True Harmony Part 2 – The True Magic of Friendship
Disclaimer: I do not own My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic or the characters in the show, and the OC Characters Carnival Cat and Sludge created by sand-josieph and Malice created by Kayla-Hiwatari
Chapter 2 – Passing the First Obstacle
Twilight, Spike, Cat and their friends were walking through the dark forest to Malice's castle at Galloping Gorge, unknowing what challenges they might face.
"I sure hope the girls are OK," prayed Trixie. "If they can survive through anything they can. I'm glad you have them as your friends Twilight."
"Thanks Trixie," replied Twilight. "I appreciate that." They walked up to the river; it was still and calm like beautiful summer's day, until a powerful dark magic spell turned it into a rough, treacherous river.
"What's happening?" asked Spike. "It wasn't like this not a moment ago."
"It must be Malice and Chrysalis's doing," replied Flash. "They must have known we were on our way here."
"You're right Flash," agreed Discord. "I remember you Twilight told me that the same thing happened when you faced Nightmare Moon, when you tried to find the Main Elements."
"Right Discord, but this time it is the obstacles you have to face in order to gain the New Elements."
"How are we supposed to get across the river?" asked Cat.
"We can't just walk through it, we would get swept away," said Scootaloo. While they were talking, Apple Bloom pondered. She took note of the wind that was blowing through her mane. Then she thought of an idea of how to get across.
"I've got it!" she said excitedly.
"What do you mean Apple Bloom?" asked Sweetie Belle.
"You'll soon find out, Discord can you bring up a toolbox?"
"Sure Apple Bloom." He replied and he conjured up a red toolbox. Apple Bloom quickly picked up a saw and started to cut some wood off a fallen tree. Then she got a tape measure and measured the pieces. Then she lined the cut pieces in a row. Then she thought again.
"What are you doing Apple Bloom?" asked Spike.
"You'll just have to be patient and find out." She replied. Then she got a piece of sandpaper and sanded down the rough edges. Then she grabbed a bucket of nails and a hammer and hammered the pieces together. Twilight, Cat and the others were amazed at what she was doing. Then she tied rope at the ends and secured them tightly so it wouldn't go apart. She didn't notice a little twinkle on her flank as she was working.
"Finished!" she called.
They were amazed at what she built, a raft. All the hard work, effort and patience helped her to build it.
"I thought by building a raft it should help us get to the other side."
"Apple Bloom have you noticed something different about you?" asked Spike.
"What do ya'll mean?" she asked.
Twilight pointed and she turned round to look at her flank. It wasn't blank as it used to be. A pink flower with an apple appeared.
"I got my cutie mark. I got my cutie mark! At last!"
Everyone cheered. Discord conjured up some oars and sat on the raft and rowed across to the other side as quick as they could and scrambled on to the bank.
"Way to go Apple Bloom. It seemed all your hard work with the Crusaders and at Sweet Apple Acres paid off," declared Flash.
"With a little patience." She replied giving a wink.
"She has the spirit of patience." Twilight thought to herself. "The greatest test has just begun. Come on ponies, Spike and Discord, we better get moving."
"Right Twilight let's go," agreed Cat.
Meanwhile back at his castle Malice hissed in disappointment. "So they solved that problem getting across the river. Let's see if they can past the second obstacle."
"Shall I send my army to attack them my lord?" asked Chrysalis.
"Of course Hehehehehe." He chuckled.
