//------------------------------// // Chapter 27: Cook Out // Story: Chaotic Harmony // by shirotora //------------------------------// Author's note: told ya I’m still working on it. August 21, I woke up rather late, Jynx was still asleep. I just laid there looking at the blissful smile on her face and knew I had one to match. I couldn't believe how much better my life had gotten since coming here, and I actually liked my life on earth. I was actually happy I wasn't given a choice to go back. If I was I would have left, and never get to know this happiness. Jynx opened her eyes, and her smile grew, “Good morning, my husband.” My smile grew to match, “Good morning, my sexy wife. God you're beautiful.” “I know.” she said. “let's do it again before we get up.” I said as I climbed on top of her kissing her deeply. “Oh, I like the sound of that.” she answered I had just started when a blue blur barged in. “Hay, Jynx, Shiro ge... OH MY GODDESS!!!” Rainbow Dash tried running out the door but found the wall instead. “Dammit Dash, knock before you come in!” Jynx yelled. “If you wanted to join in you could'a just asked.” I said getting a hoof to the back of the head, “I was kidding.” although if they wanted it who was I to say no... I’m just not going to say that out loud. Dash turned green, and rushed into the bathroom. After purging the offending thoughts via her breakfast in the toilet “Who the hay does that first thing in the morning!” she yelled out, “And you owe me breakfast!” She went into the living room and sat down. Jynx and I walked into the living room a bit behind her. Jynx grabbed her artificial horn and strapped it on. “So what was so important it couldn't wait.” I asked. Jynx made her way into my trophy room. “Twilight asked for everypony to meet her at the library. I’m not sure why.” she said. I heard Jynx rummaging through my stuff. “Alright, tell her we're on our way.” I said as Jynx came out levitating Gil's bastard sword, “You might want to run.” “I'm going to kill you now.” Jynx said in a frighteningly calm voice and swung the weapon at her sister. Dash barely ducked in time to keep her head, and disappeared out the door. Jynx looked at me and said, “Shall we continue.” --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- We arrived at the library about forty-five minutes later. We were the last ones to arrive. The mane six, Big Mac and the CMC were waiting for us. We received a series greeting's from the group. Well, all except Scootaloo who just glared at me from behind a book. It surprised me, both that she was glaring and that she was reading. “Sup,” I said, “Sup Scoots, you OK?” “You're a jerk.” she said. That honestly hurt. Scootaloo was always my favorite of the three crusaders. “Did I do something wrong?” I asked. That's when I saw what book she was reading, “Twilight do you really think it's a good idea to let her read that?” “They watched the show.” she said, “And I’m making sure she doesn't read anything bad.” “OK, so which story are you reading?” I asked the filly. “The one where you have a monster cut my eyes out.” she said angrily. “Oh...” I said, “In my defense, I didn't know you were real at the time, and I think I make up for it later.” “How?” she asked. “Just keep reading.” I said and turned to Twilight, “Why exactly are we here?” “Because we haven't hung out in almost five months.” Twilight said, “And you've been busy since you got back.” “Oh, right. I was kind of...” I took Jynx in a hug, “distracted.” I gave her a quick peck. “So what do ya want to do?” asked AJ. I thought for a bit, “How about a good old fashion cookout.” I received a round of nods, “Oh, I’m gonna be cooking some meat so if you have a problem stay here for an hour or so.” I said. Only the fillies, Rarity, AJ, and Big Mac stayed. The rest of us left. We went out behind mine and Jynx's house. We had a nice large privacy fence with an enchantment Twilight put on it to prevent aerial peepers. I was surprised Fluttershy came. With how much she likes animals I thought she would have stayed, but I guess not. She does deal with carnivores as well as herbivores, though, so I figured she was use to it. I fired up the grill and through a couple of steaks on. Thankfully I was still able to conjure up my chef hat and “kiss the cook” apron. I would have had to send everyone home if I couldn't. The smell of cooking cow flesh started filling the air when a yellow ball of timid adorable approached me. “Um, Shiro?” said Fluttershy, “Do you think you could put another of those steaks on?” I laughed, “Who'd you invite, a wolf, cougar, bear.” “Oh my, no” she said, “It's for me.” “Ah, right.” I threw another steak on the grill. 3... 2... 1... “Wait what!” I almost yelled, “What do you mean for you? Since when did you eat meat? Can ponies even eat meat?” “Ponies can't eat meat.” She said, “But remember, I’m not a pony-pony. I'm a dragony” I had forgotten she's part dragon. The memories of The Stare came flooding back... I shuddered. “How can you eat meat? Your teeth are flat.” I asked. “I transform.” she said. I had to laugh. It kinda sounded like she said trans... fuck my life. I thought the aneurism inducing revelations were done with, but... “You mean you can turn into a dragon?” I asked. “Not really,” she clarified, “technically I turn into a pony. This isn't my natural form, I just prefer it.” OK... you know what? I really don't give a fuck any more. I stopped trying to figure it out. “I'm guessing you'd prefer to eat before the Crusaders get here.” I said pulling the first steak off. She giggled, “You want to see it, don't you?” “Of course.” I replied. “OK.” She said. Her wings grew slightly and hooks grew from the middle joint. The fur on her face and sides turned to scales and her front hooves became claws. Her eyes became slitted. Finally my jaw transformed into a limp mass. Her mane and tail were unchanged. Other than the size and hooked claws on her wings, they looked the same. Her back, and legs were still covered in fur and her back legs were still hoofed. Basically she was still more pony than dragon, but about 21.8% cooler. “That. is. Awesome.” I said. She smiled with teeth as sharp as mine and said, “Thank you. Most ponies are scared of me like this though. It's nice that you like it.” I put two of the steaks on plates and tossed the third to Mephisto. We ate those as I tossed a couple of barley burgers and a number of carrot dogs on the grill to cook. Seeing Fluttershy eat the flesh of a dead animal was... you know what, the english language doesn't have a word for it. It's just too unreal. Thankfully cows are NOT sentient here. “This is really good.” she said... Fluttershy complimented me on my ability to cook dead animals... What. The. Fuck. My world has shattered. “I'm glad you like it.” I said. After we each finish I decided to ask another question I had been meaning to ask, “Fluttershy, Twilight told me that dragons didn't need meat. Some dragon cast a spell that let them eat gems instead, so why don't you?” “Well, um, Grandma is a sun dragon. The spell was for fire dragons.” she replied. “So you can't eat gems?” I asked rhetorically, “How do you normally get meat? You don't seem like the type to go hunting.” of course she doesn't seen like the type to eat meat either. “Oh no!” she said loudly (for Fluttershy), “I could never do that. Some of the carnivores that I take care of are nice enough to share.” “But it's not enough.” Twilight said giving a deadpan stare at the uber cuteness, “That's why her wings are weak.” “Oh, Twilight, you know I couldn't hurt a poor, little, cute, defenseless, animal.” Fluttershy said. “I can.” I said, “If you really can't, I’ll get you some whenever I hunt. It's weird as hell seeing you eat meat, (not to mention it made me feel dirty giving it to her) but if it's a necessary part of your diet I’ll share.” “Oh I couldn't ask you to do that.” she said, “You work so hard to get your meat.” “And you've patched me up plenty of times afterward.” I countered, “Plus you're my friend. Now turn back unless it's OK for the crusaders to see you like that.” “Oh my gosh!” she said and started changing back just as the others made their way in the yard. Luckily she finished before the fillies saw her. I flipped the burgers and dogs before turning to greet the late comers. Scootaloo looked up at me with a smile. “You're forgiven.” she said. “I thought you'd like it.” I said. “I wanna read your third one but it's mature.” she said kinda upset. “He doesn't have a third one.” Twilight said over hearing us. “Yeah he does.” Scootaloo said, “I saw it.” “Scootaloo,” Twilight said, “the only way he could have another story is if he has a computer, which he doesn't, right Shiro?” I gave her a sheepish smile and answered, “Weeelllll... That depends on your perspective.” “No it doesn't.” Twilight looked at me accusingly, “Shiro, do you have a computer?” I noded looking at the ground, she face hoofed, “When did you make it?” “A few days before my birthday.” I said in a very good Fluttershy impession. Twilight glared death at me, “You mean to tell me you've had a machine that has a near infinite amount of knowledge for more than five months AND YOU NEVER TOLD ME!!!” You remember in the show where Twilight turned into Rapidash... that was real. As was the urge to curl into the fetal position and cry. She can be scary when she wants to be. “I'msorryI'msorryI'msorryI'msorryI'msorryI'msorry!” I said in a very manly way. “Show me, and I’ll forgive you.” she said. I took her down to the lab in the basement, “Please don't touch any of Jynx's things, or she will kill us both. Here it is.” I pointed to the small box and screen in the corner. Twilight looked at it like it was some sacred artifact. She reached a shaky hoof toward it and pressed the power button (I'm not sure how she knew what the power button was). “Leave me...” She said. I winced at the thought, “I don't think thats...” “Leave me!” she roared. “Yes ma’am.” I hauled ass back out to the backyard. Rainbow Dash looked at me and said, “We're never going to see her again are we?” I shook my head, “We've lost her.” --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- August 22, “Oh, goddess that was good.” Jynx said as she finished her second plate of french toast. “Tell me about it. This is why Souffle cried when he heard you were starting college soon.” Rainbow Dash added. “I'm going to get an early start.” said Jynx after putting her plate in the sink. She went back to the lift and disappeared into her lab... and reappeared about five minutes later. “Shiro can you come here for a minute.” she asked with a worried look on her face. Confused, I stood beside her as we descended. We came back up a minute later and I ran past Rainbow. “I got to get to the library.” I called to the blue mare as I passed. I ran as fast as I could weaving through the streets of Ponyville until the familiar tree came into view. I knocked loud and rapid, until a groggy dragon answered. “What the heck, Shiro. What's the emergency?” asked Spike. “I need you to send Celestia a letter.” I have shouted. “Ok, OK, calm down. Let me grab a quill and parchment.” he said and retrieved said items from the desk, “Ready.” “Ahem... Princess Celestia, Something terrible has happened and we are in desperate need of your help. Twilight has discovered Wikipedia. Shiro