The next week, the villains filed into their usual meeting area to find a surprise waiting for them. One lavender colored unicorn sat at the front of the room, her mane in a bun. She had piled books in front of her, as if they were a wall of protection from the various creatures who were beginning to recognize her.
Nightmare Moon was the first to speak. “Twilight Sparkle, Element of Magic. Why are you here?”
“She wouldn’t fight us,” the draconequus said, idly sitting in his usual seat. “Not alone, anyways.”
“I’m here because Pinkie Pie told me about your support group,” Twilight said. “I thought I would share some of my research about a creature that we met who doesn’t appear to be among you.”
“If he’s not here, then he doesn’t get a say,” Gilda said, striding directly towards the unicorn. “So you need to scram.”
Twilight didn’t move. “Gilda, I have met you before. I’m not afraid of you. Besides, I’m only here to tell a story. Isn’t that what you all are doing?”
“Yeah, telling stories about you and your lame friends,” Gilda said. “No one wants to hear from you.”
The unicorn just gave her a level stare. “I’m here peacefully. If you can’t be peaceful, Spike is outside ready to alert Princess Celestia.”
“Let her talk,” Nightmare Moon said. “Any information freely given by an Element should be welcomed.”
Twilight frowned, but then cleared her throat and began.
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Hydra draconecus is a creature found only in swamplands. We found this particular creature in Froggy Bottom Bog, where unfortunately Fluttershy was helping some frogs. I had spent the day studying Pinkius piecus, when her ‘Pinkie Sense’ told her that there would be trouble in the area.
Pinkie Sense is how Pinkie Pie knows what’s going to happen before it happens. I have learned it’s better not to question this.
Anyways, we were in Froggy Bottom Bog, and we were going to warn Fluttershy about the creature. Wait, sorry, we didn’t know about the Hydra yet—we were telling Fluttershy about the ‘doozy’ Pinkie had predicted. Applejack, Spike, and I were looking for her, and we luckily managed to find her before she was hurt.
Then the Hydra draconecus came out of the swamp and attacked us! I’m not sure if it was evil, per se, but I do think it had some intelligence. Its heads showed emotion, which is only present in intelligent animals.
I have since learned that the Hydra draconecus is a regenerative creature—if it loses its head, then two more will grow in its place. The one that we faced must have lost its head twice.
The Hydra—
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“This is so boring,” Diamond Tiara suddenly complained. “Miss Twilight? Miss Cheerilee gives us enough lectures at school.”
“This is important,” Twilight said. “Aren’t you interested in learning more about the creatures of Equestria?”
“No,” the young filly said bluntly, leading to murmurs of agreement from those around her. “I want to hear more about them. They’re cool.”
“I want to hear more about us too,” the draconequus said. “We should really be getting on with that.”
Twilight frowned, but levitated her notecards into a neat stack. “I’ll go,” she said. “I understand I’m not welcome anyway. Diamond Tiara, you should come with me.”
Diamond Tiara just scoffed. “Why? They like me here!”
“Everypony here has brought chaos and destruction to Equestria!” Twilight argued. “A young filly has no business listening to them. I know your father wouldn’t want you here.”
“Well, too bad, I’m staying,” Diamond Tiara said, crossing her forelegs indignantly. She then found herself in the grip of the unicorn’s magic, being dragged out the door. “Come on, isn’t anyone going to like, help me?”
No one moved. Twilight pulled the little filly towards the door, but before she managed to exit, she tripped over a stray hoof. Diamond Tiara was released and ran back to her seat.
Twilight picked herself up and magically brushed off the dirt on her coat. “Did you just trip me?” she asked the unicorn next to her.
“Trixie has no idea what you’re talking about.” But the mare wore a satisfied grin on her face.
Twilight just sighed and headed out the door alone. “Princess Celestia needs to know about this.”