Into the Unknown

It was a normal day in Equestria , or so it seemed, however two alicorns were testing out spells recorded by the ancient unicorns. The results varied, some being invisibility, summoning of creatures, and illusions. The black alicorn, known as Luna, found a strange tome and decided to show it to her sister.

"Celestia, we have found something strange over here" Luna said whilst studying the odd incantation.

The other alicorn nodded and headed towards Luna. "There's only one way to figure out what it does and that's to use it. Are you up to it?"

"Well... we think we should be cautious when it comes to this" She said as she backed a bit away from the spell.

"I suppose you're right, but we can't get far without seeing it", The white mare said grinning at her counterpart, seeing if she could be persuaded into it.

"*Sigh* fine."

With that they began chanting. Because of the complexity of the spell it took them several minutes till it was complete, however the outcome was what no one expected. They began to fade, then disappeared.

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Meanwhile in PonyVille a purple mare was writing a letter to her teacher.

"Spike, take a letter..." Twilight said, going into a extensive speech about friendship

Spike, being the beast he is, wrote the words as quickly as she could say them. Once she had concluded her letter he burned the letter, which transported it to the castle. After several hours of waiting Twilight became worried.

"Why has the princess not replied yet? She usually does in a few minutes," She said while pacing back and forth.

Completely ignoring what Twilight said Spike had a question of his own that needed answering, "Uhh, Twilight... Why is it still daylight? Luna should have turned it to night by now."

With that they grew silent, pondering what was going on. Breaking the crisp silence Twilight said "Well we should act soon, who know what could have happened to them? Spike help me gather the Elements of Harmony, and tell to pack there things- who knows how long it will take?"

With that they headed off.

For the most part the ponies had came without hesitation, two however had to find people to take their place. The first, Fluttershy found one of her relatives to keep the animals. The other, Rainbowdash looked for colleagues to take his place. He went to the weather control's main camp. There was only one pegasus within it.

Sweat dripped off her face because of the urgency of Twilight's voice, " Where's the rest of the pegasi?"

A familiar voice said "They're out flying as they always are"

Rainbow, knowing that she was needed immediately put this pegasus in charge while she was gone. Because of his rushing Derpy Hooves was put in charge of the weather.

After explaining the situation Twilight, and her six companions headed off to Canterlot. After several days of travelling they finally arrived in the castle.

"Well, here we are, time to figure out what's going on" Twilight said

The other six looked at her, waiting for her to make a move. She had become their... "Leader" throughout the trials they faced, and also had shown to be the smartest one- if she didn't know what she was doing no one else did either. They stood around for a few minutes until Twilight headed in. They saw a guard and hoped he knew something. Fluttershy ended up being the one to speak to him.

"Hey... guard... person can you tell me what happened to the princess? ... I mean if it's not a bother or anything" she said while shaking slightly.

"I don't know, the last time I saw them was when she entered the library. I was leaving for home then so I have no clue where they are now, I can show you to the library,"

"You've helped us enough, we'll be on our way now," Twilight said- she had the library's location memorized, and didn't want to stress the stallion any more than she had. After walking to the library they decided to head in. All they saw was the crowns of the sisters lying on the floor, and the spell used to make them vanish.

"What could have happened?" Stress ran high because she new the crown was a thing that neither of them ever parted with.

"Well we sure aren't getting nowhere anytime soon, at least not safely" AppleJack muttered

"We don't have time to waste! Twilight, look at the opened book over there," Rainbowdash said making sure that she would be heard.

"Ok, Ok, I'll look at it" she paused while observing what it may be. "It appears to be a spell made by the ancient unicorns. It also appears to be why they're missing- at least it's our best bet."

They began debating about what to do, but they knew if they wanted to save the Princesses they had to use the spell. They were all worried. Except Pinkie, who was smiling at what the spell might do.

"Is everypony ready?" Twilight asked almost hesitantly.

"Sure am sugar cube" AppleJack said, hoping to comfort her friend in distress.

"We'd better take there crowns, must be terrible without them" Rarity suggested, being concerned about the fashions of the princesses.

"Oki Doki Loki" Pinkie said as she grabbed the crowns off the floor

"I suppose so," Spike yawned.

Fluttershy gave a simple nod, avoiding unnecessary words.

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go!" RainbowDash yelled

Twilight's horn started to sparkle, and grow as she chanted words from the ancients. Everyone's sweat was clearly apparent. No one knew what to expect. A few moments of her chanting and they began to fade. The next thing they saw was a jungle.

"Where are we," they all said nearly in sync. The land that stood before them was like nothing they had seen before. They all shivered. Except Rainbowdash who was to busy exploring the land that would be their home for what seemed like an eternity.

(Author's note) Please let me know what you guys think, as stated I'm new to this type of thing. Also if you dislike it give me useful criticism.