A Third Gem

    "Today in class, we're learning the history of the elements of harmony." Ms. Whisper said.

    Leaf leaned on her right fore-hoof. Today was going to be like all the others. Boring. She knew enough about The Element of Generosity to pass any test.

    "So, can anyone tell me who the elements of harmony are?" Ms. Whisper asked.

    A bout three hooves shot into the air, but of course, the teacher called those who didn't seem to be listening.

    "How about you, Gem Leaf?" she asked.

    "Element of Magic, Twilight Sparkle, Element of Kindness, Fluttershy, Element of Loyalty, Rainbow Dash, Element of Generosity, Rarity, Element of Laughter, Pinkie Pie, and Element of Honesty, Applejack." Gem Leaf said.

    "That's no fair!" a pink earth pony said, "Her sister is Rarity!"

    "Miss Crimson Tiara, speak when you are called on." Ms. Whisper said, "Also, you may not realize, but most families aren't well connected. Some don't even know where the others are."

    "Sorry Ms. Whisper." Crimson Tiara grumbled.

    "Alright class, the elements of harmony formed when..." Ms. Whisper said.

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    "Pinkie, what are you doing with that toothpaste?" Leaf looked up as the pink mare, with balloons tied to her back, floated above them.

    "Finishing the toothpaste cake, silly filly!" she replied.

    "Pinkie, there's no cake there." Sweetie Belle said.

    "Not yet!" she said, squeezing the tube. Somehow, enough toothpaste came out to make a huge cake.

    "I'm not even going to..." Leaf said.

    "Me neither." Sweetie Belle agreed, and they rushed home.

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    "Have I ever told you two the tale of Horseobrine?" Rarty asked.

    "Who?" Sweetie Belle said.

    "Horseobrine was a dangerous ghost." Rarity leaned forward, "On cloudy days, he would stand just inside somepony's view. He would try to run them out of town, to never return. But the scariest part is... he was no eyes. Just a glowing void."

    "That's nothing compared to The Crooked Pony." Gem Leaf said.

    "If it's better, than let's hear it." Rarity said.

    "There once was a crooked pony, who walked a crooked mile, he found a crooked sixpence, upon a crooked stile, he bought a crooked cat, who killed a crooked mouse, and they all lived together, in a crooked house. One day, the crooked man wonder, 'Why do I have to be crooked? Why can't I be normal?' So, to be normal, he kills off ponies, making it so only one pony can see him at a time. He tortures them, and creates fake ponies for them to get along with, only to kill 'em."

    "Eep!" Sweetie Belle said.

    "Don't worry, it's just a story." Rarity said.