Pokémon: Adventures in Equestria Volume I: How It All Began

Chapters

Prologue
The Chosen One of Magic
The Chosen One of Loyalty
The Chosen One of Honesty
The Chosen One of Kindness
The Chosen One of Laughter
The Chosen One of Generosity
The Chosen One of Forgiveness
First Day Back at School
The Chosen One of Understanding

Prologue

Pokémon: Adventures in Equestria

Volume I: How It All Began

Prologue

In the amazing and magical region of Equestria, people and Pokémon live together in peace and harmony. Music rings throughout the land, strengthening bonds of friendship and love. From the frozen North of the Crystal Mountains to the mountains of Appleloosa of the South, it's a most wondrous land where anything could happen. Ruled by the Champions of the regional Pokémon League, the Princesses Celestia and Luna, life couldn't be better.

But, hidden somewhere in all of this joy and happiness, there's a darkness that is growing rapidly. An evil that will soon envelope the land in hatred and disharmony. A secret organization with a dark magic long forgotten that will not stop until the land is under their control.

However, there is a way to stop it. Sensing the darkness, and hearing rumors and reports of the matter, Celestia and Luna researched everything they could find and eventually discovered a legend prophesied by the wizard from olden times, Star Swirl the Bearded.

When eight pure hearts, friends despite differences,

Become one with the Pokémon,

They will unleash a power of the rainbow,

Greater than the moon and sun.

And when these hearts

Each pledge true love to another soul,

And have the same love returned,

The song in their hearts

Will vanquish the evil that has been churned.

That same legend then showed eight beings surrounded by eight colorful geodes: violet, blue, orange, yellow, pink, white, red, and green. The two princesses were surprised, for those are the Geodes of the mysterious Everfree Forest. And those geodes contain special and powerful magic that only will reveal their power if they were wore by ones worthy and pure of heart to wield them.

It had also been said by Star Swirl that if two people had some form of contact with one of the Everfree Geodes, they will remain bonded for all of time as soulmates, either romantic or as friends.

The Royal Princesses had kept the Everfree Geodes safe for several years, but it seems that it was time to find the ones mentioned in the legend. So one day, they did just that. Celestia took half of the geodes while Luna took the other four. And in disguise, they set out throughout Equestria to find the Chosen Eight.

Author's Note

A/N: Okay, so out of boredom, I started exploring other stories and found this type of crossover. And, an idea hit me. I think this story crossover can be pretty interesting.

First off, before we begin, here's two head-ups. This story will only include Pokémon from Kanto to Kalos. I decided that there will no Pokémon from Alola because the new games won't be out for a while and who knows what new Pokémon will appear in them. Also, a quick side note, I am still not certain how I can fit anything like Mega Evolution or Bond Phenomenon yet. But, I guess that can come later.

Second, this story will be like a musical, with lots of songs in it. But, I will attempt to try and put some space between a few, but I honestly can't say that it's a promise. Like the first eight chapters after this prologue. So, this is just a heads up for those who get a little antagonistic towards stuff like that. If you are, turn away now.

Yes, I know that originally, there are only seven geodes. But, ever since I saw Mirror Magic, I created an eighth because this story includes the Mane 8. And personally, I think Starlight looks really cool as a human.

One more thing, there are some shippings. Flashlight, SoarinDash, AppleSpike, Fluttercord, Cheesepie, Raripants, TimberxSunset (I don't know the proper name for it), and Starburst. If you don't like any of these, either keep your comments to yourself or just don't read.

Well, let me know what you think so far. Got to fly!

The Chosen One of Magic

Pokémon: Adventures in Equestria

Volume I: How It All Began

Chapter 1

The Chosen One of Magic

Celestia wrapped her cloak tighter against her body to conceal her identity and to block out the winter breeze. It would soon be Hearth's Warming Eve, and decorations were beginning to appear all over the capital city of Canterlot.

The Princess of the Sun wore a pale green winter dress under her darker green cloak, showing off her snow white skin beautifully. The hood also concealed her flowing aurora hair, having pale pink, white, and aqua green stripes in it. The only bright thing that stood out from her disguise was her violet eyes.

She then felt a warm glow coming from in her cloak pocket. Celestia reached into it and pulled out the violet geode. It was glowing on and off, like a beacon. She discreetly guided the geode towards different directions. In one, it began glowing slightly brighter. She then began following it.

Soon, she came to the Crystal Pokémon Prepatory Academy. Crystal Prep for short. It was a two story brick building with a tower on each corner. The roof was pitched and metal plated, looking like a little manor. This school was the very best of all of Canterlot.

The glow began getting brighter as she looked up to the windows. There, in the window on the right side, Celestia saw a familiar 10-year-old girl staring out of it. The geode then glowed the brightest it had ever been as the Princess held it up to her. This girl is the one. The Chosen One of Magic. Celestia put the geode back in her cloak pocket to conceal the glow and went over to the side of the building to wait, since school was beginning to end for winter break.

Staring out the window was the Chosen One of Magic. The young girl had indigo hair with violet and pink highlights down to her back, amethyst eyes, and light purple skin. She was the only student in the school that was not wearing the school uniform. Instead, she wore a pink shirt with semi long sleeves, a light purple skirt with darker trim, and purple slippers with long white stockings.

Twilight Sparkle heaved another heavy sigh as she looked away from the window. Even though she was glad to leaving Crystal Prep, where she didn't fit in at all, she was depressed about leaving Canterlot.

Twilight was the personal protege of Princess Celestia at Crystal Prep, and just a couple of days ago, she got a notice from her saying that she wanted her to continue her studies at a different school. The Pokémon School in Ponyville, a small but renowned town just south of the capital.

Well, Twilight didn't have friends at Crystal Prep, but she still didn't want to be away from her family. At least she would spend Hearth's Warming Eve with them before she leaves for Ponyville. However, she still felt like it wasn't enough.

She then saw through the reflection of the window students glaring at her as they walked down the stairs, putting on jackets and heading outside. Twilight just closed her eyes and ignored their glares. For good measure, she reached into a dark purple backpack and pulled out a guidebook about Pokémon.

For a while, as she waited for everyone to leave, she read through the guidebook. Twilight smiled at the brightly colored photographs of Pokémon. She couldn't wait until she would receive her own. And one day, she would journey across Equestria to achieve her dream of becoming a Top Coordinator.

Ever since she was a little girl, Twilight wanted to compete in Pokémon Contests, just like her mother did before her. Right now, her older brother, Shining Armor, was on a journey to prove himself worthy of being part of the royal guard here in Canterlot.

Soon, Twilight heard no more voices or footsteps. She looked over her book and saw no one. She closed it and put it back in her backpack. As she stood back up, her excitement vanished, as did her smile. Feeling lonely again, she began to sing as she walked down the stairs to her locker.

**Twilight: I've walked through all these halls before.I've been in and out of every door.Oh, whoa.

There's nothing in this school that I don't know.In every class, my grade's the best.The highest score on every test.I think that means it's time for me to go.

I know there's more that's out there,And I just haven't found it yet.I know there's more that's out there,Another me I haven't met.

She then cleaned out her locker and closed it for the last time. As she turned around, in her mind images of students walked past her in all directions.

This school is full of people,But still, I don't belong.They only dream of winning;Look at me like something's wrong.

As soon as they all appeared, they dissipated, leaving Twilight alone in the empty hallway.

Maybe I'm better off alone.Will I find what I'm looking forIf I just do it on my own?

I know there's more that's out there,Something to fill this hole inside.I know there's more that's out there,And I'm not afraid to try.

Twilight then put on her purple winter jacket as she walked down the hall to the front doors, feeling so small compared to the tall walls and high ceilings.

There's only so much this school can offer,And I'm not saying that it's wrong,But I know there's more that's out there,'Cause I've been searching all along.

Beyond these rooms,Beyond these walls,So much to learn,I can't see it all.

When she came outside into the softly falling snow, she relished in the sharp but cool breeze hitting her face, and with snowflakes sprinkling onto her hair. But as she finished her song, she didn't see a figure from behind the stone staircase eyeing her curiously. It was a boy about her age, with spiky blue hair, matching eyes, and pale orange skin. He wore a red shirt with a lightning bolt and shield under a black winter jacket, dark jeans, navy blue shoes, and black biker gloves on his hands. The boy remained unseen as he watched this pretty girl sing.

There's something out there, calling me.And it's a mystery that I can't wait to see.

'Cause I know there's more that's out there,Another place, another way.And I know there's more that's out there,And I'll find out someday.I'll find out someday.

As Twilight climbed down the steps to wait for her parents, she spotted something glowing in the snow.

"What is that?" She asked herself. Twilight walked over to it and picked up a glowing violet geode. The geode began shining even brighter and a small pulse of light shot out in all directions, hitting both Twilight and the boy hidden behind the staircase.

When the light faded, Twilight saw the geode had turned into a beautiful purple necklace with her signature pink star engraved in it. The necklace then began levitating and tied itself around Twilight's neck.

The girl fingered the smooth surface, wondering what just happened. But, the beeping of a car brought her out of her thoughts. Her parents were here. Twilight then got into the back seat with her mother's Glameow and her father's Abra happily greeting her, and they drove away.

Meanwhile, the boy came out of his hiding place. He still felt that rush of energy that flowed through him when that girl touched that strange gem.

"Flash!" The boy heard his mother call his name. "Where are you? Let's go!"

The boy, now known as Flash, slowly left his spot and began going towards the direction from where his mother called him. But, he had a feeling he will never forget this experience.

From the other side of the school entrance, Celestia saw everything and softly smiled at the scene she saw. Ever since she took Twilight as her own personal protege, she knew she was definitely someone special. Now, she realized why.

Celestia then reached into another pocket and took out a beautiful Luxury Ball, with its black color, red stripes, and gold platings around its circumference.

"Gardevoir." She called out as she threw the ball up in the air. In a burst of blue light, an elegant Gardevoir appeared. But instead of a white dress and pale green arms and hair, it had a black dress and light blue arms and hair.

"Gardevoir." She said.

"Where to go next." Celestia said to herself, thinking. Suddenly, another glow came from her pocket. She reached into it and saw that the blue geode had started to light up. When she held it up towards the sky, it began getting brighter. In all of Equestria, there was only one city that is actually in the sky.

"Gardevoir, use Teleport. We're going to Cloudsdale." Celestia said.

"Gardevoir." The Psychic and Fairy type's eyes began glowing, and in a million lines of rainbow colored light, she and her Trainer vanished from the streets of Canterlot.

Author's Note

A/N: Yeah, I made Celestia have a Shiny Gardevoir. Fitting for her though, right? Next, we're heading to Cloudsdale, and I think you guys know who's next.

Well, I'll see y'all in Chapter 2. Please let me know what you think. They are highly appreciated.

Got to fly!

The Chosen One of Loyalty

Pokémon: Adventures in Equestria

Volume I: How It All Began

Chapter 2

The Chosen One of Loyalty

Soon, Celestia and her Gardevoir arrived on the outskirts of the sky-high town of Cloudsdale. The fluffy clouds were as soft as grass, yet some could be as hard and firm as stone. The story of this city and how it came to be was definitely an interesting one.

About a thousand years ago, the Legendary Pokémon Rayquaza blessed a tiny tribe of people that longed to live in the sky. With that blessing, they received a power to build a city from the clouds and live up in the sky, just as they wished. In time, the tribe grew and Cloudsdale was established.

Celestia thought that someone from this mystical cloud city would be pretty special to be chosen as the Bearer of Loyalty. She called Gardevoir back to her Luxury Ball and walked through the wispy clouds to the cobblestone city streets, following the glow of the blue geode. But soon, the beacon started to lead her back out to another section of the outskirts. Though she was confused, Celestia decided to trust it.

Sitting on a patch of clouds a few hundred yards away from the cloud city, there was a 10-year-old girl moping and staring out to the horizon. The Chosen One of Loyalty.

She had cyan blue skin, her hair that reached to the middle of her back having all the colors of the rainbow, and rosy magenta eyes. She wore a white T-shirt with a tri-colored lightning bolt underneath a dark blue winter jacket with a matching scarf wrapped loosely around her neck, capri pants that was the same color as her eyes, and white sneakers with red running stripes. Beside her on both sides was a Dustox and an Archeops, the Pokémon that belonged to her parents.

Rainbow Dash sighed as she felt the clouds beneath her slightly shift, soft as a pillow. As much as she wanted to just a nap right there, she still kept her eyes focused on the horizon.

Archeops nudged her head against the girl's left arm gently. Rainbow smiled as she stroked the top of it. Dustox flapped down to her right arm to be closer to her. But Dash still had her gaze over at the skyline. She then began to recall the events that happened earlier that day.

School had ended for the holidays, and before she and the other students were dismissed, she was called to the principal's office. Though she didn't show it, Rainbow was a little nervous, for she had thought that she was to be punished for something, but she couldn't show it to the resident school bullies who would bug her every chance they get.

When she arrived, she was relieved to learn that she wasn't in trouble, but then surprised to discover that she is to be transferred to the Pokémon School in Ponyville next semester because of her parents volunteering her as one of two transfers that were randomly selected by the Cloudsdale school district.

At first, Dash was shocked that her mom and dad did something like this without telling her. But they reminded her that she told them a few times before that she wanted to change schools because she wanted to escape her problems with her bullies and to see the world beyond and underneath Cloudsdale. So, they thought it could be an opportunity for her. Eventually, Rainbow complied.

Now, as Dash stared at the horizon, she wondered why she was so reluctant to move. She had always dreamed of adventure, and becoming a Pokémon Master was her dream. So, what's stopping her? She knew why. She couldn't imagine being away from her parents, her hometown, and her only friend.

True, her parents may tend to embarrass her from time to time due to their undying support, but Rainbow loved them dearly. She also had only known Cloudsdale her whole life. And, her friend. How will she survive next semester with Dash? She was so impossibly shy, and easy to pick on. Rainbow had always been there for her, whether to defend her or just to hang out. So, what will happen to her?

Not quite understanding why, but to try and understand why her feelings are so torn apart, Dash began to sing as she slowly stood up from the clouds. As she did, she would look back at the city, then return to the horizon.

Rainbow Dash: I've been staring over at the horizon
Long as I can remember,
Never really knowing why.

I wish I could stay that awesome daughter,
But I come back to see that sky-line,
No matter how hard I try.

Rainbow then began walking around the outskirts circling around the city.

Every turn I take, every trail I track,
Every path I make, every road leads back
To the place where I can't yet go,
Where I long to be.

She then stopped and ran over some of the clouds to keep watching the sunset with Archeops and Dustox behind her.

See the line where the sky meets the ground, it calls me.
But no one knows how far it goes.
If the wind in my hair and the breeze stays behind me,
One day, I'll know.
If I go, there's just no telling how far I'll go.

Dash then turned back at the cloud town that she would not see for a long while. She walked even closer to the city, where she could see some people going through their daily lives.

I know everybody in this sky town
Seems so happy in this sky town.
Everything is by design.

I know everybody in this sky town
Has a role in this sky town,
But I'm not sure I can roll with mine.

As she sung, a young boy her age was walking around when he heard her. He hidden behind one of the buildings to listen and watch. He had navy hair, a dark blue T-shirt with a lightning bolt piercing through a storm cloud under a black winter jacket, khaki pants, and black running shoes. He watched her as she was pacing around near the sidewalk.

I could lead with pride, I could make us strong.
I could be satisfied if I play along.
But that voice inside sings a different song.
What is wrong with me?

Rainbow looked back over to the horizon, seeing the setting sun. Feeling a smile come across her face, she ran back out on the outskirts.

See that line where the sun shines up above, it's blinding.
But no one knows how far it goes.
And it seems like it's calling out to me, so come find me.
And let me know
What's beyond that line when I cross that line.

The line where the sky meets the ground, it calls me.
And no one knows how far it goes.
If the wind in my hair and the breeze stays behind me,
One day, I'll know
How far I'll go!

As Dash finished her song, the winter sunlight was making her features glow; her prismatic hair was blowing softly in the crisp breeze, her cyan blue skin was having an angelic shine, and her magenta eyes were sparkling like gems.

The boy watching her felt her cheeks turn as red as the red streaks in her hair. He cautiously began to walk over to her to try and strike up a conversation. But when she turned around, he quickly turned right and tried to appear as if he was just passing along.

Rainbow raised an eyebrow, sensing that something was amiss. But her attention was caught by a glowing blue light from the corner of her eye. When she went to see what it was, with Archeops and Dustox following, the boy restarted his track.

Dash soon found a glowing blue geode nestled snugly into some tufts of cloud. How it didn't fall through yet, she didn't know. She slowly reached out and grabbed it, the geode shining brighter as she did, and a pulse of the same light rippled through the air, hitting her and the boy a few hundred feet away.

When Rainbow opened her eyes, she saw that the geode had become a necklace with her signature lightning bolt engraved on the stone and it fastened itself around her neck. Though Dash wasn't one to wear jewelry of any kind, she'll admit that it did look pretty awesome.

Archeops nudged her, gesturing to her to climb on her back. Rainbow then realized why.

"Shoot!" She exclaimed, and she quickly got on Archeops. "I hope Mom and Dad aren't wondering where I am."

The First Bird Pokémon then flapped into the air, flying over Cloudsdale with Dustox following. The boy looked to where that girl flew off and slightly smiled. But just as it came, it disappeared, knowing that there was most likely a very little chance to meet her again, since he is moving to Canterlot to finish his studies.

"Soarin'!" Someone called. Taking one last look where the girl flew off, the boy known as Soarin' ran back to the city.

Celestia watched as the two ran or flew away and softly smiled. Loyalty had never let anyone down, and it will never start to do it now. Not when Equestria will soon start to teeter on the balance.

Where to next? She thought as she released her Gardevoir again from her Luxury Ball.

Suddenly, another geode began to glow. Celestia reached into her pocket and pulled out the orange geode, seeing that it was sparkling like a beacon. Its transponder began heading down from the clouds, back to the ground. If Celestia recalled, there was a small town on the ground not far from Cloudsdale.

"I guess we'll be heading to Ponyville next, Gardevoir." She said, putting the orange geode back in her pocket. "Teleport."

Gardevoir obeyed, and both Trainer and Pokémon vanished into the millions lines of colored light and away from the cloud city.

Author's Note

A/N: I think the story of how Cloudsdale came to be is pretty cool. After all, there is magic in Equestria still.

The song I used is "How Far I'll Go" from Moana. I have loved the movie ever since I first saw it, and I thought this song could work for Rainbow, wanting adventure beyond the sky town of Cloudsdale.

Next, we'll be heading to Ponyville for the next Chosen One of the Eight. Take a wild guess, though most likely, y'all already know who it is.

I'll see you guys in Chapter 3, then! Please let me know what you think!

Got to fly! ;)

The Chosen One of Honesty

Pokémon: Adventures in Equestria

Volume I: How It All Began

Chapter 3

The Chosen One of Honesty

Soon, Celestia arrived in the small yet renown town of Ponyville. All of the buildings, whether they were tall or small but all covered in snow, were quaint and colorful with Hearth's Warming wreaths and lights everywhere, making the falling snow seem even more beautiful. There was always this homey and comfortable feeling whenever one comes into Ponyville, since it was the oldest town establishment in all of Equestria. The famed Pokémon School was on the outskirts of the town, standing with all of its charm and significance.

Celestia called her Gardevoir back to its Poké Ball and took out the orange geode. It was still blinking like a beacon, and it glowed even brighter when she guided to the other part of the outskirts. If Celestia remembered correctly, over there was Sweet Apple Acres, the "core" of Ponyville and the top-leading apple orchard in its industry. This one ought to be very interesting.

Over at the famous Sweet Apple Acres, a 10-year-old girl was stringing up lights around the patio porch. The Chosen One of Honesty.

She had blonde hair tied in twin pigtails over her shoulders with a beige Stetson hat, pale orange tan skin with small freckles across her cheeks and the bridge on her nose, and green emerald eyes. She wore a blue and white polo shirt under a red winter jacket, jeans, and black cowgirl boots with light green apple prints. Around her neck, she wore a cream beige wool scarf.

Applejack finished steadying the lights and carefully climbed back down the ladder. As she stepped back to make sure they were good enough, a sad look came on her face. This will be the first Hearth's Warming Eve without her parents.

The previous autumn, both of AJ's parents, Bright Macintosh and Pear Butter, or Buttercup as she was mostly called by, had passed away from an illness she couldn't understand right now at this age. All she knew that they would have trouble breathing, and that they were always cold. Her mother passed first, and then her father followed the following week; the doctors mentioning that it was his broken heart that had added to the reason.

Tears soon went down Applejack's face and came dripping down into the snow. Why must they go so soon? They had a young teenage son who needed his father for some advise when he's out on his journey. They had her, who needed to learn more about life and how to help others when she gets eligible enough to begin her own Pokémon journey. And they had a younger daughter who needed her mama and papa to guide her through life. It just wasn't fair.

Two barks caught AJ's attention, snapping her out of her mourning state. Two large Stoutland, who belonged to her parents, came outside to check on her. They were followed by an elderly yet strong woman with grey hair into a bun, apple green skin, and hazel eyes. She wore a worn orange work dress under a golden yellow shawl that was draped over her shoulders. It was her grandmother, Granny Smith.

"Applejack, sugarcube." Granny Smith said. "Come on inside and get yerself a nice warm mug of hot apple cider."

AJ shook her head. "No thank you, Granny Smith."

"Why not?" A much younger voice asked. A girl of five years old came out onto the porch. She had apple red hair in a cute braid held back with a pink bow, pale yellow skin, and eyes that matched her grandmother's. She wore a pink overcoat and matching winter boots. It was her younger sister, Apple Bloom.

Applejack sighed and came back onto the porch, sitting down on the swing. The two Stoutland came beside her and whimpered, sensing her sadness. She then began petting one of them softly on the head.

"I just miss Ma and Pa." She said, feeling the tears well up again.

Apple Bloom sat next to her sister and rested her head on her chest, silently crying as well. Granny Smith then took the other spot and took her elder granddaughter in a hug.

"We miss 'em, too, sugarcube." She said. "But what do we do when loved ones ain't here with us?" Both AJ and AB looked up at her, not knowing the answer. "We celebrate them, and as long as we remember them, it'll be like they're still here."

The girls smiled softly at their grandmother and gave her a big hug. "Thank ya, Granny." Applejack said.

Just then, a teenage boy of 16 came out onto the porch, bringing a guitar. He had orange hair, pale red skin with freckles on his cheeks matching Applejack's own, and green eyes like hers, too. He had on a dark green coat over his overalls. It was Big Macintosh, the oldest of the Apple siblings.

"Hi, there, Big Mac." Apple Bloom said. "You here to play a little something?"

"Eeyup." Big Mac said. He isn't much of a talker, but when he wants to say something, he'll say it.

The eldest Apple sibling leaned against one of the nearby posts and began strumming a tune. Feeling a little better hearing the calm tune, and remembering what Granny Smith told her, Applejack began to sing.

Applejack: When family cannot be here,
Havin' journeyed far and wide,
We sing a song to honor them,
To remember days gone by.

Her little sister then joined in with her.

Applejack and Apple Bloom: So take your cup and raise it high,
Just as surely I'll do mine,
And laugh we will at stories told,
As we smile at days gone by.
As we smile at days gone by.

Next, Granny Smith began singing along with her granddaughters.

Applejack, Apple Bloom, and Granny Smith: For family not here, my dears
Havin' journeyed far and wide,
For loyalty and kindness both,
We smile at days gone by.

As the family began humming to the tune, they didn't notice that a group of four figures were traveling past the orchard. But their music caught the attention of the youngest one, a boy of 10 with spiky green hair, purple skin, and matching green eyes. He wore a black winter coat over a dark green T-shirt, jeans, and black shoes. The boy stopped to listen just as Applejack began singing again.

Applejack: Our paths will cross again one day,
In time to reunite,
For family is always near,
Even when the seas are wide.

The boy couldn't tear his eyes away from the girl his age as she walked up to the end of the porch and leaned out, feeling the snow. It was actually a pretty sight, and her voice was just amazing.

Applejack and Apple Bloom: So take your cup and raise it high,
Just as surely I'll do mine,
And make a toast for family,
And the tales of days gone by.

By now, Big Mac joined his family in singing as he began to end the song.

All: For family not here, my dears,
Havin' journeyed far and wide,
For loyalty and kindness both,
Take joy at days gone by.

For loyalty and kindness both,
We smile at days gone by.

When the song ended, AJ saw a flicker of orange light in the orchard. Her curiosity began to kick in.

"All right, now." Granny Smith said, standing up. "Who's up for some hot cider?"

"Y'all go ahead." Applejack said, jumping over the porch. "I need to check on something real quick." And before any of her family said anything, she ran off into the orchard, following the orange light. Little did any of them know that the boy that was watching them began to quietly pursue AJ into the many apple trees.

Soon, Applejack found herself at an apple tree that was growing alongside a pear tree and they were entertwined with each other into the shape of a heart. She had never seen such an amazing sight. She wasn't the only one admiring the sight, as the boy from earlier was watching from behind a different tree.

The orange light then caught her attention again. AJ looked around, and saw a glowing orange geode set in the snow. The young cowgirl reached down and, seeing that it was getting brighter as her hand got closer to it, hesitantly grabbed it. A pulse of the same light hit her and, unknown to her, the boy as well. When the light faded, Applejack saw that the geode had turned into an orange necklace with her signature apples engraved on it. The necklace then tied itself around her neck.

"Well, that was weird." AJ said to herself as she stood up and began walking back to the farmhouse, fingering the necklace.

Unbeknownst to her the boy who was watching her was also surprised about what had just happened.

"Spike!" A voice called him. The boy, now known as Spike, flinched when he heard the voice. He was going to get in trouble. He took one last look at where Applejack went, then left the orchard to where his family might be waiting for him once they had noticed he wandered off. He couldn't shake the feeling that one day, he will see her again. Secretly, he hoped so.

From another part of the orchard, Celestia had also witnessed the whole thing. She smiled. Honesty couldn't have chosen a more worthy wielder. It had always known what it was doing, so she trusts its judgment.

Where to next? She thought. Just then, the last geode, the red one, began blinking. This time, it was telling her to head back to Canterlot.

All right, then. Celestia thought as she put the geode back in her cloak pocket. She then released Gardevoir again.

"Back to Canterlot, Gardevoir." She said. "Use Teleport."

Gardevoir complied, and once more, she and her Trainer became millions of rainbow colored lines and vanished from Sweet Apples Acres.

Author's Note

A/N: I hoped you have enjoyed this. However, the next chapter, we will see how Princess Luna is doing with her own search. Can you guys guess who will she find first?

I'll see y'all in Chapter 4, then! Please let me know what you think!

Got to fly! ;)

The Chosen One of Kindness

Pokémon: Adventures in Equestria

Volume I: How It All Began

Chapter 4

The Chosen One of Kindness

Back up in the clouds of Cloudsdale, Princess Luna was wandering around the floating cobblestone roads, scanning the crowds for whoever could be a Chosen One.

The Princess of the Night wore a pale blue winter dress under her darker purple cloak, her pale bluish black skin underneath. The hood on her head also concealed her flowing hair, having a shade of blue that resembled a night sky. The only thing that stood out from her disguise was her light turquoise eyes.

From in her cloak pocket, Luna suddenly felt a warm glow from inside. She reached into it, and pulled out the yellow geode, which was shining faintly as she guided it around, waiting for it to find its bearer. Soon, the geode began glowing a bit brighter from right underneath the city of Cloudsdale. Though she was a bit puzzled, Luna decided to trust it and started to head back down to the ground.

She walked back out to the outskirts of the cloud city and pulled out a Dusk Ball. Its black and green coloring on the capsule felt like a part of her; two shadows born in the night and are part of the night.

"Alakazam." She gently called out, tossing the Dusk Ball up. A flash of purple light came out of the black and green capsule as it opened. A amber colored humanoid Pokémon appeared, with a long mustache and beard of the same color, and it was holding two simple silver spoons.

"Ala." The Psychic type said, turning to his Trainer.

"Use Teleport to get us back on the ground under the city." Luna said.

"Alakazam." The Psi Pokémon complied, and then crossed his spoons in a X shape. Soon, he and his Trainer vanished into millions of rainbow colored light lines.

Down below the cloud city, a young girl of 10 years old wandered the snowy ground in a forest clearing. The Chosen One of Kindness. She had long soft pink hair down to her back with a long bang over her right eye, pale yellow skin, and teal eyes. She wore a pale green shirt under a pink winter coat, a pale pink skirt over dark brown leggings, white tennis shoes with teal straps, and there was a white and pink lacy scarf around her neck.

Fluttershy wrapped her coat tighter as she looked down at the snow beneath her. She was terrified, so her parents decided to bring her and her brother down below Cloudsdale to clear all of their thoughts. While Zephyr decided to play, Fluttershy went off on her own to look around and recall the events from earlier in the day.

She remembered when she got called to the principal's office, with her parents already there waiting. She was literally shaking like a leaf when she arrived, thinking that she was in trouble. Luckily for her, she wasn't. But, she was to be transferred to the Pokémon School in Ponyville next semester. The thought of leaving the familiarity of her school made her more petrified.

She can't leave Cloudsdale, and it was all because of her only friend. She was the only one who stood up for Fluttershy when bullies tried to bug her. It was great having her to talk to, even though she was nothing like her friend. While she was timid, polite, and quiet, her friend was the exact opposite: outgoing, sassy, and rambunctious. But still, she couldn't say goodbye to her. She gives her the little confidence she could muster. How could she become a great Pokémon Breeder if she's scared of almost everything that doesn't include Pokémon? Like speaking for crowds wanting to know more or getting through to hard-headed Trainers on how to take proper care of their team?

A tweeting sound caught her attention. Fluttershy saw a little Fletchling flying around her head. She giggled and held out her hand, the little Flying-type landing on her fingers.

"Hello there, little birdie." She greeted the Fletchling with a small smile. The Tiny Robin Pokémon chirped a cheerful supposed greeting back to her. It then twittered something with a confused look in its eyes while looking up at her. Fluttershy had a hunch as to what it's asking her.

"Why am I sad?" She asked. The Fletchling chirped an affirmative answer. "Well, I'm just so nervous about school, since I'll be going to a new one. And, I don't want to say goodbye to my best and only friend. The two of us may be strange together, but she's always there for me when I need her. She may be loud and outgoing, but at least she is brave enough to face danger for me. I'll never have another friend like her."

The Fletchling chirped sweet tweets that started to cheer her up a bit, even if she didn't know what it was saying to her. "Thank you, Fletchling." She said. The little Flying-type tweeted happily, probably saying, "You're welcome."

Just then, two more Fletchling flew to them, followed by a Fletchinder; probably an older sibling of the three little Pokémon. The Fletchling that was perched on Fluttershy's fingers lifted off and circled around with the other two. The three then began singing; their song beautiful and inviting. That little tune made Fluttershy feel much better as she hummed along. Soon, she was singing a little song her mother had taught her.

Fluttershy: Oh, sing sweet nightingale.
Sing sweet nightingale, high.
Oh, sing sweet nightingale.
Sing sweet nightingale.

While she was singing and the three Fletchling were flying around her, loving her melody, they didn't notice someone who was coming from another side of the clearing when it stopped and hid to listen to Fluttershy.

It was a young lad her age, but he was much different than most other boys. He had wild dark hair, gray skin, and his eyes were red with gold scelera. He wore a black jacket, worn out jeans, and brown boots. He blended in perfectly with the shadows of the forest as he curiously listened to this adorable girl sing with the Flying type Pokémon twittering and flittering around her.

Oh, sing sweet nightingale,
Sing sweet.
Oh, sing sweet nightingale, sing.

Oh, sing sweet nightingale.
Oh, sing sweet.
Oh, sing.

When she ended the little ditty, the four Flying types chirped her a goodbye, and then flew off into the snowy horizon.

"Goodbye, now." She said, waving them off with a much brighter smile than before. When she did, she then saw something glowing in a patch of snow nearby. She curiously went over to it and saw a glowing yellow geode nestled in the wet white powder.

"Oh, this is lovely." Fluttershy admired the shining geode, and slowly reached out to it. No sooner did her fingers clasp the geode, a rush of golden yellow light rippled through the air and went through her and also through the boy watching in the shadows.

When that ended, Fluttershy saw that the geode had turned from yellow to a soft pink, her favorite color, and had transformed into a pretty necklace with her signature butterflies engraved in the stone. It then tied itself around her neck.

"Fluttershy!" A sweet and gentle voice called out. "It's time to go."

The girl stood up, fingering her necklace, and then went off towards the direction of her mother's voice.

From his hiding spot, the boy watched her leave. He then shivered visibly, feeling colder than before. What was that strange yet warm feeling that he just had when he was watching her, and it got stronger when that weird light from the ground hit him. Maybe he was just being silly; thinking that he would feel the same warmth, or even see her again. As he left and disappeared into the forest, his head was wrestling with his heart.

Luna had seen the whole thing from her hiding place in a different side of the clearing and smiled softly. Kindness has a way of reaching out to every soul, even the most cruel, dark, or lonely. That girl was a living representative of that.

Her thoughts then were drifted somewhere when she felt something glowing in her cloak pocket. She reached into it and pulled out the pink geode; glowing on and off like a beacon. As she slowly turned in a circle to see where this magical compass-like geode will take her, it glowed brighter when it was towards the east.

"I suppose that's where we're going." She said to herself as Alakazam came beside her. There were not a lot of settlements in this particular side of Equestria. The Princess of the Might turned to her loyal companion. "Teleport." She commanded.

The Psi Pokémon complied, and once again, the two vanished into millions of lines of rainbow colored light.

Author's Note

A/N: I know, this was definitely shorter than the other chapters. But, this was the best that I can do. Sorry for making you guys wait so long. On the bright side, December's finally here, and so is my favorite time of year. Well, I hope this chapter was worthy of your patience. Did you like Luna having a Dusk Ball and an Alakazam? Next up is Pinkie Pie.

Originally, I was going to have Fluttershy sing "Music in the Treetops", but then, I realized that would be too cliché. That's like the only song I picture her singing. So, I had to find something different. When I found "Sing, Sweet Nightingale" from the original Cinderella, I thought this could work instead. Luckily for me.

I'll see y'all in Chapter 5! Please let me know what you think.

Got to fly! ;)

The Chosen One of Laughter

Pokémon: Adventures in Equestria

Volume I: How It All Began

Chapter 5

The Chosen One of Laughter

Soon, Luna and Alakazam found themselves in a rocky and barren part of Equestria. There still was some snow, but not enough to make this gloomy part of the land festive.

"Alakazam?" Her Psi Pokémon questioned, wondering if this is the right place.

Their answer was received when a warm glow was felt in Luna's cloak pocket. She reached in and pulled out a glowing pink geode. It glowed brighter when it was directed up to their forward direction.

Luna called Alakazam back to his Dusk Ball and started up the path. She still hoped that she could find the Bearer of Laughter in this desolate and isolated region of Equestria.

Not far away, there was a farm with thousands of rocks of all kinds dotting the barren fields around it. Soft and colorful lights were strung around the perimeter and silo of the area. It was actually quite a pleasant sight to see around these parts.

In one section of the rock fields, a young girl, about 10, was drawing something in a worn out sketch pad. Despite the gloomy background around her, she was like a ray of sunshine; bright and smiling widely. The Chosen One of Laughter.

The girl had straight hot pink hair that went down to her back, pale rosy skin, and crystal blue eyes. She wore a pale blue shirt underneath a soft pink winter coat, a black skirt, dark gray fur boots with white stockings, and pink earmuffs, along with a matching scarf around her neck.

Pinkamena Diane Pie, or Pinkie Pie as she preferred everyone to call her, felt her smile fade from her face and sighed heavily, her face flopping onto her sketch pad. Nothing seemed fun around here lately. Hearth's Warming Eve seemed the only time of year where there was cheerfulness in her dull home.

Whoever heard of rock farming as an employment? Pinkie had lived her whole life on her family's rock farm. But, she knew that this wasn't the life that she wanted to live. There was so much more out there, and so much to see and learn and explore. But, it seemed like her chances of accomplishing her dream of becoming a Pokémon Performer and a Pokémon party planner were getting slimmer by the day.

But, a letter came from the Pokémon School over in Ponyville came to their mailbox, asking Pinkie's parents if their daughter could attend their facility next semester, after the holidays. Pinkie was overjoyed that this had happened, but it was obvious that her parents were not. Or at least were surprised. They told their second youngest daughter that they will think it over. But Pinkie felt her spirits sink so much that she ran to her room and sulked.

Later, she decided to go outside and sketch some new ideas for performances in her sketch pad. It worked for a little while, but she still was waiting for her parents to give her their consent.

Suddenly, Pinkie had a great idea that could cheer herself up. She could sing. Singing always seemed to make things better for her. Tucking her sketch pad in a coat pocket, she picked up a long stick nearby and pretended that it was a broom and started to sweep the ground.

Pinkie Pie: 7 AM, the usual morning lineup.
Start on the chores and sweep 'til the floor's all clean.
Polish and wax, do laundry, and mop and shine up.
Sweep again, and by then it's like 7:15!

She then dropped the stick and started dancing around in a circle while looking through her sketch pad that she took back out. Then, she picked up the stick again and pretended to shred it like an electric guitar, but then, with a huff, she tossed it over her shoulder.

And so I'll read a book,
Or maybe two or three.
I'll add a few new paintings to my gallery.

I'll play some songs and knit
And cook and basically
Just wonder when will my life begin?

Pinkie put her sketch pad back in her coat pocket and headed towards the silo, near the decorated and lit up fenced border, and started skipping along the side of it, loving the colorful lights strung around it.

Unbeknownst to her, just a few yards away, wandering around the barren lands, there was a young boy her age. He had curly brown hair, mustard yellow skin, and green eyes framed in thin black glasses. He wore a dark gray winter poncho over his body, a thin black jacket underneath, and matching snow pants and boots. Over his back was a red worn knapsack. He was just wandering around this part when he heard the most cheerful and sweetest thing that he had heard in a long while.

Then after lunch, it's puzzles and darts and baking,
Papier-mâché, a bit of ballet and chess,
Pottery and ventriloquy, candle making.

Then I'll stretch, maybe sketch,
Take a climb, sew a dress!

The boy chuckled at all the things she was pretending to do. It was definitely funny, and he felt like he could just watch her forever.

And I'll reread the books
If I have time to spare.
I'll paint my walls some more,
I'm sure there's room somewhere.

And then I'll brush and brush
And brush and brush my hair,
Stuck in the same place I've always been.

And I'll keep wondering and wondering
And wondering and wondering
When will my life begin?

Pinkie stopped and looked up at the sky, seeing that it was still gray. Her smile faded again as she leaned against the silo and stared up. A longing look was in her crystal blue eyes.

Hopefully soon,
My dream will be made clear,
Just like I've been hoping for almost every year.

What is it like
Out there where everything's aglow?
Now that I'm older,
Mom and Dad might
Let me go.

She then slid down to the cold hard ground and huddled herself against her legs, hugging them tightly. The boy felt sorry for her. It was obvious that she didn't like her life here in this barren place. Just like him, when he was living in the city.

Suddenly, Pinkie felt a warmth coming from nearby. She lifted her head and saw a pink glow from the ground a few feet away. She slowly stood up and walked over to it. There, in the dry dirt, there was a sparkling pink geode. She had never seen such a beautiful and colorful rock before. Feeling drawn to it for some reason, Pinkie slowly reached out and grabbed it.

A blast of warm pink light rippled through the air as soon as she did, making Pinkie's hair go all frizzy, and it also had hit the boy, who was seeing the whole thing.

When the light faded, Pinkie saw that the geode had turned into a pretty geode necklace that had her signature balloons engraved on it, and it magically tied itself around her neck.

She had just placed a finger on it when the bell rang for supper. Pinkie looked around her, and had to do a double blink when she thought she saw a boy near the fence. But, when she looked again, he was gone. Feeling slightly confused, Pinkie went to the farmhouse, hoping for a miracle to get a better life.

Meanwhile, the boy had gotten far away enough from the rock farm to catch his breath. He almost got caught because for a split second, the girl's eyes met his. He quickly took it as a sign to get going. He was going to Canterlot to see if he could attend a school there. Hopefully, like her, he could have a better life.

Princess Luna saw the whole thing from a different part of the rock farm, and she smiled softly. Laughter wasn't just making others laugh; it was also being there for them and always wanting to see the brighter side of situations, no matter how hopeless or dire they might be.

As she thought of where to go next, a glow came from her cloak pocket. Luna reached into it and saw that the white geode had begun glowing. She postioned it around like a compass, and it glowed brighter when it was towards the direction of Canterlot.

Looks like I'm heading back home right now. The Princess of the Night thought as she put the white geode back in her pocket and called out her Alakazam again.

"Teleport." She said. The Psychic type complied and once again, the two vanished into millions of rainbow-colored light lines.

Author's Note

A/N: I hoped y'all enjoyed this chapter. Next up is Rarity.

The song that I used is obviously "When Will My Life Begin?" from the movie Tangled. I think this song could have worked in this part of Pinkie's life when she was living on the rock farm. Even up to this day, I still don't understand the point of a rock farm.

I'll see you guys in Chapter 6, then! Please let me know what you guys think.

Got to fly! ;)

The Chosen One of Generosity

Pokémon: Adventures in Equestria

Volume I: How It All Began

Chapter 6

The Chosen One of Generosity

A few seconds later, Luna found herself back in the familiar sights of the city of Canterlot. She recalled Alakazam back to his Dusk Ball, and then took out the white geode. It began glowing brighter when it was turned towards the direction of a hotel nearby the castle.

She shrugged, and then headed towards there, hoping that she wouldn't be spotted by other nobility or guards. No one must know of the existence of the Chosen Eight until the time calls for them to face their destinies.

Outside on the balcony of one of the hotel suites, a 10-year-old girl looked out towards the city instead of the castle, as one would usually do. She had royal purple hair down to her back that had a slight curl, sapphire blue eyes, and skin as white as the snow that was falling. She wore a white winter dress with a blue ribbon on the bodice under a long navy blue winter coat, three blue cut diamond designs on the skirt, light blue boots with soft pink leggings, and a light blue scarf was wrapped around her neck.

Rarity sighed as she stared out towards the capital city. Her mother decided to spend Hearth's Warming Eve here in Canterlot, where she was raised. But, she had moved to Ponyville when she married Rarity's father; a honest country man born and raised in Ponyville. Then, they had her, and then, they had Rarity's little sister, Sweetie Belle.

Rarity loved her little sister very dearly, but Sweetie Belle can be a bit of a handful, and the two would get into a few disagreements. She shares her sister's snow white skin, but she had emerald green eyes, and curly pink and lavender hair.

The young girl knew that even though she was raised in Ponyville, she knew that she is a city girl at heart. She wanted to one day live in Canterlot, but she knew that a lot of the people that lived here were very posh, and would think that she would not be worthy of their presence.

Also, she had a very good friend back in Ponyville. It would at first seem that the two of them wouldn't even be friends because they are pretty much total opposites. While Rarity was prim, proper, and sophisticated, her friend was stubborn, down-home, and rustic. But yet, the two of them bonded because of their love of Pokémon and because of their little sisters.

So, that decision had its pros and cons. Well, maye her dream of becoming a Pokémon Performer along with a famous fashion designer, can get her some recognition. With that dream in her mind, she began to sing.

Rarity: I'll be the toast of the town, the girl on the go.
I'm the type of person everybody, everybody should know.
I'll be the one to watch, the girl in the flow.
I'm the type of person everybody, everybody should know.

Becoming as popular as popular can be.
Making my mark, making my mark in high society.
I'm the belle of the ball, the star of the show, yeah.
I'm the type of person everybody, everybody should know.

Unbeknownst to her, someone had heard her singing from down below her and from the next hotel building nearby. It was a young man her age, that also had pure white skin, cerculean blue eyes, and light blue hair that was combed nicely and wavy.

He looked up to where Rarity was beginning to spin and twirl around as she sang, envisioning the many scenarios that could become a reality one day if she was given the opportunity and time.

The young man watched in awe as she leaned out against the railing of the balcony while singing out. The wind was now blowing gently, and through her curls. Her innocent beauty was definitely something to be admired, along with a dream like hers. It takes guts, practice, and patience to accomplish the goal of a Pokémon Performer.

See how they hang on every word that I speak.
My approving glance is what they all seek.
I'm the creme de la creme, not just another Jane Doe.
I'm the type of person everybody should know.

At home, at the opera, on a fancy yacht,
Becoming the talk, the talk of all of Canterlot.
I'm the creme de la creme, not just another Jane Doe, yeah.
I'm the type of person everybody, everybody should know.

Because I'm the type of person,
Yes, I'm the type of person,
Yes, I'm the type of person everybody should know.

After Rarity finished singing, she saw something glowing in a patch of snow on the balcony. She walked over to the small patch of snow. She gently ran her hands all through the white powder. She went through it so many times, that she almost missed the white geode that was camouflaged in the white frozen powder. She saw it glowing brighter as she reached her hand to it.

Once her fingers wrapped around the beautiful geode, a white burst of light and power rippled through the wintery air, hitting her and the boy down below felt the energy, as if it went through his very core. It wasn't painful or scary, but warm and powerful.

When the light vanished, Rarity saw that the geode had turned a royal purple necklace with her signature diamonds engraved on it. It floated for a couple of seconds, and then it tied itself around her neck.

"Oh!" Rarity sighed softly, fingering the smooth transformed geode. "This is absolutely beautiful!"

"Honey, come inside!" Her mother called her from inside the hotel room. "We're getting ready to go get dinner!"

"Coming, Mother!" Rarity answered. Touching her new necklace one last time, she went back inside the room.

The boy watched her go back inside the hotel room. She definitely was worth watching, and she showed that not only was she lovely, but she had a kind heart and a big dream that she will accomplish. After an extra minute of watching the now empty balcony, he retreated back into his own hotel room. He really hoped that he would one day see her again.

Watching from behind a different building, Luna smiled. Generosity can really touch hearts; giving meaningful gifts and sacrifices with no intent of something in return. And it can come from even the most unexpected people.

Suddenly, Luna felt the last geode glowing in her cloak pocket. She reached into it and saw the green geode blinking on and off. As she directed it towards different directions, it started glowing brighter when it was towards the northwest. If she remembered correctly, there was a small village up there.

Luna tossed her Dusk Ball up, and Alakazam appeared once again. "Teleport." She said. "We have one more stop to make."

The Psychic type complied to her wishes, and once again, he and his Trainer transformed into millions of rainbow light, then vanished into thin air.

Author's Note

A/N: It has been pointed out to me that these chapters are getting repetitive, but I can assure all of you that there are only two geodes left after this one, so it won't last much longer.

I know that this one was a bit shorter than the past few ones, but honestly, I'm not that good with writing Rarity. Oh, well. I guess I need to keep practicing.

But, in the next chapter, we will see what's going on back with Celestia, since the next one is Sunset Shimmer.

The song I used is "Becoming Popular" from the second season of My Little Pony, sung by our favorite fashionista. I'm trying to experiment with more MLP songs that Rarity can sing, because I think that next to Twilight and Pinkie, Rarity has the most solos.

Until Chapter 7, I'll see y'all! Please let me know what you think.

Got to fly! ;)

The Chosen One of Forgiveness

Pokémon: Adventures in Equestria

Volume I: How It All Began

Chapter 7

The Chosen One of Forgiveness

Celestia soon found herself back in the familiar sights of Canterlot. After recalling Gardevoir to her Luxury Ball, she took out the red geode that was emitting light from in her cloak pocket. She began positioning it in different directions. Soon, the geode began glowing brighter when it was in the direction where, if she remembered correctly, there was a lone apartment building on the far outskirts of the city.

Celestia then remembered the route. She once had to go to that very same apartment building to-

Her thought abruptly ended when that memory hit her. A sad look came on her face. She had to go there to tell a former student of hers, that she could no longer have those privileges. And that was just a couple of months ago.

Pushing that bad memory aside, Celestia started towards the apartment building, keeping her violet eyes on the red geode. There was something particularly special about this geode, for it represents something very powerful, yet not everyone has the courage or the humility to do it.

Leaning out on a snow-covered balcony that led to an apartment, watching the setting sun, there was a 10-year-old girl carefully looking at the horizon. Though it was lovely, it did nothing to lighten her mood.

The girl had wavy hair down to her back that resembled the setting sun, with its brilliant red and yellow stripes. She also had golden amber skin, and cyan turquoise eyes. She wore a dark red shirt under a black winter jacket, a magenta skirt with a red and yellow sun on the side, black boots with long maroon stockings, and a beige scarf around her neck.

Sunset Shimmer sighed heavily, feeling the guilt still eating at her consciousness. It had been a few months since her parents called her from her room, saying that a visitor had arrived. She came out to see her then mentor, Princess Celestia. Nervousness then began eating her every nerve.

Tears sprang to Sunset's eyes when she recalled the conversation for the millionth time. Apparently, Celestia wasn't pleased with Sunset's behavior at school, and neither were her parents. She knew that she was the queen bee and bully at the second-rate school that Celestia herself was a teacher at, Canterlot Academy, all because she was the personal pupil of the Princess.

However, due to her bullying and prideful behavior, Celestia said that she had no choice but to cancel Sunset's studies with her completely. That was a knife in the heart for Sunset. Celestia also informed her that she had already found another student, over at Crystal Prep, the arch rival of Canterlot Academy.

At first, Sunset was furious, feeling like she was betrayed. But the following day, when she went to school, everyone gave her the cold shoulder, like she was invisible. Especially the ones she thought were her friends. They eventually moved, leaving Sunset alone, and that opened her eyes to see all of the wrong things she did.

For the past few months, Sunset hardly participated in her classes, just focusing on her work. The only thing that managed to get a smile on her face was when her teachers would bring their Pokémon to class, showing the students about their abilities. More than anything, Sunset wanted to become a Pokémon researcher, but she still felt guilty about what she did.

Then, her parents decided to give her a second chance by enrolling her in the Pokémon School in Ponyville next semester. Though Sunset was honored to actually be accepted by the school, she still didn't care much about it. She just only hoped that there, she can restart her school life, and become a better person, for herself.

With that thought set firmly in her mind, Sunset began to sing as she watched the final slivers of the sun disappear behind the horizon.

Sunset Shimmer: Power
Was all I desired.
But all that grew inside of me
Was a darkness I acquired.

As she walked over and looked at the sliding glass doors, Sunset saw that her reflection turned into the arrogant and selfish girl she is. Feeling angry at herself, she turned away from it. But then, when she looked back at it, she saw that she was now a broken girl left with nothing.

When I began to fall,
And I lost the path ahead,
That's when redemption found me,
And it lifted me instead.

Staring up into the sky, Sunset saw that there was a shooting star zooming across the darkening purple. She reached out her hand, as if she wanted to grab it. But then, it vanished out of view.

Like a phoenix burning bright
In the sky,
I'll show there's another side to me
You can't deny.

The feeling of determination began to flood her entire being. She may have made mistakes, but now that she is going to a different school, this could be her chance to prove that she is willing to change.

I may not know what the future holds,
But hear me when I say,
That my past does not define me
'Cause my past is not today.

Unknown to Sunset, as she was singing, there was a boy nearby the building, waiting out in the snow. He had burgundy brown skin, wavy dark aqua hair, and green eyes. He wore a dark green coat, faded dark jeans, and brown snow boots.

The boy was out waiting for his family when he heard someone singing. He looked up and saw Sunset singing out and boldly.

Ambition
Is what I believed
Would be the only way
To set me free.

In her mind, Sunset was clearing out all of the bad things she had done and throwing them away. She just hoped that the kids over at the Pokémon School haven't heard of her and are willing to give her a chance.

But when it disappeared,
And I found myself alone,
That's when it came and got me,
Now it feels like I am whole.

For the first time in a long while, Sunset had a smile on her face as she faced the setting sun again.

Like a phoenix burning bright
In the sky,
I'll show there's another side to me
You can't deny!

I may not know what the future holds,
But hear me when I say,
That my past does not define me
'Cause my past is not today!

The boy watching her from down below the balcony couldn't help but smile at the sight. Not only was this girl pretty, but that she had also decided to get a new start in life. Like what he wanted to do, yet he couldn't yet because his family needed him.

When Sunset finished singing, she saw something red flying towards her balcony. After backing away slightly, she saw a red glowing geode plopped into the snow. Curiously, she reached her hand out to it, noticing that it was brighter as she did so.

Right as her fingers clasped around it, a pulse of blinding red light went through the air, hitting Sunset. But, where the boy was below, the pulse strangely went downwards and hit him as well.

When the light vanished, Sunset saw that the geode had changed into a necklace that had her signature sun engraved on it. The necklace then tied itself around her neck. Sunset fingered the surface before she heard her parents calling for her inside. She complied to their commands, not saying a word.

From his spot down below, the boy couldn't shake that feeling when the pulse of light hit him. It didn't hurt, but it went right through him, like there was a sense of purpose in it. And it felt like it had something to do with her.

"Timber!" A voice called out. The boy turned to the direction where he had heard his name and saw his parent and twin sister waving to him, trying to get his attention. With one last look up to the balcony where Sunset was, then left to join his family.

From her spot behind the apartment building, Celestia felt herself bursting with joyful tears. Sunset seemed so determined to clean up her act. That trait she developed was probably why she was chosen for Forgiveness. It's a powerful thing, especially for oneself.

Gardevoir then appeared next to her Trainer. The Princess of the Sun smiled at her. "Let's go home, Gardevoir." She said.

The Psychic type nodded, then used Teleport once more, taking her and her Trainer back home to their castle to wait for Luna.

Author's Note

A/N: Okay, I know not a lot of people like Sunset Shimmer with Timber Spruce. And that a lot of folks don't like him at all. But, before you start getting mad, hear me out. I honestly didn't think Timber was so bad when I first watched Legend of Everfree. I just didn't like that Sci-Twi had a crush on him.

But, when I was reading KidatHeart5's story, "A Woodland Romance", I thought that the shipping between Sunset and Timber was cute. And maybe it could've worked out if Sci-Twi did give Flash a chance.

The song I used is "My Past is Not Today", sung by Sunset Shimmer herself. It is one of my favorite songs she sang. I don't own it in any way though.

Well, that's all for now. Coming up next, last but not least, we'll see Starlight Glimmer. So, see y'all in Chapter 8! And it will be the last of these musical chapters, so that some real action starts.

Got to fly! ;)

First Day Back at School

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The Chosen One of Understanding

Pokémon: Adventures in Equestria

Volume I: How It All Began

Chapter 8

The Chosen One of Understanding

Luna soon found herself on the outskirts of a quaint little town in the northwestern part of Equestria. All around her was dry and barren land, with hardly any trees for miles around. It was similar to the rock farm she was at earlier, but this part of the region was more mountainous.

The Princess of the Moon recalled Alakazam back into his Dusk Ball and then took out the green geode. It was blinking on and off. When she held it out to the village in the distance, the glowing got slightly brighter and more continuous. Luna put the geode back in her cloak pocket and started her way down to the village. But, she knew that she would definitely attract attention from the people living there, so she chose to circle around the backs of the buildings to see if she could find this Chosen One.

One of the more larger buildings in this little and remote town was an orphanage; Snowy Mountainside Orphanage to be exact. It was the only orphanage for miles around, so there were quite a number of children living in the building, about 25 children. Most visitors that would come to the village would come because of the orphanage and who are willing to adopt. Especially when it's Hearth's Warming Eve.

One of the orphaned children in particular was leaning out her bedroom window, looking out towards the sleepy town with a sad look on her face. The holiday was almost over, and no one has come to adopt her. She was about 10 years old, with pale purplish-pink skin, indigo eyes, and curly bright violet hair with aqua blue highlights tied up in two short ponytails on her head. She wore a dark purple shirt underneath a gray winter pea coat, a black skirt with dark teal diagonal stripes, black snow boots with purple leggings, and a light gray scarf around her neck.

Starlight Glimmer sighed sadly. Who was she kidding? No one would ever choose her to be a part of their family. She has lived in Snowy Mountainside ever since she can remember. She was found by some of the villagers on the far outskirts of town when she was a baby, wrapped in a lilac blanket with her name stitched in aqua thread in a basket.

And Starlight had remained in Snowy Mountainside ever since. At least she was happy that some of the children that also lived at the orphanage got to spend Hearth's Warming with their new families, including her best friend. He eventually would be heading to Canterlot to live with his new family. Unlike her.

Though Starlight was disappointed that she would have to wait another day for someone who might want to adopt her, she always believed that her real family was out looking or waiting for her. Whoever gave her that blanket must have loved her so much. And not only that, she was also found with a black watch that was obviously too big for her at the time. On the center of the watch was a signature purple star, and engraved in silver on the right side of it were the words, "For our little twinkling star."

Starlight went over to her bedroom drawer and pulled out the watch to look at the inscription again. She smiled softly as she held it tightly in her hand. She then placed it back inside and started to head outside for one more breath of fresh air before bedtime. Some of the Chansey that would help with the children watched her leave out towards the back door.

It was obvious that Starlight was one of the favorite kids among the Chansey. And Starlight didn't mind the attention she received from the Pokémon. In fact, that was one thing that the orphaned girl loved about being in Snowy Mountainside. The caretakers were nice and kind, but Starlight preferred the Chansey.

Seeing that Starlight loved being with Pokémon, and that she was actually quite smart and very talented with them, the caretakers had asked her if she wanted to apply for the Pokémon School in Ponyville. Starlight, of course, was delighted. She would be sharing a place with another girl, but Starlight didn't mind. She would not only get to leave and explore the world as a Trainer, but she might find her family. And also, she would accomplish her dream of becoming a Top Coordinator like one of her heroes, Twilight Velvet.

Soon, Starlight was walking around aimlessly around the large backyard of the orphanage, feeling snow gently fall down from the dark cloudy sky. Starlight now had a bright smile on her face as she recalled when she got the acceptance letter from the school, saying that she could come over for the spring semester. She was now getting one step closer to not only accomplishing her dream, but to also find her family.

Feeling that sense of excitement and happiness swelling up inside of her, Starlight then began to sing as the snow started to swirl around in the soft breeze as she looked out towards the sleeping town.

Starlight: Heart, don't fail me now.
Courage, don't desert me.
Don't turn back, now that we're here.

People always say
Life is full of choices.
No one ever mentions fear

Or how the world can seem so vast
On a journey to the past.

As she was singing, a boy her age was walking around the property, looking around the town before he would leave it forever. He had orange skin, cyan aqua eyes, and short vermilion hair. He wore a dark red shirt under a black winter jacket, dark blue jeans, and dark gray snow boots.

The boy soon saw his best friend, Starlight Glimmer, dancing around in the snow, singing out. A sad smile came on his face. He too was disappointed that his friend still hasn't found a family yet, and he wanted to stay with her until they both found families of their own. But, Starlight had insisted that he'd go.

"At least one of us would have what we wanted." She had said to him.

And she was right. Not only did he now have a father and mother, but he also now has a sister that was the same age as him. He knew that at least one of them had gotten their Hearth's Warming wish.

Somewhere down this road,
I know someone's waiting
Years of dreams just can't be wrong.

Arms will open wide.
I'll be safe and wanted,
Finally home where I belong.

Well, starting now, I'm learning fast
On this journey to the past.

Yet, the boy couldn't help but admire his friend as Starlight still sung out. She was so determined to find her family, who he thought as much as she did that she was not abandoned on purpose. Unlike Starlight and her mysterious arrival into Snowy Mountainside, his biological parents had died in a fire, sacrificing themselves to save him. Maybe something similar happened to Starlight. Maybe she was accidently left behind because her family wanted to protect her.

Home, love, family.
There was once a time
I must've had them too.

Home, love, family.
I will never be complete
Until I find you.

One step at a time.
One hope, then another.
Who knows where this road may go?

Back to who I was.
On to find my future.
Things my heart still needs to know.

Yes, let this be a sign.
Let this road be mine.
Let it lead me to my past
And bring me home at last!

When Starlight finished singing, she saw something green glowing in the snow. She slowly went up to it and crouched down to see what it was.

It was a green geode, sparkling brightly in the white powder. Curious, Starlight carefully reached her hand out to it, the geode glowing brighter as she did so. When her fingers wrapped around it, a bright pulse of light shot out across the ground, hitting her and the boy who was watching her.

When the light faded away, Starlight opened her eyes and her palm and saw that the geode had turned into a light purple necklace with her signature star and glimmer symbol engraved on it in green. It then tied itself around her neck.

Fingering the surface of it, Starlight stood up and headed back inside to get ready for bed. When she did so, the boy watched her enter the building with curious eyes. What just happened?

"Sunburst!" A male voice called out in the distance. The boy, now known as Sunburst, turned around and saw a man with amber yellow skin, flaming red and yellow hair, and cyan eyes dressed warmly and waving over to him. Sunburst left the premises of the orphanage and headed over to his new foster father.

Watching from a hill nearby the orphanage, Luna smiled softly. Understanding may be a bit vague, but it does have a big impact on people's lives. By knowing what people might be going through, and need someone to talk with, being understanding can lift them up significantly.

Luna then called out Alakazam one last time. "Let's go home." She said. "Teleport."

The Psychic type complied to his Trainer's wishes. In a flash of light, he and Luna vanished into thin lines of rainbow light.

When they materialized again, they were back in Canterlot Castle, just as Celestia and Gardevoir appeared.

"Have you finished, sister?" Luna asked her older sister.

"Yes." Celestia answered. "And I trust you have done the same."

Luna nodded. "When do you think they will be ready?" She asked.

Celestia shook her head. "I'm not sure." She said. "All that the prophecy says is that when they start on their journey, that is when their true powers will emerge. But, if there are side effects, they might come sooner or later."

Luna thought about that. "Well, very soon, they will have each other to help one another through it."

Celestia nodded. "You are right, sister." She said. "Let's just hope that they all are strong enough for the battles they will have ahead of them when the time comes."

Author's Note

A/N: Hey there, fellow readers. I'm finally back from an awesome week of camp and with more of Pokémon: Adventures in Equestria. But, there has been some family drama that has being happening in the past 36 hours. But, I'm not going to indulge you guys with it.

Anyway, here are the results for the votes.

Justice- 6

Understanding- 15

Humility- 12

That means that Understanding is the Element of Harmony that Starlight Glimmer will represent.

Okay. And that concludes the choosings, and the songs for a little while. For the next couple of chapters, we'll have the Mane 8 become friends, and discover what the geodes they found do.

The song I used is "Journey to the Past" from Anastasia, one of my favorite movies of all time. I don't own it in any way, however.

Now, I have something else that I need help with. A lot of people have been asking what starter Pokémon I have for the Mane 8 and their love interests. Here's what I have so far for them.

Twilight- Fennekin
Flash Sentry- Froakie

Rainbow Dash- Turtwig
Soarin'- Charmander

Applejack- Chikorita
Spike- Torchic

Fluttershy- Oshawott
Discord-

Pinkie Pie- Totodile
Cheese Sandwich-

Rarity- Snivy
Fancy Pants- Piplup

Sunset Shimmer- Cyndaquil
Timber Spruce- Treecko

Starlight Glimmer-
Sunburst-

So, let me know about your suggestions and what you think about this chapter. The suggestions have to be from Kanto to Kalos, since I did say no Pokémon from Alola in the prologue.

Until in Chapter 9, got to fly! ;)