Nightmare Moon made her intimidating entrance as all the ponies cowered in fright. Rob got wide eyed at the disturbing show of magical power. David felt excited and terrified at the sight of the mighty goddess. As the banter between Nightmare Moon and her subjects began, David whispered to Rob, “Look, the Mane 6 are going to head to Twilights library, find out where the Elements of Harmony are located, head there and all we have to do is follow along." Rob nodded and the two watched as Twilight's voice steadily lost its bravado. As Nightmare Moon dissipated into a glamorous cloud of stardust and burst through the door, David saw Twilight gallop out of the town hall they were in. "Let’s go." David said running off after her.

In Twilights (Well, Almost Hers) Library

Paladin and Dusk came in at the same time as Applejack held Rainbow Dash from further assaulting Twilight from her accusations. "Simmer down, Sally." Applejack said. Twilight confessed what little she knew about the Elements when Pinkie Pie perked up.

"The Elements of Harmony: A Reference Guide!" Pinkie said with her normal grin painted on her face.

"How did you find that?!" Twilight asked, taking the book in her magical grip.

"It was under E!" Pinkie almost squealed.

Dusk sighed. He was never one to get over small mistakes, unless he made them of course. After Twilight read that the Elements were in the old castle in the Everfree forest, the group made off for the entrance, stopped at the tree line. After gathering their confidence, they entered; ready for whatever Nightmare Moon saw fit to throw at them. At least until they slipped and fell down the hills loose soil and quickly to the massive cliff. Paladin was able to stop Dusk from sliding too far with his wings and noticed Applejack catch Twilight. He flew down with Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy, ready to catch her when she let go of Applejacks hooves. Sure enough, the unicorn soon began screaming as she fell. Paladin caught her on his back as Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy got her sides.

"Got ya!" Paladin huffed as they began their descent. He looked at Twilight with a smile on his face.

"Th-thanks, Paladin." Twilight said with a mild blush. She looked back at Applejack, nimbly making her way down the cliff. When it came to the next test, the mighty joining of lion, scorpion, and bat, Dusk charged forward, ready to deliver a punch, until he remembered he no longer had hands. He was beat back, sliding a few feet to the group. After Rainbow Dash, Applejack, and Twilight Sparkle failed in their charges, the four were about to charge when Fluttershy yelled, “STOP!"

Not accustomed to Fluttershy barely being able to talk, let alone yell, Dusk was very surprised and did as she commanded. As Fluttershy removed the thorn in his paw and started cooing the now soothed beast, Dusk rolled his eyes. "This really is a kid’s show..." he muttered. Paladin glared at him.

"Yeah, just wait until Pinkies song." Paladin trotted after the others. Dusk thought about what he said and when it hit him, he grimaced and followed the others. He didn't want to piss off that huge lion, bat, thing, after all. As the group continued make to make their way through the forbidding Everfree Forest, it began to get harder and harder to see, until they were surrounded in darkness and trees. After the girls yelled, Dusk noticed the trees had the most evil faces and then became confused when he heard laughter in the screams. Looking for the source of the laughs, he noticed Pinkie Pie was the pony laughing.

"Oh, crap." Dusk said, remembering what Paladin said. As the song began with no way of stopping it, Dusk simply watched, playing a different song in his head in an attempt to drown out the childlike tune of Pinkie Pie. Once the song reached its conclusion, Dusk followed them as they came across a violent river current. When a massive water drake burst out of the water, Dusk prepared to fight when he heard wails come from him rather than a roar. Surprised and confused, he watched as he went on and on about his mustache.

""Thought you would like this part too." Paladin said, seeing his friend moan at the unmanly griping of the drake.

"How ya put up with that, I'll never know." Dusk said, shaking his head. Paladin laughed at his friends’ expense.

As Rarity cut off her tail and tied it to the water drake, Dusk quickly made his way across the river, glad the test was over. When Twilight almost fell off a cliff, Dusk laughed at Rainbows comment of what’s with her and cliffs today. Rainbow Dash gave him a quick brohoof and flew across the canyon to repair the bridge. After a minute, Dusk began to wonder what was taking so long. It wasn't rocket science to tie a rope. Apparently, Twilight was thinking the same thing as she called out to the mare. After returning Rainbow smiled. "I couldn't leave my friends hangin'!" She said. Finally the group managed to reach the ruin of a castle that was their destination. As they entered the huge room that held the Elements, Twilight ran forward.

"The Elements!" Twilight exclaimed. Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy brought them down and stepped back to let Twilight use her magic to... well, Dusk didn't know what. Something about a spark causing the sixth Element to appear. As her horn began to glow, Dusk watched in fascination until there was a bright flash and Twilight and the Elements disappeared.

"Where'd she go!?" Applejack asked, looking about franticly.

"I think I heard something upstairs!" Paladin said, remembering that’s where she goes to face Nightmare Moon.

"What are we waitn' for then? Let's go!" Applejack said, bolting for the staircase. When they reached the top, Paladin held Dusk back.

"Hold up, dude. We can't interfere anymore than we have. They need to find out what Elements they are." Paladin said quietly. Dusk nodded and watched with his friend as the Mane 6 defeated Nightmare Moon and saved the two Alicorns. When Princess Celestia made her blinding entrance, Paladin nudged his friend. "Bow, jackass. That's Princess Celestia, the Goddess of the Sun. We do NOT want to piss her off." Paladin explained as he bent his forelegs to her. Dusk bowed in turn and looked on as the two sisters finally reunited.

Back at Ponyville

After declaring that Twilight Sparkle shall study friendship at Ponyville, everypony began to mingle and celebrate the longest day of the year. Knowing that Celestia would not stay for long, David found his friend and told him to follow him. As they approached Celestia, she turned to meet them.

"Ah, you must be the two stallions who helped Twilight and her friends rescue me." Celestia said smiling down on them. "Thank you very much for your service and help."

"I would do it for anypony, Princess." David said. "But, I'm afraid that is not why we approached you. We have dire business that needs discussing." David said, keeping his tone even.

Celestia looked at the pony in surprise. It was not often that her subjects talked to her as this one did. "Well, if you make an appointment at Canter-"

"I'm sorry, but this can't wait. I will be happy to tell you why once we are alone." David said cutting of the princess quickly. Celestia was astonished that a pony would interrupt her in the middle of a sentence. This pony was either very foolish or did require her immediate audience.

"What did you say your name was again?" Celestia asked more quietly so as not to draw unwanted attention. The white colt looked her dead in the eye.

"David." He responded.