My Little Pony: Enthusiastic Encouragement

"The elements of Harmony, I believe we've finally found them." Twilight said, as the group lowered the orbs they found in the castle of the two sisters.

"Well there's only six here. Where is the seventh?" Fluttershy asked.

"Remember what the passage said: The seventh element will only appear when a spark links the other six." Moondancer said.

"Why...do I have the sinking feeling though...that it's not talking about a spell?" Twilight asked.

"Huh? What's that supposed to mean?" Rainbow Dash asked.

"It's just...even though it's only been such a short time, I've really come to enjoy your company. Each and every one of you." Twilight said.

"Yeah, I can safely say that after this, the seven of us are going to be best friends forever!" Pinkie Pie said.

"Ah couldn't agree more sugarcube." Applejack said.

"That is an accurate statement darling." Rarity said.

"Count me in on that." Rainbow Dash said.

"I can't help but feel less shy around you all so, I'm in too." Fluttershy said.

"I also feel the same way as the rest of you, so I'm in as well." Moondancer said. Twilight smiled. Suddenly, Nightmare Moon appeared.

"Give me those elements!" Nightmare Moon said. Suddenly Twilight realized something.

"I'm afraid, we can't do that." Twilight said. "We can't give you the elements, because the ponies who best represent those those elements are right here!" She said.

"What?!" Nightmare Moon exclaimed before the orbs broke into shards which soon began to circle around everyone but Twilight.

"Applejack who opened up to Moondancer by telling her that she could pass herself off as my sister represents the element of honesty. Fluttershy who tamed the Manticore with an act of compassion represents the element of Kindness. Pinkie Pie whose antics helped us drive away our fears represents the element of Laughter. Rarity whose selfless act calmed a raging sea serpent represents the element of Generosity. Rainbow Dash who decided to put her friends above her own personal desires represents the element of Loyalty. And Moondancer, whose constant enthusiasm kept everyone in high spirits on our journey represents the element of Encouragement." Twilight explained.

"But you don't have the seventh element. What are you driving at?" Nightmare Moon asked.

"That's because a spark has united us. Not a spark that comes from magic, but a different kind of spark. The adventure we went on to get the elements has only made us realize how well we are together as friends!" Twilight announced. Suddenly a seventh orb appeared. "When the elements are united by this special spark, one that comes from true friendship and companionship, it creates the seventh element: THE ELEMENT OF MAGIC!" Twilight said. Suddenly the elements formed into necklaces around the group but for Twilight, the element of magic was fashioned onto a crown. Suddenly a rainbow laser shot forth and cleansed nightmare moon.

"We...we did it." Rainbow Dash said.

"Hey look, these necklaces look just like our cutie marks." Moondancer said.

"Your quite right darling." Rarity observed. "It was also nice for what just happened to restore my tail back to normal too." She added.

"Gee Twilight, I suppose we really do represent the elements." Applejack said.

"Indeed you do." A female voice said. Suddenly Celestia appeared from a rising sun.

"Princess Celestia! Your okay!" Twilight said.

"I was certain Nightmare Moon would return soon, but I never expected you to want to go to ponyville to help your friend Moondancer out so much." Celestia said.

"I just wanted her to have a great birthday. It's just...it's just a bit disappointing that my gift to her was almost ruined by Nightmare Moon's returned. I should've been more honest with her." Twilight said.

"I think that your determination to see Moondancer's gift not go to waste was what allowed you to gain some new friends." Celestia said.

"She's got a point you know. Besides, even though nightmare moon did show up, this has been the best birthday ever!" Moondancer said, practically jumping up and down in glee before she hugged Twilight.

"Um...birthday?" Applejack asked.

"Oh...I suppose...we never did mention it...huh?" Twilight asked Moondancer.

"Yeah. We didn't. But hey, that only made today even better!" Moondancer exclaimed.

"Wait what's this about a birthday?" Pinkie Pie asked.

"That was the whole reason we were here: I wanted to see the summer sun celebration, and this year, that festival was on my birthday!" Moondancer Said. The jaws of the other elements dropped in astonishment.

"That...is some birthday..." Rainbow Dash admitted.

"Now, if only someone would accept my friendship." Celestia said, turning to the remains of nightmare moon, where a single young alicorn mare now rest. "Luna, my sister, it has been a thousand years since I've seen you like this. Please, set aside your hate and accept my friendship. We were meant to rule together after all." Celestia said.

"Wait sister?!" Moondancer exclaimed.

"That does explain the whole thing about the story I read that caused me to find out information about Nightmare Moon in the first place." Twilight said.

"You are so showing me that book later." Moondancer said.

"Consider it done." Twilight said.

"Oh my, they even get along like sisters too~" Fluttershy said.

"But...now I'm worried." Twilight said.

"Huh?" Moondancer asked.

"We just met our new friends, and come later today, we'll have to say goodbye to them for a while..." Twilight said.

"Twilight, are you telling me you don't want to be seperated from your new friends?" Celestia asked.

"I am Princess." Twilight said. Celestia smiled.

"And you Moondancer?" Celestia asked.

"I don't want to leave Twilight most of all." Moondancer said.

"Then from here on out, I'll let you reside in Ponyville. So long as you keep me updated through letters on the lessons you learn regarding friendship. Moondancer, I'm personally assigning you to Twilight's side to make sure she only writes when and only when she actually learns about friendship." Celestia said.

"Thank you...thank you so much Princess." Twilight said.

"This sounds like a whole new adventure huh?" Moondancer asked Twilight.

"I couldn't agree more." Twilight said.

"I think this calls for a party when we get back! I'll make sure to make up for the fact that I didn't even know it was your birthday!" Pinkie Pie said.