Chapter 3: Forgotten legends
The seven ponies followed Princess Celestia down to the royal study, where the six mares took a seat to listen to what the Princess had to say, Static however,
stood in agitated anticipation. Princess Celestia didn't speak immediately, but instead looked to one of the towering book shelves, using her telekinesis to take
down an ancient looking leather bound book from the top shelf. "This book has survived many generations of the royal family, it was written long before I was
even born, in here lie the answers that you seek" she placed the book before the waiting group, Twilight Sparkle looked at the cover, cracked and withered
from age, and she read the title, "The Guardians of Equestria: A documentary of the five Elemental Equines… five? Static isn't the only one?". Celestia slowly
shook her head as she answered, "Static's family line was the first to become the Elemental Equine, but they weren't the only ones, after the defeat of the
Shadow those years ago, the Keepers of Harmony were lavishly praised, but they had failed to recognize the very wizards that made their existence possible.
The wizards, however, were humble, and did not want the praise, except for one, the youngest of the wizards became jealous of the Keepers, and wanted to
be noticed as well with the power that they possessed. He was corrupted by his own jealousy and began to practice the forbidden black magic, the more he
did, the more power hungry he became. Eventually, he enchanted a medallion that gave him the power to control shadows and all darkness; he made himself
immortal, and somehow made himself impervious to the power of the Elements of Harmony. That day, he shed all that he once was to become Darkstrike, and
went to show his power by taking over all of Equstria. The Keepers were unable to stop him, and once more, it fell upon the wizards to put an end to his
tyranny. They gathered four more stallions, and cast a spell that gave each a power over one of the natural elements, Earth, Wind, Fire, and Water. These
four, along with the lightning Elemental Equine formed the Guardians of Equstria, each bearing their own medallion with their symbol of power on it. These
five all shared a bond like that of a brotherhood, each at the others side as they faced their challenge. They faced Darkstrike, and defeated him, but being
immortal, he wasn't truly believed to be gone, before he vanished, he swore revenge on the Guardians. After the defeat of Darkstrike, the Guardians stood
with the Keepers of Harmony as the protectors of Equestria. Over the generations, however, the Elemental Equines faded away, nopony knew what happened
to them and they were eventually forgotten, no written records existed, besides this very book". As Celestia finished speaking, the seven ponies quietly
thought over what they had just heard, Static then looked up, a hint of anger in his eyes as he asked, "And you never thought it would be a good idea to tell
me this? Why wouldn't you tell me that there were more like me? All my life I thought I was the only one… but I'm not…". Celestia walked to Static, a
sorrowful look in her eyes, "I apologize for not telling this to you Static, but before tonight, I didn't believe either that the other four still existed." "And what
makes you change your mind now?" asked Static, becoming curious. Celestia lowered her head and closed her eyes, "Because he didn't attack you, he only
gave you a message". Static thought about this… and it made sense, if the other four weren't alive, he would've just finished him off and be done with it, the
others must still be out there! "If the others are still alive, then he would want to defeat all of you together, it is a matter of pride for him" said Celestia,
looking at Static who went over all he had just learned in his head. He felt mixed emotions swirling within him, anger for this being kept secret from him,
confusion on what he should do about it, and hope that more like him were really out there. He couldn't bring himself to speak, so he looked to the ground
and sighed, he heard soft hoof steps and felt a body press up comfortingly against him, he looked to his side and saw Rainbow Dash, her rose colored eyes
looking up to him with a warm gaze. He felt his heart feeling less heavy as they kept eye contact, and smiled at her, he then looked back to Celestia, a new
confidence shone in his eyes as he said, "Well if it's a fight this guy is looking for, it's a fight he'll get!". Celestia smiled and nodded approvingly, the mares
doing the same as confidence soon shone in their eyes once more, while Rainbow Dash said to Static, "That's the spirit!". Celestia stepped forward, giving the
ancient book to Twilight Sparkle as she said, "Well then you're going to need this, it can help you along your way. I have confidence in all of you that you will
succeed in your mission. Static, before you all set out, there is one more thing that I must give to you, she used her telekinesis to bring forth a small chest
that she opened up, revealing to Static a Silver medallion with the words Guardian of Equestria, Equine of Lightning engraved around the edge. In the center
of the medallion, a sapphire jewel in the same shape of his own mark adorned it; as she place the medallion around his neck, the gem seemed to glow, as if
recognizing its rightful owner. "This medallion is very special, just like the Elements, each medallion shows each individual power that makes you who you are.
Also, if you wear this, it will lead you to the other four when they are near". Static smiled as he admired the medallion, he looked to Celestia and said, "Thank
you Princess, I swear, I will bring back the other Guardians and Darkstrike will be defeated" Celestia smiled and replied, "I have full faith in you… of all of
you…" she looked out among the seven ponies who now stood together, a light of confidence in their eyes. A new adventure awaited them, they didn't know
what to expect of it, but they were all certain… Static especially, that what would happen would change their lives forever…
Yeah short chapter I know, but I couldn't think of much else to add on to this. I still think this turned out pretty well though. Let me know what you all think!