Chapter 2:
Friendship is Magic Part 1, Mare in the moon

“Once upon a time in the magical land of Equestria. There were two regal sisters who ruled together, and created harmony for all the land. To do this, the eldest - used her unicorn powers to raise the sun at dawn. The younger - brought out the moon to begin the night, thus the two sisters maintained balance for their kingdom and their subjects - all of different kinds of ponies, but as time went on… the younger sister became resentful. The ponies relished and played in the day her sister brought forth, but shunned and slept through her beautiful night. One faithful day the younger unicorn refused to lower the moon to make way for the dawn. The elder sister tried to reason with her, but the bitterness in the young one’s heart had transformed her into a wicked mare of darkness: Nightmare Moon - she vowed that she would shroud the land in eternal night. Reluctantly the elder sister harnessed the most powerful magic known to ponydom - Elements of Harmony. Using the magic of the Elements of Harmony she defeated her younger sister, and banished her permanently in the moon. The elder sister took responsibility for both sun and moon…” The book stated before the reader read aloud the last part.

“And harmony has been maintained in Equestria for generations since.” The reader said before going back to an image of six different colored gems. “Hmm, Elements of Harmony? I know I’ve heard of those before…but where?” A purple unicorn stated before staring into the sky for the answer.

“There you are Twilight. Moondancer is having a little get together in the castle courtyard. Do you want to come?” A pink/white pony questioned the pony in question who was walking down the road - still thinking of those gems.

“Oh, sorry girls. I got a lot of studying to catch up on.” The bookworm commented while gesturing to the book in her saddlebag before burning hooves down the road.

“Does that pony do anything except study?” The pink/white one asked the one known as Moondancer.

“I think she’s more interested in books than friends.” Moondancer answered back before the two and a silent friend went on their own way. The studious one had a gut feeling about those three words.

“I know I’ve heard about the Elements of Harmony.” Twilight said aloud as she sped past other ponies without a second glance, and eventually the pony had it to her destination after slamming the door in her old friend’s face as he was about to leave the room. “Spike! Spike. Spike? There you are.” She hollered out before seeing the small purple/green dragon sprawled on the floor.

‘What hit me?’ The dragon thought as he let out a groan.
“Quick. Find me that old copy of predictions and prophecies.” She said after running up a flight of stairs of the library to find the book she was looking for. “What’s that for?” Twilight questioned to her friend, who had followed her, and noticed that something was on his tail.

“Well, it was a gift for Moondancer, but…” Spike answered her after removing it from his tail, and watched as the item within fell out.

“Oh, Spike. You know we don’t have time for that sort of thing.” The sister figure commented before knocking down a couple of unneeded books from the pile she was on.

“But we’re on a break.” The dragon stated almost in a whiny tone. His comment was ignored as the unicorn used her magic to move a few books from the high shelves to her face.

“No.” She said repeatedly to the first eight books she brought before her since none of them was the one she wanted. “Spike!” She shouted in anger since she was running short on patience.

“It’s over here.” The aid said to her after climbing up a ladder to get at the desired book. Overjoyed by this the student quickly enchanted the book and brought it to her - with Spike attached.

“Ah!” She exclaimed before taking the book and placing it on a podium while the dragon dealt with the books she let fall to the floor. “Elements of Harmony. E…E…E… Ah-ha. Elements of Harmony - see Mare in the moon?” Twilight questioned after reading what it said.

“Mare in the moon, but that’s only an old Pony’s tale.” Spike stated as he continued to put the books away.

“Mare? Mare? Ah-ha!” The purple pony stated after searching in a different book and found the article in question. “The mare in the moon - myth in olden pony times, a powerful pony who wanted to rule Equestria defeated by the Elements of Harmony and imprisoned in the moon. Legend has it for the longest day in the thousandth year the stars will aid in her escape, and she will bring about nighttime eternal.” She read before adding, “Spike, do you know what this means?” The creature in question was just about done putting the book back, but was able to answer her.

“No.” He said while standing on a ladder that was standing perfectly straight - which worried him, and those fears were confirmed when it fell away from the bookcase, and he went straight down, but did not hit ground.

“Take a note, please, to the princess.” The studious one said after saving her friend, and let him slide off her back so he was more comfortable.

“Okey Dokey.” He said once off the back of his old friend with the lent paper and pen in hand.

“My dearest teacher my continued study of pony magic has led me to discover that we are at the precipice of disaster.” Twilight stated as her friend wrote what she spoke, but there was a snag.

“Hold on. Preci…preci…” He tried to speak, but stopped to look at the speaker with a confused look on his face.

“Threshold.” She countered, and prayed that worked.

“Thre--.” He started to speak, but again didn’t know that one either.

“Brink.” Twilight stated while thinking. ‘All this time around books, and you think he would have at least glanced at all the dictionaries that are around.’ The pony saw that the second replace word was also shot down. “That something really bad is about to happen.” She stated in aggravation since this was going nowhere fast.

‘That will do.’ Spike thought and quickly wrote down that last part.

“For you see the mythical mare in the moon is in fact Nightmare Moon, and she is abut to return to Equestira and bring with her eternal night. Something must be done to make sure this terrible prophecy does not come true. I await your quick response. Your faithful student, Twilight Sparkle.” The purple one stated as she walked over to a big window.

“Twilight Sparkle.” Spike said as he finished the note before adding, “Got it!” This pleased his old friend that he was able to keep up with her dictation after that little vocabulary bump.

“Great! Send it.” The student of the ruler said with a smile on her face.

“Now?” The writer questioned with curiosity evident in his voice.

“Of course.” She countered back in an offended tone: can’t believe that he would question the urgency of this note.

“Eh, I don’t know, Twilight. Princess Celestia’s a little busy getting ready for the Summer Sun Celebration, and it’s, like, the day after tomorrow.” The dragon tried to explain why giving her idol this piece of info would only put more strain on her work load.

“That’s just it, Spike. The day after tomorrow is the thousandth year of the Summer Sun Celebration. It’s imperative that the princess is told right away.” The studious one stated, and as a way to lighten the mood the note taker decided to write that down.

“Impera…Imper…” The purple/green dragon said in a strained voice since he did not know that word either.

“IMPORTANT!” She shouted back since she wasn’t a happy pony that her friend wasn’t taking this as seriously as she was.

“Okay. Okay.” The reptile said back after being blown away by his friend’s one word sentence. After rolling it up, and tying a red ribbon around it the fire breather used his unusual power - smoke messaging: burning the note and it is immediately sent to the royal one herself. “There, it’s on its way.” He said as the smoke flew out of the closest open window. “I wouldn’t hold your breath.” He added with a smug tone since he knew that this was a colossal waste of time.

“Oh, I’m not worried, Spike. The princess trusts me completely. In all the years she’s been my mentor she’s never once doubted me.” Twilight countered as she slowly walked over to her ‘younger brother’. The both of them shared their own version of - we shall see, facial expression until…the dragon belched up the response. “I knew she would want to take immediate action.” The pony stated with a smile - feeling pretty sure of herself after seeing how quickly the response was.

‘We’ll just see who’s right.’ Spike thought as he walked over to the scroll and opened it up.

“My dearest most faithful student Twilight,

You know I value your diligence and that I trust you completely, but you simply must stop reading those dusty old books.” Spike said to her causing the listener to gasp in alarm. Before she could protest a couple of guards showed up with a chariot and the two were off with orders from the princess.

‘What could she be thinking?’ The student thought after boarding the chariot.

“My dear Twilight, there is more to a young pony’s life than studying. So, I’m sending you to supervise the preparations for the Summer Sun Celebration in this years location - Ponyvile. And, I have an even more important task for you to complete - make some friends.” Spike continued to read the rest of the letter to try to cheer her up, but it did the opposite.

‘This is not what I’m supposed to be doing. I have no time for friends.’ The student thought as she let out a disgruntled groan.

“Look on the bright side Twilight: the princess arranged for you to stay in a library doesn’t that make you happy?” The dragon questioned since he knew how much his ‘sister’ liked to read.

“Yes, yes it does. You know why? Because I’m right. I’ll check on the preparations as fast as I can then get to library to find some proof of Nightmare Moon’s return.” The persistent pony said since she was still gunning for this mislead mare.

“Then, when will you make friends like the princess said.” The note taker commented since he really wished this pony would obey that request too.

“She said - check on preparations. I am her student, and I will do my royal duty, but the fate of Equestria does not rest on me making friends.” Sparkle stated as they touched down in town. “Thank you, sirs.” Twilight said to her ride which both seemed proud that they received praise from the princess’ best student.

“Maybe the ponies in Ponyville have interesting things to talk about.” The dragon said as a pink pony and blue alligator came walking up to them: happy as they could be. “Come on Twilight, just try.” He offered since he knew this studious one seriously needed help with her pony skills.

“Uh, hello.” Twilight offered a bit nervous tone, but still understandable. The pink one gasped and sped away while the gator spewed water on the both of them, and followed after the hoofed one. “Well, that was interesting alright.” The student said before shaking off the water, and carried on.

‘Since when do alligators spew water from their mouths?’ Spike thought before following after her with a sigh of disappointment. The two walked down a dirt road until the dragon coughed up a check list, and with that and a pencil in hand they started their supervision. “Summer Sun Celebration official over-seer Checklist: Number 1.) Banquet preparations - Sweet Apple Acres.” Spike said as they entered a familiar farm.

“Yee-Haw!” A voice called out and the two saw an orange/yellow pony and big, brown bull charge over to a couple of trees. As the pony swiveled for her hind hooves to be the things to slam into an apple tree the bull used his head, but the result was the same: five wooden baskets full of apples.

“Let’s get this over with.” Twilight said to the checker since she wasn’t liking this boring task her mentor had given her. “Good Afternoon. My name is Twilight Sparkle.” The supervisor stated before finding herself in a powerful hoof-shake.

“Well, howdy-do, Miss Twilight. A pleasure making your acquaintance. I’m Apple Jack. We here at Sweet Apple Acres sure do like to making new friends.” The cowgirl pony said while shaking the new girl’s hoof happily.

“Friends? Actually, I uh…” The checker started to speak but stopped when the hoof-shake did.

“So, what can I, and my pal Tauros, do you for?” The apple wrangler said with a wink. The two watched as the bull in question walked past them and stood beside Apple Jack.

‘That was pretty funny.’ Spike thought as he chuckled after helping his friend’s leg from shaking.

“Well, I am in fact here to supervise preparations for the Summer Sun Celebration, and your in charge of the food?” Twilight informed and questioned since she wanted these tasks done to focus on the real threat.

“We sure as sugar are. Would you care to sample some?” The farmer questioned even though a friend of theirs already has she thought it best that some new taste buds may help.

“Well, as long as it doesn’t take too long.” Twilight said to no one since the helper of the ranch had already sped off - with bull in toe. Using his horn the bull signaled the family to the field with the metal triangle.

“Soups on, every-pony.” AJ called out for all to hear, and the two heard galloping behind them, but before either of them could do anything they were swept up in the current.

‘That was different.’ The two thought before realizing that they were sitting at a table with a very beautiful tablecloth.

“Now, why don’t I introduce ya’ll to the Apple Family.” Apple Jack stated to the two new creatures while gesturing to all the eyes that were upon them.

“Thanks, but I really need to hurry.” Twilight said as she was just about to flee until a piece of food was placed before her face.

“This here is Apple Fritter, Apple Bumpkin, Red Galle, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Caramel Apple, Apple Strudel, Apple Tart, Baked Apples, Apple Frio, Apple Cinnamon Crisp, Big Macintosh, Apple Bloom, Granny Smith. Up and at `em Granny Smith we got guests.” Apple Jack explained which each pony introduced gave a sample to the two visitors.

“Wha? Soups on!” The elder hollered after getting out of her rocking chair and walked over to the others.

“Why, I’d say they’re already part of the family.” AJ said happily causing TS to spit out the apple the farm girl shoved into her mouth a moment ago.

“Okay. Well, I can see the food situation is handled, so we’ll be on our way.” The studious student said with a smile, but that did not sit well with the Apple Family.

“Aren’t you going to stay for Brunch?” Apple Bloom asked sweetly sporting a look that, according to Ash since he had seen it, rivals Meowth in Boots big eyes.

“Sorry, but we have an awful lot to do.” She explained causing the whole family to ‘ah’ in disappointment: even the bull. “Fine.” She stated since her family raised her to be polite, and not a heel to her fellow ponies. They all cheered after hearing that, and spent some time with the two new creatures.

“Food taken care of. Next is the weather.” Spike said as he checked the first item off, and was ready for the second one.

“Ugh, I had too much pie.” Twilight stated with her head hung low due to indigestion.

“Hmm, there’s supposed to be a Pegasus named Rainbow Dash clearing the clouds.” Spike informed while looking up at the blue sky above.

“Well, she’s not doing a very good job, is she?” Twilight questioned after looking at the partly cloudy sky above them. At that moment a Roy G Biv blur slammed into her and landed the two of them into a mud puddle.

“Uh, scuse me.” The flier said out of embarrassment: since she did not mean for that to happen at all. A groan of annoyance was her answer, but luckily the speedster new what to do. “Let me help you.” She offered before taking a cloud and placing over the new pony and stepped on it ten times causing the stored water to gush all over Twilight.

‘Second time today.’ The student thought in aggravation as she continued to sit in the mud puddle.

“Oops, I guess I over did it. Um, uh…how about this - my very own patented: Rainblow Dry. No, no don’t think me; your quit welcome.” The blue furred one said during and after her stunt, but paused to see what happened to the new girl’s mane and started laughing about it which the dragon did as well.

‘I keep telling her - watch the speed.’ A bird thought as he saw the whole thing, but remained silent.

“Let me guess: your Rainbow Dash?” The checker questioned even though she knew the answer was all too obvious.

“The one and only!” She exclaimed while standing up right before zipping into the air, and added, “Why? Ya heard a me?” Curious to find out what the new pony had heard of this speed demon.

“I heard your supposed to be keeping the sky clear.” The overseer stated before deciding to be a bit formal to the winged woman. “I’m Twilight Sparkle, and the princess sent me to check on the weather.” The purple one informed as the flyer rest on a cloud: not really paying attention to the news.

“Yeah. Yeah. That’ll be a snap. I’ll do it in a jiffy. Just as soon as I’m done practicing.” The slacker informed in an easy going style, and it was that last word that caught the overseer’s attention.

“Practicing? For what?” She asked since there shouldn’t be anything more important than the SSC.

“The Wonder Bolts!” The flier shouted enthusiastically while pointing at a flier on a building. “They’re gonna perform at the celebration tomorrow, and I’m gonna show `em my stuff.” Rainbow said while landing on a different cloud. It was then that the purple one decided to use this information to her advantage.

“The Wonder Bolts?” She asked while starting up her plan.

“Yep.” The flier answered back with a smile on her face as she pictured herself in one of those jumpsuits.

“The most talented fliers in all of Equestria.” Twilight questioned; just to be sure she knew who the Pegasus was talking about.

“That’s them.” RD said with her mind still on that jumpsuit, and how good she will look in it.

“Please, they’d never accept a Pegasus who couldn’t even keep the sky clear for one measly day.” Twilight said and knew that this pony would take the bait.

“Hey! I could clear this sky in ten seconds flat.” The weather controller said back with an angered tone since she did not like it when someone underestimated her abilities.

“Yeah right.” Twilight responded before spotting a rather large bird on a rooftop, and decided on something else. “I bet that bird over there can beat you in five seconds.” She challenged which really caught the blue one’s attention.

“Who? Pidgeot? Dream on; I can fly circles around him.” Rainbow answered back, and it was then the bird decided to get ready since he knew what was coming next.

“Prove it.” The new pony challenged, and with that the two of them were treated to a spectacular air show. Spike was able to see that the giant bird, and Rainbow Dash were matching one another cloud for cloud; they even took down the last one together.

“You still got some moves, Pidgeot.” The flying horse whispered as the two slowly landed on the ground. “What did I say - ten seconds flat.” RD said to the both of them as she landed on the bridge over a stream while the bird perched himself on the stone wall. “I’d never leave Ponyville hangin`, and I know Pidgeot wouldn’t either.” The speed demon stated and meant every word.

‘Wow…just wow.’ Twilight thought as she was still in awe over what had just happened.

“You should see the look on your face. You’re a laugh, Twilight Sparkle.” The winged one said as she glided in the air before stopping and staying airborne near the new girl.

“We should hang out more often.” The bird suggested before taking flight, and leaving with his four legged friend right behind him.

“Wow. They’re amazing.” Spike said to his old friend once the duo had left them before nearly having another laughing fit after seeing the student’s new mane style. “Wait. It’s kinda pretty once you get used to it.” The dragon corrected himself after realizing that she was still miffed about what happened with the Rainblow Dry.

“Is that a turtle with a tree on it’s shell?” Twilight questioned aloud at the rather large turtle lying by the building of their next stop.

“Seems that way.” The reptile answered back and decided to meet this strange creature. “Hey there, I’m Spike.” He said to the napping one which after hearing the voice awoke.

“I am Torterra.” The creature said to the two new comers as he rose from his lying pose.

“Sorry if my friend woke you up, sir.” The violet visitor commented as she glared at Spike for being so rude.

“No problem. Who are you?” The shelled wonder asked since he did not recall a pony with that marking before.

“Sorry, I’m Twilight Sparkle, and I have been sent here by Princess Celestia herself to oversee the Summer Sun Celebration.” The new girl stated, and it was then the turtle glanced at the paper in the scaly one’s claws, and could see the next item on the list.

“Let me help you on the next stop on your check list.” He offered and slowly walked to the next stop. Even though TS was in a rush he did not want to seem rude, so she let him lead them.

‘This is a lot better.’ Spike thought as he climbed the rather large shell, and decided to give his feet a break. “Come on, Twilight. I’m sure he won’t mind.” He offered to the sister-like figure that was about to lecture that he shouldn’t have done that.

‘It would be nice to give my aching hooves a break.’ She thought and succumbed to the free ride. After a few moments Torterra stopped before a rather large building: possibly bigger than the one his boss has.

“Here we are. Your next stop. Hope you enjoyed the break.” The grass/ground type stated watched them get off his back. The pony had a gut feeling that it was the sound of her hooves on his shell that gave them away, but he did not seem upset for what they did. After saying their goodbyes the two headed inside.

“Decorations.” Spike said as he was ready to cross this one off the list until he spotted something he liked. “Beautiful.” He said in awe at the, in his opinion, best part of this building.

“Yes, the décor is coming along nicely.” Twilight said as she gazed at all the banners and what not in the room and thought it all went together perfectly. “This ought to be quick. I‘ll be at the library in no time.” She commented before adding, “Beautiful indeed.” As she looked at a banner that had the same marking as her mentor.

“Not the decor. Her.” He said while pointing at a purple/white pony hard at work.

“No.” The designer said to a yellow, blue, and green ribbon. All the while the lizard was becoming captivated by her beauty. “Oh goodness no.” She said to another option she floated her way.

“How are my scales? Are they straight?” Spike questioned as he patted down the fin-like objects on his cheeks.

‘Someone’s got a crush.’ Twilight thought after hearing the questions, and the way he was acting. “Good Afternoon.” Twilight said after taking a few paces to this pony.

“Just a moment please. I’m in the zone as it were.” The designer said politely before going back to work and saw the item she deemed worthy of her plan. “Yes. Sparkle always does the trick, does it not. Why Rarity you are a talent.” She questioned while managing a rather large red ribbon. “Now, um, how can I help yo--waaaaaah!” The fashion expert exclaimed at the sight before her.

‘That was uncalled for.’ Twilight thought after hearing the scream.

“Oh my stars, darling! What ever happened to your crinie`re?” The white/purple one questioned in alarm.

“Oh, you mean my mane?” The overseer questioned before continuing with, “It’s a long story. I’m just here to check on the decorations and then I’ll be out of your hair.” Sadly a gut feeling told her different.

“Out of my hair? What about your hair?” She questioned before walking closer to her fellow unicorn only to push her out of the building.

“Wait. Where are we going? Help.” Twilight said, but her pleas fell of deaf ears since her old friend was still love struck to do anything else. As they were heading to a totally different building none of them noticed a fast moving shadow buzz past them.

‘Looks like Rarity found another mane case to deal with.’ The dragon thought as he saw the three enter a familiar white building. Having no interest in this field Garchomp continued on his way.

“No. No. Uh-huh. Too green. Too yellow. Too poofy. Not poofy enough. Too frilly. Too shiny. Now go on my dear you were telling where your from.” The designer stated after giving the new girl roughly ten outfit choices.

“I’ve been sent from Canterlot to…” Twilight said through the thinning of the girdle, but was flung away when the location was mentioned.

“Canterlot?!” The clothing expert shouted in excitement after the slingshot move from the girdle. “Oh, I am so envious! The glamour. The sophistication. I have always dreamed of living there. I can’t wait to here all about it. We’re going to be the best of friends you and I.” She said which caused the overseer to me a little uncomfortable when the ‘f’ word was spoken. “Emeralds?! What was I thinking? Let me get you some rubies!” She exclaimed and ran off to get the item in question.

“Quick! Before she decides to dye my coat a new color!” The book smart beauty exclaimed as she ran for the door while Spike remained entranced.

‘Kid’s got it bad.’ A green skin creature thought as he watched everything from a tree branch, and saw the love struck look. ‘He’s setting himself for one humongous fall.’ The out of towner thought before rushing in, grabbed the dragon, and placed it on the panic pony’s back.

“What was…” Sparkle questioned when she heard something behind her, but there was nothing there. “It must have been Spike.” She stated after catching sight of the purple scaled one in question.

“Wasn’t she wonderful?” The dragon questioned as he suddenly rediscovered his tongue.

“Focus, Casanova. What’s next on the list?” She asked while now just walking along; believing them to be far enough from that white/purple horse.

“Oh, music. It’s the last one.” Spike informed after looking at their to do list, and it was the ‘l’ word in his sentence that the pony liked the best. She was about to comment about her main mission until the sound of singing caught their attention. After peeking through a bush they saw that the noise came from eighteen birds.

“Oh my. Um, stop please everyone.” A timid cream/pink winged pony said before flying up to a blue jay. “Excuse me, sir, I mean no offense, but your rhythm is just a teeny tiny bit off.” She informed before flying back to where she was. “Now, follow me, please. A one and a two. A one, two three.” She said calmly, and they were about to start again until a voice called out.

“Hello. Oh my. I am so sorry. I didn’t mean to frighten your birds. I’m just here to check up on the music, and it sounded beautiful.” Twilight said as the winged one slowly came to a landing. “I’m Twilight Sparkle.” She said since it seemed to be getting awkward. “What’s your name?” The student questioned since she really wanted to know the pony in charge of this activity.

“Um…I’m…Fluttershy.” The pony said while saying her name under the tone of a whisper.

“I’m sorry. What was that?” TS questioned since she couldn’t hear something that quiet.

“Um, I’m……Fluttershy.” She answered back but her answer was even softer than the first.

“Didn’t quit catch that.” The overseer stated again and did not want to sound rude. The shy one’s third attempt came out as a squeak which was lost like the other two. It was then a thin creature saw the trouble and decided to help her out.

“Hey there. I’m Quilava, how are you doing.” A cream/green creature said as he offered a hand to the purple pony. At first she was a little taken off guard due to this creature’s arrival, but did the polite thing and shook his hand. “This is Fluttershy. A friend of mine.” He added while gesturing over to the timid one.

“Well, um, it looks like your birds are back, so I guess everything’s in order. Keep up the good work.” Twilight said after he released her hoof, and after another moment of awkwardness she added, “Okay.” She walked over to a bush where another new face walked out. “Well, that was easy.” She said to her old friend.

“A baby dragon!” Fluttershy shouts out with great joy before rushing over to the scaly one; slamming Twilight out of the way in the process. “I’ve never seen a baby dragon before! He’s so cute.” The animal lover said as she got up close to the dragon.

“Well. Well. Well.” Spike said to the fallen one as if grand standing that he’s the talk of the town.

“Oh my! He talks. I didn’t know dragons could talk, well I did, but not young ones, like you. That’s just so incredibly wonderful I…I just don’t even know what to say.” Flutter said as she seemed happy at the moment.

‘I better tend to the other one.’ The fire type thought as he helped the visitor back on her hooves. The moment she was the magic user in training decided to cut this talk short.

“Well, in that case we better be going.” The visitor said as she levitated her friend to her back and was about to head out until the music coordinator spoke out.

“Wait. Wait. What’s his name?” Fluttershy questioned as she walked behind the dragon owner.

“I’m Spike.” The green/purple one said back.

“Hi, Spike. I’m Fluttershy. Wow, a talking dragon, and what do dragons talk about?” She asked even though there were two local dragons, and even though they aren’t what she expected the animal lover was still intimidated by them.

“Well, what do you want to know?” He asked back since no one has really seemed interested in him like she is.

“Absolutely everything.” FS said back with a smile on her face. This caused the one giving the ride to the reptile to groan in annoyance since she knew that was going to take a while. As he was talking Twilight noticed several strange creatures - each as bizarre as the next.

‘The boss will want to know about these two.’ An ordinary black/white bird thought before taking flight to meet up with the man in question.

“Well, that takes care of my whole life; not counting today. Do you want to hear about today?” Spike question after going through his entire life story.

“Oh, yes, please.” Fluttershy as she was at wrapped attention through out the whole thing. Before he could speak TS swiveled to face her, and talk - pony to pony.

“I am so sorry. How did we get here so fast? This is where I’m staying while in Ponyvile, and my poor baby dragon needs his sleep.” Twilight explained, and quickly put an end to Spike’s protest kicking him off of her. “Aw, wook at that. He’s so sweepy he can barely keep his wittle bowance.” She said with baby talk since she knew that he hated that kind of talk.

“Poor thing. You simply must get him to bed.” Fluttershy said as she scooped up the youngster and flew into the library, but was quickly pushed out by the new girl.

“Yes, yes. I’ll get right on that. Well, goodnight.” TS said before shutting the door right in the shy one’s face. She took a few paces inward, but stopped when she heard a voice.

“Rude much.” Spike stated, and felt a bit insulted to be friends with Twilight at the moment.

“Sorry, Spike, but I have to convince the princess that Nightmare Moon is coming and we’re running out of time. I just need to be alone so I can study without a whole bunch of crazy ponies and creatures trying to make friends all the time. Now where’s the light?” She informed and questioned before the item in question came on.

“Surprise!!!!” The ponies and creatures, that she was trying to avoid shouted in joy; catching both of them off guard.

“Surprise! I’m Pinkie Pie, and Totodile and I threw this party just for you.” The pink one from earlier informed before the alligator spoke.

“Were you surprised? Were ya? Were ya? Huh? Huh? Huh?” The water gator questioned with the both of them jumping every which way around the new pony.

“Very surprised. Libraries are supposed to be quiet.” Twilight informed and knew that any chance for some studying went out the window.

“That’s silly! What kind a welcome party would it be if it were quiet. I mean, duh, boring!” Pinkie said and then began talking about her plan and showed the other four that Twilight had met.

“There’s the new girl! Hey! Hi there! I’m comin at ya.” A purple blob shouted of joy and slimed into her before the pony could reach the beverage table. As everyone saw this they heard the door open.

“Hey guys.” The new arrival said before seeing someone in the puddle that was his old friend. “Muk, you might want to let her breath.” The late to the party said before walking over.

“Sorry, Ash, you know how I am with new people.” The glob of goo said as he slid off of her.

“Yes, I know old friend, and that is an admiral quality.” Ash said as he gently rubbed the top of his head. “Sorry about that. Muk can be a little bit too friendly with new people. I am Ash Ketchum by the way, and I’m guessing you’ve met my friends.” The human said to her while gently shaking her hoof to show that he was a good guy.

‘This feeling…the same one I get from one of the guards.’ Twilight thought before feeling him release her hoof, and watched as he stepped aside so that she could get to the beverages.

“Thank you.” Twilight said back to him and began to fix a glass for herself, and as she did that the party planner decided to finish what she was saying earlier.

“So, I decided to throw this great big, ginormous, super-duper, spectacular welcome party, and invite everyone in Ponyville. See? And now you have lots and lots of friends.” The happy pink one said with a smile.

“Are you alright, sugar Q?” AJ questioned at the strange face she was giving them. In an instant she fled, and Ash could have sworn the new pony had a flaming mane.

‘Easy Ash. You’ve been here for a few weeks, so you know that these ponies aren’t related to any one back home.’ The trainer thought before hearing the happy-go-lucky one speak.

“Aw, she’s so happy: she’s crying.” He could agree with that but at the same time he had a different thought in mind.

‘I just hope she doesn’t end up like Sabrina - friendless, and obsessive over a single goal.’ As he was thinking that Spike saw why she fled: the studious one was drinking - hot sauce which Pinkie poured some on a cup cake and ate it.

“What? It’s good.” She said to her friends while eating it. Not wanting to be kept out of something new Ketchum gave it a shot, and enjoyed it.

‘Better than Misty’s cooking.’ He thought before doing it two more times. The resident of the library couldn’t get to sleep, but not out of fear; out of noise.

“Hey Twilight, Pinkie Pie is starting - pin the tale on the pony! Wanna play?” Spike questioned after entering her room with a lampshade on his head.

“No! All the creatures in this town are CRAZY! Do you know what time it is?” She shouted and questioned while lying in bed gazing through the window.

“It’s the eve of the Summer Sun Celebration. Every-pony has to stay up or they’ll miss the princess raise the sun. You really should lighten up Twilight. It’s a party!” The dragon stated before going back down to the get together, and his newest friends that were near his height.

“Here I thought I’d have time to learn about more about the Elements of Harmony, but silly me, all this ridiculous friend making has kept me from it!” Twilight said to herself after mocking what her brother figure said to her. “Legend has it the longest day on the thousandth year the stars will aid in her escape, and she will bring everlasting night. I hope the princess was right. I hope it is just a pony tale.” TS said while looking at the moon.

‘So, that’s why I’ve been getting bad vibes - a new evil.’ Ash, who had volunteered to get the new girl, so that they all could go to town hall. Ketchum hated that tone from anyone - the sound of fear. “Twilight, it’s time to watch the sunrise.” Ash said as he walked all the way into her room.

“Oh, right, so it is.” The student to the princess said back and hurried off with the unknown creature following after her. As for some added muscle Ketchum recalled all of his creatures before exiting the library.

“Isn’t this exciting! Are you excited cause I’m excited! I’ve never been so excited except for the time I saw you flew into town and I was, gasp, but really who can top that.” Pinkie said as she sped over to the two new comers.

“Fluttershy did an amazing job as always.” Ash said to Pikachu as they heard the intro song from the birds, and then there was a spotlight focused on the mayor of this fine town.

“Philleys and Gentlecolts, as mayor of Ponyville it is my great pleasure to announce the beginning of the Summer Sun Celebration.” The mayor said causing everyone to cheer at the announcement. “In just a few moments our town will witness the magic of the sunrise and celebrate this - the longest day of the year, and now it is my great honor to introduce to you the ruler of our land, the very pony that gives us the sun and the moon each and every day. The good, the wise, the bringer of harmony to all of Equestria…” The mayor stated to build for dramatic tension.

“Ready?” FS questioned to the song birds.

“Princess Celestia.” The mayor finished, and with that Rarity pulled the rope which opened the balcony completely, but nothing was there.

“This can’t be good.” Twilight said after seeing the shadow on the moon, but prayed that that meant nothing sadly with no princess, which Celsestia taught punctuality as a top priority, made the student worry even more.

“Remain calm, every-pony. There must be a reasonable explanation.” The mayor said as she tried to calm her worried people. As Ash and Pikachu scanned around since they knew something bad was about to happen PP thought something different.

“Oh. Oh. I love guessing games! Is she hiding?” The perky one exclaimed and questioned before looking on the floor.

“She’s gone.” The beauty expert announced after looking around the balcony and could not find mane strand or feather of the lady in question. This caused all but three to gasp in alarm.

“Oh, she’s good.” Pinkie said still believing that this was just a game.

“So much for my vacation.” Ketchum muttered as he and the others saw black smoke come from the balcony which gave way to…

“Nightmare Moon.” Twilight said as she saw the black figure above them. Seeing this caused the dragon to faint - namely because he couldn’t believe that his friend was right.

“Oh my beloved subjects. It’s been so long since I’ve seen your precious, sun loving faces.” Nightmare said to them which almost all the ponies were shaking in fear except for…

“What did you do with our princess?” Rainbow challenged and was about to leap head first into battle until she felt someone pulling on her tail.

“Hold on there, Nelly.” AJ said as she used all her strength to keep the speed of rushing into the fray.

“Why, am I not royal enough for you? Don’t you know who I am?” The villainess questioned to the people; not noticing one of them slowly making his way away from her.

“Oh! Oh! More guessing games! Um, Pokey Smokes. How about Queen Meanie? No, Black Snooty! Black Snooty!” Pinkie started to speak before the puller used a free hoof to shove an apple in her mouth.

“Does my crown no longer count now that I have been imprisoned for a thousand years?” The evil one said and Ash could see Fluttershy’s body shake with fear causing him to growl in anger.

“Do you not recall the legend? Did you not see the signs?” The wicked winged one questioned while flicking her mane at the designer.

“I did.” TS spoke out to cause attention to fall onto her. “And I know who you are. You’re the Mare in the Moon - Nightmare Moon.” She followed up to her earlier comment causing all toe gasp in alarm.

“Well, well, well. Some pony who remembers me. Then you also know why I’m here?” The enemy said and felt touched that someone knew of her in this day and age.

“You’re here to…to…” She couldn’t bring herself to finish it because the student was praying that the ‘eternal night’ wasn’t her grand plan, and she at least mellowed while on the moon.

“Remember this day little ponies for it is your last. From this moment forth the night will last forever!” She proclaimed and summoned a storm cloud over head while laughing evilly at them.

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