Caring Sparkle (Under Revision)

Twilight was awaken from her sleep when she could feel somepony nudging her. Not that she had been sleeping very long, according to her clock, but it had better be a good reason for waking her at this late of an hour.

Her attitude completely changed once she looked up and saw Princess Celestia standing beside her bed. Twilight was so startled, to see her teacher, that she shot out of the bed and hit the floor.

“Twilight, I need you to come with me to the castle. There's something that we need to discuss,” Celestia said as she lifted her student back onto her hooves.

“What? Did something bad happen? Where's Spike?” Twilight was confused. Nothing about this felt right.

“Spike is already on his way to the castle. And so are the other Elements of Harmony. They were all picked up and I came to personally bring you myself. There's something more that you and your friends need to know about the Elements of Harmony,” Celestia had issued the order to gather the other Elements of Harmony quite hastily and last minute, so she expected there to be some confusion.

“Then we mustn't keep them waiting. This sounds serious,” Twilight fixed her mane with a quick burst of magic.

Celestia nodded as her horn glowed and they vanished in the flash of light. Celestia hoped that this decision was the best one. She was never comfortable putting Twilight in instances of great danger.

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“Hey! Can any of you guys tell us why we were ordered to come here?!” Rainbow Dash was getting furious with the guards, who were patiently keeping watch over the Princesses guests.

“Excuse me, darling, not that you all haven't been excellent hosts, but we would really like some answers as to why we are here.” Rarity still had her facial mask on, so did Fluttershy, as they were interrupted while at a sleepover.

“I bet it's a massive monster that's terrorizing the countryside and they've called for us to fight it off in an awesome style which ends with the Princesses' delivering the final blow in a massive explosion that destroys the monster and leaves everypony happy and safe once again! Wouldn't that be amazing?! I think that would be double awesome!” Pinky Pie obviously wasn't fazed by the sudden chain of events and looked as though the was as hyper as ever.

“Oh please. I'm sure the Princesses just want to discuss something with us. Y'all just need to calm down before somepony gets hurt,” Applejack seemed aggravated and was currently watching over Spike, who had slept the entire trip to the castle. Last thing she wanted was for him to wake up and panic.

They all quieted down once they saw Twilight and Princess Celestia appear in the center of the room.

“I'm sorry for disturbing all of you at this hour of the night, but, my sister and I have something we would like to discuss with each of you.” Celestia said as Twilight woke Spike up so he wouldn't miss anything. She could tell that he was confused, but he didn't say anything once he noticed Princess Celestia.

“Now, if my sister is awake from her much needed rest, we can begin,” Celestia mentioned as Luna walked in, almost as if on cue. “Ah, good. Did you get some rest, dear sister?”

“I got a little, but it's enough to get me through the next few hours,” Luna looked as though she hadn't slept for days. The rings under her eyes showed signs from lack of sleep. But Twilight couldn't shake the feeling that the both of them had been stressing over something.

“My little ponies,  the six of you have been called here tonight because we have some information my sister and I feel you all should know. As you all know, each of you represents an Element of Harmony. This meaning that the power that is held within each of you will always be strongest when united as a whole. Bringing peace through the land and its inhabitants,” Celestia had to take a breath. The lack of sleep was getting to her.

“It's okay sister, save your energy. I'll tell them the rest,” Luna looked back at the six ponies that stood before her. “Peace is not always the case here. Recently, we have been noticing slips of energy radiating from another world. My sister and I have identified these energies to match those of the Elements of Harmony. These 'slips of energy' are actually the Elements, of this other world, reaching out for help. Twilight, they have been reaching out for you. Through visions, that you take as dreams.”

Twilight was at a loss for words. Rainbow Dash, on the other hand, had plenty to say. “What do you mean?! What would they need Twilight for? Can't these ponies just handle their own problems?!”

Luna's patience with Rainbow Dash's outbursts was running thin. “To answer your question, Rainbow Dash, no, they can't handle it by themselves. These 'humans' live in a world that has been destroyed by its own people. As such, the elements are currently fighting for their lives. Too make things worse, they don't even know, yet, that they are the Elements of Harmony for their world. Unlike us, the humans live in a world without magic. They rely on their own strengths and knowledge on a daily basis.”

Rainbow Dash calmed down, feeling the aggravation coming from Princess Luna.

“That still doesn't explain what they need me for and what it has to do with Equestria.” Twilight was confused with all of this.

Celestia looked at her student, knowing fully that Twilight would understand it better if it came from her. “The Elements need you to help them realize their full potential, Twilight. Just like you helped each of your friends realize their full potential, they need your help as well. Without your help, one, or more, of the elements might come to a gruesome end. There are no records of any Elements of Harmony in their world, thus they have no reason to think of such. If we could help them, it could possibly benefit Equestria in war efforts. If they become aware of another world, and form ties and agreements, we could significantly cut our losses on the battlefield if war were to start again.”

The six ponies sat there, fully realizing the weight of this information.

Twilight knew that what her teacher was saying was the truth. If war were to break out, there would be a significant number of losses. Many that could be avoided if these humans join forces with Equestria. Even though Twilight knew none of the humans, she didn't like the thought of their lives being ended as well.

“But Princess, how is Twilight supposed to get this 'ere 'other world'?” Applejack was confused on that one shred of information.

“Quite simple actually. Since the energy, coming from that world, is from their Elements of Harmony, we, essentially, should be able to link our Elements with theirs. Thus creating a bridge, or portal, between the two worlds,” Celestia stated as Luna passed the Elements of Harmony to their respective owners. “Just put them on and let Luna and I do the rest.”

Once they had their Elements on, Celestia walked over to her student, tears starting to form.

“I'm sorry I have to send you somewhere like this by yourself Twilight. If there was any other way...” Luna placed a leg around her sister, assuring her that it would all be okay. Twilight had also embraced her teacher. She didn't like seeing Princess Celestia cry.

"It's okay, Princess. I know you wouldn't ask me to do it if there wasn't a good reason. I won't let you, or Equestria, down," Twilight assured her teacher.

Twilight turned to say goodbye to all her friends. Each, of which, didn't like the thought of saying goodbye to their best friend.

They all gathered together to hug their friend, hoping that it wouldn't be the last time they see her.

As Twilight wiped the tears from her face, Princess Luna passed a bag over to her. “I took the liberty of packing a bag for you. I even included a picture of you and your friends to cheer you up.”

Taking the bag, Twilight thanked Princess Luna for all she had done. Luna had changed a lot since their encounter with Nightmare Moon. She seemed happier lately.

Twilight had one last bit of information she needed answered. “Where should I start? What should I look for?”

“We'll be sending you to a library near where the Element of Generosity was last sensed. If you use your magic to sense the Elements, you'll find your way, my dear student.” Celestia joined her sister on the other side of the room.

With that question answered, Twilight had what she needed to leave. Hugging Spike again before he walked over to Fluttershy. He was going to be taking this the hardest.

“Now, Spike, just because I'm gone doesn't mean you can eat all the candy you want. Okay?” Twilight said with a smile.

Embarrassed, Spike replied with a smile, “Dang it, Twilight. Why do you always have to tease me?”

Twilight smiled. She knew he was a big boy. He'd be okay without her for a little while.

Celestia and Luna focused their magic on linking the Elements of Harmony with the other world. The Elements began to glow and link together with a mystic light. Adding her magic, Twilight finalized the spell and a shimmering gate of light appeared in the center of the room. Smiling back to her friends Twilight walked through the light, which closed once twilight had made it through.

“Will she be okay?” Fluttershy asked as Spike cried softly into her fur.

Celestia's eyes were filled with sadness and worry. “I hope so. I hope so...”