A Crystalling Tail

Chapter 5

All the ponies plus one human stared in shock at the shattered remains of the Crystal Heart. They still couldn't believe what happened. Rarity walked up to the crystal shards.

"So..." She started. "Not only can we not take part in a fabulous ancient ceremony, but we're also about to be frozen solid!"

"Without the Crystal Heart's magical protection, the entire city's about to become a winter wasteland!" Twilight exclaimed.

"But what about when King Sombra ruled the Crystal Empire and the Crystal Heart was missin'?" Applejack wondered. "The city wasn't covered in snow then!"

"The Heart wasn't missing." Twilight explained. "It was still in the castle. King Sombra had just hidden it."

"I'm afraid Twilight is correct," Celestia said, as lightning flashed across the sky. "And the storm clouds are already forming."

"I can totally fly up there and bust those puppies! No problem!" Rainbow boasted. She tried to fly through the curtains but was pulled back by Celestia's magic.

"I wouldn't advise it, Rainbow Dash." She told the blue pegasus. "Those storm clouds are not like the ones you know."

"This far north, the weather has a will of its own," Luna continued. "And now it will only grow stronger, enveloping everything in its path."

"Including the Crystal Empire!" Cadance worried, holding the baby closer to her.

"And us along with it!" Twilight moved away from the curtains as the wind blew in. "There must be a spell that can restore the Crystal Heart!"

"Perhaps," Celestia said thoughtfully.

"But it isn't something that either of us know," Luna replied.

"The library here at the castle is nearly as extensive as the one in Canterlot. There's a good chance we can find something there!" Cadance suggested.

Twilight turned to Celestia and Luna. "Can you hold off the storm?" She asked them.

"Yes, for a time," Luna answered. "But even our magic will eventually succumb to the power of the Frozen North."

"We will do what we can, but you must hurry," Celestia said, before the sisters flew out of the castle to battle the storm.

"I don't know how long it will take to find the right spell," Twilight said, turning to her friends. "But you should probably tell the crowd outside to get somewhere warm!"

"And try not to mention the Crystal Heart. We don't want to start a panic," Cadance cautioned.

"Yes, ma'am. C'mon girls!" Applejack nodded, then she, Fluttershy and Rainbow ran outside.

"I'm gonna need all of your help. The crystal library is enormous!" Twilight pointed out to the remaining ponies and human.

"I'll help as best as I can," Sunset nodded.

"Thanks Sunset," Twilight said.

"You can count on us Twily!" Shining said.

The baby then teleported herself over onto Sunset's face, who jumped a little, "Whoa." Once she was calm, she gently pried the baby off her face and held her in her arms. "Take it easy there, kid. We don't need you hurting yourself. Geez, first magic lasers, then the royal Canterlot voice and now teleporting, you are quiet the handful. Though, you do remind me of someone." Sunset looked thoughtful.

The baby giggle before teleporting from Sunset's arms onto Pinkie's face, causing the pink pony to shriek and pulled the baby off, sending her flying. Shining tried to catch her but she disappeared before he could. "Where'd she go?!"