A frying pan lay on the stove with a pancake in. Lyra was making dinner.

"Is the dinner ready?" Bon Bon called out.

"Just a second, gotta make some finishing touches." Lyra yelled back

Lyra used her magic to take out two plates out of the cupboard above the sink, which she then proceeded to place on the table. She picked up the last pancake out of the frying pan putting it on a plate beside the stove.

She then lifted the frying pan into the sink and turned on the water. A quick puttering sound came as the cold water hit the hot frying pan. She scrubbed the frying pan off with some dishwashing liquid (Soap? Damn translating) and a scrubber.(washing-up brush!? How does this damn translator work?)

The frying pan magically flowed through the air and into a dish drying rack.

"Bon Bon, dinner is served!" She said as she scooped the pancakes over to the two plates.

A loud knock came from the door.

"I'll answer it!" Bon Bon yelled out.

She trotted over to the door and opened it. In the opening stood Mrs. Cake.

"Oh, Mrs. Cake, what brings you here?" She asked

"Hello Bon Bon, i hate to ask you this, but could you help me finish an order? Pinkie has gone out with her friends and you´re the only one i know with any advanced sort of baking skills." Mrs. Cake asked

"Oh, ehh.... Lyra, you don't mind do you?" Bon Bon asked apologetically

"Oh, not at all. I see this is important to you." Lyra said putting on a fake smile.

"Thanks a lot. I'll make it up to you, OK?" Bon Bon said with a faint smile

"Ok, your welcome." Lyra said

Bon Bon hurried out the door in pursuit behind Mrs. Cake and shut the door behind them.

Lyra hung her head down in disappointment.

She moved out into the kitchen again and put the pancakes on Bon Bon's plate into a plastic bag and putting the plate near the sink.

A sudden green light blinked several times behind her, with the sound of lightning.

She dropped the plastic bag on the floor and turned around. She scanned the kitchen but saw nothing. Her eyesight finally fell on the floor.

"Well hello there, little...... guy?" She started

A small creature stood on the floor. It appeared fleshy and not that dangerous. It turned to Lyra.

It suddenly Shrieked a terrifying sound and pounced towards Lyra.

A loud scream came from the house, before it quickly died down. No one was around to hear it.

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Twilight stood waiting outside her tree library. The elements came running from all directions. They all reached Twilight at almost the same time.

As soon as they did, they started to bombard her with questions.

"What is it darling, is everything alright?" Rarity asked with a concerned tone.

"What in tarnation is so important that w'all have to come aroun in such a hurry?" Applejack said in an almost angry voice

"What is so important that you have to bother me during my sleep?" Rainbow Dash said although it was almost ten past noon

The only one that remained quiet was Fluttershy, who was hiding behind her hair as she usually does.

"I'm sure nothing is wrong, but the Princess demanded our immediate departure to Canterlot to tell us something that she simply can't say over letter." Twilight said with a reassuring tone

A loud sound came from the sky as a large carriage came flying down from the sky and landed in front of the elements.

A guard pony trotted wearing golden armor trotted over to the elements and ordered.

"Twilight Sparkle and the elements will board the carriage immediately." He said with a strong autocratic voice

Twilight nodded towards him and signaled the others to climb aboard.

When they all were aboard, the carriage picked up speed as it slowly rose from the ground, turned around and flew towards Canterlot in the distance.

"How long is the ride going to take darling?" Rarity asked

"It should only take about an hour." Twilight said

"I think all of this is pretty weird. Why would the Princess order us to the castle on such a short notice?" Rarity stated

"I bet its to give us cupcakes!" Pinkie Pie said with a huge grin

"I guess that i have to tell you, since shes going to talk about it anyway." Twilight said with a sad tone

Twilight told the other elements the whole story about what happened during last night, and the last encounter.

"It just doesn't make any sense. How could the creature talk to you in your dreams?" Rarity said with a confused tone.

"M-maybe its s-some sort of animal." Fluttershy spoke up after being silent during the whole trip.

"What if its some sort of alien?" Rainbow Dash said

"Come now, Rainbow. Aliens don't exist." Rarity said with a grin

They were halted in their conversation as the pegasus who was pulling the carriage shouted to them.

"Were coming up on the castle. Get your things ready."

They didn't have much with them. Only the basics, like some clothes and toothbrush.

The carriage landed on a large platform, next to the gargantuan Canterlot Castle.

Twilight never got tired of seeing the castle. It was so magnificent and giant. It almost made her forget why she was here.

A bit away, Princess Celestia and Princess Luna stood on top of the stairs leading to the castle.

Celestia smiled and greeted the elements.

"Welcome to Canterlot Castle. my little ponies." She said with a smile

"Celestia!" Twilight said loudly with a smile and ran towards her teacher, who braced herself.

They came together in a big hug, lasting several seconds. Twilight tried to regain her composure and backed away.

The other elements caught up with Twilight, and they all bowed.

"Rise." Celestia said with a strong motherly voice

"I don't mean to be rude Princess, but what is the reason for rushing us here?" Rarity asked

Celestia's smile disappeared, as she took on a more serious look.

"The reason i called you here, is because Equestria is in grave danger. Please, follow me." Celestia said

She turned around and began walking. Luna gave the elements a glance, then turned around and followed her sister.

The elements followed the Princesses, trotting slowly behind her. All of them had confused expressions on their faces as they looked at each other.

They walked for about five minutes until they reached a big, stone door. They must be several meters into the mountain, as they traveled several stairs on their way here. Celestia stopped and looked at the stone door, and then back to the elements.

"This is your last change to back out. After you enter this door, knowledge so horrible will stay in your memories forever." Celestia said and gave them a serious look

The elements looked at each other, then back to Celestia and they all nodded in unison.

Celestia bowed her head and pressed her horn into a keyhole. The door gave of a tired "Sigh" and slowly opened. Celestia motioned them to move forward. They passed Celestia and walked to the edge of the cliff they were standing on.

They all let out a loud "GASP" in unison, as their terror filled eyes trotted along what they were seeing.