Who Your True Friends Are

Krystal and I were running towards town square, as if we both knew that something significant was about to happen there. We both finally arrived at the town hall, and noticed that Aqua Flare had made his way there as well. Suddenly, Sabre came flying in at bullet speed, like he usually did. Visual also came trotting towards us, looking worried as usual. Finally, Regal arrived at our location. What happened next totally shocked me. The minute my five friends looked at each other, they started standing in a pentagonal formation, their auras all started radiating, and suddenly, a conversation sparked between all five. I had no idea if they had already met before this point, but the way they were talking, it was as if they had known each other all their lives.

"So, how's your art exhibit coming along, Visual?" Krystal asked.

"Oh, it's been rough, but thanks to my friend, Source Code, I have everything together again," Visual replied.

"Source Code? He came to my comedy show at Sugarcube Corner." Aqua Flare commented.

"He helped me with learning to harness my magic, too." Regal stated.

"Hey, there's Source Code right there!" Sabre exclaimed. "He's helped all of us with our problems, so how come he hasn't needed our help yet?" That's when the voice beckoned to me for the last time, but this time more clear than ever."

"Honesty. Now's the time to complete the elements." I knew exactly what this meant I had to do, and whether they liked it or not, it had to happen. They had to know the truth.

"Everypony, I need to make a big confession. One that may sound ridiculous, but I need you to listen to what I have to say. It matters a lot to me."

"What is it?" they all asked.

"If you could all allow me to explain, it would really help me." Visual created a couch for the five of them to sit on, and I took a deep breath, and started explaining everything.

"You see, I know it seems like all of us only met today, but the truth is, I've talked to all of you many times before." They looked at me, then at each other, confused.

"What are you talking about, Source Code?" Regal asked. I sighed, as I continued.

"The truth is, I'm not from Equestria, or even this universe. I'm from a place where a species known as humans exist. In fact, I was a human before I came here." They were all shocked to know that I'm some sort of alien species to them. "But here's the strange part. Each of you reminds me almost exactly of a friend of mine from my world. Aqua Flare, you're really funny, always know just what joke to crack, and have an edgy appearance that tells others not to cross you, just like my friend Anthony. Regal Shadows, you have the pride in being a unicorn, as well as the commitment to improving your talents at home that could only be matched by my friend Bradley. Sabre Silversmith, you have the determination and weapon fascination that guides you to be a strong warrior, the same way my friend Dallas is. Visual Spectrum, despite your melodramatic tendencies, you have the ability to craft just about anything with your artistic abilities, the way my friend Mathew is. Krystal, you're kind-hearted, soft-spoken, and have an immense fascination with animals and cryptozoology, just like my friend Krys." Suddenly, they all started staring blankly at me, as if they were mesmerized. I looked at myself, and saw an orange aura coming from me. I knew what this meant. "My friends back home and I are all in this group that we call the Sacred Six, and each of us have our own "elements", all of which you match perfectly; Aqua Flare with your laughter, Regal with your magic, Sabre with your loyalty, Visual with your generosity, and Krystal with your kindness. I know I'll treasure this day forever, because I got the chance to meet all of you, and help you out with your troubles, just as my friends back home have done for me, even if I never met them in person. I felt a surge of power flowing through me. It felt like it shot out of my eyes. My vision blacked out, and the next thing I saw was the five of them looking over me, seeming to be happy that I'm alright. However, there was one more with them, one that I recognized as a familiar pony. It had to be her.