Upon reaching the garden in the heart of the Everfree Forest, Twilight turned to her friends. “My subordinates spent a whole week clearing out pyrophytes and flame lilies while fending off fireflies. They informed me that encased in the crimson vegetation at the center, a statue was found.”

“Why’d ya call us for then?” Applejack sighed upon reaching the clearing. “We ain’t historians. And why’d you make us bring our elements?”

“Because I don’t think it’s a statue.” Twilight pointed to the inscription under the marble alicorn. “It says: ‘The Element of Fire’.”

“Are you saying there are more than six Elements of Harmony?” Rainbow Dash tried counting on a hoof, but only managed to count to one.

“Only one way to find out. Elements, unite!”

Multicolor light enveloped the statue and from it emerged a living alicorn.

“Welcome to Equestria!” Twilight greeted the newcomer. “What’s your name?”

“Opaline.”

Author's Note

This story participated in the 2024.05 "In the Garden" writing competition

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