Twilight’s treehouse home came into view as the Cutie Mark Crusaders ran as fast as their little legs and hooves would carry them. “Man, I can’t wait for more of the Cutie Crystal to show up,” Scootaloo said. Sweetie Belle turned and said, “Yeah, neither can I.” Apple Bloom nodded. The three proceeded to knock on Twilight’s door when Spike opened it. “Oh! Hi girls! What brings you here?” The purple dragon smiled pleasantly. “Hi Spike!” the Crusaders chanted. Apple Bloom then spoke up. “We were jist wonderin’ if we coulda talk ta Twilight.” Spike nodded and said, “Sure. That is, if you can get her attention. Come on in.” Spike led the three fillies into the house and down to the library area.
“So, whatcha lookin’ for?” Spike asked.
“Well, you see Spike, the girls and I are lookin’ ta see how ta find the Cutie Crystal,” Apple Bloom explained.
“No way! Are you serious!? And just how do you think that you’re going to do that?”
“Why, by findin’ it, of course! Now, of course we’ll need to barah a couple books in order ta find it.”
“Yeah,” Sweetie put in. “If we can learn more about it, then we might be able to find its location and use it to get our cutie marks.”
“So,” Scootaloo said, “that’s why we need to ask Twilight if she knows anything about it, as well as borrowing some books.”
“Well okay then, if you say so. Just be careful, because I spent five hours rearranging those books.”
The four of them entered the library and found the purple unicorn at her studies, as usual. She seemed to be much focused. Her eyes were moving back and forth at a modest pace. “Um, Twilight? The Cutie Mark Crusaders wanted to see you. They have something important to ask you about the Cutie Crystal,” Spike asked. Twilight looked up from her studies then. “Huh?” She turned to see the Crusaders and Spike. “Oh, hello everypony. How are you?” The Crusaders all said in unison, “Great!” Then Apple Bloom explained what she and her friends had told Spike. “Oh, I see. So you want to find out more about the Cutie Crystal, huh? Well, I don’t really see how you could, beings that Scootaloo can’t fly, Sweetie Belle can’t use her magic, and Apple Bloom can’t fly or use magic. So, just how in all of Equestria are you going to find it?” She then turned back to her studies. “But Twilight, if we can’t get more research on it, then we won’t be able ta get our cutie marks,” Apple Bloom protested. The other two joined in. “Yeah, and if we don’t get our cutie marks, then we’ll be the laughing stable of the whole town!” Sweetie Belle cried. Scootaloo put a comforting hoof on her shoulder. Twilight looked guilty and thought it over. “Well, when you put it that way, let me see what I’ve got.” She trotted over to a shelf on the far left side of the library. She looked and moved a couple of books out of the way. “Ah, here it is.” She pulled out a rainbow-colored book with a colorful bookmark ribbon in the middle of it. On the front of the book, there was a picture of a rainbow-colored crystal. The book looked a little worn and the corners curved a bit. Twilight blew some dust off of it. Or well, actually, a lot of dust.
“Okay girls,” Twilight said. “Here is the book on the Cutie Crystal.”
“AAAACHOOO!!” Within seconds, everyone sneezed.
“Oooh, goodness of all of Equestria. I guess I might’ve left this book alone a little too long.”
Twilight Sparkle gave the book to the three fillies. Their faces were painted with happiness. “Thanks, Twilight Sparkle!” the three fillies exclaimed.
“You’re welcome, girls. Just be careful, though. That book is ancient.”
The three fillies then hurried out the door and headed back to Sweet Apple Acres to the secluded private area of the farm, for their headquarters were waiting for them.
Aria made her to the center of the underground caverns she found on her way to her destination. She had flown to Canterlot, a more sophisticated town compared to Ponyville. Mostly Unicorns lived here. The Princesses also resided here. She could feel the tingling sensation of excitement raging through her body. The moment of revenge was almost here. The time was almost right. As she walked, she noticed a small light. “Aha! I found it!” She ran up to the small light, revealing to be a small hole. She climbed up the small hole and found just what she was looking for. There, sitting before her, was the most precious collection of items that ever existed: the Elements of Harmony…
Fluttershy was having a picnic with her animal friends and her pet white rabbit Angel. Just then she heard the sound of Pinkie Pie cheering and laughing. “HEEEEY, FLUTTERSHY!! GOT ROOM FOR ONE MORE!?” Pinkie Pie shouted. Fluttershy gave a shy, but hearable, “Yes.” The all over pink party animal hopped over and sat down next to the beautiful yellow Pegasus. Of course, her light pink mane covered part of her face. The pink curly mane of Pinkie bounced along as she talked Fluttershy’s ear off. “So, how are you? Huh? Whatcha been doing? Angel? What? Whoa! Cool! Muffins! Oh, they’re Derpy’s favorite treat! Why, Fluttershy—Say, what’s that?” Just then, Pinkie was cut off as the sky turned a dark color. Clouds started piling up. “Uh, maybe the c-c-clouds are forming like that be-b-b-b-because the other Pegasus ponies forgot to get rid of them?” Fluttershy grew uneasy. Pinkie Pie huddled into a ball with Angel and the other animals. Just then, a dark figure appeared before them. It was Discord! All Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy could do now was scream…
Twilight, Rarity, and Rainbow ran as fast as they could from the terrors of Discord’s minions as they overtook Ponyville. Cheerilee was rushing fillies and colts here and there to safety. Derpy was running in useless circles. Dr. Whooves was tending to Mares and Stallions who had been trampled on by other fearful Mares and Stallions. The minions terrorized everypony. They had sharp yellow teeth, were dark, deformed creatures, and had wings. Their eyes were blood red, bloodshot from excitement. Wind and lightning blew through the town and buildings were torn. Windows were shattered; roads were cracked and ripped open from numerous earthquakes. The three ponies ran as fast as they could, but they were no match for the minions. Rarity was knocked out first. “Rarity!!” Twilight screamed. “Twilight, come on! We have to—AAAAAHH!!” Rainbow was whisked away into an oncoming tornado. Twilight screamed as she too was thrown into the tornado.