Chapter 8:
Dragonshy

While Ash had a tendency to stick with his own kind of locals, his Pokemon, Fluttershy hung out with some of Equestria’s local wildlife, and at her place - it was feeding time. Most of them were easy to feed, but there was always wanted to be above her rules, and that would be an innocent white bunny. “Now, not too fast, Angel Bunny. You wouldn’t want to get a tummy-ache.” She issued which angered the creature in question.

‘If that’s the way she wants it then I’ll wipe my hands of this.’ The rabbit thought as he did just that.

“You really should eat more than that, don’t you think?” FS questioned politely before seeing that the animal in question was already hopping away. “It’s not play time, yet.” She informed while taking the carrot into her mouth, and flew after the white furred wonder.

‘Right. Forgot that she was a flier.’ The bunny thought as the caretaker landed before him.

“I know you want to run, but three more bites? Two more bites? One more bite? Pretty please?” She questioned to the reluctant rabbit who kicked the food item away, and hopped away.

‘That’s not good. Better warn her.’ The bunny thought before coughing a bit.

“Oh, goodness. Are you okay?” FS stated and questioned after going over to the small creature who coughed again. “Are you coughing because there is a carrot stuck in your throat?” She asked and did not pick up on the annoyed look in the hare’s eyes. “Because you need some water?” She questioned again - wondering what was the matter with her friend.

‘Seriously? You’re our caretaker, and you can’t even pick up on when an animal is warning her of something.’ Angle thought before coughing dramatically and then motioned her head to look upward.

“Because of that giant cloud of scary black smoke.” She offered, and it was then the rabbit retrieved his meal just to throw it at the back of her head. “I’ll take that as a: yes.” She answered herself now seeing the peeved look on the bunny’s face. Her first instincts were to warn the others, and pray someone would listen to her.

‘Better warn the boss.’ Swellow thought before flying to his home after catching a glimpse of the coming danger, and knew that Ketchum would want to be a part of it. As one of Ash’s best fliers did that Kindness got to the park, and tried to spread the word.

“Help. Help. Please, help. There’s…There’s a horrible cloud of smoke. It’s headed this way and Aaah!” Kindness tried to explain to them in her soft spoken voice but was interrupted by a ball bouncer.

“Don’t be such a scardy-pony. It’s just me - future Equestria, ball bouncing record holder.” Rainbow Dash explained to her old friend while bouncing a purple ball on her head and on her bum.

“This calls for a celebration!” Laughter shouted out as she was more than happy to her fellow element’s achievement.

“No Pinkie Pie, this is no time for celebration. This is a time for panic. For…” The cream/pink one started to explain of a plan, but was cut off by a familiar blue gator.

“We’re gonna need balloons - one for every creature in Ponyville.” Totodile shouted before hopping away.

“There…There’s smoke, and…and where there’s smoke there’s fire, and….” Fluttershy tried to explain this to the gator, but his best friend popped out of no where, and FS slammed into the back of the pony’s head.

“I like the way you think, Totodile, so let’s start counting - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7...” PP started to count which threw of the ball bouncer’s count.

“Pinkie Pie, now I have to start over.” RD explained in a miffed tone. The quiet informant used the word choice to her advantage.

“We’re all gonna have to start over. In another village because ours is going to be…” The quiet one tried to explain, but even her fellow elements ignored her. “Oh, please, this is an emergency I need every-pony to---.” She tried to explain but was cut off by a powerful voice.

“Listen to me!” Pikachu shouted out before shooting a Thunderbolt straight up into the air which caused every-pony in the park to turn to the ones on the bridge over a small stream.

“Smoke is spreading over all of Equestria.” Twilight explained after the rodent motioned for her to explain the start of her message. After hearing that the park goers looked up and saw the dark cloud in question.

“That’s what I’ve been trying to.” FS started to say, but was interrupted.

“But don’t worry. I’ve just received a message from Princess Celestia, informing me that it is not coming from a fire.” The purple pony explained which made the listeners sigh in relief until… “It’s coming from a dragon.” She explained the real culprit.
“A dragon.” Fluttershy with more fear in her voice than normal. After that message the Elements, Ash, and Pikachu gathered at the library to learn more of this situation.

“I’m still a little new to your world and customs, but I’ve got to ask - what’s a dragon doing in Equestria?” Ash asked while scratching the back on his head in confusion. The other five wanted to know the answer to that as well.

“Sleeping.” The student to the princess explained to the group which only confused them. “According to Princess Celestia: he’s taking a nap. His snoring is what’s causing all this smoke.” TS explained to them as to what the princess has informed her.

“He should really see a doctor. That doesn’t sound healthy at all.” PP pointed out to the others which she did have a point, but there was a bigger problem to solve.

“Well, at least he’s not snoring fire. What are we meant to do about it?” Rarity questioned to the student, and even though she wished to defend her hometown, and even though they had Ash by their side: even combined they were no match for a dragon.

“I’ll tell you what we’re meant to do. Give `im the boot. Take that!” Loyalty informed her friend before bucking at a horse bust in the center of the room. TS was about to enchant it, but Ketchum caught it instead. He was able to pull it away during the second attack which caused the speed factor to slam into a wall of books.

‘We’re going to encourage him to take a note somewhere else. Princess Celestia has given us this mission, and we must not fail.” Twilight informed the others as a way to motivate them.

“I know I’m going to hate myself in the morning for this, but what happens if we should fail?” The yellow rodent question before receiving a surprised gaze from his partner.

“If we do then Equestria will be covered in smoke for the next 100 years.” Magic informed them all of the downside which none of them liked the sound of that.

“Talk about getting your beauty sleep.” The fashion expert stated as a way to lighten the mood after hearing the downside of loosing this fight.

“Alright, everybody, I need you to gather supplies quickly. We’ve got a long journey ahead of us. Let’s meet back here in less than an hour.” The sixth pony explained to all that were there.

“Okay, guys, you heard her. The fate of Equestria is in our hooves, hands, and paws. Do we have what it takes?” RD explained and questioned to all that were there.

“Yes, we can.” Ash, Pikachu, Rarity, Applejack, and Pinkie Pie shouted together before heading out the door to get prepped. There was one straggler however - that was not feeling up to snuff of doing this.

“Um…Actually…” Fluttershy stated at the doorway when everyone was gone, but decided to do as the others, and get ready to face the dragon. Rainbow Dash got ready by putting on ROY G BIV face paint and roaring. Applejack got ready with the aid of her family. Pinkie Pie put party supplies in her bags and wore a pair of big, red sunglasses.

“Ew!” Rarity stated in disgust as she was getting ready, but did not like the Army helmet she was wearing so she substituted it for a camouflage hat. “Much better. Onward!” She shouted once content with her look. Fluttershy wore: floaties on all four legs, an umpire vest, a purple inner tube, and a football helmet.

“Pikachu, set up some stuff for us. I’m gonna try something.” Ash said once he got home and as the voltage one packed the backpack the human decided to seek help from some of his friends. “Alright. I think the team I have will do just fine.” Ash informed his friend before picking up his pack, and strapped it on.

“Let’s go.” Five out of seven of the party shouted as one, and rushed back to the library.

“Um, let’s not.” The sixth of the prepared ones said after overhearing Ash’s shout-out and quivered in fear before going with them to the library. TS liked how they got ready so quickly, and stood ready to face this danger.

“Alright, guys. Listen up: I’m mapping out the fastest route. We’ve all got to keep a great pace if we are to get up the mountain by nightfall.” Twilight explained to the standing in line team to her right.

“M-m-mountain?” FS questioned out of fear.

“The dragon is in that cave at the very top.” TS informed them while pointing at a snow covered mountain with smoke at the tip.

“Looks pretty cold up there.” The farm girl informed, but knew that she was tough enough to handle all forms of weather.

“You bet it is. The higher you go - the chillier it gets.” RD informed her since she knew that much of the earth beneath her clouds.

‘That’s something I know all too well.’ Ash thought as he recalled all the times he, and his team were left out in the cold. R decided to pull out one of her items a bit early.

“Good thing I brought by scarf.” Generosity informed before pulling it out.

“Ooh, pretty.” The cake maker shouted out after seeing the item in question.

“Sure, that’ll keep you nice and cozy.” The weather maker commented sarcastically as she looked at the item. While the others were having a good chuckle the rodent noticed something up with Kindness - she seemed more scared than usual.

“Um, excuse me, Twilight. I know you‘re busy, but…” FS stated to the map holder as she was checking her options. “But if I could just have a second.” She added while TS muttered to herself over what to do. “So, um, I was thinking that…um, maybe…I should just stay here in Ponyville.” She offered and received a mutter of acceptance which she liked. “Oh, good, I’ll stay here, and…” She started to speak while walking off, and it was then the Magic factor finally realized what she agreed to.

“Wait! You have to come! You’re way with wild animals will surely come in handy.” Twilight informed the walking away one while checking over her map again. FS was about to state the bad side of the plan, but was cut off. “And don’t worry about your little friends in the meadow. Spike‘s got it covered while your gone.” She informed as the purple/green creature walked up beside her with a few critters around him.

“You can count on me.” Spike vowed before Angel rapid thumped his head which caused all of them to flea from him. “Hey! Hey. Wait!” He shouted before chasing after them.

“I don’t really think he’s up to the task. Maybe, but…but…” Fluttershy tried to explain herself, but squealed in horror at the end of her sentence. The fellow winged one and decided to ask about this call.

“Are you sure you want Fluttershy coming along. I mean that pony is afraid of her own shadow. She’s just going to slow us down.” RD explained as not to talk bad about her the competitive one just thought a non fighter belonged back at home instead of the front lines.

“She’s just a little nervous. Once we get going I’m sure she’ll be fine.” TS responded and felt confident in her statement until they heard a shout. The two saw that it was the pony in question who was startled by her shadow and hid in the bushes next to her.

‘You better be right.’ RD thought before walking off to get ready to head out.

“Alright guys. Move out.” TS informed and the group stampeded away after going through the thorn less bush to get their friend.

“You know, Pikachu, I’m getting the feeling that Fluttershy doesn’t want to go.” Ash said to his friend who responded by giving the human a sarcastic look. After that he ran off to catch up to them, and once they were close enough a loud noise bellowed above them.

“What was that?” The flier questioned after that strange noise stopped.

“That is what it sounds like when a dragon snored.” The caster informed and recalled that her dragon had the same problem when he was a hatchling, but thanks to the town doc - Spike no longer had that problem.

“It’s…It is so…high.” FS stated as she looked upward in pure terror as she hid behind one of her hoofed friends.

“Weill it is a mountain. I’m gonna fly up there and take a look.” RD said and was about to do just that before Honesty cut her off by grabbing the rainbow tail and forcing her down.

“Hold on, now. I think we should all go up there - together. Safety in numbers and all.” Honesty informed while using a line that Ash used when they were getting their symbol power against Nightmare Moon.

“Oh alright.” Loyalty said in defeat since the others seemed to have accepted the all together method. Once they were close enough the group climbed…except for Rainbow Dash who simply stayed airborne, but was angered that wasn’t going ahead of them.

“I hear the only thing that sparkles more than the dragon scales is the jewels they use to build their nest. Oh! If I play my cards right I might convince him to part with a few.” Rarity informed and recalled her conversation with the sea serpent that made himself as a make-shift bridge to get to the other side, so talking to another scaly giant should be just as easy.

“Welcome to my cave, Rarity. Care for a diamond? ROWR!” Pinkie said as she did her best imitation to be a talking adult dragon which got a laugh from all but the sixth pony.

“Guys, this is no laughing matter. Fluttershy, you’re the expert on wild creatures. What do you think the dragon will be like?” TS stated and questioned before looking at the electric rodent on Ash’s back who was pointing downward - to where they first started. “Fluttershy?” She asked and wondered if she was still down there.

“Hey! What are you waiting for? An invitation?” The speedy one questioned to the gentle one that was still at the base of the mountain.

“OH! I think I have one in my bag!” PP informed before getting one out while also shooting confetti at her friends - which they did not enjoy.

“I-It’s so…so…steep.” FS informed in her timid tone as she explained why she didn’t want to go.

“Well, it is a cliff. You could, oh - I don’t know, fly up here.” The blue speedster stated and knew that her fellow Pegasus did use those wings for flight when needed.

“Come on, Fluttershy, you can do it. Flap those wings.” Ash cheered for her to try which she did after taking a deep breath, and flapped her wings. At first she was off the ground but another bellow from the dragon caused her wings to fold up out of fear which she fell back onto the ground.

“We don’t have time for this.” TS stated as she watched her fellow heroine try to reopen her wings with little to no success. Hearing this the orange earth pony had another idea of what to do. “What are you doing?” Twilight questioned after seeing the cow girl swipe her map.

“I’m gonna need this if I’m gonna take her around the mountain another way.” AJ informed after looking at the map for a bit before coming up with a new plan.

“Around the mountain. That’s gonna take them forever.” Rainbow Dash informed them with a groan of aggravation. Honesty got down the mountain to meet up with Kindness which collapsed out of fear when the dragon snored again.

“Don’t worry, Twi. We’ll be there lickety split.” AJ informed her in a comforting tone, and with nothing better to do the guys proceeded upward. Once to a level area Ash the group decided to take a break with Ash releasing his team, so they could have a little exercise.

“I win again!” Bayleef shouted out as she used her head leaf to win another tic-tac-toe game with the beauty based one.

“That’s 35 games in a row.” R said in a disapproving tone, but quickly added, “Best of 71.” In a polite tone, and as they did that Ash sat on a big rock and started to goof of with an Aura Sphere by doing moves that he had seen on a Basketball game. While they were relaxing RD and TS were pacing and waiting for the other two like that.

“We made…it.” AJ, who had FS’s tail tied to her head, said before taking a breather.

“Told ya it was gonna take `em forever.” RD said to the sixth one. Ash recalled his team and walked along with them, and the team was making good time until they came to a gorge. Ash, Pikachu, and five out six ponies made it over no problem, but the timid one was unsure about this.
“Your turn Fluttershy.” Twilight stated in a calm tone.

“But, it’s so…wide.” Fluttershy answered back while holding onto the mountain she was closest to for support.

“No offense, Fluttershy, but we should be closer to the cave than this.” Ash said in a polite tone to show that he wasn’t too mad at her.

“You could just leap on over.” Honesty offered which caused the lone pony to look at the steep fall before her, and feel even more worried.

“I…I don’t know.” FS responded before cowering after another loud snore from their opponent. As the others shook their heads in disappointment the electric one gestured to Pinkie than to Fluttershy to show that this was her call.

“There’s nothing to be afraid of. It’s just a hop, skip, and a jump.” PP informed before doing just that. This also caused the party animal to start singing over what she just said which the others did not believe that they had time for.

‘I think we do.’ Ketchum thought as he saw a small smile appear on the animal lover’s face who no longer feared the gorge before her.

“Okay, here I go. A hop…” She started to say which the other encouraged her to go on. “A skip, and a…” She said as she did the second step, but was interrupted on the third step.

“Just don’t look down.” Twilight informed which the winged one did causing her to loose focus. Thankfully the gorge wasn’t really that deep - a couple of inches at best. With a bit of teamwork the young one was with the rest of her team.

“I guess I forgot to jump.” FS explained while sporting a shy smile. Once everyone back on their feet the team went back to walking. Ash took point, and once they entered an area where the walls were high.

“Careful team, I believe this is an avalanche zone, so stay quiet.” Ash informed them which scared the timid one, but before she could say anything Pikachu rushed over to her and kept her lips shut. “Let’s move - quietly.” He whispered to them before walking along/ RD brushed past a tree branch where a couple of leaves fell off and landed on one of the travelers.

“AVALANCH!” Fluttershy shouted out which caused the walls to either side of them to start rumbling. Boulders started to collapse all around them, but for reason unknown none of them touched Ash at all even as he jumping around like the others.

“Oh no! Help!” TS shouted since she was about to be harmed, but was saved.
“Is every-pony okay?” Honesty questioned while looking at their group.

“Thanks to you I am.” Twilight explained as she gave her friend a friendly nuzzle on the head. Fluttershy saw this and felt even worse since her voice was the one that started the rock slide. R saw she was covered in dust so she shook it off and it all fell to PP who didn’t seem to mind one bit.

“Whoo-hoo! Let’s do it again!” Pinkie shouted as she hopped for joy over what had happened to them.

“this is why a girl always packs extra accessories.” Rarity informed them before pulling out a back-up scarf, but suddenly grew concerned. “Oh, please tell me I brought the tiara that goes with this.” She pleaded while peeking into her bag.

“I think we have bigger problems than have our hair bows match our horseshoes.” The tomboy informed his friend before gesturing to the closed off path before them.

“Sorry.” FS said in a sincere tone to the others.

“No problem, Fluttershy. Just adds more excitement to the adventure. Come on, let’s get to climbing.” Ash said before doing just that. The others were amazed that nothing seemed to slow this guy down - not even a rock slide. “See, no problem.” Ketchum commented as he went up and then down the hill with ease before watching the others following after him.

‘Where does he get all of his energy?’ Twilight thought as she was the first of the six to get down, and was surprised at the monster tamer’s stamina. As for the others Fluttershy lost her hoofing which ended in a pile up of sorts.

“My apologies.” R said as the speed factor tried to get her free.

“Not your fault.” RD clarified while glaring at the pony responsible. The group got back to walking and the main flyer decided to bring up a point that had been bugging her since this whole mess started.

“Still think it was a bright idea to bring Fluttershy along?” The blue pony questioned the purple as they neared their destination.

“We’re about to find out. We’re here.” TS said back before staring at the rather large entrance before them. At this time Ash thought it best to summon all that he brought along, and they all stood ready for orders. “Rainbow Dash - you and Pidgeot will use your wings to clear the smoke.” She instructed to the fliers.

“We’re on it.” The big bird said as the two of them went skyward.

“Rarity, Bayleef, Totodile, and Pinkie Pie - I want you four to create a distraction in case things get too hairy.” TS instructed, and in that instance the gator and the pink one started thrashing rubber chickens about which confused most.

“Thanks for relieving some of the tension from this fight.” Ash said as he chuckled at their antics. The student of the Royal one decided to get back to assigning jobs.

“Applejack - you and Tauros get ready for the apples in case he gets ready to attack.” TS went on which the orange earth pony tossed the apples in her mouth in the air, and easily bucked them to a tree.

‘As battle ready as any of my brothers would be.’ The bull thought but tried to focus instead of letting his softer side get the better of him at the moment.

“But it shouldn’t come to that because Fluttershy will do what she needs to do to wake him up, and between the five of us we should be able to convince him why he needs to go.” TS explained to the team which did seem like a solid plan. “Is everybody ready?” She questioned and after receiving various ‘yes’ statements the bookworm added, “Okay then, we’re going in.” With that Ash, Pikachu, Twilight, and Snorlax all walked in.

“So, Fluttershy, any call on how to wake up a sleeping dragon without upsetting him.” Ash questioned to the nature lover since almost every time he woke up his oldest of dragons the trainer received a Flamethrower to the face. At that moment the group stopped, and looked at their party.

“Fluttershy?” Twilight questioned before turning back, and after the big sleeper stepped away none of them saw the timid one near them. “Oh, come on.” She muttered as they went back outside and saw the pony in question with her head in the dirt. “Come on, we have to do this. Now! Every second that dragon sleeps is another acre of Equestria that is covered in smoke.” TS explained as she, the other elements, Ash, and his team all tried to force her to face her fear.

“I…I…I can’t.” Fluttershy responded causing all to collapse in aggravation.

“Oh, great. She’s scared of caves now.” RD explained while gesturing over to the object in question.

“I’m not scared of caves. I’m scared of…” Kindness tried to explain herself, but the last word fell silent.

“What’s that, sugar cube?” Applejack questioned since she did not hear the last part.

“I’m scared of…” She spoke again, and again the last part was missed.
“One last time?” TS offered to her friend.

“I’m scared of dragons!” Fluttershy admitted it, and at that time another powerful snore was heard. Within the puff of smoke she hid behind Honesty, and prayed no one noticed.

“But Fluttershy you have an amazing gift of dealing with all sorts of animals.” Twilight said as she spotted the pink/cream spot on the yellow tail, and raced to it.

“Yes, because they’re not dragons.” She responded back to her friend.

“Oh, come on! We’ve seen you walk up to a horrible manticore like it was nothing.” Rainbow Dash explained since she thought that that moment was pretty tough.

“Yes because he wasn’t a dragon.” FS replied back before hiding behind her friend. Ash decided to point out a fact of his own.

“I’ve seen you share a siesta with Charizard and Garchomp once, and you didn’t seem worried then.” Ketchum pointed out and recalled such a moment, and even though Charizard wasn’t classified as a dragon - he beaten them, and in his book that made the Fire type in the same league as a dragon.

“Since you raised them.. I know that they won’t eat a pony while we sleep.” Kindness explained to the human which he did see her logic.

“Spike is a dragon. Your not scared of him.” Pinkie Pie pointed out with a smile on her face.

“Yes because he’s not a huge, gigantic, terrifying enormous, teeth mashing, claw slashing, horn wearing, smoke snoring, could eat a pony in one bite, totally grown-up dragon.” She explained and prayed that that much of an explanation would stop their pestering.

“But if your so afraid of dragons why didn’t you say anything before we came all the way up here?” Twilight questioned since she wanted to know that much from the timid one.

“I was afraid to.” The shy one said which gave reason for the other flyer to groan out of annoyance. The others decided to try and cheer her up as best as they could.

“All of us are scared of that dragon.” The farmer explained to her as she helped the timid one back to her hooves, but one spoke out from that comment.

“I’m not.” RD said proudly, but the others glared at her for that crack.

“Okay, most of us are scared of that dragon.” Tauros explained to her before letting his female friend pick it up from there.

“But we’ve got a job to do. So, get in there with Ash, Twilight, Pikachu, and Snorlax and show `em what your made of.” AJ said in an encouraging tone,

“I…I…I…just…can’t.” The timid one said before walking off. The others were worried for their friend, but at the moment they still had a job to do.

“Snorlax, stay out here with her.” The trainer instructed to the big one who nodded in acceptance. Without the animal whisperer Twilight, Ash, and Pikachu decided to hope negotiation will work.

“He probably doesn’t know what he’s doing, right?” TS offered to the others as they were heading in the cave to confront the slumbering giant. The other four answered back ‘yes’ as they hid in the safety of the outside of the cave.

“No worries. I’m sure he will appeal to reason.” Ash encouraged her even though his oldest friend had his doubts. Those doubts were settled when they saw just how big the beast was.

“Excuse me…Mr. Dragon. Oh, good, your awake. Please allow me to introduce ourselves. I am Twilight Sparkle, and my friends and I are residence here in Equestria - Ponyville to be exact.” She informed while choking on his morning breath.

“We have come here to ask you that you find a different place to take your nap. You see you are doing a lot of snoring, and breathing out a lot of smoke and Equestria can’t survive a hundred years in a dark haze. You understand, right?” Ash questioned the beast as he saw the dragon stand up.

“So, you’ll find another place to sleep?” The book smart one questioned, but the dragon laid back down and blew a cloud of smoke to the three. This caused them to rejoin the others, and prayed one of the others could do something.

“So much for persuading him.” RD commented as the three came back to join them. Ash wished that his dragons didn’t turn down his offer, but since kind of mission needed to be done gently it was probably best that the brawlers didn’t come with.

“If asking real nice like doesn’t work than what?” Pikachu questioned to the others while scratching his head in confusion.

“Obviously this situation calls for a little polished charm. I’ll take of this, guys.” Rarity said as she trotted into the cave. The Grass themed dino was a little iffy about her plan, but decided to remain in the back with the others. “I’m so sorry to interrupt, but I couldn’t possibly head back home without mentioning what hansom scales you have. And those scales have to be hidden away in some silly cave for a hundred years.” R said as she slipped a necklace around her neck.

‘Yeah, I guess she’s right.’ The dragon thought as he took her words to heart.

“Personally, I think you should skip the snoozing, and be out there showing them off. Obviously I’d be more than happy enough to watch your jewels while your gone.” The beauty themed one commented which caught his attention.

‘So, that’ her game!’ He thought in anger before scaring her off, and taking the jewels she dropped in her fright.

“I was this close of getting that diamond.” The white/purple one said as she began moping while sitting on a rock outside of the cave.

“You mean: asking him to leave, right?” Bayleef offered to her fellow four legged friend in an angered tone.

“Oh, yeah. Sure.” The fashion expert commented back and did not sound convincing. At that moment they two heard some chatter and saw that the water gator and the pure pink pony were both in a strange outfit.

“Interesting outfit choice, my friends.” Ash said back at their strange outfits that made them seem to be the center piece to a birthday party.

“Exactly, getting someone to laugh is a sure fire way to get someone on your side.” Totodile said to his partner before the two of them trotted into the cave.

“Hi.” The both of them said to the dragon before a loud ruckus was heard.

“Apparently he doesn’t like laughing…or sharing.” Pinkie said as the two of them hobbled back with their outfits in shambles.

“Ok, that does it! We’ve tried persuasion, charm, and…whatever it is Pinkie Pie and Totodile does. It’s time we stopped wasting time.” The blue one shouted before flying into the cave.

“Rainbow, hold on!” The big bird cawed in a worried tone, but his plea did not work since she was still motivated for kicking butt.

“GET OUT!” She shouted before bucking the dragon right in the kisser. Sadly that only made the scaly foe sneeze, and become very unhappy. She tried to apologize for her move, but the beast roared which sent her rolling which led to her party being treated like bowling pins.

“Guys, prepare to fight.” Ash called out, and with that Ash’s team stood ready for a brawl while the five coward at the sight of this angered dragon. However, before he could launch a single strike the dragon shot out a powerful smoke attack which slammed them all into a big boulder.

‘That breath packs a wallop.’ The big Pokemon thought as he tried to cushion the others slam, but ended up dazed in the process. Half of the stone shattered behind them which showed off the timid one - still frightened over the danger before her, but the fear was dashed when she saw that her friends seemed really hurt.

“How dare you.” She said in a timid tone which the overblown lizard responded by glaring at the last one. “How dare you!” She shouted with a lot more emotion. “Listen here, mister. Just because your big doesn’t mean you get to be a bully! You may have huge teeth, sharp claws, snore smoke, and breath fire, but you do it - I repeat NOT: HURT MY FRIENDS! Got that?” Fluttershy issued as she got right up in his face.

“Is my head still spinning, or is this really happening?” Ash asked the others as he was seeing this brave side of the quiet one, and it was very impressive.

“Well?” FS questioned wanting an answer from her question.

“But that rainbow one kicked me.” The dragon responded back and pointed an accusing claw to the one in question.

‘Got that right. I knew you felt it.’ The pony in question with a satisfied smile on her face.

“And I am very sorry about that.” The calm on stated which confused the attacker since she thought her move was just. “But your bigger than she is, and you should know better. You should also know that if you take a nap your snoring could be a health hazard to other creatures.” She reasoned to him.

“But I…” The dragon tried to debate with her, but was cut off.

“Don’t you ‘but I’ me, mister. What do you have to say for yourself? I said - what do you have to say for yourself?” She stated and questioned to the beast who started crying because she was starting to scare him.

“Didn’t see that coming.” The rodent muttered as they all watched the beast sob up a storm.

“There. There. No need to cry. Your not a bad dragon. You just made a bad decision. Now, go pack your things. You just need to find a new place to sleep.” She instructed/informed while flying back down to the rest of her team.

“You did it! I knew you could do it.” Twilight shouted with glee before they all watched the dragon grab his things and fly away. With the danger part the team headed back down the mountain and back into town.

“Let’s get to work, Pidgeot.” Rainbow Dash called out and the two took to the air, rallied all other fliers, and went to work clearing the air. As that was going on Spike was having problems with one of the forest creatures.

“I said - get back here.” The baby dragon called out as he chased the rabbit, but ran into a bookshelf instead. The fuzzy one tried climbing, but the dragon was able to catch the visitor by the foot. “How does Fluttershy put up with you furry little things?” Spike questioned the rabbit as he tried to get free from the grip.

“Spike, take a letter.” TS said to her scribe once she got back into the library.

“With pleasure.” He answered back while dropping the rabbit on the close by ground, and retrieved his writing material. He then wrote the note that read:

“Dear Princess Celestia,

I’m happy to report that the dragon has departed our fair country, and it was my good friend - Fluttershy that convinced him to go. This adventure has taught me to never lose faith in your friends. They can me an amazing source of strength, and could even help you overcome your greatest fear. Always your faithful student.

Twilight Sparkle

“Twilight, you’ve got to come see this.” AJ said which caused the student to look out one of her higher windows. “She’s just five away from a new pony record.” Honesty informed as Loyalty went back to what she was doing - ball bouncing.

“347, 348, 34-.” Rainbow counted down before a roar was heard causing her to loose the ball, and the record. “Dragon!” She shouted with fright before fainting causing all around to laugh. “Why are you laughing? That awful dragon is back.” She questioned and informed them.

“Actually, that was only Garchomp.” Ash informed before pointing up at the dragon above them. The final stage creature heard his name and decided to land for a bit.

“Garchomp, you scared me…I mean, uh, you broke my concentration.” RD stated to the beast since she did not want to admit that she could feel fear. The beast gave her an apologetic roar before flying off.

“It’s okay, Rainbow Dash. Not every-pony can be as brave as me.” Fluttershy stated to the athlete since she was still feeling confident with her tango with the big dragon. The speed factor spotted a simple leaf falling and came up with something.

‘I’ll show her.’ RD thought before blowing the leaf upward which landed on her rump. As soon as it landed she shrieked in terror, and fell to the ground. This still got a laugh out of all of them because it was sincerely funny.

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