In the library the six ponies gathered to have their annual meeting about Picklock.
"She has progressed greatly in the past couple of weeks," Twilight said proudly and the other girls agreed.
"Yes, even though her cutie mark has yet to appear though," Rarity said as she looked at the girls," I wonder why her cutie mark hasn't appeared yet though?"
"The princesses have sent me some news lately that may answer that hopefully." She brings a letter over and reads,"' Twilight Sparkle,
It is hope that her training goes well at this time for we have discovered some important things that may explain everything. On the day that she appeared both the planets Pluto and Mars were aligned with the sun thus causing the mirror to open up the portal and allowing Picklock into Equestria. It is as the prophecy said that she may just be the chosen one. We have yet to discover what evil the prophecy speaks of. Keep a sharp eye out and don't let Picklock out of sight. I wish you all well.
Signed,
Princess Celestia.'"
The ponies looked in shock and started to each talk at the same time before Twilight screamed," Quiet! One at a time!"
"What ancient evil," Rainbow Dash exclaimed slamming a hoof down onto the table. "We have yet to have any dangers and Picklock has yet to do anything wrong too! Why do we have to keep this up?"
"I happen to like how things are going right now," Rarity exclaimed back.
"Yeah, because you have someone to do the dirty jobs you wouldn't do," Applejack pointed out.
"Even so Picklock has done wonders for my shop and my business has bloomed as much as yours has Applejack."
Applejack nodded then Pinkiepie cut in," I don't know...I think I need to teach her more jokes cause she doesn't really do anything like me!"
The five ponies look at her funny before Applejack says," Pinkie you do realize that she isn't suppose to become you when you teach her?"
Pinkie blinked a few times before groaning," Ah man! I was gonna dye her hair and make it poofy!"
Fluttershy played with her hooves as she spoke," We went to see Zecora today…"
The other five looked at her questioningly before Twilight asked," Why?"
"She had a nightmare but it didn't make any sense." Fluttershy then explained of Picklock's nightmare and Zecora's visit. They looked at each other with concern.
"Maybe it's nothing just something bad she ate," Rarity said as she played with her mane.
"Zecora gave her a warning and I think she said that we were keeping something from her."
"Of course we are keeping something from her," Rainbow Dash said flying up as she spoke."If we did tell her then she wouldn't help Equestria when the time came! All of our hard work of training her would be for nothing!"
"But to not know who the enemy is will be like trying to find a needle in a haystack," Applejack said solemnly
"I've tried to look up any ancient evil that has been locked up but I haven't found anything either," Twilight said sighing sadly," It's so frustrating!"
The girls nodded and Twilight checked the time," We better just stop here for now we'll meet again tomorrow and maybe we should tell Picklock why she really is having the lessons."
"I think you've already explained."
The six ponies gasp as Picklock stood in front of the door anger burning in her eyes.
"How long have you been there," Twilight asked.
"Long enough…," Picklock said as she walked forward angrily. "To have heard everything!"
The girls slightly whimpered and looked guilty but Twilight tried to talk," Picklock, please let us explain!"
"Why?! So you can just try to keep me from something even more important?! What else have you kept from me?"
They looked at each other then Pinkie bursts out," I ate all the cupcakes you made for everyone the other day!"
Then Rainbow Dash says," I have been pushing you hard so you can be able to fight if the time comes."
Rarity says after her," I've been jealous of you because you've been attracting the best stallions in Ponyville."
Applejack comes up," I actually didn't want to paint the barrels red because Macintosh can blend in with those barrels."
"Your singing wasn't the best and your song choices are terrible," Fluttershy said.
Twilight then said," The princesses asked us to keep it a secret so you don't runaway."
The girls looked shocked as each one said a secret that they didn't mean to say.
Picklock growls and shook with anger trying to fight the tears back," I can't believe you! I trusted you and you just treat me like a little filly! Who do I trust around here?!"
Picklock turned and cantered out of the library tears flowing out of her eyes.
"Wait! Picklock!"
The six ponies gave chase trying to follow her best they could.A covered wagon stopped three of them while the other three flied above her to keep her in sight.
Picklock ran into Fluttershy's home getting her cloak and saddlebag. She only thought for a moment and used a teleportation spell going into the Everfree Forest.
Once in the Everfree Forest Picklock shivered and walked to the nearest bolder crying her eyes out. She sniffed and looked up at the sky," I don't belong here either it seems…"
Picklock stood up slowly and started walking sadly forward her head hung down in sadness as she goes deeper into the forest. Not noticing her surroundings as Sombra was close ready to capture her as soon as she was in position.
The girls were at Fluttershy's house trying to find any traces of her.
"We have to find her," Rainbow Dash exclaim.
"Wait! Maybe she teleported out! I taught her that just this last week," Twlight said as her horn glowed performing a spell to take her to the same spot she teleported to.
She teleported them into the EverFree forest and looked around.
"We should split up. Rainbow Dash Applejack you two head northwest of here. Rarity and Fluttershy you take the northeast and Pinkiepie and I will go straight east. Soon as one of you find her send a signal in the sky."
Pinkiepie gave a flashlight to Applejack and held one in her mouth before the split off calling out to Picklock.
Picklock continued to walk until she bumped into something solid.
"Ow!"
She opened her eyes to see a figure of a stallion before her.
"Oh , I'm sorry…I didn't realize anyone else was out here…" The stallion held out his hoof in silence. "Thank you, I was just...," She started to say before the clouds moved to reveal the evil King Sombra in his true form!
Picklock gasped and took a step back from him," Who…Who are you?!"
Grinning mischievously showing his sharp fangs he uses his magic to tie her in a magical rope.
She tried to use her magic but was too frightened as she gave a loud scream. The six ponies heard the scream and started to go towards the scream.
"Picklock!"
They stopped in the clearing where Picklock was tied and King Sombra was waiting.
"King Sombra," they exclaimed in shock.
"Yes! I have captured your precious friend…now you will do as I command or she will suffer!" He gave a laugh as the wind picked up letting the leaves make a whirling portal as he teleports out with his prize leaving behind a note on the ground.
Dun Dun DUN! What's gonna happen to Picklock now she's in King Sombra's hooves? Find out when I get the next chapter up soon!
