One morning in Equestria on board the train was Spike, the Elements of Harmony, and Starlight. They were currently relaxing and enjoying the train ride, as Spike sat in between Twilight and Fluttershy who were leaning in on him in relaxation.

Spike relaxed on the train seat thinking about what was going on, 'Griffonstone. Home of the griffons. I'm so glad we're getting a chance to visit it.'

He flashed back to last night where he and his girls were in the bath washing up for the night. Spike was soaking in the tub with Twilight on his right side scrubbing him with a loofah. On his left side was Starlight holding his arm in between her breasts to help him relax.

“Ah this is living,” Spike said all calm and relaxed, until his eyes widened, “Oh, no!”

“What is it, Spike?” Twilight asked in concern.

“I think my dinner may be coming back up!” Spike cried, as his cheeks puffed, as the girls were worried he was going to barf, until he belched out a scroll that was caught by Twilight's magic, “Oh, thank goodness. False alarm!” the girls sighed in relief.

Twilight levitated the scroll over and unraveled it, as the rest of the girls gathered around. Twilight skimmed through it before speaking, “Well, everyone, we've just been given an invite.”

“From who?” Rarity wondered.

“And to where?” Fluttershy asked.

“From the griffons of Griffonstone.” Twilight smiled.

“The griffon's homeland, huh?” Spike asked.

“Well, this is sure something.” Applejack admitted.

“I know. Another chance to explore another kingdom in Equestria.” Twilight said excitedly.

“That's something to look forward to.” Rainbow said.

“And it looks like we're to come tomorrow.” Spike checked the note.

“Tomorrow?” Rarity gasped, “I should get packing right away!” she was about to leave, only for the others to give her a dry look, “Well, after our bath of course.” she smiled sheepishly, and enjoyed the rest of her bath with the others.

Back to the present, spike and the girls continued to relax and enjoy their train ride. Twilight spoke up, “Griffonstone has quite the history to it, and I look forward to learning everything I can about it.”

“Nerd alert!” Rainbow announced making Twilight scowl, and the others laugh.

“Anyway,” Twilight began explaining, “In ancient times, griffons were known to be as greedy as dragons, always hoarding their bits and other treasures. But all that changed when King Grover found the mysterious golden Idol of Boreas. Legend says the Idol of Boreas was made from the dust of golden sunsets, blown across the mountains by the north winds. Possessing the Idol of Boreas filled the griffons' hearts with pride. It's said that that one great treasure is responsible for turning Griffonstone into the most majestic kingdom of all the land.”

“I just hope they got some good treats there.” Pinkie said hopefully.

“Well, Griffonstone does have its delectable Griffon Scones.” Starlight replied.

“Ooh, sounds tasty.” Pinkie said, as she already started imagining the food.

Soon they pulled into the train station and got off, before hiking up the mountain trail. When they reached the entrance they looked on and saw Griffonstone had various trees all around, the ground surrounded with hay, making look almost like a large bird's nest. In several trees sat various bird houses where the Griffons lived in. Several griffons were flying about or on the ground tending to several shops or going about their day.

“Not bad.” Spike admitted.

“At least it's clean.” Rarity answered.

“Kinda place I expected from bird people.” Rainbow noted as she looked around.

“Hey, guys!” came a voice, as Gilda the griffon touched, “Glad ya made it.”

“Hey, Gilda.” Rainbow greeted, as the two fist bumped.

“When did you two suddenly get so close?” Applejack crossed her arms with a smirk.

“What? We got talking at the Gathering, and turns out we have plenty in common.” Rainbow admitted.

“Dash is one cool flyer.” Gilda added.

“Your homeland looks really neat, Gilda.” Pinkie marveled.

“Well, it's nothing fancy like Canterlot, but it's home.” Gilda admitted.

“We really wanna thank you for inviting us here.” Twilight began respectively.

“You did say you wanted to get some more culture. So I figured inviting you here would be a good way to start.” the griffon began.

“And we're glad you decided that.” Spike said.

“Come on, I'll show you around.” Gilda said, as she led the way.

As Spike and the girls followed Gilda through Griffonstone, several griffons looked their way with curiosity or fascination. When Spike looked around, he saw several griffon girls his age and older shooting him flirtatious looks. Some were even casually hefting their racks up to tease him a bit.

Spike blushed, while thinking to his dragon partner, 'Damn, Bahamut. These griffon girls are the sexiest feathered beings I've ever seen.

'What about Queen Novo and Princess Skystar?' the dragon teased.

'Don't ruin the moment.' Spike thought back.

“It's the Dragon King!” a voice squealed alerting Spike and the girls.

They saw flying over were many of the griffon girls they passed by all swarming around him, “Mr. Dragon King, can I have your autograph?!” one of them pleaded.

“Sign my feather!”

“Shake my talon, please!”

As the griffon girls kept swarming Spike, Twilight and the girls tried to help their man, but found getting through the fan girls was hard. Finally Gilda swooped in and swung her talons around making them back away.

“Alright, girls! Break it up! Nothing to see here! Move along!” she ordered, as the griffon girls backed off and moved along.

Spike sighed in relief, “Thanks, Gilda. Seems no matter where I go in Equestria I have fan clubs right from left.”

“Sucks to be you, huh?” Gilda nudged him.

“Well, I wouldn't say that. I do enjoy the attention.” Spike admitted.

“A little too much.” Twilight nudged him making Spike nervous.

“Anyway, come over here,” Gilda showed them to a food stand, “Welcome to my business. I make Griffon Scones.”

“We heard they're supposed to be some of the tastiest treats here.” Applejack said.

“Give them a try.” Gilda beckoned them.

Each of them took a scone and ate it. When they swallowed they all smiled, “Mm, this is tasty.” Pinkie smiled brightly.

“Whoo-whee! That hit the spot.” Applejack cheered.

“Delectable.” Rarity said.

“Delicious.” Spike said.

“Just as they were said to be.” Twilight said.

“Yo made these yourself, Gilda?” Sunset asked.

“Sure did. Took me a couple of tries to get them right... Ok maybe more than a couple. But it all worked out.”

“They sure did.” Starlight agreed, as she finished her scone.

As Fluttershy finished hers she noticed a single griffon perching a top one of the houses. This griffon was about Spike's age. Her eyes were moderate turquoise, her coat was arctic bluish gray, her feathers were arctic bluish. Her head was cyanish gray, with her chin being light cornflower bluish gray. Her wings and tail tip were dark azureish gray. The feathers in the back of her head were tied in a small ponytail.

“Um, I think we're being watched again.” Fluttershy whispered to her friends.

They looked and saw who Fluttershy was motioning too. Gilda spoke up, “Spike, you may be in for it now.”

“What?” Spike asked nervously, as the griffon who was watching them jumped off and flew right for them. She pulled to a halt and cheered.

“Spike the Dragon King and the Elements of Harmony! Oh, my gosh it's really-really you!” she laughed with joy as she hugged Spike close making him blush.

'This griffon's got a nice C-cup. Good on her.' Spike thought to himself.

“Gabby, heel.” Gilda told the younger griffon who released Spike.

“Oh, I'm so sorry for that.” she apologized.

“No harm done.” Spike answered, as he got himself together.

“Spike, girls. Let me introduce you to Gabriella 'Gabby' Griffon.” Gilda introduced them.

“Gabby?” Spike asked, “Oh, that's right. Gilda did mention you were the head of the Griffonstone faction of my fan club.”

“That's right!” Gabby cheered, “When Gilda said she and Grampuff Gruff were going to Canterlot for the Leader's summit I knew there was a chance you and your friends would be there. So I pleaded with Gilda to get me an autograph from you.”

“Yeah. She clung to my leg begging me.” Gilda shot a smirk to Gabby who pouted.

“Gilda!” she dropped the pout and spoke to Spike, “And thank you for the autograph. I had it framed and everything.”

“Always glad to see a supporter happy.” Spike answered proudly.

Gabby spoke to the girls, “You are all so lucky to share such a wonderful dragon.”

“We know that.” Twilight smiled, as the others nodded in agreement.

“So, Gabby, what do you do around Griffonstone?” Rainbow asked.

“Well, I'm a mail delivery griffon who likes to spread a little griffony sunshine on my rounds.” she explained.

“It's true.” Gilda confirmed.

“Grampa Gruff is even planning to start making me deliver mail to the other places in Equestria. His way of saying I trust you with a big responsibility.” Gabby whispered to Spike and the girls.

Gilda knowing how much Gabby would want to spend with them spoke, “Say, Gabby, why don't you take them to the Griffon museum and tell them a bit about our history?”

“Really?!” Gabby asked excitedly.

“Yeah. I need to mind my scone cart.”

“Sure thing!” Gabby cheered, “Come on, follow me!” she took Spike by the claw and led him on with the girls following.

Soon Gabby led the group to a museum where they looked around at several stuff on display, “So this is where history is told?” Spike asked, as he looked around.

“Oh, yes. Everything here is an important piece of Griffonstone history,” Gabby began, before motioning to a crown on a pedestal underneath glass, “See that? That's King Grover's crown. He wore it during his reign as king of Griffonstone. Many griffons would give their feathers just for a chance to wear it on their heads.”

“And I can't blame them,” Rarity marveled at the head-wear, “Why if I had a crown I'd never take it off. I'd sleep in it.” the rest of the girls rolled their eyes.

“I can't wait to see the Idol of Boreas.” Twilight said eagerly.

At the mention of that, Gabby smiled uneasily, “Uh, well, ya see. About the idol.”

“What?” Sunset asked, as they saw the display case marked with the idol's image wasn't there.

“Where is it?” Pinkie wondered.

“Is it getting cleaned?” Rarity asked.

“I'm afraid not,” Gabby sighed, “You see, it was lost to us decades ago.”

“What?!” the group gasped.

“Lost? How?” Spike asked curiously.

“Well, as you may have read. King Grover used the idol to help unite us griffons. And we've kept it safe from generations. But up until the reign of King Guto, a fierce creature named Arimaspi came and stole the idol!” she motioned to a tapestry depicting a one eyed horned monster and Griffin King Guto fighting it, “King Guto tried to fight him off, but Arimaspi managed to get away with the idol! The guards tried to stop him, but a lightning storm intervened, destroying the stone bridge, making the horrible one-eyed monster fall down into the Abysmal Abyss along with the Idol. It was a sad day for Griffonstone, and since then we haven't had a king ruling us. But rather the strongest and wisest of us. And that honor now belongs to Grampa Gruff, until he you know... Which some of us thinks it could happen at any moment." Gabby joked.

“So the Idol was gone, just like that?” Twilight asked in shock.

“Afraid so. Many griffons tried to find it, but it was so deep they all just assumed it was lost forever.”

“Well, that stinks.” Sunset said.

“Yeah, but luckily we pulled through and managed to maintain society even without the idol. Still it would be nice to have it back so griffons of future generations can see it. Maybe even be inspired from it.”

Rainbow started pondering, “Why don't we go look for it?”

“Huh?” Twilight asked.

“Why don't we go down the abyss and find it ourselves?”

“Rainbow, as honorable as that is, it sounds like a wild goose chase.” Starlight said.

“Plus it could be down so far it'd be impossible to find.” Twilight added.

“Especially with a name like Abysmal Abyss.” Fluttershy shuddered.

“It was just an idea.” Rainbow replied.

“Besides even if it would be nice for other griffons to see it, Griffonstone managed to pull through without it.” Spike noted.

“Well, anyway let's keep touring.” Twilight said.

“Yes! Come on.” Gabby said, as she showed the group around some more.

Meanwhile in the Storm King's lair. The King sat on his throne with Tempest at his side, with someone standing before him.

“Your answer?” the Storm King inquired of the subject.

“Yes, Mr. Storm King,” the figure began, “I will go to Griffonstone to destroy not only the Dragon King and the Elements of Harmony, but to make those feathered thieves pay for the death of my ancestor!” he came into the light to reveal he was a cyclops creature like Arismaspi.

“Excellent,” the Storm King smirked, “I shall leave you to it. Get going!” the creature left, as Tempest spoke to her master.

“Are you certain he can get the job done, my liege?”

“He wants revenge on the kingdom and the very creatures who led to the demise of his ancestor, Tempest. I can think of no better motivation to help get the job done.” he snickered.