Author's Notes:
It's not gonna be long chapters but short only. One simple short for Mane Six's Boyfriends about special Christmas to the former.
Short 1: The Perfect Gift
As the snow rained down from the clouds above the land, its the city and land were covered in white. The Hearth's Warming Eve was here, a very special yet meaningful holiday for both Equestria Ponies to enjoy since the formation of Equestria. But it was also for Mystic Ponies to enjoy as well.
At Ponyville; Twilight, Spike and Nyx were walking down the street. They looked on both sides as they were searching and looking for something important gift for Shadow Dragon. As they continued walking, they were greeted by Ponyville Citizens.
Nyx bounced happily before moving to the front as she asked curiously, "So mommy, what gifts are you going to give to daddy?"
Twilight hummed softly as she was having some thoughts, "I'm not very sure, but hopefully it's the best." She snickered a bit, "When having a mistletoe above on both of us, he's gonna be surprise and happy for it."
Spike smirked, "Why do I get the feeling you really want that so much?"
Twilight giggled in amusement, "He is my love. And I love him." She sighed, "I still don't know what gifts he'll like."
"Speaking of gifts, where are daddy and Lance? I haven't seen them since this morning," Nyx asked.
Twilight hummed in concern, "I don't know. I just hope he doesn't push himself hard to get a good one for me. Tao did mention whenever something special event happens, Shadow Dragon determined to get it done."
"Hopefully not paranoid as you," Spike joked.
Twilight, Spike and Nyx laughed happily and amusement of what Spike had mention about.
At the Jewelry Shop, Shadow Dragon was looking at the shinny yet various own colorful jewelries. He was looking at them carefully. They were too great and beautiful for him to choose and take for his somepony special. Giving some irritated looks, he groaned in annoyance before slamming his head on the glass case.
"Hey buddy," Jewelry Shopkeeper exclaimed, "watch the glass. Or you'll be paying for that too."
Shadow Dragon sighed in annoyance before bowed in apologize to the shopkeeper. Lance approached to his father from behind before patted on his back.
"Dad, just choose," Lance begged, "Twilight likes anything. And by the way, why don't you just give the necklace you made five days ago for her? She loves it, like what my real mom likes it."
Shadow Dragon sighed in defeat before looking at Lance, "That's different, Lance. Your mom don't mind of my necklace-made, but Twilight is different. I have to be sure of getting a good one - no - great one too."
As he turned to his right, Shadow Dragon gasped in shock and surprise. He looked at the beautiful yet sparkling lavender star necklace. Shadow Dragon pointed at the necklace. The Jewelry Shopkeeper took it out and gave Shadow Dragon and his son to look at it.
"So what do you think of it? It's wonderful and beautiful," Jewelry Shopkeeper smiled gleefully.
Shadow Dragon smiled, "It's perfect. This match Twilight's Cutie Mark."
"Hmm humph..." Lance nodded his head while looking at the necklace in both unpleasant and frown, "Yeah, it's cool. But don't you think that you're... over exaggerating about the 'gifts' for mom?"
"Exaggerating?! Excuse me! I'm not!" Shadow Dragon sighed in annoyance. He turned to the shopkeeper and said, "I'll take it."
Jewelry Shopkeeper smiled, "Sold!"
As both Shadow Dragon and Lance left the Jewelry Shop, they walked and headed off back to their home. Shadow Dragon took the Sparkling Star Necklace out while looking at it with his proud and glee smile. Lance gave the annoying looks.
"Your mother is gonna love it. I'm gonna make sure of it," Shadow Dragon said proudly.
Lance sighed, "Yeah sure, dad; why not? After all, she's the princess while you're the warrior. Your duty has to make sure that you get the right present for your princess..."
Shadow Dragon turned and glared at Lance, "I don't really appreciate your sarcasm about what I'm doing."
"Come on, dad. You're overreacting and exaggerating over a 'perfect' gift for mom. She likes anything. After all, she's my real mom's reincarnation. She's no different."
"Like you know anything about-!"
BUMP! Shadow Dragon and Lance got pushed back hard. As they recovered, Shadow Dragon noticed something missing on his hoof. The Sparkling Star Necklace was missing.
"Where's the necklace," Shadow Dragon asked in shock and worry.
Lance shrugged before turned to his back. He spotted a bluish Earth Pony with black spiky mane and short tail who was holding the stolen necklace while running away.
Lance gasped, "There! He has it, dad!"
Shadow Dragon turned and groaned in annoyance, "No one's gonna steal the 'perfect' gift from me!"
"Here we go again," Lance said in annoyance.
Shadow Dragon and Lance galloped and charged straight at the Earth Pony who kept on running away from them both. The Earth Pony jumped on the three tops of crates to the building's top. They both got up at once while continued charging and chasing after him. While running away from them, he dodged the obstacles that stand his ways while jumped over the gap between two buildings.
For the long moment had passed in chasing on the thief, Shadow Dragon and Lance cornered the Earth Pony to the end of building's edge. They both breathed heavily while glaring at him. He was in shock and worry.
"Now... Be a good criminal," Shadow Dragon breathed heavily, "give me back that necklace!"
Lance nodded his head, "Trust me, pal. My dad is not a very easy guy."
Earth Pony gulped in worry, "Wish I could say 'Sorry' but no thanks!"
Earth Pony Thief took the pie out and thrown right at Shadow Dragon's face. Lance charged in to punch at the thief, but got swiped and kicked to the ground. The Earth Pony quickly ran off at once. Lance grunted in annoyance while getting up. He turned and looked at the angry Shadow Dragon who wiped and cleaned the pie off.
"Okay... No mister nice guy! After him!" Shadow Dragon cried in anger.
Lance sighed in annoyance, "I wonder if Spike and Nyx had the same problem with Twilight before..."
For couple minutes had passed, Shadow Dragon and Lance continued chasing after the Earth Pony thief to the alley. As three of them looked tired, both of them jumped and slammed him to the ground hard while the necklace fell off from his hoof.
Shadow Dragon grabbed and held Earth Pony Thief's neck tight, "I won't ask again. Give me back that jewelry now!"
"Daddy?" The little cute filly's voice called. Three ponies stopped from what they were doing. They looked up and spotted a yellowish Unicorn with brown short mane and tail. Dr. Cabelleron and his three goones holding her. She looked worry, "Are you alright? Did they hurt you?"
As both Shadow Dragon and Lance got off from the Earth Pony, the latter quickly got up at once while looking at her, "No. Jewel. I'm fine. Everything's fine. Don't worry. Daddy is here to get you out of here."
Both Shadow Dragon and Lance were in shock and surprise of it. They looked at it as they were waiting for something happen.
"Did you get what worth my while, Clutter?" Dr. Cabelleron demanded calmly.
Clutter held the Sparkling Star Necklace while giving it to Dr. Cabelleron, "Here. That's all I had. It should cover the payment I owe from you. Please! Let her go! I held my bargain!"
Dr. Cabelleron looked at it closely before huffed in annoyance, "Nope. I'm afraid it's not good enough. It appears... you had fail, my little friend. Finish her."
Three goons smiled with pleasure. The blackish muscular pony held Jewel as he prepared to attack. Lance came before him as he punched the latter's face hard. Lance grabbed Jewel on his back. The shaded white pony was about to attack Lance. Shadow Dragon kicked the thug off. A blackish fedora hatted brown pony was about to punch but got punched by both Shadow Dragon and Lance.
With three thugs defeated, both Shadow Dragon and Lance backed off to the back. Lance gave Jewel to Clutter. He and his father turned and glared at Dr. Cabelleron.
"Who are you?! How dare you interrupt my work?!" Dr. Cabelleron demanded angrily.
Shadow Dragon narrowed his angry eyes at Dr. Cabelleron, "I'm Shadow Dragon. And I believe you had something that doesn't belong to you..."
Dr. Cabelleron yelped in shock of what he had heard. Lance pointed at the former's right hoof as Dr. Cabelleron looked at hi. He yelped in fear as he found and realized something.
"Oh, pony-feathers," Dr. Cabelleron exclaimed in shock before dropped the necklace down while he frantically explain, "Please wait! You had it wrong! Honest! I'm not the one who stole it! It was my thug! He-!"
"Quiet!" Shadow Dragon demanded angrily. Dr. Cabelleron was silenced for the moment. He continued, "Stealing the jewel is one thing, but kidnapping the child is unforgivable. If I ever see you tried to held hostage, I'll be coming for you!"
Dr. Cabelleron yelped in shock, "Yes, sir! It won't happen!"
Dr. Cabelleron quickly turned and left the area at once. His thugs recovered from the attack and left the area at once.
As soon as their enemy left, Shadow Dragon and Lance turned and glance at both Clutter and Jewel who were hugging each other happily and passionately. Chatter and Jewel turned and looked at the former.
"Thank you. Thank you so much," Clutter said happily before taking the necklace up and gave it to Shadow Dragon, "And I'm sorry of what I just did. Here take it."
Before Shadow Dragon could take it, he asked, "Were you poor? Is that why Dr. Cabelleron took advantage of you?"
Clutter nodded his head, "Yes... It's true. I want to make something special for her. But I'm out of woods to make it. Besides, making something is enough for my loved one to get as long she's happy," He sighed in shame, "Somehow I really wish I could have it right now..."
Heard of what Clutter had said, Shadow Dragon had some thoughts. He smiled as he took it and hung over Jewel's neck. Clutter looked shock and surprise of what he saw.
"I believe you already did," Shadow Dragon said calmly. Clutter looked dumbfounded by Shadow Dragon giving the gift to his daughter. Looking at Jewel, he continued, "This jewel means something, Jewel. I want you treasured it well. This belong to your father. He worked so hard to save you. Think you can handle it?"
Jewel giggled happily, "No problem."
Shadow Dragon smiled as he patted on her head gently. He stood up as he turned and looked at Clutter.
Clutter was still dumbfounded and shocked. Shadow Dragon spoke, "Let's say... You convinced me about something very important than just a jewel. Making one is what counts to make someone happy. Promise me that you get a good job than working with someone like Dr. Cabelleron."
Clutter nodded his head, "I understand. Thank you. I won't let you down."
"Good," Shadow Dragon said before patted on Clutter's back gently, "Now go and enjoy your Hearth's Warming Eve with your daughter."
With a nod, Clutter smiled. He turned and held his daughter in his back before headed off. Shadow Dragon smiled in relief and happy in seeing both Clutter and Jewel being together.
Lance whistled happily, "That's impressive of you, dad. I thought you would be greedy about keeping it for mom."
Shadow Dragon snorted a bit, "Let's say you were right from the beginning. Your mother taught you well. I just hope Twilight likes it."
"She will. I promise you that," Lance said calmly.
Shadow Dragon nodded his head as he and Lance left the alley at once.
At the Friendship Rainbow Kingdom, the Sparkle Family had been gathered at the fireplace. Lance was telling his story about his adventures to both Nyx and Spike who were impressed and amazed. Dragoking was outside sleeping in his large kennel since he was going to have a long hibernation before the spring. Shadow Dragon was talking with Twilight Sparkle. They both were neared to the fireplace.
As Shadow Dragon hung a circled shaped with a Lavender Star Shaped with Sakura Flower Symbol necklace around her neck, he spoke, "That's how it happen, Twilight. I'm sorry I couldn't get a good one."
Twilight sighed before nuzzling on his head gently, "Oh stop it. Besides, I don't need something special." She then looked at her necklace, "But what mattes the most is a gift you had for me. It's a perfect one."
"Thank you, Twilight."
"I have something for you."
Twilight passed a box. As Shadow Dragon opened it, he gasped in surprise as he looked at the golden dragon crest.
"Is that... Golden Dragon Symbol?" Shadow Dragon asked in shock and surprise. Twilight nodded her head. He chuckled a bit, "But how? I remember that very day when Mystic Realm was attacked, it was destroyed. That last one was given by my father for my birthday. How did you know?"
Twilight smiled in impress as her horn glowed. The mistletoe levitated above both her and Shadow Dragon, "Let's say... I have someone to thank for."
Shadow Dragon smiled back as well, "Happy Hearth's Warming Eve, Princess."
"And to you as well, my Warrior," Twilight smiled.
Both Shadow Dragon and Twilight Sparkle kissed on each other's lips gently yet passionately for a long moment.
"This is... a perfect gift..." Twilight Sparkle and Shadow Dragon thought happily.
The End...
Main Casts:
Matt Lanter: Shadow Dragon
Tara Strong: Twilight Sparkle
Jesse McCartney: Lance Justicestrike
Deveigh Chase: Nyx
Cathy Waseluck: Spike
Richard Ian Cox: Jewelry Shopkeeper, Clutter
Michael Dobson: Dr. Cabelleron
Rebecca Shoichet: Jewel
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