I have learned many things in my life some very important others not so much. The not so much is just common things like drinking and driving is dangerous and drugs are bad. Though the important things have stuck with me through the years, never think you're the best because there's always someone better than you, Never judge a book by its cover, and the most important thing is never to tell a lady that she looks fat. So yeah as you can guess I forgot that last one because right now I'm running through the Everfree Forest being chased by four angry Drakena and one very pissed off alabaster Alicorn. Hey for the record I did not say she was fat I just said her tushie was getting a little squishy.
See the reason the girls were after me as well because she as in Celestia finally told them the truth of who they were. There was a lot of crying on their part and no I was a little emotional but it was happiness, to know my mates had one of their parents still here. But Like I said running for my life I activated my camouflage but that doesn't help when you don't stop moving. And apologizing over and over does not seem to help. So being the man I was I did the only thing I could think of to keep from being beaten up. I bribed them yep I used the old fall back of promising my mates a romantic evening and for Celestia the secret of creating Death by Chocolate chocolate cake.
That happened three days ago and right now I am on a little outing with Luna, you see when I heard about Bahamut I wanted to set things right. That and find out who is doing this to me about this damn dream and stop it. We made our way to the old castle but instead of going there we headed down into a gulley to a cave. Inside the cave was the most beautiful thing I ever have seen Luna told me it was the Tree of Harmony. This tree was the heart of Equestria if not the world and with it, we might be able to find out the truth about my dream and Bahamut.
"Now, Greg, I must warn you this might not work with your dream but as for Bahamut, I believe that an answer may come to us," Luna said looking at me.
Nodding my head we prepared for what was to come. Settling down Luna used her magic and placed a sleep spell on me. And like the times before I found myself in that same dream but this time I was watching it unfold. I don't have to tell you what happened in it but the sight of me going into a rage like that was really scary. Who knew that I could do something like that and how I looked it was as if I had become a real monster. I watched it all unfold but something felt off looking around I saw it far off in the woods there were two figures wrapped in darkness.
" Luna look over there those two in the woods!" I yelled pointing at them doing this made the two cloaked figures move as they now realized that they were discovered.
Before they could react Luna was upon them wrapping them in her magic to prevent them from escaping. I turned to look at the dream and it changed instead of my mates lying on the ground dead they were standing up with no wounds what so ever. How could this happen the dream it somehow was changed could it be finding out about those two was what did it.
"Tell me how are you able to enter the Dreamworld answer me now before I rip your souls from this world?" Luna said angerly to the cloaked figures.
Before Luna could do anything else the two let out a scream of pain and their bodies dropped to the ground. Moving over to look at who was under the cloaks both of us gasped when we saw that it was dragons but the expression on their faces, were of total fear and pain. Then we watched as their bodies began to dissolve away only leaving the robes behind. I just looked at Luna and could see that she was not happy, to be honest, it was a face of pure rage.
"Luna, what happened to them I mean what's going on here?" I said looking from the robes to her.
It took her a few seconds to compose her self before she turned to look at me I could still see the anger in her eyes. I think we will need to speak with my sister about this but I have a feeling that you will not be having this dream for some time if at all," She said as she turned around a headed back to where we were. "Come we must speak to the tree to find out what can be done with Bahamut,"
I looked once more at the robes before following her. "Why would dragons be hiding in my dreams and what were they here for?" I thought to myself as I caught up to Luna.
When we reached what I think is the consciousness of the Tree of Harmony I stood there and looked at it. How could a tree made of crystal even be alive but that thought was cut short when I heard laughing.
"Oh ye of little faith to think that I could not hear you," A voice said coming from all around us.
I looked to Luna who only smiled at me. "Greg, allow me to introduce you to Harmony," Luan said pointing her hoof to the form of the tree before us.
"It is a pleasure to meet you again Greg," The voice said as I watched the tree glow with each word.
"H hello Ms. Harmony," I said not wanting to be rude. "But I don't think we ever met before?" I said tilting my head.
"I am sorry you do not recognize me like this," The tree said before a flash of light made my close my eyes.
Opening them again I looked to see the same old man that sold me my costume. "I think this is what I looked like when we met last," The tree or old man said smiling.
"You're, you're the one that..," I began to say before I looked to Luna.
"Yes I am, and you do not need to worry Luna knows the truth about who you really are and she will not tell anyone else," The old man said looking from me to Luna who nodded her head.
"But I don't understand what, why, how?" Was all I could say before both of them began to laugh making me feel foolish and a little angry.
"Take it, easy son, I will explain everything I can to you," He said. "First, the reason why you are here is that you have been chosen to bring back the rain of the Dinosaurs and who better than the Indominus Rex for your children will be born of the same ones you are created from," He said looking up at me.
"So you're telling me that all the eggs that my mates laid will hatch to be what was made to make this body?" I asked pointing to myself.
"Yes all of them well except for the cuttlefish, frog, and snake," He said giving me a smirk. "I believe they will hatch as Tyrannosaurus, Allosaurus, Giganotosaurus, Carnotaurus, Majungasaurus, Velociraptor, and Spinosaurus if I'm not mistaken," He said naming off some of the most dangerous dinosaurs in history.
All I could do was picture what they each would look like and found myself smiling while doing it. I know they would grow to be fierce predators but with the love and guidance of their mothers and me, they could be the guardians of this land.
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Seeing my expression the old man and Luna both smiled before they cleared their throats. "Now, my boy, I know you want to tell the girls about this but you can't for you see this must remain between us for you see your mates will not be giving birth to only dragons after this clutch hatches they will be laying half dragon and half dino offspring for the rest of their lives.," He said making me look at him. It is so the Dinosaurs population will be able to grow and flourish even when they are grown and take mate of their own the number of dinos to dragons will drop to one to two pure clutch but they will still have them,'
"So it's like a failsafe so no matter if my children are male or female they will still have dinosaurs like them," I said as I finally understood what he was talking about.
"Exactly but I think we need to change the subject and talk about Bahamut," The old man said looking at the ground. "Now I know what happened to the boy but the only way I can see him returning to this world is if someone were to go into Tartarus and bring his soul back," He said looking up to me.
I looked over to Luna as she nodded her head. "Yes, I think only someone big, strong, and brave could do such a feet,"
"Ok ok I get it you want me to go," I said only for both of them to turn looking at me shocked.
"Oh you would do this I must say that it is very kind of you," Lua said trying to look innocent and failing miserably.
I just looked at her with a deadpan expression not saying a word.
"Yes we knew you would want to do this," The old man said seeing that I knew they were wanting me to do it. But I must warn you that this journey will be dangerous for you must pass three trials to gain Bahamuts freedom," He said as he walked back over to the spot the tree once stood. "The first is the Trial of Bravery where you must face your greatest fear. The second is the Trail of Wisdom you must answer three riddles that are given to you and the last trial is the Trial of the Heart I do not know what it consists of but you must not fail or you will be trapped in Tartarus forever," He said looking very serious about it before a smile crossed his face.
"Oh, my I had forgotten about the trials but fear not I am positive you will succeed my friend," Luna said placing her hoof on my foot.
I watched as the old man turned back into the tree and its voice changed back to that of a lady once again. You must have confidence in yourself or you will surely fail now go be with those you love for your journey will begin in two days time.
After that was said Luna and I found our selves back at the opening of the Nesting Grounds.
So let me just remind you what I just learned first I was sent here to bring back the dinosaurs. Second I am the only one who can free Bahamut from Tartarus. The same dragon that killed his own father an Ancient Lord to protect his wife and children the father of my loving mates and Celestia husband and I have to go and do this in two days.
So yeah no pressure.
Dragon Lord Scorches Throne Room
Scorch roared with such force that the mountain he was in shock and began to crumble. His rage was set upon the view before him there on the ground laid the two dragon mages both dead. His rage kept building until a sound caught his attention turning to yell at whoever it was he stopped when he saw the form of his daughter Ember and for that moment his heart softened.
"Daddy, what's wrong?" Ember asked as she walked closer only to stop and stare in fright at the two bodies before her.
"Nothing to concern yourself with these two just failed in their mission and paid the price for being weak," He said looking from his daughter to the bodies.
"But they were the strongest mages in the Dragonlands what happen to them?" She asked stepping closer to the dead dragon mages.
"I said they were weak do not question me hatchling," Scorch growled at her. "Now go, you have training to do," He said waving his large claw at her.
Ember knew better than to question her father so bowing she turned and left but in the back of her mind she still had doubts. Most of them were about her father and how he was ruling their people what she had learned from their history previous lords would hold court and discuss matters that would pertain the whole world and its care. But her father only seemed to grow angrier and larger with greed this was not good for a dragon for too much greed would make them weaker unable to even fly because of their size. Yet her father still gathered more for his horde and even took multiple drakena as mates and he still was always angry.
When Ember was gone Scorch slammed his clawed foot on to the floor. Seconds later Wrath appeared before him.
"My lord, do you require anything?" Wrath asked bowing before him.
"Get these two out of my site and bring me a slayer if I can't have that weakling kill himself then hirer someone who can now go," Scorch roared as Wrath bowed and proceeded to remove the bodies.
Out of earshot to the Dragon Lord, Wrath could only chuckle to himself. " You fool no matter how hard you try you will never be the true lord of dragons not like Balthazar and soon you will find out that the fury of a Drakena is Eternal," Wrath said as he removed his hood only to show the head and features of a female dragon. "And I will make you pay for what you did to my son and my mate," She said as she faded into the shadows.
Canterlot Castle
Celestia paced back and forth waiting for word from her sister. She did not have to wait long when a flash of light signaled Luna's arrival. Rushing over to her sister she couldn't stop in time and they both fell to the floor.
"Sister, I know you are eager to learn what I have found but would you please get off me you weight a ton and that dick of yours is very close to my face," Luna said pushing her sister to the side so she could stand up.
"I am sorry, sister I did not mean to, hey I do not weigh a ton the doctor said I am the correct weight for my height," Celestia said looking crossed at her sister for the fat joke.
Yes, it's true both Celestia and Luna had used the spell and are now Herms, in fact, Celestia, as taking a few mares and formed a herd like Luna, did with Twilight and Rarity though Celestia did choose some that were a little different one being Twilight Velvet. Yes, Twili's mom, see her dad Night Lite cheated on her with a married mare and she left him. So now Velvet is pregnant with her foal and they couldn't be happier.
"I know sister but it did take your mind off things for the moment," Luna said nuzzling her sister.
Celestia just looked at her sister for a second before they both started to laugh. " Thank you, Luna, but please tell me what you have discovered," Celestia said with hope in her eyes.
"As we suspected it was dark magic and the culprits were in fact dragons," Luna said as the two of them walked over to their thrones. " But we still do not know if it was his doing?" She said only to see a grin on her sister's muzzle.
"Oh, I am sure he was the one behind this, in fact, I sure he was behind everything that has happened," Celestia said as she used her magic to open a door to the left of their thrones. " Allow me to introduce you to a young drake who has some very important news for us," She said pointing to the young red dragon standing at the door.
Garble walked out and bowed to the princesses. "Greeting your majesties and Like her highness has said I do have news but I do ask that I be given asylum in your lands out of fear for my life," Gable said as he stood up.
"Wait I know you, your the drake that had picked on Spike during his journey," Luna said looking a little cross at the young dragon.
"Um yeah about that you must understand that it was not because I didn't like the guy it's just how dragons are," Garble said looking little nerves. "Actually when he stood up to us wanting to protect that egg I had a lot of respect for him," He said smiling remembering how brave Spike was.
"Very well please tell us what you have learned and we will promise you protection," Luna said looking skeptical.
So Garble told them everything from seeing Greg and his mates to telling Scorch and hearing what he was planning to do to the guy. Needless to say, both sisters were pissed to the level of them turning to their dark selves of Nightmare Moon and Daybreacker.
This only made everyone in the throne room cower in fear including Garble.
"That slimy little worm I will make him pay for this he will feel the full force of the sun and regret ever being born," Daybreaker roared.
"Not before he knows what true fear is I will make even his nightmares seem feeble to what I will do to him," Nightmare Moon hissed.
They continued to rant until the sound of laughter broke them out of it. Turning they both looked to see the cloaked figure standing there.
"Yes all of that sound lovely, but why, destroy him physically him when you could destroy him mentally instead turn the great Dragonlord into a sniving worm of his former self," The cloaked figure said in a deep voice.
Both Princesses calmed down enough to change back to their normal selves. Who are you and how did you get in here unnoticed?" Luna said walking over to the figure.
"Please forgive me your majesties I am known as Wrath and le you I wish for vengeance against Lord Scorch," Wrath said stepping closer to them.
"Don't believe him he is the Dragonlords trust adviser," Garble said moving between the Princesses and Wrath.
Wrath just laughed as his voice began to change to that of a female. " True I do serve the Dragonlord but only to keep him in check for now but what he has done to the both of us Princess is unforgivable," Wrath said removing her hood so they could see the tears in her eyes. " After all, he tricked Balthazar with dark magic into attacking you and your eggs making Bahamut kill his own father, my husband," Wrath said as she fell to the floor crying.
Not hesitating Celestia rush over and wrapped her hooves and wings around the crying drakena. As this was happening Garble stood there as the rage of finding the truth about what happened grew inside him and at that moment he vowed that he would make sure Scorch paid for what he did and a new Dragonlord would be chosen even if it was Spike he would make it so.
Luna walked over to the two embracing each other. "I know that this is very emotional for you both but there is some good news I have found that Greg can save Bahamut and bring him back," She said making the two look at her confused.
"How can this be his soul was pulled to Tartarus for eternity?" Wrath asked through tears.
The Tree of Harmony has told us Greg must venture to Tartarus there he must pass three trials upon completion he must stand before Bahamut's soul and forgive him. Then and only then can his soul return and your love shall be flesh once more," Luna said kneeling down wrapping her hooves and wings around both women.
While this was happening Garble excused himself thinking he had one more place to be. So leaving the throne room he made his way to the garden where he took off in the direction of the Everfree Forest. He knew that it might take some time but he really wanted to make things right. As he was coming in for a landing he misjudged the distance and crashed into a large patch of blue flowers having some of them fly into his mouth and down his throat. The crash and the amount of time flying to get to Canterlot took its toll on him so getting up he moved over to a tree and sat down against it falling asleep. Unknown to Garble to things were happening the first was the effects of the Poison Joke began to take effect and the other his crash alerted the resident shaman who stood by and watched as the large red dragon began to change.
As soon as it was done Zacora moved quickly and carefully placing the small form in her basket taking it to the only ones she knew who could help. Making her way to the Greg Zacora could only smile. When she arrived Spike and Barb had returned as well.
"Greetings my friends I am happy to say, I have found a wonderful gift for you this day," She said as she placed the basket down showing us what was inside.
"Zacora where did you find this hatchling and why does it look so familiar?" Spike asked as he looked at the sleeping baby dragon.
"Gable is the name of this one, And I will tell you that what has happened cannot be undone," She said making Spike look a little mad but wanting to know what she meant by can't be undone. "Poison Joke works so well, the cure can fix it that story you know well," To be covered by the plant is easy to mend, but that is not the case for he had eaten the flower so what you see is the dreadful end," She said making all of us look a little confused.
"So you mean scene he ate the flower the cure won't work on him?" Barb said getting a nod from the zebra.
"If that's true that means he'll have to grow up like a normal dragon?" Spike asked getting a nod as well.
"Yes, this is true, That is why I brought him to you," Zacora said looking at all of us.
"Ok I understand and thank Zacora we'll take care of him and raise him," I said before Spike stepped up to me.
"No, you have your own family to take care of so I'll do it I mean we will we'll be his parents," Spike said looking from a Smiling Barb to me.
I just looked at him before a clawed hand touched my shoulder turning I looked at Draca as she smiled.
"I think that would be wonderful and I know the two of you will make wonderful parents for him but I think we should give him a new name," Draca said looking at the sleeping baby. But I think we better make it a girls name," Draca said looking closer at the baby dragon.
"Are you sure cause Gable was a drake/" Spike asked looking at the baby before he saw the signs of it being female.
"Pretty sure because drakes don't smell like this," Draca said taking a whiff of the baby.
"The if he is now a girl and this is her second life how about Ava?" I said looking at everyone before I remembered that I was using a name from Earth. It means life and seeing this is her new one I think it fits, don't you?"
After I said that the baby woke up and started crying Spike and Barb rushed over picking her up and holding her close between them. "Shhh, it's ok Ava mommy and daddy are here," They both said holding their baby in their arms.
Ava stopped crying and looked up at her new parents only to let out a cute giggle making all of us dwaaa. Spike leaned down and kissed his daughter on the head making the baby look up at him and smile.
"Dada, mama," Ava said before she fell back to sleep.
As the new family moved to the nest Zacora explained that Garbles I mean Ava's mind had also changed she was now a true infant with no memories of who she was before. Thanking her once more we all made our way over to the nest to see that Spike had made a new nest for Ava to sleep in and we all just laid there watching as the newest member of our family took her first nap in her new home surrounded by her family one that would protect and teach her what it means to be a true dragon.
As we laid there I couldn't help but think about what the tree said and wondered if I could save Bahamut and bring joy to my loves and Celestia.