Spyro and the Legend of Friendship
Written By: Cloudline Dasher
Edited By: N/A
Chapter Ten: I'm Here Too, Ya Know
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Touching down in front of the Chroniclers cave, Luna took the lead while everyone unloaded from the balloon, "Father should be right inside."
"F-father?" Spyro stuttered, going slightly wide eyed.
"Y-yes..." Luna's cheeks reddened, but her eyes remained on Spyro, "The Chronicler is my sister's and my, father. Long ago our father fell in love with a mare, and it just so happened that my sister and I took after our father. We were born Alicorns and for some reason attained the same longevity that our father has attained as Chronicler of the world."
His maw falling agape, Spyro murmured, "Daughters of Ignitus?"
Suddenly, a vivid picture of Ignitus slapping him on the back came to mind, along with Ignitus saying, "I guess you're my son-in-law now, huh?"
Which then made Spyro glance to Luna, and suddenly he pictured her wearing a wedding dress.
"S-Spyro?" Twilight worriedly asked, placing a hoof to Spyro's shoulder.
Snapping away from the hoof, Spyro's face flared red, "We should hurry, the sooner we talk to the Chronicler, the better!" Dashing into the cave, Spyro took his escape through the door deep in the cave, shaking away the sudden picture.
Luna and Twilight both looked to one another, oblivious as to what had just transpired.
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With a swirl of light, Celestia was back to Trottingham and in front of the court house. By her own rules, she wasn't to enter until the end, or until a recess. Two guards stood in front of the door, one was Lightning Flux, while the other was some large Griffon dressed in silver plated armor. Over to the side of the courthouse there lay a patch of soft grass under a tree. Letting out a soft sigh, Celestia rested her head on her forehooves, caring little of the random ponies that were surprised of the princess of the sun resting out in the open.
After what seemed like an hour, the doors to the court house swung open to reveal Cadence alongside Grail. Celestia raised her head to look toward the pink princess's direction, instantly drawing Cadence's attention. Trotting on over, Cadence smiled wide, "I have such good news, Princess Celestia!"
As Cadence neared, Celestia's nose curled at the smell of her breath. The elder alicorn, knowing instantly of the musty smell, "Cadence... Please tell me you didn't do anything demeaning with the griffons..."
Celestia highly doubted the young Alicorn would, but had remembered a few times how sexual the griffons were. A light clicked on in Cadence's eyes and red formed on her cheeks, "N-no... It was actually with... Shining..."
Giving a sigh of relief, Celestia smiled, "You should really be more careful... Smelling like that can-"
Cutting her off, Cadence smiled sheepishly, "A-actually... it helped in the negotiations..."
The white Princess's eyes widened mostly with curiousness, "How so, Cadence?"
"Well... turns out that they had always somewhat hated us because they thought we were uptight and snooty. Then, when I came in smelling of... um..."
"Bodily fluids of the male persuasion?" Celestia giggled as the younger princess's cheeks brightened and averted her gaze.
Scratching her cheek lightly, Cadence nodded, "Y-yeah... their attitudes took a one-eighty. Now they act like we were friends since birth. The contracts are in place, and ready for your approval. Only land we lost were the mountains that border the dragon lands."
Frowning, Celestia looked to Cadence with concern, "What was your reasoning for that?"
Taking a step back, for a moment, Cadence feared she had made a mistake, "The griffons wanted the mountains from the north, but with the Flutter ponies residing their, I just couldn't. It took forever just to get them on our side. Not to mention the Griffons seemed eager to have the land, and it's not like dragons go there."
Letting out a small breath, Celestia shook her head, "I can't get mad at you for not knowing, but that is actually where the Chronicler lives..."
"The Chronicler?" Cadence tilted her head, her mind drawing a blank.
"Only my sister and I know of this, but the Chronicler is a powerful Alicorn that looks over all dragons and ponies." Celestia's eyes narrowed as she watched Cadence, "And he is also Lulu's and my father."
"R-really?!" Cadence's eyes widened in shock, rearing back a few steps, "How is that even possible? He must be-"
"He is ancient... at least two thousand years old to my knowledge. He is also the secret to Lulu's and my immortality. However, we are not in all sense of the word immortal, and only father knows to what extent our life will extend..."
Celestia turned to walk toward the courthouse entrance, but paused, lowering her head to Cadence's ear, whispering, "Oh, and you should probably wash your face."
Cadence's hooves darted up, instantly feeling the dried cum on her face. Her eyes widened in shock, taking off in full gallop toward her hotel room. Her eyes clenched tight, and her cheeks a fiery red.
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"Spyro!" Ignitus beamed, scooping the young dragon up in his hooves, "Finally we meet again after two thousand years apart!"
Then the large blue alicorn's eyes lifted, falling to Luna. He hastily let Spyro back to the floor, scooping the dark princess into his hooves, "OH, how I've missed thee, my dearest Lulu!"
Red slowly formed on Luna's face, gently attempting to push him away, "F-father, you are embarrassing us..." But then she gave in, wrapping her hooves around him, "But... I admit it feels pretty good to see you again."
Lowering his muzzle to Luna's ear, he made sure his voice was loud, even though it looked as if he didn't want anyone hearing, "So, I see you've found yourself a herd? Have you and Spyro performed the ritual yet?"
"R-ritual?!" Luna's eyes widened, unsure as to what he meant, "I don't know what that means, and we are not a herd yet, at least... I don't think so..." She turned her head, looking to Spyro, whom just blushed and averted his gaze.
Releasing the dark princess, Ignitus chuckled, "Well, I have no ideas how you youngsters tie the knot, but back in my day, dragons would fly high in the sky, locking claws together and plummeting to the ground below. To show their love and trust, they would break off at last minute. That is what I meant by ritual, but I suppose you ponies just go at it like rabbits; am I right?"
"F-father!" Luna's eyes widened in shock, her gaze locking onto the older, larger alicorn.
The large Chronicler merely smiled, chuckling as he stepped away toward his podium. Snoring could be heard, followed by Ignitus pulling a basket into view, "He seems to be fairly tired, but I believe you all know of this little guy?" He asked rhetorically, lifting up the blanket to reveal a small purple dragon.
"Spike!" Twilight darted forward, startling the dragon awake.
"h-hmm?" Spike groaned, lifting up his head to look at the purple mare, but as he forced his eyes opened. Once he realized who it was, he jumped up, wrapping his arms around her neck, "Twilight!"
"W-why are you here?" Twilight asked, pulling away, but her hooves remained on Spike's shoulders.
Using his claws, Spike pushed Twilight's hooves away, "Malefor attacked me and then the wonderbolts rescued the animals and myself. After that, Celestia brought me here."
"But the negotiations..." Luna took a step closer, her mind instantly on the waring griffon factions.
This was where the Chronicler stepped in, smiling, "Don't worry, Lulu. Cadence was left in charge and according to her book, the negotiations were successful." Letting out a sigh, he lowered his head, "Though, I may need to move my cave, soon."
"F-father, what do you mean?" Luna tilted her head in worry.
"These mountains were given to the griffon's. Though, even if they move here, they shouldn't find my cave until I have a chance to move." Ignitus grinned, turning to Spyro, "Now... Spyro, why don't you and everyone make yourself at home? I have rooms for everyone and we will speak about what needs to be done at dinner."
"Dinner? What will we be having?" Spyro questioned, knowing Ignitus was truly a dragon, but wondered if he had turned herbivore as a pony.
Chuckling, the large blue alicorn smiled down to the young purple dragon. He rubbed the tip of his hoof against his fur, before looking to it with a smug smile, "I don't mean to brag, but I make a mean casserole."
Everyone chuckled, but when no one said anything, Luna took a step closer, "Father, shouldn't we skip dinner? I mean, Malefor has already attacked Spike, it's only a matter of time till-"
Placing a hoof on Luna's shoulder, Ignitus smiled down to the smaller alicorn, "We have time and we shouldn't tire ourselves out. Let us all relax and save the talks for later, shall we?"
"Y-yes... father..." Luna smiled warmly.
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Ignitus pointed down a hall, simply stating for everyone to pick out a room and make themselves at home. Apparently each room had its own bathroom, own furniture, and even its own closet full of sheets, pillows and other things. Spyro guessed it probably had something to do with the magic of the chronicler, shaping the cave with his desires. Poking his head into a nearby room, Spyro took the liberty of claiming it. As he entered, he paused to notice the door suddenly engrave itself with his name. Spyro smiled at the magic door, but soon dismissed it as he entered.
The rooms walls were a stone, but with a thin veil of cloth draping from the walls. The bed however, was clearly made for a fully grown, adult dragon. That was, an adult dragon from olden times. Adult dragons nowadays were enormous, 'All three of us could fit on that bed, with room to spare!' as soon as the thought passed, Spyro's cheeks warmed. He cleared his voice, and turned for the bathroom. After all, it had been a long trip, and he was dirty.
Down the hall was another story. Twilight paused at an unclaimed room, but her attention was down the hall toward a particular purple quadruped. Spike rode her back, following her gaze in wonder. The smaller baby dragon, chuckled as he prodded the back of Twilight's head with a claw, "Why don't you go talk to Spyro? I'll go see if Ignitus needs help cooking."
"Spike? What makes you think that I want to talk to Spyro?" Twilight gave a fake grin, but her eyes remained down the hall.
"Come on Twilight! You've been standing here for the past ten minutes. Just go down and talk to him. I'm sure you're probably worried about his wounds or something. You're always overprotective like that!"
That managed to make Twilight honestly smile, a small giggle escaping, "Speaking of being overprotective, shouldn't we talk about your little adventure?"
A sigh was heard as Spike rolled his eyes, "I'm not a baby, I can take care of myself! Besides, the Princess and the wonderbolts themselves helped me."
With a burst of magic, Spike was gently levitated from Twilight's back, "Okay, just don't bother the Chronicler too much, okay?"
Spike merely watched as Twilight trotted down the hall. He barely noticed as he rung out his own tail, "I love you, Twilight..."
His heart skipped a beat as Twilight paused, turning around. An honest and pure smile on her face, "I love you too, Spike."
Within a moment, Twilight was gone. Spike didn't think she would have heard him, but a part of him was glad she had. Deep down, he desperately needed to hear her say those words. Even if Celestia herself had reassured him.
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Twilight went to knock on the door, but noticed it was ajar. She pressed onward and her eyes widened, "Princess Luna?"
A faint pink hue instantly made its way onto Luna's face, and averted her gaze, "Spyro's in the shower, he'll be out in a bit."
"Why are you here? Not to be rude, Princess..." Twilight couldn't help but feel the pang of worry in her chest. Was she here to try and woe him, for that matter, what did Twilight expect to happen by coming here?
"I just wished to speak to him about us three..." Luna stated flatly.
Twilight frowned, turning for the door, "Oh, I'll just leave you to it then..." Feeling like a third wheel already. Her emotions were erratic, and the mere thought that she could possibly be left out for any reason, set her fear in overdrive.
"No, you should sta-" Luna started, but was quickly cut off.
"It's okay, threes a crowd anyway. I'll just be going, I can have time with him later." Twilight's heart was beating out of her chest to the point she felt sick. The mist from the shower didn't help things. She backed up toward the door.
"Twilight, we all three need to-"
"I have some books I brought in the balloon I need to catch up on. So I'll just go. We need to learn to take turns with him anyway"
"TWILIGHT, HALT THY TONGUE FOR A MOMENT!" Luna snapped, making Twilight reel backward, and her rump colliding with the door.
Spyro could be heard from the bathroom, "Are you two alright in there?"
"Yes, Spyro, it is okay." Luna stated in a surprisingly calm tone. However, her eyes were stern and on the purple unicorn before her.
After a moment of two that seemed like an eternity, Luna took a few steps toward her, "Twilight, I don't think you quite understand what being in a herd means."
"It means we three are in a relationship together. We are tied by the heart, in order to please Spyro. At least that is what my books said. It is the definition isn't it? I mean, if you have a better reference material, I'd be more than happy to take notes."
Luna frowned, as she sat down in front of Twilight. The smaller mare flinched as the princess reached her hoof up. Twilight blinked as the hoof gently cupped her cheek, "Then why do you act as if you're just along for the ride? It's not just Spyro and myself here... or you and Spyro"
"I just... I've never been in a relationship, let alone a herd. What do I do, Luna? It just feels like I'm fighting you for his affection, and we haven't even gotten that far yet." Twilight's lower lip protruded over the top one, shaking despite herself.
Suddenly, Luna lowered her head, their cheeks gently touching, "What don't you get, Twilight... A herd means you get BOTH of us... It's okay to seek out my affections as well."
A light seemed to click in Twilight's head, her eyes widening as Luna pulled back to study the younger mare's face. Twilight's mouth opened and closed, just merely staring blankly at the princess. Becoming slightly frustrated, Luna let out a sigh, "Twilight, what do you want? Do you even want a herd? I desperately love Spyro, and I'm here, ready to denounce my longevity and also accept you as well, into my heart. Without denouncing my longevity, you and Spyro would live together just fine without me. Do you want me to leave? You freed me, as well filled a void in my sisters heart. My sister has spoken of you upon many occasions. I honestly think you helped her. If need be, I'll back off, despite my aching affections."
Shakily meeting Luna's serious gaze, Twilight looked to her confused, "You... would do that?"
Luna nodded, slowly attempting to push Twilight out of the way, "Yes, and it seems I should just go. Talk to Spyro, don't forget to see what he wants, okay?"
Clenching her eyes closed, Twilight darted in between Luna and the door, stopping the princess with both hooves, "No, don't go... that isn't fair."
"What more do you want, Twilight? Despite my feelings, and my acceptance to compromise, you're still not satisfied?" Luna's heart ached, and now anger clouded her mind.
Twilight jumped up, standing on her hind hooves slightly to be able to reach Luna. Forcefully pressing her lips against Luna's. It was such a brief kiss, and it was over before she could even react. When Twilight pulled away, she bit her lower lip.
The shower suddenly turned off, and Twilight let out a slow breath to calm herself, "Let's just talk to Spyro about it; together."
"Together..." Luna smiled warmly, a pang of relief and a fiery flame that ignited. Her heart suddenly making a way for the book worm.