Been having trouble with my other stories, so I’m working on this again. I 'll be back on those as soon as I can get over my block, so I’m not sure how long these quicker updates are going to be happening. If I’m not over it by the time I get to the next arc, I’m going to put them back on the back burner and finish the arc.
June 24, 1005,
Jynx, and I looked down at Midnight. I was still confined to the couch. He seemed appropriately apologetic, but it wasn't going to save him.
He just finished telling us what happened. Why is that story so familiar? I had to admit I was impressed at how Midnight handled the cougars, but was still disappointed that he ditched Jet.
“There is a reason I had Jet go with you.” I said, “We don't know if all the ponies that want to hurt you are gone. What if they took you? I’m too weak right now. I wouldn't be able to save you.”
I really shouldn't have been getting myself worked up. I was starting to get light headed, and was swaying in my seat. Jynx noticed and took my paw in her hoof while rubbing under my shoulder like I like so much.
“Relax, honey, take a breath.” she said into my ear.
Her attention was starting to make me sleepy. I berated myself for always being so damn tired.
“Oh, before I fall asleep here.” I said, “Did you ask Applebloom if there's anything she could do to make that blood potion taste a little better?”
He chuckled a little, “She said she doesn't know any way but Zecora probably does and that she'll ask tomorrow.”
“Thank ya kind...Zzzzz”
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June 26, 1005,
I could finally walk again... kinda... with a walker... god it's embarrassing. Even then I could only walk a little ways before I got dizzy. Any real distance and I had to be pushed in a wheel chair. I could barely even use the bathroom on my own. I hated being helpless.
A perfect example of my helplessness was presented here. Jynx was pushing me to Twilight's library. I was wrapped up in a blanket since I was cold. It was like 80 degrees out here yet I was shivering.
Twilight had a couple things she wanted us to come over for. I was already in a foul mood so I wasn't looking forward to what ever she wanted. I figured it was something simple, but she had to find a reason to get us to come over.
When we made it to Twilight's Jynx knocked. A couple of minutes later Spike answered the door.
“What's up, Shiro.” said the little guy.
“I'm cold, I'm cranky, I’m tired, and I’m helpless.” I said.
“So, bad day I take it.” the dragon had a way with reading the subtleties.
“Nope, it's been peachy.” I said sarcastically.
“OK, OK ya baby.” he said, “Twilight, Jynx and the pussy are here.”
I gave him a look that said “I will wound you greatly”. He didn't buy it. I didn't blame him. In my state even he could kick my ass.
“Spike!” called Twilight, “Watch your mouth.”
“What?” he said trying to sound innocent, “What's wrong with pussy cats?”
Twilight came down the stairs glaring at her assistant, “You're not fooling anypony, young dragon. For that you can scrub the bathroom.”
“Wha... fine” he stormed off.
“I don't know what's wrong with him.” said my alicorn friend, “He's been acting like this for weeks.”
“He's just growing up.” Jynx said, “It'll pass. So what did you want to talk about.”
“Oh right.” the purple pony ran back up the stairs for a few seconds before coming back down with a small box, “for this.” she opened the box to reveal a silver ring with a black onyx stone set into it.
“Twilight,” I began, “I'm flattered and all but I’m already married. Plus I thought you and Waya were working out well.”
“Shut up.” she said rolling her eyes with a smirk, “I was able to finish it thanks to a sample of you blood I got while you were being treated.”
“Good to see some of that went to a good cause.” I said, “What's the cause?”
Twilight beamed, “This little thing is my very first element... kinda... OK not really but I made it with the same process. I won't be able to make an actual element until after my Ascension, but this is close enough. The magic isn't permanent but it'll last about 150 years.
“This will suppress the black beast, while at the same time letting you let it out however much of it you want. Just focus on a percentage and activate it like and artifact. At anything over 60% it'll automatically reset after 30 minutes. Remember, though, you'll still steadily loose control the more you use.”
“So now I can chose to become a psychotic killer.” I said, “Nice, I’m sure I’ll use it.” Not.
“Wow, you are cranky.” Twilight said.
I sighed, “I'm sorry, Twi. This is all just very hard for me. I’m use to being self sufficient.”
“I understand.” she said, “Now for the other reason I called you here. I was researching that spear you found. Jetaga said it was one of the divine elements. Guess who's?”
“Considering it's a bladed spear... Osiris maybe, or maybe Baulder... tell me it's not Chronos'.”
“Nope but you're close.” she said, “It's Gaea's.”
That was a hell of a shock. Gaea, the goddess of life, peace, and creation, making a weapon? I couldn't believe it.
“You're joking right?” I asked.
“I know right!” she said excitedly, “I couldn't believe it either. I mean, Gaea of all the gods is one of the most opposed to violence, yet she makes a weapon. Why? Something else I found in my research. Her elements are linked. Having both of them increases the potency of the other. That means your amulet will put out more magic than before.”
That was some good news for a change. More magic means more fun, but I still had one question.
“I'm guessing you're wondering what the spear does.” damn she's good, “Well it's call “Wind Bound” for a reason... it lets you fly. Isn't that neat! Plus you don't even need the spear on you to do it. If you have the amulet on you can use the flight of the spear, only at half power. Vice versa you can use the amulet's magic absorbing and channeling with just the spear at half power.”
“Awesome, I'll be able to fly when I’m well enough.” I said.
“That's actually another thing I wanted to talk to you about.” she said, “I went to Zecora's for tea this morning and she gave me something for you.”
“Really?” I asked, “Why didn't you drop it off on you're way back. You pass our house anyway.”
“Because this potion requires a little help.” she said, “You drink this while I cast a certain spell and it'll speed the healing process five days.”
“The doc said I’ll be able to start doing physical work again in five days.” I said a little more than excited.
“There's two problems, though.” said the princess, “It tastes even worse than the other potion, and it's painful.”
“Both are temporary, let's do it.” I said without a second thought.
“I figured you'd say that.” she pulled out a vial with a weird looking liquid in it and floated it to me, “Drink this.”
I followed her orders as she wrapped me in an aura of magic. Instantly I felt why she said it was going to be painful. It felt like liquid hot metal was being pumped through my veins. I hit the floor in spasms of pain. I barely even registered the hooves that wrapped around me, comforting me. It helped to know that I had someone there for me.
It felt like hours before the pain started to subside, but pain does that to ya. It makes time slow just so you can spend spend more time with it. It's friendly like that.
As the pain faded so did the aura surrounding me. I looked up at Twilight and saw a layer of sweat.
“What was that?” I struggled to say.
“The potion forces itself into your blood stream and duplicates the blood it finds.” she said, “The spell is to keep your veins from exploding.”
“Ha, so that's why you didn't say before.” I laughed.
I tried to get up with Jynx's help. I was shaky from the pain but I felt stronger already. It had to have worked. I smiled and made my way to the couch and sat down again. Jynx flew into my arms with ters in her eyes.
“Why do you have to hurt yourself like that?” she said.
“I'd rather have a lot of pain all at once than a little pain for a long time. By this time tomorrow I’ll be fine and I won't have the pain I would have. That's why.” I leaned in to whisper in her ear, “and by this time tomorrow I can rut you till I’m pushing you in the chair.”
“Ooo,” she got a big grin, “On second thought, that was a good idea.”
She pressed her lips against mine in a deep kiss.
“Yeah, I’m still right here you know.” Twilight said, a little annoyed.
“Then leave.” I said out of the corner of my mouth, still kissing my wife.
“I don't think so.” she said all indignant, “I'm not leaving.”
Jynx broke the kiss and gave Twilight a seductive look, “Kinky. I never took you for a pony that liked to watch, but if you want to.”
“Oh, maybe she can join in.” I added.
Twilight went from purple to red in ten seconds flat, “What! No! You can go to your own house for that.”
We couldn't hold it anymore. Jynx and I broke out laughing. Twilight was so easy to troll.
“We're messing with you, Twi.” Jynx said.
“Wait, we were?” I said feigning disappointment.
I was rewarded for my humor with a playful hoof to the back of the head. Sure enough, hooves still hurt.
“Speaking of unadulterated, hardcore sex.” I said, “How are you and Waya doing?”
If looks could kill, the one I got would have erased my bloodline from history.
“We're doing fine thank you.” Twilight said, “Waya is a real gentlecolt.”
“I hope so.” I said, “I'd hate to have to draw and quarter him. After all you are one of my best friends, right.”
She smiled, “And even though you make me want to fling you into the farthest reaches of space sometimes, you're one of mine too.”
Of course since we were having a nice moment, it had to be interrupted. The door flung open and in bounced, hovered, and walked Pinkie, Dash, and Flutt... not-Fluttershy. It was a yellow pegasus that looked a lot like my bashful friend, but had slitted eyes and leathery wings.
“There you are Shiro.” Dash said, “This mare was looking for you. Uh, I didn't catch your name.”
“I didn't give it.” said the new pony.
I sniffed the air, my predators senses going to work. There was a familiar smell to her. The only time I ever smelled it was...
“Hello Shiro.” she said, “I decided to take your advice and meet my little Kataya's friends.”
I smiled as that summed it up perfectly, “No lac ser han, Laalia.”
All four mares' eyes widened to the size of large watermelons.
“Did you say, “Laalia”?” Dash asked.
“That's right.” I said, “Meet the elusive dragon seer, grandmother to Fluttershy, and master of the Derat Tagal, Laalia.”
“And you must be Twilight Sparkle, and Jynx. Kataya has told me much about you two. As well as you Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie.”
“Well, no lack of sure ham to you too.” said Pinkie beaming.
Laalia gave a chuckle at the lovable pink pony. She took Pinkies offered hoof and shook it.
“No lac neviin, Laalia Enuta Tagal.” Twilight gave the same greeting I gave when I first met the dragon.
“No lac neviin, Twilight Sparkle, Magic barer, Moon Savior, Mind Guide, Undeceiveable.” Laalia used the honorifics Twilight earned from her part in the Nightmare Moon, Discord, and changeling incidents.
“No lac neviin, Laalia Enuta Tagal” Jynx said.
“No lac ser han, Jynx,Crystal Mage, Void Lord Slayer.” Jynx blushed at the titles the seer gave her.
“Uh, what they said.” Dash said sheepishly.
“No lac ser han, Rainbow Dash, Loyalty Barer, Sky Shatter.” Laalia returned.
“No lac ser han, Pinkie Pie, Laughter Barer, Light Bringer.” Laalia said. The second title coming from a Diamond Dog that had lost his son. Pinkie helped him to smile again.
“Well, No lack of sure ham to you too, Laalia... uhh” Pinkie leaned over to me, “What was that other part?”
I chuckled, “Enuta Tagal.”
“Oh” she said and turned back to the disguised dragon, “Laalia, who knew'ta tag all.” she leaned back over to me, “What does that mean?”
“Ah,” said Laalia, “here comes the one I wanted to see.”
We looked at her confused for a bit. Then the door swung open again.
“Hi dad,” Midnight said coming inside, “How are you feeling?”
“I'm feeling a lot better now.” I answered.
Phoenix and Applebloom came in shortly after.
“Did the potion work?” Applebloom asked.
“I think.” I said, “I'm still recovering from the side effects.”
“Yeah, Ah was wonderin' if'n it was gonna be too painful fer ya.” said the young alchemist, “Ah guess Ah fergot who I was worryin' about.”
“Yeah, no potion can beat my dad.” Midnight said, “He beat an army to save me after all.”
“No lac ser han, Midnight Star, Forest Kin. I am Laalia” said Laalia.
Midnight looked over at her confused at first before remembering his maners, “Hello, Ms. Laalia. It's a pleasure to meet you.”
“I heard of the incident with the cougars and timber wolves.” she said, “I would like to speak to you about that.”
I was about to ask how she knew what happened but I caught myself. It's not to hard to guess how a seer knew what happened.
“There are a couple of things you must know.” Laalia said, “One is that you can speak to animals. This is how you were able to understand the cougars.”
“So that's what happened,” Applebloom said, “When he said they spoke I thought they just whispered to him or somethin'.”
“The other is the nature and origin of the timber wolves.” said the yellow not-pegasus, “Are you familiar with the origin of this tree?”
“It was made by a druid like me.” Midnight said with a smile.
“That's right, but do you know why?” Laalia saw the confusion on the colt's face, “This use to be a refuge. It was meant to safe guard the druids if they were in danger. That, though, posed a problem. What if whoever was trying to hurt them found them here?
“To solve this dilemma they made protectors, creatures that do not tire or feel fear. They made timber wolves. The druids willed them from this very tree originally. They came to your aid because you called them. Do you remember exactly what you said.”
“Yeah it was, um, ya-to nah salii.” said my son, “What does it mean?”
“It is Equinoh for, “someone help me”.” Laalia said, “Equinoh is the language of the druids. As such when the timber wolves heard the language, they knew you for what you were, and came to do their new master bidding.”
“Does that mean timber wolves will obey me?” Midnight asked.
“Yes. Now, I do have more to teach you but I haven't eaten all day.” said Laalia.
“Does Fluttershy know you're here?” I asked.
“Not yet.” she answered.
“Then come over for dinner.” I said, “Fluttershy's coming too, and It would nice to surprise her.”
“That sounds like a fine proposition” said Laalia.
“So dad,” Midnight said in an overly casual tone, “Would you be mad if I told a timber wolf to chase Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon around town?”
I laughed, “Nope... but I’d still have to punish you.”
“Darn.”
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Should I do more clop scenes?