Chronicles of the Protectors

“You must not forget, Magia.  You have the spirit of harmony within your soul.  At any time, you may call upon it for help, and it will answer.” Twilight said. Magia looked down, lost in thought.  She quietly tuned out the world around her as Twilight walked toward the rest of the group.  All sounds and images around Magia faded out as she felt another spirit within her body, forcing it's way forward. Though Magia knew she was temporarily relinquishing control of her body, she felt no fear. Only serene calmness.  Then, without warning, everything went dark.

As Twilight spoke to the rest of the group, they all failed to notice Magia not moving, until she spoke up.

“Ah, so I see that it has finally happened.” Magia said, though it seemed as the voice was not hers, as it almost echoed out from within her throat, vibrating strangely through the air.  Twilight's eyes went wide as her ears perked up.

“That voice...” She said, slowly turning around.

“You still remember my voice, Darling? I'm flattered.” Magia said in her new found voice.

“R-Rarity!” Twilight exclaimed. She ran toward Magia, and embraced her in a hug that can only be experienced by long lost friends, separated by the boundaries of life and time.

“Oh Twilight, dear! It's wonderful to see you again!” Magia said.

“You too, Rarity.” Twilight felt her eyes begin to well with tears.  “How are you speaking to me right now?”

“Magia called me.  I felt her summoning the spirit of Generosity, and you know that I was the last to hold that title. So, through that, I suppose that I was drawn here, into her body.” Magia explained.

“She's channeling you?” Twilight asked, almost in disbelief.  “That kind of magic is so drastically complicated, though.”

“Did I not tell you that she would be quite powerful?” Rarity asked rhetorically, speaking through Magia.

“Then I suppose that there is no further doubt.” Twilight said. “Magia will be the one to reunite Equestria in harmony.”

“It is exactly as the spirit of harmony showed me.” Rarity recalled. Twilight thought for a moment.

“Rarity... I hope that this is alright to ask, but...” She paused, “What is the afterlife like?” Rarity looked down and smiled.

“I'm afraid that I can't tell you that, Twilight, darling. But I will say this: It is glorious.”  Rarity said, smiling. “It's a shame you're an eternal alicorn, no isn't it?” She asked, jokingly. Twilight couldn't help but chuckle slightly as she felt more tears begin to flow from her eyes.

“I've really missed you, Rarity.” Twilight said, smiling as she wiped the tears from her face.

“I've missed you as well, Twilight.” Rarity said, beginning to tear up herself.  “Ah! I feel Magia coming back.  Twilight, please, tell her that she has my assistance, and that she must only call upon me as she did here, and I will aid her.”

“Yes Rarity, of course.” Twilight said.  Her tears began to dry as Rarity faded from within Magia, and Magia felt herself gaining control of her own body again.