On the way back to Ponyville on the train,Frisk wondered how Twilight's friends came together and found the elements.While Twilight told her many stories about Equestria,this one was one thing she didn't bring up.
'Say Twilly,I was wondering:How did you and your friends meet in the first place?' She asked.
'About that;I have an interesting fact about myself a few years back.That's probably why I preferred not to tell you about it until we became very close friends.The truth is,I wasn't into friendship at all when I was young.' Twilight explained.
'What?Then what happened?You're now the princess of friendship,but what's the thing that helped you to realize that it is such a good thing?'
'Again,it's a long story.'
A few years ago,Twilight was under a tree in Canterlot,reading a book about the two royal sisters.She started to think about an upcoming event,the summer sun celebration.However,she recalled something about Nightmare Moon returning to Equestria many years after her defeat.
'I know I have heard about the elements and all of this before,' She thought to herself.
She ran back to her home,tried to look deeper into the defeat of the infamous pony.She found a book about 'The Mare in The Moon',and when she read it,she found out Nightmare Moon is returning exactly 1000 years after her defeat,which happens to be the 1000th summer sun celebration.She knew it will be a disaster if she didn't warn the Princess about it.But after she sent a letter to the princess,her reply was more different than usual.
'The princess told me to make some friends while checking out the preparations done in Ponyville...But why would she say that?She knows I don't mix well with friendship.' Twilight thought.
But what she didn't expect,was that after making the five friends she still had to this day,it was the key to defeating Nightmare Moon's return.With her knowledge about the elements of harmony,she understood more about the basics of friendship through her journey to the old castle with her friends.After all of that,she realized her position as the barer of the element of magic and friendship,a title that is still recognized by many ponies to this day.
'Who knew that one adventure helped to bring an unbreakable bond between me and my friends?' Twilight chuckled.
'Honestly,I don't think Equestria would have been saved if it weren't for you,' Frisk replied. 'Oh,we're almost there,' She said as she looked out of the window.
As soon they got off,the group dashed back to the castle,hoping to end this as fast as possible.Opening the door to the throne room,the other ponies wasted no time and started to discuss about plans.
'So,was your part of the plan good?' Pinkie questioned.
'Nearly got caught at the last moment,but we're fine.Also,thanks to Princess Cadence,we have a pretty interesting battle plan from her.' Spike explained.
'Awesome,it has all of the secrets of how the castle is guarded!It will be easy to sneak into the throne room this way.' Rainbow thought.
'How are we going to get in there,now that we know what to do?' Starlight asked.
'We plan to attack from all sides,that way we can meet up at the throne room for the battle,' Rainbow suggested. 'Fluttershy and I will go in from the top,since we can fly.Pinkie and AJ,you two are going on the left of the castle once you all go in.Starlight and Rarity are on the right side.And the rest are going to deal with the guards,and then take the middle.' She explained.
'Nice,I'll get to show how awesome I am at combat,' Frisk replied.
'So,no problems everypony?' Twilight asked.After they all shook their head,she locked in their plan. 'Alright,we'll talk about the final showdown,and then we'll attack on the next day.'