Today's a big day, or so I've been told by Urahara. It's been a few weeks since that time I pulled Wade into this universe, and that was pretty special.

Fluttershy has been staying with the rest of us, and she's a big help. I don't have to scare off any of the creatures anymore, which is really handy, since yesterday a manticore decided to stop by. She just petted it like a little kitten and it went off on its way.

Anyways, Urahara told me that he had a big announcement for me and the rest of the inhabitants of Zecora's little tree hut. He said he'd do it after training, and that's almost done. So, what is he planning for us?

"That's enough, Dox," said Urahara.

"Hai, sensei," I replied.

"You weren't joking about that," said Urahara. "Right up, 'til the last day."

"Wait, what?" I questioned. "What do you mean by that?"

"Get everyone else out here," commanded Urahara, "then, I'll tell you what I mean by that."

....... What?.....

Oh yeah, let me fill you in. I told Urahara one day that if he was gonna be so formal with me, I'd just keep going 'Hai, sensei' until either he stopped, otherwise I'd keep doing it up until the last day of training.... He never stopped being formal though....

Anyways, after getting everyone outside as ordered, Urahara told us to gather around for his big announcement.

"Today," he started, "I have ran out of things to teach."

"Okay," I said. "Why does that concern anyone but me?"

"Because, Dox, I'm leaving today." He stated.

"But why?" Zecroa asked. "To where do you fly?"

"I'm heading to the Soul Society," Urahara said. "I'm going to be staying with a friend of mine for a bit before heading elsewhere."

"But why can't you just stay with us?" I questioned.

"Because I'm no longer needed here," he said. "I don't want to hear any more objections."

"Anata ga hanareru toki?" said Renkinjutsu.

"I'm leaving in an hour." Urahara responded. "Before I go, however, I'd like to let you all know that I will miss you."

"We will miss you to, my friend." said Zecora. "But let us not say goodbye, that this is the end."

"Don't worry, I'll come back and visit." Urahara said. "Oh, and Dox."

"Yeah?" I said.

"I need to talk with you before I go," he said. "In private."

"..... okay..." I said.

He took me out to a clearing deep in the Everfree. He said that after he was done talking with me, that he'd be leaving.

"So, you're probably wondering why I needed to talk with you," Urahara stated. "Well, that's because a few days ago, when it was my turn to go and get supplies, I was confronted by a random pony."

"Okay," I said. "Isn't that part of getting supplies, though?"

"This one was different," he said. "They confronted me on the outskirts of the Everfree. They said they know that you're hiding here. They sent in Fluttershy to confirm it, but they know now. Then they walked off. It was really strange. I just thought I could tell you."

"Okay, but what does it mean?" I asked. "Surely a pony wouldn't just be that creepy. Maybe some mind control, like how Fluttershy was?"

"I don't know." Urahara said. "And I don't have any more time to dwell on it. I'm leaving it up to you to make a decision on what to do. Good luck."

And with that, he disappeared. Freaking flash step.......

When I returned to Zecora's hut, I immediately told them what Urahara had told me. We formulated a plan to get out of the area, and move out to the abandoned castle out further in the forest.

Before we could leave, though, we had to pack up and get ready. It was during this time that Fluttershy pulled me aside to talk.

"I'm sorry," she started, "but I can't just leave my little animal friends wondering where I am. The poor dears probably have been worried sick about me."

"It's okay, Fluttershy," I said. "You and I can go back and leave a note, or something. In fact, while we're there, we could probably grab some of your things from your cottage."

"Oh!" she squealed in delight. "Thank you, Mr. Dox! Thank you!"

"It's honestly no problem," I said. "I just don't want you to get brainwashed again."

"Can we go right now?" Fluttershy asked. "I'd rather we not keep the little dears worried for longer."

"Okay, okay," I responded. "Let's go then, just let me tell Zecora and Renkinjutsu first."

And with that, me and Fluttershy left for her cottage.

Fluttershy was right, the animals were worried. In fact, they almost took me down. If it weren't for the giant bear, Misha, I'd probably be animal food. But I digress.

"So, is there anything you want to grab?" I asked the little pegasus.

"Well, I need to grab Angel," she responded. "I'd also like to grab some of my private belongings."

"Ah, okay then," I said. "Would you like me to stay outside or-"

"Oh, no no no no no," she interrupted. "I couldn't ask you to wait outside for me. Feel free to come inside."

"Well, if you insist." I said.

"I'll be down in a little bit," Fluttershy started as she was going up the stairs. "When I come back down, we can leave. Please make yourself at home.... I mean.... If you want to....."

"Don't worry," I said. "I'll be fine."

While I was waiting I started looking around the house. I swear, the show did not do this place justice. It was amazing! The little pathways for the animals, the holes in the walls, the little houses hanging from the ceiling. It was just the most amazing thing that I've ever seen.

I was pulled out of my musings by a scream from upstairs. I ran up the stairs and readied my sword as a precaution.......

I wasn't ready for what I saw, though.....

There.... on the opposite side of the room from the stairs.... was a statue.....

........ I couldn't believe it. I just couldn't. I had seen him in the town the other day. Why was he here? He was alive and walking just the other day! If that wasn't him, then who was it?!

There was a note stuck to it.

He disagreed with the prophecy. No one may stop the prophecy. All hail the princesses. All hail the chosen few.

What the hell? Chosen few? And what's up with this prophecy again? What is going on here?!?!?!

I looked at the statue.

What's that at Discord's foot?..... It's a book with weird lettering on it.....

Wait a sec...... That's elvish......

..... It said, and I translate:

The Prophecy of the Ancient Champion

..... Looks like I'm about to get some answers.

Author's Notes:

Ooooooo. Ominous.

In all reality, the next chapter will be the prophecy. No joke.
It's going to be a little story in its own right.

Until then, this is music mod, signing off.