My Little Pony - Daring Do and the Eternal Flower by G. M. Berrow

Author:G. M. Berrow
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 2016-04-12T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 9

The Secret of the Everleaves

They weren’t too far away from Ahuizotl’s temple, but Daring Do knew that he would never seek them in this direction. The Everleaf had pointed southward, so the beast would reckon that the Eternal Flower was to be found down there. And for all Ahuizotl knew, Daring and Gallant had gone that way as well. The clouds had done an excellent job of hiding their actual course.

“We should be fine to rest here for a moment,” Daring assured her uncle, setting him gently down on his four hooves. He touched down on the soft white sand with a heavy sigh of relief. “I was wondering when you’d show up, my Darling Do.”

“Hey! Don’t—” Daring started to protest out of habit. But then she stopped herself—if anypony could call her an old nickname, it was her favorite relative. She stifled a giggle and drew him into an embrace. “I was strategizing!”

“Well, it took you long enough,” Gallant replied, removing the Unichain from his horn. “I was getting really tired of pretending to wear that thing.”

“Pretending?” Daring’s jaw dropped. She held up the hard-won key. “You mean we took the trouble to get this for nothing, and you could have used your magic to help us?” Her mind drifted back to Rosy Thorn and she felt a twinge of guilt. The mare could take care of herself, right? Yes, of course she could.

“I’m afraid so, Poppit.” Gallant sat down on the sand and removed his glasses. He unfolded his kerchief and rubbed it on the lenses absentmindedly. “Stole the key myself last night when those dim guards were sleeping. Was wearing the silly thing more for show, you know? You have to let these ponies think they are running things. Surely I taught you that trick, my dear.…”

“Obviously.” Daring Do felt like she was five years old, getting quizzed again on tactics. “But let’s focus on what is actually important here—you are safe and I have the Everleaves!” She grinned at him, puffing up her chest with pride.

“Yes, yes.” True nodded. His horn sparkled with a light blue magic glow, and he placed the glasses back on his muzzle. “I suppose it’s a bit better. Not perfect, but it’ll do for now.”

Daring trotted over to him and looked down. She held up her right hoof. “You’re not even going to do the secret congratulatory hoof-bump?”

“Oh, that was for when you were a filly.” He laughed. “To keep you motivated. We don’t have to bother with it now. You’re a grown mare with a successful career of your own!” Gallant stood up and brushed off his sweater, though it made little difference in the ratty garment’s appearance. “If you didn’t have the leaves, I would be a little surprised. I practically spelled this one out for you, love.”

“Thanks.” Daring Do rolled her eyes. She must have been delusional to think she’d receive praise from the stallion.

“Fancy a paddle?!” Gallant trotted over to the shore, his yellow mane waving in the wind.

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