//------------------------------// // Chapter 16: Camping Out // Story: Argonian My Dream // by mitchboy //------------------------------// Talion took a deep breath and started to speak to get everyone's attention. "Alright boys and girls here's the plan we're going to Equestria, for that to happen we can't stop or slow down that means we need to start walking now. So we need to go?" Is he serious? We just ran away from Pebblestone and escape with our lives and he doesn't want us to rest? What the hell?! He's like Mento from that Teen Titans episode that I watched. I then hear another rat talking. I think his name was Buggy? That's an odd name for a tall rat. "Right then that way, I'd suggest you lot follow too the dogs may follows us out of this tunnel and I don't want to be here when that happens," Wait, there are more of them? Crap! They must be coming after me after I kill one of their leaders. I really wish I was in my world right now. I felt a tap on my shoulder and turn to see Double Diamond looking at me confused. "Dude, are you okay? You look like you seen a ghost." I didn't want him to know that I was scared. because you see I am afraid of people coming after me after I did something that got them arrest. It was biggest fear ever. Well, that and I was scared of ants. Before I told Double that I was fine, Tailon came up to me and my friends and was giving us a look like a general would. "Listen, I understand you want to rest but if stay here those diamond dogs will come and kill you all." Thorax raise a hoof. "How long are we gonna be walking?" "Will stop walking as soon as nightfall. Once we do we will set up Camp," He replied. Gabby squal with delight. "Oh my gosh, we should totally do that! We can make s'mores and sing campfire songs and tale ghost stories and-" Gabby was gonna be like the Pinkie Pie of my group and I don't hate. In fact, I only like her because of her voice. ( It sounded so cute. ) As she talking about stuff to do at camp, I turn to Tailon who gave me a weird look. "Is she always like this?" He ask me, pointing to the griffoness. I only shrugged. "Would you believe this is the first time seeing speaking like Pinkie Pie?" Talion only shook his and started moving. I see that his friends were moving so I turn to Flash, Saffron, Thorax, Double and Gabby and clear my throat to get their attention and to make Gabby stop talking. I motion for my new friends to follow them by pointing at Talion and his friends with my thumb. They nodded and we follow them until nightfalls. As we walk for two FREAKING hours, I felt like I wanted to rest my legs for a bit but nope, that is gonna have to wait until nightfall Tailon said. To keep myself from getting bored, I just try singing a song to pass the time even if Talion hears me. Ooh Alla Darling you got to let me know Should I stay or should I go? If you say that you are mine I'll be there 'till the end of time So you got to let me know Should I stay or should I go? He looks at me with confusion as I kept on singing. It's always tease, tease, tease You're happy when I'm on my knees One day it's fine and next it's black So if you want me off your back Well come on and let me know Should I stay or should I go? The others were looking at me strangely while some where enjoying my singing voice. Should I stay or should I go now? Should I stay or should I go now? If I go, there will be trouble And if I stay it will be double So come on and let me know I see that Double Diamond and Thorax joining in as they sing in Spanish in the background. I never knew those two could sing in Spanish. I continued singing while they sing back up. This indecision's bugging me ( esta indecision me molesta ) If you don't want me, set me free ( si bi me quieres, librame ) Exactly whom I'm supposed to be ( digame que tengo ser ) Don't you know which clothes even fit me ( no Sabres que ropas me queda ) Come on and let me know ( me tienes que decir ) Should I cool it or should I blow? ( me debo ir o quedarme ) Split I see Talion smile a bit and turns around to just let me sing just one song during our which I was planning to. He must've know where this is from, but I don't think he would tell anyone about it if feels like shouting it. ( Doble! ?Me frio o lo soplo? ) ( Esperda, Rrattarrattattaa...) I really like how they are enjoying my singing voice. After all, I was born with a voice of an angel...if an angel was a six foot tall reptile. Should I stay or should I go now? ( yo me enfrio o lo soplo ) Should I stay or should I go now? ( yo me enfrio o lo soplo ) If I go, there will be trouble ( si me voy va a haber peligro ) And if I stay it will be double ( si me quad sera el doble ) So you got to let me know ( me tienes que decir ) Should I cool it or should I blow? ( me debo ir o quedarme ) It was time for me to finish this verse of the song and luckily, I had Double and Thorax to finish it for me ( Even if they sing it in Spanish while being my backup singers? ) Should I stay or should I go now? ( tengo frio por hos ojos ) If I go, there will be trouble ( tengo Frio que los ojos ) And if I stay it will be double ( si me quedo sera el doble ) So you got to let me know ( me tienes que decir ) Should I stay or should I go? Everyone was cheering except Talion who was enjoying my singing just smiles and gives me a chuckle. "That was a song called "Should I stay or should I go" I hope My singing voice wasn't bad." "Are kidding me? That awesome!" Double exclaim happily. "I enjoy it," said Thorax, looking like he was shy about it. "For once, I agree with you, Thorax," Flash said with stratified look. "You have voice only a mother could love. "Thanks....I think?" I said, not sure if that was a compliment or an insult. "I hope you're not planning to sing another tune because that was the worst song ever! You young ones really need to work on your vocal cords," said the other rat who I assume must be Buggy that Talion told about during our walk. ------------------------------------ At night we started a campfire to rest. I notice that Thorax was having a nice talk with Gabby who are starting to become friends. It didn't take long for that to happen. I look around the area and I only saw Talion's company and mine who were having a chat with one another pursumely wanted to know each other more. I see Flash have a talk with a Minotaur over to the right. They seem to be getting along. I look over and it looks like Saffron Malasalsa had the food finish ( Manley food from her home land ). I look over and see that the rats had made food too. "Wow, it smells so good. I can't wait to try the meat," Thorax said, licking his lips with a smile. "I know! The meat smells so good I can almost taste it," Gabby said with a sequel. Well, I guess they do have meat. Of course, ponies can't eat it since they are plant eaters, although they did eat eggs so I guess that's technically meat. I on the other hand cannot wait to try it. I haven't had meat in a long time. And thankfully, I didn't have to wait long when a night guard shouted "Grubs ready!" My and friends got up to get our food, only to have stern looks on the rats' faces. We look a little nervous about it. Do they hate us or were they just too greedy to share the food? I look at my stomach and I shit you not it was growling. Talion groans and gets the bigger rat's attention. "Go on and let them have some we can always find more food out here somewhere." I don't believe it. That rat was being nice and here I thought he was greedy. Me and friends well me, Thorax and Gabby went to get the food from large rat. He didn't look happy to meet us, but his expression change when Gabby made those cute puppy eyes at him. He finds it cute and gives the three of us meat. Flash and Double and the other ponies were getting food from Saffron that was made for ponies. "Please, enjoy the meal I made it is my families favorite dish," Saffron said, giving the food to Flash Sentry. He only salute which means thank you in his opinion while Double just smiles at her. Double and Flash went the large rat who just gave them meat before telling them to sit and eat over there. We sat back down and when I pick up my spoon to take my frist bite of the meat, I felt like I was in heaven. This meat was so yummy. I look and see the Thorax was just sipping his meal while Flash was stuffing his face like a pig. If Twilight was here she would be gross out by how he eats. I heard Double Diamond asking the rat a question. "Wow, this is really good what's in it?" I decided to just continue stuffing my face while listening to what he was gonna say. "Oh you know vegetables, some salt, water, pork, some of the leaks we've found around here," I may not have ears but I can still hear. How you ask, I have know idea but I just do. I then hear three of my friends heading to the bush to puke I think while me and Gabby just kept eating. 'I guess more for me' I thought while still eating. After our meals we let our bellies rest up as Thorax and I walk up to Talion to have chat with him. I just hope he's not a angry person. "So, tell me Talion, you seem like the kind of guy who was having a bad day." He looks at me with scoff before speaking. "Bad day doesn't even begin when you became Thor's Chesspiece through trickery." Wait a minute, did he say Thor? As in the God of thunder? Son of Odin and Marvel super hero? That Thor!? That lucky bastard. "You got sent here by Marvel's Avengers' Thor?" He let out a small chuckle. "Yes and no. He had Discord's help too. Can you believe it?" Discord and Thor? Well I can't say he's crazy. Wait, why would Thor and Discord choose him? I thought only one God can choose a human to enter in the Chess Game. I answer his question with a slight concern on my face. "I can believe it but you wanna know who sent me here?" Talion turns to me with a curious look. "Who?" "Princess Luna," Suddenly, Thorax and I notice that the helmet he was holding was starting to shake and what surprise him and me was a filly version of Nightmare Moon jumping out of the helmet and attacking me. "How dare you say that name in presents you lizard scum! Princess Luna is dead to me and so are you! I shall eat you and kill your friends too!" She said while straggling me with her tiny hooves. I don't know why, but I find cute and funny. "What is your problem!?" I ask, still being choke by her. She had a strong grip for a filly. Thorax grabs Nightmare Moon with with telekinesis and hissed at her. "Don't you dare hurt my friend!" I got up to breath and I heard Flash, Double, Saffron and Gabby running up to me while Talion's friends came with angry looks while doing fighting stances. I nodded at my friends before I quickly got up and pull out my diamond sword for battle. My friends did the their own fighting stance and it looks like we are ready to battle. That his until Talion stops us from doing anything. "Everyone, no fighting! And you, changeling let go of her now!" That made Thorax drop her while we look a shame. "Now, I know she may look evil but she is my friend," Talion said in a scolding tone. "Dude, that's Nightmare Moon! My mom read stories about her and how she wants the night to last forever," Double said looking horrified. Flash steps in. "How can you allow this thing to be with you, Talion?! I want answers rat!" Talion didn't seem to like that at all. He gave him a angry hiss. "That is none your business." "Yes it is." "No it's not." "Yes it is." "No it's not." "Yes it is." This looks like it was gonna take forever but luckily Gabby. breaks it up. "Please stop this now! We not here to fight, we are here to rest and enjoy ourselves until morning." "She’s is right. You two are acting like children," said Buggy who was with Talion on his side. They both sigh and look at each with glares in their eyes. "Now I want you two to shake and say sorry." They both shake hoof and claw before muttering "Sorry." "Nightmare Moon, why don't you go back to your helmet," Talion instructed her. She only scoffs but did what she was told. She jump back to his helmet possibly to fall asleep in their. I walk up to change the subject before things could get worse here then it already did. "So, who wants to sing campfire songs before we go to sleep?" Saffron raise a hoof. "I will sing. I'm a good singer." Saffron wanted to sing? I gotta hear this. "That would be lovely," Thorax said, wanting to hear her sing. I turn to Talion. "You mind letting her sing a song?" He shrug. "It's not like I have a problem. Let's just sit back down and hear her song." We headed to our usual spot and sat down. "What are you gonna sing?" Gabby ask trying to contain herself. "It's something my mother sings to me when I was a little filly. It goes something like this," Saffron clears her throat and she use her magic to make a nice soothing music and started to sing. Dancing to the feel of the drum Leave this world behind We'll have a drink and toast to ourselves Under a violet moon Tudor rose with her hair in curls Will make you turn and stare Try to steal a kiss at the bridge Under a violet moon Her singing voice sounds beautiful in person and I just can't denied it. Everypony joined in as they clap to the beat. It was amazing how the song sounded so familiar to me and you know what, it does. But I'm not gonna spoil it. Raise your hats and your glasses too We will dance the whole night through We're going back to a time we knew Under a violet moon Saffron really is good. I wonder if they have an American Idol in Equestria? Cheers to the knights and days of old The beggars and the thieves Living in am enchanted wood Under a violet moon Fortuneteller what do you see Future in a card? Share your secrets, tell them to me Under a violet moon Everypony joins in to clap again to the song and so did I. Raise your hats and your glasses too We will dance the whole night through We're going back to a time we knew Under a violet moon Raise your hats and your glasses too We will dance the whole night through We're going back to a time we knew Under a violet moon The music was really getting to me as smile while tapping to the beat. I stop when my friends gave me a smirk and that made me blush. Close your eyes and lose yourself In a medieval wood Taste the treasures and sing the tunes Under a violet moon 'Tis my delight on a shiny night The season of a year To keep the lanterns burning bright Under a violet moon We started clapping to the beat. Raise your hats and your glasses too We will dance the whole night through We're going back to a time we knew Under a violet moon Raise your hats and your glasses too We will dance the whole night through We're going back to a time knew Under a violet moon We then join in once again by being backup singers. Raise your hats and your glasses too We will dance the whole night through We're going back to a time we knew Under a violet moon Hey Raise your hats and your glasses too We will dance the whole night through We're going back to a time we knew Under a violet moon Hey Raise your hats and your glasses too We will dance the whole night through We're going back to a time we knew Under a violet moon Hey Raise your hats and your glasses too We will dance the whole night through We're going back to a time we knew Under a violet Under a violet Under a violet moon Hey We gave her around of applause for her best singing voice. "Wow, that was amazing!" Shouted Gabby, clapping her claws. Saffron blush a bit. "Thank you. But, it was something I do when I feel lonely." "Hey, you aren't lonely, you got us. Me, Flash, Thorax, Gabby and Double," I said, motioning to my four friends over here. While Saffron was talking to them about how she learn to sing like that, I went up to Tailon to speak to him. "Listen I want to say I'm sorry that Thorax tries to attack the filly version of Nightmare Moon." He only waved it off. "It's fine, I should be the one to say I'm sorry for letting that happen. I didn't know she was gonna do that." "I'm guessing she hates people," I said, with a guessing look. "Nah, she was just...emotional," Emotional? I find that hard to believe. Talion may have a Nightmare Moon in helmet, but that doesn't mean he's gonna be the new Nightmare Moon right? Can you imagine what he would look like if he was a Nightmare Rat? That will keep me awake. "Talion, do you hate me?" That got him to raise his head. "What?" He ask me, a bit confused. "I said, do you hate me?" I repeated a little louder. "Not really, but you are a bit weird," He replied with a sly smile. "What's wrong with being weird?" "Nothing! it's just I'm not use to it that's all. Okay, maybe sometimes but you are a good guy and that's cool. You saved your friends and you killed one of the diamond dog alpha twins." That is true. I did do that even if I killed one of them. I don't think Talion would be happy if I went all psycho on anyone. It looks like Talion doesn't hate but he finds me weird probably in a good way. "Well, it's been nice talking to you but I think I need to go to sleep.We can't leave with bags in our eyes," I told him with a yawn. Talion nodded in agreement. "Good idea," He got up whistle to every ponies attention. "LEt's get some sleep, folks. We gotta start leaving tomorrow morning if we want to move on." Gabby raise a claw. "What about breakfast?" "Well, get some tomorrow before we leave. Now get some shut eye," He said, as he and his friends were laying down on ground to sleep on the left side. The other ponies, and other creatures did the same thing. I turn to my Double, Flash, Thorax, Saffron and Gabby and tell them. "Goodnight guys." "Goodnight." "Nightie Night." "Night, Dude." "You sleep well lizard." "And a goodnight to you too, Razor." I smiled at their responds of how they say goodnight to me. the six of us lay down and sleep I was the last one to close my eyes deeply and was gonna to dream. When I dream I knew what was gonna happen next.