The Other Elements (mlp:fim fanfic)

Chapter two: Arrival of the Princesses

AN: I DON'T OWN THE PICTURE I USED ABOVE!

Princess Twilight Sparkle burst through the double doors of the room she was to be meeting the others. She looked around the room, nearly out of breath as she took in the sight of the other Princesses and her brother Shining Armor, standing around a circular table. All of them engaged in what seemed to be a very interesting subject.

"So sorry I'm late everypony!" Twilight apologized, using her magic to close the doors behind her. "I came as quickly as I could."

Twilight Sparkle walked over to the space between Princess Celestia and Princess Cadence. She then used her magic to adjust her crown on her head, which had previously been askew. Her crown was engulfed in a magenta colored magical aura as she centered it appropriately on her head.

"It's alright, Twilight." Cadence assured her sister in law. "Shining Armor and I called the three of you here on an important matter. I apologize that I didn't go into very much detail in my letter, but I figured it would be best for us to explain the majority of the situation in person. As you know, we fear King Sombra has escaped from the depths of the Frozen North."

The three Princesses nodded. They were all worried for the sake of Equestria and its citizens. But they were also curious to know just how Cadence and Shining Armor had found out about the return of King Sombra.

"How did you find out about King Sombra's return?" Celestia asked.

"During a scouting mission two of my top guards noticed a large chasm in the depths of the ice outside the Crystal Empire. Lining the walls of the chasm was a type of black substance that I'm positive had magical properties." Shining Armor answered.

"Last we saw King Sombra the Crystal Heart had banished him to the Frozen North." Luna brought up.

"Yes, but we think that over time he had gained enough strength to free himself from the ice." Shining Armor reasoned.

"Is there evidence of anything else that could be threating Equestria?" Luna questioned.

"Nothing as of yet." Cadence answered. "However, if there is anything else we will send you word of it."

"I understand the Crystal Heart doesn't have the power to kill anypony, but how in Equestria did King Sombra escape?" Twilight questioned.

"That we don't know." Cadence replied. "Though, I wish we did. Perhaps if we knew we could prevent something like this from happening again as well as find out how to banish King Sombra once and for all."

"If the Elements of Harmony weren't in the Tree of Harmony I would suggest we use them." Twilight stated.

"I think I may know of another means we could use to rid Equestria of King Sombra." Celestia declared.

"You do?" Said Twilight in a surprised tone.

"Yes, it is a very old magic. One that is legendary and almost unheard of." Celestia elaborated. "Even Luna and I's knowledge is limited."

"They are called the Elements of Wilderness." Luna announced.

"Like the Elements of Harmony?" Shining Armor wondered aloud.

"In some ways, yes. In others, no." Luna continued. "They are extremely powerful when used together. When used they're used together they are strongest due to many factors. One of those factors being that they almost resemble friendship, since friendship requires many different ponies working in harmony. But unlike the Elements of Harmony they can be used separately."

"The Elements are fire, water, earth, nature, air, and ice. Instead of embodying the elements of friendship, these Elements take after the wilderness of Equestria." Celestia added.