The Elements of Mayhem--Awakening

EQUESTRIA'S LARGEST DIAMOND

Those words caught the unicorn's attention as she sat up on the bench. She was dark silver, and had a deep blue mane. She set her hoof down on the concrete walkway. There was no sound. She tried stomping. It sounded as though she'd thrown a pillow at the ground. She checked her flank. A cat's eye adorned it, with the pupil slitted.

She grinned a bit. That diamond would be hers.

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Sweeper walked down the hallway, the light from his horn scanning the walls. He came across a shadow for just a moment, but when he looked for the source, there was nothing there.

"Hello?" He asked, looking around, "Is somepony there?"

A moment later, he opened his mouth the shout, but the shout never came. A bolt of magic energy shot through him, and he found himself waking up in the hallway with guards and medics.

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The unicorn watched as a white mare walked the filly beside her into the clothing store. She kept herself hidden until she was certain the two were inside. She withdrew a book from the bag on her side and leafed through it. Moments later, her horn lit, and the voices from inside echoed in her ears. She listened for names.

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"My name is Sneak Step," she said, walking down the path, "I was created to counter Rarity, the Element of Generosity. I seem to be an extremely fast learner, and quite adept at spellcasting. And I. . .I don't want this stupid diamond. . ! I want that filly, Sweetie Belle. Something about her. . .I don't know!"

Sneak threw the diamond away with her magic, eliciting a yelp from someone around the bend.

"Watch it!" A stallion snapped, as he came around the corner with a mare wearing a pink cap.

"So we've found another one," Witness said, "And judging from your little monologue, the Element of Greed."

"So there are indeed more of us," Sneak said, looking over them, "I'm sorry about the diamond. I didn't notice you before."

"It didn't hit me," Hot Rod said, "I'm just quick tempered."

"Now, let's see what we can figure out, ah?" Sneak suggested, "Your names are?"

"Hot Rod," said the Element of Wrath.

"False Witness," said Deception.

"And as you heard, I am Sneak Step," The Element of Greed started, "And I won't lie for tact's sake. You look absolutely ridiculous in that hat."