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“So how about you Spike, “ Sharp asked, Did you learn more about dragon stuff? That was you original quest right?
 
Oh thats right, Kitoith said, You were raised by ponies, its only natural that you want to know more about where you came from.
 
Spike nodded, I was wondering if you had any books that I could read that would explain the history of dragons.
 
Kitoith shook her head, Im sorry but we dont, dragons arent exactly known for keeping records or writing down history. Everything is passed down by stories.
 
Sharp chimed in, Now that you mention it, I dont really know a lot about the history either, I know about a few things, but when youre living out there, you dont really think about that kind of stuff.
 
Spike gave a sigh of frustration, I shouldve known it wouldnt be this easy, if ponies didnt have much on dragons, dragons probably wouldnt either.
 
Well, Kitoith gave a smug smile, We do have the next best thing. She gestured the two of them to follow her. She led them to the opposite side of the mountain and into a large room. On the wall was a large mural carved into the stone. Spike and Sharp stared in awe at how big it was. While we may not write down our history in books, some dragons cant help leaving something to remember them by.
 
Whoa what is this? Spike asked.
 
This is the story of Dragon Ridge, Kitoith said, As you can see, its made up of three distinct areas. From what was told to me, the three areas are for each of the major clans. The Flamebreaths in the square mountains. The Stonehides in the one that looks like this one, Kitoith said as she gestured to what appeared to be gently rolling hills. And the Shearwings had the large spiral mountain. Back then each clan kept to themselves and the different types didnt mix. Though eventually they would end up mixing as you can see with us.
 
What clan are you in Kitoith? Spike asked.
 
Oh, us? We call our clan the Diversus, because our clan has all three dragon types. Original, I know. Its actually rather rare to have all three dragon types in one clan, or even troop or group, which is actually why I knew I could trust you Spike. When I saw a group of dragons made up of two earth, two flying, and a magic dragon, I knew you guys werent an ordinary crew.
 
Wow, Sharp is that really true? Spike asked.
 
Well, you saw how well me and Magma got along. Sharp muttered.
 
Yeah, I remember, he had you breaking rocks for eating and running! Spike laughed.
 
He was supposed to run with me, how was I supposed to know he wanted to stay put. Sharp said defensively, A lot good that did him, he ended up digging himself right into a hole. Sharp couldnt help but smile, as the two had a nice laugh about the situation. Crazy that now hes in our crew, huh, never thought that Id be in a troop again.
 
Wait, were a troop? Spike asked.
 
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Sharp walked out onto the balcony of the mural room and sat down on the ledge overlooking the valley. Well arent we? I mean you, me, Magma, Snort, and Mangle at least until his group is rescued. You brought us together, and weve been through a lot, right?
 
Well, yeah, Spike said, I guess I never thought about it that way. I never thought that you guys might not want to go back to your original groups, or in Magmas case, go find a place to be on his own again. he joked, before getting serious again. But its only been a couple of days.
 
Well, already this group is the best one Ive ever been in and youre a great group leader. Sharp said.
 
Wait me? Spike was surprised at what Sharp was saying.
 
You may be crazy and do crazy things, but youre reliable and you didnt leave us behind in that cave. You had the chance to take off on your own, but you didnt. I dont know if I wouldve done the same. Sharp said dejectedly. So Id be crazy to leave this group.
 
Spike smiled in appreciation, Well thanks Sharp, but I live in Ponyville
 
Then I guess Ill have to move myself, I was getting tired of all the rocks anyway. Sharp said with a smug tone.
 
Spike shrugged. I guess it wouldnt be too bad. I always wanted a pet dragon.
 
The two of them laughed at that. Sharp spoke up. I dunno if the others would want to move or not. But if they dont, their loss.
 
The two overlooked the valley, but something caught their eye. In the distance, there was a bright red flame coming off of a square-ish mountain. Hey doesnt that look like the mountain in the mural? Spike asked.
 
It looks like it, but whats with the flame? Sharp concurred.