So, Melody and Granite Hiked through the Everfree. It wasn't a long trek, and Melody knew that she had to be keen for danger, because the forest was full of predators. As they hiked, Granite had a few questions.
"So, Melody, what is it like? To live without a home in so long?"
Melody gave a long sigh. "Granite, my dear, y'all should know that asking about that thing is bad. Exposed in the Elements......and other bad things like that."
Granite hugged Melody once more. "I-I'm sorry for asking Melody."
Melody gave her a smile. "That's okay honey."
Suddenly, there was some rustilings of a bush a few feet away. Melody stopped cold. A foul stench filled the air, and Melody tried not to gag at the smell. "W-what's going on?" Asked Granite with fear in her voice.
"Granite, don't move. Grab on to me and don't fall off. Do y'all hear me?"
Granite shook her head in agreement as she did as she was told. Melody began to slowly back up, but whatever was stalking them, kept the distance between predator and prey.
Iah can't take this anymore. Melody knew that the beast would pin them off if they tried to escape with this method, so she took off in a full gallop. The bush was obliterated by the predators, a pack of three Timberwolves. Their howls of hunger pierced the forest, as they sped off after the two, their wooded bodies careening toward their target, connected to a set of sharp vicious teeth, the dagger-like claws churning up the damp earth as they ran.
"T-Timberwolves!" stammered the filly, as she clung to Melody's neck with fear.
"Don't worry child, I'll protect you, even with mah last dyin' breath!" She said, as she ran through the forest, little Granite on her back.
"That's not very reassuring."
"Iah know, Granite. I'm trying to make our situation just a bit brighter."
The Timberwolves kept up at a brisk pace. Melody was getting tired, as her breath came in gasps, to provide her legs with energy to avoid getting herself any closer to the wolves. But soon, the Timberwolves would be upon them, for Melody couldn't run forever....and they knew it.