I've always lived in Manehattan, ever since I was a little filly. But that all changed when I discovered that I was more than a mane-doer. I was an Element of Harmony.
Hi, my name is Ivy Stemwind. You might say that my signature color is green, what with my light mint coat, my deep green eyes, and my dark and light green mane that's never in the same style twice. Yes, I am a unicorn. Yes, I do have a talent with manes, tails, and anything that has to do with cosmetics. Enough about me. We should really get to my story now...
IN PONYVILLE
(Twilight's perspective)
Our picnics have always led to something HUGE, whether it be me destructing Ponyville by freaking out about a late letter to the Princess, or finding out about my brother's wedding. This one turned out to be no different.
All seven of us, Applejack, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, myself (Twilight Sparkle), and my dragon, Spike, were chowing down on the wonderful meal Rarity had made using her amazing fancy cooking skills, when Spike (yet again) belched out a scroll with the familiar Canterlot emblem imprinted in the ribbon that secured that the scroll was rolled shut. Using my magic, I picked up the letter (no hooves needed) and read it aloud. This is what it said:
"My dearest, most faithful student, Twilight Sparkle,
It has come to my recent discovery that our counting of the Elements of Harmony were incorrect. For there are not six elements, there are, indeed, seven. Not only this, but a new villain has entered Equestria. I have an idea of where his whereabouts are, but I don't know the power he contains. I am assigning you a mission. You and your friends must venture all over Equestria to find the pony containing the spirit of the seventh element, and defeat the said enemy. I have no idea where the Element is, but I do know WHAT it is. The seventh spirit of friendship is CURIOSITY.
Your foe is somewhere in Manehattan. You must search high, low, left and right to find him. This is all I can say for the moment, but I do suggest you take Spike with you in case I need to deliver more information.
Good luck, my little ponies. The fate of Equestria is yet again in your hooves.
Princess Celestia"
That was just the beginning of this new adventure.