It all began this very day, the day I learned there is more out there then what I had seen... If only I had learned sooner this could have been prevented... If.
"This year I am proud to announce the Annual Flower Festival!" The regal Princess of the Sun announced proudly. "For those who are new to this holiday it's a day where we celebrate the beauty and joy of nature, and all of it's gifts. What we do is we have a giant feast, we dance, and we even have a competition with ponies from all over Equestria entering. Florists from all around Equestria bring their most prized flowers and show off their talents. Whomever is this years best florist wins a prize. Now, I think you all get the idea." Celestia gave a light chuckle. "So let's go have ourselves a Flower Festival!" Everyone cheered, smiling and beginning to dance, eat, socialize... Today was a great day.
Removing her hat, she tied her mane up into a bun. Putting her hat into her saddlebag, she also had removed her adventurers shirt. Wearing a fancy red dress, she had tried to make herself look like she fit in. Putting her saddlebag into a hiding spot, she trotted over to the giant table that stretched far across the street from the entrance to the Castle all of the way down the block. It was covered in delicious royal food. "A.K. Yearling?" A voice said behind her.
Turning around Daring Do faced the pony. A bemused expression fell upon her face seeing who it was. "Fancy Pants?" She echoed, raising an eyebrow.
"Jolly good to see you! You haven't been in Canterlot for years."
Daring Do glanced around, "Oh I wouldn't have missed this for the world...." She said sarcastically.
Fancy Pants sighed, "Well I hope to see you around." He trotted away off to talk to other ponies leaving her in peace. Daring Do smirked, finally left alone once again. Glancing around she tried to see as to why she was sent here.
Oh yes, I forgot to tell you how I got here... This started at my house a few days ago...
Daring Do sat down at her desk reading a book. It was 'Daring Do and the Sapphire Stone'. Only reason she was reading it was because it was the only thing that let her remember the great adventure she had. Her moment of peace had soon been interrupted by the sound of someone knocking at her door. Giving a long sigh, Daring Do stood up, closing her book and putting it down on the table. Pushing her chair in, Daring Do trotted over to her front door. Taking in a deep breath, she opened the door.
A pony stood their expressionless, and he almost looked colorless. "Mistakes will be made." He left a letter on the floor. She glanced at the letter confused, looking back to look back at the pony, she gave a small gasp seeing as he had vanished into thin air. Looking from side to side, suspicious as to what just happened she picked up the letter. Walking back inside she closed the door behind her.
"Miss Do,
I know this all must be rather weird, and sudden. And the messenger I sent wasn't helping my case, but you must listen to me and pay attention to this letter. In three days from now there will be a festival held in Canterlot. You must be there from the very beginning to the very end. Things will change, and your adventure lies ahead. I will not be there sadly, but the others will be. And that's all you need to know. Signing off, _---_-"
Daring Do had read the letter her eyes wide with fascination. The one thing that bugged her was that the name was smudged and unreadable. Though, this pony mentioned others. "Oh great... Please don't tell me I have to work with others." She groaned. "But if I want to know more I'll have to deal with it, I guess." She shrugged, though she seemed less excited then she was before when reading the letter.
And that's how and why she was there. To find out more...
Back to the Present...
Daring do sat down at the table, many seats empty, as ponies were only beginning to sit down at the table. She searched from side to side wondering what food she should eat. "I wasn't that hungry anyway." She mumbled under her breath unable to decide. Sitting back, she relaxed, just waiting to see the ponies who she was supposed to meet. Would they already know her? Would she know them...? Daring Do hoped she would know them as soon as she saw them. Hopefully.