In The Beginning Part 1

While they're on their way to see Merlon Magic, Celestia starts asking questions on what Merlon is like personally, White Knight then tells her all there is to know about Merlon; he starts off with Merlon being the greatest Unicorn sorcerer of all time, he's learned all sorts of magic in the world, he's even made some spells of his own and he was very studious almost all the time. Merlon Magic was the pride of the Unicorn tribe, however he wasn't very social with other ponies, he liked to keep himself in isolation because communication with the outside world is considered a distraction, so he stays cooped up in his old castle which by the way has now been abandoned for quite a while. But before it had been abandoned, his castle had everything in it, including things that he had created by using magic. He was most gifted indeed, although along side that, also comes with being a little whacky.

With his level of expertise, he was able to reach levels of knowledge and power that are incomprehensible to others, and that alone made Merlon Magic insane, at least that's what the other Unicorns labeled him as. There were some things that he has done that the other Unicorns would consider to be forbidden, Merlon had a plan that could change the world and would require old dark magic to use it. When the other Unicorns discover that one of his plans involve the uses of dark magic, they send in the guards to arrest him and the council would strip him of his magic by removing his horn and lock him away in the caverns where he will never see the light of day. After they locked him away, the Unicorns had confiscated all of his belongs, that also included his projects  and then they condemned his castle.

After overhearing what the White Knight had mentioned about Merlon Magic and all the things that he had done, Twilight Sparkle was totally moved on how Merlon operated. She felt that she and Merlon were one in the same, or at least they were until Twilight made room for other ponies in her life, learning the lessons of friendship and hearing  that Merlon never made any friends of his own sounded kinda depressing. However she was a little curious on how Blue Flash knew about Merlon Magic, perhaps at one point White Knight also met Merlon and introduced him to the others, it was most likely possible, although after hearing Merlon's story... he's not the friend making type. And so now that arrived to the caves that lead straight to the caverns where Merlon Magic is being held, she's about to see what he's like... up close and personal.

"All right girls, we're about to head inside the caverns. We can't let anypony know that we're here, let alone what were about to do in the caverns. So.. got your lips sealed?" Says the White Knight.

Celestia then replies to the White Knight; "Yes, White Knight. Our lips are indeed sealed." After she said that, she tried to be serious, but she couldn't stop giggling. Only because of the fact that that they were sneaking around to meet with Merlon, even baby Luna was giggling and babbling because she too was excited. And all that giggling even got Twilight smiling and giggling a little. Anyways, after all that giggling, they all finally head inside the cave. As they were walking further in, the cave then started to get darker, they could barely see a thing and then Celestia detects some light straight ahead. The gang started following it and as they were getting closer to the light, a quick turn and they saw a bunch of crystals sticking out the sides. White Knight notices that the crystals are in a line, as if they actually guide a pathway through the cave, so White Knight and the others started following the crystals... hopefully the crystals would lead them straight to Merlon.

"These crystals sure are bright, White Knight. And they're beautiful as well." Said Celestia in a gentle tone. After she said that the crystals were bright and beautiful, baby Luna was mesmerized at the crystals and started talking to her sister about the crystals.

Celestia.. my sister. these crystals... they look.. amazing. After Luna had spoken, she gave a smile to Celestia. Even Celestia was surprised to hear her baby sister talk, she was happy to hear her baby sister's voice.

"Luna, do you want to take one of these crystals home with you?" Says the White Knight.

"Wait, I can... have one?" replied Luna in a surprised tone.

"Why sure you can have one, you said it yourself; they are amazing. Take one, you too Celestia." said the White Knight.

"Thank you, White Knight." said both Celestia and Luna simultaneously.

And so the girls decided to take out one crystal each so that they can keep for themselves, afterwards the group have finally reached their destination. There, just right ahead... was Merlon Magic; the Unicorn Sorcerer, inside a magic barrier and each hoof shackled, his head down and his eyes closed. "White Knight, is that him... is that Merlon Magic?" Whispered Celestia, then White Knight whispers back to the girls that it is indeed Merlon Magic. However, White Knight is curious about why Merlon would trapped inside a magical barrier, his horn had been removed and therefore he can't use his magic. Something rather odd was going on and the White Knight suspects that there might be something unusual. So, as they start walking towards Merlon, Merlon was able to sense hoof steps headed this way and as they were getting closer, Merlon speaks out; "Huh, Who's there? Show yourself." After he spoke out to his intruders, White Knight and the girls show up from the shadows so that Merlon can get a closer look.

"My Goodness... now there's a face I haven't seen in a while. The legendary White Knight, I would say it's good to see you again but... sadly for you, I don't like you. Your odd and puzzling behavior scares me, I could never understand you really, I dislike ponies that I can't read out with ease. Anyhoo, what brings you down here anyway? Don't the guards even know your here?" Said Merlon.

"Ha ha ha ha. Ah, it's good to see you too, Merlon. So, what have you been up to during your imprisonment? Oh and by the way, what's the deal with the barrier?" Replied the White Knight.

"This barrier was constructed in case I ever try to make a break for it, considering that I can break out of these shackles no problem, but the thing is... I don't intend to leave here. I like it here, it's so isolating, so peaceful and darker than my castle. I never want to leave these caverns, I feel like this is where I need to be."

"Well, that's going to be a problem. Because you see, I came down here to ask you to come join me on something that I'm putting up together. And I can't do this without you, you are the final crucial element for what I have in store."

"Crucial element you say, something you're putting up together you said? Well I can say is that, whatever you have in store for me, cannot be good or will not end well."

Then, the White Knight and Merlon kept going back and forth on White Knight's proposal, White kept convincing him to help him do this, and Merlon continued to refuse him. Things weren't going too well for White Knight, so he decides to persuade Merlon, by telling him that while he's helping White Knight, he'll be able to pick up where he left off and resume on his research for more knowledge of the world and develop new kinds of magic, and of course he'll have his own quarters to do his work in private and perhaps an assistant if he's interested in one. And then, after hearing the White Knight's conditions, Merlon finally says yes to White Knight's proposal and asks him to cut off the barrier while he gets out of the shackles.

"You may be an odd character, White Knight... but I'll admit, you drive a hard bargain. And even though I can't read you, you sure can read me. You know my wants and needs in the back of your hoof."

"So does that mean you'll join me then?"

"I'll help you with anything you ask me too, just as long as I have everything I need for my life's work. Seems fair enough, don't you agree?"

And so, Merlon and White Knight came to an agreement, Merlon promises that he'll help White Knight in anyway possible, just as long White Knight fulfills his end of the bargain. So now, White Knight has managed to get all five of his old friends and now all that's left is for them to meet together so that White Knight can deliver his announcement. And as for Twilight Sparkle, she managed to finally witness all six previous keepers of the Elements of Harmony, including the previous owner of the element of Magic. And as they were leaving the caverns, Twilight notices that Merlon's cutie mark has only three blue stars, one small, one medium and one big. And of course, they look almost the same as Twilight's Cutie mark.