//------------------------------// // To where and back again part 5 // Story: The Little Pony Legend: The Crystaling and To Where and Back Again // by MaggiesHeartLove //------------------------------// *(~)* Matthew 13:14-33~ Another parable He put forth to them, saying: "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field; but while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat and went his way. But when the grain had sprouted and produced a crop, then the tares also appeared. So the servants of the owner came and said to him, "Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field? How then does it have tares?" He said to them, "An enemy has done this." the servants said to him, "Do you want us then to go and gather them up?" But he said, "No, lest while you gather up the tares you also uproot the wheat with them. Let both grow together until the harvest, and at the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, "First gather together the tares and bind them in bundles to burn them, but gather the wheat into the barn." Another parable He put forth to them, saying: "The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field, which indeed is the least of all the seeds; but when it is grown it is greater than the herbs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest on its branches. "Another parable He spoke to them: "The kingdom of heaven is like heaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of metal till it was all leavened. *(~)* To Where and Back Again part 4 Party Favor and Double Diamond were happily chatting until they saw a familiar unicorn appear before them. "Uh, hey, Starlight." Party Favor greeted, "What are you doing here?" "You left in such a hurry before, we kinda thought you didn't wanna come." said Double Diamond. Starlight hung her head in regret. "Yeah… I guess after the way I used my magic on all of you, I wasn't sure I was somepony who should even be in charge of a baking contest. I was afraid I might go back to being the pony I used to be." the unicorn then smiled, "But I realize that sometimes you don't have a choice. You have to step up. And I have changed! I can handle it. Whether that means saving Equestria or helping friends out with the Sunset Festival. Speaking of which, I know the Festival's almost over, but I kinda invited a few of my friends to join." Starlight gestured to her visitors, which consisted of Team Avatar Harmony, Discord, Trixie, Sunburst, P'Li, the spirit trio, the alicorns, Cadance, Shinning Armor and Flurry Heart, the airbenders, Lin Beifong and…..Thorax and the changelings. The entire village stared in awe at how beautiful these creatures looked. They happily greeted the ponies with warm smiles. "Hope that's okay." Double Diamond laughed happily, "Are you kidding? Of course!" "Great! Now where's that baking contest? This pony needs a cupcake!" Starlight happily walked off with her friends, while everyone else went off to join the festivities. Ali, Mika and San floated beside their parents. "So, are we in trouble for, you know, facing an evil monster without your permission?" San asked nervously. "Or sneaking off from the group?" Mika asked. Korra and Mako shared the same disapproving looks and looked back at their children. Mako spoke first, "Well, considering we were trapped inside slimy cocoons, and you kids did do a pretty good job deciphering that lost changeling history, we'll let it slide this time." "It was more Ali, really." Mika said, making her older sister blush. "She really took charge." Mako smiled proudly at Ali, petting her head with the tip of his finger. "I'm very proud of you, sweetie. You'll make a great detective one day." Ali gasped, "You really think so, dad?" "I have no doubt." The three spirit children hugged their parents. They were so lucky to have them around. Sunburst caught up with Starlight and kissed her cheek. "See? I told you you would be fine." "Thanks for believing in me, Sunburst." "I always have, Starlight. And I always will." Tenzin approached the two, petting Starlight's head. "You've made all of us proud today, Starlight Glimmer. You thought on your feet--er, hooves. You've shown you can be a terrific leader. Probably even…troop leader, material." Starlight gasped, "Are…are you saying?" Tenzin nodded his head. "Yes. Starlight Glimmer, how would you like to be one of the Air Nations official troop leaders?" The unicorn smiled with glee, creating a spiraling wind tornado that lifted her up into the air, "YES!!!" she lowered down, realizing her inappropriate outburst and clear her throat. "I mean. I would be honored, Master Tenzin." The airbender only laughed and hugged the unicorn. Starlight couldn't have been happier. She finally overcame her fears, and realized she could be a good leader, without reverting back to her old ways. She couldn't be happier. Meanwhile, Discord and Trixie stood beside each other, unsure on what to say. "So I'm able to rip the very fabric of reality again." Discord said. "Yeah, yeah. And I'm still a self-absorbed, below-average illusionist, right?" "Actually, I was going to say a couple of those illusions were slightly above average. If you ever need a little chaos in your act, let me know." "Ha! When pigs fly!" "Your wish is my command!" Discord snapped his claws and two flying pigs appeared beneath the two, carrying them across the village, while Discord was laughing, Trixie was screaming her head off. "Whoa! Whoooooaaaa!" Team Avatar watched the two race across from the table they sat. "Somepony is really gonna have to catch us up on what we missed." Rainbow Dash said. (~) The ponies played their instruments, as did the changelings and airbenders, playing an upbeat song. Changelings: Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Starlight Glimmer: I messed up tonight I lost another fight I still mess up but I'll just start again I keep falling down I keep on hitting the ground I always get up now to see what's next The unicorn danced alongside Sunburst and Trixie, moving to the beat while everyone clapped and cheered. Starlight: Birds don't just fly They fall down and get up Nobody learns without getting it wrong Thorax, P'Li and Discord joined in the dance as Starlight sang the song from her heart. Discord used his magic to create a night-like setting, and a hovering disco ball for effect. I won't give up No, I won't give in till I reach the end And then I'll start again No, I won't leave I wanna try everything I wanna try even though I could fail Thorax took Fluttershy to dance with, while Double Diamond danced with Applejack and Twilight danced with Flash. Bolin, of course, took Asami to dance with, while Mako danced with Korra. Sunburst took Starlight's hoof and the two spiraled across the floor, dancing to the beat. Discord danced with P'Li, and Tenzin danced with Pema. I won't give up No, I won't give in till I reach the end And then I'll start again No, I won't leave I wanna try everything I wanna try even though I could fail Changelings: Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Starlight: Try everything Changelings: Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Starlight: Try everything Changelings: Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Starlight: Try everything Changelings: Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh P'Li: Look how far you've come You've filled your heart with love Baby, you've done enough, take a deep breath Sunburst: Don't beat yourself up Don't need to run so fast Sometimes we come last but we did our best This time, everyone sang together in perfect harmony to the song, dancing in perfect sync. Even Lin has having a blast dancing with the colorful changelings. Everyone: I won't give up! No, I won't give in till I reach the end Then I'll start again No, I won't leave I wanna try everything I wanna try even though I could fail I won't give up! No, I won't give in till I reach the end Then I'll start again Though I'm on the lead I wanna try everything I wanna try even though I could fail Starlight: I'll keep on making those new mistakes I'll keep on making them Everyday! Those new mistakes Starlight hugged both Korra and Twilight, saying her thanks for everything they have taught her. Because of them, she was on the path to a better life. She couldn't imagine a better day. Everyone: Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Try Everything! Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Try Everything! Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Try Everything! Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh I'll keep on making those new mistakes I'll keep on making them Everyday! Those new mistakes Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Try Everything! Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Try Everything! Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Try Everything! Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Starlight: Try Everything… (~) Back in the changeling kingdom, Chrysalis's carcass was completely disposed of…all except for once small piece of her horn, which was covered in dried up green blood. A bird flew down and caught the object in its beak, mistaking it for some kind of nut. The bird flew far away from the changeling kingdom, and attempted to break the nut, only to give up once realizing it would never open. The bird tossed the piece down the tree, where it was carried off by a river that led to another forest, far off from Equestria. The piece eventually reached dry land, where it sunk into the soil, reaching all the way to an underground cave, where it grew into a very small cocoon. The cocoon was observed by a wolf-like creature. He smiled, baring his sharp teeth. *(~)* Matthew 13:14-33~ Another parable He put forth to them, saying: "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field; but while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat and went his way. But when the grain had sprouted and produced a crop, then the tares also appeared. So the servants of the owner came and said to him, "Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field? How then does it have tares?" He said to them, "An enemy has done this." the servants said to him, "Do you want us then to go and gather them up?" But he said, "No, lest while you gather up the tares you also uproot the wheat with them. Let both grow together until the harvest, and at the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, "First gather together the tares and bind them in bundles to burn them, but gather the wheat into the barn." Another parable He put forth to them, saying: "The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field, which indeed is the least of all the seeds; but when it is grown it is greater than the herbs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest on its branches. "Another parable He spoke to them: "The kingdom of heaven is like heaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of metal till it was all leavened. *(~)*