Chapter 18: Going for the 1st Key

Logan knocked three times on the door and Twilight answered the door greeting Logan and beckoning him inside.

“Logan! I was wondering when you would show up” greeted Twilight

“You knew I would come” assumed Logan

“Of course I did after you disappeared into the Everfree Forest 5 hours ago” said Twilight

“I guess so but it’s really important that what I tell you only goes to Spike and the other Elements perhaps the Princesses as well but this is really important” said Logan

“What do we need to talk about?” asked Twilight

“Let’s sit down as this may take a while” suggested Logan

Logan and Twilight sat down and before Twilight could ask anything, Logan pulled out the Magical Map and laid it down which Twilight responded with confusion and interest

“What is this?” asked Twilight

“This, is a special map from the Tree of Harmony itself. If you remember when you visited Six keyholes appeared after the Elements were inserted in the Tree once more, this map shows the location lf the Six keys but five must be found before the six shows itself” explained Logan

“So what you’re saying is that the key to these Super Elements is these keys we have to find that are marked on this map?”” asked Twilight

“That’s right” said Logan

“Well where’s the nearest one…?” asked Twilight scanning the Map

“Um…of fucking course! The Everfree Forest!” complained Logan as he found the location

“Well at least it’s near” said Twilight optimistically

“Great! Let’s grab Spike and the Girls and get this key” said Logan heading for the door

“Not so fast Logan” said Navi popping out of Logan

“Why not? Do you want these keys or not?” asked Logan impaitently

“Simple, that’s a very dangerous part of the Everfree, the part we ventured through is safe compared to this so we need to be prepared for not just monsters but nature itself, such chaotic Magic resides there thanks to Discord’s rule 1000 years ago, which resulted in the Everfree containing what remained of the magic. Since then Evil grows more powerful there and it is unfortunate the Key moved there over time” explained Navi

“Great…just fucking great! So we cannot go without some preparation?” said Logan disappointed

“I’m afraid Navi is right Logan, the Everfree has always been mysterious to begin with but that place is No Pony’s land altogether and even Celestia herself advises never to go there unless the world depended on it” said Navi

“Good thing it DOES depend on it” said Logan

“But how do we know these keys are the answer?” questioned Twilight

“Because they’re the only chance we got and because your ever so trusty Orbital Friendship Beam is freaking useless against the Entity and number two is that he could strike at any moment so if we move fast we can get him before he does anything nasty” said Logan

“We have little time Twilight and your aid is required to help us as well as the other Elements” said Navi

“I’ll help, Spike, gather everypony here and tell them it’s urgent” ordered Twilight

“Excellent” said Logan

1 hour of gathering up ponies and explaining everything later…

The Mane Six with Logan were all discussing these Keys and what to do and how they should go about this task as well as preparing for the Everfree Forest.

“I say we go for it! If we can beat Nightmare Moon or King Sombra then this part of the old forest should be no problem" said Dash

“Yes Well…Spike do you have everything we need?” asked Twilight

“All packed!” said Spike proudly

“Well Ah say we should get moving” said Applejack

“Hear Hear!” said Rarity

“um...let’s not go” said Fluttershy cowering in a corner

“I see, you’re afraid of the forest aren’t you Shy?” asked Logan

“Yes…very terrified of all those monsters in there and all those carnivore plants” said Fluttershy eating her hoofs practically chiseling them away

“But Shy, you can do it, I know you’ve faced worse and you are a brave pony even more courageous than Rainbow Dash” said Logan attempting to comfort Fluttershy

“HEY!” said Dash

“Bear with me!” Logan signaled to Rainbow Dash

“I just can’t do it, it’s too much for me” said Fluttershy being negative

“Urgh…stop horsing around Fluttershy” said Dash impatiently

“But-“ started Fluttershy

“Fluttershy, I understand you have fears and that’s what makes us Human…er…Ponies! And besides if we all die and there’ll be you left and if you die then the Entity will kill all those animals you care for so much” said Logan nudging Fluttershy

Fluttershy suddenly had her eyes in horror as she imagined the Entity wiping her friends out and she could not allow it as flames could be seen in her eyes…

“That…BIG…MEANIE!!!” yelled Fluttershy speeding out the door faster than Fluttershy

“Still got it!” muttered Logan triumphantly

“We should go after her” said Pinkie bouncing her way outside

“That was cruel Logan dude” said Dash

“It had to be done and she’s a brave pony once she gets over her fears, a braver pony than you or Twilight” said Logan

“Still…” said Dash trailing off

“Well this is important, anyway let’s get that key so I don’t ever have to go in that forest again after this!” said Logan

5 minutes later…

Logan and company were ready to enter the dreaded Everfree forest again with Fluttershy ready to go and looked determined, which is most unlike her

“I think you broke her” muttered Dash to Logan

“I fixed her and like I said she can be a brave mare once she’s past her fears” said Logan

“Alright can we get going?” asked Twilight

Everypony moved to the forest…everypony except Fluttershy who Logan was quick off the mark to see she was afraid again and needed her determination.

“Come on Shy, you can do this” said Logan

“I-I Just c-can’t!” said Fluttershy doubting herself

“Shy, we need you, the animals need you, I need you more than you know, Equestria needs you! And I'll be right behind you for emotional support” said Logan

“O-Ok I-I’ll do it!” said Fluttershy gaining her determined look back

“That’s the Spirit!” cheered Logan

“Nopony stays in our way! Oh thank you Logan” said Fluttershy giving a Huh and galloping in

“You’re welcome…” said Logan blushing a bit

Logan quickly remembered his task and sped into the forest for what he hoped was the last time he ever needed to! One can only hope...