//------------------------------// // CHAPTER 3: DISCOVERIES // Story: ELEMENTS OF HARMONY SECOND GENERATION // by element_of_miracle82 //------------------------------// CHAPTER 3: Discovery It was a bright morning in Sweet Apple Acres as Appleshine walks towards the nearest tree and bucks it hard. The apples fall onto her. Applejack rushes towards her daughter that has spiral eyes. "Are you okay?" asked Applejack. Appleshine giggles as she stands up. "You should have wait for me to help you," said Applejack. Appleshine runs towards the next tree and bucks it. Applejack picks her daughter up as the apples fall to the ground. "You need a bucket for that," said Applejack. Appleshine smiles sheepishly. Meanwhile in Canterlot Castle, Taichi stands in front of Princess Celestia and Princess Luna as Moon Beam floats beside her father. "It seems that the Nightmare essence is collecting all evil power to manefest itself," said Taichi. "What should we do?" asked Princess Luna. "I am not sure. Right now, we need to prepare everything from army to the bearer of Harmony," said Taichi. Moon Beam lands on her father's shoulder as she giggles. Princess Luna smiles. "Looks like she's missing her father," said Princess Luna. Taichi smiles. "I'll try my best to spend my time will all my daughters," said Taichi. Moon Beam giggles as Taichi picks her up and holds her. Back to Sweet Apple Acres, Appleshine pushes a bucket of apples. Applejack chuckles at her daughter's antics. "You sure you can push that bucket?" asked Applejack. Appleshine keeps on pushing the bucket. Applejack looks at her daughter that puts the bucket near the wagon. Appleshine pants heavily. "Good job Appleshine. You are strong," said Applejack. Appleshine looks at her father that walks towards them. Taichi smiles as he picks his daughter up. "Miss me, kiddo?" asked Taichi. Appleshine giggles. "Everything okay?" asked Applejack. "Equestria may have a problem later on," said Taichi. "Should I gather all the bearers?" asked Applejack. Taichi looks at Appleshine that trying to hold her father's face. "It is time to train the future bearers," said Taichi. At night, Taichi sits inside his lab, checking the Elements of Harmony. 'If my theory is correct, we might need to armorfied the Elements to fight new enemy' thinks Taichi. He lines the Elements along with the weapon; sword, dual shotgun, blades, arrow, magic staff and gloves. The next day, at the Friendship Castle; "Do you think my mother is getting fat?" asked Crystal Clarity. Appleshine glances towards Rarity that talks towards Applejack. She looks at her kirin friend. "Your mommy is no getting fat. She is already fat," said Appleshine. Rarity lets out an 'eek' as Applejack chuckles. "But then, your mommy is fat not because she has fats inside her," said Appleshine. The purple kirin looks at the anthro. "What do you mean?" asked Crystal Clarity. "Your mom is fat because she has something growing inside her," said Appleshine. "Something inside her that is not fat?" asked Crystal Clarity. Rarity looks at Applejack. "She is his daughter alright," mumbled Rarity as Applejack chuckles. Taichi stands in front of the Tree of Harmony. 'I wish there is another solution beside cutting the tree' thinks Taichi. He pulls out his sword and slash it upwards. Back to the Friendship Castle, Twilight Sparkle looks at Applejack. "Where is your husband anyway?" asked Twilight. "Somewhere in the Everfree Forest. Something about collecting materials," said Applejack. "For what?" asked Twilight. "No idea. Why you ask?" asked Applejack. "My study about anthroponies as he named his new creations is not complete," said Twilight. "Why don't you just watch what both Appleshine and Flutterina are doing and drawn your conclusion there," suggest Applejack. The young princess looks at Appleshine that nibbing the purple kirin's daughter and Flutterina that floats beside her mother. At his lab, Taichi looks at the wood from Harmony tree that begins to form weapons from each transfer power of the Elements. 'Let just hope it works. The new bearers will need it badly in case the evil strikes' thinks Taichi. Back to Friendship castle, Appleshine keeps on nibbing the young kirin's ear. Crystal Clarity groans as she spins her head left and right, trying to release her ear. Appleshine leaps up and sits on Crystal Clarity's back. Rarity looks at Crystal Clarity that jumps and back kick on the air as she gasps. "Appleshine, you come down this instant! My daughter is not a pony you can rodeo with," said Rarity. Appleshine looks at the violet mane unicorn, shakes her head and hugs the young kirin's body. Rarity groans. The kirin's horn begins to shine. Appleshine sees the shining horns as she claps her hooves, encouraging her to keep it up. Crystal Clarity keeps on focusing her magic as Appleshine is thrown up to the air. She flips up and lands on her hooves. The mane 6 looks in awe as Appleshine claps her front hooves. "She is sure something," said Twilight. "Well Rare, at least your daughter can use magic," said Applejack. "I know but could she just use better method?" asked Rarity. "They're kids, Rare. They are always rough," said Applejack. "Appleshine shows intelligent at early age and a bit of maturity," said Twilight, writing her notes. Appleshine looks at the Princess of Friendship, frowning. Applejack looks at her daughter. "No Appleshine, don't do it," warned Applejack. Appleshine makes a glare towards the young princess as the quill that she's holding burned and disintegrated into thin air. Twilight Sparkle shocks. "My data about anthros and kirins," pouted Twilight. Applejack sighs as she looks at her daughter that turns her body around and continue playing with Crystal Clarity. "Okay, that magic is scary," said Rainbow. Flutterina giggles. "Tai always make sure she is in good behavior. I am not sure why she throws a tantrum," said Applejack. "Burning quill you called throwing tantrum? Not sure if I want to see when she's angry or pissed," said Rainbow. "Her father always make sure she won't go overboard," said Applejack. Taichi puts the reddish sword on the table beside the purple bow, yellow dagger, orange double shotgun, violet magic staff and blue glaive. 'It is almost done. All I need is a few jump start with the bearer' think Taichi. He smiles. "Time to head back to the castle," said Taichi.