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// A Changed Pony 
// Story: Learning is Magic: The Beginning 
// by lyramei 
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Island and his team left the Tree of Harmony, giggling and talking story as they went. 

"Wow, Island! I'm so proud of you," said Ember. "Orange you glad you moved to Ponyville?" she and Discord asked in unison. 

"Yes, yes I am. If I never moved here, I wouldn't be able to have this adventure with my very best friends," said Island, pulling his team into a tight hug. "I'm so glad I've met you all." 

"Now that we are the bearers of the Elements of Harmony, what should we do with them?" asked Inkwell.

"I can't wait to tell every pony at school!" exclaimed Caramel. 

"Actually, Caramel, I don't think that's a good idea, to tell every pony like that. The Elements of Harmony wield a strong power, and if other ponies or creatures knew we possess these, we could put ourselves in danger. Unless we have to, let's all keep our Elements somewhere secure for safekeeping," explained Island. The team nodded. 

"Let's all put them in my saddlebag for now," said Inkwell. Team 7C took off their necklaces and brooch, then placed them into Inkwell's open saddlebag. Inkwell then pulled out The Adventures of Don Draconequus. "I guess our Tree of Harmony adventure would make all of Don's adventures cry," she laughed. 

"Inkwell, you really have to read me that book one day," said Discord. "Come to my house. I can throw you an upside down tea party!" Inkwell nodded. 

Lilac was showing Island some pictures of their adventure. "Look at this. Isn't the crystal of the Tree so intricate? It's so dazzling!" 

"Yes, Lilac. Beautiful, I shall say." 

Discord was still scratching his draconequus head. "I don't understand. Ordinary teachers? As the bearers of the Elements of Harmony?"

Inkwell put a hoof on Discord's claw. "Discord. Teachers can change the world, even in the smallest ways," she explained. Team 7C nodded. "Besides, Twilight and her friends weren't the heroes of Equestria when they rediscovered the Elements anyway. Anyone who embodies the spirits of the Elements is worthy of being one of its bearers," Island chimed in. 

"Oh, that makes sense," said Discord. "Well, now I have Friendship Journal: Volume Two ready in hoof. Time for you guys to write down what you've learned," he said, handing a book to Island. 

"Good idea, Discord. Friendship is valuable, and so are its lessons," said Island. "By the way, where are we going to have dinner tonight? We still haven't eaten yet." 

"Is everyone fine with the Tasty Treat? Saffron Masala and Coriander Cumin just opened a new location in Ponyville," suggested Lilac. The team nodded. "I'm craving curry," said Inkwell. 

The team began to walk toward the light of Ponyville. Island smiled, content with his new life. He never would've admitted that "friendship is magic" if he had never come to Ponyville. 

A day later, in a letter to the superintendent, Island wrote: 

"I've seen and experienced friendship; and it truly is magic."