"Harmony's New Flame"

Hey everyone, it's me Nova Pyro. I know I don't seem like the guy who'd write a fanfic like this one, but I've been dying to see what I can do when I'm outside my element. So bare with me and go easy on the reviews. (When reading, do not regard anything from my previous fanfictions to this one). The story begins now.

It was a normal day in the land of Equestria. The sun was shining and everyone was going with their normal day. However today was going to be very special for a few ponies.

In the old library of Ponyville, Twilight Sparkle and her number one assistant Spike were getting ready for the day.

Twilight was a lavender-purple unicorn. Her long mane was about the same shade in color with a pink stripe running horizontally through her hair-like mane growing over her forehead in a trimmed look and running down her neck the same way. Her tail was done pretty much the same way in color and kept in the same style. Her eyes were more of a dark purplish-indigo color, and her cutie mark, the natural marking all ponies have on their flanks, resembled a large red star surrounded by multiple white sparkles.

Spike was a lavender-purple baby dragon. He had light green spikes starting from his head ending at the back of his head. He was about half Twilights size, but he still managed to keep his rep as her number 1 assistant.

Twilight was using her magic to put the books she was reading back on the shelves. Spike had put the last of the books on a lower shelf he could reach without a latter.

Spike had an agitated look on his face as he put the last book on the shelf. He let out a loud grunt as he sat down against the shelf.

Twilight turned to him and asked, "What's got you in such sour mood?" Spike sighed as he said, "Nothing really. I just wish something cool would happen. I've been stuck in here for a week with nothing to do. As a matter of fact the only thing exciting I do around here is write your letters to Princess Celestia."

Twilight rolled her eyes at Spikes whining. She trotted over to him and said, "Look Spike, everyone's been doing their jobs around Ponyville, even Rainbow Dash. Plus noting dangerous has been happening for a while either. So I say we should enjoy this time of peace and quiet."

Spike frowned and mimicked her, "Pehh, 'I think we should enjoy this time of peace and quiet.' If you ask me there's been to much peace and quiet around here. I at least want to get out of this library."

Twilight rolled her eyes and asked, "So what do you think, a fun adventure is just going to fall out of the sky?" Spike was about to respond when he got a bad feeling in his stomach. He then belched up a green flame and out came a scroll with a sun seal on it.

Twilight used her magic to grab the letter and looked to see it was from the princess. Twilight then opened the scroll and began reading it.

'Dear my fateful student Twilight Sparkle,

Something has come to my attention involving the dragon species. They have been gathering together at their migration sight and more are pouring in. This behavior has me worried that something may be wrong. I am going there to speak with the dragon lord, 'Fernis' who is in charge of most of the dragons in Equestria. Hopefully he will be able to tell me what has happened to make the dragons behave this way. As my most fateful student I would like you and any of your friends you'd like to bring with you to accompany me to the dragon mountains. I will be awaiting your arrival near the entrance.

Sincerely your teacher 'Princess Celestia'.

Twilight looked shocked after reading that letter and was very surprised by the request. Spike however was really excited.

He then said, "Thank you Princess. Finally we've got something to do, and it involves my kind."

Twilight gave Spike and annoyed look as she said, "Spike, do I have to remind you the last time we were around your kind we ended up being chased off that mountain."

Spike's smile went away as recalled the insolent of the dragon migration. He then said, "Yeah, but this will be different. The princess is going to be there and so will the others. So who are you bringing?"

Twilight held a hoof to her chin as she thought for a minute. She then remembered a few things, "Well Rarity's working on new designs, Applejack is in mid preparation for applebuck season, and Pinky Pie is currently babysitting."

Spike then said, "So that leaves Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy."

Twilight then showed a look of worry as she said, "I just hope her Draco-phobia doesn't kick in or she just might run off the mountain."

Spike then gave a devious smile as he said, "Well we could not tell her where we're really going and just tell her the princess is taking us on a top secret assignment."

Twilight thought for a minute and said, "Actually that could work. Okay get everything ready we're going to the dragon mountains."

Dragon Mountain:

The three ponies and spike finally arrived at mountain and were had made it right on schedule. Twilight, Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy were all looking a bit afraid.

Rainbow Dash then leaned over to Twilight and asked, "Um are you sure we should be up here without a disguise? I mean after what happened last time…" "Its fine Rainbow. Princess Celestia assured me that we would be safe up here." Twilight quickly assured the rainbow pegasus.

Fluttershy then asked in a whispered tone, "So what is the assignment again?" Twilight cleared her throat and said, "Well uh, we're her to… well…" "We're to meet Princess Celestia about the dragons!" Spike quickly blurted out earning a glare from Twilight.

Fluttershy's eyes then shrank as she said, "D-D-D-D-Dr-Dr- DRAGONS!" She was about to bolt, but Twilight used her magic to grab her and hold her still. "Fluttershy, everything is going to be fine. Princess Celestia guaranteed that the dragons would not attack us. We're going to fine." She said in a calm and gentle tone.

Fluttershy seemed to calm down. Twilight then calmly said, "Okay, I'm going to let you go now, but just promise me you won't scream, shout, or run away." The shy pegasus quickly nodded and Twilight released her.

Spike then walked up next to her and said, "Come on Fluttershy, I'm sure everything will be fine, but what I'm wondering is, how are we supposed to find the entrance to the mountain?"

A voice then came from behind them and said, "I believe I can help with that." Everyone turned around to see the princess coming up to them with a very large dragon next to her.

Fluttershy quickly hid behind Twilight as she they all bowed to the princess. Twilight smiled and said, "Princess Celestia, I was wondering where you were." "I'm glad you came Twilight. I see you brought your friends with you as well."

Rainbow Dash then flew up as she said, "Of course she picked her most awesome friend to come with her." The princess gave a slight chuckle at Rainbow's boasting.

Fluttershy poked her head out from behind Twilight and said, "Hello Princess, it's good to see you again."

The princess kept a friendly smile as she greeted Fluttershy, "It is good to see you again as well Fluttershy. I'm glad you were able to come."

Celestia then looked down to see Spike beside Twilight carrying a pack on his back. She leaned down and said, "Hello Spike, I figured you were coming."

Spike smiled a little as replied, "Well I couldn't pass up an opportunity to hear news about my own kind now could I?"

Celestia smiled as she said, "I suppose not, I'm glad you could all come."

Twilight rolled her eyes at the comment. She then looked at the dragon next to the princess. This dragon stood even taller than the princess, he was on all fours which was custom for most adult dragons. He was a dark ruby red color, with a golden underbelly. He had long black horns in the middle of his head pointing towards his back. His wings were bat like and were a fire orange color. He had golden spikes going down his back and ending at his tail. His tail ended in a dark yellow tail spike that looked very sharp.

She then asked, "So this must be Fernis?" The old dragon nodded showing she was right. He then said, "Ms. Celestia, now that your student and her friends have arrived, we should go inside. I have some very good news."

Everyone followed Fernis inside the mountain and through a cave carved into the side of it. As they entered the cave Fernis took in a deep breath and let an enormous flame erupt from his mouth.

The flames flew through the cave and lit the torches hanging on the walls. This then reveled the stone hallway they were walking down. Everyone continued to follow Ferins deeper into the cave.

As they turned around they saw more dragons gathered in a single room. There were many different types of dragons all gathered around a round, and stone table in the center of the room. There were three dragons at the table: two females and one male.

One of the females was a deep ocean blue, the other was forest green, the male was an almost golden color. There were four seats next to Fernis's chair at the center. Those chairs were for Celestia and the others.

Fernis stepped forward and said, "Young ones, these are the fellow dragon leaders: Zeus, Gaia, and Rivera."

Rivera said, "Fernis, I'm glad your back. It was getting a little to quite in here."

Zeus then asked in a friendly tone, "So are you going to tell us why we have come from our separate lands and gathered here. You sounded rather excited when you sent the letters."

Fernis, Celestia, and the others sat down and waited for Fernis to speak. Fernis cleared his throat and said, "What I have to say is very important and all of you should hear this. It not only involves the dragons, but all who live in Equestria. What is about to happen is something we have all hoped for, but feared would never happen again."

Twilight was very intrigued by this. Not only because of the killer intro Fernis just made, but the fact that it involved the princess and all of Equestria.

Rivera asked in a confused tone, "Fernis, what exactly are you talking about?"

Fernis smiled as he said, "You all know of the tragedy our kind faced 100 years ago."

Everyone in the room minus Twilight and her friends had looks of sadness and pain on their faces as they looked down.

Twilight looked to the princess and asked, "What happened 100 years ago?"

Princess Celestia looked to Fernis in a way of asking permission to tell the tale. Fernis nodded and she began, "Years ago all dragons were ruled by one family of dragons. These dragons were strong and compassionate leaders. Their word was law to all dragons. These dragons were kings and were born to lead. These dragons ruled over a city in another realm where their kind is the dominant race. Every few years the kings or queens of that ancient realm would come to Equestria and spread their power across the land. They enriched it and spread joy and happiness across Equestria and in return we would teach them magic. This tradition carried on generation after generation. However 1000 years ago the last king, Draco could not learn all the magic we had to teach. He had a wife named Gaia he needed to care for and needed to go back to the dragon city early. He too blessed our land with his power, but he never returned afterwards. 18 years ago it was said the king and his family had been wiped out. The dragons were left without a leader and Equestria started having to find new ways to spread power across the land. So the dragons devised the right to rule among the four dragons you see here. The dragon city and the dragons who live there were never heard from again."

Twilight was horrified by this and she wasn't the only one. Rainbow Dash looked full of pity for the dragons. Spike looked like he would never eat another jewel again. Flutteshy was on the verge of crying.

Fernis then interrupted their sad thoughts and said, "However it would seem that fate did not want us to live without a proper leader. The dragon king has returned."

Everyone's eyes shot wide at this sudden news.

Gaia then said, "But that's impossible. I thought it was confirmed that he was killed."

Fernis shook his head and said, "It is not Draco. I'm afraid he did meet his end that tragic day. The king that has returned is his son. He survived and returned to the dragon city. He's been alive for 16 years and has been living in the dragon city for 2 years now. He has already saved his world twice and has proven himself a true king."

Gaia then asked, "What's his name, what's he like?"

Fernis smiled and said, "His name is Pyro, and he is like every king who came before him. He strong, compassionate, and willing to do whatever it takes to protect his people. Not only that thanks to his heroics and bravery, he has surpassed the first king of the dragon city, Titanus."

Zeus smiled and said, "That is quite a feat, but why only now have we heard of his return?" "Because of the war the elders have had no time to tell anyone else not only that it was very difficult forming the portal there."

Princess Celestia then spoke up next, "When will he be arriving?" Rainbow Dash suddenly sprung and asked in a surprised yet frightful tone, "Wait a minute, he's coming here!?"

Fernis smiled and replied, "I'm happy to announce that he will be arriving tomorrow morning with his six generals."

Twilight was very surprised by this. Invititing a dragon to from another dimension to live in Equestria was very alarming. Twilight then turned to the princess and asked, "Princess are you sure it's a good idea to invite him here. I mean if it's been over 100 years since he's... uh ... they've been here as you say maybe they've changed."

The princess used her wing to cover Twilight's back and said, "My most faithful student we have nothing to worry about. The dragons from that dimension are peaceful, especially the king. I will be here tomorrow to greet him along with the dragon leaders. Thank you for the information Fernis." With that the Princess Celestia, Twilight, Spike, Fluttershy, and Rainbow Dash all left and went down the hall.

Fluttershy was still shaking like a leaf, but now it was for two reasons. Fluttershy flew next to the princess and asked, "Are you sure he's nice, not that I question your judgment, if it's okay with you, I mean..."

Before Fluttershy could say anymore Celestia used her wing to gently rub her back which seemed to calm her down a bit. Rainbow Dash flew up next to her and said, "Don't worry Fluttershy if that dragon tries anything I'll give the old hoof to the snout and send him back to his little universe."

Twilight rolled her eyes and said, "Rainbow, the last time you went hoof to claw with a dragon, you almost got us all killed."

Celestia shot a stern look at the cyan Pegasus and said, "Rainbow Dash, I must insist that you be on your best behavior." "Ok Princess. I will be at my best and coolest behavior tomorrow." she said in response.

Twilight was still in thought but she managed to come up with a question, "Princess, if this dragon king is so important, why haven't I heard about him till now?"

The princess let out a loud sigh while still keeping her composure as she said, "When I heard what happened to the royal family. I thought it best that no future ponies get false hope from a legend."

Twilight nodded and said, "I suppose you're right, but I would have at least liked to hear about it."

"Well I must head to my sleeping quarters. After all we have a special guest arriving at sunrise and I believe the sun should be up when he arrives. Good night Twilight, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash. ," she said as she walked down the hall.

"Good night princess." They all replied in unison. Rainbow Dash then asked, "Do you really think this guy is really legit? I mean he is a dragon."

Twilight nodded and said, "Right, I just hope he doesn't happen to be dangerous. Uh... I think we should get Fluttershy to a room."