"Okay, so, you guys're saying, if we use the power of friendship and rainbows, we can defeat Tirek, Chrysalis, and Cozy Glow?" Ocellus asked, putting a hoof to her chin in thought. Sandbar and Yona nodded, with Sandbar leaning in slowly on Yona's shoulder, She flushed red at this, but decided to keep her stare straight and nodded. Ocellus shook her head, causing the both of them to look disappointed. "We can't do that. This is a serious matter, who knows who could get hurt out there because of it?"

Sandbar was determined. "And how do you know what's gonna happen," he said, pointing a sharp hoof at Ocellus. She stepped back a little, her tail brushing against the border of the leaves around her. Sandbar continued. "We weren't even out there for so long! Smolder, Gallus, and Silverstream are probably getting their butts kicked because of us-- oof!" He was smacked by a hoof.

“Don’t you dare say that!” Whimpered Ocellus, who had her mouth at the best snarl she could manage. “It’d be better if we just went out there and helped them instead of being so... so...”

“...You mean we’re being a bunch of pussies.” Called a voice, followed by a brief rustling of leaves. A smack was heard after that, and the voice exclaimed with sheer displeasure. “Ow!”

Ocellus, Yona, and Sandbar looked over to a Griffin; who was waving his claw around like it
had just been burned, a Dragon; who was holding her head and freaking out about the recent surge of pain, and, a hippogriff; who had her wings spread and trembling like she’d just been through the worst experience of her life.

Ocellus gasped, rushing up to hug Smolder first. “We knew I was alright,” she started. “So what’s the big deal?” At that, Ocellus pulled back and withdrew her suit.

“A-About what you said earlier. I-I’m sorry if I ever made you feel that way.” She sniffed.

“It’s alright. We’re alright. I’m sorry I always got so angry at you. Never knew what the hell I was doing,” Smolder chuckled. Ocellus chuckled back.

“We’re just glad you’re all okay,” commented Sandbar, walking over and hugging both Gallus and Silverstream; Smolder was occupied at the moment. “Can’t believe you lot thought you could fight all of them.” He continued, taking off his armor as well. Smolder quirked a brow, and the two birds behind her looked confused.

“Yona and friends come up with decision. We not fight villains, we plan to fight villains with teachers. They know how to help.” Yona said, Sandbar and Ocellus nodding in unison. Gallus just looked at Smolder, and the both of them exchanged unsure looks.

“You guys sure about this?” Asked Gallus. Smolder was right behind him, but Silverstream had already taken her armor off, too.

“Yeah. I mean, we have the opportunity to—“ she was shushed by a light blue, chi tiny hoof.

“—let the teachers handle it.” She smiled. Smolder rolled her eyes, but offered a small smile in response.

“Right,” agreed Sandbar, Yona’s hoof in his. He looked over to Yona, who nodded as well.

“Right.”

All four of them looked to Gallus and Silverstream, who both looked to each other and said:

“Right.”

-To be continued

Author's Note

So, honestly, this story was suuuuper tiring, and, I didn’t want that nagging feeling that I’d have to get this done by x y z, or, finish a chapter so you can post it on X. That doesn’t mean this story is done, though. I’ve been in the mood to start something fresh, and, I think you’ll all like it. Toodles for now!