//------------------------------// // Rainbow Fin Albacore // Story: Twilight Gets a Puppy, Season 4 // by TDR //------------------------------// Twilight Gets a Puppy Season 4 By TDR Rainbow Fin Albacore [Spring, Rainbow Falls] “Woof?” Rahs asked offering a bag of popcorn to the unicorn sitting next to him on the bleachers. “No thank you, when today's events are over Rainbow Dash and I are headed out to dinner, I hate to spoil my apatite when I finally get to eat some where that doesn't serve a five star appetizer and call it a meal.” Prince shook his head. Rahs nodded and went back to eating his popcorn. It had been a interesting few weeks after the Flutterbat incident. He had gone on a date with Sunset, then Trixie was coming back according to her letters to go on another date. The problem currently was that he and Jynx had scheduled the second date on Rainbow Dash's birthday before realizing it. While it would be a good opportunity to reschedule, it wasn't something easily done with Jynx. Due to her pack growing even larger in numbers due to word getting out about the leader courting a Witch Wolf God, Diamond Dogs from all over were flocking to Jynx's banner. So far there had been no real problem, as Jynx was also placing a large number of Diamond Dogs into the Employe of the Crystal Empire to deal with their mines as none of the locals wanted anything to do with the underground structures any more. But the Diamond Dog warren outside of town was expanding and was taking up more and more of the land along the edge of the Everfree Forest and some tunnels were evening going into the Manterhorn under Canterlot. Jynx had her paws full keeping everything in line. That The Jade Wolf Leader had, on several occasions gone claw to claw with Witch-Jack with no clear winner helped her out considerably in keeping any dog from thinking about trying to usurp her. That and the fact she was developing a fanatical following of Dog who saw her as close to a bastion of power and strength as one could get shy of a god. The Diamond Dogs did have a god, but no one had seen him in a long time. And the few that had remarked on how he left them for dead, and there for was hardly deserving of the title. Still as for the date , Rahs figured he could show up hang out for a while taunt Rainbow a little, give her that record she had been wanting that he picked up and then go on the date with little issue. For now however there were the relay for the competing teams to qualify. Rahs really had no idea what any of it was about, as far as he was concerned his part in the games was over after judging the foals. But it was still rather fun to watch, particularly with all the drama. Rahs wasn't sure how he knew, but there was a great deal going on with Rainbow Dash now. Particularly the faked injury. Granted the 'injury' fooled no one, least of all Rahs and Prince who had both seen her spring back from far worse impacts with hardly a bruise. From what he could tell it was all due to the Wonderbolts asking her to join their team after Soarin got hurt. Rahs was also privy to the argument Soarin and Spitfire had on WHY he got hurt, which is why she was set on replacing him if he was going to be so focused on young mares that he couldn't fly straight. Dash faked her own injury to avoid having to chose. Of course that likely meant that Ponyville wouldn't qualify. No offense to Ditzy, but she wasn't that good at short bursts of speed being more of a long haul flier and the rest of the pegasi from Ponyville were in other races or events.. Rainbow Dash was the best one on the team, even with Fluttershy's new bat wings her speed and stamina were lacking, and the other was Bulk Biceps. Rahs was surprised he didn't enter the weight lifting competition, but given that tended to be an earth pony dominated event, no matter how big the pegasus got he likely couldn't match the earth pony and nox cal body builders. Luckily before the event started it seemed Rainbow Dash had made her choice after chewing out Spitfire who took it all without flinching , but seemed amused at the rejection, and the Ponyville team was ready to go. At the start bulk was struggling, but he was doing far better than expected. The trade off was a bit fumbled, though Fluttershy surged up, gaining time and surprising everyone who knew her with the unexpected rush through the air. Dash took the relay and in a fully expected burst of speed tore across the finish line, just shy of making a sonic rainboom. While it wasn't the fastest time, it was more than enough for Ponyville to qualify for the games. Rahs cheered along with the rest though his attention was quickly drawn away as he caught a whiff of some very strong magic from somewhere. His eyes narrowed as he looked around expecting something to happen, though after a moment the scent faded and and he was left curious as to what had just happened. This was odd. He had never caught a scent of magic that strong before, at least not something that faded so quickly. “Curious.” Rahs opted to keep an eye and his nose out for that scent again, just in case. There were a few names in the prophecy left after all. [ On board the Song Fishies, a few days later.] “So you're still set on this I assume?” Aria sighed. “Of course. Can you imagine the amount of strife this will generate. Our gems will be so overpowered we'll be gods.” Adagio cackled. “Couldn't we just stay at the resort longer? It's still freaking cold in Equestria.” Aria offered. “I didn't like it at the resort. Two of ten stars.” Sonata offered. “Two?” Adagio asked. “The food was pretty good.” Sonata shrugged. “ But I really didn't like their games.” The pair chose to ignore that as Aria dropped into the pilot's chair for their ship. Aria didn't trust either of the others to pilot the ship, though only Sonata seemed interested in it. “So what's the plan then? You find a way past the Diamond Dog? That thing screwing with our magic could ruin everything we try. And she evidently lives in that town you plan to take out.” “We may not be able to use our spells directly on her, but she has to have a range in which she cancels our magic.” Adagio offered. “Boobie puppy didn't trigger anything until she got close to the stage the second time. “ Sonata pointed out.” I didn't see the other one.” “Right so we just need to keep the bitch away. The other one may not even be an issue..... what is the term for a male dog any way?” Adagio blinked as she considered.” Cur?” “Dog.” Sonata offered. “Yeah a male one, what is that called. I know a bitch is a female dog, but what's the term for a male?” Adagio questioned. “Dog.” Sonata stated again. “Yes I know dog, but what's the term for a boy dog?” “Dog.” Sonata offered again. “Sonata what the fuck, I want to know the term that is the male version of a bitch!” Adagio fussed. “Pretty sure a bitch is a bitch regardless of gender.” Aria smirked.” But I think what she means is a male dog is called a dog.” “Yes.” Sonata agreed. Adagio glared at her before shaking her overly poofy head.” That is stupid.” “Ehh what ever, stop getting distracted. I expect we can't do anything about her until we get there and figure things out, but how are we going to do even that, we were not exactly well received last time we were in Ponyville.” Aria pointed out. “I have a plan for that too.”Adagio grinned holding up a brightly colored flier.” Got this from one of the bards passing through, along with all his bits.” Aria snagged it with a hoof looking it over “Rainbow Dash Birthday Bash, sponsored by Pinkie Pie LLC. Hiring all entertainers to make the best birthday party for the best rainbow maned pegasus pony named Rainbow Dash there is. Musicians, jugglers, high wire acts, puppet masters, and tumblers wanted. Clowns, mimes, and strippers need not apply, this is a family show.” Aria read. “What the heck is this?” “Our way back into town unnoticed of course.”Adagio offered. “Ooh, I hope they have red velvet cake.” Sonata chimed in. [ Golden Oaks Library] “Nah dude, flamers only got a eight inch range in this errata, you're just shy.”Spike offered pointing out the distance between his Salamander Adaptus Alicornus and Firefly's Adaptus Marecanus. “I could have sworn it was ten on this one. Didn't this game used to have templates?” Firefly asked, the fake pegasus fanning his wings a little.” That would be a lot easier.” “Yeah it used to, there's talk of bringing them back though.” Spike pointed out though he trailed off as the front door of the library door opened with a small chime. “Hold that thought, I'm on library duty today.” “No problem. I need to figure out what to shoot now any way.” Firefly sighed. Spike hopped down from the chair walking out of the kitchen and kicking the door stop loose so the door closed behind him. No sense letting any library patrons get disturbed by how much yelling usually acompined a game when the dice rolled badly. Spike paused as he reached the circulation desk raising an eyebrow as Silver Spoon trotted into the building. Spike frowned, usually none of the foals from school came into the library unless it was to study for something or do a report. Spike was pretty sure they hadn't had a report to do. Maybe he should double check. “Hey Silver, what brings you in?” Spike offered with a small wave. Silver Spoon nodded to him and glanced behind her with a small exhalation as she approached. “I actually came to talk to you Spike.” Silver stated. 'Well if you're here to profess your love for me, I should let you know Applebloom called dibs and isn't keen on sharing.” Spike offered. “What ? No! Ew. You are neither my type or species, and I'm already in an arranged marriage when I turn eighteen.” Silver offered. “Those are illegal now.” Spike pointed out. “If I want to fight it, yes, but I've met him a few times and he's alright. Besides that's how my mother and father met and they are rather happy with it.” Silver explained before she shook her head quickly.” No that's not what I'm here to talk about, it's Diamond Tiara.” “What did she do now?” Spike asked frowning. “She's getting worse.” Silver Spoon sighed.” Whatever it is that drives her to hate the Crusaders and you is now much worse. It's all she talks about and everything seemed to be about getting her vengeance on all of you and your families.” “She's welcome to try.” Spike offered.” I really don't think she can manage much with who she's against.” “Don't underestimate her Spike. I've been her friend for a long time and her mom has taught her to be ruthless.”Silver Spoon sighed.”This insanity is enough that Sterling is scared of her almost as much as she's scared of Sombra.” “Yikes.” Spike blinked. The third member of their little group was one of the few crystal pony transplants to Ponyville and the filly practically vanished whenever she even thought Sombra was nearby. Silver Spoon sighed.”That's it. I've tried talking her out of it, but she doesn't listen to me, she never really did. You've been warned and if she hears about it that's gonna be the end of our friendship.” “Really? You're like the only friend she even has.”Spike pointed out. “I know.” Silver Spoon sighed and turned heading back out the door leaving Spike to ponder her words..