"Dragon-Knight." She greeted.
"What the... Rhode?! Bellegar froze you!" I exclaimed.
"He did. And then when Behrlihn was freed anyway, he unfroze me." She answered.
"Wow." I said.
"I know. I was also surprised." She chuckled.
"Wait, so... You were beaten by the Rhyming Rascal?" I asked, that was his nickname I chose.
"He was a powerful wizard..." She said.
"Is, I didn't kill him. No need. I like him. He's a good guy, although he doubted me. But he actually apologised." I told her.
"If I see the bastard again I'll cut his balls off." She growled.
"Got it." I chuckled.
"So, you defended Aleroth?" She asked.
"Correct." I answered.
"Well... Well done Dragon-Knight." She smiled.
"Cheers... How are you here anyway?" I asked.
"When he unfroze me, after a month he then threw me through a portal. As a prank I suppose. I landed here." She said. Bellegar didn't do it... I know that... Not on purpose anyway...
"Well, you are still as beautiful as ever." I smiled as she actually blushed.
"Well, Dragon-Knight, you got even more handsome. I apologise I jumped to conclusions about your intentions... I heard about Lucien the Divine clearing your name... We must seem so ignorant." She was actually apologising?!
"A little, but it wasn't your fault. The Damned One is very manipulative. I've felt horrible about that day. When I had to kill Marius, Gene and Gunther." I said.
"You remember their names?" She asked.
"I have their names tattooed on my left arm. To remember what I am. Who I am. Who I have become. To remind myself that I fight for good. No matter what."
"That is very noble...." She looked into my blue eyes and I her silver ones...
"Ahem, shall we?" Asked the King.
"Ah yes, talking of Marius..." She said and he entered...
"Marius!?!?" I asked in surprise...
"Yes. Hello Dragon." He greeted.
"B-b-but I..." I mumbled.
"You killed me. Twice. I know. Rhode informed me of Lucien clearing your name. He would not lie, so you know I forgive you. I must know if you forgive me..." He asked.
"I do." I answered.
"Thank you. It must be hard to forgive those who hunted your entire race to extinction." He said.
"Well, I've never known the company of another Dragon-Knight apart from Lord Lovis." I shrugged. Remembering the ancient Dragon-Knight I freed from Maxos' eternal torture.
"Still... I am sorry." He apologised.
"It's fine." I assured him,
"back to the matter at hand, or hoof. These Rebels certainly are a problem. We need to deal with them swiftly." She said. Still taking charge...
"Draconis, I am pairing you up with Rhode." Said the General.
"Understood." I nodded.
"Draconis? You mean Drace?" She asked.
"I do not go by Drace anymore. I am Tyrath Kyelinth, AKA Ego Draconis. I left Drace Reynfaire for dead along with Talana." I informed.
"Well, the rebels will be dealt with swiftly." Chuckled the General.
"Wait, you are OK with slavery Rhode?" I asked.
"It is their tradition. From what I understand, these 'Royals' allowed ponies to commit crimes without punishment. There was anarchy." She said. Putting her two hands on the table opposite me.
"From what 'I' understand they are good ponies." I said, putting my hands down.
"Still butting heads?" Chuckled Marius. "It does not matter your opinion Dragon. I also am against it. But we must follow the Commander. Damien has evil Dragons. We will kill them. We need the King's help to do that." He said.
"Marius, you are with Twilight." Said the General.
"Understood." He nodded.
"Fine." I said.
"So. Tomorrow, you will begin. We have a rebel in the dungeon you can all interrogate." He said and dismissed us...
We went back to our rooms...
"This is me." said Rhode.
"Well-" I stopped as she kissed me.
"I've wanted to do that for a while... See you later... Dragon." She smirked. I shook my head.
"I'm here." Said Marius, going in the room opposite.
"Good to see you again." I said and we shook hands.
"Divine! That's a firm handshake!" He exclaimed, rubbing his hand in pain.
"Sorry. Later." I said and continued on. I was still downtrodden about Spike, and Creature could tell.
"Master... There was nothing you could do." Comforted Creature.
"Thanks... See you tomorrow." I said as he went inside.
"Well then. Dismissed Black. Goodnight." I smiled.
"Thank you sir. Goodnight." He said.
We went into our room and when I shut the door Twilight jumped into my arms, burying her head in my shoulder and crying.
"Why didn't you stop him?!" She sobbed... Hitting her hooves on my chest lightly, not meaning it.
"I'm sorry. I could not risk starting a war. I promise it will be fine. I'll get him back." I promised, carrying her over to the bed and putting her down. "You sleep here. I'll sleep on the floor." I said. As I went to walk away she grabbed my hand with magic and pulled me down, still crying into my shoulder.
"Don't leave... Please..." She cried.
"Ok. I'm here..." I said as she cried and I rubbed her back soothingly... I think.
"Thank you..." She sniffed and we fell asleep...