//------------------------------// // Chapter 8: Road to the Society - Road Finished // Story: My Little Pony: Clash of Dragons // by RobtheMorpherPony //------------------------------// A week has passed since Cole had delivered such a cryptic warning with even more cryptic sayings behind it. The main six chose to ignore what they couldn't pinpoint. They instead focused on one thing: Cole was warning them that if Cynder is pushed to her breaking point without a proper defense attorney, then she will be found guilty and war will consume the entire planet as a result. And while a defense attorney needed to be found, there were more pressing matters to attend to, as Pinkie Pie had a reason to throw quite the town-wide party: The road between where the Society hung out and ponyville had been completed. As such, Pinkie Pie decided to throw a big town-wide party with every creature from the Society all too welcomed to join in. There was cake, games, food, and drinks galor. "So, you mean to tell me that Pinkie Pie managed to somehow pull all this together within an hour?" Cynder asked Applejack. "Ah know it sounds crazy, but it's the truth. And if there's one thing you should know around these parts is that you should never question Pinkie Pie." Applejack said. "I'll have to keep that in mind." Cynder said. Hmm...I wonder...no, no cynder. You promised yourself you'd never think aout the monster that ruined your life again. Elsewhere with the party, Twilight was confronted by none other then Moondancer. "I'm very surprised to find that you joined the Society." Twilight said. "...Your not...mad at me for what happened...are you?" She asked. "The past is the past. Besides, thanks to The Society I understand things now. Besides, this gives us a good chance to start over as friends." Moondancer said, smiling. "Heh...I wasn't the best friend before. But I'm going to be better from here on out." Twilight said. "I'll hold you too that." Moondancer said. As it might just allow me to finally figure out how I really feel about you. She thought to herself. Rainbow Dash was by herself mostly; looking intensely at Moondancer. "Can't believe there's a second egghead going to be around now. As if Twilight alone wasn't enough." Rainbow Dash said. She felt someone next to her. "Hey Rainbow Dash, pretty interesting party isn't it?" Spitfire asked. "C-captain Spitfire?! Ma'm, what ar--" Rainbow Dash was stopped with a hoof. "Relax. I'm not your captain right now. Tartarus, I'm not even a Wonderbolt right now. Right now, I'm just Spitfire. Figured I'd join in on your party. After all, with The Society being part of Equestria Proper, it opens Celestia knows how many doors. This is why I'm hoping that once the trial ends, I was thinking about giving you the Wonderbolts test early. I managed to convince the higher ups to that at the least. Once you've passed that test, your one step closer to becoming a Wonderbolt." Spitfire said. "That's...wow...I shouldn't get such treatment..." Rainbow Dash said. "Don't get too excited. You still gotta pass the test first. But I know you'll pass it with flying colors. Just be sure to start studying." Spitfire said and went off to enjoy the party. "...Oh boy...studying...my least favorite thing..." Rainbow Dash said. "Maybe I can ask Twilight for help..." She added. "I suppose Moondancer would be nice to ask for help as well." She added. In another part of the party, Society Ember and Spike had passed out due to drinking too much punch. "...Seems dragon or no, kids will be kids." Spyro said. "Wonder why they drank so much punch? Even the CMC aren't being this reckless." Twilight Velvet said. "Beats me. Must have been some contest or something." Spyro said. As the party continued, more and more things happened, including Fluttershy throwing up in the middle of the party. "She doesn't look so good..." Sunburn said. "Yeah. Pinkie Pie, would you mind if we took Fluttershy home and made sure she got some rest?" Sonic Boom asked. "Sure thing. Just take some cake to go." Pinkie Pie said, handing them some cake. The gryphon and Pheonix Dragon soon left, dragging Fluttershy out of the party. "Looks like Fluttershy's still a bit of a lightweight." Rainbow Dash said. "She really didn't look like she could handle her liquor at all." Twilight said. "You can say that again. Not litterally of course." Moondancer said. "Fluttershy is such a lightweight." Pinkie Pie said, showing up between Rainbow Dash and Moondancer. "PINKIE!" Rainbow Dash shouted. The party kept going well into the night... Meanwhile, as the party started to wind down, the strange black fox had been overlooking the entire town and party from the same hill, holding a heartshaped locket before he put away behind some kind of egyption shirt. "...I promise you Spryo and Cynder..." The Black Fox said. "This time I will make sure you get a happy ending personally...even if I have to do something bad to achieve it. But, sacrifices must be made." He added. Ark 1: Road to the Soiceity END