Author's Notes:

Hello there! You're looking at the Original version of this story.

The "Re;Birth" Chapters are the ones you should be looking at if you want to see the current version of this story.

Just be aware that these Original chapters may not be linked in continuity.

But then again, I thank you if you took the time to read all of these original chapters... if you really wanted to see how bad I thought my writing was when I started...

Once upon a time... Two sisters Celestia and Luna... Sun and Moon... Luna got mad about no nightlife... Nightmare Moon... Elements of Harmony... Banished "permanently" (not really)...

"Oh where have I heard about this... Elements of Harmony," Twilight Sparkle thinks out loud.

Theme.

Twilight was making back to her tower study room when her friends Twinkleshine and co. were going in the opposite direction. Seeing Twilight, Twinkleshine extended an invitation.

"There you are Twilight! Moon Dancer is having a little get together in the courtyard, want to come?" asks Twinkleshine.

"Oh sorry girls, I have... studying to catch up on." Twilight replies.

Twilight then departs for her tower study room.

"Does that pony do anything other than study? *sigh* She, Spike, and Moon Dancer were such close friends, what happened?" Twinkleshine finishes to herself and the rest of her friends.

When she arrived, Twilight then slams open the door to her tower study room which causes Spike to fly across the room and crash land destroying the presents for Moon Dancer he has wrapped.

"Spike! SPIKE!" Twilight yelled.

Where is that good looking dragon? *squee*

"*sound of pain* Yes Twilight?" Spike the Dragon replied.

"There you are," she says as she gives him a playful nuzzle, "find me that book on Prophecies and Predictions please... what's that for?"

Twilight Sparkle has never felt so threatened in her life, that present could mean the end of her chances at the love of a...

"Oh, this WAS for Moon Dancer, but..."

Twilight Sparkle has reacted immediately.

"Oh Spike, you know we don't have time for this."

"But we're on a break!"

Twilight goes muzzle to nose with Spike and whispers, "There is no break."

Spike then finds the magical book that Twilight is looking for.

"FOUND IT!"

Twilight then decides to use her magical prowess to yank the book and in turn Spike down to the ground and then she begins to search for what she wanted to look up.

"Let's see... Elements of Harmony, see Mare in the Moon?"

"Isn't that an old mare's tale?"

"Mare, Mare... aha!..."

Mare in the Moon... old tale... Pony wanted to rule Equestria... Elements of Harmony Super Rainbow Blast... Longest Day 1000th year escape... Meh...

"*gasp* You know what this means Spike!"

I won't be able to tell you about the feelings I got!

"That I am going to be dragged on an adventure in the near future?"

"Possibly, anyways, Spike take a note to the Princess!"

"Affirmative."

Teacher! We are on the precipice of disaster! The Mare in the Moon is in fact Nightmare Moon and she is going to return and bring eternal night with it! We must do something to stop it! I await your quick response, your faithful student, Twilight Sparkle.

Spike then uses his flames to send the letter.

"You think a Princess would respond that fast Twilight?"

"Yep, I'm her protege remember?"

"Point taken."

Within 30 seconds a response arrives via D-Mail.

My dearest student, I understand and trust you fully well with what you are saying, but seriously you must stop "studying" and "putting your face in books!"

"WHAT?!"

It just isn't healthy for a young mare like you to be just only "studying". You are lucky that Spike is there to keep you from going insane! That is why I am sending you to supervise this year's Summer Sun Celebration location, Ponyville. And please do make some friends, it is another task I have for you to do. <<< That, your task, do it. Sincerely, Princess Celestia

"*sigh*"

"Cheer up, you get to stay in a library!"

With you of course...

"You're right Spike, I'll go quickly check up on preparations and then immediately come back to the library to get things done."

"Twilight, I don't think--"

"LET'S GO!"

"--that's what she meant... *sigh*"

Transition to the town of Ponyville.

"Shouldn't you make friends Twilight?"

"The fate of Equestria does not rest on me making friends Spike, so let's get this over with," Twilight replies with a scowl on her face.

"Can't you at least try... for me?"

I can't resist those eyes...

"Fine..." she says with submission as Pinkie Pie entered the scene.

"h-hi..." Twilight meekly says.

*GASP* Look at that dragon! So adorable, my Pinkie Sense is telling me he's going to be a good one! *squee*

"*GASP*" Pinkie says... does... whatevers... and then immediately flees.

"Well that was interesting" Twilight was unamused.

"*sigh*"

Transition to Sweet Apple Acres.

Applejack was currently harvesting apples from the orchard.

Look at that newcomer dragon, so cute, I need to entertain him somehow, oh he's with a pony who's new here also... Idea!

"*sigh* Let's get this over with... Good Afternoon, my name is Twilight Sparkle and..." Poor Twilight wasn't able to finish that sentence as her hoof was rapidly shaken by Applejack.

"WELL HOWDEEDO MISS TWILIGHT PLEASURE TO MAKE YOU AN ACQUAINTANCE! We here at Sweet Apple Acres sure do like making new friends!" Applejack then released Twilight's hoof from the rapid hoof shake. Twilight of course being the naive little unicorn she is, is still shaking hoof.

"*snickers*" Twilight then glares at Spike.

"...this is Spike... my assistant."

This pony...

Ah, so it did work! Spike seems like a fitting name.

"*ahem* I am here to supervise preparations for the Summer Sun Celebration, you are in charge of the food correct?"

"We sure as sugar are! Want to sample some?"

This should totally win me some points with that dragon, err Spike, and also Twilight as she doesn't seem interested in staying... Time to pull out the ultimate weapon!

"Why don't I introduce y'all to the Apple Family?"

Enter huge Apple Family full of super background ponies.

"Thanks, but I really should be--" Twilight attempts to leave but...

"This here is *Insert Apple Family stuff here...* *gasp* Big Mac, Apple Bloom, and Granny Smith!" Applejack introduces the huge Apple Family.

"Why Twilight, Ah'd say y'all are part of the family already." Applejack replies to Twilight with a huge grin.

"Aha... Well I see the food situation is definitely handled here with all of you so we'll be on our way."

Oh oh oh! That dragon over there looks mighty cute, he's even my height! And I overheard he's that new pony's assistant! *squee* (This is Apple Bloom's Color, not to be confused with Fluttershy's.)

Applejack then whispers into Apple Bloom's ear, "Initiate Plan Cute."

Apple Bloom then winks at Applejack and trots up to Twilight and puts on the puppy dog eyes of adorableness which also made Spike a bit flustered.

"Aren't you gonna stay for brunch?"

"I'm sorry, but we have an awful lot to do..."

"*Awwww*" The Apple Family sighs out.

"...Fine..."

"*Cheering*"

Twilight slowly made her way to the table of apple treats while Applejack was in tow.

"So Twilight, where are you from?" Applejack asks.

"I happen to be from Canterlot," Twilight replies while digging into an apple pie.

"Oh a city girl huh? That's mighty inter--"

At this moment, Twilight had a small bite of apple pie and had the greatest sensation of taste ever.

"Oh my goodness Applejack, these apple pies are the best!"

Applejack hid her scowl from being interrupted by the socially awkward unicorn and put on a smile instead, "Ya'll got that right there Twilight, these are the best apples in all of Equestria!"

Twilight then proceeds to devour an illogical amount of apple pies. Meanwhile, Apple Bloom was talking with Spike.

"Oh oh, so your name is Spike right?" Apple Bloom seems eager to talk to someone more her age.

Spike decided to humor her.

"Yep! Number one assistant to Twilight Sparkle!" Spike replies with pride to which Apple Bloom giggles at.

Apple Bloom then brushes up against Spike allowing him to get a whiff of her unsurprising sweet apple scent and of course flicking her tail at his nose.

Oh... (This is Spike's Color.)

The two of them then continued to chat about their earlier lives... which did take a sad turn for Apple Bloom. Spike of course being Number One Assistant, was there to help.

In the end, Twilight and Spike had to leave, and Apple Bloom made sure to give Spike a goodbye hug which did get some level of glare from Applejack.

After they left, Applejack asked her sister while raising her eyebrows, "Ya think he's cute too don't ya?"

"Oh yeah? You were interested too ya know."

"What? I don't know what you are talking about sister."

"Sureeee, you're a bad liar ya know."

Transition to Rainbow Dash segment.

"Ugh... I ate too much pie," Twilight groaned in utmost regret.

"Well, it wasn't my fault that you were so excited when you took your first bite of pie and had that amazing experience. Anyways, next up is a Pegasus named Rainbow Dash who is supposed to be... cleaning... up... the clouds?" Spike answered back while looking at the clearly cloud covered sky.

Rainbow Dash, napping on a cloud, awoke immediately. She heard her name from an unknown pony.

This pony could be shady, or totally dangerous, or... just a... Dragon?! That is so awesome looking and he looks friendly too!

She immediately flew down and said triumphantly, "did someone say my name? Was it you, awesome dragon?"

"Uhhh me? Yes it was. Spike's my name."

"Say, Spike, you look like you are awesome, when your wings grow in you should totally join me in flight training so we can join the Wonderbolts and be one of the greatest acts ever!"

Geez, all these ponies are crazy! And why do they all seem to be so interested in Spike? I have to do something!

"What? You mean THE Wonderbolts, the fastest and best fliers in Equestria?" Twilight spoke in a mocking manner.

"Yeah? You got a problem with that?"

"Why yes Rainbow Dash, for I, Twilight Sparkle have observed that you haven't cleaned up the clouds missy."

"What?!?! I can clean this sky in ten seconds flat!"

"Really now? Prove it."

Twilight Sparkle should not have said that. But sadly in this universe and even in the prime universe, she happened to say those words that will be one of her undoings. Twilight then used her magic to conjure up a 10 second countdown.

"On your mark, get set, GO!"

Rainbow Dash ended up clearing the sky in 7 seconds. Luckily, not tarnishing her reputation. But unluckily for Twilight, she thought of a small prank to do on Twilight for the doubt and sneering she was doing earlier. Luckily for Rainbow Dash, Twilight was too in a daze with her mouth agape at the feat she had witnessed. The Timer she conjured then just poofed out of existence. Rainbow Dash then used her "patented Rain-Blow Dry" to mess with Twilight's mane.

"What did I tell you? Ten Seconds Flat. Well technically I had some extra time so I decided to leave you a little present, just look in the mirror or look up."

Spike just snickered as Twilight looked up to see her mane in a quite considerably poofy state.

"UGHHHH!"

"Yeahhhh, see ya Spike, oh and Twilight too! You two sound like sooo much fun! Gotta Dash!"

Rainbow Dash then left leaving her trademarked rainbow trail.

"She sounds fun don't you think Twilight? Hey don't feel so down, I think you look pretty cute with that mane-do!"

Twilight's ears perked up.

I'm cute? He said I'm cute! *squee*

She then proceeded to give Spike quite the tight hug.

"Twilight, need air..."

In the distance, a certain pink pony who won't appear until later had a thought.

Hey! Tight hugs are my thing Purple Unicorn Pony! Hey that spells PUP! Oooooh I need to get their welcome party ready!

Twilight of course not wanting a dead dragon did as she was told and let out a small squee.

Transition to Town Hall.

"Alright my number one dragon, we're at the Town Hall, apparently a Unicorn named Rarity is doing the decorations."

"Sounds like a frou-frou name."

"Eh... I have a bad notion about this."

"Hey the decorations look beautiful, oh look that must be her now!"

"Right you are Spike. *ahem* Hello, my name is Twilight Sparkle and-"

Rarity of course being busy with the decorations replied, "Tut-tut, hold on a moment dear, I'm 'in the zone' as most ponies put it! Andddd there we go, hello there my name is Rarity and... Wahaha! What happened to your coiffure?" Rarity saw the most frazzled mane ever (well at least for today).

"My mane? Oh yes, aha... Rainbow Dash..." Twilight said with scorn.

"Twilight, this just won't do! Let me take you back to my place, the Carousel Boutique to fix you up and... Wahaha! You have such the adorable dragon! I mean I usually thought that dragons would be, you know, scary, but he's so cute! What's your name?"

"My name is Spike!"

"Wonderful name and very fitting~" Rarity said with a wink.

Transition to Carousel Boutique.

"So Twilight, where are you from?" Rarity asks Twilight as she is tightening a piece of clothing on her.

"I... come... from... Canterlot... WAHHH!" Twilight said with pained breaths then exclaimed.

"Canterlot? *squeals* The capital? Oh we have got to talk about there in the future! All the fashion trends start there you know!"

Oh what luck! Thank Celestia! I have gained a Canterlot friend and a quite handsome drake today!

"Yes... I have noticed that Rarity, well I should get going, and thank you for the apparel and the mane fixing, it was nice meeting someone interested in Canterlot as much as I, albeit for different reasons."

"Aww, but at least can the dragon stay to help me?"

"What?" Spike could only babble.

How many ponies are crazy for my dragon!

"Ahaha... he's my assistant you know and such... ok bye!" Twilight fled with Spike in her magical grasp.

Well that was interesting. Tut-tut back to work Rarity, you can talk to Spike another time.

Transistion to Fluttershy's Cottage.

"Spike, our last stop will be with Fluttershy who is supposed to be doing the music."

"You think with a name like that, her personality is quite obvious."

"Relax Spike, I mean how much crazier can it get?"

Bad thing to say Twilight, it can always get crazier.

"There she is now!"

Fluttershy was busy training birds to do the fanfare for Princess Celestia's arrival. At least until...

"Hi! My name is Twilight Sparkle... and sorry to frighten your birds... and... you are?"

"Um... my name is... *squeak*"

"I'm sorry I didn't quite hear that."

"My name is...*squeak*"

Poor Fluttershy couldn't get her act together, luckily for her she didn't need to as her birds came back.

"Well it seems your birds have came back so I guess we'll be going now."

We? She's not alone?

Fluttershy got her answer as Twilight turned around and saw a quite cute dragon trailing her.

Oh my gosh he is so cute and adorable! *squee* I need to do something!

"*GASP* A young dragon!" Fluttershy was immediately next to Spike.

"Whoa!" Spike could only stutter again.

"Hi, my name is Fluttershy, what's yours?"

"Hi? My name is Spike?"

"You are so cute! Can I hear your life story?"

Might as well entertain her, this is the best treatment this assistant has ever gotten~

"Well I started off as a purple egg with purple polka dots."

One LONG walk back to the Library and a long life story later...

"Alright Fluttershy I think it's time you say goodbye, I've checked all the preparations and clearly all of them are doing fine. Also Spike needs to get some rest."

"Oh dear, does he need his pillow fluffed? Cup of hot milk? Can I help?"

"Ahaha... that won't be necessary. thanks for the offer though."

"But, but"

"No buts here Fluttershy."

"*sigh* fine." Fluttershy was devastated, but then she remembered.

Pinkie was going to throw a party for them. He still was quite adorable though. Speaking of which, I think there Pinkie is calling me over to a secret entrance to surprise her.

So she took her "leave" peacefully. Twilight closed the door peacefully unlike some uncivilized alternate Twilight.

"*ahem* So Spike, we need to convince the Princess who seems to have gone crazy that Nightmare Moon is returning! Now let's turn on the light, it's dark in here."

*flick*

"SURPRISE!"

"OH MY GOSH you ponies, a library is supposed to be QUIET!"

"But silly Twilight! This is a surprise party, and also the Princess loaned this to you didn't she?" Pinkie being unusually logical for once.

I need to convince her to let us stay, that dragon is soooo cute!

"Right... but..."

"No buts Twilight! You said that to Fluttershy, so here we are, LET'S PARTY! And by the way the name's Pinkie Pie! You know, the one that went all *GASP* at you when you arrived?"

And then they partied like it was 1000 years later from Nightmare Moon's banishment. Of course Twilight wasn't being in quite the partying mood so then opted to trot over to a table and pour what she thought was a nice glass of... punch. Unfortunately for her, that was not punch, it was hot sauce. Twilight wasn't known to be a pony who can handle spice. Tears started to build up in Twilight's eyes. Anyways, 4 of the 5 "friends" she met and Spike looked quite concerned about it.

"Twilight? You're breaking a sweat."

"Darling, you don't look so fine."

"Oh my..."

"You are looking kind of pale there Twilight."

"Ya'll right there sugarcube?"

Twilight made the sound of a train whistle.

"Ooooo! She must be filled with joy!"

Twilight had never felt this humiliated in her life. She fled to her room. Spike was concerned about this of course considering he was brought forth by her when she was just 5 years old and here she just humiliated herself. He propped open the door to her room.

"Twilight?"

"Oh leave me alone Spike, go enjoy the party with the 5 mares and filly you met."

"Seriously is this what this is all about Twilight? I am not allowed to have friends? You already know I care for you a lot. Heck, I even sleep in the same bed as you after most of these years, also I feel like I know you a bit more than you think."

"Really now Spike? What can possibly--" Twilight Sparkle was unable to finish this sentence as Spike went in for a kiss. It was a innocent one nonetheless but it got the point across quite well.

"I'll always be here for you Twilight, just remember that, friends or not, I'll be here. And also, it's quite obvious they are all into me, but still it's your call for what you want to do about that."

"I understand Spike."

"And also, they are very good ponies to get to know, and yes I do appreciate them too, although their advances... were quite fast..."

"Alright Spike, thank you for being here for me" Twilight replied while giving her dragon a loving nuzzle.

"No problem Twilight, now let's go! Princess Celestia is about to raise the sun!"

Well that was fast. Anyways, I hope that Nightmare Moon thing was just all an old pony's tale... since I would like to spend more time with Spike now that he revealed he knew all along.

Final Transition of the Episode.

Everyone arrived at the Town Hall to witness the sunrise, and the seven acquaintances that Twilight has made all seem to be crowded around her and Spike.

"Ooooo! Twilight! Are you this excited, since I sure am! Oh my gosh this is going to be so amazing!"

"Calm down Pinkie Pie, it's starting!"

"Fillies and Gentlecolts... magic of sunrise... longest day of the year... INTRODUCING, PRINCESS CELESTIA!"

The curtains opened, no one was there. A collective gasp could be heard throughout the room. It was just then that a dark violet/blue mist started to rise and collect at where Celestia was supposed to be. It formed into the shape of an alicorn. There was yet even more gasping from the crowd as they cowered in terror. Surprisingly, no one fainted, not even Rarity.

"What did you do to the princess!" Rainbow Dash exclaimed while charging at Nightmare Moon.

"Whoa there, Nelly..." Applejack retorted as she decided to bite on Rainbow Dash's tail so she wouldn't do anything brash.

"Oh, my beloved subjects, it's been so long, I think hardly any of you remember me." Nightmare Moon spoke.

"I DO! You're Nightmare Moon!" Twilight interjected.

"Well well well, someone who remember's me, I'm sure you know what I am here to do."

"You're here to..."

"*chuckles* Remember this day little ponies, for it was your last. From this moment forth, the night shall last FOREVER! *more laughter and thunder effects*"

Twilight knew she needed to act immediately. So, she galloped back to the library.

"Where is she going?" Rainbow Dash speaks to absolutely no one in particular.

The remaining 5 mares decide to follow her until they hear a disgruntled groan.

"Awww, she left me behind again!" Spike spoke.

"Ohhhh Spike, don't worry we'll take you back to the library, we're curious too!" Pinkie Pie replied cheefully muzzle to nose with Spike.

"Here ride on my back Spike!" She continued.

"If you insist Pinkie... wait how do you know my name? I didn't even get introduced to you in the previous episode!"

"Oh Spike," Pinkie said while giving Spike a nose boop once he was on her back, "you have much to learn~"

The other four weren't so happy about it, but there were priorities, and obviously stopping eternal night is one of them. So the five of them galloped back to the library where Twilight was trying to find a book on the Elements of Harmony. They let Spike enter first and opted to eavesdrop on their conversation since totally not awkward at all.

"Twilight! You left me back at the Town Hall!"

"Huh? What’s that? Oh hi Spike! Where have you been?"

Spike then looked at the camera with a "really" look on his face.

"Anyways Spike, we need to find the Elements of Harmony."

This was apparently enough reason for Rainbow Dash to bash down the door to Twilight's place.

"And WHAT ARE THE ELEMENTS OF HARMONY?! Whoaaa!" She yelled in Twilight's face and then exclaimed as Applejack pulled her back by her tail again...

"Hold on there Rainbow Dash," Applejack replied, "Might' sorry there on the broken door Twilight, but you seem to know what's been going on all around here."

"Alright Applejack, I think it is fair that I give you ponies an explanation. Nightmare Moon has returned after a now 1000 year banishing and apparently the only thing that can stop her are the Elements of Harmony, but I don't even know what these are!"

"Here ya go Twilight! The Elements of Harmony: A Reference Guide." Pinkie said pulling out the exact right book from the bookshelf and handing it to her.

"Pinkie where did you find this?" Twilight replied surprised.

"It was under 'E'~" Pinkie bounced away while saying this.

"Okay, anyways reading this, apparently there are 6 elements, but only 5 are known: Kindness, Laughter, Generosity, Honesty and Loyalty.

Obvious pan across the 5 who will become the Elements.

"Well the last known location of the Elements is the old Castle of the Two Sisters in what is now the Everfree Forest." Twilight said matter-of-factly.

"What was that darling? I thought you said the Elements were in the Everfree Forest." Rarity double took.

"Yes they are Rarity." Twilight replied.

"Oh."

"Well silly ponies, what are we waiting for? Let's go!" Pinkie Pie jumped up and exclaimed.

"Oh Twilight can I come?" Spike said with twinkles in his eyes.

"I'm sorry Spike but you're too young to go, you need your rest too." Twilight responded.

"Oh really now 'Ms. dating that dragon who is apparently too young to go'?"

This caused Twilight to wince as all of the 5 mares there had a mental gasp moment.

Well this makes things much more interesting doesn't it Rarity?

This just got much more awkward.

Ooo! Twilight isn't as much of a loner as I once thought she was!

Well looks like I got game!

Oh... my...

And of course Spike was the one who was aware of the situation and was the one to snap the 6 of them out of their wide-eyed trances.

"SNAP OUT OF IT!" Spike exclaimed after trying many times.

"Huh?" all of them could only babble over.

"So Twilight, am I going or not?"

"*sigh* Fine Spike... you can tag along..." Twilight spoke in resignation.

"Yay let's go!" was the general consensus.

"Wait you are going with me?" Twilight asked.

"Of course we are! We're your friends Twilight, we won't let ya go anywhere dangerous without us to be there for ya," Applejack decreed.

"Ya got that right Applejack!" was Rainbow's response.

"Even if the place is... less than... acceptable in appearance" Rarity continued.

"Oh... yes that's right Twilight, even if it is... scary... *squeak*" Fluttershy cowered.

"Come on Twilight let's go! We have a daytime to bring back!" Pinkie finished and dragged the other 6 out with her.

Transition to the entrance to the Everfree Forest.

"So we're here," Twilight said again... matter-of-factly.

They then entered the forest and trotted along.

"So anyways, have any of you ponies been here before?" Twilight attempted to make small talk.

"Oh heavens no Twilight, this place is dreadful!" Rarity complained.

"They say this place isn't natural." Applejack commented.

"You want to know why?" Rainbow Dash cockily said.

"Rainbow Dash, now's not the time for ya to be saying this," Applejack continued.

"Because everyone who enters this forest never comes out!"

*CRASH!* Cliff side breaks apart...

As the Mane 6 and Spike tumble down the crumbling cliff side, the two Pegasi Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy immediately went and caught Spike which allowed him to get a whiff of Rainbow Dash's... rainbow smell and Fluttershy's nice morning dew scent.

You'd think they'd save their own friends first.

Luckily Pinkie Pie and Rarity are quite rugged ponies despite what you think. Pinkie used her "Pinkie Powers" to get to the bottom safely as she is capable of platforming quite well. Rarity of course used a teleportation spell. Applejack slid down to get Twilight who was almost about to fall off a cliff.

"Hold on, I got ya, don't need to be all worried," Applejack calmly spoke as she held on to Twilight.

"Worried? I'm going to die! What do I do, What do I do?" Twilight panicked.

By this point, Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy have put Spike down and of course got the glare from Pinkie Pie and Rarity for letting that happen. Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy let out a small *squee*, then got ready to catch Twilight. Applejack noted that and reassured Twilight that she wouldn't die.

"Twilight, let go." Applejack said matter-of-factly.

"WHAT? Are you crazy!" Twilight said.

"Hey, book pony, ah thought y'all know that if you keep holding on, ah will fall as well ya know."

"But still, I DON'T WANNA DIE!" Twilight could feel tears coming out of her eyes at this point.

Spike!

"Trust me, this is the absolute truth."

"Spike? Is that true?"

Spike had a notion that all of these 5 mares were quite interested in him and obviously wouldn't let one of his closest friends fall to their death. So he knew that Applejack wasn't lying, he could even see it with his own two eyes as he was already down from the cliff.

"Twilight, I'm very sure that they wouldn't let someone who is important to me drop to their death now would they?" Spike spoke matter-of-factly.

That is a very good point.

Twilight let go and of course yelped out, but only for a bit as the two Pegasi caught her and brought her safely down to the ground. Applejack, of course being athletic, found her way down in a similar manner to Pinkie Pie, just minus the Pinkie Sense.

"Whoo! Good to be alive! Thanks Applejack!" Twilight exclaimed.

"No problem Twilight, a good friend always keeps their word." Applejack replied.

Transition to Fluttershy's Shining Moment.

Rainbow Dash being, well Rainbow Dash, was retelling the epic scene that occurred just a few stanzas above and of course as with everyone with an ego that needs shutting, Twilight decides that her friends heard enough, especially poor Spike.

"Alright Rainbow, I was there, and yes I am grateful, but we gotta-- *GASP* A MANTICORE!"

Yes indeed, it was a Manticore. Such a sad occurrence for the Mane 6 and Spike. Anyways, as the Manticore attacks, Rarity of all ponies is the one to act first, and by kick it nonetheless. She decides to go for the kick.

"Take that you ruffian!"

Of course the Manticore doesn't really approve of that and roars at her as usual.

"My mane!"

"wait."

Fluttershy's voice was sadly unheard. Applejack decides to bronco style wrangle the Manticore... bad idea as she gets thrown off.

"All yours Rainbow Dash!"

"You got it Applejack!"

"wait."

Rainbow Dash did a similar move to her "Rain-Blow Dry" on the Manticore in an attempt to put it in a daze, unfortunately for her, the Manticore had quite the dexterity and slapped her with its tail.

"Whoaaa!"

"Rainbow!" Twilight exclaimed, "*snort*"

The five of them plus Spike were ready to charge the Manticore and did so... well Pinkie Pie was hopping, Spike totally preparing his flame breath...

"WAIT!!!!!" Fluttershy finally decided to yell.

The 6 of them were confused at first and also startled since Fluttershy would usually never talk this loud. Fluttershy then started to approach the Manticore.

"Shhhh, it's ok you poor little thing."

"Little?" Rainbow Dash questioned.

The Manticore was a bit shy, but nevertheless showed what was angering him, a thorn in the paw. That is going to hurt. Nevertheless Fluttershy yanked out the splinter with her teeth, the Manticore roared a bit at first, but then started licking Fluttershy as he was satisfied to get that thorn out as he didn't have the dexterity to do so.

"See Twilight? Sometimes we just need to be shown a little bit of kindness."

Twilight of course smiled at this.

Transition to Pinkie Pie's Shining Moment.

"Ugh, my eyes need a rest from this icky muck..." Rarity complained, "well I didn't mean that literally."

At least we brought the dragon along~

"That ancient ruin could be in front of our face and we wouldn't even know it!" Twilight spoke feeling a bit uneasy about walking in a dark forest.

"I think I just stepped in something." Applejack spoke.

Fluttershy then screamed.

"It's just mud..." Applejack continued, then of course saw what she was screaming about, "Ahhh!"

Twilight, Applejack, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Rarity and Spike were not happy to see these scary faces all around them. Pinkie Pie on the other hand... no she was not laughing at the faces. What she did do since there was Spike nearby, was use Spike as a lighter and burn the faces off. It was quite the uncomfortable experience for Nightmare Moon as she didn't expect that to happen.

"Pinkie are you CRAZY?!" Twilight Sparkle could only yell.

"See? Isn't this fun! Twilight! Rarity! Join me you silly Unicorns!"

"Wait, Pinkie, how are those trees not burning up?"

"I have no idea!" Pinkie replied with a big smile on her face.

"Darling, this doesn't quite seem my style..."

"Well Rarity would you rather keep screaming or do something about it?" Pinkie Pie has never been so logical in her life.

"I thought I would never say this Pinkie, but that is a very good point." Rarity realized.

The three of them (Twilight, Rarity, and Pinkie Pie holding Spike) proceeded to blast and burn any of the faces off of the tree while laughing maniacally while Fluttershy was wide-eyed. Rainbow and Applejack had a small conversation.

"Applejack? I just realized something."

"What's that Rainbow?"

"I don't want to die."

The flaming trio then finished burning down the faces.

"As you can see Twilight, we all need some fun and laughter once in a while."

"Pinkie Pie, you have never been so much more correct," Twilight smiled.

Transition to Rarity's Part.

The septet then approached a raging river. Why was this river raging? A Sea Serpent who had one side of his... mustache... cut off...

Rarity of course would not have any of this.

"Why it is a tragedy indeed Mr. Sea Serpent! We can't let you have this fashionable tragedy any longer!" Rarity exclaimed, "Spike, cut off my tail."

"Wait what? Isn't that a bit... sensitive? I mean there is a reason your tail covers your..."

"JUST DO IT SPIKE!" Rarity yelled out.

"if you insist." Spike replied as he got a claw out and sliced Rarity's tail short.

"Rarity, are you sure you'll be ok with that?" Twilight spoke.

"Oh it'll grow back Twilight darling."

Rarity then fixed up the Sea Serpent's mustache using her tail hairs. He of course thanked them and used his body as a bridge across the river, thankful for the generosity that the unicorn has showed her.

"My rear feels a lot colder than usual Twilight." Rarity continued as they were trotting through the Everfree.

"You know Rarity, I just so happen to know a spell to regrow that tail of yours." Twilight spoke.

"Oh darling, would you be so kind as to use it on me? Spike there seems to be quite flustered."

Indeed Spike was, the poor thing wasn't prepared for this stuff. Twilight of course complied since of reasons. Rarity's tail was good in no time.

Transition to Rainbow Dash's scene.

"There it is! The ruins that hold the Elements of Harmony now just to cross this... bridge?" Twilight questioned, "How do we get across this?"

"Duhhhh." Rainbow Dash flew down and grabbed the rope of the fallen bridge and flew to the other side to tie it.

At that moment, the Shadowbolts appeared and clouded up the scene so the rest of the 6 couldn't see.

"We've been waiting for you Rainbow Dash, fastest and best flier of Equestria," one of the Shadowbolts spoke.

"Who are you ponies." Rainbow Dash sneered.

"We are the Shadowbolts, the greatest aerial team in the Everfree Forest and we want you to be our Captain."

"Seriously just like that?"

"Yes indeed, you are the fastest and best flier we've seen ever to come through here, and that says a lot."

"What do you want me to do to sign up?"

"Oh Rainbow Dash, all you gotta do is leave your friends."

"What was that, Shadowbolt?"

"All you have to do is leave your friends."

*Record Scratch*

"WHAT? No way! Screw you!"

"Very well then."

The Shadowbolts ran off and Rainbow Dash tied the other end of the bridge to the posts and then flew back.

"See Twilight? I don't leave my friends hanging." Rainbow Dash spoke with a smile.

Twilight of course smiled at that.

Maybe this friendship thing that Spike is talking about isn't as bad as I thought it was.

They trotted into the ruins and found 5 of the elements.

"Alright Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash bring them down."

They did so.

"1, 2, 3, 4... 5? Where is the 6th one?" Rainbow Dash questioned.

"Well apparently Rainbow Dash, a spark is supposed to reveal the 6th element," Twilight said in a matter-of-factly voice.

"I have an idea," she continued, "stand back."

The rest of them all stood back as Twilight summoned a spark. It was at that moment that Nightmare Moon in gas form started to swirl around the elements. All of them took notice of it. Spike tried to use his flames to disperse Nightmare Moon to no avail. Twilight decided the most logical course of action apparently was to jump into the thing which she did. She was teleported to one of the top towers of the ruins.

"Where'd she go?" Applejack asked.

"Over there!" Spike yelled while pointing at said tower.

Rarity being the only unicorn left of the five levitated Spike onto her back and was also the quickest to react.

"Let's go! We can't let Spike's mare get into any more trouble even though we got him to ourselves!" Rarity spoke loud enough to snap the rest of them out of their daze.

"Wait what?" Rainbow Dash could only blurt out.

"Oh darling, is it not quite obvious that you all are interested in him." Rarity whispered to them indicating Spike with a head nod.

"Oh yeah, right, I forgot about that," Rainbow Dash squee'd.

The 5 of them proceeded to gallop up the tower ruins. It was quite tall, approximately 15 stories tall.

Nightmare Moon appeared in the middle of the elements.

"You think you can beat me?" She taunted.

"Well time to find out isn't it?" Twilight mocked.

Twilight began to charge at Nightmare Moon. Of course Nightmare Moon charged as well. What she didn't know was that Twilight teleported all the way to the elements leaving her confused. Twilight then sent a spark through the 5 elements. Nightmare Moon not wanting to be bested teleported right in front of Twilight. At first the spark seemed to have worked.

"NO!" Nightmare Moon exclaimed.

Luckily for Nightmare Moon. The spark did nothing. Nightmare Moon then laughed maniacally and stomped which caused the elements to shatter as well as the tower to start crumbling around them.

"Say farewell to the daylight, THE NIGHT WILL LAST FOREVER!" Nightmare Moon triumphantly exclaimed.

"Twilight?" The 5 of her now friends and Spike were calling out as they arrived.

It was at that moment that Twilight's heart grew 2 sizes and she came to a realization.

The Elements were right in front of me all along! This shall show her!

"You may have destroyed the elements Nightmare Moon but they are right here!" Twilight yelled out as she pointed over to the 5 of her now friends.

"Applejack when you proved your trustworthiness at the cliff, represents the Element of Honesty!"

The shards of the respective element then circled around her.

"Fluttershy, who showed compassion to the aching Manticore, Element of Kindness!"

"Pinkie Pie, who showed that having fun and laughter is good to have, Element of Laughter!"

"Rarity, who was generous in giving even when she knew what would happen to her, Element of Generosity!"

"And Rainbow Dash, who wouldn't abandon her friends no matter what, Element of Loyalty!"

The shards of the elements of course are all circling their respective character.

"The spark was friendship which resides in my heart and it creates the 6th element! Magic!"

The last element appeared and then The Mane 6 then proceeded to Rainbow Blast Nightmare Moon like crazy.

"NOOOOOOO!!!!"

When everything settled down, Twilight's friends all realized they had a necklace that each looks like their cutie mark. Nightmare Moon was no more but a blue alicorn was in her place. They didn't have much time though as the tower finally started to collapse. Twilight acted fast and summoned up all her magic to grab all 7 of them and jump out a hole in the tower dragging them along.

"Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy! Go grab the alicorn and bring her safely to the ground!"

"We're on it Twilight!" Rainbow Dash replied.

"Rarity! Use your magic to teleport you and Applejack to the ground!"

"Of course Twilight!"

"Pinkie Pie! Spike! Hold onto me!"

"Okie Dokie Twilight!"

"Alright, Twilight!"

Everything went smoothly as needed. Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy brought the alicorn to the ground safely, Rarity teleported herself and Applejack down to safety, and Twilight got herself, Pinkie Pie, and Spike all down in once piece with another teleport spell.

"Well that was interesting alright," the 5 friends all agreed.

"Oooo! I bet in some other boring universe this didn't happen!" Pinkie Pie spoke with a big smile on her face while getting confused looks from the rest of the crowd.

"Thank you girls, I'm very sure we do represent the Elements of Harmony and the attributes of friendship since what I said did work." Twilight thanked the girls.

"Indeed you do," Princess Celestia approached.

"Princess Celestia!" all of the 7 exclaimed and bowed down.

"Twilight Sparkle, my faithful student, I knew you could do it."

"But, you just told me it was an old pony's tale," Twilight spoke.

"I told you that you needed to make friends, nothing else. I saw the signs as well Twilight, and I knew you had the magic in you to defeat her, but you couldn't unleash it until you let true friendship in your heart. Now if only another one will as well. Princess Luna!" Princess Celestia turned to Luna.

"*gasp*" was all Luna could muster.

"It's been a 1000 years since I have last seen you like this. It is time to put our differences aside. We were meant to rule together little sister," Celestia continued.

"Sister?!" All but Twilight and Spike exclaimed since they read the book.

"Will you accept my friendship?"

"I'm so sorry! I missed you so much, big sister!" Luna exclaimed as she gave her older sister a tight hug.

"I've missed you too."

Pinkie Pie then blew her nose, sobs, then spoke, "You know what this calls for?"

Final Transition to this Two-Parter.

"A party!" Pinkie finished.

There was much celebrating as Celestia and Luna arrived on a chariot pulled by Pegasi guards. Spike of course was next to Twilight as she gave him a good nuzzle for being a good drake. Twilight's friends of course bowed to the princesses. Luna got a flower lei from some Pegasus fillies and smiled at that. Celestia then noticed Twilight was glum.

"Why so glum Twilight?" Celestia asked, "Aren't you happy that you can return to your studies in Canterlot?"

"That's just it. When I realized how wonderful it is to have friends, I have to leave them," Twilight sadly replied.

"Spike, take a note please. I, Princess Celestia hereby decree that the Unicorn Twilight Sparkle shall take on a new mission for Equestria. She must continue her studies in the magic of friendship. She must report to me her findings from her new home in Ponyville."

There was much cheering from her new friends who know that Spike would still be here AND they got to make a new friend at the same time.

"Oh thank you, Princess Celestia! I'll study harder than before!"

The cheering continued as the ponies partied.

Zoom out of Ponyville.

*Sigh*. Yes Pinkie Pie, we know how excited you are.

End Theme with Credits.