"Ready, go", the bartender called.

Already people were taking bets on who would win in this battle, Pinkie or Berics. Both of them received their cups and took their first sips. Eldyn, Cellor and Fluttershy watched as they gulped down the drinks.

"So, who do you thinks going to win", Cellor asked.

"Probably, Pinkie", Eldyn answered calmly.

"What makes you sure?", Cellor asked.

"He did just finish a game before he was challenged, chances are he''ll pass out after his second cup", Eldyn explained.

They turned their attention back to Pinkie and Berics who had began their second cup.

"Sssoo, do you sstill think youcun beat me?", Berics asked, slurring with a few words.

"Yup", Pinkie responded cheerfully.

Cellor turned back to Eldyn.

"Yeah, he's going to lose", Cellor said.

Berics reached for the third cup and drank it, Pinkie did the same. upon doing so, Pinkie not being used to mead or any kind of alcohol that strong, began to feel slightly prickly.

"Ooh, I'm feeling kinda prickly, is this part of the game?, Pinkie asked.

"Ha, I knewp she couldn't beat meee, I'm the champiieerr -".

Berics slid off of his chair onto the floor. A roar erupted from the crowd, the long time winner of the drinking game finally defeated.

Hoooraay, I wiiiii -".

Pinkie, like Berics, fell off of her chair, onto the floor. The losers stopped handing out the bets to the winners and became very confused.

"So, who won?", someone in the crowd asked.

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Nickulas, Edwin, Rarity and Applejack walked down the road to Windhelm. They walked across the bridge, they opened the gate and walked into the city. Upon entering the city they saw the people walking around and could hear the townsfolk talking with one another.

"So did you hear about the dragon nesting in the mountains", one said.

I heard the dragon's name was Yolviinggruin", another said.

"There's apparently, a new mercenary in the city", a third said.

"There's a new museum opening in Dawnstar", another said.

Edwin and the other three walked through the city up to the castle however Nickulas stopped while near Candlehearth Hall.

"Well Edwin, this has been an interesting evening but I think it would be best if I stay in the inn", Nickulas said.

"You know that you could stay in the palace of the kings", Edwin explained.

"No thanks, I'm eager to hear some stories before I rest, but if you need to find me then search for me in the Candlehearth hall", he said.

"Okay, wait Nickulas", he called.

"Yeah", nickulas said turning around.

Edwin raised his hand in a fist and placed it on his chest, Nickulas repeated this motion and entered the inn. Rarity, Applejack and Edwin continued walking down the street towards the palace.

"Ah thought he said he was goin' to help", Applejack said angrily.

"He is, it's just when he was a Stormcloak, like me, during the, you know what, never mind", Edwin stopped what he was going to say.

"During the what?", Rarity asked.

"I'm not going to tell you, if he knew that you knew of this story, well to put it lightly, you could probably see the fire from the Imperial City", Edwin warned.

"I can see he's quite touchy on this topic", Rarity said.

"Oh yes, now let's get to the Palace", Edwin said calmly walking to the palace.  

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Candlehearth hall, remained dimly as usual. People strolling around and ordering drinks. Nikulas walked down the stairs to the bar counter there was one seat left. He quickly took the seat and looked up to Elda, the owner of the establishment.

"Ah Nickulas, I haven't seen you here in a long time, so anyway what would you like?", Elda asked.

"Water, please", He answered giving her the gold. "I would also like to rent a room for the night".

"Sorry all the rooms are sold out", she apologized, handing him a glass of water.

Nickulas cursed under his breath.

"You can have my room if you'd like".

Nickulas turned his head to see an imperial with black hair, goatee. He wore chain mail armor and had a silver sword.

"Sorry?", he asked.

"Sorry you can have my room, of course, it's not free", the man said.

"No thanks, I think I can get along without a room for one night ", Nickulas said.  

"Suit yourself", he said.

"You wouldn't happen to be the new mercenary would you?", Nickulas asked.

"That's me, Caveleinn son of that guy you've probably never heard of", he said.

"I'm Nickulas from Dunlain Falls", Nickulas responded.

*RRRAAAAAWWWWRRRR*

Upon hearing the roar, knowing exactly what it meant, Nickulas and Caveleinn rose from their stools and took out their weapons.

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The Palace of the Kings, the oldest building in all of Skyrim and perhaps the oldest building in all of Tamriel. Inside this building was the high king of Skyrim, Ulfric Stormcloak, Galmar Stone-Fist and many more Stormcloak soldiers. The doors opened and Edwin, Rarity and Applejack entered.

"Rarity, Applejack", Twilight and Rainbow called.

"Rainbow Dash, Twilight", Rarity and Applejack called.

The four of them pulled each other in for a hug. The others just watched silently until Brandon broke the silence.

"I'm so glad we don't do that in reunions", he scoffed, receiving a hard punch on the arm from Rienna.

"I'm so glad you guys are okay", Twilight said relieved.

"Well if it wasn't for Nickulas Spellcaster, we wouldn't be here", Rarity explained.

"Who?", Rainbow Dash asked.

"Edwin", an authoritative voice called.

Edwin looked up to see Ulfric was the one who called him.

"Who are these people?", he asked.

"These are Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Applejack and Twilit Sprinkle"

"Guurggh, It's Twilight Sparkle", Twilight corrected, frustrated at him.

"And when I say where they are from, don't laugh or say they're on Skooma,*sigh*, they are from a land mainly dominated by colourful horses that can fly and use magic, they are ruled by two horses that raise the sun and moon each day", Edwin explained calmly.

Brandon and the guards in the room suddenly burst into laughter. Rienna just looked confused. Avulstein and Thorald just looked to the four women then back to each other, Ralof and Ulfric just scratched their heads in confusion and Galmar said "I've heard weirder".

"It's true", Rainbow Dash complained.

*RRRAAAAAWWWWRRRR*

"What was that?", Rarity asked frightened.

"That",

Edwin's face became incredibly serious.

"was a dragon". Next Chapter: fire wing dread Estimated time remaining: 11 Minutes