Chapter 5: The Dragon Knights of Equestria

The hours fly by as the day comes to a close. Big Macintosh meets the so called new farm hands, and instructs them to help him pull up dead tree stumps in the recovering zone. The three unicorns quickly get the hang of their undercover work using their magic to help speed up the process. Apple Jack convinces Rainbow Dash to put together a strong down pour over Ponyville and Sweet Apple Acres. About seven o'clock, the skies overhead grow dark as rain clouds pour down with life giving showers.

Rain drops begin to trickle down until it turns into a full down pour; AJ stands on the porch watching the falling rain hearing it run across the roof and down the gutters into the rain barrels. "Rainbow did a pretty good job with the rain. The new trees will be sprouting before we know it," she says out loud. She glances at her watch, "Where did the time go it is already eight-thirty? No never mind." AJ walks into the house calling up stairs, "Apple Bloom!"

The preteen yellow pony comes to the banister looking down at her older sister, "Yeah sis!"

"Y'all get ready for bed you have school in the morning," AJ orders.

"Ok, can Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo stay since it's raining?" she replies swiping her tail left and right.

"Yeah I guess so, but I want you all clean up and in bed in an hour you get me!" the other sibling retorts with a smirk on her face. Apple Bloom nods laughing while running back into her room. "Hey Apple Bloom! Come back out here!" A couple seconds past, and the happy girl comes back out, "Do you know where Garble is?"

"Yeah! After we got finished, the new farm guys took him with them." she replies.

AJ gives a suspicious look, "Where did they take him?"

"Umm… The barn, that was the last place I saw them heading," Apple Bloom replies. She watches her sister's expression go grim. The orange mare thinks about what the men are doing to the young dragon. Until the preteen asks, "AJ is he ok?"

Apple Jack's only reaction is that she runs out of the house into the pouring rain towards the barn. The soaking wet pony swings open the door to see the three men standing around the lone dragon. She walks inside with a mean look on her face; AJ looks closely into the face of each unicorn to see hate in their eyes. She walks up to the men and demands, "What are you three doing?"

"Nothing Lady Jack, we were checking over Garble to make sure that Princess Twilight's spell is still active," one of the guards say.

AJ walks over to Garble grabbing his hand; walking him away from the three unicorns. "We are going to have words in the morning. Understood!"

"Maam! Yes maam!" the three unicorns reply while saluting.

AJ leaves the barn with Garble. After the door closes, the men start talking among themselves unaware that a fourth person is listening in.

"Damn how did she catch onto us so quickly?"

"It must have been that sister of hers."

"Dammit! Why did Lady Jack have to take that monster with her? I don't care what the Major says; I would have kill that monster myself if she didn't intervened!"

Zecora drops down to the ground in the middle of the soldiers with an angry look on her face. Her eyes glow green with green energy tail streaming from the sides of her eyes. The men fearfully step back as if the hidden alicorn is staring at each of them in the face. In a terrorizing tone of voice, Zecora says, "You three have corrupted your duty! Giving into your hate! You have all have sealed your fate! I will punish you for traitorous deeds! Hear my spell and know what I mean!" The men try to run away from her, but they find themselves paralyzed with fear feeling the power coming from the zebra. Air begins to whirl around her body as every word she says echoes throughout the barn.

I, Zecora vi Terra command you!

Hear my spell!

And obey my will!

You three are to leave Ponyville!

Return to Canterlot!

And forget this evil plot!

The three unicorn soldier's eyes are tinted with the same green aura color; then they say in unison while kneeling before her, "Yes! Your highness! We hear and obey!" The air to around the four returns normal as the men stand to their feet; in single file, the soldiers walk out of the barn into the pouring rain and make their way towards downtown.

Zecora watches from the barn door with her arms crossed; she looks up and senses that the storm is growing stronger. "One task is done. Now to complete the other one." She looks towards the house and in an earthen green flash disappears.

Inside the house, Zecora silently enters the guest room and walks over to the bed. She stands over the sleeping dragon with a grin on her face. Garble sleeps peacefully completely unaware of Zecora's presence. "Young sleeping dragon of innocent heart, I will release you from this restricting part."

Once again, the zebra's eyes begin to glow green along with the energy tails. Air and energy swirl around two as Garble's body starts to levitate over the bed in front of Zecora. She spreads out her arms, and her voice echoes as she says.

Hidden spell place on this teen!

Show yourself so it can be seen!

Five purple rings appear round Garble's body. Each ring displays a series of magical runes. Zecora quickly studies the spell formulas and laughs while saying, "Twilight you are very gifted indeed, but your spell has several weaknesses I need." She touches the rings causing them to glow green and magical runes to spread out and form a giant ring around them. Zecora moves her arms around in multiple directions making the runes follow as she says:

Spell of sealing.

Sealing one's might.

Hear what I cast upon this rainy night.

For once that bound his might,

I release to another controller's oversight.

Only when your heart learns what is true and right;

You will regain your full birthright.

For your safety and growth,

I return to you only a small part that was your true worth.

The magical runes fly back around reforming the five rings; encircling the young red dragon's body. The green glow is covered with the original purple. Garble floats back down to the bed still asleep completely unaware about what had just happened. The area returns back to normal as the green glow in Zecora's eyes fade.

She looks down at the dragon with a smile seeing his peaceful expression. The patting sound of the rain is joined by the sound of thunder rumbling through the air. The booming sound draws Zecora's attention as she looks outside; she sees the increasing rate of rain falling. The pitch black night sky is quickly lit up with the flash of lightning bolts over the clouds. "The storm has reached its peak, and my tasks are complete. Big Mac should be done in the shower, I will go test his power!" The, now horny, zebra exclaims walking to the door. Another powerful boom rips through the air, the loud boom causing Garble to stir in his bed. Zecora looks back at him saying, "If you are in fear, look to Apple Jack for she is quite near." With those last words, Zecora walks out of the room leaving Garble twisting and turning in his bed. Another wave of powerful booms rip through the air, the blasts are three times stronger making the whole house shake. Garble quickly wakes up breathing heavily as another boom explodes outside.

Garble jumps out of bed to quickly turn on the light, but the second he flips the switch the power goes out leaving his room completely in the dark. He begins feel a wave of panic sweep through his body as small scraps of incoherent visions flash through his head. Suddenly a ghostly figure of a dragon appears in the room from the darkness, Garble face grows pale seeing the figure. He starts to panic dashes to the door flinging it open and runs out into the hallway. He shuts the door behind him still breathing heavy trying to calm himself. More lightning flashes quickly lighting up the hallway, Garble's eyes bug out seeing the same ghostly figure now in the hallway. His heart starts to race even faster than before seeing the figure again. The figure looks to be moving closer to him, unable to scream, Garble runs down the hallway pass the stairs. He stops at the first door on the left; he starts knocking on the door looking to his left and right for the ghost.

Inside the room, AJ hears the knocks at the door and gets up; she scratches her head while getting out of bed. She only sports a long brown t-shirt while walking to the door she rubs her butt. Apple Jack opens the door and with sleep covered eyes she yawns out, "Apple Bloom, what's wrong is the storm scaring you?" Garble remains silent shaking with fear; she rubs her eyes looking at the person in front of her again. "Oh Garble, what are you doing here?"

Lightning strikes again making him jump and wrap his arms around her waist. AJ is about to pull him off of her, but she stops when she hears sniffing and feels the moisture of tears from the young dragon. She scratches her head then says, "Alright, you can sleep with me scaredy-cat." She looks down again and moves him away from her. Garble stands there sniffing doing his best to stop the flow of tears. The foot taller orange pony takes a knee to come face to face with Garble. She wipes the tears from his face giving him a reinsuring smile before saying, "Listen little fella, its ok to be scared. Every once and awhile it happens to the best of us, but remember you are a strong and brave dragon." She stands back up holding out her hand, "Come on lets go to bed, you can protect me from whatever is roaming here."

Garble takes hold of her strong hand as they walk into her room. AJ guides him to the bed allowing him to get into the queen size bed first. She makes her way over to her dresser; she opens the second drawer of full booty shorts and a sport bra. AJ quickly puts on the flexible shorts; then she grabs a sport bra and she quickly put it on under her long t-shirt. Afterwards, AJ gets into the bed with the young dragon. Garble looks at AJ with relieved eyes, but another thunder strike scares him. He shuts his eyes tight as he continues to tremble under the covers. AJ exhales and rubs her hand over his cheek making him calm down. Garble's tense body begins to relaxes feeling Apple Jack's comforting touch is his cheek. He inhales her scent off the bed relaxing him even farther. He looks at her once more as the peace of sleep washes over him; before he falls asleep he says, "Thank you AJ."

AJ looks and watches as he falls asleep; then she says softly, "No problem kiddo."

Zecora walks into her room stripping off her work overalls and red shirt down to the lacey earth green bra and panties. She stenches out her arms and legs taking advantage of her less limiting clothing; she sweeps her tail back and forth to allow the room to be filled with her scent. Zecora walks deeper into the room, and she hears the water still running in the bath room. She sees a flicking light shining through the crack at the bottom of the door.

Just as she lies down and spreads out on the king size bed, the water in the bathroom stops and the only sound in the room is of the dancing rain echoing outside. The bathroom door opens, filling the rest of the bedroom with candlelight; Big Mac walks out with a towel on his hand and a pair of black boxers. He rubs the towel over his mane drying the excess water, after a couple more wipes with the towel, Mac puts the damp towel around his neck. He looks over to his bed to see his mate stretched out, "You look comfortable."

Zecora gives an erotic smirk and mocking Mac's tone of voice, "Yup!" Mac laughs hearing her response and takes the towel from around his neck and tosses it to his striped lover. Zecora easily catches the towel; then brings it to her face inhaling her mate's fresh scent. She tosses the towel back hitting him in the face. She gives off a childish giggle in response to seeing his expression.

"Oh you want to play games eh?!" Mac says twirling the towel around in his hand.

"You waited long enough to play with me. Now it is time to give into our animal needs," she sultry says as she sits up on the bed crossing her legs. She uses her crossed arms to push up her D sized breasts to the point of almost coming out of her lacey bra. Big Mac walks over to the bed and sits down looking face to face with his mate with a smile. Zecora slightly wiggling her boobs to encourage him to grab them as he only sits there watching. "Why do you sit there and wait? Are you not ready to mate?"

Big Mac quickly tackles the zebra maiden down on her back with an evil smirk on his face. In the blink of an eye, he pulls her arms over her head; with his superior strength he pins her wrists down with one hand. The busty zebra sage tries to break his grip, but she is unable to free herself. She gives him a questioning look; he then says, "Don't worry it's just a little game." Mac leans over her using his free hand to rub her soft firm breasts over her thin cut bra. He brings his head close to the right side of her neck; he sticks out his tongue and using the tip he slowly runs it alongside. Zecora feels little ripples of a tickling sensations echo from her neck throughout her body. The red stallion takes advantage of his position to deeply inhale Zecora's natural sweet and spicy scent. With every inhale, Mac fights his instincts to fore go the foreplay and instantly become one with her as he feels his manhood beginning to grow in his boxers.

Mac takes a deep breath still inhaling her scent, but allows a cool wave of logic and the idea that he wants to make her feel more pleasure and passion then the first time they mated. Winning over his natural instincts, Mac continues to play with Zecora's body by using his free hand to unlatch her bra unveiling her perfectly shaped breasts with black colored nipples. All the while, softly kissing her neck and using his tail to tickle her feet.

Zecora closes her eyes to allow her body's nerve sensors to increase their signal output. Every touch, every motion, and every sensation her red stallion makes on her body is amplified by three times. Each time he kisses her neck, the warmth from his lips and the heat from his breath flow from the kiss through her skin outward. Every time Mac's tail sweeps over her feet; the hair from his tail feels like a soft feather duster playing on the tips of her toes and fore part of her legs. Suddenly, Zecora's breath is caught in her throat when she feels the firm, smooth hands of her mate rub over her ample breast; then she releases a soft moan when he uses his thumb and index finger to softly pinch her hardening sensitive nipple. More soft moans come from her as Big Mac continues to bombard her body with pleasurable touches and motions.

Zecora's mind is flooded with endorphins from Mac's actions, yet she unleashes a powerful moan feeling the folds of her womanhood becoming wet as the red stallion starts licking and sucking on her nipple. His wet tongue traces all around the areola of the nipple and back again. Small beads of fluid begin to penetrate through her panties while a small growing wet spot starts to form in the center.

Mac stealthily moves his free hand down the valley of her chest softly, then over her firm stomach and comes to rest on top of her panties. Mac prepares his next moves with a sinister glare in his eye as he looks up at Zecora's open mouth. Mac uses his teeth to gently pull and twist her hard nipples making her moan out even louder and her womanly flower becomes wet. He pulls on her nipple with his teeth sending pleasing pain down her breast; then he releases the nipple allowing her breast snap back down sending out waves of pleasure emitting through her body. The action causes the walls of her womanhood to tighten and her legs to tremble as a mini orgasm goes through her. Mac notices the reaction and patiently waits for it to pass. Once done, he moves close to her ear and whispers, "This game is fun. Let's see what happens in level two."

Zecora is still catching her breath, but before she can respond, Mac claims her lips locking her mouth and tongue into a deep, hot, emotional kiss. Their tongues wrestle around each other with the occasional nibble with their teeth. Mac lets go of her wrists allowing her to wrap her arms around the back of his neck. The red farmer uses his newly available hand to run down her right side then back up making her body's sensors go even higher.

Just when she feels her body's pleasures equalizing, Zecora's pleasure sensors are sent into overload when Mac gently pinches her clit. Her body begins to slightly shake as she is feeling this powerful pleasure combine with the nipple twisting and kissing. Zecora feels as if her body is at the full mercy of her mate's will. ~Oh great skies above, I wanted to mate tonight, but how did my Big Mac become so powerful and skillful in the way to make my body come alive. If he does… if…,~ Zecora's thoughts go blank when a moan that rivals the sound of a thunder clap erupts from her mouth into her lover's mouth. As her body arches upward, her damp panties become soaking wet with her love juices. Mac breaks the kiss and moves his hands away allowing; her to collapse back down to the bed breathing heavily as her body goes numb from the massive sensory overloads.

He sits up looking down at her with a satisfied glare on his face he says, "Level two was fun! Bonus round, I get to drink the sweet nectar cider from the apples core." Zecora remains motionless only showing slight muscle spasms. Mac grabs the sides of her panties and removes the wet garment; he takes a quick sniff getting a nose full of her intoxicating scent then tosses it to the floor. He looks at her soaked womanhood licking his lips.

Zecora's bare chest slowly rises up and down as she breathes deeply, she slowly comes down from her multiple orgasms. Mac spreads her legs wider and maneuvers in between. He starts by licking the inner parts of her thighs causing goose bumps to form on the light sweaty surface. The mare's hands grip the bed as she feels Mac's moist tongue roll over her flesh getting ever closer to her greatest jewel. Zecora tries to form words, but only soft moans come from her lips; she turns her head to the left as her toes curl feeling her mate's tongue running around the folds of her womanhood.

Mac savors her salty sweet favor. From her inner folds, her pleasure button pokes out. Mac gently pinches on the fleshly orb. Once again, Zecora's breath is caught in her throat while gripping tighter to the bed. Big Mac thrusts his tongue inside and makes a seal with his lips around her womanhood sucking up all the nectar flowing from within. He explores her inner folds with his tongue, experiencing the warmth and tightening, then the loosening muscles of her inner walls. A couple moments later, he moves his tongue back and forth at a hastening pace. Zecora's moans matches his tongue's speed until she senses a growing sensation welling up inside. Her heart races to the point her whole body starts to seizure and unleashes a mighty ear shattering scream of pleasure. Her flower ejects a waterfall of nectar into Mac's mouth; he happily hums while sucking up his mate's juices. Once finished, he lifts up from between her legs licking his lips with a smile on his face. He leans over placing his hand over her slightly rising and falling chest; then Big Mac kisses Zecora for her to taste her nectar still on his tongue. He releases her lips a second later lifting her head up to rest on his chest; then whispers into her ear, "That was the best bonus round Zecora."

She rests her hand on his chest listening to the beating of his heart. Ten minutes pass, and Zecora has finally recovered from Big Mac's pleasure assault. She looks at him with the same evil glare in her eyes as Mac. Unknown to him, Zecora taps her finger on certain areas of his chest. "Big Mac, you have learned much on how to please my body," she states still tapping certain parts on his body. "But now it is my turn to please you. Welcome to level three," she finishes by moving her head from over his heart; she taps her finger on the area.

Big Mac suddenly feels his body heating up while his manhood starts to grow and poke out of his boxers. His breathing becomes heavier and deeper as what feels like a raging flame burns deep in his belly. The pleasure giving heat paralyzes his body. Only slight movements of the hands and feet can be made; Mac watches as Zecora taps her finger on other areas over his body making the flame burning inside grows even hotter making him sit up. The inner flame reaches a new level of heat to the point that he falls back on the mattress; his manhood struggles to stand straight up through his boxers. Zecora sits with arms crossed under her breast with a smirk looking down at her mate's growing orgasmic face. "Why my Big Mac," she starts by lightly stroking her left index along his still growing manhood, "seems like you are enjoying this new level, but don't cum to quickly I'm just getting started."

The earth sage moves over to grab the sides of his boxers and pulls off the loose fitting garment. The red stallion's manhood pops up once she removes the garment from over it; she looks closely at the pulsing 11x4in muscle. Zecora runs her left hand up the shaft while her left index finger taps his left nipple, the second ab on the right side, the navel, lastly the center of his forehead. As if all at once, the points that Zecora touched explode with ecstasy. Zecora strokes Mac's penis faster making him moan and breathe faster. "I love the sound that you make my mate, but now meet you ultimate fate," she smiles once again licking her lips. The zebra moves her head down to Mac's rock hard cock putting the pulsing member of into her warm moist mouth. The second she does, as if possessed by the spirit of sexual pleasure, Big Mac's eyes roll to back of his head as he moans loader feeling the sucking motion from Zecora's mouth. Like a vacuum cleaner, she sucks vigorous on the pulsing mushroom shaped head all the while savoring the taste of his pre-cum.

She lightly increases the stroking motion of her hand around his enlarge shaft; he enjoys the steady wave of moaning sounds coming from his mouth. Over his moans, Mac's ears pick of the sound of Zecora humming in pleasure at his taste. After couple more seconds, the red stallion's head starts to slowly clear from the flood of endorphins. He looks downward to at his mate's mouth engulfing the tip of his manhood. He goes to says how good it feels, but his mind once again is drown in the sea pleasure. While letting out a loud moan, Zecora uses her tongue to play with underside of his penis.

The warm moist tip of her tongue plays with delicate skin sensors. The man can only moan loudly feeling the blazing inferno, the nerve teasing touches, and the epic mouth action on his manhood. All three feelings become overpowered when Big Mac finally yells out the words, "I'M CUMMING!" He slowly starts to sit up still under Zecora's body numbing finger attack. Once his torso is vertical, his large red hands gasp onto the zebra's head preventing her from escaping what is about to come. Under his direction, he controls the motion and speed of her head pushing more of his dick into her mouth. Zecora submits to his control widening her throat as much as possible to allow him to go deeper. After several more pumps, Big Mac's body begins to shake while pushing as deep as he could into his mate's mouth letting out a monstrous roar. His seed rockets out down's Zecora's trachea into the pit of her stomach. Mac holds her in the position for couple more seconds while she sucks out the remaining traces of his seed. Once done, he falls back onto the bed breathing heavily.

Zecora carefully moves her head up removing his softening libido. Small droplets of Mac's seed leaks onto her lips; she licks her lips and bends over to kiss the heavy breathing stallion allowing him to share in his taste. Their tongues wrestle around for a couple of seconds until she breaks the kiss. Zecora looks down at smiling mate and says, "Mac please don't tell me that you are finished playing with me just after one round."

Mac says in between heavy breaths, "No, but I need a minute to recover."

Zecora leans over saying, "Don't worry my love, I can help you regain your strength." She moves her left hand over his abdomen; the earth sage points her fingers and thumb tips in the form of a circle. She says a quick incantation causing her finger tips to glow green.

Mac feels the flame inside roar with great intensely sending out a renewed wave of strength and vigor throughout his body. His eyes springs opens, and he sits up. Mac looks at Zecora with a questioning look about what is happening to him. The heat within him grows stronger causing a strange reaction. For some odd reason, Zecora's scent seems to be stronger than before making his hormones go into a raging phase. His expression quickly changes from a questioning to one of hunger and want. Zecora recognizes the expression; she opens her arms to him saying, "Take me my mate, and make me yours and yours alone."

Mac grabs hold of his zebra mate and pushes her down onto the bed. He kisses her deeply while feeling his erect manhood aching with every pulse. Mac breaks the kiss a minute later allowing Zecora to say, "Pierce into my wall and become one with me." Big Mac smiles grabbing a hold of his penis aligning with her warm moist opening. He guides the head in then pushes the rest into her tight warm womanhood. Zecora softly moans as she feels her mate's manhood entering deeper and deeper into her. Big Mac stops once he feels the tip of his cock touch her cervix; he pulls back then motions forward making the earth sage zebra moan in pleasure and becomes wetter with each stroke.

Mac keeps a slow pace at first then picks up the pace after a couple of more strokes. Zecora breathes deeply while moaning out, "My Big… *moan* Mac… *moan**ahh* fuck me… *moan* harder!" Mac's exhales at a steady rate while pumping little harder in and out. She moans louder at the increased force while digging her fingernails into his triceps and her thumbs into his biceps.

Mac feels her interior walls tighten around his girth and become more moisten. He recognizes the sign and leans in further pushing at an ever increasing rate making his mate's moans match his pumping rate. He breathes in and out heavily looking into Zecora's glazed over sky blue eyes seeing a please look on her face. He claims her lip for a quick kiss as her moans echo in his mouth for couple of seconds; until he breaks the kiss and commands her, "Come baby *huff* give it *huff* to me!" He begins to pump faster, harder, and deeper to the point the tip of his member hits her widening cervix with rapid vigor. His huffs grow heavier and louder as Zecora's grip grows tighter around his arms. Zecora closes her eyes allowing the feeling from her womanhood to wash unfettered throughout her body. Zecora's body starts to tremor as her muscles constrict and expand uncontrollably. Mac smiles feeling her womanhood become tighter and tighter around him. The red stallion bucks at dizzying pace making Zecora scream as loud as a thunder clap. "CUM! *huff* CUM! *huff* CUM!" Big Mac shouts pile driving her in the soft springy bed.

"I'M *moan* I'M *moan* AHHHHHHHH!" Zecora screams as a powerful wave of pleasure clashes through her body. She releases another ear shattering moan. Her womanly flower squirts out wetting Mac's abs then drips down his balls then to the bed.

Mac stops his movement still embedded in her womanhood; he looks at his mate with a please expression seeing Zecora's chest rising and falling at a quickened pace. Three minutes pass, and Zecora opens her eyes feeling the orgasmic rush calming. She looks at her red mate with glazed over eyes and says, "I didn't command you to stop. I command you, to give me more!" She moves her left hand from his arm and forms the same circle. Zecora's fingertips starts to glow again; then she moves it over his abdomen sending more heated pleasure waves throughout his body. "Give me all that you have! Don't hold back anymore!" she exclaims twisting to the left.

Mac's emerald green eyes blank out as the inner flame becomes an enraging inferno over powering all common reasoning in his mind. The hormones race throughout his body at super speed. Every breath he takes; Zecora's scent becomes so overpowering that his inter animal instinct take full control. Mac's emerald green eyes fill back in with a powerful burning glow. He grabs hold of the zebra's sides picking her up then stands up on the bed. Mac starts to wildly thrust in and out of her dripping wet flower. He thrusts so hard that he forces his way through her widen cervix into her even tighter womb.

Zecora moans uncontrollably as she struggles to hold her grip around Mac's neck. The red stallion gets a new grip around Zecora's plump full ass; then he goes back to thrusting at a feverous pace making her moan and scream loud enough to wake everyone in the house. Another strike of lightening lights up the black rainy sky with a powerful boom. The lightening flash lights up the lovers' room, but the following boom is overpowered with moans and grunts. Zecora struggles to keep her mind composed during the other worldly pleasure assault she feels having Big Mac enter and exit her womb with great gusto. Zecora losses all control when she hears Mac say in a monstrous tone of voice, "YOU WILL *huff* FOREVER BE MINE *huff* NO OTHER WILL EVER *huff* HAVE CLAIM OVER YOU!"

Zecora screams and moan loudly rocking up and down on her mate's swollen manhood, but finally she able to get out, "Your… *ahh*… your… *OH YES!* seed… *moan* Give me your… *ahh* SEED!"

Mac gives out a happy growl hearing her words. "MY SEED! IS THAT WHAT YOU WANT?! TELL ME!" he shouts fucking her so deep that the head of his dick is hitting the back wall of her womb. She tries to answer, but his actions make it hard for her to compose the words needed. As a result, Big Mac takes longer strokes out and comes clashing down within her making her moan franticly. Not hearing an answer he yells out, "ANSWER ME! DO YOU WANT MY SEED?!" Zecora's mind is still lost in the ah's of pleasure when he shouts again, "ANSWER ME!"

Zecora gathers the needed strength to shout, "YES GIVE ME YOUR MIGHTY SEED!"

Big Mac smiles while grunting loudly. He pushes in balls deep making his manhood sit fully inside her flower and womb. He holds her tightly to his rock hard, sweaty, and hot body; then he roars to the heavens as his seed rockets out into her womb. His manhood fills her up so much that droplets of burning liquid spills out. He continues to hold her tightly next to him still pumping in his seed as his lays back on the bed; Zecora's slightly twitching body rests on top of him. The motionless zebra takes shallow breaths as she feels her whole body is drowning in Mac's pleasure filled seed. She flexes her left hand drawing to Big Mac's solar plexus. She slowly sits herself up moving her hand over the same area once again and says with an orgasm filled voice, "I… want… more! Level Five!" She turns her hand to the left making Big Mac roar once again.

Morning comes eight hours later, and the bright warm rising sun cuts through the rain empty clouds. AJ walks around the kitchen fixing sugar cured ham, eggs, grits, pancakes, bacon, apple brand muffins, and fresh chilled apple juice. The pre-teen cutie mark crusaders rush down the stairs smelling the flavorful scent coming for the kitchen. The girls drop their backpacks that the front door on their way to the dining room table. The girls wear matching green school uniforms, but Apple Bloom and Scootaloo were the pants suit form of the junior high school outfit while Sweetie Belle wears the short skirt style.

"Morning sugar cubes," AJ greets her sister and friends.

"Morning Apple Jack," the girls reply in unison adding food to their plates.

AJ starts a pot of coffee just as the girls start digging into their plate. "Mumm! This tastes great Apple Jack," Scootaloo comments.

"Very much in deed, thank you for the food Apple Jack," Sweetie Belle adds before putting another mouthful of food into her mouth.

"You got that right! Thanks sis," Apple Bloom finishes then *BURP*.

This makes all the girls bust out laughing as AJ replies, "Why thank y'all! Don't take too long, you have to be at school in forty minutes."

"Ha we have plenty of time. I can get us there in ten minutes flat," Scootaloo boost with pride that could mimic Rainbow Dash.

AJ smirks pouring a cup of coffee and leaning back next to the kitchen counter top, "Whatever you say Rainbow junior."

The girls bust out laughing again just as Zecora walks into the kitchen. She wears one of Big Mac's t-shirt and baggy sleeper pants with her hair braid into one big pony tail sitting over her left shoulder. She grabs a coffee cup not drawing any attention to herself as she pours a steaming cup of hay favored Joe. She looks back at the other girls laughing and joking around and greets them by saying, "Good morning to you all, I hope you slept well."

Apple Bloom looks at the earth sage with a happy expression, "Morning Zecora how are…" but her expression quickly changes to a puzzled look recognizing the clothes she is wearing; then the yellow filly asks, "Hey isn't that Big Mac's t-shirt and pants?" Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo look at the busty zebra giving the similar questioning looks.

AJ's face turns beat red looking at the imaginary watch on her wrist, "Oh would look at the time! Time sure flies when you're having fun. You girls better take off to school!" Apple Jack motions the girls to the door handing them their backpacks.

"Uh…!" Scootaloo stumbles saying.

"Wait!" Sweetie Belle comments.

"Apple… Jack…!" Apple Bloom struggles against her sister's pushing.

"I'll see you later sugar cube have fun at school. Love you," she says pushing them out the door and closing it. AJ locks the door and gives off a heavy exhale while walking back into the kitchen; she sees Zecora sitting at the table eating breakfast. The orange earth pony pours another cup of coffee and sits down at the table. "Jeez that was a close one," AJ exclaims after taking a sip of the hot liquid.

Zecora smirks after swallowing the food; then asks, "AJ, why did you rush the girls off to school so fast?"

"Zecora, you of all people know once those three start asking questions they won't stop till they get to the heart of the matter. You wearing Big Mac sleeper will really push them into overdrive," AJ snickers leading back in her chair.

Zecora also snickers and replies, "We will have to, sooner or later, tell them that Mac and I are mated."

AJ finishes her cup of coffee then says, "Yeah you're right. Speaking of, where is Big Mac? Its nearly eight o'clock and normally he's the first one up." AJ gives her new sister-in-law a suspicious look with an evil grin on her face.

The zebra blushes then replies, "We had a very active night."

"Ha, I knew it! I knew I heard moaning last night!" AJ calls out pointing at the smiling zebra, "Hey wait a sec, you are not rhyming. What's up with that?"

Zecora shakes her head then says, "I don't rhyme all the time." She gets up grabbing her empty plate walking it to the sink and washes it. "As for Big Mac, give him another hour or two and he will be up. Well I need to get changed, and I will be back later on today."

AJ nods and says to herself, "And I need to get those guards up." AJ walks through the kitchen's door towards the guest house.

Three hours later in Ponyville at Twilight's rebuilt treehouse library, Spike walks around the library in his new green jogging pants with open slots on the side to show off his cutie mark with a white towel draped around his neck. He walks out of the new built in gym with Twilight following behind him saying, "No, no, no! Forget it Twilight!"

"Come on Spike it wouldn't take too long," she replies while coming out of the gym behind him wearing a form fitting black two piece workout suit. "Spike, think about the things we can learn from the examination."

They walk into the kitchen; Spike fills a cup of ice water and takes a quick drink before retorting, "Then get another dragon to be your guinea pig."

Twilight also drinks a cup of water while listening to her brother, "Spike you are the only known dragon-pony hybrid in the world. Imagine what can be learned if you just let me run a few test."

Spike shakes his head no while arguing, "Twi, the doctors at the hospital ran enough fucking test to last me a life time. Besides, they said to coin a phrase 'I'm as healthy as a horse', so get the information from them and leave me out of it!"

Twilight sits down at the table taking another drink then says, "Spike you might have memories hidden within you from over three hundred years ago. My examination might be able to unlock those memories for you. Like your wings, think about how you learn to fly so well so quickly."

"First of all, I was sealed in an egg for three hundred years, so I'm pretty sure that the only memories I have were after you hatched me. Second, I learn to fly thanks to Zecora. Over all, I just use my instincts that's it nothing more, nothing less."

"Spike…" *ring* *ring*

Spike picks up the phone, "Hello." Twilight pouts drinking more water while listening to the conversation. "Hey what's up?"

Spike listens to the caller then responses, "You're fucking kidding me! When did it start?"

Twilight ears perk up hearing Spike's reaction to whatever the caller said. "Yeah, keep an eye on him. Twilight and I are on the way," he says then hangs up the phone. The purple dragon looks at Twilight with a sour look on his face.

"Who was that Spike?" the alicorn princes questions.

"That was Apple Jack, she said there is something strange going on at the farm," he explains walking out of the kitchen going to change. Twilight flies up to her room and changes as well.

Spike changes into a red open collar shirt with matching jean pants and a green open over shirt. Twilight comes down the stairs wearing a white body shirt with yellow miniskirt and matching waist length thin over coat. They rush out of the treehouse and take to the skies.

Spike and Twilight near the front porch of the farm house about fifteen minutes later. Spike glances around the area looking for any signs of odd activities, but he sees nothing out of the ordinary. "Ok, hey AJ we're here! Where are you?!" Spike calls out. A couple seconds later, Apple Jack comes from around the corner waving at the two of them.

Twilight and Spike walk over to meet up with their friend. Twilight then says, "AJ what's going on? You told Spike that it was an emergency."

"Well I wouldn't call it an emergency, but will it's better if you see it for yourself," AJ replies motioning for them to follow her. They follow her up a hill overlooking to the new glazing plain to see Big Mac and Garble working to building a new fence.

Spike gives a questioning look towards AJ and says, "AJ you said that something strange was…" Spike stops in mid-sentence seeing Garble single handle pick up a stack of lumber twice his size.

"WHAT THE HELL! HOW THE FUCK IS HE DOING THAT!?" Twilight yells out seeing him.

Spike grabs AJ and Twilight by the arms pulling them out of sight before Garble can see them. The red dragon turns to see who is yelling, but he only sees the wind blowing the grass, and shrugs it off going back to moving the lumber. The purple dragon motions them to keep their voices down. They nod acknowledging his signaled command; then he says in a calm low voice, "AJ when did this all start?"

"It was just after we started today's chores. Big Mac was still asleep and I was trying to move a heavy hay bale cart. Garble saw what I was doing and offered to help. I blew him off knowing go and well that he couldn't move it, yet when he tried, he moved it like it was nothing. At first, I thought I was seeing things; boy howly'd was I wrong. He tossed, without help from anyone, the bricks of hay to the second floor of the barn. Garble has been doing non-stop work since then," Apple Jack reports to them.

Twilight sits on the ground with her hand under her chin listening to AJ then thinks out, "This doesn't make sense. The spell I used was just like the one Princess Celestia and Luna put on Spike. It was design to prevent him from accessing any of his natural dragon abilities." Twilight peeks over the hill watching the young red dragon performing his chores with Big Mac without any complaint. Twilight continues on by saying, "There's got to be an explanation for this. The spell formula is the only possible answer."

Twilight moves back close to her friends just as Spike asks, "Where the fuck are those guards at?"

The orange farm pony reaches into her brown pants and pulls out a piece of paper, "When I went to get them this morning, I found this letter instead."

Spike takes the letter quickly reading it as his face fills with a confused expression. Twilight motions for him to tell her what is in the letter, and he gives her an abridge version, "According to this, they received new orders and returned to Canterlot." The purple dragon gives a false laugh as he reads from the letter, "Lady Apple Jack, we are sorry for this unacceptable leave, but we must see to our new duties at once. We have nothing but the upmost confidence that you be able to keep Garble on the true and right path."

"Reassigned?!" Twilight gaps as her mind races trying to figure out who would give the guards new orders. "Spike does the letter say who gave them the new marching orders?" The purple dragon shakes his head no. Twilight exhales in frustration; she looks at the farm pony and says, "Apple Jack, tell me everything that happened after we left and before Garble got up to do his duties."

The orange mare sits on the soft grass adjusting her western style hat quickly recalling the latest events with the young red dragon, "Nothing out of the ordinary happened. I put Garble to bed after dinner then went to bed myself. Hours later, I got up and made breakfast for everyone. Once I sent the girls to school, I went back to my bedroom and woke up Garble. After we ate, we started working and that was it."

Spike and Twilight take a couple minutes to process what AJ said to them, but suddenly, as if hit by a lightning bolt, the adopted siblings come to the same shocking realization. They say in perfect unison, "Did you say, 'you went back to your room to wake up Garble'?"

AJ nods then says, "He slept in the bed with me last night."

"WHAT!" they shout looking at her with bugged out eyes and hundreds of accusations racing through their minds.

AJ recognizes the questioning looks they are giving her. From the times, Apple Bloom asked about her past dates she went out on, and did not come back until the next morning. The orange mare waves her hands side to side quickly rebutting with, "Hey it wasn't anything like that! He was just scared of the thunder and lightning from the storm last night. The little fella came to my room because he couldn't sleep. I felt sorry for the little guy, and told him that he could sleep with me for the night." Twilight and Spike still have the accusative look in their eyes; AJ responds by saying, "Look nothing happened! Garble was asleep minutes after he got into the bed, so you can stop with the crazy looks! Beside the only people having sex was Zecora and Big Mac!"

Twilight backs off then says, "Ok we believe you, but we have more important things to worry about. AJ call Garble over, so I can check the spell formula." AJ nods and walks off towards the two working farm hands.

Spike walks towards the barn and leans up against his backside to the red building before crossing his arms. He looks at his alicorn sister and states, "Twilight what do you think about this? I mean in one night, the guards assigned to watch Garble up and leave without notice. Add to that, the spell you used to seal his powers is falling apart without any reason. Twi, you have to admit that none of this smells right."

"Yeah, but I'm about to get to the bottom of this right here, right now," Twilight replies.

"Hi Princess Twilight," Garble calls out while running over to her; then he gives her a big hug. The young red dragon looks to his right and bows his towards Spike while saying, "Elder, I'm honored to see you again." The purple dragon remains silent only giving him a nod of approval.

Garble steps back to stand next to AJ; Twilight scans up and down the sweaty red dragon in blue cover-all. She then says, "Garble, I need to do a check up on you ok." The young dragon nods his head with a pure innocent look on his face. "Thank you Garble, Apple Jack step to the side please," Twilight orders. The orange farm hand does as requested; then suddenly the purple alicorn's horn and hands begins to glow bright purple with white sparkles. All the while, Twilight is chanting an old spell. The magical aura surrounds Garble freezing him in place; the young dragon falls unconscious while Twilight's magic engulfs his whole body. A couple seconds later, five rings appear around Garble's lifeless body. The five purple magic rune rings rotate around him; Twilight walks over to look closely at the magic runes. She studies the runes carefully, examining each symbol as it passes by.

The alicorn princess closely notes each rune, but she finds nothing out of the ordinary with any of the symbols. Twilight grows frustrated checking the magical runes for the third time. On the eighth turn, she screams in anger breaking the examination spell, and allows the red dragon to reawaken. He wakes up looking at everyone with the same innocent look before he went to sleep. Twilight puts a smile on her face and says, "You did very well. Everything looks great, so you can go back to work if you're ready."

"Thank you Princess Twilight," Garble replies then heads back towards Big Mac.

Once Garble is out of earshot, Twilight says, "Dammit! What the hell could be happening?"

"Want to fill us in Twi," Spike requests.

"The spell formula is perfect. I couldn't find one thing wrong with it, but for some reason parts of the spell is not working," Twilight explains while calming her temper down. She cups her chin taking a couple seconds to gather her thoughts. Afterwards, she adds, "This makes no sense, how could a spell, tailor-made, to bind the power of dragons fail! Ah this is so annoying!" The purple alicorn paces back and forth while she tries to think of any possible solutions. AJ motions for them to go into the kitchen, so she can prepare lunch and to get out of the heat. Once inside, Spike sits watching the brainy alicorn continue to mutter to herself for another fifteen minutes. She once again grunts out loud in tiredness. Twilight sits down at the table before she starts rubbing her throbbing temples. She bluntly says, "That's it! I have rattled my brain to the point that I'm seeing stars. There is no explanation for the spell's malfunction. Our only option is to ask Celestia to look at the spell formula herself." She stops her rubbing and turns to Spike ordering, "Spike take a letter!"

The young dragon pulls out his personal quill and scroll preparing to copy Twilight's words, but suddenly he feels a growing gas in his throat. The gas forces its way up his throat into his mouth; then *BURP* sounds comes out of his mouth with a puff of green fire with white and green sparkles. The sparkles swirls around in a spiral to form a seal scroll with Celestia's cutie mark engraved on the seal. Spike quickly grabs the letter out of the air, and jokes while giggling, "Looks like the princess beat you to the punch Twi."

"Ha… ha very funny Spike. What does the letter say?" Twilight fires back. He unrolls the scroll then quickly scans over the content in the letter causing his facial expression to the change to a confused look. "Come on Spike, quit horsing around! What did Celestia write in her letter?"

Spike gives Twilight an odd look then says, "Ok Twi, but it doesn't make sense."

"Ok," the purple dragon responses. He reads:

Dear Spike:

I have wonderful news for you. Since your sealed powers have been awaken, Luna and I have talked with each other, and we have come to the decision that you should be granted the same title and rank that your father held when he lived in Equestria. After hearing about your actions in the battle for Ponyville, we feel that you are ready to regain another piece of your family's legacy.

Please inform Twilight and your friends that they are requested to Canterlot to witness your knighting ceremony. Also, please invite anyone else that you may wish to see this joyful event.

We eagerly await your arrival.

P.S. Please tell Rarity we require her fashion making services.

Yours truly:

Princess Celestia vi Solaris and Princess Luna vi Selene

After reading the letter, Spike looks up to only see Twilight and Apple Jack's faces stunned by the subject of the letter. He folds the letter and leans back in his chair waiting to hear the opinion from his friends. Apple Jack turns back around to finish cooking and sets the food on the counter to cool off; then she washes her hands. She looks back at her friends and says while smiling, "Well, when do we head to Canterlot?"

Twilight expression softens to a smile as she says, "I'm proud of you Spike and this will make things easier to find an answer to the Garble problem."

Spike puts a smile on his face thinking about what it would like to be called a knight, "AJ is right, what are we waiting for? Lets get everyone together and head out!"

Two weeks later, the mane seven, Zecora, Big Macintosh, the Cutie Mark Crusaders, Sylvia and the dragons still living in Ponyville helping with minor reconstruction, all make their way to the Equestrian Empire capital. Once they arrive, they find the city is a busing with activity during the day and glowing brilliant at night. The streets are crowded with ponies, of all races, running vending stands with signs announcing the knighting ceremony.

Once checked in, everyone splits up going to different parts of the city to get ready for the ceremony. Spike, Rarity, and Twilight go to Canterlot Castle to finish the setup at the palace. The guards salute the three at the entrance and escort them into the courtyard where there are greeted by Celestia. The three bow before the white alicorn. "Welcome everyone; it's good to see you all. Spike, please go to the armory there is a present waiting for you," the head alicorn princess states.

Spike nods and walks off to the armory. Celestia motions for Twilight and Rarity to follow her into the palace. "Twilight, please go to my personal study, while Rarity and I discuss the decoration for the ceremony," Celestia requests.

"Yes your highness. See you later Rarity," Twilight replies turning around walking off in the other direction.

Celestia leads Rarity to the empty grand hall. They walk up to the bright, light filled, stain glass wall size window. Celestia looks through the multicolor window and says with her back turned to the purple mane colored unicorn, "Rarity!" The sound of Celestia's voice makes her jump a bit turning to look at the princess. "Is there something troubling you?" Rarity remains silent for a couple of seconds with a worried expression on her face. Celestia turns to face the troubled unicorn; she steps up closer to Rarity with a mothering sense of compassion for a worried daughter. "Rarity, I know there is something wrong because I don't see that bright sparkle in your eyes when we meet. You can tell me what's on your mind. I promise to keep whatever you tell me…"

"I'M IN LOVE WITH SPIKE!" Rarity shouts with her eyes closed. Celestia's face is full of shock hearing the unicorn's confession; then Rarity says with tears trailing down the sides of her face, "But I'm scared to tell him. One day he's my small Spikey Wikey; then the next day he is seven feet tall with powers I never seen before. On top of that, I find out that he is related to royalty, and he obtains a cutie mark I don't know what to do. I just don't know how things will change between us."

Celestia hugs the teary unicorn and wipes away her tears, "Rarity, you have to trust your heart my dear. I know what you're feeling is overwhelming, but Spike went through these changes for you because if it's not clear, you mean the world to him."

"But how do I..."

Celestia cuts her off by interjecting, "Talk to him, and tell him what is troubling your heart. That way you two can figure out the best way to go through the changes together." Rarity wipes away the remaining tears, and she steps back from Celestia's embrace then stares face to face with the alicorn. Celestia gives a bigger smile to the white unicorn when she says, "Rarity you have the element of Generosity because you have a heart full of love that you are ready to give to the stallion or dragon you love. As for Spike, he carries the element of determination. Because of his love for you, he found the strong will to not only protect you, but everyone else he loves. Rarity, open your heart to Spike, and I promise you that he will not lead you down the wrong path. Do you understand what I'm telling you?"

Rarity lowers her head thinking about Celestia's advice. A couple seconds pass, and she looks back at Celestia with a confident expression on her face while saying, "You're right your highness! Spike loves me and I love him, and this is his moment to shine. I have to do my best to make this ceremony unforgettable!" She clinches her fist then turns around before walking away from Celestia while saying, "There is so much to do and so little time to do it in. First, I have to choose the colors. After all, colors are the foundation to any public event. Then…"

Celestia stands at the front of the hall with her arms crossed and a smile on her face. She watches as Rarity continues to talk to herself while walking out the grand hall. Once Rarity goes through the exit, Celestia says to herself, "Ashkore, Starlight, I don't know if you can hear me, but you should be proud of Spike. He couldn't have chosen a better woman to fall in love with. I know he will carry your family's name and title with the upmost honor. Well I better get ready myself, I just hope my ceremonial armor still fits. The last time I wore that armor was for Ashkore's knighting." Celestia runs her hands over the lower area of her white silk dress then suddenly says out loud, "DAMNIT! MY BUTT GOT BIGGER!"

Several more days pass until Spike's big day arrives on a warm summer Sunday morning, the areas surrounding the palace are quiet, but inside, the grand hall is filled to capacity with ponies, of all races, and dragons all waiting for the ceremony to start. The grand hall is decorated with multiple banners hanging from the ceiling. At the front of the hall, the banners with Celestia, Luna, Cadence, and Twilight's cutie mark hang next to each other while the rest of the banners displays Spike's cutie mark. A low roar of gossip and other conversations fills the air subjected around the young purple dragon, his fierce battle against Garble, and the unknown cutie mark.

Rarity, Apple Jack, Garble, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, and Pinkie Pie sit next to each other in the front row. Apple Jack, Garble, Fluttershy, and Pinkie Pie are dressed in the first class attire designed by their famous fashion expert friend. Rainbow Dash sports her Wonderbolt dress blue uniform; her golden wing emblem pinned over her left breast pocket. Each of them wear their Element of Harmony around their necks.

"Oh this is so exciting! I can't wait for the party afterwards!" Pinkie Pie states trembling with excitement.

"Pinkie, this ain't just about the party. We're here for Spike," Apple Jack comments.

"Yeah, you say that now farm girl, but aren't you the one who was jumping for joy when your family was asked to direct the catering for this! And how much money are you getting paid?" Rainbow retorts with a smirk on her face.

AJ quickly fires back, "That's different Rainbow! Rebuilding the farm cost a lot of money, and we needed the business!"

"Riggggtthhh!" Rainbow says while rounding her eyes and giggling afterwards.

"I hope Spike is ok with this. I mean he is going through so much so quickly," Fluttershy says with a worried tone of voice.

"Nah! I sure he super pumped to get knighted! Hell, I sure would be!" Rainbow exclaims getting nods from the other girls except Rarity. Rainbow sees that her eyes are trained on the banner close to the stage with Spike's cutie mark. She gets a sinister smile on her face and says loud enough for the five of them to hear, "Or maybe Spike is thinking about Rarity's sweet pussy!" Her comment causes the other girls to gash in disgust, but Rarity remains silent and her line of sight unbroken.

The girls give her a worried look wondering if she is ok. Before anyone can say something, the sound of several trumpets over powers the guests' voice drawing everyone attention to the entrance door. The trumpets players continue blowing their musical melody while walking into the room followed by two Pegasus. The first Pegasus sports white armor carrying a banner with Celestia's cutie mark. The second Pegasus' attire is colored midnight blue carrying a matching colored banner but with Luna's cutie mark. After the Pegasus, the next pony in line is a crystal earth pony wearing pink crystal colored armor. He carries a banner with a similar color with Cadence's cutie mark. The last pony in line is a unicorn in purple armor carrying a matching banner with Twilight's cutie mark. Everyone's eyes follow as the trumpet players led the way down the aisle. Just before the stage, they split up into two lines standing in front of the stage still playing the royal music. The banner carriers march on the stage filing alongside Celestia's banner with Cadence's banner to the left then Luna and Twilight's banners to the right.

Once in place, the trumpet players fall silent along with the rest of the room. A guard walks up to the door and calls out, "ALL RISE TO WELCOME THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESSES!" Everyone stands up and looks back towards the door again. "PRESENTING HER MAJESTY PRINCESS TWILIGHT SPARKLE!" the guard calls out. The room fills with applauses as Twilight enters wearing purple battle armor. Her mane is styled into one braid draped over her left shoulder. Around her waist, Twilight carries two sheathed swords with matching colored scabbards. On the center of her armor and flanks, the three violet stars are displayed proudly. The newest alicorn keeps a stern warrior's face as she walks down the aisle. When she gets to the stage, she stands in front of her banner with the same stern look.

"ANNOUNCING HER ROYAL HIGHNESS RULER OF THE CRYSTAL EMPIRE PRINCESS CADENCE SPARKLE!" The guests turn to look at the princess walking down the aisle. She sports the same type battle armor, but hers is made up of silver-gray colored crystal metal. Cadence's mane is folded into the tradition crystal ruler style with multiple gems woven into her mane. The pink alicorn also wears a sheathed sword with a matching colored scabbard, but she also carries an ice crystal colored bow and arrows. Like her sister-in-law, she wears a fierce warrior's face. Once on stage, she nods to Twilight making their lips tremble as they fight the urge to laugh.

"PLEASE WELCOME HER HIGHNESS RULER OF THE MOON KINGDOM PRINCESS LUNA VI SELENE!" The guests cheer and clap seeing the midnight blue alicorn in her matching battle armor. She has two sheathed swords strapped to her waist. The moon princess also carries a midnight blue silver bladed scythe folded and strapped on her back. She gives a soft smile but with a confident look in her eyes. Some of the stallions and male dragons lustfully stare at the sexy princess's butt and tail as her wide hips sway back and forth while she walks to the stage to stand in front of her banner.

"PLEASE WELCOME HER GRAND HIGHNESS RULER OF THE EQUESTIAN KINGDOM PRINCESS CELESTIA VI SOLARIS!" The crowd's roaring applauses continues as the white alicorn princess hovers down the aisle in her shiny white armor. She sports two swords and scabbard on her waist. On her back, there are two more sheathed swords and a shield covering them. Her mane is styled with multiple braids flowing down her back and over her shoulders. Both males and females watch as the beautiful warrior princess flies to the stage and lands in front of her banner.

Celestia holds her hand up motioning for everyone to be quiet. The cheers and applause go silent; then signals for everyone to be seated. Once everyone is in their seats, Celestia greets everyone with a warm smile while saying, "Welcome everyone to Canterlot, we are grateful that you have decided to join us in this wonderful celebration. Today, we are here to honor the brave mares and stallions, who fought in the Battle of Ponyville, and the honorable dragons who acknowledge their defeat then turned around to help in the rebuilding of the burnt battlefield. During the battle, many had lost their lives in the defense of their home and fellow pony. However like the phoenix, from the ashes of battle, a new birth of blazing hope shines through. It's nearly been two months since the battle ended, but by working together new bonds of friendships and trust have been formed between ponies and dragons. Please stand with us in a round of applause for this new found peace and to show honor of the ones that have fallen in battle."

The applauses start off small; then grows into a roaring cheer filling the hall and echoes throughout the castle. After a couple more minutes of cheering, Celestia motions for quiet. The great hall quickly falls silent, and Celestia continues with, "Because of this battle, many things and love ones were lost, but many things were gained thanks to this trial. For one, a new trust and understanding between dragons and ponies emerged. Creating a new foundation of cooperation between our people. Next, a lost treasure was rediscovered then used to protect and save both our people from an unknown dark enemy. Lastly, the hidden history that unites both of our people into a merged destiny was revealed within a brave warrior. Few know that over three hundred years ago, near the end of the Crimson War, a brave dragon named Ashkore the Peacebringer came to Canterlot. He was assigned to negotiate a ceasefire and peace treaty terms. While here, Ashkore fell in love with a mare unicorn named Starlight Sparkle. Once their duties to their people were done, the two lovers started a life here in Canterlot."

Celestia pauses for a minute rethinking about the events that had happened in the past; then she continues on, "Shortly before the birth of their child, war broke out once again. The war drove our people into the bloody Crimson Blaze War. The dragons that believed in peace and coexistence with the ponies stood together in a united force to help lead our warriors into battle. These noble dragons were given the title of knight. Together they joined forces to form an elite group with the soul mission of protecting Equestria from any enemy, and they called themselves the Dragon Knights of Equestria. Since then, the order has fallen silent without any new members after the final courageous act of their leader. Today, we are proud to induct the son of Ashkore as a proud member and rightful leader of the Dragon Knights of Equestria. Please rise and welcome Spike son of Ashkore and Starlight!"

Everyone stands up and turns to face the door. Once Spike comes into view, the room explodes with applause seeing the young purple dragon enter the hall. He wears a black armor set with his cutie mark in the center of the breast plate along with purple rings around each arm sleeve and pant leg. He also sports a crimson red cape with his cutie mark in the center that freely falls in-between his folded wings and a pair of shiny black combat boots. In addition, Spike's apparel is completed with his Element of Harmony draped around his neck. The noble dragon wears a proud smile on his face walking doing the aisle. Just before he reaches the stage he glances over his left shoulder to see all his friend except Rarity smiling or giving him a thumbs up. He spots a worried look on her face, but he keeps his positive expression noting to himself to find out why she looks that way. He looks back forward as steps up to stage. The audience falls silent as he stops in front of the four alicorns. Spike bows before them while saying loud enough of everyone present to hear, "YOU HIGHNESS, I SPIKE HAVE COME BEFORE YOU AS REQUESTED!"

Spike stands upright watching as Celestia steps forward and states, "Thank you for coming Spike, we have called you here today to ask if you are willing to take up the position and title that was once held by your father Ashkore the Peacebringer? Spike, son of Ashkore, will you take the title of knight and become the leader of the Dragon Knights of Equestria?"

Spike stands at attention and says with a voice full of pride and honor, "YES YOUR MAJESTY!"

The four alicorns smile hearing his response; then Celestia says, "Very well, kneel Spike." He does as ordered going done one knee with is fist touching the ground then lowers his head. Celestia draws her sword and places it on his right shoulder and says, "A knight is one who foregoes oneself to be thou for the people."

Luna steps forward drawing her sword and places it over Celestia's and says, "A knight is a beacon of hope and justice for all."

Cadence then steps up drawing her sword and places over the other two and proclaims, "As a knight, you defend and protect the innocent while punishing those who will commit evil deeds."

Finally, Twilight steps forwards drawing her sword saying with a tear of joy in her eye, "Spike, a knight is a powerful warrior, but he remembers that his true power comes from the friends and love ones around him." She places her sword over the other three as she continues, "I, Princess Twilight Sparkle…"

"I, Princess Cadence Sparkle…"

"I, Princess Luna vi Selene…"

"I, Princess Celestia vi Solaris…"

The four alicorns say in unison while moving their swords from his right shoulder to his left, "DO BY HERE DUB YOU SIR SPIKE THE UNIFIER!" Once done, they remove their swords from his shoulder and sheath the blades. They once again say in unison, "Rise Sir Spike!" The purple dragon stands up, and the princesses signaling him to turn toward the audience.

Celestia says to the audience, "Ladies and Gentlecolts, we are proud to introduce Sir Spike, the Unifier, leader of the Dragon Knights of Equestria!" The crowd erupts in applause, cheering, hoots, and hollers for the new knighted dragon. Spike salutes the crowd and his wings spread wide.

Hours later night falls upon Canterlot, the full moon shines down on the city. All the guests are in the main ballroom partying the night away. Spike walks out of the party to the moonlit drenched balcony overlooking the brightly lit city, and moonlight bathed countrywide. The newly knighted dragon leans on the rails finishing off the drink in his hand; Spike silently looks over the land until he hears the door to the balcony open then quickly close. A smile comes to his face, but quickly fades away when Spike turns around to see Sylvia walking to him. The white female dragon wears a tight one piece mini cocktail dress. Its hugs her well-formed hour glass body with her wings folded behind her back. Sylvia walks over to Spike then stands next to him. "Shouldn't the guest of honor, I don't know, be inside with all his guests?"

Spike leans his back up against the railing looking up at the stars, "I just wanted to be alone for a bit."

Sylvia scoots closer to Spike using her tail to play with his leg, "Come on mister knight, this is your big night, you of all people should be celebrating, plus…" She gets closer rubbing her hand over his suited chest, "you are, by far, the most desirable man among all dragon men and stallions here. If you find the right mate, you and she will make a very impressive bond along with powerful hatchlings. You know I'm very fertile and…"

Spike removes her hands while putting space in-between them. "I'm sorry Sylvia, but I…"

Sylvia smiles before replying, "I know your heart belongs to another, but I just wanted to see if there was a possible chance. Anyway Prince Spike, if you ever need something or help with understanding your history all you need to do is ask." She gives a quick kiss on the cheek and walks back inside the ballroom.

Spike releases a deep sigh turning back around looking at the moon and star filled sky. He hears the door open and close again. While turning around, Spike says, "Sylvia please I want to be…," he freezes the moment he see a woman in a silver party dress looking at him with a soft expression on her face. "Rarity!"

She gives a small smile while walking up next to him. She looks up at the moon and says, "It's a beautiful night is it?" Then she looks at him letting the moonlight bathe over her face, "You look very handsome in your suit, and you looked breathtaking in your armor during the ceremony."

He smiles replying, "Thank you! You look beautiful in your dress, but you look beautiful in anything you wear."

She takes a deep breath then says, "Spike tell me; did you mean what you said; that you will take me as your mate?"

"Of course I meant it!"

She sighs looking up at the stars while saying, "Spike I don't know how dragons do it, but you can't just claim me as some prize. I expect the one who wants to be with me to earn my love and trust." Spike looks at her with a worried look on his face. "I don't know how I feel about us being mates right off the bat. So much has changed since you changed, and I have been questioning everything and every feeling since we kissed during the battle. After all that, I'm just so confused. My heart is telling me one thing while my head is telling me something else."

Spike lowers his head predicting what she is about to tell him. He feels an aching sensation in his chest as he turns to walk away saying with a weaken tone of voice, "I understand Rarity. I just understand that I'm… No just understand."

She hears him starting to walk away, so she quickly turns around grabbing his arm telling him, "Spike, I didn't mean it that way. I just don't want to be rushed into anything."

Spike takes a deep breath and without facing her he demands with a cold voice, "Then what is it that you want?"

"How about we go out on a date first; then go from there," Rarity retorts.

Spike turns to look at her with his gleaming emerald green eyes, "Yeah, that sounds like a plan."

Rarity stands face to face with him as she says, "That's sounds perfect, but…" she holds up her finger and points at him, "Don't expect to get lucky after the first date, and if you try to hurt me, I'll…"

Spike grabs her hands and brings them up to his chest while he looks straight into her sky blue eyes, "Rarity, I would never do anything to hurt you because of the promise I made when I started my journey to change myself. I said that after I beat Garble I would claim the greatest treasure, and that treasure is your heart. Rarity, I would give my life to protect you. I know that I'm not like the stallion that you would imagine, well at least the half stallion, but I will be there for you as long as you let me. And hey, according to the others, I am related to the royal family in my ancestral homeland." They both giggle at his joke; then he wraps his arms around her back. Spike pulls her close to him while giving her sexy bedroom eyes. "Can we count this night as our first date?" She smiles and gives him a quick kiss then nods yes. "How about we go out again once we get back home?"

"I would like that," Rarity replies breaking out of his embrace while still holding his hand, "Come on we're missing the party, and we all know how Pinkie Pie gets when she finds out someone misses a party."

"Yeah they get the Pinkie treatment," he laughs walking hand in hand back inside.

"My queen we have word that the dragon failed in his mission to kill Twilight and her friends, but we were able to attain the alicorn necklace," the black soldier reports.

The black alicorn takes a sip of black liquid from her wine glass and says, "Well done, I expected that he would failed, but killing Twilight and her friends would have been a bonus. Nevertheless, I have what I want, and now I need the pony to fill the position." She sees another one of her soldiers enter her throne room. "Ah lieutenant, I hope you have some favorable news."

The soldier salutes then says, "Yes my queen, after spending time with the ponies in Ponyville, I have found that best candidate is a young teen filly named Diamond Tiara. She possesses all the traits that you wanted. Also it seems that, she will do almost anything to gain power and popularity. The rest of the information that you requested is in my log book."

The soldier hands over her log book to the queen; she quickly scans over all the spy's notes then says, "Excellent, Diamond Tiara is more than I could ask for." She hands back the log book then orders, "Return to Ponyville, and continue your observation. Any chance that comes up to get closer to Diamond, do it. That way she will be easier to influence." She looks at the guards to her right and asks, "Have you made any progress with the old fool yet?"

The guard replies, "I'm sorry your highness, but they are reporting that they haven't made any headway with the prisoner, but they been able to decipher most of his tome. Mainly the parts your majesty requested."

"Starswirl, you old fool, how long do you plan on defying me? Oh well in the meantime, we can move to phase three of the plan. Tell the researchers to continue their work and to keep me up-to-date."

"Yes my queen!"

"Ha..ha…ha! It won't be long Celestia, I will take what should have been rightfully mine very soon."

Chapter 6: Diamond in the rough

Author's Note

I do not own My Little Pony Friendship is Magic

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