13. [Audio]

[brodakota]

[North's voice comes over the network, sounding rather panicked. Surprisingly so, especially to people who know him for his quiet, patient demeanor.]

Is anyone else in Ponyville right now? 

If you are, have you seen Theta? 

It's really important that I find him, and I think it's getting dark.

[That's new...and all the more worrisome.]

Comments

[voice]

[brodakota]

[Carolina might not be happy to hear Luna, but North is. She probably knows the area and North does trust her. Chaos magic though? That doesn't sound good.]

Will Theta be alright?

I'll be at the entrance.

[voice]

[raisethemoon]

I...imagine we can counteract the effects of any unwelcoming plants he may encounter. And I have not found indications of any star beasts in the area.

[There might still be timberwolves, of course, or any other of a number of creatures not under her direct command.]

There are few other creatures courageous enough to attack a dragon, even a small one. They are protective of their young.

[voice]

[brodakota]

[Protective is right. North might not be a dragon but he will not hesitate if something attacks Theta.]

Well, hopefully he doesn't get in too much trouble. Or meet one of those creatures that will attack a dragon.

[voice]

[raisethemoon]

Timberwolves are very unlikely to do so. An unrelated dragon may, but I do not believe the local one has been brought here...

[voice]

[brodakota]

That's good to hear. Hopefully it doesn't decide to show up.

[voice]

[raisethemoon]

Even should he do so, my sister gave him a rather severe talking-to after he attempted to kill her ward.

I do not believe he will make a similar mistake again.

[voice]

[brodakota]

I'll hope that it's still in effect.

[voice]

[raisethemoon]

After the first time dragons attempted to invade Equestria? [Snort] Any who cross an alicorn and survive will not do so twice.

I am nearly there now.

[voice]

[brodakota]

[Thank God they're friends.]

Great. I'm at the entrance. A few others are coming to help.