Two days had passed since Chocolate felt the magic of Chrysalis. She was still a little shaken from the experience, but for the most part she had become more calm. She and Blazing spent a great amount of time together since then as well. Every morning when Blazing went to the edge of town to work out she would go with him. She did not work out like he did but she did enjoy watching him. Every now and again she fought back some giggles when he noticed she was watching him and his cheeks flushed red.

When Blazing was done working out the two took off into the air and flew around Ponyville of few times. After their flight the two landed at the town hall. Blazing looked over to Chocolate, looking like he had something to say. She tilted her head a sweet smile on her face. "What is it Blaze?" She asked.

Blazing smiled at her. "I was just thinking. You haven't met my closest friend yet." Chocolate's expression shifted to pleasant curiosity. "Would you like to..." Blazing stopped mid sentence, his eyes wide. Chocolate was filled with a little worry at his sudden change in mood.

"That may not be the best idea, come to think of it." He replied, scratching the back of his neck.

"What Blaze." She rested a hoof on his left shoulder looking him in the eyes. The only thing she read in his expression was fear. "Tell me, please."

"He lived in Canterlot with the Princess for a wile, but now he's hard to locate at times." Chocolate now understood his fear. For them to go and see his old friend would just be asking for trouble.

Blazing's eyes started to tear. He wanted to show Chocolate to Spark Storm, but he knew it was way to risky to bring a changeling to Canterlot, especially so soon after the attack. Chocolate pulled him into a hug to comfort him. She knew how sensitive he was and wanted nothing more then to comfort him from his worries. Blazing wrapped his forelegs around her in response.

Blazing and Chocolate both looked up to see Rainbow dash hovering above the town hall. Her tongue was stinging out and she looked like she just fought back the urge to vomit.

"Just long enough to see you being your usual sensitive self and then make out with your mare friend." Blazing gave her a sharp glare.

"We were not making out!" Rainbow landed beside them, a look of amusement on her face. "And we're not a couple."

"Mhmm." Dash replied with an arched brow. He stared daggers at her in response. "Relax, Stripes. I was just kidding." She said with a chuckle.

"Why do you call him, Stripes?" Chocolate intervened. Rainbow looked at her giving her a look that asked 'are you stupid'. Chocolate already knew the answer to the question, she just wanted to stop a fight before it got serious.

"Have you not seen his stripes?" Rainbow asked. "He looks like a freakin' zebra with wings, for Luna's sake!"

"A simple, because of his stripes, would have been enough." Chocolate replied, with a smirk. Rainbow looked at her for a second then smiled herself.

"Isn't one of the 'big' reasons you like Zecora is because she has stripes like you?" She asked him.

"Oh, you two are a perfect couple." Chocolate said. Rainbow looked at her with an angered look. Blazing laughed at Chocolate's comment. Blazing and Rainbow did get in regular arguments like this, but they always enjoyed each others company. Soon Rainbow and Chocolate both joined in with his laughter.

"You know what, Chocolate?" Rainbow asked. "You can have him. He's to soft for me." Blazing smiled at the cyan mare in agreement. Then his eyes shot open.

"Hay Dash?" Rainbow looked at Blazing, hope in his eyes.. "Do you know if Spark's in Canterlot right now?" She looked at him with a frown.

"Sorry, Stripes, but I don't know. My cousin comes and goes so often, he could be in the Everfree as we speak and we wouldn't know it. Why?" The hope in his eyes faded as his ears sank and his head dropped.

"I was hoping to show Chocolate to him, but..." he trailed off, looking for the right words before speaking any farther. "I don't know if he's at the castle or not." Chocolate blinked at the mention of the castle. The memory of the day of the attack flooded her mind.

"What's the harm in going to the castle and finding out yourself?" Rainbow asked. Blazing's heart skipped a beat as the question hung in his mind. He thought about how to answer until...

Blazing looked over to see a little bright purple unicorn filly with a golden mane running up to him. A smile stretched on his face as he sat down on his hind haunches raising his forelegs out to the little filly. "Dinky!" He called out.

Little Dinky Doo hopped into his chest, knocking him on his back. The two laughed as Blazing started tickling her on her exposed belly.

"Stop it! Stop it!" Dinky called out through her laughter. Blazing obliged, letting her take a breath for a minute only to start blowing raspberries on her belly, making the filly laugh even more.

Chocolate smiled at the scene. The two were like father and daughter playing together with perfect friendship. In all her years of being with Queen Chrysalis she never once saw that kind of bond. Chocolate started to tear up at the site, starting to wish she had what they shared.

Chocolate was pulled out of her thoughts by Ditzy standing next to her, admiring the site of her daughter having so much fun. Blazing finally let Dinky go from torturing her with raspberries and was once again tackled to the ground by the young filly. Blazing looked up to find Ditzy standing next to Chocolate smiling at the scene.

"Hey, Ditzy." Blazing got to his hooves, lifting Dinky over his head onto his back.

"Hi Blazing." She replied. "Dinky really wanted to see you, so we went to your house and you weren't there." Blazing looked up at the filly on his back smiling proudly at her.

"Ah huh." She replied with a smile on her face, her eyes closed and single nod of her head. She then looked over to Chocolate, who was smiling at her. She ducked her head into Blazing's mane at seeing this new mare staring at her. Blazing saw Chocolate's smile disappear at Dinky hiding from her. Blazing walked slowly up to Chocolate with a reassuring smile.

"Dinky," he said, looking back at her, "this is my friend, Chocolate. She's very nice." Dinky moved out enough for one eye to be seen from behind Blazing's mane. Chocolate once again smiled at her.

"Hi, Dinky." Chocolate's gentle voice was enough to get Dinky to poke her head all the way from behind Blazing's. "Do you like Blazing?" Chocolate asked. Dinky only nodded. "I like him, too."

"She does?" Chocolate asked. She could already feel the love both Ditzy and Dinky shared for Blazing. She admired every ounce of it. Dinky nodded again as the small smile on her face growing.

"Would you like to go see Chocolate, Dinky?" Blazing asked. After a minute Dinky nodded. Blazing reached back and lifted Dinky off his back and walked with her slowly to Chocolate. A few second thoughts and a cling to Blazing's leg later they reached Chocolate. Chocolate only smiled at Dinky, letting her make all the moves so as not to scare her. Dinky then gave a big smile and bounced up at Chocolate, wrapping her forelegs around her neck. Chocolate put Dinky's weight on her foreleg, laughing at the filly.

"I do mommy. Can I stay with Blazing and Chocolate, please?" Blazing smiled at Dinky. Ditzy looked up at Blazing, who smiled back at her.

"Not at all, Ditzy." He replied. "I am always happy to spend some time with my 'favorite little filly'!" The last words came with another tickle attack, causing Dinky to once again cry out in laughter. After the laughing was over, Ditzy walked up and nuzzled her daughter, who wrapped her forelegs around her nose.

"I will mommy." Ditzy looked up at Blazing with a smile. She leaned in and planted a kiss on his cheek then turned around and started to fly off.

"Ditzy, wait." Blazing flew up after her. She stopped mid flight and turned around to see him meet up with her in the sky. "Have you seen Spark lately?" He asked her. She frowned and shook her head.

"Not since he told me to gather the others and bring the thunder clouds to the Everfree Forest." Blazing frowned as he let his head drop.

"I just wanted him to meet Chocolate." He replied, lifting his head up to meet her gaze.

"Well, why can't you just take her to Canterlot then. He's got to be there." Once again the thought of taking Chocolate to Canterlot made his heart skip a beat.

"Then take her to meet him. I know he would like her." Blazing thought long about it. Then nodded his head.

Blazing, Chocolate, Dinky and Rainbow Dash all spent the rest of the afternoon together. They started off their time together by taking Dinky flying around the town. Dinky would only fly on Blazing's back, which made Blazing happy, but at the same time he hoped she would open up to Chocolate some more. However, he was more intent on letting Dinky open up to Chocolate on her own time.

The clock tower rang over the town. "Oh! Horse feathers!" Rainbow cursed. I'm going to be late!" She then flew off to Sugar Cube Corner. She stopped to look back at Blazing, a hint of expectancy on her face.

"Not this time, Dash. Go have fun." Dash arched an eyebrow, then flew off. Blazing looked at Chocolate, who smiled at him.

"She's going on a date again." Blazing motioned his eyes behind him to remind Chocolate they had a set of young ears with them.

"How 'bout we go to see Twilight instead." It was more of a statement then a question, but Dinky said 'okay' and they started off for the library.

They landed in front of the library. Dinky hopped off of Blazing's back, they walked up to the door and Blazing knocked on the door. They heard a voice from inside, fallowed by what sounded like steps steadily getting louder. The door opened to reveal Spike behind it.

"Yeah. Come on in." Spike stepped aside to let them in the main room of the library where they found Twilight shelving books at the end of the room. "Hey, Twilight. Blazing's here to see you."

"Just a minute, Spike." She said, keeping her focus on her shelving. When she put the last book away she turned with a smile, which only grew when she realized Blazing and Chocolate along with Dinky were the ones who came to visit. "Hello, Blazing."

"No. I was hoping you could send a letter to the Spark for me." Twilight blinked.

"Why do you want me to send him a letter?" She asked. "Can't you just go to Canterlot and find him yourself?"

"You know as much as I he doesn't stay at Canterlot anymore." He answered. "Besides, I know you can get a letter sent faster and I would like for him to meet Chocolate." Twilight looked like she was considering the request in her head. Blazing started to look a little concern she was about to say no. His heart nearly jumped out of his throat when she said 'okay'.

"You're very welcome, Blazing." She replied. Blazing lifted Dinky off his back and let her down then trotted over to a desk where he grabbed a piece of parchment and a quill then began to write. Blazing took the time to write the letter to Spark while Twilight and Chocolate played with Dinky. Every now and again Blazing would look up from his writing to admire the scene that unfolded before him. He turned his attention back to his letter and read over it.

My old friend, Spark Storm.

It was great seeing you the last time in Ponyville. Since then I have met a new friend and I would like you to meet her.

I'm having Twilight send this letter to Canterlot for you so that you may receive it faster then normal post. Please write back to me as soon you get this so that I can make plans to come to Canterlot, or where ever suites you best so you can meet Chocolate.

And if at all possible, can we meet some where away from the castle and where the Princess is not around? For reasons I wish not to explain in this manner.

Your good friend, Blazing Feathers.

The letter was simple, but Blazing was happy with it. He rolled up the parchment, sealed it with a stamp then got to his hooves and walked to the three mares.

Twilight looked up at Blazing and got to her hooves. Blazing held up the letter as he smiling at Twilight. She took the letter in her magic and turned to Spike, who was already waiting. "Spike, if you please." She said, levitating the letter to him.

Spike saluted. "Sure thing, Twilight." He took the letter, held it up, took a deep breath and engulfed the letter in green flames. The ashes of the letter then flew out of an open window in the air. "It's on it's way."

"Thank you, Twilight." Blazing said. She smiled at him then he turned to Dinky, who was standing with Chocolate. "Well, shall we go you two?" Dinky smiled nodding her head then ran up to him. He lifted her over his head onto his back. Blazing gave Twilight one last 'thank you' before walking out the door.

Blazing flew Dinky to her home to give her back to her mother then after a few more tickle fights and belly raspberries, gave Ditzy a worm hug and left with Chocolate to there home.

Heart Of Fire: You'll Be In My Heart

by Melody Brush

Chapter V: Old Friends