Chapter Forty-One: Zephyr's Secret Fear
As Fluttershy was in her parents' garden, she looked shocked when she saw that her dad's clouds from his Cloud Collection room were gone and her mum's flowers were ruined. But all of her brother's stuff was in her dad's Cloud Collection room. Mog asked his girlfriend, what was wrong? Fluttershy said that Zephyr has moved all his stuff to the garden again and ruined my dad's cloud collection and mum's flowers. After all the help Rainbow Dash and I gave him, this is how he repays me? I am just so peeved right now! Fluttershy was shocked when she said that in front of Mog and her parents. She apologised and Mog calmed her down. Fluttershy asked her parents, why didn't they tell her. Mrs. Shy said that they didn't want to worry her. Fluttershy reminded them that when she and Rainbow Dash helped Zephyr for trying to do things on his own, it was supposed to help him look after himself, if he was going to live with their parents. Mr. Shy said that they tried, but they didn't know what to do. Mog called Fluttershy and said that he found all of her dad's clouds. Mr. Shy's clouds were floating on top of the Cloud Collection roof. Mr. Shy was relieved and said, no wonder he had been hearing thunder every morning. Mog told Fluttershy's parents not to worry because he was going to put all the clouds in each jar and restore all the flowers. Mrs. Shy said to Mog that it was going to take weeks for the flowers to grow again. Mog said, it won't if he uses his Moogle magic. Mog absorbed his magic and chanted, Kupo, Lupo, Mupo, Oupo! Then he threw the ball of light at the clouds and the flowers.
A few seconds later, Mr. Shy's clouds were contained in separate jars and they were inside his Cloud Collection room. All of Mrs. Shy's flowers were back in the place where she planted them. They were so proud of Mog and thanked him. Fluttershy hugged her boyfriend and thanked him as well. Then she asked him where her brother's stuff was. Mog pointed and said they were next to the back door. Then Zephyr opened to the door and he was about to ask his Mum what he wanted for lunch. Suddenly he looked surprised when he spotted his stuff. He wanted to know who moved them. Mog said that he did it. Zephyr asked him why. Mog said, because his stuff was supposed to be in his room, not in his parents' garden. Zephyr turned around and said that he never wanted to put his stuff in his room and he never will. Mog gasped in surprised and said that Zephyr's parents only let him stay with them because they believed they he'll look after himself and this is how he thanked them? Then he said that if Zephyr doesn't look after himself, his parents will kick him out and he'll have to live in the forest. Zephyr gasped in shock because he remembered the day he lived in the forest for a few hours. Then he begged Mog and said that he doesn't want to live in the forest again because it made him crazy. Then Zephyr admitted that the only reason why he didn't want to find his own place to live and look after himself was because he was scared to live alone. Fluttershy was surprised after what her brother said. Then she asked him if that's what's really bothering him. Zephyr was crying and said yes. Then he said that he can do things on his own but living alone was too much. He was sorry for not telling her and Rainbow Dash the truth. Fluttershy felt sorry for her little brother, so, she comforted him. She asked him, why didn't he tell Mum and Dad? Zephyr said, because he was scared that they might laugh at him and kick him out. Mrs. Shy said that they'll never do that. Mr. Shy said that if their son told them the truth from the beginning instead of hiding his real feelings from them, they would have helped him sooner. Mrs. Shy said to her son that if he wanted to continue living with them, he must look after himself and put his stuff in his bedroom instead of their garden. Mr. Shy was impressed to see his wife standing up to their son. Zephyr dried his tears and said if he had somepony who had the same fear as him, then he wouldn't have to be afraid of finding a place to live. Mog said that he can worry about that later because he was going to help put all of his stuff back in his bedroom. Zephyr wanted that, but he said that he was worried that he won't have enough space. Mog said that he'll take care of that. Then he told Zephyr to wait in his bedroom while he and Fluttershy grabs his belongings. While Zephyr went upstairs, Fluttershy carried some of the wigs with her hooves and Mog carried all of the pictures of Zephyr and his books by using his Moogle magic to make them float. While they were upstairs, Mr and Mrs. Shy went to the kitchen to make some more tea.
Chapter Forty-Two: Mog's Moogle Game
While Zephyr was lying on his bed, reading a book, Mog and Fluttershy brought all of Zephyr's stuff to his bedroom. Mog said to him that he was going to use his magic to help him, so Zephyr can have more room for himself. Mog chanted, Gupo, Fupo, Hupo, Kupo! Then he threw a few little balls of light at the shelves, the walls and the bookshelf. Mog said to Zephyr that he's going to play a Moogle Game. Then he explained the rules. Rule No.1: You put the items on the light circles that Mog planted. Rule No.2: If it turns green, it's the right place to put an item, but if it turns red, it's the wrong place to put an item. Zephyr didn't understand the rules, but Fluttershy said to him that Mog was trying help him put all of his stuff in its rightful place by turning it into a game. But if he can't do it for her boyfriend, do it for her. Zephyr couldn't resist his big sister's eyes, so he took a deep breath and said that he'll try and do it for her. So, he jumped out of his bed and started to put his wigs on the bookshelf. But when he did, the light circle turned red, which means he put his wigs in the wrong place. So, he took them off from the bookshelf and put them on the shelf. Then the light circle turned green, which means the wigs were meant to be on that shelf. Zephyr finally understood the rules of the Moogle Game. So, he hung his pictures on the walls and put all of his books on the bookshelf.
A few minutes later, Zephyr had finally completed the Moogle Game. Fluttershy asked Mog if he and his Moogle people played that game as well. Mog said, yes, because the Moogle Game was their version of tidying up. Zephyr thanked Mog and Fluttershy for helping him. Then he said that he learn't that if something was worrying him next time, he'll tell his parents, instead of hiding it from them. Fluttershy agreed and so, did Mog. Zephyr gave a big yawn and said that he was ready for his Siesta. Fluttershy smiled and said that her little brother deserved it. While Zephyr jumped on his bed to go to sleep, Fluttershy kissed Mog on his right cheek. Mog asked her, what was that for? Fluttershy said, it was for opening Zephyr's heart. Mog smiled and his cheeks turned red. So, they left the room and closed the door, gently behind them.
Chapter Forty-Three: Eddie Assembled Mog
As Mog and Fluttershy went downstairs, they saw Eddie Hoofield having tea with Mr and Mrs. Shy. Eddie was telling them about his life of being a scenery director of My Little Pony before he came to Equestria. Mrs. Shy spotted her daughter and Mog and said that Prince Eddie came to their house after Fluttershy and Mog went upstairs to help Zephyr. Mog asked His Highness, what was he doing here? Eddie said that he came to get his Moogle assistant because he needed to assemble his team and go to the Human Equestria to find Paul Crystal. Mog asked him when did Paul last make contact with him. Eddie said, about five days ago, but he found out today and Paul needed their help because he's in trouble. Mog was shocked. Then Fluttershy asked Eddie if the Human Equestria was the dimension where Twilight went to get her crown from Sunset Shimmer, creating a counter spell to stop the Dazzlings and met her human self? Eddie said yes and asked her how she knew all of this. Fluttershy, said, because Twilight told her. Then Mog said that he needed to come with Eddie because he had finished meeting Fluttershy's parents and Eddie needed some assistance. Then Eddie noticed that Fluttershy was looking unhappy and he asked her what's wrong? Fluttershy said that she misses Paul. If it wasn't for him, he and Mog wouldn't have helped her build an Animal Sanctuary of her dreams and watched a movie about a bull who was born to love, not to fight. But she kept forgetting his name. Eddie asked her if the bull's name was Ferdinand. Fluttershy suddenly remembered and said yes. Ferdinand was a lovely bull. He loves sniffing flowers. He's very nice to his owner, Nina and he has beautiful blue eyes. Mog felt uncomfortable when Fluttershy was talking about Ferdinand. So, Fluttershy quickly said to her boyfriend that it doesn't mean she's in love with Ferdinand and Mog's eyes were more beautiful than his. Mog was bashful after Fluttershy made him feel better. While Mog was back on Eddie's team, Eddie said that he and his Moogle assistant were going to leave. He thanked Mrs. Shy for the tea, then he asked Fluttershy if Gilda was still around Cloudsdale. Fluttershy said, no because she flew back to Griffonstone a couple of hours ago. Eddie thanked Fluttershy, said goodbye to her parents and he and Mog left the house.
As they were outside, Mog asked Eddie why they are going to Griffonstone to get Gilda. Eddie answered, because he found out that Trixie might be in the Human Equestria and he promised Thorax he'll find her after locating Paul. Mog understood because he already knew that Thorax and Trixie were in love. So, he asked Eddie if they going back to Ponyville to take a train. Eddie said, no because they are going to fly there. Eddie needed to stretch his wings for exercise. So, he spread them and flew his way to Griffonstone. Mog flew after him.
Chapter Forty-Four: Eddie Assembled Gilda and Discord
Eddie and Mog had made it to Griffonstone after their thirty-minute flight. It was located in the Hyperborean Mountains. After they landed in the village, they saw some griffons fighting and arguing amongst each other. Mog said to Eddie that he thought that the griffons were supposed to learn about friendship because he heard that Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash helped them a few years ago. Eddie said that they did, but when he and Paul came to Griffonstone about a year and a half ago, Gilda explained to him that the Idol of Boreas is also the symbol of friendship and her people can't learn without it. She tried to find it in the abyss, but it was gone. Like it was stolen. Eddie asked her if she can stay with him until he finds the Idol. But Gilda said to him that she would like to keep trying Pinkie Pie's and Rainbow Dash's advice. So, he asked her to think about it and find him if she made her mind up. After Eddie had finished explaining, Mog tried to understand why the Idol was important to the Griffons. Eddie said, the only two griffons who learned friendship without the Idol was Gilda and Gabby.
Eddie and Mog wandered around the village looking for Gilda. Then Eddie spotted a Griffon who was putting some mail in the letterbox. Eddie believed it was Gilda. So, he ran up to her and called her name. The Griffon turned around and Eddie realised it was Gabby, the first Griffon Cutie Mark Crusader. He thought it was Gilda. Gabby was happy to see Eddie and she asked him what brings him and Mog to Griffonstone. Eddie said, he was looking for Gilda and he asked Gabby if she'd seen her. Gabby said, that Gilda was outside her house, selling some cupcakes, thanks to Pinkie Pie's help. Eddie thanked her, but when he and Mog were about to go and see her, Gabby asked Eddie if Paul was okay. Eddie said, maybe, but he just found out that his friend was in the Human Equestria. Gabby knew about it because Twilight Sparkle explained it to her when she first came to Ponyville. Gabby said that she misses Paul because if he didn't help her and the rest of the Cutie Mark Crusaders build a camp for the ponies with no Cutie Marks, Apple Bloom would not have made him a leader of the CMCs. Gabby gave Eddie an envelope and asked him if he could give this to Paul because her friends wanted to know if he was okay and they missed him so much. Eddie said, he will and he would let Gabby know when he found Paul.
After Eddie and Mog left Gabby, Gilda was giving some cupcakes to Greta and asked her to say thank you. Greta said, whatever and left. Gilda was furious because she tried to be nice to her people by being polite, but Pinkie Pie's and Rainbow Dash's advice never worked. In her anger, she started throwing cupcakes at the houses and she threw one at Eddie. Luckily, he caught it with his right hand before it could hit him. Gilda didn't realised she was throwing a cupcake at Eddie. She was relieved to see him and she apologised to him. Eddie understood that she needed to express her anger. Gilda felt desperate because she kept trying Pinkie Pie's and Rainbow Dash's advice, but it still doesn't work. Mog finally understood that the Griffons can't learn friendship without the Idol. Gilda calmed herself down and said that she had been thinking about what Eddie said. She decided that she wanted to stay and work with him, until she finds the Idol of Boreas. Eddie was glad that she made the right decision and just in time too. Eddie said that he and Mog came to Griffonstone to find her because Paul had made contact with him today and he said he needed their help in the Human Equestria. Gilda knew about it because Rainbow Dash told her, after Twilight told her. Gilda misses Paul and she said that if Paul needed their help, she'll come and join the team. Eddie shook Gilda's claw and she joined his team for the first time.
Now that Gilda was in the team, Mog said to His Highness that they need to go to Chaosville to find Discord. Eddie said, they don't need to because all they need to do is call him and he'll appear. Eddie hoped Discord doesn't appear behind him like last time when he first met him. Eddie called out for Discord. Everyone looked everywhere in the village, but Discord was nowhere to be found. Eddie admitted that they needed to go to Chaosville. As Eddie turned around, he saw Discord, the Draconequus. Eddie jumped in shock and landed on the floor. He told Discord not to do that. Discord laughed and said that he can't help it because Eddie wanted a surprise hello. Eddie reminded him, not all the time. Mog and Gilda didn't find it funny anymore because Discord has been doing that to everypony for a long time now. Discord scoffed, where's your sense of humour? Then he asked Eddie what's the problem? Eddie explained to him that Paul Crystal had made contact with him, five days ago and he just found out today. Paul was in the Human Equestria and he got into trouble for defacing school property. After Eddie finished explaining, Discord wasn't worried about that because he was happy that Paul was becoming an artist. If he hasn't got caught, he would've got away with it. Eddie knew that Discord was going to say that. So, he said, firmly, if we don't help Paul before his twelfth birthday, which it will be in August this year, he will never become a Humacorn. Discord was shocked because he always wanted Paul to become a Humacorn. So, he decided to join Eddie's team once again. Discord asked Eddie where Trixie was. Eddie said that she was in the Human Equestria and he promised Thorax that he'll find her after Paul. That's why he asked Gilda to join his team and she said yes. Discord asked where Thorax and Starlight were. Mog said they'll be waiting for them in the Crystal Empire. Eddie asked his team to hold their hands together and form a circle. As they did, Eddie unleashed his magic from his horn and they all teleported to the Crystal Empire.
Chapter Forty-Five: Ms. Peachbottom
At the Crystal Empire, Princess Starlight and Commander Thorax were outside the castle, waiting for Eddie and the rest of their team to arrive. Then they saw a bright light appear right in front of them. It was Eddie, Mog, Gilda and Discord. Starlight ran up and hugged her husband. Eddie asked his wife if his parents were here. Starlight said, yes because they told her they'll be waiting for their son at the Throne room in the castle. As Eddie, Starlight and their team were about to enter the castle, a pony named Ms. Peachbottom trotted after them and shouted, Prince Hoofield. Eddie turned around and saw her come to a complete halt. Ms. Peachbottom was happy to see him. So, introduced herself and said, it was an honour to meet you, Your Highness. Eddie knew about her because when he was the Scenery Director, he put that character in My Little Pony Episode Games Ponies Play, after someone had created her. But he didn't need to tell her that. So, he said, the honour is mine and he asked her, what's the rush? Ms. Peachbottom said, she heard that the Prince of Believers is coming to the Crystal Empire, so, she decided to go there and meet him. Discord asked her, if she is the Tourist Pony who was the Equestria Games Inspector. Ms. Peachbottom said, yes, but she is not the Equestria Games Inspector. Starlight remembered her because Twilight told her that she and her friends mistook her for Ms. Hushwhinny. Ms. Peachbottom came close to Eddie and put her hooves on his shoulders, looked into his eyes and said that shehad waited to see the Prince for hours, but now, he's finally here. She also heard that he likes bad girls and she wants him to speak in a bad boy voice. Then she called him Eddie Weddie. Eddie didn't know why she called him that, but it felt familiar. Starlight smiled and said to her friends that they need to give Eddie and Ms. Peachbottom some alone time. Eddie didn't like the sound of that. He told her to wait, but Starlight said, she likes bad boys, so he needs to calm her down. Thorax finally understood why she and Eddie wrote these weird vows in their wedding.
After Starlight and her friends went inside the castle, Ms. Peachbottom perked her lips, begging Eddie to kiss her. Eddie had an idea. So, he put his deep voice on and said to her that if she lay down on a bench, he'll get some cups of tea. Ms. Peachbottom found it very romantic. So, Eddie took her to the bench next to him and helped her lie down very gently. While Ms. Peachbottom went to sleep, Eddie teleported to the castle.
As he appeared in the castle, Starlight asked her husband what's happened. Eddie put his normal voice on and said that he put Ms. Peachbottom on the bench, so she can have little sleep, while he was getting some cups of tea. He admits to Starlight that he lied about the tea part, but he didn't see any other way. Starlight forgave her husband and asked him if she kissed him. Eddie said no. But just to be sure, he gave Starlight a big kiss on the lips. After that, Starlight said, it's okay, because she trusted him completely. Thorax asked Eddie, would Ms. Peachbottom find out that you were missing? Eddie said, she will, but he doesn't need to worry because he knew that Ms. Peachbottom is claustrophobic and altocelarophobic. So, she won't go into the castle. Discord was blowing an innocent whistle until Flash Sentry found Eddie, Starlight and their team. Flash was now Twilight's boyfriend. They started dating after Eddie's and Starlight's wedding. Flash said to His Highness that the King and Queen awaits them in the Throne room. Eddie thanked Flash. Then he, his wife and their team followed Flash to the Throne Room.
I'll post another five chapters, the same time next week.
