Six ponies, and one zebra, walked through the forest, until zebra stopped, looked around, and started talking "I apologize, but this is as far, as I can take you, for I must return to my hut, from now on, you must go on your own" Zahara looked at Celestia, and passing beside her " Remember young unicorn, The Elements of Harmony only works, when there is also harmony in your heart " and she left.
Luna was wondering "Why she left so early ? " Celestia looked at the dark blue pegasus " She's a zebra, she probably saw our future " rest of the ponies were confused, Cloudchaser flew in front of white unicorn "What, for real ? "
"Probably " Celestia still was looking at direction which zebra went " Zebras, well, at least some of them, can see the future, and through this gift, they cannot partake in the events they see, they can only observe, then describe everything what they saw, when they return to their land, they catalogue everything important, events changing world and so on "
"Sages of history " Mayor Scrolls said, looking at Celestia, who nodded, "And you think, she saw our future ? " Colgate asked
"Maybe, maybe not, but for now it does not matter, we are here for another reason " Tia turned to look at five ponies " There is still chance for you to turn back, I will handle this myself "
"We must stick together in this dark forest, who knows what is waiting for us here " Mayor voice was firm, but she was smiling
"Let's go ! " Luna joyfully declared, Celestia groaned in annoyance, then sighed slightly "Coco, are you not afraid ?" but there was no reply, as Coco was already walking with Luna, and Cloudchaser.
But after a while, the forest became even darker, and even more scary, the cause of that, were probably shadows extending from the trees, Coco started slightly whimper, and eventually stopped walking, Cloudchaser flew to her "What's wrong ? " her voice was shaky "I'm scared " meek earth mare said, pegasus offered a tentative smile " You want me to stay with you? "
"Are they going to attack us ? " unicorn dentist asked, Celestia was on alert, looking from tree to tree. Then something unexpected happened, as Luna started giggling
Smile, Luna went to Coco, and grabbed her hoof
Let us smile, as we go through the dark, frightful forest
Celestia's eyebrows started twitch " Is she really singing ? "
Laugh as we go forward, through the daark, smile, and face those shadow monsters Luna with Coco approached Colgate, and she grabbed Cloudchaser
Let's go hoof by hoof, you, and me, there's nothing to be afraid of , as soon you smile, and laugh, those fears will disappear. so hear me here ponies, taaake my hoof,
Celestia jaw dropped, but her hoof was grabbed by Mayor Ivory Scrolls
Let's go through the frightful fooooooreeeest ! let's go together, hoof by hoof, you and me, vanquish those shadows with smile upon our faces !
The shadows were gone.
Coco was laughing, and white Unicorn was confused "Erm, Lulu " Dark blue pegasus had wide smile on her face "Lulu, that was kinda bad "
"Maybe, but still it was funny " Coco was smiling too, at least she isn't so scared as before Tia thought, and as she looked at other mares, they were grinning too, she covered her eyes "Just...let's go "
Somewhere in the forest, to her hut, Zebra returned
"I'm back " Zahara said, but room was empty
"In the kitchen " said calm, and soothing voice, Zebra came into the kitchen, and saw slightly, hovering Pegasus at the window, her mane was long and pink, covering one of her eyes.
"Miss Fluttershy" Pegasus looked at zebra with smile "Did you met them ? " yellow pegasus asked
"Yes, same mares from my vision, but unicorn is different, than I expected, she kinda rejects others "
"You're still young Zahara" She paused, and looked into window "I know you wanted to be by their side, but you know its dangerous, you could change the course of the history "
"I know, but tell me miss Fluttershy, can those mares do it ? Can they, free the heart of a Princess from a nightmare ? "
"We must believe in them, We must believe in her...."
Moments later after the song, Coco was still smiling, but their path was blocked, as they encountered a Manticore, that roared at them. "Ok, now what !? " Cloudchaser asked, flapped her wings in annoyance, Celestia, and Mayor Ivory were in battle stances.
"You're going to attack it ? It's gonna eat both of you " Said Coco, as Manticore was roaring, and approaching them with slow pace
"No, I am going to take care of it " Colgate said, started walking towards creature, her eyes focused on it's mouth, Celestia looked at blue unicorn, and wasn't certain if this was good idea
"Colgate ? " Cloudchaser inquired. Colgate stood before the monster, and her horn started shine in blue, Manticore opened her mouth, and wanted to roar, but blue mare poked her head inside its mouth ,Coco covered her eyes out of fear. Monster was at first surprised, then angry and tried close it, suddenly mare pulled her head, and above her, dental instruments were levitating "Now, keep your mouth wide open "
The sound of drilling, echoed through the forest, as other five mares were watching in silence, Coco still slightly covering her eyes, every now and then looking at scene before her, as she was curious to see what happens next
"Ok, your teeth should be ok now, But " above unicorn dentist head, teeth brush, and toothpaste were levitating "Remember to brush you're teeth after every meal, and before sleep "
Manticore blinked few times, and suddenly grabbed blue mare, other ponies panicked, but soon after, their worries were gone, as Manticore was licking Colgate cheeks, then started to purr
"Oh, like a little kitty "Colgate patted manticore belly, other ponies started to smile, as they could push on, further into the forest.