My little Dragon Ball: FuyuMori

It was a bit of a slow day today. The only real eventful thing to happen thus far was Rarity asking Spike to go with her to collect gems for some famous pop music pony called, Sapphire Shores. Other than that, the others were all kinda just doing their own thing.

Arctic and Tree Hugger were at the lake with Rainbow Dash. Scootaloo was also there, listening to Arctic and Rainbow talk.

“So, what was all that? A Dragon?” Rainbow asked.

“Well, I have been trying to develop a new move dedicated to Spike. I guess doing a Sonic Rainboom helped me finally develop a new attack. And a new team move.” Arctic said with a grin.

Rainbow perked up and smiled.

“Oh yeah! Team move, the Sonic Dragon!” Rainbow yelled. “We should do it again!”

“That’s what that was?” Tree Hugger asked. “Dang dude, Mother and I both saw that. Didn’t know it was you two.”

“I also saw it!” Scootaloo chimed in. “That looked so cool! But, Arc, what are you gonna call that move when you don’t do the team move with Rainbow Dash?”

Arctic raised an eyebrow. He hadn’t necessarily thought of a name for the move. He figured he should give it a name, so, he began to think.

“How about, Dragon Rush?” Arctic asked.

“That sounds cool!” Scootaloo said.

“Heck yeah it does, little dude. Think you could show us?” Tree Hugger asked.

“Sure.” Arctic said.

Arctic begun to fly up into the sky before stopping. His nerves were getting to him. He had only done the move once alongside Rainbow, so he was a bit unsure about it, but decided to give it a shot. He begun to barrel down to the ground. He could feel himself picking up speed as his energy engulfed him. Just before he could manage it, something disrupted him.

“Hey you guys!”

Arctic’s focus had been broken and he slammed straight into the water.

“Oof. Good thing he landed in the water.” Tree Hugger chuckled as she reached out helping Arctic back into dry land after he popped up.

Looking over, it was Pinkie Pie. The tiny ball of cotton candy and energy bounced up and down.

“Sorry Arc, but I really need to guys to come with me.” Pinkie said as she jumped up onto Arctic’s shoulder, reclaiming her seat above the low born non party animals.

“What do you need us for Pinks?” Rainbow asked.

“It’s a secret!” Pinkie said in a sing-song voice. “Let’s just go to Sugarcube Corner.” Pinkie said.

The others looked to each other before shrugging. After picking up Scootaloo, and promising to show her the move later, he and the others made their way to Sugarcube Corner. Upon arriving, they saw the others there. Twilight, Fluttershy, Applejack, Glacious, even Zecora, Applebloom, and Sweetie Belle.

“Howdy, y’all!” Applejack said.

“Howdy, A.J.” Arctic said with a small grin, mimicking Applejacks accent.

“Pinkie asked you all to show up too?” Fluttershy asked.

“Yup.” Rainbow answered. “Thing is, we don’t know why she’s asked us to come here.” She said giving a suspicious glare to the filly sized mare, perched atop her throne.

“Don’t suppose you guys know what’s going on?” Tree Hugger asked.

“Oh no, my dear Tree Hugger.” Zecora responded. “We know not why Ms. Pie had summoned us here.”

“It’s a secret.” Pinkie said as she hopped off of Arctic and marched up to the doors of Sugarcube Corner. “Alright everypony! This tiny pink mare has been working on something and I’ve done it!” Pinkie said opening the doors.

The others looked within and found that there was a giant cake that resembled Sugarcube Corner itself.

“Minicube corner!” Pinkies blurted out presenting the giant cake.

The others all just stared in silence.

“I’ve been wanting to make something like this for a while. At first I wanted to make Golden Oaks, then I decided to try making Carousel Boutique, but I couldn’t figure out a proper flavor, so I decided to go with Sugarcube Corner, especially because I knew the flavor of it.” Pinkie said bouncing up and down.

“Young Pie, do you mean you ate pieces of Sugarcube Corner?” Zecora asked with a look of concern.

Pinkie stopped and looked with shifty eyes before whispering, “maybe”.

The others all just groaned as they began to dig into the cake as Pinkie just smiled watching her friends, till she too, dug in. The cake was good the amalgam of was strange, but good in a way. The group all ate together, enjoying themselves and getting up to speed on each other’s lives. Tree Hugger had found a group of ponies to explore nature with, with interested Fluttershy to the point, she asked to join in every so often. Zecora had even decided to take a trip to her homeland for a while. Her mother’s birthday was coming and she couldn’t miss it. Of course, Pinkie begged to go as well to throw the party, until she remembered Ms. Cheerliee’s birthday was the same day. So, reluctantly, she decided to stay for Ms. Cheerliee’s birthday. Though she offer to make a cake.

By the time the group finished off the cake, they made their way to the middle of town to relax and chat.

“I’m so full.” Groaned Rainbow as she laid sprawled out of Arctic’s lap like a cat.

Arctic just chuckled and pet Rainbow’s belly to help relieve her of her stomach ache.

“Well, with all the cake yah done ate, makes sense yah’d be feelin’ like a over inflated balloon.” Applejack said with a chuckle.

“I have to admit, seeing you like that makes you look adorable.” Fluttershy said.

She wasn’t wrong. For all her tomboyish antics, in this moment, she did look rather cute.

“I’m not cute.” Rainbow said with a furious blush plastered across her cheeks. “I’m a big blue speed demon! The fastest flyer in Equestria and flank kicker of Nightmare Moon!”

“I wouldn’t call you big, Young Rainbow Dash.” Said Glacious.

“Indeed. You are just barely bigger than Miss Pie.” Zecora added.

Pinkie giggled and bounced in her usual manner.

“That’s right Dashie! You are pretty small!” Pinkie blurted out.

Rainbow just huffed as the others laughed. Just then, Spike ran up. He was sweaty and out of breath. He tried to speak, only to stumble over his words as he attempted to catch his breath.

“Spike? What’s wrong?” Asked Twilight as she went up to him, a worried expression on her face.

“Rare…*huff*….take….*huff*…..dogs.” Spike spluttered out.

“What?” Twilight asked.

After managing to catch his breath, Spike spoke.

“Rarity. She was taken by Diamond Dogs!”

“Taken?” Everyone asked in unison as they shot up.

“Then we should go help her!” Fluttershy said in a frantic cry.

“Young ones.” Glacious said, gaining their attention. “You go find and save young Rarity. If they are foalnapping ponies, they may be coming to Ponyville for more.”

“We shall stay here to defend Ponyville. Should things grow too much for us, we will evacuate and summon more help.” Zecora said.

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They rushed away to where Spike and Rarity were digging up gems. As they ran, The others asked Twilight about the Diamond dogs, as they had never heard of them. Even Twilight, for all her scholarly knowledge, knew little about the Diamonds.

“There isn’t much about them. Most books that include them are mostly about them living in the mountains, hunting diamonds to hoard. There is a rumor, they had a kingdom many years ago, but I’m unsure. Perhaps Queen Celestia knows more about them.” Twilight stated in a pant as she ran.

“Then we’ll ask her about them.” Arctic said. ”Or I could ask mother.” Arctic thought to himself.

Eventually the group made it to the site. Dozens of holes littered the ground, where the Diamond Dogs had popped out to attack and abduct Rarity.

“This is where it happened.” Spike said.

“Then let’s get to it! Or friend needs our help!” Rainbow said.

She shot up into the air, and barreled back down. Before she could make it to the hole, a mound a dirt emerged, blocking her path and closing the hole. Rainbow, moving to fast to stop properly, slammed into the dirt.

“They’re pluggin’ the holes!” Applejack said.

Looking around, the group saw all of the holes being filled. In a frantic flurry of motion, the group all quickly try to dive into a hole but are unable to make it. After failing so many times, fed up with the games, Arctic just stuck out his hand and blasted at one of the mound, creating a bigger hole in the ground.

“Huh. Could’ve done that sooner.” Pinkie said as she hopped into the hole with an enthusiastic squeal, leaving poor Arctic to just let out a low groan.

“Never change, Pinkie.” Arctic said as he jumped in after her.

After the others jumped in, the landed on the ground, surrounded by tunnels that seem to stretch in multiple directions as far as the eye can see.

“How in tarnation are we ever gonna find Rarity? ‘S like a maze in here.” Applejack stated.

“It’s a miracle the Diamond Dogs can find their way around this place. How do they even get around down here?” Rainbow added.

“Maybe, smell?” Tree Hugger suggested.

“What does that mean?” Rainbow asked.

“Maybe they use their sense of smell to find their way around.” Tree Hugger said.

“Well,” started Fluttershy, “Dogs do have an incredible sense of smell. That could be the way they get around.”

After some thinking, Arctic chimed in.

“Fluttershy!”

Fluttershy jumped, not expecting Arctic to call, or rather, kinda shout, her name.

“Yes?”

“You’re a Thestral now.” Arctic said.

“Yeah, we know.” Rainbow said with a pout. She secretly wish she had become a Thestral. It looked so cool to be one.

“Don’t bats have good senses of smell, like dogs do?” Arctic asked.

“Yes they do.”

“Then, Thestrals should also have a good sense of smell too. Since you are one, maybe you can get Rarity’s scent off Spike and track her down. We can find Rarity and go home.” Arctic suggested.

Twilight perked up.

“That’s right! Since Fluttershy is a Thestral, her sense of smell would be greater than a ponies. She should be able to find Rarity pretty easily.”

Fluttershy thought for a bit. Now that it was brought up, she had noticed her sense of smell had gotten stronger. In fact, a few things about her new form caught her attention. She thought of going to visit that Thestral that transformed her. She’s going to have to learn more about her new form. After sniffing Spike, she picked up Rarity’s scent. Or rather, the Lavender and Vanilla scented perfume she always wore. Sniffing around, she pick up on Rarity’s perfume.

“This way.” Fluttershy said, leading the charge to Rarity’s location.

As they charged their way to Rarity, a pack of Diamond Dogs blocked their path.

“Ponies, here for gem pony.” One said.

“Will not let ponies take gem pony.” The other said.

“Gem pony, find gems for Diamond Dogs. Said a third.

The three and the rest of their pack held up weapons, ready to fight. Arctic stepped up and took a deep breath.

“Spike, you really wanna save her?” He asked.

“Of course I do!” Spike said.

“Well, time to fight for her. I’ll back you up.”

Spike grew nervous. He never caught before. He was always scared to fight. Nightmare Moon? He didn’t even go with them. He was terrified. Thing is, he knew Twilight and the girls were scared, yet, they still went. Spike admired that. Their bravery to jump into a fight despite being scared. Then there was Arctic. The only one who really understood him. Spike really looked up to Arctic. Looked to him as a brother. Then there’s his power. He’s so strong and tough. He wanted to be like him. Perhaps this could be the opportunity he needed. Show his bravery and fight alongside Arctic. So, steeping up to the plate, he readied himself.

The Diamond Dogs laughed.

“Monkey creature and tiny lizard? Fight us? No way!” Cackled one.

“Will lose to Diamond Dog might.” Said another.

Arctic and Spike nodded to each other. Spike rushed forward. Skidding under the first dog, he grabbed his legs, pulling them from under the dog. This allowed Arctic to shoot forward, kneeing the dog in the chin. The dog was knocked out before it hit the ground. The duo rushed the next. Arctic swiped his leg and kicked the dog’s side as Spike, using his claws, scratched the dogs face. The dog yelped and ran off with it’s tail between it’s legs.

The girls, especially Twilight, watched as the two fought together. Twilight didn’t think she’d see Spike fight like this before. She was proud of him. Worried, like any sibling would, but, proud.

As the two fought, the girls rushed by, following Fluttershy as she tracked Rarity’s scent. Arctic and Spike kept fighting, till a few of the pack of dogs saw the girls and gave chase.

“No, Twilight!” Spike shouted, till he found himself being lifted.

“Go with them. I’ll keep the dogs back. Take this.” Arctic gave Spike one of the dogs weapons. A large stick that was wielded like a bo staff. Spike nodded as Arctic threw Spike, making sure he landed on Applejack’s back, as he knew she could take the sudden jostle of Spike landing on her. He jumped in front of the dogs going after them, blocking their path.

“You’re fighting me.”

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Rarity was down on the lower floor. She was a haggard mess. Her mane was frazzled, her coat was dirty and caked with frothy sweat. She was strapped to carts filled with diamonds as the Diamond dogs stood with her, making sure she didn’t stop. Rarity’s horn spluttered out. The dogs saw this and growled.

“Gem pony giving up?” Fido said.

“Does gem pony wanna finally go?” Said Spot.

“Dogs don’t mind, feasting on pony.” Said Rover.

The three stared at Rarity, their mouths drooling, ready to have a feast they hadn’t had in a while. Rarity, fear in her eyes, activated her magic, locating more gems. The dogs groaned. They were ready to get a taste of meat, they hadn’t eaten in ages. Just then, the three were struck on the head by someone.

“How many times have I told you three not to try eating them so early. We need all the gems we can get.” Said a voice.

“Y..yes! We sorry. We try not to eat pony early.” Said Rover.

Sitting down on a cobbled together throne sat a Diamond dog girl. She was taller than the other dogs. Much taller. She was muscular with tan fur with a long pale blonde hair and tail that were both braided. Her eyes glowed green in the darkness. She wore armor that seemed to be put together much better than the rest of armored Diamond Dogs. She watched over the whole ordeal, satisfied with how things were going.

“Grand Mistress, Princess Dia will be proud. Perhaps by the end of this, she’ll make me a part of her Royal Guard, as I should’ve been. Hehe. And this pony will help me obtain my goal, even if it kills her.”