CH: 6

The train docked into the station and we all got off but while getting off I noticed a strange looking mare running off the car next to us and headed towards the castle. Thinking nothing of it I ran to catch up with the mares I had come here with. The walk took a good half an hour and throughout the walk RainbowDash didn't say a single word so I had to find out why.

"Everything alright Rainbow Dash?" My voice only loud enough for her to hear.

"Ya, it's just…What happened…" she seemed shaken about the subject.

"It's alright. I made the mistake thinking you would, well you know."

"It's not that It's bad you did it, but it's just… I don't know how I feel."

"What is love a new emotion for you?" I asked in a joking tone.

She glance back at me and shook her head in the yes manor with what looked like a tear growing in her eye.

"I didn't mean that to hurt you. I didn't know. I'm sorry." Dammit Joe why did you have to say that!?

"It's alright. It's just on my mind. Don't worry about it."

"I didn't realize you had such a heart Rainbow Dash. It's cute."

"Well don't go telling anypony. I have a reputation to uphold." She said in her usual tone.

"I understand."

Our conversation ended as we reached the castle. What luck.

We entered the giant complex and I felt a strange surge go through my body. The others must have felt it too because we all stopped.

"What in the hay was that?" AJ said with confusion.

"I don't know but it felt funny. I liked it." Pinky Pie said with a grin on her face.

"I believe it was an evil negate spell meant to expel evil souls." Twilight said smartly.

"You would be correct my young student."

A horse sized creature with wings and a horn came into view from the rafters above.

Celestia.

"Why don't you all come up? We have much to discuss." Celestia called down.

The way was strait forward; up the winding stairs to the 3rd floor, but once there I saw a labyrinth of books.

"Twilight why don't you lead." I said uncomfortably.

"Very well. Stay close."

Twilight lead us through the labyrinth into the center where there was a big open area and were Celestia was waiting.

"Your highness it is good to meet you." I approached with a hand out to shake her hoof but was tackled by guards.

"How dare you approach without showing her respect!" A Pegasus guard yelled into my ear.

"Please let him go." She said as calmly as possible.

The guard removed himself from my back and returned to his post just behind the bookshelf. No wonder I couldn't see him coming.

"You have a weird way of welcoming guests." I said in a jokingly manor.

"I apologize for the force. When your royalty you need to be careful, and having the best guards will do that for you."

"I completely understand. And it's no trouble; the only thing hurt is my pride."

My remark caused her to chuckle. Really, even royalty.

"Rise girls. We have much to discuss and far too little time to do it."

I turned around to see the girls bowing and then rising.

"You jumped the gun there." Joked AJ

"Oh, ha-ha." I said in a sarcastic tone.

The six past me by but Rainbow Dash stopped for a second to whisper to me, "It's alright; I can't stand up to a guard's strength either."

The remark made a grin grow on my face but then the thought of how she was a mare crossed my mind. Fuck it! I continued smiling and walked to the nearest chair and to my luck next to Rainbow Dash.

"Now to buies…" Celestia was interrupted by Pinky Pie freaking out.

"ohmygoshohmygoshohmygosh. Where are the girls?"

The thought that we had brought the Cutie Mark Crusaders with us completely voided our minds.

"Did we leave them at the station?"

"You continue with you conversation. Pinky Pie, Fluttershy, and I will find them." Rarity said leaving her seat.

"I'm coming too. AppleBloom is my responsibility and I'll be the one to find her." AJ said tipping her hat to the princess.

"Yes, good good; let's get going!" Pinky Pie freaking out even more.

The four of them left leaving Rainbow Dash, Twilight, and me with Celestia.

"I'm terribly sorry for this." Twilight apologized.

"It perfectly alright Twilight; in fact this meeting is mainly for you three."

The three of us just stared at her.

"Us? Why us?" Twilight said with much confusion.

"For this mission I need fast individuals that can find something; well fast and return even faster."

"Fast hu? You know who you're talking to right?" Rainbow Dash said striking a pose in the air.

"Precisely."

"Wait then why bring the others?" I asked.

"They are going to stay here and guard the problem."

"Problem? How can you guard a problem?"

"Ya, princess. What's the problem?" added Twilight.

She took a big breath in, "Discord is going to be reawakened."

Our jaws dropped.

"D-D-DISCORD!?"

"Yes. I don't know how or when, but soon he will be free again."

"Why can't we just use the elements to defeat him again?"

"I thought that would work also until I found this."

She dragged out an old book.

"Like the tale of my sister, Discord also plays a role and his story is about to be realized."

"That's so cool." I said fan boyishly.

The three of them looked at me.

"The book and how it knew you defeated him last time and that I'm going to stay quiet now." I said as i slid down my chair.

"The book says Discord will obtain a magical artifact stronger than the elements and with this new power he will destroy everything unless we get the stones of right and wrong."

"The stones of what? My books have never said anything about those?" Twilight was confused by all means of the word.

"The elements of right and wrong are older than time itself. They are the peace keepers that bring balance to the dimensions. They are known as Yin and Yang in your dimension Joe. The book says Discord will come into position of the stone of Wrong and if we can get it first maybe we can stop him."

"Why don't we take AJ then? She's pretty damn fast." I pointed out.

"She is also one of the strongest here and we will need her strength to guard Discord."

"Alright Princess we will do it."

"Thank you. Here is a magical map that shows the elements locations at all times and a compass to get you through the Everfree forest." She handed the two objects to me.

I opened the map and smiled. "Hey that's lucky the stone of wrong is here in Canterlot and making its way to your labyrinth."

"What!?" the news shocked Celestia.

We ran to the window and saw that mare from the station running into the labyrinth.

"We must stop her or she will awaken Discord."

Without a second of hesitation we ran outside and made our way to the labyrinth.

"Ok Discord is at the center so just fallow…" Celestia was cut off as a large explosion erupted from the labyrinth destroying it and sending us into the side of the castle.

I opened my eyes to see Rainbow Dash knocked out on my lap, Twilight in a bush and the princess to my left.

"J-Joe. Get Rainbow Dash out of here and get to the stone of right."

"But what about you and Twilight?"

"Go, I'll be alright. I'll take care of Twilight. "

I rose to feet and ran with Rainbow Dash held tightly in my arms. While running I could just hear what must have been Discords voice, "Hello Princess. Did you miss me?"