CHAPTER 4: Dragons are scary
Another day, another meeting in Friendship Castle as the Mane 6 discuss about recent event especially their second pregnancy. Taichi sits beside Appleshine that plays with Crystal Clarity. Flutterina sits down, looking at her father as Cotton Candy jumps around her. Twilight Sparkle smiles widely.
"Okay, thats conclude our discussion. We're end our discussion," said Twilight.
Rarity yawns.
"I am getting fat," moaned Rarity.
Appleshine looks at her father.
"Dad, how come she's getting fat when she's already fat?" asked Appleshine, causing Rarity to jerk.
Taichi chuckles.
"Most mares especially the drama queen type, are concern about their figure. So, when they suddenly gain weight either from pregnancy or from eating ice cream while making nom nom sound, they will whine about their lost figure," explained Taichi.
Appleshine nods understandly. She looks aside and sees Rarity glares towards her father.
"Dad, aunt Rarity is glaring to you," said Appleshine.
Taichi chuckles.
"Well she doesn't like it when I state the facts," said Taichi as Appleshine giggles.
Flutterina walks towards her father and leans beside him.
In Canterlot, Moon Beam reads another advance spells. She groans as Illusion appears beside her with a glass of chocolate milk.
"Go away. I am studying here," said Moon Beam.
"Come on cuz, why don't you have fun and forget about studying?" asked Illusion.
"Nope. I want to learn more about magic," said Moon Beam.
"Your magic is higher than all ponies in Equestria. You also great in learning magic. So why you need to learn more?" asked Illusion.
"I just want to learn more. Just go away," said Moon Beam.
Illusion smirks as he walks towards Moon Beam with a trumpet on his mouth. She sighs and smirks as she aims towards Illusion and fires the magic. Illusion disappears. The anthro alicorn sighs happily as she continue her reading.
Back to Friendship Castle, Appleshine, Cotton Candy, Crystal Clarity, Flutterina and Prism Bolt look at Starburst that stand on a box.
"What are we going to do?" asked Crystal Clarity.
"As your leader, I want all of you to follow me into another adventure," said Starburst.
"Not interested. I just want to help my mom," said Appleshine.
"Let's adventure inside forest," said Prism.
"I disagree. Mom forbids us from entering the forest," said Starburst.
"Agree. My dad stays there and he helps me understand how to maneuver the forest," said Appleshine.
"That's awesome," said Prism.
"Not as awesome as you think. With manticore, timberwolf and few wild being inside the forest, it is dangerous for anypony to go there, even for fillies like us," explained Appleshine.
Others nod.
"Beside, we don't want Claire's mother being drama queen again when she gone missing," added Appleshine.
"You know, it is rude when you say that because it sounds like you don't respect her."
The young 6 looks at Taichi that sits outside playpen.
"But dad, you always refer to her like that," said Appleshine.
"It is because I am older than her. You are younger, you shouldn't call her that," said Taichi.
Appleshine lower her head, her ears flattened. Taichi sighs.
"You should apologize to her now," said Taichi.
Appleshine nods.
"Sorry aunt Rarity," said Appleshine.
"It is okay, darling. I am pretty sure your father is at fault on that," said Rarity, glaring towards Taichi that smiles sheepishly.
The next day before the sunrise, Crystal Clarity knocks on Appleshine's window. The young anthro opens the window and yawn.
"Claire? Aren't you suppose to be sleeping right now?" asked Appleshine.
"Is dragon scary?" asked Crystal Clarity.
"Can't it wait until the meet up?" asked Appleshine.
"No. I want to know now," said Crystal Clarity.
Appleshine sighs.
"Fine. Beside your father, all dragons are scary," said Appleshine.
"Why?" asked Crystal Clarity.
"Well, dragons are carnivor and consider predator to pony kind who is herbivour," said Appleshine.
"How do you know all that?" asked Crystal Clarity.
"Books and I did watch the dragons eat meat and shiny rocks when dad brings me to Dragon Land to meet my half sister," said Appleshine.
"Wait, you have a half sister in Dragon Land?" asked Crystal Clarity.
"Yeah. Her name is Amber Flames, daughter of Dragon Lord Ember," said Appleshine.
The young kirin looks in awe.
"But like I said, dragons are dangerous since they don't like ponies in general. It took several years for most dragons to accept the ponies and not doing anything hostile. But there are few dragons that doesn't like that," said Appleshine.
"Why do they want war against the ponies?" asked Crystal Clarity.
"I don't know. But I think dad knows about it," said Appleshine.
Crystal Clarity grabs the anthro's front hoof and run towards the forest.
"What in tarnation? Hey, Claire!" yelled Appleshine.
Taichi opens the window and sees the young kirin and anthro earth pony running towards the forest. He sighs and jumps out the window.
Both of them walk into the forest as Appleshine looks around.
"What's wrong?" asked Crystal Clarity.
"Just make sure no beast attack us," said Appleshine.
The young kirin looks at huge dark green dragon that lands in front of them. Appleshine looks at the front and sees the same thing.
"Oh hay," groaned Appleshine.
The dragon roars towards them. Crystal Clarity hugs Appleshine as the young anthro glares towards the huge reptile.
"Go ahead dragon. Make my day," said Appleshine.
The dragon opens his mouth. A short coughing stops him as they turn to see Taichi leans against one of the tree, glaring towards the dragon. The huge reptile cowers in fear and flies away. Taichi stands in front of the kirin and anthro earth pony.
"You two have some explaining to do," said Taichi.
At night, Taichi, Applejack, Spike and Rarity look towards Crystal Clarity and Appleshine that lower their head.
"We did remind you how dangerous the Everfree Forest is. Why you still need to go there?" asked Rarity.
"I just want to find out about dragons and why they hate us," said the young kirin.
"You should have ask me. I can explain to you," said Taichi.
"I thought you're at your lab inside the forest," said Crystal Clarity.
"I don't go to my lab all the time since I do have my children to take care," said Taichi.
Applejack looks at her daughter.
"You have anything to add?" asked Applejack.
"Just a victim of Claire's pushy moment," said Appleshine.
"You can just stop her or lift her up," said Taichi.
"Well, I still can't lift heavier than the bucket of apples," said Appleshine.
"Hey! I am not that heavy!" said Crystal Clarity, angry.
"Crystal Clarity."
The young kirin looks at her father.
"You're grounded for 2 weeks. You will come straight back home from school," said Spike.
"And you will have same punishment with her," said Taichi.
Appleshine shrugs.
"Sure. Her antics force me not to do my chores," said Appleshine.
Inside the main bedroom, Applejack looks at Taichi that slips inside the bed.
"What kind of punishment you will give to her?" asked Applejack.
"I will figure about it later on," said Taichi as he hugs his wife.