Prologue: Impressing the Dragon King
A New Dragon in PonyvilleWritten by Rarityfan87
It was a beautiful sunny morning in Ponyville today. It was the weekend and everyone was enjoying the day off. You could see some ponies sitting in the park enjoying the sunlight, some were getting their shopping done today, some were playing sports, and the fillies were playing their little games. It was peaceful for everpony except for one librarian. For her it was nerve racking due to a certain letter she received.
“Dear Twilight Sparkle,
The Dragons are coming to Canterlot to renew the peace treaty between the ponies and the dragons. Every year we choose to hold a show to impress the leader of the dragons. This year I chose you to represent the unicorns. I trust you will impress me according to how well you did during my lessons. I know this is going to be nerve racking for you. That is why I have sent Star Swirl the Bearded’s spell book. I want you to study the spell of your choice and that is the one you will use during the show. The show is in five days.
Sincerely,
Princess Celestia”
“That’s great! You are the best unicorn around Twilight!” Spike said in his most excited voice as he hugged her.
“Wow! I’m honored the princess chose me for such an important event. Spike! Clear my schedule, I need to work on this spell all week.”
“If you say so, boss!” Spike said mocking Twilight.
“I’ll pretend you weren’t mocking me. Now, let me get started on this book.”
Twilight started going through the pages. There were many interesting spells, such as: Advanced fire balls, the power to conjure up a storm, turning a pony into a dragon, turning a dragon into a pony, turning any inanimate object invisible…
“Wait! I will impress everypony and dragon by turning a pony into a dragon. I bet no one has ever attempted this spell!” Twilight said in excitement.
“Hold on Twilight, are you sure the dragons would appreciate that? Don’t forget, they normally eat ponies, hence they might get offended if you turn a pony into a dragon.”
“Don’t worry Spike, I will do a reverse spell, so the ‘dragon’ will turn back into a pony.”
“If you say so Twilight. I just hope they won’t be offended.”
“Don’t worry Spike they won’t.”
Twilight started to read the procedures on how the spell works. This was the most advanced spell she has ever attempted. As she read, excitement kept building up in her. The thoughts of how everypony and dragon will be impressed, especially Princess Celestia. She wanted to make her mentor proud! With all these thoughts in mind, Twilight kept on reading. There was page after page after page of information about the spell, how to cast, what effects it might have, and how to reverse the spell. She was suddenly interrupted by Spike.
“Twilight, supper is ready. Come on down.”
“I’ll be right there!” Twilight yelled. Twilight book marked the page and put the book down. She couldn’t wait to continue reading it after supper. She made her way down the stairs and to the dining room table. She took a seat beside Spike.
“Hey Twilight, how is the studying going?”
“It’s going great, I already memorized one quarter of the spell. I plan on finishing tonight and hopefully start practicing tomorrow.”
“That’s great. But one question, who are you going to practice on?”
“I’m not sure. I’ll figure it out tomorrow, right now I need to memorize the spell before I can start practicing it.”
“You’re such an egghead!” Spike said giggling.
“Haha very funny Spike!” Twilight started giggling as well.
The two finished eating supper. As Spike was about to go in the kitchen to wash the dishes, Twilight interrupted him.
“That was great Spike, well done. I’ll be upstairs reading my book, call me if you need anything.”
“Will do.”
Spike heard Twilight walking upstairs into the room. He washed the dishes and decided to sit by the fireplace and relax. He started thinking about Rarity. He started thinking about the time he was going to spend with Rarity tomorrow.
I can’t wait for tomorrow, I get to spend time with the most beautiful pony in Equestria… No, the whole world. I always enjoy my time with her. No matter what we’re doing. Even if it’s just sitting beside her at Twilight’s picnics when she invites the other five. Or walking beside her, we don’t even have to talk; just being near her is enjoyable. And, of course her beauty. That perfect, purple mane. Always curled perfectly. Those beautiful sapphire blue eyes and her soft white fur. She couldn’t be any more perfect. I would love to ask her out, but I will wait for the right moment. I only have one real shot at this, and I don’t want to take any chances…
Spike was suddenly interrupted by Twilight.
“Hey Spike, what are you up to? I finished memorizing the spell.” Twilight asked, taking a seat next to Spike.
“I was thinking about…”
“Yes, Spike?”
“Well, it’s embarrassing.”
“You can trust me Spike, as your sister/mother.”
“Alright, I was thinking about Rarity, and how one day I will ask her out.”
“Don’t be embarrassed Spike, it’s natural to think about the girl you’re in love with. And I trust you’ll ask her out at the perfect moment.” Twilight pulled Spike into a hug.
“Thank you Twilight.” Spike returned the hug.
They sat there together, enjoying each others company, something they hardly had time to do. Twilight being busy with Princess Celestia’s lessons, and Spike doing the usual chores, taking care of the library when Twilight had to go to Canterlot, and of course helping all his friends… especially Rarity. Twilight eventually looked at the time.
“We better go to bed Spike, it’s getting late, and you don’t want to be late to help Rarity tomorrow.”
“You’re right Twilight.” Twilight got up first and started walking towards the stairs. As she was walking she was interrupted by Spike.
“Hey Twilight…”
“Yes Spike?”
“Thank you for spending time with me, and giving me that advice. I find we hardly get to spend time together anymore.”
“I enjoy spending time with you too Spike. And you’re welcome. I agree we hardly get to spend time together anymore. I think after the whole peace treaty, we should take a vacation. How does that sound?”
“It sounds great, I can’t wait!”
“But first, we should really get to bed.”
“Alright Twilight.” Spike followed Twilight up the stairs and into their bedroom. Spike jumped in his basket and got comfy. Twilight walked up to him.
“Are you not going to say goodnight?”
“Oops, sorry Twilight. Goodnight!”
“Goodnight Spike.” Twilight gave him a goodnight kiss on the cheek. Twilight also jumped in her bed and got comfy. After only a few minutes, snoring could be heard coming from the bedroom.
*The Next Morning*
Twilight was woken up by the gentle sunlight shining through the window. She slowly got up, and noticed Spike was still asleep.
“Wake up Spike, time to make breakfast.”
“In a few minutes Twilight…” Spike said as rolled to his side.
“You don’t want to be late for Rarity now do you?”
“Alright, I’m up, I’m up!” Spike said as he got out of bed, wiping his eyes.
“Works every time!”
“Well, you know how Rarity gets if someone is late.”
“You have a point. Well come with me, let’s make breakfast, then we’ll get our chores done.”
Spike followed Twilight down the staircase and into the kitchen. Spike wanted to start on the chores as fast as possible, so he decided to just have a bowl of gems. As for Twilight…
“Spike, can you warm up my oatmeal please.” Twilight asked, placing the bowl on the fire proof counter.
“Sure thing Twilight!” Spike made sure to use his dragon fire breath. He wouldn’t want to accidentally send Twilight’s oatmeal to Princess Celestia.
“Thanks Spike.” Twilight used her magic to bring the bowl to the table with her. Spike took a seat next to Twilight.
“So what chores need to be done today?”
“Well, we need to: dust the shelves, put the stranded books in their spots and that should be it.”
“Piece of cake!”
“As for me, I want to go through that book again, and make sure I know the spell by heart.”
“Sounds good.”
Spike and Twilight finished their breakfast. Spike helped Twilight wash the dishes. They made their way to the main room of the library.
Spike did the chores as he was asked. When suddenly, he was interrupted by a knock at the door.
“I’ll get it Spike yelled!”
Spike opened the door to see the most beautiful pony in the world, Rarity.
“Hello Spike.”
“Hello Rarity, please come in.”
“Why thank you Spike.”
Rarity walked in, Spike closed the door behind her. Rarity took a seat on the couch.
“Can I get you anything to drink Rarity?”
“No thank you I’m good, thanks for asking.”
Spike took a seat beside Rarity.
“So what brings you here today Rarity?”
“Well Spike, I wanted to come and pick you up, since I had to pick up a few items near here.”
“That’s sounds fine to me, let me just finish my chores and let Twilight know you’re here.”
“Of course Spike. I hope I didn’t interrupt you.”
“Of course not! I always enjoy your company, as friends.”
“I’m glad to hear that Spike.”
“I will be right back.”
“Sure thing Spike.”
Spike walked to the bedroom. Spike knocked on the door.
“Come in!” Spike opened the door.
“Hey Twilight, Rarity is here.”
“Thanks for letting me know, I’ll be right down.”
“Okay.”
Twilight put the bookmark in her book, and walked down the stairs into the living room.
“Hi Rarity, sorry I wasn’t here earlier, I didn’t hear you.”
“That is alright Twilight. How have you been?”
“I’ve been okay, I’m kind of stressed out though. I’m putting on a show for the dragon king, for the next signature for peace between the dragons and ponies. I’m learning a spell directly from Star Swirl the Bearded’s book. How about you?”
“WHAT! You’re going to put on a show!? Can I come?”
“Of course! All I need is someone to prac…” Twilight gave an interested look at Rarity.
“Twilight, why are you giving me that look…?”
“Rarity, would you mind if I practiced the spell on you?”
“Wait… What spell is it exactly?”
“Turning a pony into a dragon and back…”
“I would be glad to help, on one condition.”
“Name it!”
“I get to be the star of the show.”
“Deal! Now when can we start?”
“Well, how about today? You wouldn’t mind would you Spike?”
“Of course not. In fact, I’ll be there to support you guys.”
“That sounds great. Let us get started.”
For the next three days, Twilight practiced on Rarity. At first it took her a few tries to turn her into a dragon and then back into a pony, but eventually she could do it without too much trouble. Before they knew it, it was the day of the event...
"Oh my gosh, today's the day. Spike let's go through the checklist to make sure we have everything."
"Spell Book, check. Quills and paper to record the events, check. Rarity, not here yet. And trusty faithful assistant Spike, check. All we're missing is Rarity."
"Hurry up Rarity, we don't want to be late."
A few moments later there was a knock at the door.
"I'll get it." Spike answered.
It was the beautiful and dazzling Rarity at the door.
"You look beautiful Rarity!"
"Thank you Spike, I know I wore this at the Gala already, but it is just dashing!"
"Please come in, we're waiting for the chariot."
"Why thank you."
"Twilight, Rarity is here." Spike yelled.
Hoof steps could be heard coming down the stairs.
"Hi Rarity, are you ready?"
"I am ready for my audience!"
"Good."
"Are you feeling alright Twilight?"
"Yes, I'm just a little nervous. This is the biggest event in my life to date."
"Relax, you'll do fine." Spike reassured Twilight.
"Thank you Spike. You're always there for me."
"Of course, I love you like a mom/sister Twilight."
"Get over here!" Twilight used her magic to levitate Spike in her hooves to hug him.
They were interrupted by a knock at the door.
"Hello, Miss Twilight, we are here to bring you, Rarity and Spike to Canterlot."
"We'll be right out. Alright let's get going guys."
They made their way to the Chariot. Spike held the door open for the both of them. They made their to Canterlot, with just enough time to get ready for the show.
“Mares and Gentlecolts! Welcome to the event that only happens every few centuries! Please welcome the Great Huffy, king of the dragons."
Everypony started to applaud.
"Thank you everypony. I am glad to be here today. Normally, we hate ponies, but today is different. Today we celebrate each others races, and continue to keep peace between us. I now will let your Princess Celestia continue talking."
"Thank you Huffy. Today is the day, the dragons and ponies sign a waver to keep peace between us in the land of Equestria, for another century. For our first presentation, we have Twilight Sparkle performing a spell from Star Swirl the Bearded’s book on Rarity Belle. I now present you Twilight Sparkle and Rarity Belle.”
“Good luck you guys!”
“Thank you Spike, let’s do this Twilight.”
“Let’s go, after you Rarity!”
Rarity followed by Twilight walked out onto the stage. All that could be heard was the applause from the crowd and the dragons. They positioned themselves on the stage.
“Are you ready Rarity?”
“Ready!”
Twilight wasn’t feeling as energized as she did when she was practicing, so she decided to turn Rarity into only a baby dragon.
Here we go.
Twilight cast the spell. A bright lavender glow was all that could be seen. When the glow settled down, Rarity was there… In the form of a baby dragon!
Everypony and dragon started clapping and cheering. The Dragon King spoke.
“I am very impressed with your spell young one. Please continue.” Huffy said, clapping.
“Thank you your majesty! I will continue to do my best to impress you.”
This is it, like you practiced Twilight!
Twilight prepared the spell. Again, all that could be seen was a bright lavender glow. When it cleared up, all that could be seen was… Baby Rarity.
What went wrong!? Twilight thought.
Twilight cast the spell again. The same result occurred.
I don’t understand. I know dragons are immune to some magic. But it worked earlier when we practiced. Unless…
Twilight was interrupted by the crowd gasping. Before anypony knew it, Rarity ran away in fear.
“Wait Rarity, I can fix this!” Twilight yelled running after her.
Eventually Twilight lost her. She ran back to Spike and they went to talk to Princess Celestia. Twilight explained everything to her.
“I’m going to try to find Rarity, Twilight.”
“Alright, just be careful Spike, she’s a dragon now, she’s much stronger, who knows what she could do when she's afraid."
"Will do Twilight."
“Okay Spike, I will go and explain what happened to King Huffy and Princess Celestia.”
Spike ran off in the direction ran off in, and Twilight walked towards Princess Celestia and King Huffy.
