Whats love got to do with it?
Chapter 27: 27. Winged ponies to the rescue
Previous Chapter Next ChapterThey had arrived in Ponyville again. This time they would be going to each one of 4 friends left to show off Twilights new wings. It had been decided to go see Fluttershy first due to her being a Pegasus already, and knowing the joys of flying. The three had arrived at her cottage on the outskirts of the Everfree forest. Making way to her door and giving a gentle knock. A few seconds went by and the door opened revealing Angel bunny. He looked at the three for a moment then waved them in. Midnight had to shrink himself again to fit inside comfortably. The three could hear some soft humming coming from upstairs. Angel bunny hopped up the stairs getting Fluttershy's attention, returning with her downstairs.
"Oh, hello everyone. what are you.......... three.......... up to?" She trailed off seeing Twilight's wings. A wide smile spread across her face as she zipped over to Twilight circling her and looking at her wings.
"Oh my! Where did you get those wings Twilight? I never thought a spell could give you feathered wings like a Pegasi." She smiled giving them a gentle touch to make sure they were real. Twilight gave a giggle unfolding them, showing Fluttershy they were indeed real. Fluttershy's eyes went wide seeing them.
"I have Midnight to thank for these beautiful wings. For some reason his magic altered the spell that I cast on Rarity before which gave her butterfly wings. These wings are actually attached to me. I can feel them as well unlike the other wings I had before. It makes flying a lot easier."
"Wow, are you going to show the others as well?" Fluttershy smiled shyly.
"We were actually going around to everyone to show them. This is quite a special event seeing as Midnight had altered the spell." Twilight smiled widely.
"Ok you three, lets get this show on the road, I'd like to think Pinky is going to throw you a party for the new wings." Rainbow spoke as she flew in place loosing patience.
XXX
They arrived after a couple minutes flying into Ponyville, There first stop was Applejacks. Upon arriving they noticed Big Macintosh walking out of the house with a dress and bonnet on. He hadn't yet seen the group heading toward him and dove off onto the side of the road. Big Macintosh walked by mumbling something about a stupid bet. He kept going further down the road until he was out of sight. The group jumped back onto the road giggling, making there way toward the farm house.
They arrived on the porch Just as Applejack and Applebloom were exiting the house laughing.
"Well howdy ya'll. Did ya happen ta see Big Mac heading into town?" AJ chuckled.
"Yea, but what was with the outfit?" RD smirked.
"Well, mah brother lost a bet with me. It was the first time too." Applebloom beamed laughing a little.
"Boy howdy was Big Mac surprised when he lost the bet. Ah ain't never seen a ponies eyes bug out that far, not even Pinkie." AJ laughed
"So what was the challenge he lost?" Twilight interjected.
"Well, the boy has a might large stomach. AB here bet him that he couldn't drink a whole gallon of milk without getting sick. Now keep in mind that we do drink ever so often and he tends ta drink a barrel at a time. So he thought he could win this bet. Unfortunately he didn't keep the gallon'o'milk down." AJ chuckled.
"Heh sounds like a prank I used to pull back on some of my friends on earth. Same thing in all manners, just humans drinking. Its just not physically possible to hold that much liquid down all at once." Midnight grinned.
"So what can ah do...........for ya?" AJ trailed off seeing Twilight unfurl her wings giving a big grin to AJ.
"What in tarnation? How in the hay did you get them feather wings Twi? I thought the wing spell on gave them frilly wings Rarity had."
"Well Midnights magic changed the spell to this somehow. I know it's strange but they are very pretty." Twilight smiled giving Midnight a nuzzle.
"Boy howdy, I'd sure like a set o'them there wings mahself. Think ya could conjur me up some Night?" AJ smiled giving him a wink.
"I'd be honored ma'lady." Midnight smiled giving a bow to AJ which in turn made her burn red giving a nervous chuckle.
XXX
After a short spell casting and a new set of orange wings on AJ, they had made there way to Sugar Cube corner. It was the next closest stop. The meeting went rather much the same except for a super hyper pink earth pony bouncing off the walls. Midnight again had to cast the spell, this time on Pinkie which he immediately regretted. The pink pony was zipping around in every direction, even chasing Rainbow dash around in the sky. Everyone laughed at Pinkie's antics until they reached Rarity's boutique. They all entered seeing the shop pretty bare. Sweetiebelle came downstairs upon hearing the bell ring at the shops entrance.
"Hello everypony. What brings you here? If your looking for Rarity she had to go out to search for more gems. She went by the library to get Spike earlier." She said as her tiny voice cracked a little. Sweetiebelle rubbed her eyes for a moment looking at all the ponies.
"Oh my gosh!" She squealed, her voice literally breaking in half. "You all have wings! Well Rainbow and Fluttershy already had them but the rest of you have them to!? How?!"
After another quick explanation Sweetiebelle was satisfied with the answer. They said their goodbyes and went to find Rarity. The group was heading toward the small field that Rarity had been at before when she encountered the Diamond Dogs when Spike came running up to them out of breath.
"Rarity......... trouble.......... Diamond dogs again...........UGH!" He fell over panting hard. Twilight quickly picked him up with her magic jumping into the air.
"Everyone follow me." She shouted as she took off at breakneck speeds.
XXX
After a very quick flight they arrived at the Diamond Dog Fields to see many burrows all over the place. They landed quickly moving up to one of the openings. A Diamond dog jumped out, Then several more all surrounding them. The huddle together watching the dogs as they moved closer.
"Were is Rarity?" Midnight growled toward the nearest dog causing him to back peddle a little.
"White pony is below, is prisoner now to help find gems for diamond dogs." A large brown dog spoke up as he moved closer to Midnight.
"New ponies will help dig to." He laughed moving closer to the group.
"No we wont!" Twilight growled back stamping her hoof into the ground.
"Twilight, let's go help the diamond dogs find some gems." Midnight looked back speaking loud enough for the dogs to hear, but they didn't see the wink Midnight gave the group.
After a quick nod amongst the group Twilight spoke up.
"We have agreed to help the diamond dogs locate gems. You may lead the way."
It took roughly ten minutes to traverse the depths of the caves to finally reach Rarity. Upon seeing her friends Rarity ran to them.
"Oh my goodness. I am so glad to see everypony. These ruffians have made me work my poor hooves to the bone finding all these gems. It has been such an ordeal." She groaned giving a pouty lip.
Midnight smiled at her giving her a gentle nuzzle. "Well now that I'm here we can all go home." He said as he turned to see a large group of dogs watching them.
"Ponies not leave. Ponies find gems, stay here forever." A large dog stepped forward grinning through large yellow teeth.
Midnight laughed loudly sending an echo through the open tunnels. "You dogs have no clue what your up against do you?"
The dogs looked at each other unknowingly as Midnight began to walk forward leading the girls out of the tunnel. The biggest dog stepped forward in front of Midnight.
"Ponies not leaving dogs lair, Ponies dig for gems or die!" He growled loudly causing the pack to step forward surrounding them.
"AAAAAH!" Rarity screamed causing all attention to fall on her.
"Those wings! Darlings were ever did you get them?!" She cooed looking at Pinkie's, Twilights, and AJ's wings.
"ENOUGH! If ponies no dig, Ponies DIE! Dogs attack!" The largest dog yelled causing them all to attack from every angle.
Midnight laughed as his horn glowed sending out a force field around the small group of friends. The attacking dogs bounced off and into the dirt.
"Lets go ladies, I think the muts need some time to reconsider who they are messing with." Midnight laughed as a loud crack and flash of light erupted in the cave. The pony group had disappeared into thin air leaving the dogs dazed and confused.
"WHAT!? Where ponies go?! Find them! Make them pay with The flower of torment!" The largest dog shouted causing many of the dogs to tremble in fear.
Next Chapter: 28. Poison joke is NO JOKE Estimated time remaining: 31 Hours, 8 Minutes