//------------------------------// // Dolphin Don't Part 3 // Story: Twilight Gets a Puppy, Season 4 // by TDR //------------------------------// Twilight Gets a Puppy Season 4 By TDR Dolphin Don't Part 3 [Somewhere at the edge of Equestria ] “So what happened to Daring' I work alone' Do?” Saturnia muttered as they made their way through the forest towards the Talacon valley. DD lived this far from civilization to be left alone mostly, though also to be as close to the valley as she could while still remaining in Equestria. The valley was a hot bed of old archaeological finds, fallen temples, and the ruins of at least twenty differing ancient cultures. Despite the valley being quite large, this many cultures living this close together was something that no other site across Equss had. The popular theory was that this was the Rainbow Valley of legend, just like every other odd valley on the whole damn planet, and a few of the craters on the moon, as well as one spot on the sun some swore was darker than other parts. When Rahs saw the map DD provided he refrained from commenting that it looked to be the exact same size and shape as the new sea that was filling up by the Crystal Empire. He would ask Luna about it later. “Okay Bug you know as well as I do that I use that line to keep the fans and thrill seekers out of my mane. Though it rarely works.” DD sighed. ”I know you have skills and your colt friend there is a Sparkle. Word of what that family is capable of gets around. And given he's not not a fan of my newer books I don't have to worry about him trying to prove something to me at an inopportune time and ruining any plans I make.” Rahs shrugged. “So what is your glorious plan?” Saturnia sighed. “Simple we catch up to Caballeron and his goons before they get to the valley. You shape shift into some random stallion and offer to pay a great deal of bits for the ring of Scorchero. DD explained hefting a bag that clinked as she did so. “Caballeron will be more than happy to sell it to anyone, as he's just in it for the bits. Well anyone but me, he hates me, no idea why.” “Countless years of abuse and spurning his advances I expect.” Saturnia sighed. “Ehh. He's not exactly my type this decade.” DD shrugged.”Maybe a century ago...” “Woof.” Rahs added staring at DD. The mare paused with a wince. “Look. I CAN'T tell you anything about it. I was sworn to secrecy about Artemis. I suggest you just forget about it. I know you can get all the Princesses out here to demand it out of me, and I still won't talk. There's too much at stake and after what was done, I'm not going to betray that just because you asked nicely.” DD shook her head. “Bark?” Rahs asked. “What!? No I'm not a witch wolf, where did you even get that idea? I'm a pegasus.” DD started forward again with a shake of her head. She paused a moment and considered. “Mostly a pegasus.” “Ruff!?”Rahs pointed out. “How I can understand you is based on something else I can't tell you due to my promise. “ DD rolled her eyes. “And yes I am just a pegasus, mostly, my being three hundred and something years old has nothing to do with my promise however.” Rahs blinked raising an eyebrow. “Look I've been all over Equss. I've seen and done things that I can't even write about. I've followed white rabbits, been a vampire for a little while, been trapped in stasis, cloned, drank from wooden cups, bathed in mystical waters, been force fed the flesh of a sea pony, annoyed some guy named Hay Sues in another dimension, sampled ambrosia, ate a couple of golden apples, and borrowed an Alkahest stone from an animated suit of armor and a midget pony. I have literally no idea of all the magic spells and curses I've been under, infected with, or seen in my life. I was even an alicorn at one point, that was a weird time.” “Woof?” “Nah. Law is some other alicorn I've never seen before. Surprised you've heard of her through.” DD offered. “Alright here we are. I can feel Caballeron and his goons up ahead.“ Saturnia stated glancing to Rahs before letting out a sigh. “Does it have to be a male?” “What? Getting cold hooves now?” DD smirked. “I'm on a date still you nitwit.“ Saturnia hissed glancing to Rahs.”Some guys are not too thrilled that their date can be a guy.” “Bork.” Rahs shrugged. “What?” Saturnia blinked. “He said he knows your parents. It would be odd if you couldn't. It's not his thing, but he understands the necessity, evidently he's been told he looks good in drag.” DD blinked staring at Rahs with one eyebrow raised. Saturnia smirked. ”I can wholeheartedly agree with that. He does look good in a dress.” Rahs nodded and reached into his coat pulling out a stack of photos before offering one to DD. The mare looked at it a moment her eyes going wide. “Woof.” DD offered before Saturnia snatched it away from her. “Bark?” Rahs questioned. “The history of pith helmets? What?”DD blinked. “Why do you have these?” Saturnia frowned before tucking the photo of pony Rahs in a dress away in her saddle bag. Rahs simply grinned putting the other photos back in his coat. “Alright fine.” Saturnia sighed a green flame rushing over the blue pegasus leaving a gold furred, silver maned unicorn stallion with an old looking gold coin on his flank. He looked very much like an older noble, who liked playing at exploring and tomb raiding without really wanting to get his hooves dirty. “Nice. Here I figured you would have changed into Laura Crop for him.” DD laughed. “Maybe later.” Saturnia muttered in a rather deep baritone as Rahs snapped a picture of the new form. “Alright, give me the bits DD and let's get that ring back before Caballeron sells it to Ahuizotl.”