I Can't Help But Expect The Worst

by Clearnote

Prologue

"W-Wind Whistl-ler?"

I was terrified, galloping here and there. Sure, I may be a scaredy-pony, but I will stand up for my friends, and most importantly, find them.

I hope it's not scary.

My name is Shady. I am an earth pony with a semi-dark pink coat and a dark-ish yellow mane and tail. I am not very special, or talented, or brave, but I never would let a friend disappear.

I guess you could say I'm loyal.

I start going into the forest. I tremble in fear, for it is very scary here. Especially the part with the thick trees and other scary surroundings that give you a 'you're lost' vibe. I hate that vibe.

To be honest, Wind Whistler must have gone in there. She probably wanted to be alone, so I'll just leave.

'No!' I tell myself. 'She needs comfort. She needs to feel loved.'

As I go through the trees, the darkness starting to surround me. Well, not literally, but it is very dark. It's really scary. I'm terrified. Part of me- no, most of me- wants to turn back. But... My friend is here. She needs help, and comfort.

All of a sudden, the air feels thick, and its kind of hard to breathe. I hear loud, unknown noises, and suddenly, several portals come out of thin air. They are deep purple, and horrificating.

Could... Could Wind Whistler be in one of these?

No, I tell myself. That's impossible.

But is it really?

So I take a deep gulp of air, and go in.

Author's Note:

I know that this prologue is ridiculously short, but it's necessary to the plot that she is not super lost or hurt, and gets to the portal fast, and decides to go in with barely a doubt.