Mythoshy/Transcript

This is the transcript to the Chronicles Episode "Mythoshy".

## Opening

(In the woods just outside of Canterlot, we see Pred loading up his cart)

Pred: Phew! That was a long few days of huntin' down them mythics. Now to get back to Ponyville. (He starts riding out with his ram pulling the cart) This is the life, eh, Headstrong? (Headstrong the Ram bleats contently) Yeah, can't wait till Fluttershy prepares my welcome home tea. (He Bumps into A Pony with some newspapers) OY! Why don't ya watch where yer going then?!

Mare: "Oh, sorry. Hi, I'm Rumora Mills, traveling newspaper jockey pony."

Pred: "..... Never heard of ya."

Rumora: "That's cause I just arrived. Anyway, I came here to report on how Fluttershy chased away a dragon!"

Pred: "(Comedic face as a clang was heard)....... Fluttershy? You're talking about a sweet little Pegasus that would faint at her own shadow like one of them fainting goats! She doesn't even have it in her to go after a baby dragon. I should know, I saw her interact with that over-rated Sparkle Pony and that little brat dragonling of hers. Find it ironic she can't handle adults, and yet the hatchlings don't bother her?"

Rumora: "Well, she DID help Twilight Sparkle defeat Nightmare Moon. Two times, I believe. Wouldn't be a stretch that maybe, compared to crazed Alicorn Goddesses, Dragons are not so horrendous anymore."

Pred: "I... I don't believe it. She chased off a bleeding dragon! I never thought she would ever have it in her, especially that one time she brought over a Manticore! But in my defense on that, I didn't know she pacified such a thing! Anyways, I need to see her for meself! (Cheerful laugh as he trotted off) FLUTTERSHY CHASED OFF A DRAGON! (Rumora Chuckles wickedly as her eyes turned into cat eyes, as she walked into the forest and turned into a mysterious Sphinx.)"

Mysterious Sphinx: "(Chuckles) Let's see if his kinship with that shy recluse survives this."

## Chapter 1: The Return of Pred Judas

Fluttershy's Cottage.

Fluttershy was setting up some tea. Angel was pouting.

Fluttershy: "(Noticed that Angel is pouting) Angel, I know you don't enjoy Pred's company as much as I do, but he is a friend of ours. While his quickness to be mean to Applejack was odd, along with his quickness to deny it as if he didn't actually do it, but I have to respect that he's not a young pony anymore, so, maybe he was just confused. It took me a while to get the other girls to understand this and forget about it, but I think they got the message. So, the polite thing to do with Pred is just forget about it. The worse he can ever be to other ponies is being grouchy, and it's better not to poke at him about anything. Let him believe what he wants to believe, I always say. (Angel raised his eyebrow at that) Well, I do that cause he knew my grandfather, and he's kinda the closet I have to him. He's kinda like my second grandpa. And I find that I get along with him better if I don't aggravate his beliefs."

Pred: (Slams through the door scaring sleeping animals) FLUTTERSHY, LITTLE DEAR, I CAN'T BE ANY MORE PROUD OF YA!

Fluttershy: Oh! Pred! You're early- (Pred snagged Fluttershy and hugged her comedically painfully as Fluttershy made faces)

Pred: "I never thought you'd ever get it in ya considering you're normally afraid of bloody dragons of all things, but ya did it! Ya got over yer fear of dragons when ya chased one of them off!"

Fluttershy: "(Pred lets her go as she slinks like a dropped accordion) Um, Pred... About tha-"

Pred: "I be aiming to send letters to my guildmates about this! You remember them, right? Axe Grind, Blade Day, and Helmbutt. I always go on hunting quests with them! Even for me age, I always keep up! I honestly thought this day would never come! The day that I get to make you, my apprentice! (Fluttershy was now speechless. She's now pushed into a corner because Pred has no idea of the true context) I can't WAIT to show off what you can do to dragons and other filthy mythics when we're done with the next hunting trips! (Trots off happily, then Angel sternly stared at Fluttershy in an ironic fashion of what she said prior)

Fluttershy: "I... Didn't even get to say anything..."

(At the Golden Oaks Library)

Fluttershy: "(She is explaining the situation to the others) And that's what happened."

Rainbow Dash: "Pred SERIOUSLY thought ya chased out that dragon?!"

Rarity: "I mean, I did half-expected he would hurrah you dealing with a dragon in a firm matter, but I think he's misunderstanding the situation! Albeit while firm, you only asked the dragon to sleep somewhere else, you didn't do anything beyond that!"

Pinkie: "You got yourself in a predictable misunderstanding that can only be fixed by clearing it up with him!"

Fluttershy: "But I can't! He's already gonna call over his guild friends! I don't wanna embarrass him."

Applejack: "So you're gonna try and live up to what's obviously a misunderstanding just to spare that old coot's feelings and pride?"

Fluttershy: "I mean, it's not like it's a lie. I did make a dragon leave, so, he's not wrong persay."

Spike: "But he clearly doesn't know the context! You're gonna end up being dragged into the dangerous world of going after mythics over it! And no offense, but if you think I'm gonna be up for a few more days of pet-sitting, think again."

Fluttershy: "Don't worry, he won't let me do anything dangerous. He was always protective of me. He wouldn't even let me near fairies."

Twilight: "But he THOUGHT you defeated a dragon! He would end up not having much reason to wanna shield you as much anymore! What if you end up facing another dragon and you just faint like a Fainting Goat? That would embarrass him WORSE than him misconstruing something. You have to tell him."

Fluttershy: "Now, Pred would argue that maybe I dealt with a weak-link dragon."

Pinkie: "But that dragon was anything BUT!"

Fluttershy: "What I mean is, maybe Pred would still protect me in a way, and maybe only have me go after less dangerous mythics like, gnomes, brownies, or a friendly flute playing satyr. Ya know, mythics shyer than me? All you have to do is say boo and they run for the hills. I mean, not that I like to be mean, but being tough to Mythics makes Pred happy, so, maybe there's no problem."

Spike: "I doubt a guy that's crazy enough to chase out a Manticore would spend his time startling Gnomes or Brownies just for fun."

Twilight: "Yeah, he looks like the kinda guy that chases dragons and stronger mythics more intimidating than that! I doubt he carries around that sword of his just for kicks!"

Fluttershy: "Girls, I know you didn't have the greatest interaction with Pred, some worse than others, but I knew him longer than all of us combined. I know he wouldn't endanger me. He might have me scare some lesser mythics and that's it. And eventually he would notice that I never use any weapons and he'll on his own decided to let me down gently and tell me the apprenticeship is over."

Twilight: "We don't know about this."

Fluttershy: "Don't worry girls. I know Pred enough that he wouldn't risk me to anything dangerous. (Leaves as the Mane 5 got uneasy)"

Rarity: You don't suppose it's not too late to tell this to Pred ourselves?

Rainbow Dash: "The guy played stupid to us accusing him of giving Applejack Apple-Flack for things that didn't even affect him! I don't think he's gonna listen to us about what really happened!"

Pinkie: "Then what are we gonna do!?"

Twilight: Spike? Care to take a note?

Spike: All right, then. (Brings out a feather pen and scroll)

Twilight: "Dear, Princess Celestia, I know I have already sent you a letter containing the lesson I learned while dealing with the dragon, but it seems that Pred Judas has caught wind of this information. However, he has not heard the full story about what happened and is deciding to make Fluttershy his new apprentice in mythic hunting. If you have any additional information on Pred's infamous reputation, I would like to know about it as soon as possible. With great concern, your faithful student, Twilight Sparkle. (Spike sends the note via his fire breath)"

Rainbow: There it goes. Now what do we do?

Applejack: "I guess we just wait."

Spike: "Yeah, just the matter of when and if Celestia replies. Sometimes it's immediate, other times it takes a while."

(Later that day, in the Equestrian Unicorn Council Room)

A knock is heard on the doors.

Lensflare: Come in! (Celestia enters)

Weeping: Princess Celestia! To what do we owe the pleasure?

Celestia: "I'm sorry about coming in to ask about a touchy subject, but... We have to talk about the elephant in the room."

Lensflare: "Now Celestia, I know my fine golden glass statue of an elephant from the Elephant Lands is abit pricy and took a slight bite on Equestrian Economy, (Shows such a glass elephant) But I assure you we're already addressing the matter."

Weeping: "(Facehoofs) NOT THAT ELEPHANT, LENSFLARE! It's an expression!"

Lensflare: "..... Ah. Right. AHEM! If it's about Tri-Corn starting production of that Asylum on our world, yes, even if cause Weeping made us, we DID let her get started on that... Helps that the dog was more negotiable and considerate than that dragon."

Celestia: "Thank you, but we have ANOTHER Elephant in the room now... Pred Judas. (Lensflare gets a shocked face, then drinks water to do a spit take on Weeping)"

Weeping: "You clearly did that on purpose, Lens."

Lensflare: "Uh... Pred? Why do you want to talk about an aging legend like him who protected Equestrian Ponies from dangerous mythics since forever?"

Weeping: "I'd argue that in the days where Mythics are starting to lose their pony aggression in spades, I view Pred as more of an outdated liability if anything."

Lensflare: "Ya know, comebacks like that actually make me miss Temper Tantrum now, at least she co-operates with the rest of us about Pred."

Weeping: "How much of that is in earnest or because she wants such conversations to move faster?"

Lensflare: "(Frustrated groan) But really, why make him a topic, Celestia? If it's about him going after Mythics, you know he doesn't exactly have much else to do! Not like we can just change a pony's cutie mark!"

Celestia: "I already know that even with Weeping, nothing changes about bringing up those things. But this time, it's about how he learned about your request to me of having Sparkle deal with the dragon when I perfectly offered to deal with it myself."

Lensflare: "What can I say? Nothing escapes his attention when it's about Mythics."

Celestia: "Well, he might be missing some context. He thinks Fluttershy chased away the dragon aggressively as opposed to what she really did."

Lensflare: "To be fair, from what I heard, Fluttershy of all ponies made that beast cry."

Celestia: "There's a big difference between a good scolding and actual aggression, Flare. And the thing is, because of clear confusion, he's trying to make her an apprentice. (After a bit of silence, Lensflare and the other councilers but Weeping broke into laughter)"

Lensflare: "(Laughs) Oh come now, I'm sure Pred should still knows that just because Fluttershy made one dragon bugger off, that doesn't mean she's good enough to attend with him on mythic hunts with his guildmates!"

Weeping: "Nonetheless... (Stomps hoof to stop the laughter) We should still hear Celestia out."

Celestia: "Thank you, Weeping. Pred has misunderstood Fluttershy's feat and came to believe that she's worthy of such."

Lensflare: "Well if so, then Pred's just gonna end up with egg on his face because I had already authorized the guild he's a part of, to take down 4 big jobs."

Celestia: "Ugh, again, Lensflare?"

Weeping: "Lens, I TOLD YOU TO STOP AUTHORIZING JOBS TO GO AFTER MYTHICS!"

Lensflare: "Hey I can't help it if I have a reputation to uphold with my cousin, the head of the Mythbusters Guild herself, Shineslash."

Weeping: "Ugh... What did you approve of that group to go after THIS time?!"

Lensflare: "Two Minotaurs, A Dragon Embassy, An army from Taurasia, and the infamous Flame Vortex Dragon. If anypony can handle such daunting tasks, it's Pred."

Weeping: "... WHILE HE'S MAKING FLUTTERSHY AN APPRENTICE?!"

Lensflare: "I- (Realizes what she inadvertently got Fluttershy into) Ohhhhhh... Well, I'm sure she's just going to be along for the ride and nothing more! Like Pred would make her fight such monstrosities! Too expert level for a CLEAR novice like Fluttershy! Pred and his guildmates often reserve such for themselves."

Weeping: "EXCEPT THAT HE DOESN'T HAVE THE RIGHT CONTEXT OF FLUTTERSHY MAKING A DRAGON LEAVE! HE'S LIKELY GONNA BELIEVE NEITHER THINGS ARE A PROBLEM!"

Lensflare: "...... Buh duh buh (Stutters nervously)... Well, sorry, but it's too late to rescind the orders, my cousin already got them and she's gonna order Pred and his friends to go after them by now! It's out of my hooves! I don't wanna look like an idiot to cousin at the worse possible moment!"

Weeping: "..... (Facehooves again), This, is why, I DON'T PERSONALLY CONDUNE MYTHIC HUNTING! The practice is based on outdated beliefs and no longer relevant bad blood with mythic races!"

Celestia: "I was going to ask about what you bunch knew of Pred's reputation, but I think it's just as important on what he is going to go after."

Weeping: "But of course Celestia. The council will make up for LENSFLARE'S BUCK UP and provide such information... (Smacks Lensflare who winced as she fearfully gave up a scroll) This is Pred's information scroll. The council has such for all members of the Mythbusters Guild. It provides more than what we could ever say."

Celestia: Thank you. That is all. (She leaves with the scroll)

Lensflare: "...... I'm going to be reprimanded again, aren't I?"

Weeping: "Depends on whether or not Fluttershy SURVIVES! If she dies, your job is OVER! She lives, then at the most I'll have you suspended for 10 weeks for ONCE again giving the Mythbusters jobs behind the council's backs again!"

Lensflare: "Well, hey, she survived a rogue goddess two times, at this point Mythics would look cuddly in comparison. (Giggles anxiously)"

Comet Tail: Don't worry, fellow councilers. You forget, I have a spy in the Mythbusters Guild. She'll make sure nothing goes wrong with Fluttershy.

Weeping: Let's hope you're right...

## Chapter 2: Fluttershy's New Apprenticeship?

(That night, at Fluttershy's cottage...)

Fluttershy: Okay, everyone, time for bed. (She puts the drowsy animals to bed, then goes into the cottage to go to bed herself when she hears a knock of the door) Come in.

Pred: (He enters in) Fluttershy!

Fluttershy: "Pred? But it's night-time now."

Pred: "Mythics don't sleep and neither do mythic hunters! Now let's go! (Grabs Fluttershy and trots off) Time to head right into the Mythbusters Guild."

Fluttershy: "But you told me that's only for where you go!"

Pred: "Well normally yes, it ain't much for outsiders. But you ain't an outsider no more in my eyes. After all, you defeated a dragon!"

Fluttershy: "(Quietly) Of course. (Gets dragged off as Fluttershy yelps)."

(At a stretch of scenic nowhere between Ponyville and Canterlot)

Pred and Fluttershy arrived at a large tavern like place that stands west to the beaten path between Ponyville and Canterlot.

Fluttershy: "Is that... A tavern?"

Pred: "Well it's built on a foundation of an actual tavern, but really... This is the Mythbuster Guild's prime HQ. Where Mythic Hunters from all over Pony Civilization gather, trade their skills an' craft of mythic slaying greatness, while enjoying some fine grog and whiskey. But don't worry, they do serve cow milk as an alternative for those that can't handle their booze, so it's doable for you, lass."

Fluttershy: "But Pred, don't you think it's a bit late for me to-"

Pred: "As before, neither Mythics nor Hunters of such sleep. And neither does the Tavern. It's open 24/7."

Fluttershy: "Well why not wait until morning-"

Pred: "Because Shineslash called for me and me guildmates for an important set of tasks. And I ain't one to delay on these things. (Grabs Fluttershy and drags her into a pub filled with ponies armed with weaponry)"

A Pony with a hook in replacement of a left front hoof was playing Piano, playing and singing the song in the video.

Fluttershy was uneased as she looked around, seeing some stallions treating a goblin like a punching bag, seeing another Stallion grinding an axe made from the remnant skull of an axe-beaked dragon. She saw a burly pegasus getting stupidly drunk and burping wildly, while sitting on a pile of killed orcs on a bar chair.

Some Mythic Hunter Ponies were making two Cockatrice fight to the death cock-fighting style and gambling on it. Nearby, a dual blade wielding mare was seen bragging next to the stuff head of a hydra while her friends were invested in it.

Pred: "(Sniffs the smell of the area they're in)... Ahh, I love the smell of slain mythics in the morning... Or the evening, so to speak. (He notices that Fluttershy isn't as enthusiastic about that smell he mentioned) Hey I know it's a bit strong, but ya get used to it. (Drags Fluttershy to a booth with three guild members he knows the most, a viking-looking colt with a BIG axe, a mare with her mane tied to a ponytail and a Final Fantasy Cloud Style Giant Sword, and a colt with a doofy expression with a Knight's Helmet on his tail) Axe Grind, Blade Day, Helmbutt! Me mates!"

Axe Grind (Viking Pony): "HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, Pred you old so-and-so!"

Blade Day (Ponytail Pony): "Predy!"

Helmbutt: "Now now Pred, don't forget to say Hi to Sir Hindquarters! (Displays the Helmeted Tail) He's my twin after all!"

Pred: "Hehehehehe, cheers to "Him" as well, Helmbutt. Fluttershy, you remember Axe Grind and Helmbutt."

Axe Grind: "My little Fluttershy, ya grown big since I last saw ya! I almost mistook ya as a new waitress!"

Helmbutt: "You remember Sir Hindquarters, do ya, Flutters?"

Fluttershy: "Um, well, yes, I, uh, I do."

Pred: "And ya might not remember Blade Day as well, but she was the daughter of Blade Way before the accident with the Troll sitting on him. She took over for him ever since."

Blade Day: "Might be a bit hard to remember me, Flutters, but we were very good friends as fillies."

Fluttershy: "(Surprised face) Wait, you were THAT Blade Day? This is what you were up to now?"

Blade Day: "So is it true, Flutters? Did ya chase away a full-grown dragon?"

Fluttershy: "Well, I-"

Axe Grind: "Of course she did! Pred said so himself! Anypony that sends a dragon flying away like a coward is alright in my book!"

Helmbutt: "Well it'd be better if she killed the thing, but me and Sir Hindquarters understand ya couldn't do that in front of Celestia's little indoctrination project. I.E. Sparkle."

Fluttershy: "Well, actually they-"

Pred: "Hey it's alright, ya had to work with limitations, I suspect Sparkle was such a crybaby ethicist about how to deal with the bloody monster. But here... There ain't no limitations."

???: "Pred Judu Des."

Pred: "(Frowns)..... Aw no. (Looks at a rich looking pony wearing golden armor and wielding an excaliber-ripoff sword with the smuggest smirk to him) Prince Royal Blood... My young upstart rival and son of the Royal Bloods' Bloodline from the Kingdom of Equinia... So we meet again. AND DAMN IT, ME NAME'S PRED "JUDAS", NOT "JUDU DES"!"

Prince Royal Blood: "Whatever you say, old timer... (Noticed Fluttershy) Ya know, I know you're old, Judu, but I know you're not YET SENILE enough to forget that we can't bring in outsiders... Or is this a sign of dementia, I'm hoping?"

Pred: "OY! Say what ya want about me, you ungrateful upstart, but ye better leave me new apprentice out of this! She chased off a dragon! FULL-GROWN!"

Prince Royal Blood: "Ohh, you mean the Ponyville incident? All she did was ask the stupid beast to leave and it was enough of a weak link to actually comply! (Laughs snobbishly as Fluttershy got scared of being exposed) A real dragon would've fried her to a crisp."

Pred: "Well you heard wrong! A paparazzi told me she CHASED the dragon away!"

Prince Royal Blood: "And you're sure you weren't lied to by someone of a dubious intent?"

Pred: "YES! IN FACT, I KNOW WHAT YOU SAID IS CLEARLY A BOLDFACE LIE DESIGNED TO TRY AND MAKE ME LOOK LIKE A JACKASS!"

Donkey Waitress: "HEY!"

Pred: "Oh, oh, uh, sorry about that, Debra. (The Donkey huffed and walked off). But seriously, I know bullshit when I see it! (A Bull Bartender stared at Pred sternly) OH, YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN, TEX! (Fluttershy was now anxious. The truth was revealed by someone Pred never takes seriously, ergo, it's now impossible to speak the truth now)"

Prince Royal Blood: "(Snickers), Oh my glories, you earnestly believe that she really- (Breaks into laughter) OH THIS IS THE BEST LAUGH I'VE HAD IN AGES!? (LAUGHS) I will RELISH you being made an utter fool of during the jobs, Preddy! (Laughs while trotting off, being followed by servants dusting the ground off for him)"

Fluttershy: "Oh... Why is that prince so mean to you, Pred?"

Blade Day: "Royal Blood used to be Pred's apprentice before you. But the jerk began to steal away Pred's big kills and stole his thunder."

Axe Grind: "Aye. It scared him off from ever trying to get an apprentice again after that."

Pred: "Oy now, don't ya think it's rude to talk about somepony capable of doing it himself? Ahem, but aye, it's true. I took that ungrateful blueblood under me wings, and he STABS ME IN THE BACK BY USURPING ME OF GREAT KILLS! I taught that brat everything he knows, and he betrays me and treats me like dirt. But now, I can get even. With you. (A Slender Unicorn came forth)"

Slender Unicorn: "Pred, Axe Grind, Helmbutt, and Blade Day... I want to talk to you in my office about your assignments. But your guest waits outside."

Pred: "It's okay, Shineslash, she's my new apprentice."

Shineslash: "New apprentice? I thought you gave that up after, that spoiled priss. (Points to Royal Blood sitting on a Caeser chair and being served meals by enslaved Harpies and Satyr women while also being fanned by chained Wyverns flapping their wings)."

Pred: "Well I'm starting fresh... This Mare chased off a full-grown dragon."

Shineslash: "But didn't Royal Blood say she just asked it to leave and that she was only able to do that cause it was a weak link?"

Pred: "Now now now, Shine, ya know better than to take that sliver-spoon liar seriously, he clearly only said that to spite me!"

Shineslash: "Knowing your history with the prince, I trust your word on it. As of now anyway... But still, until she does secure a kill, your mission briefing is STILL private. Cause she still only MADE a dragon leave. It wasn't anything more, absolute."

Pred: "Well that is true, but I assure you that's because she was held back by Celestia's latest pet project. Ya know how those types are SUCH whiney ethicists."

Shineslash: Fair enough. (Leaves with Pred, Axe Grind, Helmbutt and Blade Day)

Blade Day: (Looked back at Fluttershy) We're gonna get along just fine, Flutters. (Flirty wink) You were always the best pony I ever knew. (Leaves)

Fluttershy: (Blushes) (Quietly) Oh shucks, why am I always getting ponies, both colts AND Mares who are filly-foolers flirting with me?! (Fluttershy slinks off and gets to the Bartender's counter) Um, excuse me, um, Mr. Tex? (Tex the Bartender looks at her) Um, may I, have some cow milk? I feel like I'm in for a LOOOONG experience, um, if that's okay with you."

Tex: "Sure. I'll put it on Pred's tab since obviously you're with him. (Shouts) MARTHA, READY YOUR MILK, WE GOT A NON-BOOZE SUCKER!"

Martha's voice: Okay Husband! HAROLD, IT'S TIME TO GET MILKING! (A nervous Goblin servant in chains ran through the Bar Counter and into a room that read "Milk Room, STAFF AND BARTENDER ONLY!")

Tex: "Look, kid, I'm gonna level with ya... As much as I know the prince is normally full of shit... I feel like he's not wrong with ya. I can tell just by looking at you, that you're not cut out for this kind of work. (Fluttershy gulps nervously) But don't worry... I'll stay out of your business. Cause frankly, Pred's not famous for listening to even people he likes. He might not listen to the opposite anymore now that he heard such a thing from the mouth of a guy who double-crossed him. (Fluttershy sighed as a unicorn Mare with a scared face eyepatch and a peg-Unicorn Horn sat next to her)"

Unicorn Mare: "..... (Quietly) Psst. Kid. (Fluttershy looks over)..... I'm letting ya know that you have a guardian Alicorn, figeratively speaking, with me. I'm a Unicorn Council spy. I've been instructed to look out for you."

Fluttershy: Thank you.

Tex: HEY! (Fluttershy yelped and fell out of the chair) You never told me what size cup you wanted. Shot glass, water glass, or a mug?

Fluttershy: "Oh, um, a glass. But not a big one."

Tex: "Small Cup Glass then. (Goes on as a Scarred Up Mythic Slayer Pony came up to Fluttershy)"

Scarred Up Mythic Slayer: "Hey! (Fluttershy flinched) You're in MY seat!"

Unicorn Mare: "Hey easy, Stabwound. She's new. AND Pred's new apprentice."

Stabwound: "Tch, ya think that old has-been scares me anymore? I'm not afraid of him, Deadeye."

Deadeye: "Yeah, but he is WITH Shineslash. (Stabwound got less confident) And I know it's HER you're afraid of. (Stabwound slinks off fearfully)"

Fluttershy: "..... Gosh. Ponies are, a little mean here."

Deadeye: "That's the Mythic Slayer effect. When you fight dragons and high level mythics for a living, the effect of battle and seeing blood changes a pony. These ponies are nothing like the ones that live simpler lives in neither Canterlot nor Ponyville as nearest examples. These are ponies that stuck with the old practice and paid a lot of things for it. Some more permanent than others."

Pred: (He, Axe Grind, Blade Day, and Helmbutt exit the office) We won't let you down, Shineslash! (Goes over to Fluttershy) Better get some sleep, Fluttershy. We got a big day ahead of us tomorrow.

Fluttershy: Oh, uh... Mr. Tex, can I make my drink to-go?

Tex: Certainly, little lady. (Pours her milk into a to-go glass, she takes it then she follows Pred)

???: Hey... (Fluttershy looks down at a fat Earth pony stallion lying on his back drunk)

Fat Pony: Do I know you?

Fluttershy: Oh, uh, no... You must have me mistaken for somepony else.

Fat Pony: "Oh. Sorry. I do that a lot when I'm drunk. (Passes out)"

Fluttershy: "(Inner thoughts) I think I got the other reasons why Pred can be so grouchy. Either he's a harden fighter, or is recovering from a hangover."

### Fluttershy vs. The Minotaur Brothers

(The next morning...)

Flutttershy: (She wakes up and yawns) What a night.

???: (A knock on the door is heard) Hey, Fluttershy, wake up! Get ready and meet us by Pred's cottage!

Fluttershy: "Oh, sure. Do I need to pack anything?"

???: "Only food and essentials."

Fluttershy: All right. I'll be there as soon as I can, Blade Day.

Blade Day's voice: We'll be waiting.

(Later, Fluttershy has prepared a small bindle, but the animals have prepared multiple backpacks stuffed with food and essentials)

Fluttershy: Oh, you guys. I'll only be gone for a few days. (She takes a few of the backpacks and sticks her bindle on the top, though she still struggles with the weight) They'll have plenty of food for the trip. Just take care of yourselves while I'm gone. (Approaches Angel) Goodbye, Angel. (Angel pouts, then quickly hugs Fluttershy's leg, then she giggles and sets off)

(Later, at Pred's cottage...)

Pred: Ah, Fluttershy, glad you could make it. (To the others) Okay, our first assignment is two minotaur brothers up to some suspicious activity. (They head to the cart and Axe Grind and Helmbutt sit behind Pred, who's driving)

Blade Day: (She's sitting in the back) Hey, Fluttershy, I saved you a seat.

Fluttershy: "Oh, thank you Blade. (Sat right down next to Blade Day)."

Axe Grind: "So, what exactly can we expect from those Minotaurs apart from the obvious traits?"

Pred: "Primarly a duo of highwaymen. Normally they're of the Minotaur Lands doing that to their own kind as they should've, but I be guessing they're desiding that ponies are easier pickings then their equals."

Helmbutt: "Well given that Celly-Belly's been making ponies overtly nicer to mythics, neither me or Sir Hindquarters say that's a wrong assesment."

Pred: "Well, time we fix that, lads and lasses. Now, key thing to remember about Minotaurs: VERY hard skulls with little brains in them. They're often lumbering brutes no smarter then a sack of rocks. They ain't much for learning from mistakes. Use that to yer advantage. HYAH! (Headstrong pulls the cart forward, and Rainbow and Pinkie notice Flutershy on the cart as it rides out of town)

(At the Golden Oaks Library...)

Rainbow: Twilight, did you get more info on Pred?

Spike: (Holds up the scroll) I got it right here.

Pinkie: Good, cuz we just saw Fluttershy and she's riding away with other mythic hunters going straight outta town!

Twilight: What?! And you two couldn't stop it?!

Pinkie: "Well Pred tends to be cranky when Ponies try to get in the way of his thing."

Rainbow Dash: "Also, we arrived just as they were setting off, so, not really enough time to do it anyway as we were busy arriving too late to Fluttershy's place before I assume Pred or one of his Guild Buddies got to her."

Twilight: "Then we need to see what's in that scroll! (Reads the scroll) Let's see. "Pred Judas, slayer of the devious dragon Torrent Flames, destroyer of the centaur tyrants of Taurasia..."

Applejack: "Is the first paragraph primarily his surnames?"

Twilight: "Yes. Yes, they are. let's just skip ahead here... ah, here we are."

(Meanwhile...)

Pred: (He looks over an area where two minotaurs are seen) There they are... (to Fluttershy) This is your first apprenticeship test, Fluttershy.

Fluttershy: What? Already?

Pred: Don't worry. These two are simply aveage Minotaurs, so they shouldn't give you too much trouble. If it proves too much, that's where Axe Grind comes in. Big empetsis on if though, cause you chased out a dragon. Heck, even before that, you helped Sparkle beat a moon goddess. Compared to that, Highwaymen Minotaurs are chump change.

Fluttershy: "(Gulps uneasily) If it's uh, alright with you, I wanna take and deal with this, stealthily?"

Pred: "I mean, it is only like two Minotaurs, but I don't see why not. Have a go at it, lass. (Fluttershy cautious began to sneak into the grass)

The two Minotaurs were seen placing down their gear for camp.

Minotaur 1: "Ugh. You said being highwaymen on Equestria was gonna be easy. But you have us set up shop on rarely ventured roads."

Minotaur 2: "That's because the idea isn't to cause an alarm, you big dingus!"

Minotaur 1: "You're the dingus. Can't we just go back home?"

Minotaur 2: "NOT AFTER WE JUST BECAME WANTED MEN, YOU IDIOT! We need to lay LOW! Besides, Ponies are wimpy creatures, easier pickings."

Minotaur 1: "But what about the stories of Pred Ju-"

Minotaur 2: "They're just that! LEGENDS! Ponies don't have a violent bone in their body! They'd sooner be comparable to marketable toys if anything!"

Minotaur 1: Yeah, you're right, what are the chances that a random pony is just gonna jump out and-

???: YAAAAHHHH! (Fluttershy pounces on one of the minotaur's legs and starts biting, but barely leaving a dent)

Minotaur 2: (Giggles) Hey, that kinda tickles. (Pred and the trio stared surprised at this)

Axe Grind: "No offense Pred good friend, but I'm thinking that dragon may have been bested by traits that don't involve physical strength."

Pred: "(Sighs) To be fair, I didn't exactly get to properly train her in combat."

Helmbutt: "Oh that makes a lot of sense, cause otherwise I was thinking that maybe she beaten a very phathic dragon to otherwise suck this badly- (Pred bonked him in the head) D'OOOOWCH!"

Blade Day: "Or, maybe this is meant to distract them and let us surprise them!"

Pred: (Pauses) Ha ha, then she DEFINITELY must've chased that dragon with intellect! That I can work with! Okay, mates, let's do this! (Pred and his friends charge at the minotaurs)

Blade Day: (Pries Fluttershy off the minotaur's leg and turns her head away) You don't have to look if you don't want to. It is a test, after all.

Fluttershy covers her eyes!

Minotaur 1's voice: "OH GODS NO, IT'S PRED-"

Violent stabs and slices are heard along with the panic sounds of distressed bovines!

Minotaur 2's voice: "NO WAIT, I'M ALLERGIC TO GETTING STABBED TO DEATH!"

This still continued after a while until all noises stop.....

Blade Day's voice: "Um, yeeeeaaaaah, you may not wanna get a good view of this, I'll just take ya back to the cart. Trust me, I know you might be too much of a rookie to look at, dead things."

Fluttershy: "You don't have to tell me twice."

(Meanwhile, with the other Mane 6)

Twilight: Fascinating. All this information about Pred!

Rarity: Shame they left out the information about Pred's past before he became a mythic hunter. But I suppose those are details for later possible, mishaps with Pred.

Twilight: "But it does give equally important details, like per example, he was once able to cut open a giant troll's guts and used a kidney stone to surf on the spilled insides."

Applejack: "I almost wanna say I'm impressed, but my inner Anti-Sadist wants me to find that repulsive."

Twilight: "To be fair, that was from his, unsubtle teen phase. He did "mature" in a sense in terms of slaying mythics."

Rainbow Dash: "Mature's a strong word for this, Twi."

Twilight: "That's why I said it under quotations. Anyway, here is something that might be of note... Pred has always been after the infamous Multiheaded Dragon, the Flame Vortex Dragon. A dragon whose fire blast can wipe out civilizations and prevent life from re-establishing itself for many years cause the flames would stop plants from growing during that time frame."

Rarity: "But isn't that dragon considered a myth made up by parents that wanna scare their children out of playing with matches, and/or inspiring mythic slayers that want to kill the worst of Mythics?"

Twilight: "As a unicorn of science, I'd agree, but Mythic Hunters are infamous for, believing in superstitions. Which kinda can't be helped since we live in a world of magic, which means sometimes legends may have some truth."

Applejack: "And I bet a lot of us learned that the hard way about Nightmare Moon. Most folks thought she was an old mare's tale till she actually showed up."

Pinkie: Wait, you said he was always after the Flame Vortex Dragon, right? You don't suppose he... NAH!

Rarity: "That what?"

Pinkie: "Oh ya know, that maybe Pred might be trying to go after that big scary multi-head firy vortex dragon with Fluttershy, but you guys said it's all made up, so, I didn't finish that...."

Twilight: "(She and Rarity, Applejack and Rainbow look at each other) Of course, it wouldn't hurt to check with Pred's Mythbusthers Guild to see what Pred's been assigned to."

Applejack: "That may not be easy. That place only reserves ponies that hunt after Mythics. Ain't much keen to let in folks that ain't in with them."

Twilight: "Well, that guild's kinda the only place that would know more about Pred than just the scroll."

Rarity: "Hmm... That's a good point. But we need to go in disguise. And I think I'm familiar with Hunter Fasthon that I believe I can help with disguises."

Rainbow Dash: "Only as long as you make mine look cooler!"

Rarity: As much as I promise to make you good gala dresses, I will make you girls look as inconspicuous as I can.

Applejack: "Just do what ya can, Rare...."

### Fluttershy and the Dragon Embassy

(Meanwhile, Pred and co. have come upon a large gathering of dragons)

Blade Day: What can you tell us about this dragon embassy, Pred?

Pred: "The blighters are holding a vote on whether or not dragon kind owns automatic right to all riches in and out of Equestria. Their greed is worse than Griffins sometimes."

Helmbutt: "Well, I mean, we're talented fighters, but Sir Hindquarters pointed out that that building is FILLED with dragons of every size and of every part of our world. We'll be outmatched."

Pred: "That's why I packed something special. (Pulls out a bouquet of blue flowers)."

Fluttershy: "Awwwww, pretty flowers."

Pred: "Sure, they're easy on the eyes... But to Dragons... These things are hyper toxic and deadly. Even this small set is enough to make them as sick as a Troll with Troll-Ebola. It'll take even the biggest dragon there down and out. We don't even have to fight them directly. The flowers will do all the work."

Blade Day: "Good plan, but obviously we can't just do that via just waltzing in there. We need to sneak in and surprise them with the plants."

Pred: Then you'll be just the perfect to guide Fluttershy through her next test.

Fluttershy: Well... At least I won't have to confront them again. But-

Pred: Oh, don't worry, these dragons aren't like the one you chased off. They're non-ferals and are smaller in size. Not to like Sparkle's brat servant, but, around as tall as teen dragons at best, even slightly taller.

Fluttershy: "Not exactly that, I can see that for myself, it's just-"

Pred: "Don't worry, Blade will be around to make sure you, uh, avoid being held back by being a green horn at this. Now the key spot to plant the flowers is in their ventilation system. It'll let the pollen spread and infect all dragons there. Now good luck, you two."

(Later, Blade and Fluttershy are about to enter the ventilation system)

Blade: Ladies first.

Fluttershy: "But we're both girls."

Blade: "Fair point... Rookies, first."

Fluttershy: "I was afraid of that." (The crawl through the vent together, with Blade getting close to Fluttershy's flank at times)

Fluttershy's thoughts: "Curse these awkward flirty pony situations!"

Blade: I'll let you know when we get close to the meeting rooms. (In her thoughts) You just keep moving those pretty little flanks of yours...

(At the actual meeting room)

Various Dragon representatives were being seated as a Female Orange/Scarlet Dragon was present at the center.

Orange-Scarlet Dragon: "I thank all fellow dragons for arriving at the embassy meeting. (A Dark Green Dragon came and shoved the Orange-Scarlet One away)

Dark Green Dragon: "Yes, thank you, Jazmine, now kindly go fetch us some gems outside. (Jazmine the Orange-Scarlet Dragon made a disgruntled growl at him as she moved on) Now, time to talk of something important to us, fellow dragons... And that's to claim ALL ownership of wealth and to take them from all unworthy lesser races who are NOT dragons. Full approval will have all wealth annexed from lessers immediately. If any of you want to debate this, I'm well set to do so. I, Brodney Brotter, am negotiable. (A silence falls the room) Ah, good. Then to all in approval, raise your right arm. Against, raise our left. All hands will be counted, no take backs. (All Embassy dragons raised their hands) Okay time to get counting. (Starts counting quietly)

Blade Day: (She and Fluttershy crawl over the meeting room) Okay, we're here. Do you stuff. (Fluttershy places the plants in the vent) Okay, we should hurry. (Their noses touch together, and she blushes madly) J-Just follow me. (They crawl back)

Brotter: Well, it seems like I have a few that are against this. Care to voice your concerns?

Green Dragon: Well, for starters, we dragons already have enough wealth, and King Drackon won't take kindly to any lesser races not having enough to provide for themselves. And second... (Starts coughing as the toxins work their magic)

Brotter: "Okay, first of all, the first reason is debatable and that Drackon can be persuaded to see things differently, and second, that cough is not a reason to protest this idea- (Suddenly starts coughing as well) Ugh! CONFOUND IT DRAGON, YOU BETTER NOT HAD BROUGHT ANYTHING- (Coughs as all Dragon Embassy members cough like crazy)

(Outside the building...)

Blade Day: All right, it worked!

Fluttershy: All I have to say it, I'd hate to have those things around Spike.

Blade Day: Well, those plants are extremely rare, so even if any of us wanted to, it'd be a waste of time and rare flowers to do that to one baby dragon. So really, we reserve the flowers for big gathering of dragons like this. Spares us needlessly dangerous fights.

Pred: Besides, what matters is that we're done here. On to our next assignment! (The group got onto the cart and drove off, but they were secretly witnessed by Jazmine, the now only unaffected survivor who had secretly overheard them while she was gathering gems)

Jazmine: "Mythbusters?! Oh, I am SO filing a formal complaint to Celestia!? (Flew off as fast as she can!)"

(In Canterlot...)

Jazmine: "(Barges into Unicorn Council Room) WHERE IS PRINCESS CELESTIA?! I, JAZMINE OF THE DRAGON EMBASSY, AM HERE TO ISSUE A FORMAL COMPLAINT!"

Weeping: "(A brief stern stare at Lensflare, of whom Lens quietly mouthed at Weeping "Don't expose me") And what would be the nature of your complaint?"

Jazmine: "Mythbuster ponies have used a flower with pollen that's toxic to dragons and planted it somewhere in the building! I was lucky to be the only one to make it cause I was forced into gathering gems by Brotter, IN MY OWN EMBASSY! I really hate it how that jerk forgets that the embassy had been with my family for generations! Just because Brotter came from a high-class family of dragons with the biggest hoards, doesn't mean he's permitted to treat me like some second banana! Not crazy for his idea of wanting to claim all wealth in all lands as automatically belonging to dragons neither!"

Weeping: Jazmine, I promise you, we will take care of this personally.

Jazmine: You'd better, unless you want to prepare for war between Celestia and King Drackon. By all accounts I'm not crazy for the idea either, but I also can't stand on how Equestria just leaves the Mythbuster Guild so unaddressed even for as much as they've been causing more problems than they prevent, and even then, it's never done morally! I'm honestly glad that out-world Dragon Tricorn is making that asylum for Equestrian Ponies here now ever since they can't go to off-world prisons anymore, cause maybe something will be done about them now!

Celestia: "(Comes in) Jazmine, I heard you came barging in angrily by my guards looking for me, is something the matter?"

Weeping: Yes, apparently there is, because somepony, who shall remain nameless for the time being, has decided to let some agents of the Mythbusters guild roam free.

Lensflare: "(Nerviously) Uh... Yeah, who could do such a thing?"

Celestia: "(Knowing displeased sigh)...... Miss Jazmine, would you like to continue this discussion at my throne room. (Firmly at Lensflare) I would like the Unicorn Council to discuss among themselves about this incident."

Jazmine: "Of course. I did come to see you after all. Cause I wanna see if we can discuss starting a rescue operation for Embassy Members and the prospect of how many can STILL be saved! (Celestia and Jazmine left and were out of earshot)"

Weeping: "(After Jazmine was completely out of earshot) Lens... Enlighten me on WHY YOU WOULD PERMIT PRED TO USE POSION FLOWER WARFARE?!"

Lensflare: "She admitted it herself, that Brotter Dragon was aiming to make it that all wealth automatically belongs to dragons! All of Equestria's money and that of others could've been lost!"

Weeping: Okay, then how do you justify LETTING THEM SLAUGHTER TWO MINOTAURS?!

Cosmic: Stop yelling, Weeping! You're gonna give me nightmares!

Lensflare: "Also, come on, those minotaurs were highwaymen! Criminals, to even their own people!"

Weeping: "I don't disagree, BUT DON'T YOU THINK IT'D BE PROPER TO HAVE THOSE TWO FACE PROPER JUSTICE INSTEAD OF WARRENTLESS SLAUGHTER?! And taking this back to the Dragon Embassy, WASN'T IT OBVIOUS THAT ONLY BROTTER WAS THE PROBLEM?!"

Whimsalot: I suppose you'll be telling us next, the Centaur soldiers were sent by a false king, not knowing they're about to die by mythic slayer?!

Lensflare: ...What's your reaction if I said yes and no?

Weeping: "Yes and no HOW?!"

### Fluttershy and the Soldiers of Taurasia

Elsewhere, at a distant camp....

(Centaur Legions were seen gathered up at an encampment as a Centaur General was seen mapping out the area)

Centaur General: And from here, we will surround the area near the Flame Vortex Dragon's imprisonment site, pull the beast out and slay it with the prophesied sword said to be able to kill the otherwise immortal beast, (Looking at that sword held in a display) The Fire's Bane."

Centaur LT.: "A Blade said that it's able to kill volcanos. This blade would be perfect to rid our world of this beast."

Centaur LT 2: "My only concern is, that the dragon is imprisoned near Equestrian borders. Won't we get mistaken to looking as if we're invaders or raiders?"

Centuar General: "Oh come now. You have to be a mindless mythic-phobe to think that. And besides, ponies are too passive and gentle to ever be violent. And I don't believe in any of that "Pred" nor "Mythbuster" nonsense. Besides, we're an army of thousands, a legion on legions. And even if Pred is real, he's likely at has-been levels now. Even he can't be able to handle our forces."

(Meanwhile, Pred is admiring the sword through a telescope)

Pred: A weapon said to finally kill the Flame Vortex Dragon... I've got to have that sword. (To the others) Change in plans. We're killing as few of these centaurs as possible. Our main objective is that sword they're carrying.

Helmbutt: "You sure Shineslash would be cool with neglecting these guys?"

Pred: "Trust me, considering what we will go after next after them, three out of 4 won't be bad. But to ensure we don't leave this unfinished, we will have to do something to make sure these guys won't come to bite us in the arse later."

Axe Grind: "I heard talk in the bar that this part of the border lands is Dire Wolf terratory. A very large pack isn't far from here. Those oversized wolves might do good damage to these half-horse-ape admeritions to all of equine kind."

Pred: "And course, luck would have it that Fluttershy is good with unsentient beasts. Who better to sway that pack to help out then her?"

Fluttershy: "(Inner thoughts) (Sighs), At least it's something within what I can ACTUALLY do, even if it's not nessersarly better."

Blade day: Not a bad idea. It might work.

(Later, they see the dire wolf pack)

Pred: Okay, Fluttershy, do your stuff.

Helmbutt: Sir Hindquarters wishes you luck!

Fluttershy: "I, should warn that it's kinda the first time I'm, interacting with Dire Wolves?"

Pred: "Have you interacted with normal wolves? Or at the very least dogs?"

Fluttershy: "Yes, on both fronts?"

Pred: "Well it's largely the same deal here. Dire Wolves are basically, bigger wolves!"

Fluttershy: Okay... here goes. (She carefully approaches the dire wolves)

It didn't take long for Dire Wolves to immediately noticed Fluttershy via smell and all got aggressively growly as an Alpha came forth. Fluttershy, remembering wolf basics, got as submissive to the Alpha as much as possible, which surprised the Dire Wolves. They each took turns sniffing at her for a bit. Then suddenly the adults were more at ease while Dire Wolf Pups hopped onto Fluttershy and playfully licked her!

Fluttershy: "(Inner thoughts as she giggled) This will forever be a highlight for this entire trip!"

Pred: ".... Well credit where it's due, she has a way with animals."

Blade Day: Aww, how cute!

Back at the camp.

Two stationary Centaur Guards are seen at the front.

Centaur Guard 1: "Hey, ever worry about how we're in Dire Wolf territory?"

Centaur Guard 2: "Naaaaah, dires are just bigger wolves, they're more afraid of us then we are at them. (The guards hear a wolf howl)..... Oh don't worry, wolves howl all the time- (They see the dire wolf pack running toward the camp)

Centaur Guard 1: TELL me that's a common occurrence, too?

Centuar Guard 2: "...... No, I don't think that's normal- RUUUUUN! DIRE WOOOOOOLVES! (The two made a run for it as soldiers began to freak out and ran away)!"

The Centaur General Looked out in surprise and does the LTs!

Centaur General: "...... IDIOTS! YOU'RE TRAINED SOLDIERS! ACT LIKE IT- (Sees the Dire Wolves) OH CRUD, IT'S DIRE WOLVES! (Runs off as well as does the LTs, leaving the sword behind)"

(As soon as the soldiers are cleared out, Pred goes into the tent and grabs the sword)

Pred: Got it! Our work here is done! (Pred and co leave)

At the Mythbuster Guild.

Guild Members were seen going about their normal activities as Tex was cleaning glasses and Prince Royal Blood being given a massage by slender mares.

A Mythic Slayer was seen using a dagger to pick his teeth of salad, then when he was done, he throws the dagger off like a dart that hits a bullseye on the dart board.

Suddenly, the door slammed opened, as Mythbuster Members all turned their attention to the Mane 5 as Mythic Slayers, and rather impressive ones at that, albeit more colorful than what is the conventional.

Pinkie: "(Hamming up looking tough) (Gruff Voice) GRRRR! I'M TOUGH AND GRUFF AND I CUSS WITH PUS ON MY PUSS! (Comedically hacks up and spit and fired it at a spitoon that made a comedical Pinball Machine Noise)"

Awkward silence

Bearded Earth Pony Mythic Slayer: "...... What in the name of Tartarus are you bunch?"

Twilight: (Dressed in an outfit like Cad Bane's) (Sounding Wild Western) Like that's any of your business, vermin."

Applejack: (Dressed like a western outlaw) "All y'all need to know is that we're the new Mythic killers in town."

Rarity: (Dressed like a female gangster) Now ladies, let us make our quarry call. (Pinkie Pie, who was dressed like the modern designed of Harley Quinn, walked with the others to the bar counter)

Tex: "Hey now, I get ya bunch may be new around these parts, but this is a private establishment. Members only."

Rainbow Dash: (Dressed as speedy assassin with an eyepatch) "Oh, that reminds us... (Pulls out a playing dead Spike covered in Ketchup and slams him into the counter) Now THAT'S a dragon that won't make it to adulthood and do, dragon things!"

Tex: "..... Ya know, ya could've just presented this to the pelt-maker. (Points to a creepy aged unicorn pony in a cloak made out of skins of slain mythics as he smiles wickedly with glee as he was noted to have a lot of pet rats, vultures, and even a cobra wrapped around his neck that hissed) He's the one that don't mind carcasses on furniture."

Twilight: "(Resisted the urge to wince of exposing Spike to such a shifty character) We'll do that after we talk with your boss. We're interested on joining."

Tex: "I see. YO HAROLD, GET SHINELASH'S ATTENTION, SHE HAS BUSINESS!" (Harold the Goblin nervously ran off) Meantime, what can I do for ya ladies? Ya here for booze or cow milk?"

Rarity: "It's purely a business affair, we're not here for drinks. (The group sat on the chairs) But simple drinking water will suffice."

Tex: "Sure. I'll go deal with ye olde well. (Walks off as Stabwound came forth and angerly stared at Rainbow Dash)

Stabwound: OY! GAYBO! THAT'S MY SEAT!

Rainbow Dash: "(Angry Scowl) What did you say, punk?"

Stabwound: "That's my seat-"

Rainbow Dash: "BEFORE THAT, DUMBASS!" (The Patrons oooh at that)

Stabwound: "I'd called you, Gaybo. Cause clearly the rainbow mane CLEARLY signifies homosexuality-"

Rainbow Dash: "YOU WANNA THROW DOWN, YA WALKING SCAB PARTY?!"

Stabwound: "Ya calling ME, STABWOUND, OUT TO A FIGHT?!"

Rainbow Dash: "I'M NOT CALLING YOU FOR DINNER AND A SHOW, THAT'S FOR FUCKING SURE! (Rainbow Dash and Stabwound began to pounce and fight each other as the patrons cheered that on)

Applejack: "(Quietly) Crabapple's sake, Rainbow Dash! (Openly) HEY, YOU BE LEAVIN' MAH FRIEND ALONE, VARMINT! (Pounces in to help out Rainbow and Twilight and Rarity groaned)

Rarity: (Quietly) So much for not causing a scene. (The Pelt Maker was seen creepily looming over the playing dead Spike as he picked him up)

Pelt Maker: He-he-he-he-he-he, what a nice pelt THIS one will make! (Pulls out a serrated dagger)

Twilight: "(Gasps) HEY! GIVE THAT BACK! I WANNA SEE SHINESLASH FIRST!"

Pelt Maker: "Oh? But I am prepared to pay you a handsome sum of bits for this baby dragon's skin! He'd make for a lovely pelt!"

Twilight: "I said, give him, BACK! (Starts having a tug-of-war with the Pelt Maker as Rarity facehooves)."

Rarity: "(Quietly) Pinkie, now would be a good time for a distract- (Notices Pinkie gone, and looks around and immediately saw Pinkie messing around with the Piano, to the Pianist Myth Slayer's clear annoyance)

Pinkie: "-*Come on everypony, smile smile smile, fill my heart up with sunshine sunshine*-" (Rarity facehooves again, then Prince Royal Blood approached Rarity forcefully.

Prince Royal Blood: "Hellooooooo, sexy mare... Finally nice to meet a mare with class in her attire. Like me."

Rarity: "You... You're... Prince Royal Blood of Equinia! Do your parents know you're here?!"

Prince Royal Blood: "Oh as far they're concerned, I'm doing personal royal business."

Rarity: "So no?"

Prince Royal Blood: "But enough about me, let's make it about you. (Grabs Rarity like how Johnny Bravo holds women) What do you say we go out to Canterlot's moat and, entangle our tongues like serpents, if you catch my drift?"

Rarity: "....... SOME PRINCE INDEED! (Bucks Royal Blood into the crotch as he whinnied in high pitch; Rarity then grabbed him and slid him across the bar counter and over some drinks, then annoyed Mythic Hunters look at Rarity)

Mythic Hunter voice: "BAR FIGHT! YEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! (The Mythic Hunters broke out into a fight with the Mane 5 and suddenly each other)

Deadeye: (She saw all of this unfold and sighs) (Quietly) Definitely Sparkle and friends. Well Deadeye, time to intervene. (She blows a loud whistle that gets everyone's attention) ALL RIGHT EVERYPONY CLEAR OUT OF HERE!

Mythic Hunter 1: "...... Why?!"

Deadeye: Because... because, even upon other mythic slayers, Shineslash doesn't condone roughhousing in this bar!

Suddenly, this was enough to suddenly the entire patronage of the guild to slink backing off....

Rarity: "...... Well, thank goodness this was as abrupt as it was, else my mane would've been a mess!"

Rainbow:... He started it!

Deadeye: I can get you five in to see Shineslash. And take that dead baby dragon with you. (The five mares follow Deadeye as Twilight snatches Spike away)

(In a different room...)

Deadeye: I know who you are, Twilight Sparkle.

The Mane 5 winced!

Pinkie: "How did you know it was us-"

Rainbow Dash: "Oh way to confirm it if she was just bluffing, Pinkie!"

Deadeye: "Don't worry, I'm on your side. I'm a spy for the Unicorn Council."

Twilight: That's good news, as long as you don't tell Celestia that I was in a bar room brawl. I, don't wanna look bad in front of her.

Deadeye: Celestia doesn't need to know about that. But I'm here to tell you Fluttershy is perfectly safe... But now you'd better get help fast.

Applejack: Why?

Deadeye: Because Pred is going after the Flame Vortex Dragon, with Fluttershy in tow.

Twilight: "SO IT'S REAL THEN?!"

Deadeye: "Afraid so...."

Twilight: "...... We need to see Shineslash on where they are going!"

Deadeye: "Shineslash is protective of Mythbuster Job assignments, especially with the practice being increasingly frowned upon. She doesn't give up anything short of force."

Rainbow: Then maybe we'll just-

Applejack: No, Rainbow Dash, we don't want to get in trouble again, like with the dragon before. We need to be smart about this.

Rainbow: Well, what do you suggest?

Rarity: Hmm... What if it's not US she tells any such information to?

Deadeye: "Intriguing, though the only other pony she would admit any directions to is her cousin Lensflare."

Twilight: And we all know how powerful the Council is... Though the odds of ever swaying Lensflare to come here are very small.

Applejack: "(Peeking out a slightly cracked open door because she heard something) Well didn't we get lucky then? (Gestures the others to peek in as well to see Lensflare in a cloak talking to Tex and he pointing to where Shinelash's office is as Lensflare was quick to go to it)."

Deadeye: "Hmm... We can work with this."

Shineslash's office.

Lensflare: "YOU'D ALREADY SENT THEM OFF?!"

Shineslash: "As per your instructions, cousin, what's wrong?!"

Lensflare: "....... (Facehoof) My political career is in SHAMBLES NOW! You did see Pred with a yellow mare with a pink mane?"

Shineslash: "Yes. Pred said that one chased off a dragon, but honestly she doesn't even look much to even be intimidating to brownies."

Lensflare: "WELL THAT'S JUST IT! SHE DIDN'T CHASE OFF A DRAGON, SHE JUST ASKED IT TO BUGGER OFF AND IT COMPLIED!"

Shineslash: "(Surprised)...... Damn it! Looks like that spoiled brat of a prince was onto something for once in his glory-stealing life! But how would Pred get the wrong idea about that?! He's normally good with getting context!"

Lensflare: "Well my best guess is that some dishonest charlatan managed to pull a fast one on him, and whatever he heard was good enough for him!?"

Shineslash: "(Frustrated groan), Really not helping that when he DID hear the truth, it was from somepony who's always out to spite him! He won't take the truth seriously other than viewing it as an attempt to mock him! But why didn't that weak-willed recluse say anything?!"

Lensflare: "Well based on what I know from Pred's past, he has a bit of a bond with her and Fluttershy sees him as a secondary grandfather in absence of the original one. My guess that she doesn't wanna hurt Pred feelings and admit something that would make him look like an old fool!"

Shineflash: "..... I think we can track them down and correct this before they can get to the final assignment. (Pulls out a scroll that had the directions of the jobs Pred was giving out) This scroll will have all the directions Pred and his gang were sent out."

Lensflare: "Good. We can get into my royal caravan and set off to correct this misunderstanding before it gets us BOTH into trouble! If so much as a follicle of that recluse's hair gets MILDLY singed, I might face a 10-week suspension!"

(The Mane Six watch Lensflare and Shineslash leave via royal caravan)

Twilight: Spike, take a letter. We're going to need some outsider help.

Spike: "Was wondering when that was gonna come in....."

## Chapter 3: The Ultimate Test/Fire's Bane

(In space near Equestria)

Dominator: Okay, so where are we going, again?

Bernadette: We need to get to Equestria and find out what's going on with Pred.

Mung Daal: "Well I hope it's not as bad as the SAF verson. One of the darkest elements SAF EVER had in my opinion."

Grim: "Well honestly SAF got lucky he didn't become a thing until an Easter Episode of all things!"

Numbuh 3: That makes it especially dark. Easter is supposed to be a happy time, where- (Numbuh 4 elbows her) Oof!

Numbuh 4: "Sorry Kuki, but we were getting off track."

Numbuh 1: "For once, you made a good observation, Numbuh 4. We should focus on the mission at hand."

Garnet: Celestia said to meet Twilight somewhere in the wildlands area.

Pearl: "Okay everyone, let's be sure to have this problem settled nice and quickly so to avoid having this distract us too hard from the Skylander Crystals. We were already slowed on as is by the Alternate Universe fiasco."

Dominator: "The most dangerous thing Equestria had was a rogue goddess, and we trumped that TWO TIMES! Anything else they would have as "Threats" are a guaranteed cakewalk now."

(Meanwhile, with Pred...)

Pred: (holding up the sword) All right, mates. Everything we've done today has led up to this point, and now, we're ready. To take on the infamous Flame Vortex Dragon. An otherwise immortal, apocalyptic force of nature abominated in dragon skin. Slaying such a beast will be the magnum opus of my career, and finally get it back on track after the years of Royal Blood's impudence undermining me. And the Fire's Bane is the only sword a legit threat to that dragon. No other even minorly inconveniences that beast.

Axe Grind: "Then now it's just the matter of finding the sight of its imprisonment, of which based on what those Centaurs were predicting, the seal is set to fail soon and the dragon free to burn thing to its discretion again."

Pred: "Or at least it would've till I came along with this blade."

Fluttershy: Um, Pred, is there anything else you've heard about this Flame Vortex Dragon?

Pred: "What else is there to hear about, love? It's gigantic, dwarfing mountains, has multiple heads, and even just a fireball is hotter than the sun! If ya known your legends around that beast, ya know this!"

Fluttershy: "I'm, not normally one who actively looks for scary legends! I can't even handle Nightmare Night."

Pred: "...... Hahaahahahahahahahaha, oh so you're so modest, love!"

Fluttershy: (Inner thoughts) This had better be a quick mission.

(Meanwhile, with the PTE...)

Dominator: So, what are we doing?

Twilight: We're tracking their movements. Rainbow dash is keeping an eye out in the air, while we follow Pred's cart tracks. When we catch wind of them, and they happen to find the Flame Vortex Dragon, that's where you guys come in.

Chowder: Us?

Bernadette: "Well not that we don't mind helping worlds out, it's just that, we just came off from an escapade in an alternate dimension doing a mission that may or may not prove to be a pain in the butt further down the road, and we were just about to go after our next Skylander Crystal, so, we must ask, why are we involved in a matter clearly absent of the Three Lords Alliance and/or Skylander Crystals?"

Twilight: "Well, it all started when Fluttershy called for us to the library..."

Pinkie: After we got to dealing with a dragon, long story, she told us that Pred came home and had heard about her exploits.

Dominator: Somebody fast forward, there's no time.

Pinkie: Then Rainbow dash said "Twilight, did you get more info on Pred?" Then Spike said, "I got it right here." Then I said, "Good, cuz we just saw Fluttershy and she's riding away with other mythic hunters going straight outta town!" Then Twilight said "What?! And you two couldn't stop it?!" And I said...

Dominator: Keep going. (The flashback fast forwards to the point where the PTE are fighting the Flame Vortex Dragon, complete with the sped-up "HOT BUTTS, HOT BUTTS, HOT BUUUUUUTTS!" from Pinkie) WHOA, WHOA, OKAY, NOW THAT'S JUST, YOU WENT TOO FAR, NOW YOU GOTTA GO BACK! (Rewind to present day)

Pinkie: And that's how we got here.

Mandy: "...... That stupid old fart thought Fluttershy actually managed to force away a dragon?"

Truffles: "And cause of some dingus Pred doesn't really like, he's not gonna take the truth seriously?"

Numbuh 1: "And as a result, Fluttershy is being dragged to dangerous mythic creature hunt after hunt, finishing it off to going after an apocalyptic dragon beast?"

Rarity: "A rather extreme chain of events, we know, but that is what is going on."

Numbuh 2: "Wow... That is an ODDLY intense problem for A WORLD OF MINIATURE MULTI-COLORED HORSES!"

Chowder: "Though honestly kinda a filler event given the whole "it doesn't relate to the main problem of the series" thing and-"

Bernadette: "BUUUUUUT, that doesn't mean that if this dragon gets released from its seal that it can't! And depending on what the plot does, if Pred isn't able to finish off the thing, that dragon could end up destroying Equestria and the rest of the planet, and that will in turn get Void and Rottenday's attention to figure out how to make that thing into a part of our problem. If they get that dragon under their control, they'll flipped everything on its side."

Dominator: "Okay sure, there's that, but more importantly to me, is this thing gonna be a great fight?"

Twilight: "Legends describe it to be able to dwarf mountains and even mere fire balls are hotter than Equetria's sun-"

Dominator: "SOLD! I'M IN ON THE DRAGON-BUSTING JOB!"

Buttercup: ".... Yeah, I think I'm starting to see why you once enjoyed your former villain life. A lot of the time, you're just out for kicks than really any personal goal outside of what you used to do."

Dominator: "Kinda among the top 50 reasons why me and Rodney no longer hang."

Rainbow Dash: Hey, guys! I got something!

Applejack: Let's go! (The heroes run off)

Barren Wasteland.

Pred and co arrive to a giant seal in the shape of arcane fire on the ground.

Pred: (Chuckles like an old hillbilly and pulls out Fire's Bane) Now it's just the matter of waiting. (Lensflare's personal caravan showed up!)

Lensflare: (Barges out) PRED! PRED, WAIT! THERE'S AN EXTREME LAPSE OF JUDGEMENT ON YOUR PART!"

Shineslash: "PRED, YOU HAVE A CIVILIAN IN YOUR MIDST!"

Pred: "(Got surprised by Lensflare and Shineslash) OY! Miss Lensflare! Shineslash! What are you two doing here?! (The Seal was noticed to starting to fail) Oh whatever! Shineslash, get your cousin outta here, things might be fixing to get intense!"

Shineslash: "I will when I take the yellow pegasus with me! (Pred was confused) I hate to say it, but Royal Blood was onto something, for ONCE! She DID only ask a weak link dragon to leave, she didn't force it to leave!"

Lensflare: "But if it helps, she DID make it cry! That, amounts to something, yes?"

Pred: "..... Shineslash, I never fancy ya for being a jokester. Especially at a time like that! (Points to the Seal losing power) I know what I heard from that newspaper pony Rumora Mills, (Shineslash and Lensflare were confused by that name), And what Fluttershy showed on the missions SHOWED ME THAT SHE DOES HAVE WHAT IT TAKES! She distracted the Highwaymen Minotaur Brothers, was able to plant the rare flowers that are poisonous to dragons, and was even able to sway Dire Wolves to help with chasing out the Centaur Army where they SO happened to have Fire's Bane! The only thing that can KILL The Fire Vortex Dragon!"

Shineslash: "(Quietly) Shit, the little recluse actually did a decent job on those cases, now he's even harder to convince!"

Lensflare: "(Quietly) Wait! I think there IS a mouth Pred can listen to! (Charges up horn) (Loudly) ABRA KA TRUTH-BRA! (Fires a beam at Fluttershy, but Blade Day blocked the spell charged with her giant sword)

Blade Day: "HEY WHOA! With all due respect Shineslash, YA NEED TO PUT YOUR COUSIN ON A TIGHTER LEASH!"

Shineslash: "..... WHY DID YOU THINK THAT WAS A GOOD IDEA?!"

Lensflare: "WELL LET'S SEE YOU DO BETTER, YOU SLENDER SLUT!"

Shineslash and Lensflare began to argue!

Pred: "(Saw the Seal almost done) Ugh! Axe Grind, Helmbutt, I'm thinking Shineslash is compromised by whatever nonsense her political cousin is trying to pull! Evacuate the BOTH OF EM!"

Axe Grind: "Ugh, I'm glad all me cousins share the same jobs as lumber-ponies."

Helmbutt: "And that Sir Hindquarters and I agree with anything! (The two got off and nabbed the Shine/Lens duo and trotted away)

Lensflare: "NO STOP YOU IDIOTS, YOU NEED TO LISTEN TO U-U-U-U-U-U-U-U-U-US!" (Pred looked back to the seal as it had finally died)

Pred: "Finally... My due, glory... (Suddenly, a fire-nado began to form as a King Ghidora like roar was heard and echoed throughout the land)

Blade Day: "Oh this is gonna be SWEET! Right, Fluttershy?! (Noticed Fluttershy covering her eyes cowardly) Fluttershy? (Pred cackled with anticipation as a kaiju size 15-headed dragon with wings that blocked out the sun rose from the ground magically, as the menacing creature roared so greatly that it was even heard in space)

Pred: "HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA! OH, THE BALLADS THEY'LL MAKE OF THIS BEAST AND IT'S SLAYING! (Readies Fire's Bane) HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HAH! I'M READY FOR YA, YOU BEAST!" (All heads of the dragon all looked dead center at Pred's location, then suddenly an older head with battle damaged scars and eyes as burning as the Eye of Sauron loomed in, hissing with a forked tongue that looked like its skin was covered in magma.)

Older Head: "(Hisses) Ah... (Booming voice) My old enemy..."

Pred: "Hey now, I just met ya, but I'm flattered we're enemies already-"

Older Head: "Not, you, old one... Fire's Bane... My immortal enemy. The Blade that has haunted my immortal existence since the dawn of creation's birth. (Hisses with the fork-tongue as Blade Day kept focused on Fluttershy acting fearful as she comforted her)"

Blade Day: (Quietly and solemly) Flutters... Did Pred, really misunderstand your success with that dragon in Ponyville? (Fluttershy whined fearfully, and Blade Day turned remorseful) You don't need to say anything. I know you enough of what you are like when you're scared... I think, I got the gist...

Pred: "Well okay sure, it's more like the bloody sword that's your enemy, BUT I'M THE ONE WHO'S GONNA HELP YOUR RIVAL FINISH YA OFF!"

Older Head: "Oh? Then surely you have taken the time to rejuvenate the sword's energy with Healing Fire Phoenix Magic and the water of the Lake Hippocampi? (Pred was dumbfounded) And then impaled the sword into the Stone of All Fire Elements not too far from here? Because otherwise, then all you have is a glorified toothpick."

Pred: "Oh... Uh... Well thanks for telling me that, I'll get to doing that real quick- (Gets flicked by the older head's tongue into a tree, knocking him out)!"

Blade Day: "PRED!"

Older Head: (Laughs wickedly)... And now, to resume my old purpose of rebirthing the world in a destructive blaze of fire as per my intention before the Alicorns BETRAYED me over mortal kind! I will do my purpose, no matter what! Starting with you two, and any that happened to be within this spot!

???: So you think! (The Flame Vortex Dragon sees the other Mane 5, Spike and the PTE)

Dominator: I figured we'd find you here. Mama wants to fight a dragon, and Mama wants to fight now!

Bernadette: Punch Time Exploders... BATTLE STATIONS! (The heroes charge at the dragon)

Older Dragon: Oh, what tomfoolery is this? (Just fires one fireball at the group and the intense heat alone became too much for the group)

Mung Daal: "(Pained breaths), This is, making me, look forward to that we're doing Ice Age next, even more!"

Numbuh 4: "I'm wishing, we had another Ice Cream Monster, right now. (Twilight managed to teleport the group out of the way in time as the fireball crashed into where they were and it exploded with the strength of a Super Nova that can be seen from space, and they reappeared at a new spot near Fluttershy and Blade Day)

Bernadette: "..... Okay, we're CLEARLY gonna need a better strategy than just having a go at that thing!"

Twilight: Where's Pred?! (Blade Day points to Pred still being knocked out with the Fire's Bane)

Blade Day: "It turned out the Fire's Bane wasn't ready yet. It needs some very specific powers to work."

Dominator: "Yeah figures the plot would dick with us like THAT! Now what?"

Blade Day: Apparently, we need to rejuvenate it with Healing Fire Phoenix Magic and the water of the Lake Hippocampi, then impale the sword into the Stone of All Fire Elements. So aside from the stone not being too far from here, this job just got a whole lot harder.

Rainbow: In more ways than one. (Gestures to the still cowering Fluttershy)

Dominator: Pfft, I knew it was too good to be true.

Blade Day: Hey, if it helps, she really did do all those things. You see...

Chowder: Whoops, here we go again.

(An explanation later...)

Dominator:... Okay, I'll give her credit that she had the guts to actually DO something.

Older Head: Am I being IGNORED?! (He and the other heads angrily roared!)

Grim: "...... HOW THE HECK DID WE FORGET ABOUT A GIANT KAIJU DRAGON BREATHING DOWN OUR NECKS?!"

Not even a second later, the PTE and Ponies were seen running from a fiery vortex produced by the Flame Vortex Dragon!

Pinkie: HOT BUTTS, HOT BUTTS, HOT BUUUUUUTTS! (Shineslash, Lensflare, Axe Grind and Helmbutt were shocked to see the events unfolding)

Lensflare: "...... Oh not those bungling aliens again!"

Shineslash: "I take it Fluttershy's friends are here as well."

Axe Grind: "..... Um, should we like, help or something?"

Helmbutt: "Well see, Pred had the Fire's Bane, so, even if we wanted to, we're useless against that thing!"

Lensflare: Wait... WHERE IS PRED?! (They see Pred unconscious)

Shineslash: We have to get him out of there!

Helmbutt: That, is something we can do! (The four charged for where Pred is)

???: Stand down, beast!

Older Head: Oh, now what? (The heroes see Royal Blood, garbed in armor standing atop the hill)

Rainbow: Oh no, not that clown again!

Royal Blood: I have heard tell of your deeds from long ago, and I have personally come to vanquish you!

Older Head: "Pfff, tch, you don't even have Fire's Bane, and even then, it wasn't even ready! I am invincible!"

Royal Blood: No dragon is invincible! And you shall be no exception once I end you once and for all! (Dominator clears her throat as the heroes have gathered with Pred and the Fire's bane in tow)

Dominator: Hey, uh, sorry to interrupt your lover's spat, but we gotta go. (Twilight teleports them away)

Older head: Oh, now look what you've done! (Sighs) At least I'll have someone else to fight, if only just to pass the time.

Royal Blood: Bring it on! (Royal Blood and the Flame Vortex Dragon began to fight)

(Elsewhere...)

The group poofed into the spot.

Lensflare: "Well I hope you clumsy aliens are proud of yourselves! You left the Flame Vortex Dragon unaddressed, and you didn't even do anything to that usurping glory-hog prince!"

Mandy: "Hello to you too, Lensflare."

Dominator: "And before you nag our heads off about us being here, Weeping said it was okay!"

Lensflare: "(Rolls eyes) Figures. But you bunch still-"

Bernadette: "If it helps Miss Lensflare, we more than intend on making up for this by charging up the Fire's Bane so that it IS ready to take out that kaiju level dragon!"

Lensflare: "Pred won't be quick to share HIS glory with aliens and ponies that defend Mythics!"

Numbuh 1: "Well, fun fact, we happened to be primarily here BECAUSE OF HIM! We're here to correct some context about the situation with Fluttershy!"

Lensflare: "He didn't even listen to ME and my cousin on that! What makes you think he'll listen to YOU?!"

Bernadette: That's why I asked future me to lend me the exact evidence we need to get him to realize he goofed. (Holds up a Time Orb)

Lensflare: "What is that?!"

Bernadette: "It's a Time Orb, and not just any time orb. This one holds the events relating to Fluttershy and the others facing that one dragon that was snoring up trouble. He can't be in denial of this."

Truffles: Once he wakes up, that is.

Axe Grind: (Sighs) Looks like that dragon wacked him good. He usually doesn't take this long to recover. He had worse before.

Buttercup: "Well I'll give the old coot this, I'm impressed that the worst he got was just being conked out."

Dominator: "But otherwise, this dude is near retirement age as is."

Axe Grind: "Hey now, we're aware he isn't in his prime anymore aliens, but Pred can still fight like a champion."

Numbuh 5: "Well it looks to me that he might be out for a while. He ain't fit for combat even if he recovers."

Mandy: "And frankly, time may be at the essence all things considered about the giant fiery apocalyptic dragon monster on the loose. So, we can't risk waiting for this old timer to wake up from his naptime."

Lensflare: "Well you got any better ideas, aliens?! We also don't exactly have time to find all those things the Fire's Bane needs!"

Rainbow Dash: "Ahem! Fastest Pony in Equestria here!"

Shineslash: "Speed can only be so good if you don't know where to find Healing Fire Phoenixes, nor the Lake Hippocampi. And the ones that did knew, I'm afraid Pred and others had already dealt with!"

Axe Grind: "Well, give or take. We had them chased off by Dire Wolves cause Pred wanted the sword to begin with."

Shineslash: ".... Ugh! He always does this when powerful artifacts are involved!"

Helmbutt: "BUUUUUUT, maybe it's likely they left behind maps? They did sort've just bum-rushed outta there cause of the Dire Wolves."

Applejack: Well, then that's where we gotta go.

Blade Day: We happen to know where it is.

(At the empty centaur camp...)

The group entered the main tent and found the best map that led to places of where the Healing Fire Phenoxies are and that of the Lake Hippocampi territory.

Dominator: "Really unbelievable the dude missed out on THIS!"

Bernadette: "I guess he was so fixated on the sword that he didn't get to note the giant strategy map here."

Rarity: But the question is, why would they have this map and that sword in the first place?

Twilight: My guess is they saw the signs of the Flame Vortex Dragon returning and were trying to get rid of it before Pred showed up.

Numbuh 1: "While the method of how these centaurs acquired these things are a mystery, the reason why is irrelevant. All that's important is that this map will help greatly."

Pinkie: Well, the first thing we need to do is find those Healing Fire Phoenixes.

Dominator: "How hard can finding some glorified self-respawn birds can be?"

Twilight: That's the problem. Healing Fire Phoenixes are a little less common than other phoenixes.

Dominator: "Figures."

Numbuh 1: "How less common we're talking about?"

Twilight: "The kind where they only appear to the worthy kind of less common."

Numbuh 1: "And of course, this would've been THOSE CENTAURS!"

Axe Grind: "Well how would ya know that? We didn't see any of those birds around them."

Bernadette: "Hmm. Fair point. I guess the obvious issue is that they weren't worthy either. I mean, come on, you were able to chase them away with giant wolves! And they were the guys trying to take down a Kaiju Dragon!"

Helmbutt: "But we also didn't see any when Pred had the thing either."

Applejack: "Which speaks volumes of what them birds thought of Pred."

Lensflare: "Hey now, Pred has defeated many mythics and is part of a bloodline that fought in the Fear Wars, that means something!"

Bernadette: "I think what the birds want is someone who wields a weapon but knows not to always use it. To them, Pred is seen as more of an unwarranted executioner than a hero. (Lensflare scowled) Hey now, don't give me that look, I'm just speaking for the obviously important birds for the sword here."

Shineslash: "Easy Lens. Let's not forget that this practice has been losing favor... As much as I'm not crazy for admitting this."

Lensflare: "...... Okay then, enlighten me! Who would you describe as being worthy? We don't exactly know anyone who would fit such a thing?!"

Bernadette: Well, I think-- (Suddenly, the Fire's Bane sword began to glow and flew up and torpedoed out of the camp) Wait, where's it going?

Grim: WELL DON'T JUST STAND THERE, WE GOTTA FOLLOW THAT THING! (The group charged out)

Back at the area of the Dragon Embassy.

Celestia and Jazmine were watching Dragon Embassy members being dragged out by ponies wearing Hazmat suits.

Jazmine: "Why do your guards need to wear those suits? They can't be hurt by the flowers."

Celestia: "Yes, but it's so they don't get the pollen on them to be dangerous to any more dragons. This is in Non-Feral Dragon territory."

Jazmine: "Okay, fair enough. But it would take a while to be able to ever clean out the embassy. If only there is something I can- (Sees the Fire's Bane torpedoing right at her) WAAAAAAAH! (Flinches bracing for impact, but nothing happens, and she nervously peeked out and saw the Fire's Bane just floating there)

Celestia: "I... I know that sword... That's the Fire's Bane!"

Jazmine: The Fire's Bane?! But that sword went missing since the chaos war era! How did it- (The Fire's Bane gently landed onto her hand)...... Uh, buh, duh, puh, Is, I, duh, AM I SEEING THIS RIGHT?! I- (Suddenly, flashes of blessing lights opened up and a flock of Phoenixes flew around that produced a yellow glowing fire that healed the dragons of the toxic pollen from the plants) Whaaaaaaa?!

Celestia: "Healing Fire Phoenixes... I rarely ever see these beautiful birds anymore. (The Healing Fire Phoenixes all roosted on top of the still confused Jazmine)"

Jazmine: "How, why, but... I HAVE SO MANY QUESTIONS!"

???: So do we! (The heroes arrive at the scene)

Jazmine: You bunch... There was nothing I could do... The sword flew over to me, then the birds showed up and caught fire on the thing. (Unknown to her, some of the dragons started waking up)

Embassy Dragon 1: "And secondly, I- (Noticed where he and others are) Uh... Is the meeting over already? (Brotter got up angrily!)"

Brotter: WHAT PRANK WORTHY OF A DRACONEQUUS IS THIS?! WE WERE IN THE MIDDLE OF A MEETING, AND SUDDENLY WE'RE ALL OUT HERE! JAZMINE, I DEMAND ANSWERS- (Sees Jazmine with the Fire's Bane) Duh... HOW DID YOU GET THAT?!

Jazmine: I don't know, it just flew at me like a torpedo and-... (Got an idea and pointed the Fire's Bane at Brotter, who jumped into another dragon's arms) There's gonna be a few changes around here! I mean, it is already my embassy, BUT I FEEL LIKE I'M BEING TAKEN FOR GRANTED, ESPIECALLY BY YOU, BROTTER!

Celestia: No, Jazmine. We'll deal with them later. For now, we need to head to the Lake of the Lake Hippocampi.

Spike: You wouldn't happen to know how to get there, would you?

Jazmine: "Well sure, it's down a trail in the waterwood forest, it's an iconic tourist trap, ya can't miss it. Also wait a minute, is that Pred and his companions-"

Bernadette: "There'll be an appropriate time to worry about them. Right now, The Flame Vortex Dragon is loose again!"

Jazmine: (Gasps) No wonder the Centaur King posted an update to us about sending an army to our direction!

Brotter: (Fearfully) T-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-The Flame Vortex Dragon?! IMPOSSIBLE! IT'S, IT'S, IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE A MYTH!

Dominator: Well then, he was ONE SPICY FABLE, cause some of us have the burn marks to prove it! (Pinkie showed her burned butt at Brotter)

Brotter: ... We're doomed! WE'RE ALL DOOMED! (The Embassy dragons began to panic and flew off)

Celestia: "I'll... Tend with the embassy, the rest of you need to do what needs to be done."

(At a lake...)

An extended beautiful lake is seen.... The group arrived.

Bernadette: "So this is the Lake Hippocampi's lake, right?"

Rarity: I can see why it's attracted so many tourists! The beautiful fauna, the crystal-clear water! OOH, I just had a great idea for a new dress!

Rainbow: Yeah, yeah, so how do we find these hippocampi?

Jazmine: "The old legends say there's only one of them cause it's a spirit."

Twilight: "Then why isn't called just a "Hippocampus"?

Jazmine: "It was named in ancient times. People were dumber back then."

Mandy: So how do we bring it out?

Billy: I know! (He starts yodeling like his dad)

Grim: What are you doing?

Mandy: I think he's trying to serenade the hippocampus.

After some time, Billy stopped.

Billy: "Darn. The Hippo Camper didn't come out!"

Jazmine: "(Pulls out the Fire's Bane) Maybe if I showed the lake the sword, it'll- (Suddenly the lake started glowing) Oh that's new!"

Mandy: Or we could've just done that and not have to suffer from Billy's stupidity.

Dominator: Go ahead, girl. Dip the sword in. We just need the water, right?

Jazmine: "(Cautiously does it, then suddenly, the Lake Hippocampus appeared in spiritual grace and wrapped around the sword in a watery display).... Remarkable. Exactly as the legend describes."

Grim: "And now for the hard part. Going back to where that hot-headed 15 layered fiery headache is for that fire stone thing, while also where that batty prince is endangering himself to."

Dominator: Then what are we waiting for? Let's go!

## Chapter 4: Flaming Vortex of Strained Kinships

(Back at the badlands, Royal Blood is tiring out from fighting the Flame Vortex Dragon)

Older Head: "...... See how USELESS your efforts ultimately prove?! All you did was at most gave me the most mildly decent fight I had in ages, if not also only delaying the inevitable! And now, you and everything in this world, will, BUUUUURN!"

Royal Blood: (Clearly fatigued) You... will not... lay tooth, claw, or flame... on everypony... and everything I hold dear... not as long as... I have... anything... to... (He collapses from exhaustion)

Older Head: "..... Ugh. And THIS is what the Alicorns betrayed me over? Sad little mortals like HIM?! Pathetic... (Began to charge up his fire vortex again)"

(Not too far from the badlands...)

Dominator: You know, if Rodney didn't already have the Fire Elemental Skylander Crystal, we could've given that sword diet power and be done with it.

Bernadette: Suck it up, Dom.

Numbuh 4: So, where is this cruddy stone anyway?

Grim: If we don't find it soon, Equestria will be burned to a crisp. (The Sword started to glow and forcibly made Jazmine point to a direction)

Jazmine: "Guys, I think, the sword's trying to direct us to where the stone is!"

Buttercup: That works. (They head off in that direction until they come across what looks like a plain stone)... That's it?

Grim: "Ya'd think the stone connected to all things fire would be more, thematic. (The Sword breaks free of Jazmine's hands and impales itself right into the stone, of which suddenly the stone caught on fire and turned into a more fire-themed stone) Exactly, like that!"

Jazmine: (Approaches the fire stone and was able to pull the stone out, of which suddenly now Jazmine is adorned with fire-themed armor) WHOA WHOA WHOA! (The effect stop as now Jazmine feels the true power of Fire's Bane)

Billy: "Nice outfit."

Jazmine: "I... I feel so, different... I feel like I have the weight of the entire concept of fire on my shoulders."

Dominator: "That might just be the BADASS shoulder pads!"

Lensflare: Well, at least you won't die too quickly.

Jazmine: "(Sarcasticly) Yeah thanks for the support, really appreciate it."

Bernadette: "Mind Miss Lensflare, she's kinda going through a lot of political flack right now."

Lensflare: "Well that and I'm still bothered that the sword's entities won't choose Pred-"

Numbuh 3: Say, did it get warmer out here, or is it just me?

Garnet: (Gasps) No... We're too late. The Flame Vortex Dragon's purging has started!

Chowder: Gross.

Bernadette: No, Chowder, it means Equestria will be cinders any minute!

Chowder: "Ohhhhh. I thought Garnet meant that the big dragon was taking a poop. That's what Truffles calls her bathroom time. "Purging"."

Mandy: "(Sarcasticly) Thank you for that lovely image, Chowder."

Truffles: (to Mung) Did you really have to tell him that?

Mung: Hey, he said that he heard YOU saying that!

Truffles: "Yet you couldn't be bothered to tell him to forget about it?"

Mung: "Well, I honestly thought he would forget on his own, I-"

Truffles: Remind me to whack you with my good rolling pin later. (Pred was heard moaning)

Pred: Ugh... (Wakes up) Who turned up the bloody heat...? (Sees Jazmine with the Fire's Bane) It's a dragon! And it's got the Fire's Bane!

Jazmine: I have a name.

Pred: "SURRENDER THAT BLADE, DRAGON! IT'S MY DESTINY TO WIELD IT TO SLAY THE FLAME VORTEX DRAGON!"

Numbuh 1: "Sorry, but the sword had other plans!"

Pred: "(Pulls out his usual blade) GIVE ME BACK THE FIRE'S BANE!"

Dominator: "And the old fart's not listening, great, that's what Equestria needs while it's about to burn like a marshmallow, an ANGRY HASBEEN WANTING THE IMPORTANT SWORD THINGY! (Jazmine groans in frustration as she and Pred engage in a sword fight)"

Fluttershy: (She sees the sword fight commencing) Wait! Wait, Pred!

Jazmine: You're pretty good, mythbuster!

Fluttershy: Wait!

Pred: You're not so bad yourself, for a dragon!

Fluttershy: Wait!

Pred: But not good enough! (During a clash of swords, Pred pushes Jazmine off her feet as she fell backwards, then Pred was set for a final blow, when Fluttershy gets in his way)

Fluttershy: WAAIIIT!

Pred: "...... Fluttershy, puppet, you need to step aside, I need to deal with this dragon thief!"

Fluttershy: She's not a thief, Pred. The Fire's Bane chose her.

Pred: The Fire's Bane does not choose anyone. That weapon must be mine.

Fluttershy: "I can't let you do this!"

Pred: "Oh for Pete's Sake, Fluttershy, I honestly considered you to be my most loyal apprentice to date! Now sure, I haven't gotten to desensitize ya of seeing Mythics dying yet, but I at least figured that after what we went through that you'd be by me side! I expressed pride at ya for chasing out a dragon for cornfeed's sake!"

Bernadette: Oh, for the love of Celestia! (Marches over to Pred and knocks the sword out of his hoof)

Pred: Hey, what's the big-- (The Time Orb gets shoved in his face)

(After seeing what happened, Pred stunned beyond belief)

Bernadette: "But, if it helps though, Pred... She DID make that dragon cry. (Pred couldn't say anything, as now he couldn't stop thinking of what he just put Fluttershy through... He suddenly ran off!)"

Mung Daal: "Did he just... run off?"

Rarity: "Well... I mean in one hand, I'm glad he didn't make a fit about being exposed to the truth, but he also didn't give a reasonable apology!"

Dominator: "Well depends, Fluttershy wasn't the one who lied to him! Based on what Shiny and Flarehead said earlier before off-camera, some stupid paparazzi named "Rumora Mills" was the one who lied to him! Or at the least got the facts wrong! Of course he's not gonna be mad at Flutters for something HE GOT WRONG!"

Twilight: "But I think he's also upset about how much of a waste of time this was."

Grim: "I agree. He endangered her to dangerous mythic creature hunts for nothing."

Twilight: "Worse... That in his eyes, Fluttershy was never set to be an apprentice... And ergo, that ended up making Royal Blood right. And I think he ran away out of guilt."

Flutterhy: "Pred..."

Bernadette: "(Sighs with slight regret) You know... it might be better to leave Pred alone for now. At least he's not interrupting what needs to be done now."

Applejack: "Practical enough to me. We got us a Flame Vortex Dragon to wrangle."

Billy: "(Cartoonishly dried up) The sooner the better! (Raspy Gasps), It's getting too hot here!"

Dominator: Yeah, that guy is TOO hot, even for me!

Jazmine: I know what I must do! (She runs over to the Flame Vortex Dragon) HEY, YOU!

Older Head: Hmm? (He turns to face Jazmine with the Fire's Bane) Oh, my nemesis is back. And I see it is fully prepared for battle. Truly the wielder this time is a worthy adversary.

Royal Blood: "(Weakened) Am I being saved by a dragon, FROM a dragon? Truly a painful irony. (Blossom flew up to him)."

Blossom: "Oh, the slide of humiliation is just STARTING for you! (Blows her ice breath on him freezing Royal Blood). (Picks up Royal Blood) Okay Jazmine, these hotheads are all yours! (Flew off)."

Older Head: "Time to finally settle this, old adversary. Let's see what your proper wielder can truly do."

Jazmine: That's enough chatter! (The two fight each other, with the Fire's Bane protecting her from the flame vortexes; all Heads began to shoot out their sun-strength fireballs, but Jazmine with athletic grace was able to take out and deflect each fire ball; All heads of the Flame Vortex Dragon fired torrents of flamenados, only to be cut and destroyed by Fire's Bane)

Older head: Enough! (The heads start snapping at Jazmine until a flame blast knocks the sword out of her hands) Now the time has come for the world to- (The Fire's Bane goes back to her hand and she stabs him in the chest) AHHHHHHH!!!

Jazmine: Don't you think we dragons have enough fire? (The Flame Vortex Dragon collapses as his body burns up until nothing is left of him but charred up bones)

Dominator: "(Claps) Atta girl, Jazzy. Ya just turned that dude into an eyesore of a museum piece!"

Lensflare: "(Sighs)..... I suppose it should be said that at least the Flame Vortex Dragon is no longer a threat at all. (Royal Blood's speech is muffled in the ice)"

Mandy: "Oh don't worry, Princy. You'll thaw out JUST in time for your parents to deal with you."

Elsewhere, at the dragon embassy area.

The group returned and they were cheered on by the embassy members.

Brotter: "(Nervously) Hey now, Jazmine, I always did have good faith in you! I bet your ancestry has been done good! (Suddenly two dragon guards grabbed him) D'OH!"

Jazmine: "Ya know, you were the basic reason why Pred ended up attacking our embassy!"

Brotter: "Uh, I, was it over the "Wealth" thing? Come on now, don't we dragons love a little extra cash every now and again? (Gets pulled out) Jazmine, Jazmine, JAZMIIIIINE!"

Celestia: (She approached the group) Thank you for helping us out. I'm sorry if this interrupted matters with Void and Lord Rottenday, Punch Time Exploders.

Mung Daal: "Oh it was no trouble, we were kinda side-tracked as is when Void got yoinked into another universe. Long story, don't ask."

Dominator: "And ya don't have to worry about the giant fire dragon of doomsday anymore. Now he's a record-breaking pile of bones. No longer anybody's problem."

Celestia: "And Pred?"

Grim: "He ran off after he had a bit of a sad reaction to finally getting the right context about the fiasco with that dragon."

(Cutaway)

Pred: (he's seen climbing into the cart as Headstrong bleats) Not now, Headstrong. Just take me home. (Pred's cart rides off with Pred quietly crying, as the Mysterious Sphinx was watching Pred leave)

Sphinx: "Well... It's not exactly what I hoped for, but I think he will still be distant enough from the yellow recluse... And that means you are stripped of what would've been a more dangerous aspect, Sparkle. (Chuckles wickedly as she retreated into the shadows)"

## Epilogue

The Palace was seen leaving Equestria...

Bernadette was sitting down looking glum....

Dominator: "(Showed up next to Bernadette)..... Hey, Bern, normally I have a thing for sadness, but somehow with you it just feels wrong. What's the matter?"

Bernadette: "Oh... I'm, feeling a little guilty about showing the truth to Pred... I felt like I crushed what he was hoping to have with Fluttershy."

Dominator: Hey, credit where it's due, if you didn't take initiative like that, that old coot would've been a major thorn in our asses and nothing would've been done about that fire-sprinkler. And hey, I'm sure those ponies would figure something out about what to do with him.

Bernadette: "I get that, but-"

Dominator: "And besides, a lot of us need to focus, cause now that we got the unrelated world-building episodes outta the way, it's time to return to the arc about those Skylander Crystals, including how we would take back the fire one, but primarily more likely for the plot ahead, get the water one before Rodney gets to gloat to us off-camera again!"

Bernadette: "...... You're right, Dom. Priorities come first. We'll worry about Pred if it comes up again."

Dominator: That's the spirit.

The End...