The princes of the sun maintained a stern look to Midnight's revelation. "She is right, we can not stop her with any of the methods we have used to stop threats so far. And with that staff she will be extremely hard to defeat."
Of course the fact that Celestia pointed out the staff meant there was more to that item than they knew. "Excuse me princess," asked Rarity, "but why is that staff so important."
"Because" answered Celestia without hesitation, "that is the staff of the three great powers. Commonly referred to as 'the staff of Hyrule'"
Everypony except Zecora gasped. The zebra did not know what the princess referred to. "If I may be so bold to inquire, what kind of item has our foe acquired?"
Twilight turned to Zecora to answer her question, "Of course, you wouldn't know since you're from a foreign land. The story of that staff dates back to the founding of Equestria.
"With the windigos gone and local states established a council was called and it was decided that if the current leaders remained on power the threat might return so they decided that the three ponies that light up the fire of friendship become the new leaders. And so the new leaders became Chancellor Smart Cookie, Queen Clover and Commander Pansy.
"A few years after that, in the Canterlot mines, a gem was found. It was a powerful gem that contained great power. The leaders decided that if the gem should fall in the hands of one pony it would corrupt him and bring about trouble for the land, but since the gem could provide protection for Equestria, should it ever need it, they would keep the gem, but it would be divided in to three parts. One for each leader.
"The gem was power by the three powers that maintained balance on ponies: power, wisdom and courage. When the gem was divided in to three parts each leader was given a fragment power by one of the three powers. The fragment of power was given to the earth pony tribe, the fragment of wisdom was received by the unicorn tribe and finally the pegasi obtained the fragment of courage. All fragments were held by the leaders and were passed down from leader to leader.
"Finally came the time of the firs alicorn a pony named Faust. The leaders decided she would rule along side them. However, not long after the firs great threat appeared.
"On the city of Tambelon a goat named Grogar proclaimed himself Emperor. Since he used the forbidden magic of necromancy nopony could oppose him, so the three leaders use the power of the gem to fight him. But in the end they were defeated.
"Faust, then, took the fragments and reunited them on the staff and she Grogar had a mighty battle on the Hyrule fields and this time it was Grogar who fell. He was destroyed and Faust made sure nopony could ever have access to the type of magic her enemy used.
"And so, the first great threat was defeated. But Faust knew the choice the three leaders had made long ago, so she hid the staff on an unknown location."
"I see so that's why that staff is so important. But what happened to Faust? Surely she knew the location of the staff."
This time Luna was the one to speak. "Years passed and she ruled the land on her own until two filies ascended and became alicorns, me and my sister. She took us under her wings and we became her apprentices so we may one day rule along side her. But destiny had other plans.
"Discord rose to power using his chaotic magic and defeated our teacher. She was put on a medical wing for recovery, but she wanted to get the staff. She refused to tell us where it was so she escaped the medical wing and went for the staff, but her injuries we too severe and her body could not take it. She died trying to get the staff without ever telling anypony of it's location.
"Thus my sister and I were forced to find another solution, and I suppose you know the rest."
With the story concluded Celestia spoke. "Now, we must find a solution to this crisis before it gets any worse."
Everypony tried to come up with a solution but nopony seemed to be able to come up with one until Twilight had an idea. "There might be a way for us to stop Midnight Sparkle. I remember reading about something that might be helpful."
"But, Twilight," Cadence interrupted, "wouldn't Midnight know about that already."
"I think she does but nevertheless it's a solution. Listen I'll go back to Ponyville so I can bring Sunset Shimmer, since she already fought against Midnight she might be able to help. As for all of you meet up with me at my old tower."
HUMAN WORLD A FEW MINUTES LATER
Sunset was at a café with the human counterparts of the mane 6 relaxing and discussing academic aspects.
"Uhg, these exams are such a drag"
"Well, maybe I can help you study Rainbow Dash. I'm always willing to help someone who wants to learn."
"Thanks Twi, but I'm not sure I can adapt to your study methods."
"Oh"
Sunset just gave a light smile and comforted the poor girl. "Don't worry Twilight, we all have different study methods. I once organized a group study session and it was a mess."
"OK. Hey Sunset your bag is glowing"
Sunset reached for her bag. The book to contact Equestria was indicating somepony had wrote to her. "Must be the princess. I wonder what she has to say this time?"
"Princess?"
"I guess we never really told you sugar-cube but that alternate counterpart of you y'a met is a princess in the other world and Sunset is kind'a her student."
"Wow, you're the personal student of actual royalty. you really are amazing"
"It's nothing really"
Sunset opened the book only to find that there was an emergency back home and they needed her help.
Sunset I'm sorry to interrupt whatever you're doing but Midnight Sparkle has somehow appeared here in Equestria and we need your help.
Your friend and teacher Twilight Sparkle
She just stared at the book hoping this was some sort of prank but nothing.
"Is something wrong darling."
"There's an emergency back home in Equestria and they need my help, I need to get to the portal as fast as posible."