//------------------------------// // The Meeting part 1 // Story: The pony from the forest. // by jdz1654 //------------------------------// "and that's when I ran back here to get help. He was very injured so I though with your healing magic could help." Fluttershy stared at Twilight with one of her cute faces hoping that she would say yes. "That sounded awesome!" a rainbow streak passed both the mares and came to a stop, looking at Fluttershy. "Did he really fight with the Timberwolves? If so did he really do all those tricks." The rainbow maned mare look at Fluttershy with great intensity waiting for an answer. "Rainbow Dash!" Twilight yelled, gaining the attention of the mare,"were you ease dropping on us again?" "Ya, so. It's not like you were trying to hide it you left the window wide open. The others came by and were listening too... you guys can come out now." With that, the door opened and the rest of the group walked in. Rarity leading with Pinkie next and followed by Applejack. Applejack walked up looking a bit embarrassed and guiltily then started talking. "I'm sorry sugar cube, it's just that story seemed so interesting I couldn't help myself from stayin' to hear the whole thing. Though after listenin' I think we should go and see if that stallion needs help, it seemed like quite the challenge he went up against." "I do agree, it must have been dreadful to go against a pack of those terrifying Timberwolves." "Me three, those meanie meanie bo beanies shouldn't be picking of a poor pony like that." "And of course I'll be going, I have to meet this guy, he was able to beat an entire wolf pack on his own." The three mares looked determined to go as twilight watched Fluttershy go up to them and thank them each for their help."So Twilight, you coming with us?" Twilight continued to stare at her friends almost unable to speak. After a few moments she got up and spoke," Well if all of you are going I'm going too, and on the way I might be able to stop by Zecoras and pick up a few herbs I've been meaning to get. Lets all get prepared and meet back here in a hour, that sound good?" With everything done, we all left to get prepared. Twilight got her map of the forest and a few supplies she'll need, Rainbow got a compass and a drink, Rarity packed many different clothes, Fluttershy packed first aid supplies, Applejack got her apples, and Pinkie got her "things". They all meet at Fluttershys' house, close to the forest, and decided to go to Zecoras to see if she knew anything about the mysterious stallion. They went through the forest using the same trail they always use to Zecoras, but something didn't feel right. As the group continued to go deeper in the forest they had a feeling something was watching them. Still, moving on, the feeling deepen and each one felt more and more unconformable. It felt like a thousand eyes were staring them, turning them into a piece of meat waiting to be devoured at any second. They have never had this feeling before when visiting, it was something they never experienced, besides the time that they were in the maze Discord had created. Even Pinkies smiling face seemed to have less effect. Everyone started to get antsy, almost starting to bicker for no reason. Finally, Zecoras hut can into view and everyone let out a sigh of relief. When they finally got there everyone felt a wave of relief wash over them. Twilight knocked on the door and from inside heard,"Come in." Opening the door they saw Zecora over her cauldron mixing several different herds. Looking around she noticed there was another guest sitting on one of Zecoras' odd chairs. It was a large pony, close to Big Macintosh's size, with a long black mane that almost reached the floor and covered half of his face. His coat was a mix of black and white,though mostly white, and his cutie mark was a white dot with what looked like black lines going into it. He was a pegasus with feathers much darker than the black of his mane and it was almost impossible to tell the length when his wings were folded. He sat straight up in a very proper manner. He turned to greet us and with a nod that said,"Hi" he got up and offered his seat to us. Then he walked up to Zecora and spoke with a voice that was strong and assertive,but also kind and gentle. "Zecora are you almost done with that brew of mine, I don't mind but would prefer if not too many other ponies see me." As he shifted his gaze from Zecora to the group of ponies he gave a smile. It held the warmness of a welcoming smile but it didn't feel right, and to add, it was obvious that he wasn't vary happy we were here. Twilight looked over to close the door engulfing it in her magic and closing it fast causing the house to shake a small bit which caused a nearby shelf to also shake and the one of the jars fell off. There was a loud "SWOOSH!" through the air and a streak of black passed by every pony, while Zecora continued to mix her brew all of us were looking at the black and white stallion with his wings fully expanded, it was incredible . We could see his wings, the color and size, the feathers on his wings were a deep black on the outside with the inside being a pure white and the length of them could easily wrap around another pony. The speed he moved caused his his mane to flow back revealing a large scar on the side of is face. They all gasp at the sight of the scar, but Fluttershy recognized him and raised her hoof and yelled in her timid voice," That's the mysterious pony!" Stopping the group, all stared at him examining him more closely than before. Upon inspection they could see he did have bandages on his hoof and was covered in purple spots. He looked up at the at the group surprised,though he tried to hide it, then putting the jar back he walked over back to Zecora, cleared his throat, and began to ask. "um, Dear Zecora might you finish the mix, and when you do please introduce me to this group of lovely mares." "Of course dear, the brew is finished, now get the jar, take off your bandages, and let me tend to your wounds. While I do this I shall introduce you to them."