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// Chapter 51: The Hunt for the Blue Rose 
// Story: BlackWarGreymon: Warrior of Harmony 
// by I-C-U-P 
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As time slowly reached to the middle of the day, BlackWarGreymon was soaring high above the Everfree Forest. On a trip to find the perfect thank you gift for Princess Luna. Since it was also Hearts and Hooves day, it was the perfect opportunity. Seeing that roses are traditional on such a day, he thought of giving her a very special kind. The blue rose.

After his visit to a flower shop in Ponyville, he discovered that the plant he had in mind was incredibly rare. And Rose, the shop owner, was kind enough to let him borrow a map to where a full blue rose bush was last seen.

According to the map, the journey would’ve taken an average pony roughly a day to reach the spot. But because he was flying at high speed, BlackWarGreymon was making very good time. But one thought crossed his mind.

“Just how big is this forest!? I’ve been flying for fifteen minutes now.”

As he continued on his way, he took a look at the map in his left hand.

“Ok, soon I’ll see a giant petrified tree, then take a left.”

But as he wasn’t looking where he was going, by the time he moved the map aside, a giant form of a tree was directly in his flight path.

“WAAAHH!!”

Unable to move out of the way in time, BlackWarGreymon flew straight into the tree. Crashing through the old bark as it all snapped loose.

After recovering from his crash, the Digimon shook his head to shake off any twigs in his hair. And then looked back at what he crashed into. A giant tree with no leaves whatsoever.

“Wait, that’s the petrified tree. Now did the map say take a left?” He questioned as he looked at his left hand.

Only to see, to his shock, that the map was gone!

“WHAT!?”

Feeling that he dropped it during his crash, BlackWarGreymon hastily hovered around the tree to see if its stuck in the branches.

“No,no,no! Where is it!? It couldn’t have gone far!”

After several moments of frantic searching, he suddenly heard a series of gallops. As if a pony was running away. After looking through the canopy, he spotted something strange.

“A stallion? What’s a stallion doing way out here?”

The appearance of the stallion was strange too. He looked as though he belonged to a tribe of some sort. With bits of plants covering his body as well as holding a spear. The spear itself was just a long stick with a sharp stone at its end.

But it was something in the bag he was carrying that caught BlackWarGreymon’s attention.

“The map!”

Unfortunately, he couldn’t fly down and get it. The trees were incredibly dense together. So much that even he couldn’t move freely in. Only pony-sized creatures could. He grunted as he resorted to one option.

“I have no choice. I’ll have to follow him into a more open area.”

Of which he did so. While not loosing sight of the Earth Pony, BlackWarGreymon followed him from the air.

After a short while, the black armoured Digimon followed the stallion to what looked like ancient ruins. He paused as he took in the sight in front of him.

“What is this place?”

He then glanced down towards the stallion he had been tailing.

“He’s heading towards it. And I guess he isn’t alone.”

He then thought of something.

“They have never seen me before, so I’ll use violence as a last resort. I’m going to have to persuade their leader to return that map.”

He then moved to a more open part of the forest to land. Deciding to approach the ruins on foot.
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Down by the foot of the ruins, the stallion ran up to the outside platform. Where his leader sat upon the throne.

On the throne, surrounded by more spear-wielding ponies, was a very unusual creature. With forelegs of an ape and rear legs of a canine, he was like a mix of a dog and a monkey. His head also resembled like a dog’s, but his eyes were very close to his snout. His monkey-like tail was ended with a third hand and his fur was both dark and light blue. He also wore jewellery around his neck, arms and one earing on one of his ears.

The mythical being was none other than the notorious nemesis of the hero Daring Do. Ahuizotl.

After approaching his side, the stallion bowed before speaking.

“Master, I’ve acquired more treasures for your collection.”

“Let me see,” Ahuizotl demanded.

Obeying without question, the stallion handed him the bag of treasures. After admiring the collected gems and gold, of which probably stolen, Ahuizotl picked up the opened scroll with his tail hand.

“And what is this?”

“I’ve just found that on my way back here. It appears to be a map that leads to some sort of treasure,” The stallion answered.

Ahuizotl took a look at the picture at the end of the trail on the map.

“Hmm…the blue rose. I bet its some sort of blue gem shaped like a rose!” He said, thinking that the flower was in fact a jewel.

“Master! Something’s coming from over there!” One guard said as he pointed his hoof in front of them. Alerting everyone.

Ahuizotl and his guards all stared at the edge of the forest. And were then stunned when something new emerged into the open. To them, what was walking towards them looked like a dragon wearing black armour.

“What’s a dragon doing here?” One guard asked.

“Well he’s not like any dragon I’ve ever seen. I don’t like that look in his eyes,” the second guard joined. Intimidated by BlackWarGreymon’s gaze.

While himself was surprised, Ahuizotl was also interested.

“I don’t know what he is, but he does have interesting armour.”

As he approached the ruins, BlackWarGreymon could not only see more ponies, but a bizarre looking being on the throne. His gaze remained locked on Ahuizotl as he stopped about ten meters from the throne. Feeling uneasy by his appearance, some of the guards held tight on their spears.

After making his entrance, BlackWarGreymon made his greetings.

“Hello there. I take it that you’re in charge here?”

Seeing that he was being addressed, the three-handed creature responded. Trying to act polite.

“I am indeed. I am the great Ahuizotl. Now what brings you here?”

Ahuizotl was slightly surprised when BlackWarGreymon’s expression changed from curious to serious. His speech was even more surprising.

“I came here to take back what’s rightfully mine.”

Ahuizotl was offended enough to stand up from his throne.

“What’s yours!? The jewels and gold belong to me, no one else!”

BlackWarGreymon gave him a questionable look.

“What? I’m not here for any of that.”

Ahuizotl flinched in response.

“You’re not? Then what do you want?”

The Digimon pointed his left gauntlet at the creature’s tail hand.

“In your hand. That map belongs to me. I dropped it and one of your ponies took it. I want it back now.”

Ahuizotl took a look at the map he rolled up. And then did a sinister grin at BlackWarGreymon.

“Is that so?”

He then jumped off his throne and landed in front of the visitor. As he stood back up, he turned out to be roughly the same height. While BlackWarGreymon remained unmoved, Ahuizotl took a good look at him while circling him. Every now and then tapping his fingers on the jet-black Chrome Digizoid.

After he stopped moving, Ahuizotl stood on front of the Digimon as he came to a decision.

“How about a trade? I’ll give you the map, but you give me something in return.”

He then snickered to himself.

‘Perfect! Now I can get his armour. Once it’s mine, hardly anything can stop me. not even Daring Do!’

Unfortunately, BlackWarGreymon saw through his scheme as clear as day.

‘He’s clearly interested in my armour. As if I would give it to him. Plus, the map is mine to begin with.’

He then thought of an idea. It might come off as being a bit cruel, but it was the best way to get the map back without fighting. A different kind of trade.

‘Oh, I’ll trade him something alright. Something he will never forget.’

Ahuizotl continued to snicker. Until BlackWarGreymon’s shadow loomed over him, causing him to stop.

“Very well.”

The creature didn’t know why, but he didn’t like the way BlackWarGreymon was looking at him.

Then without warning, the Digimon quickly grabbed a firm hold on Ahuizotl’s tail and flew high in the air. The only thing left on the ground were the stunned guards and the rolled-up map.

Ahuizotl screamed in shock and surprise as he was being lifted higher and higher into the air. High above the clouds.

As he reached a good height, BlackWarGreymon let go of the creature and briefly looked at him in the eye with mockery.

“Let’s discuss it.”

Unable to fly, Ahuizotl fell back towards the earth. Screaming in panic as he flailed his arms about to try and grab something. As he continued to fall, BlackWarGreymon appeared next to him. Though falling too, he was calm and with a mocking attitude, placed both his arms behind his head as if he was relaxing.

“I can certainly see your point. But what could I possibly give you in return? Hmm?” He said to the panicking creature.

Then Ahuizotl said something that very few would ever expect him to say.

“S-SAVE ME!!”

Part of BlackWarGreymon’s plan worked. But he continued to act to make his scheme more believable and be part of the trade.

“Save you? Well there’s a thought, yeah. But it doesn’t sound like much, I don’t want to cheat on our little deal or anything.”

With the ground fast approaching, Ahuizotl had very little choice. With the promise of his life being spared, he gave in.

“O-Ok! I’ll do it! I’ll do it! The map is yours!! JUST SAVE MEEE!!!”

Fearing his demise, Ahuizotl closed his eyes as he braced himself. But then he suddenly felt his tail being tugged, and then he came to a stop. Slowly opening his eyes, he could see the dirt covered ground mere inched from his face.

Above him was the hovering BlackWarGreymon. Who grabbed his tail before he could hit the ground.

“Ok, you win. Deal.”

He then loosened his grip, dropping Ahuizotl to the ground. The three-handed lay quietly on the ground, shaken from the experience. BlackWarGreymon landed next to him, picking up the map that was his to start with.

“Pleasure doing business with you.”

As the Mega turned to walk away, he saw the fear the pony guards showed.

Then he stopped, making one more demand.

“Oh, and by the way. I know that all the gold you have is stolen. I want you to return them to their rightful owners.”

He then glanced over his shoulder, giving the thieves a glare of intimidation.

“Or it’s flying lessons for the lot of you!”

Scared out of their wits, Ahuizotl and his henchmen quickly ran back into the ruins. Not daring to anger BlackWarGreymon.

With the map back in his possession, the Mega took off to the skies and left the ruins behind. Unaware that he was being watched.

In a bush nearby, a Pegasus mare emerged out of hiding. She had a tannish-yellow coloured fur and her mane and tail were stripped with different shades of grey. The style of which was shockingly similar to Rainbow Dash. She wore a traveller's cap and a green top with many pockets. Her cutiemark was of a compass.

She was an author of her own books and a living idol of very few who knew she really was. Daring Do.

The mare was about to pounce on the unsuspecting Ahuizotl. Until she witnessed everything that happened in front of her eyes.

“Woah. Could that be the guy the rumours were about? He even made Ahuizotl scared.”

Then a thought entered her mind.

“Though he’s called the saviour, but he looks like a destroyer.”

All of a sudden, she just thought of a new title for one of her future novels. It was so new and fresh, she even took out her note pad and wrote it down with the other titles.

‘Daring do and the God of Destruction’
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Back with BlackWarGreymon, he felt that the mood had changed. Although he had got the map back, he did it out of fear. It was something he didn’t like doing, especially since he wanted to do good. And not be the monster he once was. But what’s done has been done and no one got hurt. But he was annoyed at another fact that dawned on him.

“As easy as that was, it was a waste of time. It’s already afternoon.”

He had a point. His little detour with Ahuizotl took some time. But he was surprised about something when he took another look at the map.

“Wait! The trail passes the ruins!? The blue roses should be just further along now!”

Feeling excited that his journey would soon reach its end, BlackWarGreymon flew even faster to the spot that was recorded on paper.

After several more minutes of high-speed flying, the Digimon took a second to stop and look at the map. Then as he moved it aside, he found himself in a huge valley. Where the blue roses were last seen.

“This is definitely the place. I’m finally here! Now it’s got to be around here somewhere.”

From the air, BlackWarGreymon began to search every inch of the valley. It was trouble considering how big the valley was. Despite his best efforts, the search slowly took hours. The sun slowly moving towards the nearby hill in the distance. But he was determined to give Luna the perfect gift before the day ended. Too determined to give up.

His long efforts had payed off and were rewarded. In the distance, within many green bushes, he spotted specks of blue. Believing he had found what he was looking for, BlackWarGreymon flew over to it.

As he went closer, his speed slowed and then landed on the ground. Awe overwhelming him.

He had finally done it! He had found the shrub that grew perfectly blue roses!

As he slowly walked towards it, BlackWarGreymon stared deeply at the blue petals. He could tell that Luna would absolutely love them just by looking at them.

“I don’t believe it. They’re all here!”

BlackWarGreymon realised something. If he took all of them, then there would be none left in the entire forest. Ever. He didn’t want to ruin it for the next deep explorer.

“Ok. I’ll just take a few, get them wrapped up in some of that plastic wrapping. And then…they’ll be ready,” He said as he reached down to pluck some of the flowers.
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After retrieving some of the blur roses, BlackWarGreymon bee-lined straight back to Ponyville. The return home was much quicker than the journey itself, due to no detours.

As he approached Ponyville, BlackWarGreymon tried his best to hide the blue roses from prying eyes. He didn’t want to draw attention to himself and lose them. After landing by the same flower shop, he walked up to Rose. Who was working behind the flower display.

When she saw the Digimon, she was slightly surprised to see him again so soon.

“Wow, you’re back a lot quicker than I thought.”

“I came here to return the map.”

As BlackWarGreymon handed back the map, he spoke again.

“And can you do me a favour?”

“What’s that?” The mare asked as she put the map back in its rightful place.

She was then surprised beyond belief when a bunch of blue roses were seen in BlackWarGreymon’s arms.

“You…you found them!?” She asked in disbelief. It had been a very long time since she last seen one. So deep down, she was incredibly happy.

“Yes, and I like them gift wrapped please,” BlackWarGreymon kindly said.

“Oh uh…of course,” Rose said, excited that she would get to handle such a rare plant.

Within moments, Rose wrapped the roses in a decorated plastic wrapper. The type that brought out the blue of the rose petals.

“Here you go.” She said as she handed the roses back to BlackWarGreymon. Whom greatly accepted.

“Perfect. I hope she likes these,” He said to himself. But Rose heard what he said.

“She? Wait? Are these for… a special somepony?” She asked, a hint of disbelief in her voice.

Unaware of what Rose really meant, BlackWarGreymon answered what came to mind.

“Well…you could say it’s for a special friend. Because out of all my friends, she’s the one who really makes me feel special.”

He then took a moment to compare his friends. And yet, the Night Princess completely stood above the rest.

“Well, I’m sure she will love these roses,” Rose said as BlackWarGreymon was about to take his leave.

“Thank you. And thank you for the map and everything,” He said as he took off to the sky. Heading towards the city of Canterlot.

As she watched him leave, one thought crossed Rose’s mind.

“Wow, I wonder who the lucky mare is?”
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Canterlot, Luna’s tower

After hearing someone knocking on her door, Princess Luna walked up to it and opened the door. She was greeted by one of the royal guards. The Unicorn stallion had a bouquet of red roses in his possession.

“Y-your highness, I’ve brought these for you. For Hearts and Hooves day,” He nervously said as he offered the flowers.

Though Luna accepted his gift, her face showed no surprise or even joy. It was as if she had already anticipated such a thing.

Then the stallion continued.

“And with your permission, I w-would like to take you out somewhere,” He said, again slightly nervous.

Luna took a long look at the roses before she gave her answer.

“I’m…honoured by your invitation. But I’m afraid I must decline. Thank you for the gift,” She said, trying not to sound too blunt.

“Oh, very well your highness. I’ll be seeing you tomorrow,” The guard said as he turned to leave. Secretly disappointed that she didn’t say yes.

After closing the door to her room, Luna turned around and let out an annoyed sigh she had contained.

“Urrh, that’s the fifteenth time today,” She said as she placed the roses on her bed, which was filled with all the other roses from the other offers she had rejected.

In truth, ever since she became Princess Luna, Hearts and Hooves day was becoming annoying and very predictable.

“Every year it’s the same old thing. I’d wish for a change.”

But to her dismay, she once again heard someone knocking on the door.

After letting out another annoyed sigh, Luna went up to the door and prepared to open it.

“Yes, how can I help yo…!”

She paused mid-sentence after she opened the door. Stunned to see that instead of the royal guards, stood the familiar form of BlackWarGreymon.

She stuttered from the unexpected sight. But smiling afterwards.

“Oh Bl…BlackWarGreymon! What a… pleasant surprise.”

“Hi Luna. I hope I’m not interrupting anything.”

“Oh no. Not at all. So what brings you here?” She asked. Relieved to be talking to her favourite Digimon.

But before BlackWarGreymon could speak, his voice froze up. And then found it difficult to talk. He didn’t know why, but he suddenly felt shy from speaking what he wanted to say to her.

“Is something the matter?” The Alicorn asked, sensing an awkward pause from the Mega.

After hearing her voice, BlackWarGreymon snapped out of his trance and finally spoke to her.

“Oh, it’s nothing. But… well you see, Luna. I… I just want to thank you for being such a supportive friend. For what happened yesterday and at the Crystal Empire. I probably wouldn’t be myself again if it hadn’t been for you.”

Luna was touched by BlackWarGreymon’s kind words. She was almost silent in awe.

“Oh…wow. Thank you. That was very sweet of you to sa…!”

She was once again cut off when BlackWarGreymon presented his gift that he hid behind his back. Luna couldn’t believe it. He not only gave her a bouquet of roses, but the roses themselves were different from any she had seen before. They were blue!

As she silently stared at the beautiful flowers, a deep blush began to form on her face. And it wasn’t from embarrassment.

“These are for you. I hope you like them,” BlackWarGreymon said.

Luna continued to stare at the roses in amazement as she accepted them. Did BlackWarGreymon gave her the flowers to say thank you? Or was it because it was Hearts and Hooves day?

Either way, it didn’t matter. Luna felt her heart glowing as she took in the scent of the flowers.

“BlackWarGreymon… I… I don’t know what to say. These are so lovely,” She said as she began to smile even more.

Then a question appeared in the Digimon’s mind. A question unlike any he had ever asked. He found it strange at first. But seeing Luna’s smile was only urging him to ask.

“Oh, and Luna?”

It wasn’t just his words that gained Luna’s attention, it was the tone he used. His voice had a hint of awkwardness, as if he wanted to ask her something but was unsure to say it.

“Yes?” Luna asked as she looked at him in the eyes.

Seeing her beautiful gaze suddenly caused him to hesitate. But he had to fight it.

“Well…uh…I’m just asking…if you’re not…very busy…”

“Yes?” Luna asked again. The way BlackWarGreymon was speaking, and the kind of words he was using, she had a deep feeling of what he was about to ask her. Her heartbeat started to increase from the thought of the possibility.

BlackWarGreymon began to feel incredibly nervous. But he went ahead and finished his sentence.

“Well…Luna. I was wondering if… maybe… you and I would like to… go out sometime?”

The stunned Luna paused in surprise as her face blushed deeply. Did he really just ask her out!? Though she half expected the very question from BlackWarGreymon’s reactions, but to actually hear him ask the question right in front of her… she couldn’t be any more surprised.

Although he found her stunned expression cute, BlackWarGreymon found her long silence concerning.

“That is… if you want to go out with me of course.”

While stunned, Luna couldn’t help but ask one question.

“Y…Y…You mean… l…like a…date?”

BlackWarGreymon responded, unaware of the true meaning of the word ‘date’.

“Well if that’s what you call it? Then…yeah. It’s a date.”

In response, Luna half hid her face behind the bouquet of roses. Trying to hide how surprised she was.

‘Is this really happening!? Is he really asking me out on an actual date!? And on Hearts and Hooves day!? This is all so sudden!’

Then her thoughts of shock slowly turned into thoughts of hope. Which caused her to slowly smile.

‘Does this mean what I think it means? Could it be true? Does he… really have feelings for me? And as much…as I like him? It’s not like I hadn’t thought about it or anything.’

Again, seeing Luna’s lack of response caused BlackWarGreymon to doubt his actions.

“I…I understand if you don’t want to. I thought it would be nice but…I guess…”

“Yes.”

“What was I thinking of asking such a thing?”

“Yes.”

“I’m sure you’re probably…wait what?”

BlackWarGreymon was so caught up in his drama, he only just heard Luna’s reply. With his mind clear, he focused on her. Surprised to see such a smile on the Alicorn’s face as she looked at him.

She then spoke in a highly positive tone.

“Yes, I would love to go out with you.”

The Mega level Digimon was mind-blown. He simply couldn’t believe that she actually said yes to him.

“Do…Do you mean that?”

When Luna answered, her smile seemed to have gotten brighter.

“Of course. It sounds wonderful.”

“Really!?” BlackWarGreymon said in an outburst of excitement. But then quickly tried to recompose himself by clearing his throat.

Luna already took note of his actions. Quietly giggling in response.

‘I still can’t believe she said yes! I didn’t think I’ll make it this far!’ BlackWarGreymon thought to himself.

But then focused his attention when Luna spoke up.

“So, where would you like to meet?”

‘Ok, I didn’t think I’ll make it THIS far. What should I say?’ The Digimon thought to himself.

He then suggested the first thing that popped in his head.

“Well…I was thinking we could… go for a walk in the gardens tonight.”

Despite his lack of understanding romances, it was the best suggestion BlackWarGreymon could think of. Though he then admitted it sounded plain and simple.

So plain, he didn’t expect Luna’s kind reply.

“I’d like that a lot.”

Again, he was stunned that the princess would agree to it.

“G-Great. So I’ll meet you at the garden entrance at nine o clock?”

“I’ll look forward to it.”

“Good. I’ll see you then.”

As they said their goodbyes, the two took in one more sight of each other before the door was closed.
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In her bed chamber, Luna took several steps away from the door she just closed. When she stopped, she was silent. Her expression was just a simple smile.

Then in an alarming rate, Luna suddenly burst in a display of shear happiness. She laughed in joy as she flew around her room in circles. Much like a schoolgirl who had just been invited to a prom. All the while the roses were held in her hooves.

“He asked me out! He actually asked me out!”

Then as if she was embraced by an invisible force, Luna briefly hovered in place before falling onto her bed. Lying on her back while surrounded by the red roses, the princess stared at the ceiling. Daydreaming as she spoke.

“I can’t believe it. My very first date. And with him.”

As she daydreamed, her mind flowed with many thoughts of when she and BlackWarGreymon grew close. The day when she first met him after saving her life. Their heart to heart moment after journeying through his memories. Their first dance at the Grand Galloping Gala. Their frightening ordeal with King Sombra. Training with one another at the Crystal Empire. Even the time when she fought alongside him against ChaosBlackWarGreymon, she felt her connection with BlackWarGreymon grow stronger.

Plus the times when he was in doubt, both in body and mind, she was always there to support him in the way no one else could.

Her eyes slightly widened in realisation, not before remembering the things Princess Cadence said to her.

“Wow. I really am in love with him.”

Tilting her head up, her gaze fell upon the pile of red roses next to her head. She knew that if one was indeed in love with another, then he would have to impress her with a very meaningful gift. Something they would do to prove their love. But the roses before her were very common and could very easily be brought from a nearby shop.

Such a gift was only meant to flatter, not to truly prove one’s love.

She then looked down at the blue roses within her hooves. It had been a very long time since she last saw such flowers. In fact, she couldn’t remember if she had even seen them before.

Which meant that the blue roses were incredibly rare. So much that one would have to go out of their way or dedicate a lot of their time just to find them.

After comparing the gifts, alone question appeared in Luna’s mind.

“If BlackWarGreymon went though a lot of trouble just to get me this gift, then…could it mean…he loves me too?”

As she gently put the roses aside, she climbed of her bed and walked to her wardrobe.

‘Tonight could be my chance. Tonight… I will do something to ‘wow’ him. But I can’t wear the same dress I wore at the Gala, he’s already seen it.’

Upon deciding what to wear, she opened a draw she hadn’t opened in over a thousand years.

‘Good thing I got the perfect dress for such a night.’

She smiled at the dress. Already marvelling it before even wearing it.
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Moments after Luna closed the door to her bedroom, BlackWarGreymon turned to walk away. His expression was a mix of feelings. Mostly shock, happiness and disbelief.

But then the shear excitement deep within him suddenly flow through. Causing his body to fly out the nearest open window and as a black blur, flew higher into the sky.

As he reached high above the city of Canterlot, he threw his right fist up to fist bump the air as he shouted un triumphant. Much like a schoolboy winning something on sports day.

“I DID IT!!!”

Then throwing his arms and legs wildly, the Digimon couldn’t help but express his excitement in an almost childish manner.

“I did it I did it I did it I did it I did it!!”

After laughing in joy, BlackWarGreymon took a deep breath to calm down. And then made his way towards Ponyville.

“I don’t believe it. A whole evening with Luna. We’re going to have such a great time.”

But then… a thought occurred to the Mega. And then he felt a great warmth in his chest.

“This feeling again. Could Cadence be right all the long? Am I... really in love?"

But then a different thought entered his mind. Of which made him felt a little panicked.

“Wait… What do I do on a date!?”

He had a point. Never in his life had he been out with someone. Should he behave himself like he did at the Gala? Should he wear something? Should he just be himself?

But then he had an idea.

“I may not know about this sort of thing. But I do know someone who does."
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Down at Carousel Boutique, Rarity was busy making dresses to catch up for lost time. Understanding the importance of her work, Twilight Sparkle agreed for the white Unicorn to stay while she and her friends venture to the Everfree Forest. Plus, with Sweetie Belle off with her fellow crusaders, Rarity was left undisturbed.

That was, until she heard a knock at her door. Luckily, she had just finished one of the dresses.

“Oh, who could that be?” She asked as she walked to the door.

Upon opening the door, she was a little surprised to see the Artificial Digimon.

“Oh, hello BlackWarGreymon. What brings you here?”

The Mega looked a little unsure but spoke nonetheless.

“Rarity, mind if I talk to you about something?”

“Well of course.”

Then using her newly learnt teleportation spell, Rarity teleported BlackWarGreymon into her workshop. The spell was one of many that Twilight taught her in ‘just in case’ scenarios.

“Well darling, what is it you want to talk about?” She questioned as she walked over to a pile of fabric on the floor.

“Well… I need advice. And since you helped me a lot at the Grand Galloping Gala, I figured you’re the right pony to talk to,” BlackWarGreymon explained.

Rarity was flattered that he chose her for advice. But was curious of what the advice was about.

“Why thank you darling. But what is it you need advice about?” she asked as she inspected a sheet of fabric by levitating it close to her.

And then… BlackWarGreymon spilled the beans.

“Well…I’ve got this date tonight, and I was wondering if you could give me some tips.”

After BlackWarGreymon spoke, Rarity’s magic instantly cancelled out with the fabric falling to the floor. She was completely still, her eyes were wide with shock.

Then in a lady-like manner, the Unicorn started to laugh. Thinking that the Digimon was pulling a prank. A very convincing one.

“S-sorry darling. But for a second there I thought you said you got a date tonight,” She said as she looked back at him to see if he was just joking around.

But his expression was of mild confusion, not understanding what was so funny.

“Well yeah, I did,” He said, with pure honesty in his voice.

Rarity’s expression was of both shock and disbelief.

“WHAT!!?”

Her sudden outburst not only could be heard from outside, it also surprised BlackWarGreymon. Who took a step back in uncertainty.

After taking deep breaths of shock, Rarity pointed her hoof at the confused Digimon.

“You got a date!?”

BlackWarGreymon didn’t know why, but he felt alarmed by her outburst.

“Could you keep it down! What’s so surprising about that?”

With her mind in a frizz, Rarity staggered and mumbled as she tried to figure it out. Her speech was just a miss-match of words.

“Rarity? Are you alright?” BlackWarGreymon asked. Unsure why the Unicorn was acting so strangely.

After trying to get over the shock, Rarity took some deep breaths before speaking.

“S-Sorry darling. It’s just…well…you are the only one of your kind here. So hearing you say that is rather… surprising.”

The Digimon began to feel unsure of himself.

“It is? So I guess you know what a date is?”

His sentence startled Rarity even more.

“And…you don’t?”

“Not really, no.”

The mare almost had a blank stare.

“Oh no, it worse than I thought.”

She then decided to explain it in the simplest way possible.

“You see. A date is when a boy and a girl, who have gown very close to, go out to have fun. Usually in the evening. They go to nice places, eat at restaurants, and all the while making the bond between the two much stronger.”

BlackWarGreymon understood her words.

“Really? It sounds just like hanging out with a good friend.”

“In a way, yes. And one of the things a boy could do for a girl is to impress her. And knowing you, you pretty much already done all that,” Rarity said, reinforcing the fact that the Digimon was Equestria’s saviour.

“Ok, I got that,” He said, understanding the tips.

Rarity continued.

“On most dates you would have to wear something smart. But the suit you wore at the Gala is still in Canterlot and I don’t think I could get one ready in time for tonight. So I guess the way you are will do. And my next advice darling is just… simply be yourself.”

“Be myself? Easy enough.”

“Oh, and one more thing. Try to do something romantic with her. Or take her somewhere romantic. Something that will make her always remember you.”

Romance was one of the topics that BlackWarGreymon knew very little about. But if he wanted his first date to be perfect, he had to learn fast.

“Something…romantic. Yes, I’m sure she would like that.”

The moment the Digimon uttered ‘she’, it instantly peaked Rarity’s interest. As she looked at him, she wondered who could possibly ask someone like BlackWarGreymon out on a date.

Feeling awkward from outright asking who it was, Rarity took a longer and more strategic approach.

“So BlackWarGreymon, about the mare whom you’re going out with. Tell me about her. What’s she like?”

As he tried to find the right words, BlackWarGreymon looked out the window and saw Canterlot in the distance. Even from Ponyville, he could see her tower. And when he spoke, he sounded like he was in a daydream.

“Well…she’s unlike anyone I’ve ever met. She’s… very special to me. and when she’s there, I don’t fell so…alone. She even understands my problems. Probably more so than anyone.”

Rarity was awe-stricken from BlackWarGreymon’s words. He spoke as though the mare in question had experienced loneliness before and saw it in her digital friend. Plus, the way he looked showed that he was embraced just by talking about her.

Rarity had never seen the Digimon felt so…touched.

“Wow. So she’s…very important to you?”

“You could say that. She even makes me feel in a way I never felt before.”

His response almost made Rarity gasp in surprise. Luckily, she covered her mouth before she made a peep.

‘Is…is he…? No way. There’s no way he’s in love. Could he…? Well he’s certainly acting like it.’

As BlackWarGreymon kept looking out the window, Rarity became even more curious. And began testing him more.

“Tell me, do I know her?”

While in his state of bliss, he spoke without thinking.

“Yes. You and all the others know her.”

Rarity then continued.

“Is she…beautiful?”

“Mostly at night.”

“And…who is the lucky mare?”

“Princess Lu…!”

BlackWarGreymon instantly paused his speech as his mind came back to its senses. Alarmed that he may had said too much.

Rarity too paused. But not from alarm, it was from shock and surprise. She didn’t need him to finish his sentence to know what he was about to say.

“WHAT!!?”

Her second out burst again surprised BlackWarGreymon. She then started to hyperventilate. In which she began to breathe into a nearby paper bag. Again, the Digimon was unsure why Rarity was acting up. But he figured that it must be something big.

After getting her breath back, the white Unicorn stared at the Mega in disbelief.

“Y…You…got a date…with Princess Luna!?”

The awkward Digimon responded, baffled by the situation.

“Umm…yes?”

Rarity stood there with wide eyes and her mouth hung open. Her mind conflicted to comprehend what was going on.

Then without warning, she fainted from shock.

“Umm…Rarity?” BlackWarGreymon asked, trying to wake her up.
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Far away, hidden lair

Down in the dark tunnels, Lord Tirek was approaching the surface.

Things had been a little shaky since he was recruited. Queen Chrysalis and some of her Changelings he already knew. And then made his presence known to those who didn’t knew him. However, there was a great mistrust between him and ChaosBlackWarGreymon. The psychotic Digimon clone kept trying to either annoy him to no end or rip one of his horns off. To him, King Sombra must’ve been mad to help create him.

Tirek then decided to find his master. After questioning the Changelings, they told him that the evil Digimon was outside. Which was where he was going.

‘I’m not sure that his power is complete. Why is he outside?’ Tirek thought to himself. But would soon find out.

As he reached the exit of the cave, he found himself in a middle of a large mountain range. Himself standing on top of one of the peaks. The scenery was calm and clear, revealing the sun retreating over the horizon. Bringing forth an orange evening sky.

“Master?” The centaur called out as he strolled on top of the snowy peak.

After several minutes of searching, Tirek found his master. Standing alone and exposed, he was glad that he chose a place where no pony could find.

After reaching down to him, Tirek questioned him.

“Master, mind if I ask. What are you doing out here?”

His question was unanswered. But he noticed that the Digimon was staring at a neighbouring mountain. Which was being inhabited with numerous reptilian creatures.

Then to the centaur’s surprise, the evil being quickly threw his arms up high in the air. His fists clenched into a ball. Then using one of his abilities, which he grunted instead of shouting its name, he swung his fists down and struck the base of the mountain he stood upon.

The shear force from the attack created massive shockwaves up the mountain. Almost causing Tirek to stumble over. But the Digimon was in full control of his attack. The tremors split the ground apart in a massive earthquake. The large crack forming beneath them, traveling across the open land and then climbing up the neighbouring mountain. As cracks began to spread across the surface, large sections of the mountain began to crumble and fall. Creatures that had wings panicked and flew away before their home fell beneath their feet. But those who couldn’t fly could only wail in fear as their lives were snuffed out by crumbling rock.

In short, the Digimon’s attack split the mountain in half. And in doing so claimed numerous lives from the creatures.

Tirek gawked at the display of strength that far exceeded his own. As well as actively seeing his master commit mass murder without any regret.

As he got over the shock, he congratulated the evil Digimon.

“Uhh…most impressive, master. Well done. Yes, your strength knows no bounds.”

However, the evil Digimon let out deep breaths of unsatisfaction as he retreated his hands. He then placed his right hand on his left shoulder. Tapping it with his finger in thought.

“Not strong enough yet.”

But then started to grin.

“But I will soon enough. Until then…”

He then let out a sinister chuckle. And then said something that left Tirek uneasy.

“…I’ll let ChaosBlackWarGreymon have some fun.”