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Torch: A dragon's story pt 4

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   As Torch and Summer rode back to Equestria in the royal chariot, Summer turned to Torch. "The Dragon kingdom was amazing! But it will be nice to be back home in Ponyville" Torch put his hand over her hoof. "As long as I am with you, it doesn't matter where we are" Torch and Summer both blushed. There was a moment of silence between them when Summer looked out the window. Her eyes grew wide and a look of shock came over her face. Torch also looked out the window. What they both saw they could not comprehend. Most of Ponyville had been burnt to the ground. 
    As soon as the chariot landed, Summer ran out. "What happened here?!" she said in a panic. Fluttershy was curled up on the ground crying. Summer approached her. "Fluttershy, what happened?" Fluttershy looked up at Summer, her eyes filled with tears. "It...It was...dragons!" Torch had left the chariot and overheard Fluttershy. "Dragons? What do you mean?" Torch asked. Fluttershy looked at Torch with complete terror in her eyes. "They came out of no where! Setting fire to houses and trees, and eating the poor little animals, including angel bunny!" Fluttershy cried a waterfall of tears. 
    Summer hugged Fluttershy. "I am so sorry" she told her. Suddenly, Mayor Mare appeared with two royal Canterlot guards. "Guards, place that dragon under arrest!" She ordered. The guards put shackles on Torch. "Hold on, what is the meaning of this?" Torch demanded. "During the attack, the dragons repeatedly yelled HAIL TORCH. You must have been responsible" Mayor Mare said with an accusing tone. "I had no such thing to do with this attack" Torch protested. Summer got in Mayor Mare's face. "Release Torch this instant! He is innocent!" Mayor Mare just moved her aside. "That will be determined at his trial. Guards, take Torch to the royal dungeon" As he was being taken away, Torch looked back towards Summer. "Summer, I didn't do this!" he cried out. "I believe you!" Summer called back. Summer then felt a wave of anger come over her. Her color began to fade. 
    Torch sat in his cell at the royal dungeon. The guard announced that he had visitors. Torch walked over to the bars and was greeted by Princess Twilight and Princess Luna. "Twilight! Thank Rojn you're here. You have to believe me, I didn't order an attack on Ponyville" "I believe you Torch, I know dragons and you are not a mean dragon" Twilight said. "I have tried to plead with my sister for your release, but she refuses" Luna informed Torch. "She wants you to stand trial" "Then stand trial I shall" Torch said. "Good, because I'm going to be your defense council" Twilight said proudly. Torch had an unsure look on his face. "Have you've ever tried a case before?" Twilight smiled nervously. "Well...no. But I have been reading hundreds of law books. Trust me, I'll get you out of here" 
    The guard announced that Torch had another visitor. It was Summer. Torch asked for the two of them to be left alone. Twilight and Luna left. Torch held Summer's hooves through the bars. "How are you holding up in here?" Summer asked. "I'm doing alright. But I'm worried about you, Summer. You're starting to look a bit pale" Summer gave a faint smile. "I'm fine, really. I've just been worried about you" Torch looked into Summer's eyes. "Summer, there is something I've wanted to tell you since we first met" "What is it?" Summer asked. Torch tried to say the words, but instead he kissed Summer through the bars. "Time's up" the guard announced. Torch let go of Summer. "I will be ok, I promise" Torch told her. Summer was escorted out by the guards. "I swear Torch, I will find who is really responsible" Summer thought to herself. 
    Torch was brought into the royal courtroom and took his seat at the defense table. Twilight and Spike sat next to him. The Judge entered and everypony rose. "Be seated" The judge said. "Prosecution, opening arguments" The lead prosecutor stood before the court. "Ladies and gentle colts, What happened in Ponyville is a tragedy. But whay did it happen? Because a dragon, who came here under the false pretense that he wanted to learn magic, actually wanted to cause destruction. Dragons are nothing more than monsters who threaten Equestria, and I will prove that as fact in this case" Spike nearly got out of his seat and charged at the lead prosecutor, but Twilight used her magic to grab him and sit him down. 
    When the prosecution was done, Twilight stood to give her opening argument. "Ponies of Equestria, I was in Ponyville when this tragedy happened. However, I know that Torch can not be the one behind it. Since arriving in Ponyville, Torch has been the kind and friendly to all ponies. He came here to learn magic and has been an excellent student. Torch has even been knighted by the king of the dragon kingdom for helping to bring ponies and dragons together. I will prove that Torch is not the one responsible for this disaster, and that dragons are not monsters." 
    The judge called for the first witness, Fluttershy. Fluttershy took the stand and was first questioned by the prosecution. "Fluttershy, tell us in your own words what happened on the day in question" Fluttershy sat there for a moment before speaking shyly. "W-well, I was outside having a picnic with all of my animal friends. We where having a nice time when suddenly a large shadow appeared all around us" "Then what happened?" the prosecution asked. "T-there was a l-loud roar, and dragons came flying down from the sky. They tore open my chicken coup and began...eating all the chickens!" Fluttershy started crying. "There burned down my cottage, set fire to the forest! I ran away and hid under a rock. Angel bunny was right behind me but he tripped. One of the dragons landed in front of him and picked him up. Angel bunny tried to get away but...but.." "But what, Fluttershy?" asked the prosecutor. "The dragon ate him in one bite!" Fluttershy was crying uncontrollably. 
    "No more questions for this witness" The prosecutor walked back to his table as Twilight approached Fluttershy. "Fluttershy, I am very sorry for your loss, but I need to ask you some questions" Fluttershy wiped away her tears. "O...ok" "When you first met Torch, how did he treat you?" Twilight asked. "Oh, he was very nice. He even offered me a cupcake" "Did he ever do anything harmful to the animals at your cottage?" "Oh no. In fact, Torch would help out a lot with with animals who were sick or needed fostering. He especially loved taking care of the cats" "Now Fluttershy, do you honestly believe that Torch is responsible for this attack?" "No I don't. Torch is a good dragon, and I consider him a friend. There is no way he could have been responsible" Twilight smiled. "Thank you Fluttershy. No more questions." 
    The judge called for brief recess. Torch turned around and hugged Summer who sitting behind him. "How are you holding up?" Torch asked. "I'm the one who should be asking you that" she replied. "I need to get some air, this is very stressful" Summer headed out of the courthouse and took a deep sigh. She then noticed Trixie lurking around. "What is she doing here?" Summer thought to herself. Trixie snuck away into an alley. Summer decided to follow her.
Been stuck on this part for a while. Part 5 should be easier.
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Amybear8's avatar
OHMIGOSH ITS SO GOOOOOD! :D it's really amazing! And I'm so excited that summers darker counter part shadow is mentioned! So cool! I wonder what that trixie is up too >.> 
And poor torch D: 
Anyway it's AMAZING! Can't wait for part five! :D
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