Elsewhere in the forest a menacing laughter could be heard, the culprit, none other than ‘the great and powerful Trixie’. She was working at a cauldron, experimenting with liquids and storing these potions in containers as if to be readied for later use. She filled a total of 5 bottles and concealed them before releasing another menacing laugh, packing her things, extinguishing the fire and leaving the area.

Fluttershy had not spoken much since seeing the fire which she would later find to be a campfire which once provided light for Rainbow Dash, but she would not allow Zecora to face blame for what she intended as a good deed. “Um, I think that, “She cleared her throat “Zecora, you couldn’t possibly have done this intentionally, you only meant to make others feel better why should you feel bad about it” As she spoke she fought the tears of seeing her unresponsive, colourless friend lying in front of her. She continued to protest Zecora’s innocence in hope to convince the zebra that it was not her doing. Without success. Rarity added “Zecora I know somepony who would never accuse you of any wrong doing and that would be Fluttershy” She said as she pointed to the Pegasus crying beside their friend. Tears swelled within the eyes of the white unicorn, “You could never have possibly done anything like this, meaning harm to those who would class you as a friend. You can trust us to help you, if you will help us” A smile broke upon the face of Zecora, which was streaming with tears. “If you ponies think such things I would be glad to help you once more”

The arrogant mare Trixie had left something at the place where she had prepared the potions, her hat. As the wind picked up, the hat had landed upon the pile of embers, protecting them from the cold wind which previously prevented the ashes reigniting causing the hat to set alight. The flames quickly spread amongst the spilled liquids on the floor, eventually reaching the shrubbery around the base of a rather large tree which soon was in blazes.

At this point even Pinkie Pie was crying. She lunged herself onto the back of Applejack who was leaning upon a teary Twilight Sparkle for support. The ponies had lost a dear, loyal friend. It was Fluttershy who was first to speak after the floods of tears from the group “Zecora, what is this cure which you mentioned before?” She soon replied “The cure! It will take one brave pony that is willing to enter the dreams of this Pegasus to awaken her, the risks are great and once Rainbow Dash has been awakened it will require an instant remedy. Unfortunately, I cannot be the one to enter the dreams of this pony.” A determined look broke onto the now standing Applejack. “If I even stand a chance of reviving this pony, I’ll do it” Twilight rested her hoof upon the golden shoulder of the now dry eyed Applejack. “Are you sure you want to do this Applejack?” Pinkie followed Twilights’ question with her own “Do you think it will be scary? Ohh are you scared? Do you think you will see a monster? Do you want me to sing a so . . .” “That’s quite enough Pinkie” Applejack interrupted. “I am certain that I will do this, for Dash’s sakes”.