Hey, everypony! Here is the prequel to my Elements of a Hero story, but I'll still need three more OC to finish all that I have planned with this. I have three so far, they are: Rain Runner, Flutter Night, and Solar. I have an application at the bottom of this short chapter so if you desire a bit of limelight please review or message me, with all the necessary fields filled out ASAP.

Chapter 1: The Untold Story.

It was the day after the elements of harmony and company had left for the Crystal Empire in pursuit of the next ally; it was storming outside of the castle something fierce, a true testament to the darkness Equestria was on the verge of being consumed by. Celestia was sitting at her throne, looking out at the storm as it raged on.

Celestia heaved a deep sigh and lamented, "I wish I could have the sun out, since these could very well be our last days." She gazed out at the rain slamming against the window, but she did not notice another creature entering the throne room.

"Don't worry, Princess! I'm one hundred percent sure that Twilight and the others will stop them." Celestia turned her head from the window and finally looked at the one who had entered; she saw the young dragon named Spike casually walking through the throne room. As much confidence as there was in his words, Celestia had wished it had actually shown on his face.

"Oh, Spike. I'm sure you're right, but still. It was my fault all this is happening at all," Celestia said as she began to look even more worried.

"What do you mean princess?" Spike asked, absolutely baffled that the princess was beating her self about the current events, with seemingly no connections whatsoever to her.

"Because young drake, if I was more decisive in the judgment of a crime that happened very long ago, then I might have stopped any of this from ever happening." Celestia turned away from him and looked out the window again. Spike looked confused as to what the princess was going on about. Here she was, Princess Celestia, the most powerful inhabitant and ruler of Equestria, saying that she was responsible for what could someday destroy Equestria. It nagged at the mind of the curious dragon; living so long with Twilight had definitely distilled a desire to leave no questions unanswered.

"Umm, princess, Could I please ask you something?" Spike inquired, as he reached the side of the throne and looked up at the large alicorn in front of him.

"Sure, what is it Spike?" Celestia asked as she turned back towards the little dragon and gave him a smile.

"What happened that makes you feel responsible? Where did the Elements of the Hero come from? And why are they the only things that can help us now?" Spike asked hoping that he was not pushing things too far. Celestia began to think it over; the answers to these questions were things that had been kept from public knowledge for many years. Spike simply sat stoically wondering what it was the princess would do or say next.

"I'm not sure if it's a very good idea for me to answer those questions Spike," Celestia said as she looked down at him.

"But we have nothing better to do, since it's storming and nopony is here. Please princess, can you tell me exactly what Twilight and my friends are getting themselves into?" It was as if the heavens themselves beckoned the answer to these questions as well, for as if on cue, lightning tore a line across the consuming clouds of darkness; the resulting clap of thunder seemed to shake not just Canterlot, but even Celestia to her very core.

"Oh, very well, I guess it would not hurt to tell you the story of the other elements." The nervousness being exhibited from Celestia was an alien sight to behold. She was pacing around her throne room looking out the window obviously hoping for fleeting signs Twilight was still okay. Finally she settled down upon the floor next to Spike and her throne. She smiled as Spike sat down next to her and soon she began, "Well, it started a very long time ago. Ten years after the defeat of Discord..."

To Be Continued...

And well, I need three more OC's. So, here's the application for you guys.

Name:

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Element (Courage, Will, and Strength are taken.) which leaves: Honor, Humility, and Heart up for grabs!

Well, that's it. I hope you read and review, and enjoy the story.