Equestrian Tales

~Twilight Sparkle's POV~

I wistfully watched as Spring hurried away. “And she seemed like such a sweet girl…” Rarity sighed.

“We need to get away, fast.” Rainbow nodded at the now-stirring Trixie. So we shot away, our hooves pounding on the ground.

We found shelter in a hollow boulder in the middle of the forest where the village was. Rarity’s eyes flashed briefly. She hated boulders, ever since that Tom incident…

“It’ll have to do for now, I suppose,” she muttered as she sat stiffly on the dirt.

The six of us gathered in a circle.

“I have reason to believe,” I began, “that the Elements must be used again.”

Shocked murmurs arose from my friends, except for Fluttershy, who already knew.

“I read all about it in “A History of Equestria”. There is a curse that only the Elements can resist. It is caused by hatred pointed to the Elements by several individuals, and only a powerful alicorn can cast the spell that causes it. It requires great deception ability, as well.”

As I finished my explanation, Rainbow narrowed her eyes. “How are we gonna find the pony doing this? We can’t just search every corner of Equestria.”

“We can start with thinking of specific places to search,” suggested Applejack.

“Ponyville,” I said. “Cloudsdale,” added Rainbow grimly, her eyes flashing. “Canterlot, of course,” reminded Rarity. “Appleloosa,” Applejack sighed.

I hit the ground with one hoof sharply. “We need to get going!” I cried, and with that I started galloping up towards the light. “Woah there nelly!” Applejack grabbed my tail firmly in her mouth.

I stopped running and turned slowly to look into the green eyes of my friend. “What? What’s wrong?” I remarked irritably. “Too soon?”

AJ laughed. “Says the pony who alwa’s wants ta plan ahea’.”

“But now we n-need to stop you,” croaked Fluttershy. “This is a b-bit reckless, right? J-just to go try to save E-Equestria without any thoughts?”

“Yeah. The only pony brave enough to try that would be me!” Rainbow put in, grinning. Rarity rolled her eyes. “Remember, a lady never brags,” she reminded Rainbow.

Now it was Rainbow’s turn to roll her eyes.

Pinkie bounced over. “We love you!” she said, beaming, “and we want you to be happy and safe! The only thing better than being safe and happy is cake!”

I lowered my eyes. “Maybe I did act too soon…”

Applejack let go of my tail. “Atta girl,” she said cheerfully. “Now let’s make dem plans!”