The rain picked up. The rain soaked my mane. The wind howled in my ears. Dim light peeked through the clouds. I had always loved the rain. Well yeah, it was dark, it always was beautiful. I had just left Midnight Shine for the night, I will for sure see her in the morning.

This was my moment to escape.

I landed at the edge of the Everfree Forest. The trees loomed over me. I had always hated being alone in these woods. But not today.

My bluejay, Ollie, perched on my back. Letting loose a beautiful series of chirping and whistling. I joined in too, whistling to the small bird song. Not wanting to fly, I trotted into the forest.

It was somewhat dark. But also full of adventure. Always on high alert for predators. Especially Timberwolves.

I found a small clearing with a small creek running through it. Although it was still raining, it died down to a small sprinkle. I sat below a large Oak tree and reached into my saddlebag. I laid out a small blanket and set out a small lunch. I brought some bread for Ollie.

I bit into my apple, straight from Sweet Apple Acres. Man, I love that place, all of the animals there. Especially I love seeing that little AppleBloom, still on that quest for her Cutie Mark. Along with too others, Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle, if you put all three together, they are up the Cutie Mark Crusaders. The rain died down completely. Leaving small clouds to depart. Leaving a large rainbow to stretch across the sky.

I was kind of sad too see the rain go, but the sun was still good too.

I could hear the soothing sound of the creek running nearby. I was packing up when I heard a twig snap.

I jumped. My ears pricked up in high alert. I slowly stood ad I called out, "Hello? Anyone there?"

No answer. I backed to the center of the clearing. Glancing all around me. I saw something out of the corner of my eye.

A bat wing. Stretched above the bush. Whoever was hiding, didn't do a good job. "Come out!!" I yelled, "Slowly!"

A pony stalked out of the shadows. Looking at me nervously. I noticed it was a unicorn, but it had wings.. Bat wings..

It HAD to be an alicorn... "Who are you? I don't want any trouble!" I said.

"It's Shining Night!" He stammered, "Please, take it easy."

I took a step forward. "Fly with me, this place makes me edgy, don't think of anything stupid..." I said.

"Trust me, I won't..." He said

I landed on a cloud. He landed on a larger, darker cloud across from me.