Hey guys, really really sorry for yet another horrible delay. As always, things get out of hand in the future and I'm going through real life things but I'm starting to write again! And thank you all for the great response from last chapter and to all still supporting me and this story. Please enjoy.
Ps. Gonna work on something on the side, read at the end if you're interested!

Chapter 20: Rainbows and Sunshine

Edited by AnonJ31

Joseph Brooklyn and Spike sigh happily while they both relax on chairs outside of the library. They had spent a few hours with helping Twilight's studies. The boys decided that they earned a rest from the hard work for the day and wanted to enjoy the sunshine much as possible. Joe smiles at Spike "I gotta thank mom one day for the great days she makes when the sun is out like this."

Spike looks at Joe with a smile that's equal "Yeah dude, we may have days usually like this, but of course to balance nature, you gotta have rain and that stuff." he said as he drinks some soda.

"True." the human replies while also drinking some soda "Any plans for today Spike? Going to see Rarity?" Joe says with a smile at the end.

Spike blushes lightly "N-No, she's a bit busy and I don't wanna disturb her. Man, now that I think back, there are plenty of times I did, just never realised it."

This caught Joe's attention, his close friend now thinking deep about things normally he wouldn't pay close attention to "What do you mean by that?" Joe asks curiously.

The gem dragon ponders for a moment at this question, looking back at times when he was love struck at the sight of Rarity but not realising how busy she was which made her irritated at him. Before anything could of gone worse, either the girls or Rarity took Spike out whilst he was still in a trance.

Spike sighs softly "Now that I think back, how...stupid I was to not realise she wanted to work while I annoyed her. Always thinking one day I would get the girl I dream of, I did thanks to you and my new power. But now I wanna try and not annoy her...I-" Spike spoke out until Joe stopped him.

"Spike, you've grown so much since I met you, so have I. And you're still a kid and will be for quite some time." Joe chuckles "So don't ruin your childhood Spike, it's great for your age you're being more and more thoughtful, but I love the mischievous and playful gem dragon too."

Spike slowly smiles and laughs "You're right, not gonna give up messing with others and play pranks! Thanks Joe...in fact..." he says quietly at the end, slowly making a grin.

Joseph Brooklyn sees the grin and has a look of horror for a moment "Um...Spike? You're not thinking what I think you're thinking?"

Spike zooms off somewhere and comes back with a tip with some powder inside a tub, the grins grows even wider "We'll put this on top on Twi's door, hide behind the couch and wait for somepony to come inside, when the door opens the tub will drop and the this, extra strong itching power will fall on their backs! Awesome, ain't it?"

Joe covers his face with his hands "This is going to bad."

Spike climbs up the wall to place the tub on top of the front door, he chuckles as the little dragon jumps down to adjust the door to make sure nopony suspects the prank. He quickly runs behind the coach and waits for anyone to enter, then something hit Spike "Hang on...what if nopony comes in at all?"

"Your problem bro, not mine" Joe replies dryly.

Suddenly, they hear a voice getting closer and closer which causes Spike's childish grin to return and brings Joe's head down to hide. Joe was about to protest until the little dragon shoved his foot on his mouth to keep him quiet "Shhhhh! C'mon, don't ruin the fun" Spike whispers.

Joe groans softly into the foot at the thought of what will happen the next 4 seconds, what's worse. He remembers the voice, sounds very familiar to Joe; the human raises his brow "Mmph?"

Spike's grin slowly falls when he too remembers the voice, a mare boasting to herself with pride...but who could it be? Just like that, both his and Joe's minds click as they stare into each other's eyes in horror and both thinking 'RAINBOW DASH!'

The door swings open with a blue pegasus standing with her chest out and smirking like always, self confident. The one and only greatest flyer in all of Equestria, Rainbow Dash "Twilight! Boys! Where are you? Don't be shy-" she shouted but got cut off.

As the door was swung open by Rainbow Dash, unknown to her, the tub containing the extra strong itching powder was falling down towards her. It landed on her back and on her wings, stopped Rainbow Dash from finishing her sentence and made her eyes widen in shock at the strong sensation to scratch whatever she thought is on her back and wings.
The mare yelled and shouted while running around trying whatever in the library to scratch her back even rolling on the floor "AH! W-What is this!? Why do I wanna scratch so much!? WHOA!"

Spike tries to hold in his laugher but couldn't so he laughed his heart out while rolling on the floor while his friend Joe covers his mouth but his face turns red and resists his outburst to laugh at such a terrible thing but even the human had to admit at least, it was pretty funny.
Twilight Sparkle quickly ran down the stairs to investigate what was going on, she sees Rainbow Dash running around scratching her back like mad "Rainbow Dash! What in the world is going on!?"

"How should I know!? I walked in then my back and wings suddenly start itching like crazy! Gah!" Rainbow Dash yells.

Twilight runs over and uses her magic to gently keep Rainbow Dash still much to her protests, as the librarian observes, she notices some powder on Rainbow Dash's back. Twilight's eyes closed half way while her magic glows around the pegasus, slowly her friend's yells and shouting stops to a halt after a spell was cast.
Rainbow Dash blinks at realising the insane itching is completely gone; she feels the magic releasing her and landing her on her hooves then flapping her wings "H-Huh? What the heck did you do?" she asks.

The unicorn sighs softly and closes the door, making sure it's locked and turns back to her friend "I used a spell that got rid of the itching powder on your back"said Twilight, staring off at a couch.

It took a few seconds for Rainbow Dash to register what her unicorn friend just told her, she was pranked with itching powder. Her eyes went from curious to angry "Alright, who did it?"

Twilight Sparkle points to the couch and taps her hoof "Boys, come out, now."

Joseph Brooklyn and Spike Sparkle slowly and nervously pop their heads out while waving a white flag, the human took the courage to speak up "G-G-Girls...I-It wasn't my idea!"

"Hey! Y-You didn't stop me!" Spike replied.

Rainbow Dash rubs her hoof on the floor two times to signal she will chase them "You have 5 seconds to run boys."

"W-Wait! Rainbow Dash! I-I'm sorry! I-I'll make it up to you!" Joe said while backing up to a wall.

Joe's offer caught Rainbow Dash's interest "Oh? Do tell."

Joe thought for a few seconds as to what he could offer her, then his mind clicks "H-How about I take you to the beach today?"

The pegasi's guard fell completely when she heard what Joe said, even Spike and Twilight were surprised at the offer. Not often do the girls go to the beach and just haven't got around to it. Rainbow Dash stares at Joe while thinking for a minute, she looks down then back at Joe "Just...me and you? On the beach?" she asks with a faint blush.

Joseph nods quickly as possible, not wanting her to get angry again "T-Today's my day off and I d-don't have anything to do really. Never really had a chance to enjoy the beach and thought what has happened to you now, you also deserve a break."

Rainbow Dash relaxed her body and her expression went back to normal, she stares into Joe's eyes in deep thought "O-Okay, meet me in 10 minutes at the gate! Pack what you need!" she said, flying out of a window.

Twilight Sparkle blinks at what had just happened, Rainbow Dash was angry then when Joe offered a trip to the beach, she was different. Then it hit her, Twilight remembers that the girls love Joe as much as she does, Rainbow Dash is up there too. The unicorn sighs in defeat and looks at the human "Well, you best be getting ready, wouldn't want to make her angry again would you?" she chuckles at the end.

Joe gasps and runs off to pack some things for the beach, whilst he does that. Twilight raises her brow "Spike? Where do you think you're going?" she asks in a slightly amused tone.

Spike freezes on the spot before he could climb out of the window, slowly looks back to meet the gaze of Twilight Sparkle. The gem dragon gulps nervously and laughs "J-Just getting some fresh air!"

"Don't think you're getting off so easily Spike, it was your idea and I know it was" the unicorn smirks.

Joseph quickly walked behind Twilight carrying a bag of new clothes and a towel if needed "Okay Twilight, I'm ready to go."

Twilight Sparkle looks back and smiles "Well...you have a good time and make sure you don't mess it up or she'll get you" she giggles at the end. Of course this didn't help Joe's worries.

The human nods quickly, giving Twilight a hug and running out to meet Rainbow Dash as fast as he can. Now with her friend gone, the pony now can start to think what she can do for her son Spike Sparkle "Okay Spike, I think you can continue helping me with...my...studies?"

A look of confusion hits the purple unicorn's face, blinking a few times and looking around. Nopony is here which can only mean one thing; Twilight closes her eyes calmly until she opens them and fire burns in anger "Spiiiiiike! You come back here right now!" she yells, her voice echoes across Ponyville.

Spike is hiding inside a stack of hay, shivering like being cold in winter...if only he could feel it "Uh-oh...maybe running off wasn't such a good idea? If I go back and say sorry then-" he spoke to himself but stopped when he sees Twilight running around with fire in her eyes.

The gem dragon watches quietly and slowly sinks down "Nah, safer here."

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Joseph Brooklyn is waiting at the entrance quietly, also shivering at the sound of Twilight's yelling "Glad I wasn't there."

Just then, a pair of hooves gently landed on the ground next to Joe, already knowing who it is speaks out "Hello Rainbow Dash, got everything?" he asks.

Rainbow Dash smiles "Knew it was me? Could have been Shadow or Fluttershy."

"I would've know if it was them landing next to me" said Joe, turning to her.

Rainbow Dash tilts her head slightly "What? Just by listening to the land of our hooves?"

Joe looks up, trying to express himself "Uh...not quite, almost as if I can sense your presence and know it's you. Must be thanks to my Chaj training that I can observe my surroundings better."

"Dude, I'm gonna say that's kinda spooky but kinda awesome! Now you'll be able to resist me pouncing on you and when we do our new training!" the blue mare grins widely.

Joseph stares at her for a moment "New training? What new training?"

Rainbow Dash sniggers and opens her wings "You'll see! C'mon, hop on my back and I'll fly us to the beach which isn't far from here!"

The human looks at her and shyly looks away; this caught the pony's attention which causes a big smirk "Oh boy, here we go again. Embarrassed a big guy like you lying on my back? Awww, so shy!"

Joe blushes and his face frowns slightly "N-No I'm not! I-I'll do it" he says, walking over and gently laying on his friend's back while holding the bag.

Rainbow Dash smiles as she feels the humans grip tightly "You okay? Then let's get flying!"

Rainbow Dash starts to flap her wings slowly at first but quickly flaps them, now hovering slightly off the ground. Once she feels comfortable with the balance, the pegasus shoots off into the air, feeling the wind hitting her face. This calmed her, made her feel free whenever she flew across either Ponyville or Equestria itself.
Now both are in the air, making sure Joe is alright and Rainbow Dash keeping a mental note on what she can do and not do with a friend on her back. She smiles to herself, thinking back to her life and how it is now. Ever since she always wanted to join the Wonder Bolts at a young age, inspiring her to achieve her goals. When meeting her first friends, Fluttershy and Shadow Breeze, she knew deep inside that the Wonder Bolts could never replace what she truly loves. Her friends, even at times when things were on the wrong hoof and getting into situations where friendship can be tested. She once again remembers her friends mean more than the Wonder Bolts.
Rainbow Dash looks at Joe in thought, she may have known him for only a month and 2 weeks, but she and her friends became very close to a point where it was much more than friendship. When she and Applejack talked about their feelings for Joe, Rainbow Dash always had a moment to think about it more. Today, she decided today would be a good day for her to express herself, even though Spike mentioned to Fluttershy when helping with the animals that Joe knew they all liked him and is thinking deeply about this. Even still, just because he knows doesn't mean it can't hurt to tell a pony...or person rather, about your feelings. Right?
"O-Okay! The beach is up ahead Joe! Wow, thank Celestia for the great day!" Rainbow Dash shouted, pointing towards a seaside.

Joseph Brooklyn snaps out of looking all the places he never seen before and stares where his friend is pointing, indeed a seaside with quite a few ponies there too. Most laying or waling on the beach with their mats and shaders, some even wearing some sunglasses. Young colts and fillies playing around, sand castles and in the sea, feeling a great sense of positive energy, very happy and peaceful Wwow...me and Spike, we did go to a beach as you know. But we never really took the time to actually spend time here."

Rainbow Dash smiles at him "Well now you've got the time and spending it with good ol' me! I'm gonna land us on the beach. Hold tight!"

The pegasus gently but swiftly lands on the beach, feeling the soft sand on her hooves making her sigh happily "Ah, nice to be somewhere else for a change" she said.

Joseph got off Rainbow Dash and steps on the sand, looking around at the area, seeing so many ponies around, just like Ponyville but not having the sound of the sea and singing of the seagulls. The human simply stares out at the ocean with a smile, feeling calm and thinking, but expression slowly changes to a saddened one. He rubs his face, trying to forget about something.
Rainbow Dash having a sharp eye notices Joe's disturbance "Hey, Joe? You okay?" she asks softly and concerned for the sudden change.

Joe gasps and quickly smiles "N-Nothing Rainbow Dash, just thinking about something. Nothing to worry about, it was a long time ago...I'll get things sorted and get a shade" he says, running over to a hut selling lots of beach related products.

The mare watches him and frowns 'Ugh...what are you hiding? You've been acting strange recently and we're catching on. Sooner or later, we're not gonna put up with it and help him out. I'm no Applejack, but he's not good at lying'

"Um...Rainbow Dash? I got the shades and set out our mats if we need to lay down on them" Joe said.

Rainbow Dash gasps and falls backwards "D-don't do that! Scare me why don't you!" she yells.

Joseph blinks in confusion at her "I call your name a few-" but he got cut off with his friend's face up to his, glaring into his eyes.
"Enough! Let's do something cool, like awesome style! I'm gonna go in the sea!" The mare shouts happily and charges towards the sea and jumps in, making a big splash.

Joe winces when he watches her land on her belly side at that speed "Ouch...that's gotta sting" he whispers to himself.

Rainbow Dash's head bursts out of the water and spits some out of her mouth and gasps, her mane flat and gasping a bit "Whoa! Forgot how cold seawater can be!"

Joseph chuckles a bit "Well...at least she's more cold than hurt. The cold won't last long, just need to adapt to it for a few minutes."

The pony in the sea swims around, using her wings to fly faster which like Rainbow Dash, gets attention while Joe also gets attention of his own without effort. The human looks around seeing ponies of all ages, races and genders come towards him, inspecting him and asking curious question. Most know him from the newspapers, Joe did his best to answer their questions and even had a few laughs with them. Just like Ponyville, all usually friendly, making the human wonder about maybe one day explore Equestria and see everything.
"Haha! Yeah! Best day ever!" a voice shouts from the sea, causing everyone to look at Rainbow Dash performing tricks on the sea and air.

The foals, mares and stallions, Joe himself all watch Rainbow Dash pulling impressive moves. Earning, Ooohs, Wows and cheering, the human smiles and claps at her "Always like to show your skills, that's the Rainbow Dash we know and love" Joe said, laying down on the mat.

Once Rainbow was done showing off her skills, she searches around for Joe and smirks, landing in front of him "Hey Joe, join me in the sea and we can have fun!"

Joseph listen to her and slowly blushes and holds himself "W-What? I-In the sea? I-I have to take most of my clothes off in front of everypony!?"

Rainbow Dash tilts her head sideways looking confused "What's the problem? I know you have...uh...privacy, but as long as you wear some pants or something. You're fine!" she says, blushing at privacy.

Joe looks at her and sighs in defeat; he hardly ever takes his clothes off. Whenever he did change for Gym class, he always got called on for being skinny and bony arms at school. He slowly and shyly takes off his shoes and socks, then his trousers and t-shit, leaving him in black boxers "Lucky that I brought some extra clothes in case I got wet...I feel so exposed without clothing...Uh...Rainbow Dash? What's wrong?"

The mare stares at Joe amazed, looking like a different person a month ago "Joe, you've got some new muscles. I remember that you were kinda skinny but now. You're not skinny!"

The human looks at himself and feels around his chest and arms, it wasn't anything amazing, no abs like in internet ads or on magazine front covers, but Joe feels his arms have improved over helping Applejack and exercising with Rainbow and his stomach feels more stiffer 'Whoa...I never noticed this before, all this from helping Applejack and training with Rainbow Dash?' Joe thought to himself.

Rainbow Dash blushes faintly at Joe and quickly looks away in hope he doesn't notice her embarrassment 'W-What the hay am I doing staring at him like that? I-I gotta stay myself!' she thought.

The mare smiles widely and points towards the sea "C'mon then, let's go into the sea."

Joseph looks at the sea and shivers "It's...a bit cold"

"...You've got to be kidding me. Don't be such a Fluttershy! It's only a bit of seawater and Fluttershy will always attempt to go in because she does love swimming. You're coming into the sea with me even if I have to drag you in!" Rainbow Dash yells with a slight frown.

The human turns pale at her serious mode "O-Okay! I'll go in, I swear!"

Just like a flash, the pegasi's mood changes to joy "Haha! Let's do this!" said Rainbow Dash, prancing towards the ocean with Joe slowly walking with her.

Joe slowly walks into the sea, feeling the cold hitting his feet making the human shiver but he goes further in. With the sea nearly up to his chest, Joseph slowly feels relaxed when getting use to the temperature of the ocean and feels warmer thanks to the sun. The waves slowly and gently crashes into Joe's chest as he hears sounds of waves crashing, feeling the joy of spending time the beach for the first time.
Rainbow Dash is swimming around with her head above the water; she sees Joe's face calm and enjoyment. A look she didn't see for awhile, and that was when they all became his friends on his 2nd day in Equestria. However, being Rainbow Dash, she can't help but wanting to have a bit of fun with Joe as he's in his state of being calm. She grins widely and slowly sinks her head into the water making a foal wearing a floating ring scratching his head in confusion. The cyan coloured mare slowly swims underwater towards Joe, once she appears in front of him. She makes a few bubbles to make Joe look down.
Joseph Brooklyn hears bubble sounds and looks down to see them making him wonder what it was "Strange, whatever could it be-"

Suddenly, Rainbow Dash bursts out of the water and pounces on Joe with her big grin "Gotcha!"

"AH!" Joe yelps in surprise, feeling her weight pushing him down, both of them make a big splash together in the water.

Joe bursts out spitting seawater from his mouth and gasps "R-Rainbow Dash! W-What was that?"

Rainbow Dash laughs loudly when appear from the water "AHAHAHA! That was priceless! If only I had a camera to show the girl's your funny expression!" she boasts, holding her sides.

Joseph feels his face turning warm from embarrassment "Ooh, you tricky mare."

Just them, the human thought of an idea for Rainbow Dash, he holds a deep breath and goes into the water in hopes his plan for her works. Joe swims underwater and sees his friend still laughing, making this a good chance for him to move when she can't notice.
Rainbow Dash stops laughing with a few giggles left in her and wipes away a tear from all the laughter "Okay Joe, not done with you-...huh?"

The pegasus looks around to find Joe but doesn't see him, fearing that he may of indeed disappeared or was angry at her. She gulps looking worried "Joe? Where are you?"

Little did she know, her friend is slowly rising from the water behind her. Joe does slowly hold his hands out to go touch her sides and surprise her "Gotcha!" he shouted, tickling her sides.

Rainbow Dash gasps loudly and yells, jumping into the air like a frog leaping from a stone and into the water with a crashing sound. She quickly emerges from the water and likewise, spits some seawater out of her mouth and breathes for air, she glares at Joe who is now laughing whole heartily "Joe!" she yells.

Joseph still laughing covers his mouth and chuckles "I-I'm...sorry...ahaha! But I had to get payback! Hahaha!"

Rainbow Dash tried to remain serious but soon snorts turn into full laughter with Joe, she decides to splash water at Joe in attempt to stop his laughing. This only made the human laugh more and splash back and Rainbow smiles with glee alongside Joe, they are both having so much fun and together spending time. Joseph walks over to her and gently hugs her to stop the splashing, they both slowly stop laughing and smile at each other "That...was really fun" said Joe.

Rainbow Dash nods in agreement "Yeah! Best day ever!" she boasts happily.

For a minute, Joseph Brooklyn and Rainbow Dash just stared at each other with words. Wondering what they're thinking and making their own light blush. Joe manages to speak up "Um...would you like to rest while I get some ice cream for us?"

Rainbow Dash nods slowly "I-I think I'd like that."

Joe gently picks the mare into both arms much to her protest of how silly she looked and Joe countered with him on her back. Rainbow Dash gave in but started to enjoy being in his arms and relaxes until they are at their mats and Joe gently lays Rainbow down and hands her a towel "Can you dry yourself off Rainbow Dash?"

Rainbow Dash scoffs and takes the towel away "Course I can! We ponies may not have hands but we sure can surprise you!"

Joseph nods "Oh you don't need to tell me that, I'm learning nearly every day on what ponies can do which still amazes me to this day. Anyway, flavour?"

"Mint please."

The human nods "alright, back in a moment" he says, walking off to the ice cream stand.

The cyan pegasus starts to dry herself off, working on her mane 'Wow...today was just so much fun! I mean, yeah I always have fun when I'm with the others but when you're with somepony you like...a lot. Can't help but feel so...warm and closer, plus I got to see a side I don't usually see often. Joe having a real good time...I better ask if he enjoyed today. Even though he did this to make up for the itching powder.'

Joe walks up to Rainbow Dash holding two ice creams, one mint and another vanilla "One mint for you Rainbow Dash" said Joe, handing out the cone to her.

Rainbow Dash takes the cone and smiles "Thanks a lot Joe, sit down and let's enjoy the ice creams."

Joe chuckles and lays down "Of course."

Both of them are enjoying their ice creams quietly while relaxing and enjoying the sunshine from Celestia. Rainbow Dash makes a quick glance at her human friend "So...did you enjoy today...with me?"

Joseph stops licking his ice cream and smiles warmly "I did, in fact. The feeling I had was like being a kid again. Never really got to do this at all, New York City isn't ideal for swimming around and didn't spend time with other kids. N-not saying you're a kid or myself, but just never had so much fun before and I enjoyed every minute with you here. Rainbow Dash, thank you."

Rainbow Dash blushes and looks away "S-Silly! You chose this to make up for the itching powder!"

"Did this...repay you?"

The mare thinks for a second until she looks at Joe, winking "Oh yeah, definitely, still gonna tell about your reaction."

The human chuckles "So will I about yours!"

They both laughed and continue having their ice cream and enjoying the sun, until before they left built a decent sized sand castle to which Rainbow Dash began boosting with a musical tone that she was queen of the castle.

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Ponyville, late afternoon

Rainbow Dash carried Joe on her back as she flew to Ponyville, both still smiling from the good time they spent at the beach. Ponyville looks peaceful with most ponies going back into their houses for the day while some are going out. Rainbow Dash lands near the gate of Ponyville "Here we are, home sweet home."

Joseph Brooklyn slowly gets off her back "Thanks Rainbow Dash. I had a great day with you."

Rainbow Dash smiles at him "and I did too, Joe..."

The two of them stood there awkwardly, not knowing what else to say. Joe nervously rubs his head until Rainbow Dash looks at him "Joe, I understand you know about how we all feel about you, including me. But...I want you to know how I personally feel, you're a great friend. You helped me at the race to encourage me with the others, that moment when I saw you risking yourself to save Rarity. I fell in love with you...going out to save others at the cost of your life was so brave and shows you kept your promise. With your personality...I can't understand how nopony wanted to be your friend. You're a good person."

Joe was at a loss of words, he never expected Rainbow Dash to be so up front of how she feels about something or somepony. The human feels amazed and touched by her "Rainbow Dash..."

"But, Joe...I do wish you'd stop lying and keeping secrets from us all. It hurts us y'know, you can always tell us anything and we're not gonna think of you differently Joe" she said, floating in front of Joe and kissing his lips.

She pulls away with the biggest blush Joe had ever seen before "S-So...y-yeah, had a great time. I-I really, really like you and don't lie because one day we'll make you spill the secrets...S-S-See ya!" Rainbow Dash shouts, wanting to stop looking shy before anypony sees her and zooms off into the sky, leaving her rainbow trail.

Joseph Brookly touches his mouth while staring into the ground, he shyly smiles but soon sighs sadly "I...don't know about thinking of me differently Rainbow Dash..." he said to himself, covering his face with one hand.

"Joe? You alright there?" a voice spoke from behind.

Joe quickly turns to see Shadow Breeze looking at Joe curiously and concerned "You've been stood here for a bit."

"O-Oh, really? Sorry, just thinking about something. H-How are you, Shadow?"

Shadow smiles at the human "Doing great! Me and Fluttershy are getting along at the cottage pretty well! I'm just out and thought I'd invite you and Spike to go out tonight for a drink or something to celebrate today, the 27th of September!"

Joseph smiles slowly "Oh, that's right, today's a special day! Sure I'll come, but I don't know about Spike."

Shadow Breeze looks confused at this "Why do you say that Joe?"

"Remember hearing a shriek with Spike's name called out? Yeah, he got in trouble for a prank and I think Twilight is making sure he's spending as much time helping her studies."

Shadow Breeze sweat drops "Ah..."

"But I need to go get changed at Twilight's, come with me and I'll change quickly" said Joe.

Joseph and Shadow Breeze went to the library and Joe spoke out to Twilight that he's home but wanted to go with Shadow to celebrate. She approved and when Joe asked if Spike could come, she said no and called out to the gem dragon working upstairs with piles of books and paper "My boy is learning a lesson, isn't he?"

Spike pouts as he writes some words down on a paper "Yeah, learning a lesson on how mom can nag me a lot."

Dead silence hit the library causing Spike to shiver "Just joking! Jeez!"

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Equestria, unknown

Trixie is training with the dark mages now remained from their previous name to 'Dark Walkers' meaning their path lies in the darkness in order to serve their new lord Discord. Trixie felt very intimidated by Discord but he assured her that revenge on Twilight Sparkle which she could of want nothing more than the chance for revenge, to prove she is above Sparkle in every way. A unicorn wearing dark robes approached Trixie and bows "Oh great and powerful Trixie, Lord Discord wishes your presence!"

Trixie smiles at him calling her name as many now do, she feels pride and power in her "The great and powerful Trixie shall arrive at once!" he yells, her horns glows and appears in front of Discord sitting in his stone throne. She bows

Discord smiles at her "Good, I will make this snappy. I want to introduce you to two new members who have joined thanks to our friend here."

Trixie stares into a dark area, seeing the mysterious figure covered in shadows, only seeing very clean black shoes he wears. The unicorn turns to her left and sees a griffin wearing armour, her eyes green and coat shining, proof she is of high class and authority and seen battle before.
Discord smiles "This here is Lady Tara of the griffins, banished from her people and seeks revenge on Equestria with her army."

Trixie nods to her while Tara looks away in disgust so the pony looks to see a rather large diamond dog with blazing red eyes full of rage, he wears metal armour and looks very strong. Discord once again introduces "This here is Eitrig of the Diamond Dogs wanting-"

"Revenge on that human Kirk who has returned to destroy my people once more!" The diamond dog roars.

"What he said" said Discord.

Discord shifts in his seat and smiles widely "That will be all for now, you all will hear more soon enough. Begone, I have plans for you all."

They all bowed and left the room expect for the mysterious figure speaking to Discord "You are wise my lord, time will test their loyalty to you."

Discord smirks "Hmm, it will. Let's hope so, or else they will face my wrath and boy, they do not want to." he said while his laughs fill the room.

To be continued

Hey guys! Again, I really wish to apologise to all of you who were expecting my next chapter to be released months ago. Well, I'm going through some things in my life that require me hat stops me writing this story and I'm ashamed to say...Playing Destiny on my PS4, please forgive me! But seriously, I am sorry and I will try to make up for it but I won't promise anything. I'm gonna try my best to bring you the next chapter when I can. (Add me on PSN and we can chat and play Destiny XD ) And I'll tell you who's next with Joe, Applejack!

And I really really REALLY thank you all so MUCH for your continued support for this story and me, I know I disappointed with my lack of chapters and like this one, feels rushed with less quality but I always try my best for you guys. And highly keep your thoughts and reviews to heart, and remember that I will ALWAYS continue this story! Never EVER done until I say it's done! Thank you for the support over these long years!

And writing something else!? Yup! I assure you it's not going to take over this story and will not cause delays...I know, but I'm serious here. I won't tell you what it will be but hopefully you won't be surprised, it's gonna be a one shot or two. So, please stay tuned!

And 27

th of September...Jero, thank you for the 2 amazing years of friendship! And editing my story!

PS. About OC related topics, I thank you all for requesting your OC character to my story, however, I can only add them in as a background character or have a very minor role. Because adding a major OC is a bit hard for me, because I had to change a lot of things I planned and work with the OC Shadow Breeze. But I will try and add your OC that the characters could have a chat or help out!

PPS. I want to let you all know about the Audio read of my story (username here) hasn't updated in a while on YouTube. If you can't continue, I want to thank you very much for your support and how much popularity it gave you! And f you guys wanna do an audio read of my story, please PM me!

Thank you all for your support, please Read and Review, really helps!

And remember...FOR THE BRONIES!