Clover and the light gold pegasus mare were looking around the room, it was a bright golden colour. There were a bunch of strange symbols on the floor, Clover frowned “Daring, any idea how to move on from here?”

Daring frowned as she looked at the symbols, there were Centaurs, Alicorns, Unicorns, Pegasi, Earth Ponies Changelings, Dragons and various other species. She poked one of the Alicorns only for a spike to shoot up, Daring frowned “Well that didn’t work.”

Daring prodded the Pegasi tile only for nothing to happen, she frowned at Clover “Come over here, I want to try something.”

Clover frowned as he approached “What, the Pegasi tiles didn’t activate a trap.”

Daring frowned “Poke the tile, trust me on this. If this works we both can get through this.” Clover poked it and the tile shot up rapidly slamming into the roof. Daring then pointed to the unicorn symbol ”Now poke that one, Clover.”

Clover did only for nothing to happen, he frowned “What does this mean exactly?”

Daring smiled “It confirmed my suspicions, the switch pegasus switch didn’t react to me while the unicorn didn’t react to you. I’m a Pegasus and you are an Unicorn, that means the switches only allow those of the right race or species to walk on them.”

Clover nodded “That is clever, it means that even if one gets past it doesn’t mean they all will. Also if they don’t anyone of that species will avoid it and die.”

Daring nodded “Yes but let’s be careful in case I’m wrong.” The two careful move through the room, flying and teleporting respectively as needed. They reached the end of the room and the door opened to reveal a golden room with a glowing golden orb on a podium.

Daring frowned as she saw the dais, she approached it to read it. It read

This orb is a powerful artifact of harmonic magic, it is the seal concealing the great hatred within. If it is released the world will be cast into a great turmoil.

Daring was about to speak when the entire building shook, Clover frowned “We got the ancient artifact Princess Celestia wanted, now we should…” A powerful dark blue force surged forth flying into the air and then dissipating.

Daring growled “You idiot, you just let out something really bad. We need to return to Canterlot now, she pulled out a stone from one of her saddlebags. She grabbed him and the two telported away with the orb.

The two came face to face with a whole contingent of guards who took them to Canterlot Castle. Celestia was sitting in the hall with Luna when they arrived,Celestia growled at Daring “I warned you to be careful!”

Daring grimaced “Well tell that to Clover, he is the idiot who took it off the platform.”

Luna frowned “Clover, you should know better than this. I thought after King Sombra and Queen Chrysalis we would have peace but it see that is not the case.”

Celestia nodded “Unfortunately it seems that way. We must inform the Element Bearers about this, we can’t afford to leave them out of the loop.”

Ten minutes later Twisk, Pinkie/Amber, Agate, Rarity, Applejack, Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash were sitting on in a private cabin on the train. Twisk grimaced “I was hoping for some peace and quite but I doubt we are going to have peace.”

Rarity frowned “Isn’t that a bit pessimistic, shouldn’t be hoping for something good to be happening.”

Pinkie/Amber shook her head “I don’t think we should be expecting peace, they could have told us in a letter is it was something simple. This is something serious and potentially dangerous, it could kill us if we’re not careful.”

Rainbow grinned “We can kick it’s flank what ever it may be, we have done it before.”

Applejack frowned “Ah don’t know, the Changelings almost beat us and Sombra did too. If it wasn’t for Frisk and Pinkie we would be in trouble.”

Agate nodded “I agree, we need to be cautious.”

The group of seven arrived in Canterlot and made their way to the castle. The guards let them into the castle, they entered the room to see Princess Celestia and Princess Luna sitting on the throne. Celestia frowned “A great darkness sealed away long before my time has emerged from an ancient temple. We have no idea where it is but we wanted to make sure you were aware of the gravity of the situation. I want to have you all to stay here for the night until we come up with a plan.”

Pinkie/Amber frowned “No, that would be unwise. If we return quickly it will appear as if we don’t know about it, the elements of surprise will be the key to learning more.”

Twisk nodded “I agree with Amber, it may just work.”

Applejack nodded “Ah believe this is the right choice.”

Rarity nodded “We shouldn’t reveal our hand too soon, caution is helpful here.”

Rainbow grinned “When we face we can the drop on it and then kick it’s flank.”

Luna frowned “Well, you should meet the two ponies who discovered this situation but their identities are to be kept secret.”

Everypony nodded “We will.”

Luna smiled “Good, you two can come in now.” Luna smiled as the pegasus and unicorn entered “Meet Daring Doo and Clover the Clever.”

Clover growled “Agate, how are you here?!”

Agate froze “How do you know me, who are you?”

Clover’s body began to change his forelegs turning into arms, he stood up on his legs. He wore a pink shirt and shorts with a dark grey cuirass over the top. Two golden pauldrons as well as grey faulds that were partially gold near his hips, as well as three golden triangle two pointed up and one pointed down in the centre of his armour.

Agate gasped “Copper, is that you?”

Clover/Copper growled as a red sword appeared in his hand “I will not let you harm anyone else, you killed our little sister. I will not hesitate this time sister!”

Agate kneeled “Very well brother, do what you must.”

Copper leapt forward with his sword only for a green barrier to block his attack before he was knocked away with a pink spear. Pinkie/Amber frowned “Stop this madness, brother.”

Copper’s eyes widened as he took her form in “Amber, how are you alive?”

Pinkie/Amber frowned “Well long story short Equestrian magic fixed my soul and brought me back. As for my body the Bête Noire brought me back to life and then I went on a rampage three hundred years later until I was reborn in this world after being laid low by another soul of determination.”

Copper growled “You forgave her even after what she had done?!”

Pinkie/Amber grimaced “I just want us to be a family again, come to Ponyville with us. We can mend the scars of the past here and now.”

Copper shook his head “I can’t, at least not yet. I am still angry and bitter, but maybe in the future Amber.”

Pinkie/Amber nodded with a sigh, Agate rested a hand on her “I’m sorry sis”

Pinkie/Amber shook her head “I was too optimistic about this, I just want to return to Ponyville.” The group returned to Ponyville aware that a new threat was out there growing in strength.

Author's Note

I hope you enjoyed this chapter.