Rare Gems Embracing Shadows
Rarity orders a collection of gems from the crystal empire to give her new designs that little bit extra. Included in the shipment is a stone that is far more than what it seems. The gem holds a dark secret and the key to one pony's life.
Rarity orders a collection of gems from the crystal empire to give her new designs that little bit extra. Included in the shipment is a magnificent ruby that is far more than what it seems. After the gem reveals that it has inherent magical properties, Rarity and the rest of the Elements of Harmony are pulled into an adventure complete with living mannequins, the Mirror Pool, life and death struggles in the Crystal Empire, and a budding romance between two of the most unlikely of ponies.
(Winner of the Crack Ships Inc. June write off contest.)
28878 words: Estimated about 2 hours to read
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6 Chapters:
- Chapter 1: More Than She Bargained For 2013-06-17 20:29:01 UTC4421
- Chapter 2: Learning Of the Past 2013-06-18 22:23:56 UTC5191
- Chapter 3: A Recovery, a Royal Dinner, and Sketchy Plans 2013-06-19 21:52:43 UTC5229
- Chapter 4: The Challenges of Going Home 2013-06-21 04:46:49 UTC4907
- Chapter 5: Three Contests and Three Hearts 2013-06-22 00:55:20 UTC5471
- Epilogue: Successes, Parties, and Princesses 2013-06-23 05:28:11 UTC3659