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[gotoyourmoon]

If you'll listen, I'd like to tell everypony a story.

Once upon a time, long before anypony still alive could remember, a fascinating set of magical tools came into being. Nopony knows how: Perhaps they were created by a being of tremendous magic might, or perhaps they simply began to exist of their own power. Whatever their origin, these magical tools - artifacts, even - embodied and harnessed the strength of the qualities and traits that tie us together no matter our race, species, or beliefs.

They were already ancient even thousands of years ago. Everypony who heard the legend simply wrote it off as an old mare's tale! But the world was in chaos under the catastrophic rule of a cruel, nigh-omnipotent being who lived only to have a laugh at the expense of others - so for some, a little bit of hope was better than no hope at all.

Two sisters found that the long-forgotten elements were more than mere fantasy, and they used their might to seal away the land's evil ruler, hopefully for the rest of eternity. With their power, the sisters brought peace and harmony to their tormented land and people, and tranquility reigned amongst ponykind for years to come.

Sadly, that wouldn't be the only time they were used. Many years later, one of the sisters forgot herself, and once more placed the world in danger - threatening to use the very power of harmony on the ones who loved her; the ones she'd promised she would protect and serve. The other sister was forced to use the elements once more, this time to banish her royal sister before she could hurt anypony.

But this story has a happy ending after all. The artifacts were used a third time when the dark sister had broken free of her confinement - not to seal her away once more, but to restore her to who she truly was. And she remembered herself, and the ponies who loved her, and her duty to them - and to herself.

It was then that the essence of harmony chose a new bearer. It was no longer the power of the two sisters, but of six brave young ponies who trusted in themselves and each other. And everypony lived happily ever after, hoping that the elements would never again need to be used... but knowing that if it came to it, they were in very capable hooves.

Now, I have a question: Do you think something like the power of harmony could ever exist in a place like this?

[To the Little Ponies]

My little ponies, I think I've been given something that rightfully belongs to you.

Comments

phone;

[mineisforponies.livejournal.com]

[ On one hand, she really wants to make fun of this person over the phone for the telling of a tale so silly. On the other hand though, ponies. ]

Is there a reason you use the term 'anypony'? [ Too bad snark is her thing. ]

phone;

[gotoyourmoon.livejournal.com]

Yes. Yes, there certainly is.

*It's discreetly hers, too.*

Phone

[notaftersonichu.livejournal.com]

What an interesting question to pose. I've only been here for a very short time, but such a power? It would be... an interesting wrench...

Phone

[gotoyourmoon.livejournal.com]

It's not meant to be used as a tool, of course. At least not overtly.

[gezellighe.livejournal.com]

Are you a talking horse too?

[He met Pinkie Pie awhile ago.]

[gotoyourmoon.livejournal.com]

If you're a talking human, then yes.

[noluckduck]

I bet you've got a huge pony audience here.

[gotoyourmoon.livejournal.com]

More than you might think!

But the story wasn't only for them.

[sturmbahnfurher.livejournal.com]

That is an interesting question miss!

And, I believe that the answer is, quite thoroughly...

No.

[gotoyourmoon.livejournal.com]

That's an interesting answer. Why do you say that?

[lunawolves10th.livejournal.com]

I do not believe Harmony or Unity is possible in a place such as this, as much as I hate to posit this thought.

[gotoyourmoon.livejournal.com]

Oh? Why do you say that?

[redtogold.livejournal.com]

Of course.

Anything's possible so long as you believe in yourself and those around you! Unu!

[gotoyourmoon.livejournal.com]

That's a wonderful way to look at things! I agree completely.

[foalingaround.livejournal.com]

The Elements of Harmony! That's it, isn't it?

[She was listening to your story.]

[gotoyourmoon.livejournal.com]

Very good, Rainbow Dash. Yes, I was talking about the Elements.

And I have one here that belongs to you.

[tapshoetomove.livejournal.com]

I'm...not sure. Harmony seems like it'd be the last thing you'd find in a place like this.

[gotoyourmoon.livejournal.com]

But harmony exists within people, not within the places they live. Isn't that right?

Phone

[likesottlyfab.livejournal.com]

[You had Poland's undivided attention at "every pony."]

Like, of course it can! [Hopefully his enthusiasm hasn't blown out your ear drums.]

Phone

[gotoyourmoon.livejournal.com]

*It's cool, Poland.* That's wonderful that you think so! What makes you say that?

Rarity was fone

[frilly-filly.livejournal.com]

Oh? What is it?

[gotoyourmoon.livejournal.com]

You couldn't guess by the story?

[made-this-town.livejournal.com]

[oh my god Slick why did you listen to the whole thing.]

Could've used more explosions.

[gotoyourmoon.livejournal.com]

I may have skimmed over those.

[redthenightless.livejournal.com]

[In as bored a tone as possible:]

So it was just a long Aesop to preach to us about living in harmony? Hmph.

[...even though she listened to the whole thing]

[gotoyourmoon.livejournal.com]

Noooooot exactly. I was wondering what people thought of the answer to my question. The story was simply there for context.

[rapier-ex.livejournal.com]

Horse puns? Really?

... As for the basic point if it... I do think it could.

[gotoyourmoon.livejournal.com]

Is it a pun if that's simply how we speak?

What makes you say that?