Guardian Chap 37

by ~Sunjian54

The Equestrian Guardian

Chap 37

"What kind of pact?" David said eying the Dragon king. Draconis flashed another smile and stood up off his throne. David finally noticed how scary he looked.

His scales were black and red, his eyes a dark blue. He was easily 20ft tall, and his claws and bladed tail looked like they could cut through David easily. He slowly stepped down the stairs leading to David. David could feel the ground shake slightly under the Dragon Kings weight. Draconis stopped and knelt down low enough for David to feel the hot breath from his nostrils.

"Since the beginning of the Dragons… we have always honored a pact. The pact is our treaty… so to speak." He began, his voice resonating throughout the entire tent. "The Dragon pact is a sacred oath. One of the most holy and respected actions a non-dragon may be part of." He said glaring at David. "Before we make the pact however, I must ask. Is there more to you than you let on Guardian?" He said raising a scaly eyebrow.

"What do you mean?" David asked confused.

"I mean are you keeping secrets from your allies and friends?" He asked staring directly at him. "I can see right through you Guardian. You fight to free Equestria yes… but within you burns a fire for revenge."

David was shocked… but Draconis was right. "Yes… I do have an urge to take revenge on Nightmare Sol." He said guiltily.

Draconis snorted a small jet of flame and shook his head. "I knew it… You're just like other humans. If something acts against you, you react by seeking vengeance. That is not the Dragon way." He said sternly.

"What does that matter? And I'm not like revengeful humans. My revenge is just." David said stomping his foot. Draconis moved his head right into David's face. His voice was cold and forceful. "It matters Guardian, because only those loyal to the sacred Dragon pact may be a part of it. So if you want my help you will give up your revenge seeking mission!" He snorted sending smoke into David's eyes.

"YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT IT'S LIKE!!!!!!" David yelled causing Draconis to take a few steps back in shock. "You have never seen your loved one's taken from you. You've never heard their cry's and knew you could do nothing about it. You've NEVER experienced the pain… and suffering that comes with the burden of knowing you couldn't save them!!" David hissed, his voice struggling to roar out.

Draconis sighed and sat down across from David on the floor. "I have." He said quietly. "Many years ago… my people worked with Princess Celestia to help quell the Gryphons during the Pony/Gryphon war. My family was all warriors. My wife and I were an unbeatable force on any field, and my son could outfly any dragon or pony. However… during a minor skirmish we were all separated from one another. Princess Celestia had promised to send reinforcements to aid in the skirmish, but no allies came to our cries. My wife and son were struck down by the Gryphons, and I… beaten and scarred could do nothing…" He said as a small tear fell from his eye. "That is why I must know more about you Guardian. I will not put my people at risk if you are not as concerned about keeping them alive as I am." He said shutting his eyes.

David sighed. (God I've been an idiot. I've basically stomped on and kicked around his honor and that's all he has left.) He thought. "Draconis I'm sorry. I need to learn to let go of my hunt for revenge. I know that it will only end up destroying me anyway." He said calmly.

Draconis rose again to his full height. "Perhaps… there is hope for you yet Guardian." He said holding up his right claw. "I King Draconis of the Dragons do hereby call upon the power of the Dragon Pact." He said calmly. A sudden flash of light bathed Draconis's claw as white lines carved themselves into the shape of the sun on his claw. "I hereby pledge to give my loyal support of myself and my army to the Guardian, and I also pledge that should I become a burden to him… that he may strike me down." He said with an evil smile. The light vanished and a large visible scar in the shape of the sun was branded into his claw.

"Now Guardian you too must make the pledge and offer something of equal value." He said crossing his arms.

"I David Arman, The Guardian of Equestria… do hereby call upon the power of the Dragon Pact." The flashed emerged again and covered David's hand. "I hereby pledge to do my best to keep the Dragon species safe from harm." He finished, but the light didn't vanish. "It's not equal value. You have to offer something else." Draconis said. (Something Else?? Like what?) David thought, and then it hit him.

Draconis put his life on the line……. And as the Guardian of Equestria… should I fail to keep the Dragons safe… then Draconis may strike me down." He finished as a sensation that felt like hot water from a sink began spreading up his arm. Bright white lines began forming all up his arm; they twisted and turned until they formed into the shape of a Dragon running up and down his right arm. "This is the sign of the pact."

Draconis said smiling showing the sun on his massive claw and pointing at the dragon on David's arm. "The sun represents Celestia's honor and yours as well. While the Dragon represents my honor. They will both fade once the pact is finished." He said.

"So… we've reached an agreement?" David said putting his hand out to shake. "Yes we have." Draconis smiled as he took David's hand in his own claw that was the size of a car and shook it. "Now! I must send word to my tribe to ready themselves for war." He said looking up to at the top of his tent. "Farewell Guardian! I will see you in two months!" He roared as flames shot from his jaw and wings setting the tent on fire and blinding David.

The heat was incredible! He shielded his closed eyes fearing that if he didn't that might be burned to cinders. When suddenly the heat vanished. And as he opened them up again, Draconis and the tent were nowhere to be seen.

"Well that was… interesting." He mumbled as he pulled the shirt under his armor over the Pact mark. "DAVID!!" A voice shouted. David turned to see Bio running toward him with fire in his eyes. "Bio what's..?" "No time come on!!" He shouted leading him back toward the train platform. As they grew closer David could make out voices come from a small crowd.

"I DEMAND to see the Guardian now!" A voice demanded. "He's not here!" A voice David recognized as Devin shouted back. He and Bio slowly moved through the crowd until David saw who was making the noise. It was a white unicorn stallion white stallion with a blond mane and a compass star cutie mark. "If he's not here… THEN FIND HIM!!!" The pony shouted stomping his hoof. (Must think he's a big shot.) David thought as he approached. "I'm the Guardian. Who are you?" He asked as the stallion turned around.

"WHO AM I?!?!" He gasped in shock. "I… am Prince Blueblood. Nephew of Princess Celestia." He said with a hint of snob in his voice. David knew all about Blueblood. He had been cruel to AJ and Rarity during the Gala, and he had even used Rarity as a cake shield. "Oh yeah… Rarity told me all about you." He said crossing his arms. "Rarity…? OH! You mean that urchin of a "designer" he said basically stepping on Rarity's pride.

"Yes that urchin…" David said gritting his teeth. "Why are you here punk?" Bio asked stepping forward.

"HOW DARE YOU!!! How dare you speak to me that way! I am here to tell the Guardian something." He said stomping his hooves. "Well tell him before I kick your flank." Bio said flashing his tail. Blueblood snorted and approached David.

"As I am now ruler of Equestria, since my aunt has been corrupted and now rules with an iron fist. I am ordering you as your ruler to disband this… this… rabble of an army and come with me to help form a new land for those unaffected by the evil in Equestria." He said rudely. David couldn't believe what he was hearing! Disband the army? For what? This punk? His anger was flaring, but this time he didn't restrain himself. He brought a fist up and smashed it down into Bluebloods muzzle. The punch sent Blueblood staggering backward. "You…You…YOU!!!!!" He roared unable to find the words for what David had done.

"1st of all… You're no ruler. 2. This "rabble" has proven itself in battle as one of the bravest forces I've seen. 3. I will never… ever… ever serve a cold heartless jerk like you. Now get out of my camp!!" David roared. Blueblood staggered back to his feet as David turned and began to walk away.

"You… You will pay for assaulting me!!!!" He screamed as he ran at David. He lunged directly at David, but Bio's tail grabbed him and thrust him against a nearby building. "You listen to me you little worm. He may not have hurt you… but I sure can. I got your name, and I got your flank. So if you want to live I suggest you run before this "rabble" as you called it gets angry and tries to kill you." True to his word every member of the Guardian army was beginning to reach for or draw their swords.

"Why…? Why does everyone follow such a pathetic human and not me? I'm royalty." He whined.

"We follow him because he cares about us." Devin said stepping behind Bio.

"We follow him because he supports dreams." The twin painters Primary Colors and Blank Canvas said behind Devin.

"We follow him because he needs our help." Technia said behind Primary and Blank Canvas.

"WE FOLLOW HIM, BECAUSE HE IS THE GUARDIAN!!!!" They all shouted at Blueblood. Bio unpinned him from the building and let him drop to the ground. "Now RUN!" He growled. Blueblood took off at full speed deeper into the town. David had been watching all of this without saying a word, but it was now that he knew what he was fighting for.

"Everyone's dreams and hopes are on my shoulders. Though it's a heavy burden, I won't stop until my job is done." He whispered facing toward the setting sun.

"I have many reasons to fight… but 8 of them are extremely precious to me." He said looking at the hilt of his sword where the Luna and Twilight figures were hanging. Pictures of Twi and her friends flashed through his mind, along with pictures of Luna and Celestia. "Hold on everyone… I'm coming." Next Chapter: Chapter 38 Estimated time remaining: 1 Hour, 25 Minutes