Princess Luna once more finds herself in the gardens of Canterlot Castle, along with Draconis but he was also in the company of Shining Armor and Cadence who introduced him to the different animals which are not usually found anywhere else in Equestria and the animals also took a liking to the little dragon, as they did so previously with Spike.
Luna sat away from the group so her little dragon could befriend some animals, as the animals become used to another dragon among them, a small flaming comet shot towards the small group and spook the animals away. Which caused the baby dragon to become saddened, but that didn’t last long until the small comet landed in from of the to reveal Philomena in all her glory, almost like she is showing off and caused Draconis to clap as he was impressed, in which caused both Cadence and Shining Armor to be annoyed at the flaming bird while Luna giggled at the bird’s antics.
“Could you be any less showy?” Grunted Shining while Philomena squawked at him.
“Again! Again!” Draconis clapped more. For the last few weeks, he has been learning how to speak and knows several words already, thanks to several of the ponies that would help him with how to talk.
“I swear, you’ll be teaching both Spike and Draconis how to show off when landing,” Cadence said with Philomena making a giggle sound, the former remembering the little tale from Celestia while visiting Ponyville, stirring up trouble in the town with Fluttershy worried something worse happens to the phoenix.
Over by Luna, she heard Celestia’s voice from behind, “Oh, Philomena, she’ll be a bad influence on our boys one day.”
Luna turned her head to look at Celestia with a smile, “Indeed she will be, but We are sure thee will grow out of it once they are old enough.” Luna said Celestia sat down beside her.
“Are you sure don’t want to attend the Gand Galloping Gala tonight? I’m sure my plan bringing the bearers of the Elements of Harmony with Spike will make the Gala become more interesting and fun.” Asked Celestia
“Nay, We are fine. We were going to introduce young Spike to Draconis tonight. We hope is that they get along like brothers.” Luna said, being hopeful for the introduction of her nephew with her son.
“I hope the meeting with Spike and Draconis goes smoothly. I was hoping that Cadence and Shining Armor would attend tonight but they’re not appearing since Twilight will be at the Gala. So, only Blueblood will be there.” Celestia replied and left Luna.
Philomena eventually left the trio ahead of her, then they walked back to her as the phoenix left them with a baby dragon on the pink alicorn’s back, looking happier and more excited, which in turn made her smile. “Mommy! Mommy! Philomena looked like a big fireball!” Draconis said with a lot of energy in his voice.
Luna enveloped Draconis in her aura and placed on her back and looked to him with a smile. “Indeed, We have, Our little Draconis. Though We fear she may be a bit of a bad influence on thou.” Luna said, although in a joking manner whilst Draconis giggles.
“So, he is going to meet Spike, Twily, and her friends tonight? I hope Celestia knows what she is doing with making the Gala interesting.” Shining Armor said carefully about the sun princess’s plans.
“We are not sure either. Tia has always been the one with jokes since we were young. I suppose she has not changed as much as We thought she has. Even with her obsession with cakes, too.” Luna responded.
“Auntie said you loved playing those old board and outside games and was always competitive about them as a foal,” Cadence said with a giggle.
“Ah... So, she told thou that. How embarrassing...” Luna said with a blush of embarrassment.
“Come on mommy! Are we going back in the castle? I wanna watch you play a game!” Draconis spoke gleefully.
“We are sorry, Draconis, We cannot do so today. The worker ponies are setting up for an important event tonight and we don’t want to be in their way, do we?” Luna questioned her son, and he nodded.
“Will thou be joining the festivities for the Grand Galloping Gala? We will be here the entire time during the night of the Gala to wait for Spike if he comes.” Luna said, discussing a bit of her plan.
“No, it’ll just be us, Flash Sentry, Fleur and a few of our friends and colleagues for tonight. We planned on a buckball get-together.” Shining said.
“I know who will be on my team tonight,” Cadence said with a smirk.
“Well... We wish thou luck in your game, and good luck.” Luna said and feeling uncomfortable with the younger alicorns’ competitive smirk.
As both ponies left, Luna was left alone with Draconis but she was in her thoughts of Cadence’s smirk and prominently thinking; ‘Is that what Tia sees when We are competitive?’
Later on into the night, just as the Grand Galloping Gala started it was only Luna and Draconis in the gardens by the maze, the latter playing with the animals of the Gardens and having a wonderful time then along went some fireflies and Draconis tries to catch some them, which was fruitless and to his disappointment. Though it did not stop him, Draconis tried to attempt many more times which led up to an hour with the arrival of a certain purple and green dragon.
Though Spike was disappointed he would not have the chance to spend time with the girls, he would not let it hinder him since Spike figured he would spend some time with his aunt. What he did not know is that another dragon is with Luna having a wonderful time, he was excited he heard giggles coming from the around the corner where Luna would be. He turned the corner where his aunt is at and to his shock was another baby dragon, though significantly younger than him. In appearance to Spike, the younger baby dragon is a very dark grayish-green with a dark grayish-green underbelly.
With the recent events regarding a certain owl named Owlowiscious, Spike was assured by Twilight that she would never replace Spike as number one assistant since he was also a little brother to her with finding the thought that Celestia, his adopted mother, would even replace him for another dragon as her adopted child would be silly. Spike then stepped forward one more time toward his aunt to greet her and possibly to get to know the other dragon before him.
“Hi, Aunt Luna! It’s been a while since I have seen you.” Spike greeted.
“Oh! Spike! We were wondering if thou were ever going to arrive. We wanted thou to meet someone.” Luna returned the greeting enthusiastically whilst Draconis was still distracted with the fireflies and other animals.
“Oh, really? Does it have to do anything with another dragon right in front of us?” Spike joked.
Luna nodded, “Indeed it does. Draconis! Come here! We’d like you to meet someone!” The alicorn called to the younger baby dragon and waddled over to them with some difficulty.
“Yes, mommy? Who did you want me to see?” Draconis asked and immediately turned his head to the new arrival. What Draconis saw was a purple and green dragon that was slightly taller than him and knew who exactly the other dragon is.
“As thou can already tell, this is thou brother Spike. The other dragon that thou aunt talked about and doted constantly.” Luna explained with a smile while Spike blushed in embarrassment.
Draconis gasped in admiration of his newfound brother while Spike was not sure to make of the situation himself. Maybe given time, Spike can teach Draconis how to be a dragon and the Noble Dragon Code that Celestia talked to him about years prior.
“Oh wow! You’re my brother?! That is cool! We could do all sorts of things together!” Draconis said eagerly making Spike and look to Luna.
“If it’s okay with you, Auntie Luna, I can teach him what it means to be a dragon and learn about the Noble Dragon Code. I know the books of dragons in the castle library will be a big help.” Spike suggested.
“Of course, dearest nephew! We were about to suggest that anyway but thou beat Us to the punch.” Luna chuckled
Spike and Draconis became more acquainted with one another with Luna smiling at the dragons getting to know each other, though it did not last long. Several minutes later in the background of the meeting, some commotion was going on involving most of the exotic animals of the gardens and an irate pale yellow Pegasus named Fluttershy. Though the commotion did not stir the small group what alarmed them was a banging of doors into the ballroom where the Gala is, followed by screaming; “YOU’RE... GOING TO LOVE ME!” Along with what sounded like a stampede afterward, and spooking the small group from their chatting and Luna finding it was Fluttershy that did the yelling at the exotic animals.
“That must’ve been Fluttershy. She was hoping to meet the exotic animals of the gardens but it seems it didn’t work out in her favor.” Spike said, composing himself from the sudden screaming while Draconis was scared.
Luna picked up Draconis to her back and left the spot to investigate the commotion with Spike following, once they arrived at the doors of the ballroom it was quite the mess with debris littering the floor from the stampede of animals being the culprits, along with the ponies running from the floor. Luna was shocked at the mess and turned to Spike as he was in equal shock too.
“Where dost thou suppose Twilight and the others are located?” Luna asked the young dragon.
“I think Twilight and the others should be at Donut Joe’s to regroup or something. Why do you ask, Auntie?” Spike inquired.
“We planned on little Draconis here to meet them, too. Not only you, of course.” Luna smiled.
“You mean I get to meet new ponies?! This is great!” Draconis said giddily
“Of course, little one. Thou might like these ponies as you like your cousins, Shining Armor, Fleur, and Fancy Pants.” Luna responded with giggling at her son’s excited antics.
“Well, okay, let’s go. They’re probably worried about me by now.” Spike said, taking an alternative route with Luna following with Draconis still perched on her back.
The route was a little longer to take time-wise since the path was going around the castle instead of through with them eventually walking out of the perimeter of the castle and after 20 minutes they arrived at Donut Joe’s. Luna and Spike could already see the element bearers and Celestia from outside the door, minus Draconis since he was looking at his surroundings from Luna’s back, all three of them enter the establishment together and gaining the attention of all from the other group as the smaller group walked to them.
“Oh, Spike. Thank goodness you are here. We were starting to worry about you.” Twilight said, now composed and relaxed now that said dragon is with them now.
“Indeed, darling. But it was mostly Twilight doing all the worrying but Princess Celestia assured us you’d be fine. And she was right.” Rarity responded, motioning toward Princess Luna.
“I’m here safe and sound Twilight, you can quit your worrying now.” Spike chuckled at the fuming purple unicorn.
“Now that we’re all here, we have someone else you shall meet,” Celestia said, motioning to her younger sister.
Before anyone could ask what the sun princess could mean, Luna moved a bit so the rest of the ponies in the group could what she has on her back and what they saw is a dragon younger than Spike with very dark grayish-green, a dark grayish-green underbelly, and smalt blue eyes.
“Element bearers, We would like thou to meet Draconis Bliss, a dragon We are taking care of,” Luna said in a half-truth, though she was not sure herself if it would be wise to tell them she adopted the dragon to be her son. Whatever the case, she thought it was a better admittance and they went with it as they inched closer to the younger dragon as he seemed afraid of them.
Luna noticed this occurrence and looked to the little dragon, “Draconis, ‘Tis quite alright, they will not hurt thou, they are curious of you.” Luna cooed at the younger dragon.
That seemed to ease him just slightly as he looked to the six mares and waved at them and said, “Hello...” to finally greet them, albeit in a shy manner.
That seemed to ease them more as Fluttershy and Rarity more inclined to move closer at the younger dragon and giggled at his cuteness, which in turn made Spike a little jealous at his newfound brother getting more attention from Rarity than he is. Yet Spike eased off soon afterward since he knew it was not fair being jealous of someone younger than him, especially toward a fellow dragon that is Draconis.
Then Applejack, Rainbow Dash, and Pinkie Pie fawned all over him, more on Pinkie’s part since she was excited to meet another dragon and become friends.
Twilight stood by Spike and Celestia, she knew she would spend quality time with Draconis later on and would get to know him when she would visit Canterlot or the two princesses ever visit Ponyville.
Then Draconis looked over to Fluttershy so he can ask a burning question about earlier, yet it was innocent to him; “Did you do all the screaming earlier that caused the mess?”
“In return, the shy yellow Pegasus twisted her front right hoof on the floor and hide behind her hair in embarrassment with nod and answering; “Yes...”
With a yawn from Draconis, she decided it was long overdue for his bedtime and he should be going to sleep, “We should be taking young Draconis to sleep. It’s long past his bedtime anyway. It was nice to see you all once more.” Luna said, taking his leave with the group waving goodnight, though element bearers and Spike were upset, they knew eventually they see the younger dragon in the future.
After the group departed from the restaurant, Celestia made it back to the castle and walked down one of the halls, but not toward her room, it would be Blueblood’s room that is her destination. She planned on to talk to him about what Rarity told her the prince did, though it seems she was not alone when she made it to Blueblood’s room. Already there was Cadence and Fleur were irked at him, and his door was wide open that allowed her immediate access to allow Celestia in and mediate what argument is happening.
“Would you mind telling me what is happening here?” Celestia inquired, gaining the attention of the other three in the room
“We’re in here because we heard from a few ponies from the Gala that Blueblood treated a mare like dirt,” Cadence said in disgust.
“That is what I planned on to do. Though both of you beat me to it already.” Celestia said before turning to Blueblood before continuing, “Would you mind filling me in why you treated Rarity, the element of generosity, with great indignity?”
“It was because she only liked me for my title, nothing else, like the upper-class mares here, are the same way. I saw that she wanted to climb the social ladder too and forget about her old life.” Blueblood defended.
“If it would make you feel any better, I wouldn’t have approved the relationship anyway. But you saved me the time in facing Rarity and her emotions.” Celestia commented and making Blueblood feel relieved.
“I didn’t think about that, Auntie. I think I have to apologize to her when she comes back to Canterlot some other time.” Blueblood replied.
“Oui, you do. I’ll make sure to let you know the next time she ever decides to visit.” Fleur said, still irked of the prince but let her anger simmer down from his defense.
“I must retire to my quarters and sleep now. It was such an exciting night with the element bearers around. Goodnight to you all, and play nicely.” Celestia departed from them and walked to her quarters to sleep for the night.
It was such an interesting Gala for Celestia and she hoped more Galas in the future will be like tonight. With the need for sleep replaced Celestia’s lighthearted attitude, she arrived at her room and opened the door to her room. She took off her attire and immediately fell asleep into the world of dreams.