Starfleet Season 2 (Rewrite)

Chapters

Episode 2: Prehistoric Discovey
Episode 3:That's why the Dratini and Deino are Scamps
Episode 4: One Hot Capture
Episode 5: A Mother's Love
Episode 6: Bound for Trouble
Episode 7: Sapphire's Birthday Bash
Episode 8: Whodunit?
Episode 9: Ruff and Ready
Episode 10: The Shrunken Royals
Episode 12: A Tired Horn
Episode 13: Santa Saurus
Episode 14: Elder Brothers' Return
Episode 15: New Partners and Babysitting Adventure
Episode 16: Princess Step-Up
Episode 17: Fashion Victims
Episode 1: Poke what?
Episode 11; Dragomon Patrol

Episode 2: Prehistoric Discovey

The team were all in the throne room with their rulers; Grand Ruler Celesto and Queen Celestia.

"So any sign of Team Rocket so far, Lightning Dawn?" Grand Ruler asked.

"No, Master." he replied.
That's when Princess Sapphire Shimmer came into the room. "Hey, guys." she panted. The team could tell she's been training in the dojo. For the pass three months, Sapphire's been training and has mastered for different kinds of magic. Nature Magic; the magic to control lighning, fire, water, grass and earth. Valkyrie Magic: just like the girls and Queen Celestia, Sapphire represents six Elements of Harmony; Strength, Bravery, Beauty, Healing, Sorcery and Hope. Hidden inside is a special magic that changes her into armor completed with a skirt, headband and a sword and shield with all her elements of it. Roar of Harmony; a combination of the Elements of Harmony and Sapphire's own magic, it creates four, roaring lions and can blast a multi-colored beam at the opponent, imprisoning them in a capture sphere made from the Elements magic. And finally, Uniforce; like Lightning and Grand Ruler, Sapphire has a golden stripe on her horn, allowing her to access the most powerful form of magic in existence. Before, using the Uniforce would make her really tired, but overtime, she's perfected her attack and is now able to use many times without getting tired like Lightning.

The team and their majesties were very proud of how far shes come. Sapphire was created in a lab by humans and was treated like an animal; receiving beating for 'misbehaving' and sometimes going days without food. Her brother Emerald was the only ones who treated her with kindness. Then, one day, she and her brother broke out of the lab.

Years and years went by with Sapphire being alone with the exception of Snowflake Then the two met Lightning and the gang. They helped Sapphire overcome her past and it was revealed that she more magic than any creature they've known. Mykan discovered that he had feelings for Sapphire and she felt the same way and the two became a couple.

"Hey Sapphire, how was your training session?" Rainbow asked.

"It was great!' she replied.

"Well that's good, cause even a Princess needs to defend herself." Lightning lectured. Sapphire rolled her eyes. Lightning and the team have also been known to be a little over protective of her. "Relax." Lightning sighed, but suddenly, the warning alarms sounded. The noise made the raptors screech. "What's going on?" Starla asked.

“Stop those alarms!” shouted Celestia.

Captain Shaina came into the room, “Your majesties! Sensors detect a rouge object headed our way; it’s a metor!”

“Meteor?!” cried Rarity.

“Prepare to intercept.” said Lightning, but to his surprise, “No need…” said Shaina “Infrared scanning shows it’s unarmed. It has no warhead or explosives of any kind.”

That was most unusual, and everyone looked out the windows and could see the meteor heading straight for the palace grounds.

“Here it comes!” cried Buddy.

CRASH!! That was all that happened, the meteor just plopped into the ground, and it did no real damage at all.

“Send the de-contamination squad.” Grand Ruler ordered.

A squad of ponies wearing special suits marched out to examine the missile and decontaminate it of any radiation or other elements.

“Where did this missile come from do you think?” asked Artie

“We’ll soon find out.” said Rainbow.

As the pony-team worked on the missile, one of the members found a small hatch on the missile and peeked inside; he couldn’t believe his eyes…! Inside were six stones; each with a nature symbol; lightning, wind, grass, fire, water and earth. They also had a small chip shaped like a dinosaur foot.

In addition to the stones, there were also thirteen cards as well. Two each had the same symbol as the stones.

And finally, there were two small devices inside as well.

Soon, all the items were given to their majesties. Everyone was amazed by the cards especially Sapphire. 'Wow, A Styracosaurus, Acrocanthasaurus, Amargasaurus, Stegosaurus, Fukuisaurus, Allosaurus and Deinonychus!"

"But what do these stones do?" Starla asked. "Let's see." Sapphire picked up the six stones and messed with the little chip on them. Just then, the stones began to glow as well as her. "Woah." Rainbow gasped.

"What's happening?" Fluttershy asked in fear.

"I don't know." Sapphire put the stones down except the lightning stone. Looking between the Styracosaurus card and the stone, Sapphire began to think. "I wonder." Picking up the card, she placed the chip on the card and rubbed it. Immediately the card glowed and it changed into a real Styracosaurus. It roared and stared at the ponies.

The ponies freaked and hit behind their majesties. "It- It CAME TO LIFE!" Lightning screamed.

"And it doesn't look happy." Buddy whimpered.

"Sapphire, put that creature back!" Rarity screeched.

"Alright." she replied nonchalantly. She messed with the chip again and the Styracosaurus turned back into a card. A moment of silence passed.

"What just happened?" Pinkie asked.

"A dinosaur just appeared and then turned back into a card." Artie summarized. "Maybe it was a hologram?"

"No way! That dinosaur was real!" Sapphire exclaimed with excitement.

"But how? Cause of the stone?" Applejack said. Even their majesties didn't have a clue about this. "Sapphire wait!" Lightning cried. She was messing with the card and chip again. "That could bring it out again."

"That's alright, I'll just put it back in." She swiped the card across he chip backwards and the card glowed and fell to the ground and changed into a baby Styracosaurus. A chibi form. It looked at her and tilted it head.

"HUH?" Everybody gasped.

"Awww... It's so cute!" Fluttershy cooed. The little dino walked up to Sapphire. "Hey there little guy."

The dino nuzzled her leg. "Okay." Grand Ruler said slowly. "So now we have... dinosaur cards and stones here?"

"Yeah." Lightning went over to the other cards. "What about these other cards?" he asked, referring to the other cards that came with the dinosaur cards. Sapphire came over and looked at them "They look like move cards."

"Move cards? You mean like attacking move cards?" Dyno asked.

"That what they look like." Sapphire replied.

"So what do we do with them?" Starla asked.

"Well, we should have Professor Brain study the stones. Just to be safe." Celestia suggested. The team agreed. "Can I go get Mykan, he'd want to see this too?" Sapphire asked.

"Of course, Sapphire." Grand Ruler replied.

Soon, everybody was present in the lab, including Mykan Stevens; a 19 year old, peach-colored male with short, brown hair and a science prodigy and Sapphire's boyfriend. Princess Luna, Queen Celestia's sister and Grand Ruler's sister-in-law was preset as well. Usually she's asleep in her room but she decided to wake up for this.

"So what do you have one the stones, Professor?" Luna asked.

"It appears the stones contain the life essence of all the dinosaurs that have lived."

"Life essence?" Artie asked. "How?"

Mykan thought about that explanation. "Well, on my planet, the dinosaurs went extinct 65 million years ago. So what I'm thinking is that somehow their spirits remained and came together to form the stones plates."

"But what about the cards?" Buddy questioned.

"Somehow, someone must have been able to travel back and turn the dinosaurs into cards." Mykan added.

"That would be the closes we can get to an explanation." Celestia agreed. Just then, the alarms sounded again and a loud roars were heard. "What's going on?" Lightning asked. Starla rushed to the window. "Galloping Galaxies! More dinosaurs!"

"WHAT?!" Everybody exclaimed. They rushed to the window and saw for themselves.

Three dinosaurs: A Tyrannosaurus Rex, Spinosaurus and a Sachina were rampaging through town. They were all black with yellow markings, smashing everything in their path. The civilians were running in a panic and rushing to the nearest shelter. "Oh my goodness!" Fluttershy cried.

"Let's move!" Lightning snapped. The team nodded and they flew out the window. Sapphire looked at the lightning, wind and grass stones. "Can I have these for a second, Professor?"

"Uuh.. sure, but why?"

"I want to test something with these cards and the stones." She placed one of the devices on her pants and the other on her wrist. She pressed a button on the device, sitting on the table. It opened up and revealed an empty space. She placed the three stones inside and then closed the device. She then placed the three move cards into the device on her pants. She turned to their majesties and the Professor, "I'll be back!" and she flew out the window.

"Will she be alright?" Luna asked.

"We just have to hope she and the team will succeed with the dinosaurs." Grand Ruler replied.

Meanwhile, Lightning and the others were blasting the dinosaurs with their attacks.

"STAR SHOWER!"

"DRILL QUILL!"

"PAINT BOMB!"

BOOM-BOOM ROCKETS!"

"VINE WHIP!"

"UNIFORCE!"

The attacks seemed impressive, but the dinosaurs didn't receive much damage from the attacks at all. The dinosaurs roared and the Tyrannosaurs and Spinosaurus tired to bite the ponies, but they zipped out of the way. Even physical moves didn't have much effect. The girls moved in and punched and kicked the dinos, it was affective, however, the T'rex and Spinosaurus simply weren't affected enough and the girls didn't even try to attack the Sachina because when they got close to it, the dino would waved it's tail at them, making them back off.

"These things are tougher than they look." Rainbow grunted.

"None of our attacks make them even flinch!" Artie added. Lightning was already growing annoyed with these dinosaurs. "They have to have some weakness, but what?" That's when they heard laughter. "They don't have a weakness you imbeciles!"

The team looked down and saw four adults appearing on the scene.

A 28 year old women. She has green hair with two strands sticking out and one curly strand and hazel eyes. She wears a dark red, jumpsuit-like outfit, where it connects to her choker. A diamond-shaped cut out in her jumpsuit reveals her navel. She wears a burgundy-colored cloak with pointed edges. On her arms, she has a light pink glove that reveals her fingers and runs up to the upper arm. She wears red high heels. Name: Ursula.

A 24 yer old name with purple hair and brown eyes. He's a little on the chubby side. Name: Ed.

A 31 year old man. He is the tallest of the three and has black hair and brown eyes underneath round, black glasses. Name: Zander.

And finally, a male about the same height as the chubby male but he had white spiky hair and a bread. Also he wore a lab coat. Name: Dr. Z. The three adults were holding devices as well.

"Who are you suppose to be?!" Starla snarled.

"The Alpha Gang, ponies!" Dr. Z said.

"I'm Ursula."

"I'm Zander."

"And I'm Ed."

"And what are you doing here and whose dinosaurs are these?" Lightning asked.

Ursula laughed. "Why there ours." The ponies were appalled. "Why are you letting these creatures just roam around and destroy everything?!" Buddy growled.

"Because we want those cards that were the meteor you found." Zander replied.

"What? Why do you want them?" Artie asked.

The entire gang chuckled. "That's an Alpha Gang secret." Dr. Z said. "Now hand over those cards before I have these dinosaurs kill all these ponies." The ponies anger boiled. "There's no way you'll hurt theses civilians." Lightning claimed.

"And what can you do about it? Your attacks have no affect on our dinosaurs?" Ed questioned. The ponies grunted.

"Hey!" The ponies and the Alpha Gang looked and saw Sapphire appearing on the scene holding three dinosaur cards. Dr. Z gasped. "My cards! Give them to me!" he demanded.

"No, cause I'm gonna show you what happened when you mess with this kingdom.

DINO-SLASH! STYRACOSAURUS, CHARGE!

ALLOSAURUS, BLEW THEM AWAY!

SPRING UP, FUKUISAURUS!"

(The transformations are like this)

The three dinosaurs landed and roared at the Alpha Gang's dinos. The ponies were amazed the dinosaurs transformation.

"Awesome!" Rainbow stated.

Dr. Z growled. "Urusla, Zander, Ed. Capture those dinosaurs now!"

"Right doctor." they said in unison. "Terry, Spiny, Tank! Attack!"

The three dinosaurs charged in. Styracosaurus lunged at Terry, engaging in a small power struggle; ramming each other and smacking each other with their tail. They did this until, it placed it horns underneath Terry and tossed him into the air! Allosuaurs roared and smacked Spiny with it's tail, knocking him to the ground and Fukuisaurus leaped over Tank and slammed on her back, sending her some distance away and flipping her upside down. "Alright, keep it up you three!" Lightning cheered. Their majesties were watching from the palace's tallest terrace. They were impressed with the dinosaurs strengths.

Dr. Z growled. "Don't just stand there, use the move cards!"

"Right." they said and took out a move card each and slashed it.

"TAIL SMASH!"

The three dinosaurs roared and charged Sapphire's dinosaurs. "Lookout!" Starla cried.

Sapphire quickly took out her three move cards and slashed them.

"ELECTRIC CHARGE!"

"NINJA ATTACK!"

"METAL WING!"

Lightning clouds came over Styracosaurus and a bolt of lightning struck it. The frill glowed in rainbow colors as it's horns sparked with lightning. It roared and charged Terry, striking him in the stomach and tossing him through the air. He crashed to the ground and turned back into a card.

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Allosaurus roared and rushed towards Spiny. As it did five duplicates of it's self appeared and they all circled Spiny. One-by-one, the duplicates and the real dinosaurs rammed Spiny until he turned back into a card.

Three pterosaurs appeared behind Fukuisaurus, they dove towards Tank and they each slashed Tank. She roared in pain and collapsed onto the floor and turned back into a card.

The Alpha Gang were shocked and horrified while the ponies and their majesties were amazed. The Alpha Gang ran over and picked up the cards. "This isn't over, brat. We'll get those cards back from you, if it's the last thing we do." Urusla declared and the gang ran away. Styracosaurus, Fukuisaurus and Allosaurus roared in victory. "Alright, you three. Return."

She pressed the button and the three turned back into cards. She slashed the cards backwards and the cards turned into chibi forms of the dinosaurs. "Hehe. You three were great." she praised. The dinosaurs cutely roared at Sapphire. "Sapphire!"

She turned around and saw Lightning and the other fluttering down to her. "Hey."

"That was amazing, Sapphire, you beat them in one move!" Rainbow cried, happily.

"Yeah, they beat them in record time." Buddy added.

Lightning smiled at her. He rubbed her dinosaurs heads. "These creatures sure are something alright." Sapphire smiled at them. "They sure are."

"Let's go back to the palace." Artie suggested. The other agreed and soon were in the throne room. Rarity used her magic to create the images from the battle. Their majesties were impressed with the dinosaurs overall power and strength. "It appears these dinosaurs are more powerful than we thought." Grand Ruler said.

"Indeed. However, these Alpha Gang people sound like a new enemy." Celestia added.

"Yeah and they said they wanted all the dinosaur cards." Lightning stated.

"So there must be more cards out there." Starla added. "Which means we'll have to get them first."

"Yeah. Something tells me the Alpha Gang wants to use the dinosaurs for evil purposes." Sapphire claimed.

"Don't worry, Sapphire. We won't let those creeps get the dinosaur cards." Pinkie reassured. "That's a promise."

Sapphire smiled at them all and her dinosaur friends. "Alright then... let's do it." The team cheered in agreement. They had a long roar ahead of them. It was a race to gather the dinosaur cards and save the dinosaurs from the Alpha Gang.

Episode 3:That's why the Dratini and Deino are Scamps

Sapphire, Mykan, Ampharos and all three Lycanroc and Noctowl were walking through New Ponyville on a bright, sunny morning. Sapphire wanted to be a guest as Mykan's school along with her pokemon. As they were getting closer to the school, Ampharos saw something out the corner of his eye. "Ampha?"

"What is it, Ampharos?" Sapphire asked. Ampharos pointed and that's when Sapphire and Mykan saw what he was pointing at. Two pokemon. One had a small white bump on it's forehead, a long blue tail with white lining on it's stomach. The second one had black fur covering its head and neck, concealing everything but its mouth from view. The fur around its neck also has six purple spots encircling it, which resemble bruises. The hair on the top of its head takes the shape of a single small horn. It also has a short tail that appears to be bitten off.

"Woah, a Dratini and Deino." Sapphire said. As Sapphire and Mykan gazed at them, they gazed back at them.

The Dratini hopped onto Deino's back and Deino came towards the two humans and Pokemon. "Hey there, is something you need?" Mykan asked.

The two wild pokemon didn't respond.

"Maybe they're hungry?" Sapphire used her magic and made a turkey sandwich appear in front of the pokemon. "Deino!" Deino cried happily. Deino took the sandwich and quickly scurried away. ".... Well that was something." Mykan said.

"Looks like they were hungry." Sapphire added. "Anyway, let's get to the schoolhouse."

Deino ran away from New Ponyville and into the nearby forest. Deino went to an abandoned house covered with moss and vines. Looking around to make sure no one had followed them, Deino went inside an Dratini hopped off his back. Sitting there on a couch covered with a blanket was an elderly pokemon.

Deino placed the sandwich on a little crate in front of Scoutland. Dratini leaped onto the couch and nuzzled Scoutland, waking him up. Scoutland saw the sandwich they brought, but he pushed it away, wanting Denino and Dratini to eat it. Deino pushed the sandwich back. "Deino." "You need it." Scoutland decided to have a bite of the sandwich and he liked it. Dratini and Deino cried happily as they watched their guardian eat.

Later, Scoutland was with Deino practicing his Dragon Rage attack. Deino exhaled the attack but it was small.

"Scoutland!"

Deino looked back at his guardian. Scoutland arched his back. "Scoutland!"

Deino copied Scoutland arching his back to build up power and the attack this time the output was larger. Scoutland nodded and Dratini cried happily for his friend. Deino repeated the same thing again and again.

Meanwhile, Sapphire and Mykan arrived at the schoolhouse, just as the students were arriving. "Alright, class today Mykan has brought us three special guests today. And one you might remember is Princess Sapphire Shimmer." Cheerilee announced. Sapphire walked in and the class applauded for her. The Cutie Mark Crusaders were happy to see Sapphire once more.

"Good monring, children." Sapphire greeted.

"So the cry baby comes back, huh?" a familiar voice sounded. It was Biffy Box, the same colt that sent Sapphire crying months ago. Still the naughty bullying pony he always was. "Biffy, you leave the Princess alone, ya heard!" Applebloom demanded.

Biffy scoffed, "And if I don't what are you doing to do about it, wimp?"

Just then, "Ampharos! Lycanroc! Noctowl!" The pokemon dashed into the room and stood between Applebloom and Biffy. "What in tarnation!"

"What are these things?"

Lycanroc (Midday Form) growled at BIffy. "Lycanroc, Lycan."

"Lycanroc says, don't mess with the little filly!" Sapphire translated.

Some of the children giggled as Biffy slowly got up again. "That's it you little dog!" he lunged at Lycanroc. "BIffy, enough!" Mykan said. That's when Lycanroc (Midnight Form) rushed and rammed Biffy away from his best friend. Biffy landed on the floor with Lycanroc standing in front of him. "Lycanroc, Lycan!"

"Lycanroc says, You mess with my best buddy and you mess with me buster!" Sapphire translated. Biffy was about to change them again when, "Biffy Box enough!" Cheerilee stated.

Biffy growled and looked at Ampharos and the Lycanroc. "Punks." he grumbled, receiving their Thunderbolts as a result.

After that was taken care of, Sapphire introduced her pokemon to the children. The children adored the pokemon, especially the CMC's.

"He's s gosh darn cute." Applebloom cooed.

"And they're awesome!" Scootaloo added.

"They're tough for their size too." Daphine Dil or DD for short said.

"Princess? Why are these three different?" Sweetie Belle asked, referring to the three Lycanroc.

"My Lycanroc are different forms. Midday, Midnight and Dusk." Sapphire explained.

Her pokemon loved the attention they were getting from all the children. When the final school bell rang, the children all went home while Mykan, Cheerilee and Sapphire wanted them go. "Another day, finished. "Mykan said.

"See you on Monday." Cheerilee said. Mykan and Sapphire nodded and walked away.

While they were walking they heard a cry, "Deino."

They turned and saw Deino and Dratini but this time they were cornered by another pokemon. This on was a large cat pokemon it was grayish with a circular face with large rounded ears. There was a small orb on it's forehead.

"An Alolan Persian?! What's that doing here?" Mykan asked.

Sapphire saw a berry in Deino's mouth. "I think it wants the berry Deino has."

Persian got out his claws and they glowed. "It's gonna use Scratch?!" Sapphire cried. Ampharos and Noctowl leaped towards the Persian and Ampharos smacked it on the head with Iron Tail. Deino and Dratini were surprised at them. Persian growled at the two pokemon and fired Power Gem from the orb of it's forehead.

Ampharos used Thunderbolt, shocking the large cat and making it run away. Sapphire and Mykan came up to the four pokemon. "Great job." Sapphire praised.

The pokemon smiled."Deino, Dratini are you both okay?" Mykan asked. Deino and Dratini nodded and began on their way once more. "I wonder where they're going?" Mykan wondered.

"Me too." Sapphire added.

"Ampharos, Ampha." Ampharos said pointing to the pokemon.

"You want us to follow them?" Sapphire translated. Ampharos nodded.

Sapphire looked at Mykan, "What do you think?"

"Well, it would give us an insight on to what's going on with those two." Mykan added. "Alright. We'll follow them tonight." Unknown, by them, some distance away was the Alolan Persian. It wasn't through with the two dragon-type pokemon and it wanted revenge.

That night, Dratini and Deino were walking back through New Ponvyille each with a berry in their mouths. Dratini was riding on top of Deino. Sapphire, Mykan, Ampharos and Lycanroc saw them from their hiding place, the alleyway. "Let's go." Sapphire whispered. This time she only had Lycanroc (Midnight Form) with them.

The four friends followed the pokemon outside the city boarders and into the forest nearby. They followed their trail to the abandoned house. "An abandoned house? What could be in there?" Mykan wondered.

Deino and Dratini placed the fruit on the crate and nudged Scoutland away. Scoutland took a bite out of the berry as Deino and Dratini smiled. They heard something and saw the Ampharos and Lycanroc with the two humans. Deino growled at them, but Dratini called to him. "Dratini, Tini, Dra." "It's alright, buddy, their nice humans, remember?"

Deino remembered the kindness the two humans showed and lost tension. "Woah, a Scoutland." Sapphire said.

"And an elderly one at that." Mykan added. Seeing the little bits of fruit on the ground and some cans of food, Sapphire suggested, "Deino and Dratini must have been getting food to give it to Scoutland."

"That's seems about right." Mykan said. Ampharos and Lycanroc nodded. Sapphire and Mykan approached Deino and Dratini, "I guess you two are his caretakers, huh?"

Deino and Dratini nodded.

Then Lycanroc's ears perked up, "Lycan!"

"What's wrong?" Mykan asked.

"There!" Sapphire pointed up and at the top of the staircase was the same Alolan Persian. Persian leaped down near the gang. "This Persian must want revenge." Sapphire said. And she was proven right when the Persian readied a Power Gem attack, "Everyone, outside, quick!"

Everyone and all the pokemon managed to make it outside, even the elderly Scoutland. Persian stood at the doorway, growling at Deino and Dratini. "Looks like we have to beat you again." Mykan said. "Ampharos, Quick Attack!"

Pikachu lunged at the cat with blinding speed and bashed into it, sending Persian skidding back. "Lycanroc, Accelarock!"

Lycanroc charged Persian, but the cat skillfully leaped up and over Ampharos, heading for the elderly Scoutland. Deino and Dratini came in and headbutted the Persian and kicked him away from their guardian. "Deino!" "Leave our guardian alone, cat!"

Deino arched his back and prepared his Dragon Pulse attack. It fired the attack at Persian, consuming it completely. The cat ran away into the forest, covered in scratches from the attack. "Yeah, you did it, Deino!" Sapphire praised.

"You chased it away for good!" Mykan added. Ampharos and Lycanroc cheered as well. Deino and Dratini nuzzled Scoutland, happy he was alright after the close encounter. "Well Sapphire, we better get going, before daybreak." Mykan said. The sun was beginning to come over the horizon.

"Right." Sapphire turned to Deino and Dratini. "Deino, Dratini, we'll bring you both some berries tommorrow, alright?"

"Deino, Deino."

"Tini, Dra."

"What did they say?" Mykan asked.

"They said 'thank you'." Sapphire replied.

With that, Mykan and Sapphire walked off along with the pokemon.

The next morning,, they all returned to the abandoned house... only to find Dratini, Deino and Scoutland gone!

"Hey, where'd they go?" Mykan asked.

"Must have relocated." Sapphire suggested. "Looks like we have some secretive new friends."

Mykan and the pokemon agreed. They hope they'll see Deino, Dratini and Scoutland soon.

Episode 4: One Hot Capture

Lightning Dawn and all his friends were out in the meadow outside of New Ponyville. Their majesties were present as well. Yesterday, they discover six stones and thirteen dinosaur cards in a meteor that crashed. Soon, they encounter the Alpha Gang who were destined ato collect all the dinosaur cards, including Sapphire's. The reason why was unknown.

For now, the team wanted to study just how strong the dinosaurs were. "Alright, Sapphire, bring them out." Lightning said.

"Right." She took out the six cards and slashed them.

"STARFLEET SLASH! DINOSAURS ARISE!"

And just like that, the six dinosaurs appeared and roared. Fluttershy and Pinkie were amazed at the beauty of the dinosaurs. "They're beautiful." Fluttershy praised.

"Alright, Sapphire. First, we'll test you dinosaurs strength in battle." Grand Ruler stated. He took out his piece of the Rainbow Rod and Celestia took out her matching piece. They nodded at each other and combined the two and the rod began to glow, consuming their bodies into light entities and whirling round and around. Everyone watched in awe as the two forms of light swirled in spiral-loops and came together to form Grand Celestial Ruler.

"First, we'll test you Acrocanthosaurus and Amargasaurus strengths." Lightning said.

"Alright, Blaze, Strom, ready?" Sapphire called. The two dinosaurs roared in agreement while the other four backed away.

Blaze and Storm charged The Ruler. The Ruler dodged and punched Blaze, but he roared and smacked them with it's tail. The Ruler lunged again at the two but Blaze tried to bite them. They zipped away, but Storm came in and bashed them, sending them crashing to the ground. "Woah."

The Ruler got up just as Storm charged them. They flew high in air and prepared to slash him with it's scepter, however, they didn't expect Blaze to jump high into the air too. He roared and The Ruler looked behind and saw it's silhouette above them. They tried to avoid it but Blaze came down and smacked them with it's head. The Ruler crashed into the ground. "Wow, they use teamwork to attack The Ruler! Amazing!" Lightning cried.

The Ruler staggered to it's feet and decided to use their attack. They powered up the staff and recited the magical chant.

“Cosmic powers, hear our call
Come forth now, and make evil fall
Nevermore will darkness reign,
Let peace and harmony replace the pain
Now let be finished what has begun
And through the darkness shall light now run
Let hope shimmer and burden so bright…
I summon forth the…

and unleashed the “MYSTIC LIGHT!”

The blast headed straight towards Blaze and Storm. Sapphire took out their move cards.

"MAGAMA BLASTER!"

"FUTBA SUPER CANNON!"

Blaze's mouth filled with fire and he stomped his foot. Rearing back, he unleashed a large stream of fire at the blast while a pool of water came in front of Storm and a Futabasaurus appeared. It opened it mouth and formed a ball of water then it blasted a powerful stream of water at the blast. The three combined and after a power struggle the dinos attacks pushed back The Ruler's attack!

"What!" The Ruler cried as the two attacks hit them hard. They skidded across the ground until they crashed into some trees. "Ruler!" Lightning cried. He and the team rushed to the crash site.

The Ruler groaned as they got up and defused into Grand Ruler and Celestia. Both of them were pretty banged up; scratches and a few bruises. "Are you two alright?" Starla asked.

The two nodded. "Well, the strength test is a success." Grand Ruler groaned. Sapphire returned her dinosaurs to the cards. "Sorry, I guess they overdid it."

"No, no, Sapphire, we're fine." Celestia reassured.

"Come on let's get you two to the palace to heal." Lightning said as he lifted his master into his arms bridal style, while Starla did the same with Celestia. "Krysta."

"Right."

Krysta used her magic to warp the team to the palace sickbay. However, they didn't notice that some of the flames floated around in the air. The flames hit a dinosaur card, it glowed red and turned into a large carnivorous dinosaur! It roared and saw New Ponyville in the distance. It decided to go have a look.

At the Alpha Gang's headquarters, Dr. Z and his minions were in the lab where he finished three new move cards for them. "Here, these cards we'll definitely help us capture those dinosaurs."

"Okay, Dr." Ursula said. Then their Alpha Scanner began blinking and beeping. "Another dinosaur!" Ed cried.

"Where?" Dr. Z asked.

"It looks like it's in a town somewhere."

"Well then, go get it!"

"Alpha Gang, ready!"

At the sickbay, their majesties were treated for their wounds, luckily, they were only minor injuries. Sapphire had her dinosaurs in their chibi mode. "Once again, sorry that I overdid it."

"Sapphire, it's alright. We're fine." Celestia reassured. Suddenly, her husband screamed in pain and the gang soon saw why. The Styracosaurus, which Sapphire named Bolt was chomping on Grand Ruler's leg... again. "Bolt, stop it! This instance! Stop!" he cried.

Sapphire giggled, "Come here, girl." she picked up Bolt, who reached out it's legs at Grand Ruler, wanting to get more chomping in. "Now, now, no chomping on his majesty."

Bolt roared softly.

Just then her device which she called her Dino Bracer began bleeping. "What the-?"

She looked at it and saw a red light. "What is it, Sapphire?"

"I think my bracer is detecting a dinosaur nearby."

"WHAT?" Everybody exclaimed.

"Where is it?" Starla questioned. Before Sapphire could answer Captain Shania came running towards them. "Your majesties! News from New Ponyville, some large creature is roaming the town."

"Oh no!" Pinkie cried.

"Let's move!" Lightning snapped. The team agreed and Sapphire turned her dinosaurs into cards and followed the gang out the window.

In New Ponyville, the dinosaur was walking around and roaring. The civilians screamed in fear and dashed for safetly. It opened it's mouth and launched a large fireball at the buildings. Luckily they were protected by the shields. The team arrived on the scene and saw the dinosaur attacking. "It's using Fire Cannon!" Sapphire identified.

The dinosaur then headed towards New Ponyville Elementary School. "No! It's heading towards the school!" Lightning cried. Applejack, Rainbow, Rarity and Buddy were all worried about their younger siblings.

"Applebloom!"

"Scootaloo!"

"Sweetie Belle!"

"DD!"

"Don't I'll stop it!" Sapphire claimed as she dashed to the school while the rest of the team dealt with the fires.

*Mykan's POV*

Me and Cheerliee were busy handing the students back their tests.

“Very good, excellent, not bad, needs improvement...”

I handed Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon’s tests back, and they both had a C-Minus. “What?” snapped Diamond “But how can this be.”

“Yeah, we studied extra hard.” whined Silver Spoon

I ignored their whining and then turned to the Cutiemark Crusaders. I smiled at them very proudly, “Very well done, girls.” and I handed then all their tests, which had perfect scores!

The girls all smiled,

“Wow! Our new study group has really helped us a lot.” said Sweetie Belle.

“You see, class…” I said to the children “With a little self-discipline and a lot of concentration, you’ll find you’re capable doing more than you think.”

Applebloom raised her hand.

“Yes, Applebloom?”

“Um… is all this studyin’ and hard work how you became the man you are today, Mr. Stevens?”

I chose my next words carefully, “Well, I do owe a lot of what I am today through a lot of hard work, but remember this, children: Fate works in mysterious ways, and sometimes, things just happen all at once.

After all, I originally came to your world by a stroke of fate, not out of design.”

I surpassed my painful memories of how Lord Titan changed my life, using me a guinea pig for his portal test, and he killed my girlfriend, Michelle. That was two years ago.

“The point is,” I quickly said “Things can just happen, like a bolt of lightning that strikes without warning.”

POW!! That’s when a loud noise, like thunder was heard outside.

“Was that thunder?” asked Scootaloo.

DD who was sitting closest to the window looked up at the sky, “Whoa! Check it out!”

All the students rushed to the windows, and I looked outside as well. There, was a large dinosaur. It was 44 feet in length and 12 feet in height. It was green with markings on it's back.

“That’s a Carcharodontosaurus!” I said. The children were amazed. They never seen a dinosaur before, but that excitement turned to horror when the dinosaur unleashed a fireball from it's mouth, nearly hitting the school! "It's alright children, there's no need to panic." Cheerliee cooed, trying to clam the children down. The Carcharodontosaurus roared and began to charge right towards the school. "That big fella's gonna destroy the school!" Applebloom cried.

Suddenly, Sapphire came down in front of the school.

"STARFLEET SLASH! AMARGASAURUS, GUSH OUT!"

(Play until 0.20)

Storm appeared and charged the Carcharodontosaurus, using his neck he knocked the dinosaur to the ground. "Way'd a go, Storm keep it up!" Sapphire cheered.

Just then, a black and yellow Spinosaurus appeared and leaped on top of Storm. "Hey!"

That's when we all saw three adults. "Alpha Gang." Sapphire snarled. "What do you want?"

"We came here for the dinosaur, so back off, you half-pint." Ursula demanded.

"No way, old lady!" A tick mark appeared on the women's head. "I am not an old lady!"

"Never mind that, just get the dinosaur!" Zander replied. "Oh, right." Ursula added. "Spiny, knock the dinosaur back into it's card and we're going home!"

Spiny roared but Storm flung him off his back, sending him to the ground. Spiny got up and charged Storm. Spiny grabbed Storm by the neck but Storm managed to toss Spiny back and forth until he slammed him onto the ground. Storm wasn't done there. He charged Spiny at full speed, colliding with him with such force, causing a lot of dust and smoke to circle the place. The CMC's were amazed.

"Awesome!" Scootaloo claimed.

"Sapphire's beatin' them for sure." Applebloom added. Me and Cheerliee were also amazed by the dinosaurs battle. "Ursula, this is not looking good. Throw in the towel." Zander said.

"That thing is kicking Spiny's butt." Ed added.

"Thank you both for you confidence." Ursula pulled out a Water-Type move card.

"Did you forget the special move card that Dr. Z gave us?"

"Oh Yeah, the move card." Zander replied.

"Swipe the card and let's swipe that dinosaur." Ursula stated as she gave the card to Zander. Zander slashed the card.

"Go Spinosaurus SHOCK WAVE!"

A large amount of water surrounded Spiny. Sapphire knew what they were doing. "Oh yeah?" she took out her own move card for Storm.

"WATER SWORD!"

Spiny launched the attack just as Storm made a sword of water from it's mouth and sliced the Shock Wave attack with it. The result was a spinning tube of water. "Woah." I gasped silently.

Ursula growled. The Carcharodontosaurus roared and charged at Spiny knocking him to the ground. "Hey pal, what's the big deal?!" Ursula exclaimed in shock. The dinosaur responded with another fireball, blasting Spiny and sending him flying. "Spiny!" Zander cried. The Spinosaurus skidded across the ground. Sapphire took out another move card "Alright Storm, let's finish them. ULTIMATE WATER!"

Storm roared and a wave of water launched him at Spiny. He made contact and sent Spiny rolling across the ground. He glowed blue and turned back into a card. "Alright, Storm!"

"Wah!" The Alpha Gang cried. Zander raced over and picked up Spiny's card. "You'll pay for this, you brat!" Ed said. The Carcharodontosaurus came in front of the Alpha Gang and roared. They screamed and ran away in fear. "Bye bye, Alpha Gang."

"We'll get you for this!" Ursula declared.

When they were gone for the day, the Carcharodontosaurus turned to Storm. It roared at him. Sapphire knew it wanted to finish the battle before the Alpha Gang interrupted.

"Alright big fella, let's finish this." Sapphire said.

Carcharodontosaurus roared and prepared another Fire Cannon attack. "Storm, hit in the mouth!" Sapphire ordered. Storm roared and charged Carcharodontosaurus. It smacked it's head into the mouth, making the dinosaur hit itself. It collapsed, glowed red and turned back into two cards.

Sapphire ran over and picked them up. "Don't worry, you're safe now." She returned Storm to his card.

*POV Ends*

Sapphire came into the school to check on the children. Entering the room, she was greeted by a roar of applause and cheers from the children. She blushed, "Everyone alright?"

"Yes, we're alright, Sapphire." Mykan replied.

"Nobody was hurt." Cheerliee added.

That's when Lightning and the team arrived in the room. "Applebloom, are you alright?" Applejack asked in a panic. Rarity, Rainbow and Buddy asked their younger relatives the same thing. The CMC's calmed their siblings down and told them about the dinosaur battle. "The Alpha Gang tried to take the Carcharodontosaurus?!" Lightning exclaimed.

"Yes, but Sapphire and Storm beat them into the ground." Mykan replied. Sapphire showed the gang the cards, "and I got the cards before them."

"Great work Sapphire. You saved the children and the dinosaur." Starla praised. Sapphire smiled and Lightning and the team were proud of her and Storm. She took out Storm's card and swiped it backwards, turning him into a chibi form. "Well, Storm, looks like you were a hero today." Sapphire said.

Storm roared happily.

Soon, the gang were back at the royal palace. Mykan was present as well. "So the Alpha Gang tried to capture the Carcharodontosaurus?" Celestia asked.

"Yes, they came in when Storm had it on the ground. They tried to beat Storm so I couldn't stop them from taking the dinosaur." Sapphire explained. Grand Ruler thought about this information. "Well then, we'll have to be more careful. But the real question is how did the dinosaur get activated in the first place?"

"Maybe it had something to do with earlier?" Sapphire suggested.

"What do you mean?" Celestia asked.

"After you two were taken to the hospital I noticed some of the flames from Blaze's attack flying in the wind. I didn't think anything of it but I think one of the flames hit the Carcharodontosaurus card, activating the dinosaur."

"So you're saying the dinosaur can be activated without the stones?" Mykan asked.

"It appears the dinosaurs can also be activated when they touch their natural element." Grand Ruler theorized. "If this is true then we'll have to be extremely careful. Who knows what or when the next dinosaur will appear."

The team saluted in response. For now, everything was peaceful... for now.

Episode 5: A Mother's Love

It was a warm and peaceful night in the Everfree Forest. The wind was blowing smoothly. A dinosaur card was following in the wind as well. It was blown behind Fluttershy's cottage. The card landed on the grass and glowed green. It changed into a hardosaur dinosaur. It looked around and saw nothing but the cottage, but she wasn't worried about that. Next, to her were two large eggs; her nest. The dinosaur decided to go out and find something to eat. Quietly getting up she walked away from the nest, leaving her eggs behind.

The next morning, Sapphire, Lightning and his friends were at the Cake's Cafe for some breakfast. Sapphire's chibi dinosaurs were present as well. Sapphire named the rest of her dinosaurs.

The Styracosaurus: Blitz

The Amargasaurus: Storm

The Fukuisaurus; Blossom

The Allosaurus: Swift

The Stegosaurus: Quake

The Deionychus: Deino, Dana and Dano

The Cake's were more than happy to give the herbivores some salads while they gave the carnivores some steak for breakfast. That's when Fluttershy burst into the room, out of breath. "Guys... come.. quick!"

"What is it, Fluttershy?" Rainbow asked.

"No.. time!" Not wanting to waste another second the gang followed Fluttershy to her cottage where Rhymey was waiting. Moving to the back of the cottage the gang gasped. "Are those eggs?" Lightning questioned.

"Yeah. It is, but where did it come from?" Pinkie added.

"That's is unclear
Me and Fluttershy found them here." Rhymey replied.

Starla crouched down near the eggs, "Well we can't just leave them here. Let's take them to their majesties. That way they'll be safe."

The team agreed but Sapphire was unsure. "Are you sure we should take them back with us? What if the mother comes back looking for her eggs?"

Rainbow scoffed. "I'm sure she won't be upset with us." Sapphire was still not sure if they should take the eggs, but she complied. Fluttershy and Krysta carefully picked up the eggs and the team flew to New Canterlot.

Soon, the eggs were brought to the nursery in the palace. "Do you have any idea whose eggs these are?" Grand Ruler asked.

"No, but based on the size they must be... dinosaur eggs." Sapphire replied.

"DINOSAUR EGGS!" Everyone exclaimed.

"Yes. Dinosaurs were also known to lay eggs." Fluttershy went over to the eggs, "But what dinosaur layed these eggs?"

"We'll have to wait until they hatch, I guess." Lightning replied. "For now, let's get back on patrol." The team nodded and they headed off to start their patrols.

Back at the cottage, the mother dinosaur returned to her nesting site. When she saw her eggs missing she was both shocked and worried. She looked around the area, but she didn't see any sign of her eggs. She roared frantically and in anger. The animals were terrified of the dinosaur's newfound rage. The dinosaur saw New Ponyville in the distance.

She needed to find her eggs and nothing and no one was going to stand in her way.

At the Alpha Gang headquarters, the Alpha Scanner's picked up something. "Mark, Henry, Dr Z, there's another dinosaur!" Ursula reported.

"Well then go and get it. AND DON'T COME BACK UNTIL TO GET THAT DINOSAUR CARD!' Dr. Z screamed.

Yes, sir!" The minions responded and they raced off.

Meanwhile, Sapphire was finished her rounds and was heading back to her castle when she saw a white bunny dashing towards her in a panic. She recognized the bunny, "Angel Bunny? What's wrong?" The bunny was waving it's arms and jumping up and down frantically. Just then, her Dino Bracer began beeping. "A Dinosaur!"

Suddenly the ground began shaking and Sapphire saw why. It was indeed a dinosaur. It was 33 feet in length and 8.2 feet in height.

"Woah, A Maiasurua!" The dinosaur was roared and bashing into buildings and smashing the ground. Lightning and the others came onto the scene. "Sapphire, what is that thing?"

"It's a Maiasaura."

"And it really doesn't look happy." Artie claimed. The dinosaur was still looking side-to-side and roaring in anger. "it looks like it's looking for something."

"But what could it be looking for?" Starla asked.

"No time, we've gotta stop that thing!" Lightning stated. He and the team transformed.

"STARFLEET MAGIC!"

"HARMONY HOUR, FRIENDSHIP POWER!"

"DRAGON POWER!"

Maiasaurua roared and charged the team, whom scattered. Lightning punched the dinosaur in the back while his team attacked the dinosaur.

"STARLIGHT ARROW!"

"LEAF SWARM!"

"COLOR KICK!"

"DRILL QUILL!"

"BOOM-BOOM ROCKETS!"

The attacks made their mark but they seemed to make the Maiasaura even angrier. She roared and threw Lightning off of her back. Roaring with complete rage now, she glowed green and used her front leg to throw dirt into the team's face's.

"Ah! I can't see!" Pinkie cried.

"Me either!" Starla added.

"GUYS HEADS UP!' Sapphire cried. The team looked through their stinging eyes and saw the Maiasura diving towards them.

BOOM!

She smashed the team into the ground. "Guys!" Sapphire cried. The dinosaur roared and walked off, continuing to bash buildings. The team was alive but badly hurt by the dinosaur. The girl's manes were tangled and their suits were dented. "Woah, that was Diving Press!" Knowing her friends couldn't take another attacks like that, she knew she had to figure out what was making Maiasura so angry and she had to find out now!

"Okay, so Fluttershy found the dinosaur eggs and now we have an angered dinosaur... Wait" she gasped when she put the pieces together. "Guys, I'll be back. Keep her busy!" she said as she teleported away. "Easier for her to say." Rainbow groaned.

Sapphire poofed into the nursery and grabbed the two eggs. "Sapphire what are you doing?! You have a dinosaur to stop!" Grand Ruler said, baffled. "I know why Maiasaura is attacking."

"You do?" their majesties asked in unison. "Yes, the eggs that Fluttershy found... are her eggs!"

"HER EGGS!"

"Yes, only a mother would be so aggressive when it came to defending her young. Like you two with Castor and Leilani." Sapphire made her way to the doorway. "I have to get these eggs to her before she kills someone."

Trusting her and knowing it would be the only way to stop the raging mother, their majesties let her go ahead. "Be careful." Celestia warned.

Sapphire nodded and burst out of the window. "I hope I'm not too late."

Lightning and the team were struggling to keep Maiasaura from destroying New Ponyville. "She just won't stop!" Buddy exclaimed. "There's gotta be something she's after to make her this aggressive. But what?"

"Maiasaura!" a voice called.

The team and Maiasaura looked and saw Sapphire holding the two eggs.

"Are these what you want?" she asked, holding the eggs in the air.

Seeing her eggs, Maiasaura roared and charged towards Sapphire. "Sapphire, get out of the way!" Applejack cried. Maiasaura was getting closer! Sapphire held out the eggs towards her.

"Oh, I can't look!" Fluttershy whimpered, covering her eyes. At the last second, Maiasaura stopped and rubbed the eggs affectionately.

"What?" Lightning whispered. Sapphire placed the eggs on the ground and carefully backed away from the dinosaur mother. "There, back together again." she said. Maiasaura looked at her and nuzzled her as if saying 'Thank you.'

Sapphire smiled at the mother dinosaur. "You're welcome." she walked away, giving the mother and her young some space. Lightning and the others came to her. "Okay, what's going on here?" Rainbow asked, completely confused.

"Those eggs Fluttershy found, were Maiasaura eggs."

"Wait, you mean-?" Buddy started.

"Maiasaura was angry because she didn't know where her eggs were, making her frantic to find them. She was willing to fight anything and everything to get her eggs back. Once I figured that out I had to get her eggs to her." Hearing that made the team fell guilty especially Fluttershy. She unknowing took a egg from it's mother and New Ponyville paid the price. "Hey now, you didn't know Fluttershy." Sapphire reassured.

"But it's my fault she was angry in the first place." she sobbed.

Rhymey comforted his girlfriend as the rest looked on with pity. Suddenly Terry appeared on the scene and roared at Maiasura. "Terry!" Sapphire cried.

Maiasaura got up quickly and roared at the T'rex. "We'll take that dinosaur and that egg thank you very much." Ursula claimed and she and the other appeared.

"No way, old lady." Sapphire stated.

"How dare you call mean old lady!" Ursula cried as Zander and Ed held her back.

Terry pushed Maiasaura away from the eggs and tried to eat them, but the mother wasn't going to let that happen. Roaring in anger, she rammed Terry away, sending him crashing to the ground. "Come Blitz, we have to help Maiasaura." She turned Blitz into a card.

STARFLEET SLASH, STYRACOSAURUS, CHARGE!"

Blitz changed into his battle mode and ran onto the scene. Terry lunged Maiasaura again but Blitz knocked him away. Maiasaura roared again and glowed green. Kicking dirt into Terry's face, distracting him, she leaped high into the air and dove onto Terry's neck, making him roar in pain. "Wow, that thing just hit Terry with a diving press!" Ed said.

"Alright then, Terry, Neck Crusher!"

Ursula slashed the card and Terry charged Maiasura again. Placing his head underneath her, he lifted her into the air and smacked her with his tail. "Maiasaura!" Sapphire cried. She crashed on the ground and roared in pain. Terry moved closer to her, ready to finish her off, but once again Blitz rammed him away and stood guard over her.

Suddenly, a little roar was heard. "What was that?" Lightning asked.

The little roars were heard again and again. Maiasaura roared and looked at her nest. Fluttershy gasped. "Look!"

Looking at the nest, the team saw two baby Maiasauras.

"The eggs hatch! How adorable!" Rarity cooed.

"Terry, forget the Maiasaura, attack the little ones!" Ursula ordered. Terry roared and rushed towards them. "No, he's gonna hurt them!" Pinkie cried.

"Not on my watch!" Sapphire took out a move card. "LIGHTNING SPEAR!"

Blitz roared, flowing with lighting. He rushed to Terry and knocked him into the air. Blitz leaped high and pierced Terry with his horn creating a spear made of lightning. "Awesome!" Rainbow cried.

Blitz landed on the ground, while Terry crashed and twitched from the attack.

(Like this)

He glowed red and turned back into a card. Blitz roared in victory. The Alpha Gang growled. "We'll get you next time!" Ursula stated. The three heard footsteps behind them and were casted in a large shadow. Turning around they saw the angry mother Maiasaurua. It roared at them, they screamed and ran away.

"You may have beaten us this time pipsqueak but we'll be back!" Ursula added.

Once they were gone, Sapphire returned Blitz to his card and his chibi form. The baby Maiasuras walked over to their mother whom layed down next to them. The mother licked the babies as the team watched their happy reunion. Suddenly, Sapphire glowed green and she could hear a voice. "Please send us back. Back to where we came from."

"Sapphire what is it?" Artie asked.

"The Maiasaura, it's talking to me through the stone."

"It is?!" Everyone exclaimed.

"We want to go back home... please?" Sapphire smiled. "I can do that, Maiasaura."

She pressed the button and the Maiasaura and the babies glowed green and were turned back into cards. Sapphire went over to picked up the cards, smiling happily now. A mother and her children happily reunited.

They reported to the palace and told their majesties what happened. "You saw them hatch!" Celestia exclaimed. "Oh come on!"

"Don't worry, you majesty, we still have one little baby dinosaur." Sapphire said, referring to chibi Blitz.

"Yes, I suppose."

"So you hear the dinosaurs voice through the stone?" Grand Ruler cut in. Sapphire nodded. "She said she wanted to go back home."

"Interesting."

"Looks like there's more to these stones than we thought." Lightning said.

"But how were they able to talk to Sapphire?" Rainbow asked.

"Well, Professor Brain did they they were made from the spirits of all the dinosaurs, so maybe that includes their thoughts too." Artie suggested.

"Perhaps. We'll have to look more into this." Celestia said.

"Yeah. But for now, we have another dinosaur saved." Pinkie said. "You mean three dinosaurs?" Sapphire corrected.

"Whatever." The gang all shared a laugh as Sapphire rolled her eyes. She looked at the card in her hand. "Don't worry you three, you're safe now. Welcome to Starfleet." she hugged the card close to her chest with a loving smile on her face.

Episode 6: Bound for Trouble

One day, their majesties were out for their morning flight over New Canterlot. They have just finished raising the sun and were heading home. Ever since meeting Sapphire's pokemon, the two of them were interested in getting some pokemon of their own, but they both decided that having a two headed dragon in their palace would be good enough. They loved seeing everything calm and peaceful, until they heard screams of panic in the streets. "What was that?" Celestia asked. The two looked behind them and saw James and Jesse in the streets of New Canterlot. Their majesties landed before the two. "What do you two want?" Grand Ruler snarled.

James chuckled. "We're just bored so we decided to have a little fun."

"Well, your fun time is over. Now leave." Celestia demanded. Jesse laughed. "You're gonna have to make us, your majesty." Their majesties growled and lunged at the two minions. Jesse and James dodged and landed behind their majesties. The civilians took cover just before the shields were raised and the alarm was sounded.

"Try to get us." James taunted. Their majesties flew right towards the two minions. At the last second. James and Jesse threw two blue rings connected with a white rope at their majesties. They locked around their waists and the two fell to the ground

“Huh?” Grand Ruler said. Jesse and James laughed.

“You two can’t do anything with those rings around you. They neutralize your magic and your abilities to fly.” Jesse laughed. “That makes it easier for us to capture you and bring you to the boss.”

Their majesties growled at them. Meowth appeared in their signature balloon and activated the grabbing claw. The hand grabbed their majesties. “Hehe, now let’s take you two to the boss.” Meowth said. Jesse and James leaped into the balloon and were taking off when…

Amphoras rammed the basket of the balloon, rocking Team Rocket inside. “What was that?” Jesse cried. Ampharos landed on the ground as Sapphire and the team appeared on the scene. “Team Rocket, give their majesties back!” Lightning demanded.

“Give me back my sister and brother-in-law!” Luna added.

“You’ll have to find them first.” James said. Suddenly, smoke came out from the balloon, blanketing the area in thick, black smoke. “Wah!” the gang cried. They coughed until the smoke cleared. “Their gone!” Buddy cried.

“And they have their majesties!” Pinkie cried. “We’ve gotta find them.”

“We will.” Sapphire took out another pokeball. “Noctowl, come on out!” she tossed it into the air and Noctowl appeared. “Noctowl.”

“Noctowl, find Team Rocket’s balloon.” Sapphire said. Noctowl nodded and flew off with the team following behind.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket had landed a few yards away from New Canterlot, in a large field. Their majesties were out of the grabber hand. “Hehe, once we get you both to the boss, he’ll give us a promotion!” Jesse cried with glee.

Their majesties tried to use their magic but the rings prevented them from doing so. “Your magic is useless as long as you both have those rings on.” Meowth said.

Their majesties growled at them when they all heard a loud, “Pidgeot!”

They all looked up and saw a large Pidgeot diving right towards them. “Wah!” Team Rocket moved out of the way, but the Pidgeot grabbed their majesties by the rope, carrying them into the air.

Grand Ruler struggled to get out of the bird’s grasp, but it didn’t work. “Not good.” he said.

“Now what?” Celestia whimpered.

“Noctowl!”

“Huh?” Their majesties and Pidgeot looked and saw a Noctowl coming right towards them. “Noctowl!” Celestia cried with glee. Noctowl cried out and dove towards the Pidgeot’s legs reading a Steel Wing attack, but the Pidgeot flew up and dodged it. Noctowl turned around and flew right at Pidgeot. Pidgeot unleashed and Air Cutter attack, but Noctowl dodged them. And Noctowl used Steel Wing and rammed the Pidgeot’s legs, causing it to drop their majesties. “YAHHHHH!” they screamed.

Noctowl tried to fly down and grab them, but the Pidgeot wasn’t going to let another bird steal it’s prey. It unleashed another Air Cutter attack at the owl pokemon, forcing it to dodge. The two bird pokemon continued to fight while their majesties crashed into the forest below. “Oof.” The two bird pokemon continued to battle until they separated and flew the Pidgeot flew away. Noctowl scanned the area, looking for their majesties but he didn’t see any sign of them. So he had no choice but to go back.

The two ponies groaned as they got to their feet. “Where are we now?” Celestia asked. Her husband looked around at the wild wooded area and came to a startling conclusion, “I think we’re in New Everfree Forest.”

“What?!”

“I’m afraid so. That bird carried us farther away than I thought.”

“So.. what do we do?”

Grand Ruler sighed, “We’ll have to find a way back.”

Celestia grimaced, “I was afraid you would say that, darling.” Grand Ruler could see his wife was distressed and hugged her, “Don’t worry, darling. We’ll make it through. We have each other.”

Celestia smiled at him and returned the hug, “Right.”

“Well… we better get walking.” Celestia nodded and the two set off into the forest.

Meanwhile, back in New Canterlot, Lightning and Luna were pacing back and forth in the throne room with worry.

“Not good. Not good. Not good.” Lightning said.

“This is bad, this is bad, this bad.” Luna said.

Their friends only watched them. They understood how they felt. Luna already lost her sister and brother-in-law once and she didn’t want that to happen again, but it did. To Lightning, Grand Ruler was like his foster father. He took him in when he was in trouble and the thought of losing him was too much.

Finally, Starla came up to the two of them. “Lightning, Princess Luna don’t worry, we’ll find them.”

“How?” Luna asked. “I can’t track their magic.”

“I can use Noctowl for an aerial search again.” Sapphire offered. “And Lycanroc can pick up their scent and track it.”

Luna smiled gratefully at Sapphire, “Thank you Sapphire.” Sapphire took out two pokeballs. “Noctowl, Lycanroc come on out!”

She tossed them in the air and Noctowl and Lycanroc (Midday form) were released.

“Noctowl.”

“Lycanroc.”

“Noctowl, Lycanroc, I need you to track Team Rocket’s balloon.” Sapphire ordered. Noctowl and Lycanroc nodded and they both headed out. “Let’s go.”

Lightning and the others nodded and they followed the bird and wolf pokemon out of the palace.

Jesse and James were sitting against the basket with Jesse holding the key. “Well those two are still vulnerable while I have the key.” she said.

“Maybe we’ll get lucky and those two will come right back to us.” James said.

“Do you really think those two will do that?”

“.... No way.” they said in unison.

“Well we better find them.” James said.

Then…

“Team Rocket!” a voice called.

James and Jesse looked and saw Sapphire and the team with Noctowl and Lycanroc. “Alright, give back their majesties.” Sapphire demanded.

“Wait! Time out! The royals were stole got stolen.” Jesse exclaimed.

“What do you mean ‘stolen’?” Artie asked.

One explanation later...

“WHAT?! So a giant Pidgeot grabbed their majestie while they were both still locked together?!” Lightning summarized.

“You got it.” James replied.

“Great.” Artie grumbled. “Now what?”

“I’ll tell you what. We’ll find those two first and bring them to the boss.” Jesse said. “It’ll be easy since our rings prevent them from using their magic or flying away. Let’s go, James.”

“Right.” She and James leaped into the balloon and swiftly took off. “Oh no, we’ve gotta find them before they do.” Lightning said.

“Right. Noctowl, Lycanroc.”

Noctowl and Lycanroc nodded. Noctowl took to the skies while Lycanroc sniffed the ground. “Luna, do you have anything with their majesties scent on it?” Sapphire asked.

“Their scent. Let me think…. Oh, they sometimes hug me. Would that work?” Luna asked. Lycanroc sniffed Luna. “Lycanroc.”

“You got the scent!”

Lycanroc nodded, “Lycanroc.”

“Alright then, let’s go!” Sapphire exclaimed.

“Right.” the other said. And they followed Lycanroc as she sprinted off.

Their majesties were still walking through the forest until they came to a swampland consisting of mangroves and bubbling swamp water. “New Froggy Bottom Bog.” Grand Ruler said.

“How are we gonna get across?” Celestia asked. There were some solid patches of ground near the two of them, “We can use those.”

“Alright.” The two of them walked on the patches of ground through the bog, unaware of many pairs of eyes staring at them. They were still walking through the bog unaware they were being watched. Then they both heard a growling sound and Celestia put a hand on her stomach. “Are you alright, Celestia?” Grand Ruler asked.

“I’m alright, my love. Just a little hungry.” Suddenly, a green fog came over them and they smelled something horrible and starting coughing. “Cough, cough… what is that horrible smell?” Celestia asked. That’s when they noticed a large shadow with four necks towering over them. Also, they heard another growl, “... Darling, please tell me that was your stomach.” Grand Ruler said.

“...Nope.”

Slowly turning around, the two of them were greeted by a large creature with four heads on long snake-like necks and a large, orange, dragon-like body, with only two legs and no wings or arms and the other was a large cat like creature with bat wings and a scorpion tail.

Names: Hydra and Manticore.

Their majesties looked at each other and the two monsters and decided the best course of action would be too…

“RUN!” Grand Ruler and Celestia bolted away from the two creature who roared and chased after them. The two of them rushed over the patches of ground and up onto a large hill. “Faster darling.” Grand Ruler said. The manticore roared, flew over their majesties and landed in front of them. Their majesties tried to skid to a stop, but the momentum of their running made them skid right into the manticore, which bashed them into the air. The two crashed on the ground on the other side of the hill. “Something tells me this isn’t over.” Celestia whimpered.

“Indeed.” her husband agreed. They both heard the hydra roar and saw the two creature dashing towards them. They quickly got up and ran away from the two once again. Celestia stopped at a cliff but her husband didn’t see this until he knocked into her, sending them both falling down the cliff.

They heard the two roars again and saw the hydra and manticore bolting down the cliff towards them. “Hurry, Celesto!” Celestia exclaimed. The two continued running away but the manticore and hydra were gaining on them. Finally, the were corner by a chasm. The chasm didn’t have any pillars for them to jump on and there was a large river below. “Now what?” Celestia whimpered.

The hydra and manticore caught up with them and growled aggressively. The hydra licked its lips, ready to eat the two while the manticore readied it’s tail. The two of them gulped nervously. They needed a miracle to escape these two.

Just then…

“Eevee!”

“Litleo!” A burst of fire and purple ball hit the manticore, making it roar in pain. “Huh?” Celestia said. They all looked and saw two other creatures, although these two were pokemon.

Two of the four were mammalian, quadruped creature with primarily brown fur. The tip of its bushy tail and its large furry collar are cream-colored. They both had short, slender legs with three small toes and a pink paw pad on each foot. They had brown eyes, long pointed ears, and a small black nose.

The other two looked like lion cubs. They are mostly dark brown in color with pale brown paws, ears, tail tip, and face. They had a short, rounded muzzle with a reddish orange nose and round ears. Their eyes are circular with black irises and white pupils and sclera. There is a reddish orange tuft of fur between their ears. Each of their paws has three toes and a dark brown paw pad. Their tail ends in a pointed, teardrop shape.
They were both growling at the manticore and hydra.

The manticore and hydra growled at the two of them. The two eevee’s leaped into the sky and launched stars from their tails, striking the ground near the hydra and manticore, kicking up a lot of dirt. The two Litleo’s rushed towards their majesties and pulled on their gown and cape. “You want us to follow you?” Celestia asked.

The Litleo’s nodded. “Alright.” Their majesties followed the four pokemon out of the bog and back into the forest. The manticore and hydra looked around and saw their prey missing. They were not happy.

Meanwhile, their majesties and were led by the two Eevee’s and Litleo’s to a clearing in the forest. “Thanks for saving us.” Celestia panted.

“Indeed, we are most grateful.” Grand Ruler added. The Eevee and Litleo smiled.

“Eevee.”

“Litleo.”

“Now we better find someplace to hide and rest.” Grand Ruler said.

“Eevee.” The two Eevee’s were pointing ahead of them. “You know someplace where we can rest?” Celestia asked. The two Eevee’s nodded and set off with the two Litleo’s following behind. “Shall we?” Celestia asked.

“We shall.” Grand Ruler asked. And their majesties followed the four pokemon.

Luna and the team followed Lycanroc to New Froggy Bottom Bog. Lycanroc continued sniffing the ground until he cried, “Lycanroc roc.”

“What is it, Lycanroc?” Sapphire asked.

Lycanroc pointed to the ground and the team two two sets of boot prints. “Boot prints?” Lightning said.

“They looked my sister and brother-in-laws bootprints.” Luna identified. Sapphire followed the prints and saw two large set of footprints in the same direction as the bootprints. “And based on these other two sets of tracks, I’d say and hydra and manticore were chasing them.” she said.

“What?!” Pinkie cried.

“Those two won’t stand a chance against them without their magic and wings!” Artie exclaimed. Lycanroc sniffed the four sets of prints until they came to the bottom of the hill and to the edge of the chasm. “Lycanroc, roc, Lycanroc.”

“Really?” Sapphire asked.

“What did it say?” Buddy asked.

“He said two more pokemon were here.”

“Two more pokemon?” Luna asked.

“Yes.”

That’s when they heard Noctowl’s cry and saw the owl pokemon descending towards them. “Did you find anything?” Sapphire asked. Sadly, Noctowl shook it’s head.

“It’s alright, Noctowl. You deserve a good rest.” Sapphire returned Noctowl to his pokeball. “Let’s keep searching.” Artie said.

“Right.” the others said.

Soon, night had fallen and the pokemon led their majesties into a clearing they found. Celestia’s stomach growled this time. “I’m rather famished from that chase.” Celestia said, rubbing her stomach.

“Me too.” Grand Ruler added, feeling his own stomach growling. The two haven't had anything to eat all day and now they were both running on empty.

“Eevee.”

“Litleo.”

“Huh?” Their majesties turned and saw the two Eevee and Litleo holding apples in their mouths. They placed them on the floor and nudged them towards their majesties. “Are those for us?” Grand Ruler asked.

The Eevee and Litleo nodded. “Thanks.” Grand Ruler said.

Their majesties gratefully took two apples each and ate them, much to the Eevee and Litleo’s joy. Soon, the six of them fell asleep for the night.

The next morning, their majesties and the pokemon woke up. Their majesties yawned and the Eevee and Litleo nuzzled them.

They all stood up in the clearing and suddenly heard, “Pidgeot!”

Looking into the sky, they saw the same Pidgeot from before. “Wah!” Their majesties ran for it with the Eevee and Litleo’s right behind them. Suddenly, the hydra and manticore appeared in front of them blocking their escape route. “There’s a manticore and hydra in front of us and a Pidgeot right behind.” Grand Ruler said.

The Pidgeot, hydra and maticore were closing in on their majesties, who stood back to back with each other. “What are we gonna do?” Celestia said.

The two Eevee stood in front of Grand Ruler, facing the Pidgeot while the two Litleo’s stood in front of Celestia, facing the hydra and manticore. The Pidgeot, hydra and manticore were getting closer. “This looks bad.” Grand Ruler whimpered.

Just then…

Luna and Lightning came leaping over a cliff. “Sister! Master!”

“Lightning! Luna!” their majesties cried.

Sapphire took out her pokemon ball. “Lycanroc, go!” she tossed the pokeball and Lycanroc (Midnight Form) appeared in front of their majesties. “Lycanroc.”

“Lycanroc, don’t let the hydra and manticore get their majesties!” Sapphire ordered. Lycanroc charged the two beasts and slashed them with a Crush Claw attack.

Noctowl unleashed an Aerial Ace attack, striking the Pidgeot and sending it backwards.

The manticore and hydra both roared at Lycanroc. "Lycanroc, use your Stone Edge, now!”

Lycanroc cried out and punched the ground making large, blue, glowing stones appear. The stones moved towards the hydra and manticore sticking them hard and sending them into the air and far, far away. Noctowl blasted the Pidgeot with it’s Hyper Beam attack, sending it flying away as well.

Their majesties both gave a sigh of relief. “Thank goodness.” Celestia said.

Luna and Lightning rushed towards them and hugged them. “Thanks goodness you’re both alright. We were so worried.” Luna said.

“It’s okay, sister. We’re alright.” Celestia reassured. Lightning’s unit came up to them. “Queen Celestia, Grand Ruler, are you okay?” Artie asked.

“We’re fine. Thanks to these four.” Celestia replied, gesturing towards the Eevee and Litleo. “Woah, two Eevee and Litleo. Cool.” Sapphire said.

“Not so fast, ponies!” a voice said. That’s when the team saw Jesse, James and Meowth in their balloon. “We’ll be taking those royal ponies now, thank you.” Jesse called.

Lightning, Luna, the team and pokemon stood in front of their majesties. “Not a chance, Team Rocket!” Lightning snarled. Jesse Jesse sent out other pokemon at her disposal. “Arbok, Poison Sting!” Jesse said, tossing her pokeball. Arbok came out and unleashed sharp, pointed spikes from its mouth. The Litleo’s leaped forwards and blasted the Poison Sting with their Flamethrower attack. The attack countered the Poison Sting and blasted Arbok as well. He fell down covered in soot marks.

"Nice Litleo." Lightning said.

Eevee then rushed froward and leaped into the air. Red, glowing cards surrounded him and he launched them at Arbok. The snake cried in pain as he flew back and into Jesse and James. The key flew out of Jesse's hands and into Sapphire's. "Alright, I got the key!" With that, she unlocked their majesties. "Thank goodness." Grand Ruler said.

"Litleo! Eevee!"

Their majesties looked at the Eevee and Litleo. "Alright then. Attack!" Grand Ruler and Celestia said in unison.

The Eevee and Litleo leaped into the air and unleashed Swift an Flamethower. The two attacks combined and struck the ground, sending Team Rocket flying into the air. "Those two are worth more trouble then they're worth!" Meowth exclaimed.

"For once I agree with you." Jesse said.

"We're blasting off again." Team Rocket cried and they flew far away. Eevee and Litleo landed back on the ground. "Alright you two!" Lightning cheered.

"Eevee."

"Litleo."

Eevee and Litleo ran to their majesties and they leaped into their arms. "Hehehe, good battling you two." Grand Ruler said. "And thanks for saving us."

Eevee and Litleo smiled.

"Eevee."

"Litleo."

"I think they want to be your pokemon, your majesties." Sapphire said.

"Huh?" their majesties looked at the two Eevee and Litleo. "Really?"

"Eevee!"

"Litleo!"

"Alright then. Guess that mean we caught two Eevee and Litleo." Celestia said. The Eevee and Litleo's nuzzled their majesties as the others looked with happy smiles. Now the two have some pokemon to add to their family.

Episode 7: Sapphire's Birthday Bash

One night, Lightning came to the royal palace to deliver a Starfleet report, and to get a special present she had kept there by permission of their majesties. When Goldwin asked why, and he explained he was on his way to Fluttershy’s birthday party and the present was from her and their majesties for Fluttershy, “What’s a… birthday?” Sapphire asked.

“It’s to celebrate the day you were born on. Everyone has a birthday.” and then he left to head for the party, leaving Sapphire alone. Everyone had a birthday except her! After all, she wasn’t born, she was created in a lab by humans. "I wonder if that counts."

She went to Fluttershy's party which was held in the New Canterlot Ballroom. All her friends were present.

Fluttershy’s birthday party was fabulous. There was cake, other treats, songs, dances, and games for everyone. Pinkie Pie couldn’t stop going wild and crazy with joy due to her love for parties. Fluttershy received a lot of presents; among them was a special book from Twilight, a special plaque their majesties for her bravery in past battles. Rainbow gave a sonic rainboom to go along with Dyno and Myte’s fireworks. Rhymey even wrote his mare-friend a poem which turned into a song, and Fluttershy almost burst into tears of happiness after hearing it. “Thank you all so much.” she cried “This is the best birthday I’ve ever had.”

That's when she spotted Sapphire. "Oh hi, Sapphire."

"Hey." she replied with a little sadness.

"Hey... I just thought of something. Sapphire, when's your birthday?" Buddy asked.

"Yeah, now that you mention it, you never told us your birthday." Artie added. Sapphire sighed and her face turned really sad. "That's because... I don't have a birthday."

Everybody gasped in shock.

"DON'T HAVE A BIRTHDAY?!" Pinkie screamed.

"But everyone has a birthday." Rarity added. Sapphire turned around. "I don't think being made in a lab counts. I guess I’ll never have a birthday, a birthday party or a birthday cake. I won’t be able to celebrate with my friends. I’ll never truly have a day I can call my own." she began walking towards the door. "Anyway, I just wanted to see what you were up to. Bye guys." she closed the door behind her.

Her friends felt horrible for her. Sapphire never had a day to call her own or to celebrate herself. "Poor sugarcube." Applejack said.

"We've gotta do something." Rainbow added.

"Yeah, she's our friend and the darling deserves a day of her own. Especially after what she'd done for us." Rarity claimed. The others agreed.

"Spike do you have Twilight's calendar?" Lightning questioned. Spike saluted and zipped off and came back with Twilight's calendar. He flipped through it and found what he was looking for. "There, tomorrow of last year is when we first met Sapphire. That should be her birthday."

"Right." the friends stated. Now all they had to do was plan her birthday. "So what's the plan?" a voice came. Everybody turned and saw their majesties walking in. They all bowed to them. "You two want to help?" Lightning asked.

"Indeed. Sapphire Shimmer deserves a day for herself and we want to help." Luna explained.

"Everybody creature pony or human should have a day to themselves and Sapphire is the Princess of Harmony after all. She's spread friendship and peace throughout our universe and it's our turn to give her the same thing in return." Grand Ruler added. The team nodded.

"Yeah! Party!" Pinkie cheered as she threw confetti all over. "Alright, we'll start preparations in the morning." Lightning said. "Artie, Rarity, Starla, you're in charge of decorations. Dyno, Myte, you're in charge of fireworks. Buddy, Applejack and Pinkie; you're in charge of food and catering. Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash will keep Sapphire busy and happy while we prepare the party. And I'll work on the entertainment with their majesties. Okay?"

"Yes sir." the team replied.

That night, Sapphire climbed into bed, feeling down about not having a birthday like the rest of her friends. "Guess I'll have know what is it to have a birthday." She sighed sadly and fell asleep.

The sun rose the next morning. The sunlight creeped into Sapphire's bedroom. She yawned and woke up to something she never expected... magenta eyes. "Wah!" she screamed. Rubbing her eyes, she heard a soft voice. "Ooh, sorry if we woke you." She recognized the figure and the voice. "Rainbow Dash? Fluttershy? What are you two doing here?"

"We're here to give you a girl's day out!" Rainbow exclaimed.

"A girl's day out?"

"Yes." Fluttershy said. "It's a day where girls just... hang out and have fun."

Sapphire thought about that. "Well... I guess I could try this 'Girl's Day out'." Rainbow and Fluttershy smiled. Sapphire put on her clothes and the three girls headed out. Rainbow and Fluttershy saw Lightning over head and gave a thumbs up. Lightning nodded and flew off. He pressed his energizer. "Alright, Fluttershy and Rainbow have Sapphire. Go!"

"You heard him y'all." Applejack addressed the rest of the gang. "Let's get this party planned."

"Hey, what about me?" Mykan asked. The gang contacted him and told him about giving Sapphire a birthday and he was all for it. "You ca take care off her chibi dinosaurs." Starla said with a smirk. Blitz came to his side, yawned and then... chomped on his leg. "Ow! Blitz!" he fell to the floor and tried to get the munching dino off his leg. The gang and even their majesties giggled at the scene... until Blitz laid his eyes on Grand Ruler. "Oh no!"

Blitz released Mykan and tried to chomp on hid horns. Grand Ruler ran away with the chibi dino on his tail. "Blitz, no! Not the horn! I order you to stop!" but try as he might the chibi dino didn't listen. Celestia and Luna burst into laughter watching him getting chased by little dinosaur.

The gang stopped laughing and got to work on the birthday preparations while Celesta and Luna went to work on the entertainment while getting Blitz away from Grand Ruler. "I hope the others aren't like that." Mykan groaned, not wanting to get munched on by the other chibi dinosaurs.

Meanwhile, Rainbow and Fluttershy were relaxing at New Ponyville Spa. Fluttershy and Sapphire were getting massages while Rainbow watched from the side, claiming she was 'too cool' for spa treatments. You can bet the spa ponies were surprised when Princess Sapphire came in. They were more than happy to serve her to their best treatments. Sapphire sighed. "This is... relaxing."

"I know, Sapphire. Everyone needs a break every now and then." Fluttershy claimed. Sapphire agreed and continued to enjoy her spa treatments.

She and Fluttershy had a relaxing mud bath, followed by a hand and foot massage, which Sapphire found very relaxing. She accidentally fell asleep while getting it, provoking giggles from Fluttershy. After the spa massage, the girls decided to leave and walk around Ponyville. "So Sapphire, what should we do next on our Girls Day Out?" Rainbow asked.

"Ummm... I don't know, whatever you want to do, I guess."

"How about some shopping? You know, just to look around." Fluttershy suggested.

"Alright." The girls headed to some of the stores in New Ponyville.

Meanwhile, the preparations for Sapphire's party were going off without a hitch, the catering and decorations were looking great. Lightning came to check on them. "Looking great, everyone. We should be done by sundown." Pinkie popped up beside him. "And then we can PARTY! WHOO-HOOO!"

The gang rolled their eyes. Typical Pinkie Pie.

"HELP!" Mykan burst into the room bring chased by Blitz, whom wanted to continue munching on his legs. The other chibi dinosaurs tried to stop the little Styracosaurus, but it was in vain. They ran around the room, miraculously missing the gang and the decorations and caterings. The gang couldn't help but laugh at the scene. "YOU ARE NO HELP AT ALL!" Mykan bellowed as Blitz tackled him to the ground and munched on his arm. "AHH! Stop!"

The sun was beginning to set on New Ponyville.

Fluttershy, Rainbow and Sapphire came out of a clothing shop in New Ponyville. Sapphire just bought some bracelets and earings, since nothing else caught her eye. Fluttershy and Rainbow saw the sun setting and Lightning in the air, he gave them a wink; time to bring the special guest.

"Hey Sapphire, wanna go to New Canterlot?" Rainbow asked.

"Umm... sure. I would like to see Blue and the raptors again." The girls laughed. "You'll be getting a bigger surprise when you get there."

The three girls flew to New Canterlot and went to the throne room in the royal palace. "Why are we going to the ball room?" Sapphire asked.

"Ooooh, just a little something special for you." Rainbow teased. Now Sapphire was curious. "What are they talking about?" Entering the ballroom, she found the entire room pitch black for some reason. "Why is it so dark?" she asked aloud, receiving no response.

"Rainbow? Fluttershy?"

Suddenly, the whole room lit up, and all the ponies, even the royal ones, and Abra, Cadence and Shining Armor leapt out yelling, “SURPRISE!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SAPPHIRE!"

The whole throne room was lovely decorated. Several tables with plenty of refreshments were set up and one by one all his friends came up to offer him a personal happy birthday with hand-shakes or hugs. Celestia even gave her a small peck on the cheek.

Sapphire never felt so happy before, “But I don’t think today is my birthday. I don’t remember when it is, but I know it’s not today.”

“Sapphire, you’re our friend.” said Lightning “The day we met you was very special, so we thought, we’d celebrate today, and do this every year just for you?” Sapphire felt touched and felt really lucky to have such loving friends.

“Well, one thing’s for sure.” she said “I’ll remember this day forever. Today is my first birthday.” Everyone chuckled, and then it was time to party!

Just like at Fluttershy’s party, there were games, songs, dances. Abra even put on a magic show for all of them. Sapphire even enjoyed the gifts some of the others brought him or had for him…

Rarity found some time to make her lovely red cape to add to her royal attire. It really looked good on her and went nice with her skin color.

Rhymey recited his poem to Sapphire, and Fluttershy’s animal friends did their performance for her. Mykan gave her a necklace with her name on it. "Aww, Mykan." she blushed and kissed her boyfriend on the cheek, making him blush in repsonse

Lightning's gift to Sapphire was a special magical book. It had every animal in United Equestria and Earth, even prehistoric ones. So she could refer to it instead of relying on only her memory.

Then, their majesties came in with a somewhat large box and a piece of paper. "What's this?" Sapphire opened the box and found a light blue egg with dark blue stars on it. She took it out of the box. "An egg?"

"It's not just any egg." Celestia said. Just then, the egg began to crack and jiggle around. "It hatching!" Mykan cried.

The egg cracks all over, and the glow becomes brighter. Just then the egg breaks, and the glow disappear. The baby dragon has finally been born. The little dragon is a beautiful white color scales with light ice blue spikes, and stomach. She has white wings with light blue on the inside, and gold marking of a snowdrop on it's forehead. The newborn dragon is pure and white as snow.

Everyone in the room are in awed to see the new baby dragon has hatched. They can tell that the baby is really lovely, and is white as the winter snow. They can see the new baby dragon looking around it's surrounding and is not sure what's going on around.

"Aww!" The girls squealed happily.

"She's so cute!" Pinkie happily exclaimed

"And so white," Rarity added.

Lightning laughed, "Well Sapphire, looks like you're a mother now."

"I-I guess I am." When she looks down at the baby dragon, she smiles at it, and very happy to have the little white beauty. The baby dragon then smiles as it makes baby noises, and try to reach for Sapphire's face.

Fluttershy comes up to Sapphire and the baby dragon as she says with a smile, "The little dragon looks so beautiful, and so sweet."

"I agree," Sapphire said.

Then Rainbow asked, "So is it a boy or a girl?"

Their majesties and and Fluttershy look at the baby, and can see that the baby is smiling at them and giggling. After close examination, their majesties and Fluttershy knows what gender the baby is.

"Congratulations Sapphire, you have a healthy baby girl dragon," Celestia happily announced. Sapphire and the others were happy to have another dragon with them. "So what are you going to name her?" Rarity asked.

"I'll call her Snowdrop." The baby dragon babbled and giggled at the mention of her new name. "I think she likes it." Pinkie giggled, leaning close to the baby. Just then the baby sneeze, and blowed out a cold wind at Pinkie's face. The cold air causeed her face to freeze a bit, but it breaks off of Pinkie's face in a matter of seconds.

Pinkies shivered a bit, and says, "Burr! That's a cold breath."

Lightning became confused, "I've never seen a dragon breath ice before."

"That's because Snowdrop is an Snow Dragon." Grand Ruler claimed

"A what?!" Everybody asked in surprise.

"A Snow dragon. Very little about them, but they are very rare. They breathe blue fire, and breathe cold air to freeze any danger," he explained.

"Wow, sounds to be like you got a rare dragon living with you," Buddy said, looking at Sapphire.

"I guess, but what I'm going to feed her?"

"When I was about Snowdrop's age, Twilight first feed my crushed gems along with my egg shell mixed into it," Spike answers.

I'll go and bring a few gems and a grinding bowl from the kitchen, and a bottle with some milk." Spike ran out of the room to give the baby she needs. After getting the stuff they need, he made the formula for the little baby. "It's ready."

Sapphire grabbed a spoon, and scooped a little bit of the powdered egg shell and gem. "Alright sweetie, it's time for your first breakfast," She slowly brought the spoon to little Snowdrop. The baby dragon open her mouth, and Sapphire puts it to her mouth. The baby loved it.

"That's good Snowdrop, make sure you eat all your food," she replied with a smile.She continued to slowly give her new baby dragon her food. After feeding her powdered eggshell and gem, she gives the baby her bottle.Sapphire held the baby as the little dragon drank from her bottle. Sapphire is very happy. Rarity sat next to her, "I have to say her scales are so white, and blue as icicles. Yet, she has a snowdrop on the middle of her forehead."

"I agree, but I think it's a unique mark for her." Sapphire replied. Mykan came over to the girls. "Now we get to have a Snow Dragon here in New Ponyville."

"I have to agree, but would she be okay when winter comes?" Sapphire asks with concern.

"The Snow Dragons' breath remains cold while their blue fire is hot, so they are able to live during spring and summer," Celestia explained.

"That's good, we wouldn't want our new buddy to get sick or feel unhealthy," Spike said.

Spike looked at the baby dragon, and happily said, "Hey Snowdrop. I'm your're new big dragon brother, Spike. Someday, I'm going to teach you how to use your claws to dig, and how to use your fire breath."

The baby stared at Spike for a bit with a curious look. She then giggled and started to touch Spike on the face.Sapphire passed little Snowdrop to Spike, and Spike is able to hold her. Spike sat down and started playing with the little dragon.

Applejack happily said, "Well look at that, Spike and little Snowdrop are friends already."

"I agree, this calls for a party!" Pinkie cheered, throwing the confetti and streamers around the room, making the baby giggle.

"Looks like she wants a part too," Spike added.The others laughed.

“So what are the papers for?” Lightning asked, referring to the papers in his masters’ hand.

“Well, we know Sapphire never truly had a family to call her own so we decided to give her one." Grand Ruler said. The girls had a feeling about what was about to happen, especially Pinkie Pie. "You don't mean?" Pinkie squeaked. Their majesties stared at Sapphire, "Sapphire, if it's okay with you, we would like to adopt you as our daughter." Celestia offered. Everybody in the room gasped in the utmost shock. Rarity dramatically fainted on the ground. The entire room fell silent.

Sapphire was speechless. She never expected an adoption in well... ever. And now she's was given a chance to have a real family. She looked at the royal couple with a biggest smile she ever had, almost Pinkie-like. "... YES!" she leaped into their majesties's arms, crying in joy. "I will let you adopt me!"

The entire room went up in cheers and a roar of applause. Their majesties signed the adoption papers, officially making Sapphire their daughter. The girls were ever so happy for her. "Congratulations darling." Rarity said.

"Yeah. Now you have two awesome parents and a family too." Rainbow added. Mykan came over and hugged her. "Congrats." Sapphire smiled and kissed his cheek. "Thank you." Now Sapphire has a true family of her own.

Episode 8: Whodunit?

One day Mykan, Lightning, Rainbow and Starla were eating lunch at the Cake's cafe. "So any sign of Team Rocket?" Starla asked.

"Nothing yet." Lightning replied. "That's a good thing."

Suddenly, the door burst opened and in came Lycanroc (Dusk Form). The wolf pokemon looked really distressed and came over to Lightning's table. "Lycanroc, Lycan." he cried.

"Lycanroc, what's wrong?" Mykan asked. The wolf pokemon pulled on his cape. "Something must be wrong." Starla said.

"Let's go see." Mykan said. The four friends followed the wolf pokemon through town and to an alleyway. "Lycanroc." Looking down the alleyway, the four friends gasped at what they saw before them.

Sapphire was unconscious on the ground with bruises and lacerations on her body. Ampharos was staring at her with heavy concern. "Ampharos."

"Galloping Galaxies!" Lightning cried. He and the others rushed to Sapphire's side. "Sapphire? Sapphire, say something." Mykan said.

All he got in response was a groan. "This is bad, we gotta get her to the hospital." Starla said. "Now!"

"Right." Rainbow quickly and gently picked up Sapphire and they all rushed to New Ponyville Hospital.

Rainbow burst into the hospital. "Princess, injured!" she called.

Immediately, some doctors and nurses came out. "What happened?" the doctor asked.

"We just found her unconscious in an alleyway." Rainbow replied. The nurses placed Sapphire on a stretcher. Mykan and the others arrived and were all told to wait in the waiting room. The nurses rolled into the ER and the light turned on. Now all the friends could do was wait.

Hours have passed when the red light diminished and Dr.Penny came into the waiting room. "Dr. Penny, how is she?" Mykan asked.

"She only had some major lacerations on her body and a sprained ankle. Other than that, she'll make a full recovery." Penny replied. Mykan and the others sighed in relief. "Can we see her?" Rainbow asked.

Penny nodded, "She's awake right now, this way." Penny led them to Sapphire's hospital room. Sapphire was sitting up against the pillows in her bed. "Hey guys." she greeted in a woozy tone.

"Hey Sapphire, how are you feeling?" Starla asked.

"Really woozy and sore." Sapphire replied.

"Well, that's to be expected after what you went through." Penny added. "Now if you'll excuse me, I have more patients to attend to."

Penny left the room, leaving Sapphire with her four friends. "Sapphire, how did you end up in that alleyway?" Starla asked.

"Yeah, so we can kick his butt." Rainbow exclaimed.

Sapphire tried to recall the event but with her headache and her wooziness, it was difficult. "Ugh... sorry guys... my head hurts too much to recall it." she groaned.

"That's alright, Sapphire, you can tell us when you feel better." Mykan said.

"Come on, let's leave Sapphire alone to rest." Lightning suggested. With that the friends all left so Sapphire could heal. Walking out of the hospital, Rainbow inquired, "So how are we gonna figure out who assaulted Sapphire?"

"I don't think we can without Sapphire's story." Starla said.

"Lycanroc!"

"Ampharos!"

"Huh?" The friends turned and saw Ampharos and Lycanroc. Ampharos was pointing at himself and Lycanroc. "Ampharos, Ampha."

"Ampharos, Lycanroc, what is it?" Starla asked.

"Lycanroc, Lycan."

"Sorry, we don't speak Pokemon." Mykan replied. Ampharos and Lycanroc sighed. "But we know someone who can." Lightning added with a smile on his face.

The gang were soon at Fluttershy's cottage. Having told Fluttershy and Rhymey what happened the two of them were horrified and angered.

"Who could have done such a thing?" Fluttershy asked.

"Sapphire is sweet as pie,
And someone hurting her?
Me oh my." Rhymey added.

"We think Lycanroc and Ampharos might know about what happened but we can't translate their speech, which is why we came to you." Rainbow explained.

"Sure, I can tell what they're saying." Fluttershy said. "So which one of you wants to go first?"

Lycanroc stepped forward. "Lycanroc, Lycan."

"Lycanroc says it all started late last night." Fluttershy began.

Flashback

Lycanroc was walking through the town at night, looking from side to side for anything weird. Suddenly he saw a light pink beam shooting out from an alley. He knew that pink magic aura anywhere; Sapphire. Suddenly, everything went dark for moment. Lycanroc also heard screaming and thuds coming from the alley. He headed towards the scene when he bumped into something. Instinctively, he bit it and it cried in pain. "OW!"

He pulled and pulled, but whatever it was managed to get loose and run away. When the light shined once again all that was left in front of Lycanroc was a tuft of hair. By that time, it was morning!

Heading towards the alleyway, Lycanroc saw Sapphire unconscious on the ground. He gasped and immediately went to the castle to get some help, but he bumped into Ampharos. Taking the light pokemon to the alleyway, he gasped as well.

He told Ampharos to wait while he went to get her friends and with that e dashed off to get some help for Sapphire.

End of Flashback

"Lycanroc."

"And you know the rest."

"Woah." Lightning and the others gasped. "That's intense." Mykan commented.

"So that's weird. Sapphire must have blasted that pink beam, but why would the moonlight go out?" Starla asked.

"Maybe she has the power to turn the moon off and on?" Rainbow suggested.

"No that's silly, Rainbow. Only Princess Luna has the power to control the moon." Lightning stated.

"But hey, you never know with Sapphire. She has the power to change into animals and weilds seven Elements of Harmony. Who's to say what she can't do." Mykan explained.

"Hmm... true." Lightning said.

"Alright, now for Ampharos's side of the event." Fluttershy said.

"Ampharos, Ampharos."

"It all started late last night." Fluttershy began again.

Flashback

Ampharos was just sitting on the castle steps, staring at the moon and the stars. Suddenly there a pink beam of light shooting into the sky. The light hit the moon and a instant later the moon's light went out, covering the area in darkness. That's when he heard some screaming and thunds coming from nearby.

Wanting to see what happened, he got up and staring heading in that direction. A moment later, it was bright again and it was daytime!

That's when Lycanroc crashed into me, looking really distressed. He guided me to the alley where I saw Sapphire laying on the ground. I noticed some fur near her and some specks of blood as well. Lycanroc told Ampharos to stay with Sapphire while he went to get some help. He nodded and the wolf pokemon dashed away. Ampharos carefully took out a small transparent plate and picked up the patches of dirt with the blood and fur on it.

When he was done, that's when Lightning and the others showed up.

End of Flashback

"And that was it." Fluttershy ended.

"So Ampharos and Lycanroc both gathered something at the crime scene. Can we see them?" Lightning asked.

Lycanroc and Ampharos nodded and got out the tuff of fur and the little container of blood out and gave it to Lightning. "Thanks. With this we can figure out who did this."

"You mean whom? Cause from the sound of it, there was more than one assaulter in this." Mykan said.

"Mykan's right. But the blood and fur are our first clues. I'll take this to the Professor so he can analyze it." Starla flew out of the cottage and towards the royal palace. "Now all we can do is wait for the results to come back and that Sapphire gets released soon." Lightning said.

"Hey guys." Sapphire said, standing in the doorway.

"Hi Sapphire." Rainbow greeted nonchalantly. ".... SAPPHIRE?!" Everybody cried. Sapphire was on crutches with the bandages still around her body where the lacerations were present. She looked to be in a little pain. Mykan and Lightning rushed over and carefully guided her over to Fluttershy's couch.

"What are you doing here?!" Mykan exclaimed. "You should be back at the hospital!" Lightning added.

"I... ugh... got released early. Ugh... just.. told to take it... ugh... easy." she groaned.

Fluttershy went into the kitchen and returned with an ice pack. She placed it on Sapphire's head to ease the pain. "Thanks."

"So do you want to tell us what happened in the alleyway?" Applejack asked gently.

Sapphire nodded and began to explain, "It happened last night..."

Flashback

I was walking through New Ponyville by myself. Watching the night partrols and the owl flying through the skies. When suddenly...

"Hey!" a voice called.

I stopped in my tracks and turned around to be met by Ace Ray and two of his followers. They were both earth pony stallion with burly built bodies. One was dark brown with a green mane and tail while the other was black as night with a white mane and tail. I remember Ace Ray from my first encounter with him. "W-What do you want?"

"I think it's time for payback for our first encounter, Princess." Ace hissed. His friends cracked their knuckles and I knew what that meant. I ran away from them as fast as I could. "Get her!" Ace called. The three stallions chased me until I ran into the alleyway and found myself cornered. "Uh-Oh."

I hear Ace Ray laughing and turned around to see him and his friends approaching me. "Looks like this is the end of the line for you, Princess." Out of fear I blasted my magic into the sky and everything went dark for a moment. All I remembered after that was being thrown, punched and kicked by Ace and his followers. After that everything's just a blur until I woke up in the hospital.

End of Flashback

"Oh my goodness." Fluttershy whispered.

Mykan and Rainbow were outraged. "Ace has gone too far this time." Lightning fully agreed. Purposely assaulting an officer, not to mention a Princess was inexcusable. Starla came back into the cottage. "I got the results; the culprit is Ace Ray."

"Yeah, we know. Sapphire just told us." Rainbow replied. "Let's go and find that jerk."

"Right, Mykan take Sapphire to her castle and make sure she gets her rest." Lightning ordered. Mykan nodded and helped Sapphire to her feet. "Ready?"

"Yes." He pressed his teleporter and they were back in Sapphire's castle. The three Lycanrocs, Ampharos and the dragons approached them, all worried about Sapphire. "It's okay, everyone. Sapphire will be fine in a few days. Right now, she needs her rest." Mykan said.

"Umm... Mykan, would it be too much trouble for you to get me something to eat?" she asked, followed by her stomach growling. "That hospital food really didn't fill me up."

Mykan smiled at his girlfriend. "Of course, now come on, let's get you to bed." Mykan gently led Sapphire to her bedroom, flanked by the three Lycanrocs. Entering the room. Lycanroc (Midnight Form) pulled back the blanket and Sapphire gently climbed into bed. "There we go. I'll be back with your dinner." Mykan said.

"Alright." Sapphire replied. Mykan left the room and came back about ten minutes later with some soup. "Here's your soup." he said. Sapphire's stomach growled at the sight of it. "And not a moment too soon, my stomach hasn't been very happy." her stomach growled empathizing her point. Mykan giggled, "Well here you go." Mykan placed the soup in her lap and she graceously ate the soup until it was all gone. She gave a small burp, "Hehe, excuse me."

Mykan chuckled at her, "Now get some rest and I'll check up on you in a couple of hours."

"Alright Mykan." Mykan exited the room, leaving Sapphire to fall asleep with her three Lycanrocs by her side.

Episode 9: Ruff and Ready

The Alpha Gang were running away with Spiny right behind them. Ursula had Ed and Zander in head locks. "Waahhhh! Stay away!" she cried. Blitz was charging them with Electric Charge. He hit Spiny and tossed him into the air. "Don't fall on us Spiny, we're on your side!" she cried. Spiny landed on them and he turned back into a card. Ursual, Zander and Ed were reduced to pancakes. "We blew it again." The Alpha Gang said as they flew away.

When they reported about their loss back to Dr.Z, he was a thrilled as he always was. Which was not at all. "You failed!? How did you botch up this fool-proof plan?!" The plan was to summon their dinosaurs in a random location and wait for the D-Team to arrive before they jumped them and took all their cards. Unfortunately, the kids were able to figure out it was a trap and were ready for the ambush. As a result, they were able to defeat Brontikens and really exhaust the other dinosaurs which lead to their retreat. "You three blockheads do absolutely nothing for me! Why do I bother keeping you around?!"

The Alpha Gang, who were still paper-thin, sucked in a big breath of air before they inflated back to normal. "Oh! Well, that's because we-" Ursula started to say before Dr.Z cut her off.

"Augh! I wasn't really asking!" He decided it was time to punish them harshly after failing 29 times in their feud with the D-Team. "You three are in the doghouse, so now you can act like dogs!"

"Dogs? For real?" Ursula asked.

"The lovable kind, right?" Zander asked before Dr.Z kicked him into the wall. "Unh!"

"The kind that bark!" Dr.Z replied before turning to the other two.

"Woof, woof wa-woof woof woof?" Ursula responded nervously.

"How long will you have to stay as dogs?" Dr.Z replied, making Ursula nodded to confirm his correct guess. "Until I decided whether to keep you or not."

"Woof woof?!"

"Shake!" Dr.Z commanded as he stuck his hand out, deciding to test them.

"Rowf!" Ursula responded by putting her "paw" on his hand, feeling completely embarrassed as she did so.

"Now speak!" Dr.Z ordered Ed.

"Owowwoooo!"

"Sit up and beg!" He told Zander, who sat up and started whimpering. "At least as dogs you obey orders." He told the trio, making them whimper in response out of shame and embarrassment.

"Rar! Rar rar rar rar!" Ursula barked as she got up in Dr.Z's face.

"How long until you get to be people again?" Dr.Z responded. "Not until you finally succeed in collecting some of those dinosaur cards. Until then, it's dog chow in the dog house!" He yelled at them, making the trio howl in sadness.

True to Dr.Z's words, the trio were made into dogs. The mad scientist even got everyone else to do the same for them. This was especially shown during lunch time when Helga, their cook, brought everyone at the table a large banquet of food. "Looks delicious, Helga!" Dr.Z said as he looked at all the food she prepared. "Bon appetit!" He And his grandkids, Rod and Laura, cheered before they started eating their food.

The trio were off the the side of the table, each with their own dog bowl. "You three will be enjoying a special menu from now on." Helga told them as she dropped a bone in each of their bowls.

"Huh?" The trio gasped before whimpering.

"Bones are not only high in nutrition, they'll keep your coats nice and shiny." Helga explained to them as they chewed on the bones.

"And Grandpa has us build you each your very own doghouse out in the backyard, too." Rod added.

"Sort of like a beach house without the beach." Laura told them. The trio just continued whimpering.

"What?! We're supposed to live in these things?!" Ursula exclaimed once they saw the doghouses, which looked like they couldn't even fit in them.

"Shh! We're only allowed to woof and bark, remember?" Zander warned her as Ed checked out the doghouses.

"Who cares?"

"Guys! These doghouses are great!" Ed told them.

"What?!" Ursula exclaimed, almost thinking he'd gone off the deep end after all the torture.

"He's right, Ursula." Zander said as he looked into one. "It's nice in here. There are even doggie jammies for us to wear."

"Huh. You're right!" Ursula said as she looked into her own doghouse.

"And dog biscuits! My favorite kind!" Ed exclaimed as he crawled in.

"The little bed is so cute." Ursula said a she crawled into hers to lay down.

"There's a TV, too." Zander added as he crawled in.

"You know, some paint and new curtains, and this could be nice!" Ursula said

"Now this is a dog's life!" Zander declared.

Once he said that, the doors behind them closed. "Hey, who shut the door?" Ursula yelled as she banged the door. "Open up!"

"I'm locked in!" Zander exclaimed. "Help!"

"Turn on the lights! It's dark in here, I'm scared!" Ed pleaded.

"Did you think you were just going to lounge around in there?" Dr.Z asked from the other side. "I'm sending you to get dinosaur cards, and don't let me down!"

"Huh?" The trio exclaimed before the ground started shaking and they felt like they were being lifted into the air. "What's going on now?!" Ursula asked.

"This rocket has just enough fuel to get you to where the dinosaur card is, so once you crash, get to work!" Dr.Z ordered them.

"Crash?!" The trio exclaimed in horror. "Dr.Z! The Alpha Scanner?!" Zander reminded him.

"All right! Rod, throw!" Dr.Z told his grandson. Rod tossed and Alpha Scanner that was attacked to a small, metal airplane that hit Ursula in the back of the head. "Bring me back that card or don't bother coming back!"

"The fuel's gone! We're going down!" Zander exclaimed as the rocket approached its target. The rocket flew across Ayers Rocket before crashing landing.

As the rocket fell apart, Ursula could only groan. "Call Dr.Z. I have a bone to pick."

The force of the impact caused a nearby capsule to open up and for a card to be blown into the bushes, where it activated. The dinosaur was an ornithopod that looked a lot like Rocko. In fact, he looked almost exactly like him, except he lacked the large nose and had a thumb spike. He was mostly white, white a large blue spot on its back that had little stripes going down the tail and covered most of his face and arms. This dinosaur was an Iguanodon.

When the Iguanodon appeared, he immediately noticed the trio lying in the crater. He walked over to Ursula and licked her face to wake her up. It managed to work and Ursula woke up and looked to see the Iguanodon looking down at her. She was so dizzy that she thought she was hallucinating and chuckled weakly before falling back into unconsciousness.

Meanwhile, Sapphire was playing with Blossom and Swift. She didn't need the crutch anymore but she was still laced under bed rest for the next three days. She tossed the ball to the other side of the room and Blossom and Swift went after it. Blossom grabbed the ball and brought it back to Sapphire. "Good girl."

Mykan came in to see how she was doing, "Hey Sapphire, how are you feeling?" Blitz came up to the bed and licked Sapphires' face.

Sapphire sighed. "Okay overall, just bored."

"Well, don't worry, just a few more days of bed rest and you'll be back in action." Mykan reassured with a smile. Sapphire smiled back at her boyfriend. That's when the dino bracer went off flashing. "Another dinosaur!" Mykan cried.

"Where?" Sapphire asked.

"It looks like New Apoloosa. Time to go to work you guys." Mykan ran out the door with Blitz, Blossom and Swift following him.

Back in New Apoloosa, the Alpha Gang woke up and walked with all their strength to find any water. "Where in the world are we?" Ursula asked as she used a stick as a cane.

"Well, it's hot enough, but it could be Death Valley, too." Ed responded, wiping off his sweat with a cloth.

"The Alpha Scanner showed New Apoloosa before we crashed, but now it doesn't work." Zander said as he showed the Alpha Scanner was nothing but static.

"That's just great. So now we can't even call for help." Ursula grumbled. "Not like any of those bastards care enough about us to come save us anyway!"

"Gigas and the others care." Ed reminded her. He was right as the dinosaurs were the only ones to show them sympathy while they were dogs, though it was just looks of pity as they didn't want to anger Dr.Z.

"The Alpha Scanner doesn't work so we can't call them out." Zander reminded him. "And they're not even with us. We only have Terry in here."

"Well, that makes things better." Ursula said sarcastically. "Dr.Z's lapdog is sure to help us out."

"Ugh. I'm so thirsty I could drink a mud puddle!" Ed exclaimed as he started to slant back.

"Yeah? How about I buy you a soda at the next mini-mall?" Ursula suggested sarcastically before noticing something in their way. "A frilled lizard." She realized. "I've never seen one before."

"Maybe it knows where the mini-mall is." Ed said before it hissed at them and ran away.

The group was about to continue, but gasped when they saw a much larger lizard walk in their path. "And that's a monitor lizard! This place is crawling with creatures!" Ursula said.

"And each that goes by gets larger." Zander said as the monitor lizard left to make room for the Iguanodon that passed right by them. "Ohh!"

The trio were so weak they didn't even realized they just passed their target. "Wow, I guess it's true what they say. Everything in Australia is bigger." Ursula said.

"Too bad they're not bigger on drinking fountains." Zander said as they continued in walking.

"I know. I'm about to burst into flames." Ed told them.

"Yeah, and I'm starting to see things." Ursula said as she looked back at the mirage before realizing it was real. "Huh? That's not lizard!"

"It's an Iguanodon!" The men gasped.

The iguanodon noticed he got their attention and motioned for them to follow him. "Hmm?" Ursula wondering what it was doing

"Got a crick in its neck." Zander theorized.

"I think it's telling us to follow it." Ed suggested.

"What've we got to lose?" Ursula told them.

"Yeah, that's true." Zander and Ed replied as they followed the Iguanodon.

The trio continued on following the Iguanodon until they reached the location he was leading them, a large water hole. The trio's eyes widened when they saw where the Iguanodon lead them. "Oh! It's water!" Ursula gasped as she started crying. "Beautiful water! Ohh!" She exclaimed as they all jumped in. Once she landed in, Ursula immediately started splashing water all over herself. "Ha ha ha! Aah!"

"I could drink this whole thing!" Ed exclaimed as he drank as much water as he could carry while Zander swam past him.

The Iguanodon stepped into the lake and started having his own full of water. As he did, Ursula just watched him in silence. "Iguanodon, leading us here saved our lives. Thank you." She told the herbivore.

"Um, you don't think it was just a coincidence?" Zander asked as he floated by.

The Iguanodon decided to prove Zander wrong by giving Ursula a friendly lick. "Ha ha ha! Hey. Stop it. Ha ha ha! That tickles!" Ursula laughed before letting the Iguanodon on the snout.

"It does seem to be pretty attached to you, Ursula." Zander told her. "Maybe he thinks he thinks you're his mom or something." He guessed.

"Huh? Nah." Ursula replied before the Iguanodon started walking off. "Now where is he going?"

"Shouldn't we catch him before he leaves?" Ed suggested.

"Of course we should!" Zander yelled at the top of his voice. "We came here for a dinosaur, and here he is, so all we have to do is turn him into a card before the brats show up, and we could quit being the Doctor's dogs!"

"But how can we do that when the Alpha Scanner is broken and there's no way to get Terry or Spiny out here to fight with him?" Ursula asked, purposely not mentioning any alternate methods she thought of.

"You have a point there." Zander replied.

"I say we follow him." Ursula told them. "After all, he's brought us good luck so far." She said before getting out of the water and running after the Iguanodon. Once she caught up with him, she was able to jump onto his neck and ride him. "Well! Now isn't this nice?"

"Hey, that looks a whole lot better than walking!" Zander said as he and Ed watched Ursula ride the Iguanodon.

"Yeah! All aboard the Iguanodon!" Ed exclaimed before they ran up to get a lift, too. But when they tried to jump on, the Iguanodon simply reared up and made the two men crash into each other. "Ooh!/Ugh!"

"He says there's no room for you two." Ursula laughed as they two men rubbed their butts before chuckling as the Iguanodon gave a semi-smile. She was starting to like this guy.

At the island hideout the mood was anything but pleasant. "I've been trying to contact Ursula and those slackers for hours!" Dr.Z yelled as the screen just shows static by their names, indicating they had no signal. "Why won't they answer?!"

"I would appear that their Alpha Scanner has been damaged." Seth said. Seth was Dr.Z's assistant.

"What?!" Dr.Z exclaimed.

"And without it, they won't be able to capture any dinosaurs." Seth added.

"How typical of those numbskulls!" Dr.Z said angrily. "Going on a mission with a broken Alpha Scanner! When they come back this time around, they won't even get dog food! They'll get lower than dog food, they'll get lima beans-"

"You mean if they come back." Seth interrupted Dr.Z's tantrum.

"Huh?"

"The way you treat them, they may not return. I know that I wouldn't." Seth told him.

Dr.Z just looked around in horror as he realized they all had a point. "Hmm. You're all right. We'd better go after them." He said as he slumped over sadly before crying.

"What?"

"Eh, I've been too hard on them." Dr.Z said as he tried to hold back the tears. "I've got to bring them home."

"You told them not to come back without a dinosaur card, didn't you?" Seth reminded him.

Dr.Z tensed up as he remembered his threat. "Uh, yes, but who else would take in those three fools? Hmm?"

"You have a point there." Seth replied.

Meanwhile, Mykan and Lightning along with his friends arrived in Apoloosa. "Now where's that dinosaur?" Lightning asked.

"It could be anywhere around here." Starla said.

"Let's split up and search for it." Artie suggested.

The agreed. Mykan went with the girls and Spike while Lightning and the Space Alicorns went in their own group.

Meanwhile, the Alpha Gang continued on walking until they reached a main town in New Apoloosa. Well, Zander and Ed were walking, at least. "Oh, my aching feet." The two men said before they were swarmed by ponies.

"What is it?!"

"Never seen anything like it."

"We've never seen anybody riding atop a lizard before!" One of them told Ursula, amazed by her and the Iguanodon.

Ursula started to get embarrassed by all the attention. "Eh? It's not a lizard, you know. It's a-"

"Wow! They're lizard charmers!" Another person said, cutting her off. "Fantastic."

This just made Ursula confused. "We're what now? What? Huh?"

That's when Bareburn, Applejack's cousin came up to the three. "Howdy there, welcome to New Apoloosa."

"Oh. Well, thank you." Ursula responded.

"Come, please follow me." He said.

"Yeah?" Ursula replied as they followed the elder.

"You must be very tired after your long journey." He said as he lead them to Ayers Rock.

"Actually I feel great." Ursula commented.

"Of course you do." Zander and Ed grumbled.

Many others started climbing the rock to take part in the welcome party for Ursula and the Iguanodon, who she named Iguano. Zander and Ed, however, were given the short end of the stick. "Water for sale! Come and get your water!" Zander called out as he and Ed carried large boxes on drinks on their backs.

"Frozen tangerines and ice cream, too." Ed added.

Both men stopped and they sighed before Zander erupted with rage. "How did we get stuck selling stuff while Ursula gets treated like royalty?!" He screamed at the top of his lungs.

"It's not far!" Ed added in the same tone.

"Hey! Watch what you say about Ursula, mates!" A tough voice warned them. The two of them turned around to see two though looking stallion, cracking their knuckles at them. "Your boss lady told us you two rank below dogs and we can treat you any way we like."

"Aah!" The two of them screamed in horror.

"So if you're planning on living in this town, partners, then you should also plan on working." The other man said as they looked over to the field where Ursula and Iguano were having a banquet dedicated to them.

"We're living in this town?!" They exclaimed. "Did Ursula say that?" Zander asked them.

"Yeah, she's really quite amazing, she is!" One of the men told them. "And the way she communicates with that big lizard is beyond belief. With Ursula living in the town now, we're bound to always be safe. Now go on and sell your things!" He ordered the two before they walked off.

The two men could only start crying as now they have two ponies treating them as slaves. "I guess we don't have any choice." Zander cried. "Looks like we'll have to perform tricks for them or we won't get to eat."

"Like a couple of stray dogs." Ed added. "Slavery forever."

"Excuse me, could we have some water please?" Someone asked the two.

"Yes, sir!" The two of them beamed, putting on an act, before turning around. "How about some ice cream or fruit?" Ed asked before they saw that they were talking to Mykan and the girls

The duo gasped when they saw that their adversaries arrived as well. "It's the Alpha Gang !" Mykan cried. "So the dinosaur must be around here, right?"

"We don't know anything!" The two men quickly replied, shaking their hands. "No dinosaurs around here! Help!" They screamed as they threw of their boxes and ran as fast as possible. They continued on running until they realized they ran right off the rock. "Uh." They tried to run back, but they quickly fell from the sky and landed in a forest with a crash. As they twitched with their heads in the dirt, the Alpha Scanner fell out of Zander's pocket and suddenly started beeping again. "Hey! It's working again!" Zander exclaimed before they were crushed by the drink boxes.

As the sun began to set, Ursula was coaching Iguano as he moved rocks off the field. "Just a little bit more now!" She told him. "One big pull!" With one last tug, the Iguanodon was able to get the rock out of the ground. "Oh! That's the way!"

"Fantastic!" Bareburn cried.

"Thanks to you we can plant on this field!" The stallion next to him told Ursula.

"Aw. Don't thank me, thank my friend here!" Ursula replied with a smile. Iguano responded by giving a low growl before nuzzling his next with Ursula's. "Oh! Iguano, you're just a big softie, aren't you?" Ursula said as she pet his snout.

As they cuddled, Ursula began to reflect on a lot. "I never thought of them this way." She said quietly. "I always just say dinosaurs as cards, not loving, living creatures." The sun began to set and the two of them watch as Ayers Rock changed its color. "Maybe I'll stay here forever and never go back." She declared as she remembered the harsh words of Dr.Z.

"You're all dogs!"

"If I take you back to Dr.Z's laboratory, he would treat you even worse than he treats he three of us." She told Iguano. "Oh, you're definitely better off here." She said.

Suddenly, Iguano gave out a roar. "Huh? Oh." Ursula looked up and saw something coming straight for them at blinding speeds.

This turned out to be a rocket piloted by Seth. "What'd you think you're doing, Ursula!?" Seth asked her furiously.

"Seth, no!" Ursula cried out as he flew right past them, knocking villagers off their feet.

"Now that capture that dinosaur!" He ordered her.

"Wait! You don't understand!" She told him.

"Are you defying the Doctor's orders?!" He asked her as he turned around and prepared to strike again.

Time stood still for Ursula before she answered. "Yes, I am!" She answered with all her might. "I've decided that I'm going to stay right here! I've had enough of being treated like some kind of abused animal by Dr.Z! I'm never going back to that island again!"

"Ursula, do you really mean that?!" Zander and Ed asked in shock.

Ursula took a deep breath after outburst before turning away from the two of them. "You guys can go back if you want." She told them. "It's-it's up to you."

"I guess we have a choice to make." Zander told Ed.

"You choose. I always pick the wrong one." Ed told him before the rocket flew right past them again.

After this happening for quite a few times, Iguano started to panic and go on a rampage. "Stop that! Don't attack!" Ursula pleaded with Seth.

"If you're not going to do your job then I will!" Seth responded before firing two missiles at Iguano. The Iguanodon roared before he started to attack the villagers, destroy houses, before knocking over a large rock with his head.

"The lizard's gone mad!" A mare exclaimed.

"Do something, Ursula!" Another stallon told her.

OK." She replied before turning to Zander and Ed. "So don't just stand there! Do something and make me look good." She ordered them, not wanting to ruin her chance at a new life.

"OK. I have an idea." Zander said as he pulled out the Alpha Scanner.

As he did so, something shinned from the rock that Iguano knocked down. "Huh?" Seth zoomed in on the object and noticed it was a card with a blank back.

"ALPHA SLASH!"

Once Zander called out Terry, the world changed to a battlefield that looked exactly like the one when they first battled Beta. Iguano looked around in confusion before Terry knocked him away with his head. "Aah! Did you have to hit him so hard?!" Ursula yelled at the man, making him wince in fear.

Iguano get back up and knock him away. But all this did was make him slide back a few inches.

"VOLCANO BURST!" Zander said as he activated the Move Card, ignoring Ursula's horrified look. "This'll take him out, and he'll never know what hit him!" Sander said before Terry fired the attack.

Iguano was right in the attack's path and got the full force of it. Once the light cleared, the Iguanodon was lying burned on the ground. Thankfully, all the noise from the battle was able to get the team to locate them. "It's an Iguanodon!" Mykan exclaimed.

"But Terry's gonna beat him!" Pinkie added.

"Oh, yeah?" Mykan declared as He turned Blossom into a card

"DINO SLASH! FUKUISAURUS, BLOOM!"

"Oh, no! Now the brats are involved!" Ed exclaimed as he and Zander watched Blossom run to help Iguano.

"Oh, Iguano!" Ursula cried as she ran over to her weakened friend. "Please be all right! I'm so sorry, Iguano!"

"Ursula, you've got to get out of the way!" Zander warned her. Turning around, she saw Terry charging towards them, ready to deal the final blow as a volcano erupted behind him. Not even bothering to move, Ursula hugged Iguano and waited for the end to come.

"METAL WING!" Mykan called as he summoned the three Pterasaurs. The three prehistoric dinosaurs soared towards Terry and managed to knock him back. With him distracted, Ursula continued to hug Iguano. "Ohh, Iguano!" She cried as he glowed green and returned to his card. The card gently floated to the ground before it landed in Ursula's hands. "I'll take care of you."

Meanwhile, The birds were still circling Terry.

"Gotta get those birds off of Terry!" Ed exclaimed.

"TAIL SMASH!" Zander cried as he slashed the card. Terry roared as the pterasaours came flying in, Terry smacked them away with his tail, turning them back into a card. "Alright then, let's go, Blitz!" Mykan called out as Blitz already leapt into battle.

"STARFLEET SLASH! STYRACOSAURUS, ROAR!"

Zander saw Blitz charging towards Terry and activated Volcano Burst again. Mykan saw this and decided to use, "You ready for this?! Thunder Bazooka!"

Blitz leapt into the air and avoided the laser before he started spinning around as he approached Terry, building electricity as he did so before he hit the dinosaur dead center.

The Tyrannosaur was knocked back and continued slamming into rocks before he was finally defeated after the third one. "I've got you, Terry!" Ed cried as he quickly grabbed the card as it floated down and the world changed back to New Apoloosa at night.

As the fight happened, Seth landed the craft by the rock where the card was and picked it up to see what it was. He gasped as he immediately recognized it. "Velociraptor! Heh heh." He chuckled before quickly putting the card away. Finally, he would be able to complete what he started with this one.

"Good job." Zander congratulated Ursula, who was still holding Iguano's card. "Now we don't have to act like dogs anymore!"

"I won't miss the dog food, but do you think Dr.Z will let us keep our doghouses?" Ed asked as he joined up with them.

The trio heard the sounds of the ponies chatting amongst themselves and looked up to see them in a bit of an angry mob. "Your key to the town has been revoked, and we must ask you to leave now."

"What?!" Ursula gasped.

"Your big lizard knocked over my house!" One of the stallion yelled at her as the ponies continued on voicing their complaints.

"But I don't want to go home!" Ursula begged. "I want to stay and be a civilian!"

"No!" Zander and Ed exclaimed. "Don't say that!" Ed told her.

"You've got to come!" Zander pleaded. The two of them tensed when they heard the engines of the rocket and turned around to see it slowly lifting off the ground. "Wait. You can't leave without us!" They exclaimed as they grabbed Ursula.

"Hey! No! Let me go! No!" She struggled before they grabbed onto the rocket as it lifted up.

"Good riddance! And take your big lizard with you!" The ponies yelled as they disappeared from view.

As they went higher and higher into the air, Ursula just looked down silently. She could easily see the glares the team was giving them. "My sweet Iguano, I can't take you with me." She thought quietly to herself. "You deserve better than that." With that last thought, she let go of the card and it gently floated to the ground. "Look after him." She thought before covering her tracks. "Oops. Oh, look at that. I dropped the card."

"What?!" The two men exclaimed. "How could you?!" Zander accused her.

"Now we have to go back to dog bones!" Ed added.

"I'm sorry." Ursula apologized. "It slipped out of my fingers."

Seth saw this and immediately went to full speed before they could grab the card again. "Woof woof." Zander and Ed moaned.

The card continued on floating down until it landed on Mykan's head. "Huh?" He grabbed the card and looked to see what it was. "All right! We got the Iguanodon card!" He cheered. That's when Lightning and the others came over, "Hey, what'd we miss?" Lightning asked.

Inside the rocket, the Alpha Gang weren't so happy. "I can't go back to speaking doggish, it hurts my brain." Ed told Ursula.

"And I can't stretch out inside my doghouse." Zander added.

"So what choice do we have?" Ursula asked them. "No other villains are hiring, I checked. We'll just tell him that there was no card in New Appoloosa." As she said that, Seth pulled out his new prize and chuckled darkly. It was time for some fun.

Episode 10: The Shrunken Royals

One morning, Professor Brain was scanning Sapphire’s magic with his magic scanner. Alongside her were her Elements of Harmony. The team wanted to scan her to see if she would have any other magical abilities they should know about. Princess Luna was present as well.Pinkie, Applejack, Lightning and Starla were there too. Pinkie was bouncing in place. “Oooh, this is so exciting. “ Pinkie bounced around the lab and while she was doing that, part of her mane caught a beaker filled with purple liquid. “Oooh, what’s this?”

“Pinkie!” Professor Brain snatched the beaker away from Pinkie and placed it on the table. “That’s not something you should be playing with. This is my shrinking potion.”

“Shrinking potion?” Lightning asked.

“Yes, it’s a magic potion that makes anything that touched it about three inches tall. The lab boys just finished it. And it shouldn’t be messed with.”

Pinkie nodded. “So what’s up with Sapphire?”

Professor Brain went back to the machine. “Well, according to the scans. When Sapphire and the Elements combine their magic, her magical output is increased tenfold. Making it almost as strong as Grand Rulers’ Uniforce attack.” The ponies were amazed.

Brain shut down the machine and Sapphire sat up. “So is it safe for me to continue using the Elements?” she asked.

“Yes, there are no serious side effects of using the Elements magic as well as your own.” Brain replied. Sapphire sighed and then felt a tickle in her nose. “A-A-Achoo!”

She sneezed and a small bolt of magic came out and blasted the beaker with the shrinking potion sending it into the air. “Watch out!” Applejack cried. Pinkie, Lightning, Starla and Applejack scattered. Sapphire sneezed again and this blast broke the beaker, spilling it onto Grand Ruler and Celestia!

“Oh no!” Brain cried. All at once, the two royal ponies glowed and in an instant shrank down to three inches.

“Woah nelly.” Applejack said.

Their majesties gasped at their now shrunken shelves. “Galloping Galaxies!” Lightning said.

“I’m so sorry.” Sapphire said. Lightning held out his hand and their majesties climbed into it. Lightning brought them up to the others. “I’m so so sorry. I didn’t meant to.” Sapphire said.

“It’s alright Sapphire. We know you didn’t mean it.” Celestia reassured. Luckily, their voices didn't turn high pitch like they normally would when someone gets shrunk.

“Professor, please tell me you made a cure for this.” Luna pleaded.

“I can make an antidote to the potion, but I need some time.” Brain replied.

“How much time?” Lightning asked.

“Er… about… three days.”

“THREE DAYS?!” Everybody exclaimed.

“I’m afraid so.” The team and Luna were worried now. “So what are we gonna do with their majesties?” Pinkie asked. “We can’t leave them alone like this, who knows what or who could accidentally step on them.”

“Pinkie’s right.” Applejack agreed. “Wait, can’t they still cast their magic?” Applejack asked.

“I’m afraid not. When they shrunk it diminished their magic abilities to nothing.” Brain explained. “Oh great, so we’re tiny and magicless.” Grand Ruler groaned. Luna held out her hand and her sister and brother-in-law climbed into it. “Guess, I’ll have to placed you two in your room until the Professor finishes the potion.” she suggested.

“Bu-But what about our royal duties?!” Grand Ruler exclaimed in worry.

“I shall handle your duties while you both are out of commission.” Luna stated. “Do not worry. Now let’s get you both to your room.”

Their majesties sighed and had no choice but to let their little sister takeover their duties for the time being. Luna entered their majesties master bedroom and placed them on the bed. “Now you both stay here while I perform your duties.” Luna ordered.

“Hey, you can’t tell us what to do, sister. We’re in charge!” Celestia said. Luna gave them both mischievous grin. “Sorry sister, but I’m the big sibling now.” Luna smirked. Celestia and Grand Ruler growled, knowing she was right. With that, Luna exited the room and closed the door. Their majesties sat on their bed, “So what should we do now?” Celestia asked.

That’s when her husbands’ stomach growled and he placed a hand on it. “Well according to my stomach, we should get some breakfast, first.” he said.

“But Luna locked the door. How can we get to the kitchen?” Celestia asked. Grand Ruler looked around the room and saw the window… which was open! “I have a plan.” he smiled.

Celestia saw the open window as well, but felt a little nervous. “I’m not so sure that’s such a good idea, darling.”

“Do not worry, darling. Everything will be alright.”

Celestia groaned, but she went along with the plan. Holding hands, their majesties flapped their miniature wings and lifted into the air. Wobbly a little and first, the two managed to land on the window sill. “Phew, that was harder than I thought.” Grand Ruler said.

“Yeah. Now, let’s just get to the-” Celestia was cut off when a gust of wind came in and lifted their majesties into the air! “WOAH!” they cried. They grabbed each other’s hands as the wind current carried them high over and out of New Canterlot. “Galloping Galaxies, this is bad.” Grand Ruler whimpered. “Agreed.” His wife added.

Down below, nobody could see the miniature royals flying through the air, but that didn’t mean pokemon couldn’t spot them. The wind current carried the two into New Everfree Forest where, finally, Grand Ruler grabbed a leaf from a tree. “Phew.” he sighed when suddenly the leaf broke off!

“YAHHH!” Grand Ruler used the leaf as a parachute, catching their majesties and they both gently floated to the ground. “Thank goodness that’s over.” he sighed.

“Ummm… darling. You do realize we’re miniature, in New Everfree Forest with no way to get back to New Canterlot.” Celestia pointed out.

“... Oh… right.”

“HELP!”

Meanwhile, Luna headed back to the bedroom where she left her sister and brother-in-law. “Sister, Brother-in-law, are you two doing o-” she gasped in horror when she saw they weren’t on the bed anymore. “Celestia? Celesto? Where are you?” she checked under the bed, nothing. The small spaces in the room, nothing. Then she looked at the open window and groaned, “Oh dear.”

Luna immediately wrote a letter to Lightning and the others, telling them the situation. She sent it and in seconds Lightning and the entire team were present. “We’re here, Princess.” Lightning said.

“Thanks goodness. I believe my sister and brother-in-law may have gotten out of the room, through the open window and now they may be lost.” Luna explained. The team gasped, “Don’t worry, Princess, we’ll find them. Noctowl, Lycanroc, let’s go!” Sapphire summoned Noctowl and Lycanroc (Midday Form).

“Noctowl.”

“Lycanroc.”

“Noctowl, Lycanroc, we’ve gotta find their majesties. They’ve been shrunk and now they are outside somewhere.” Sapphire ordered. Noctowl and Lycanroc nodded. Noctowl flew out the window while Lycanroc rushed out of the room and the palace. “Let’s go too, gang.” Lightning ordered. The team nodded and they all headed out in search for their majesties, hoping to find them safe and sound.

Back in New Everfree, their majesties were walking through the New Everfree. The grass was two inches taller than they were, making it impossible for them to see above the grass. They couldn’t use their magic to help them. And worse than that.

*GROWL*

*GURGLE*

They were both really hungry, having not eaten breakfast. Celestia’s stomach growled and she rubbed it. “Oh dear, I’m rather famished.” Celestia said. Grand Ruler’s stomach gurgled too and he winced. “Me as well. We better find something to eat soon.” Grand Ruler added. Suddenly, the two felt the ground shaking violently. “What… the…?” That when a muzzle came through the grass, staring at them with hungry eyes. A familiar wooden muzzle exhaling a green foul smelling odor from it’s mouth. Timberwolves. “If these Timberwolves don’t eat us, first.” Celestia whimpered. “RUN!”

Their majesties rushed through the tall grass with the wolf pack hot on their tails. The wolves tried to bite them, but they managed to swerve out of the way. “First, we get shrunk, then we get lost and now we’re about to be Timberwolf breakfast. Can this get any worse?” Celestia cried.

Suddenly the two fell into a mushy, light brown substance. “Mud!” Grand Ruler cried. They tried to pull their legs out of the sticky mud, but it was too thick for them. “Oh dear.” Celestia whimpered. To make matters worse, the Timberwolves caught up with them. The three wolves licked their lips. Their majesties held each other in fear. “This doesn’t look good.” Grand Ruler whimpered.

The wolves moved their heads towards the trapped couple when a light blue mass smacked into the lead Timberwolf, knocking it away from their majesties. “Tini Dra.” Another figure appeared and blasted the other wolves away with it’s fire attack, making them run away in fear, along with their leader. “Deino.”

The two pokemon turned towards their majesties. Dratini extended it’s tail to their majesties. “Dratini.” Their majesties grabbed the tail and Dratini pulled them out of the sticky mud and back onto solid ground. “Thanks that the rescue.” Grand Ruler said.

“Yes, we are most grateful.” Celestia said. “Now could you two help us get back home?”

Dratini cheered happily and picked their majesties up with his tail and placed them on his back. He hopped onto Deino’s back. “Tini, Dra.”

“Deino.” And Deino started walking through the forest. Unaware that a certain team was watching them from afar. Jesse, James and Meowth were looking through their binoculars and spotted the tiny rulers. “So the royal have some small problems, huh?” Jesse said.

“Yeah and they can’t use their magic either.” Meowth said.

“The perfect opportunity for us to grab them and give them to the boss.” James said. The friends laughed evilly.

Luna and the team asked around New Canterlot if anyone had seen their majesties. Sadly nobody had. Noctowl returned from his flight and sadly cooed, shaking his head, “Noctowl.” Lycanroc was sniffing the ground for any scent of their majesties, but he came up with nothing. “Lycanroc.”

“Nothing huh?” Sapphire asked.

“Ooooohh, dear.” Luna whimpered.

“Don’t worry Princess, we’ll find them, we promise.” Starla said.

“Right, we never give up.” Sapphire said. Noctowl nodded and went back out for another search and Lycanroc too.

Deino and Dratini were still continuing through the forest. Their majesties stomach growled again, catching the attention of Dratini. “Dratini?”

“We’re alright, Dratini.” Celestia said, but her stomach gurgled again. “Just a little hungry.” Dratini scouted the tree and found an apple hanging from one of the branches. “Dratini!” He hopped off of Deino, stopping him in his tracks. “Deino!” The little serpentine pokemon slithered towards the tree and climbed up. It reach the branch with the apple and grabbed one in it’s mouth. He pulled it off the branch and gave it to their majesties. “Dratini!”

The apple was the size of a bowling ball to their majesties. “Uh… thanks Dratini, but umm… it’s a little big for us.” Grand Ruler replied gently. Dratini tilted his head to the side and then realized how big the apple must have looked for their majesties. Placing the apple back on the branch. Dratini sliced the apple in half with it’s tail. One half fell down the tree and into Deino’s mouth, while the other he gave back to their majesties. “Thank you Dratini.” Their majesties ate their fill as Dratini slithered back down the tree and climbed back onto Deino’s back.

Just as Deino was about to start walking again, two humans and a cat landed in front of them. “Deino!”

“Dratini!”

“Well, well, well, look what the dragon types dragged in.” Jesse said. “Meowth!”

“On it!” Meowth held a gun and it fired a hand with a bottle in it at their majesties. . The bottle had a cork to seal it. The cork opened and the bottle scooped up their majesties and the cork sealed it, trapping them inside. The hand brought the bottle back and Jesse grabbed it. “Hehe. Gotcha.” she said. “Let us go!” Grand Ruler demanded.

Meowth laughed, “No way and you two can’t do anything about it.”

“Deino!”

“Dratini!”

“Huh?” Team Rocket looked back at Deino and Dratini. Deino bashed into Meowth, sending him flying towards Jesse and James. He crashed into them and the bottle flew out of Jesse’s hands and even deeper into the forest!

Fortunately, Noctowl was flying over the forest when the bottle flew right past him, surprising him “Noctowl!” He took a closer look with his owl vision and saw their majesties. “Noctowl!” He quickly flew back to Sapphire and the others. “Noctowl!”

“You found them Noctowl?” Sapphire asked. Noctowl nodded. “Let’s go gang.”

“Right.”

The bottle crashed on the ground and rolled along the forest floor. Their majesties were tossed around inside. “WOAH! OOF! OW! WOAH! OOF!” Finally, the bottle stopped against a rock and the two fell onto the glass. Their heads were spinnings from the dizzying ride. “Uggggh…. Are you alright, dear?” Grand Ruler asked groggily.

“I.. think so.” Celestia groaned. The two of them shook off the dizziness and staggered to their feet and looked around. “Looks like we’re even deeper in New Everfree Forest… great.” Grand Ruler groaned.

“Now what?” Celestia asked.

“We’re gonna have to move this bottle in order to get somewhere.” Grand Ruler replied. Grand Ruler and Celestia pushed against the bottle, rolling it off the rocks and slowly rolled it through the thick forest. After a few minutes, the two of them decided to rest on the edge of a cave. Rolling a bottle with their miniature bodies was harder than it looked. “So… do you think we’re any closer to getting out of here?” Celestia asked.

Grand Ruler sighed, “I doubt it. At this rate and our size, it may take us days to get home.”

The royal couple sighed. “Well, we better get moving again.” Celestia said. The two were about to keep on moving when….

*GROWL*

Their majesties froze. “Darling… was that your stomach?”

“I’m afraid not.” They heard the growling again and saw a tanish leg next to the bottle and saw red fur above them.

There was only one creature whom matched this description.

“.... Manticore?” Celestia squeaked.

“Manticore.” her husband agreed.

And not just any Manticore. This was the same one who tried to eat them before! The big cat roared and swatted the bottle, sending it flying through the air. “YAAAAAHHHHH!” their majesties screamed as they held each other. The bottle bounced along the ground and came to a rest. Their majesties landed on each other. “Ooooh, that hurt.” Grand Ruler groaned. The Manticore’s roar was heard again and saw the large beast charging towards them. “Move!” Celestia cried. The two ran inside the bottle, making it roll quickly across the ground with the Manticore hot on their tail. “What do we do now?” Celestia inquired.

Grand Ruler looked and saw a river up ahead. “Quick, into the river!”

“Are you sure?” Celestia asked.

“If it’ll keep us from being this cats’ lunch, then yes.” The two drove the bottle into the river and it floated away. The Manticore stopped at the river's’ edge and roared in anger. Their majesties slumped to the floor in relief. “Thanks goodness.” Grand Ruler said. “Now we can catch a break.”

Celestia nodded but looked ahead of them and her face turned from relaxed to frightened. “I don’t think so, my love.”

“Why?” Grand Ruler asked. Celestia pointed ahead of them and he saw what had Celestia so worried. Rocks and rough waters ahead. “... Oh dear.”

“Now what?”

“Prepare for a bumpy ride, Celestia.” The bottle entered the rapids. It was tossed and turned all over, barely missing the sharp rocks. Their majesties were thrown all around in the bottle. Luckily, the bottle didn’t break. And what they thought would be the end of the rough ride, they caught sight of a waterfall ahead of them. “Hold on, darling!” Grand Ruler cried.

The bottle went over the edge and plummeted into the waters below. It resurfaced a moment later and washed up on shore. “Well… that was rough.” Celestia commented.

“Indeed. Let’s hope we’re in the clear.” Grand Ruler said.

Unfortunately, the two of the heard loud footsteps heading there way. “What’s that?” Celestia asked. The creature revealed itself to be a hydra and not just any hydra. It was the same one they encountered before. The hydra spotted the bottle and one of it’s heads picked it up in it’s mouth. “WOOOOAAAAAHHH!”

Noctowl spotted the hydra with the bottle in it’s mouth. “Noctowl, Noct!” he cried.

“Hurry guys.” Sapphire urged. The team nodded and rushed over to the scene.

The three other heads saw their majesties in the bottle. Their majesties held each other in fear. The three heads looked at each other and grinned evilly. Their majesties didn’t like the look of that. The middle head tossed the bottle into the air. “WAAAAHHH!”

… And it ate the bottle!

“Galloping Galaxies, it ate them!” Buddy cried.

“Oh my, that’s not good. How are we gonna get them out now?” Fluttershy asked.

“I can contact my sister and brother-in-law with a special spell. From there, we’ll figure out what to do.” Luna said. She lit her horn and began the spell.

Their majesties opened their eyes but couldn’t see anything except each other’s eyeballs. “Where are now?” Celestia asked.

“Unfortunately, I would say we’re in the hydra’s stomach.” Grand Ruler replied. Celestia gulped nervously and lit her horn at the tip, providing the two of light. All they could see was the part of the bottle and the green stomach acid. “Galloping Galaxies, what are we gonna do?” Grand Ruler asked.

Celestia’s horn glowed and made a screen appear in front of them. “Sister, Brother-in-law, are you alright?” Luna asked.

“Luna! Are we glad to see you.” Celestia said. “We’re okay, but we’re trapped in the hydra’s stomach.”

“We know, we’re gonna get you both out of there.” Lightning said. Suddenly, the two of them were thrown to the side. “What the- What’s going on?” Grand Ruler inquired.

Sapphire looked up and saw the hydra walking away.”The hydra’s on the move, let’s go!” she snapped. The friends followed the hydra while their majesties were rocked inside. “Hang in there, your majesties, we’ll think of something.” Buddy added. “Any ideas?”

“Maybe we can make the hydra vomit?” Rainbow suggested.

“But what could we give it?” Starla asked.

“Well we better think so something fast before the bottle and their majesties are digested.” Artie said. The hydra stopped walking and looked around the area. “Sister, Brother-in-law, are you alright?” Luna asked.

The two of them were on top of each other from the rough ride. “We’re okay, Luna.” Celestia stated.

“We have a plan to get you both free.” Lightning replied.

“Thank goodness.” Grand Ruler sighed.

“Alright, Sapphire?” Sapphire nodded and used her magic to create a disgusting looking cake for the hydra. It was made from dead fish and other decayed animal parts. “This should do it.” Sapphire levitated the cake up to the hydra. The hydra looked at the cake, confused, but it smelled appetizing so it ate the cake in one bite.

No more than one minute later, the hydra’s face turned green and he started gagging. “Get ready, Rainbow.” Sapphire called. Rainbow saluted and flew up a good distance away from the hydra.

Inside, their majesties held onto each other as the bottle was rocked around in the acid. “Hold on, darling.” Grand Ruler said.

The hydra shot a large amount of vomit from it’s mouth and Rainbow spotted the bottle flying towards her. She flew towards it and grabbed it. “Got it!” she cried. The friends cheered as she brought it down to the others. Luna used her magic to clean it and Rainbow’s hands free of hydra saliva. “Celestia, Celesto?” Luna called.

Their majesties looked up with relief at the sight of their younger sister. “Luna!” they cried. The friends were very happy their majesties were safe and sound. Lightning took out the cork and their majesties climbed out of the bottle and into Luna’s hands. “Thanks goodness you both are alright.” Lightning said.

"Deino."

"Tini."

"Huh? What was that?" Buddy asked. That's when Deino and Dratini made their appearance. "Deino, Dratini!" Sapphire called.

"Who?" Rainbow asked.

Deino and Dratini looked at their majesties and their majesties gazed back at them. "Thanks for your help." Celestia said. Deino and Dratini nodded. Sapphire grinned at the two, "I guess you helped them, that's really nice of you both. How's Scoutland doing?"

Deino and Dratini looked surprised at her question, but they didn't reply. They both simply turned away and dashed back into the woods. "... Talk about two mysteries." Artie claimed.

"Yep. We'll meet again." Sapphire said.

"Anyway let's get you two home." Lightning added. Their majesties smiled until… “Cause now me and Lightning can yell at you both for being foolish.” Luna hissed, making an upset facial expression along with Lightning.

Their majesties laughed and smiled nervously. This would not end well.

After about fifteen minutes of getting scorned by Luna and Lightning for their little stunt, their majesties were soon back in their bedroom with the window closed this time. Luna came in with a plate consisting of chicken, steak, potatoes and bread. “Here’s your dinner.” she said. She placed the plate on the bed. “Thanks Luna.” Celestia said.

Even though the food was WAY larger than they were, their majesties managed to eat until they were full. Luna chuckled seeing her sister and brother-in-law asleep near the plate with full stomachs. Luna gently picked the two up and placed them on the pillow and made two mini blankets for them and covered them. The two of them had a long day and needed a well deserved rest. "Sweet dreams." she said. She took the plate and quietly left the room.

She went to the balcony and lowered the sun and brought forth the night.

Two days have passed quicker than expected and Professor Brain presented the antidote to the shrinking potion. "One small drop for each." he said as he poured one drop on their majesties tiny selves. In a bright glow the two of them returned to their rightful size. "It worked!" Pinkie cried. The team and Luna were relived to have their majesties back. "Good to be back." Grand Ruler declared.

"Yes, yes it is." his wife agreed.

Episode 12: A Tired Horn

"That's good, chica!" Dyno cried.

"Get that rock over there!" Myte added. Sapphire used her magic to lift and break multiple large boulders so Dyno and Myte could get the gems they needed. When she was done, she panted a little. "Thanks, chica." Dyno thanked.

"Your welcome boys." Sapphire said.

"Sapphire, darling~"

"Sapphire?"

"Huh?" She turned around and saw the girls approaching her. "Hey girls. what's wrong?"

"I need your magic to help me with some new dresses." Rarity said.

"I need your help with some harvesting." Applejack added.

"I need your help with some cupcakes." Pinkie claimed.

"I need your help with my animals." Fluttershy added.

"I need your magic to help me and the pegasi with the weather." Rainbow replied.

"Woah... uh.. alright." Sapphire replied.

So she used her magic to help the girls with all the stuff they asked for. Each time she was finished, she felt a small pain in her horn for some reason and it increased every time she lit her horn. She didn't think anything of it, but boy, would she be wrong in the morning.

The next morning the girls, Lightning and the team were at New Canterlot Palace to discuss new plans against the Alpha Gang, but Sapphire was late. "Where is Sapphire?" Grand Ruler asked. "This isn't like her."

That's when the door opened and in staggered Sapphire. "There you- OH MY STARS! What happened to your horn?" Rarity cried. Sapphire's horn was redish-orange and was throbbing a little. "I don't know, it hurts every time I try and use my magic, Look." Sapphire lit her horn, but she felt a sharp pain, "Agh!"

"Oh dear, that looks serious." Rarity said.

"We better get you to the doctor." Lightning suggested. Everybody agreed and took Sapphire to the sickbay. The doctor got a good look at her horn. "Ah yes, just as I thought. Sapphire, you've got a Tired Horn."

"Tired Horn?" Everybody repeated.

"Yes, it happens when a unicorn uses his or her horn too excessively causing the nerves inside to be overused, causing any attempt at magic very painful." The doctor explained. "Sapphire, did you use your magic for anything yesterday?"

"Well... I helped Dyno and Myte get some gems, helped Rarity decorate her dresses, helped Applejack with her apple harvest, helped Rainbow with the weather, helped Pinkie Pie with some cupcakes and helped Fluttershy with calming down her animals." Sapphire answered. The doctor winced. "I think that was the cause of you Tired Horn."

"So what do we do?" Lightning asked.

"Sapphire you have to rest your horn for a few days, so absolutely no magic; that means no fighting."

"No fighting? At all?"

"But what if a dinosaur appears or Team Rocket?" Lightning asked.

"She can enter those battles but for any other battle, she has to sit out." the doctor replied. Their majesties agreed. Sapphire sighed and she soon found herself laying in bed with her horn bandaged up.

She let out a deep sigh, feeling bored. "Oh Sapphire~" a voice sang. Rarity and the girls entered the room, "Hi darling, how are you doing?"

"Yeah why the long face?" Pinkie asked.

"I feel restless and bored out of my mind." she replied.

"Now sugarcube, it's not that bad. Everybody needs to relax once in a while, even us." Applejack reassured.

"I know, I know, but still." Sapphire added.

"I know how you feel." Rainbow sympathized.

"Well, me and the girls just came to see you and I'm here to give you your dress that I just finished. The dress was light purple with white features like a white piece of cloth around the bottom and there were purple jewels in the form of a necklace.

"Wooah, thanks Rarity." Sapphire gasped, completely astounded by the dress. "Anything for you, darling."

"We'll take to you later, sugarcube." Applejack said.

"I hope you feel better." Fluttershy said.

"Thanks girls, bye." With that, the girls left.

That's when Sapphire's pokemon entered.

"Hi Sapphire, how's your horn?" Ampahros asked.

"Still a little sore, but as long as I don't use any magic with it, it should heal up in a few days." Sapphire said.

"That's good, let's just hope nothing happens." Dusk claimed.

Meanwhile, in New Everfree Forest, Team Rocket were right outside a cave which was the resting place of the Roc; a large bird of prey with giant and sharp talons and a large beak. "Jesse, just stick that hypnotize machine onto it's head and we'll control it's every move." Meowth said.

"And with this creature we'll capture those ponies no problem." James added.

"Right." Jesse carefully and quietly walked up to the Roc. The bird was sleeping peacefully. When she was in a few feet of the creature she gently stuck the small machine, which was in the shape of a small satellite onto the bird's head. And she zipped out of the cave. "Now Mewoth."

"Right." Mewoth pressed the button on the controller and the satellite lit up and the bird was shocked awake. It's eyes were glowing red. "Perfect, now let's go get those ponies." James said and Team Rocket laughed sinisterly.

Meanwhile, Lightning and his entire team were at the Cake's Cafe. Mykan was with them as well "So girls how's Sapphire doing?" Mykan asked.

"Bored out of her mind." Rainbow replied.

"Poor thing, I know how she feels." Starla sympathized remembering when she was pregnant with Shining Light and was on maternity leave for months. And being strictly and action pony, she got bored quickly.

"Well, she needs her rest, if she wants to get better. " Buddy said.

"Yeah." the girls said.

"I still feel bad for making her like this." Fluttershy said.

"Yeah, me too." Rainbow added.

"No girls, none of you could have known that was going to happen. It's not your fault, or Sapphire's. She was just being a good friend." Lightning reassured.

Suddenly, there was a huge squawk and ponies screaming in the streets. "What in tarnation!" Applejack cried. The team went outside and saw Roc chasing after some ponies. "What's that beast doing here?!" Rarity screeched.

The Roc heard her and squawk at the ponies and dove right towards them. "Lookout!" Spike cried. Everybody dove out of the way, avoiding the Roc's talons, but the bird circled around and snatched the team, including Mykan, into it's talons. "WAAAAHHHH!"

"Not good." Mykan said.

Lightning and his friends were in the right talon while Mykan and the girls were in the left talon. "What do we do?" Fluttershy asked, shivering in fear.

Luckily, the alarms were sounded and Sunrise saw everything and dahed to the castle. "Sapphire! Sapphire!"

"Sunrise, what is it?"

"A giant Roc kidnapped Lightning and the gang, including Mykan."

Sapphire gasped, "Oh no! Quick, we've gotta get to New Canterlot. Dragons!" Snowflake and the dragons appeared at once, "Get us to New Canterlot, guys." Sapphire replied as she and her pokemon mounted the dragons. They flew off to New Canterlot and were immediately called into the palace. "Sapphire, you should be in bed resting!" Grand Ruler scolded.

"No time." Sapphire replied.

"She's right dear, Lightning and and the team are captured by the Roc and we have to save them." Celestia said.

"Looks like this calls for Dragonmon Patrol." Sapphire said.

"Noctowl, Skystorm, I need you two to track the Roc."

"Yes ma'am!"

"But Sapphire, the Roc can fly. How are the rest of your pokemon going to help?" Grand Ruler asked.

"They can use their flight packs to help them." Sapphire replied. "Snowflake, Dusk, Midnight and Sunrise, I need you to use your x-ray vision googles to see which talons Lightning and the team are trapped in."

"These claws uphold the laws." They all said.

"Alright everyone, let's go. Your majesties you come too." Sapphire said. "Dragonmon Patrol is on a roll!"

Noctowl and Skystorm all side down the slide and into their helicopters. Snowflake, Dusk, Sunrise and Midnight activated their flight packs and flew out the window along with Sapphire and their majesties.

Meanwhile, Lightning and his friends were trying to break free from the Roc's talons. "Agh! It's no use!" Rainbow cried. "We're totally trapped in here."

"What are we gonna do?" Mykan asked.

Suddenly, Rarity and Starla's horns glowed and a screen popped up. "Guys."

"Sapphire!" Everybody cried in glee.

"Hang on guys, we'll save you."

"Alright." Lightning replied.

"Roc, X-Ray vision googles!" Dusk and Sunrise ordered. Their packs glowed and a pair of visors appeared and they scanned the Roc. "Lightning and his team are trapped in the right talon." Dusk reported. "The girls, Spike and Mykan are trapped in the other." Sunrise added.

"Dusk, Sunrise, go for the right talon. Midnight, Snowflake, Noctowl, Skystorm go after the left talon." Sapphire ordered. The team nodded and headed off.

Team Rocket was hearing everything thanks to the little speaker on the controller. "We can't let them steal our catch!" James said.

"Yeah, yeah, don't worry, they'll never get through the Roc." Mewoth said with confidence.

Sapphire was looking closely at the Roc and thinking, "Sapphire, what is it?" Grand Ruler asked.

"Something's fishy about this Roc. He wouldn't just attack out of nowhere." Sapphire said. "Something's making him do this."

"You really think so?" Celestia asked.

"Let's take a look." Grand Ruler said. Their majesties and Sapphire flew over the Roc and scanned it's body. "Hey, there's something glowing on it's forehead." Sapphire zoomed in on it's head with her vision and saw a small device on it with some familiar initials. "Team Rocket!"

"Team Rocket?!" Their majesties echoed.

"They have a device on the Roc's forehead, so they must be controlling it. We have to get that device off after we rescue Lightning and the gang." Sapphire added.

Dusk and Sunrise flew below the left talon. "Lycanroc." they howled.

"Dusk? Sunrise?" Starla called.

"We're here, guys, we'll get you out of there." Dusk claimed. Dusk went to the talon and used Bite on it. The Roc squawked in pain and opened the talon, letting Lightning and the others freefall. "Lycan, Net!" Sunrise said. His pack opened and a cannon was released it and it released a net that caught Lightning and the team. "Lightning and his team are secure." Sunrise said as he and Dusk landed in a clearing in the forest.

"Great work." Sapphire praised.

Team Rocket gasped, "That twerp, Meowth lose those pests." Jesse exclaimed.

"Right." Mewoth moved the controller, making the Roc move as well. The Roc squawked and dove towards the ground. "After it!" Snowflake ordered. Noctowl and Skystorm followed the Roc's every move. Swerving through the air and diving in and out of the clouds. Mykan, Spike and the girls were getting tossed inside.

"Mykan, watch it!" Rarity scolded.

"Not blame me!" Mykan replied.

"Not time to be agruin'." Applejack stated.

Snowflake, Noctowl and Skystorm caught up with the Roc. "We have to get him to open that talon."

Snowflake fired her plasma blast at the talon, but the Roc didn't react. "Nothing." Their majesties, Midnight and Sapphire flew beside them. Skystorm fired her magnesium blast at the talon. The Roc cried in pain and opened it's claw, leaving Mykan, Spike and the girls hanging on by the talons. Their majesties gasped. "Guys, catch them with the net!"

"I got them." Snowflake dove beneath the dangling group, "Guys, let go!"

"What?!" Mykan cried. "Are you crazy?!"

"I'll catch you guys, I promise!" Snowflake called.

"Well.. alright then." The girls and Mykan let go and they all fell onto Snowflake. The dragon managed to stay in the air. "Excellent catch, girl!" Sapphire praised. "Now for the Roc." Sapphire flew up to the Roc's forehead and grabbed the device. She pulled on the device as hard as she could.

"Mewoth, don't let her break that device!" James said. Mewoth moved the controller violetnyl, making the Roc shake it's head irratcially. "WOAH! GAH!" Sapphire didn't lose her grip on the device until with one final toss, she pulled the device off of the Roc, freeing it from the control. It's eyes turned back to green and it flew off, squwacking.

"She did it!" Spike cried.

Sapphire sighed but then realized something... she was heading right towards the ground. "Wah!" she tried to spread her wings. Too Late.

CRASH!

The entire team gasped. "Sapphire!"

They all rushed down to the crash site. "Ooooooowwwww."

The team looked and saw Sapphire laying on the ground with her bandage off with her wing was bent in a weird position. "Sapphire!" Mykan cried He came to her side, followed by everyone else. "Ugh!"

"Oh dear, her horn looks even worse!" Spike exclaimed. Her horn was now really really red! "And her wing doesn't look goo either." Sapphire's left wing was bent and swollen. "We better get her to the hospital."

"Right." Mykan gently lifted Sapphire into his arms and Grand Ruler teleported them all to the hospital.

Soon, Sapphire was layed up in bed... again with her left wing in a cast and an ice pack resting on her horn.

At the hospital, the doctor told everyone that the crash injured her horn again and broke her left wing so now she was grounded... sorta (cause she can always use her dragons) and restricted on using magic more than ever.

Sapphire sighed sadly.

Knock Knock Knock

The door to her bedroom opened and in walked Mykan carrying a bouquet of flowers. "Hey Sapphire."

"Hi Mykan.

"I brought you something to help cheer you up." He handed her the flowers. They were peach and aquamarine flowers. "Aww, Mykan." she cooed. She took the flowers and smiled.

"So how's your wing?"

"The doctor said I can't use it for a week; same with my horn and magic."

"Don't worry, you'll be back in action in now time."

Sapphire smiled at her boyfriend, "Thanks Mykan."

"No problem, that's what a boyfriend's here for."

Then they heard a tiny roar and saw Blitz and the chibi dinosaurs standing in the doorway and they didn't like Mykan getting all of Sapphire's attention. "You might want to run, Mykan." Sapphire teased. Too Late. The chibi dinosaurs pounced on Mykan and munched on his limbs. "Ow, Blaze, Stop it. Blitz No!" he laughed as the dinosaurs continued their jealousy 'assault'. Sapphire couldn't help but laugh as her jealous little chibi buddies assaulted her boyfriend.

Episode 13: Santa Saurus

This time we turn to Earth, Mykan's hometown in Florida, close to the Kennnedy Space Center. It was everybody as getting ready for Christmas. Everywhere you look, people were getting ready, including Mykan's friends.

(People)
Christmas Eve is almost here
There's so much left to do

(Rainbow Dash)
Still need to shop for all my friends
But what to get? No clue!

(Fluttershy)
This one is nice, and that's so cute
Although that's pretty, too

(Rarity)
Why do I make all these gifts each year?
I doubt I'll make it through

(Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, and Rarity)
One more day before the cheer

(People)
Shop! Pay! Box! Wrap! Bow! Repeat!

(Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, and Rarity)
One last chance before the holiday's here

(People)
Box! Wrap! Bow! Again!

(Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, and Rarity)
One more day to make the holiday great
One more day before we celebrate

(Rarity)
One day, and then it's here

(Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, and Rarity)
One more chance to bring that holiday cheer

(Pinkie)
Hearth's Warming Eve is almost here
A day for us to share

(Applejack)
Friends and family all together

(Pinkie Pie)
Pies and Apples and a Pear

(Applejack)
Together families, lots of work
There's so much to prepare

(Pinkie Pie and Applejack)
With all the planning we still have to do
We've got no time to spare

(People)
One more day before the cheer

(Pinkie Pie)
Stuff! Box! Wrap! Card! Bow! Repeat!

(People)
One last chance before the holiday's here

(Pinkie Pie)
Stir! Pour! Bake! Again!

(Pinkie Pie and Applejack)
One more day to make the holiday bright

(Wensley)
One more day, and I can sleep at night

(Applejack)
The family's almost here

(People)
One more chance to bring that holiday cheer

Before the fun, there's preparation
(Just around the corner)
Shopping, cooking, decoration
(The complications)

It's all worth it in the end
Spreading joy to all your friends
Even when it never, ever
Ever seems to end
Aah!

The scene switched to Mykan's house, where his family was getting ready. Neville, his brother,w as carrying a box filled with decorations.

(Neville)
Christmas Eve is getting close
We're not prepared, I fear
Brother, you should take a break

Neville went to his brother's room. In the human world, Mykan took the look of a genetically altered humanoid-pony. His coat was black, his mane was brown just like his natural hair. He even had a tail, pony ears and a muzzle.

(Mykan)
No time for rest that much is clear

He handed his brother a list of things he needed for Sapphire's visit.

I made a list and checked it twice
There's lots to do on here

Mykan rushed out of the house with his brother following right behind him.

Oh, I have to make this Christmas right
It has too for my girlfriend coming here

(People)
One more day before the cheer
Shop! Pay! Box! Wrap! Bow! Repeat!
One last chance before the holiday's here
Box! Wrap! Bow! Again!
One more day to make the holiday great
One more day until we celebrate

(Cutie Mark Crusaders)
Please, oh, please make it really, really great!

(Parcel Post)
One more gift, try to hurry, don't be late!

(Daisy, Rose, and Lily)
Box! Wrap! Bow! Repeat! Gotta concentrate!

(All)
Just one more day until we all celebrate!

Mykan kept going to stand after stand after stand, getting what he needed for Sapphire's visit. "Two of these, three of those cakes, and five candles, just in case." he rushed from stand to stand while his brother watched him. "Bro, calm down." he called.

But Mykan didn't listen. That's when Mykans' parents came over along with his sisters, Sarah and Jane. "Hey Neville what are you-" the parents and sisters saw Mykan rushing from stand to stand. "Girlfriend coming over?" Sarah asked.

"Yep." Neville answered. Mykan's mother calmly walked over to her son. "Alright I got everything I-"

"Hey honey." she greeted calmly. "What are doing?"

Mykan began talking quickly, "My girlfriend whose a Princess in United Equestrian is coming here for Christmas and I have to make everything great cause this is her first Christmas celebrating with em and I need to make it good cause I'm her boyfriend and if it's not she'll-"

"Stop!" Mykan's mom, placed her hand over his mouth. "Take a breath."

Mykan took a deep breath. "Now let it out, slowly." Mykan breathed out and it calmed him down. "Honey, from what you've told us about your girlfriend, she'll love anything you do."

"But, but but."

"Bro, relax. You were never like this with Michelle." Neville grunted. "Just because she's a princess doesn't mean you have to make everything perfect for her arrival." Mykan sighed, remembering his old girlfriend and his sisters came over. "Neville's right... for once." Sarah said.

"Hey!"

"Sapphire will love anything you do for Christmas. Do don't need to be so strict about perfection." Jane added. Mykan sighed again, "Right, you're right."

"Now come son, let's get home so we can be there when your girlfriend comes over." Mykan's father suggested.

"...Right, right." Mykan and his family went home. They entered the house that was covered in Christmas decorations; the Christmas tree and Christmas lights everywhere. Mykan was still a little nervous about his girlfriends' visit. This is the first time she's been to the human world, ironically she was made by humans in the Dimensional Universe.

Ding-Dong

"AH! SHE'S HERE! SHE'S HERE!" Mykan cried. He started running around in frantic circles, "What do I do? What do I do? What do I do?" until Neville came up and slapped him across the face twice saying once again, “Calm down!”

Mykan blinked twice and looked at his brother, “Right, right.”

He went to the door and opened it and sure enough there was Sapphire. “Hi Mykan.” she greeted. She looked at same as she looked in United Equestria.

“H-Hi Sapphire, come in.” Sapphire walked in and saw Mykan's mother, father, brother and sisters. "Hello Sapphire." Mykan's father greeted.

"Hi Mr. Stevens." she greeted back.

Mykan's mother took her coat, "Come and sit on the couch. Mykan has told us lots about you."

Sapphire went over to the couch and sat down, "Thank you." Neville, Sarah and Jane sat down next to her. "Sorry if I look a little strange."

"Strange? Look at my brother!" Neville said, pointing at Mykan. Sapphire chuckled. "So Sapphire, how has our bother been to you?" Sarah asked.

"Sarah?!" Mykan cried, blushing in embarrassment. "Oh hush, we need to know." Sarah replied.

Sapphire giggled, "He's been great to me."

"So how long have you dated for?" Jane asked.

"Well.. few months." Sapphire replied. That's when Mykan's mother and father sat down in two chairs across from them. "So my boys' fallen in love again, huh? I didn't think he would again after.. you know." Mykan's father said.

"I know, he told me about MIchelle." Sapphire replied. Hearing that, Mykan put his head down trying not to let tears fall. Sapphire fluttered over to him and hugged him, "But he found me, didn't you?" she cooed. Mykan lifted his head and couldn't help but smile at her happy attitude. "Yes, I did." Mykan hugged her back, much to the joy of his family "Awww." Sarah and Jane cooed.

"So, how about we start with this Christmas dinner, huh? Mykan has been freaking about you coming." Nville said.

"Freaking how?" Sapphire asked.

"He got so worried about making everything perfect for you and went all Mykan-ananas."

Mykan winced at the name they called it whenever he would freak out over something.

"I wasn't Mykan-nanas!" Mykan exclaimed, getting a raised eyebrow from his family. "*Sigh* Alright, maybe a little Mykan-nanas." His family smiled then. "Mykan, you didn't need to make everything perfect for me. I'd like anything you put together for me." Sapphire reassured.

Mykan smiled at his girlfriend. "Now how about that dinner?" Mykan's mother asked. The family agreed and they went off to the table, which was decorated with all kinds of food; chicken, turkey, cranberry sauce, mac & cheese, spinach and etc. "Woah, nice spread." Sapphire complimented.

"Thank you dear, now let's eat." Mykan's mother replied. And with that the family sat down and ate their dinner.

Meanwhile, In Mystic Island, a dinosaur card was flying in the wind, until it landed on the ground, near a bonfire with homeless people surrounding it for warmth. Some of the flames hit the card and it glowed red and materialized into a dinosaur. It was in the same family as Tyrannosaurus Rex. It was a mixture of purple except for the occasional yellow stripes on it's back and over it's eyes. This dinosaur was Daspletosaurus.

The people screamed and ran away as the dinosaur roamed the streets.

Meanwhile, Mykan, his family and Sapphire had finished their dinner and were now taking about Sapphire's magic abilities and her and Mykan's role in Starfleet. "So you are a Princess and my brother is an axillary member?" Neville asked.

"Yep." Sapphire replied.

"Awesome!"

"So what does that device on your wrist do?" Jane asked. Sapphire looked at her dino-bracer. "My dino bracer detects dinosaurs in the area." She explained and just then it blinked red. "Like now!"

"Really? Where?" Mykan asked.

"On Mystic Island."

The family gasped. "Oh-no, everyone's in the center of the city for the holiday festival, that dinosaur gonna ruin it." Mykan cried.

"No if I can stop it." Sapphire said. "Come on Mykan."

Mykan nodded but before they could leave, "Wait, can we come?" Sarah asked.

"Sure." Sapphire used her magic to lift the family up into the air. "So cool." Neville squealed. "Come on, let's go save Christmas."

Mykan nodded and the two flew off to Mystic Island.

Arriving in the center of town, they saw the dinosaur making a mess of the decorations. It was purple except for the yellow around it's eyes. It looked similar to a Tyrannosaurus Rex. "Woah, a Despletosaurus!" Mykan gasped.

"And it's ruining everything!" Neville cried. The dinosaur was releasing fireballs from it's mouth, burning the buildings and the decorations."Hey look!" Mykan's father called. Everyone looked and saw all the people including Mykan's friends and the Grandruler family far from the danger zone. Mykan and Sapphire touched down near them. "Mykan, thank goodness." Rarity said. "Can you get rid of that thing?"

"Yeah at this rate, it'll destroy everything, including the city!" Rainbow added.

"I can't, but my girlfriend can." Mykan replied.

The people looked at Sapphire. "How can she stop that dinosaur?" Grandruler asked.

"Show them, honey." Mykan said.

"Right." Sapphire took out Blitz's card. "STARFLEET SLASH, STYRACOSAURUS, CHARGE!"

Blitz roared and landed on the ground. Everybody gasped in awe and shocked at the dinosaur in front of them. "Awesome!" Rainbow cried.

"Incredible!" Mr. Grandruler added. The crowd gasped in awe at the real life dinosaur in front of them

"Blitz, go stop Despletosaurus!" Sapphire ordered. Blitz roared and charged the dinosaur. Despletosaurus heard Blitz and fired flames from hit mouth, but Blitz moved to the side and rammed the dinosaur in the stomach and tossed it into the air. It crashed to the ground, but it wasn't finished. It formed a fireball in it's mouth and leaped high into the air, it dove straight towards Blitz. "Blitz, watch out!" Jane cried.

Sapphire took out her own move card. "LIGHTNING SPEAR!" she slashed the card and electricity surged all over Blitz's body and he charged straight towards the dinosaur. The attacks collided and Blitz landed back on the ground while Despletosaurus crashed to the ground again and this time it was breathing heavily.

"Blitz weakened it with that attack. Now's your chance!" Mykan said.

Sapphire took out another move card. "Now Blitz ELECTRIC CHARGE!""

Blitz roared as electricity surged through his body once more. His frill glowing in rainbow colors. He charged Despletosaurus and rammed him into the air. The dinosaur slammed into the ground and turned back into a card.

"Alright!" Mykan rushed over to get the card. "Good job, Blitz." Sapphire praised. She turned him back into a card and back into his chibi form.

The Grandrulers' looked at the town and saw it in ruins. The decorations were all brunt and shredded from the dinosaur and the buildings were damaged as well. "Everything's ruined. "Fluttershy whimpered, holding her boyfriend, Rhymey.

"What do we do now?" Pinkie asked. "Christmas is ruined."

"Now now Pinkie, don't say that." Mykan said. "Sapphire." Sapphire nodded and her horn glowed brightly along with the damaged decorations and buildings. All at once the buildings and decorations were restored to their former glory, much to the awe of the town. "Incredible." Mr. Grandruler gasped.

The civilians cheered in joy, thanking Sapphire for saving their celebration. "Your welcome everyone."

"Now then, let's get on with the gift exchange." Celesto said. The people agreed and soon they were all enhancing gifts with each other. Mykan gave Sapphire a necklace with a star gem in the center. "Aww, Mykan thank you." she said. "Now I have another great gift."

"Another gift?" Pinkie asked. "What's that?"

"Friendship." Sapphrie replied and she broke into song.

(Sapphire)

The most magical gift
That I can recall
It could've been big or small
Or even nothing at all

It doesn't matter, you see
If it's from my friends on whom I depend
No matter what you spend
It will be perfect to me

The true gift of gifting
Is what it means inside
We can show we care
Spreading love far and wide

The true gift of gifting
Is totally free
And you're the best there is at givin' it
With the friendship that you give to me

Everyone gathered in the middle and the mane 5 sang.

(All)

We've all been friends forever
And look how far we've come (how far we've come)
The holiday brings us close
And now it's time for fun (it's now begun)

(Pinkie Pie)

The greatest gift you give to me
Is more precious than gold

[(All)

Ah-ah-ah-ah

(Pinkie Pie)

Never ended, always mended
And it can't be bought or sold

(All)

The true gift of gifting
Is what it means inside
We can show we care
Spreading love far and wide

The true gift of gifting
Is totally free
And you're the best there is at givin' it
With the friendship that you give to me

Episode 14: Elder Brothers' Return

Two weeks have passed and there have been no sign of Team Rocket. In the meantime, Sapphire was training with her pokemon. She was training with Ampharos and Lycanroc (Dusk Form). "Ampharos, Thunderpunch!"

"Dusk, Rock Throw!" Ampharos rushed towards the wolf pokemon with it's right fist bursting with electrical energy. Dusk leaped into the air and hurled rocks at Ampharos, whom batted them away with it's Thunderpunch. "Now Ampharos, use Iron Tail and Dusk, use Accelarock!"

Dusk charged towards Ampahros from the air while Ampharos leapt into the air and counted with his steel tail. Both pokemon landed safety on the ground. "Great job, you two. That'll be enough for today." Ampharos and Dusk cried happily. Suddenly...

"Sapphire!"

"Huh?" Sapphire looked behind her and saw Rainbow rushing towards her. "Rainbow, what's wrong?" Rainbow stopped in front of her and caught her breath. "There's someone at the royal palace that want to see you." she explained.

"Really? Who?"

"We don't know, all he said is that he wants to see you and he won't talk to anyone else. And there's some weird creature next to him too."

"Oh... well guess we better get going then." Sapphire returned Ampahros and Dusk to their pokeballs and flew with Rainbow to the New Canterlot royal palace. Once there, Rainbow escorted Sapphire to the throne room where Mykan Lightning, his entire team and their majesties were present. In the center of them was... another human?!

*Mykan's POV*

A few minutes earlier I got a letter from Lightning telling me to come to the royal palace along with his friends. No sooner have I arrived that we were all greeted by another human-hybrid, like Sapphire.

However, this one was a male. He had short brown hair and he was tanish with tanish wings and a horn as well. He wore a black jacket with a short silver chain on the side with black pants, shoes and sunglasses rested on his head. By his side was a pokemon that looked to be a combination of different types of creatures. Its head is enclosed in a brown helmet with green markings, designed to suppress its power to stable levels. The helmet has a large jaw piece that wraps around the front with large, round hinges on the side. Each hinge is covered by a green X-shaped marking. Small gray eyes can be seen from within rectangular black holes on the front, and there are two pointed ears on the top. Around the base is a collar with four protruding vanes that are tipped with a three-way spike. This collar has a thin green line between the vanes, and each vane has a green hexagon near the end. An axe-like blade with a band around the middle extends backward from the top of the helmet. The front tip of the blade has a small, silver spike that hooks downward.

A mane of gray fur hangs from below it's helmet and covers its shoulders and chest. Most of its torso and legs is covered in short black fur. The lower half of each front leg is insectoid and green with spikes along the back, while the rear legs have thick purple scales on the flanks, shins, and on the top of the foot. All four of its feet have three toes, but in the front two toes face forward and one backward. Additionally, the hind paws have a short, purple claw on the back of the ankle. Its fish-like tail consists of two dark blue spines with a light blue fin stretched between them. The top spine has a line of short, gray spikes.

That's when Sapphire entered the room and spotted the human. Surprisingly, she gasped with joy. "Emerald!" she cried.

The human, which was names Emerald, turned around, saw her and grinned happily. "Ah, Sapphire!" he said in rough voice. The two human-hybrids hugged each other tightly. "What are doing here?" Sapphire questioned.

"Can't I drop by and see you now?" Emerald teased. Sapphire hugged Emerald again.

"Woah, woah, woah!" Rainbow said. "Back up.... how do you know him?"

"Easy... he's my big brother."

All of us were shocked. "BROTHER?!"

"Yep." Sapphire said.

"You never told us you had a brother." I chimed in.

"Well you guys never asked." Sapphire replied.

"Okay, so he's your brother. Now, what's the deal with the mixed-up pokemon?" Lightning asked, referring to the pokemon by Emerald's side. "Oh, his Type: Null, my pokemon." Emerald replied. Type: Null growled at the ponies. Emerald rubbed the mask on his face, "It's alright, boy. They're friends." he cooed.

Type: Null calmed down. "How did you find me?" Sapphire questioned.

"Sibling instincts." Emerald teased.

"I'm glad you're here." Sapphire claimed. Emerald grinned at his little sister.

Lightning cleared his throat, catching the siblings attention, "Aren't you going to introduce us, Sapphire?" he asked.

"Oh... right." Sapphire sheepishly replied. "Everyone, this is my older brother, Emerald Shimmer and his pokemon Type: Null. Emerald, Type: Null these are my friends; Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Fluttershy, Starla Shine, Buddy Rose, Artie Bristles, Rhymey, Dyno and Myte La Guava and Supreme Allied Commander, Lightning Dawn and their majesties; Grand Ruler Celesto and Queen Celestia. And finally, my boyfriend, Mykan Stevens."

We all exchanged greeting to Sapphire's brother, who I suddenly found standing right in front of me with a frightening expression. "Wah!... can I help you?" I squeaked. From the way he was looking at me and the way he dressed, something told me that he's the type of brother who doesn't hesitant to beat up someone who messes with his little sister. "So... your dating my sister, huh?" he hissed.

I nodded stiffly. "Well... you better be treating her right." He thrusted his face into mine, making me freeze with worry. "Cause if you're not then-"

"Hey, leave Mykan alone, you brute!" Rarity suddenly called.

Emerald sharply turned to face her. "And what are going to do about it, mule."

Spike gasped, "He said it." Rarity froze.

"Wh-What did you say?" she said.

"I said, mule. Got a problem with that?" Emerald challenged. Rarity face turned determined.

"Oh... it is on." she would have pounced on Emerald if Sapphire hadn't leaped between them. "Easy Rarity, he didn't mean it." she quickly said. She turned to her brother. "And Emerald, Mykan has been treating me nice for the pass three months. No need to threaten him." Emerald growled, but heed his sister's words. "Fine." He turned sharply and stared at me again, "I'm going to be keeping my eye on you." he claimed, doing the 'watching you' gesture. "Come on, Type: Null."

Emerald gruffly walked out of the throne room, followed by his pokemon.

"Ugh... what a jerk!" Rainbow cried.

"For once, I agree with Rainbow Dash, he is an absolute brute." Rarity chimed in. "I can not believe Sapphire is related to him."

"Well, brute, jerk or no. He's still Sapphire's brother." I said. "And he's just acting like big brother normally would."

"By insulting and almost picking a fight with Rarity and threatening you, her boyfriend?" Spike questioned.

"Well.... almost acts like a big brother." I added with a nervous smile.

"Well, I guess as long as he behave himself. He can stay on United Equestria." Celestia spoke up. He husband agreed with her, "Sapphire, please make sure your brother's behavior stays in line."

"I will, your majesty."

Suddenly, we heard roughhousing a some yelling coming from the hallway. We all rushed over to the scene to find some guards holding bck Captain Shania and Sapphire's brother. "What is the meaning of this?" Grand Ruler asked.

"Sire, this... human. Just tried to pick a fight with Captain Shania." a guard replied.

"Emerald, we've been over this. No picking fights." Sapphire groaned. Emerald growled at Captain Shania. "Emerald, please. I want you to stay, but you can't if you pick fights with everybody. Please do this... for me?" Sapphire pleaded. Emerald looked into his sisters' eyes and sighed. "Alright, no more picking fights... for you sis." he replied. Sapphire grinned and hugged her brother. The guards let go of Shania and Emerald. Emerald, Type: Null, Sapphire and Shania went their separate ways after that.

*POV Ends*

Lightning and his friends watched as Sapphire and her brother along with Type: Null left. They all have very mixed feelings about Emerald and his attitude. "Once again, he's a brute!" Rarity stated.

"He must have woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning." Applejack agreed. "He can't stay here."

"Guys, remember, he's Sapphire brother, who Sapphire hasn't seen in who knows how many years. You all saw how happy she was when he showed up. Do you really want to break her heart, by sending him away?" Mykan explained. The friends thought about this and knew he was right. They didn't want to make Sapphire depressed by sending her brother away. "But what about his threatening behavior?" Fluttershy squeaked, hiding behind her boyfriend.

"His attitude is out of tune,
Something will have to be done soon." Rhyemy added.

"The real question is why does Sapphire keep sticking up for him?" Spike asked. "I know he's her brother but, sheesh, they act like Ace Ray and Skye, except for the hating Starfleet part."

"Yeah, Emerald's suddenly as rude and obnoxious as Ace Ray. And Sapphire just as sweet and... 'soft' as Skye." Starla said.

"Well, I wouldn't say 'soft' more like... innocent." Artie objected.

"Anyway... maybe Sapphire can give us some insight into Emerald's behavior." Grand Ruler suggested. "She's the only one who knows more about Emerald than us."

"Right, master." Lightning added.

So the friends and their majesties, leaving the palace in the command of Captain Shaina, left the palace to search for Sapphire.

Emerald was very surprised when he entered his sister's castle. "So let me get this straight... you came here, met Lightning and his friends and rescued them from Death Song Dragons thereby earning you a spot as a Lieutenant on Starfleet. This so called Tree of Harmony gave you your Element of Harmony that you created on your own by showing friendship and giving hope to others. You defeated a large centaur named Tirek, becoming a Valkyrie of Harmony, saved Untied Equestria from an out of control forest, thereby earning you the title of the Princess of Friendship and five more Elements of Harmony and the magic to control the weather and nature. Finally, you defeated King Sombra with your boyfriend and dragons that you befriended along the way?"

"... Yes."

"Huh?... Guess your're not so 'little anymore." Emerald said sadly, knowing how much his sister has grown up in his absence. Sensing his sadness Sapphire cuddled him, "It's alright. I'll always be your little sister." she cooed. Emerald smiled at her and rest his head on top of her's for a moment. "Now why don't you go introduce yourself with my dragons?" Sapphire suggested.

"Alright." Emerald walked off while staring in awe at beauty of his sisters' castle.... and promptly walking into a wall. "OW! I'm good!"

Sapphire chuckled at him. When he was gone, Lightning and the others entered the castle. "Sapphire, we have something to tell you." Lightning started. Sapphire sighed, knowing what was coming, "It's about Emerald isn't it?"

"Umm.... maybe?" Rarity replied.

Sapphire sighed, "I know he's an aggressive warrior type, but back in the lab, that's how the ponies who created me wanted me to be." Sapphire flashbacks to her past

There were many other human-hybrids the ponies made. They were all aggressive, ready to destroy anything their masters told them to. "Every human-hybrid except for me." Young Sapphire was playing with her dolls. "The others would pick on me for not wanting to fight.

"Look at the little baby, playing with her dollies." One male said. The three humans laughed and approached Sapphire, but before they could do anything to her. "Step away from my sister." Emerald said as he appeared on the scene. He didn't like other bullying his little sister. "But Emerald never let them hurt me."

"Uh, we were just complimenting her dollies." One female said nervously. Emerald didn't buy that and changed into a male lion. He roared at the humans, making them scream in fear and dash away. Sapphire walked up to her brother when he changed back into himself. "Thanks Emerald." she thanked. "No problem, that's what I'm here for." Emerald replied. The two siblings hugged each other. "

"Awwww." the girls cooed.

"I know Emerald loved me and I know there's still good in him. He was really the only one I had as a friend before I met you guys. " Sapphire added and music began to play and she broke into song.

(Parody of Big Brother Best Friend Forever)

When I was just a baby
I found it rather silly
To see how many other humans I could meet

All I ever did was fight
That's when the humans thought that it was right
And they treat me just like small lab rat
But there was one boy that I cared for
I knew he would be there for me

My big brother, best friend forever
Like two peas in a pod
We did everything together

He taught me how to hunt and fight
(Best friend forever)
We never had a single fight
(We did everything together)

We shared our hopes
We shared our dreams
I love him more than I realized
It seems

(The Mane 5)
Your bi brother best friend forever
Like two peas in a pod
You did everything together

(Sapphire)
And though he found me just today
I just hope that he would stay
My brother best friend forever
Forever

Lightning and the others almost had tears in there eyes. Emerald meant so much to Sapphire. More than just being her big brother. Now they know why Sapphire keeps defending him, despite his attitude. "So that's why you keep defending your brother, because he always did it for you." Mykan said.

Sapphire nodded. Emerald returned to the room and found Lightning and the gang. "And what are you all doing here?" he asked gruffly. "We're not here to cause trouble, Emerald. " Mykan stated. "We just wanted to know why you're so aggressive."

Emerald rolled his eyes. "As long as you're not upsetting my little sis, I have no problem with that. Now where's the kitchen, sis. I've been running on empty since I got here and my stomach is not happy about it." his stomach growled emphasizing his point.

Sapphire giggled at her brother's hunger. "Down the left all and it's the first door on the right."

"Thanks." Emerald walked off to find the kitchen, leaving Sapphire with her friends. "I still say he's a brute." Rarity grumbled. Sapphire smiled, "Now, now Rarity. He just being a big brother." Sapphire reminded.

"I suppose so." she admitted.

"Hey, where'd Mykan go?" Pinkie suddenly asked. By her side was a dotted outline of Mykan.

"So many books!" his cry echoed through the castle. "In the library. Why am I not surprised." Rainbow grumbled.

"Rainbow, leave my boyfriend alone." Sapphire warned.

"Alright, alright." Their majesties chuckled, "Well we'll leave you and your brother alone." Celestia said. With that Lightning, their majesties and the others left. Leaving Sapphire and her brother and bookworm boyfriend.

After Emerald finished eating his lunch, Sapphire introduced him to her pokemon friends. "Ah, I see you've made so strong friends, huh?"

"Yes, yes I have." Sapphire smiled proudly.

Emerald yawned. "I'm bushed. Where can I sleep?"

Sapphire looked at the sky and saw that it was about to be nighttime. "You can sleep in the guest bedroom. Come on." Sapphire led him to the bedroom next to hers. "Thanks sis." Emerald graciously climbed into bed and was soon out like a light. "Nice brother. I'm glad you're here." Closing the door, Sapphire went to the library and called for her boyfriend. The teen was buried deep into books, gathering knowledge. "Time for bed, mister." Sapphire called. Mykan groaned but he obeyed and he teleported back to New Canterlot. Sapphire went her to own bedroom and climbed into bed. With that she fell asleep as Princess Luna brought forth the night.

Episode 15: New Partners and Babysitting Adventure

One night Sapphire was walking through New Ponyville and her brother. "So why are we out here again?" Emerald asked.

"Deino."

"Dratini."

"That's why." Deino and Dratini came out from an alleyway and came over to the Princess. "Hey you two. I have some more berries for you." she cooed. The two dragon types cried happily as Sapphire pulled two large berries from her small pack. She handed them to the two pokemon and they took them in their mouths. "Now run along you two." Deino and Dratini nodded. Dratini leaped onto Deino's back and they both rushed off. "So... who were they?" Emerald asked.

"That was Deino and Dratini, two pokemon me and Mykan met a while ago."

"Oh.. right.. Mykan." Emerald hissed. He still wasn't fully aceepting to Sapphire having Mykan as her boyfriend. "Emerald, be nice." she warned.

"Alright, alright. Let's go home to bed." Emerald suggested. Sapphire agreed and the two of them headed off to the castle to get some rest.

Meanwhile, in the forest, Scoutland was resting on the couch in the abandoned house in the forest. Once again, Deino and Dratini came in, each with a berry in their mouths. They placed the berries on the crate in front of Scoutland and nudged him awake. "Scout?" Scoutland pushed away the berries but Deino and Dratini nudged them back with their heads. Scoutland, this time, took on of the berries in it's mouth and ate half of it. "Scoutland."

"Deino."

"Dratini."

The two dragon type pokemon smiled. Suddenly, Scoutland started coughing harshly. "Deino! Dratini!" The elderly pokemon stopped and took a deep breath. "Scoutland."

"Deino?"

"Tini Dra?"

"Scoutland." Scoutland placed his head back down on the couch and Deino and Dratini leaped onto the elderly pokemon. The nestled into it's thick fur and they all fell asleep.

The next day, Sapphire and her brother were training with Sapphire's pokemon friends. Emerald was battling with Sunrise while Sapphire had Noctowl. "Alright, Noctowl use Steel Wing!" Noctowl took to the sky and it's wings glowed and hardened. Noctowl closed in on Sunrise. "Sunrise, use Rock Throw." Sunrise leaped into the air and hurled rocks at Noctowl. Noctowl easily dodged the attacks. "Use Shadow Ball!"

Noctowl formed a purple and black ball in it's mouth and launched it at Sunrise. "Use Iron Tail to defelct it!" Sunrise's tail glowed and turned to steel and smacked the Shadow Ball back at Noctowl. It struck him head on. "Alright!" Emerald cheered but when the smoke cleared, to his surprise, Noctowl looked fine. "How?"

"Remeber brother, Ghost-type attacks have no effect on Normal-type pokemon." Sapphire teased.

Emerald growled. Noctowl was a normal and flying-type pokemon so Ghost-type attacks had no effect on it. "Now use Hyper Beam!"

Noctowl unleashed a large orange beam of energy at Lycanroc. "Dodge and use Rock Slide!" Dusk leaped into the air and made large rocks appeared around him He launched them at Noctowl who swerved and avoided all of them. The two landed on the ground. "Alright, Emerald. I think that's enough for today." Sapphire suggested.

"Yeah, I gotta say, you raised your pokemon pretty well sis." Emerald praised.

Sapphire grinned, "Thanks."

Just then, they both heard two distress cries. "Deino! Dratini!"

Sapphire and Emerald looked and saw Deino and Dratini rushing towards them. "Deino, Dratini, what's wrong?" Sapphire asked.

"What is it?" Ampharos asked.

"Calm down you two." Dusk stated.

The two of them looked really distressed about something. "Whatever it is, it doesn't seem good." Emerald said.

"Lead the way, you two." Sapphire replied. Deino and Dratini ran with Sapphire, Emerald and her pokemon close behind. They made it to the abandoned house where they lived. Entering the house, Sapphire gasped. "Scoutland!"

The elderly pokemon was collasped on the ground. "What happened?"

Emerald placed his head near Scoutland's chest. "He's having trouble breathing!" he cried. Scoutland's breathing sounded raspy and weak. Sapphire turned to the two dragon-type pokemon, "This is what you two were so worried about." she stated.

"Deino."

"Tini Dra."

"Don't worry, we'll get Scoutland help." Sapphire said.

"But who?" Emerald asked.

"Dr. Fauna. She's a vet. She should be able to help Scoutland afterall, he's technically and large elderly dog."

"Hmmm... Good point."

Sapphire levitated Scoutland into the air, "Let's go."

They made their way out of the house and to Dr. Fauna's office. Deino and Dratini whined in concern. "Don't worry, you two, Scoutland will be better in now time." Sapphire reassured.

In Dr. Fauna's office, Dr. Fauna, a female Earth pony with a light yellow coat, two-tone blue mane and tail, brown eyes, and a cutie mark of a dog's head, cat's head, and white bird was well at work. Treating animals of all shapes and sizes. Bears. "Here's your medicine." Giraffes. " Your fever has gone down, that's good." Squirrels. "Your tooth is all better." And many more.

There was a knock at her door and Sapphire came in levitating Scoutland. "Dr. Fauna. Scoutland needs help. He collasped and he's having trouble breathing." she informed.

"Oh dear, bring him in quickly!" Dr. Fauna replied. Sapphire followed Dr. Fauna and soon Scoutland was hooked up at an IV. Sapphire, Emerald and the pokemon were waiting outside. Deino and Dratini were being held by Sapphire. Deino was pawing at the window, wanting to get in and see if Scoutland was alright. "Don't worry." Ampahros cooed.

The red light went out and the door opened. Deino and Dratini leaped out of Sapphire's arms and into the room, "Deino! Dratini!" Dr. Fauna came out with a concerned look on her face. "Hi, Dr. Fauna." she greeted. "Is Scoutland going to be alright?" Sapphire asked. Deino and Dratini leaped onto the bed. "Deino? Dratini?"

"Scout." Scoutland held out his arm to the two small pokemon. They nuzzled it to comfort him. "Scoutland doesn't have any serious injuries and it doesn't seem to be sick... it's just that." The door closed behind the two pokemon as Dr. Fauna explained to Sapphire and Emerald that Scoutland was simply passing away due to his old age.

Deino and Dratini licked their best friend. "Do you... think they know?" Emerald asked.

"I sense that Deino and Dratini can sense the truth." Dr. Fauna replied.

That night, Sapphire and Emerald went back to the Dr. Fauna's office. "Deino, Dratini!" Sapphire called. "We brought some berries for you." Emerald added. But when they entered the room, they saw that Scoutland along with Deino and Dratin were gone! "Oh, no!" Sapphire cried. "Where did they go?!"

At the abandoned house, Deino and Dratini were nestled against Scoutland. They licked him again to comfort him. "Scout."

"Deino."

"Tini."

"Scoutland."

Deino and Dratini nuzzled against Scoutland's fur and fell asleep.

In their dream, Deino and Dratini were walking in a large white void. Looking up, they saw Scoutland at the end of it. Their faces lit up and started running towards Scoutland, but Scoutland began fainting away until he was gone. "Deino?" "Dratini?"

When the two pokemon woke, up there were rain clouds overhead. The two looked around and to their surprise, found Scoutland missing! "Deino!"

"Dratini!"

The two leaped off the couch and immediately began searching for their friend. The two of them searched all of New Ponyville. Nothing. They searched the schoolhouse. Nothing. They even searched he alleyways. And still nothing. Heading back to the abandoned house, they saw a swirl of dirt. "Deino!" "Dratini!" The two rushed towards it but the dust vanished.

That's when one of the legs on the couch, broke and the couch fell to the ground. They went outside and looked at the sky. It started raining and the two let out painful cries. "Deino!" "Dratini!"

They continued crying when Sapphire, Mykan and her pokemon came near them. Lightning and the others. "Deino. Dratini." Sapphire said. The two dragon-type pokemon still continued crying. "Where's Scoutland?" Pinkie asked.

Sapphire sighed and only said, "I'm sorry... Pinkie."

The friends gasped softly knowing what she meant by that. Deino and Dratini stopped crying and went to the couch. "Deino, Dratini." The two pokemon simply leaped onto the couch, curled up together and closed their eyes. Lightning and the team felt pity on them, especially Lightning. He disliked serpents and serpentine creatures because it only reminded him of how he lost his homeworld, but seeing Dratini and Deino fall into a depression over the loss of their friend, it made him feel sympathy for them.

Days had passed and the two dragon-type pokemon didn't move from the couch. Sapphire and Mykan went there everyday to see if they could cheer them up. And they both just layed there, in their depression.

Finally after six days, Deino and Dratini opened their eyes and walked outside the abandoned house. Mykan, Sapphire and the pokemon stirred and awoke. Deino and Dratini looked in the sky and saw a large cloud in the shape of Scoutland!

Deino and Dratini smiled at the cloud, feeling Scoutland's spirit within the cloud. The cloud nodded and floated away. Sapphire and Mykan approached the two dragon-type pokemon. "Deino, Dratini." Sapphire called.

Deino and Dratini turned to her. "I'd really like it if you two would be apart of my pokemon team." she offered. "We could all be your new family from now on."

"Yeah." Ampharos said.

"Absolutely." Dusk added.

"Yeah sure." Noctowl added.

Deino and Dratini smiled and nodded. "Deino!"

"Dratini!"

Sapphire smiled and pulled out two pokeballs. "Go pokeballs!" she tossed them into the air and the two dragon types leaped up. "Deino! Dratini!" They pushed the buttons and leaped into the pokeballs. The balls landed on the ground and shook three times and they clicked. "Alright, I caught Deino and Dratini!" Sapphire declared.

Her pokemon cheered happily. "Deino, Dratini, come on out!"

The two pokemon appeared and cried happily. "Deino, Dratini, I'm glad your part of the family now." Mykan said. Deino cried happily and leaped into Mykan's arms. The weight of the dark and dragon-type pokemon sent Mykan crashing to the ground. "Woah, you're heavy." he said. Deino cheered happily.

Dratini slithered up Sapphire's leg and nuzzled her cheek. "Hehehe. I'm glad you're here." Sapphire said. Dratini cried happily as Deino still continued to keep Mykan pinned. "Deino, get off! You're heavy!" he groaned, but the dragon type pokemon didn't move.

The next morning, Today Cadence and Shining Armor were visiting New Canterlot from New Crystal Empire. The couple brought their little foal, FLurry Heart. Lightning and Starla were there with their own foal. It had a soft white coat, two beautiful blue beady eyes, a blonde yellow mane and tail. His name was Shining Light Dawn. The babies had around their horns an anti-magic manacle and a special anti-lift patch on their wings too, to prevent them from using magic or flying dangerously. Sapphire was present with Ampharos, Dusk and her two newly caught Pokemon: Deino and Dratini. Sapphire had Dratini hidden in her hair, just in case Lightning went ballistic like the last time, due to his hatred of serpents or serpentine creatures.

Castor and Leilani came in with their parents to greet everyone. "Flurry Heart!" they cried. The little foal cooed at the sight of her cousins. Cadence and Shining let Castor hold their little foal. Flurry reached up for Castor's face and Leilani rubbed her on her tummy. "Whose a good filly? You are." sh cooed.

The parents were all happy at the scene. They went to the palace nursery and left Shining Light and Flurry Heart to be cared for. "So any sign of Team Rocket?" Lightning asked.

"No Lightning, they haven't made an appearance since we got shrunk." Grand Ruler informed.

"Well... I guess that's a relief... for now." Shining Armor said.

"Still we must keep alert. We don't know what scheme they could be planning next." Celestia said.

Everyone nodded. They were unaware that outside the palace, Team Rocket was spying on them or more specifically their children. "So why are we spying on the children again?" James inquired.

"Because, the boss wants us to bring them to him. Those little ones will be raised under our command. They'll be out key to conquering this world." Meowth explained.

"Wobbuffet!" Jesse's Wobbuffet said. "What are you doing out of your pokeball?!" Jesse exclaimed, returning the Psychic-type to it's pokeball.

"Now time snatch those foals."

"But how are we even gonna sneak in there?" Meowth asked. "That place is heavily guarded." James added.

"Oh... we're not going to steal them. Our pokemon are." Jesse hissed.

"Huh?" James and Meowth added.

Back at the palace Castor and Leliani were playing with Flurry Heart and Shining Light. "Who are good little foals?" Leliani cooed. "You are." her brother added. Flurry and Shining giggled. Then they all heard some creeking and saw a weird looking pokemon coming near them. "Whose the weird looking Pikachu?" Castor inquired.

"I don't know." Leliani said. The two royal children went over to investigate the pokemon when it suddenly exploded and released a net around them, Flurry and Shining. "AHHHHH!"

Their screams were heard by Dusk and the others. "That was Castor and Leliani's screams!" Grand Ruler cried. "The children!" The wolf pokemon along with Deino, Dratini and Ampharos made a dash for the nursery, followed by the others.

Castor and Leliani along with Flurry and Shining Light were dragged out of the nursery. Team Rocket laughed from their balloons. "Easy as pie." Meowth gloated.

"Team Rocket!"

"Huh?" Team Rocket looked and saw Sapphire and the parents along with her pokemon. "Let our children go!" Grand Ruler snarled.

"Not a chance, we're bringng them to the boss, so wave bye-bye." Jesse said.

"No way!" Sapphire said. Dusk howled. Deino leaped onto his back and Dratini leaped onto Ampharos's back. and They both leaped onto the net. "Wha!" Team Rocket cried.

"Get off of our prizes!" James cried. "Mareanie, go!" James realesed Mareanie. "Mareanie."

"Use Spike Cannon!"

Mareanie unleashed a barrage of small spikes at the pokemon. Lycanroc used Rock Throw to counter it, but the rocks blasted a hole into the balloon! The balloon zipped far, far away with the children and pokemon. "Oh no!" Shining Armor cried.

"Noctowl, I choose you!" Sapphire released her owl pokemon. "Noctowl!"

"Noctowl, follow that balloon and the children!" Sapphire ordered. Noctowl nodded and flew off. Sapphire turned to the parents. "Let's go too."

"Right." the parents and Sapphire rushed off to find the children.

The balloon crashed in a very southern region of United Equestria. The Dragon Lands. All dragons were homed here. It was filled with lava pits and volcanos. The balloon crashed on the ground. Ampahros and Dusk landed unharmed on the floor and Ampharos used Thunderpunch to break the net, setting the children free. Castor and Leliani rushed to Ampahros while Dusk gently went over to Flurry and Shining Light. Thankfully, the were all unharmed from the crash, but they were really scared.

They were miles away from their parents in a dangerous part of United Equestria. "I want Mommy and Daddy." Leliani whined.

Ampahros rubbed her head and hugged her and her brother. "Don't worry, we'll get you back home."

"You brats aren't going anywhere?" Jesse said.

Team Rocket began approaching the gang. Ampahros and Deino came up to defend the children. "You twerp pokemon don't stand a chance." Meowth said.

"Then how about us?" a voice came. Team Rocket turned around and saw multiple teenage dragons. One had dull red scales, yellow underbelly, pinkish freckles, and yellow spikes which end in a webbed crest on his head. His eyes are yellow with purple pupils, and he has yellow, slightly torn wings. The other dragons were many colors and sizes.

Team Rocket was intimidated by their numbers. "Uhh... no! No! sir, we'll just be going." James squeaked and they all ran away.

That's when the dragon turned their attention to the children and pokemon. "Don't you know this is a pony-free zone?" Garble snarled. The children all whimpered at the sight of his and the other dragons. Deino and Ampahros growled at them, but they knew they couldn't handle all of these dragons on their own. Garble and his pals cracked their knuckles. "Time to teach you all a lesson." he said.

Before he and his pals could strike, a plasma blast came in and blasted Garble away. "Who did that?"

Everybody then heard a loud roar. That's when Snowflake touched down between the dragons and pokemon and children. She was snarling at the dragons with her wings fully spread out. Garble wasn't intimidated. "Too easy." He lunged at Snowflake but the Light Fury simply blasted Garble with a full power plasma blast which sent him flying into a lava pool. Snowflake hissed at the other dragons whom ran away from her, not wanting to have the same fate.

Snowflake turned to the pokemon and children. "Snowflake!" Castor and Leliani rushed to the Light Fury. "How'd find us?" Castor asked.

"Who cares, I'm glad you came after us." Leliani said.

Snowflake licked to two children and they climbed onto her back. She softly roared and Dusk and Ampharos. They two nodded and they began walking off away from the Dragon Lands, hoping to find a way home. What they didn't know is that Noctowl was over head and saw everything. The owl went back to tell the others.

Lightning and the others were flying in the direction the balloon went in. Shining Armor was on Cadence's back. "I hope they're alright." Cadence said. Their majesties, Lightning an Starla all felt the same way. "Don't worry, Dusk and Ampharos won't let anything happen to them." Sapphire reassured.

"You sure have alot of faith in them." Cadence stated.

"Yeah, I do."

"How did you meet in the first place?"

"Yeah, I've always wondered that too." Lightning added.

"Well, it all started after I met Snowflake...." Sapphire began

I was with my new dragon friend, Snowflake were walking through a large forest. I had escaped the lab a couple of weeks ago. Snowflake perked up and turned to the left. "Snowflake, what is it?"

I heard some soft cries coming from the bushes nearby. Approaching the bush, I pulled it apart and gasped. Inside were five pokemon: Three Rockruffs, A Hoothoot and a Mareep.

Rockruff's are brown canine Pokémon. With primarily light brown with a darker brown muzzle, paws, and ear tips. They have large blue eyes, button ears, a short muzzle with a triangular pink nose, and a short tuft of fur on each cheek. Around their 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. They have a grayish-white tail that curls tightly over its back and is covered in fluffy fur.

Hoothoot is an owl-like bird with two stubby wings and a short, fan-shaped tail. It has large red eyes with beady pupils, which aid its incredible night vision. Its feathers are mostly brown with a beige underbelly. Hoothoot has a large black, mask-like crest, which encircles both eyes and covers the face. The crest features two protrusions at the top resembling the hands of a clock, while the lower parts have notches similar to the teeth of clockwork gear. Hoothoot has a small, hooked beak and two feet with five clawed digits. Although it will typically only stand on one foot at a time, it alternates between the two at speeds too difficult to track with the naked eye.

And Finally Mareep is a sheep-like pokemon with blue skin and fluffy fur. It's tail and horns is black and yellow stripe with an orb on the tip.

The three pokemon looked really weak and hungry. "Awww you poor things." I cooed. The Three Rockruffs saw me and growled agreessively. "It's alright, I won't hurt you." I used my magic to make some berries appear. The pokemon's mouths watered at the sight of them. "Here you go." I levitated the berries over to the pokemon and they gratefully took them. They gobbled the fruit down like they were nothing. I giggled. "You want some more?"

I made more berries appear and the pokemon ate and ate and ate until they were full. They were now laying on their backs with buldging stomachs. "Now that you've eaten, it's time for me and Snowflake to hit the road again. Let's go girl." Snowflake began following me as we left. Seconds later, we heard the little footsteps behind them. "Huh?" I turned around and saw the pokemon. "What is it?" I asked.

"Rockruff, Rockruff."

"You want to come with me and Snowflake?" I trasnlated (which was the first time I discovered that I could translate pokemon speech) .
The pokemon nodded. "Well... the more the merrier, right Snowflake?" I asked.

My dragon roared in agreement and we all set off together.

We've been through battles and difficult spots but we came out on top every single time. They kept me safe and warm when I needed it. They were always there for me. Even when I was sick with a cold, they took care of me. Then years later, my pokemon evolved. They became the Lycanroc and Noctowl I know know.

"What about Ampharos?" Shining asked.

"He evolved into a Flaffy first and then sometime later, he evolved into an Ampahros." Sapphire explained.

"Ooooh."

"Anyway... it sounds like you and your pokemon were meant to be." Starla added.

"Yeah." Sapphire said with a smile. "Everyone!" Sapphire and the others saw Noctowl flying towards them. "Find them?" Sapphire asked.

"The balloon crashed in the Dragon Lands and they were all confronted by dragons until Snowflake came in and saved them." Noctowl explained. The parents sighed in relief that their children were okay. "Can you lead us to them?" Lightning asked. Noctowl nodded and flew off with the parents following.

Snowflake, Dusk and Ampahros were walking through the forest. Snowflake kept and eye out for any danger. Castor and Leliani suddenly felt and heard their stomach growling. "I'm hungry." Leliani whined. "Me too." Castor added.

Flurry and Shining were fast asleep. Dusk looked around and saw two apples in a tree nearby. "Aha, there!"

Snowflake nodded and flew up. She gently batted the apples with her wing and they flew right into Ampharos's arms. "Here you go, cuties." He handed them to Castor and Leliani. "Thank you." they said in unison. The two ate the apples while Ampharos grinned at them.

"Castor, Leliani, Flurry Heart, Shining Dawn!" several voices cried out.

The pokemon, Snowflake and the children looked up and saw Noctowl with Sapphire and the parents. "Mommy, Daddy!" Castor and Leliani cried.

The gang landed and the parents immediately went to their children. Castor and Leliani hugged Celestia and Grand Ruler. "Oh thank the stars, you both are alright." Grand Ruler said.

"Snowflake and the pokemon kept us safe." Leliani replied. Their majesties turned to Snowflake and Sapphire's other pokemon. "Thank you.. for keeping our children safe." Celestia thanked. Snowflake and the pokemon nodded.

Flurry and Shining stirred and opened their eyes to see their parents. "Hi there." Lightning cooed. "Miss us?" Shining Armor added. The two babies babbled and cooed in happiness. The parents took their respective children in their arms. Starla and Cadence were so relieved to have their babies back in their arms.

"Now let's get you all home." Lightning said.

"Not so fast!"

Everybody turned and saw Team Rocket along with Garble and his friends. "You're not going anywhere." Garble claimed.

"Not until we get those children." Meowth added.

The parents held their children tightly. Castor, Leliani, Flurry Heart and Shining Dawn whimpered. "Not a chance!" Lightning snarled.

Snowflake and the pokemon stepped in front of them to protect the families. "If you think you can hide behind these creatures forever, you're wrong." Garble claimed.

Garble and his friends charged them, but Deino and Dratini lunged at them. Deino grabbed Garble by this tail an Dratini did the same with one of his friends. They spun them around and slammed them into each other, sending them crashing to the ground. Meowth readied a Fury Swipes attack. "My turn!" He cried and lunged at the parent but Snowflake got in front and blasted him with her plasma blast, sending him flying back.

Garble and his friends launched their firey breath at Deino and Dratini. Deino and Dratini fired two large energy blast shaped like dragons. "That's Dragon Pulse!" Sapphire cried. The two attacks blasted Garble and his friends.

"Mimikyu, go!" Jesse said.

"Mareaine, you too." James added.

Mimikyu and Mareaine both appeared. "Mimikyu, Shadow Ball!"

"Mareanine, Spike Cannon!"

Mimikyu and Mareaine both leaped into the air and fired their attacks. Deino and Dratini leaped up and smacked the attacks back with their heads. Mimikyu and Mareaine dodged them. "You better give us those kids or else." Jesse threatened.

"No way!" Sapphire replied.

Dusk and Ampahros stood in front of their majesties, Cadence, Shining Armor, Lightning and Starla.

Deino and Dratini growled at the villains and dragons. Suddenly, the two of them started to glow brightly. "Woah, what's happening?" Lightning asked.

"They're evolving!" Sapphire claimed.

"EVOLVING?!" Everybody exclaimed.

Deino and Dratini changed shaped. Dratini grew longer and sleeker. Its violet eyes are dark and glossy. It has a smooth, rounded snout and a small, white horn on its forehead. Its head is flanked by two small, stylized wings, which are white and curve into a swirl at the base. Three blue, crystal orbs, one on its neck and two on its tail, adorn its body. His voice was soft and a little faint. Name: Dragonair.

Deino now had two heads instead of one and had black fur covering its necks and back. Its front legs are muscular with two claws on each foot, but its rear legs are less defined and have two small, backward-pointing toes without claws. There are tufts of fur over its heads with rounded points at the top. It has two thin wings on its back, each ending in two points. The fur stops at the chest and opens up to fuchsia striped bands on the side of its legs. It's voice was a bit raspy and rough. Name: Zweilous.

"Woah." Grand Ruler gasped. Team Rocket whimpered at the sight of the evolved pokemon. "That little trick won't stop us." Garble said. Before Garble and his friends could strike again, Zweilous and Dragonair both leaped into the air and covered themselves in massive amounts of energy in the form of a dragon. They charged Garble, his friends and Team Rocket.

KAPOW!

The force of the tackle caused a large explosion that sent all of them far away. "We're blasting off again!" Team Rocket exclaimed.

Zweilous and Dragonair landed back on the ground. "Zweilous."

"Nair." "Incredible!" Grand Ruler exclaimed.

"That was Dragon Rush!" Sapphire cried. "That's so cool!"

Zweilous and Dragonair cried happily and tackled Sapphire to the ground. "Haha! Alright you two, alright, hehehe!"

"Congratulations, Sapphire." Shining Armor praised.

"Lightning... are you alright with Dragonair?" Sapphire asked, knowing Lightning's hatred for serpentine or serpent-like creatures.

"... Yeah... I'm good."

"Are you sure, honey?" Starla asked.

"Yes, Dragonair saved Shining Light. How could I hate him, even with my past with serpents." Dragonair cried happily and hugged Lightning. He smiled.

"Now let's go home." Sapphire added. The parents agreed and Sapphire returned her pokemon to their pokeballs. Now with two newly evolved pokemon by her side, there's no telling what the future holds.

Episode 16: Princess Step-Up

Sapphire and her pokemon were walking through New Ponyville one morning which was surprising empty. Not a soul or pony was outside. Not one. "Where is everybody?" she asked herself. She went back to the castle and opened to door to a scary sight. All of her friends were in the castle, looking sick. Their noses were red, their manes were plastered on thier faces cause of the sweat, they were coughing and they could barely stand up. "Oh my god!" she cried and rushed over to them. "What happened to you guys?"

They tried to explain but they all started coughing and sneezing until Rainbow managed to croack out, "Ponyflux."

"Ponyflux?" Sapphire had heard of this before. Ponyflux was a disease that is similar to the flu, but much worse

Sapphire went to New Ponyville Hospital but before she could go in she was stopped by Dr. Penny, "Sorry Sapphire. The hospital has reached max capacity and we don't have any more rooms available."

"Oh my." Sapphire whimpered. "Looks like it's up to me to care for Lightning and the others." She went back to the castle and this time found more ponies in the castle, but they were no ordinary ponies. "Grand Ruler, Queen Celestia, Princess Luna, Princess Cadence, Shining Armor?! You too?!" she cried in shock, even the pokemon were shocked, but it was true. The royal family had the same symptoms as Lightning and the others. And she guessed that the New Canterlot and New Crystal Empire's hospitals were filled up too.

"So now I have to care for seventeen ponies.... by myself."

"Not you're not."

"Huh?" Sapphire looked at Dusk, Midnight and Sunrise. They all had determined looks on their faces as well as Ampharos, Noctowl, Zwellous and Dragonair. "You guys will help me take care of them?" she questioned.

The pokemon nodded "Alright then. Looks like I have no choice." Sapphire too everyone to one of her largest guest room and put together sixteen more beds. After everyone got into bed, Sapphire started by taking their temperatures. "Looks like everyone's averaging 103.2 fever. Wow...this Ponyflux sure is bad news," she said as he put all the thermometers away, "Listen up everyone! Don't get out of bed ok? Rest is the most important thing you all can do now. Just relax and let me take care of everything."

Everyone gave her a weak smile and Ampharos and Dragonair came in with multiple ice packs to help bring down their fevers. After that, Sapphire looked through all her books to see if there was any cure for Ponyflux.. sadly, the books didn't hold any information except for the symptoms. "Sigh... nothing. Looks like I'll have to give regular cold medicine. That does work for the flu so it should work with the Ponyflux too." Sapphire went into the bathroom and found the cold medicine bottle. "... One bottle for seventeen sick ponies... not good. Luckily, I have my cloning spell." She lit her horn and used her magic to make ten more bottles of the medicine. "Perfect, now time to give them some medicine." Sapphire gave her friends and the royal family regular cold medicine, but two ponies were refusing.

"This.. is.. for.. you..own..good..take...the..medicine." Sapphire said as she tried to give the spoonful of medicine to Rainbow Dash and Princess Luna who kept moving out of the way. Finally, Rainbow swung at the spoon and caused it to fly into Sapphire's face. As she began to laugh at her, Sapphire wiped off the medicine from his face and smirked back. She had a plan "Oh Noctowl~" she sang. Rainbow and Luna immediately stopped laughing as the owl pokemon landed on her bed. "Use Psychic on Rainbow and Luna's mouth."

"WHAT?!" Rainbow cried. "No! Wait! Stop!" Luna added. Too late. Noctowl's eyes glowed as well as Rainbow and Luna's mouth. It opened, much to her protest and fruitless struggle to keep her mouth shut. Sapphire gave the medicine to her and Noctowl stopped Psychic. Rainbow grumbled, "Well played Sapphire."

Sapphire grinned. She then made the friends bowls of chicken soup to help them too. She cooked the soup perfectly and made seventeen bowls of soup. Once they were finished, she used her magic to levitate them to the room, "Here guys, this soup should help you feel better." She gave the friends and royals their chicken soup. "Thanks Sapphire.. achoo!" Lightning sniffled. Sapphire grinned.
Sapphire repeated this cycle for the next two days. After another soup giving Sapphire staggered into the throne room and collapsed in her chair. She had small bags under her eyes from keeping an eye on her friends at night and she looked tired, "Phew, taking care of everyone is not easy." she sighed.

Her pokemon came up to her, "Are you okay?" Dusk asked.

"I'm alright. Thanks for helping me guys." Sapphire grinned but suddenly though of something. "Wait a minute... if their majesties are sick then... who's ruling United Equestria?" The pokemon gasped. They never thought of that. "This is bad. Really bad. With all of the royals sick then that means.... I have to takeover."

The pokemon looked at each other. "But I've never ruled before. I don't even know what to do."

"What about the statue and the guard captain?" Amphaors suggested.

"Goldwin and Shania? Well... I guess he could help me, but what about the others, I can't just leave them here without no one to care for them."

"We'll watch over them for you."

"Thanks Ampahros, but you guys might need some help caring for all of them." Sapphire used her magic to make five clones of herself. Each clone was wearing a shirt with a number on it. "Alright clones, while I go and rule United Equestria until their majesties are better, I'm placing you five in charge of taking care of my friends.

Clone 1: Ice pack duty.

Clone 2: Soup making and giving.

Clone 3: Medicine duty

Clone 4: Temperature taker

Clone 5: Make sure everything goes smoothly while I'm gone."

"Yes ma'am!" All the clones replied. Sapphire saluted and flew out of the castle to to New Canterlot. Entering the palace, Sapphire was immediately greeted by Captain Shaina. "Princess Sapphire, have you seen their majesties and Princess Luna?" she asked. "i can't find them anywhere."

"They are at my castle. Unfortunately, they've caught the Ponyflux too, so I'll be taking their place until they get back." Sapphire replied. Shaina was shocked, but she could see that Sapphire didn't have any other choice. Someone had to run United Equestria while their majesties were out. "I was hoping you could help me since you've seen how their majesties work?" Sapphire questioned.

Shaina thought for a moment, "Alright.. I'll help you."

"Thank you, Captain Shaina."

"Alright then, come, you have much to do."

Sapphire nodded and followed Shaina. In the throne room, Sapphire professionally addressed the servants and guards. "Today, I will be performing their majesties duties today and tonight until they are well once again. I assure you, I can perform all of their duties.

Dismiss."

The servants and the guards exited the throne room, leaving Sapphire with Shaina. "So what do I do now?" she asked.

Shaina took out their majesties 'To Do' List. "Well, today it looks like they have some appearances; The New Canterlot Rose Contest and a school opening and etc."

"Alright then, lets get to work."

And so Sapphire began Queen Celestia and Grand Ruler's duties for the day. She rode in the carriage, waving to the ponies as she passed by with a big smile on her face. At the rose contest, she sniffed the flowers while holding the first place ribbon with her magic. She saw more flowers and more ponies waving at her to come over. With a grin on her face, she continued. At the school opening, She used her magic to hold up and ribbon as the photographer pony was getting ready to take a picture of her cutting the ribbon, thus opening the new school. She cut the ribbon and there was a bright flash. The crowd cheered loudly with joy.

Soon, she and Shania was back at the palace in the throne room. "Phew." Sapphire collapsed on the throne room, exhausted from all the royal duties she had to perform. "Excellent work, for the first time, Princess." Shaina praised.

"Thanks. I couldn't have done them all without you"

"Now it's almost dusk, so it's time to lower the sun and raise the moon."

"Right."

Sapphire and Shaina went to the tallest balcony in the palace. Sapphire closed her eyes and the tip of her horn glowed in. Slowly but surely the sun lowered in the sky and the moon slowly came up and soon it was nighttime. "Wonder how my clones are doing taking care of everyone?'

At Sapphire's Castle

The clones were getting straight to work, feeding the gang some chicken soup, taking their temperatures, feeding them their medicine and refilling their ice packs. Soon, everyone was asleep in their beds and Clone 5 closed the door. "Nice work everyone. They'll be better in no time." she said.

The other clones quietly cheered and tip-toed away from the door, letting the sick gang get the rest they needed.

Back at the Palace

"Nice work, Princess." Shania praised.

"Thanks."

"Now I'll leave you to perform Princess Luna's duties."

Shaina left Sapphire alone on the balcony. Suddenly Sapphire felt a little dizzy and sneezed. "Is it possible I'm starting to catch the Ponyflux?" Sapphire said to himself. She shook her head, "It doesn't matter though...everyone is counting on me. I can't let them down."

Soon for the rest of the night, Sapphire entered the dream realm and protected ponies and their nightmares. And she did their majesties and Luna's duties for the next week!

Finally, Lightning, his friends, the girls and the royal family were all cured of the Ponyflux and feeling a lot better. "I feel fresh as a daisy." Pinkie cheered.

"Yeah, thank goodness Sapphire took care of us." Rarity said.

"Wait... I just thought of something... if their majesties were sick then whose been raising the sun and moon for this week?" Rainbow questioned.

Everybody froze at that question. "I never thought of that!" Lightning cried. Before the gang could panic, the front door opened and in walked Sapphire, "Hey guys." she greeted in a horse voice.

"Oh my stars!" Rarity cried.

"Galloping Galaxies!" Lightning added. Sapphire looked nothing short of awful. Her mane was disleveled, she had terrible bags under her eyes, her nose was bright red, her mane was plastered on her face and she could barely stand. "Cough Cough.. achoo! Hi." she croaked

"What in the galaxy happened to you?" Buddy questioned.

Sapphire sniffled. "I've been... sniffle.. preforming their majesties duties for them... a-achoo!"

"You raised the sun and moon?!" Grand Ruler exclaimed. "For the whole week!"

Sapphire nodded. "Someone.. achoo... had to look... cough cough... after the kingdom.. achoo!" Lightning approached her and felt her head, "And from the looks of it, you caught the Ponyflux too."

Sapphire sneezed. "Hold up, if she was in New Canterlot then who are these five?!" Artie asked, referring to the five Sapphire's. "Clones." Pinkie replied. "Duh."

Artie felt stupid.

"Anyway," Celestia cut in, "We better get you to bed, Sapphire."

"O-Okay." Sapphire suddenly felt very lightheaded and collapsed on the ground. "Sapphire!" Everybody cried.

Sapphire slowly woke up, feeling awful, and meeting the faces of her concerned friends and royals. "Ugggghhh... wh-what happened? A-Achoo!" she groaned while rubbing her head. "You collapsed from your high fever, darling." Rarity answered. "How long have you felt sick?"

"The night of.. achoo... The night I first performed Luna's night duties." Sapphire sniffled.

The team felt bad for Sapphire. She was sick and yet she still managed to take care of the kingdom and technically all of them as well. Sapphire coughed again, aggravating her sore throat. "Come on, off to bed with you." Celestia said as she picked Sapphire up in her magic. She carried her to bed and placed her under the covers. "Thanks."

"Now you get some rest." Grand Ruler advised. Sapphire nodded, "Lightning, Guys?"

"Yes Sapphire?" Lightning asked.

"Can you guys care for my dragons and pokemon please?" she asked hoarsely.

"Of course darling." Rarity said.

Sapphire grinned and dozed off.

Episode 17: Fashion Victims

It was a normal day in New Manhattan Ponies were going along with their normal activities. One of these was a small cruise across a lake. "Hello Ma'am!" A voice said over the intercom. "Welcome to New Manhattan Please enjoy our little cruise." One of the passengers was Ursula wearing a yellow and red outfit with a purple hat. She was reading a magazine when someone walked up to her. "Oh?"

"Ma'am?" The waiter bowed.

"Ohhhh! Non, non, non!" Ursula exclaimed as she got up. "Why are all you ponies so taken with me? For once, I'd like to come to your lovely city and not have to listen to your sweet nothings." She told him. "Sometimes a girl just wants to relax and take in the beauty-"

"Tourists." The waiter grumbled as he walked away. "I only was asking to take her drink order."

"New Manhattan is stunning, isn't it?" Zander asked Ed as he took pictures on his camera.

"Oh, it's not just you." Ursula said as she laid down. "Men the world over are helpless when it comes to my beauty!" She cried before turning to her teammates, killing the mood. "So, what should we go see next?"

"Well, how about the park?" Zander suggested.

"Or a restaurant to get some real French fries!" Ed exclaimed as he finished his ice cream.

"Or we could just carry your packages for you." Zander said as he and Ed carried boxes full of stuff Ursula bought.

"Dr.Z is gonna be mad when he sees what this cost." Ed pointed out.

"Oh, don't worry about him. He'll say I deserve it." Ursula waved it off before realizing what she said. "On second thought, maybe I'll stay in Paris."

"That was sneaking telling him a dinosaur appeared her." Ed added.

"All right already!" Ursula yelled at him. "Yes, I made it up. I'm a bad girl. Are you happy?! But he doesn't know that." She said with a smirk as she recalled how it went.

Ursula was watching as Dr.Z was doing some work. "Nothing like playing with dangerous chemicals for fun and relaxation!" He said to himself. "When I combine these two, it ought to make a beautiful miniature indoor rainbow." He said as he combined two chemicals. The result was an explosion and his face getting fried. "Or a small nuclear blast."

Ursula took this moment to strike. "Dr.Z, another dinosaur has just appeared in New Manhattan!" She told him.

"How is that possible?" He asked her.

"We'll get going then."

"Right!" She said with a smile as Dr.Z fell over in pain. "It really worked! Thank you very much!"

"You know he's gonna through you in the dungeon when he finds out you lied to him." Ed reminded her, snapping her out of the flashback.

"Yes, but at least I'll look fabulous while I'm there!" Ursula retorted as she struck a "cute" pose. "Let's go look in this shop next. Hee hee hee!" Zander and Ed could only groan. When you go on a shopping trip with a stereotypical girl, it will make you wish for death.

"Ain't that the truth." Zander and Ed said.

In New Canterlot, Blitz and Blossom were playing with Castor and Leliani. Blitz tried to munch on Grand Ruler's cape again, but the children managed to pull Blitz's attention away from their father. Their majesties and Sapphire were happily watching them all play. "They are so cute." Sapphire cooed.

"Yeah, until one of them tries to munch on your prized possession." Grand Ruler grumbled. Blitz had tried to chomp on his cape many times which was a definite no since it had sentimental value, being the cape that Celestia gave him when he was younger. "Awww, now honey, the little fella was just playing." Celestia said.

"Yes, yes." Grand Ruler sighed.

Back in New Manhattan, a thunderstorm has started. The Alpha Gang were forced to take cover under a bridge. "Oh. How can all our cash be gone?" Ursula complained. "And with everything we bought, you didn't even think to buy an umbrella?!" She yelled at Zander and Ed.

"But, Ursula, you didn't let us buy even one thing for ourselves." Ed reminded her. "You said it was your job to spend all the money."

"That's true." Zander added.

"But it was your job to stop me before I bought that last pair of shoes!" Ursula screamed that them both while she started freaking out.

Zander and Ed winced at her tone. "There was no stopping you." They muttered.

Just then the Alpha Scanner started beeping, indicating someone was calling them. The trio all went pale. "If-if that's Dr.Z, throw that thing in the river!" Ursula told Ed.

Before he could, the Alpha Scanner leapt out of his hands and Dr.Z's face appeared. "I know what you three weasels are up too!"

At the same time, lightning struck a tree and destroyed it. The rain stopped a fire; but I did open up a capsule. The electricity flowed through the cards and they activated. The dinosaur was a three-horned ceratopsian like Blitz. Its frill was more squared shaped with little bumps going all around it, two other bumps on the side of it's mouth. It was light green, with dark green on its back. On its head were also yellowish stripes mixed with the green ones. This dinosaur was an Anchiceratops. Once it appeared, lighting struck again, giving the dinosaur a better reflection in the river.

"I checked and there was never a dinosaur in New Manhattan!" Dr.Z yelled at them. "The whole thing was a big fat lie!" He jumped all of their heads with the scanner.

Ursula grabbed the scanner and tried to find a way out. "Yes, but Ed and Zander had their little hearts set on a trip to New Manhattan and I couldn't bring myself to crush their dreams." Zander and Ed gasped at the reasoning. "Stow it." She muttered to them before grabbing some of her purchases. "Oh, and guess what Dr.Z? I got you one of these new dinosaur costumes that are all the rage! Only the most hip and chic are wearing them." She said as she got closer to the screen. "I'd just love to rush it home to you right now, however it seems we're a little short of cash for the trip."

Dr.Z growled at her attempts to bargain with him. "Have a nice walk home across the ocean, then, 'cause I'm not sending you one more nickel!"

Ursula fell over in defeat as the Alpha Scanner landed in Zander's hands. He then noticed it was blinking in a different tone. "Hey, Ursula, look at this."

"Oh?" Dr.Z looked at the map and saw where the dinosaur signal was coming from. "Impossible! A dinosaur has just appeared in Paris!"

Ursula saw this as an opportunity. "Like I was saying, we'll need some cash for expenses."

"Uh."

"Oh! And if you can arrange for a deluxe suite at a 5-star hotel, that should do it."

"Uhhhhh." Dr.Z began to sweat as he tried to figure out what to say. "Oh, you're breaking up! I'm losing you! Must be some-crxxsh! Problem with the-zzhhch-communicator shhk ehhh! Just go get that dinosaur! Beeeeeeeeeeeeep!" He held up a sign with a tv screen error. "Are you still there?"

"Hey! You can just forget about these souvenirs!" Ursula yelled at the screen.

Sapphire's dino bracer went off at that time. "Another dinosaur!" she cried.

"Where?" Grand Ruler asked.

"New Manhattan."

"Oh dear, there's a large fashion show happening there!" Celestia said, worried about the ponies safety. "Blitz, Blossom, let's go!" The two chibi dinosaurs responded and went after Sapphire. "Well, order Lightning and Mykan to meet you there." Grand Ruler called.

"Right."

By a lake in the park, the Anchiceratops was currently waking up from a nap. This was the only place in the whole area where she was able to get enough quiet to sleep.

With the Alpha Gang, they were currently searching the city for the dinosaur. "I'm starving." Ursula whined. "And we don't even have enough money to buy a croissant."

"Maybe we should try to sell back some of these clothes you bought?" Zander suggested and he gestured to the large green bags that contained the boxes they were carrying.

Ursula turned around and yelled at him. "Have you lost your mind!? Forget it!"

"It could take a long time to find the dinosaur." Ed pointed out. "It's possible we could starve." Just then, he noticed a tail poking out from an alleyway. "Hey! There it is!" He pointed out before they ran over to it. "Get ready for battle!"

"Should I call out Terry?!" Ursula asked.

But the tail was only part of someone's hat. The trio fell over in embarrassment. "Ohh!"

"People should not be allowed to dress like dinosaurs. It's confusing." Zander said as he got back up.

"Hey, maybe we should all get dinosaur outfits!" Ursula suggested, liking the idea of following the trend.

"Please, no." Zander and Ed replied. The last thing they needed was to be in debt from all this spending.

At a racetrack, two men were watching has some horseback riders ran by. They were soon followed by the Anchiceratops. "Oooh!" The both gasped at the sight of it. Due to the trend, they thought this was just a horse dressed up. "That was one big horse."

"I'd sure like to know what kind of oats it's been eating"

The Anchiceratops continued on running until it stopped by a truck. As she caught her breath, a car drove by and honked its horn at her. Startled, the Anchiceratops jumped into the truck, which was continently carrying dinosaur models, and was driven away.

Back with Sapphire, she and her dinosaurs were at New Manhattan and Lightning and Mykan appeared next to her. "Hey Sapphire, Grand Ruler told us what happen. So where's the dinosaur?" Lightning asked.

"Don't know yet, we better start searching." Mykan said.

With the Anchiceratops, the truck had stopped right by and building and opened up. The Anchiceratops opened her eyes and the bright light and noise ruined her nap. "Okay, back her out now, nice and easy!" A man said as a forklift moved the models out of the truck. "That's it! Stop right there! Now take her down!" All this time the Anchiceratops could only look around in confusion. She had no idea what was going on, or what was going to happen to her.

Meanwhile, The Alpha Gang were walking towards a building which held a fashion show. "Ooh, a fashion show is about to start!" Ursula said with excitement was the Alpha Gang walked by the building.

"That's nice, but I think we're supposed to be looking for a dinosaur." Ed reminded her.

"Well, maybe it's inside the fashion show." Ursula retorted. "You don't know, do you?" She said as they walked to the entrance.

Once they arrived, a guard stopped them. "May I see your invitation please, mademoiselle?" The guard asked Ursula.

"He's got it." Ursula said, pointing behind her.

"Monsieur?"

"Uh, he's got it." Ed told him.

"Monsieur?"

"He's got it." Zander told him.

A giant foot then stopped in front of him. "Huh?" The guard looked up and saw Terry roaring at him. "Aaaagh!" He screamed before Terry was recalled. "Huh? What? Wha-" The guard asked as he tried to recollect himself. "Bonjour."

Back at the fashion show, models continued on strutting down the runway and showing off their costumes. "C'est fantastique!" Ursula said with delight.

"Where are all the boys clothes?" Ed asked, getting kind of bored of only seeing women on stage.

"Ooh, now that one has Ursula written all over it!" Ursula beamed as the next model started approaching. Well, if she would count as a model. "Isn't this better then chasing some old dinosaur?" The greenette asked her teammates. It was then they realized what the next model was. "Huh?"

"What's this?" Someone asked.

"Another design I guess." Someone else replied.

"Must be a plus size model." A mare said.

"I think it's fantastic!" Another mare said.

"Look at that!" Ed exclaimed while Ursula gasped.

"An Anchiceratops!" Zander identified.

All the bright lights and camera flashes were starting to get on the Anchiceratops' nerves. She waved her head around as she tried to get them to leave like they were flies. "I'll bring in Terry to take on this guy." Ursula said as she got out her Alpha Scanner. Everyone applauded and cheered for the performance, but all the noise made the Anchiceratops even more agitated. Having enough of it all, she reared up and gave out a loud roar. The audience gasped at this change of events.

"That seems real." A mare said.

"Something's wrong."

"This isn't cute anymore!"

Another roar gave the audience the right idea to make a run for it. This gave the Alpha Gang an advantage. "Perfect! Now we can capture him without all these people-aaaah!" She couldn't finish before a whole crowd of ponies stampeded over them. "Poniesare quite fast." Ursula muttered as the dust and the room cleared.

"Uh, oui, oui." Zander muttered.

Lightning, Mykan and Sapphire met up again. "Find anything?" Sapphire asked.

"Nope." Lightning replied.

"Nothing." Mykan added.

Sapphire sighed at look at the large screens on one of the buildings and gasped. "Guys look!" The boys looked and saw the dinosaur walking off of the stage. "The dinosaur and it's an Anchiceratops!" Mykan said.

"That's at the fashion show building!" Lightning said. "Let's go!"

By the time the friends arrived where the fashion show was, there was no sign of their dinosaur. "Excuse me?" Lightning asked the guard from before.

"Yes?"

"Do you know where that dinosaur went?"

"Yes, it's somewhere over there." He pointed in the direction the Anchiceratops went.

"Awesome. Thank you!"

The Alpha Gang were currently on the top of a building looking for the Anchiceratops. "If you were a dinosaur, where were you hide?" Ursula asked as she and Zander looked around with binoculars.

"I would hide anywhere I wanted to." Zander answered.

Just then, the ground stared to shake. The Alpha Gang looked down in fear due to their great height. "Does New Manhattan get earthquakes?" Ed asked.

"No. I think that sound came from the manhole." Zander said. The manhole then burst as the Anchiceratops exited from it.

"Well, today is our lucky day." Ursula smirked.

"It sure isn't for those people stuck in traffic. That manhole just became a dinosaur hole." Zander said.

The cars began honking their horns at the Anchiceratops in order to get her to move off the road. All this did was agitate her even more. Roaring in anger, she charged until she collided with the arc, causing the whole thing to shake. "Whooah!" The Alpha Gang screamed as the whole arc shook. The Anchiceratops Just continued on hitting the arc, again and again. "Are you looking for a fight!?" Ursula asked as she called out Tank. Once the Sachina landed, the Anchiceratops stopped attacking the building and turned her attention to the challenger.

The D-Team quickly noticed as the battlefield activated. "It's a battlefield." Terry said.

"Then that's where the dinosaur will be." Mykan told them.

"How do we find it?" Sapphire asked the others.

"I know." Lightning said before calling out. "Hey, you! Old lady! Listen up! We all know that you're like 40 years old!"

"How dare you!" Ursula yelled back. "I'm still sixteen, and I have been for years!"

"Gets her everytime. To the center of town!"

Back with the fight, the Anchiceratops was currently hitting Tank in the face with her front paws. She tried going into a defensive curl. The Anchiceratops just continued on hitting his side.

"40 years old! He;s got some nerve!" Ursula growled at the insult.

"Never mind that. We've got a problem." Zander told her.

"Yeah, Tank is losing, and bad." Ed added.

"Huh?" Ursula looked down and saw that the Anchiceratops was still hitting Tank. Yhe Anchiceratops hit him again and sent him rolling away, knocking down some trees in the process like they were bowling pins.

"He bowled a strike!" Zander joked.

"Hey, will you get serious?!" Ursula yelled as she hit him on the head.

Seeing her opponent was down, the Anchiceratops started to frolic like a mad bull. At the same time, the rest of the team arrived. "It's looks like he's going nuts."

"Something must have really upset him." Sapphire said. Blitz roared and ran to the Anchiceratops. He made some chirps and he started spinning around, hoping to get her attention.

"What are you doing?" Sapphire asked him.

Blitz ignored him and continued on try to attract the Anchiceratops. Eventually he got her attention and began to lead her away from the arc and towards team, who scatted out of the way. "After them!" Sapphire said a she and the boys chased after the duo.

Back with the Alpha Gang, Tank was currently on his back again. "Well that's it for Tank." Ursula said as she recalled him. "So use Spiny and go get that dinosaur, now!"

"We're on our way!" Zander and Ed saluted.

Blitz led the dinosaur deep into a park and turned to face the dinosaur. He made chirps at it and the Anchiceratops stopped and looked around at her surroundings. Gone were the many cars and annoying people, replaced with the tranquility of the forest. The rest of the team was able to calm down when they saw the tension leave the Anchiceratops. "Well, what ever he did worked." Lightning said.

"Blitz knew what her was doing. He knew Anchiceratops was just freaked by all the city, carriages and ponies, cause he never saw anything like that before."

"Yeah." Suddenly, Spiny came out of nowhere and threw Anchiceratops across the park.

"We'll take that dinosaur now, thank you!" Ursula told them as the Alpha Gang revealed themselves.

"Then you'll have to get through us first!" Sapphire she pressed the button to recall Blitz . The process was a success and Blitz's card soon appeared in her hands

"STARLFEET SLASH, STYRACOSAURUS, ROAR!!"

Blitz landed and distracted Spiny from his main target. Getting back up, the Anchiceratops looked at Spiny will complete furry. She roared before she charged up her Move Card. She charged toward Spiny before hitting him with her tail, knocking down to the ground. She then went to his stomach and started pushing him across the dirt in a U-shape before stopping.

"Then let's add the finishing blow! Gatling Spark!"

Electricity once again flowed through Blitz's body before he attacked Spiny. He began jolting and pricking him and tiny bolts of electricity flew out from behind the Spinosaurs before Blitz smashed him away, defeating him.

The Alpha Gang gasped before getting hit by a stray spark and fainting. "Fried again?" Ursula moaned as Spiny's card flew into her hands.

"I thought that lighting never strikes twice." Ed commented.

"Au revoir, Pa-ree!" Zander said as they crawled away.

Blitz gave out a roar of victory before turning to the Anchiceratops. She was panting heavily before she gave out a roar and returned to her card. They both landed on the ground and were picked up by Mykan. "Yes."

At Zeta Point, Ursula was showing Dr.Z the gifts she bought him. "Oh, you look so handsome, Dr.Z." She told the doctor.

Dr.Z was currently wearing one of the outfits Ursula bought for him. "I do look younger in this, don't I? Hee hee!"

"So we didn't bring you back a dinosaur, but we brought you back a nice gift, right?" Ursula asked him, hoping they would make him not want to punish them harshly.

"Yes, yes!" Dr.Z agreed.

"No hard feeling about the large credit card bills, I'm sure?" Ursula asked him again.

"I'm feeling very forgiving and dinosaur-y!" Dr.Z told her, making Ursula smile in victory.

"Yes!" She cheered.

"Well I'm not feeling very dinosaur-y!" Helga said as she came into the room. "You went to Paris, maxed out the credit cards, and all you brought me back was this great big mess?!"

"No, you got a dance!" Dr.Z and Ursula told her. "Ready? Alpha Gang went off to France! And brought Helga this can can dance!" The duo were soon joined in by Zander and Ed. "Alpha Gang went off to France and brought Helga this can can dance!"

"So you couldn't even get me a t-shirt?!" Helga asked with fury.

Episode 1: Poke what?

Three months have passed since the defeat of King Sombra. Ever since then, Sapphire Shimmer, the newest Princess in United Equestria was getting used to her new castle home. The dragons immediately liked it, due to it have a large room for each of them. It took longer for her to get used to it, but eventually it felt like home.

Now she was walking through New Ponyville... which was vacant?

"Huh?" she looked side-to-side. Nothing. She looked behind her. Nothing. This was weird. All she saw were four creatures prowling through the streets. "Psst. Sapphire." a voice said. Sapphire looked at New Sugarcube Corner and saw Artie in the doorway. Artie used his magic to elevate Sapphire into the store. "Artie? Why are you in the dark alone?"

"I'm not in the dark alone." Artie turned the light on and Sapphire saw all her friends. "Okay... what are you all doing in here?"

"We're hidin' from... them." Applejack said nervously. Sapphire looked out the window at the five creatures.

The first one was a yellow, bipedal creature with a white belly. It has conical ears with black stripes and a red orb on its forehead. Its long neck has several black rings around it near the base. Its stubby arms resemble flippers and each foot has a single white nail. It has a long, black-striped tail with a red orb at the tip. The other three looked like wolves but they were a little different. And it had a necklace around it's neck with a strange orb with a symbol on it.

The second one is light brown wolf. It has a white underbelly that extends up around its muzzle and eyes in a mask-like marking. It has pointed ears with dark brown tips and pink insides, big blue eyes, and a triangular, dark brown nose. There are four sharp fangs in its mouth: two in the upper jaw and two in the lower. Large tufts of brown fur extend from the sides of its head; three tufts on each side. A bushy, white mane covers its neck. Four dark brown rocks poke out of its mane, creating a shape similar to a stylized sun. The lower portions of this form's legs are white, and each foot has three dark brown claws. It also has a long, fluffy white tail.

The third greatly resembled the first one but it was albeit with orange-gold fur and green eyes, as well as a fluffy mane on its neck.

The forth resembles a slouched, bipedal wolf or werewolf. It has short red fur with white on its lower legs, and a white streak that covers its face, underbelly, and tail. It has pointed,button ears with black tips, three large tufts of fur on each side of its face, a triangular black nose, and a mouth full of sharp teeth. While the sclerae, irises, and pupils of its eye are visible, they all glow a pinkish red and no distinctive colors are visible. A mane of fur covers its back and shoulders, sweeping forward over its head to form a crescent moon shape. On either side of its body, just below the shoulders, two small rocks resembling claws poke out of the mane. A single, bigger stone projects out of the front of the mane over its head. Each of this form's paws has three black claws, and it has a stubby tail covered in long fur.

The last creature looked like an owl with brown plumage and has a darker brown triangle pattern of feathers running down its chest. Its wings and wedge-shaped tail are dark brown, while the undersides of its wings are light brown. It has bushy, cream-colored feather 'horns' that look similar to eyebrows. The ring pattern around its eyes and its talons are cream colored, and it's beak and talons are light pink.

They turned and the ponies ducked in fear. "Oh stop being dramatic." Sapphire retorted with an eye roll.

"Can you blame us? Look at them! They're terrifying." Rainbow said.

"And just look at those markings so garish." Rarity commented.

"They’re pokemon."

"They’re what?" Everybody exclaimed.

"Pokemon and they are harmless."

"How do you know?!" Lightning exclaimed.

"Because they are the same pokemon I met while traveling after my escape from the lab."

"WHAT?!" Everybody exclaimed in shock. Sapphire smirked. "I'll prove it to you." Sapphire walked out of the shop and towards the raptors. Unaware that civilians were peeking out of their houses.

"What is the Princess doing?"

"She'll get herself killed."

"Someone save her!"

Sapphire reached the creatures who looked at her. "Ampharos, Lycanroc, Noctowl... remember me?" Ampharos looked at her and smiled greatly. "Ampha!" Ampharos cheered and ran over to her followed by the other pokemon. Sapphire hugged Ampharos and rubbed the three Lycanrocs on their heads. "I missed you guys too."

Ampharos gave Sapphire two special rings. A Z-Power Ring and a Key Stone.

The second was black and a small orb with a symbol in the center.

Soon the civilians and the ponies came out of hiding.

Lightning approached Sapphire at which the three Lycanrocs growled at him. "Woah, it's okay. He's my friend." The Lycanrocs stopped and stepped aside, while keeping a sharp eye on Lightning. "So... your pokemon are harmless?"

"Yes, they only attack when they think someone is threatening me. Can they stay, please?"

Lightning and the others were hesitant about this. With these new creatures around New Ponyville, the civilians would have to be on high alert, cause they don't know the pokemon as well as she does. "Let's talk with their majesties, first, Sapphire." he suggested. Sapphire nodded.

At the royal palace, Lightning explained everything to their majesties. "So these... pokemon are friends that you met during your travels, Sapphire?" Celestia asked.

"Yes, your majesty." Sapphire replied. "Can they stay please?"

"I'd say let them. They look harmless." Rainbow said.

"Lycanroc roc." the light brown Lycanroc said to Rainbow.

"What did it say?" Lightning asked.

"Lycanroc said, We're not completely harmless just wait until you see us battle." Sapphire translated.

"Battle?!" The other exclaimed.

"Yeah, my pokemon can battle too." Sapphire said with a grin.

"Oh yeah, prove it." Rainbow challenged.

"Alright, ready Ampharos?" Sapphire asked.

"Ampharos!" she cheered.

Soon, the friends were in the dojo with Rainbow and Ampharos on either sides. All the equipment was moved out of the was for the battle.

"This is gonna be easy." Rainbow smirked and she transformed.

"HARMONY HOUR, FRIENDSHIP POWER!"

"Go Rainbow!" Pinkie cheered. "You can do it!"

Rainbow lunged at Ampharos whom stood there doing nothing until... "Ampharos, Iron Tail!"

At the last second, Ampharos leaped into the air, shocking Rainbow Dash. "Huh?" Then Ampharos's tail glowed and she slammed Rainow Dash with it, sending her crashing into the wall. Rainbow shook it off and growled at the pokemon. "Now use Thunderpunch!"

Ampharos's right arms sparked with electrical energy and she charged Rainbow Dash. Rainbow flew up at the last second and rammed Ampharos in the side, ending the attack. Rainbow landed and laughed, "See, I knew this would be ea-" She was cut off when her body started sparking.

"What the-? What's going on with Rainbow?" Pinkie asked.

"It's Ampharos's special ability: Static." Sapphire replied.

"Static?" Celestia asked.

"When an opponent makes direct contact with Ampharos, they'll be paralysis. I knew that Rainbow would try to ram Ampharos and the battle would be over, but my pokemon is alot tougher than that." Sapphire explained. "Now use, Thunderbolt!"

Ampharos leaped into the air and blasted a strong electrical attack, striking Rainbow hard and sending her into the wall again. She fell to the ground and her suit powered down.

Ampharos won the match!

"You won Ampharos!" Sapphire cheered. Ampharos cried happily and hugged Sapphire. "Hehehe, good job, girl."

"Ampharos."

Lightning and the girls went over to Rainbow. "Rainbow are you alright?" Fluttershy asked.

"I... lost?" Rainbow said in a defeated voice. "How?"

"Because you underestimated your opponent." Sapphire said, coming over with Ampharos. "You thought you would win easily because you thought Ampharos would be slow due to her size, but looks can be deceiving, especially with pokemon."

Rainbow sighed sadly but Ampharos rubbed her back. "Ampharos, Ampha."

Rainbow smiled sadly at her, "Thanks Ampharos."

"So, who wants to battle my Lycanroc?" Sapphire asked.

"How about their majesties?" Buddy suggested.

"Yeah, it'll give your Lycanroc a great experience." Artie said.

Their majesties looked at each other and nodded. "Alright, we're ready." Grand Ruler said. Sapphire chose her Lycanroc (Midday Form) and Lycanroc (Dusk Form) for the battle.

"Ready boys?" Sapphire asked.

"Lycanroc!"

Their majesties started off by blasting magic at the two wolf pokemon. "Dodge it!"

The Lycanroc leaped into the air where there majesties met them in the sky. "Use Rock Throw!" The Lycanroc's lifted their tails and threw rocks at their majesties, striking them hard. The two fell a few feet before recovering and landing on the floor. "Now, Accelarock!"

The Lycanroc glowed and swiftly charged their majesties, bashing them hard and they skidded across the floor a little. Their majesties smiled, "Nice moves." Grand Ruler said.

"We're not done yet. Use Zen Headbutt!" They Lycanroc's focused their willpower to their head and rammed their majesties. Their majesties blocked it and threw the back. Their majesties charged the two Lycanroc and tried to punch them, but the wolf pokemon were swift with their reactions and dodged every single attempt. "Amazing, they don't miss and single beat while dodging those attacks." Starla said.

Their majesties backed off and Grand Ruler readied his horns for his final attack. "Ooooh, here it comes." Pinkie squealed with glee.

"TEN-FOLD UNIFORCE!" the large beam of Uniforce came burst towards the two Lycanroc. "Use Stone Edge!" Sapphire called. The two Lycanroc howled and slammed their front paws into the ground and large blue, glowing stones came out and they actually blocked Grand Ruler's attack, completely shocking everybody. "What?!" Lightning asked.

"Ampharos, Lycanium Z!" Sapphire called.

"Lycanium Z?" Everybody exclaimed. Ampharos pulled out a box and took out a strange looking crystal.

"Alright then, let's go!" Sapphire cried. The stone in ring on her right wrist glowed and she started down some poses and a powerful aura surrounded her and transported into the Lycanroc's. They howled loudly. "Aright use Splintered Stormshards!" The Lycanroc howled and rocks surrounded the two of them. They leaped into the air and the rocks pointed towards their majesties. Sapphire interlocked her hands together and the Lycanroc howled and dove towards their majesties. They landed in between them while the shards, struck the two of the hard.

(Like this)

Their majesties were knocked onto the floor. The Lycanroc's had won!

"Your majesties!" Lightning cried. The team and Sapphire went over to their majesties. Lightning and Starla sat them up." Are you alright?" Lightning asked.

"Ugh... we're okay, Lightning." Grand Ruler said. The Lycanroc's went to their majesties and licked them on their cheeks. "Awww, we're alright, Lycanroc." Celestia reassured.

"Good cause that move was AWESOME!" Rainbow cried. "Totally powerful."

"What was that move anyway?" Dyno asked.

"Si, we've never saw anything like that." Myte added.

"That's Lycanroc's Z-Move." Sapphire replied.

"Z-Move? What's that?" Lightning asked.

"A Z-Move is an extremely powerful move that pokemon can use based on the type of attacks they have. And there are Z-Move made for specific pokemon, like the one I just use for Lycanroc. There are many Z-Move types. Ampharos." Ampharos came up to the team and showed them all the Z-Move crystals.

"Woah, these so many." Applejack said.

"One for each type of pokemon." Sapphire added.

"So can Ampharos use a Z-Move too?" Artie asked.

"Yes, he can use the Electric, Steel, Fire and Ice type Z-Moves because he knows those types of moves." Sapphire replied.

The ponies were amazed. They never guessed that pokemon could use moves of that power. "Incredible." Grand Ruler gasped.

"So what other things can your pokemon do?" Pinkie asked.

"I'll show you guys later, but first I have to introduce my pokemon friends to someone." Sapphire replied.

Knock Knock Knock

Mykan Stevens heard the knock and went to answer the door. He opened it and saw Sapphire with her pokemon friends. "Hi Mykan." she greeted.

Mykan just stared at her for a moment.

"... YOU HAVE POKEMON FRIENDS?!" Mykan exclaimed. All of New Canterlot heard that yell.

After calming Mykan down after his outburst. Sapphire explained to him everything that happened. All the while, Amphaors, Lycanroc and Noctowl were scouting his house in curiosity. "Woah, so these are the other friends you made when while you were raveling after escaping the lab?"

"Yes."

Lycanroc (MIdday Form) came to Sapphire's side while Lycanroc (Midnight Form) came to Mykan's "They are so cute." he cooed, rubbing Lycanroc's head. Lycanroc growled in enjoyment.

"Yeah, they are adorable aren't they?" Sapphire cooed, rubbing Lycanroc's head. Just then, Lycanroc (Dusk Form) perked up "Lycanroc" "Ampha?"

"What is it, Lycanroc?" Mykan asked. Lycanroc dashed out the door and the other pokemon followed. Mykan and Sapphire looked out the window and saw the wolf running towards, "The Palace? Why's he going there?" Mykan asked.

"Don't know but it can't be good. Let's go." Sapphire and Mykan dashed out the door. They caught up with the pokemon at the entrance to the palace. Quietly they walked in and began walking around, the Lycanroc's using their ears like detectors. They lead themeveryone to the throne room. "Hey, the doors cracked. And some footprints." Mykan said. Sapphire looked at the footprints. "They look like boot prints but who-" Mykan was cut off when Ampharos began pointing into the throne room. "Ampharos, Ampha!"

Peeking through the door, Sapphire and Mykan gasped in shock. There were two people and a cat in there. "Who are they?"

"Lycanroc, Lycna."

"Lycanroc said their called Team Rocket." Sapphire translated.

"Team Rocket?" Mykan asked.

"Noctowl, Noct."

"They're an evil organization that tries to steal and hunt pokemon."

Mykan gasped. "That's awful."

"Yeah and by the looks of this. They mean serious business."

Team Rocket had their majesties locked in a cage with anti-magic manacles on their horns and had Lightning and the gang tied up. The cat had the team's energizers so they couldn't transform. Ampharos and Lycanroc shook with fury at the sight of these creeps again. "What do you think they want?." Mykan asked.

"My best guess, is that they want my pokemon friends." Sapphire said.

"How'd they easily get in here so fast?" Mykan wondered.

"No time for that now, we have to save our friends." Sapphire said. Ampharos and Lycanroc turned to her.

"Ampharos!"

"Lycanroc!"

"What are they saying?" Mykan asked.

"They wanna battle Team Rocket." Sapphire translated. "And I've got a plan."

In the throne room, Team Rocket kept asking the captured gang the same question. "Where are Ampharos, Noctowl and the Lycanroc?" the women asked.

"We're not telling you creeps anything." Pinkie snarled.

The women growled, "Jesse, it's obvious these ponies won't willingly tell us where they are. So we have to force them to tell us." the man said.

"Right, James. Go Mimikyu!"

"Go Mareanie!" Jesse and James released their pokemon.

Mimikyu: a small Pokémon whose body is almost entirely hidden under a rag. Its beady black eyes are visible through holes in the body of its disguise, and the fringe of an amorphous foot or lower body appears to be visible under the hem of its rag. Occasionally, it will also extend a black appendage from under its rag. The veil itself resembles a pikachu. The cloth is yellow with black tipped ears. The Pikachu face appears to be drawn with crayons, consisting of black eyes, red cheeks, and a squiggly black mouth. Mimikyu also carries a small stick resembling a lightning bolt to create a tail for its costume.

Mareanie: a starfish-like Pokémon with a purple stalk-like body and ten drooping tentacles that resembles hair. It has a blue and purple color scheme, as well as what appears to be a gloomy expression. It has three teeth and blue eyes with yellow sclera and pupils. Each tentacle has three spines, except the one above its face, which is shorter than the others and has only two. It also has an additional yellow spine on the top of its head.

Mareanie attached herself to Jame's face, poking him with her spines "EEEEHHH! THERE'S A TIME A LACE FOR EVERYTHING!" he cried as he pulled her off of his face and placed her on the ground.

Mimikyu creeked at the ponies. "Now will you tell us where the pokemon are now?" Jesse asked.

"No way!" Lightning cried.

"Alright then, Mimikyu, Shadow Claw!" Jesse ordered.A purple hand came out from underneath Mimikyu's cloak and he launched it towards Lightning. "Honey, no!" Starla cried.

Before the tail made contact...

"Lycanroc!" a Rock Throw slammed into Mimikyu, sending it into the wall!

"What?" Jesse cried. Noctowl swooped in and bashed Mareanie away Lightning and the others. "Noctowl!" Lightning cried.

The cat growled and got out it's claws, You'll pay for that! Have a feel of my Fury Swipes Attack!" The cat lunged at Amphaors, but she leaped into to air and used smacked the cat with it's Iron Tail attack, sending him skidding on the ground. "Mewoth!" James cried.

"Let out friends go, Team Rocket!" a voice came.

Team Rocket turned and saw Sapphire and Mykan. "Sapphire, Mykan!" Starla cried.

"Soo, you're the famous human we've heard about." Jesse said, looking at Sapphire.

"Yes and I'd like it if you let my family go this instant." Sapphire growled. Her pokemon came in front of her.

"Amphaors!"

"Lycanroc!"

"Noctowl!"

Meowth laughed, "I've got a better idea, you surrender yourself and the pokemon for your friends."

"No deal, creeps."

"Well then, we'll just have to take them and you by force." James claimed. "Mareanie, Sludge Bomb!"

"Mimikyu, Shadow Ball!"

Mimikyu launched a black and purpleish ball at the pokemon while Mareanie blasted large balls of mud at them. "Amphaors, Lycanroc, Iron Tail!!"

Ampharos and the Lycanroc's charged the attacks with their steel hard tails and smacked the two attacks back, hitting Mimikyu and Mareanie. "Mimikyu, Mareanie!"

Lycanroc (Dusk Form) leaped at the cage and his tail turned at steel. He slammed his tail onto the cage, cutting it easily and freeing their majesties. He then went over to Lightning and the gang and cut the rope easily with his tail. "Alright, Lycanroc." Buddy praised.

Team Rocket growled, "You'll pay for that, twerp!" Jesse exclaimed.

"I don't think so. Ready Ampharos?" Sapphire asked.

Ampharos looked at Sapphire and nodded. "Ampharos!"

Sapphire held up her left wrist and pressed the key stone inside. At the same time Sapphire's and Ampharos's key stones growled. "Alright Ampharos... Mega Evolve!"

"MEGA EVOLVE?!" Everybody exclaimed.

Ampharos glowed brightly and gained white fur with red orbs on his head and down to his neck and his tail changed in the same thing. When it was done, Ampharos cried majestically. "Ampharos!"

"Woah... beautiful." Lightning gasped. His friends and their majesties agreed.

Meowth scoffed. "That trick won't work one us."

"Then try this. Lycanroc!"

Lycanroc leaped up and threw Sapphire a Dragon Type Z-Move.

Sh replaced the Lycanium Z with it. "Now Ampharos!"

"Ampha!" Just like before she did poses but this time opened her hands to simulate wide, ope jaws. The power transferred into Ampharos. "Use Devastating Drake!" Sapphire cried.

"Ampharos!" Ampharos unleashed a very powerful burst of energy that changed into a very large dragon, heading straight for Team Rocket. "WAHHHH!"

KABOOM! What an explosion! It was so powerful that it blew Team Rocket clear out of the palace and far away. "We're blasting off again!" they cried.

"Alright!" Sapphire cried.

"Ampharos!"

"Lycanroc, Rooooo!" Lightning and the team came up to them. "Excellent work, Sapphire." Lightning praised.

"Yeah, you saved us." Pinkie said.

"It was all my pokemon friends." Sapphire claimed. Lycanroc nuzzled her. "Woah, Ampharos, looks awesome." Rainbow said

"Yeah, that's what Mega Evolution does; changing their appearance and increases their power."

"Looks like pokemon have all kinds of surprises." Lightning said.

"Yep." Sapphire said with a smile.

"How did those three get into the palace in the first place?" Mykan asked.

"They deactivated the security system and knocked out the guards at the gate." Celestia replied. "We'll get them fixed up soon."

"Good. Cause those three are dangerous." Artie said.

"Yeah. They were so focused on getting your pokemon, Sapphire." Dyno said.

"Probably to perform some experiments on them like those people did with you, Sapphire." Myte added.

The three Lycanroc growled. "Don't worry, we won't let them get you." Sapphire reassured.

"Don't worry, we won't let them get you." Fluttershy promised.

"Now we have new enemies on our hands." Lightning claimed. The friends agreed. United Equestria was at war once again.

Episode 11; Dragomon Patrol

Lightning and his friends were at the royal palace. They were sent a message from their majesties saying that they had something special for Sapphire's pokemon and dragons and they wanted them all to see it. "I wonder what they have for them?" Pinkie wondered. "I hope it's helpful."

"Yeah, afterall they have been very helpful to us so it's only fair." Lightning added.

"Guys?" The team turned and saw Sapphire and her pokemon and dragons walking towards them. "Hey Sapphire, are you here for the surprise too?" Pinkie asked.

"Yeah." she was grinning really big for some reason.

"Why are you grinning so big?" Rainbow asked suspiciously.

"Oh no reason." she squealed.

The team didn't buy that but before they could ask her any more questions they were called into the throne room. Their majesties, including Princess Luna, Cadence and Shining Armor were present along with Professor Brain. "Good morning, your majesties." the team said.

"Good morning everyone, did you get our messages?" Grand Ruler questioned.

"Yes, so what's this surprise for Sapphire's pokemon and dragons?" Fluttershy asked.

"Well... a couple weeks ago, Sapphire came to me asking if I could make some vehicles for her pokemon and dragons." Brain started.

"Vehicles?!" the team exclaimed.

"Yes, she thought that it would be good for the pokemon and dragons to have vehicles to help in an emergency if you guys are too busy to do so. It took quite some time but I completed the construction of the vehicles." The team was amazed.

"Wait, so the pokemon and dragons are going to be driving vehicles of their own? Can they even drive?" Rainbow asked.

"I know my pokemon and dragons will get the hang of driving." Sapphire said. "So where are the vehicles, Professor?"

"There at the palace gates. This way." Brain led everyone out of the throne room and to the palace gates where the vehicles layed. "Woah!" the team gasped. The vehicles with on a circular panel with a slide that went up to the throne room, so they could slide down it and land in their vehicles. The slide was big enough for the dragons and pokemon.

The vehicles were specifically made for each pokemon.

Dusk, Sunsrise and Midnight's vehicle was a police truck with two police cycles folded in on the sides.

Snowflake's vehicle was the same, but it didn't have cycles on the side.

Zweilous's vehicle was hovercraft. Being that he loved the water. it had two large fan in the back and the bottom could inflate to help it hover over the ground.

Flameclaw's vehicle was a firetruck which was ironic.

Dragonair's vehicle was recycling truck with the forks of a forklift in the front. The truck itself was blue with a dragon symbol on the side.

Camo's vehicle was a digger with a huge shovel in the front and a drill in the back.

Noctowl's vehicle was a helicopter it was light brown and white propellers completed with a tail propeller as well.

Skystorm's was the same except it was purple.

Finally, Ampharos's vehicle was an electrician truck to help him with electric problems. Completed with a ladder with a small bucket in it.

"And we made these flight packs for the pokemon and dragons. This would help them fly as fast as the team." Professor Brain gave the packs to the pokemon and dragons. They were the same colors as their vehicles. They loved it. "Also-"

"There's more?!" Lightning said.

"Yes." Their majesties came up to the dragons and pokemon with collars with a gem in the center. Grand Ruler also gave Sapphire a bracelet with a sapphire gem in the center. "These will help Sapphire communicate with you all and allow you all to talk."

"TALK?!" Everybody exclaimed.

"Yes." Their majesties placed the collars on the pokemon and dragons and immediately they lit up. "Thanks." Ampahros said. "Woah, I can talk! YEAH!"

The other pokemon and dragons started chattering among themselves and loved every second of it. Sapphire couldn't be more grateful, she didn't except this as a part of the surprise. "Thanks Professor. Thanks your majesties."

"Your welcome, Sapphire." they all said.

"No, if you esxcuse us, we have go and make a cake for someone." Celestia stated, winking at Lightning and the gang.

"A cake? For whom?" Luna asked.

"It's a surprise~" Grand Ruler teased. Luna looked confused while everyone else giggled quietly.

What they didn't know was that Team Rocket was watching from afar. "So the pokemon and dragons have new vehicles." Jesse said.

"It would appear so." James added.

"Yeah, big whoop, let's just focus on capturing those ponies." Meowth interrupted.

"But what do you suggest we do?" James asked.

"I think I know and this plan is gonna be sweet." Jesse stated. The boys looked at each other, wondering what you were thinking.

That afternoon, their majesties were in the kitchen, making some cake batter. They put eggs, flour, chocolate, and a teaspoon of super-duper baking powder in the bowl. "That should do it." Grand Ruler said. That's when the door opened and three chefs came in. Each wearing a large chef's hat; except for the smallest one. "Ah, your majesties, need any help with the cake?" the male baker asked.

"No. We're alright." The smallest baker went over to the batter. "Hmmm... are you sure this is good. I mean shouldn't it be more batter?"

"More batter?" Celestia echoed.

"Yes." The smallest baker grabbed the super duper baking power box and poured the whole box in. "Uh, are you sure that's a good idea?" Grand Ruler asked worried, while watching the baker stir the batter. "Of course, what could possibly go wrong?" he asked. That's when the batter starts to bubble. Everyone looked at it and saw the batter rising and overflowing the bowl!

"Uh... I think you put too much baking powder in there." the female baker said nervously. The batter poured all over the floor and starts moving towards the gang. The smallest baker screams and bolts out the door. "RUN!" Grand Ruler cried and the other four rushed after him with the giant wave of cake batter following them. The smallest baker ran down a left hallway while the other four just ran straight. The cake batter caught up with them and traps to four of them on top of it! "Oh dear!" Grand Ruler cried.

That's when the cake batter bursted from the palace and down the palace mountain witht he four of the screaming!

Sapphire, meanwhile, was walking down the hall when she heard screaming and something crashed into her. "What the...!" the baker's hat fell off and revealed to her shock. "Meowth!"

The cat pokemon was panting. "Ahh, it's the Princess twerp!"

"What are you doing here?"

"Me and my pals were trying to capture their majesties again but the cake batter overflowed and now their trapped on top of it!" Meowth exclaimed. They both heard screams and rushed to the window. They saw the batter wave heading right towards the village. In no time the alarms sounded, "Oh no!" Mewoth exclaimed. "What so we do!"

"I know." she pressed the gem on her bracelet, making her pokemon and dragons lit up to. "Dragons and Pokemo to the palace!"

"Sapphire, needs us!" The pokemon, except for Noctowl and Dragonair hopped on the dragons and flew to the palace. Lightning and the team were at the palace when they heard the alarm. They followed the pokemon and dragons into the throne room. Luna was present as well. "Sapphire what's going on? And what's Meowth doing here?" Pinkie asked.

"Alright everyone, we've got a big emergency. Their majesties, Jesse and James and trapped ontop of a giant wave of cake batter." Sapphire said. Everyone gasped. "Oh no!" Rarity said.

"Galloping Galaxies!" Lightning added.

"And we have to save them." Sapphire added. "Snowflake, Dusk, Sunrise, Midnight and Flameclaw, I need you all to evacuate the village quick!"

"These paws uphold the laws." Midnight said in a raspy voice.

"I'm fired up!" Flameclaw said in a soft voice.

"Noctowl and Skystorm, I need you two to track the batter."

"Let's take to the sky!" the two of them replied in a cheery voice.

"But Sapphire what about their majesties?" Buddy asked.

"And my pals? How are we gonna rescue them?" Meowth added.

"I've got that covered. Camo, Dyno and Myte, I need you three to make a giant oven at the field near New Ponyville."

"A Giant Oven?" Camo asked.

"To catch the batter!" Dyno realized.

"Exactly. The rest of you need to guide the batter to the oven." Sapphire added.

Lightning and his team nodded. "Meowth and Princess Luna, you'll ride with Noctowl and Skystorm."

"Okay." Luna replied.

"Alright, let's go, gang!"

The dragons roared and the pokmeon cried out and Camo, Noctowl, Skystorm, Snowflake, The Lycanorcs and Flameclaw slide down the slide and into their vehicles. Once they were running, the team flew out the window and flew beside the vehicles. The cake batter wave was moving fast and the wind blew off the other two baker's hats, exposing, "James, Jesse!" Celestia asked. "What are you doing here?!"

"Uh, now it no time to ask questions, Look!" Jesse cried, pointing ahead.

"Galloping Galxies, we're heading right for the village!" Celestia cried.

"Oh no!" Grand Ruler added.

That's when they heard some sirens. "What's that noise?" James asked.

"Your majesties!" a voice called. The four of them looked to the side and saw, "Snowflake, Dusk, Sunrise, Midnight, Flameclaw?" Celestia said.

"Hang in there, we'll save you!" Dusk said. "Let's go!"

The five of them sped off to the town. "Roc, Megaphone!" Dusk's pack opened and a speaker came out. "Attention, everyone, out of a giant wave of cake batter is heading this away please get to the safety of your homes!" The civilians heed his call and stampeded into their homes.

Luna was riding with Noctowl while Meowth rode with Skystorm. "That batter is almost at the village!" Meowth cried. The batter swept through the village leaving behind some batter, but overall it didn't do major damage. "Oh no, CLIFF!" Jesse cried. The batter was heading right for a cliff now! "YAAAAHHHH!" The four of them cried, but Lightning and Starla got in front of the batter and Starla used her magic to make a shield, deflecting the batter to the right, which it then went outside of New Canterlot and was heading for New Ponyville now!

"How's the construction coming boys?" Sapphire contacted.

The boys were hammering in one side. About 1/3 of the oven was completed. "We need a little more time, amigos!" Dyno replied. The batter came in through the back away of New Ponyville. "Oh dear, now we're heading for the schoolhouse!" Celestia cried.

"Oh shoot!" James added.

However, Buddy and Artie were cutting down a large tree near the schoolhouse. Even though it broke Buddy's heart to cut down this tree, he had to do it the safety of the civilians. "Timber!" the tree fell down and the batter couldn't penetrate it and turned right into town, "WOAH!" their majesties, James and Jesse cried.

"Are you almost done yet?" Buddy called.

Dyno, Myte and Camo were 2/3 finished the giant oven. "Almost finished, guys!" Camo called. The cake batter wave was still moving and Noctowl and Skystorm were still trailing it. "That's it, almost to the boarders of New Ponyville." Noctowl whispered. Luna nodded. Dyno and Myte hammered in the last piece of the oven. "All done, amigos!" Dyno declared.

"Just in time too, look!" Myte said, pointing ahead of them. The cake batter exited the boarders of New Ponyville and heading right towards the oven. "An oven? I don't want to be baked!" Jesse cried.

"Us either!" their majesties added.

"HELP!" he four of them cried. Noctowl and Skystorm flew above of them. "Harness!" they stated. Two harnesses dispatched from the helicopters on the bottom. "Grab on!" they ordered. Their majesties, Jesse and James grabbed the two harness with the boys strapping themselves in and the girls grabbing onto them. They were lifted off the cake batter wave as it went into the oven and the twins closed the door. "Alright!" Lightning cried.

Noctowl and Skystorm landed their helicopters and the whole team met up with them. "Excellent you guys!" Sapphire praised. "That was amazing!"

"Indeed, you saved us from a huge disaster." Grand Ruler added.

"You should have seen Sapphire, she really took charge with her plan to save you four." Pinkie added, making Sapphire blushed. "Hehe."

"Sister! Brother-in-Law!" Luna barreled into Celestia and Grand Ruler's chests knocking them over. "Thank goodness you both are alright, I was so worried!"

"We're alright, Luna. We're okay." Celestia cooed. Team Rocket tried to tip-toe away but, "Team Rocket?" Sapphire said. They winced and turned back at Sapphire, "Anything you want to say?"

"Thanks for saving my two pals." Meowth said.

"Your welcome, Ampharos use Thunderbolt." Ampharos shocked Team Rocket and they flew far away. "Team Rocket's blasting off again!" they cried. The team sighed. "Anyway, you and your pokemon and dragons really saved the day Sapphire." Lightning commented.

"Aww, Lightning." Sapphire blushed.

"No really, you did. Your team is amazing. "

"Yeah." Fluttershy added. "You and your team should help others."

The pokemon and dragons nuzzled Sapphire. "Hehe, we will when something goes wrong."

The pokmeon cried out their names and the dragons roared aloud.

Ding

The Oven door opened and the large cake came out of it. "OOOH, whose the cake for?" Luna asked.

"You." Celestia asnwered with a grin.

"Me?"

"Yes, it's your birthday."

Luna suddenly realized, "Oooooh, how could I forget! Hehe, anyway thank you."

Celestia and Celesto giggled, "Alright everyone, let's dig in!"

"YEAH!" the team cheered and they all dug in after a hard day's work.