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// A Little Kindness 
// Story: Rebirth of Harmony 
// by WanderingPhysicist 
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        Prince Helios is starting his first day of high school. Once again, his parents enrolled him in a public school instead of a private school like all of the other Canterlot nobles. He does not mind the quality of education he receives at a public school. Nor does he mind mixing with all of the different varieties of ponies and other sentient beings. In fact, he really enjoys meeting the other species that live in the New Lunar Republic. What he cannot stand are all of the ponies that try to befriend him just because his parents are the king and queen.
        Normally, Helios would not mind all of the annoying social climbers because of his best friend Krile. Krile... She is not in any of his classes, but she could have had unicorn-specific classes that... No. Being an alicorn and in the same grade as her, Helios should have been in class with her. Ugh. Maybe she just had early morning music classes or something. Surely they will see each other at lunch.
        In the cafeteria at lunch time, all the other students stop and look as the tall, blue-grey alicorn enters the room. Slowly, they go back to what they were discussing -- or it would have seemed that way if Helios did not have strong hearing... or ears at all. He sighs and scans the room for a sky-blue unicorn with a golden-white mane.
        Krile is standing not too far from the entrance. She is chatting with some other ponies and even a zebra. One of the colts says something and she laughs. Helios growls and goes over to the group. Krile notices the approach and smiles. She waves her friend over. The others look at the approaching prince and make a fast exit. Krile frowns over the lost friends but still turns to Helios with a smile.
        ‘Afternoon, Helo!’ Krile greets.
        ‘I haven’t seen you all day. Where have you been?’
        Krile brushes off the bluntness. ‘Aw. Did you miss me?’
        Helios blushes. ‘No, it is not that. It’s just... We normally have all of our classes together. I thought we signed up for the same things.’
        Krile looks away from her friend. ‘Yeah... About that...’
        ‘Did you change your schedule without telling me?’
        ‘No, it is not that... I wasn’t the one who changed it...’
        ‘Was it your parents? One of your sisters?’
        ‘No! My parents love you! And Dinky and Sparkler think you’re great. It is just...’
        ‘What?’ Helios snaps.
        Krile back away. ‘You’re scaring me...’
        Helios takes a few deep breaths. ‘Sorry. But without you to keep me calm and make me laugh, all of the jerks who want to know the prince have been really getting to me today. I hate new schools. I just wish I could have gotten into my mom’s school...’
        ‘Actually... I sorta...’
        ‘What! You got into Luna’s Advanced Magic University! That is great! I never thought you had that much magical talent!’
        Krile looks away from her friend. ‘Actually, no... But I did get into another great school!’
        Helios raises an eyebrow.
        ‘I got into Octavia’s school! Isn’t that great!’ Krile jumps up and hugs Helios around the neck. ‘I get to learn music from the greatest musicians known to ponykind and even some from the other nations! I might even get to meet Octavia herself!’ She drops back to the ground. ‘Isn’t that great?’
        Helios frowns at his friend. ‘She’s dead you know. Died protecting my parents during the wedding.’
        ‘Helo... Come on. I thought you would be happy for me.’
        ‘Sorry. It is great that you got into the school founded in Octavia’s honor, but don’t get your hopes up to see her.’
        Krile starts crying. She glares up at her friend, barely containing her magic. ‘How dare you... How dare you! This is the greatest thing that has ever happened in my life! I get to follow my dreams and go to the best school for musicians on the planet, and you act like it is nothing! I have been wanting this for years! You had to have heard me talk about it!’
        ‘Krile... I...’
        ‘Shut up! Don’t you care about me at all? Sometimes all you ever seem to care about is getting away from us non-royals.’ Helios opens his mouth. ‘Don’t even try to deny it! I hear you talking about your mom’s school all the time. You know what? I did take the exam for that school too, and guess what? I scored higher than my father did.’
        ‘That’s...’
        ‘Yeah! The only pony to score higher than me is the pony who gave her body for your father. And you know what else? I. Turned. It. Down. I am a musician, not a wizard. I can become the next Octavia. I WILL become the next Octavia!’
        ‘But...’
        ‘She IS alive! I know it! I saw her! She was at the concert my family went to eight years ago. She is what got me into music! I thought you would have known that about me!’ She turns and storms away. ‘Goodbye, Helo!’
        Helios watches as Krile leaves. He reaches out towards her then just stops and stares at the ground. The students watching the show go back to their business. Behind Helios, a pegasus, bat pony and a griffin step up. The griffin puts a talon on Helios’ shoulder.
        ‘Tough break, bro.’
        ‘Yeah, there are plenty of fillies out there though,’ the bat pony says.
        ‘Better-looking ones too,’ the pegasus adds.
        Helios’ eye twitches.
        ‘Dude, that’s no way to talk to the prince,’ the bat pony says. ‘Sides a nerd like her probably does his homework for him or something. Why else keep somepony like her around?’
        Helios scowls.
        ‘Bet he dates models,’ the griffin comments.
        ‘Ya think?’
        ‘Totally. You know the ex-model Fleur has a kid. Bet he makes her whinny every night. And the daughter too.’
        ‘Hell’s yeah! Way to go prince!’
        The pegasus raises a high hoof. Helios turns and glares.
        ‘Oh, not the type to kiss and tell? That’s cool.’
        ‘What do you want?’ Helios asks.
        ‘Nothing, bro,’ the griffin replies. ‘Just chillin’.’
        ‘Can’t you chill somewhere else?’
        ‘Come on, bro. We can be friends.’
        ‘I doubt that. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I want to have lunch alone.’
        Helios turns to the cafeteria and walks away. The griffin and ponies scowl.
        ‘What? Are we not good enough for you?’ the bat pony asks.
        ‘Yeah, bro. Why leave us hangin’? We only want to be friends.’ The griffin calls.
        Helios sighs and keeps walking. The bat pony shakes his head and turns too.
        ‘Forget him. He’s just a big, spoiled prince.’
        Helios stops.
        ‘Looks like you struck a nerve, Storm Runner.’
        ‘What did you say?’ Helios growls.
        The pegasus and griffin step away from Storm Runner. Storm Runner turns to face the prince.
        ‘I called you a big, fat, spoiled brat. Got a problem, princy?’
        ‘You...’ Helios growls. He turns and faces Storm Runner. ‘Ponies like you...’
        ‘Ugh. Don’t tell me you’re into stallions.’
        ‘That’s not it. Ponies like you misjudge me. You think you can latch onto the prince and get all of the perks. You think I have special powers or something where I can get everything I want handed to me. You think everything comes easy to me because I am a prince. Well, it doesn’t! I study hard. I work where I can at the palace. I behave like a normal being of this planet! Just because I am a prince does not make me better than you!’
        The whole cafeteria is staring at the prince. A large circle has formed around him as everypony tries to get to safety. From the back of the cafeteria, Krile shakes her head at her friend. Teachers try to get through the crowd to Helios. The griffin and pegasus hide behind a wall as they watch Storm Runner. The offending bat pony stands his ground.
        ‘So you... are into dudes?’
        Helios’ eyes glow with magical energy and his horn flashes.

        Helios sits outside of the principal’s office. He has his head down and he groans to himself. The school staff rushes about and makes phone calls. Outside of the offices, students are going home early. Helios glances out a nearby window at the remaining half of the cafeteria. The door to the principal’s office opens, and an older unicorn escorts a young earth pony out.
        ‘Now, just be strong and stand up to the bullies. They won’t bother you if you’re tough,’ the unicorn says.
        The earth pony sighs and looks away. ‘Right...’
        ‘Now, run home.’ The principal looks over at Helios. ‘Be lucky you have an early day.’
        The earth pony nods and trots away. The principal nods into his office and turns around. Helios gets up and follows. He takes a seat opposite the principal.
        ‘It would be idiotic to ask if you know why you’re here.’
        ‘I will do everything in my power to fix this,’ Helios declares. ‘I’ll pay for all of the damages myself and even volunteer to personally rebuild the building. I will make this right!’
        The principal sighs. ‘You sound just like your father when I spoke with him. Personally, I might add.’
        Helios frowns. ‘What did he say?’
        The principal frowns. ‘In addition to what you said... This will be the last time I will see you.’
        ‘I thought as much.’
        ‘You’re a real bright colt. You never acted out before, but this incident... You could have killed somepony.’
        ‘I know. I am sorry. I acted without thinking. I will make it up to Storm Runner and his family. I will make it up to him...’
        ‘Son, I don’t know what sort of punishment you will be getting when you get home, but blowing up a school isn’t something that happens every day... except when the magic academies practice combustion spells.’ The principal shakes his head. ‘Anyway, you’re a good kid. You’re one of the kindest kids I have seen, and that is just going by your record. I hope everything works out for you.’
        Helios groans. ‘Me too...’
        ‘Hey! Your dad also said that he and your mother will be busy and won’t be able to talk to you until later. You have the rest of the day. Have some fun! Just not... too much fun.’
        The prince gets up, groans and leaves the office.

        Helios is at a video game shop. He is looking for a potential distraction for after his mother banishes him to live on the moon in one of the colonies or something like that. Thankfully, his father taught him all about replayability and... hmm. Is that the earth pony from earlier?
        Helios watches the light green earth pony walk up to counter. He gets a small stack of games from his saddlebags and sets them down. He sighs and slides them forward.
        ‘I would like to trade these and get the new Mare-io game.’
        The unicorn clerk stops chatting with a zebra clerk and comes over to the counter. He looks over the games and groans.
        ‘Not enough. Hope you got cash.’
        ‘Right.’ The earth pony gets out a membership card and a bag of bits. ‘I should have some credit there and enough extra in the bag.’
        The clerk scans the card and checks the bag of bits. ‘Still not enough.’
        ‘What! It should be. I checked out the trade prices for all of those games online before coming here. It has to be enough.’
        ‘What can I say, kid? Sorry. Maybe if you had some more games.’
        ‘But those are... Never mind.’
        Helios clears his throat and steps up. ‘May I be of some assistance?’
        The zebra looks over. ‘I would say that you could, but the news reports don’t say you should.’
        The clerk holds up his mobile and a shows a picture of Helios standing in the middle of the blown-out school. Helios growls and looks away.
        ‘Then let me purchase that Mare-io game instead,’ Helios snorts.
        ‘Don’t you own the game already?’ the unicorn asks. ‘Yeah. I remember seeing you and your dad signing autographs on launch day.’
        ‘Would your manager really like to know that you are turning down a sell?’
        The unicorn scowls. ‘I am the manager. ... Fine! Whatever.’ He gets the game and rings up. ‘How are you paying?’
        Helios levitates a membership card and a stack of bits over. ‘There should be about a quarter of the price on the card, and there is the rest.’
        The unicorn scans the card and takes the bits. He levitates the card back. Helios shakes his head.
        ‘Keep it. After today, I am never shopping here again. I’ll ask my dad not to as well.’
        Helios levitates all of the earth pony’s games back into the pony’s bag as well as the newly purchased game. He bows to the earth pony before trotting out of the store. The earth pony looks around before galloping after Helios. The unicorn groans and goes back to the zebra.
        ‘Whatevs. At least we made a sell.’
        The earth pony catches up with Helios as the alicorn is trotting down the street.
        ‘Wait! Uh, prince! Wait!’ the earth pony calls.
        Helios turns back and bows. The earth pony bows too.
        ‘May I help you?’ Helios asks.
        ‘You already did,’ the earth pony replies. ‘Why did you get the game for me?’
        ‘You wanted it, right?’
        ‘Yeah...’
        ‘Then I hope you like it. It is pretty fun.’
        ‘You didn’t have to do this for me.’
        Helios looks down at the earth pony. ‘Those were your favorite games, weren’t they?’
        The earth pony is surprised. ‘How did you know?’
        ‘I saw you at the counter and heard you talking with the clerk. You were reluctant to place the games on counter, and you said you looked up the price for the trade ins. You wanted to know it they were worth it.’
        ‘Yeah...’
        ‘The clerk wasn’t giving you a fair deal. They were bullying you for no reason. Just because you are a new resident of Canterlot does not mean anypony should bully you.’ Helios growls to himself. ‘I hate bullies.’
        ‘How... How did you know I am new in town?’
        ‘I used my parents’ spy network to find out all about you.’ Helios pauses as the earth pony’s eyes go wide. ‘Or I could tell that you’re from Baltimare by the sport team logo on your bag.’
        The earth pony winces. ‘Right. Go Orioles.’
        ‘By the way, you have great taste in games. I noticed when I put them in your bag.’
        ‘Thank you! I love the Ponysona series!’
        Helios smiles and nods. ‘Anyway, I have business to tend to, so if you’ll excuse me...’
        ‘Wait! Prince Helios. Will I ever run into you again?’
        Helios thinks and sighs. ‘Hm... Probably not at school, but...’ Helios levitates a card and writes on it. ‘Here is my personal mobile number and email address. If anypony ever gives you a hard time again, tell them you are a personal friend of mine and contact me if need be.’
        ‘Thanks! You are the nicest pony I have ever met!’
        ‘Also, I prefer it if my friends call me Helo. It is a little more... informal that way.’
        ‘Right. Thank you, Helo. I am Green Kerner.’
        Helios bows. ‘The pleasure is all mine, Green Kerner. I hope to see you around.’
        Green Kerner does not know how to respond so he bows too. ‘Yeah. Ditto.’
        Helios smiles and nods at his new friend and trots away.

        The prince trots down a hallway at one of the hospitals in Canterlot. He searching for one particular patient. At every room he looks into, he smiles and waves at the occupants before moving on. Eventually, he finds his target. He knows it is who he is looking for by the pair of upset-looking bat ponies sitting out front of the room. Helios sighs, lowers his head and approaches.
        ‘You have my condolences and my deepest apology.’
        The bat ponies stare at the prince trying to humble himself. After several silent moments, the female bat pony turns away. The male speaks.
        ‘Where do you get off blasting my son with your magic?’
        ‘Though my actions cannot be justified, I was having a horrible day. I just had a fight with my best friend, and your son was being pretty rude.’
        ‘Well, that does sound like Storm Runner,’ the dad shrugs.
        ‘You can’t seriously defend him!’ the mother shouts.
        ‘Come on, his griffin friend is all right, but I know it is his other friend that gives him all of those clop mags you find. Maybe getting blasted will give him time to realize the errors of his ways.’
        ‘That is your son you are talking about!’ The mother turns to Helios. ‘You better pay for this!’
        ‘I have already talked with the hospital administrator, and your bill will be sent to the palace for me to pay personally. Not one bit will come out of your pocket or public funds to pay for his care.’
        The mother is shocked. ‘Well, uh... Good!’
        ‘Told you the royals were all right,’ the dad mumbles.
        The mother turns and glares at the dad.
        ‘Um. May I see Storm Runner?’
        ‘He needs his rest,’ the mother states.
        ‘Sure, why not?’ the dad replies. He is instantly glared at again. ‘The prince is going to pay the bill! He should be allowed in at least once.’
        ‘Is that the prince?’ is called from the room.
        The mother turns away. The dad shrugs. Helios sighs and enters the room. Storm Runner is laying on the hospital bed. Since he had tried to shield himself with his right side, he right legs and wing are in casts and propped up. He tries to turn away from Helios.
        ‘Come to finish the job?’
        Helios’ horn glows and a light covers Storm Runner. ‘Multiple fractures on all of your right side and and three potentially bruised organs. This should be easy.’
        Storm Runner starts waving his left foreleg to reach the call button. A light shines on Helios’ horn and he touches it to the casts. Stormy Runner flips over and slams the call button with his right foreleg.
        ‘Wait a sec. That didn’t hurt.’
        ‘Well, duh.’ Helios rolls his eyes. ‘You put the pain relief spell over the healing spell. Anypony who has studied healing magic knows that.’
        The nurse enters the room. ‘Is everything all right?’
        ‘We’re good.’ Storm Runner waves with his casted foreleg.
        The nurse is confused, but he leaves anyway. Storm Runner settles down in the bed.
        ‘So, uh, thanks for healing me.’
        ‘No problem.’ Helios goes into his saddlebag and gets out a book. ‘Here. Got you this.’
        ‘The Adventures of Daring Do graphic novel? Thanks?’
        Helios looks around and leans in. ‘It looks fine, but there are some saucy pictures and even some full splash panel plot shots.’ Storm Runner blushes bright red. ‘Also, this.’ He magics the comic open. ‘I got it signed by the artist. Image Crystal was a friend of my dad’s back in Ponyville. His parents lived next door until...’
        Storm Runner closes the book and stares at Helios. ‘I guess we normal ponies forget how rough your family has had it.’ He winces. ‘I just remembered about your sister. Sorry.’
        ‘According to my father, she is safe in the universe she ended up in. She even goes to school with their version of Image.’
        Storm Runner looks away and frowns. ‘Sorry for teasing you earlier. I guess I don’t know what it is like being you and having to be in our world.’
        ‘It is fine. I overreacted. You weren’t really being such a jerk. I hope you can forgive me.’
        ‘Yeah. No prob.’
        ‘Thanks. Um. I have somewhere I...’
        ‘Yeah. Have fun. Sorry for the trouble.’
        Helios turns and starts trotting away. He stops.
        ‘One more thing.’
        ‘Name it.’
        ‘Find an earth pony named Green Kerner when you get back to school. He is new in town and could use some friends.’
        ‘Got it, prince.’
        The prince looks back. ‘Actually, call me Helo.’

        Krile sits in her room using her magic to play several string instruments at once while she uses her hooves to bow a cello. She finishes her song and returns the instruments to their stands and sighs. She hears hoof clapping coming from outside of her room. She growls and uses her magic to open the doors to her balcony. Helios steps into Krile’s room.
        ‘That was “The Art and Science of Wandering,” correct?’ Helios asks. ‘It is my father’s favorite classical piece. We have to hear it every time we go to a classical concert.’
        ‘I thought you didn’t like music from dead musicians.’
        ‘Krile...’
        ‘If you’re here to blow up the house, at least aim away from my room. I don’t want to lose my instruments.’
        ‘Krile. I am sorry. I should not have gotten upset with you like I did.’
        ‘And?’
        ‘And, I am really happy for your acceptance to the music academy. Maybe you will learn to play the rest of the orchestra.’
        ‘And?’
        ‘And, Octavia is alive and well. You are right about that since you are right about everything. You can say there is no such thing as the moon, and it would be true.’
        ‘And?’
        Helios groans. ‘And, we will discreetly remove my parents from power, and I will make you my queen, the true power behind the throne.’
        ‘Good.’ Krile nods. ‘How is that coming, by the way?’
        ‘Well, my dad keeps trying to abdicate, but your dad won’t let him.’
        Krile laughs. Helios sighs.
        ‘Anyway... Uh...’
        ‘Stop slouching.’
        Helios growls, and Krile giggles.
        ‘Actually... Since I don’t know what my parents will do to me as punishment, I want to ask you this now...’
        Krile blushes. ‘What?’
        ‘After whatever they make me do, would you like to go out with me? I have been meaning to ask for a long time really...’
        Krile jumps up and grabs Helios around the neck. ‘Of course I will! Took you long enough.’
        Helios blushes.
        ‘D’aww! About time you lovebirds got together.’
        The teenagers look over to see Krile’s older half-sister Dinky at the door.
        ‘Dinky! My room! Privacy!’ Krile shouts.
        Dinky giggles. ‘Sorry. I just wanted to tell you that mom just got home and wanted to talk with you about today. I guess that means your coltfriend has to go home too.’
        Both teenagers blush at the word ‘coltfriend.’ Dinky giggles again and starts trotting away.
        ‘Well, uh, I guess you better get going,’ Krile says.
        ‘Just one last thing before I go. In case I don’t get a chance any time soon.’
        Krile looks up at her friend and blushes. ‘What?’
        Helios quickly leans in and kisses Krile. There is a bright flash. The teenagers turn to see Dinky galloping away while levitating a camera.
        ‘Wait until Sparkler sees this!’ Dinky giggles.
        ‘Dinky!’ Krile shouts as she gallops after her sister.
        Helios laughs and leaves the way he entered.

        Later in the evening, the royal family is gathered in the family dining room. Queen Luna and King James Sparkle are sitting across from Helios. They have several large books in front of them. At another end of the table, Helios’ little sister, Princess Alba, is reading a stack of books of her own. Helios looks over the books as he tries to figure out what he is in for.
        ‘So, dear,’ Luna begins, ‘Do you wish to tell him or shall I?’
        ‘You’re not going to public school any more.’ James states. ‘None of the schools in Equestria Proper will take you, and I am not shipping you to another country... yet.’
        Luna sighs at her husband’s bluntness. ‘Yes, and besides, we don’t want to take you away from your little fillyfriend.’
        Helios is shocked. ‘Um. Thank you! Does that mean I can finally go to mom’s school!’
        ‘We’re not doing that either. It still seems unfair to me to allow you to enter when there are far more underprivileged unicorns that might not get the opportunity,’ Luna explains.
        ‘Oh... Then where are you...’
        ‘We’re taking you out of school.’ James interrupts.
        ‘Wait. What?’
        ‘You are far smarter and much better educated than you realize,’ Luna replies. ‘I am pretty certain you could get into any university if you tried hard enough. Your big sister...’
        Helios looks away. ‘Full Moon was much smarter than she let on. She held herself back so the rest of us wouldn’t look bad.’
        James reaches across the table and puts a hoof on Helios’ shoulder. ‘We know you miss her a lot. We all do.’
        The prince shakes away the sad thoughts. ‘You were going to tell me what I had to do as punishment for destroying the school?’
        ‘Ah right!’ His father slides over a stack of paper and a quill. ‘Since you are going to be out of school for the time being, we are going to put you to work.’
        Luna puts a hoof on the stack of books. ‘These are the listings of every agency in our government that have offices here in Canterlot. Big to small. We are going to go through each one. You will make a list of all of the ones that you are interested in, and we will try to find you an entry level position with one of those agencies.’
        Helios groans and slams his head into the stack of papers. James picks up a quill in his mouth.
        ‘Let’s get crackin’!’
        Luna glares over at James. ‘It has been twenty years. You have magic.’
        James turns his nose up. ‘Earth pony habits are hard to break.’
        Luna groans and shakes her head. She magically picks up a quill and opens a book at the same time.
…
        All the government agency listings have been processed. All three alicorns look beat from their research. At her end of the table, Alba is still happily reading her books. Helios writes a few more notes as he lays his head against the table. Luna finishes some notes of her own and sets down her quill. James spits his quill out.
        ‘I don’t care if she claws my eyes out and uses her fire magic on me, I am definitely getting a phoenix quill from Philomena one of these days.’
        Luna sighs. ‘Yes dear. Did you finish your list?’
        ‘Yes,’ both of Luna’s boys moan.
        ‘Good. James? Care to compare notes?’
        ‘We could get my office to do it. Lucas is a fast worker and very efficient.’
        ‘Someone there has to be. How many did you get?’
        ‘Oh, at least a hundred. You?’
        ‘About as many. There have to be more than a few overlaps though.’
        ‘Most certainly.’
        Helios stares at his parents. ‘What are you talking about?’
        ‘Oh. We made out lists of agencies too,’ Luna explains. ‘We took this time to compile all of the agencies that seem redundant and extra. They will all be put up for elimination at the budget meeting next month.’
        ‘What!’ Helios yells. The yell is enough to get Alba to look up from her book. The prince slams his hooves against the table. ‘You can’t just let all of those agencies go!’
        ‘It has to be done, son,’ Luna soothes. ‘They are a drain on the budget.’
        ‘But what about all the hard-working ponies and other beings who work at those agencies! You can’t just let them go! Some of them might have skills that could be used by other agencies. If they really are redundant, then they can be merged with minimal loss of skilled workers. The other agencies would have to take up the work load handled by the lost department. Having somepony who knows how to handle that kind of work would save more money than having to train or retrain another pony to do the same job. You can’t just get rid of all of those jobs!’
        Luna and James stare at their son. Slowly, they begin to crack and start giggling then laughing. Helios stares at his parents in shock. He slams his hooves down again, getting is sister to jump.
        ‘This isn’t funny! Ponies’ livelihoods are on the line!’
        ‘You’re right, dear.’ Luna sighs as she controls her laughing. ‘He does have your old temper.’
        ‘I know. We should have done this sooner.’ James calms down and looks at his son. ‘We know all of that already.’
        ‘Then..!’
        ‘Helios!’ Luna snaps. She shakes her head at her son. ‘When I was establishing this government all those centuries ago, a wise earth pony came to me and advised about the potential problems with bureaucracy. I enacted into law the exact system you suggested right now. We are glad that you show the same kindness that we did when we founded this government. You just need to be more familiar with its operation.’
        James smiles at his son. ‘It is really great that you care and are always thinking of your fellow pony.’
        Helios blushes from embarrassment. ‘Well, uh, I...’
        A golden light surrounds Helios’ neck. A large golden necklace forms with a large sun-shaped sunstone at the center. The three older alicorn stare in shock at the occurrence. Alba instantly flies into one of her books to look something up.
        ‘Well, that happened,’ James comments.
        ‘Is that...’ Luna wonders.
        ‘I’ve seen that before!’ Alba calls.
        Alba teleports over with her book levitated in front of her. She taps a page with her hoof. ‘See! Right here! It is an Element of Harmony!’ She turns and stares into the gem. ‘I am guessing Element of Kindness by the looks of it.’
        ‘But isn’t that...’ James turns to his wife.
        ‘This is big. Real big,’ Luna fears.