Whispers

Long ago in Equestria, there was love and happiness, but also hated and sorrow. The magic in those emotions created three

ponies. One among them was Luna, the princess of the moon, Celestia, the princess of the sun and finally,... From which

was born through hatred. The unnamed pony was an alicorn, but something was strange about her... She had no colours

In her body, just grey and white. But there was something else...

It was an ordinary day at Twilight's castle and Spike was cooking breakfast, just like usual. "Morning Twilight, did you sleep well?"

Spike asked curiously. Twilight rubbed her eyes and smiled.

"Yes Spike, thanks, how about you?" she replied, sitting down to eat her food.

"Good...but that was actually for Rarity-" Twilight groaned in misery "but I guess you can have it..." Spike laughed nervously.

Twilight began to eat when suddenly, a letter sent from Celestia was there. "Dearest Twilight,

A threat towards the Crystal Empire has been made, I need you and your friends to come to Canterlot at once. Yours Truly,

Celestia." Twilight's eyes widened, she began to panic. She called her friends. As soon as they came they joined in the worry.

" Oh no... How very horrible" Fluttershy squeaked

" I do hope they are okay!" Rarity added.

" Girls! Go pack your bags and meet me at the station. Be quick!" Twilight told them. Rainbow dash shoved the ponies through the wooden door and assured Twilight it would be okay. Finally, all six ponies were at the train station. Pinkie pie bouncing up and down, smiles all over her face as this was her first travel since a long time. The train finally arrived and the ponies went in. The doors shut closed and the fillies sat down. It started to move and Fluttershy could not help but hold on.

Finally, they arrived in Canterlot. The city's beauty pounded through their hearts. They entered princess Celestia and Luna's throne room. Celestia was looking out the window while Luna read her book. " We came as fast as we could..." Celestia embraced her former student, and began to explain.

"I do not know who or what it is, all I know, from what I've been told, was it wore a black, torn cloak, and had eyes of which were silver. I wish you luck, you must defend Equestria!" The girls cantered to the train station, and waited for the train to come. When it did, they hopped in and awaited the time they reached their destination.

It was dawn by the time they were even halfway there! Suddenly, the walls of the train violently shook, the glass on the windows were scattered on the floor. The six ponies huddled together in fright. The train rocked left and right, and then- BAM... The train had fallen. Twilight opened her eyes. A black mare stood there, she was an alicorn with wings as large as a carriage. Her black coat was darker than that of ebony. She had a torn cloak with a 'black broken heart' holding it together by her neck. The eyes of the mare were like only 2 other creatures Twilight thought of, Nightmare Moon's, or a dragon's. The mare than disappeared, leaving Twilight shaken. Thankfully, the six ponies were the only passengers on the train, and the captain had escaped as soon as the shaking started.

The six ponies finally awoke, but they did not enjoy what they saw. The train looked beyond repair, and they seemed to be in the middle of nowhere. Pinkie Pie tried to make thing better, but why would anypony look at the bright side when the world seemed to be on the dark side. They all started to walk, but it was not easy. Rainbow Dash had clipped her wings, Twilight had broken her horn, Rarity was covered in mud, Pinkie pie could not walk, Apple jack was starving and Fluttershy was being attacked by her Shadow. Twilight tried to fly and pick Pinkie up, but she was still a beginner and had not learned to yet, and so ended up falling on top of her. Little did they know that they were being watched from in the mountains. A grey mare with tears in her eyes stood there. She looked at them with confusion. No matter what happened, they continued to smile and be positive, even though everything was not the way they wanted. Suddenly, fright pierced the mares heart and she began to panic, were there anymore ponies inside the train? If so, where they hurt? The alicorn spread her wings and glided down to the floor, right next to the train.

"Hello...Is anypony there?" There was no answer. She repeated those words and nopony except Twilight heard her.

"Hi there! No need to worry, We were the only riders. I'm Twilight Spar-" and before she could continue the alicorn had taken the skies and was trying to get away. Fluttershy started flapping her wings eagerly, she had sensed sadness in the pony's body.

" Um...Excuse me, do you mind if you..well... stop running away please because we need your help..." Fluttershy gulped. This mysterious mare's ears pricked up, they wanted her help? She slowed down and flew back. "I am Twilight Sparkle, these are my friends, Fluttershy, Rainbow dash, Applejack, Rarity and Pinkie pie. Whats your name?" Twilight asked curiously.

"I don't.... I don't know?" The unnamed pony told them.

"Oh, well how about your wings or horn, how did you get them?"

" I think I was born with them."

"Where?" Twilight asked and there was a long pause as soon as the mare shrugged. It was interrupted by a sneeze from Pinkie Pie.

"This way to the crystal empire." She stuttered, and began guiding them towards the shining kingdom. As they glided down onto the balcony of the castle ( rainbow dash picked applejack while rarity levitated herself. Pinkie of course used balloons) they were greeted by Cadence, who smiled weakly at them. For her eyes were full of worry, but they lighted with their usual spark as soon as she saw the alicorn, who's wings were carefully folded when they touched the ground.

"I see you brought a unicorn friend, twilight!" She smiled

"Unicorn?" They asked, their eyes filled with confusion. Pinkie hopped next to the grey alicorn, startling her, and unfolding ether wings.

"I think you mean ALICORN friend. And actually, we don't know her." She laughed.

"I'll be on my way..." She squeaked as she jumped off the edge of the balcony.