Author's Notes:

Hey guys,

After a long absence I have returned with another chapter to this story. Hope you all like the chapter in this story.

I do apologize for the absence as I have been very busy. Also there's a song that belongs to it's rightful owner Carly Simon.

Til then my friends and viewers.
Rhino out!

Today was for some reason a very..... Quiet day in Ponyville. No incidents, no events no anything, just very very calm. Though one certain Alicorn has a been thinking about something important that Sail might need to do. So she goes to look for him and ask him if he will up for doing this task. She finds him in his room cuddling the newly made Sweetie Belle plush thanks to Discord. When he sees her, he quickly hides the plush under the pillow and stands up with a little blush on his cheeks and greets her. "Hey Twilight... What's happening?" He asks trying to act innocent, while Twilight has a smirk on her from seeing the cute moment.

"Not much, it's been surprisingly quiet today. But there is something I wanted to ask you, it's something I would like you to do. If that's okay?" She asks him with a hint of worry in her voice. Thorax is listening from outside the room just in case something bad happens.

"Okay..... What is it?" He replies to her concerned question.

"I was wondering if you could possibly meet.... The Princesses?" She does a little smile from being nervous when she finishes asking. Sail's jaw suddenly drops from shock.

"What, hold on I meant was...." He grabs a glass of water and takes a sip, then spits out on Twilight "WHAT?!?!" Twilight wipes the water of her mane and takes a deep breath.

"Look I know it's out of the blue asking you this but, I think it will be great for the Princesses to meet the dinosaur that saved Sweetie Belle and they've already agreed to do it. So please give it a chance, if it gets too much for you, then you can leave. Please?" She has cute eyes and has her front hooves together begging for him to say yes. Sail has a think because he doesn't know if it will be a good idea, but he knows it something Sweetie Belle would want him to do. So he smiles and strokes her mane.

"Okay Twilight, you can let the princesses know that I will be delighted to meet them." Twilight prances around in excitement and leaves the room to find Spike. Sail chuckles because he has never seem Twilight this happy. Thorax follows Twilight to talk about something, After Spike sends the message and leaves the room. Thorax knocks on the door..

"Um Twilight.... Can I come in for a sec and talk to you?" Twilight gestures him to enter while reading a book. He approaches and has a slight angry face. He taps on her shoulder and she puts the book down to face him. "Twilight I need to talk to you about what I just saw with the stroking of your mane" Twilight sweats a little and panics.

"Thorax it's not like that, he did it as a friend to ease my worries."

"But still Twilight, I saw you blush in there when he did it... It's almost like, never mind" He looks away, Twilight starts to get a little bit agitated.

"Thorax what's gotten into you, I've never seen you like this before." She asks because he's hasn't acted like this before about something this small. He inhales sharply and tears flow down his cheeks.

"Please as if it isn't obvious"

"What is obvious, you're acting strangely!"

"THAT YOU ARE FALLING IN LOVE IN SAIL AND GONNA HAVE HIM AS YOUR HUSBAND INSTEAD OF ME!!!" He yells at her in rage and turns away in sadness with tears. Twilight is taken back by what he just said and understands what he's talking about now. Suddenly he starts crying because he knows he's definitely gonna lose her. Twilight goes to him and places a hoof on his shoulder.

"Thorax, I'm so sorry... I, I didn't realize what you saw upset you now... But I promise you, it was just a friendly gesture nothing more. Besides I already have the stallion of my dreams, you. I have a lovely family and an amazing husband, way better than that Flash Sentry ever was. I love you forever and ever Thorax" She hugs him with tears rolling down her eyes. Thorax wipes his and hers away and smiles a little.

"But...." He hangs his head low in fear and misery. "How will I know for sure?" Suddenly he is grabbed by Twilight and his lips make contact with her's. He is shocked at first with wings out, but relaxes and kisses back. After a few moments they pull away.

"Does that answer your question honey?" Twilight asks with a warm sweet smile. He nods and hugs her with happiness.

"I'm sorry for getting jealous" He responds and Twilight accepts it. They decide to go and have a chat with the others in preparation for the meeting with the Princesses. At the hall the others are discussing on how it will go when Sail does meet them, but the one that is most excited is Pinkie Pie obviously.

"Ooh I'm so nervocited" She says with a huge smile on her face. Everyone looks at her with a confused face. Applejack has a raised eyebrow because she remembers Pinkie saying that once.

"I said it once before I'll say it again. That's not a real word Pinkie" The cowgirl with an annoyed expression. The dinosaurs have no idea what's going but don't question it cause it's Pinkie. Later that night Sail is a little concerned on how ponies will react when they see him, but decides to leave it for now and get a good night's sleep. So he climbs into bed and cuddles his Sweetie Belle plushie and dozes off slowly.

All of a sudden Sail is inside Canterlot with the guards that have a mad expression on their faces and Sail notices that his friends have the same expressions. "Guys.... W-What's going on?" He tries to approach them but Rexy shoves him to the floor.

"I can't believe I gave you a chance. I knew from the start you were evil." Rexy says taking his leave.

"I thought you just wanted friendship, but all you wanted was food!" Twilight yells following Rexy out. Along with Indominus, the Raptors, the others say mean things to him as they leave. Sail gets up and notices Sweetie Belle is there too.

"Sweetie Belle.... You don't think the same do you?" He says reaching out a claw, but she slaps it away.

"Don't you come any where near me Sail... All this time, I thought you saved me because you were kind, but all you saw me as was food. The others were right. You're a MONSTER!!!!" She yells leaving the room with tears. He tries to go after her but the guard throw ropes over him and he tries to get free, when other guard members throw spear and some impale his legs and arms. He screams in pain and fights back trying to escape. But it doesn't work and falls to the ground, he gives up cause he knows there's no point to it now. The one pony he really cared for as insulted and left him. As it's about to end, a flash of light appears and everything around him dissapears including the cuts and marks. He looks around and notices that he's some sort of starry sky, then an Alicorn approaches that makes him worry what's gonna happen and looks away preparing for the worst. Suddenly he feels a hoof on his head and sees that... She's patting him with a warm smile.

She steps back so he can feel calm "there's no need to worry Sail. I won't harm you" Sail gets up with confusion wondering how does somepony he's just met know his name?

"Hang on... Time out, how do you know my name?" He asks her. She does a small giggle and easily answers the question.

"All I can tell you is you'll soon see in good time. But one thing I can tell is I am a Alicorn that is here to help you fix your nightmare you just experienced." Her horn lights up and shows him the image he just saw. "Your problem seems to be something to do with the Princesses that you'll be meeting correct? So tell me what it is that is worrying you" she sits beside him so he can explain in full detail.

He takes a deep breath and begins to tell her "Well... Ever since Twilight asked me to meet them, I felt something inside me go all icky, but I agreed to it so I wouldn't upset her.. especially since they already agreed to meet me. But I still fear on things, like how the ponies in Canterlot will react when they see me." He begins to stream tears down his snout "Or how the Princesses will act, or my friends turning their backs on me and abandon me... I'm scared to lose them... Even Sweetie Belle" he cries quietly and Luna stays silent for a few seconds taking it all in and gives him a comforting hug that makes look her and gives a gentle nuzzle. He wipes his tears and Luna releases the hug.

"I understand the things that concern you, but I can promise you that it will not happen, cause if they have heard good things from your friends they will accept. If they don't, then they will have to give you a chance like how Rexy did. Besides I don't think Sweetie Belle would want to lose her saviour." She winks at the last part which causes him to slightly blush. He understands what he needs to do and thanks her for the advice. Luna starts to walk away on a magical staircase towards the moon. She stops and looks at him, "take care of yourself Sail, I'm sure we will see eachother again very soon." She walks off and dissapears. Sail wakes up back in his room and sees he's been sweating a bit. He looks out of the window at the moon and asks himself one question... "Just exactly who was that Alicorn?" he decides to think on it more tomorrow, but for now goes back to sleep with no more nightmares that night.

The morning had arrived, Twilight and her friends had things packed and ready to go to Canterlot. Sail was ready to but he was still a bit anxious, "You sure you guys don't wanna come?" He asked Rexy, Indominus, Blue and Indoraptor for they decided to stay.

"I would love to but I have to look after Blackjack as she's come down with a horrible headache." Indoraptor replied with a smile on his face, Rexy wanted to have some alone time with Scootaloo, Blue said that she and her sisters were gonna help at the Apple farm. Indominus promised Thorax he would help take care of the kids along with Starlight and Spike.

"But make sure to say hi to the Princesses for us." Indominus said giving Rainbow Dash a loving nuzzle which caused her to blush. They bidded their farewells and made their way to the train, during the travel Fluttershy was feeling a bit down due to the fact Discord didn't want to come, just at that moment a flash happened and who else was to appear than Discord himself.

"The Fuunnn has arrrrrrrriiiiiived thank you very much!" He said in cheary tone everypony was shocked to see him here just as they leaving.

"Discord what took you so long?" Fluttershy asked with a sparkle in her eyes. Discord gently strokes her mane.

"Sorry about that dear, I had a little pest control problem but it's all taken care of. Hey... Where's Sail?" After Discord finishes that sentence the girls look behind them and notice he isn't there at all. Applejack hoofpalms her face and groans.

"Oh for apple sake where in Equestria is Sail?!" She asks in Frustration

The scene cuts to Sail by the Carousel Boutique looking anxious due to the fact of the Princesses meeting, so he thought he should have a chat with Sweetie Belle and is about to knock when... "Gaah I can't do this.... But why it's only my best friend... Just knock" Is about to knock again with a little sweat "But what if she just closes the door and I get embarrassed... Alright I'll knock, but I will do it funny... No yes no yes no Yes!" Groans and inhales sharply "Definitely not ...... Alright I've made my decision... I'm Knocking and that's that!" Lifts his arm and looks at his claws "Ah had my claws crossed" without realising he already knocked with his other arm and screams. The door opens and Sweetie Belle looks at Sail in confusion... Sail gulps and waves slowly. "Hi"

The next second he's in the Boutique sitting on the floor with a glass of water. "Sail... What you doing here? Shouldn't you be at the train station to meet the Princesses." She asks him with a sweet tone. He blushes and sighs.

"To be completely honest with you.... I'm scared" he responds.

Sweetie Belle is very confused now. "Scared.... What could you possibly be scared of?"

"Well.... I am afraid of what the Princesses will say when they see..." He gets up and looks out the window. "What if they see me as a threat and tie me up in ropes and chains... I don't want to have the thought of never seeing any of my friends again especially you Sweetie Belle." She blushes when he says her especially. She smiles and stands beside him.

"You know Sail... Rexy, Indominus and the Raptors felt the exact same way when they first met the Princesses. But as you can guess.. they got accepted by them and have been happily living here, plus who else do you think brought the other species of dinosaur into Equestria. So it's okay to be scared Sail, but also remember to believe in yourself. Sweetie Belle with one of the warmest smiles on her face an holds his hoof. Sail Blushes when he feels the hoof on his claws and looks at her.

"You're right Sweetie Belle, you never know what's gonna happen unless you try. Thank you" He says as he looks out the window, til he notices the clock. "Oh shoot I need to get going, the train leaves in 10 minutes. Sorry and thanks again Sweetie for the advice" He gives her a little nuzzle and runs out of the Boutique. Sweetie Belle giggles as he leaves, cause he's so cute when he acts like that. She gasps as she has a sudden realization.

"By the sweet mother of Celestia and all of Equestria I've...... Fallen in love with Sail." She blushes bright red all over her face and goes up to her room.

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As train pulls from the station, Sail collapses onto his seat and pants from running. "Gosh Sail you look like you ran a marathon." He looks and notices Starlight sitting next to him. He gets up and scratches his head.

"Well actually I did run quite a long way to get to train before it left, plus avoid the Triceratops crossing and elderly ponies. To be completely honest it's harder to avoid that type of stuff when you're a huge dinosaur." Sail sighs and leans back. Starlight laughs and understands what he means, especially since some of the dinosaurs have been in this type of situation before. Suddenly Sail notices Starlight has a smirk on her face. "Okay what's with that look Starlight?"

"You came from the Boutique didn't you?" Sail raises up in shock and acts innocently.

"I have no idea what you're talking about?" He says with a little sweat. But Starlight can see right through his act.

"Come on Sail, I know you're lying. You had a chat with Sweetie Belle didn't you about how you were feeling?"

"That's right, and she really helped me feel more confident about this. She really is the greatest friend I could have asked for." He replies with a smile that Rexy had when he was talking about how much he appreciated Scootaloo.

"Sail.... Can I ask you something?"

"Sail looks at her in confusion "Um.... Okay what it is?"

"Do you..... Are you in love with Sweetie Belle?" Sail has a shock face and goes completely red.

"Uh well um..... I uh....." He stutters and looks away, inhales and then looks at Starlight. "If I tell you, you must promise not to tell anypony else til I'm ready." Starlight does the pinkie promise to prove she won't say it to any of the others. "Okay the truth is..... I am in love with Sweetie Belle, ever since I laid my green eyes on her gorgeous mane... Her eyes so Sparkley and her voice, is better than any animals put together... My heart just melts from seeing her. At first I thought it was something silly but..... Now I know it's true love" Starlight has tears from hearing that beautiful answer. "Hey Starlight.... Thanks for always understanding how I feel and being there when I needed a friend to rely on"

"Well Sail that's just what true friends are for. To look out and be there for eachother" She hugs him and hugs her back while being happy he told he could trust his feelings about somepony else.

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When the train pulls at Canterlot, everyone is feeling energetic and feeling the need to stretch their legs. "Um guys..... My sail is blocking me from getting out... Again". They all help pull him out and he takes his first look at Canterlot. "Well for a place for the Princesses to be living in... It makes perfect sense that it would be a big place"

"Oh just you wait til you see the rest of it." Discord says while laying on top of Sail's snout. Fluttershy giggles a little and Twilight hoofpalms her face. Sail smiles and is ready to go. They take Sail on a great tour around the city during their walk to the Castle, and as usual Rarity has bags again from shopping. They stop at Joe's Doughnut shop and let Sail taste his first taste of the Canterlot's finest doughnuts, and he has about... Let's just say... 200.

They finally arrive at the castle and head inside. Sail holds back for a couple of moments and follows them in as they stop by the stairs. "Hey guys... Why did we stop?" Then he notices a stallion with light grey coat and moderate blue mane with moderate cerulean and dark phthalo blue streaks in purple and gold making his way to the group. Twilight makes her way towards the stallion and hugs him and he hugs her back. "Who exactly is that?" Sail asks the others.

"That's Twilight's older brother Shining Armour. He normally lives in the Crystal Empire with Princess Cadence but they came here to meet you as well." Applejack responds and causing it to surprise Sail. Twilight and Shining make their way to Sail and he looks at the stallion.

"So you're Sail, the one that saved Sweetie Belle from the timberwolves?" Shining armour asks Sail and Sail looks at Twilight's brother with a confused look.

"That's right... Is that a problem Mr shining?" He asks with a low tone in his voice, then laughs. Shining Armour laughs along with Sail and sighs.

"No not at all, it's such an honour to meet another saviour to a pony. Also if you don't me asking you, what type of dinosaur are you? I haven't seen one like you before" Shining asks Sail and Sail glady explains how he is a Spinosaurus and his species mostly eat fish with a little meat in their diet. But he's used to trying other types of new food now. "Ah, I'll have to add Spinosaurus to my list of dinosaurs so I know one when I see it next. Now then Sail... Girls, Discord and Twily allow me to escort you to the Throne room" He leads them into the castle and tells each guard he comes across to not engage with Sail as he is the one the Princesses want to meet. They at last arrive in the throne room and before they go in "I would come in with you but I have to return to my post. I'll catch up with you lot later. See ya guys, see ya Twily" He takes his leave and everyone looks at eachother and then at Sail.

Sail gulps and takes deep breathes, Twilight approaches him and gives him a gentle tap on the arm. "You ready Sail?" Sail exhales and looks at Twilight.

"Yeah... I'm ready now, let's do this" he says confidentially, they open the doors and enter the throne room. As they get closer to the thrones Sail looks at the windows that shows different pictures and what surprises him the most is how most of them have Twilight and her friends on them. They all stop at the stairs to the thrones and all lower their heads as the Princesses sit happily on their thrones. Sail follows the others lead and lowers his head to.

"Welcome Twilight, Applejack, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, Starlight and Discord" Celestia says and notices the dinosaur. "So Twilight I believe this one is the dinosaur that saved Sweetie Belle from the timberwolves." She asks while staring at the Spinosaurus. Twilight raises her head as well as the others.

"Indeed it is Princess Celestia. His name is Sail and he and Sweetie Belle have become really close in their friendship." Twilight says while explaining to them about how he's been doing over the time he's been with them. While they wait for Twilight to finish, Fluttershy gently taps on Sail's leg and he lowers his head to her level to hear her quiet voice.

"See the Princess on the right? That's Princess Luna and she is the ruler of the night and enters dreams to help those that have nightmares about any issues." She whispers to him, and when he looks at her. He notices that she looks very familiar, Sail suddenly comes to a sudden realization.

"Fluttershy, she's the one that came to my dream last night." Sail whispers back, suddenly Twilight calls for him to come forward and he approaches. "Greetings your highnesses, like Twilight said I am Sail the Spinosaurus and saviour of Sweetie Belle. Not to sound rude but I have met one of you last night in my dream after a horrible nightmare." He looks at Luna as well as Celestia. "Princess I sincerely thank you for your help last night, if you didn't get rid that nightmare for me. I wouldn't have the courage to be here and talk to you both." Celestia gives a teasing nudge on Luna fore leg on a great job helping him.

"It is my total pleasure Sail, and on behalf of me and my sister we thank you for saving Sweetie Belle." Luna replies with a smile and Celestia mouths thanks to Sail as well.

"Sail, due to our meeting being cut short today. Me and Luna want to give you something.. privately. So please follow us" Celestia says with a straight face and she and Luna head down and walk through some doors. Sail looks at the others and then follows the Princesses. He looks at the walls and wonders what the Princesses could want to give him. About 10 minutes if walking and the Princess stop in a room.

"With all due respect Celestia and Luna but... Why are we here and what do you want to give me?" Sail asks them as he more confused. They turn and stare with a serious which causes him to worry. "If you're gonna put in chains I won't accept it you'll have to try and ma-"

"Don't worry Sail, it's nothing like that. What we want to give you is a special spell that can protect you when in battle, but you must never use it for anything like a silly squabble or else we'll have to take it from you. Do you promise us to use it sensibly?" Luna explains and asks him with a tone that makes her sound like a motherly figure.

"You have my word Princesses that I will not use it for any silly reason, but if I need it in battle." He lowers his head as respect and as a sollem promise. They both look at eachother and smile. Then their horns glow and Sail feels a ticklely feeling in him and wonders what this is.... The magic stops and the horns stop glowing.

"Remember Sail, only summon it when you really need this. Understand?" Celestia asks and Sail nods. "One more thing Sail... Keep a good eye on Sweetie Belle, I feel like something bad will happen soon that will have something to do with Button Mash." Sail looks at his claws and then back at the sisters and agrees to do their request. "Well then, let's head back or else they'll start to get worried." Just as they take their first step.

"Can I ask you one more thing?" Sail says and the Princesses nod "How did you know I would be the one worthy of whatever it is you gave me and how do I summon it if I need it?" He questions them as he doesn't understand the idea.

"Well we sensed you would be the one worthy for it when Twilight told us about you, and they way to summon it is to believe in yourself and it will come." Luna responds while placing a hoof on Sail chest around the heart area. He understands and nods in agreement. Sail walks behind them as they make their way back to the throne room.

The others see them return and wonder what happened but be best not to ask, as it could be very secret. Sail stands by the group and the Princesses sit back on their thrones. "Well it was a great pleasure to see you all again and finally meet you Sail. Hope you have a safe journey back home." Celestia says with happiness and they all bid their goodbyes and leave. Sail looks back and gives them a wink on remembering the promise he made and leaves the room. Luna looks at Celestia.

"Sister are you sure Sail can handle it, I mean he's strong but how well could he cope it?" Luna asks with concern. Celestia turns and looks at Luna with straight face and responds

"I don't Luna, but they only way to know is for him to test it on his loyalty to the ones he cares for, and the one that he.... Loves"

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Later that night everyone in Ponyville is already asleep with the sounds of crickets Chirping. In Twilight's Castle Sail is asleep after a long busy day, when suddenly he wakes up to the sound of crying. He groans and leaves his room to find out what's making that sound. A bit later he gets closer to the sound and realizes it's coming the kids room. He slowly opens the door and sees Twilight and Thorax in there with Alistair in Twilight left fore leg rocking a crying son. "Sorry Sail, but Alistair seems to be having trouble sleeping tonight." Twilight says with bags under her eyes.

Thorax let's out a big yawn and Sail looks at the situation. "What have you tried?" He asks the pair, while figuring it out.

"We've tried everything from reading a story, feeding him... Even his usual lullaby doesn't work." Thorax replies with a little concern. Sail thinks carefully when he suddenly clicks his claws. "What is it Sail?"

"I have an idea, pass Alistair here please." Twilight passes him her son and Sail gently holds him in his arms. "Okay, now I'm not the best at lullaby's, but I hope this one will work" he clears his throat and begins to sing.

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Little Mister Alistair
Reaching for the moon
So many things you've got to do
And no time for dreaming

Little Mister Alistair
Let the stars shine over you
Don't grow up too fast too soon
Save some time for dreaming
Settle in, settle down
Let me see that sleepy yawn on your face

Alistair let's out a cute yawn and Sail gently lays him in bed and puts a blanket as he keeps singing. Twilight smiles from the sight of how Sail is acting like a true parent, Throax places a hoof on Twilight's shoulder and they nuzzle eachother.

Close your eyes
I will love you completely
And always

Little Mister Alistair
The moon shines silver over you
No one knows you like I do
And little Mister Alistair
Reaching for the moon
Don't grow up too fast
Too soon

Twilight gives her son a gentle kiss on the forehead and Alistair falls asleep while hugging his teddy. They all quietly make their way out of the room and gently shut the door as to not wake the kids. "Sail, that was amazing. How did you do that?" She quietly asks.

"Oh well, my mother used to sing it to me when I was a baby to help me get to sleep. It's been a while since I heard that song and now it's like.... She's with me again." He says as a tear leaks out his eye.

"Sail... What exactly, happened to her?" Thorax asks in a calm matter and to help not out the pressure on Sail. "You don't have to answer if you don't want to." Sail sighs and looks at the pair of them.

"Well me and her went fishing one day when I was only 10 years old. That's when it happened......" He sniffs "She suddenly collapsed and was breathing heavily, I didn't know what to do and tried to help but... It didn't work, so I just laid beside her and before she well you know.... Passed on she said she loves me and always will." More tears stream down his face. "Ever since that day, I was alone... And scared." He eventually cries and Twilight holds and rubs his claws to comfort him as he let's it all out.

"I am so sorry Sail, I didn't know you had to go through that type of thing at that age. But you should know, you're never alone she's always with you.. in here" she places her hoof on his chest around the heart area. "And plus you with us now, you're part of the family and always will be" Sail looks at her then at Thorax, he nods head and Sail wipes his tears aways.

"Thanks guys, that means a lot to me. Now I feel better for getting it out and hearing something like that, well it's been a long day so I'm gonna turn in... See ya in the morning." He whispers and quietly makes his way to his bedroom. Twilight and Thorax Whisper goodnight to him and they head to their room.

When they are in bed, Thorax looks at Twilight and Twilight looks at Thorax "Hey Thorax, do you think that's why Sail was always roaring in the forest as a grieving of his deceased mother?" She asks with a little wonder in her mind.

"Could possibly be the reason to why, and that fact he was alone made him feel like no one cared for him, til Sweetie Belle came along. Ever since he's felt so much happier and more loved than ever. He really is like a part of the family now huh?" He ask Twilight while rests her against Thorax neck.

"Yeah, he really cares for her and all of us. It's just nice to see him making some amazing friends. Especially with Rexy, they have become really close like best friends and that make me happy." She suddenly yawns and Thorax giggles. "I suppose we should turn in for the night then eh honey?" Thorax rests his head on Twilight's head and they both give eachother a kiss before fall asleep in eachother's arms. That night all was quiet and happy in Ponyville and the Castle, especially with Sail since he finally had that one thing he was missing since he was 10, a place that gave him.... A family and a true home.