A Day with Discord Part Two
After an hour of walking Discord, Sketch, and Flare Spark had arrived at a small village, full of ponies and many others creatures, in the middle of the village. the streets were full of ponies as well as other creatures from different places. The Sign at the village entrance had
Flare Spark could not contain her excitement, Sketch Melody was taking in everything her eyes wide with amazement, the many species running around and getting along. Discord grinned standing between his companions, his head held high as he scanned the crowd, he truly was excited to have an adventure with his new friends, he had made it a mental note to thank Fluttershy for the idea when this was over.
"What should we do first?" Spark inquired.
Sketch put a hoof to her chin in thought. "We could wander around and see what we can find?"
"Maybe find a quest along the way?" Spark asked, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
"We can do both!" Discord cheered, scooping up both mares pulling them into a hug. "After all who said our adventure had to be rushed?"
"True." Flare chimed.
Discord safely deposited the two mares to the ground as they ventured forward, the many ponies, griffons, and others looking at them or taking short glances their way. They made their way to a stand where apple cider was being sold. each taking a seat at the stools in front of it.
The half stallion half Griffon, known as a Hypogriph, was selling cider. He had ponies hind quarters and a griffons body for his front half. his feathers were a light blue, his hind quarters a darker shade, his beak was that of a blue jay's only it was a light gray instead of a deep black, his wings matched the color of his hind quarters, his cutie mark was a compass, He smiled kindly at the three of them, bringing up three glasses to the counter, his talons matching his beak in color.
"What can I get you today?" the Hippogriff asked.
"Cider please." Sketch replied with a smile, pulling out some of her bits, thankfully discord had changed it to look like the currency.
"Coming right up!" the Hippogriff replied. "I'm Talon by the way."
"Nice to meet ya Talon!" Spark grinned. "I'm Flare Spark, the draconequus is Discord."
"And I'm Sketch Melody." Sketch smiled.
Talon pulled a hose that was connected to a barrel of cider, with a careful touch he poured the cider into the glasses without spilling a drop. when he was done he slid the glass over to the adventurers.
"Likewise." Talon chuckled while sliding the glasses back to them. "You guys guys must be travelers."
"You are correct." Discord replied, accepting his glass of cider from Talon. "We're looking for adventure, Sketch Melody is writing a book."
"A book?" Talon inquired.
"Yes." Sketch replied, pulling out her a pad of paper from her saddle bags. "I've hit a bit of a rut in my ideas."
"I'm sure you will find it." Talon chirped.
"Thanks," Sketch smiled, Levitating the cup to her lips.
Talon grinned, going back to wiping the counter down, the Three adventurers sipping their drinks and plotting their next move. it was quiet between the four of them until Talon spoke up.
"Have you three heard about the princes' disappearance?" Talon inquired.
Flare Spark tilted her head. "No, what happened?"
"The prince vanished a week ago, the whole kingdom is worried about where he might be," Talon explained. "He has a treasure that is important to the the kingdom with him as well."
"What would that treasure be if it is that important?" Discord asked with his eyebrow raised.
Talon stopped wiping the countering, looking around as if to see if anyone was looking around. when he seemed sure that no one was around, he looked back at the two mares and the draconic, ready to speak once more.
"The Heart of Kings." Talon spoke. "it has been passed down through the generations of the kings and its power is very great."
"a great power?" Flare Spark asked with a grin.
"It can create anything the user desires, even to create life," Talon replied. "But in the wrong hooves or claws, it could spell disaster."
"And Chaos?" Discord asked, trying to hide his grin at the mention of Chaos.
"That too," Talon confirmed. "They say that the prince was kidnapped."
"Sounds awful." Sketch replied.
Then it hit them, a quest had fallen at their feet and they had to take the chance. Flare Spark grinned, putting her front hooves on the table.
"is there a way we can get an audience with the king?" Flare Spark asked.
"well sure," Talon replied, his eyes widening. "Are you three thinking about taking the quest?"
"Yeah." Flare spark grinned.
"Do you three even know your way around?" Talon asked with concern.
The three adventurers looked at each other, realizing they hadn't thought of that, looking over to Talon they shook their heads. Talon placed the now empty glasses where he could wash them later, coming around to the front to sit on one of the stools with them.
"You guys are lucky that my special talent is navigation." Talon smiled. "I can guide you if you want."
"Sounds like a marvelous idea." Discord commented.
"Yeah." Flare Spark agreed.
"then it's settled!" Sketch cheered.
"Great!" Talon smiled. "I have to get a few things, I hope you don't mind."
"Take your time," Discord said, using his magic to conjure up the book Sketch Melody had given him back at her home and reading. "I've been thinking about reading anyway."
The four of them laughed, Talon heading into the back to collect his things. Once he was done, Talon walked out with his own saddle bags feeling excited about this adventure.
"Now that I'm all set we have to head to the palace," Talon told them.
"Of course." Discord agreed, brimming with confidence. "After all, he does need to know we'll be the ones to find the prince."
"True." Flare Spark laughed. "I wonder if he'll let us in."
"He should, he has a hefty reward for finding his son," Talon told them.
"Well, that and he has that treasure," Sketch added, receiving a nod from Talon.
"Let's go!" Flare Spark said, fluttering in the air.
With that, the four of them headed for the castle, Talon leading the way to the castle that stood in the middle of the town.