Chapter 7

The Deal

“Tiamat. . . .I’ve heard of you.” Mudbriar spoke as he looked at the green eyes of the dragoness. “You’re the god of Chromatic Dragons my earth pony friends and I used to play.

“And you’re the terrorist of Salvation rights?”

“This is all of us. “Answer Maud, “ and you’re trespassing on private property. I suggest you dragons leave now.”

“And what. . .have the E.S.S arrest you all?” The midnight purple dragon asked sighing. “Lady Tiamat is offering you stupid ponies help.”

“What makes you think that we want her help?” Limestone said with a lot of anger in her voice.

Tiamat only chuckled at the little ponies ignorance and stubbornness. “I know that you need my help. Your group has only a few members if I’m right.”

“Technically you don’t know how many members we have.” Mudbriar spoke. Noctis was about to burn the stallion but was stopped by a claw on his shoulder.

“You’re right. I may not know how many members you have, but I know that four of them are under E.S.S custody, and I wouldn’t be surprised that agents of said organization are on their way to apprehend you all since they may have leaked out your information.” Achuak started leaning against the rock.

“Get...off...of...holders...boulder!” Limestone screamed, and rush towards the two. The dragoness sighed and pushed the archbishop of the cult out of the way. She doesn't have time for this.

When the tomboyish mare came within range, she felt a sharp pain on her thigh. She looked down to see a tail quickly retreating back to the ground and back to the dragoness side. Before Limestone spoke, she felt an unbearable pain coursing through her leg, soon the rest of her body.

Within seconds she was rolling around clinching the leg. “You fucking bitch!” She screams from the tip of her lungs.

Tiamat just rolls her eyes. “I was only here to help you. But now I’m giving you three a choice. Join me and I’ll spare your sister’s life. If not, then you’re a threat to my plan and I’ll kill every single one of you.”

The other three looked at Tiamat. They knew that they needed to think of something fast. They came up with the only thing they could do.

“Fine, we give up. Now, what do you want for our surrender?” Muad said looking at the dragon with her empty stare.

The green dragoness smiled at the earth ponies, then stung Limestone on the leg once more. The pain she felt slowly faded away. “One; I want everything that you know about the cities and towns in this land. Two; Any hidden passage to the castles.”

“And what’s in it for us? What do you have to offer.” Muad asked walking over to her sister and help her up.

“I’ll grant you four powers. Powers that rival the alicorns.” The dragoness grin. “As long you do not, And I repeat under no circumstances you are to harm and ponies under my watch.”

“As you wish Tiamat.”

Three fillies had gathered into one of the rooms inside Carousel Boutique. One was a teenage unicorn filly with a light pink and dark purple curly mane that down her back and tail. She was wearing a white see-through nightgown that covers her burst and her white fluffy panties. Out of the three of them, she was the biggest out of all of them when it came to bust sizes. Colts would stare at the white mare, watching her assets jiggle with each step she made. Her bountiful backside swaying back and forward. What made the colts, and fillies drool was her voice.

Dubbed the voice of the angel, Ponies would stop what there were doing to hear her sing. Whoever was lucky enough to date her was blessed by Celestia herself. Sadly she already had her sights on someone for a while now. Most ponies didn’t know who though. Majority of the population thought it would be Ponyville’s resident gamer since they often were seen playing games, but that thought was quickly shut down when he was on a date with some other filly.

Sweetie Belle was sitting on the bed holding a purple dragon plushie in her arms.

Sitting on the floor was an earth pony filly. Her coat was yellow, her mane reaches to her back, but had a pink ribbon tie at the end. Same with her tail. She wore a purple open pajama top, exposing her navel area, as well as her cleavage, and matching pajama bottoms. She was sitting on the floor reading a story about a minotaur protecting a pony princess who ended up falling for the minotaur.

Apple Bloom was up there in terms of cuteness. Like Sweetie Belle, she also gets stares at by colts and fillies, each wishing there would date her, or bed her. What made it nearly impossible was her older siblings Applejack and Big Mac. Applejack was ok with her younger sister dating just so long they waited until they were married.

Big Macintosh was a different story.

If he knew his little sister was dating a colt, Big Mac would use intimidating tactics, like taking the family shotgun, and show the colt how accurate his aim was. Using his strength to buck trees off their roots, and even ripping off a log with his bare hands. Letting them know what would happen if and only they hurt his young sister, granted the rest of the family get to them first.

Then there was the third and last pony there. A pegasus with orange fur and a purple mane. She was wearing a dark purple and green striped skin-tight top with purple and green striped panties. The pegasus had to special order them from the crystal empire since that place is the only place that sells them. Despite having a flat chest, she is just like Rainbow Dash having an athletic build, with nice tone thighs and a plot to add.

She was simply laying on the floor, reading a comic Spike recommended about one of the power ponies Zapp, and figure the orange pegasus would enjoy it.

Ever since Spike’s kidnapping, he was the only thing that was on their minds, they helped with the search effort, even heading as far to the dragon lands. Their only hope lies in Rarity but she doesn’t remember where they took her or Spike.

The three had a crush on Spike for years. Apple Bloom when he first came to Ponyville years ago on the summer sun celebration and watching as the family stuff Twilight face with countless apple base foods, she was stun since she never saw a dragon before. She, of course, introduces herself, with Spike doing the same. After Diamond Tiara party she introduces her newly acquired friends to the small dragon.

For years the four had played, well They made Spike play with them when he wasn’t busy which was rarely and involving him in their crusade to the purple drake’s dismay and annoyance. The dragon hunter crusade was one thing they would never do. . .again since it was from a book, which Spike was bond and gag, and left in a cage for all to see.

Of course, the three got in trouble and was grounded for a week.

One day when they were being bullied by Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon, Spike came to the rescue in saying that; not having a cutie mark is better than having an unless one. After he said that Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon turned red and left in a huff. Apple Bloom, Scootaloo, and Sweetie Belle tackled Spike and gave him kisses on his face to thank him. It didn’t stop there. He helped them with a lot of things. Assignments, projects, he even encourage them, to do what they love to do, which is to help ponies with their cutie mark.

“Ah say we just form our own search party.” Apple Bloom said closing the book she was reading. “And to hell what meh sis and her friends think.” The country mare yelp up from where she was laying.

Scootaloo had a face of determination.“Yay! Let's do it. I want to find our ‘friend’ no matter what.”

Sweetie Belle cheered “Yay! But where to start.” With their only hope in finding the dragon they loved destroyed, the only thing they can do is wait. From what Rarity told them, Twilight, along with Thorax, and Ember were going to make a special task force in hopes in finding Spike.

The white mare was in her room planning on how to get the girls to the castle of the two sisters without being noticed. that’s when she heard a tap on her window. Getting up from her bed, she went to see who was there. opening the window the ivory mare was surprised to see who it was.

Zecora who was standing there holding a few small stones in her hand. The zebra was wearing her loincloth skirt and a brown bra. Lucky for her, the night was young and not many ponies were out, not like she minded the attention of course. “I see that my lady has need of me.”

Rarity tilted her head in confusion to what Zecora had said. “Um. What do you mean by that Zecora, and why are you here?”

Zecora just giggled. “To both of your questions, I say this. My lady Tiamat told me to help you with your crisis.”

When Zecora said Tiamat Rarity’s body went as stiff as aboard. “H-H-How do you know about Tiamat?” Rarity said in a scared tone. Thinking that at any moment a dragon or dragoness that was under, Tiamat’s control would come out of nowhere and attack them.

Zecora gave Rarity a toothy grin. “Since the beginning, Lady Tiamat has gained many followers. Zebras are no exception to the dark goddesses reception. My tribe and many others from my homeland worship Lady Tiamat no deception. And I knew of her lost child, so I play the act of innocents of a while.”

Rarity has a puzzled look on her face. Zecora looked then motion to meet her using her back door. Rarity closed the window and walked downstairs Opening the door, the zebra walked in.

“I need to get my sister and her two friends to the castle.” Rarity said with great fear in her heart.

Zecora just shrugged and pointed her right hand at Rarity “It is quite simple you see. For them and you will accompany me. I will come back tomorrow with a map of the castle. That way you will have your excuse without any hassle.”

Rarity smiled grateful for the help. “Thank you Zecora”

Zecora began to leave Rarity’s boutique but she didn’t leave without giving Rarity a word of advice. “I wouldn’t count your chickens just, For Tiamat is watching, that I can bet. For what you have done to her son, you and I both know that can't be undone.” Zecora spoke without any kind of pity. The zebra knew that no matter how much you pleased Tiamat. If someone messes with something that fallen goddess loves. Then they’re going to regret it for the rest of their life.

After Zecora said that Rarity began to fear for her life even more.

“Do you think that if I apologized to Spike then I’ll be forgiven?” Rarity then smiles to Zecora. She just shrugged and went to the castle of the two sisters without another word.

Once Zecora was gone Rarity went back to her room for some rest for tomorrow.

Morning
Once the sun rose up Rarity made breakfast for her and the other three. While everyone ate together, Rarity heard a knock on the door and went to see who it was. Once she opened the door she saw Zecora with a map in her right hand. Just like they planned.

She knew what she had to do. The white mare walked over to where the girls were. “Do you have any plans for today girls?” Rarity asked to which the three nodded.

“Yep, we’re um, going to um.” Sweetie Belle places his finger under her chin, thinking.

“We’re going to the dragon lands again to see if the other dragons hiding Spike.” Apple Bloom said so they would have a good excuse for not being here today.

Rarity let the zebra in.

“What are you doing here Zecora?” Asked Scootaloo with a look of confusion.

“Are ya here to help us look for Spike.”

Zecora just nodded. “My little friends I bring you some news, to find Spike, there is a clue.” The eyes of all three faces widen after hearing that.

“What are we waiting for, let's go!” Scream the white unicorn filly.

“Ah get ma sis, and-.”

“No need Apple Bloom, it’s far too soon.” The zebra stated knowing how tired the rest of the mane six are after searching tiredness of their draconic friend.

“She’s right! It’s too early to tell everyone about the clue just yet. We need to go and find out for ourselves first. Then once we know it's true then we can tell everypony else.” Declared Rarity. The three thought about it for a few minutes. It did make sense to them. If the clue was a dud then it wouldn’t make sense to bring everyone out to see it right away, But if just the five of them went to see it, then it wouldn’t matter if the clue was a dud or not.

“I guess she’s right. I mean it would be a waste if Twilight and the others went.” the orange filly proclaimed remember how tired Rainbow Dash was after coming back from her trip to the dragon lands. She also told Scoots that the devil hunters were real and that there were cats working under a nine-tailed fox. Scootaloo just nodded not really believing her.

The three quickly went upstairs, wash up, and came back downstairs dress, in camo gear, which consists of shorts, a leather jacket with combat steel toe boots, and a backpack consisting of a tent, and a canteen of water. All and all they look like there were going camping. Both Zebra and unicorn giggled at the display and motion for the three to follow.

“Let's go and save Spike!” Yelled the three with a smile on their faces.

Once everyone was out of the door Rarity locked the door. The four ponies and zebra want to the Everfree forest, unaware of a rainbow pegasus tailing them from high above the clouds.

After a few minutes of walking the four made it to the castle of the two sisters. Upon seeing the castle, the three fillie marvel at the beautiful castle, even if it was basically in ruins after all these years, which still had its creepy atmosphere.

“Wow! This is awesome! I didn’t realize how beautiful this place is up close.” Sweetie Belle was acting right, but deep down she knew the stories, and to be frank, this was her, and the others first time going in. To say the three crusaders was nervous was an understatement.

“Don’t worry Sweetie Belle, nothing in this castle is scary, save for the traps and hidden rooms.” Rarity said easing the fears of her younger sister.

“Now is not the time to admire. For there is a clue that we desire.” Said Zecora so she could get everyone's attention. She opens the map to the castle of the two sisters and walked inside with the girls following.

Within the castle throne room rested two thrones with dated, and banters of the sun and moon, each banter old, dusty, with some parts being torn due to the elements of time. Three hallways line up from side to side which leads to different parts of the castle with two behind the empty old thrones.

The first hallway leads to the top left of the castle where there is a spiral staircase that leads down to the castle. While the hallway across from it leads to the sister's thrones. The second hallway leads to the middle castle where the kitchen and the courtyard is, the hall across from it lead to another hallway filled with metal armor each one holding an ax, or a sword. The third and last hallway leads to the bottom of the castle, where the basement and the dungeon is. While across from it, leads to another part of the castle.

“We must go through the middle hallway if we want to find our way.” Zecora said, smiling at the three teenage fillies.

“Alright!” Yelled the crusaders, running towards the middle hallway, with the zebra and older white unicorn following suit.

What was a lush and beautiful botanical garden now filled with moss that covers some of the ruin stone walls, weeds, and other types of fana that made the walls of the castle shine with beauty? Sadly they weren’t here for beauty. They came here so they can try and find the missing purple and green dragon.

“So where is this clue.” Questioned the yellow teenage filly.

“In the garden young filly, for there is something that isn’t silly.”

“Alright, girls let's go and find our friend.” Sweetie Belle declared with a fire in her eyes.

“And which friend do you want to seek.” Asked Ulhar asked sitting on a cloud with Shatter standing beside her sipping a cup of tea in a fancy manner.

“Who are you?” Scootaloo asked with a raised brow.

Ulhar giggled at Scootaloo’s statement. “You wouldn’t believe me if I told you. But I am Spike’s mother. Like his legit mother, the one who laid his egg and stuff. And I’m the only one who knows where he currently is.”

“Your Spike’s mom? Then where have you been this whole time?” Apple Bloom asked with a confused look on her face. Thinking that if she is Spike’s mother, then she should have raised him.

“Oh. . .how to explain this.” Ulhar placed his claw under her chin, thinking.

“Lady Tia I mean Ulhar was banished by her brother who failed in destroying the world.” The elder brown dragon explains, taking a sip of his tea. When he said that the three fillies were at a loss for words.

“Right now my son is getting stronger as we speak. You may see him by weeks end, only if you follow me.” The blue dragoness spoke in a soft but motherly tone. Ulhar with a snap of her claw, a small blue colored portal appears behind her.

“DON’T BELIEVE IN WHAT SHE’S SAYING!” Scream a cyan blue mare who came down and land in front of the three, much to the three shock. The cyan mare had heard everything and knew that she needed to stop this right away. Once Rainbow got to her feet she looked at Ulhar with a hate filled glare.

“Oh, you must be one of the elements of harmony?” Ulhar asked placing her hand on her hips.

“ Rarity, take those three and get the others, I’ll hold her off as much as I can.” Rainbow flared her wings out, ready to attack the goddess. Sadly this never happened when she felt something hitting her on the back of the neck. Zecora used a special chop at the back of her neck to knock the wonder bolt out cold.

“Rainbow!” The orange and purple filly cried out, running overseeing if she was ok. “Why did you did that Zecora?”

“Because little filly, she along with your princesses, and her Friends want to separate me and my son.” Ulhar said with venom in her voice.

“Miss Ulhar is here to save this land. But the princesses aren't the biggest of fans.” The zebra stated.

“And young Spike is the key to everything.” The brown dragon then moved to the side. “But if you have any questions, we're happy to answer. Only if you come with us.”

“Yes you three come.” The blue dragoness whisper, using her soft voice to hypnotizing the three fillies. “Come, and see the dragon you long for.” Upon saying this, and without thinking, the three walked and entered the portal with the brown dragon following suit. “You two did well.” She spoke then look down at the knocked out the mare, then placed his claw on his chin, thinking what to do with her.

“A suggestion my lady.” Rarity said earning the fallen goddess attention. “Why not take her along. I’m pretty sure the males there need some, reliving.”

“Yes. . .I should. I’ll make sure that she is put to good use.” Ulhar then summoned a portal underneath Rainbow Dash. Sending her to the same dungeon that Rarity was held in.

“Oh and one other thing I need you two to do.” Ulhar got up and turned around.

“I’m at your need, where is it you need me to be.” Zecora bow as did Rarity.

“Tell the princesses that their time will end.” With that Ulhar walked into the portal. As it dissipated Zecora and Rarity smiled.

Author's Note

I'm going to level with you here. I did not intend for Zecora to be apart of this or Scootaloo having a crush on Spike. Anyway, there is one more pony that has a crush on Spike. . .who will it be?

Well, take a wild guess, cause anything can and will happen.

Also, Celestia and Luna have a secret pretending to the alicorns race.