***Asphyxious pov. Griffon stone.***

Eddie, Boomer, Rex and I were making our way to Griffon Stone. But It wasn’t just my clan that was going. There were two other clan leaders who wanted to come with me. One of them turned out to be the clan leader of the trader clan, My clan and their made good deals with each other. Her name was Luca, Luca Goldvein. Next was this Diamond dog who clan helped me out with that whole attacking Everblight thing.

His name was Iron Paw. I think it because of a story going around that he can eat iron or something. I had Moondancer come along because, well she was the first Living Dead. Also, I felt it was needed to let the Griffons know what living with me. But what made the tripe most interesting was, Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash.

“Remind me again why you two are coming with us?” I asked as we walked up the long path to Griffonstone. From where I was I could see long stone walls, with a lot of griffon themed things.

“Well the map said there was a friendship problem and we’re here to help fix it.” Said Pinkie, I could not help but smile at her. But I was a little worried for RD, I mean she was blighted by me and looks like a pony dragon hybrid.

“Whiled you two do that, I’ll be meeting with Gilda and the nobles of Griffonstone. Hopefully that whole Griffon civil war over by now.” I said more to myself then them, I was nivores… This would be my first political move being the diamond dog king. And I was freaking out on the inside.

“Do not worry Lord Asphyxious, if we get attacked. I’ll just us my axe and you have your warjacks.” Said Iron Paw. I tried to calm myself down, his right. If anything go wrong, I can just teleport out and run like hell… Or turn into a dragon. As we made our way to the gates I felt really small. Not because of the way the large gate looked but because who was standing outside of it.

It was Major Victoria Haley, the displaced who thinks I have some evil plan to rule the world. I was glad Revan didn’t come with. I had a feeling these two would try and kill each other as soon as they meet. “Major.” I said calmly, well as calm as I can be with her around.

Haley had two warjacks of her own standing by her side. She looked at the other clan members that was with me. As well as the two Warjacks in our party. Luca had a small number of guards herself, only 8 of them. Where as Iron had himself and two others.

“Asphyxious.” She finally replied, she gave me an irritated glare before turning around and walking into the city. With the two warjacks following behind. I waited till she was gone before letting out a sigh in relief. I was half expecting her to turn us away.

“You may now enter Griffonstone.” Said a Griffon guard who to me looked a little like a Stormblade, I was in awe of the weapon and the armour myself. I nod to the guard and we continued into the city.

“So what the plan?” I asked Rainbow and Pinkie as the looked at me. After they had their moment of being tourists.

“Well, seeing as we don’t know what the friendship problem is we’re going to have a look around and see what we can do.” Replied Pinkie as Rainbow rolled her eyes.

“Come on Pinkie let see if they have any good food in this place.” Said Rainbow as she walked off with Pinkie not far behind. I looked to Luca and asked her something.

“Is it okay if two of your guards go with them? Just to make sure they stay out of trouble.” She looked up at me from under her hood and smiled. Luca pointed at two of her guards and then at Pinkie and Rainbow. The two nodded their heads before following them. Well that was one worry out of my mind… Now for the next.

I was happy once we reach the castle, or fort? I didn’t care. At least the layout was easier to follow then what was in Twilight castle. On the way I asked the clan members if there was anything we needed to bring up, at the meeting. For the most part this was just to get us some friendly borders. And for me to not worry about Haley mounting an attack on me.

The one thing I liked about this place was the dacour. What wasn’t anything like celestia marble themed home, or being beaten over the head with the crystal themed empire, or Twilight castle that was ridiculously huge! It was a nice change of pace to go somewhere that wasn’t over the top.

That hope was dashed when we reached the main hall for the meeting… It was huge, and had paintings on the walls. There went my hopes for the day… On a good note, Gilda was here. But going by the way she was holding her head this was not a good time. Also she was the only one here, apart from two other griffons. Good thing I left the warjacks outside.

“Is this a bad time?” I asked, that seemed to snap Gilda and her friends out of whatever decision they were having.

“Asphyxious, you have no idea how glad I am to see you.” Said Gilda with a tired sigh. “These are my, advisers. Mason and Vicky.” Gilda then pointed to the male and female griffins.

“Nice to meet you I’m Asphyxious as you know, with me are other members of my clan who help me run things. Rex my right hand dog, Eddie who runs the supplies and weapons throughout my territory, and Boomer who makes the bullets and digs up the ore we need to make all our stuff. I handle a small amount of weapons myself, but we mostly make warjacks and armour.” I explained as I looked to the other members.

“I am Luca Goldvein, trader of the dens. My clan the Trade Glide works on trade with the other clans, we’re allied under Lord Asphyxious.” Luca explored, sounding like she done this before.

“I’m Iron paw, My clan the Iron Fangs lives under the mountains in the frozen north. It thanks to Lord Asphyxious that we can talk to others of our clan. After dealing with that dragon.” Added Iron with a big smile.

“It wasn’t that big a deal.” I replied looking away from the large diamond dog. I mean, anyone else would have taken on Everblight and his troops.

“Anyway I’m thankful for you all coming, please take a set.” Said Gilda in a oddly polite tone. This was strange to me, what the hell be going on since the last time we meet? I thought as I and the others took our places at a table that face Gilda. What I found interesting was the way the tables were set up.

Ovealsy Gilda and her advisers sat in a higher standard to the other tables. In front and blow them was the next level of tables and then another level below them. My guess this was some kind of system in place. That lets all the griffons no matter their place in their kingdom see each other.

“So when will the meeting start?” I asked as Moon Dancer set next to me.

“Hi Moony, how it goin.” Gilda called over to us after she spotted Moondancer.

“Things are going fine, a lot has happened in the den whiled you was away.” Moon replied with a soft smile. “I’ll tell you all about it after the meeting.” That when I saw doors opening to the sides of the hall, as griffins took their places in there sets. This is where thing will get harder for us. I thought to myself as I leant back into my set.

This meeting was a huge waste of time… The meeting descended into the griffins arguing over if Gilda had the right to rule and if she was a true air to then throun. Me and my dogs stay out of it but we were bored… I even yawned.

I bet by the time they were done the meeting will have been over. I was getting sick of this, That was until Major Victoria Haley entered the room. All fell silent as Gilda let out a sigh in relief. “Major, it good that you could join us in this meeting.” Said Gilda as she looked through her pape’s.

“Sorry I’m late but I had some guests to deal with.” Said Victoria as, oh god no. No it can’t be… Is that Amy, In a dress! Oh and even better, her RD was in a dress to! Oh this made my day!

“If you say anything, even if it a smartass remark. I will shove my foot up your ass so far that you’ll need the jaws of life to get it out.” Amy said angrily, but I could not hide the smile from my face. I wasn’t going to say anything, but that doesn't mean I can’t enjoy Amy and her girlfriend embarrassment.

“Please take your seats.” said Victoria as she lead them to a table to set with her. Until Amy did a double take of me and walked up to me. I didn’t say anything as she stared at my hair.

“What the hell happen to your hair?” Amy asked as I saw she started to notice my new hight.

“I had a run in with a goddess, and she likes tall guys. And she didn’t feel the need to ask before changing me.” I replied calmly with a smile.

“Ha! Suck for you huh?” She asked as Amy crossed her arms under her, fugier.

“Not really, she was the same one who made me endlessly horny all the time.” I replied with a smile.

“Again suck for you.” Amy added, before seeing the annoyed looks of the griffons and Victoria giving us the death glare. My god that woman terrifying. Amy rolled her eyes before going over to sit with RD.

“Before we have someone start another half an hour of arguing. May I speak?” I asked, drawing the griffon’s eyes on me. “I am here to offer a Non-aggression pact with your kingdom. And I’m willing to make some kind of deal to make this happen.”

“Yes!/No!” I heard at the same time as the griffons started arguing again. I sighed as I saw Gilda face plarm at this.

“Quirt!” Order Victoria. I smiled as everyone shut up by her command. “As much as I don’t trust Asphyxious, to come here with leaders of his diamond dogs. Is something we can not ignore. This means his taking this offer seriously, that means you should think about this. And if you fail to see this is a good thing, as much as I don’t trust him. In the end this is up to him and Gilda.”

Wow, no prusher miss order of authority. I thought as I looked to Luca, who pulled out the paper with the deal on it. She held it out, as a griffon guard took it and flue over then handed it to Gilda. She looked it over with two other griffons with her as they looked at it. It was just a simple deal, and a trade agreement that was optional.

“I see no reason why we can not take this deal, but we’ll have to wait for the kingdom to calm down more before we can think about doing trade with anyone.” Gilda said in a tone that said, this is my decision and you can’t change my mind.

“I understand, so do we sign our names on it or something?” I heard my own diamond dog grone at this. Something tell me I just showed a weakness, to what I don’t know. Once the meeting was over, I desired to have a chat with Amy.

“So… How did you meet miss bossy boots?” I asked, as we walked down the hall.

“Who?” Amy asked taking her eyes away from RD.

“The Major, Victoria Haley. The woman in blue armor with the spear. The one who brought you two to the meeting.”

“Don’t know, was busy thinking about something to pay that much attention to her.” She replied looking back to RD. Yeah, too busy my ass.

“Let me guess, she called you and asked you questions about me you didn’t care about?” I asked. With the way this Victoria acted I don’t think she’d get anything useful out of Amy.

“Pretty much yeah, stuff like what your plans. Who do you intend to attack first, blar blar blar, something involving verbal threat, blar. I was really tempted on kicking her ass if she didn’t shut up.” Amy replied with a huff, she was kind of cute when she's angry.

I thought as we walked. “She had a army and warjacks with her didn’t she?” I asked as we head on out side. Maybe I can find a good food place around here.

“I don’t know. I was pretty much ignoring her throughout her little banter. FYI if she does that again, I am going to punch her in the face.”

“You do know she a displaced right? And the only one who can send you home right now?” I reminded her, Amy didn’t seem worried.

“Pfff, you think she’s the only one that can do that.” Amy said as she reached in between her breast and pulled out a purple crystal. “I can pretty much send myself home with this bad boy.”

“No, it just I don’t want to give her more amoe to try and start a war with me… Also why keep that in your, bust?” I asked, to be far I was trying to be polite, but I think some of Ava limbo has rubbed off on me.

“Because this outfit I have on doesn’t have any damn pockets. Plus, it’s makes it easier for me to be more powerful and make quick escapes from Celestia or whoever I piss off.” I could not help but smile at her as she said that. Wonder if she has any more of those outfits, I’m sure Gwen would love it.

“What to get some food while I wait for Rainbow and Pinkie pie to get back to me.” I asked, as we left the castle grounds.

“Meh, sure. Feel free to order something for yourself. Not really hungry myself.” She replied, as RD waved us over to a cafe. Once inside we ordered food and talked, it was a nice change of pace. It was nice to just eat something and talk with friends.

“Asphy!” I heard Pinkie yell as she tackled me to the floor, not again. “You won’t believe what happened to me today! They have a law for no singing and dancing!” I rolled my eye as Pinkie just kind of gone a little over the top. I pet her mane and sighed.

“I’m sure they have a good reason for it.” I said, as my Rainbow Dash walked over. “Hi Dash.”

“Hey Asphyxious, sides we helped out this bakery with some trouble with...” She stopped once she noticed Amy and RD. Well, this will be interesting.

“Huh...this is...interesting.” RD said as she took sip from her drink as if this is normal for her to see something different.

“Okay, is she a changeling or is this one of those. Me from another universe things you told me about?” Asked Rainbow as she looked at me. I just nod my head as Pinkie nuzzled me on the floor. “Huh, thought I’d be shorter.”

“And I thought I would be much cooler looking with a better IQ.” RD said with a smirk.

“Hey I’m cool, and I’m plenty smart.” Rainbow snapped back in annoyance.

“How much speed does it take to travel to the same speed as light?” She asked

“What?” Asked Rainbow, I was in the same boat as her. I didn’t understand the question ever. But I just had Pinkie hug RD as she grabbed her into a hug. I smiled at this as Rainbow laughed.

“Say we should have a Asphyxious turns every pony into a dragon party!” Wait, what!?

“Pinkie we’re not doing that.” I said putting a stop to this before she get any other ideas. Oh the other hand… No, just no that a bad idea. Oh god no, the puppy eyes! No Pinkie stop it!

“Asphy, no.” Amy said. “You know you can’t force change onto someone.”

“But I want to be a dragon pony to~.” Pinkie wined. I sighed and think about this.

“Tell you what, I’ll blight you after we meet your family deal?” I asked and wow! Pinkie kissed me and made me fall out of my set. It going to be one of those days. I thought to myself as Amy just set back and watched.

“Pff, weak. You’re too soft when it comes to the ponies giving you that look.” Said Amy, I then noticed the way RD whispered into Amy ear and made her turn red. “We’ll do that when we get back, but for now let’s just get you a custom to being an Esper.”

I just shook my head at them as our food was brought to us. Time to dig in and have a nice lunch.

May add more to this later, not sure right now.