The girls made their way through the forest. When they came out, they noticed that their clothes changed again.
“Check this out!” Rainbow Dash chirped. “We have our camp clothes on.”
Sunset Shimmer noticed that Rainbow Dash is right. “Yeah. The clothes that we wore when we went to Camp Everfree.”
“That was a good trip.” Twilight figured. “Without Gloriosa Daisy being possessed by Gaia Everfree.”
Fluttershy happily walks around. “I feel at home here.”
“I agree.” Rarity told Fluttershy. “It’s so peaceful around here.”
Applejack noticed something interesting. “Looks like we’re not the only ones enjoying this here environment.”
“What do mean, Applejack?” Pinkie Pie asked.
Applejack pointed to a figure in the woods. “Lookie there.”
Everyone see who Applejack is talking about. The figure is a tall female Indian with long black hair blowing in the wind. She wore a light brown outfit and had a red mark on her right arm.
“Oh my goodness.” Twilight Sparkle yelped. “That’s Pocahontas!”
Twilight’s friends were all surprised to hear the name.
“Pocahontas?” Rainbow yelped. “The Native American princess?”
“I’m not sure if she referred to as a princess.” Twilight explained. “But, she is a real part of American history.”
“Twilight is right.” Sunset realized. “Pocahontas helped a group of settlers when America was still a young country.”
“That’s right, Sunset.” Twilight responded. “Pocahontas helped out early settlers in Virginia in the year 1603 or so. Saved Captain John Smith from being executed by her father, the Powhatan Chief.”
“Oh my.” Fluttershy gasped. “Talk about bravery.”
“Indeed. Thanks to her and her people, the early settlers started to colonize what would be the United States. That’s a great part of history.”
“I think that’s a good thing.” Applejack figured. “I heard there’s more to the story.”
“You’re right, Applejack.” Twilight replied. “Pocahontas went with a group of settlers to their home in England. She hopes to establish peace between her people and the English folks. That mission was accomplished.”
“That’s a great story, Twi.” Pinkie Pie said. “I’m sure Pocahontas loved hearing that story.”
Twilight got confused. “Any reason for saying that?”
“There is. She’s right behind you.”
Twilight turned around and was shocked to see Pocahontas standing with her.
“I’m happy you know your American history, Twilight Sparkle.” Pocahontas said pleasingly. “My father would be proud of you.”
Twilight blushed being praised like that. Pocahontas soon talked to the others. “Hello, friends. It’s good to meet you all.”
“Pleasure to meet you too, Pocahontas.” Rarity replied. “Enjoying the view?”
“I am indeed.” Pocahontas answered. “When I walk through the woods, I feel very relaxed.”
“I agree.” Fluttershy responded. “I’m in tune with nature too.”
Pocahontas walked up to Fluttershy and praised her. “It’s nice that someone shares my feelings for nature, Fluttershy.”
Fluttershy blushed as she and Pocahontas hugged each other. Sunset snickered. “I wonder if John Smith would be jealous of this scene.”
“Sunset!” Applejack yelped. “That wasn’t very nice.”
Pocahontas giggles as she walks up to the farm girl. “No need to be upset, Applejack. John Smith would hug Fluttershy too, knowing she’s a girl of nature.”
Twilight wondered about something. “How did you feel when the settlers started building houses on your land?”
“Not too bad.” Pocahontas answered. “The settlers and my people cooperated with each other. But, for a while, one bad apple tried to spoil that settler bunch. And, I’m sure you know who I’m talking about.”
Rainbow Dash spoke up. “I’ll bet that’s Governor Ratcliffe. And, he had a greedy fixation for gold.”
“Anything for a quick dollar.” Pinkie Pie. “That’s mean!”
“That’s putting it mildly, Pinkie Pie.” Pocahontas replied. “Ratcliffe’s greed started a lot of trouble between the two sides.”
“And, if you hadn’t zipped in to save John Smith,” Sunset stated, “this scuffle would’ve become a bloodbath.”
“I think you may be right, Sunset Shimmer. That fiend, Governor Ratcliffe, likes to cause trouble.”
“I’m glad the settlers decided to have Ratcliffe sent to jail when they returned to England.” Rarity proudly said. “Serves him right!”
Everybody agrees with Rarity. Pocahontas soon lead the girls to another setting. They saw a beautiful waterfall.
“It’s beautiful.” Twilight Sparkle cheered. “This waterfall is amazing.”
Rainbow Dash soon heard a chattering. She turns around and saw Fluttershy cuddling a raccoon.
“Who’s your friend, Flutters?” Dash asked.
Pocahontas saw the raccoon. “Meeko! I see you made a new friend.”
“Meeko?” Fluttershy yelped. “This raccoon is your little friend? I’m so sorry.”
“Don’t be upset, Fluttershy. It’s no surprise that Meeko would come to you. From what I hear, you have a way with animals.”
“Thank you, Pocahontas.” Fluttershy praised. She then hands Meeko the raccoon back to Pocahontas.
“Didn’t you have a second animal friend?” Applejack asked.
“Oh yes.” Pocahontas answered. “Flit, the hummingbird.”
A hummingbird soon landed on Sunset’s shoulder. She looks at the bird. “So, you’re Flit. Huh?”
The hummingbird nodded and flew over to Pocahontas.
“Meeko and Flit love traveling with me.” Pocahontas stated happily. “I enjoy their company.”
Applejack felt very uneasy. “Back on my farm, I had many rough encounters with raccoons. They ain’t as friendly as Meeko.”
“Hmmm.” The Native American muttered. “Sounds like you had a bit of trouble.”
“Luckily for me, my brother, Big Macintosh, has ways to remove them without harming them.”
“Good to know, Applejack.”
Soon, Pocahontas pointed to a path in the woods. “Follow this trail. And, you’ll be at another wooded area.”
“Awww!” Twilight sighed. “I was beginning to enjoy your company.”
“Don’t feel sad, Twilight Sparkle. I have a feeling we’ll meet each other again someday. Farewell.”
Pocahontas soon leaves the area with Meeko and Flit going along with her. As the girls were waving goodbye, a thought came to Pinkie Pie. “We met eight princesses so far. I wonder who we’ll meet next.”
“Good wondering, Pinkie.” Rarity replied. “At this point, anything is possible.”
“Twi,” Sunset Shimmer suggested, “lead the way.”
“Good idea.” Twilight responded “Let’s go.”
Twilight Sparkle leads the others down the path leading to another area of the forest.