Chapter 3:
Friendship is Magic Part 2, Elements of Harmony

“Cease her! Only she knows where the princess is!” The mayor called out to three guards that arrived before the princess in ensure security. They did as she asked and flew at her, but the wicked one was prepared.

“Stand back you fools!” Nightmare Moon shouted before shooting them down with lightning which was noticed by the human.

“Your not getting away.” Ketchum proclaimed as he rushed from his hiding spot when he saw his opponent begin to engulf in smoke. “Glalie - Ice Beam. Buizel - Aqua Jet.” He called out while throwing the selected creatures into battle.

‘Arctic Aqua Jet coming at you.’ The water class thought after being contained in ice which had went into the cloud, but hit nothing except the balcony. As Ash assess the welfare of his water type AJ lost hold of her speedy friend.

“Come back here!” Rainbow shouted as she bolted out the door, but stopped to watch her opponent flee. “Night time? Forever?” She said while catching her breath, and that did not sit well with her. Before fear could set in the blue furred one looked down and saw the new girl run off. “Where’s she going?” RD questioned aloud before following.

“We better go too.” Ash said to the four ponies that remained behind after calling those two back to their mobile homes. With that they gave chase after the two even though they all knew the destination.

“We gotta stop Nightmare….” Spike called out once they got back and he was lying in bed. Sadly his body was tapped out, so he fell back to sleep before he could finish his sentence.

“You’ve been up all night, Spike. You’re a baby dragon after all.” The student said as she tucked him in, turned the lights off to her room, and set off on her first mission. “Elements. Elements. Elements. Ugh! How can I stop Nightmare Moon without the Elements of Harmony!” She said while scanning through all her books; the pony was so focused on the task that she didn’t even hear the door open.

“And just what are the Elements of Harmony? And how did you know about Nightmare Moon, huh?! Are you a spy?!” Rainbow Dash said to the studious one before getting yanked by the tail thanks to Apple Jack again.

“Simmer down, Sally. She ain’t no spy, but she sure knows what’s going on, don’t you Twilight?” The farm girl questioned after releasing the tail and walking closer to the new girl.

“I read about all the prediction about Nightmare Moon.” TS said to the six since none of them seemed to be in a happy mood at the moment. “Some mysterious objects known as the Elements of Harmony are the only things that can stop her, but I don’t know what they are? Where to find them? I don’t even know what they do?” She informed the group while gazing at the ordinary moon.

“The Elements of Harmony a reference guide.” Pinkie said rather calmly as she looked at one of the books still on the shelf.

“How did you find that?” The student questioned after body checking the pink one away to get a better look.

“It was under ‘E’.” The energetic one said as she skipped about; unfazed by the body check.

‘Kid reminds me of me.’ Ash thought as he heard the librarian simply ‘oh’ after not realizing that sooner. She then enchanted the book and floated it closer to her.

“There are six Elements of Harmony, but only five are known. Kindness, Laughter, Generosity, Honesty, and Loyalty; the sixth is a complete mystery. It is said that the last known location for the five elements was in the Ancient Castle of the Royal Pony Sisters.” Twilight explained to them, but Ash caught a glimpse of something in the window.

‘Better just grab five more Pokemon, and leave the others behind. In case that evil one decides to double back.’ Ash thought, and began to guess who would be the best option for this mission by going out and keeping five while releasing the others.

“What’s up boss?” Haunter questioned as he enjoyed the pure darkness around him. The oldest of the team could see that Ash had a plan to battle this evil, but there was something more.

“No doubt you sensed the evil that is in Ponyville.” Ash asked and received several nods, so he continued with, “That is why I’m taking Pikachu and these five with me, but I need the rest of you to remain here in case she returns.” The others knew that he was right about that possibility.

“We’re on it.” Charizard said to his old friend with his wing blocking Bayleef since he knew she was going to protest. While they were here all of them could tell that she was going back to her old roots - jealousy, so he had to speak up first.

“Ash, look!” Pikachu exclaimed which caused the taller of the two to turn and see the six running off.

“Gotta go! Remember - attack Nightmare Moon, and nothing else.” Ketchum called out before catching up to them. “The Everfree Forest. Always wanted to explore this place.” The hero said to himself after seeing where they stopped at.

“Whee! Let’s go!” Pinkie shouted to the group before taking a couple of steps forward, but was stopped by the studious one.

“Not so fast.” She said to stop the happy-go-lucky one from going any further before adding, “Look, I appreciate the offer, but I really rather do this on my own.” The pony prayed that they would take the hint, but sadly they didn’t.

“No can do, Sugar Q. We sure ain’t lettin` friend of ours go into that creepy place alone. We’re sticking to you like caramel on a candy apple.” Apple Jack informed before she and the other girls took point.

“Especially if there are candy apples in there.” Pinkie said before seeing Ash and Twilight giving her a strange look. “What? Those things are good!” She explained before trotting on.

“Besides where I come from there’s an old saying - there’s strength in numbers.” Ash said to her before walking in to join with the others causing the student to sigh in defeat, and join them.

“So, none of you have been in here before?” Twilight questioned with a hint of fear in her voice.

“Heavens no. Just look at it. It’s dreadful.” Rarity explained with fear in her voice as well. The trainer really wished that he brought Noctowl since he could guide them better.

“And it ain’t natural. Folks say it don’t work the same way as Equestria.” AJ explained, but as they were walking along no one, not even Ash or Pikachu, noticed a strange mist seep into the rock beneath their feet/hooves.

“What’s that supposed to mean?” TS questioned with her fear rising. It was then the speed factor to provoke their fear.

“No pony knows. You know why?” The blue one questioned stalking right up to FF, PP, and R face to face.

“Rainbow, quit it.” The apple wrangler said in a warning tone since she did not want to see her friends more scared than they already are.

“Cause every pony who’s ever come in has never come out!” Rainbow said as she continued to stalk forward before jumping up at the last part. She only intended to startle them, but something unintended happened instead.

‘Hmm, didn’t see this coming.’ The Pallet Town protector thought calmly at the sight of the ground cracking beneath them. Before he could warn them it gave out completely causing all wingless creatures to slide down to the ground.

“Fluttershy, quick!” Rainbow shouted as she saw her friends in danger.

“Oh my goodness! Oh my goodness!” The shy one shouted in alarm before speeding off as well. The five others were screaming as they were swiftly heading for ground. The happy one was saved by the speedster, but the shy one’s save was redirected.

“Worry about the others. Pikachu and I can manage.” Ash said to the flyer over him, and reluctantly she did just that and went for Rarity; Apple Jack saved herself by grabbing onto a exposed tree root. Ketchum and his electoral friend were the first to go over the edge.

‘Great plan, fearless leader.’ Pikachu thought as they were now falling. As always Ash relied on his gut instinct to get him out of this, but prayed he picked the right grass type.

“Go!” Ash shouted out while throwing out one of his Pokeballs, and out came Sceptile. Just seeing the situation he knew what was expected of him, and after using that famous speed of his the tree gecko was able to catch the both of them before landing safely.

“You two okay?” He asked after releasing them while checking for any kind of injuries.

“We’re fine Sceptile. Thanks.” The human said back while wondering why sliding on the Earth didn’t seem to hurt him that much. During the time of Ketchum’s fall into the chasm there was a situation going on above them.

“Hold on. I’m a comin`.” AJ said after releasing the root, and slid down to the hanging sixth pony of their group.

“Apple Jack, what do I do?” Twilight questioned out of fear after gripping the farm girl’s outstretched front hooves. At first the one the question was for did not know what to say until a familiar sound caught her ear, and it was then she knew what to say.

“Let go.” She said as a simple statement.

“Are you crazy?!” The D.I.D. shouted in anger while thinking, ‘She says she’s my friend, and she wants me to fall into this chasm.’ The orange one understood why she said that, but knew how to assure her everything was going to be fine.

“No, I ain’t. I promise you’ll be safe.” She said with her calmest, most sincere tone.

“That’s not true!” TS answered back while holding onto her friend’s hooves for dear life.

“Now listen here. What I’m sayin` to you is the honest truth. Let go, and you’ll be safe.” Apple Jack said to her and saw her new friend’s eyes grow wide with fear, but also felt the steel grip loosening.

‘This was totally the wrong idea!’ She thought while screaming on her way down, but suddenly felt the speed of her fall become a lot slower. ‘What is…’ Twilight thought before feeling a pair of talons around her waist. Her first instinct was to scream, but she forced herself to look up and saw that it was Pidgeot.

“Your going to be fine.” The bird cooed on their way down. The living package looked down and saw that Ash, his Pokemon, and the girls were all safe.

‘She was right.’ The student thought while watching the honest one use a series of jutted out rocks as stairs to get down to the others. Once TS’s hooves were all on the ground the big bird released his grip, and stood beside her.

“I better see who else I have.” Ash said aloud before throwing the other three balls into the air. This summoned: Tauros, Totodile, and Quilava. ‘These will do in a pinch.’ The trainer thought with a smile before seeing that the girls were already on the move, so they followed after them.

“And then Ash slid down the cliff, called out Sceptile and Pidgeot. Then Pidgeot - looped-the-looped around and caught you right in time.” Rainbow explained before glancing at the flyer who decided to walk with the rest of them.

“Yes, Rainbow, I was there. And I’m very grateful.” Twilight said while looking over at the human that brought up the rear.

“I’m sure that if Pidgeot wasn’t around Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash wouldn’t have let you fall.” The monster tamer explained which made the shy and speedy one smile that he had that much faith in them.

“Thank you Ash, but I’m just used to carrying a bunny or two. I’m not sure if I could carry a pony.” The timid one said to the hero, but he just smiled and replied with…

“You won’t know if you don’t try.” After that they were about to pick up the pace until a creature stood before them.

“A manticore!” Twilight shouted at the winged lion with a scorpion tail stood there: ready to strike them down. “We’ve got to get past him.” Their pony field leader said to the rest of them.

“Let’s try a tag-team approach. Sceptile, use Leaf Blade.” Ash called out who followed his order, but only after one of the ponies attacked.

“Take that, you ruffian.” Rarity shouted out after hind hoof kicking him in the face which the grass type backed her up with Leaf Blade. The beast countered by roaring at them which naturally didn’t intimidate Sceptile, but did the opposite to the fashion expert. “My hair!” She complained before fleeing out of fear.

“Wait.” Fluttershy said after standing on the sidelines and watching the whole thing. Ketchum saw that Apple Jack was going to give it a shot, so he decided to switch dance partners.

“Sceptile retreat with Bullet Seed. Tauros wrangle him in with Double Team.” Ash shouted out which they did because they trusted his moves. With the seeds blinding him and the bull illusions on the ground the big cat backed away causing the second pony to do her thing.

“Yee-haw! Get along little doggie!” AJ shouted once she was on top of the beast. A common instinct was to buck her off as best as he could.

“Wait.” FS tried again, and again was ignored. By this time she was noticed by Quilava.

‘What does she want?’ The fire type thought before watching the rest of Apple Jack’s fight. She was eventually bucked off which the bull saw and decided to cushion her fall.

“All yours partners.” She said calmly while buzzing past Rainbow Dash and the now airborne bird.

“We’re on it.” Rainbow said with a salute, and they decided to try a tag-team style of their own.

“Wait.” Fluttershy tried to reason with them again, but wasn’t heard by any one except the fire class. She created a Roy G Biv tornado and the other feathered one added in a barrage Steel Wings. The beast didn’t like this and timed a tail swipe that took them both out.

“Rainbow!” Twilight shouted in alarm while Ash raced to the front and put his feet in a brace stance. Pidgeot saw this and saw that the blue one was right behind him, so the bird cushioned her crash as the Pokemon Trainer saved them both.

“Looks like it’s up to us.” Ash said to the electrical one on his shoulder. The two, along with the other ponies were about to strike until the tallest one gets struck first. “Ow! What was…Quilava?” Ketchum questioned to the one that gave him a small Swift attack to the back of the head.

“Why don’t you try a non-warrior give it a shot.” The timid fire class explained before pointing straight ahead. They all watched as Fluttershy was approaching the beast. The cat raised its claw to strike, the girls didn’t want to watch, and Ash was still ready to attack until he saw the timid one do what she does best.

“Shh, it’s okay.” She explained to the lion before nuzzling her nose on his left paw. Once he realized that this one meant no harm he decided to reveal why he was so aggressive at the moment. “Oh, you poor, poor little baby.” She said after seeing the purple thorn in his paw.

“Little?” The speedy one questioned since she was looking at a beast that was taller than Ash.

“Now this might hurt for just a second.” The cream/pink one said before taking the thorn in her mouth, and gave a swift yank. The creature picked her up and roared out of instinct they still thought the worst only to watch the beast lick her. “Oh, your just a little baby kitty, aren’t you?” She said during the licking moment which the group saw that it was safe to pass.

“How did you know about the thorn?” Twilight questioned as she waited for the timid one once the cat was done thanking her.

“I didn’t. Sometimes we all need to be shown a little kindness.” Fluttershy explained before walking on. TS followed after them, and once they were gone the fallen thorn changed into a dark mist, the same mist responsible for the fallen Earth, and moved onto a different section of the forest.

“My eyes need a rest from all this icky muck.” Rarity commented as they continued on their quest. “I didn’t mean that literally.” She added when they entered a thick brush that blocked out the moon’s light.

“The Ancient Ruin could be right in front of our faces, and we wouldn’t even know it.” The girl on point explained to the others. Ash sensed something by his feet, but it fled too quickly before he could see what it was.

“Oh, wait, I think I stepped in something.” Apple Jack said after they had a moment of confusion. “It’s just mud.” She added after hearing Fluttershy scream, and thought it was over what was said until she saw a tree sport a scary look.

“We’re surrounded.” Ash announced causing all the girls to scream while Ash to view this as another fight. “Guys, get ready for a fight.” He said causing Leaf Blade, Iron Tail, Zen Headbutt, and Steel Wing to get ready, but the attacks quickly deactivated once they all heard laughter.

“Pinkie, Totodile, what are you two doing? Run!” Twilight questioned once they saw the two in questions make funny faces at one of the trees.

“Oh, guys.” Pinkie said to the group of explorers before starting something familiar. “When I was a little Philley, and the sun was going down.” She said to them in a sing-song voice.

“Fellas, is she really….” Ash started to speak before he was cut off by the happy one.

“The darkness and the shadows they would always make me frown.” The spontaneous soprano sang to them.

“She is.” The beauty expert stated to the human since she knew what he was getting at.

“I’d hide under my pillow from what I thought I saw, but Granny Pie said that wasn’t the way to deal with fears at all.” Pinkie sang to them which confused the group.

“Then what is?” The speed factor asked the singer, and received her answer in a song.

“She said: Pinkie, ya gotta stand up tall. Learn to face your fears. You’ll see that they can’t hurt you. Just laugh and make them disappear. Ha. Ha. Ha.” Pie said to them and demonstrated which actually worked.

‘Wow, laughter can do that?’ The water gator thought in awe at what he just saw happen. She then continued to sing while using the other ponies as part of her plan, and most of the Pokemon joined it…all but Sceptile who just watched the whole thing.

“Kids.” The final stage creature muttered as he even watched his human partner join in on the laugh fit. Once the demon trees were dealt with the group went on their way while still chuckling a bit until they stopped at a raging stream.

“How are we gonna cross this?” The laughter factor questioned as the group stood behind Ash. As they all began to think of a solution Pikachu heard something near them.

“Hear that?” The rodent questioned while looking around. The girls, and his brothers, saw this and began to listen as well. Eventually they all heard something and followed it to the source.

“A Gyrados with arms and facial hair now that’s just odd.” Ash thought as they saw an orange haired sea-serpent throwing a temper tantrum.

“What a world! What a world!” The creature said as he threw his tantrum not noticing the group of thirteen walking over to him.

“Excuse me, sir. Why are you crying?” Twilight questioned the beast before them for a reason for this outburst.

“Well, I don’t know. I was just sitting here, minding my own business, when this tacky little cloud of purple smoke just wisped past me and tore half of my beloved mustache clean off, and now I look simply horrid.” The beast said before splashing back into the unstable water. Because of the elemental difference Quilava hid under the bull when a huge splash of water fell on top of them.

“Oh, gimme a break.” The speedy one questioned after hearing that useless sob story.

“That’s what all this fuss is about?” The honest woman questioned as she, like most of the others, were dripping wet.

“No problem. Pikachu, use Iron Tail on the other mustache to even it out.” Ash called out. The rodent was about to do just that until the beautician spoke out.

“Don’t even think about it Pikachu.” She shouted out while sporting a stare that made the rodent point at his partner and say…

“It was his idea.” Even though he was on the spot the human had a thought of his own…

“Why would Nightmare Moon want half of a mustache?’ and could only picture that evil one using it to give her an old fashioned villain mustache since fighting was his strength the trainer passed the buck to the white/purple one.

“I can’t believe that you can be so insensitive.” She said to the team which caused the human to feel a little sheepish, but still watched what her plan was. “Oh, just look at him. Such lovely luminous scales.” She said to the beast while rubbing her hoof on his scaly goatee.

“I know.” He answered back, and was starting to feel a little better.

“Your expertly quaffed mane.” She went on to speak of his look.

“Oh, I know. I know.” He said as he was starting to feel even better.

“Your fabulous manicure.” She went on, and it was then that this was a creature that understood his desire to look gorgeous.

“It’s so true.” He said back; practically gushing at her observations.

“All ruined without your beautiful mustache.” She pointed out causing him to recall his uneven facial hair.

“It’s true. I’m hideous!” He exclaimed while trying to hide his shame with his skinny arms over his long face.

“I simply cannot let such a crime against fabulosity go uncorrected.” She declared before biting the beast, and pulled out one of his scales.

“What did you do that for?” He questioned to the creature he thought understood her, but she was simply a bully.

“Rarity, what are you…” Twilight questioned, but that was as far as she got before seeing her plan first hand. The creature fainted after seeing it, and stayed there with his head over the water.

‘Now to work.’ The beauty based one thought as she used her magic to tie her tail to the creature’s incomplete mustache.

“My mustache! How wonderful!” The beast said after a small laughing fit.

“You look smashing.” She said back at him, and it was then that one of them in the party decided to say something.

“Oh, Rarity, your beautiful tail.” TS said while looking at the hack job on her friend’s tail. Ordinarily he would have tried to laugh, like he did when Team Rocket gave Misty that beauty treatment, but he thought such a move from such a creature didn’t deserve laughter.

“Oh, it’s fine my dear. Short tails are in this season. Besides, it’ll grow back.” Rarity said while wagging her tail a bit. Her comment caused one of the others to speak up.

“So would the mustache.” RD said to the new pony in a whispering way.

“While it grows back I know that you’ll be able to pull the look off, and soon everyone will want to follow that trend.” Ash said with a genuine smile.

“Thank you, Ash.” She said back always grateful that he would give them such praise.

“We can cross now.” The student informed and began to wade through the water until the serpents tail came rising out of the water in a zigzag style.

“Allow me.” The serpent said before diving his head under the water, and with that the team hopped over, and continued on their way.

“There it is! The ruin that holds the Elements of Harmony!” Twilight shouted with great joy after the team came out of another thick chunk of jungle. “We made it!” She exclaimed before going into a full gallop.

“Twilight, wait for us.” The farm girl shouted as the rest of them followed after her. As they did that the trainer spotted the small stone pillars, and knew he saw them somewhere else.

“We’re almost there.” She shouted back, and it was then the hero remembered where he saw them and what they did causing him to pick up the pace. He was able to grab and pull her tail when she ran out of ground.

“What’s with you and falling off cliffs today?” RD questioned with a somewhat humorous tone in her voice. The group then saw what Ash knew was there: an even deeper chasm.

“Now what?” The laughter one asked as she looked at the distance between their side and the ruin’s side.

“Duh.” The blue one said while flapping her wings a bit before getting to work.

“Oh, yeah.” The pink one countered as she watched her friend fly off.

“Pidgeot, go with her.” Ash instructed which the creature did as he asked. The two of them swooped down: Pidgeot grabbed a wooden plank with his talons while the Pegasus grabbed a rope. The two were about to get to work until something was heard.

“Rainbow. Rainbow.” The voice called out from the fog around them.

“Who’s there?” The pony in question questioned while looking around. Seeing that she was occupied the new bird in town grabbed the rope with his beak, and held it for her. “I ain’t scared a you! Show yourself!” She proclaimed while standing on her hind hooves and acted like a Hitmonchan.

“We have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the best flier in Equestria.” The voice said which confused the pony.

“Who?” She asked with pure curiosity since she would like to know that too.

“Why, you, of course.” The voice called out which gave her ego a bit of a boost.

“Really?!” She said with an excited squeak before countering with, “I mean, oh yeah! Me!” She then decided to test her luck. “Hey, uh, you wouldn’t mind tellin` the Wonderbolts that, would ya? Cause I‘ve been tryin` to get into that group for, like, ever!” She asked the voice of unknown origin.

“No, Rainbow Dash. We want you to join us - The Shadowbolts.” A female in a dark themed jumpsuit said as she and two others galloped into view. “We’re the greatest aerial team in the Everfree Forest, and soon we will be the greatest in all Equestria, but first - we need a captain.” The female explained which the last part really caught the attention of the speed factor. “The most magnificent.” The female tried brown-nosing to seal the deal.

“Yep.” RD answered back.

“Swiftest.” The other girl added.

“Yes!” RD agreed with a bigger smile.

“Bravest flier in all the land.” The girl said which she believed would seal the deal.

“Yes! It’s all true!” She said while feeling her ego grow.

“We need you.” The other girl said while whispering the last word right in Rainbow Dash’s ear.

“Wah-hoo! Sign me up!” She exclaimed before remembering the rather large bird in the area. “Just let me help Pidgeot tie this bridge real quick, and then we have a deal.” She explained, but was slammed away from the bird before she could grab the chunk of rope hanging from his beak.

“No! It’s them or us?” The girl said which seemed to have put a lot of pressure on the flyer of good.

“Hey! Pidgeot! Rainbow! What’s the hold up?” Ash shouted out to the other side of the gap. It was then Ash and the others saw the creatures before their winged friend.

“Oh no. Rainbow!” Twilight shouted out, but the newest female didn’t like interruptions so she caused the fog to encase the bridge and the bird. “Don’t listen to them!” She shouted out seconds before the fog formed before them.

“Well?” The Shadowbolt woman questioned after moving the fog.

“You.” She admitted, but saw the three smile, so she decided to explain what she meant: “Thank you, for the offer I mean.” She then walked over to the Poke-flier and helped him with the bridge. “But I’m afraid I have to say - no.” She said while in the air before zipping off to the others.

‘Good choice.’ The flying type thought with a smile as he followed after her. Unknown to either of them the three Shadowbolts turned into three purple clouds then into one before hurrying off somewhere else.

“See? I never leave my friends hangin`.” Rainbow explained to Twilight after receiving compliments for what the two of them did. The new pony was starting to get the feeling that she could really trust these girls, the Pokemon, and even Ash as they were crossing the bridge. “Whoa.” She said in awe once the group made it inside.

“Come on, Twilight. Isn’t this what you’ve been waitin` for?” Apple Jack questioned to the sixth pony who by passed the twelve others to see them for herself.

“The Elements of Harmony. We found them.” She said with great joy that this mission was just about over. The winged ponies along with the gecko, who leapt onto the center orb, and grabbed a couple of the stones while the flyers took one a piece. “Careful. Careful.” She instructed to the three who were placing the fall spheres on the ground.

“1, 2, 3, 4...there’s only five.” Pinkie Pie pointed out after counting them all. This only confused the group greatly.

“Where did that sixth one go.” The Water type stated as he looked at the pedestal again, but saw no stragglers.

“The book said: when the five are present a spark will cause the sixth element to be revealed.” The studier said to the others, and as the ponies, and most of the Pokemon were as well: Ash was not.

‘So they have one too.’ Ash thought as he recalled a prophecy from his world, ‘Disturb not the harmony of fire, ice or lightning, lest these titans wreak destruction upon the world in which they clash. Though the water's great guardian shall arise to quell the fighting, alone its song will fail, and thus the earth shall turn to ash. O Chosen One, into thine hands bring together all three. Their treasures combined tame the Beast of the Sea.’ The hero recalled the whole thing, and knew what he now had to do.

“What in the hey is that supposed to mean?” AJ questioned the book smart one since she has never heard of such a thing.

“I’m not sure, but I have an idea. Stand back. I don’t know what will happen.” Twilight warned them before concentrating.

“Come on, ya`ll she needs to concentrate.” The farm girl instructed since she had a feeling that her new friend couldn’t do that with all of them watching.

“Go with them. I’m going to see if Aura can help.” Ash said to his team, who were by the door, but stopped to turn and face their trainer since he did not move. Without a word they did just that, and the trainer stuck his hand out and concentrated as well.

“Thanks for the save back there, by the way, Tauros.” The orange/blonde one said to the bull as they recalled his pillow move, and let her slide back down onto the battlefield.

“Oh, it was nothing.” He said back, and was about to add something to that until a startled yelp caught his ears.

“Ash/Twilight!” The twelve shouted out after hearing that startled yelp. Back inside there was a familiar purple cloud, now in cyclone mode, before them with the sought after within it.

“The elements!” The hero/heroine shouted before jumping into it before the form of wind vanished as soon as back-up appeared.

“Ash! Twilight! Where are you?” The apple wrangler questioned as everyone looked around the room for any sign of them.

“Over here!” The electrical enforcer shouted out causing all to look in his direction and saw what he wanted them to see. A decaying tower with a bright light shooting of the windows. “Let’s get moving.” The first Pokemon said to them before rushing away with the others right behind him.

“You okay?” Ash questioned as he held the young one in a protective manner. The student gave him a nod with a small smile, but the smile ceased when she saw their opponent with the gems.

“Your kidding?” Nightmare Moon questioned as Ash with Aura infused fists, and Twilight with a look of determination in her eyes stood ready to fight her. “Your kidding right?” She asked again, but her only answer was of the two charging right at her. Seeing no harm in the glowing fists or horn she charged at them, but before a blow could connect the disappeared.

“Ugh!” Twilight said after they reappeared before the stones. “Just one spark. Come on! Come on!” She said to the rocks around her.

“You might want to hurry it up.” The human pointed out as he could see the enemy horse was not pleased at what was happening.

‘I will not be defeated by a bunch of Philleys and monsters.’ Moon thought before turning into dust and reappeared before the two. As Twilight was hit by a recoil Ash was sucker blasted because he let his guard down.

‘That hurt.’ The protector of Pallet Town thought as he slid along side the studious one. The two of them propped themselves up and saw that her wish did happen.

“No! No!” The mare of madness shouted as she saw the five gems come to life. The duo felt rather pleased that this was going off without a hitch until…nothing.

“But, where’s the sixth element?” Twilight questioned once she and the human got back on their feet. Nightmare laughed evilly because of the epic fail, and then stomped the ground as hard as she could to shatter all of them in one go.

“You little foal and monster! Thinking you two can defeat me?! Now, you will never see your princess again or your sun. The night will last forever!” Nightmare Moon declared at the two of them.

“I’ve heard all this stuff before, you know. You’re not the first would be conqueror I’ve fought, and you’ll fall just like the rest of them.” Ash said to the opponent with an unwavering look in his eyes which caught them both by surprise.

‘How? We don’t have the Elements of Harmony. We don’t have the princess to help us out. So, how is it that Ash still believes that we are going to win?’ Twilight thought as she looked at the creature beside her with fists ready to go a couple of rounds.

“Very well. If you feel confident that victory is yours then I will end you then the little foal.” The wicked winged one said and decided impalement would be the best idea for that. When she got halfway there three shadows came from the doorway behind them.

“Leave our boss alone.” One of them shouted before unleashing a powerful flame attack from his mouth while the others did the same with water, and a seed barrage. A cloud soon appeared obstructing the dark one’s vision which caused three more attacks.

“We mean it.” One of the three other shouted before giving their opponent a powerful electrical tackle move as the others followed it with a speed attack, and a powerful head butt.

“Thank you, my brothers.” Ash said to the group around him before adding, “Good work on mastering the Zen Headbutt attack, Tauros.” It was at that time the sixth horse heard some chatter coming from the stairs, worried chatter, and after seeing the six in action the student finally understood it all.

“You think you can destroy the Elements of Harmony just like that? Well, you’re wrong. Because the spirits of the Elements of Harmony are right here.” She exclaimed as the others arrived on the scene.

“What is this?” Nightmare Moon questioned aloud as she watched as the fragments of the rocks begin to glow.

“Apple Jack - who reassured me when I was in doubt represents the spirit of honesty.” Twilight explains as several rock pieces floated around her.

‘Good job.’ The bull thought as he watched the stones surround her.

“Flutter shy - who tamed the manticore with her compassion represents the spirit of kindness.” TS continued and the same thing happened to her with the stones. “Pinkie Pie - who banished fear by giggling in the face of danger represents the spirit of laughter.” She continued causing the same to happen to the pink one.

‘They suit you.’ The Water based beast thought as he saw the stone show.

“Rarity - who calmed a sorrowful serpent with a meaningful gift generosity.” Twilight went on as the another stone circle was created. “And Rainbow Dash - who could not abandon her friends for her own heart’s desires represents the spirit of loyalty.” She added as the final ring appeared.

It is due to the spirits of these five ponies that helped us get past all of the challenges you threw our way.” Ash explained to the villain and he saw that she was starting to get scared.

“You still don’t have the sixth element. The spark didn’t work.” Nightmare said as she recalled only destroying five stones.

“But it did. I different kind of spark.” The sixth pony explained before turning to her friends and added, “I felt it the very moment I realized how happy I was to hear you. To see you. How much I cared about you. The spark ignited inside of me when I realized that you all are my friends.” Twilight said as she looked at the seven beside them, and it was then the sixth stone was revealed.

‘I knew you would get it eventually.’ Ash thought since he had seen it throughout their journey that the twelve of them really were her friends.

“You see Nightmare Moon when those elements are ignited by the…spark that resides in the hearts of us all. It creates the sixth element - the element of Magic.” Twilight explained causing the circling stones to become five necklaces, and the sixth to become a crown. With their combined power a rainbow beam shot right at her.

‘What…what is that?’ Nightmare Moon thought while screaming in pain. The thing that she was seemed like the human, but different with blue, red, green, and yellow as his skin. Sadly before she could wonder what that meant the Elements of Harmony finished her off.

“My head!” Rainbow said to the others after the explosion of power leveled out.

“Every-pony okay?” Apple Jack questioned while doing a quick head count and everyone seemed to be with them.

“Oh, thank goodness!” A voice called out behind her this caused everyone to look at Rarity out of concern.

“Oh, Rarity, it’s so lovely.” Fluttershy said as she looked at a new piece to the generous one’s build.

“I know. I’ll never part with it again.” She exclaimed while swaying her tail a bit before snuggling with it.

“No, your necklace. It looks just like your Cutie Mark.” Fluttershy explained as she clarified what she meant. The beauty based one looked at the two items in question before turning her sights to the others.

“So does yours.” She said to the timid one of the team. The kind one saw that she was right which the others were doing the same.

“Look at mine! Look at mine!” Pinkie shouted as she bounced happily around the room before stopping before the sea gator who looked at his reflection in the balloon shaped gem and laughed about it.

“Aw yeah!” Rainbow said with a bit of pride in her tone as she admired her lightning bolt necklace. Ash then motioned over to the sixth member of the team who was sporting something other than a necklace.

“Gee, Twilight. I thought you were spouting a lot of hooey, but I reckon we really do represent the Elements of Friendship.” The farm girl said to their field leader, and it was then a new voice spoke.

“Indeed you do.” The voice said and that’s when they all saw a bright light coming from outside the window - the sun…and something more. Ash and his team saw five of them bow down so he, and his team did the same - even Sceptile.

“Princess Celestia.” The crown bearer said with a smile - happy to see her mentor alive and well.

“Twilight Sparkle, my faithful student.” The white one with a light mane said before nuzzling the purple one once she was close enough. “I knew you could do it.” She said with a smile.

“But…you told me it was all an old Pony Tale?” Her student questioned seeming confused at this confession of faith.

“I told you that you that you needed to make some friends - not ignore.” The royal one corrected the student. “I saw the signs of Nightmare Moon’s return, and I knew it was you who had the magic inside to defeat her. Which you could not unleash it until you let true friendship into your heart.” She explained before looking at the ponies and the monsters.

‘She’s in charge of this whole place?’ Ash questioned to himself while gazing at the lady in question.

“Now, if only another will as well.” Celestia explained which caused them to look at her in confusion. “Princess Luna.” She said causing the creature in question to wake up with a gasp of alarm. “It has been a thousand years since I have seen you like this. Time to put our differences behind us. We were meant to rule together, little sister.” She said after laying down before the vanquished villain.

‘Sister?’ The group thought after hearing that, but could not believe it one bit.

“Will you accept my friendship?” The royal elder questioned after standing upright. Everyone leaned in close to hear the answer even though the comical duo leaned in so far they fell flat on their faces.

“I’m so sorry! I’ve missed you so much, big sister.” The freed one said as she nuzzled into her sister’s neck.

“I’ve missed you two.” The elder said as she was truly grateful of having her sister back by her side. As Pinkie Pie started to cry about this Ash decided to do what he did best - make new friends.

“Excuse me, your majesties, but I’d like to introduce myself.” Ash said while kneeling before the two who stopped crying to look at him. “I am Ash Ketchum, and these are some of my friends: Pikachu, Pidgeot, Sceptile, Quilava, Totodile, and Tauros.” He said to the two while pointing at the creatures by name before offering his hand out.

“It is good to meet you. I am Princess Celestia, and this is my sister Princess Luna.” The white sister said as she accepted his hand, but it took the other a few moments to shake; there was something about this boy that put her fear at ease - at least for now.

“Hey! You know what this calls for?” The laughable one questioned once her crying fit was over. “A Party!” She cheered out once they were out of the forest.

“Ash/Twilight!” Bayleef and Spike shouted out as they made their way past the crowd and to the two in question - more than happy to greet them. Once the Princess who came by chariot, which was waiting for them at the entrance of the forest, dismounted everyone bowed. In Charizard, Garchomp, and Beedrill’s case bow their heads down.

‘It is good to be here with you, sister.’ Luna thought after a couple of Pegasus horses gave her a flower necklace. As the royal ones were being introduced to Ash’s whole team the sixth pony suddenly realized the tragic flaw in this plan of hers.

“Why so glum my faithful student?” Celestia questioned after dismissing herself from a hand to hoof shake with Primeape after seeing an unhappy look on TS’s face. “Are you not happy that your quest is complete, and you can return to your studies at Canterlot?” She questioned since she knew that this was what Twilight wanted more than anything.

“That’s just it. Just when I learn how wonderful it is to have friends I have to leave them.” Twilight explained while looking at the six ponies, her brother, Ash, and all of his Pokemon as she said that.

“Spike, take a note please.” The older horse stated and after hearing a cough from the dragon in question she carried on with, “I, Princess Celestia, hereby decree that the unicorn - Twilight Sparkle, shall take on a new mission for Equestria: she must continue to study the magic of friendship. She must report to me her findings from her new home in Ponyville.” This got both pony and Pokemon excited of hearing that. So much so that Snorlax walked over and gave all six of them a big hug.

“Oh, thank you Princess Celestia. I’ll study harder than ever before.” The student said as she enjoyed the embrace from the large Pokemon. As that was going on Ash secured the special packages in the chariot, and saw Muk letting Luna step in place on top of him for fun.

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