The Elements Saga book 1

by silver-stream

Rating: everyone
Tags: Adventure
Length: 2278

Chapter 1:
You know those mornings you feel something is wrong? Twilight woke wit that feeling on a seemingly normal morning in canterlot. As she looks around her room she feels a sense of dread. As our purple mare gets out of bed, she is happy to find spike fast asleep. Twilight emerges from her fancy king-size bed to view herself in the mirror.

Twilight) I can not believe it has been exactly 1 year since my corination.

She looks down at her wings. She softly laughs at the thought of her first month with wings, how she would have both wings high in the air. She gets dressed in her usual princess clothing, and proceeds to breakfast and morning chat with her luna and celestia, her fellow rulers. As she approaches the dining hall, twilight hears Celestia shouting.
She heads to the main room where the thrones sit, to find Celestia shouting at Discord. As several guards accompany her.

Celestia) I do not believe you. You are the only one who could even do it.
Discord) I am telling you, I had nothing to do with it.
Celestia) what were you doing last night? Where were you?
Discord) (in an angry tone) I was sleeping, in- my- bed.
Celestia) listen you thing, if I find out you had anything to do with this, you better pray to the equinox that I do not get my hooves on you!

Celestia storms off, with the guards behind her in an ordely line. Twilight hides behind a column, as her dear friend walks out of the room. She comes out of hiding when she knows that discord and herself are alone in the room. She approaches Discord slowly, who has his back turned to her.

Discord) you've come to blame me too?
Twilight) I do not even know what is going on.

Discord turns around, holding the decorated box where 5 of the elements of harmony should lie. He opens the box….

Twilight) empty?! What happened to the elements?
Discord) (shrugs) I have no idea, and I am the target of false accusations. I thought I was trusted. Appearantly I still have to "earn" my place.
Twilight) Discord, I believe you.
Discord) hmmm, that is so meaningful coming from the mare who forgives everybody.
Twilight) I am serious, we have all gotten to know you. You have changed.
Discord) But why would Celestia think I would do this? I mean, I did this twice already. Of course the first time I met you. Also when your friends….

Discord stops speaking, and sees tears immediately fill Twilight's eyes.

Discord) well you know.
Twilight) (looking out of a window) it is alright, I know you tried. I miss them too, and I know you miss Fluttershy the most.
Dicord) yeah (looks down)
Twilight) but this makes no sense, Celestia would never act like that.
Discord) do you not understand? The elements are missing. This will send the kingdom into panic.
Twilight) one of the main lessons Celestia has taught me, stay calm. Which is why her manner frightens me. She would never act like this, something else is up.

Luna bursts thrugh the door, in a real bad attitude. Right as Twilight is about to bid her a happy morning, she pushes past both Twilight and Discord.

Discord) I guess she knows too.
Luna) (stops and looks back angrily) what did you just say?
Discord) somebody is in a bad mood.
Luna) watch your tone monster
Discord) (his eyes turn fierce) you are one to talk
Twilight) (gets between them) Luna that wasn't nice, and neither was what you said Discord.

Luna growls, then storms away. She slams the big door behind her, causing a loud rumble. Discord instantly flies out of an open window without saying a word. Twilight just stands there.

Twilight) now what will happen?

Twilight trots out of the room to find Celestia. She asks one of the royal guards, he tells her that the princess has gone to the royal gardens to meet with her advisor. Twilight makes her way to the castle grounds. She spots the princess with her two personal guards, and the advisor. As twilight approaches, she can see Celestia has calmed down, and now with her usual regal expression. Celestia is speaking with kate about the daily concerns.

Celestia) how is the construction for the new school?
Kate) it is actually ahead of schedule. It is estimated to be done in six days.
Celestia) and the shipments from manehattan?
Kate) being unloaded at ponyville.
Celestia) that is all katerina
Kate walks by and stops and stands to the side as Twilight walks by

Kate) (bows) your highness
Twilight) good morning Kate
Kate) I have a message for you from…..ehhh, Applejack.
Twilight) thank you kate, but I need to speak to Celestia for a moment.
Kate) ok, I will leave the letter in your room.

Kate walks away, thinking about how close the mane 6 used to be. Twilight reaches her friend, and begins to speak

Twilight) what are we going to do Celestia? This an important matter
Celestia) the first thing that must happen, is to stay calm. We can not let anyone know of our current situation. Also, I have a plan.

Celeatia The Twilight make their way to the dining hall.

Celestia) ok, first we must find out who Could have stolen the elements.
Twilight) ummmm…did you not blame Discord for taking the elements?

Celestia stops, and turns to Twilight with a worried expression on her face.

Celestia) there is something you need to know Twilight. We are connected…..

(Chapter 2 soon will be here. This is the intro chapter, so no real action at first. Next chapter is where things start to kick off.)

Published 1970-01-01 00:00:00 UTC
Last updated 2014-05-26 15:38:12 UTC

Chapter 1

(As rarity measures the model, she levitates 5 dresses over)

Rarity) now, what onsomble will make you look more than stunning? Aha, a touch of ruby dust, and satin gold dress. Now go.

(Rarity points the model into a blur of flashing lights, and a loud audience of critics and fans. The model hesitates.)

Rarity) you look truly frightened. You know, maybe this might help. Imagine all those lights are fireflies, and you are in a meadow. Just strut your stuff for nature.

(The model closes her eyes, then opens them. She walks proudly out of the dressing room. Rarity sighs, and smiles. This is my first big fashion show, she thinks to herself. She walks over to her work station, passing several models and assistants. She pulls out a bright golden necklace, with a pure fire ruby in the center for all to see. She places it upon her neck, accessorizing her elegant, but casual wear as they call out from the stage.)

Host) Now, how did those dresses look everyone?! (Applause from audience)

Well we have had an exciting fashion show today. I even saw my new Sunday outfit. I digress, withh no further ado, please give a standing ovvation to our star of the evening, Ms. Rarity

(Rarity steps slowly onto stage, as the audience stands and applauds the amazing designer and her flawless creativity. She bows her head slightly a few times, and then approaches)

Rarity) I am very delighted that you all enjoyed designs by Rarity. All inspired by paintings of stallion armàndo da vincí's fabulous paintings. I would definitely not be here if not for the support of.......

(She pauses as she touches the necklace, and remembers all of ponyville: her family, friends, neighbors, and loving Spike.)

Rarity) All of you amazing guests , and style critics. Remember: if it  is shining above all other styles, it is a rarity.

(The proud unicorn walks adorned off the stage, to the back room. A room of her staff and possé applaude her. She smiles, and starts to thank everyone. Alice pulls out the champagne.)

Alice) there is my brilliant star!!

Rarity) Alice summers, might I say, you have outdone yourself. I mean the show was enough, but getting seven major fashion magazine publishers here, the funding, and the models. I do not know what to say.

Alice) oowh hush and have some cake my fashion apprentice, todayvis your first big step into the limelight. Do not forget, I picked you, because of how you shined. Even that place I picked you out from, poppyville

Rarity) it is ponyville

Alice) right, ponyville. When I got a letter of reccomendation to see you, I thought I was in the wrong place, but I found you. Now, you can shine my dear.

Rarity) why, I am quite thankful to you.

Alice) do not mention it. Well, now I am off. Appearantly some bozo mixed up my order of perfumes. Now my store smells like essence of chicken.

Rarity) hope to see you again soon ms. Alice.

Alice) ta-ta Rarity dear.

(As alice leaves, Rarity glances in the direction ponyville is, but miles away, across equestria. At that same time, the rest of the mane 6 are looking in the direction of ponyville, to see if they can get even a glimpse of it, knowing that is impossible.)

(While Pinkie looks out from her 2nd floor window, of her executive "sweet" in the candy factory in birddingham.)

(As Fluttershy takes a break from her wildlife preserve for sick and injured animals in Trottingham.)

(As Applejack is constructing blueprints for a new apple siloh in Applelosa.)

(As rainbow dash lives her life, far away, as a lone-pony in an unknown land.)

(They all try to envision what must be going at home, the fun that everyone is having, if the cutie mark crusaders finally got their clubhouse expanded for new members, if the Cakes' twins are doing well, how big mac and cheerlie are doing, and how scootaloo is fairing with her disability.)

(Back in canterlot.....)

Celestia) Twilight, I need you to get the rest of the mane 6 back here.

Twilight) (stopping) you know how hard that will be?

Celeatia) I understand how things must be between you all, but Equestria is in danger.

(Twilight is lead by the princess into her room)

Twilight) why are we in your room?

Celestia) because of this.....

(Celestia pulls a hidden lever, that activates a pulley somewhere, which opens up a wall next to her bed. Celestia starts walking, as Twilight follows her. Twilight cautiously looks around, to see a stone staircase in a spiral going downward, with no light. Then she watches as Celestia casts a spell that instantly brightens up staircase with an unkown light source. They begin heading down the steps. Twilight speechless from this path that is new to her, Is suddenly interrupted by her curiosity.)

Twilight) this castle must be older than I know.

Celestia) the castle was built a long time ago Twilight. During a time that everypony could use magic. And alicorns were still a secret.

(Twilight listens eagerly, completely forgetting about the fact that she is being lead to a place below the castle.)

Celestia) Back in these times, the alicorns used their magic to help the land, by watching over it with what they called the cauldroneer's pot. They would combine their magic to make a powerful liquid. That is right, magic into a physical form. They would take a brush, and completely cover a parchment in the liquid. What lay before them all, was an interactive, real-time map of equestria. They had felt lije gods with such power. They all knew, that not one alicorn could hold such power, so they decided to make a council, a group that would make sure the peace in equestria was kept. Now that power has been handed from alicorn to alicorn as saw fit. They would always choose one pure of heart.

(As they reach the bottom of the stairs, a door layed before them, with ancient carvings, and a symbol of each class of pony: Pegasi, Earth, Unicorn, Alicorn, and a fifth one that Twilight had never seen before. Twilight is surprised to find Celestia's horn glowing, but in a black hue, then Celestia's body is engulfed in black smoke. A black beam shoots from her body, hitting the door, then quickly spreading. Even more strange, the symbols of each class glow, as if they are waiting for something to happen. Celestia instantly is back to normal, as they hear an unlocking sound. The door dissolves before their eyes. Celestia leads the speechless, and amazed purple mare into a circular room. As celesta shines her horn as a light, Twilight screams in horror of what she sees right before her.....)

Chapter 2

(Chapter 2)

(As rarity measures the model, she levitates 5 dresses over)

Rarity) now, what onsomble will make you look more than stunning? Aha, a touch of ruby dust, and satin gold dress. Now go.

(Rarity points the model into a blur of flashing lights, and a loud audience of critics and fans. The model hesitates.)

Rarity) you look truly frightened. You know, maybe this might help. Imagine all those lights are fireflies, and you are in a meadow. Just strut your stuff for nature.

(The model closes her eyes, then opens them. She walks proudly out of the dressing room. Rarity sighs, and smiles. This is my first big fashion show, she thinks to herself. She walks over to her work station, passing several models and assistants. She pulls out a bright golden necklace, with a pure fire ruby in the center for all to see. She places it upon her neck, accessorizing her elegant, but casual wear as they call out from the stage.)

Host) Now, how did those dresses look everyone?! (Applause from audience)

Well we have had an exciting fashion show today. I even saw my new Sunday outfit. I digress, withh no further ado, please give a standing ovvation to our star of the evening, Ms. Rarity

(Rarity steps slowly onto stage, as the audience stands and applauds the amazing designer and her flawless creativity. She bows her head slightly a few times, and then approaches)

Rarity) I am very delighted that you all enjoyed designs by Rarity. All inspired by paintings of stallion armàndo da vincí's fabulous paintings. I would definitely not be here if not for the support of.......

(She pauses as she touches the necklace, and remembers all of ponyville: her family, friends, neighbors, and loving Spike.)

Rarity) All of you amazing guests , and style critics. Remember: if it  is shining above all other styles, it is a rarity.

(The proud unicorn walks adorned off the stage, to the back room. A room of her staff and possé applaude her. She smiles, and starts to thank everyone. Alice pulls out the champagne.)

Alice) there is my brilliant star!!

Rarity) Alice summers, might I say, you have outdone yourself. I mean the show was enough, but getting seven major fashion magazine publishers here, the funding, and the models. I do not know what to say.

Alice) oowh hush and have some cake my fashion apprentice, todayvis your first big step into the limelight. Do not forget, I picked you, because of how you shined. Even that place I picked you out from, poppyville

Rarity) it is ponyville

Alice) right, ponyville. When I got a letter of reccomendation to see you, I thought I was in the wrong place, but I found you. Now, you can shine my dear.

Rarity) why, I am quite thankful to you.

Alice) do not mention it. Well, now I am off. Appearantly some bozo mixed up my order of perfumes. Now my store smells like essence of chicken.

Rarity) hope to see you again soon ms. Alice.

Alice) ta-ta Rarity dear.

(As alice leaves, Rarity glances in the direction ponyville is, but miles away, across equestria. At that same time, the rest of the mane 6 are looking in the direction of ponyville, to see if they can get even a glimpse of it, knowing that is impossible.)

(While Pinkie looks out from her 2nd floor window, of her executive "sweet" in the candy factory in birddingham.)

(As Fluttershy takes a break from her wildlife preserve for sick and injured animals in Trottingham.)

(As Applejack is constructing blueprints for a new apple siloh in Applelosa.)

(As rainbow dash lives her life, far away, as a lone-pony in an unknown land.)

(They all try to envision what must be going at home, the fun that everyone is having, if the cutie mark crusaders finally got their clubhouse expanded for new members, if the Cakes' twins are doing well, how big mac and cheerlie are doing, and how scootaloo is fairing with her disability.)

(Back in canterlot.....)

Celestia) Twilight, I need you to get the rest of the mane 6 back here.

Twilight) (stopping) you know how hard that will be?

Celeatia) I understand how things must be between you all, but Equestria is in danger.

(Twilight is lead by the princess into her room)

Twilight) why are we in your room?

Celestia) because of this.....

(Celestia pulls a hidden lever, that activates a pulley somewhere, which opens up a wall next to her bed. Celestia starts walking, as Twilight follows her. Twilight cautiously looks around, to see a stone staircase in a spiral going downward, with no light. Then she watches as Celestia casts a spell that instantly brightens up staircase with an unkown light source. They begin heading down the steps. Twilight speechless from this path that is new to her, Is suddenly interrupted by her curiosity.)

Twilight) this castle must be older than I know.

Celestia) the castle was built a long time ago Twilight. During a time that everypony could use magic. And alicorns were still a secret.

(Twilight listens eagerly, completely forgetting about the fact that she is being lead to a place below the castle.)

Celestia) Back in these times, the alicorns used their magic to help the land, by watching over it with what they called the cauldroneer's pot. They would combine their magic to make a powerful liquid. That is right, magic into a physical form. They would take a brush, and completely cover a parchment in the liquid. What lay before them all, was an interactive, real-time map of equestria. They had felt lije gods with such power. They all knew, that not one alicorn could hold such power, so they decided to make a council, a group that would make sure the peace in equestria was kept. Now that power has been handed from alicorn to alicorn as saw fit. They would always choose one pure of heart.

(As they reach the bottom of the stairs, a door layed before them, with ancient carvings, and a symbol of each class of pony: Pegasi, Earth, Unicorn, Alicorn, and a fifth one that Twilight had never seen before. Twilight is surprised to find Celestia's horn glowing, but in a black hue, then Celestia's body is engulfed in black smoke. A black beam shoots from her body, hitting the door, then quickly spreading. Even more strange, the symbols of each class glow, as if they are waiting for something to happen. Celestia instantly is back to normal, as they hear an unlocking sound. The door dissolves before their eyes. Celestia leads the speechless, and amazed purple mare into a circular room. As celesta shines her horn as a light, Twilight screams in horror of what she sees right before her.....)