Twilight Gets a Puppy
Season 4
By TDR
Do Piranha Dream of Magic Squid?
Part 1
[Canterlot, the following Thursday]
Twilight Sparkle was mildly disappointed. Luna's spell was a simple modified teleport spell cranked up to eleven for mass transport and twisted slightly at the end to hop realms.
She barely had to look over it to figure out the spell.
She had hoped for an ancient spell created by an alicorn would be more complicated.
The small group going consisted of all four of the Sparkle siblings, plus their parents. It also included Princess Luna, and the other former Element bearers.
Of course that was where some issues sprung up.
“What do you mean we can't go?” Saturnia demanded, Trixie, and Jynx growled in agreement.
“ We understand you wish to … meet the parents so to speak. Though we are unsure when any of you had the time to meet Twilight Velvet and Nightlight Sparkle.” Luna frowned looking at the two elder Sparkles. Both of them who had some how found out about all this and had made their own choices. They even had their own pennants made to prove it.
Twilight Velvet grinned back at Luna waving a little blue pennant with Trixie's name on it. When asked why, she recalled how cute Trixie and Rahs looked together in their play.
Nightlight however had his own little white banner with Jynx's name on it. When he was asked he simply shrugged and stated he was a boob stallion. He was then promptly walloped in the head by his wife.
Twilight was annoyed by this, Spike and Shining found it hilarious and Rahs was trying to hide in his coat.
“None the less, this trip is for Rahs to reconnect with his people, not for you to make it another brawl for his affections.” Luna frowned.
“So why can't I go?” Sunset asked innocently enough that any one who'd had kids or taken care of the Crusaders immediately had alarm bells ringing.
Luna was having none of it.
“Sunset we are VERY much aware of your talk with my sister and your joining those who are seeking Rahs' affection.” Luna frowned.
“WHAT!?!” The others shouted all whirling on Sunset with looks of pure murder on their faces at yet another suitor showed up to challenge them out of no where.
Sunset for her part sat there with a smug grin on her face that seemed to say, 'Problem?'
Applejack eased back a little trying not to draw attention to herself. Inside her head she was cheering at being allowed to go off with Rahs somewhere where this lot couldn't follow her. She was surprised about Sunset, though grand aunt or not, she wasn't going to let her come out of no where and take Rahs.
“No.” Luna stated flatly her eyes narrowing at Applejack. “ We are quite aware of YOUR interest in Rahs as well. And you are going to see if it may have some effect on your change, NOT to gain an advantage.”
“Damn.” Twilight muttered.
“Wait Applejack too!?” Trixie demanded as the others turned to glare at the farmer.
Rahs tried to sink further in his coat.
“Seriously dude? Fifteen years of being a theater nerd and not getting a girl to so much as look at you and now all the sudden you have five of them trying to get into your pants?” Shining grinned. “ Impressive.”
Rahs growled at his brother who pulled out his own little pink pennant flag with Saturnia's name on it waving it around.
“Wait … why are you supporting me?” Saturna asked.
“It annoys Cady.” Shining grinned. “ And the old saying may go, 'Happy wife, happy life', but I subscribe to the old saying 'Slightly annoyed wife, highly amusing life'.”
“Well he's decidedly your son.” Twilight Velvet sighed.
“I'm so proud.” Nightlight sniffled.
Rahs had taken the time to hide behind Fluttershy.
“Can we go now before this gets even worse?” Spike sighed.” Before he gets a dragoness, or a seapony ,or a griffon, or a scared reformed villianess, or something.”
[Oneiroi]
Rahs' suitors were forgotten by everyone as they arrived on a large cyan colored platform.
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.
“Ooooohhh shit....” Rainbow Dash stammered out.
The others turned to look at her, noting she wasn't looking at the city before them. Looking back they were greeted to the sight of a blue velvet colored night sky, one impossibly clear, showing the twinkling of billions of stars, yet still lighting the landscape as if the sun was on it.
A landscape that was miles below them. Filled with unknown species of trees and plants, a rolling grassland like plain that gave way to a black sand beach and a sapphire ocean, that the city seemed to float over.
“Whoa.....” Spike uttered.
Rahs simply stared, seeing colors he had never seen before in addition to the ones he recognized. He was also vividly aware of everything around him, the scent of each little crafted bit of every structure and every star and drop of water in the distance hit him like he had just stepped into a massive kitchen. Everything smelled delicious.
“We told them not to go over board, but does any one listen to their former goddess? Nooooooooooooooooo.” Luna grumbled. “ We have to impress the new god... no one ever built me a city to welcome me back.....”
“Wait, Moon Dogs didn't build this?” Twilight asked.
“Oh they did, but they live in warrens typically, not giant crystal cities in the sky.” Luna sighed. “ They likely built this to impress Rahs.”
“Well why does everything smell so good?” Witch-jack asked. No one had even seen her change this time.
“Because all of it is made of dreams, and dreams are made of magic.” Luna explained.
“And magic is food.” Witch -jack nodded.” Also what tha heck is that florescent greenish yellow-purple
color that's every where?”
“Octarine.” Rahs answered recalling some of the things he was taught when he was little, before he was pulled away from here by Twilight. The moon dog moved forward slowly , his ears perked up high as he took it all in, the feeling of dread forgotten in the face of this.
He remembered this. Remembered how this place smelled how it felt. He hadn't been here since he was five, but he knew it.
The other Sparkles looked on with a bit of worry as Rahs flattened his ears to his head.
“So, I'm home...” Rahs muttered.
“Yes, you are.” A gruff voice stated
The group turned to see a short moon dog, likely male, with nothing on in the way of clothing. His face was a little longer than Rahs' and he was about half as tall, though he was much bulkier and wider at the shoulders. His chin also had a great deal of dark blue scruff fur as if it was a beard. Amber eyes regarded Rahs as the older dog made his way up onto the platform along the path that lead into the city.
Behind him hurrying along was a female moon dog, again a bit older judging by how her ample chest seemed a little sagged. She had the same navy blue fur as Rahs though she was wearing an apron and had a bit of weight to her.
Behind her were another six moon dogs of varying genders , though with the same coat coloration as Rahs, the eldest of which regarded Rahs with green eyes. Like the older male, she wasn't wearing anything, though her build was not that far from Rahs' and she like the older one had longer head fur that spilled down her back, the tips of it fading into deeper purples. The others behind her ranged from young adults to what looked like one just out of being a puppy.
The older Moon Dog female stopped dead at the sight of Rahs, her hand covering her mouth as she stared.
The male however continued on without pause stopping before Rahs to look up at him tears welling in his eyes.
“I told them you weren't dead.” Cosma offered weakly before grabbing his lost son in a hug.
So they built Rahs a city with the surrounding countryside to welcome(back) that Dalaran wants to be when it grows up. NICE!
Damn it Spike... So, Nightmare Moon, Cozy Glow, or Starlight?
So, Ember, Skystar, Gilda, and Tempest are also going to enter the shipping war later on down the line?
Is no one going to mention the fact that Rahs just spoke?
Okay, new theory on how things go Belly Up. Rahs constantly ends up in the dreams of mares from Cloudsdale causing the weekly chaos there AND renewing their interest in him
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He has spoken before, just not very often.
Rahs manages to get home, finds out the whole place has been redecorated by those who want to keep him?
At least if Rahs ended up with Gabby, she wouldnt be left waiting for only Spike?
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I think most are still processing the city which looks a little like a [good] drug trip. And it's not the first time Rahs has dropped Equish on them. (If I knew two languages fluently, I'd use the foreign one a lot, heh)
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Nightmare Moon has already been reformed/cleansed into Luna, who's more of an aunt/mother/parent/creator/annoying parental figure to Rahs and all Moon Dogs. Cozy Glow's still too young, so my money's on Starlight.
D'aw.
Ooh, nice. And daw, puppy hugs.
Nice, but also oof.
Weeellllll one of these things has already happen but I'll will have a smile on my face when the others pop up
So all of the following creatures can be/are in a competition with each other to become the mate of Rahs Sparkle.
Personally I am shipping Rah-Jack, for the sole reason of having three Sparkle-Apple relationships.
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Meh, mine's on Tempest Shadow somewhere down the line.
And on Rahs speaking, right now only two of them can't understand him anyway. Plus it might be that all speech in the Oneiroi is universally understandable.
a grate chapter.
the family is back together,,,
There is a tiny little problem... Luna changed the game slightly... As she acknowledged in front of Rahs that the girls like him, Rahs was there even if he did say nothing...
Let's hope they don't force him to decide, because if he continue to act like nothing maybe they should think about leave Rahs for someone else, mainly because Rahs is not going to tell them
You know it's just occurring to me they just brought the goddess of dog food into the dog world.
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and with that comment Cadence and Twilight both gained new Lesser Portfolios...
Cadence: Food (Changeling)
Twilight: Food (Moon Dog)
As you should be
So that's who's number six
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You're forgetting Tempest
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You're forgetting about Tempest
Happies! And now time for team Sparkle to start the shenanigans...
Ah the ending brings a smile to my face. Granted reading this and the other 3 in the series always brings a smile but it's normally one of 'I am greatly amused and loving how this is playing out' type of smile while this is a more of a 'Good for them, I'm happy they've reunited' smile.
Spike... you didn't just...
What a wonderful reunion.
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It is called Full House.
My prediction of the next chapter...
Cosmo: And who is this cutie son? (spot Witch-Jack) Does you bring home a mate?
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Tempest wasn't one of the options... and with how the princesses and guards are in this fic, I don't think she and the Storm King will be (as) much of a problem.
I cried a little.
A little on the nose there Spike!
This right here, all of the feels !!!!
There's an easy response to that.
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"Scary reformed villainess" covers Tempest perfectly.
But... but bewbs!
See previous statement.
I suspect he will get all of those and more.
That would be brown.
Heh.
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nope Octarine. The color of magic
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Yeah. Brown.
That's what I said, isn't it?
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The options given were Nightmare Moon, Cozy Glow, or Starlight Glimmer. Tempest Shadow was not one of the options given to us by the original poster.
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Lets narrow that down further. Nightmares his grand ma and cozy is a foal.
Mm, I never liked Starlight, she was a poorly-written villain, and an even more poorly-written protagonist. Still, TDR has yet to give us a real dud, so I'm hopefully confident he can write a decent Starlight Glimmer.
"Criss-crossed" maybe?
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Agreed. Starlight was horrible. And then they didn't imprison her for her crimes against equinity. TDR will fix it though.
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Plus, I remember Night-grandma already kicked him away the first time they met.
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You’re probably a sunset shimmer fan, because that’s how most of the Mack they hate starlight
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Most of the hate for Starlight comes from the fact she was essentially instantly forgiven, got to live in a castle, made the student of a Princess, ect while with Sunset, all throughout Rainbow Rocks she is treated like a Pariah and has constant verbal abuse thrown at her, even by her friends, as she tries to make up for everything she did until she helped them defeat the Dazzlings. That is the issue people have. Sunset WORKED for her forgiveness and Starlight was basically given it on a silver platter.
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I mean what were people expecting whip of Ninetails?
Blinks how the woof did I miss this coming out
Alright, time for a trip to the Dream Realm with six Sparkles, all the Bearers, and Best Princess....... I'm sure nothing at all is going to go wrong.
Poor Goddess of Magic, all disappointed at magic being too easy for her.
Also, generally the simplest things are actually the hardest to pull off and more impressive.
Is Trixie going to try copying the spell to go along and break the universe?
Still, this is kind of unfair to them, letting AJ get this leg up on the whole 'Head of the Harem' position.
It's Sparkles, they found a way.
At least one pony in the family has good tastes. Seriously, poor Jynx has had the worst luck so far with this.
As I said, at least one pony in the family has good taste.
I also would prefer Sunset, if only because at the very least, her motivation is the funniest. Even if she does want to ride her (adoptive) first cousin once removed.
Quick, while they're distracting getting set on fire after jumping on Sunset, make with the portal!
At least somepony in this world can put aside Rahs Shipping when needed.
Pretty much. Seriously dude, just pick one already, or just set up the Harem. Two of the five pretty explicitly only really want you for your dick, a third seems to be leaning that way as well, so they won't mind too much.
Wait... isn't Cadance.... no, she's on Team Jynx, isn't she? Gaaah this is getting to be about a tenth of a KHP in overcomplexity (Kingdom Hearts Plot)
Angry sex is fun! Also, this makes the not-wife-but-still-banging-him-constantly Bug Queen happy.
Well, Spike/Ember shipping is dead on arrival in this verse due to him being her uncle. Gilda has already been scared well clear of this, but Gabby... eh not seeing her being the type to get involved. Starlight.... yeah I can totally see that happening. Though, doesn't Sunset already count for that last one?
Nice description, but all I can think of is 'This place sounds very, very breakable.'
Very apt. And yeah, nice scene setting.
Uh-oh...... resentful Luna is being resentful.....
Though, didn't she never fully leave this realm for needing a 'welcome back' Wasn't part of why she lost as NMM being she thought she was having a dream?
Also, well, this being a dream realm, being able to create things that defy physics quickly works.
Also means they can break the city without worrying about it when things start going wrong.
Yeah, figured that would go without saying soon as Rahs smelt something good.
Octarine? Great reference story. Book Horse approves.
D'awwwwwww, poor puppy... this is going to hit us with some feels before it starts hitting everyone with explosions/debris, isn't it?
Also, so, is he talking in Ponish, or is being in this realm just making everything he says come out that way for the ponies hearing him?
D'aaaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Sunset went from "Petty Queen Alpha Bitch" to "Perfect goodie two shoes" in about five seconds. Starlight actually had to work at learning how t change.
Further, forgiving antagonists who have leaned their lesson and want to change is kind of what the Mane 6 do, Starlight is no different then any other reformed villain in the show. Sunset just got stuck with a bunch of overly hormonal, socially inept, overly self conscious adolescent humans instead.
And before you bring up Discord, that wasn't a case of them not forgiving him for his past actions, that was a case of him still being a colossal asshole to everypony except Fluttershy. Also same for Twilight and Trixie, it wasn't that Twilight didn't forgive Trixie, it's just that Trixie's personality really, really grates on Twilight. Some people just plain don't get along.
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You think it's complex now? Just wait. One of the ones i have planned hasn't even shown up into Rah's harem yet.
Thing is when i first started this fic, the otp for Rahs was going to be Witch-jack, that was the end of it. Then While writing boast busters Trixie's back ground came to mind, then thinking on the wedding Saturnia came up, then when i did the bone hound event i thought hey this would work for rahs if there was a decent female.
Later on i dumped sunset in just because it would be funny, and the last one was something i was going to go with before i picked AJ at the start. And thus she comes in as a 6th. Either at the end of this season or next season
Hmmm, since Applejack has officially joined Rah's harem... does this mean we can skip 'Simple Ways' episode entirely?
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He should just form a pack and be done with it.