Hello once again readers. It's time for another chapter, but before we begin, I have something to ask. A few people have compared this story to another one, namely equestria divided. I've never read it, but I assure you that any relation to that fanfic and my own are purely coincidental.

Also, in regards to the my slow updates. is really glitching out for me right now, and the only way to upload is through Internet explorer as opposed to firefox. Anyways, onwards!

In the following days, I learnt to control my new… power. I had been left slightly alarmed by lady Fluttershy's revelation, but she quickly explained that "I don't mean to wed you or anything, but Commander Applejack is very adamant I make some attempt at having a family of my own, to strengthen the Everfree troops."

I couldn't care less. I was too busy exploring my new sense. I could create maps in my head, almost as if I could still see. I could track people, not just physically, but mentally too. I could note small changes in colouring to mark emotions, and I could play on them.

My time at my new home was… eventful. I had never been treated as anything above my station, so it was a big surprise to find myself being treated as a lord. I had servants, although I made it clear I could care less about comfort. I was given clean clothes that smelt of forest flowers, and I was fed until strong.

"So, Rowan. How have you settled in?" Lady Fluttershy asked me, one day. I grunted, still unwilling to speak unnecessarily. She smiled, and but I could feel her disappointment. I didn't care. It didn't matter how well I was treated, or how nice people were, I was still a prisoner here, kept simply to keep an important person happy.

"Well, if you're not going to talk, I won't take you out today." She said, slightly harshly. That stung, given my enslavement. Make no mistake, she may be kind at times, but she could still be demanding.

"I'm settled in well." I respond, the politeness not coming easily. I quickly add "Mistress." To keep her happy. She liked to be reminded of her position, and it cheered her up.

"Good, you're learning. Now, follow me."

I followed her closely, using her color as a guide. She had taken me out only a few times so far, usually small trips to nearby areas, but she was leading down a path I hadn't travelled before. The path twisted and turned around, leading us further into the forest than I'd travelled before.

"Are you happy with the war?"

The question threw me, especially as I hadn't expected it. It took a few moments for me to answer.

"No. It's unnecessary." I responded, keeping the polite tone up. I could sense her sadness now, and she looked down.

"I hate it. Every day people die, and I can't do anything about it. I'm stuck here, a prisoner like you, except my jailor is my friend." Lady Fluttershy explained, close to tears. I didn't need my color-sense to feel her sincerity.

"Permission to speak outside of protocol?"

"Granted."

I sighed, finally I could speak freely. "Why don't you just run away? Leave this place?"

"Oh, I couldn't do that. Applejack needs me, without me she'd be killed!" Lady Fluttershy exclaimed, shocked.

"Then why are you out here? You don't do anything to aid her, you're only here to keep the prisoners. Why not run away, start your own village or something?"

"Because that wouldn't solve anything!" It was the closest she'd come to shouting. "I need you to do something… I need you to take a message."

This caught my attention. A delivery meant I could possibly escape. "What kind of message?"

"I message of peace. To be taken to Lady Rarity."