Disclaimer: My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic does not belong to me in any way shape or form. All official characters are copyrighted to Lauren Faust and Hasbro. I do not take credit for the series in any way. Silver Verve and Story belongs to me and me alone.

Chapter One- Encounter.

It was another typical Ponyville day. The sun was shining, and the birds sung in the trees. Pegasi soared through the air, and earth ponies trotted along the ground. It was a warm day; warm enough to be classified as spring weather.

Everypony was tired after the previous days Winter Wrap Up, but they were proud. Proud they were able to end winter on time for a change. Their pride was not only in themselves, but also Twilight Sparkle, the unicorn who guided them through, after a large delay.

Apple Bloom, the young filly, was the first to notice a new, ominous presence. She knew it wasn't Zecora. Today wasn't the day the zebra would come. Apple Bloom wearily looked around. The presence was coming from the Everfree forest.

Apple Bloom gasped, as she saw a tall, thin baby blue Pegasus stumble out of the forest, and collapsed. At first, she thought it was Rainbow Dash, working herself to exhaustion, but she saw the pony with the rainbow mane zoom past as soon as the idea popped into her head.

Apple Bloom sighed, and thought "There is only one thing I can do…" The filly galloped over to the new comer. "Are… Are you okay?" She carefully asked.

The Pegasus fidgeted, then, using the last of their strength, they stood up. "I'm… Fine…" They whispered, as they tumbled to the ground again.

"You don't look it…" Apple Bloom replied. "Do you want me to get help."

The pegasi tried moving as much as she could, and eventually made out a subtle nod.

"Okay! I'll be back!" Apple Bloom shouted, dashing away. In several minutes, Apple Bloom had returned with a tan earth pony, and a purple Unicorn.

"Who are you…?" The pegasi croaked, as she shivered with cold.

"I'm Twilight Sparkle!" The purple one grinned.

"And I'm AppleJack. What 'bout 'yerself?" The tanned one added.

"I… I go by the name Silver Verve…" The blue pegasi whispered.

"Welp… We should help you up." AppleJack grimaced.

Twilight Sparkle and Silver Verve nodded. AppleJack tried to get underneath Silver, and lift her to her feet. That attempt failed, until Twilight Sparkle closed her eyes, and pointed her horn at the two. Silver Verve stumbled to her feet, and flapped her wings a few times, dusting them off.

AppleJack on the other hand, had toppled to the ground and was now glaring at the newcomers hooves. This action cause both Twilight and Apple Bloom to giggle.

"So." Silver Verve abruptly began. "Where am I?"

"Welcome to Ponyville!" Twilight Sparkle grinned. "I can give you a tour if you like!"

Silver Verve shook her head. "You have done enough… If you do anymore, you may just…" Silver Verve trailed off.

"What was that last part?" Apple Bloom asked, in an obnoxious voice.

"Nothing. I said too much." Silver muttered. "Thank you for your time. Goodbye." Silver Verve began trotting away from the other three ponies.

"WAIT!" Apple Bloom shouted. "Can you tell me how you got YOUR cutie mark?"

Silver shook her head, her forelock falling into her face. "It's none of your business." She growled, pulling down the cloak covering her flank.

"PLEASE!" Apple Bloom shouted.

"NO!"

"PLEEEEEEEEEASE!"

"I CAN'T!" Silver Verve roared with rage, tearing off the cloak. Nothing resided on her flank. Silver Verve was a fully grown pony, still seeking her cutie mark.

Twilight Sparkle gasped. Never before had she seen a pony of that age without their cutie mark. Silver Verve turned her head away from the three, and galloped towards the town center. Twilight Sparkle stared at where the pony once was, then was hit with an idea. "Excuse me." She whispered, as she galloped back to her home; The Library.

"Spike!" She shouted. The small purple dragon appeared.

"What?" He asked. "What do I need to do now!" He was clearly annoyed. He had just spent half the day organizing the shelves of the library.

"I need to send a letter to the princess!" She answered.

Spike ran off, and then arrived back with a quill and scroll. "What do I need to write?" Spike asked.

"Dear Princess Celestia." Twilight Sparkle told. "I know this message is unexpected, and unscheduled, but I need your help. Today, young Apple Bloom found a pegasi who had collapsed outside of the Everfree Forest.

"She was thin, and weak, but we managed to get her standing. Then… We discovered something… strange about her. The pegasi, whom called herself Silver Verve, in fact was yet to have obtained her cutie mark. She even seemed older than me. She has disappeared now, but I would still like your opinion on the situation.

Thank you. Your faithful student, Twilight Sparkle."

"Is that it?" Spike asked. Twilight Sparkle nodded, and he quickly sent the letter. The unicorn sat down, and began reading a book on cutie marks, seeing if she could see anything on the matter herself. She couldn't.

After at least half an hour of this research, Spike belched out the reply. He handed it to Twilight.

"Dear Twilight Sparkle." She read aloud. "I have read over your letter several times. I don't quite understand the concept myself, but I believe this only happens when one has no particular talent. This means that Silver Verve is equally skilled in everything she does.

Sadly, I would like to inform you that you are NOT to speak to this Silver Verve. She had broken into the castle yesterday, and stolen something very powerful. I cannot tell you what it is, as I fear you will take these matters into your own hooves. My guards are after her as it is, so please do not interfere with them.

Sincerely, Princess Celestia."

Twilight grimaced. "It's a shame…" She sighed. "She looks like she needed a friend to cheer her up…" Twilight Sparkle jolted upright. A sudden rush of pain ran through her body, and she was no longer able to move.

Twilight Sparkle tried to break free, but it didn't work. Twilight Sparkle's eyes fell heavy, and she collapsed to the ground. She strained to look up for a moment, and saw the criminal pegasi, Silver Verve smirking over her.

"I don't need you in my way…" She growled. "You, OR your princess…" She stomped her hoof into Twilight Sparkles back, causing the purple unicorn to fall unconscious.

With a single flap of her wings, Silver Verve had zoomed out of the house, and took her place in the skies, until eventually, she found a large cloud, in which she could spend the night.