AN: Hey guys. I'm sorry this is so late. So life seems to be taking a sick enjoyment in tormenting me lately. Again sorry this is late. Good news is I'm thinking of doing a sequel and possibly putting up my original girlxgirl vampire story. Let me know what you guys think

The Seventh Element: The Element of Hope

Chapter 22

Lavender's Flight

Meanwhile the Elements of Harmony, Silla, and Spike were all in Twilight's room to continue spending time together after their harrowing adventure.

"How do I handle this? Does everything change now," Lavender asked her friends.

"Some things change but no. Not everything changes. We are still going to be here for you," Twilight told her laying a hoof on her shoulder comfortingly. Lavender smiled softly.

"But what happens when we have to go back to Ponavia," Silla asked as she and Spike sat next to each other a bowl of gems between them. The others looked to each other gravely. Neither had thought of the idea that Lavender and Silla would be parted from them. But the idea now spoken out loud seemed to suffocate the group of ponies.

"It-it'll be okay. If she has to leave it doesn't mean we stop being friends," Rainbow said with conviction.

"I don't want you to go," Pinkie shouted as she threw herself on Lavender crying.

"I don't want to go either. But Rainbow is right. This wont be the end of us. I'll visit you guys every chance I can."

"And we will visit you darling," Rarity added with a smile her eyes getting misty at the thought of not having her new fashion friend close by while Pinkie finally extracted herself from the alicorn.

"Maybe Princess Dusk will let you stay with us... I mean it wouldn't do to have the elements of harmony on separate continents," Applejack said as Fluttershy nodded her head in agreement.

"I don't think the other Princesses would separate us. I bet they already have a plan for you Lavender," Fluttershy said gently trying to ease the suffocating feeling in the air. Once the others allowed Fluttershy's words to resonate with them the feeling of suffocation faded and topics turned to brighter and happier subjects.

"So you ready for your first flying lesson tomorrow," Rainbow asked Lavender.

"As I can be I've read up on flying and how to fly from the Pegasus section in Ponavia so it shouldn't be to hard." Twilight snorted.

"Trust me its harder than those books make it out to be. I struggled like crazy to learn to fly."

"Maybe I'm not as ready as I thought..."

"Now don't go listening to Twilight. You might be a natural sugar cube," Applejack said upon seeing Lavender's face showing her nerves. Lavender smiled gratefully at AJ.

"Thank you AJ."

"And just think darling you'll have your coronation in three weeks. Which gives us plenty of time to work on everyone's amazing outfits. And don't worry Rainbow dear I'll be making a special outfit for you," Rarity said excitedly.

"Speaking of the coronation anyone else super duper excited that our Lavender is going to be a princess just like Twilight," Pinkie asked in a single breath while jumping up and down.

"Of course we are," Twilight said happily. The others nodded in agreement as Spike and Silla both yawned. Lavender and Twilight went and used their magic to lift their assistant onto their backs.

"Looks like its time for us to go to bed," Lavender said softly. With that the rest of the elements followed Lavender out of Twilight's room. Lavender was about to head into her room when AJ trotted up to her.

"Hey Lavender," Applejack asked nervously. This is it you just have to tell her you like her. Applejack thought trying to boost her confidence.

"Yes? Is there something you need AJ?" Lavender looked at her. Applejack became more nervous from seeing Lavender's brilliant pink eyes gazing at her. Just tell her. Open your mouth and tell her Lavender I like you as more than a friend.

"Uhm... Well I... I just wanted to tell you I hope you sleep well." What was that?! Some Element of Honesty you are! Applejack thought angrily.

"Oh.. Sweet dreams AJ."

"That's it! You got it," Fluttershy said happily as she watched Lavender flying circles around her. "Try going higher catch the wind on the uplift so you don't have to work so hard at flapping." Lavender did as Fluttershy advised and went up higher in the air while the others watched.

"See I told ya you could be a natural," Applejack shouted to the flier.

"She's better than you that's for sure," Rainbow said to Twilight who glowered at her rainbow manned friend.

"I can see that for myself Rainbow." Twilight looked back up to the air happy that Lavender was having an easier time flying that she had.

"Woo! Go Lavender," Pinkie shouted as Lavender moved to land. She moved to fast and crashed into the grass a foot in the air.

"I'm okay," Lavender said getting up quickly as the others surrounded her.

"Are you certain darling," Rarity said as she used her magic to take the grass out of Lavender's mane.

"Yes but I think I'm done for one day."

"Here, here. Now you and I can go work on the coronation outfits."

"Well, I'm off to the library Flutters," Twilight said as her marefriend nodded happily at the prospect of curling up together reading.

"I'm going to do some laps," Rainbow Dash said before flying off.

"Want try some new recipes for the coronation Pinkie," Applejack asked.

"Do I," Pinkie exclaimed as she raced to the kitchen. Applejack laughed before glancing at Lavender who had her attention on Rarity and sighed as she followed. Unknown to Applejack Rarity caught it all since she was facing Applejack before she left. Hmm maybe they just need a little push to be together? Oh! I know just what to do! Rarity thought gleefully as her plan started to come together.

"Uhh Rarity? Are you okay," Lavender asked staring worriedly at Rarity's strange smile on her face.

"Hmm? Oh yes I am. Thank you for asking darling. Now then onto the seamstress's workshop. Princess Celesta gave us permission to use it." With that the two headed off to the workshop.

AN: Thank you again for reading and please read and review. Also any ideas on the squeal or if you guys want your oc in said sequel just leave who your oc is in the reviews or PM me and I'll make sure to get them in.