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// The Journey Part 2 
// Story: The New Dragon Prince 
// by G4forever 
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"NO! No, no, no! I can't," Spike shouted in fear. Ember was offering Spike some meat. It had been a day later, in the afternoon. The 3 dragons were hungry and had run out of gems. Ash found some meat after she ran into the ponies. Ember had always wondered why Spike was so small even though he was almost her age. She finally figured it out, he wasn't eating meat! Meat is an essential part of a Dragons' diet. That's how they grew taller and stronger. Gems only keep the fire in their furnace. The New 8 were watching from a bush, proud of Spike for not eating meat. "Spike, haven't you wondered why you aren't growing taller?" Spike nodded his head. "It's because you haven't eaten meat. Those ponies aren't feeding you correctly," Twilight looked heartbroken. I mean wouldn't you if you just found out you haven't been taking care of someone you love right. Spike reluctantly picked up the meat. He gagged. "I don't know," Ash impatiently tapped her foot against the ground. There were a few minutes of Spike trying to get his mouth close to the meat. A few minutes more. And 10 more minutes. Ash just flew over there and stuffed the meat in his mouth. Spikes eyes widened, then closed. 'I hate to admit it but, this food is amazing! How have I never had this before'
"Do you like it or what?" Ash asked. Everyone waited in anticipation for his answer. "I-I-I love it!" Meanwhile, the ponies, (and draconequus) were terrified. (Mostly Fluttershy) What if Spike came back and he wanted to eat them? What if he never came back? What if he wanted to come back but Ember was keeping him hostage!? "Twilight, I know what you're thinking. It's not gonna happen though. Spike and Ember are our friends. They would never hurt us," Applejack said. As Spike finished eating, Ash pulled Ember to the side. "Dragon Lord Ember. I saw them, there were 2 pink ponies, a white pony, a lavender pony, an orange pony, a yellow pony, a blue pony, and some weird-looking deformed thing," Ember thought about this. 'The only way to get the ponies off our tails is to hurry up and go to the Dragon Lands.' "Spike we need to get going," Ember said. Spike just nodded and got his backpack.  
It had been a long time walking for the young dragons(and ponies...and draconequus). About 4 hours. "Dragon Lord Ember, can't you just hold Spike, and then we can fly?"
"Spike, would you be fine with that?" Ember asked.
"I'm pretty sure I can handle an experienced flier if I've been on Twilight before," Behind them, hid in the invisible spell, they were all thinking different things.
Twilight: I am shocked and appalled. HOW COULD HE SAY THAT ABOUT MY FLYING!
Applejack: I hope he doesn't choose to fly. Then we won't be able to follow him.
Rainbow Dash: There's something off about that "ash dragon".  
Fluttershy: *About to vomit because he eats meat*
Rarity: *Has fainted because Spike ate meat*
Pinkie Pie: *?*
Starlight: I don't like what's going on. Something about it isn't right.
Discord: Wait...Ash looks familiar. OF COURSE!! I hope Spike comes out of this alive.

It had been been a week. Everything was going as planned for Ember. The ponies were following the dragons. Ash was ever so often checking in on the New 8. You know, creeping them out. Spike was getting taller from eating meat and more toned from the constant walking. It was time for Spike to meet his "older siblings" At this time Spike was about as tall as Ember. Ember was falling for him more each day. Spike saw the signs but with his self-confidence low, he couldn't believe that the Dragon Lord would like him. Ash was becoming more and more suspicious each day. We'll just go and see how the New 8 are doing.

"THEY WALK SOOO MUCH!" Rainbow Dash complained. The ponies(and Discord) were constantly walking. "I truly don't know how these dragons are so hardy and have everlasting endurance." Rarity says looking so done with it. Discord is just floating not feeling the need to walk. Rainbow Dash is too tired to fly. Twilight was looking at her books where she was writing down everything Ember and Ash said. "Spike should be meeting his older siblings soon," Twilight said. Starlight, Applejack, and Pinkie Pie were floating like Discord. "HEYYY, why'd you agree to help them and not me. And the others," Rainbow asked. 
"Well I believe you don't deserve to float," Discord said like it was the most obvious thing in the world.
"FLUTTERSHY," Rarity yelled. Rarity was trying to get Fluttershy to use her charm over Discord to make them fly too. 
"Um...ok. Wow...Dissy? You are looking very......Ummm..nice?" Discord looked like he was going to burst out laughing. Rarity face hoofed. "That's not how you do it," 

"So Spike. Do you know anything about the Draconic language?" Ash asks. 
"No. I only know Ponish," Ash looks very offended for some reason. "How could no one teach you the language of the dragon?" Spike just looks to Ember for help. 'This means I have to train him more if we are going to send him to The Nameless Dragon.' 
"It's alright Spike, I'll teach you!" Before Ember can start teaching him, Ash stops them. "There is someone here."


"IS THAT MY LITTLE BRO?" A very loud voice calls out.