//------------------------------// // It's not easy being barracuda, Part 1 // Story: Twilight Gets a Puppy, Season 4 // by TDR //------------------------------// Twilight Gets a Puppy Season 4 By TDR It's not easy being barracuda, Part 1 [“No right, no wrong you're selling a song, a name!”] [Ponyville the next day, golden oaks library.] “Alright. Because of my position as Crown Wildlife Rehabilitator, I am going to be overseeing this leg of the Breezies journey.” Fluttershy stated addressing the large crowd from Ponyville gathered in the field. “The Breezies will be coming through the edge of town near the school yard. The Royal Guard has already marked the full path that the Breezies will be taking. Fireball, Rainbow Dash, I need you and the weather team to help set up the breeze corridor along the path the Guard has set up.” “Right!” Rainbow saluted as Fireball and the other weather team members nodded. A thestril standing near Fluttershy spoke up before she could continue. “Pardon me a moment Miss Fluttershy. Just so every pony knows, Princess Celestia and Princess Luna take this migration very seriously. Guards will be set up along the path from one portal to the other to ensure that everything goes smoothly.“ Comet Trail stated. “We will be posting up signs regarding the full rules of what shall be happening. And a reminder to all of my command. This event will be passing by Ponyville next Tuesday. So well will be on high alert with a full compliment of the Six Sixty Sixth as well as members of the Day and Night Guard to ensure that things go smoothly I will have one of you stationed with each unit of the other guards. While in Ponyville the Princesses have decreed that anything you say will rank the same as a munitions tech at a dead run. The goal is to get the breezies to the portal near the old castle Whinnysor, and make sure everyone else is safe. If one of the other guards wants to call you on that or try to pull rank or that they know better than one of you on something, so long as it is not fatal , crippling, or will endanger the mission, you are to let them be stupid, the end result will be punishment enough. Are we clear?” “YES SIR!” The Ponyville Guard shouted. “My apologies please continue Miss Fluttershy.” Comet Trail nodded stepping back. “Thank you Major Comet Trail. Fireball, Dash you will be picking up the corridor from the Wonderbolts at the base of the Manterhorn. It is imperative that all clouds and possible stray breezes are taken care of so as not to disturb the corridor.” Fluttershy continued. “Got it.” Fireball nodded. “Pinkie Pie I need to you be ready to spot any trouble before it happens and keep the Guard informed if you have any twitches.” Fluttershy stated. “What about wiggles itches and twings?” Pinkie Pie asked. “Anything your Pinkie Sense tells you.” Fluttershy added. “Rightio.” Pinkie Pie cheered. “Mayor I need to you get the towns folk ready and make sure they know the proper volume of encouragement if they wish to see the breezies.” Fluttershy pointed out. “It shouldn't be a problem I've already set up the meeting in town hall and gotten the projector ready for the video Princess Celestia sent.” Mayor Mare offered.” Any tourist who comes into town to see will also be required to take the course.” “Rarity have you talked to Jynx?” Fluttershy asked. “I have darling, she says she can keep them all away from town for the day.” Rarity offered.” Thankfully it seems most of the pack are uninterested in the Breezies.” “Saturnia?” “Bees has already been mailed to the Crystal Empire, he won't be back for at least a week.” the changeling offered. “Okay, Saturnia, Princess Celestia wants the other changelings to aid the guards, but stay away from the breeze corridor itself your magic could get disruptive if used near by.”Fluttershy offered.” The same goes with both Maud and Tree Hugger.” “Right on dude.” Tree Hugger offered. “Okay now for the hard parts. Rahs I'm going to need you to stay at least a mile away from the marked off breeze corridor to ensure that you don't disrupt the magic.” “Woof.” Rahs nodded. “ Oh, Okay you're going to be in Canterlot, that will work.” Fluttershy nodded. “Wait, if Rahs will screw something up, wouldn't ah do tha same?” Applejack asked. “Yes, which is why you, Twilight, Sunset, Spike, The Crusaders, Sombra, and Granny are going to head to Gallopagos where the portal starts. Princess Celestia was very insistent on that. It seems some one there asked to see you specifically Twilight.” Fluttershy looked at a scroll Angel Bunny was holding up for her. “The request came from some one named Teacup?” “Teacup?” Twilight blinked. ”Isn't that the god of the breezies?” “Sure is. Owes me ten bits too.” Granny laughed. “Guess that lil punk is finally gonna pay.” “Granny is there any god who doesn't owe you bits fer some stupid bet or loan?” Applejack sighed. “Sure are.“ Granny cackled, grinning evilly. “The ones who already paid me.” Spike looked at his sister and Rahs. “I already paid her.” Twilight sighed as Rahs nodded. [ The following Tuesday] The Royal Guard hated Ponyville. The Royal Guard also hated Tuesdays. The Royal Guard were also very very worried about anyone that enjoyed staying in Ponyville. As such, The Decaff Brigade, The Cake Hunters, The Heart Breakers, and the Six Sixty Sixth were all supremely leery of the small contingent of those in the Ponyville Guard. The Guard was only twenty three ponies, nox-cal, one griffon, and a donkey strong, some of them were near retirement age as well. However the non reactions they had to everything that crawled out of the Everfree forest to try and screw with the Breeze Corridor had even the most grizzled member of the Monster Hunters eyeing them warily. Hydra, timber wolves, basilisks, elementals, parasprites, some sort of plant monster, feral cows, clowns, and poison joke spitting frogs were all met and countered easily by this small group, without them so much as batting an eye. Six Guards from other units, three officers, a sergeant and a couple of rookies all decided they knew better about something or another that was encountered. Four of the six were currently in the Ponyville hospital, and the other two should be ponies again in a few hours. The other guard were quick to start thinking up names for those dressed in the purple, navy blue with green trim armor of the Ponyville Guard. Crazy, Insane, and 'WHAT THE BUCK ARE THEY MADE OF?' were all names some of the guards offered up. Other, less insulting names were considered. Everything from Mage Knights, which was ignored as that game had died out years ago, to simple things like Dust Covers for their job keeping an eye on the Goddess of Books, Book Brigade, and Sparkle Irregulars were also considered but no one could decide on any one term like they had for the Cake Hunters, Heart Breakers, and Decaff Brigade. Only the newly named Hospitallers, who watched after the Cutie Mark Crusaders, even came close to to being as unflappable and skilled as the Ponyville Guard. And the Crusaders LIVED in Ponyville. In any event aside from a stray sneeze from a tourist that knocked a few breezies out of the air and required the appointed Crown Rehabilitator to tend to them, nothing even got close enough to mess with the Breezies as they flew near Ponyville. [Canterlot that evening] “Karaoke Fuzzy? Is Trixie going to need to make sure they don't have certain a song you always sing?” Trixie smirked as she walked along the streets with Rahs. Trixie was doing her best to pretend there wasn't a whole force of Guards following them around on a cloud just behind them. Rahs had opted to head to a place on the OTHER side of Canterlot from the wrecked club of his last date. Unfortunately that only left a few okay restaurants and a few smaller clubs that didn't have issues with him. Rahs sighed shrugging his shoulders at the mare, his maroon coat and pants the clothing of choice this time as Rarity hadn't had time to make him another dress shirt. He was rather scared of asking Jynx for the first one back. That date got out of claw fast, though the Diamond Dog didn't seem too concerned Rahs still had another date lined up. His siblings sans Shining had taken the train out to Gallopagos a day prior to meet the Breezie god, While he was curious what Breezie magic tasted like , he was also informed directly by Princess Celestia and Princess Luna that under no circumstances was he to find out. He'd ask Applejack later. At least if something happened this time Trixie knew weird things tended to happen to the link. Still dinner and some singing would be a nice, easy night. At least it better be, if his siblings knew what was good for them. [Island off the coast of the Zebralands] “This is unacceptable.” Adagio snarled. “Oh I'm terribly sorry there's not eight cabana colts in speedos to pamper your hair..” Aria snarked.” But we are fucking in hiding, dumb ass!” “Ooh a fishie.” Sonata exclaimed diving into the water and chasing her lunch, and more importantly getting away from her sisters as they were starting another argument. The boat was moored in sea cave on a rocky island out in the middle of nowhere away from the shipping lanes and any seapony territory. The ship was hidden from view and the water around them was teeming with fish, and the island full of birds and the occasional turtle that didn't even know what a pony was and had no fear of the odd creatures until the sirens were ready to eat them. Aria spent most of her time tinkering with the boat, Sonata spent most of her time swimming, and Adagio spent her time bitching and plotting. Thus far all her plans had been shot down by either Aria or more dramatically by Sonata who simply tended to ask a childish question or two that destroyed the whole thing. Aria just went as insulting as possible when shooting Adagio down, feeling they were only in this mess due to her sister's pride and arrogance in trying to bite off more than she could chew. Sure the trio might be demi gods, but that meant they were a slightly bigger fish in a pond full of sharks and killer whales. Or freaking megladons like that purple alicorn. Adagio didn't see it like that. She considered herself the biggest fish in any pond. That ego was what had her steal the gems to begin with and convince her sisters to help. Sonata just wanted to go home, and she was almost certain Aria wanted that too right now, but Adagio's self centered argument with their mother kept the eldest of them from going back, and the need to keep her from doing something stupid kept the other two nearby despite their wants. [Canterlot] “Really Fuzzy?” Trixie smiled leaning against Rahs as they sat in the booth at the karaoke stage as some mare belted out Pontera's 'Trot'.” Do you have to sing that every time?” Rahs grinned and nodded. “Fine, at least you didn't attempt fat bottom mares again.....” Trixie rolled her eyes as Rahs laughed. “Still this has been rather fun, if a good bit calmer than what I have heard your other dates tend to be.” Trixie smirked up at the moon dog who did his best not to meet the mares gaze. “I suppose it is getting late and I do need to get a early start in the morning. I have a few shows set up in Hollow Shades to get to. And that is quite the long road.” Trixie sighed. Rahs blinked at that, then grinned. “And what is that smile for Fuzzeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!” Trixie yelped as Rahs dropped the edge of his coat over her head blinding Trixie a moment and by the time she got free of it she noticed two things, The first was that the wooden bench she was seated on was not a comfortable as it was a few moments prior, and two, that the were in the park near where Trixie had parked her wagon. “What?” Trixie sat up and looked around confused. “Scene change. Though I don't suppose you'd be willing to put on a impromptu show without magic?” Trixie stared at Rahs as he grinned at her. “What, an all trick show?” Trixie stammered. Rahs nodded. “Trixie supposes she can do that, though how did you...” Trixie stated as Rahs pulled her hat out of his coat and pushed it down on her head and over her eyes. She lifted her hat finding that she was sitting on the buckboard next to her wagon with Rahs standing on the ground looking up at her. “Stop doing that.” Trixie fussed leaning over the buckboard to glare at him as Rahs chuckled. Trixie might have said something else, though the moon dog planted a light kiss on her cheek causing Trixie to get all flustered and miss the next scene change. Before them was a massive glowing city. Crystal and steel spires rose into the sky, archways cross-crossed the sky between them, the roads were perfectly carved gem stones, fountains and statues of various moon dogs and ponies decorated every where. Bat pony like gargoyle statues looked over the outside of the city spouting water and what looked like magic out of their mouths . Every color of the rainbow and numerous ones that no one could identify lit up everything in a kaleidoscopic glow. The city itself seemed a odd mishmash blend of classic architecture, modern structures, and Crystal Empire buildings with a few hints of other locations dotted among them. Trixie gasped looking around in amazement. “They still haven't dismantled this place... Ah well. Welcome to the Oneiroi.” Rahs smirked..” Now about that show.” Rahs gestured, showing a large collection of adorable looking moon dog pups seated in front of her wagons stage, a stage that was already set up and ready to go. “Fuzzy, what?” Trixie stammered. “You said you like a challenge from time to time. These moon dog pups have seen countless forms of magic.” Rahs began, “Care to show them how good you are without using it.” Trixie blinked then grinned a little adjusting her hat. “Fine then Fuzzy, I'll wow your little pups, but Trixie expects to get paid for her shows.” Trixie grinned. “Oh?” Rahs asked.” How much are we talking?” “Trixie wants another kiss of course.” The show mare grinned swinging her cape up over her shoulders and back. Rahs blinked, he hadn't even seen her get her cape. Seems Trixie had been practicing. [ Ponyville, the next day] “Alright Fluttershy. Please explain this to me again.” Princess Celestia ordered, four fairly large Guards standing around her looking at the yellow pegasus impassively. “Well umm when the pony sneezed and was tackled by two Guard, I went over to check on the breezies that were knocked out of the breeze tunnel. And three of them fainted outright at seeing me.” Fluttershy muttered flattening her ears to her head and her bat wings to her body. “One of them, Seabreeze tried to drive me off, though he seemed to understand what I was saying fairly well and that I was there to help.” “Seabreeze is the child of Teacup. Be glad it didn't go further than talking. From my understanding Seabreeze inherited quite a bit of Teacup's temper, though I am unsure how much of Teacup's power.” Princess Celestia sighed.” Go on.” “Well I brought them back to my house to make sure they were alright and was caring for them for them, though Seabreeze seemed to be very mad about how they were and wanted me to stop helping them because they were weak. Though I thought they were sick at the time.” Fluttershy offered. “So the Breezies tried again to convince me to care for them though Seabreeze left in disgust at the others antics and I had to go find him.” “Oh?” “Yes, well teacup had evidently angered some bees and I stepped in to stop them from doing anything.” Fluttershy pointed out. “Wait, bees or Bees?” Celestia questioned. “Honey bees.”Fluttershy clarified. “Ahh, alright. So that brings us to now needing to reinvigorate the breeze corridor.” Princess Celestia offered. “Right but Rainbow Dash and the weather team can't get it right as there are too few Breezies in this group.” Fluttershy pointed out gesturing to the small group of breezies flitting around while Seabreeze zipped around making sure everything was in place and chattering at the others. “I see.“ Celestia turned looking up into the air where a darker alicon hovered. Watching over everything” LUNA THIS GROUP NEEDS ASSISTANCE.” The dark alicorn nodded dropping down hovering near the breezies before fanning her wings, the ancient, former pegasus, adjusting the breeze slightly before starting to guide the breezies onward towards the portal in the forest, the smaller corridor generated by the alicorn more than enough to get them moving. Seabreeze turned and waved before the group was guided out of sight. “I'm already missing them.” Fluttershy watched as they were guided into the woods before pulling a small blue flower from under her wing to stare at with a sigh. “Hmm, what's that?” Celestia questioned. “Oh. Seabreeze gave it to me when I managed to get all the others here, and as a thank you for saving him from the bees.” Fluttershy held up the flower, a faint flicker of rainbow light dancing over the petals. “That is a Sapphire Sun..... “ Princess Celestia muttered. ”I've not seen one since the portals were stable.“ The princess smiled. “That is a very rare flower Fluttershy, possibly the only one in Equestria if not all of Equss. Do take care of it.” “Oh... I will, it's something to remember the little friends I made.” Fluttershy smiled. “Sooo cute.” Pinkie whined from nearby.