmon turned to April, "Where will you go since you don't have a tamer?"

"If it wouldn't be too much, Fluttershy. I wish to stay with you and Gatomon. And I would also like to give my assistance in any way I can to help you all, even if I don't have a tamer." Said Wizardmon

"Oh, you're more than welcome to live with me, Wizardmon. I don't mind it at all." Said Fluttershy

Wizardmon smiled as the group began their descent down the mountain, though taking a different path instead of the one they took up.

***

Spike ran around the house trying to deal with Angel Bunny, gripping how Fluttershy ever dealt with the little thing. Terriermon and Lopmon watched as the rabbit eluded Spike's grasp. Terriermon laughed every time Spike failed to tame Fluttershy's pet rabbit. Abby kept her head in a book, only poking up to watch Spike fail, giggling herself. Then they all heard the door open, and in came Twilight and Matt, along with his Digimon.

"Spike I need you to take a letter." Said Twilight

"Yes, ma'am." Said, Spike

He tossed Angel away, and he hopped out the door, and Spike returned with a piece of paper and a quill. Meanwhile, Abby hugged her brother as he picked her up and held her tight. She wanted to hear all about his mission. They turned to Twilight as she cleared her throat before speaking, "Dear Princess Celestia, I am happy to report that the dragon has departed our fair country and that it was my good friend, Fluttershy, who convinced him to go. This adventure has taught me never to lose faith in your friends. They can be an amazing source of strength and can help you overcome even your greatest fears. Always your faithful student, Twilight Sparkle."

Spike finished writing the letter, blew fire over it, and sent it off towards Princess Celestia.

"Twilight, Matt, Spike, and Abby, you guys have tah come out here and see this." The three of them recognized it as Applejack's voice calling them. They approached the balcony and looked out to see Rainbow bouncing a ball on her head. Applejack looked up when she saw them, "She's just five away from a new pony record!"

Rainbow continued to count until a roar of a dragon filled the air freaking her out. Everyone laughed at her, causing her to raise her eyebrow and look around frantically for the dragon.

"Why are you all laughing?! That awful dragon is back!" Exclaimed Rainbow

She turned as Pinkie was doing her dragon voice before joining in on the laughter.

"Not funny Pinkie Pie. You scared me!" Rainbow paused as she realized what she said. "I mean... you made me lose my concentration."

"It's okay, Rainbow. Not everypony can be as brave as me." Said Fluttershy

Rainbow rolled her eyes as she pushed a falling leaf up into the air and had it land right on Fluttershy's head. She freaked out and flipped herself over and landed on her back. Gatomon sighed, "Well, we still have some work to do."

Everyone went back to laughing as Gatomon worked on getting Fluttershy back to her usual self.