The Seventh Element

           When we got off if the train, there were many signs and limos and cabs. Even a carriage or two. Of course, in front of one of the carriages was a stallion holding a sign that read, 'Lightning Strike and Mist Chaser'. I sighed. That was us. We grabbed our things and piled into the carriage.

           The castle was huge. We were worried that we would get lost, but some guards led us to the main hall. When we walked in, the two were playing... Twister. Seeing us, they quickly packed up the game supplies and nervously made their ways to their thrones. Princess Celestia shut the door with magic and clapped her hooves together.

"So, Lightning Strike, we finally meet." She smiled.

"Yes, so be it." I said straight-faced.

"You're probably wondering why I gathered you here, though." Celestia reminded me.

"Yeah, we both have." I gestured to Mist.

"Yes, we understand." Luna spoke up, "Sister?"

"I might as well explain, now. Lightning, it seems we have a predicament. Do you know of the Elements of Harmony?" She asked.

"Yeah, I guess. The six Elements. Loyalty, Generosity, Laughter, Honesty, Kindness and Magic." I replied. I looked to Mist. "What does this have to do with us?"

"Many things. Because, Lightning, you are the Seventh Element of Harmony. The Element of Reality."

"I'm a what-now? No, that's not possible. It won't- it can't- No!" I protested. "What proof do you have?"

"Proof? Lightning.... You have deep, dark secrets that you don't think anyone knows. I, among others, know them. Besides Luna, the others are of an evil origin. The worst nightmare you could think of, my little pony. How do I know this? Because, I can just look at you, and.... I can tell. You can help the girls."

"For what?!" I had no idea what she was talking about.

"With the trouble you're going to cause." She answered mysteriously.

"I have arranged for you to live in Ponyville with Mist. He will attend the Ponyville school and you two will accommodate by living in Rainbow Dash's, the Element of Loyalty's, home."

"I have one question." Mist piped up.

"Yes, Mist?" Celestia cocked her head slightly.

"What does Reality have to do with friendship? With Harmony?" Mist frowned.

"It shows the girls that some people don't have Magic, Loyalty, Generosity, Laughter, Honesty or Kindness in their lives. Lightning is a rude awakening." Celestia explained, looking only to me.

"Can we leave now?" I asked, turning from the princess.

"Lightning, I have high expectations for you."

"I don't want anybody else learning my deep dark secrets. Nobody." I turned to her before walking out. A crowd of guards were standing there, ready to take us to Ponyville.

           For the third time that day, I had to go through a boring ride. I just wanted to stretch my wings. Badly. But, I didn't know where we were going, exactly, so I couldn't. When I saw view of the town, I was reluctant to even land in the carriage on that ground. Everybody looked happy. Way too happy. It wasn't my style at all.

"Mist, this is outrageous!" I complained to the also bored colt.

"I mean, seriously, she wants me to 'prepare them for the trouble I'll cause'? Isn't that a little counterproductive? Just don't send me at..." A dark fog began to spread over the town.

"All...." I finished.