Derpy walked in her house and dropped her dark blue mailbag and fell onto the couch. She thought about making muffins, until she remembered she was out of flour. All of a sudden, a big boom followed by clattering hooves came from outside. The noises made Derpy jump before she opened the door to a big surprise.
She looked out and saw a Canterlot mail carriage. That's weird; she had already delivered the mail. An blue unicorn with a lavender mane ran towards Derpy's home. The mail mare handed Derpy a golden scroll with a lovely pink seal. The unicorn smiled and ran back to the carriage. The grey Pegasus was curious as to what this may be.
As she opened the scroll, Derpy's curiosity grew. The letter said-
Dear Derpy Hooves,
I need you to come to my castle IMIEDIATLY! My guards shall escort you to the courtyard once you arrive. This is very important and I trust you'll come.
Sincerely,
Princess Celestia
Derpy gasped. She had only ever seen the princess at public announcements or events. This was way different. She was seeing Celestia at a private meeting in Canterlot. The only problem was, how would she get there?
As if Canterlot were reading her mind, a beautiful golden chariot decorated with pink roses came rocketing down from the sky. As it landed, Derpy spotted two colt Pegasus attached to the chariot. They were identical with their white fur and blue manes with matching golden armor. "Derpy Hooves! Her highness Princess Celestia has requested you immediate transport to Canterlot," they said in unison.
Derpy climbed in the chariot and listened to the Pegasus run and take off. She looked around at the interior, when she realized the chariot had grown a roof and raindrops were pattering on the top of it. The inside was a pale blue lined with the same pink flowers as on the outside.
In what had seemed to be no time at all, the chariot landed and the roof disappeared. The heavy rain stopped. Derpy's mouth dropped in awe. She was looking at a large blue castle with shimmering diamonds at the seams and a lovely garden in the front. A guard walked over and led her to the courtyard.
The courtyard was a lovely, welcoming place. Roses and tulips grew out of the green grass and vines wrapped around a lilac colored gazebo. There was a small pond with sparkling blue water surrounding a fountain in the shape of two alicorns; one colt and one mare. Surrounding the roof of the gazebo was a long chain of pink and white daisies, their delicate petals flowing in the warm summer breeze.
A mare emerged from the gate. Derpy turned around and realized that it was the princess. Celestia smiled and said "I see you are enjoying the courtyard Derpy." Derpy just smiled back and nodded. The princess's relaxed face turned into an urgent one. She said "There is something I need to tell you Derpy." Derpy looked at her to let she know she was listening. The princess continued, "For many years scientists all over Equestria have been researching the Elements of Harmony. There were originally seven elements, but one many thought had been destroyed. We were wrong. We had somehow used the other six to defeat Discord twice but… he has escaped again, more powerful than last time. We have located the spirit of the seventh Element of Harmony; unique."
Derpy was confused. "Why did you need to tell me this your highness?" She didn't understand how Discord escaping and the secret final element had to do with her.
The princess smiled and said, "because the final element…" She paused for a moment, then continued, "…is you!
