Chapter 1~ "The Spirits in the Crystal" (Pilot Chapter)
It was a stormy day in ponyville, and as usual, Twilight was sitting, reading a book.
But this time, it was not just for fun.
Twilight looked up from her book as she heard the strike of lightning.
"Just some electricity, Twilight.... nothing to be afraid of.. " She sighed.
Twilight closed the magic book she held, and put it back into the bookshelf.
Spike came into the room, shouting "Twi, lunch is ready!”, and went back into the kitchen.
The unicorn mare followed him, and sat down.
The dragon picked up a plate with a small stack of sandwiches, and some water.
"Spike, do you know what day it is tomorrow?" Twilight said, before picking up a tuna sandwich, and taking a bite of it.
"Sunday?" Spike replied, and turned towards Twilight. "No, it is something else too.... I just can't remember what.. " the mare complained, and let out a small sigh.
"Maybe there is an answer in that "History of Equestria" book of yours." The young dragon said.
"YES! Thanks Spike!" Twilight shouted, and ran out to the library.
"But you didn't finish your sandwich.."
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A few minutes of looking later, Twilight found the book. She went through page after page. After a few minutes, she found the right page. "The Extinction of the Rubealis Ponies" the title read.
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"53 years ago, a completely unknown land was discovered, far north beyond the everfree forest.
In the mountains, untouched by ponies, lived another pony race. They called themselves rubealis ponies, or more commonly used, rubealises.
They didn't seem that threatening just as we arrived, but it was clear we were not welcome in their land.
We wanted to find out more abot these unknown ponies, and their enchanted land. The rubealises was described as an often colourful pony, with small fangs that were barely visible. The pegasuses had slightly larger wings than a normal pony, and the wings were shaped differently all together.
Despite their overall cute looks, it soon became clear for us that they wanted us to leave.
Suddenly, a small fight broke out, and more and more ponies and rubealises helped to protect their own kind. This fight started the war, that will always be known as "The Fall of the Rubealis Ponies".
Luckily for us, the new enemies were not as strong as us. They did not have as strong magic, but there was one thing they had that we lacked of.
The ability to heal their smaller wounds and damages, and strength in their souls.
But no matter how much they healed, we won. All the rubealises died in the battlefield, as far as we know.
But there was one other exeption, or rather five. The legends tell that the royal family escaped, because the youngest mare was shot in the chest by an enchanted arrow, causing her horn to react.
A light wrapped around them, and in the next second they were all frozen in a green, unbreakable crystal.
Nopony knows if they survived or died, but it is strongly believed that they are dead, because of the long time that has passed.
The 5 rubealis ponies frozen in the green crystal might still be there, alive."
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“Oh my Celestia..” Twilight's jaw dropped. The story was much more complex than she remembered it.
And the fact that they might even still be alive? After 50 years!?
The unicorn mare sighed. This was just a tale. Nothing to actually worry about.
This was just like the Nightmare Moon incident a few years ago. But the story about the mare in the moon was true, though.....
Twilight shook her head. 50 years is just too long. They would both have suffocated if the story was true. And if they are still there, then they are still weak. The book stated that ponies were stronger than them.
Twilight put the book back into the bookshelf. Just as she turned around, Spike forcefully put the sandwich into her mouth. "Food is kinda important for your health, and you haven't eaten much in a few days, Twi." He said, as the unicorn mare took the sandwich out of her mouth with her magic.
"Sorry Spike, I have had a lot of reading to do lately." Twilight sighed slightly as she trotted from one bookshelf to another. "Have you seen the floral book?"
"Yes, it is right here.. Why do you need it?" Spike answered, and pulled a thick brown worn out book out of the shelf.
"Princess Celestia asked me, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Pinkie, Applejack and you to help find out what happened to the plantlife on some island. There is some
kind of unnatural aura affecting the flowers and plants there." Twilight explained, and recieved the book from Spike. "So Celestia wants you and your friends to go watch flowers? And she is forcing me to go with you?" He asked, tilting his head slightly.
"Not just watch flowers. We need to figgure out what kind of magic is affecting the plants, and then it would be helpfull to know how the flowers and trees behave normally." Twilight said, and took a bite of the sandwich Spike had shoved in her face earlier. "This sandwich is tasty." She added, before opening the book.
"I have been practicing my cooking skills." Spike replied, with a proud tone to his voice.
“Could you make some more for the trip? I am sure the others would love them.” Twilight mumbled, with mouth full of bread.
“Sure!” Spike replied, before sitting down next to her.
Time progressed, and soon it was time to go to bed.
Twilight had just brushed her teeth, when a green light beamed from the library window.
She ran down, and Spike was standing there, in the middle of the room, holding out a paper scroll. “Celestia sent a letter.” He mumbled, and yawned.
Twiligt took the letter, and read it out.
“Dear Twilight and Spike,
Come visit me at the castle tomorrow to receive some equipment.
I am sure it will help you all on the island trip.
Here you have 7 train tickets to canterlot, hope to see you tomorrow.
-Celestia”
Chaper 2~ "We're not alone" (Pilot Chapter 2)
It was really early morning, and the sun had not yet been rised.
Twilight, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie and Spike were all on their way to the train station.
Yesterday’s rain had made several puddles along the way, that was distracting Pinkie.
“This unexplained magic thing is making me nervous..” Fluttershy stuttered.
“Don’t worry. We have the elements with us. No matter what is on that island, they won’t be able to hurt us.” Twilight assured, trying to calm Fluttershy down a little.
Soon they were all seated on the train.
“I’M SO EXITED! ANYONE ELSE EXITED? I AM REALLY EXITEEEED!” Pinkie shouted, jumping in her seat.
“Chill, Pinkie. It’s a deserted island. Not a partyisland.” Rainbow mumbled to the overly exited Pinkie.
“I thought it was a DESSERT island…” The pink pony said, with a disappointed tone.
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The 6 ponies (and Spike :P) Were now inside the castle, on their way through the big room.
"ECHO! ECHOO!!!" Pinkie shouted, while bouncing up and down. "Fluttershy, try it you too!" She chirped, before returning to listening to her own echo.
"Ehm.......yaaay....." Fluttershy whispered in response.
"This again?" Rainbow exclaimed, before a door in front of them was opened.
Both princess Celestia and princess Luna were waiting for them there.
"Twilight, it has been so long since I have seen you." Celestia greeted the unicorn mare, with a smile.
"It is good to see you too, Celestia." Twilight replied, returning the smile.
The whole gang followed the two princesses further into the castle, through rooms, past doors, untill they got to a room full of equipment.
"I and Luna have worked on finding equipment that will help you all on the island, and that fits your special talents the best." Celestia said, and picked up a pair of goggles.
"Rainbow Dash, these are for you. These goggles have a warmth-sensing feature, making it easier to spot wildlife." Luna explained.
"Sweet!" Rainbow replied with, before trying on the goggles.
"Fluttershy, this is for you. This radar senses animals, and defines the species and breed." Celestia said, and handed the radar to Fluttershy.
"Oh my.. Thanks.." She replied, and recieved the radar.
Twilight got an extra advanced magic book, containing speels even alicorns have to study long to ever master, to help define the magical aura.
Rarity got a book of gems and crystals, in case there are any enchanted crystals on the island.
Pinkie and Applejack got their natural connection to the earth, but they still received a book about nature and landscapes, to help see if anything was odd.
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“Where is the sea…..” Nova said to herself, as she trotted through the forest.
She had gotten quite used to the island, but still got confused of which direction was right.
The fog had almost disappeared completely, and the small amount that was left was lit up by the sunlight.
Finally the forest stopped, and the wide open beach facing the huge oceans was lying in front of Nova.
The alicorn trotted over to the water, and her eyes were captured in the beautiful gaze of the sunrise.
Nova was still not sure, but it was said that there were 2 alicorns rizing the moon and sun.
“It is at least more useful than summoning northern light.” She whispered to herself.
Why did her mother even need her at home? She could summon the northern light over their new kingdom until her younger brothers were old enough, and then that problem was solved.
The peace and freedom was delightful.
No royal duties. No higher rank. No limits.
Nova could do whatever she wanted. She did not have to be a perfect example. She could think and say whatever she had on her mind.
“But maybe I should try to achieve my goal with this unexpected trip….” Nova thought out loud to herself.
Her gaze landed on the land, that was barely visible from the island.
The alicorn stretched out her wings.
She foulded them out, and took a deep breath.
Nova started trotting, that slowly turned into galloping.
She flapped her wings, and took a big leap.
The alicorn mare tried her best to stay stabile in the air, but it was hard.
Her hooves touched the ground, and she jumped up in the air.
Now she flied higher than ever before.
18 meters over the ground, she was sailing on the wind, before stumbling onto the ground again.
Nova was proud over her new achievement.
She turned around, looking towards the land again. But this time, there was something else there too…
A boat, heading towards her island.
In shock, she dashed into the forest, and took a big leap, landing on a treebranch about 3 meters over the ground. She then jumped up to another branch higher up, and then to another.
Soon, she was almost 10 meters over the ground.
She sat down here, and lifted her head up, peeking above the leaves of all the other trees on the island.
Nova turned her head towards the boat, that had come closer.
Now she could even see who was on the boat, which was a purple and a white unicorn, a yellow and a blue Pegasus, a pink and an orange earth pony and a purple baby dragon!
“Those are… The ‘pure’ ponies!” Nova whispered to herself, before watching as the six ponies got off the boat.
They had a lot of different gear with them, which was unsetteling to Nova.
She ducked down under the leaves, before jumping and climbing the trees further into the forest.
In the middle of the island was the home of the biggest, oldest tree.
It was many hundread years old, and hollow to some degree.
This was where Nova spent most of her time, because the branches towards the top were growing so tight that it almost formed a floor.
The tree was not a home like you maybe imagine.
There was no electronics, no books, nothing. Just a hollow tree, with a bed of leaves in it.
Nova had just landed on the ‘floor’ of branches, when she heard something.
It was just like a ‘zoom’..
When she turned around, she jumped into a tree. It was the blue pegasus.
And it was flying perfectly. Perfect stability, high speed, everything Nova could not do.
Nova jumped down to the ground. In the middle of the island, the forest was hard to get through.
Yes, Nova’s goal was to find the true story about the war 50 years ago. But she was young, she had a long life, lots of time to find the true story.
And she didn’t feel quite ready to face the ‘pure ponies’ yet.
So staying in this part of the island was probably the smartest thing to do.
The paths were no longer visible here, and the branches would make it hard to move on the ground.
The perfect hiding spot.
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The mane six and Spike had just gotten off the small boat, that had brought them to the island.
Fluttershy took a deep breath, and was greeted by some birds.
They all split up to make the search easier, where Applejack and pinkie went together, Rainbow by herself, Rarity also went by herself, and Twilight, Fluttershy and Spike in a group.
Twilight, Fluttershy And spike followed the main path into the forest, while studying their surroundings.
Suddenly, something popped up on Fluttershy’s radar.
The problem was that.. This creature was unknown.
“Twilight…..” Fluttershy stuttered, and looked over at her, that was now sitting and studying a flower.
“Twilight, there are someone here….” She added, and finally Twilight reacted.
“Who?” she asked, and tilted her head. “I don’t know..” Fluttershy replied, with a worried expression.
Spike jumped out of the forest, and ran down the path to Twilight and Fluttershy.
“The forest gets really dense, we will have to climb the trees to get through in there!” He exclaimed, and pointed at the road into the heart of the forest.
At first Fluttershy hesitated, but she gave in, and then they headed down the path.
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“Spike, where are you?”
“Over here!”
Nova jumped at the sound. They were coming closer.
It sounded like they were struggling, which gave Nova an idea.
Maybe she didn’t want to talk to them, but she could still take a chance and see them?
This would be the first time in 50 years, maybe they had changed?
Nova jumped from branch to branch, and suddenly, she could see them struggling down under her.
They hadn’t gotten far up. But now she could see them a lot better.
It was the purple unicorn, the yellow Pegasus and the purple dragon.
Nova also noticed their equipment. The Pegasus held a radar, that began flashing green.
She looked at it, and then, up.
Then Nova and the yellow pegasus made eye contact. The pony’s eyes were filled with fear, and Nova took a step back.
Was she actually more scared of Nova then Nova was of her?
“Twilight….. Spike….. We’re not alone….” She whispered.
