I can't believe I'm doing this. A my little pony fanfic. I mean seriously, If I was told to write a MLP fic a year or two ago, I'd say NO WAY! Friendship is Magic was quite a surprise to me (and to probably many other people). But enough talk, let the story begin.

P.S: I don't own My Little Pony: Friendship is magic. If I did, I'd be a happy man.

My Little Pony: The Lost Elements

Chapter 1: The legend of Phobos

In the very South of Equestria, beyond the Great Cerulean Sea, there is a small island eternally surrounded by fog. This was the island of Phobos. Legend has it that it was the home of the nightmares of everypony from the past, present, and yet to be. The very center of Phobos though, inside the Volcano of Hysteria, is supposedly something known as the Primal Fear. The Primal Fear is the incarnation of the deepest fears of whoever looks at it. But with horror comes temptations. It is said that vast treasures exist on the island such as hundreds of exotic jewels, artifacts, and archives. But unless one goes there, nopony will ever know of its secrets.

"Quite a read Spike! Especially the jewel part! Where did you get this?" Rarity asked the baby dragon sitting right next to her with curiosity and amazement in her eyes. They were in Twilight Sparkle's house, reading one of the books from one of the many shelves in the library. Rarity was initially here just to deliver her friend a nice new outfit she just made for her but she got distracted with this new book Spike showed her.

"It had jewels on the cover" was Spike's logic for attention from the mare of his dreams. He didn't even really know what it was about; he just stared at her beautiful eyes in wonder as she continued reading into the blue, relatively large tome.

Twilight on the other hand was studying on the legends of Starswirl the Bearded upstairs wearing her new outfit. It was a nice, purple cape with a star for the clip, it was really sparkly (she wasn't sure if it was a pun or not). It was also quite tacky, but she didn't want to complain. She looked back at the two as they were looking into the tome. She didn't really recognize the book. She went downstairs and walked up to them.

"I've seen that book during my many organizing sessions, but never read it." seen this book before." Twilight said in curiosity as she got in between Rarity and Spike, to the latter's annoyance. "What is it about?"

"I'm assured that's because you have so many other books in this house dear." Rarity calmly suggested to her friend. "But if you must know. It's about some fantasy island. But not the good kind."

Twilight thought for a bit, then nodded in agreement. It was true; she had hundreds of books, some she haven't even touched yet. It would be no surprise if this was one of those many books.

The purple mare then took a better look at the book. She then began to read out loud for Spike and Rarity.

It is said that the middle brother of Princess Celestia and Luna is imprisoned on Phobos, punished for his transgressions against Equestria. Prince Cosmus as he was called was once part of the happy alicorn royal trio. He had no responsibilities with the Sun or Moon, so he spent his time archiving all of the magic and wonders in Equestria. This allowed the prince to find love quicker than his sisters. But when Cosmus was finally married, he believed that he should be king, making him the absolute ruler of Equestria. Cosmus talked about it with his two siblings, but they insisted that they share the power as equals.

Twilight flipped the page with her magic and saw a picture of Celestia, with Luna on her right side. By Celestia's left though was a black stallion about a foot taller than Luna. His black hair was covered with small, white spots made him look like the starry space. He had a short, black mane also with white spots. His cutie mark was five bigger stars organized to make a circle. He was wearing nothing but a golden crown on his head. Twilight then looked at the opposite page, which revealed more text. She continued to read.

Cosmus was not satisfied with the answer and secretly began research with a tome known as the Book of the Malign. With it, he decided to harness the strongest weapon he knew. Fear. He then used his newfound power to transform himself into the monstrous stallion known as Screameater. His signature ability was to make opponents face their deepest fears; whether by illusions or transformation.

Twilight once again turned the page with her magic, revealing a picture of a pure black, maneless stallion with a red moon for a "cutie" mark. Its tail was inky black hair He was by the looks of it, two feet taller than Celestia and had glowing orange eyes that lacked pupils. He wore no armor or clothing whatsoever, even lacking his crown. But he boasted two highly distinguishable traits about him. The first were his bat-like wings that looked like they would be bigger than either her or Rarity. The second, more horrific trait were several smooth, black tentacles on his back, which were grabbing ponies left and right. All of them shuddered at the monstrous alicorn. Twilight then began reading again.

He would've brought Equestria into an eternal nightmare if it weren't for Celestia and Luna. Together they used the Elements of Harmony to fight back. This severely weakened Screameater and he was eventually banished to Phobos; but at the cost of three of the elements. Some ponies say that they were destroyed but others say that he took them so they'll never be used against him ever again. But unless you go to Phobos for yourself, you'll never know.

And with that, Twilight shut the book. She then looked at both Rarity and Spike, who were shaking with fear. But by the looks in their eyes, they were also confused.

After some uncomfortable silence, Twilight finally spoke up.

"I never knew there were a total of nine elements. I've read hundreds, if not thousands of books in my life, but I've never heard anything about nine elements. I thought we were the only ones."

Rarity acknowledged her friend. She then nudged the baby dragon, who quickly snapped out of his frightened stupor.

"I know how you feel." Rarity comforted Twilight as he held her held as if to contain all of the information. "We just learned about an island of nightmares, that there are three more Elements of Harmony and that Celestia has a corrupted younger brother. I too, am baffled." But then she started to chuckle to herself a bit. "But to be fair, it's just a silly myth."

"Thanks Rarity, but me and Spike knew that she had a brother though, just not an evil one." Twilight answered the fashion designer as she tried to smile. She still had Screameater on her mind and imagined him wrecking havoc.

Rarity was at first shocked that Twilight knew of Cosmus, but then she realized that she was Celestia's best student, so she must've known a thing or two about her. She then began to contemplate that if Cosmus was real; maybe then the entire story was accurate.

"But when you think about it, I do wonder how she had that pig-of-a-prince Blueblood as a nephew anyways." Rarity said to both Twilight and Spike as she shuddered about "that night". But to be fair, she expected too much out of him and he probably knew it. Besides, he seemed okay when she was in Canterlot that one time.

"So wouldn't that make Prince Blueblood over a thousand year old cause by the sound of this story, it seems to be even before Nightmare Moon." Spike added to his crush as he smiled, putting his right hand under his chin. He said this not glorify Prince Blueblood, but to hopefully make Rarity even more appalled by wanting to marry the prince.

It worked.

"OH MY GOODNESS! I WANTED TO MARRY SOMEONE THAT MUCH OLDER THAN ME? OF ALL THE WORST THINGS THAT COULD HAPPEN, THIS IS THE WORST POSSIBLE THING!" Rarity hollered out like the drama queen she usually was. She then used her magic to get a sofa out of...nowhere and began to sob. Twilight and Spike just rolled their eyes.

"Soooooo? Rarity? Don't you have some designing to do or something?" Twilight suggested as she tried to change the subject while simultaneously trying to make her friend feel better.

With that, Rarity immediately jumped off the couch as if she forgot her past sadness.

"Why thank you deary. I almost forgot about that I have to make a couple of dresses for a couple of Canterlot ponies. Silly story made me forget. Farewell." Rarity told her friend as she walked to the door in a cheery mood. But suddenly she forgot about something. She then gasped in horror.

"OH NO!"

"Indoor voice." Twilight reminded her as she cover her ears.

"Oh no." She repeated in a softer voice. "I have to take out the trash, paint the house and cut the lawn. Now who can possibly be strong enough to do such things in so little time?"

"I can."

Rarity looked down and saw Spike with his hands together and eyes wide open. It looked like he was begging to help.

What would I do without little Spikey Wikey?

"Thank you so much Spike. What would I ever do without you?" Rarity exclaimed overdramatically to the baby dragon as she patted his head. Spike made a stupid grin.

Twilight just facehoofed and shook her head in annoyance.

Spike then gentlemanly opened the door for Rarity. As she left, the white mare waved goodbye.

"Ta-ta! And don't let that vile legend bother you too much okay?" Rarity told Twilight as she finally left with Spike. Spike then closed the door, leaving the Element of Magic to her studies.

She knows me too well. Twilight thought after she left. It was true; she was still perseverating on the whole Screameater and Phobos stuff. She then went back to the book and opened it. She looked for the list of the Elements of Harmony and found it.

Honesty

Generosity

Kindness

Loyalty

Laughter

Magic

But to Twilight Sparkle's shock, the rest of the page was torn off, as if it was deliberately ripped from the book.

She now seriously considered consulting the Princess about the legend. She once thought that Nightmare Moon was a legend, but that turned out to be true. What if this was true also?

"Deja Vu." It was the only thing she could say as her head drooped down slightly scared but slightly annoyed. She had a feeling this would be a lot like Nightmare Moon, Discord, and Queen Chrysalis.

So that's just a taste of what I have planned. Prepare for action, adventure, romance, comedy and at least an attempt at heart. I'll update as soon a I can.

P.S: I got the elements already planned. So Hakuna Matata on that.