Rarity looked at Twilight with a worried expression, “Twilight, are you quite sure that these ponies haven't lost their minds to think this?” She asked
“I am quite sure, but the reason for me thinking this is something I’d rather not say in public.” Twilight said sheepishly.
“Please, get this crazy pony off me.” Arias pleaded as she resorted to running to try and get Pinkie off.
“Wheeeeeeeeee!” Pinkie just kept squealing with delight as she held on. “I can see why the Princesses liked doing this!”
“She really is like a filly...” Pisces said, slightly stunned.
“Ya gotta love her though.” Applejack said.
“She is a bit annoying... But all around enjoyable.” Libra said nodding.
Arias stopped running with a look of realization and looked up at Pinkie with a smile, “Didn't you have to get ready for some party?” She asked. Pinkie just gasped loudly before jumping ten feet in the air.
“YOUR RIGHT! IGOTTAGOBYE!” Then she zipped away in mid air, leaving only a small pink cloud behind as Arias smirked.
“I don’t honestly know how that worked, but I’m glad that it did.” Arias said, trotting back over to the others.
“Just wait till you see the party.” Rainbow snickered.
“I bet it will be interesting.” Pisces said.
“More sweets!” Gemini said excitedly.
“Great, they are going to be buzzing, literally, for two weeks after this.” Arias said facehoofing.
“They were buzzing before we even got here.” Scorpio said giggling.
“Fine, they will be buzzing so much more, we won’t see them at all.” Arias said, rolling her eyes.
“Ah think we would all like an explanation as ta why there are past ponies in ta future.” Applejack said stubbornly, not wanting to believe the zodiac are from the past.
“Well... I was really interested in the lives the ponies in the past lead, and so I kinda.... Brought them here. I was only trying to get one of them then I would have send him, or her, back!” Twilight said.
“Ain't that impossible?” Applejack asked.
“Heh heh, you’d say that... Buuuut.” Twilight turned her head to look at Arias. “I am sure most ponies nowadays don’t have goat horns.”
“I am the only one with goat horns actually, everypony always goes after the horns...” Arias muttered as she lied onto the ground.
“O-oh, I am sorry, I didn’t mean to offend you.” Twilight said in apologetic tone.
“I’m used to it.” Arias said.
“You should have seen what ponies were saying back home. Believe it or not, we weren’t as tolerant as a lot of ponies thought.” Libra said as he ruffled his wings.
“One pony named Blue Hoof outright called Arias a monster.” Gem said.
“Then we all beat the snot outta him!” Scorpio said smiling wickedly.
“It was fun.” Arias said smiling darkly as she stood up.
“You beat other ponies for fun?” Twilight asked shakily.
“No, we didn't do it for fun, we don't believe in doing that.” Pisces said.
“We did it for honor, back then, if someone challenged a friend or family member, you challenged them to a duel.” Arias said.
“No magic, no wings. Just good old fashion hoof fighting!” Scorpio said getting on her hind legs and kicking her front hooves out in front of her.
“How terribly brutish.” Rarity commented.
“Well to be fair, we didn’t have a stable government just yet. Luna and Celestia’s parents had yet to return from the war.” Leo pointed out.
“Not to mention all of the depressions.” Pisces sighed.
“The griffon depression, where they ate anything!” Gem said.
“The dragon depression, where they ate each other and didn't care.” Ini said
“There was even the great pony depression...no jobs, no homes, they didn't have much to eat, a few ponies even ate each other.” Pisces said grimacing. “We had to give the food we had to the little ones so they could stay alive, we almost died.”
“That sounds dreadful!” Rarity said.
“Ah agree.” Applejack said, uneasy.
“It was horrifying.” Pisces said.
“Things were really that bad back then?” Twilight asked uneasily.
“You better believe it.” Libra said before he began chuckling lightly. “It makes sense now.”
“What are you going on about you crazy pegasus?” Scorpio asked looking at him.
“Why the little ones became the princesses. They saw what happened long ago, and they want to make sure that will never happen again!” Libra said as he cackled slightly before clearing his throat and resuming his usual stoic expression. “Sorry for my outburst.”
“Are you quite sure we should be talking about a dreadful subject at the park?” Rarity asked, looking at the ponies walking around.
“I am sure they don’t mind.” Libra said waving a hoof in their directions.
“Cutie mark crusaders cutie mark decipherers!!” Three voices shouted as Applebloom and two other fillies ran up to the group of ponies.
“Oh it’s little Applebloom!” Scorpio said smiling as she looked down.
“You were right, they do have weird marks.” The white unicorn said, looking at the marks.
“And they are huge! I bet they are taller than Big Mac!” The orange pegasus said looking up.
“Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo, do not be rude!” Rarity chided.
“Why are you guys so freakin big!?” Scootaloo said as she walked under their legs and around them.
“Somepony has personal space issues.” Arias growled.
“Arias, they are just foals. The pink pony is one thing, but foals are another.” Leo said in a stern tone.
“Foals used to also be respectful... I’m starting to sound like my dad.” Arias said.
“Come on, Scoots. Don’t get into other ponies space unless they let you.” Rainbow said as she landed on the ground.
“We just wanted to ask about their cutie marks.” Sweetie Belle said as she looked at Applebloom.
“Yeah! I was jus’ tellin’ them about the tall ponies and then we wanted to figure out what the rest of their marks ment!” Applebloom said.
“Ah thought ya were still at the farm helpin out Big Mac.” Applejack said, looking at Applebloom
“He let us go because he said he had it all covered!” Applebloom said smiling.
“Alright then.” Applejack said.
“Our cutie marks mean we are smart, talkative, and love fun!” Gemini said, showing their identical cutie marks.
“I thought every cutie mark was unique...” Sweetie Belle said.
“They are the same because they are twins.” Leo explained, chuckling lightly.
“But...I have seen twins before, they don’t have the same mark...” Sweetie said.
“Let’s just say things work a bit differently where we are from.” He said patting Sweetie on the head.
“You guys must be from some weird place.” Scootaloo said sitting on her haunches and looking up at them again.
“Yeah, we are from a pretty weird place.” Scorpio said giggling.
“Um, my cutie mark means I am a little bit psychic, I am good at anything with water, and I am adaptable and adventurous in any situation.” Pisces said.
“I already told you mine.” Arias said, looking at Applebloom.
“Ugh we are doing this again?” Libra groaned as he rubbed his forehead. “Fine. Mine means I am a bit of a ‘Yes Stallion’. It also means I am creative and prefer a life of solitude. But these ponies would never let me.”
“Oh hush you. You love us and you know it.” Scorpio said shoving him lightly, making him rolls his eyes. “I am kind of the opposite of Libra. I say ‘No’ when I mean yes a lot of the time, and I am a bit headstrong. Other than that it means I am persistent and adventurous.”
“I guess I am up now.” Leo said chuckling. “Mine means I am loyal, faithful, and most of all devoted.”
“That sounds a little bit sappy.” Scootaloo said sticking out her tongue.
“It sounds adorable!” Sweetie Belle said.
“Sounds like Rainbow Dash!” Apple Bloom said giggling.
“Ah gotta say that does sound mighty interestin’.” Applejack said.
“How do a bunch of squiggly lines mean that?” Scootaloo asked as her little wings buzzed with curiosity.
“It just does.” Arias said.
“Oh...” Scootaloo said as her brow furrowed. “... That doesn’t make sense...”
“A lot of things don't make sense right now.” Arias sighed as she looked down at Scootaloo.
“Oh cool! You have horns!” Scootaloo said as she hopped up and looked at Arias.
“Yes I do.” Arias said.
“Can I see them?” Scootaloo asked her tail slightly wagging from side to side.
“You're a very touchy filly aren't you?” Arias asked as she raised an eyebrow at the pegasus.
“Well, seeing and touching is believing.” Scootaloo said shrugging.
“What...” Arias said.
“I wouldn’t question anything nowadays just yet Arias.” Leo suggested with a whisper.
“Can I still question the crazy pink pony that rode me like a bull?” Arias asked.
“I think if you don’t want to have a splitting headache, it would be advised not to.” Leo whispered chuckling.
“Ah think thats enough of this crusadin’ girls, you’re gettin a bit too personal.” Applejack suggested, glaring at the fillies.
“All I did was ask!” Scootaloo said lowering her head.
“Sorry Applejack, we were just curious...” Applebloom said tracing circles in the dirt with her hoof.
“I’m sorry.” Sweetie Belle said.
“It’s alright, but we are havin’ a big pony conversation, ya run along now and crusade someplace else.” Applejack said.
“Oh okay...” Applebloom said.
“Lets try cooking again!” Sweetie said.
“Yeah! I am sure the juice won’t set fire this time!” Scootaloo said as she turned and began to run into town. “Race you there!”
“Oh dear...” Rarity said as the fillies raced each other to town.
“... Did they just say ‘Juice setting on fire’?” Libra asked looking at Rarity.
“Lets not talk about my sisters lack of cooking skill please...” Rarity said embarrassed.
“How do you burn juice...” Libra muttered to himself.
“Same way you can burn and liquify toast.” Rarity said.
“... Sounds like a lovely breakfast.” Scorpio said struggling to hold back her bouts of laughter.
“It was quite dreadful that mother thought that cooking would be her talent when they came over.” Rarity said, her ears flattening to her head.
“Ah just hope they don't burn anythin’ down.” Applejack said.
“Speaking of cooking, is there a kitchen I could use? I’d like to cook myself. It’s a relaxing thing to do.” Libra said slightly smiling.
“Well, considering we are in the park...” Rarity said.
“I meant back at Twilight’s home.” Libra said.
“Of course! My assistant, Spike, cooks for everypony!” Twilight said smiling.
“The dragon?” Arias asked.
“Dragons don't cook!” Gemini said giggling.
“Well other dragons don’t. Spike is a fine cook though.” Twilight said happily.
“Little Spikey Wikey is an absolute gem and so sweet.” Rarity said.
“I am wondering about where we will sleep, and if I might ask, where some water is, perhaps a lake?” Pisces asked.
“Why would you need to go to the lake?” Rainbow Dash asked as she lazily hovered in the air.
“Everypony has their own likes and dislikes of where they sleep.” Pisces said.
“She likes sleeping in odd places.” Arias said.
“You sleep in the water?” Twilight asked tilting her head.
“I sleep above or below it yes.” Pisces said.
“That’s... Pretty strange.” Rainbow said raising an eyebrow.
“You should have seen her old room.” Libra said rolling his eyes.
“Would make a sea serpent weep.” Arias said.
“That sounds quite interesting.” Rarity said.
“I like sleeping with my fish friends.” Pisces said.
“Brings a whole new meanin ta sleepin with the fishes I guess.” Applejack said chuckling.
“What?” Leo asked tilting his head.
“It means... Ah never mind. It’s just a silly expression.” Rainbow said waving a hoof dismissively.
“We love silly things!” Gemini said happily.
“Gemini, you love dragon fire.” Leo said looking at the two.
“You do too.” Gemini said.
“Only when it’s not directed at me.” Leo said chuckling.
“Do ya think Pinkie got the party ready by now Twi?” Applejack asked, looking at Twilight.
“Probably. Knowing Pinkie, she set it up before we even knew about it.” Twilight said before the pink pony herself appeared on Arias’ back again.
“Oh you silly ponies! I just finished setting up stuff!” Pinkie said happily.
“What is with you and being on my back!?” Arias exclaimed.
“...You’re soft?” Pinkie said tilting her head and smiling.
“That is not an answer, that is a question.” Arias said frustrated.
“What better answer to a question than another question!” Pinkie said happily.
“An actual answer.” Arias said.
“Butterscotch.” Pinkie said nodding her head.
“That isn’t an answer either.” Arias said.
“Technically it is, just not the answer you wanted.” Pinkie said bopping Arias’ nose with a hoof.
“Get off me.” Arias said.
“Just as soon as I have finished saying what I was here for!.... What was I here for again?” Pinkie asked tapping her chin with a hoof.
“Uhh...” Arias said before she sat down, hoping to make Pinkie slide off her back. Pinkie just went diagonal and kept, somehow, sitting on her back.
“Oh I remember now!” Pinkie said pointing a hoof in the air. “The ‘Supersecretawesomeplanofparties’ is ready!”
“That sounds great!” Gemini said.
“Ok, that sounds...fun.” Pisces said.
“I don’t want to go to a party... I don’t like parties. Too many ponies.” Libra muttered.
“Alright, can you bring us to wherever we are supposed to be then?” Arias asked as she stood back up, seeing it would be useless to shake the pony off her.
“Yuppers! Let’s go!” Pinkie said as she grabbed Arias’s horns and kicked her in the sides with her hind hooves. “Yah!”
“Ow...” Arias said looking back at Pinkie.
“Oops, sorry!” Pinkie said grinning sheepishly. “I was trying to get you to start running...”
“It’s fine...” Arias said.
“Um.. Can you start galloping? Please?” Pinkie asked as she slowly began to pout and bring out those dreaded Puppy Eyes.
“Fine...” Arias sighed before running at full speed in the direction of the town.
“Weeeeee!” Pinkie exclaimed in excitement as she held onto Arias horns.
“... Follow them?” Libra asked looking at the other ponies.
“I guess so.” Pisces said.
“Lets go!” Gemini said as they flew after Pinkie and Arias.
“This seems to be gettin interestin.” Applejack said as she trotted after them with the others.
“Well, it’s better than the time Gemini tried to make a cake... Using Phoenix eggs.” Libra groaned out. “That was quite the mess to clean up...”
***
Soon the ponies, directed by Pinkie riding Arias, came to the bakery and stopped to look at it.
“Its a gingerbread house!” Gemini said smiling widely.
Arias looked behind her at Pinkie and sighed, “Can you get off me now?” She asked.
“Aaawww... Oh fine.” Pinkie said giving a mock pout before literally just hopping off and landing in front of Arias.
“This seems like an interesting place for a bakery.” Pisces said.
“It is quite lovely.” Rarity said.
“It looks like it will give me diabetes just from being near it.” Libra muttered looking over the building.
“Why are you so pessimistic?” Scorpio asked looking at him.
“Keeps me on the tips of my hooves.” Libra said shrugging. “Assume the worst and you won’t always get it.”
“Interestin philosophy fer the princesses caretaker.” Applejack said.
“I mostly cooked. But I will not lie, they are a delight to be around.” Libra said smiling softly. “Can’t wait to see how they have grown up.”
“Well, I am sure you are going to be pleasantly surprised.” Twilight said smiling knowingly.
“I never liked it when somepony smiled like that...usually meant they were about to throw something at me.” Arias said before Pinkie quickly put a pie behind her back and looked from side to side, “Don’t think I didn't see that.” Arias said squinting at her.
“See what?” Pinkie asked as her cheeks were stuffed and her face had pie filling all over it.
“She is so much like Gemini...” Pisces said.
“I never threw pie in her face!” Gem said.
“Me neither!” Ini said.
“Let’s just get this over with please?” Libra asked sighing.
“Okie dokie lokie!” Pinkie said as she was bouncing to the door and opened it up, a mint green flash quickly disappearing to the left. “Everypony just walk right in!”
“Alright...” Arias said, glancing at Pinkie before walking inside, the others in tow. As they entered the dark room, there was a good ten minutes before lights flash on and the room was filled with decorations, a huge banner that said ‘Welcome to Ponyville!’, a bunch of games, and refreshments and finally practically the whole town was in the room.
“Lovely...” Arias muttered.
“A whole town comes to welcome a few ponies?” Pisces asked.
“Did I mention I have a case of claustrophobia?” Libra said shaking slightly in place.
“Of course! Everypony loves meeting new ponies!” Pinkie said happily bouncing in place. “Sodoyalikeit, doyoulikeit!?Huh, huh, huh?!”
“I like it, its nice.” Pisces said smiling.
“Its awesome! The mint pony is interested in us, this is an awesome party!” Gemini said as they flew over to a group of ponies.
“It’s nice enough.” Arias said shrugging.
“I think I am going to have a panic attack.” Libra said panting slightly.
“Yay!” Pinkie said happily jumping into the air. “Now let’s have some fun!”
And so the party carried on with all the ponies enjoying themselves in their own way. Gemini talking with all the ponies, all the ponies dancing, Scorpio having the time of her life in telling stories of her adventures, Pisces doing tricks with water. All the ponies happily spent their time conversing or simply letting the sight of everypony enjoying themselves.
Sadly, the party ended as quickly as it started, the last of the guests going home, leaving only the Zodiacs, Spike, Twilight, and her friends left in the room.
“That... Was an ordeal.” Libra said sighing as he finally had some space to move freely.
“It wasn’t that bad.” Applejack said.
“It is always fun at these parties.” Rarity said.
“It was fun, I just don’t like being in large crowds or cramped rooms for extended periods of time.” Libra said stretched his wings out.
“I don’t understand how a whole town can fit into a tiny bakery.” Arias said.
“I had a back room!” Pinkie said smiling.
“Or course you do...” Arias said shaking her head.
“It was so much fun!” Gemini said as they flew rapidly around the room, on a sugar rush.
“It was fun seeing others reactions to my tricks.” Pisces said smiling.
“It...was nice meeting you all again.” Fluttershy said quietly.
“Same to you Fluttershy.” Leo said bowing his head lightly.
“Yeah, this has been fun!” Scorpio said stretching out.
“I didn’t like the look the mint unicorn kept giving up, like we knew something.” Arias said.
“Arias, you say that about everypony.” LIbra said rolling his eyes.
“I don’t, only sometimes.” Arias said.
“She felt very excited about something, I can say that.” Pisces said.
“Well how would you feel if you saw seven foreign, apparently unnaturally tall visitors waltz into your town?” Scorpio asked.
“Honestly, if ah didn’t know ya, ah would probably think ya were up ta somethin.” Applejack said.
“... Okay, I’ll give you that one.” Scorpio said sighing in defeat.
“That is true, it took us awhile to get used to Zecora, unfortunately, it took Twilight coming to help us see she wasn't bad.” Rarity said, “Along with poison joke.”
“You talked about that before, what is poison joke?” Pisces asked, turning to look at Twilight.
“Well. To put it bluntly, it’s pretty much as the name says. It’s like Poison oak, only it plays a joke.” Twilight said giggling at the rhyme.
“I don’t think I would like that very much.” Arias said, frowning.
“You probably wouldn’t. It’s effects vary from pony to pony.” Twilight said snickering.
“Its quite awful, it ruined my beautiful coat and couffer.” Rarity said, pouting.
“It made my wings be put on backwards.” Rainbow said in an annoyed tone.
“It...made me have a deep voice...” Fluttershy said quietly.
“It made me shrink, it was not fun ta be smaller then yer friends and have them worry bout ya.” Applejack said.
“I couldn’t talk and it was the worst thing in the world because I love to talk!” Pinkie spouted off.
“Yep, worst thing ever.” Arias said under her breath.
“It made my horn go all floppy.” Twilight said blushing slightly.
“It was hilarious!” Spike said laughing.
“I’d imagine so.” Libra said giving a small smirk.
“Those don’t sound as funny as I thought they would be.” Pisces said.
“It would be amazing to fly with your wings upside down!” Gemini said, landing on top of Rainbow.
“You would think that, but it’s almost impossible to control where you are going.” Rainbow said sighing before feeling her legs begin to shake. “Also, can you two get off? You’re kinda crushing me.”
“Sorry.” Gem said as they both got off Rainbow.
“Twilight?” Fluttershy asked.
“Yes, Fluttershy?” Twilight replied looking at the butter yellow pegasus.
“Where are they going to stay?” Fluttershy asked.
“Oh. I... Hadn’t thought about that.” Twilight said as she rubbed her chin in thought. There was a blinding flash of light and the almost thunderous sound of air being displaced before everypony in the room looked to see Celestia and Luna standing tall and proud.
“...Hello?” Arias said uncertainly, not knowing who they were.
“Hello!” Gemini said happily, recognising who they were right away.
“... So that’s what Scorpio meant when she said I should stop feeding them my cooked food.” Libra muttered to himself as he looked at the princesses.
“Hello.” Pisces said.
“Why do they look so familiar?” Scorpio whispered.
“Its the little ones!” Gemini said.
“Luna and Celestia!?” Leo sputtered out.
“Yes!” Gemini said.
“Oh. I told you to stop feeding them whatever it was you were!” Scorpio said smacking Libra, making him chuckle.
“His feeding had nothing to do with our growth.” Luna said, smiling.
“See? I was right.” Libra said sticking his tongue out at Scorpio. He then turned to the princesses before smirking. “So! Princesses huh?”
“Yes, it has been hard on us.” Luna said.
“I’d believe it. And I mean that in the sense, that I was chasing you down to make sure you and Tia weren’t getting into trouble.” Scorpio giggled out remembering the times she had to chase after the little ones.
“That was quite the time wasn’t it?” Celestia said giggling at her fond memories.
“It was.” Luna said, smiling slightly.
“How have you been all these years?” Arias asked.
“Busy. Very very busy.” Celestia said shaking her head.
“On the moon.” Luna said.
“... Beg your pardon?” Leo sputtered out.
“That is a story for another time. For right now, we came to visit our old caretakers.” Celestia said with her usual smile.
“We are fine!” Gemini said smiling.
“We are doing well, nice little town here.” Pisces said.
Arias shrugged, “Could be better, if ponies wouldn't keep getting on my back or asking about my horns.” She looked at Pinkie when she said that.
“Pinkie was always the excitable one.” Celestia said giggling.
“She still is.” Luna reminded Celestia.
“No kidding.” Scorpio said shaking her head.
“If ya don’t mind princesses, ah have ta say ah didn't believe what Twilight had said until ya came here and said it yerself.” Applejack said apologetically.
“It’s understandable. I have to say, I probably would have called them crazy myself if I had not remembered them disappearing from us many years ago.” Celestia said giving a small sad smile.
“Oh dear, that must of been dreadful.” Rarity said.
“Yeah, I couldn’t imagine what it must have been like.” Rainbow said sympathetically.
“It was hard yes, but we had the other Zodiac’s helping us. Although they were busy looking for their family. We eventually just assumed a dragon had taken them and had to move on.” Celestia said giving a sad sigh.
“I would have given a dragon indigestion.” Arias said.
“You’re giving me indigestion.” Leo said snickering.
“Don't be mean Leo.” Pisces said.
“Sorry, sorry. I couldn’t help myself.” Leo said snickering.
“Same joke all the time with you.” Arias said rolling her eyes.
“At least he keeps his sense of humor up.” Scorpio quipped, laughing slightly.
“I remember late at night, being able to hear them arguing.” Luna said smiling.
“It is fun to argue sometimes.” Gemini said.
“I don’t argue. I keep talking until I win.” Libra said smiling.
“Yes, you do, until Scorpio whips you into shape.” Arias said, smirking.
“And she smiles! Tis a glorious day!” Scorpio said throwing her hooves in the air. “Praise the maker!”
“Laugh it up.” Arias said, “Remember the time I set fire to one of your precious things?” She asked.
“Hey! That was a antique cloak you burned!” Scorpio said somewhat glaring at Arias.
“It looks more antique now that it has a few holes.” Arias said, smiling.
“I am going to go make some snacks or something before one of you blows up the bakery.” Libra said as he walked into the kitchen, shaking his head.
“Princess, I have a question, are you going to let them stay here in Ponyville?” Fluttershy asked.
“It all depends on them. They may return to the castle or stay here.” Celestia said smiling.
“What is it like at the castle now?” Pisces asked.
“Noisy, loud, obnoxious royals thinking they are better, not something enjoyable.” Luna said.
“Yeeeeeah, I am going to have to say ‘Staying here’.” Scorpio said scratching the back of her head.
“I never liked the city kinds of places, to loud and too many thoughts.” Pisces said.
“We would go with you, but its nice here.” Gemini said.
“It’s all just a bunch of unneeded noise and confusion that never ceases.” Libra said as he walked back in with a tray on his wings. “In short, I’d rather remain here with the nice quiet life.”
“I would rather not be with snooty ponies, had to much of that with Blue Hoof.” Arias said.
“Well, I am not going far away from Pisces so you already know where I stand.” Leo said smiling.
“We knew about thy love even as a filly, it is understandable.” Luna said.
“I have to say, it’s going to be a bit lonely at the castle without you, but I am sure everything will work out.” Celestia said smiling.
“It will work out, because it will be good!” Gem said.
“So sayin yer family is jus’ an exaggeration then? Yus close friends?” Applejack asked, looking at them.
“Pretty much.” Libra said as he put the tray down. “Family is merely those you are closest to.”
“Ah hear that.” Applejack said.
“Um...I was asking Twilight before you got here, where they might be staying.” Fluttershy squeaked.
“Well I am sure we could have a few ponies build them a home, but it is going to take a few days.” Celestia said rubbing her chin with a hoof.
“Considering they all of strange likes to the way they like their homes.” Luna said.
“I jumped into a volcano once!” Arias exclaimed.
“Then took a bath in the lava.” Pisces said.
“Me and Scorpio went hunting for those... Stick wolves or whatever they were called.” Libra said shuddering. “It took me a week to get the splinters out.”
“Wait, when did she do that?” Scorpio asked looking at Pisces.
“I went into a volcano just to see what was there, it was nothing.” Arias said.
“So then decided to jump into molten rock?” Leo asked looking at Arias.
“It was impossible to miss it.” Arias said.
“Riiiiight.” Leo said shaking his head.
“There wasn’t anything besides the lava at the bottom.” Arias insisted.
“That is still no reason to jump into a pool of lava.” Libra said as he picked up a small cup and began to sip at some tea.
“I have the ability to use fire, fire is an extension of lava, fire is my element.” Arias said, “I was fine.”
“Fire’s my element too, but you don’t see me jumping into volcanos.” Leo said blinking.
“You’re scared.” Arias said simply.
“And your crazy.” Leo retorted.
“Pinkie is crazy.” Arias shot back.
“Which is why she is so attracted to you.” Leo said smirking.
“Fine, believe what you want.” Arias said.
“I think I shall.” Leo snickered.
“Anypony want some cake?” Libra asked raising an eyebrow.
“Ah think ah can come up with some arrangements for housin’ em, more en enough room at Sweet Apple Acres.” Applejack interjected.
“I could go for that! be nice to get some exercise.” Scorpio said smiling.
“Sounds good enough to me.” Arias said.
“I guess I am following then.” Libra said sighing.
“It will be fun!” Gemini said.
“Is there water close by anywhere?” Pisces asked.
“Other than the well and bathroom in the house, there ain't much water.” Applejack said.
“Is a lake anywhere around here?” Pisces asked.
“It was always hardest for anypony to get Pisces a room if I recall, nopony could put water into a room and keep it there.” Luna said, reminiscing, “Do I remember correctly?” Luna asked, turning her head to look at Celestia.
“Yes, always had to have water near her. Kind of like a fish or an amphibian.” Celestia said giggling.
“My element being water, strongly influenced that, considering my magic is water based.” Pisces said.
“It is great to see that you are well, we shall leave now to let you get situated.” Luna said.
“Thank you for coming out to visit us, Luna. Means a lot.” Scorpio said smiling.
“I couldn't miss the chance to see my old caretakers.” Luna said, before her and Celestia’s horns glowed and they disappeared.
“Ah guess we should go now an git ya used ta the house.” Applejack said. The ponies all nodded as they followed Applejack walking out.