The Elementals

It has been two months since Flare defeated Ozore and peace has now returned to Equestria. Flare is now a high ranking officer in the Royal Guards, as well as a proud resident of Canterlot. Although life seems to be going well for Flare, one thing still bothered him, what's the deal with him transforming into a rage fire pony when he gets angry? Well, that is what Flare intends to find out. At the Canterlot library, Flare was sitting at a table reading through tons of books about legends, myths, and strange powers. It was dead silent in the library, until the sounds of hoof steps were heard. Flare turned his head and gave a smile, a familiar purple alicorn was walking into the library, carrying about twelve books using her magic. She gave a smile in return when she saw the unicorn.

" Good afternoon Twilight, I'm glad you could make it", Flare said.

" Same to you Flare, it's always nice to visit this place, it feels like an eternity since I moved to Ponyville, away from this library. Plus it's always nice to help out a friend, which reminds me, what am I helping you with", Twilight asked. Flare gave a chuckle.

" Sorry I didn't specify in the letter, so let me clarify. Since we all know that your the best pony for research, I thought you could provide some assistance for my research project", Flare said. Twilight giggled and had a light blush on her face.

" Oh come on, I'm not the best, but it is nice to see that my dedication to learning is appreciated. So what research am I assisting in", Twilight asked.

" I was hoping you could help me find a book on mystical abilities and or powers", Flare said.

" And why would someone like you be interested on the subject", Twilight asked.

" You remember when I fought Ozore and I transformed into a pony covered in flames and housed incredible power", Flare asked. The memory of the event cycled through Twilight's mind, she gave a nod.

" Yeah, but what about it", Twilight asked.

" I'm trying to find out what that strange power was, and why do I have it", Flare said.

" Wasn't it just magic", Twilight asked.

" No, it couldn't be that, it didn't feel like magic, it just felt like pure rage being released. It was a similar feeling on the night I got my cutie mark", Flare said. Twilight's attention suddenly sparked up. She put her books on the table and sat across from Flare.

" Oh, well how did you get your cutie mark", Twilight asked, somewhat exited to hear a story on how someone got there cutie mark.

" When I was just a colt, my uncle took me out camping, my father couldn't take me because of Royal Guard duties and what not but that's besides the point. Anyway we were planning to camp for three days before heading home, but on the second day some stupid teenagers decided that they wanted to play with some fire crackers. I bet you can guess what happened next", Flare said.

" Forest fire", Twilight said.

" Forest fire", Flare repeated," Anyway, my uncle and I were trying to escape the forest and back to the main road, but in all the confusion and fear, we got separated, I was trapped within walls of fire, I honestly thought that I was going to die that night. I closed my eyes, and prayed to Celestia to let this just end and let me go home, I was so full of fear and anger. Suddenly I felt very strange, I opened my eyes and saw that I was absorbing the fire, and like I said before, It didn't feel like I was using any magic. Anyway, the fire was entering into my chest, every single flame entered my body, when it was all over, the entire forest was nothing but a burnt wasteland. My body felt as though it was burning from the inside out, I had to release all that fire. So I screamed as loud as I could, and just like that, a huge beam of fire launched out of my body, and into the sky. I was so exhausted that I passed out, when I woke up, I was back at my house, my uncle had found me and brought me back home. When I got out of bed, that's when I found out that I had received my cutie mark", Flare said, he then pointed at his flank to show Twilight the white flame that is his cutie mark.

" Wow", Twilight said in awe, " So you think that you have some weird ability or something", Twilight asked.

" Exactly", Flare said.

" Well then, I'll be happy to help find what you're looking for", Twilight said.

" Great, so let's get started", Flare said. And with that, they began looking, and looking, and looking. An entire hour went by and they still found nothing. That is until Twilight said something.

" Hey Flare what about this book", Flare grabbed the book from Twilight with his magic and read the title.

" Myths and Legends on Strange and Powerful Abilities", a smile went across Flare face, " Twilight, I think this is the book we're looking for", Flare said.

" Hopefully, now let's crack that book open", Twilight said. As they were flipping through the book they discovered some pretty interesting things. Like about a pegasus with the ability to see into the past and future, or even an earth pony managing to lift an object with its mind. But one page struck out to Flare, he then began to read the title of the page.

" Elementals", Flare said.

" Well read what it says", Twilight said. Flare nodded and began reading.

" Elementals are an extremely rare race of ponies, they house the ability to control a specific element of the world, suited to the specific pony, although it may seem as magic if a unicorn uses it, that is not always the case. Even pegasi and earth ponies have been granted this unique ability. Some examples of elements that they control are, rock, lightning, and fire. The amount of powers they exhibit, depends on their emotions. If they are angry, there powers become unrelenting and merciless, but it also leaves them vulnerable. However, if they are calm and collected, they can focus on their power and make them even more powerful. ", Flare then closed the book.

" That sounds a lot like what happened when you fought Ozore", Twilight said.

" Sure does", Flare said.

" Do you think there are others like you", Twilight asked.

" I don't know Twilight, the book did say that they are an extremely rare race. Who knows, I might be the only elemental in Equestria, or even the entire world", Flare said. There was a couple seconds of silence, until a light bulb went on in Flare's head. " Hold on, I think I know two ponies who might fit the bill", Flare said. Twilight cocked her head a little.

" Oh, and who might they be", Twilight asked.

"Two stallions, Thunder Jolt, who is a pegasus, and Rocky, who is an earth pony. I met them some time ago, they too displayed some...unique abilities", Flare said. Twilight then became even more excited then before.

" Would you mind telling me the story about how you guys met, I really want to know", Twilight pleaded.

" Are you sure, it's a long story, and I don't want to waste your time", Flare said.

" Oh don't worry, I have the day off from Princess duties today, how else did I managed to meet with you today", Twilight said.

" Alright then", Flare said preparing for the long story," It all started, when the Changelings invaded Canterlot".