//------------------------------// // Breaking Tradition // Story: The Burning Traveler // by Dramize the Salamander //------------------------------// Back At the kirin manor all the mares with the exception of Fluttershy who was still with Dramize working on her weapon, were sitting down in a small black room around a crystal relaxing as the guys went and took their bath and Acellex was showing the CMC her room. Rarity's face was a deep shade of pink while Midnight was giggling like a five year old looking at her as she nursed a glass of what Rainbow hoped was red wine while Twilight was nose deep in a book on kirin anatomy that Logic gave her before he went to bathe. "So what did you guys do while we took the most awkward bath of my life." Said Frozell as she reclined back in her chair. Rainbow told her the details of the fight which made Frozell smile. "Good for Acellex getting her chaos attack. I wonder if her bond pet has hatched?" "Anyway what made this shower so awkward?" Asked Pinkie eyes full of curiosity. "Rarity here just found out about the enchantment we have on our clothes. lets just say being part dragon has it's up sides and its down sides in battle." Said Midnight as pointed at her chest. "But then again who wouldn't be embarrassed getting caught ogling perfection." Rarity's blush some how managed to deepen turning her face as red as a cherry which caused midnight to lean in until she was right next to Rarity's face then she licked her cheek nice and slow which made Rarity freeze up and Midnight fall on the floor laughing spilling her drink. "Ummmm Rarity?" Rainbow poked Rarity only to have her give no response and fall over in her frozen position. "Ok what the actual buck why she frozen?" "Aww great she had a blow out." Said Frozell throwing hand up in the I give pose. "A blow out?" "To many thoughts at once plus a sensory overload she will be stuck like that for a while until she calms down." "Aww man I need a new drink." Midnight said pouting as she realized she spilled her drink so she left to get more. "Anyway hey girl's you want to hear your inner songs?" Asked Frozell pointing at the crystal in middle of room. "Yea why not." Said Rainbow laying back in her chair. "I bet my song is cooler than all of yours." "It would be interesting to see how it's done again." Said Twilight looking up from her book. "Don't we need to be bonded or a kirin to do that?" Asked Applejack with a slightly skeptical look. "Nope, the ponies back home didn't need to be bonded so why should you need to." "Good point." "Ok who wants to do first?" "Me me me." Pinkie held out Varia's sword and poked her finger and dropped her blood on the crystal causing it to glow hot pink before it started to play. "When did she?" "She took my sword when Applejack asked her question. you didn't notice her?" Varia said taking her sword back from Pinkie who was just swaying to the beat of her song. "No I didn't." "Then I think I know what her affinity is. Unless someone else noticed her?" Everyone else shook their heads giving Varia the answer she hoped for. "Wait you think she's-?" "Yep." "I'm what?" Asked Pinkie with her usual enthusiasm." "We'll tell you later after everyone else's song is played ok pinkie." Answered Varia with a sly smile on his face. "Oooook." Pinkie said with a saddened expression before turning back to swaying to the music but then they heard the front door get blasted open. "TWILIGHT THE PRINCESSES!!" Yelled a Familiar voice Causing the group to run into the main hall to see spike who just caught his breath. "SPIKE WHATS GOING ON?! HOW DID YOU GET HERE?!" Screamed a worried Twilight. "Letter and Soarin in that order. The Princesses are calling all of you something big is going down in Canterlot." Twilight grabbed the letter looking it over before turn to the other behind her. "We need to get to Cantorlot now." Twilight said with Rarity in her magic and worry on her face. "But what about fluttershy?" Asked Rainbow causing everyone to look toward Dramize's room. "Go your princesses need you we'll pass on the message to her when Dramize finishes then we'll get her their." Varia answered after a few seconds of thought. "Even though it's breaking tradition." "What?" Said all the ponies. "Nothing." "Ok then thanks Varia." Twilight said as the ponies in the room and Spike started to hold hands with her. "No problem Twilight, now get out of here." "Hold on tight." Twilight charged her horn letting her magic fill the room before teleporting everyone except the kirin in a flash of light purple but when the light faded Twilight and friends found themselves Surrounded by ponies and kirin each holding a weapon ready to strike. "WAIT!" yelled Celestia, Luna, Cadence, and Shining Armor voices filled with worry. "Stand down we have new guest to hear us out." The group turn to the voice to see Absolute starring at them with his glowing red eyes. "Would you be the final ruler of this land?" Asked Absolute watching unblinking as Twilight nodded yes. "Good then we have some things to discuss. My name is Absolute Abyss it's nice to meet you."