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Chapter Ten: Lessons
Spike woke up the next morning in his bed with a yawn. The incident from the day before still fresh in him mind. The baby dragon wondered if Aurora had come to Ponyville. Though he wasn't sure if her new cave was built yet or how she was going to get in.
"Good morning little one." greeted a familiar voice outside the window and the assistant looked out to see the head of the crystal dragon. "Are you read to learn?"
"Are you causing a panic out there?" the purple dragon asked walking over the window and peering out. "Because the ponies of Ponyville haven't had the best experiences with dragons."
"That would explain the ponies screaming beneath." mused Aurora looking down, Spike sighed as the blue eyed dragon looked at him. "Putting that aside, are you ready to learn about being a dragon?"
"Yeah! The other dragons I met..." the small dragon opened the window as the crystal dragon ducked her head down so he could climb on top. Once the baby dragon was on top of the head he clung to the spike near the back of the head.
"Hmm they have very low standards?" Aurora suggested as she took off into the air before spreading her wings out. That was when Spike took in the size of the elder dragon, he couldn't see beyond her head just looking around.
"They weren't really nice and a group I hung out with tried to smash phoenix eggs." huffed Spike feeling very nervous not knowing how high he was causing him to gulp. "What were dragons like before?"
"In the beginning when we were created there were two types of dragons. The noble dragons and the Shade dragons." the crystal dragon began her lesson as she flew. "The Noble dragons were split into two sections, Western and Eastern. The Western dragons are what you normally see, the Eastern took on the form of our creator. They are more proficient in magic then you or I are. Shade dragons are also known as shadow dragons. These dragons have no form and would often control a Noble dragon to be able to use them to cause destruction. Not chaos just pure destruction. Those with the specialization like me could banish them... ahem. Anyways the noble dragons took care of our friends who were the ponies when they were in trouble. We taught them about the cores, I help the unicorns with their magic, but I also brought law and wisdom. QuirinSurpMiir also known as Kenbroath Gillspotten Heathspike by the ponies, though he preferred Spike, taught the pegasi how to read the winds. The weather came to them naturally so he spent most of his time spending time with the beings on the planet. Like the Pegasi, Griffons, and Changelings we can rest on the clouds so it was easy. ThraxMaugh, Flame Heart from the ponies, taught the earth ponies to utilize their strength. We were the... first three, the others came a few years after. Noble dragons ideals was to protect and to teach others. When the Curse of Greed was placed upon us, ThraxMaugh had... his change was the darkest. Your ancestor and I had to... Anything else you want to know?"
"Why do you have two different names?" the purple dragon asked actually enjoying the flight. "Why are you known as UntryrUryte and Aurora?"
"One is a name we choose when we complete the Right of Adulthood, the other is the name we are called by our friends." explained the crystal dragon as they soared over the Everfree forest. "The Right of Adulthood is when a baby dragon finds his or her core. But it might have changed over the years."
"Or they just might have forgotten... does this mean I'll start growing?" Spike inquired earning a laugh from the huge dragon. "What?"
"A noble dragon grows not only physically but emotionally and mentally." Aurora told him looking at him at least that is what he thought. "Dragons can mature physically differently after the Right of Adulthood. The only reason why ThraxMaugh, QuirinSurpMiir, and I matured physically at the same time because we were created at the same time. Our creator... grew bored of that so he made a different mature rate after that. I would tell you to focus on just maturing to become a dragon worthy of your core. A kind powerful dragon who will always protect, who's loyalty is untold."
"What name means loyal friend?" the baby dragon asked as he sat on the head of the elder dragon.
"GaulRu." the female said before looking forward. "A fitting name for you I believe, if that is the name you choose?"
"Yeah, it is." replied Spike before noticing a familiar light blue pegasus arguing with a white stallion. "Hey is that Rainbow Dash?"
"I believe it is." the crystal dragon spoke as she flew over. "Fekiikiri, Rainbow Dash, Sky."
"Fekiikiri, Aurora." greeted Sky looking at the dragon. "Beginning your lesson with Spike?"
"Of course, were you arguing with Rainbow Dash?" questioned Aurora her eyes looking towards the rainbow maned pegasus before looking at the rest of the class.
"I was telling her that we can't use clouds as a rest area because they are all around us." the white pegasus explained earning a glare from the magenta eyed pegasus. "I believe that Rainbow Dash wants to be able to rest whenever she wants."
"But with the quantity of clouds that would allow more pegasi to rest when they are tired!" argued Rainbow Dash waving her hooves around. The crystal dragon thought about it before saying. "Why don't you just use me to rest? I can lay on the clouds and you can use the clouds as a barrier. My body is large enough and I am strong enough to hold all of you."
"That works." chuckled Sky before looking at Rainbow Dash who nodded her head. "Create Aurora a bed of clouds and a barrier. Move beyond the barrier and you are back into the lesson."
The pegasi flew around the crystal dragon as they drew in the clouds to create a bed for her to lay on. Once the large dragon was settle the barrier was set up the pegasi began going through the lessons. Spike was sitting on her head watching the pegasi fly around. Rainbow Dash came up and placed Scootaloo on the head of the elderly dragon.
"Hi Spike." the filly greeted walking over to the smaller purple dragon. "Rainbow Dash thinks that by hearing the lesson I would be able to do them after my wings come in."
"That sounds smart, now where were we GaulRu?" inquired Aurora and Spike earned a confused look from the cerise maned filly. "It is his dragon name. He chose it not to long ago. Now your name is Scootaloo?"
"Yup!" Scootaloo replied and the purple dragon looked at her bandaged wings. "How are your wings?"
"Good, they're a little sore so I have to sit out until they feel better." grumbled the orange pegasus looking at her wings. "I hate being grounded."
"Try taking a soak in a hot spring and rub mint paste in order to relax the tense muscles." advised the large dragon as the two children watched the lesson. "Shall we begin with a language lesson?"
"What were you doing yesterday?" Spike asked looking down at the head before remembering how large the female dragon was.
"They are called Darastrix Etrerzz, or Dragon Shout." began Aurora breathing lightly. "It is a natural dragon magic, unlike the dragon language these are their own words. Words of Power, each having their own magical effects and usually have their own offensive purposes. Each shout is made up of three words, though one or two words of a shout may be used but not as effective when compared to the full force of the word. This is a sacred language and power that we can master and use at will. These words are naturally inborn into our souls. Ponies can learn and use them through a long process of meditation and practice of the words. Most ponies didn't want to take that long though I remember one pony who enjoyed learning how to use them."
"Who was it?" Scootaloo inquired as she laid down on the head her curiosity getting to her.
"A colt called Star Swirl." the crystal dragon revealed. "He was the first and perhaps the last pony to ever earn a dragon name. He was called LhamJhar or Endless Spell."
"Wow." breathed Spike looking very interested. "How old is Star Swirl? I mean he was friends with Celestia and was living with her after Luna was abandoned."
"That I do not know." confessed the older dragon before getting an idea. "How about I teach you to use your shouts GaulRu? That way you can focus more on those studies. Just be sure to practice them and find the one that comes more naturally for you, practice them alone because they are powerful."
"So which one should I learn first?" this caught the smaller dragon's attention and even Scootaloo looked curious. "Or should they just come naturally?"
"Hmmm... well the first one I would say you should try is Unrelenting Force." suggested Aurora as she thought about it. "The three words that make up this shout is Force, Balance, Push. FusRoDah!"
There was a blast that flew outwards echoing throughout the sky.
"What was that?" asked Rainbow Dash flying downwards with Fluttershy attached to her hoof. "Is that dragon back?"
"No, I was just teaching Spike how to connect with the natural power of the dragon." the crystal dragon replied with a laugh. "I think you are going to have to steady your flight partner. She is starting to look a little upside down."
"I'm fine!" Fluttershy said as she flapped her wings allowing her to make herself upright. "There!"
"Go back to your lesson and I shall mine." laughed the older female before watching Rainbow Dash fly away dragging the yellow pegasus with her. "Why don't you practice right now GaulRu?"
"Can I try?" Scootaloo inquired before her face turned red. "I mean it will give me something to do."
"I will show you the meditation techniques LhamJar used and you can practice the words with Spike." Aurora told the orange pegasus smiling gently. "Perhaps one day you will earn your own dragon name."
"Cool!" Scootaloo replied excitement in her voice and the crystal dragon began their lessons.
It was later in the day when Scootaloo walked into the spa with a yawn.
"Ah little one! What can I do for you?" greeted Lotus Blossom looking at the orange pegasus who replied. "Oh, a friend suggested that a mint paste and a hot bath can help with sore muscles and wings?"
"Of course!" replied the light cerulean earth pony looking at the pegasus. "You can also try one of our packages spending a full day getting relaxed! It is at a discount price of five bits!"
Scootaloo thought about it before looking around to make sure that her friends were around before taking out five bits to pay for the treatment. She was just about to follow Lotus when the door opened.
"Ms. Blossom I need my usual treatment stat!" Rarity's voice nearly screamed before noticing the orange pegasus. "Scootaloo? What are you doing here?"
"I-I was trying out the spa." confessed the cerise maned filly looking away. "My wings have been sore lately so Aurora suggested that I soak in the hot spring and put mint paste on my wings."
"Well you don't have to worry, she can have the same treatment as me." replied the white unicorn before Scootaloo looked over to see the normally clean unicorn messy with a chipped hoof. The filly decided not to say a word regarding as she followed the earth pony and the fashionista.
"So you haven't been flying because your wings are sore?" Rarity asked as the sat in the sauna. "Well that would be expected when you bandaged them up waiting for your feathers to come back in once your wings grew to fit your body. You should let them out, here let me help you."
The purple maned unicorn's horned glowed as she unraveled the bandages around the wings allowing them out. The fashionista took one of the wings into her hoof and examined them carefully.
"They are still shorter then what a normal pegasus'." mused Rarity before looking at the feather's more closely. "But the feathers and the way the muscles feel are stronger than before."
"Well I am more geared for speed that anything else." explained Scootaloo as she felt herself relax as warm steam surrounded them. "This feels nice."
"So what did you do while you were resting?" inquired the young mare her blue eyes shifting to watch the orange filly. "Since your wings were too tense and sore?"
"I hung out with Spike and his teacher, Aurora." the purple eyed pegasus confessed as they went to get a mud mask. "She was teaching us about the dragon's natural magical ability, the dragon shout. She is an amazing dragon! Aurora knew Star Swirl the Bearded when he was younger and told me that I could use the dragon shout through a lot of meditation and practicing the words!"
"But you will continue with your flight studies right? I'm sure Rainbow Dash would love to see you fly." Rarity pointed out as they relaxed while her horn was getting filed. Scootaloo just got a hooficure which she found to be nice. After the hooficure and horn filling the two were led to get their massages. That was when the orange pegasus felt truly relaxed as the spa ponies worked wonders on her back, shoulders, and wings. After that was the seaweed wrap and mud bath. Rarity talked about her upcoming designs when they got their hooves soaked after getting the mud off of their bodies.
Once their spa day was done Scootaloo headed out grabbing her scooter by the entrance. Her wings felt better so she decided to take it slow. The pegasus began flapping her wings and took off faster than she could before. Joy spread through her as she realized what her true passion was. It had take losing her ability to use her wings for a few weeks to understand that she loved doing tricks on her scooter, it was something she was drawn to. Using her wings and a ramp she flew up in the air and did a forward flip before landing on the ground not noticing a scooter appearing on her flank. She felt complete.
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