The next morning proved to be very exciting, as Pinkie Pie woke up first to bake a cake for her new friend. Having been caught in the castle's kitchen by none other than Celestia herself, Pinkie Pie and the princess were the first to meet the enigmatic young filly who appeared from thin air. The young unicorn, sassy-mouthed and made purely of curiosity, introduced herself as Glimmer-It, the young sister of Glittermind. However, Celestia informed Pinkie Pie, as well as the rest of the Mane Six – all of whom finally found their missing Pinkie Pie – that Glimmer-It was the pony-form of the Element of Reliability.
Twilight Sparkle found this to be amazing; and had to be restrained from racing off to find the Element's user, Glittermind. Rainbow Dash commented that they should solve the pony-mystery together. Their princess agreed that they should have their scheduled 'chat' with their new friend: Glittermind, Color Jam and Butterpond.
In the bedroom of the new ponies - Color Jam, Butterpond and Glittermind – the two native beings had their hooves full on trying to teach Glittermind how to use her unicorn body. The poor human-turned-pony had been disoriented upon waking, and desperately had to relieve herself. The equine trio was up all last night; quietly talking to each other. Color Jam and Butterpond got to know more about the pony-who did not know how to be a pony. Now the pegasus and earth filly were verbally walking Glittermind through on how to empty an equine bladder.
"Now, be sure to stand over the pot, and just relax." Color Jam spoke through the curtained door.
"Uh, ok I think I got it, thanks." Glittermind said after a quiet moment. "Aaaaaa, so good."
"Ew, Glitters, that's so gross." On the third divan couch, Butterpond giggled as she sipped at her morning tea. Having been served earlier by a castle-serving earth colt, Butterpond had all but pounced on the butter on the tea plates.
"Hay, it's not my fault I wasn't born a pon-HOLY SPARKLES!" Glittermind screamed after the word 'pony'; bringing Color Jam and Butterpond racing into the guest's powder room.
"Good grief…" Color Jam sighed in aggravation and politely turned her attention elsewhere; dragging Pond out of the room.
"Hiyas!" Pinkie Pie had made an appearance, coming out of the sink in the powder room; scaring the pee out of Glittermind; which had been the cause of her scream. Pinkie Pie had that innate power to break the law of physics.
"Pinkie Pie, can't you use the door like a normal pony?" Rainbow Dash muttered laughingly as she and the four other ponies entered into the guest room. Rarity, Fluttershy, Twilight and Applejack all filed into the room.
"Nope, I wanted to surprise my new friend!" Pinkie Pie finally joined the rest of them, and laughed. "I have two new friends now!"
"Oh?" Butterpond gave the pink-party pony the stink eye for scaring Glittermind. "Two new friends? What about me?"
"Oh silly, I mean three new friends plus you too, Butterpond!" Pinkie Pie hopped around the room in happiness. The Mane Six, Color Jam, Butterpond and Glittermind all watched the pony circle the room. The Mane six were waiting on the princess, since the alicorn had to run a quick errand first.
"Spike!" Twilight Sparkle suddenly called out. "Stop drooling on Glittermind's flank!"
The Mane Six, Color Jam and Butterpond all turned to the dragon, who was lounging on the teal unicorn's back; looking completely love-struck.
"What!" The purple and green-spiked dragon snapped out of his love-daze and looked around the room. "Glittermind doesn't mind, do you, Glitter?"
"Uh…" the overwhelmed unicorn flattened her ears against her skull. "Stop looking at me…"
Pinkie Pie nodded with a verbal 'Okay Dokey Lokey' and turned around to face the other way.
"I didn't mean literally, Pinkie Pie." Glittermind sighed and walked up to the pink pony. Spike still sat on her rump. "I hate being the center of attention of such a big group. It makes me really…"
"Shy?" Fluttershy squeaked, finally speaking to the new unicorn. The yellow-cream colored filly moved up next to Glittermind. "I totally know how you feel."
"Well, would'cha look-it that, Fluttershy is talking to Glittermind!" Applejack smiled brightly; before turning to Rainbow Dash. "Pay-er up, pony-girl, you just lost our little bet."
"Oh fine…" A disgruntled Rainbow Dash fluttered into the air and tossed ten bits at Applejack. Apparently, the two competitive ponies had a bet going – and nopony knew what the bet was about.
"Well, my dear, that is perfectly understandable. After all, not every pony can be simply gorgeous like me." Rarity joined the conversation and smoothed up next to Glittermind. "Although your coloring is just absolutely desirable!" the fashion-diva pony circled the teal unicorn once. "I'm almost jealous of your two-toned coloring!"
"Uh, thanks?" Glittermind looked to Color Jam for social support. The black pegasus was busy sticking her tongue out at Rainbow Dash; who was giving the stink eye back.
"You are absolutely welcome, my dear Glittermind." Rarity nodded astutely. "Why, if you and I could spend the day in my boutique, I would love to have your assistance in creating new fashions!"
Suddenly, the guest room door opened and in trotted a miniature version of Glittermind. Needless to say, the new trio of ponies: Color Jam, Butterpond and Glittermind, gapped in shock. The small filly was only two feet tall – compared to the regular pony height of four-feet. Her coloring was remarkably the same as Glittermind's, and her tiny horn was but a nub of keratin against her forehead.
Behind the mini-Glittermind, stepped the Princess Celestia, accompanied by a royal guard and two new ponies; followed by a lizard-looking cat.
"Greetings, my little ponies…" Princess Celestia smiled, and the room brightened. All the other ponies bowed their heads in reverence. Once again, Glittermind was left in the awkward stage and panicked.
"Uhhh…good morning pr-princess Celestia." The teal unicorn jerkily moved her body to get on her front knees to show the proper reverence. The small Glittermind bounced around the larger unicorn.
"Yay!" Pinkie Pie cheered. "That's the way to do it, Glittermind!" Glittermind only looked embarrassed and abashed.
"Hay, Pinkie Pie, don't go making Glittermind feeling shy again!" Butterpond looked protective of her new friend.
"Hhmm, don't worry your sugarcube self over it." The nearby Applejack nodded. "We all know Glittermind is doing 'er best to fit in."
"Uh, just…who is that?" Glittermind eyed the mini-version of herself with surprise.
"That, my little pony, is the Element of Reliability." Princess Celestia interrupted Applejack. "She appeared to me early this morning, in place of the Element of Reliability; and has been with me since. Her name is Glimmer-It."
The young unicorn just gave a cheeky, pony-toothed grin and went about exploring the room without a word.
"I see…" Glittermind sat down to watch the mini-her, Glimmer-It. "I am guessing you are here to hear my story, Princess Celestia?"
"That is correct." The sun-raising winged unicorn nodded regally. "After we eat our morning meal of course."
"YAY! Food!" Pinkie Pie cheered in joy.
"YAY! Food!" Glimmer-It repeated after Pinkie Pie.