An elder turquoise blue pegasus with red and orange hair stood in front of a oak table. He wore a black jacket and a grey tie. His cutie mark, a quill and note pad. He was an author. Well, he used to be. On his right stood a slightly younger pegasus. He was a lime green with orange hair. His cutiemark was a group of sparks. He was a weather pony who specializes in storm clouds.

"So sir, where shall we plan to attack next? Manehatten? Canterlot?"

"Ponyville."

"Ponyville?! That puny place. But why?"

"Oh my dear lieutenant. Don't you see?"

"See what sir?"

"We are masters of dark magic. The lords of darkness. But the only thing that can stop us is the Elements of Harmony."

"But weren't they lost after Celestia banished Nightmare Moon to the moon?"

"No. They were never lost. They were in the souls of six ponies. We know they are based in Ponyville, but we don't know who the ponies are. Except one."

"Who is it, sir?"

"Dear Commander Dash, of course. She's the element of loyalty."

"Sir, if I may ask, how do you know about her so well? I mean you've never seen her."

"Or you may think. That beautiful young pegasus was once my friend. Now she is only my enemy."

"What happened?"

"Why must you ask so many questions?" Artist ruffled lieutenant Sparks hair.

*sigh* "It was about ten years ago...."

"Come on Rainbow! We're late for the Wonderbolts!" Yelled out a young Artist Night.

"Alright! I'm coming! Don't get your mane in twist. Or shall I say paint pallet!"

"Knock it off, Rainbow! I'm only called Artist after my father. I not really good at art."

"Yadda, yadda. I know. Now come on don't you want Thunderclap's autograph!"

"Hmmmm! Hey why don't you ever bring Fluttershy along?"

"She's either feeding her animals down in Ponyville or too scared of her shadow to come out!"

"Why did she go to Ponyville?"

"Why do you ask some many questions? I dunno something about her new talent."

A low voice called from behind.

"Hey look guys! Artist and Rainbow are having a argument. Don't do that Rainbow, you don't want to break up do you?"

"Bugger off, Billy!"

"Ooooo! Watch out Billy! This cat has got claws!"

"Shut it, Hoops!"

"So Artist. How's Rainbow in bed?"

"For the last time! We are just friends!" Artist yelled.

"Yeah sure you are. That's what they all say! Come on boys! Let's go to the Wonderbolt's stadium!"

"Artist and Rainbow, sitting on a cloud. K-I-S-S-I-N-G!" They sang as they flew away.

"Why if I get my hooves on them, I'll-"

"Leave it Rainbow. They aren't worth it."

"Artist, are you okay?"

"Yeah I'm fine!"

"No your not! Come on I know what will cheer you up!"

"But the Wonder-"

"There'll be other shows. My friends come first."

"Okay"

"Rainbow, why are we at the Weather Factory?"

"For a visit, silly!"

"Really? But ain't it really expensive?"

"My dad owns it, remember? Everypony in there know me and let me in for free."

"I dunno."

"Come on, Artist! It'll be okay. Celestia isn't gonna send you to the moon!"

"Fine!"

"Wow! So that's how they make snowflakes. Oooo! Can we go to the clouds being made?"

"Yeah sure. This way."

"Woah! This is awesome! Can I make some cloud?"

"I don't know. My dad says leave the machines alone." Artist's face fell.

"Okay." He said disappointedly.

"Buuuttttt. What he doesn't know won't hurt him!"

"Thank you Rainbow!"

The two young ponies poked and pointed, trying to work out how to work the machines.

"Ooooo. What about this button?"

"I dunno Dash. It doesn't look like a good button."

"Of course its a good button. It's big, red and shiny." Rainbow pushed the button. Nothing. She pushed it again. And again and again. Still nothing.

"Stupid machine! Come on Artist! The lightning will be more exciting!"

Just as they began to leave, sparks flew out of the cloud machine. It shuddered and shook. Suddenly there's a large bang.

"Aaahhh!"

"QUICK! GET OUT!!"

"SOMEPONY HELP!"

"AAAAHHH!" The factory was alight. Pegasi were flying towards exits or helping others.

"Artist! ARTIST!"

"Rainbow!" Rainbow Dash flew over to a lump of cloud. A shivering Artist was sat behind it.

"Artist, come," *cough*, "on!" Smoke filled the room. Choking the ponies around it.

"I'm coming!" Artist fluttered up. He and Rainbow flew and ran around trying to find a door. Suddenly...

BASH!

"ARTIST!" Artist was buried under a mixture of thick cloud and heavy machinery.

"Artist," *cough,cough*, "Speak to me." Rainbow croaked. There was nothing she could do. She was trapped in a flaming building with her friend buried. She thought he was dead.

"I'm sorry, Artist." She tried to leave but she collapsed. She started to cry. In fear of her life.

Meanwhile, Artist was in fact alive. Just really sore. He could faintly hear Rainbow crying. He tried to get up but his body failed to. Then he saw Rainbow get up.

"I'm sorry, Artist. I did love you. But now you dead. I'm sorry." She ran out of sight.

Artist tried screaming. Nothing came out. His body heated up due to the intense heat. His best friend abandoned him. He was stuck under numerous heavy objects. He was going to die. At least he thought.

"Wow, sir! What happened next?"

"I managed to wriggle free and climbed out a window. Unfortunately, I fell. I fell to the ground. Landed in Daily-Diamonds. I was taken in. Fed. Bathed. Then I stayed."

"But what about your family and Rainbow?"

"I was an orphan. And Rainbow...Rainbow...RAINBOW!" He punched the wall. "Please leave, Sparks. I need to be alone."

"Okay sir. Are we still attacking Ponyville tonight?"

"Yes. Yes we are." The door closed. Next Chapter: The attack Estimated time remaining: 28 Minutes