Chapter 2: Arrival

Dead almost all of them are dead. Over seven hundred soldiers and sailors are dead because I lead them strait into this ambush. That was all that was going through Dan's mind while he bled out on a grassy plane surrounded by dead, dying and wounded imperial soldiers.

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About four hours ago…

"So this is the land the prophecy spoke of." Dan thought in wonder "who knows what we will find."

"Sir we have found a river large enough for the ships to sail in. Do you want us to go down the river sir?"

"Yes. The river looks good and the trees will provide us with some cover from any dragons flying over it. Sail down the river as son as possible, also prepare the men only the nine divines know what we will find."

Two hours of unimportant sailing later…

"Sir the river has become too shallow for the ships, if we continue on this course we risk running aground."

"Understood captain, have the men set up camp on the river bank. Also have some men search the area. I don't know why but I feel like we are being watched."

Little did the captain or Dan realize but there were being watched by two sets of eyes one belonging to a dragon the other to a zebra.

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Thirty minutes later in Ponyville…

Rainbow Dash and Applejack were arguing about which one of them was better at running, (you think they would have learned their lesson after their competition during the running of the leaves) when Zecora came up to them out of breath.

"Have either of you see Twilight, I have seen something that gave me quite a fright. She must see what I've seen." Ask Zecora still slightly out of breath.

"She should be in the library, why?" replied Rainbow Dash. However Zecora left after she heard where Twilight was, not bothering to answer Dash's question.

"Want to follow her and see what so important that she needs to see Twilight right away." Rainbow Dash asked Applejack

"What do ya think, of course. We better hurry up before she leaves.

At Twilights library…

Zecora just arrived and burst through the door, Twilight looked up room her book expecting Rainbow Dash. "Oh, hello Zecora I thought you were Rainbow Dash she's usually the only one that come through my door with out knocking."

"Twilight in the Everfree I have seen devices of wood taller than most trees. They are in the river with sails of white, and creatures that look ready for a fight. You must warn the princess for time is short, do not wait for your evening report. I must go and protect my home in case of an attack, for I fear these creatures will not hold back." After relaying her important message Zecora returned to the Everfree forest just as Rainbow Dash and Applejack arrived at the library.

"Hey sugarcube what's with Zecora she seamed troubled." asked Applejack.

"Yeah I asked here why she was looking for you but she ignored me. Me, Rainbow Dash, the most awesome pony in Equestria."

"Apparently some stranger creatures are in the Everfree forest, they came down the river in something made of wood. Zecora thinks that they might be dangerous and wants me to send a letter to princess Celestia. When I'm done I want to go get a look at these creatures. You want to come girls?"

"I'm in. They'll be aw struck when I show off my moves." replied Rainbow Dash.

"Sure sugercube but we should bring the others too."

"Good idea Applejack, I'll send the letter you get everpony else."

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After almost two hours the camp was set up and the scouts reported seeing a town past the edge of the forest.

"Commander are the men ready to move out?" asked Dan.

"Yes sir, we are waiting on your orders. The crews of the ships are going to stay behind to protect the camp.

"Good if we can get the locals to help this quest will end much sooner and with fewer casualties. Let's move out commander."

After marching to the edge of the forest and out onto an open field something was heard in the distance. It was an all too familiar sound the sound of a dragon's wing beats, it was Alduin. "Men ready yourselves, for if we have victory here your families will be safe from his wrath." Shouted Dan confident that along with seven hundred soldiers defeating Alduin would be easy. How wrong he was. Alduin let out a mighty roar and in second dozens of dragons rose from the forest surrounding the soldiers. The sock the men received gave the dragons enough time to attack before they could draw their weapons.

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"Come on girls I want to see the creatures as soon as possible." Said an over enthusiastic Twilight.

"Calm down sugercube we're almost at the forest." replied Applejack.

"Darling, I don't understand why you are so fascinated by some creatures from the Everfree forest. They are most likely dirty and uncivilized, why else would the live in such a filthy place like the Everfree" complained Rarity.

"Stop complaining, this could be fun we could trough them a hello party an-" said Pinkie Pie who was cut off when Applejack put an apple in her mouth.

"Um girls is that smoke" whispered Fluttershy

They all gasped. "Come on girls those creatures will have to wait, we have to keep that fire from spreading"

To be continued…

Authors Note: I'm sorry if I messed up on Applejack's accent or Zecora's way of talking. I'm not good at writing like that. Also do not get used to me up dating this quickly I'm still running off my inspiration from when I came up with the idea for this story.