Twilight was moving quietly. The Everfree Forest was dangerous at night, but nothing was going to stop her from saving the pony she cared the most. Each tree casted a strange shadow that she kept mistaking for monsters lurking around, and the darkness seemed to stretch on forever. The unicorn was sure she'd seen something move just around the corner.

She kept walking, ignoring the shifty things around her. The note said to go to the heart of the forest, and she wasn’t far from there. Twilight wondered who would want to take Fluttershy. Who would be so mean?

The question was about to be answered, because she'd made it to her destination. However, there was nothing there. She looked everywhere but she only saw trees and bushes.

“Show yourself!” She shouted. From behind a tree, a pony wearing black robes and a hood appeared.

“You came as I predicted.” The mysterious pony said.

Twilight recognized the voice right away. “Why did you do it…Trixie…?” The pony removed the hood, showing her face to the purple unicorn in front of her. She had a crazy smile on her face.

“Because I knew that you would come for her. We have unfinished business to settle.” Trixie moved a few steps forward, looking directly into Twilight’s eyes.

“Where's Fluttershy?” Trixie used her magic to move a bush, revealing the pegasus on the floor, still unconscious.

“She’s just sleeping.”

“I won’t forgive you for this, Trixie. I thought that you were sorry...! I never thought you would do something like this, and you’re not wearing the Alicorn Amulet so I know that you aren’t corrupted by evil magic!”

“You actually thought that I was sorry? You really are naïve, Twilight Sparkle!”

“Tell me something, Trixie. Why Fluttershy? You could have taken any of my friends but you decided to take her.”

“I've been spying on you for the past few days, you see. I noticed that you spent a lot of time alone with this particular pony. I decided to attack where it would hurt you the most, and what's a better option than your marefriend?” The cyan unicorn laughed like a maniac. Twilight couldn’t believe her; she knew that Trixie wasn’t a good pony, but this was too much.

“This is between you and me! Let her go!”

“That isn’t the plan, Twilight Sparkle. My intentions are to leave you two here to die. Why did you think I made you come to the heart of the forest?”

“What?!” Trixie used magic to ignite the trees surrounding them while Twilight looked at the destruction she was causing. “You’re insane!”

“You’re a fool!” When she turned back to see Trixie, she saw a rock about to hit her. She tried to stop it with her magic, but it was too late. The boulder knocked her unconscious. “Now, the mighty Trixie wishes she could stay, but sadly, she must leave. Goodbye, Twilight Sparkle!” And with that said, she teleported, leaving the two unconscious mares to burn alive.

Meanwhile, at the entrance of the forest…

“She went alone? Why didn’t she called for help before?” Rainbow Dash questioned incredulously. She was confused and didn't understand why Twilight would even think of going by herself.

“I don’t know why, but she told us to look for help earlier… She should have waited for everypony before coming here, though. Who knows what’s in there?” Spike angrily said.

“She sure is crazy, but she trusts us. We are the Elements of Harmony, after all!” Rarity expressed her concern to her friends.

“Well, ah'm not leavin’ until we get em’ out of there. Follow me, everypony!” Lead by Applejack, they started moving. Spike was holding Angel, who was worried for his owner.

“Yay, this will be fun!”

“Shh, quiet Pinkie… I’m smelling somethin’, Rainbow, can you tell us if there’s fire?”

“Leave it to me!” Rainbow Dash flew high up and returned immediately.

“Yes, there’s fire right in the middle! We have to move fast!”

“And look at the weather; it’s going to rain!” Spike pointed to the sky.

“Well, at least the rain will quench the fire, but we can’t wait until it happens. We must find Twilight and Fluttershy!” Rarity said in a really worried tone, and couldn't help to think that it might be already too late.

“You ain’t have to worry. We’ll bring them back to Ponyville, but we have to move now!” Applejack said as she and her friends galloped faster. The smoke soon started to block their vision and they could hear the fire.

Finally, they arrived at the site, but there was no sign of their friends.

“Fluttershy! Twilight!” Nopony heard a response, so they kept walking carefully, evading falling branches and trees. They kept shouting their names, but the fire was getting worse. They wouldn't be able to stay much longer.

“Where are they? Fluttershy! Twilight!”

“Rainbow?” They heard a soft voice, which was undoubtedly Fluttershy’s voice. “We're over here!” They followed the voice and found Fluttershy with one of her wings over Twilight, trying to protect her. “She’s barely breathing... We have to get her out of here!” The timid pegasus was worried and scared.

“Put her on my back, Sugarcube, quick!” Fluttershy got Twilight on Applejack’s back with the help of her friends. “Now, let’s get out of here!” They trotted as fast as they could. They could barely see because of the smoke, but they managed to avoid all the trees. It started to rain when they were safely away from the fire, but there was no time to rest. Twilight needed medical attention.

“I hope it’s not too late…”

“Don’t worry, Fluttershy. She’s very strong, she will be fine! I Pinkie Promise!” Pinkie Pie said, still skipping around.

“Thanks, Pinkie…”

“Look, we made it!” Rainbow went ahead, but they were already out of the forest.

“Ah'm glad we made it... Now we have to take her to the hospital.” Applejack said while looking at her unconscious friend.

“What are we waiting for? Let’s go!” Rarity said, and everypony started to move again.

Author's Notes:

I had the idea to make Trixie the villain before the episode “Magic Duel” aired which I also didn’t watch yet, I used the wikia so tell me if there’s any mistake ;)
I want to thank Blue Dragon for her help on checking this chapter before I publish it! :)
Edit: Chapter revised. There should be less mistakes now.