Real time. 8 hours have passed since Heart Path fell asleep.

Chrysalis POV.

I slept so soundly, all the time feeling the human body next to me. But at some point I woke up from the fact that Heart Path began to rave in my sleep! And even more! He began to twitch and shake. This was not a good sign. I opened my eyes and noticed that Autumn Blaze did the same, except ... from the fact that the man who sleeps between us pressed his head to her shoulder. And tears flowed from his closed eyes. He did not say anything, only sometimes we heard a few incomprehensible words. Similar to the names! And among them I was able to hear the name of Valiant Romantic.

What could he dream about now that he began to cry? Can I wake him up?

I looked at this man with alarm and turned my gaze to Autumn Blaze, which at that moment was studying with curiosity the shaking human body pressed against it. Then she pressed her lips to his forehead and, removing them, looked into my eyes with a mixture of fear and concern. Her lips were shiny with moisture ...

"Of course, I don't quite understand how the body of this alien man works, but it seems that he is sick! His forehead is definitely hot and slightly wet with sweat." Autumn Blaze said and rose to her feet and surveyed our grotto.

"Where is Discord?" I asked, looking around, but then sadly looked at the man. He was left alone, and began to search for the nearest body with his hand. I have already realized that during this time he got used to our warmth.

Autumn Blaze shrugged and ran out of the grotto to inspect the beach. The fire has long gone out, only smoldering branches remained. I stretched the hoof to the hand of the man, who immediately grabbed it tightly and began to press it to his face. It was... very touching, but he is not aware that he is doing it in his sleep. And it seems that the change in climate and the fact that he got wet several times a day did not do him any good. I don't need to be a doctor to understand this. While Autumn Blaze seeks Discord, I decided to lie down next to this man again and hug him with my whole body to warm him. Gradually his trembling in his body subsided, and I, looking at his sleeping face, noticed how he smiled slightly. And no matter how stupid it may sound at that moment to me, I also smiled and two tears fell from my eyes on his face.

"What do you see in your dream?" I asked the man sleeping in my caring hooves. But the familiar voice at the cave wall frightened me.

"I'm afraid he won't be able to give you an answer now. You see, he is fast asleep. And as you have already noticed, he is really sick." Discord said and came up to me looking completely tired, and the same voice.

I raised my head to take a closer look at Discord and was terrified! “Discord? Why do you look like your color has gone dull? What happened?" I asked with growing panic in my voice and at the same time felt how the man began to move again and make some incoherent sounds.

Discord stared down at his body and limbs as he lifted one leg after the other randomly. But then he stopped and sat up, grabbing his head in his hands. I was afraid for him. Anyway, what's going on? Why is the person I am hugging now, lying and shaking, crying in his sleep and not wanting to wake up! Or it can't! Moreover, Discord, which has already laid this burden on us, is like a patient... no less! And I am the only one who is now more sane and healthy! Well, our new acquaintance, or friend Autumn Blaze, is also worried about this. And I am not such an arrogant queen, because many people are used to seeing me, of course, I am ready to lend a hoof to help! And even if it is the lord of chaos or an unconditionally cute alien male. Who radiates love, as if I was everything to him... including the hope for life ... And a tear creeps from me without a trace at the thought of this. I'm just a changeling! More precisely, the queen of the swarm! But this person was able to erase the boundaries between us with some kind of literally magical energy and speed. Although, as far as I understand, he is not a magical creature. But now, after a few hours, the truth began to gradually reveal itself to me. I and Heart Path are connected... but how and with what... I just feel it. And after spending only a few hours with him, I feel something unusual about him. I cannot explain what exactly. My heart was pounding with excitement. Do not ask where I (Queen Chrysalis) got such feelings and emotions. This will remain a secret. In any case, it’s not time to open it yet. My magical energy was enough to use it, even at my level. And I can only guess why Discord needed me, in his need!

Now I have different feelings. My hive... they were left without their queen for a long time! Although a few days won't be a problem... but if I stay for more than a month! Then there will be a coup! And I will no longer be queen, but I will be one of my successors. And during these six hundred and eighty years, I have noticed many changes. And many of them worthily flew to distant countries to create their own hives and our colony as a whole. This is politics, and anatomy, and the fate of changelings in general.

But before the lord of chaos spoke, I got ahead of him. "Discord! We're all in the same boat! I ask you. Help this man! Without him, I'm sure we won't be able to fulfill your request. And it's not just that ..."

Lord of Chaos, as soon as he heard my words... he bowed his head. I silently watched his reaction, although I had an inner feeling that there was no need to doubt him! I believe in Discord! And when I got to my feet, leaving the man alone again, I looked seriously at Discord. “We have to help the person and...” But I didn't have time to finish.

"And we will help him! Without a person, we have less chances to get into the cave of fear, where there is an emergency door leading to my personal dimension! It is my personal dimension that is the source of my energy. But after I received my curse in full measure, namely, mutual love, this dimension has closed for me. But I still have my chance..." The tarnished Discord responded and gingerly grabbed the man's body with his hands. Heart Path did not react to this, as if it were unconscious. Only this was not enough for us! First Discord, now Heart Path!

At that moment, Autumn ran into the grotto and looked at all of us with surprise. But after she held her breath and approached us, she spoke. “Discord! I was looking for you even in the forest!" She lightly lit the tips of her mane and continued to say to our friend, the lord of chaos, whatever she thinks. “You ... why were you hiding from me? How did you manage it? I know this coast better than anyone!" Autumn Blaze said, and then began to look at us in more detail, especially Discord.

I ran to the Lord of Chaos, who was holding the trembling man in his arms and looked seriously into his eyes. "Put this man on my back." I said and turned my head to the mare Kirin. "Please, Autumn. Can I take this man to your hut? He needs help! We need to find out what's wrong with him! And there are no doctors here..."

"Of course! Follow me. I have useful herbs for tea. And if Heart Path wakes up, we will definitely give it this tea." Said Autumn Blaze and looked anxiously at the man.

Discord looked at me in utter surprise. "I am amazed! Chrysalis! You have known this creature one day! And you are the queen who is ready to carry this alien on her back?"

I seriously looked into the eyes of Discord, who put the man on my back and I was overwhelmed with various emotions. Discord is right. I am the queen and now I am acting as if it is normal! And this creature ... He is good, and for some reason it seems to me that I should be grateful to him! But I don’t understand... why?

"I think that this man is far from such a simple alien as it might seem at first glance. When I saw him for the first time, I felt in him that something close... I cannot explain what it is." I said and went into the forest, following our girlfriend-kirin. Hopefully it won't take us long to heal this person.

And so three creatures were walking through the forest, one of them was carrying a bipedal man on his back. The other also walked on two chaotic legs and held a man's equipment in his hands. They were all definitely different creatures ... but they all had something in common. Lord Chaos Discord, Queen changelings Chrysalis, lonely Kirin named Autumn Blaze, and a painfully sleeping man named Heart Path.

The foliage on the trees was still damp from yesterday's rain. Be that as it may, the morning was unusually humid. It's good that Discord, Chrysalis and Heart Path have a new friend! This Kirin mare has shown a lot of selfless concern, as she is now, she leads them to her home to help and be helpful. And all this was for only three strangers. The Kirin mare was only glad to finally meet several sentient beings. I think Autumn Blaze will certainly play an important role in this story.

“I really hope ... that the person will wake up! Otherwise, we may have problems." Chrysalis said, looking at Discord from under her mane. It was not hard for her to carry Heart Path. On the contrary. She took pleasure in this intimacy.

"Hey! We'll be there soon! So don't be upset ... um ... Chrysalis! I'm sure we can cure this man! And if we fail, then we will go to the Kirin village! There's a doctor there." Autumn Blaze responded by continuing to wade through the bushes of those trees. The forest was clearly not friendly to them, but not hostile either.

Thus, in about ten minutes this company was able to enter the clearing. This clearing was well lit by the sun, and in its center stood a hastily constructed hut. It seemed that its founder was in a great hurry when he built it from all these branches and brushwood. But we must pay tribute! Autumn Blaze did her best! Some design motifs were prominent in the area. There was even a bread maker! Which was very skillfully made of stone and clay.

I never thought that Kirin (little-studied creatures) could be such masters. Chrysalis thought as she continued to look at this modest house.

"And you built it all alone?" Chrysalis asked as she entered this house.

"Yes. A little magic and knowledge." Autumn Blaze answered and smiled, pointing her hoof at her modest bed. "You need to put this man on the bed. In the meantime, I have to get some water and... I think we should put a wet towel on the man's forehead." Then the Kirin looked at the surprised Discord, who restored his color a little. "And I ask you Discord to keep an eye on the stove. We have to make herbal tea. And it won't hurt to have breakfast either." Finished giving out commands, mistress of the house.

"Well that's a really good idea!" Discord answered and snapped his fingers, after which a fire lit up in the stove, on pre-cooked wood.

Chrysalis noticed the ruse and approached Discord with an angry face. Out of the corner of his eye, Discord noticed and smiled slyly, then he took Queen Chrysalis in his arms and ... what is going on? He began stroking her head, trying to calm the changeling queen.

“Discord! What the hell are you doing? Are you trying to cheat again and this time pretending to be sick?" An angry Chrysalis said and turned her back from Discord's embrace. "I knew you were trying to play your game again! Hope you have an excuse!"

Autumn Blaze entered the house with a wooden bucket of water, holding it back with magical telekinesis. And when she heard that Chrysalis was angry with Discord, she hurried to intervene. And she didn’t want to see her new friends, perhaps to squabble. "May I ask you why you are clearly two unusual creatures behaving this way? I'm sure Discord has his reasons."

Chrysalis simply rolled her eyes, and grabbing a bucket of water with her magic, she went to the bed where the sick man was sleeping. The pre-made towel was already nearby. Discord put his finger on his chin and looked questioningly at Chrysalis, still watching her reaction.

Chrysalis noticed that, most likely, her behavior was a little wrong, so she decided to defuse the situation. The changeling queen did not want to conflict with Discord and their new acquaintances, Autumn Blaze. "Forgive me. But I believe that Discord will be able to explain to us why he pretends to be sick, and then regains his true color, and even uses magic" Chrysalis said and began to put a wet towel on the forehead Heart Path.

The man groaned in his sleep, but it was the sound of pleasure, not pain! This surprised the changeling queen a little and distracted everyone present. Discord and Autumn Blaze exchanged glances and walked over to the bed.

"I hope you buddy, don't stay long in this dream world!" Discord said and rubbed his chin thoughtfully. “Hmm ... If I'm not mistaken, Princess Luna must have found Heart Path in the realm of dreams. Just to find out where he is in the real world. But something is happening according to a different plan. And Heart Path is locked in his mind, so we cannot wake him up, no matter how strange it sounds. I'm afraid we are dealing with someone more powerful than the princess of the night and the keeper of the dreamland. As far as I know, this can only be done by the guards of this world." Then Discord brought his face closer and asked the sleeper with a sly grin. “I wonder what you dream of if your moans are more like pleasure!? He-he-he."

Chrysalis, hooves crossed over her chest, sat down next to the bed and looked at Discord, imagining what else this joker could sa. But with a raised eyebrow and a little curiosity. “You're so curious. I am also interested to know what he dreams of. And I really hope that in his dreams Heart Path fantasizes, thinking about me!"

Discord grinned at this reaction of the changeling queen, very well aware of her feelings for this man. But then Autumn Blaze decided to intervene in the conversation.

"Hmm ... In fact, I'm curious about this too, but it seems that you forget a little about the fact that this person needs help. And as far as we already understood, it is impossible to wake him up, and besides, he is delirious in his sleep! But I have have a suggestion." Autumn Blaze said and squatted down to rub her hooves in anticipation that her thoughts would be useful to her new friends. And besides, she wanted to defuse the situation a little. What a good mare she is!

Discord and Chrysalis really looked at Autumn Blaze with curiosity and invited her to continue her thoughts.

Autumn Blaze happily jumped on her hooves, glad that her new friends were still able to turn their attention to her, and then she stopped and spoke in a cheerful tone. “Why don't you, Chrysalis, just stay with Heart Path and observe its condition? Don't forget to change the wet towel to bring the heat down! And in general, make yourself at home! In the meantime, Discord and I will go to a place known only to me. There I want to collect flowers and other herbs so that we can brew a potion and try to water the person. Maybe this can bring his consciousness back to the real world and he will finally wake up? Anyway, I hope so. Well, at the same time we will look into the Kirin village." Said Autumn and pressed her ears a little, and her smile began to fade smoothly. "I have not been there for seven months since I was expelled from this village..."

When Discord saw the saddened face of his friend Crean, he felt a little ashamed. After all, he didn't give Autumn Blaze a chance to tell his story yesterday. And now their company lacks details about this good mare. And it seems that Discord ... has begun to lose his healthy color again. Chrysalis also felt ashamed, so she walked past Discord with an understanding face and hit him with her tail along the way, hinting that he would also pay attention to the Kirin mare. After all, she is kind and very welcoming as well as caring.

"Actually, I want to apologize to you again Autumn Blaze. And I see that you have something to tell us about. It's a shame that the person does not hear this." Discord said, rolling his eyes and regaining his true body color, he walked up to Autumn and took her in his arms. Of course, at first she was a little surprised, but then she remembered what Lord of Chaos and his hands are capable of. His gentle and tangible massage. She smiled broadly as Discord began rocking her in his arms like a little colt.

"Yes. You really should tell us in more detail about what makes you sad." Chrysalis said and tapped Discord lightly on the sides with her hoof, as if supporting his apology and hinting at what an idiot he was. “Each of us got into some strange situation and problem. But I am sure that all this is solvable. We will help you in gratitude for the hospitality!" Chrysalis finished her speech and chuckled slightly at Discord's actions regarding the Autumn Blaze.

Discord again felt that such a story from their Kirin friend could make a real concert! So he decided to take it easy. He sat down in one of the makeshift chairs and, holding Autumn Blaze with his back on one of his hands, and with the other hand, began massaging the mare's belly.

"Oh. Discord ... you're just ... you're just evil! But that's very sweet of you. Please don't stop." Autumn Blaze groaned and began to wriggle in ecstasy in the hands of the lord of chaos.

This action of Strife and the reaction of the Autumn Blaze had a positive effect on the chrysalis. The changeling queen began to wiggle her ass on the floor and, smiling stupidly, spoke very slyly: “Oh yes. I guess this time you won't burst into flames like a match anymore? Because this time, as far as I can tell, you like the way you get interrupted again and you can't tell your story! Enjoy our company and the hands of the chaos lord!" Chrysalis said, referring to the Kirin, who at that moment had already rolled her eyes in bliss, and then winked at Discord, to which he responded in kind.

"Yes. To be honest, Autumn, you're a pretty good mare. And for some reason I just want to give you a massage, every time you become more active or a little sad, like now. Anyway, we are ready to listen to your story, now that you feel better." Discord said and hugged Autumn Blaze in a friendly way, which made her smile again and something sparkling appeared in her eyes. Yes ... with love, to the Lord of Chaos.

POV Autumn Blaze. Memories.

Author's note: She was finally given the opportunity to tell her story. And then I already felt sorry for this mare. And so I shared my inspiration with her. I also want to remind readers that I am writing a story for adults (this does not necessarily mean sex), and also my universe is very alternative and deviated from the children's show (canon). And this means that it is worth taking my story from a different point of view and imagination. Everything described is only my fantasy and does not belong to the canon!

The Kirin once had a small town on this island, founded by the "Great Father of Justice", but that was a long time ago. Alas, I do not remember many details from our history, except that our species was created by a righteous dragon. The dragon, who for the sake of justice and the protection of the weak, gave up his longevity, wealth and power. And, according to sources in the textbooks of the Kirin school, this dragon attracted the attention of some "higher powers", called the "Guardian of the World." I don't know who these creatures are, but I believe they exist! So these "Guardians" decided to bestow their favor on this young dragon. They gave him love ... but that love was ... a unicorn mare! By the will of fate, they were collected, united by one goal (justice and protection of the weak), they were able to love each other. And as silly as it may sound, it was a magical miracle! The Guardian needed such a connection, and in the end, out of love, they gave them children. This is how the Kirins appeared. A mixture of dragon and unicorn. That's why we kept the dragon gene to ourselves. We have the scales of a dragon on our back, and at the same time we can control the element of fire, and at the same time we are more like unicorns, only our hooves split over time, which is a sign that we can pass the righteous judgment. on the accused. And take my word for it, I don't quite understand why this happened.

Our settlement led a secluded life, so we fulfilled the covenant set by our creator. We had to learn the elements of nature: to be able to protect ourselves and the weak, learn to fight on hooves and with the help of the magic of nature. To know all the elements was the goal of everyone. Fire was given to us from birth, then comes the choice, Water, Earth, Air. And the path of self-control. But with the latter, we did it, to put it mildly ... um ... it doesn't matter. But we studied. And so the tradition of a competition, a duel, arose. Naturally, such a duel did not imply a fight to the death, but to life. We have learned to brew special potions that help us heal our wounds and injuries in such fights. Thanks to our creator for the fact that he was able to leave us a lot of knowledge of alchemy and magic. Therefore, from the age of five, we all began to learn some lessons. Including combat skills. This is our lot.

Okay, I don't want to talk about the past. Now fast forward to our time. In our village there were almost seventy kirins, and at the same time ... there were so many mares that some of them organized competitions for the possession of a male, among themselves. Oh, it doesn't look very funny! The mares were in heat, literally trying to do anything. As a result, after some time, such a crisis (lack of stallions) led to frequent disputes between us mares! It got to the point that we began to show our magical character, namely transforming niriks (our opposite personalities, laid down by the very magic of nature)!

You just have to imagine what a few dozen, magically burning mares mean! This is awful, believe me! The grass on the ground begins to smolder, and the air begins to emit evaporation. Surrounding puddles after rain dry up in a few seconds! And all this in a fit of emotion! Jealousy and competition. Oh ... our heat time is very palpable! And very painful! And I cannot say exactly when this change began. Maybe nature has turned against us? For several decades, the village in which I live has been rebuilt! And glory to our leaders, we were good at adapting and building houses from materials that nature itself gives us. Of course, this was not always the case.

When I became an adult mare, I got a job at a local theater. At the same time, I had a good chance of participating in the role of assistant stage director, but for the most part I wrote scripts for small performances for mares in love. But I completely forgot that such mares, after watching the performance, all the time needed to communicate with the stallion! And one such beautiful day, one of the mares was so excited that in the end she started an argument with her neighbor. One flowed out of the other and then I saw from behind the stage how all the Kirins watching this performance turned into Nirik! Ooohh. I still remember how our little theater burned down. How I was losing my job, right before our eyes! It was ... well, you know.

But by nature, I often liked to entertain all Kirins, only sometimes such entertainments crossed the boundaries. Have I already mentioned that I don’t really like it when I’m not allowed to speak? So at that moment I got an idea during the next heat season. No, well, really! These mares set fire to their houses every time they manage to attract the attention of one of a dozen stallions. It's good that we had a small lake in the center of the village and a few mares on duty from the fire brigade. But in the end, I got tired of it and I decided to offer our leader Rain Shine a way out of this situation.

My idea was to ... um... move the spicy part of our heat seasons closer to the lake itself! Specifically, if the mare was able to persuade one of the stallions to help her in need, then this action should take place in full view of everyone, near the lake. Then, in the event of an emotional outburst, it would be possible to put out this sweet couple in time.

Rain Shine and the other Kirin looked at me like I was a pervert, but they dared and agreed to conduct such an experiment. But volunteers were needed, and from the very beginning everyone looked at me with sly smiles.

Then Raine Shine came up to me and, standing next to me, said, putting her hoof on my shoulder. “Perhaps I am ready to help you with this, but this does not negate the fact that we still have to almost fight among ourselves, for the attention of the stallion. And they haven't been born into our tribe for many decades, as if we were a damn species! "But then she turned her head to me and looked with serious and even slightly threatening eyes. "But I suggest you challenge me, Autumn Blaze. If you are ready to accept him and defeat me in battle, then you will be honored to choose your stallion! But if you lose ... then you have to leave this village for at least two years! Otherwise, everyone is already tired of your behavior and secret fascination with magical herbs that you light in the fire and start breathing this smoke! And then you behave unpredictably, including repeated fires in your house."

Of course, I agree with her partly, but it's only my own business that I like to get carried away with mixing herbs and drinking tea from them... well, sometimes I smoke them. But what's the big deal? In general, I swallowed a lump in my throat, a little fearful for my future, but agreed to the challenge of our leader. In the end, I was the initiator of such an idea, and I must be held accountable for it. Oh, I hope I wasn't hinting at stupidity. And I don't have much of a chance of winning the fight with Rain Shine. Everyone knows that she is quite skilled in fire magic, she is also the only one who was able to comprehend the knowledge of the two elements. So she is also able to control water, in addition to the fact that she knows how to fight with hooves and horns. But I'm not new to this. Just think, I’ll lose the argument, well, I’ll live in the forest for a couple of years. Maybe I'll find new friends. In addition, this island is still little studied, although there are rumors and, perhaps, this is true. But it seems that smart and very dangerous creatures have settled on this island.

We have scheduled our fight for next month when the next heat wave approaches. So I had to prepare well. I ran through our village and was able to find a clearing where several "Burning Orchid" flowers were growing. I brought them home and opened the potion recipe book. It had one old dragon recipe that allows you to amplify fire magic three times. Thus, I wanted to slightly improve my chances against Rain Shine.

A month passed, and the appointed day came. As we agreed, the battle took place near the lake itself. All Kirins gathered for this rather rare performance. And the stallions in this crowd just looked at each other, shrugged their shoulders and began to gaze intently at the two Kirin mares facing each other. The stallions didn't care which mare they went to mate with. They were just a prize. Hmm an interesting fate.

Rain Shine vs. Autumn Blaze

I got up and looked into the eyes of our leader, and the hind hooves by themselves trembled with fear! Oh, creator, what have I got myself into !? My ass is going to be hurt tonight! But out of the corner of my eye I noticed how from the crowd of jubilant Kirins came out the one whom we would take for the elder of this village. He was not a leader by right, since the law said that if a stallion chooses the path of asceticism, he cannot be a leader. He did not need this, since he directed his zeal to the study of the magic of nature. He was the only one of our tribe who stayed with us in the village, and from time to time he left his modest tree house, which was located on the very outskirts, to get some fresh air and buy vegetables in our village. (Yes, we grew vegetables and other grains, because we are living beings and must eat like everyone else. We also used a currency, namely the magical knowledge of nature. Thus, every kirin in the village learns about nature, received several gifts that by his own right he could transfer possession of another kirin or in exchange for some goods or objects. You might think that this sounds a little wild or even stupid. I can agree with you, but only after that no one canceled the barter . Only in the case of us, Kirin, we learned to transfer knowledge to another, losing it in ourselves. Perhaps that is why many Kirin hardly advance in the study of our Covenant. They cannot understand the magic of other elements). But if this Kirin stallion went to the village, everyone treated him with respect, even our leader Rhine Shine. His appearance has always been a sign of fate. Only we didn't quite understand what it was, but it always meant something. And that was, at least, the will of our Creator!

"Hmm. I'm looking at the two mares having a match." Said this old and respected stallion and everyone bowed to him. His appearance annoyed our leader Rain Shine a little. “So you've decided to follow our tradition. And while you forget our true goal!" The elder said and turned his head to Rain Shine to look at her with some contempt. "Yes. You are the leader of this tribe, but you ... have thrown this stupid challenge to someone who is weaker than you! Is there any excuse for this?"

Raine Shine looked at the stallion and said calmly with a bow of respect. "Absolutely. It was my decision, and the consent of my opponent in this competition, Autumn Blaze! Therefore, please do not hesitate in this fight. We are here fighting for the right to be with the stallion in our heat season!" Raine Shine said and returned to fighting stance.

"In that case, I believe that this fight can be fair. Prepare for a fight! Today I will personally be your judge!" This old stallion said and squatted down in front of the crowd.

We did just that. Standing at a distance of twenty meters from each other, we lowered our heads, aiming our horns at each other. And while I and my opponent were picking the ground with a hoof to blow up the dust and, perhaps, give fearlessness.

Everyone was quiet in anticipation. Even nature itself did not interfere with our plans. There was complete concentration in my head. I just need to hold out and dodge her shots.

When the time was up, I concentrated my magic and my emotions on this fight. I burst into flames, turning myself into a nirik in a split second. But my opponent remained calmer, so she just ran at me with her horn down. But it was all a fraudulent maneuver on her part. I know her tactics well. And when he ran up to the distance of the jump, I released a fireball at her. But in flight, she was able to dodge this spell, and was behind me! I bared my toothy smile and quickly turned to Rain Shine, just to get kicked in my fiery face!

It hurt ... I fell to the ground, but I did not stop concentrating fire magic. Climbing on my hooves, I released a fireball at her. And miss again! Since this bitch, again was able to roll in a jump, avoiding my fire. My eyes began to widen in horror as I realized what my opponent was up to. Having run away some distance from Rain Shine, and preparing the next spell, only this was already a fiery dome. Protection against what Rain Shine wants to do.

Raine Shine remained unperturbed and pointed her horn into the sky! And about ten seconds later, a heavy rain fell on our battlefield. I could hardly hold the dome magic and watched as the raindrops hitting my defenses began to evaporate and form steam. This vapor began to spread throughout the area, even engulfing the Kirin crowd that had been watching us all this time. At some point, the steam reached such a volume that it completely hid me from sight. This is what I decided to take advantage of.

I calmed down again and, keeping a fiery appearance, ran out from behind this mist of water vapor. It felt like big raindrops were starting to extinguish my fire on my mane and tail, but since I was drinking what I cooked the other day, the water could not extinguish me! Not so fast, anyway. I saw Raine Shine focus all her attention on the sky, her eyes glowing with a gray tint, and then I ran with my horn down to attack the Rain Shine! I heard how the crowd of Kirin began to stare in surprise and shout out our names in delight! It seems like they haven't had such a show for a long time. Then I am glad that I agreed to this fight! No wonder my name is Autumn Blaze.

And when I ran out of all this steam, Rain Shine was still standing and beckoning to pour as much rain on me as possible. Yes, she did it. I was all wet and cold, and mud had formed on our battlefield. This was not very good as I felt my hooves start sliding over the grass and mud! In the end, I decided to take advantage of this. I deliberately fell on my back and stuck out my hind hoof, aiming for the opponent's chest. She tried to dodge my blow. But she did not succeed! I kicked her right in the chest! Then she flew off a couple of meters, fell first on her back, and then rolled over onto her stomach. At this time, I was breathing heavily and looking at her, since the rule was forbidden to attack a lying opponent.

"Well? Did you enjoy it? Old bitch!?" I shouted to our leader. The one who dared to challenge me.

Her head began to slowly turn in my direction, and she jumped up and her horn began to burn with a blue flame. Here it is! Started! It looks like everyone needs to get out of this place as far as possible! Damn it! She decided to cast her truly powerful spell, namely the rising dome of fire. There is no escape from it if it is not extinguished with water. And she knew perfectly well that I do not know how to use the element of water. Really a bitch.

Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed how the crowd, screaming curses at both of us, ran in different directions. There is only one left. An old and wise stallion who sat with an unabashed look. He watched Rain Shine scream with a shocking fire spell as her dome grows bigger every time! This could threaten a little catastrophe, and the village would have to be rebuilt again.

The stallion understood that such a fight was clearly out of control, but it was a fight by all the rules. There were no violations in it. He turned his gaze to me. At that moment, I slowly backed away, my heart was aching to break out. What I saw before my eyes now resembled a small Armageddon and I certainly succumbed to such a spell. Damn it, this could end badly! Rain Shine, completely crazy? Yes, I am ready to admit defeat, and let her take her stallion, and I leave the village! But why burn the village for the sake of victory?!

At some point, this stallion realized that such a fight must be ended. And he, as a judge, has a right to this, the problem is that Rain Shine is losing control and will not be able to hear him. He jumped to his feet and ran towards the lake. Then he jumped into it with a run! But he did not drown, he stood calmly on the surface of the water! Of course, I heard about such opportunities, but never before have I seen such a thing in reality!

The stallion looked at me sympathetically and shouted as loudly as possible. “Run to the village and wait for me there! I'll deal with this madness myself!"

Without thinking twice, I returned my image of Kirin again and decided to follow this advice, but I was tormented by curiosity. Therefore, having run a sufficient distance from this place of the fight, I stopped and began to observe what this old stallion would do.

I saw how water began to rise around this stallion and form a whirlwind. And then this water tornado flew towards the fiery dome of the Rain Shine, which had already expanded so much that it began to approach the lake and raise steam. Old Stallion brought down a quarter of the lake's volume on the Rain Shine, and an explosion occurred when two elements met! A shock wave was formed, which threw this stallion several tens of meters to the other side. After which he lost consciousness, and in the center of the former dome was lying unconscious and smoking Rain Shine!

"NOOOO!" I shouted and my voice was heard by the Kirins hiding in the village. Then, in response to the voice of panic, everyone ran to the place of the former fight.

I ran up to this old stallion, stretched out my hooves to help him, but he shook his head and I saw a spark of lightning in his eyes. And also strong magical energy in waves ran through the body of this stallion, resembling electric arcs. To be honest, this old man has always been a mystery to us. He is the only Kirin ascetic who was able to learn the three elements of nature. Fire, Water, Air. But he did not like to show his talents, considering it as pathos. He told everyone that each talent has its own purpose and its own time. He was certainly right. His composure was almost perfect. He could be called a master, but he gave up this title. Moreover, he even renounced his name.

He stood up and turned to me with a slight smile. “It looks like you have lost this battle. And as far as I heard, you had a condition set by the leader, so you will have to fulfill it, in the name of the Creator and nature itself. I believe that all this is only for the best. Let's go to your house, I will help you pack and give you some tips on how to survive alone." Said the old stallion. A stallion that will forever be a legend for my memory.

I bowed my head in sadness, but in my heart I was glad that this stallion intervened in our duel. I will always remember him. So, this old stallion and I went to my house, and on the way he praised me for my steadfastness and even admitted that he mentally wished victory for me!

“Take with you only what you need, nature will give you everything you need for life. And remember about loneliness for you, not punishment, but another test of your spirit and body. I will take you to one wonderful place in this forest, when I started building a house there to go away and live in harmony with nature. But now it's your destiny! And I am even glad that you have received such an honor." Said stallion. And tears of happiness appeared in his eyes. He hugged me with his hooves and then confessed. “Forgive me, daughter. Sorry, you never knew your father. I left, leaving you so that you can study the magic of nature without my concern. It was better that way. You were still very young and you cannot remember me. And your mother soon left this settlement in search of her destiny and unity with nature. You are now old enough to know the truth. Forgive me one more time. But I think you should understand me."

When I heard what this old stallion was saying ... my father. I put my head on his shoulder and could not stand the emotions rushing over me. Tears flowed from my eyes. I just found my father, and now I need to part with him simply because this is my destiny.

"I will always remember you ... father! I hope that my time of loneliness will be shed unnoticed and I can see you again." I said in a fit of emotion and hugged my father tightly, kissed him on the cheek, to which he laughed a little and pulled back to look into my eyes with concern.

“I don’t doubt you, daughter. But you always need to be ready for any offerings of fate. And I really hope that your unity with nature will be useful to you. And ... something tells me ... but never mind. Follow me, I will show you the way. "

"But why don't you want to finish?" I asked my father anxiously. But he just brushed me off, took my cart with my things and left the house.

I looked around my house for the last time with my tear-stained eyes and followed my newfound father. Heh, who would have thought? It turns out that my parent is one of the honorable followers of this village. In general, by agreement, we moved along the road to the forest, where this old stallion is taking me. I said goodbye to everyone, swinging my hoof, and noticed that Raine Schein was running towards me.

I stopped and looked calmly at our leader. But she quietly approached me, and regret was read in her eyes. Unexpectedly for me, she hugged me and hugged me to her chest! But ... I didn't mind, after all, I don't hold a grudge against her. And I seem to guess what she wants to tell me.

"Forgive me Autumn. I am not expelling you from our village and you just have to accept it as fate. A month ago I had a dream in which a spirit foreshadowed this event for me. And you really should be alone for a while. It is not my will. This is the will of the higher powers. You can always return, but then you will not be able to fulfill what is destined by your destiny. Now go. And good luck to you!" Raine Shine said, and released me from her embrace.

Yes, I forgave her. And I already heard from my father about my fate and all this. So I galloped off to catch up with my slowly walking father. And I was preparing for what would become a lesson in my life. I hope I can understand the reason that I am a simple kirin, which is why our Creator is so interested in me.

Since then, I have lived alone and communicate only with my ... shadow and hooves.

Here is such a hot story...

"Very impressive! Honestly, I would not even have thought that you are actually a skilled fighter, and know a bit of nature magic and alchemy. And you turn out to be a very mysterious mare." Chrysalis said, delighted with this story.

Autumn Blaze, who had been lying quietly in Discord's arms all this time, yawned slightly. Discord stopped holding her and released her, and in the process assumed a brooding look.

"Thank you for finally being able to listen to me. It's a pity that Heart Path couldn't listen to my story." Autumn Blaze said and turned her head to Discord. "And thanks for the great, soothing massage. It was wonderful!"

“You know, this is not the first time I have heard about the "Keepers of the World", but everywhere they can be called differently. I know them, of course, not personally. But I know they created me! But I will keep this story until better times..." Discord said and looked at the two mares who looked at him in surprise. And they really can be understood. After all, Discord is the most mysterious creature in this company.

"AAAH!"

This cry came from the side where the bed stood, where the man lay. Suddenly frightened, he looked in his direction and saw how he jumped out of bed, clearly being in some kind of madness, but his eyes were open. So, he finally woke up!

"Emerald! My love, goodbye!" The man said loudly, completely confusing all three in front of him. Especially Chrysalis!

Heart Path looked at his body, especially his chest! He tried to feel himself in the region of his heart, and then his wide eyes began to examine his hands. He knelt down, still looking at his hands, and fear was read on his face and tears flowed from his eyes! And then he began to come to his senses and his eyes began to look through his fingers at three frightened creatures standing ten steps away from him.

"Wait. I'm alive? Oh guys, hello! And I missed you. Why don't we all hug?" Said the man and smiled happily. He jumped up from his knees and rushed to hug everyone.

Everyone was thrown to meet this man, hardly the fastest was Chrysalis, who, with tears of happiness, just flew up to him on her wings. Chrysalis knocked the man on his back and lay on his stomach, clearly claiming her rights to this man! Well, Discord was sincerely happy for his human friend. Autumn Blaze pressed her side against him and happily looked at the man's face. Heart Path was busy at that moment. He kissed Chrysalis lovingly. It was truly a happy moment for everyone, but when Chrysalis freed him from the kiss, she decided to ask him. But in fact, everyone had a lot of questions.

"You scared us all a lot. You slept for almost twelve hours and we couldn't wake you up!" Chrysalis said and lightly hit the man in the chest with her hoof, and it made the man laugh. But behind all this emotional moment, she suddenly remembered something!

Chrysalis got off the man and moved a little away from him to give him the opportunity to rise. Heart Path rose to his feet, swaying slightly with weakness, and looked at Chrysalis with love in his eyes. He was silent all the time, examining the face of the changeling queen in more detail.

Chrysalis shook her head slightly as she developed her long mane, after which one loco fell on her left eye. She caught her breath a little and finally decided to ask her question. "Tell Heart Path, how do you know the name ............................?"

Note from the author: I think the reader can guess what exactly Chrysalis wanted to say. But, if not, then I purposely leave this part intriguing!

Author's Note

This is how this chapter turned out. And I apologize to the readers for delaying its release a little. Work and other matters.

But much remains unsaid, and this is the main theme of this story. Secret. So, in the next chapter, the plot will be written: the continuation and end of Heart Path dream, the reincarnation of a unicorn stallion.

Adventure and love, like action, will always be enough!

And thanks to everyone who still reads this story in my style.