Princess Luna was looking at us warily when she looked, no, stared at me. It felt like she could see right into my soul. I hoped not. That would be slightly creepy.
Plumage was the first to speak.
“So, uh, Princess, what brings you to the Everfree. I assume you’re not just taking a casual stroll”
She obviously wasn’t the best at conversation starters.
“Plumage, you featherbrained moron! We’re speaking to a princess, you don’t speak like that to a princess!” I hiss at her.
“What else was I supposed to say!” She cries.
“Quiet young ones, there is no need to argue” Luna says. “I am quite happy to be asked questions like that, in fact, it’s quite refreshing”
I breath a sigh of relief. I don’t think I could speak all fancy for too long. Or at all.
“I’m here because I needed a break from my dear sister” Luna continues. “I’m afraid she’s become quite blind to the fact that all of the pony races are equal.”
“Do you think that? But, Captain Dash said you were supporting the pegasi!” I exclaim. I didn’t actually believe the captain, but it was worth asking.
“No. I most definitely am not. May I inquire into why six foals are in the Everfree? The last time I checked ponies feared this place.”
Lightning and Plumage launch into a slightly exaggerated version of the events leading up to now.
“I see.” Luna said quietly. She turned to me and said, “Rainbow Dash is in charge of the pegasi army, correct?” I nodded and she turned to Chocolate.
“And Applejack is in charge of the earth ponies?”
He nodded.
“This is interesting. Both these ponies are elements of harmony. Could that be something to do with............” Luna mumbled, then, realizing we were still listening said, “I need a few moments to think.”
She turned and trotted further back into the cave.
There was silence for a few minutes and then, surprisingly, Strawberry was the first to speak.
“What are Elements of Harmony” She whispered.
“An old mares tale,” I replied. “ Apparently they were used to free princess Luna from an evil spirit called Nightmare Moon, but that’s not true. I don’t think it is anyway.”
“Yes it is!” Dewdrop said suddenly. “My sister once told me about a Summer Sun festival a few years before I was born. She said the night lasted much longer than usual. She said it was Nightmare Moons return. I didn’t believe her so I did some research. It’s true!”
“Well that just proves Nightmare Moon exists, not that the elements do” Chocolate said. “And even then, I wouldn’t be so quick to believe a horn”
“What. Did. You. Call. Me.” Dewdrop glared at Chocolate, obviously offended.
Everypony fell silent. We sat quietly for a few minutes, but they felt like hours. Dewdrop and Chocolate glared at each other the whole time. Finally Luna came back.
“You’re all awfully quiet!” She commented.
Anyway, have you all heard of the Elements of Harmony?”
We all nodded.
“Well this is very important so listen carefully. I believe the six of you are the new Harmony bearers. This most likely means something bad is about to happen, or is happening right now. Any questions?”