Quiet hoof steps sounded down a hallway. Five ponies walked together, casting nervous glances at each other. After what seemed like forever, the ponies reached a door at the end of the corridor. In the room, four other ponies stood, talking amongst each other. One of them looked up and smiled at the sight of the ponies.
"Girls! You're here!" the pony said.
"Twilight! It's been so long!" A yellow Pegasus said happily.
A pink earth pony bounced over and hugged Twilight. "Remember me Twilight? It's me Pinkie Pie! Ahhh! You haven't forgotten us have you?"
The purple alicorn chuckled. "Of course I remember you guys. I've only been gone for a few weeks."
"So, why are we here again?" A cyan Pegasus asked.
"Well... You see..."
Twilight was interrupted by Princess Celestia. "You see, while I was researching on the elements of harmony, I found something interesting. In one of my books, it said it was destined that the elements of harmony will be passed down to another generation."
"Yes, its a prophecy" Princess Luna added.
"A prophecy?" A white unicorn echoed in surprise.
"So..... Why are we here? " The Pegasus asked again.
"Well you ARE the elements of harmony, are you not?" Princess Cadence replied in a gentle tone.
"That's right, Rainbow Dash." Twilight said. "Your the element of loyalty, Apple Jack is the element of honesty, Pinkie Pie laughter, Rarity generosity, Fluttershy kindness, and I'm magic"
"Ya, we already knew that Twi, but I think what Rainbow here means is what does the prophecy have to do with us?" Apple Jack said.
Twilight blinked. "Ohhhhhh...." Then she looked up at Celestia for an explanation.
The white alicorn nodded to the other two princesses. "Well, you being the elements of harmony, we believe that the next generation of elements..... will be ponies that are kin to you."
"Like who?" Pinkie Pie asked. "Like my sisters?"
Cadence looked at the other princesses. "Well, we don't know anymore of the prophecy. WE barely understand it." It became silent.
"Well then" Twilight broke the silence. "I guess only time will tell..."
Luna nodded. "Thank you girls. You are dismissed" The 5 mares turned and walked out of the room. "But Princess Twilight, a few more words with you."
The purple alicorn sat down, ready to listen.
"Do you remember what we told you?" Celestia asked in a quiet voice
Twilight nodded slowly. "Yes, but, telling them about this only for them to forget about it in the future? Shouldn't they have the right to know what the future holds? Why did we have to lie to them?"
Cadence put a hoof on Twilight's shoulder. "We know how hard this is, you being extremely close to your friends and not telling them something this important. But we assure you, it's the only way to set things right.
Twilight looked at her hooves before responding. Finally, she said, "Alright..."
Luna nodded. "We're glad you understand. You may leave now"