Last time, after a tiring journey through Equestria, Spike and the girls made their way to the entrance of the kingdom of Dinolot. After showing the Dinolot crest and message from his parents, the guards allowed Spike and his friends access into the kingdom where they would meet with the kingdom's ruler.
Spike and his pony friends continued following the two guards, who led them through the kingdom's town square. The group looked around in wonder seeing it was just the way they saw it through Celestia's magic. Much like Ponyville's and Canterlot's inhabitants, the dinosaur inhabitants of Dinolot were going about every day lives, from jobs, to relaxing, etc. They saw the multiple different dinosaur types ranging from ones who walked on all fours like the ponies do, ones who walk on two legs like Spike, and ones capable of flying in the air.
"My this kingdom is so magnificent." Rarity gasped.
"It is quite fascinating isn't it?" one the guards asked.
"Consider yourselves lucky," the second continued, "We don't normally let non dinosaurs inside without proper authorization." the group nodded.
As they continued through the town, many Dinosaur folk stopped to give the ponies and Spike questionable looks, while the younger dinosaurs were fascinated by their appearances. Soon the two guards led them up to Dinolot's castle, as the group looked all the way to see it was about the same size as the one in Canterlot. They were shown into the castle and started walking along the halls seeing portraits of other kings or queens that once ruled over the kingdom years ago. The past kings and queens ranged between all types of dinosaurs, "Wow all of these guys ruled over this one one kingdom?" Rainbow asked the guards.
"Correct," the first began, "For you see our royal leaders didn't always fall in by royal blood and all. It was also determined by strength, wisdom, and devotion."
"Many of these past kings and queens had proven they had those qualities to lead our kingdom," The second continued, "And when it was their time to pass, a challenge was always made to determine the next worthy leader."
Spike noticed a portrait of his father, "And my father was one of them?"
"Oh yes. Back then we were still rookie guards, but we were there when your father fought in the tournament." the first said.
"He took on challenger after challenger, until he came out on top." the second added.
"Wow." Spike gasped in admiration.
"Wow Spike, sounds like you had a totally awesome dad!" Rainbow smirked as she playfully punched his shoulder.
"Yeah. It sure looks like it." Spike replied wishing he got to know his dad and mom.
They stopped before two large doors, as one of the guards knocked on it with his spear, "Enter!" a voice called from behind.
The doors opened revealing the throne room, which was big an luxurious with green wallpaper, a red carpet stretching from the entry all the way to the throne, tapestries hanging from the ceiling with the Dinolot insignia. Up on the throne sat the king of Dinolot, Razer. He was a green Giganotosaurus, who wore a crown on his head, and wore a purple king's cape. The two guards led the group up to the throne and they bowed. Razer eyed the group of ponies and the little dragon wondering what this was about, "Your excellency, we bring news that you must here." the first guard began.
"I'm listening." Razer answered patiently.
"We found these ponies and this dragon outside the gates," the second continued, "The dragon has proof that he is one of us."
Razer's eyes fell upon Spike, who looked nervous as he looked up at the towering dinosaur king, "A dragon one of us?"
"I'm half dragon uh, your highness," Spike began, "My name is Spike. My friends and I have come all the way from Canterlot because you may have the answers I'm searching for. I am in fact the son of King Geki and Queen Elsa."
Razer did a double take, before speaking, "Come again?"
"It's just as Spike said, King Razer," Twilight spoke up, before using her magic to levitate the note up to him, "Here read this and you'll have your proof."
Razer accepted the letter and read it to himself. As he read it, his eyes started growing wide in surprise and was shocked. When he lowered the letter, he descended from his throne and stood before Spike. Spike looked nervously, as the large dinosaur looked on him with eyes that felt like they were drilling right through his very skin. Suddenly what threw him and the girls off guard was the king letting out an exuberant laugh, "Oh I knew Geki and Elsa wouldn't leave us without an offspring!" he patted Spike's back, "It's an honor to meet the son of my best friend."
"Best friend?" the ponies asked.
"Of course," Razer answered, "Geki and I were close friends, even when we were hatchlings. But please allow me to graciously welcome you all to Dinolot. I am King Razer."
"Well you know me. I'm Spike," Spike reintroduced himself, "And these are my pony friends. Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, and Rarity."
"Your highness." the six ponies bowed to the king.
"So I assume it was Princess Celestia that told you about Dinolot?" Razer inquired.
"Correct." Twilight nodded with Spike.
"Well she did the right thing in sending Spike here to learn about us," Razer spoke up, "There is so much you need to know Spike, about your family, and this marvelous kingdom."
"I know." he replied.
"But for now why don't you all relax? You've come so far, and deserve some rest." Razer offered.
"That sounds wonderful to me." Rarity admitted.
Raze nodded and clapped his claws, as his two guards stood ready, "See to it our guests have proper bedrooms prepared."
"Yes, King Razer." the two guards nodded, and took their leave.
"Now why don't I show you around your home, Spike?" Razer offered.
"I'd love that." Spike admitted, as he and his friends followed Razer.
Razer showed them through the castle halls, as Rarity kept gushing and marveling at the royal décor, "Oh this castle looks simply fabulous, King Razer." the unicorn beamed.
"I'm glad you think so, Ms. Rarity," Razer replied, "Been around ever since Dinolot was first founded thousands of years ago."
"So what can you tell me about my parents?" Spike began, as they started walking through a garden, which Fluttershy admired.
"Well Geki and I knew each other when we were kids," Razer began, "We were like a dynamic duo, always ready to liven the kingdom up. We both always dreamed about what it would be like if any one of us was king of Dinolot. When we were soon going to come of age, we started practicing for when it would be time to pick a new leader we would be able to enter the tournament. When the time came we both signed up and the battles commenced."
"Oh that sounded so awesome!" Rainbow spoke up, while feeling giddy.
"It was quite a day I'll admit," Razer admitted, as if he was feeling nostalgic, "We won match after match, until it came down to just us two. We fought like true gladiators in the old times. But in the end, Geki prove himself to be the strongest and he bested me. After that he was declared King."
"I hope him beating you and becoming king didn't put a strain on your friendship." Fluttershy said hopefully.
"Well truthfully I was a bit bitter about it, but I learned that holding onto such grudges wasn't worth it," Razer answered, "And just because he became king didn't make him any less of my friend. In fact I was appointed as his councilman. It still felt good working along side my old friend as we monitored our kingdom with its best interest."
"Wow," Spike gasped in admiration, until another thought hit him, "So how did dad meet my mom?"
"Elsa?" Razer asked, "Well this was a long time ago. A few years after Geki was named king, he was summoned to the land of dragons for a meeting with the high dragon council to talk about alliances."
"Dragon council?" Twilight asked.
"Yes," Razer nodded, "I take it you had to have met other dragons before?"
"Yeah, but my experience with them wasn't so well." Spike admitted.
"Well keep an open mind not all dragons are ruthless brutes. Some of them are actually quite harmonious, unless you start something with them," Razer explained, "Anyway, Geki, I, and several guards traveled to the dragons land to talk with their council about an alliance. During our stay with the dragons, your father fell in love with a beautiful dragon girl who went by the name of Elsa. She wasn't born royalty, but she expressed kindness and love towards Geki. When it was time for us to go, Geki insisted we bring Elsa with us claiming that he loved her and wanted to marry her. The council felt it could help strengthen our bonds if they were to wed. And eventually they got married and Elsa became our queen."
"How wonderful." Fluttershy gasped.
"But ah guess they all didn't live the happily ever after life?" Applejack asked.
"Unfortunately," Razer answered in sorrow, "For some reason and somehow a rogue gang of dinosaurs broke into the castle and attacked the king and queen forcing them to flee the castle and kingdom itself. We lost a lot of good guards and soldiers that day." he hung his head down.
The girls could see how hurt Razer looked having lost his childhood friend. Suddenly his sorrowful looked turned joyous, as he held Spike close, "But to see they had not died in vain. For they have left us a legacy to remember them by!"
Spike, while being held too close felt as if his eyes were going to pop, spoke, "Lucky me."
"So did you catch that group of dinosaurs who murdered them?" Twilight asked curiously.
"I'm afraid not," Razer admitted in shame, "For after the event, they went underground, vanished into thin air. None of us knew how they got into the castle, or who orchestrated this. What we do know however is that some one didn't want our rulers on the throne anymore."
"What about your alliance with the dragons?" Rarity asked.
"When word got out to them about Elsa's death, they cut off all ties from us." the king answered.
"Did they try to invade your kingdom because of this?" Twilight asked, hating to think of the possibility.
"Some tried to attack our kingdom, but we captured them and used them as bargaining chips so that the dragon kingdom would surrender. And they did with us turning the captured dragons over to them as part of our truce."
"King Razer?" a voice spoke up. They looked ahead seeing a grayish blue Apatosaurus approaching them.
"Ah right on time," Razer began, "Spike, ladies, I'd like to introduce to you my councilman, Bronko."
"Wow he must need a lot of neckties to cover a neck that long." Pinkie joked, only to get shushed by Applejack and Twilight.
Bronko looked at the group questionably, until the king spoke up, "Bronko, allow me to introduce you to some special guests of ours all the way from Canterlot. This is Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Applejack, Fluttershy, and finally Spike the son of the late Geki and Elsa."
"What?" Bronko gasped in shock as he looked Spike over, "Hmm, the resemblance is quite uncanny. But if he is who he says, then this bring joy to my heart and all those who worshiped Geki and Elsa."
"Agreed," Razer nodded, "See to it we have a proper feast for our guests, as well as some entertainment."
"Of course, King Razer." Bronko said, as he took his leave to make the preparations.
"There's going to be a feast tonight?" Rarity asked.
"Ooh I love feasts!" Pinkie cheered.
"That's very generous of you your highness." Twilight noted.
"I just love to make my guests feel accommodated. Now why don't you all get yourselves washed up while I oversee the preparations?" he suggested.
"Sure thing your excellency." Spike nodded.
"Please call me Razer." he smiled.
"Of course, Razer." Spike said as he and his friends left to get cleaned up, unaware of Razer smirking to himself.