Daniel Book Four- Zebrica

Author's Note

Okay, the only thing that I can think of in the previous book was, where the buck is this thing going. I mean seriously, I don't even know what I was thinking, it wasn't going anywhere where I wanted it to. I suppose it stems from some troubles here in Trottingham, I had to go visit my grandmother in Ponyville, and that threw me off track, but I'm back, so let's see if I can do this correctly! This story starts about four days after Ditzy asked Daniel to marry her. To those who haven't read the previous books, surprise!

Intro

Hello. My name is Daniel. You may know of me from previous adventures, or you may be beginning here. If you are beginning here, let me fill you in. My full name is Daniel T. Sallite, I am a human, sort of, and I live in a world full of strange people, magic, and adventure. The people here aren't human, nope, some are ponies, some are dragons, others are griffins. Heck, I even know a phoenix by the name of Peewee. Well, this is my story, be warned, it's not all happy and joyful. It gets dark, with deceit, betrayal, lies, and more. The journey ahead is long one, but I hope that you can stick with me until the end.

Prologue

"Daniel! Get up! Come on please!" Applebloom called up at the tree that the said thirteen year old usually slept in. there was a rustling, then Daniel dropped down behind Applebloom.

"What? What is it? Are we being attacked?" Daniel asked frantically. He had drawn his sword, and was standing protectively in front of Applebloom. Applebloom just laughed.

"No, we're not being attacked. I just need some help down at the bar, two ponies are starting to fight, and the ponies I have keeping it under control are not exactly the best for the job." She said. Daniel nodded.

"Got it, let's get going," and with that they were off to the tavern.

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Daniel followed Applebloom inside the bar. Inside were two familiar ponies holding two not so familiar ponies back. Daniel chuckled slightly. "What's going on here?" He asked, and everypony turned towards him. The two that were being held back started yelling at the same time. Daniel just shook his head. "Alright, be quiet," he paused and nodded at the pony on his left, "Talk, what's wrong?" Daniel asked.

"This idiot took my wedding bracelet!" growled the pony.

"Hmm, alright, what's your side of the story?" Daniel said, nodding at the other pony.

"He started accusing me of taking his bracelet, when I did nothing of the sort!" He yelled. Daniel just sighed with a bit of a chuckle, and turned back to the other.

"Is it gold, with two diamonds on each side?" Daniel asked, the pony nodded.

"How did you know?" He asked.

"It's hanging out of your left saddlebag," Daniel said, laughing. The two ponies looked at each other, and walked their separate ways. One to the bar, and the other out the door. Daniel followed the one out the door, and was stopped by none other, than Ditzy Doo.

"Daniel, we're needed in Canterlot." Was all she said. Daniel looked at her slightly confused.

"What for? Is something wrong?" Daniel asked, Ditzy just shook her head.

"No, no trouble, it's just a diplomatic meeting Between the leaders of The Griffin Empire, and Equestria. All alicorns must be present, and you are an alicorn." Ditzy said frantically.

"What's the hurry?" Daniel asked.

"We can't be late, and it starts in five minutes, and if we're late, we could be starting a war!" She said. Daniel's eyes widened.

"How are we supposed to get there in five minutes?" Daniel asked, Ditzy gave a shy and guilty grin. "Oh no," Was all Daniel managed to get out of his mouth before the ground beneath hi feet was ripped out from under him, along with the rest of the environment, and before he could fall, another ground, made out of marble was shoved under his feet. As his world turned into that of a meeting room inside Canterlot castle. Daniel threw up. They had just teleported. Upon looking up, he was met with a rather angry Lunar Guard.

"What are you doing here with your pet Miss Doo?" Growled the Lunar Stallion. Daniel glared at him.

"Ha ha, it is to laugh. I'm an alicorn too, you over grown bat. I just hate teleporting, I always get sick. I'll clean it up," Daniel growled back, growing out his horn, to do just that. He teleported the mess away into the nearby garbage can, and masked the smell. The Lunar guard stepped threateningly towards Daniel who glared into his eyes. After about three seconds, they both burst out laughing.

"Good to see you sir," the guard said, his growl in his voice seeming more friendly.

"Good to see you too Aegis, tell you what, after I'm done here, I'll come back, and we can talk." The pony, who was now known as Aegis nodded.

"Vivas Clementia," The stallion said saluting Daniel. In the olden language it meant long live humanity.

"Vivas Noctus," Daniel replied, clutching his hand over the area his heart would be. In the olden language, it meant long live the night. Before they could talk anymore, Ditzy pushed Daniel inside, and just in time as well.

"Ah, Diane, I was beginning to think you had decided not to come. I see you brought the bipedal friend of yours." A griffin male said, he was sitting at a table, directly across from Celestia. His eyes were a deep green, and he seemed to radiate power.

Ditzy nodded and sat to Celestia's right, and the table was filled, with Ice Fire on the far left, Luna next, then an empty chair, next was Celestia, then finally Ditzy. Daniel just stood, until Ice Fire growled out, "Sit down." Daniel nodded, and took the only free seat in the middle. Celestia began to speak.

"As ruler of Equestria I decree that this meeting shall begin," She said regally.

"I second that motion," the griffin across the table said.

"I third this motion," Ice Fire growled out. Everybody turned towards me.

"Uh, I'm sorry, please forgive my ignorance, but this is my first meeting, what am I supposed to do?" Daniel asked. The griffin across the table chuckled slightly, then nodded.

"You are the one with the most power here, politically anyways, you are the one to start the meeting," he said kindly. Daniel looked confused.

"Me? I'm just a regular alicorn, I think that you might be mistaking me for somepony else," Daniel replied. Celestia leaned over and whispered in his ear.

"The fifth has more power than anybody at this table, for he is the protector of the world, not just Equestria, start the meeting." Daniel shrugged ad nodded.

"Uh, I declare this meeting started," Daniel said, still slightly confused. The others nodded, and Celestia spoke.

"Sir Gildrinedin you have declared a meeting between our two lands, and we have acknowledged your request. Please tell us why you have gathered us here today."

"I'm here to tell you that war is coming," The griffin said darkly, and all alicorns' eyes widened.

"This is a very dangerous statement, you shall explain yourself," Celestia said, no emotion in her voice.

"I am here to tell you now, an ancient evil has awoken. You may know of it, it calls itself the Newborn, and they are not here to make amends," Gildrinedin said. Celestia's eyes widened even more.

"Alright, it was predicted, although I hadn't guessed it would have been so soon. I don't know if he's ready to actually train with them yet," Celestia said cautiously. The griffin shrugged.

"Ready or not, it's time, he may bring two others, but we are leaving in two hours." The griffin nodded at Daniel, "Unless you may need some more time," Daniel was extremely confused.

"Could someone explain what's going on here?" He asked.

"You are going to train in Zebrica, and there is nothing I can do about it. You may bring two others as said, choose wisely, and good luck, we will not see each other again for a while," Celestia said, then added softly, "be careful."

"Oh, well then, um, I choose Ditzy and Gilda, if it's okay with them of course," Daniel said cheerfully, and Ditzy nodded.

"Oh, trust me, I'm going with, and I don't think Gilda will have a problem with it either, as a matter of fact, I can get her right-" Ditzy popped away, and was back in a second, "now!" Gilda was now with her. She wobbled, then looked up.

"Oh, hey Boss, I take it we're going on a another adventure?" She said, shaking away her queasiness. Daniel nodded.

"Uh-huh, we're going to Zebrica, something about training for me," Daniel replied.

"Alright, works for me," she said nonchalantly. And in two hours, after getting prepared, with some items to their use, they were off on yet another adventure.

Although on this adventure, none of them will ever be the same...