Steam Equestriaby StellaSteamChaptersPrologueChapter 1Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 4ProloguePrologue “Long ago in the days of harmony, there were two princesses of Equestria. Princess Celestia; she rose the sun and brought the day. Then there was Princess Luna; she brings the beautiful night. However some ponies didn’t know about the crystal empire that was to the north, who was ruled by Princess Cadence. Then a fourth Princess was crowned, Princess Twilight Sparkle; the Princess of Friendship. After a year of peace and harmony across the land, a very dark presence arrived and thus begun Equestria’s downfall. While Princess Celestia disappear, in a final act to protect Equestria’s last hope. Princess Luna hid the Elements of Harmony, and cause Princess Twilight Sparkle, as well as her friends and assistant, to disappear along with them. After that, Equestria was cast into shadow and darkness. No pony knows what has happened to the Princess of the Night. Nor to the Princess of Friendship and her six friends. One thing is for sure, once the Princess of Friendship returns, Harmony-“ “Will be restores and the darkness shall be defeated!” “Hey, mom was suppose to say it!” “Now now my lovelies, calm yourselves. Now where was I? Right. Harmony shall defeat the darkness and peace will be restored. The End. Now, young ones, it’s time for bed.” “Aww mom we do have to?” “Yes my dear, come on, you’re all tucked in for the night.” “Mom, where do you think the Princesses are?” “I do not know, my love, but I should say that once they return, our lives will get better. All we can do now is wait and hope.” “Where do you think the others are?” “I do not know my love, this story is from a very long time ago. This story has been passed down for generations. All the way back to Big Macintosh. Your very great grandfather.” “Wasn’t he the brother to one of the elements of Harmony, mom?” “Yes he was dear, the bearer of the element of Honesty. Applejack. In fact, you look mighty close to her, darling.” “Really mom? Do you think I could bear the element of honesty?” “Maybe dear heart.” “Awe why does she get to be one? I want to be an element bearer!” “Okay which one would you like to be?” “The element of loyalty! I’ve read all about the bearer! Rainbow Dash sounds so awesome!” “You are so loyal, and you are so honest, you may have to be the next bearers. But that means a whole bunch more responsibility. Like more homework, earlier bedtime, earlier wake up time, more school-“ “Never mind I don’t want to be one!” “Okay then, my lovely.” “I still do! I’ll work so hard, I want to protect and save the world!” “Okay then sweetie, maybe when you’re older, you still have some growing to do.” “Okay, goodnight mom.” “Night mom!” “Goodnight dearest ones, pleasant dreams, and hold on to that hope.” … … … “At least…for now…Goodnight my darlings, and goodbye.” “Are you Appletart?” “Yes, I am.” “Come with us, please.” “Now? It’s so soon, I just put my children to bed. Will you please come back another time? When they’re old enough to take care of themselves? They’re still so young!” “I’m afraid not. There is no time for you left, and you’re wasting mine! Now come along or we’ll take your children instead!” “No! Please no. I’ll go willingly. Can you please tell me this? Will they have someone to look out for them?” “Yes, the colt shows us promise about being a soldier.” “And my daughter?” “She’ll be put into the institute for fillies.” “What about my farm? It still has use in growing food! My daughter should at least gain the farm when she’s old enough.” “Very well, but she will still go to the institute.” “Fine, but I don’t want her to be in there for long. Once she’s reaches the age 16, she gets the farm. And I want my son to have a chance to get the farm too. I do not wish for him to be a soldier, not unless he doesn’t want the farm too. Tell me. Who will raise my children while I’m gone?” “Your mother, Apple Fact. Now let’s go Appletart.” “I’m coming, I’m just worried.” “I’m sorry it had to come to this, but we knew this would happen eventually. Due to your husband, Applefields, number came up. We try to keep the husband and wives together, however we had to wait a couple of years for you due to your foals. Just be glad we didn’t take you while they were still babies.” … “Hello Appletart.” “Hello, Captain Yard.” “It’s been awhile, sister. “It has. How are you?” “I am well...how are you?” “As ready for this as I’ll ever be. I wish I could stay with them just a little bit longer.” “Remind me of their names again?” “My daughter is named Appleblossum. My son’s name is Applewood.” “Appleblossum and Applewood huh? Those are perfect names for them.” “Thank you.” “If you wish, I could watch over them as well. Keep them out of trouble, and, if need be, give them a home as well. Just in case…” “That would be wonderful. Since mother is getting up in her years, plus it would be nice for them to get to know their uncle.” “Yes, and I would like to get to know them too. I wish we had more time together. It’s been so long since I left for the academy. To be honest I didn’t want to become a soldier, I just didn’t want you to end up…there.” “I know, Apple Yard, and I thank you for that. Will you keep a closer eye on Appleblossum? I don’t want her to end up…there. Not like our sister.” “She won’t. She won’t end up like…like…like Candy Apple. I promise you that! I will adopt her as my own if I have to!” “Thank you for that brother, I’ll forever be grateful for that.” … “It’s time…I love you sis. I’ll miss you.” “I’ll miss you too. Please keep them and yourself safe.” “I will.” Chapter 1Chapter 1 It was a one year celebration of peace and harmony, Twilight and co have been invited to Canterlot to celebrate this accomplishment. Of course Pinkie Pie was more than excited to help set up the party. Twilight, on the other hoof, would rather spend the day with her friends and finish the night off with a sleepover. Though the rest of her friends would rather have fun as a group in a party. Rarity was over excited to personally tailor dresses for all six of them, while Applejack make her family’s’ apple themed treats, for Rainbowdash to clear the skies, and for Fluttershy to choreograph the animals from Princess Celestia’s garden to sing to guests who enter the palace halls. Twilight took some alone time to visit her old room for the first time in what feels like forever, even though it was barely a couple of months ago. She scanned the dusty shelves at all the books she had on those old shelves. The lavender alicorn spotted a book that she never seen before on the very end on the highest shelf. Unfurling her wings, Twilight made her way up to the book, inspecting it a little closer. Twilight wracked her brain to remember this book, then she read the book’s title. “Time Travel and Shadow Beasts” She tried to read the author’s name, but she couldn’t find it on the spine. Twilight reached out with her magic and levitated the old book out. She search the cover and inner pages, only to find that there was none. She dug through her memories to remember is she has even read this book before. She does not remember reading it, nor even purchasing said book. It left Twilight confused, so she began reading it. Getting lost in the words on the pages, Twilight missed a knock at her door. “Twilight? Are you there?” A motherly voice drifted in, it was the voice of Princess Celestia. Twilight blinked and looked up, before realizing who was at her door. With her magic she flung the door open in a slight panic fashion. “Princess Celestia, hi, do you need something? Or anything I could help with?” Twilight asked in a frantic and failed casual tone. “I was coming to check up on you, since we will be having dinner soon.” The Princess of the sun stayed in a calm gentle tone, a smile danced on her lips. “Oh is it almost that time already?” Twilight asked, tilting her head slightly. The alabaster alicorn nodded her head, her flowing mane gently whipped in the invisible solar winds. The young lavender Princess sighed softly, then smiled. “I suppose I lost track of time while I was reading a book I don’t remember reading, let alone buying it.” Twilight stated, wrapping the strange book in her magic, levitating it up to her old mentor. That was when Princess Celestia’s’ smile faded, a look of concerned and confusion grew on her face. Her eyebrows knitted as she read the title, before grabbing it in her own magic. Her face became calm and neutral, however her light grayish magenta eyes showed a hit of fear. That’s when Twilight knew, something was up. She had a small debate in her mind to question the Princess of the Sun. “What is it, Princess Celestia?” The lavender alicorn asked while tilting her head. “This book has been missing from my library for almost a year. It’s been in here the whole time, and you’ve been reading it. Tell me, Twilight, what have you learned?” Princess Celestia asked, her tone was tensed. “I’ve learned about time travel, I understand it more now than from Starswurl the Beardeds’ time spell. I was about to start on Shadow Beasts.” Twilight answered thoughtfully. “That’s a good place to end there for now then.” Princess Celestia stated, her voice had a hint of a stern motherly tone. “Is there something wrong, Princess?” Twilight asked, caution rising in her voice. “We’ll discuss the matter later, for now let’s enjoy our nightly meal then rest up for tomorrow. Everything is prepared for the celebration. I must say, Pinkie Pie has out done herself for this celebration. More so than the annual Gala.” The Princess of the sun commented, as they both glanced around at the decorations. “She is an amazing party planner.” Twilight replied with a fond smile. The twin doors opened at the same time as they reached it to enter the dining hall. Princess Luna, Rarity, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, and Applejack were all sitting at the large table, waiting for the missing pair. Twilight smiled embarrassedly as her face grew just a little warm. She took her place in an empty seat close to both her friends and Princess Celestia. Soon their evening meal has begun and the conversations started up. All discussing what they each thought what the celebration was going to be like. The beautiful outfits, the amazing treats, the fun music and dancing, and more. Pinkie Pie even commented to everyone that she personally hired DJ Pone-3 to DJ the party for them. Of course Rarity asked about Songbird Serenade, but apparently the mentioned pegasus was booked for other parties. Twilight was, personally, excited to see Tempest again. Something was missing though. Twilight’s parents were coming, then she realized that her BBBFF and sister in law were not coming. They were going to celebrate with King Thorax and the rest of the liberated changeling hive. Then Twilight overheard Rainbow Dash mention that Gava would be joining them with Gallus, and Gabby. Spike would be happy to see Gabby again. Then the lavender alicorn snuck a glance at Princess Celestia, seeing the troubled look on her face. Twilight assured the sun Princess that everything will go right at the celebration. No matter what happens. For the Princess of Friendship and her friends would face the threat together, and win for the safety of Equestria. However little did she know, her future would change drastically, forever. Chapter 2There was a muffle voice fading in and out. It sounded like it was underwater. Twilight let out a soft groan, slowly moving her head. The voice came in and out again, it sounded familiar. It sounded like it was saying her name too. Who is saying her name? There was another voice, it was saying her name too. Twilight tried to opened her heavy lidded eyes. Then there was a sudden pressure on her barrel, causing her eyes to fly open. Pinkie Pie was on her underbelly, her face was inches from the sleepy, but startled, princess. “Wake up sleepy head!” The pink party pony cheered in a sing song voice. “Pinkie, get off of me!” Twilight wheezed, the air escaping her lungs. Pinkie hopped off as Twilight rolled over, she looked around her room to see that all of her friends were there in her room. They all wore smiles on their faces, it hit Twilight that today was the celebration. The lavender Princess felt excitement grow in her chest as a smile grew. She hopped off her bed and head over to a stand with a mirror and a brush. Twilight levitated the brush and began to brush her hair quickly. “I can’t believe it’s been one year since we’ve all first met and defeated the pony of shadows. It felt like yesterday when we did.” Twilight stated, her smile never leaving her face. “Oh I know darling, as well as running the school of friendship.” Rarity added in. “That time Applejack and I helped the Kirin speak again.” Flutter shy pointed out in her usual soft voice. “When Big Mac finally propose and marry Sugar Bell.” Applejack recalled fondly with a smile. “Remember when I went to Las Pegasus with the Gold Horseshoe Gals? That was an awesome trip!” Rainbow Dash cheered, doing a quick look in the air. “Or when we had that weird experience in the Everfree Forest?” Pinkie added on, bouncing in place. “Or when I got my wings?” Spike interjected with a small smile. The seven of them laughed together in remembrance of those zany times. Twilight has set her brush down gently, as a thought hit her. What were they going to do now? Were their adventures over now that peace and harmony were now spread across the land? However there was still the matter of Princess Celestia’s strange behavior over that book Twilight was reading earlier. As they were getting ready to leave for the dining hall for some breakfast, there was a gentle knock at the door. Twilight opened it with her magic, revealing the aforementioned Princess of the sun. “Oh, good morning Princess Celestia. This is a pleasant surprise, are you wishing to walk as a group to the dining all?” Twilight asked with a smile and a small tilt of the head. “Actually Twilight, I was kind of hoping to talk to you each alone about something. However seeing as you all are here, I might as well say it while you’re all here.” The alabaster Princess stated, concern laced her voice putting every pony on edge. “Of course, is there a problem that we can help you with?” Twilight offered. “That’s the thing, Equestria is in danger. This foe we are now facing is nothing new, but hasn’t been encounter for quite sometime.” Princess Celestia stated. “Is it another villain from a thousand moons ago?” Rainbow Dash asked with a joking smile, rolling her eyes in the process. “I’m afraid that they are older than that. Long before the pony tribes even set out to find a new land. These creatures are known as the Shadow Beasts.” She answered the cyan pegasus. “They were in that book I started reading yesterday, what can we do to stop them?” Twilight pointed out before cutting to the chase. “I’m afraid that that’s the thing. No creature knows how to defeat them. They do have a leader, the Shadow King. Even before Luna and I came to Equestria, there has been many attempts in befriending them. However those ponies never come back, when we rose, Luna and I confronted the Shadow King. We barely escaped with our lives. Recently I have notice that there are places both inside and outside of Equestria have grown dark and silent. We tried to make contact with those in the cities and villages. I fear that the Shadow King is finally making his move.” Princess Celestia explained in a calm tone, though for those who have been around her long enough can tell that she was afraid. “Do we have a plan?” Applejack asked softly, feeling the weight of the situation at hoof. “For now we will wait and see if he really is making his move. However if something were to ever happen, Luna and I have an emergency plan ready. If the time comes, and I hope with all my heart it doesn’t, you will know.” Princess Celestia answered, before continuing to try and lighten the mood a little bit “We should get going, those pancakes are not going to eat themselves.” With that she made her way down the corridor, leaving Twilight and her friends to look at each other. Soon the mane six followed suit, only Twilight, Spike, and Rainbow Dash noticed that there were a few extra guards here and there. This increased the nervous of the ponies and baby dragon. As soon as they entered the main dining room, they were slightly surprised to see the Princess of the Night sitting in her spot. A mug of black coffee levitated in her blue magic as she took elegance sips. Princess Luna gently set down her mug when she saw her sister and her guests. “Good morning sister, good morning everypony.” Luna greeted, a hit of tiredness peeked out in her voice. Each pony greeted the Night Princess, sitting down in their respected places from the night prior, only leaving room for the dark blue alicorn. Luna knew. Chapter 3“Wow Pinkie, you did an amazing job setting up the decorations!” Twilight exclaimed as she, her friends, and the two sisters walked into the ballroom of Canterlot Castle. “Oh it was easy, nothing I couldn’t handle.” Pinkie replied, sticking a single purple streamer back into the endless pink void that is her mane. The party was almost ready, making final preparations and double checking everything was Twilight’s favorite thing to do. That was before Rarity lead them into a room that has three mirrors next to one another. Pulling a total of 8 dresses from the closet. Knowing where this was going, Twilight marveled at the dresses as they were being hooved out to their proper owners. “Wow Rarity, you’ve really out done yourself.” Fluttershy’s voice broke the silent. “Why thank you darling! I’ve worked really hard and was inspired by many things for each of you. For Princess Celestia I modeled her dress in a sunny summery day and the colors to complement her mane. For Princess Luna, I was inspired by her beautiful summer night, and created a nebula inspired by her mane colors, including the color of her mane when we first saw the real her. Pinkie Pie’s dress was a little challenging, until I saw how she decorated the ball room, so I based it off of that as well as using her eye color to accent the dress. Applejack was fairly easy, using a western farm style and creating it to go well with her hat. For Rainbow I use a beautiful sky blue color, white belt, and made sure it would flow in the air and not drag her down. Fluttershy’s dress was based off of a summer breeze, with a few butterfly hair clips. As for yours, Twilight, I based it off of a twilight hour, incorporating your mane colors, and dotting it with stars.” Rarity stated in her usual manner, obviously proud of her beautiful creations. While they all marveled at them, they made their way to the separate changing rooms. After getting dressed and rarity making final adjustments, they were ready. Soon more and more ponies started to file in, the music started up, and the chattering sound was dancing with the music. Everypony was having a fun time. Twilight stood with her former mentor, watching over the party. A warm feeling was creeping up into her chest, as she smiled and silently watched the crowed. “Well done, Twilight, you and your friends made an amazing party.” Celestia’s motherly voice broke the comfortable silence between them. “Yeah, we did. I can’t believe it’s been one year. A year full of peace and harmony.” Twilight replied, not taking her eyes off of the crowed. “I agree, my former student. You all have worked hard and made it better in Equestria. With peace and harmony here, and friends in and with other country is wonderful.” Princess Celestia stated, looking to Twilight as their eyes met. Twilight smiled back at her, believing there will finally be pea- SCREAM Crash Twilight’s head snapped to where the scream came from, as there was crash. A large shadow in a beast form stood on two legs. It was large, it had feet of a dragon, body of a minotaur, and it’s head wasn’t able to be distinguish. However it’s eyes, it’s glowing crimson eyes, stared down at a light blue unicorn mare with a grey mane. A tendril shot out, piercing through the mare. Picking her up, opening it’s maw, and devouring the terrified mare whole. Then everypony started to panic and running away as more beasts crashed in. They all were different. Twilight started shielding those who were being attacked, as Rainbow Dash and Applejack began to gather them and helping them to the exit. Luna and Celestia met up together, helping their subjects escape. Blasting their magic at any enemy that came close. The creatures suddenly stopped. Then there were the sounds of loud footsteps, shaking the ballroom, and a very loud crash. A large creature with for clawed shadowed feet, a minotaur body, smokey head, piercing blood red eyes, tendrils on its back, and a shadowy crown on top of its head. “The shadow king.” Twilight breathed. Celestia’s eyes widen, then she looked to Luna who returned her look. Both knowing what has to be done before it happened. Nodding to one another, Luna pulled Twilight and co back, as Celestia moved to the middle of the ball room, in front of the Shadow King. Twilight watched her mentor, gathering up all of her energy into her large horn. Luna opened what looked like a portal, and started to shove each of the mane six through before Twilight. Luna pushend Rainbow Dash in first. “Wait.” Twilight whispered. Applejack was pushed in. “Wait.” Twilight said louder. Fluttershy was shoved through. “Wait.” Twilight stated louder. Pinkie jumped in with Rarity in her hooves. “Wait! What’s going on?” Twilight exclaimed, seeing her mentor being surrounded, light emanating from her horn. “I’m sorry Twilight, we’ve planned for this. Look for the journals, find their weakness, then find a way back. Go!” Luna stated urgently, levitating Twilight and throwing her through the portal. Twilight crashed on to a hard metal floor, she smelled the rotten air and began to cough. She covered her nose as she created a bubble full of fresh air and expanded it to her friends. They turned to see the portal closed, Twilight fell into a shocked stated. Staring where the portal was. She lift her hoof and try to touch the air, right where the portal was. She blinked, seeing that there was a metallic wall that in front of her. “Twilight, where are we?” Rainbow’s voice reached the lavender alicorn’s ears. Twilight turned and looked around, snapping out of her dazed shock state. Seeing that there were buildings made of metal, the sound of gears and steam being used and drowned the silence. Then the sound of hooves running to their direction appear and grew. She blinked once, twice, three times before rubbing her eyes, and seeing the same scenery before her. Just then a group of trio pony like figured were galloping towards them. Wait, they were ponies. They each had a black trench coat on, with red belts, black Fedora hats, red bands around said hats, gloves, and each of them had matching gas masks on. “HALT!” One of the shouted. Then the world went black. Chapter 4Twilight’s head was pounding, her eyelids were heavy. She struggled to open her eyes, and let out a soft groan from the pain in her head. There was sunlight filtering in through a window, she rolled over to try and stop the assault on her eyes. She found that she couldn’t really move all that much, slowly, she opened her eyes. Blinking a few times to help protect her eyes from the blinding light. She tried to move her body, but something or rather some pony was stopping her. She looked up to see an ashy grey earth pony mare wearing goggles with a few magnifying spectacles that can move. She had a stern look upon her face, her black mane pulled back into a tight bun. “Hold still, you have some slight head trauma.” She stated, looking into Twilights eyes. “Wha-what happened?” Twilight croaked, her throat being dry and scratchy. “You were found out in our hospitals ally, you as well as five other ponies, however what surprised us was a young purple dragon. Do you know him? He claims to know you.” She stated, as she checked the bandages on the lavender alicorn’s’ head. “Yeah, that’s my assistant and my adopted little brother. I hatched him when he was an egg for my entrance exam.” Twilight answered, before asking “May I have done water?” “Of course, he would like to see you so I will show him in after you answer a few more questions.” She stated then continued “I’m nurse Ash Heart.” “I’m Twilight Sparkle.” Twilight answered after chugging down her glass of water. The nurse paused, frozen in mid-step towards the charts at the end of the medical bed. Her light sapphire blue eyes widen and shrunk in. Her head slowly turned to look at the thirsty alicorn. “E-excuse me?” The nurse stammered. “Uh, I’m Twilight Sparkle? The Princess of Friendship? The embodied Element of Magic?” Twilight answered, confused, but trying to see if any of the titles rang a bell to the strange looking pony. “You’re the one of the lost Princesses.” Nurse Ash Heart murmured. “What?” Twilight asked, tilting her head to the side. “You're one of three lost princesses AND one of the lost element bearers.” Nurse Ash Heart answered slightly louder, still in shock. “Wait, one of three? Lost princesses? What do you mean?” Twilight asked. “Then those five other ponies are-!! Princess do you know how long you’ve been gone?” The nurse asked, concerned taking hold of her voice. “No, actually. What’s going on? How long HAVE we’ve been gone?” Twilight replied. “You have been gone for over 3,000 years! You’re practically legend! A living legend! Here! And I’m taking care of you!” The ashy pony gasped with excitement and astonishment. “3,000 years? But I was just there, we were just there! What’s going on? How is this even possible?” Twilight asked, urgency rising in her voice. The nurse opened her mouth to answer, then there were banging and thuds followed by someone calling out Twilight’s name. Twilight struggled, but successfully, sat up from her bed just as the door slammed open to reveal a familiar orange mare with a yellow mane pulled into a low pony tail. White freckles dotted her cheeks, and a dusty brown hat sat at the top of her head. It was Applejack. Just then Applejack leaned back into the hallway where she came from. “She’s in here!” The cowpony called out, before trotting in and going to twilights side. “Wait just a minute, you can’t be in here! You need rest too!” Nurse Ash Heart stated firmly while stopping her left front hoof. “Well ah’m sorry, but ah had to see if Twi was al’right.” AJ answered calmly to the nurse. “Twilight, you’re alright!” A soft voice chimed in, it was Fluttershy. Rarity was right behind her as they both walked in, making their way to the other side of the lavender alicorn’s bed. “As soon as we woke up, we asked where you were. Soon as we didn’t get an answer, we went to find you. Although the nurse uniforms are quite, er, interesting to look at, the nurses were no help at all!” Rarity stated, while giving a once over look to the ashy nurse. “There you are!” Shouted a fourth voice, followed by a pink blur pouncing on top of Twilight, giving her a bone crushing hug. Above Twilight was Rainbow Dash, and the blur was Pinkie Pie. Then Twilight notice that they all were wearing a creamy teal hospital gown. Obviously Rarity had a problem with it, but still, Twilight was happy to see that all of her friends were alright. Then there was a firm ‘ahem’ coming from the foot of her bed. “If you all are quite finished, I would like to continue my conversation with my patient.” She stated, while pointing to the door. “Well whatever question you have to ask her, you’ll have to ask us too!” Rainbow stated in defiance. “Very well. What is the last thing you remember, Princess?” The nurse asked, while taking a flashlight to do a routine inspection on Twilight. “I remember these dark creature attacking the party, and Princess Luna told us to find a journal. After that everything else is blank before waking up in the room.” Twilight answered with a thoughtful look upon her face. “Well then, I should have you schedule to meet the council. You’ve missed so much, and you’re just want equestria needs. However I must go over a couple of things to help you get caught up on what’s going on here nowadays.” Nurse responded, glancing at every other pony around. “Council?” Echoed the lavender alicorn. “Yes, the council. They are in charge of home, they choose who-“ Nurse Ash Heart began until... “Nurse Ash Heart and Dr. Bandages please report to room 342. Nurse Ash Heart and Dr. Bandages report to room 342.” The speaker announced over the intercom, cutting off the nurse, she began to head out the door. She paused and turned back to say something, however she turned to head out to where she head to. “Well that was strange.” Fluttershy stated as she glanced at Twilight. “Yes, she was a bit strange, she was gonna tell us something about this council.” Rarity replied. There was a knock on the door. “Hello, I’m Dr. Heart Strong, this is my intern Appleblossum. I’m here to check your friend’s charts, and vital signs.” Tan unicorn with an electric blue mane and tail, wearing a doctor’s coat trotted in, followed closely by an orange filly with blonde mane and tail. The filly had blue eyes, and her fur faded to red from her legs down to her hooves. Her cutie mark was an apple with a bandaid on it. Applejack froze as soon as she saw the filly, a smile crept onto her face. “Hello, I’m Twilight, this is Fluttershy, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, and Applejack.” Twilight stated with a kind smile, causing the filly to perk up. “Applejack? Like THE Applejack? The Element of Honesty?” The filly squeaked, staring at the orange mare with widen eyes. “Ah sure am, sugar cube! You must be ma’ brother’s great great great great grandchild!” Applejack stated cheerfully as she trotted over to her brother’s descendant. “I am!” The filly beamed happily.
ProloguePrologue “Long ago in the days of harmony, there were two princesses of Equestria. Princess Celestia; she rose the sun and brought the day. Then there was Princess Luna; she brings the beautiful night. However some ponies didn’t know about the crystal empire that was to the north, who was ruled by Princess Cadence. Then a fourth Princess was crowned, Princess Twilight Sparkle; the Princess of Friendship. After a year of peace and harmony across the land, a very dark presence arrived and thus begun Equestria’s downfall. While Princess Celestia disappear, in a final act to protect Equestria’s last hope. Princess Luna hid the Elements of Harmony, and cause Princess Twilight Sparkle, as well as her friends and assistant, to disappear along with them. After that, Equestria was cast into shadow and darkness. No pony knows what has happened to the Princess of the Night. Nor to the Princess of Friendship and her six friends. One thing is for sure, once the Princess of Friendship returns, Harmony-“ “Will be restores and the darkness shall be defeated!” “Hey, mom was suppose to say it!” “Now now my lovelies, calm yourselves. Now where was I? Right. Harmony shall defeat the darkness and peace will be restored. The End. Now, young ones, it’s time for bed.” “Aww mom we do have to?” “Yes my dear, come on, you’re all tucked in for the night.” “Mom, where do you think the Princesses are?” “I do not know, my love, but I should say that once they return, our lives will get better. All we can do now is wait and hope.” “Where do you think the others are?” “I do not know my love, this story is from a very long time ago. This story has been passed down for generations. All the way back to Big Macintosh. Your very great grandfather.” “Wasn’t he the brother to one of the elements of Harmony, mom?” “Yes he was dear, the bearer of the element of Honesty. Applejack. In fact, you look mighty close to her, darling.” “Really mom? Do you think I could bear the element of honesty?” “Maybe dear heart.” “Awe why does she get to be one? I want to be an element bearer!” “Okay which one would you like to be?” “The element of loyalty! I’ve read all about the bearer! Rainbow Dash sounds so awesome!” “You are so loyal, and you are so honest, you may have to be the next bearers. But that means a whole bunch more responsibility. Like more homework, earlier bedtime, earlier wake up time, more school-“ “Never mind I don’t want to be one!” “Okay then, my lovely.” “I still do! I’ll work so hard, I want to protect and save the world!” “Okay then sweetie, maybe when you’re older, you still have some growing to do.” “Okay, goodnight mom.” “Night mom!” “Goodnight dearest ones, pleasant dreams, and hold on to that hope.” … … … “At least…for now…Goodnight my darlings, and goodbye.” “Are you Appletart?” “Yes, I am.” “Come with us, please.” “Now? It’s so soon, I just put my children to bed. Will you please come back another time? When they’re old enough to take care of themselves? They’re still so young!” “I’m afraid not. There is no time for you left, and you’re wasting mine! Now come along or we’ll take your children instead!” “No! Please no. I’ll go willingly. Can you please tell me this? Will they have someone to look out for them?” “Yes, the colt shows us promise about being a soldier.” “And my daughter?” “She’ll be put into the institute for fillies.” “What about my farm? It still has use in growing food! My daughter should at least gain the farm when she’s old enough.” “Very well, but she will still go to the institute.” “Fine, but I don’t want her to be in there for long. Once she’s reaches the age 16, she gets the farm. And I want my son to have a chance to get the farm too. I do not wish for him to be a soldier, not unless he doesn’t want the farm too. Tell me. Who will raise my children while I’m gone?” “Your mother, Apple Fact. Now let’s go Appletart.” “I’m coming, I’m just worried.” “I’m sorry it had to come to this, but we knew this would happen eventually. Due to your husband, Applefields, number came up. We try to keep the husband and wives together, however we had to wait a couple of years for you due to your foals. Just be glad we didn’t take you while they were still babies.” … “Hello Appletart.” “Hello, Captain Yard.” “It’s been awhile, sister. “It has. How are you?” “I am well...how are you?” “As ready for this as I’ll ever be. I wish I could stay with them just a little bit longer.” “Remind me of their names again?” “My daughter is named Appleblossum. My son’s name is Applewood.” “Appleblossum and Applewood huh? Those are perfect names for them.” “Thank you.” “If you wish, I could watch over them as well. Keep them out of trouble, and, if need be, give them a home as well. Just in case…” “That would be wonderful. Since mother is getting up in her years, plus it would be nice for them to get to know their uncle.” “Yes, and I would like to get to know them too. I wish we had more time together. It’s been so long since I left for the academy. To be honest I didn’t want to become a soldier, I just didn’t want you to end up…there.” “I know, Apple Yard, and I thank you for that. Will you keep a closer eye on Appleblossum? I don’t want her to end up…there. Not like our sister.” “She won’t. She won’t end up like…like…like Candy Apple. I promise you that! I will adopt her as my own if I have to!” “Thank you for that brother, I’ll forever be grateful for that.” … “It’s time…I love you sis. I’ll miss you.” “I’ll miss you too. Please keep them and yourself safe.” “I will.”
Chapter 1Chapter 1 It was a one year celebration of peace and harmony, Twilight and co have been invited to Canterlot to celebrate this accomplishment. Of course Pinkie Pie was more than excited to help set up the party. Twilight, on the other hoof, would rather spend the day with her friends and finish the night off with a sleepover. Though the rest of her friends would rather have fun as a group in a party. Rarity was over excited to personally tailor dresses for all six of them, while Applejack make her family’s’ apple themed treats, for Rainbowdash to clear the skies, and for Fluttershy to choreograph the animals from Princess Celestia’s garden to sing to guests who enter the palace halls. Twilight took some alone time to visit her old room for the first time in what feels like forever, even though it was barely a couple of months ago. She scanned the dusty shelves at all the books she had on those old shelves. The lavender alicorn spotted a book that she never seen before on the very end on the highest shelf. Unfurling her wings, Twilight made her way up to the book, inspecting it a little closer. Twilight wracked her brain to remember this book, then she read the book’s title. “Time Travel and Shadow Beasts” She tried to read the author’s name, but she couldn’t find it on the spine. Twilight reached out with her magic and levitated the old book out. She search the cover and inner pages, only to find that there was none. She dug through her memories to remember is she has even read this book before. She does not remember reading it, nor even purchasing said book. It left Twilight confused, so she began reading it. Getting lost in the words on the pages, Twilight missed a knock at her door. “Twilight? Are you there?” A motherly voice drifted in, it was the voice of Princess Celestia. Twilight blinked and looked up, before realizing who was at her door. With her magic she flung the door open in a slight panic fashion. “Princess Celestia, hi, do you need something? Or anything I could help with?” Twilight asked in a frantic and failed casual tone. “I was coming to check up on you, since we will be having dinner soon.” The Princess of the sun stayed in a calm gentle tone, a smile danced on her lips. “Oh is it almost that time already?” Twilight asked, tilting her head slightly. The alabaster alicorn nodded her head, her flowing mane gently whipped in the invisible solar winds. The young lavender Princess sighed softly, then smiled. “I suppose I lost track of time while I was reading a book I don’t remember reading, let alone buying it.” Twilight stated, wrapping the strange book in her magic, levitating it up to her old mentor. That was when Princess Celestia’s’ smile faded, a look of concerned and confusion grew on her face. Her eyebrows knitted as she read the title, before grabbing it in her own magic. Her face became calm and neutral, however her light grayish magenta eyes showed a hit of fear. That’s when Twilight knew, something was up. She had a small debate in her mind to question the Princess of the Sun. “What is it, Princess Celestia?” The lavender alicorn asked while tilting her head. “This book has been missing from my library for almost a year. It’s been in here the whole time, and you’ve been reading it. Tell me, Twilight, what have you learned?” Princess Celestia asked, her tone was tensed. “I’ve learned about time travel, I understand it more now than from Starswurl the Beardeds’ time spell. I was about to start on Shadow Beasts.” Twilight answered thoughtfully. “That’s a good place to end there for now then.” Princess Celestia stated, her voice had a hint of a stern motherly tone. “Is there something wrong, Princess?” Twilight asked, caution rising in her voice. “We’ll discuss the matter later, for now let’s enjoy our nightly meal then rest up for tomorrow. Everything is prepared for the celebration. I must say, Pinkie Pie has out done herself for this celebration. More so than the annual Gala.” The Princess of the sun commented, as they both glanced around at the decorations. “She is an amazing party planner.” Twilight replied with a fond smile. The twin doors opened at the same time as they reached it to enter the dining hall. Princess Luna, Rarity, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, and Applejack were all sitting at the large table, waiting for the missing pair. Twilight smiled embarrassedly as her face grew just a little warm. She took her place in an empty seat close to both her friends and Princess Celestia. Soon their evening meal has begun and the conversations started up. All discussing what they each thought what the celebration was going to be like. The beautiful outfits, the amazing treats, the fun music and dancing, and more. Pinkie Pie even commented to everyone that she personally hired DJ Pone-3 to DJ the party for them. Of course Rarity asked about Songbird Serenade, but apparently the mentioned pegasus was booked for other parties. Twilight was, personally, excited to see Tempest again. Something was missing though. Twilight’s parents were coming, then she realized that her BBBFF and sister in law were not coming. They were going to celebrate with King Thorax and the rest of the liberated changeling hive. Then Twilight overheard Rainbow Dash mention that Gava would be joining them with Gallus, and Gabby. Spike would be happy to see Gabby again. Then the lavender alicorn snuck a glance at Princess Celestia, seeing the troubled look on her face. Twilight assured the sun Princess that everything will go right at the celebration. No matter what happens. For the Princess of Friendship and her friends would face the threat together, and win for the safety of Equestria. However little did she know, her future would change drastically, forever.
Chapter 2There was a muffle voice fading in and out. It sounded like it was underwater. Twilight let out a soft groan, slowly moving her head. The voice came in and out again, it sounded familiar. It sounded like it was saying her name too. Who is saying her name? There was another voice, it was saying her name too. Twilight tried to opened her heavy lidded eyes. Then there was a sudden pressure on her barrel, causing her eyes to fly open. Pinkie Pie was on her underbelly, her face was inches from the sleepy, but startled, princess. “Wake up sleepy head!” The pink party pony cheered in a sing song voice. “Pinkie, get off of me!” Twilight wheezed, the air escaping her lungs. Pinkie hopped off as Twilight rolled over, she looked around her room to see that all of her friends were there in her room. They all wore smiles on their faces, it hit Twilight that today was the celebration. The lavender Princess felt excitement grow in her chest as a smile grew. She hopped off her bed and head over to a stand with a mirror and a brush. Twilight levitated the brush and began to brush her hair quickly. “I can’t believe it’s been one year since we’ve all first met and defeated the pony of shadows. It felt like yesterday when we did.” Twilight stated, her smile never leaving her face. “Oh I know darling, as well as running the school of friendship.” Rarity added in. “That time Applejack and I helped the Kirin speak again.” Flutter shy pointed out in her usual soft voice. “When Big Mac finally propose and marry Sugar Bell.” Applejack recalled fondly with a smile. “Remember when I went to Las Pegasus with the Gold Horseshoe Gals? That was an awesome trip!” Rainbow Dash cheered, doing a quick look in the air. “Or when we had that weird experience in the Everfree Forest?” Pinkie added on, bouncing in place. “Or when I got my wings?” Spike interjected with a small smile. The seven of them laughed together in remembrance of those zany times. Twilight has set her brush down gently, as a thought hit her. What were they going to do now? Were their adventures over now that peace and harmony were now spread across the land? However there was still the matter of Princess Celestia’s strange behavior over that book Twilight was reading earlier. As they were getting ready to leave for the dining hall for some breakfast, there was a gentle knock at the door. Twilight opened it with her magic, revealing the aforementioned Princess of the sun. “Oh, good morning Princess Celestia. This is a pleasant surprise, are you wishing to walk as a group to the dining all?” Twilight asked with a smile and a small tilt of the head. “Actually Twilight, I was kind of hoping to talk to you each alone about something. However seeing as you all are here, I might as well say it while you’re all here.” The alabaster Princess stated, concern laced her voice putting every pony on edge. “Of course, is there a problem that we can help you with?” Twilight offered. “That’s the thing, Equestria is in danger. This foe we are now facing is nothing new, but hasn’t been encounter for quite sometime.” Princess Celestia stated. “Is it another villain from a thousand moons ago?” Rainbow Dash asked with a joking smile, rolling her eyes in the process. “I’m afraid that they are older than that. Long before the pony tribes even set out to find a new land. These creatures are known as the Shadow Beasts.” She answered the cyan pegasus. “They were in that book I started reading yesterday, what can we do to stop them?” Twilight pointed out before cutting to the chase. “I’m afraid that that’s the thing. No creature knows how to defeat them. They do have a leader, the Shadow King. Even before Luna and I came to Equestria, there has been many attempts in befriending them. However those ponies never come back, when we rose, Luna and I confronted the Shadow King. We barely escaped with our lives. Recently I have notice that there are places both inside and outside of Equestria have grown dark and silent. We tried to make contact with those in the cities and villages. I fear that the Shadow King is finally making his move.” Princess Celestia explained in a calm tone, though for those who have been around her long enough can tell that she was afraid. “Do we have a plan?” Applejack asked softly, feeling the weight of the situation at hoof. “For now we will wait and see if he really is making his move. However if something were to ever happen, Luna and I have an emergency plan ready. If the time comes, and I hope with all my heart it doesn’t, you will know.” Princess Celestia answered, before continuing to try and lighten the mood a little bit “We should get going, those pancakes are not going to eat themselves.” With that she made her way down the corridor, leaving Twilight and her friends to look at each other. Soon the mane six followed suit, only Twilight, Spike, and Rainbow Dash noticed that there were a few extra guards here and there. This increased the nervous of the ponies and baby dragon. As soon as they entered the main dining room, they were slightly surprised to see the Princess of the Night sitting in her spot. A mug of black coffee levitated in her blue magic as she took elegance sips. Princess Luna gently set down her mug when she saw her sister and her guests. “Good morning sister, good morning everypony.” Luna greeted, a hit of tiredness peeked out in her voice. Each pony greeted the Night Princess, sitting down in their respected places from the night prior, only leaving room for the dark blue alicorn. Luna knew.
Chapter 3“Wow Pinkie, you did an amazing job setting up the decorations!” Twilight exclaimed as she, her friends, and the two sisters walked into the ballroom of Canterlot Castle. “Oh it was easy, nothing I couldn’t handle.” Pinkie replied, sticking a single purple streamer back into the endless pink void that is her mane. The party was almost ready, making final preparations and double checking everything was Twilight’s favorite thing to do. That was before Rarity lead them into a room that has three mirrors next to one another. Pulling a total of 8 dresses from the closet. Knowing where this was going, Twilight marveled at the dresses as they were being hooved out to their proper owners. “Wow Rarity, you’ve really out done yourself.” Fluttershy’s voice broke the silent. “Why thank you darling! I’ve worked really hard and was inspired by many things for each of you. For Princess Celestia I modeled her dress in a sunny summery day and the colors to complement her mane. For Princess Luna, I was inspired by her beautiful summer night, and created a nebula inspired by her mane colors, including the color of her mane when we first saw the real her. Pinkie Pie’s dress was a little challenging, until I saw how she decorated the ball room, so I based it off of that as well as using her eye color to accent the dress. Applejack was fairly easy, using a western farm style and creating it to go well with her hat. For Rainbow I use a beautiful sky blue color, white belt, and made sure it would flow in the air and not drag her down. Fluttershy’s dress was based off of a summer breeze, with a few butterfly hair clips. As for yours, Twilight, I based it off of a twilight hour, incorporating your mane colors, and dotting it with stars.” Rarity stated in her usual manner, obviously proud of her beautiful creations. While they all marveled at them, they made their way to the separate changing rooms. After getting dressed and rarity making final adjustments, they were ready. Soon more and more ponies started to file in, the music started up, and the chattering sound was dancing with the music. Everypony was having a fun time. Twilight stood with her former mentor, watching over the party. A warm feeling was creeping up into her chest, as she smiled and silently watched the crowed. “Well done, Twilight, you and your friends made an amazing party.” Celestia’s motherly voice broke the comfortable silence between them. “Yeah, we did. I can’t believe it’s been one year. A year full of peace and harmony.” Twilight replied, not taking her eyes off of the crowed. “I agree, my former student. You all have worked hard and made it better in Equestria. With peace and harmony here, and friends in and with other country is wonderful.” Princess Celestia stated, looking to Twilight as their eyes met. Twilight smiled back at her, believing there will finally be pea- SCREAM Crash Twilight’s head snapped to where the scream came from, as there was crash. A large shadow in a beast form stood on two legs. It was large, it had feet of a dragon, body of a minotaur, and it’s head wasn’t able to be distinguish. However it’s eyes, it’s glowing crimson eyes, stared down at a light blue unicorn mare with a grey mane. A tendril shot out, piercing through the mare. Picking her up, opening it’s maw, and devouring the terrified mare whole. Then everypony started to panic and running away as more beasts crashed in. They all were different. Twilight started shielding those who were being attacked, as Rainbow Dash and Applejack began to gather them and helping them to the exit. Luna and Celestia met up together, helping their subjects escape. Blasting their magic at any enemy that came close. The creatures suddenly stopped. Then there were the sounds of loud footsteps, shaking the ballroom, and a very loud crash. A large creature with for clawed shadowed feet, a minotaur body, smokey head, piercing blood red eyes, tendrils on its back, and a shadowy crown on top of its head. “The shadow king.” Twilight breathed. Celestia’s eyes widen, then she looked to Luna who returned her look. Both knowing what has to be done before it happened. Nodding to one another, Luna pulled Twilight and co back, as Celestia moved to the middle of the ball room, in front of the Shadow King. Twilight watched her mentor, gathering up all of her energy into her large horn. Luna opened what looked like a portal, and started to shove each of the mane six through before Twilight. Luna pushend Rainbow Dash in first. “Wait.” Twilight whispered. Applejack was pushed in. “Wait.” Twilight said louder. Fluttershy was shoved through. “Wait.” Twilight stated louder. Pinkie jumped in with Rarity in her hooves. “Wait! What’s going on?” Twilight exclaimed, seeing her mentor being surrounded, light emanating from her horn. “I’m sorry Twilight, we’ve planned for this. Look for the journals, find their weakness, then find a way back. Go!” Luna stated urgently, levitating Twilight and throwing her through the portal. Twilight crashed on to a hard metal floor, she smelled the rotten air and began to cough. She covered her nose as she created a bubble full of fresh air and expanded it to her friends. They turned to see the portal closed, Twilight fell into a shocked stated. Staring where the portal was. She lift her hoof and try to touch the air, right where the portal was. She blinked, seeing that there was a metallic wall that in front of her. “Twilight, where are we?” Rainbow’s voice reached the lavender alicorn’s ears. Twilight turned and looked around, snapping out of her dazed shock state. Seeing that there were buildings made of metal, the sound of gears and steam being used and drowned the silence. Then the sound of hooves running to their direction appear and grew. She blinked once, twice, three times before rubbing her eyes, and seeing the same scenery before her. Just then a group of trio pony like figured were galloping towards them. Wait, they were ponies. They each had a black trench coat on, with red belts, black Fedora hats, red bands around said hats, gloves, and each of them had matching gas masks on. “HALT!” One of the shouted. Then the world went black.
Chapter 4Twilight’s head was pounding, her eyelids were heavy. She struggled to open her eyes, and let out a soft groan from the pain in her head. There was sunlight filtering in through a window, she rolled over to try and stop the assault on her eyes. She found that she couldn’t really move all that much, slowly, she opened her eyes. Blinking a few times to help protect her eyes from the blinding light. She tried to move her body, but something or rather some pony was stopping her. She looked up to see an ashy grey earth pony mare wearing goggles with a few magnifying spectacles that can move. She had a stern look upon her face, her black mane pulled back into a tight bun. “Hold still, you have some slight head trauma.” She stated, looking into Twilights eyes. “Wha-what happened?” Twilight croaked, her throat being dry and scratchy. “You were found out in our hospitals ally, you as well as five other ponies, however what surprised us was a young purple dragon. Do you know him? He claims to know you.” She stated, as she checked the bandages on the lavender alicorn’s’ head. “Yeah, that’s my assistant and my adopted little brother. I hatched him when he was an egg for my entrance exam.” Twilight answered, before asking “May I have done water?” “Of course, he would like to see you so I will show him in after you answer a few more questions.” She stated then continued “I’m nurse Ash Heart.” “I’m Twilight Sparkle.” Twilight answered after chugging down her glass of water. The nurse paused, frozen in mid-step towards the charts at the end of the medical bed. Her light sapphire blue eyes widen and shrunk in. Her head slowly turned to look at the thirsty alicorn. “E-excuse me?” The nurse stammered. “Uh, I’m Twilight Sparkle? The Princess of Friendship? The embodied Element of Magic?” Twilight answered, confused, but trying to see if any of the titles rang a bell to the strange looking pony. “You’re the one of the lost Princesses.” Nurse Ash Heart murmured. “What?” Twilight asked, tilting her head to the side. “You're one of three lost princesses AND one of the lost element bearers.” Nurse Ash Heart answered slightly louder, still in shock. “Wait, one of three? Lost princesses? What do you mean?” Twilight asked. “Then those five other ponies are-!! Princess do you know how long you’ve been gone?” The nurse asked, concerned taking hold of her voice. “No, actually. What’s going on? How long HAVE we’ve been gone?” Twilight replied. “You have been gone for over 3,000 years! You’re practically legend! A living legend! Here! And I’m taking care of you!” The ashy pony gasped with excitement and astonishment. “3,000 years? But I was just there, we were just there! What’s going on? How is this even possible?” Twilight asked, urgency rising in her voice. The nurse opened her mouth to answer, then there were banging and thuds followed by someone calling out Twilight’s name. Twilight struggled, but successfully, sat up from her bed just as the door slammed open to reveal a familiar orange mare with a yellow mane pulled into a low pony tail. White freckles dotted her cheeks, and a dusty brown hat sat at the top of her head. It was Applejack. Just then Applejack leaned back into the hallway where she came from. “She’s in here!” The cowpony called out, before trotting in and going to twilights side. “Wait just a minute, you can’t be in here! You need rest too!” Nurse Ash Heart stated firmly while stopping her left front hoof. “Well ah’m sorry, but ah had to see if Twi was al’right.” AJ answered calmly to the nurse. “Twilight, you’re alright!” A soft voice chimed in, it was Fluttershy. Rarity was right behind her as they both walked in, making their way to the other side of the lavender alicorn’s bed. “As soon as we woke up, we asked where you were. Soon as we didn’t get an answer, we went to find you. Although the nurse uniforms are quite, er, interesting to look at, the nurses were no help at all!” Rarity stated, while giving a once over look to the ashy nurse. “There you are!” Shouted a fourth voice, followed by a pink blur pouncing on top of Twilight, giving her a bone crushing hug. Above Twilight was Rainbow Dash, and the blur was Pinkie Pie. Then Twilight notice that they all were wearing a creamy teal hospital gown. Obviously Rarity had a problem with it, but still, Twilight was happy to see that all of her friends were alright. Then there was a firm ‘ahem’ coming from the foot of her bed. “If you all are quite finished, I would like to continue my conversation with my patient.” She stated, while pointing to the door. “Well whatever question you have to ask her, you’ll have to ask us too!” Rainbow stated in defiance. “Very well. What is the last thing you remember, Princess?” The nurse asked, while taking a flashlight to do a routine inspection on Twilight. “I remember these dark creature attacking the party, and Princess Luna told us to find a journal. After that everything else is blank before waking up in the room.” Twilight answered with a thoughtful look upon her face. “Well then, I should have you schedule to meet the council. You’ve missed so much, and you’re just want equestria needs. However I must go over a couple of things to help you get caught up on what’s going on here nowadays.” Nurse responded, glancing at every other pony around. “Council?” Echoed the lavender alicorn. “Yes, the council. They are in charge of home, they choose who-“ Nurse Ash Heart began until... “Nurse Ash Heart and Dr. Bandages please report to room 342. Nurse Ash Heart and Dr. Bandages report to room 342.” The speaker announced over the intercom, cutting off the nurse, she began to head out the door. She paused and turned back to say something, however she turned to head out to where she head to. “Well that was strange.” Fluttershy stated as she glanced at Twilight. “Yes, she was a bit strange, she was gonna tell us something about this council.” Rarity replied. There was a knock on the door. “Hello, I’m Dr. Heart Strong, this is my intern Appleblossum. I’m here to check your friend’s charts, and vital signs.” Tan unicorn with an electric blue mane and tail, wearing a doctor’s coat trotted in, followed closely by an orange filly with blonde mane and tail. The filly had blue eyes, and her fur faded to red from her legs down to her hooves. Her cutie mark was an apple with a bandaid on it. Applejack froze as soon as she saw the filly, a smile crept onto her face. “Hello, I’m Twilight, this is Fluttershy, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, and Applejack.” Twilight stated with a kind smile, causing the filly to perk up. “Applejack? Like THE Applejack? The Element of Honesty?” The filly squeaked, staring at the orange mare with widen eyes. “Ah sure am, sugar cube! You must be ma’ brother’s great great great great grandchild!” Applejack stated cheerfully as she trotted over to her brother’s descendant. “I am!” The filly beamed happily.
