Hey, quick notice guys. The next chapter won't be coming for a few days. At least, longer then normal. I'm taking my driving test, and need to use it for the online portion. Due to my computer already not being the best, this will take me out of commission for a while. It won't be on hiatus or anything; just a slightly longer delay.

Anyway, on with the show!

Rainbow snapped up, panting lightly. Once again, her dream. Only, it wasn't just things she had back in Equestria that was burning. She saw other things in the raging infernos. A letter of acceptance to the Wonderbolts. A small gold bracelet, like the one her mom had shown her that her dad had given her at her proposal. A stark white wedding dress. A crib. What the hay is going on? Why am I having these dreams? I'm Rainbow Dash! I'm not like that traitor Fluttershy; I don't jump at my own shadow. Why won't these dreams stop!?

"Licuit vos, carissimi?", said a voice from the door. Turning her head to the door, she saw the same cat thing from earlier, along with a new figure. This one was an earth pony, a mare to be specific. She had a faded light red coat, a burgundy mane tied back into a braid, and pale blue eyes. The oddest thing about her was a cutie mark: a single line with a small dot about half-way down it.

"Damnare." the earth pony said. "Jumpy, non est hoc?" Rainbow sneered at her at the word 'Jumpy', despite her surprise that she said the word in Equish.

"Iam potes facere justum? Non enim totum diem", the cat thing said.

The earth pony snorted as she stepped forward, pulling out something from a small satchel. It was a simple cord with a small stone on it, carved with various weird designs. She, not very gently, pulled out one of Rainbows hooves, tightening the cord around it just below her knee. "Wow, et ego unum impaticent taninin putavere esse. Scis,-"

Suddenly, something in Rainbows head went *click*. The front of her head ached for a second, then cleared up. It was a weird sensation she couldn't fully describe. She also saw the bracelet thing glow a light green, then fade. The effect was immediate: "-I know no one likes being called out for their hypocrisy, but still, can you at least be a little subtle about it."

Rainbow then chose the most eloquent words she could think of to enter the conversation. "What the buck!", she said. "How the Tartarus can I understand you now!?"

Both of them turned to look at her. "Well, at least it worked," the cat said. "Now, we can at least work some things out. Void, you can leave."

"You still owe me for this, Cass." With that, the earth pony left out the door, leaving just her and the cat, which was apparently called Cass.

"So, now that you're awake and able to talk to me, let's talk. Do you know where you are?"

Rainbow cocked her head. "Well, do you mean in general or in specific. In both cases, no, I don't."

It was Cass's turn to cock her head and look confused. "What do you mean, in general? Where are you from?"

"Equestria."

"Never heard of it."

Rainbow took this in. She had kind of hoped that she would be close enough to Equestria that maybe she could slip in. Maybe dye her mane and find a way to contact her family. But, if Cass hadn't even heard of it, then what hope did she have of finding it? A faint tear worked its way out, which didn't go unnoticed.

"Are you alright? I mean, besides the injuries from the crash and the bandits."

Rainbow sucked the tear in. She wasn't weak. She didn't cry. "Yeah, I'm fine. Just something in my eye. W-what did you mean by injuries?"

Cass didn't seem to buy it but dropped the subject. "Well, yes. When the town watch brought you to me, they had just dug you out a half-paw deep trench you carved into the road. As for your injuries, well, it wasn't anything I hadn't seen before. At least, for the most part, anyway."

"What do you mean, 'for the most part'?", Rainbow asked.

"Well, it's not like anyone in town has wings or anything. Fortunately, the wound wasn't too deep, so it was just a quick patch up and bandage. The other two, however, were a little more serious."

"Like what?"

"Well, first was the slingshot to the back of your head. A minor depression, and a slight fracture. The other wounds were what appeared to be a skin fracture on your legs, just above your hoof. Nothing serious on its own, however, the crash caused an infection. I've had to cut them out, and it'll take some time to heal."

"Why exactly are you helping me?"

Cass smiled. "Well, I'm the town apothecary, aren't I?"

"Are you?", Rainbow deadpanned.

"Heh. Yes, I am. Names Cass, by the way. And you?"

"Rainbow Dash."

"Huh, that's a new one. Well, I supposed the Terrans in town do kinda have weird names. Void Gazer, Meat Hook, Boulder."

"What do you mean Terrans? You mean earth ponies?"

"Earth ponies? That's, not what they're called. They're called Terrans."

"Not where I'm from." Then another thought according to her. Huh, look at me. Little idea pony. "If you don't know about Equestria, how do you have Earth ponies?"

"I don't know. They've been around since anyone can remember. Just have." After a brief silence, Cass continued, "Anyway, most of your wounds have healed up nicely. You should be able to leave in about a day or two. If you need anything, just ask." As she left, she stopped and said, "One more thing. Steven, the Bighorn who runs the branch of the Demos Express here in town said that he wants to talk with you when you get better. Just so you're aware."

After she left, Rainbow slumped down, looking down at the bed. Ok, so, what did she know? While there were Earth ponies, or Terrans, or whatever, they didn't even know what Equestria was. And since they didn't know WHAT it was, they almost certainly didn't know WHERE it was. So, she was bucked.

She signed. Well, I guess I have to adjust. Now, she was curious about this Steven creature. What did he want? Why her? Whatever it was, it could be interesting. So, when she could leave, she would check it out.