Dear reader,

Today was just another boring day – but I didn't mind. I finished the Daring Do – series, I did some chores around the house, learned some more magic, ate lunch, drank some milk – the usual.

All the while, Water Word kept on his sunglasses. I also noticed the suspicious glances Shadow shot at him, and the glares Water shot at Shadow when he wasn't looking. Something was off here, but I don't know what it is.

Wing Noir is much less grumpy then I first met him. He actually laughed out loud more than a few times today! He can be so funny if he wants to. He doesn't like books, sadly – but I'm sure I can bring some change to that! I have an idea to get him reading, and I'm sure he's going to like it!

Anyway, the sun is setting again. Dinner is ready – we're eating something healthy for a change. Let's see how I like it!

To my dear friend, Carbon Copy,

I have received your letter. I am glad that she is safe, even though she might not be so for long.

First, I want to warn you. Closer examination of the Vanhoover fire – the inn she stayed with her friends – reveal that it wasn't an accident, like the papers claim. These darker forces we are speaking about must have lit it in the hope she wouldn't survive.

But she has survived, and I am happy about that.

To answer your question as to her importance: the rest of our force has attended a briefing after you have left.

By the way, there has been some changes to the team. Our close-combat expert has been removed from our team, and replaced by a rookie called Swift Spry. He's good, but he's young and a bit lazy.

Our swordscolt has retired, as foreseen. He was replaced by a dragon called Enerjak Vocalis. He´s a good swordscolt (well, swordsdragon,) and also very skilled in the air, but he has some problems with teamwork. And he is young, even for a dragon.

I need to say, though, that Warpath wasn´t glad with the changes. He is going really tough on them, but we need them. Especially Enerjak, because he comes from the Other World.

But that old half-dragon should know better than to question his bosses.

Well, that was before the briefing, that is.

So we got some information about her. Her name's Civviq Writer, she's about eleven years old, and she's from the Other World. But you know this already.

What you don't know, is who those dark forces are.

You see, that is all about an old prophecy. An alicorn, called Illuminae, will come to restore the balance in a world off-balance. She has come, before Equestria was created, once or twice every thousand years. She does so by reincarnation.

Every reincarnation starts off with her being a small, grey earth pony. Every time she learns something new, she'll gain a bit more color. Then a horn and a pair of wings. This will take years and years.

We don't know for certain yet, but there is a dark cult rising in Equestria. They call themselves the 'Mörklings.' Their leader is rumored to be a pony, all black like a shadow. But you know how rumors can be: exaggerated to dust. But I believe there is a hint of truth.

We believe that they have found a lead to who this 'Illuminae' will be. This time it will be a human from the Other World. Civviq has been the first one to be transported here – and they have failed, thank Celestia. What they have done to do so, is unknown. Our source, a cultmember who has been arrested, doesn't want to tell us – or simply can't because he doesn't know. We are still looking for his friends, but there is progress.

Anyway, we believe that they still are watching her. They want to know for one hundred percent sure it isn't her. I believe for one hundred percent she isn't – she doesn't look like a small, helpless filly at all. Besides, judging her colors, we can be pretty sure she isn't this 'Illuminae'.

We have also tried to find some background information on her friend. His name is Wing Noir, by the way. I believe he is not to be trusted for what he has done in the past. Of course, that is for her to decide. We don't know how much he has told her yet, but I believe it will not be much. I recommend to keep her safely out of distance of Wing Noir.

What he has done in the past, will not be stated in this letter. His past, and to an extent, his parent's past, is heavily intertwined with the cult. This is another reason for you not to trust him.

One more thing. The new members of the group has decided to get themselves a name. I just rolled my eyes and Warpath practically face-hoofed (or clawed), but they wanted to know your opinion too. Their options are 'the Revengers', 'Team Alpha', 'Team Illuminae', 'Operation Without A Cool Name, 'The Z-force', or 'The Epic Assembling Mightyness,' or TEAM. They aren't good, but if you know any better, please send it in. I'm voting for 'TEAM', by the way.

I await your reply,

Your friend,

Snipit Heartstrings

Author's Note:

Another round of Disclaimers:

Civviq Writer: me

Water Word: me

Mörker: me

Wing Noir: TH3 BL1ND PR0PH3T (FimFiction and FanFiction)

Shadowflame (shadow): Shadowflame (FimFiction)

Carbon Copy: CarbonLegend (FanFiction)

Swift Spry: Zap97 (FanFiction)

Snipit Heartstrings: BroniesB4Hoenies (FanFiction)

Enerjak Vocalis: Thanatos's Scribe (FanFiction)

Warpath: the Guest ( FanFiction)

MLP: FIM belongs to its respectful owners (Hasbro etc.)