Chapter 3

When they walked in, they found everyone else eating breakfast.

Igneous smiled and said, "I see you enjoy early morning walks, just like Marble."

Nite sat down next to Marble and started eating oremeal (Get it? Oatmeal? Oremeal? Oh forget!).

"So what's it like being a mean, nasty, fire breathing dragon?!", grinned Limestone deviously.

"One, not all dragons breathe fire and are mean! There are several categories of dragons in this world. The ones you refer to are from the Fire category. In this category, you have your common Flamefire Dragons (Basically a normal dragon like Spike), Luck Dragons, and Solar Dragons. I'm a Quarry Dragon, from the Stone category. With that being said, I can't breathe fire.", Nite replied, very offended.

"You'll have to excuse my sister, she's not one for details.", said

Maude in her slow voice as Limestone glared at her.

"Details aren't important!", Limestone sighed.

"Not to mention, my cousin, Inspector General Braveheart is a very nice Luck Dragon who lives in Ponyville.", Nite smiled, obviously accepting the apology.

"I think you're very nice too.", smiled Marble leaning against him.

"Oh, I almost forgot! Happy birthday, Marble!", said Cloudy Quartz, handing her a wrapped parcel.

"Happy Birthday Marble!", Pinkie burst out a party after this.

"Wait, today's your birthday?", Nite exclaimed.

"You don't have to give me a present, Nite. At least, anything material. As long as I have your love, I'll be happy.", Marble said, putting her hooves around his neck.

"But Marble! Just let me! Name any one thing, and you'll have it!", he pleaded.

Marble realized she wouldn't win this argument and gave in, "Very well, just don't go to too much trouble!"

"What do you want me to get you?", Nite asked before going out the door.

"Surprise me.", she smiled in her cute, shy way.

As soon as he left, Limestone burst out, "What a flank kisser!"

"Now Limestone, I think he's a very nice young dragon. Perfect for Marble!", Cloudy scolded.

Then there was a knock at the door, Maude went to answer it.

"Um, excuse me, I was just wondering if my cousin, Granite Braveheart was here. Is he?", asked a furry, white Luck Dragon in a trench coat.

"Inspector General Braveheart! Nite's not here right now, but come in and sit down!", exclaimed Pinkie.

"Thank you, Pinkie. But please, call me Gene.", smiled the Inspector, taking a seat next to Limestone.

"Hey...you're that goody goody cousin Nite was just talking about, aren't you?", Limestone asked.

"In the flesh.", said Gene, a bit annoyed at Limestone's comment.

Nite, came in panting, holding a flower with his paw.

"Oh my gosh! A Marbled Rose! Where did you find it?", Marble exclaimed, covering him in kisses.

"I tunneled to the top of the mountain behind your farm and found it.", Nite replied, catching his breath.

He then saw the Inspector in the room.

"Gene!"

"Nite!"

"What are you doing here?", Nite asked as the two cousins embraced each other.

"I came to invite you to my wedding! It's next month!", Gene smiled.

"Congratulations! Who's the lucky lady?", Nite grinned.

"Don't worry, you'll meet her soon enough. How's things been going for you on the farm?", Gene pondered.

"Pretty good. How's it in Ponyville, and how's Cousin Cadance doing?", Nite asked.

"She's thrilled about it! She was just asking about you, so I thought I'd come check up on you. Have you found yourself a marefriend?", Gene laughed.

"Well, uh..."

"I'm his marefriend. It's great to meet you.", Marble stepped in.

"Wowzers! Aren't you a pretty thing? Well, I best be going, you know how impatient some girls get. Bye, Nite! I'll be expecting you and the Pies to be there!", Gene said, embracing Nite one last time before leaving.

"Later, Gene!", smiled Nite before saying, "Happy Birthday, Marble."