My Little Pony: Enthusiastic Encouragement

Twilight quickly rushed to the library with Moondancer close behind.

“Twilight, what the heck? What’s going on?” Moondancer asked.

“That’s what I want to know. Twilight, you had some inkling that Nightmare Moon was gonna show up, didn’t you?” Rainbow Dash asked.

“Is she right Twilight?” Moondancer asked.

“I made you a promise Moondancer; I promised you I wouldn’t let anything get in the way of your time here. This whole trip was meant to be your birthday gift remember?” Twilight asked.

“Talk about one Tartarus of a birthday gift...” Applejack said.

“So...you put the fact you knew about Nightmare Moon’s return on the back burner because of me?” Moondancer asked. Twilight’s nod confirmed this. “Twilight...you didn’t have to do that. You should’ve told me.” Moondancer said.

“And what? Make you worry about an old mare’s tale that may or may not be real? What if I was wrong and Nightmare Moon didn’t show up? I’d make you worry over nothing.” Twilight said.

“When she puts it that way...” Rarity said.

“Well...I suppose we can’t change the past now. Thank you for thinking of me first though. That means the world to me.” Moondancer said before giving Twilight a hug who returned it.

“This was so sweet of Twilight. I’m glad we can call ourselves her friends.” Fluttershy said.

“So...how do we take care of Nightmare Moon?” Moondancer asked.

“Before reading about nightmare moon, I read about the Elements of Harmony and how they are the only thing that can defeat her.” Twilight said.

“Elements of Harmony: A Reference Guide.” Pinkie Pie said, bringing forth the book in question.

“How did you find that so quickly?” Moondancer asked.

“It was under ‘E’.” Pinkie Pie said while bouncing around the room. Twilight rolled her eyes.

“The Elements of Harmony consist of seven mystical artifacts but only six are known. The known six are Encouragement, Honesty, Kindness, Laughter, Generosity, and Loyalty. The seventh one is a complete mystery. It’s said the current location of the elements is the castle of the two sisters located in...” Twilight Read.

“THE EVERFREE FOREST?!” Everyone yelled out at once. Soon the group was outside said woods.

"This looks like it's going to be dangerous." Moondancer said.

"Well c'mon, let's get going." Pinkie Pie said.

"If you girls are sure you want to come, I won't stop you." Twilight said. "Everyone stick close though." She added.

"Twilight, are you sure they should come along?" Moondancer asked.

"I doubt they'll listen to us to stay back so why bother?" Twilight asked.

"Good point." Moondancer said. The group soon entered the forest itself.

"...So none of you have been here before?" Twilight asked.

"Just look at this place, it ain't natural." Applejack said.

"I'll admit, this place would make a good research project." Moondancer said.

"Moondancer, you can worry about research stuff later; we have to find that old castle." Rarity said.

"I suppose your right. I can worry about studying this place later." Moondancer said with a smile.

"You and Twilight both seem to have a knack for learnin' things." Applejack said.

"Everyone gets that about both of us. It's part of the reason why everyone confuses us for sisters." Moondancer said.

"And I am telling you the honest truth: When we first met, I really did think you two were sisters, and not just because yer mane looked the same as hers, Moondancer." Applejack said. "Ya just look like someone who could pass herself off as Twilight's sister to the unknowing eye." She added.

"I don't think I've ever heard anyone ever say that about us before." Moondancer said.

Everyone continued through the forest. With Moondancer humming some sort of cheery tune.

“What’s that yer humming?” Applejack asked.

“Just something I thought could encourage everyone to keep their spirits up.” Moondancer said.

“I think it’s a lovely tune.” Fluttershy said. Suddenly the group encountered a manticore that was enraged.

“Ah got this.” Applejack said.

“Wait...” Fluttershy said.

“Something up Fluttershy?” Moondancer asked.

“Yes...um...could you get everyone to not attack while I do my thing?” Fluttershy asked.

“Sure.” Moondancer said. “Everyone, Fluttershy is gonna try something.” She said.

“Well...okay.” Rainbow Dash said. Fluttershy proceeded to head up to the manticore and remove a thorn from it’s paw which miraculously calmed it down.

“How did you know about the thorn?” Twilight Asked Fluttershy.

“I didn’t; sometimes we all just need to be shown a little kindness.” Fluttershy said.