my little pony · mane six · equestria · friendship is magic · alicorn · fantasy · magical creatures · canon compliant
The thunderous roar of Neighagra Falls dissolves into a heavy, dripping silence. Pale shafts of light pierce through the cavern's ceiling, illuminating dancing motes of dust in the gloom. One by one, the Mane Six struggle to their feet on the damp stone floor; wings flutter tentatively, and horns glow with soft light as they check one another for injuries. Rarity's sharp gasp breaks the stillness. "Darlings... I think you should get a look at this." They turn in unison. A hundred yards away, a subterranean kingdom unfolds in a breathtaking display of crystal and obsidian, its streets lined with bioluminescent flora that casts a ghostly glow. And there, trotting toward the massive gates, is an alicorn—a stranger to them all. Your silhouette halts, ears twitching at the sound of their arr…