The smoke cleared leaving Applejack in a familiar looking place. "What the hay is going on? Why am I in the EverfreeForest?" She asked.

"This is my home." A strong yet gentle voice called out as a large bull-like creature stumbled into view. His body was covered in moss and branches, making it look like he hadn't taken a bath in years. Yet, he gave off a scent like fresh cut flowers after a morning shower. "And your kind have done well by keeping it."

"Say what now?" She asked. "Ya mean, ya approve of my family's farm?"

"Indeed my child." He replied with a slow nod. "And as thanks. I wish to give you and your kin a gift I have only given ONE other."

"Phoenix?" She asked.

Shaking his head the bull replied. "His father. I shall grant you the forest you so fear."

"Come again? I know I'm supposed to trust you. But that place is…"

"Protected." He replied. "Why do you think the creatures you call Timberwolves are so strong?"

"Because…" Applejack blinked in realization. "You made them."

He nodded. "Your test child. Will be to call a wolf to you. And become one with it."

With a shaky nod Applejack watched as he vanished into the ground. Taking a deep breath she closed her eyes. "Listen… reach out…" She whispered to herself.

A few moments passed before a timberwolf approached. It wasn't till she felt it reach back to her that she noticed that the wolf was right in front of her.

Keeping her eyes closed she felt their connection forming through the earth moments before it started to lick her.

At first she shivered at the action before hearing its voice in her mind telling her to relax. Doing so she started to notice how she was able to see farther than before through their bond. Opening her eyes a soft green glow came from them as the bull appeared before her again.

"Good." He said with a smile. "Shall we continue with this path? Or do you wish to move on for now."

"What's next?" She asked with a smile.

The bull smiled. "I shall show you the world." He said as vines wrapped around Applejack.

Apple Bloom walked out of the fog bumping into something hard. "Ouch." She cried falling to her flank. "What the hay did…" looking up her eyes widened in fear for a moment. "Timberwolf." She eaped. "Wait… why aren't you trying to jump me and eat me?" She asked with a tilt of her head.

"Very good observation." The timberwolf replied. "I do not wish to harm you because I have a different task."

"What's that?" She asked.

"To give you a gift or a test."

"Why not both?"

"Because." He laughed. "The gift I can give you now is small. And your family may not like that you are taking the test."

"Will I be able to help my sister?"

"Yes."

"Then give me the test." She said hoping to her feet.

The timberwolf thought for a moment. "Very well. But I warn you. This test will change you."

"Don't care. "

"You will be putting your life on the line."

"I do that at least once a week just living in Ponyville. TEST! NOW!"

Seeing her determination the timberwolf nodded. "Very well. Then eat." He said dropping a dead rat at her hooves.

"What?" She looked in shock. "But ponies can't eat meat."

The timberwolf nodded. "True. Then how's this? You don't have to eat it. But in turn… we mate."

She stepped back. "I'm a filly!"

"And I'm a magical construct of trees and vines in the shape of a wolf." He replied with a smirk.

After a few moments she tilted her head. "So? Sis said I'm too young to be doing stuff like that. Or even be talking about it."

The timberwolf rolled its eyes. "Like that stopped you from trying adult things before."

Apple Bloom opened her mouth to counter then after a moment of thought she shrugged. "You have a point. As long as it won't hurt."

"Your body will remain pure in that regard." He nodded as he approached. Receiving a nod from her he got in position. "I have much to teach you… my lady."

Phoenix sighed as the baby alicorn appeared on his lap. "Sorry little one. Auntie Twilight isn't back yet." He said patting her with one hand as the other held open a book. "But I will need to talk to her about keeping her private books out of the library." He laughed. "Applejack might accidentally find out about her fantasies about her brother. The section on her and a human named Flash is interesting and rather detailed." Sighing he looked into the smoke and smiled at seeing blue tendrils dancing through it. "So far so good." Flurry Heart giggled in his lap. "Yes, little one. Things are looking good. Soon we might see more good news." Looking back at the book he laughed. "Look Flurry. Auntie Twilight has a list of her friends' kinks. And her own… Why is my name in pink?"

As the smoke cleared a yak stood next to a young buffalo. "Why Yona here?" The yak asked. "Who are you?"

"I'm Little Strongheart. I take it your name's Yona?" The buffalo replied.

"Yes. Yona is pony's yak friend."

"You know the Elements of Harmony too?" Strongheart asked excitedly.

"Indeed she does." A voice called, as a bull walked out. "And they need your help. I shall teach you the ancient ways. So that you may fight by their side." After a quick glance to each other, the two nod with large smiles on their faces.

If you think a horny Spirit is wrong. Then you REALLY don't want to get into mythology of any kind.
Anyway, coming up:
Wind
Fire
Pluss, a glimpse of what's happening in the other lands