It was a bright sunny day in Ponyville many ponies were playing, running, flying, or simply enjoying the quiet day. The library however was filled with the rhythmic CLACKING of hooves against wood. A purple unicorn with a cutie mark that could be described as a starburst was pacing inside of the library as a small purple dragon sat on a counter watching as the unicorn (whose name was Twilight Sparkle) slowly but surely paced a path into the floorboards. Five other ponies were there as well, two were pegasi, two earth ponies, and one unicorn. "Spike, can you read the letters again?" Twilight asked with worry in her voice, the purple dragon named Spike pulled two scrolls off of the counter and opened one of them. He then cleared his throat before speaking.
"Dear Twilight Sparkle
With you and the other element bearers' help Discord has been defeated and returned to stone. Because of such a feat, I must ask for your and the other element bearers' help in a matter of great importance. I hope that you will respond soon and that you know that you can refuse.
Sincerely
Princess Celestia"
Spike looked up from the scroll at Twilight Sparkle who was still pacing but she was nodding her head slightly as she mulled over the information. Then she spoke once again, worry still in her voice. "And the next one." Spike then grabbed the next scroll and began to read it.
"Dear Twilight Sparkle
I appreciate both your and the other element bearers' willingness to tackle yet another problem in Equestria. But because of who is involved in this I must warn you, he is easily more dangerous than Discord ever could be. I will arrive with him in three days. Please remember that you can refuse this responsibility at any time.
Sincerely
Princess Celestia"
"Now do you all understand why I'm so worked up? Princess Celestia sent those two days ago, she and this creature are going to arrive today and I don't know how to prepare for this thing!" Twilight cried as her pacing sped up.
A sky blue pegasus with a rainbow mane flew over to Twilight. "I think we should go outside before the Princess gets here. I think she might be able to tell us about this thing before she lets it go in Ponyville." Twilight pulled a long list out of her saddlebag as she stopped pacing. After a few moments of silence, Twilight nodded her head and gave the rainbow manned pegasus (who was named Rainbow Dash) a smile.
A white unicorn with a dark purple mane and tail (whose name is Rarity) walked up and gave Twilight a reassuring smile as they walked to the door. "Besides, if this creature really was as bad as Celestia made it out to be then she would have a dozen royal guards and herself here to keep it from hurting anypony." Her smile quickly fell as she saw Princess Celestia and nearly twenty-seven royal guards escorting a large metal box towards Ponyville.