Originally the plan was to continue where the previous chapter was left off as a cliffhanger, but I'm dirty chapters in and I haven't fully structured everything for this plotline and I really need to put more time into that. More world building here and there. Checking in on the other characters. You know that sort of stuff.

There are three things big this season.

Set up for Twicorn.

Set up for the Subplot I have for Naruto, Applejack, and Fluttershy.

And Sombra.

That doesn't mean there still won't be sexy times, but I really need to get a move on with the plot. Anyway hope you guys enjoy this chapter.

Equestrian Heroes

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Naruto x Rarity x Twilight x Fluttershy x Applejack x Pinkie Pie x Rainbow Dash x Ditzy x Luna x ? x ?

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Inner thoughts, Text read, Italics used to represent characters speaking in different language.

Demonic rage, Demonic characters, Kurama Speak

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Story Start

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Two Days Prior to the Element's get together!

A situation once thought settled had proved anything, but that as news about a shipment of supplies to the town of Applelosa had been destroyed by a herd of Buffalo.

While being a small town out in the wastelands of the west left Applelosa mostly untouched in regard to the major events of the inner conflict that struck most of the northern and southern reaches of Equestria also meant that any cargo of valuable supplies was absolutely vital to their survival.

With the season of Winter coming soon they would be stuck between either dealing with a disease run or a shortage of food supply as a result of selling much of their stock in order to raise up enough money to get more supplies in time for the winter.

The crown could intervene and buy more medicine with tax money, but that meant taxing the citizens and currently the treasury had to be carefully balanced in regards to all the damages that have occurred.

The various battle sites over the passing year had caused a lot of environmental damage not to mention all the infrastructural damages that occurred in battle sites through the town and cities. Then there was the replacing the homes, the business, all the sick and injured as well from the several major conflicts that occurred.

Strict measures were taken to make sure that Equestria's bountiful treasury would stay in the positive.

Much debate had occurred with the Equestrian governing body on what to do and how to respond. The meeting was soon dismissed as the royal sisters debated among themselves what do do.

"We cannot sit by in inaction. Our citizens are in trouble and these Buffalo are in violation of the non-aggression treaty."

Celestia had been willing to overlook the first violation that was committed by Chief Thunderhooves when Twilight reported to her the incident that occurred with his tribe and the citizens of Appleloosa months ago seeing as an agreement had been made with little to no permanent damage to their citizens, but this time private property was being destroyed and lives were being put in danger. "Luna, you will be needed to head down there and oversee the negotiations personally. "

"And leave you here alone in your current state sister? What if there is another attack in my absence?" It was still far too soon after the incident for her sister to be left without adequate protection. "At least let me send a missive to the Elements to come before I take my leave."

Celestia shook her head, "Luna you know as well as I do how dangerous it can be to become overly-reliant on a thing or in this case a set of ponies. They have their lives to wish and I do not want to tear them away from it every time a situation comes up. Our royal guards are more than adequate enough protection and its not like I am helpless myself. With each passing day more and more of my magic returns." As to emphasize her point Celestia conjured a ball of plasma energy that burned with the intensity of a miniature sun before dismissing it.

"Very well, I shall send a missive for Cloudsdale for the Wonderbolts as well as taking select members of my Night Guard and see to it that this situation is sorted."

"I will send for Page Turner then. He should be able to prepare you up-to-date dossier on the Buffalo in case anything has changed. It has been quite some time since I have interacted with them myself."

Luna had a better idea. "Actually sister we could also gain more information by having a representative speak with Applejack. Did your dossier on the Element of Honesty not also include the whereabouts of her relatives? Some who are citizens of the town?"

Celestia let out an enthused hum as she used a summoning spell to summon the files of the Elements. Plucking out Applejack's she read through the information and saw that several members of the Apple Clan did in fact live there. " I assume you have an idea Lulu?"

"The members of my guard need more field experience besides that of battle. I know just the pony especially that gaining retrieving information and forming a profile is vital for."

Two days had past since Dusk Treader was given her assignment and found herself in the town of Ponyville. She was a mixture of excited and anxious at the magnitude of the assignment she was on. Though with Applejack currently out of town because of a delivery the only thing she could do was report to her commanding officer who lived in town for deference seeing as he held a close connection to Applejack.

Currently Naruto was enjoying the cucumber sandwiches Rarity made as Opal continued to chase his tail that he used to tease the kitten with. How you might asked? He was a bell to the end. Cats really loved bells. As this was going on Dusk and Rarity were near by talking.

"Dusk, sometime you really should come up to my studio. I promise, it would be such a joy to make you something designed just for you! I could even show you some samples to prove it! I've nearly finished my dress for my new fall line. "

Turning deep red in the cheeks, Dusk swiftly returned her teacup to the table. "I, well, I'd never been one for flashy clothing or those that stand out. As a member of the guard I spend so much time in uniform its sort of like second nature to me to always be in uniform or armor."

Rarity's eyes went wide, and she shook her head, her voice now full of alarm. "What? But you're a beautiful mare, Dusk! You'd look fantastic in a nice dress! Maybe something in a Fuschia or magneta to go with your fur and wings!"

Naruto couldn't help but let out a hearty chuckle."Good luck with that Rare. I've never seen Dusk in a dress as far as I've known her. She's so serious you'd think she was a golem in disguise."

Looking at the ground, she shook her head dismissively. "Despite the captain's exaggeration that is an almost accurate account. I just never really found joy in owning or wearing a dress."

Shock.

Surprise.

Sorrow.

Acceptance.

And then Determination.

The emotions coursed through the mare's face. "To never know the joy of a well crafted dress! To never bathe in the clothe that high lights your beauty! Why that itself is a crime! You will report to my studio this evening after whatever business you have for the day is finished. And I won't take no for an answer!"

Dusk looked to her captain for help as the look in the mare of Generosity's eyes was quite intense.

"Just do it Dusk trust me. Just let it happen, for the good of all involved. You might end up liking it. Heck you might even manage to draw you in some suitors if you do." He suggested as the cat finally latched onto his tail causing him to wince. He made a note to tell Rarity later to have opal's claws filed down.

"I am here on business not pleasure captain Uzumaki." She argued as Naruto just gave her a knowing look.

"You're a good guard Dusk, you but there is more to our lives than simply our duty. If you ever find a chance at happiness then go for it I say. No one is saying you have to be in a relationship to be happy or force yourself out there, but if there is a possibility to enjoy yourself or find someone then you should treat it as an opportunity instead of a bad thing."

Seeing as she had little to no argument in why putting herself out there a bit more would be a bad thing. That and Rarity's hopeful look could really wear one down after some time. "I suppose it couldn't hurt."

Delighted, Rarity rushed to Dusk's side, scooping up her hands and squeezing them tightly. "Oh, this will be glorious! I simply can't wait! I've already got so many ideas of how to emphasize the yellows of your eyes. I will make you feel like the beautiful maiden you are, maybe even a princess!"

Dusk smiled a little, looking up at last at Rarity and getting a little caught up in the mare's enthusiasm. "Well, alright. Just as long as you promise as we can at least start off in private. I rather try and get used to this whole thing before making a fool of myself." No sense in letting such a gracious offer go to waste.

Luna and Dusk spent a good deal of time going over the information that the latter was able to gain from the Element of Honesty. All and all while Luna knew the importance of respecting tradition. she saw little reason to give into demands of a people who smacked away their helping hand millenniums ago to continue a tradition of simply running over land if it meant convincing hundreds of citizens who were trying to make a life for themselves.

Dusk herself was more focused on the fact that in time the town would need to expand which would include building a lake and extending the area they farmed , as thus would eventually result in a likely conflict in the future over the terms they had set now.

Upon arriving they were greeted by an Earth Pony stallion by the name of Duke Hotshot. Duke Hotshot was that of a tall earth pony, handsome, muscular, with a strong jawline, deep emerald eyes with chestnut fur and forst white mane and tail. He was dressed in the traditional skins and clothing of the western climate that helped kept the ponies who settled here cool and made removing sand easier.

The position of Duke or the more common Duchess was given to anypony in a position of leadership that started a province in unexplored lands and developed a settlement in the name of the crown.

It was during the inquest of incidents that popped up of late that they learned a bit more about the situation at end. First of all it was not all the Buffalo but another tribe along with aspect of Thunderhooves tribe that split off when they were disgruntled at what they perceived was their chief's weaknesses at bowing in to the demands of ponies.

Nopony was privilege to what occurred far outside the town's borders, but they were warned in the form of the Chief's daughter Little Strongheart warning them of aggression from another tribe.

When a small envoy of ponies were sent to try and work out something with this other tribe that was when the aggression really picked up.

While Luna would have normally been all ready to demand reparations on the attack of her people, the recent events of war were fresh on her mind. Normally the more militant of the sisters the princess of the night wanted to spare her subjects any more unnecessary conflict for the time being. "The first thing we should attempt is to establish a dialogue with the buffalo tribe, and hear their reasoning behind these actions. Where is their tribal encampment located?" She would try her hand at diplomacy first. And should that fell, well, the Buffalo would find themselves coming up close and personal with lightning bolts.