//------------------------------// // 7 A Letter from the Princess // Story: Ponies & Keyblades // by GoneGuy //------------------------------// The party was swinging all night; and Sora loved every moment of it. He danced with each of his new pony friends, and was introduced to three other fillies: Applebloom, Scootaloo, and Sweetie Belle, whom he soon learned had dubbed themselves the Cutie Mark Crusaders, with the mission of getting Cutie Marks as soon as possible by doing whatever it takes. He chatted with his friends, learning of past adventures they had had and the lessons they learned in friendship. As the party wrapped up, Sora and Twilight headed back to the library, Spike sleeping on Twilight's back. "Sora.... you're an interesting pony." "Huh? What do you mean?" "You're a knight, but you're so young. You have a weapon that is the only thing able to defeat mysterious monsters that have now surfaced in Ponyville. You're an enigma at the very least." "Well, you're interesting too. Learning lessons in friendship must not be an easy task." "Well, it is and it's not. Even in the darkest times, my friends always come through for me. It's actually a lot of fun." "I'll bet it is." Sora then began to think about Riku and Kairi. The Islands.... the Heartless.... and all of his own friends. He sighed to himself as they got to the library and headed off to sleep. ----- "Princess Celestia!!!" "Yes, Shining Armor?" "A statue is gone from the gardens." "What statue is that, my dear Shining?" "It's.... him." Princess Celestia realized something was awry. Could the old foe who had terrorized Equestria long ago really have returned? "Send a letter to Twilight Sparkle. She and her friends will be needed. Especially now that the young key bearer has appeared." Shining did as asked, and sent the letter on its way. ---- "Twilight! Wake up!" Twilight opened her eyes to the raditing sunshine through her windows. "What's up, Spike?" "A letter from Princess Celestia! She needs you, Pinkie, Applejack, Rainbow, Rarity, Fluttershy, and Sora in Canterlot right away!" "What's wrong?" "I don't know - she didn't explain. But she already knows about Sora, so I'm not sure whether to be relieved or alarmed." "Alright, I'll get the girls together, you go wake up Sora." Twilight ran outside to gather her friends, and Spike went directly to Sora's bed. "Sora! Sora! Wake up, Sleepyhead!" "Huh?? Oh, hey Spike. What's the good word?" "Twilight went to get the others. You and our other friends have all been summoned to Canterlot by Princess Celestia herself." "Oh no.... this can't be good." Sora thought. ---- The 7 ponies and 1 dragon made their way onto the train, and were soon on their way to Canterlot. "Sora.... I have a question for you." Rainbow said. "Sure thing, Rainbow." "Where did you get that blade of yours. You know, the Key-blade thing?" "I'm not exactly sure. All I know is the Keyblade chooses the pony to wield it." "Well, no offense, but I think it could have made a better choice. You know, the coolest pony in Ponyville maybe?" "Now, sugarcube, don't be teasin' Sora." Applejack interjected, "besides, we outta be thinking about what Princess Celestia needs of us in Canterlot." "Ooh, maybe she wants us to have a super awesome fantastic party!" Pinkie said, appearing out of seemingly nowhere. "I somehow don't think that's quite it, Pinkie Pie, " Applejack said.