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The story continued on from that point as anyone would have originally expected. Twilight ended up getting lost in the Everfree Forest at the same time the Main Six located Harmony’s dwelling. Spike climbed a tree in time to see the others approaching Harmony’s entrance as Twilight was attacked by vines that spat out plumes of spores or some other toxin that began to choke her out. Although, again, these vines were green, not the black vines with blue thorns Discord had created, as others remembered from the show.
Regardless, more of the story played out the same, only with the ponies finding Harmony’s tree not covered in those green vines but merely surrounded by them. Also, of course, once more, this world’s Harmony was a larger and more vile, twisted, thorny tree. Only two massive coils of said vines managed to get close to the tree but never passed the exposed roots near the trunk of the tree itself. Some already knew what, or more specifically, who were in those coils of vines, but that would all play out in the story eventually.
As to be expected, Spike still showed up on time to pass on the message that Twilight was in danger, the girls showed up in time to rescue her and then return to the cave.
However, after returning to the cave, this was where the story began to change once more. It changed in ways that no one could not have expected.
Twilight pushed ahead of her friends and flew closer to Harmony’s tree to try and inspect the overgrowth as well as what lay beyond it. Of course, the vines sprung forth and latched around Twilight’s forehoof, causing her to sever the attachment with a quick blast from her horn before the vines could bind any of her magic.
After Twilight fluttered back and saw through the gaps where the dimly lit tree held its empty slots for holding the elemental pieces the bearers wore, words from Celestia came back to revisit Twilight from her memories.
“Even without these elements, the Tree of Harmony will possess a powerful magic. As long as that magic remains, it will continue to control and contain all that grows here.”
An epiphany hit Twilight, so she turned to face her friends with a new plan.
“I know how we can save the tree. We have to give it the Elements of Harmony.”
Rainbow spoke up from the back of the group and flew up over the others to land in front of Twilight to speak her concerns face to face.
“Whoa, whoa, whoa, heh. How are we supposed to protect Equestria?”
Rarity, just as concerned, particularly with more immediate and local threats, stepped forward and raised a hoof attempt to speak reason to Twilight as well.
“How are we meant to rein Discord in if we can’t use the Elements to turn him back to stone?”
Without a moment of hesitation, Applejack marched forward, closer than the previous two had, standing within striking distance of Twilight, but instead brought her hoof to the apple jeweled element around her neck instead. Then, without anger but a near frightened and somber tone, she pleaded her case not to give up their last weapon of defense.
“Twilight… The Elements of Harmony… They’re what keep us connected no matter what.”
Looking back in the retelling of this story, there was no doubt that it was Harmony’s influence, likely one or many whispers guiding Twilight’s thoughts to her conclusions. No matter the cause or even Harmony’s reasoning, Twilight spoke with certainty of what had to be done but said her piece with calm compassion.
“You’re right about one thing, Applejack. The Elements of Harmony did bring us together. But it isn’t the Elements that will keep us connected. It’s our friendship. And it’s more important and more powerful than any magic. My new role in Equestria may mean I have to take on new responsibilities, and our friendships may be tested, but it will never, ever be broken. There’s no time to lose. Everypony ready?”
It was all taken on blind faith, but blind faith in Twiglith, who rose high above them, ready to claim their elements.
So, with the decision being made without further debate, the remaining five cheered out to Twilight, “Ready!”
One by one, Twilight gathered each of the elements from around the necks of her friends in her aura. They were pulled closer, each circling around her slowly until finally, she removed the last element from her crown and let it join with the other others.
With all six together, their slow dance became a violent swirling blur, to which the vines reacted by lurching out.
Instead of the vines subduing Twilight, the swirling jewels expanded their reach to intercept the vines and shredded them to pulp upon contact. Twilight gasped in shock at the violent response that had so quickly saved her, but to her surprise, the elements moved on their own once more.
The circle of their destructive path expanded again, and lights of all their colors shined out brilliantly with an uncomfortable warmth as they raced towards the mass of vines and the Tree of Harmony.
Where the lights shined brightest and were cast upon any portion of the vines, they rapidly dried to a husk, crackling and crumbling before they were dashed to pieces or blown away by the whirling winds of the elements. The blinding lights, heated air, and rushing winds cleared all but ash and dust of what had been the vines before each gem slammed into their previously secured slots that had been bored into the tree, returning the lost luster to Harmony and rapidly eradicating any remaining vines beyond the cave.
With the vines vanquished, two large piles of ash and dust fell away to reveal Luna and Celestia, both scratched from head to hoof and appearing exhausted.
Twilight, excited to see her mentor once again, rushed up and embraced her.
Celestia, while tired, was just as pleased to see Twilight, hugging her with one foreleg and wasting no time praising her former student.
“We know how difficult it must have been for you to give up the Elements. It took great courage for you to relinquish them.”
Before Twilight could acknowledge the words of praise or explain herself, the tree began to glow bright again and hummed with magic. Drawing everypony’s attention, they stepped forward to see a trail of the spectral magic feed down from the six Elements down the trunk of the crystal tree into Celestia’s cutie mark alos embedded in the tree, then further down into Luna’s, then further still past the trunk until sprouting a flower that grew just beyond Twilight’s height.
Curious, if not drawn to it by some unknown force, Twilight tapped her hoof upon the flower, releasing a brilliant light from which the petals blossomed open.
Inside, a treasure box presented itself, and all the others gather around to examine the new discovery.
“What’s inside it?” Twilight asked. “How’m I supposed to open it?”
Luna, standing the closest, could only state the obvious.
“Six locks. Six keys.”
Both Luna and Twilight turned to Celestia, who regrettably shook her head.
“I do not know where they are.” She turned and started to walk away with a smile and positive outlook. “But I do know it is a mystery you will not be solving alone.”
It seemed that all had need to be dealt with had been taken care of, so they all started to make they way out.
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