The Brony Survival Guide

Chapter 4: The Mane 6

Written by Jlargent

Me: I have at least six more chapters after this and after that I'll shift my attention back to my Human in Equestria fic. I do not own the Mane Six in any shape or form. By the way I fixed any mistakes that I had made in chapters one and two.

Since the series focuses on the exploits of Twilight Sparkle and her friends I am providing you with some background information on each of the 'Mane' characters.

Twilight Sparkle.

Bearer of the Element of Magic was born in Canterlot, when she was young she watched Princess Celestia raise the sun during the Summer Sun Celebration (See Previous chapter for details on this event) she was in awe at her magic, determined she starts to study magic reading any book on magic she could. One day her parents announced that she was to be given an interview at Celestia's School for Gifted Unicorns, when she was interviewed by the examiners they tasked her with hatching a dragon's egg, despite her efforts she could not produce any magic. Dejected she was about to leave the examination room when a large boom startled her to the point where her magic became out of control.

Bolts of magic shot out and levitated the examiners and transfigured her parents into plants, when one bolt struck the dragon egg she not only hatched it but he grew to monstrous proportions breaking through the roof of the building catching Celestia's attention just as she was walking by. Intrigued, she enters to see Twilight losing control of her magic, she calmed Twilight down and stated that she has a large amount of potential and decided to make Twilight her own personal student. The outburst of magic also led to her discovering her cutie mark. The dragon that was hatched became Twilight's assistant Spike who is tasked to take notes and send letters to the princess.

Years later Twilight discovers a prophecy foretelling the return of Nightmare Moon and sent a message to warn the princess, in response the princess sends her to Ponyville to oversee the Summer Sun Celebration preparations where she meets first meets Pinkie Pie, later she goes to Sweet Apple Acres to Applejack, then Rainbow Dash literally crashes into her and is tasked to clear the skies for the celebration that night, after Dash leaves she goes to Rarity to check on the décor of the celebration, and finally she encounters Fluttershy by chance while practicing her singing for the celebration.

Twilight is the most level headed member of the group acting as the leader when there's a situation of course there are times when she a fierce temper and anxiousness but that's often normal for her, since living in Ponyville she has taken the role of head librarian and organizer for the Winter Wrap Up of course Twilight is the butt of many Murphy Law jokes. She also shares the library with Owloysius an owl that happened to stumble upon the library one night and stays there.

Applejack.

Applejack lives at Sweet Apple Acres with her younger sister Apple Bloom, her older brother Big Macintosh or Big Mac for short and her grandmother Granny Smith and is the bearer of the Element of Honesty. When she was young she was the last member of her class to gain a cutie mark a trait that seemed to run in the family, so she set out to find her talent and traveled to Manehatten to stay with her high class cousins the Orange Family. Once she arrived she easily finds it hard to fit in and becomes homesick, one night before the break of dawn Applejack stared out the window of the room that she was staying in at the Orange Family manor and sees a rainbow leading to Ponyville she then realizes that she belongs in Ponyville and returned home to her family and thus discovering her cutie mark as a result.

Applejack has a strong work ethic and can be at times stubborn on certain issues, especially if it involves matters that involves the farm, she also shares a friendly rivalry with Rainbow Dash often competing against each other. She is also a excellent cook if it involves anything apple related, when not working on the farm or out on an adventure with her friends Applejack tends to play with her dog Winona.

Fluttershy.

Fluttershy is the bearer or the Element of Kindness and is often seen caring for animals near her cottage in Ponyville, when she was young she was not a very good flier, and was bullied by some of the other ponies, who nicknamed her "Klutzershy". She was taller and ganglier than the other foals, with slightly larger wings. Rainbow Dash, however, stood up for her, and challenged the bullies to a race in which the participants unintentionally knocked Fluttershy down to the ground, a place she had never been before. She was saved from a rough landing by falling onto a large group of butterflies. Upon seeing all the different animals which lived on the ground for the first time, Fluttershy was so overjoyed, she started singing. A few moments later, Rainbow Dash's sonic rainboom scared all the animals away; however, Fluttershy was able to calm them down, and learned that she had a talent for communicating with animals. It was at that point she gained her cutie mark, which was butterflies and a lifelong love of animals.

She also has a talent for sewing that could rival that of Rarity's skill and personally designed her own Gala dress. Due to her ability to care for animals she shares a level of empathy with them going as far as making a cast for a mouse that had broken his leg. Her assistant Angel a rabbit that lives with her is often left in charge of taking care of the animals while Fluttershy is away in Ponyville or out on an adventure. She also has the role of peacemaker in the group dispelling any arguments that they may have.

When angered which is rarely she initiates a powerful stare that can intimidate and tame animals, thus far it has only been used twice, the first time she uses it on a dragon that was threatening her friends, and the second was when she uses it on a cockatrice even though at the time she herself was being turned to stone due to the cockatrice's gaze.

Warning: Do not, I repeat do NOT make Fluttershy angry in any sense. Otherwise she WILL use The Stare on you!

Pinkie Pie.

Pinkamena Diane Pie or Pinkie Pie for short is the bearer of the Element of Laughter and is the party planner of Ponyville she lives and works in Sugarcube Corner with her pet baby alligator Gummy as well as Mr. and Mrs. Cake and their twin children Pumpkin and Pound Cake. Before Pinkie lived on a rock farm with her parents and sisters when one day a rainbow washed over the farm and the force of the shockwave turned her normally straight mane and tail into her traditional puffiness. She then thought about how happy she became when she saw that rainbow and thought about how she could make others happy, she then spends the night in trying to figure it out and created her first party leading to her cutie mark. Aside from her partying skills she is also an exceptional baker and singer as well, she also displays skills at ice skating and using musical instruments.

Note: When you first arrive in Ponyville, Pinkie will plan a welcome party in your honor.

Pinkie has also developed a special type of extra sensory perception that manifests itself at random intervals, all who had tried to crack the secrets of 'The Pinkie Sense' has given up realizing that it would be pointless to do so.

Pinkie is not without insecurity of course when she thought that her friends abandoned her, her main and tail deflated and her coat became a darker shade of pink, her sanity took a heavy blow and starts talking to inanimate objects like they were actual friends, it wasn't until later that Pinkie snapped out of her insanity and returned to her normal self, well normal for her anyway.

Warning: Do not make Pinkie insecure in any shape or form.

A running gag in the series is her ability to break the fourth wall which several cartoon characters and a few videogame characters can do, it is also hinted that she is well aware of her role in life as a fictional character.

Rainbow Dash.

Born and raised in Cloudsdale Rainbow Dash is the bearer of the Element of Loyalty is tasked with weather duties when not practicing her stunts to enter the Wonderbolts, in flight school she discovered her cutie mark when performing the now infamous sonic rainboom after defending Fluttershy's honor. Ironically the very same rainboom helped her, Twilight, Applejack, Fluttershy Pinkie Pie and Rarity gain their cutie marks.

When not practicing her stunts she tends to find a nearby cloud and take a nap or reading Daring Do her pet turtle Tank has a apparatus that allows him to fly so she doesn't have to worry about him, it is also noted that she is brash at times which can result in an argument with Applejack, she also tends to compete against Applejack seeing as she respects her in terms of athleticism. She also has a love of pranks which she tags along with Pinkie Pie whenever they're bored.

Rarity.

Rarity is a fashion designer that has the Element of Generosity and lives in her workshop along with her little sister Sweetie Belle and her cat Opalescence or Opal for short, even at a young age Rarity had an eye for fashion but she felt as though she was missing something in her work. One day after working on some costumes for the school play her magic literally leads her to a large stone and just as she was about to leave the sonic rainboom occurs splitting the rock in two revealing that it was actually a large geode filled with various gemstones. That night after she puts the gemstones into the costumes her cutie mark appears.

While Rarity has a taste for fashion she considers herself a high class elegance much to the chagrin of her friends and can be a bit over the top when it comes to perfection. But she is kind and caring to others as well as generous. It is known that she was oblivious to Spike's affection towards her until after Spike returned to normal from being excessively greedy turning him into a monster. She is also a excellent cook since her sister has a tendency to ruin even the most simplest of meals.

Note: When you first meet her she will insist on making you a set of clothing at no charge.

Cutie Marks.

A cutie mark is a sign of achievement and indicates what a pony specializes in. For example Applejack's represents her love of apples.

The next chapter will cover when you arrive in Ponyville.

Me: Well until next time keep the reviews coming!

As always Hoody Hoo!