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"Harmony's Echo: The Ancient Melody" [A shadow of ancient secrets gathers over Equestria... The magic of Harmony rings discordant.] Twilight Sparkle is agitated, her thoughts racing: friendship magic is fraying into chaos. Rainbow Dash zooms past at a reckless, dizzying speed, barely avoiding a collision. Pinkie Pie erupts from a cloud of confetti wearing a smile that doesn't touch her eyes. Fluttershy attempts to calm a chorus of loudly thumping rabbits. Rarity is lost in a manic scrutiny of dress details. Applejack sighs, worn thin by the endless apple harvest. The princesses feel the threat deep in their bones: Celestia senses the balance breaking, Luna is haunted by dark premonitions, Cadance feels her loving magic grow faint. Starlight Glimmer studies an ancient scroll, her expressio…