//------------------------------// // Armor of Heroes part 1: The Start of Trouble // Story: Dragonfire 🐲 Enter The Dragon Hero 🐲 // by Phantom-Dragon //------------------------------// Somewhere in Equestria In the darkest depth of a massive jungle, the sound of frighten yelp, chirps, and growl was heard, as trees were being knocked down, and swarms of dark arrows were fired. Emerging from the trees, were a herd of weird pig-like creatures, followed by a small yellow bird. The bird flapped its wings hard, trying to escape the arrows being fired at it, as it made several sharp turns, through the trees of the jungle, until finally, a rainbow net was shot, and captured the bird. With that, a triumphant cackle was heard, as the bird's captor stepped out from the bushes. Castle of Friendship Spike was sound asleep, before he finds himself, dreaming. In his dream, Spike sees the Mane Six, facing off against Nightmare Moon, herself. Spike looked, to see the difference, mostly in Twilight Sparkle, is that she's a unicorn. Furthermore, the Mane Six were all wearing six magic jewelry, five around their necks, while the sixth was worn at the top of Twilight's head. "You think you can destroy The Elements of Harmony just like that?" Twilight asked. "Well, you're wrong, because the spirits of The Elements of Harmony are right here." "What?" Nightmare Moon asked, enrage. With that, Twilight begins her lecture, "Applejack, who reassured me when I was in doubt, represents the spirit of... honesty! Fluttershy, who tamed the manticore with her compassion, represents the spirit of... kindness! Pinkie Pie, who banished fear by giggling in the face of danger, represents the spirit of... laughter! Rarity, who calmed a sorrowful serpent with a meaningful gift represents the spirit of... generosity! And Rainbow Dash, who could not abandon her friends for her own heart's desire represents the spirit of... loyalty! The spirits of these five ponies got us through every challenge you threw at us." Spike smiled, upon learning this newfound information, "You still don't have the sixth Element!" Nightmare Moon spatted. "The spark didn't work!" "But it did!" Twilight replied. "A different kind of spark. I felt it the very moment I realized how happy I was to hear you, to see you, how much I cared about you. The spark ignited inside me when I realized that you all... are my friends! You see, Nightmare Moon, when those Elements are ignited by the... the spark, that resides in the heart of us all, it creates the sixth element: the element of... magic!" Spike watched, as a huge rainbow was shot out from the girls, aiming directly at Nightmare Moon. The rainbow struck Nightmare Moon, forming some cracks into the evil alicorn's skin. Spike watched as a chunk broke off, revealing a skin of light blue beneath her dark skin. "What the?" Spike exclaimed, before Nightmare Moon quickly turns into a puff of smoke. "You will all pay dearly for this!" Nightmare Moon roared, as she escapes through the window. "Mark my words! I will have my revenge!" "She's getting away!" Rainbow screamed, as she tries to give chase. But by the time she got out, the evil alicorn was nowhere in sight. "Dang nabbit!" Applejack groaned. "That night varmint's got away!" "Yes, but at least she won't be bothering Equestria for now," Twilight replied. "Not as long as we have these. The Elements of Harmony." "And with them," Rarity began. "We'll defeat those ruffians! And avenge Spikey-Wikey!" Soon, the whole scene changed, as Spike later finds himself, in a valley, surrounded by tiny pony-like creatures, with insect wings and antenna, flying around. Spike turned his head, to see all the creatures exchanging chirps and squeaks to each other, while looking at the boy. "Um, hi there," Spike waved his hands. In response, the creatures all let out frightened screams, as they flew away. "Hey, wait! I won't hurt you!" "It's not you they're frightened of!" one of the creatures spoke, in a high-pitch voice, with a foreign accent. "It's that!" Spike looked up, to see a huge pillar, consumed by dark smokes, snaking around before it reaches the glowing yellow stone at the top. "Don't just sit there!" the creature screamed frantically. "Stop it! Save the Sun Stone!" With that, Spike concentrated his powers, as he flew towards the said stone, breathing fire at the smoke. The smoke dispersed, evading the blast, which struck the said stone, causing it to explode in several rays of crimson lights. Spike's eyes opened up, as he woke up with a start, and breathed heavily. Looking around, Spike was relieved to see that he's still in Twilight's friendship castle. Turning to his right, seeing Peewee still asleep, Spike tried to go back to sleep, but was too troubled to do so. "Perhaps some quick midnight snack would do some good," With that, he quietly got out of bed, and walked out of the room. "Which way is the kitchen again?" Spike asked, trying to navigate his way around. He didn't look where he was going, when he bumped into Fleur, who had just came around the corner. "Oh, pardon me, Spike," Fleur quickly apologized, as she helped the boy up. "No, I'm sorry," Spike replied. "I should've heard you coming." "Though, if I may, what were you doing out of bed?" "I just had a weird dream," the boy replied. "I dreamt I saw the girls, with the Elements of Harmony, Nightmare Moon, and some weird pony-like creatures. I thought some midnight snacks could ease my tensions. Trouble is, I'm kinda lost." "Well, then allow me to guide you," Fleur smiled, as she guided the young prince to the kitchen. On the way, Spike struck up a conversation. "So, what are you doing out of bed, Fleur?" Spike asked. Fleur took a quick glance at the boy, before she replies, "I too have a troubled dream." "About what?" "My parents." "What?!" Spike exclaimed, which Fleur quickly shushed. "You still haven't found them yet?" he whispered. "Afraid not." Soon, the two arrived at the kitchen, where they both treated themselves to PB&J Sandwiches. "After you and Scorpan left, I guess I just decided to put the search for my parents on hold." "Why?" Fleur took a deep breath, before she answered, "Ever since I saw Princess Celestia, so distraught, all I could see was myself, when I first lost my family. Perhaps, in some ways, I felt guilty, for not being fully there for you. If I had, then I would've saved you, and Princess Celestia would never have to feel the sadness that I've felt long ago. And from that moment, I was wiling to give everything up, just to help another pony reunite with the loved ones, they've lost," Soon, a tear escaped Fleur's eyes, "But at the same time, I had to endure the guilt of forsaking my parents. Since then, I've been having these horrible dreams of my home, the ponies of my village, and my parents, all calling out for me. But everything were all burning, and dying." At this point, the pipe broke, as Fleur sobbed, "Whenever I have time, I would try to find my parents, even with Sunset Shimmer, Lyra, and Bon Bon, playing the roles as spies on the Shadowbolts. But still nothing." With that, the unicorn hid her face behind her mane, as she cried, while Spike looked on, sympathizing the unicorn mare. In truth, he sees Princess Celestia in Fleur. With that, he walked over, and embraced the unicorn. Fleur, recognizing the gesture, returns it, feeling calmer, before she looked back at Spike. [Off To See The World - My Little Pony Movie] "Fleur," Spike began. "What'd you say I help you look for your parents?" Fleur gasped, "Spike?" "Uncle once taught me something about karma," Spike replied. "You do some good for someone else in the past, and later in the future, that good will repay you somehow." Fleur, catching onto what Spike was referring, replied, "Merci, Spike. But I couldn't possibly-" "Hey, it's okay! What're friends for? I mean, are we best friends? Or are we best friends?" Spike asked, nudging the unicorn on the shoulder, resulting a smile. "Besides, you and I have helped each other in the past lots of times, so let's do that again!" With that, Spike reached his hand out, "What do you say, Flare?" Fleur looked at the boy's hand for a moment, before in a flash of light, she turned herself in human form, don up in a pink nightgown, as she walked over, and shook the boy's hand, "Oui," Before Spike could react, Fleur pulled him close, "And merci." With that, Fleur pulled Spike in a passionate french kiss, just as the sun came up. The Next Morning "SPIIIIIIDEEEEEER!!" Button screamed at the top of his lungs. "SPIIIIIIDEEEEE-Ooh! Flash Magnus!" the nerd boy commented, taking notice of one of the local colt's trading cards, before he resumes, "SPIIIIIIDDEEEEERR-Her-her!" Just then, Spike, and the girls arrived, "Button!" Spike called. "Calm down. It's just a little spider." "This ain't no ordinary spider!" Button panted. "It's a big one! Really big! Almost the size of an elephant! And it came from the Everfree Forest!" "What were you doing there?" Fluttershy asked. "Didn't I tell you it's dangerous in there?" "Me and Rumble were helping Zipporwhill find and rescue her puppy, Ripley, after he got lost, chasing a squirrel. Then all of a sudden, this spider jumped out at us! Ripley peed on my shoes! Featherweight's never looked more terrified! It took all of Fluttershy's rabbits to calm him down!" Button soon composed himself as he finishes with, "We have a giant spider catastrophe on our hands!" With that, the ponies all entered a frightened panic, as they run around, screaming at the top of their lungs. "Quiet!" Mayor Mare tried to command. "Every pony please!" "EVERYPONY FREEZE!" Twilight shouted, casting a spell that made all of the little ponies frozen in place. "Every pony please, don't panic!" "Yeah," Rainbow began. "We'll go and check it out." Meanwhile [Darkwing Duck Opening] In a small town of Fillydelphia, a hooded figure in black, was running through the street, leaping, and sneaking behind several structures, before she arrived at an ally. "Well, well, well," a voice echoed. "If it isn't, the Mysterious Mare Do Well," another hooded figure stepped out. "Punctual as ever."