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// Chapter 1: Lost 
// Story: Shy and Aggressive: Book 2 
// by Johng117 
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Multiple colors shone as bright as the sun. The air swirled much like a twister. A tunnel of swirling air and colors were all that were visible. There were cries from teenagers and beasts that were hurled through the tunnel. Soon, the end of the tunnel burst with a bright light, blinding everyone. The teens found themselves screaming as they burst through, while slamming into the ground. The Main 7 and Dazzlings rolled away from the momentum against rock and dirt. Twilight shot up as she found the Transmutants in their beastly form tumbling her way. She quickly took cover as the beasts rolled passed her. Junior groaned as he skidded on his side and slammed onto a rocky wall. The Dazzlings yelped as Mosura came crashing their way, narrowly missing them as she landed on Junior. Rodan screeched as he face planted into the earth, knocking up stones and dirt. Angirasu barreled through as a spiky ball, hurling towards Applejack, who exclaimed in fright as she stumbled back. The Transmutant bounced over her and slammed into several boulders, shattering them.

The remaining genetic hybrids also appeared from the vortex that had suddenly vanished. The creatures slammed into the ground, groaning. A few cars crashed into the area, along with much debris. The air began to settle as the vortex from whence they came disappeared. The teens groaned in pain as they stumbled up to their feet with dazed looks.

"Ugh. I think I'm gonna hurl," said Aria as she covered her mouth, appearing green.

"Gross," groaned Adagio as she stood up, rubbing her rear. Pinkie shot up, covered in dirt and bruises.

"Let's do it again! Whoo!!" exclaimed Pinkie.

"No!" groaned the rest of the teens. They then heard low growls. They turned and found the Iguana hybrids snarling as they approached, while the Hounds, a few rats and Deutalious appeared. The creatures turned their attention on the human girls, with looks of hunger.

"I forgot about these things," whimpered Sunset. Fluttershy gasped as she found the Transmutants stirring up. Mosura shook herself and found Junior snarling at her. He gave a bark, causing the girls to jump with a start. The hybrids even turned their attention to the other beasts. Mosura's fuzz and antennae became erect, much like a feline when threatened. She quickly fluttered off of him and onto the ground, making hissing sounds.

"What are they doing?" asked Sonata worriedly. Junior stood up to his full height as he bared his teeth and narrowed his eyes on the moth that stood up to his shin. Mosura gave chirps as she flared her bright patterned wings, while scurrying close to Junior as an act of intimidation.

Junior gave a bellow as he took a step forward and slightly lowered himself. Mosura quickly backed off as her antennae shot up like a cat's alert ears.

"They're trying to intimidate each other," said Fluttershy with a nervous look.

"But they're friends!" said Rainbow with an incredulous look. Rodan raised himself up as he shook his head, while giving loud squawks. He began to crawl his way out of the rubble but was met with a stone that flew his way. Rodan gave a short screech of pain as he was struck by the stone in the head. The teens bore looks of alarm as they found Angirasu's tail swinging as he shook himself off of debris, which had caused a stone to fly Rodan's way.

Rodan gave angry roars as he took to the air and landed on Angirasu's back, with his feet and paws safely planted in between the spikes that decorated his back. Rodan began to peck the back of Angirasu's head as well as claw his exposed scales. Angirasu gave a wail of pain as he began to violently shake himself. His thrashing caused him to swing his spiked and ball tail against a couple of the remaining Hound hybrids as they attempted to flee, killing them instantly. The girls cried out as they fled from the rampaging duo as they bit each other and slammed into the rocky walls in their environment. Water from the small pool in the cave splashed everywhere with Angirasu's steps. Junior snapped his jaws at Mosura, who fluttered into the air but was unable to get far due to the tight area they were in. So she landed on Junior's back and dug her mantis-like appendages into his neck and shoulders.

Junior groaned as he thrashed and attempted to snap his jaws at the moth on his back. However, he couldn't reach her. Junior stumbled through the area, while the humans gave cries of panic as they tried to avoid getting stepped on. Fluttershy fell back as Junior stomped in front of her as he continued to try and fight off the pesky bug on him.

"Stop fighting!" cried Fluttershy. Junior stepped on Angirasu's, who wailed in pain. He then turned and rammed his head into Junior's thigh, pushing him over. Rainbow Dash sped away and avoided getting crushed, but found herself in the dark iguana's path. The creature opened its jaws as it lunged to bite her head, but Applejack appeared from the side and slugged it in the jaw, causing it to fly off to the side as it groaned in pain.

Rarity found herself fending for herself as the colorful iguana had her trapped in her diamond shield. The girl grunted as she struggled to hold the shield in place as the hybrid slammed its weight against it to get to her. Suddenly, Rodan swooped in and picked the iguana by the back and flew towards Angirasu and dropped the lizard on him. Angirasu groaned as he was hit by the large creature. He angrily roared and rammed his horn into the creature, impaling it. Junior then snarled as he kicked Angirasu in the face, away from himself. Angirasu stumbled and nearly crushed Sonata, who was yanked out of the way by Aria.

"Why are they fighting?!" shouted Pinkie.

"Let's focus on getting them to stop!" shouted Twilight as she created a magic tendril and swung it at Junior's arm, which wrapped around it. Junior snarled as he yanked his arm, causing Twilight to yelp as she was pulled his way. She released him and fell on the ground, bruising herself. She then cried out in fear as Junior swung his tail her way. As she braced herself what was coming, Rainbow dashed her way and scooped her into her arms, speeding away from danger.

Junior's tail struck Mosura, knocking her from the air and caused her to crash towards Applejack, who was forced back but used all the strength she could to keep them both from hitting the wall too hard. Mosura chattered as she lied limp on the ground, having grown exhausted and in too much pain. Rocks began to fall everywhere from the tremors of these giants. Rodan roared as he used his feet to claw Junior's chest but was bit by the wing and slammed to the ground. Junior roared as he raised his foot to stomp on him but Sunset projected a shield over Rodan, protecting him. Junior stumbled back and roared angrily.

"Gojira, stop this right now!" said Fluttershy in a scolding tone. Junior snarled as he stomped on the ground, causing the cavern around them to rumble.

Rodan groaned as he lied on his back, while Angirasu charged towards Junior. However, Twilight fired a beam of magic in his face and caused him to stumble and trip. He groaned as he slid on the ground as he rubbed his face. He was about to stand but was then pinned by diamond shaped shackles and was bound by Twilight and Sunset's magic. He groaned as he struggled, causing Sunset, Twilight and Rarity to grunt from his resistance.

"Angirasu- Da-Darling! It would be nice if you'd stop fighting us!" shouted Rarity with an annoyed look. Fluttershy raised her hand as she cautiously approached Junior, who was breathing hard and bared his teeth at her.

"Goji, it's OK. Just calm down," said Fluttershy as she spoke in a soothing tone. Junior merely grunted as he swung his tail…which was bitten by Deutalious as he snuck from behind. Junior screeched in pain as he violently shook his tail, slamming the hybrid against the wall. The creature groaned as it remained on the ground in pain. From above, a large stone fell on Junior's head, causing him to groan as he dropped down on his belly. Fluttershy bore a look of horror.

"Gojira!" screamed Fluttershy as she rushed towards the Transmutant. However, Deutalious appeared in her path as he roared. The girl gave a panicked cry.

"Fluttershy!" cried Rainbow Dash, as everyone looked on in horror. However, Junior snarled as he shot his head towards Deutalious and bit down on his tail. The beast shrieked as it attempted to scurry away but was already being picked up as Junior stood to his feet.

Junior violently shook his prey and grabbed him with both of his bare hands. Junior tore flesh and tail from Deutalious as it shrieked in pain. The girls stared in shock and horror as Junior began to bite the hybrid's haunches,tearing it in half. Junior then began to swallow the torn half in his mouth whole and proceeded to devour the rest. Bits of meat fell to the ground. The girls shielded their eyes from this, while some like Aria and Rainbow Dash dared to keep watching. Soon, all that was left were blood stains, few pieces of meat and muscle tissue on the ground. Junior bore a blood stained muzzle. He groaned as he shook himself, while licking his muzzle.

"What... The Fuck." Aria bore a slack jawed look. The two remaining iguana hybrids both scurried away, fleeing out of sight. Fluttershy was green and bore a traumatized look as she stared at the bloodstains on the ground. Junior looked to the girls, who all stiffened in fright.

"Looks like we're for dessert," said Rainbow Dash with a nervous gulp. Junior flared his nostrils as he hunched and brought his muzzle close to Fluttershy. The girl clenched her eyes shut as Junior's muzzle came close. He gave soft groans as he lightly butted his snout against her and sniffed. Fluttershy opened one eye as the Transmutant lost his aggression in his eyes and looked to be analytical. He licked the girl's cheek, with his tongue wetting her entire left side of her face.

"I-I'm fine. Thanks," stuttered Fluttershy. Junior gave a small groan as he nuzzled her. The rest of the teens began to slightly relax as they came from their cover.

As Angirasu stopped thrashing, Rarity, Sunset, and Twilight released him from their magic. Rodan shook himself with a grunt as Mosura raised herself off of Applejack with a chirp. Angirasu suddenly snarled as he stomped towards Junior, who growled as he bared his teeth, rising to his full height. Fluttershy quickly stood in between the two large Transmutants.

"No! No more fighting!" said Fluttershy in a scolding tone. She looked back and forth at the two with narrowed eyes as she held her arms out. Angirasu growled, causing the other girls to tense.

"Well I'm sure that he didn't mean to step on your tail. Goji, will you please apologize?" asked Fluttershy as she looked to Junior. The Transmutant merely barked.

"Him knocking you over doesn't excuse you from apologizing, nor does it justify you to fight everyone!" said Fluttershy as she placed her hands on her hip. Mosura made a chirp as she flared her wings. Junior snarled as he stomped on the ground and glared at Fluttershy.

"Don't take that tone with me, mister! You two are friends. Now start acting like it!" said Fluttershy. Junior puffed air through his nostrils as his reptilian face formed a scowl. He then looked away as he gave a grunt. Angirasu did the same. Fluttershy bore a satisfied look.

"Good," said Fluttershy in approval. The rest of the teens were in an awkward silence.

"So... Everything is cool?" asked Rainbow. Rodan began to walk with his wings folded. He skipped along the rocky ground like a vulture, making squawking sounds. He then found what was left of Deutalios on the ground and proceeded to peck at it. The girls watched in disgust, especially as Mosura began to run her long tongue over the blood on the ground.

"I guess you can say that," said Sunset with a grimace.

"Well, now that everything has calmed down, where the heck are we?" asked Applejack in confusion.

The teens looked around, along with the transformed Transmutants, finding themselves in some sort of cavern. It was large enough to at least compensate for the Transmutants' large size but not enough for the fliers to take proper flight.

"Well, still think it was a good idea to use that spell?" deadpanned Adagio as she looked at Sunset and Twilight.

"Hey, we did what we thought was the best course of action! There were too many to deal with at once," said Twilight with a glare.

"You said that we created a black hole. Shouldn't we be dead?" asked Sonata in confusion.

"We probably are. I mean, judging by the underground cave setting, I'd say we're in Hell," said Aria sarcastically as she rubbed her aching arm.

"Hm. It's not so bad. Kinda cozy," said Adagio, looking around curiously.

"We're not dead. Whatever that was must have been similar to a wormhole. Instead of destroying us, it merely sent us somewhere else," said Sunset.

"That's strange. Our combined magic must have created a tear in the space time continuum," said Twilight, a thoughtful expression on her face.

"Well, where did it take us?" asked Aria. Twilight and Sunset both glanced at each other with grimaces. They turned to Aria and shrugged. Aria bore a dumbfounded look.

"Holy shit. You don't even know!" said Aria.

"Why would we?! We didn't know that this could happen!" said Sunset defensively. Aria groaned as she pulled on her pig tails.

"Look, it don't matter. We should focus on figuring out where we are," said Applejack as she dusted off her Stetson. She wobbled in place as she felt a tremor. Junior was stomping through the cavern, away from the group.

"He's way ahead us," said Rainbow. Junior ignored her and traveled down towards a slightly narrow area of the cave. Angirasu began to walk after him on his four legs along with Rodan and Mosura.

"Come on. We should follow them," said Twilight as she quickly walked after the Transmutants. The rest of the girls followed in suite. Junior groaned as he was forced to slightly hunch down as he walked through the cave. His sides slightly grazed the rocks along with his swaying tail. His dorsal plates broke stalactites and caused debris to fly in the air.

"I hope he can get his fat ass out," deadpanned Aria. Soon, Junior's eyes caught sight of daylight ahead. He continued leading the group but found himself forced onto his paws and knees. He groaned as he grazed himself through the tunnel, causing more debris. Soon, he reached the end. However, the Transmutant found his burly body unable to press on out of the cave. Only his head was peeking out.

"Goji? Why did you stop?" asked Fluttershy in confusion. Junior was silent and merely thrust himself forward, barely moving an inch.

"Oh you gotta be kidding me," said Sunset in disbelief. Rainbow groaned in exasperation.

"Seriously?! He's stuck?!" shouted Rainbow.

"I told you. Fucking fat ass," said Aria with a scowl.

"Hey! No fat shaming!" said Pinkie in disapproval.

"Ugh. Shut up. I got enough of that shit in Applewood," scoffed Aria. Junior scrapped his clawed toes against the ground as he swung his tail. He barked angrily as he attempted to force himself through. Angirasu made his way over to his rear and began to use the side of his body to push him. Junior groaned as he thrashed a bit, scraping stone that made up the cave exit. Applejack rushed to Junior's right side and began to strain as she pushed him from his thigh.

"Come on big guy! You can get through!" groaned Applejack. She and Angirasu both took a step back and then rammed themselves against Junior, causing him to burst through the exit and widen it a bit. Rocks fell on him as he gave a snort with what looked an awful like a scowl. The girls and the rest of the Transmutants stepped out of the cave as Junior stood up.

"Fat. Ass." Aria walked past the beast, who growled as his eyes narrowed. Aria stiffened as she looked his way.

"He... doesn't understand me, right?" asked Aria in a nervous tone.

"Where are we?" asked Rarity. The group took the moment to take in their surroundings. They found themselves to be surrounded by large trees, covered in bright green leaves. Their branches and trunks were covered in long vines, hanging like a mess of silly string on furniture. The ground was covered in green grass and stones. The sound of birds filled the air, along with the call of monkeys. The sunlight shone high above, but the jungle shaded them, allowing a few rays of light to reach them. The group looked around in fascination, confusion, and unease.

"I don't think we're in Ponyville anymore," said Applejack.

"No shit. I don't think we're even in Equestria anymore!" said Aria.

"Hey, you don't have to be a bitch!" said Rainbow. Aria glared at her with a growl.

"The fuck you say to me? Huh?!" demanded Aria as she and Rainbow both got into each other's personal space.

"Get out of my face!" said Rainbow.

"Or what? Circus clown!" said Aria. Rainbow growled angrily. Adagio and Sonata quickly pulled Aria away as Sunset and Rarity held Rainbow back.

"Come get some! I'm not scared of you!" yelled Rainbow.

"Bitch, I'll fuck you up!" shouted Aria as she attempted to pull away from her sisters.

"Chill out you two!" cried Sonata. Aria and Rainbow both glared at her.

"Stay out of it!" Aria and Rainbow shouted in unison, causing Sonata to flinch with a whimper. As the girls were arguing, Junior watched along with the other Transmutants. He bore an annoyed look. How irritating their shouting was. He sniffed the air briefly and looked to the jungle. He gave a soft growl as he began to stomp off. Mosura noticed the larger beast leaving the group as they were preoccupied with trying to prevent a cat fight. In her primitive yet somewhat self-aware mind, she felt that they needed to stand together.

Mosura began to follow Junior as he began to move passed trees, brushing against leaves and branches. Fluttershy noticed the two leaving. She worriedly looked to her friends, who were attempting to prevent a fight. However, she ran after the Transmutants. The girl made her way close to Mosura's rear, who was hot on Junior's tail. The three managed to make it through the dense trees and found themselves out in the open. What they found was a river running from a short water fall, creating a rainbow effect. The water glistened from the sunlight and reflected the blue sky. Large stones stuck out of the river bed, bearing a smooth and round aesthetic.

"Wow," said Fluttershy with a smile, mesmerized by the scenery. Junior stomped over to the river and lied himself in the water. He gave a relaxed groan as the refreshing cold water ran against his large body, which stuck mostly out to the surface. He then submerged himself deeper in the water, with his arched back and dorsal plates sticking out, taking on the appearance of rocks in the middle of the river. His gills flapped open as they took in oxygen and regained lost moisture from being on land. Mosura crawled over to the river and stuck her long tongue out from her beak. Like a straw, she drank the refreshing cold water. Fluttershy smiled as she took a seat on the grass, watching the two. Despite the fact that they had no idea where they were, Fluttershy couldn't help but enjoy this peaceful and beautiful place. How she loved nature. Fluttershy took in a deep breath of fresh air and sighed.

Suddenly, the sound of a mammalian cry filled her hearing. Fluttershy looked around in confusion and Mosura stopped drinking. The cry sounded close, and footsteps filled the air. Fluttershy turned and gasped at what she saw. Making its way to the edge of the river was a dear buck . It bore a bit of a lean appearance. Its brown coat glistened in the sun. White spots were speckled along its body. Its antlers stood tall on its head.

Fluttershy slowly stood up as Mosura tilted her head in curiosity. As the creature was unaware of the three, Fluttershy carefully began to take a few steps towards it. Her feet softly touched the ground with every step, and her breathing was slowed. The creature then turned its head and spotted the girl. Fluttershy immediately stopped in her tracks. The deer was frozen still. Its dark eyes locked with Fluttershy's, both not daring to move.

"I won't hurt you," said Fluttershy in her usual soft tone. The deer carefully stepped over to the girl, with its head low near the ground as it kept its eyes on her. The girl softly smiled as it cautiously looked at her hand. Its nostrils on the end of its snout flared as it sniffed her. The creature came closer, allowing Fluttershy to gently run a hand over its head. The buck then rubbed its chin on her wrist. Fluttershy smiled, which grew into a grin as she caressed the deer's chin.

"Aw. Such a good boy. You wouldn't happen to know where we are, would you?" asked Fluttershy. The deer suddenly shot away as Mosura approached. It gave a shrill call in alarm as it stumbled back. Mosura tilted her head as she looked at the fuzzy mammal.

"Oh, don't be afraid! She wouldn't hurt you!" said Fluttershy. The deer took off running, away from the area as Mosura chirped. Fluttershy moaned in disappointment as she slumped her shoulders.

"You spooked him," said Fluttershy. Mosura merely chirped as she turned to Junior, who was submerged in the river. The moth Transmutant began to make her way into the river. Her long limbs carried her over, allowing her to climb Junior. Mosura began to twitch her antennae and look over the wounds that were made in the battle prior. The moth opened her beak and began to lap up the wounds. Fluttershy watched in fascination as Junior gave low rumbles that bubbled up to the surface.

Meanwhile, Rainbow Dash and Aria Blaze were still in the middle of trying to throw down. They shouted curses that would make even Gojira Junior blush. The other girls were attempting to hold them back, while Rodan and Angirasu sat and watch. The two Transmutants merely glanced at each other and then both looked back to the squabble. Both in no hurry to leave or to stop this conflict. In the back of their minds, there was this bizarre interest in watching this drama unfold.

"I'm sick and tired of you stuck up bitches!" yelled Aria.

"Who're callin' stuck up, pop star?!" asked Rainbow mockingly.

"Wait! Wait, hold on a second!" shouted Sunset. The girls stopped but Rainbow and Aria were still heated. Sunset looked around, her expression turning to worry.

"Where's Goji and Fluttershy?" asked Sunset. The girls looked around, finding the two nowhere in sight.

"Mosura's not here either," said Twilight.

"How do you miss a guy that big?" asked Pinkie incredulously.

"Look, footprints!" said Applejack, pointing to large tracks that led deeper into the jungle. They matched the wide structure and clawed appendages of Junior's beast form.

"We should find them. Now's not the time to get separated," said Twilight as she began to follow the tracks. The teens began to follow, along with Rodan and Angirasu.

Sonata glanced at the quadruped, finding him staring straight ahead as he kept checking the tracks. The girl began to step over to him on their walk. She raised a hand up timidly.

"Um... Aangey?" called Sonata. Angirasu merely snorted as he stepped to the side, distancing himself from the girl. Sonata began to walk closer to him. However, Angirasu merely looked her way and gave a warning growl. Sonata quickly stepped away with a whimper, rejoining her sisters' side.

"Yeah I'd stay away from him for a while." said Aria as she anxiously eyed the quadruped. Sonata moaned in disappointment.

During this walk, the group came across a clearing, finding Fluttershy to be standing near a river, watching Junior as he lied submerged in the water as Mosura licked his wounds.

"There you are!" said Rainbow in relief. Fluttershy jumped with a start, turning to find the others to be present.

"Oh. I didn't hear you guys," said Fluttershy.

"So uh... What this?" asked Pinkie, gesturing to the two Transmutants. Mosura chirped as her fuzz puffed up around her head and upper torso, giving her plumage a much puffier look.

"It looks like they're forming a symbiotic relationship," said Twilight.

"You know if feels wrong looking at these two as animals," said Adagio with a grimace.

"I mean they did turn into animals and they aren't developed mentally like most Transmutants," said Sunset.

"Just a minute ago they were trying to kill each other and now she's licking his wounds. Funny how things work out," said Aria as she crossed her arms. Rarity gagged in disgust.

"I think I'm going to be sick," said Rarity. Pinkie giggled.

"I think it's sweet. They're forming a relationship? So does that mean they're a couple now?" asked Pinkie with a grin. Fluttershy grunted as a look of annoyance was on her face.

"It's not that kind of relationship Pinkie," said Sunset in amusement.

"Yeah it's like how those one birds pick at the teeth of crocodiles for food. The croc gets dental cleaning and the birds get a meal," said Sonata with a grin. Aria and Adagio looked at her in surprised.

"I'm surprised you knew what they meant," said Aria. Sonata chuckled with a grin.

"How do you even know that?" asked Adagio.

"I learned it from Discovery channel," said Sonata.

Angirasu grunted as he began to make his way passed the humans and towards the river. He snorted as he began to drink, while Rodan followed. He dove his beak in and began to drink as well. Twilight sighed in relief.

"Well, as long as these guys are occupied, we better start figuring out where we are," said Twilight.

"I think we should make a shelter first. There's no telling where we are. We need a place to retreat to before the end of the day," said Applejack.

"Especially since those iguanas got away," said Rainbow.

"Maybe that cave back there is a good start," said Adagio, pointing her thumb behind herself.

"That's a start. We'll need a fire, some food, maybe even some tools too," said Twilight in thought. She then turned to the girls.

"OK, let’s get started. Fluttershy and Rarity, stick with Goji and the rest. Dazzlings, gather wood. And-" Twilight was interrupted as Adagio scoffed.

"Excuse me, but who put you in charge?" asked Adagio with a hand on her hip. Twilight slightly narrowed her eyes.

"Then what would you rather do? You can babysit, you can help AJ set tools , or you can find food," said Twilight. Sonata glanced at Angirasu, who was drinking water from the river.

"I uh... I'll gather firewood," said Sonata as she briskly picked up some sticks.

"Look, we should decide on how we're going to run things here," said Aria. Adagio nodded in agreement.

"Yeah. Don't just push work around on people without being agreed upon as the head of the group," said Adagio. The rest of the girls glared at the two.

"Our focus right now is surviving. We can worry about that later," said Sunset.

"Yeah. Besides, no one wants to elect an ego maniac like you as Queen Bee," said Rainbow with a scoff. Adagio gave a forced chuckle as her brow twitched in annoyance.

"Look who's talking. I at least have more brains than you, jock-tard," said Adagio.

"So does Twilight! But at least she's not a bitch like you!" said Rainbow. Adagio growled as she and Aria stepped over to her. Applejack quickly got in between the two.

"Easy! Look, let's just do our part ya'll. We do that, we can all get along!" said Applejack. Aria scoffed as she and Adagio walked off.

"Whatever you say, 'partner'," said Aria in a mock country accent. Applejack suppressed a growl in response. Rainbow groaned as the Dazzlings began to gather wood. She leaned close to Sunset.

"If we have to resort to cannibalism, I vote that we eat them first," whispered Rainbow.

"Tempting," said Sunset with a scowl.










Later that night...



The Main 7 and the Dazzlings found themselves gathered near the cave entrance. The sun was setting, and the call of animals began to die down. All that was left was the sound of crickets. The teens sat around the fire as the Transmutants followed Fluttershy and Rarity to the group.

"Alright, it's time to rest guys," said Fluttershy, gesturing to the ground. Angirasu grunted as he lied himself down, stretching out his limbs with a yawn.

"So how was babysitting?" asked Aria.

"Oh they were well behaved. They didn't wander away from the river. Goji marked them with his mucus!" said Fluttershy, gesturing to the other Transmutants.

"Gross," said Adagio. Rodan yawned as he began to perch himself on the ground, folding his wings close to himself.

"It's a symbiosis thing," said Twilight. She turned and found Junior to be lying himself on the ground. The girl noticed his eyes falling on her. She smiled as she gave a small wave, which the Transmutant responded with a snort. He scooted away and turned, causing Twilight lose her smile.

'Is he ignoring me?' thought Twilight.

"So how long till we can expect these guys to change back?" asked Rainbow, looking up at Rodan, whose eyes grew heavy. He began to tuck his head close to his chest as he softly breathed.

"Hopefully soon," said Sunset, finding Mosura to be perching herself on Junior's back. Fluttershy began to caress her hand on Junior's head as she sat next to him.

"What are we going to do? Lord only knows where we're at," said Applejack. The teens sat in silence, looking to be filled with worry and sadness. Twilight cleared her throat.

"We'll figure it out. We're in this together. We'll be fine," said Twilight with a reassuring smile.

"Well I hope we can find some food tomorrow," said Sonata, holding her growling stomach.

"Yeah, we didn't have much luck. We'll look further tomorrow morning," said Twilight. She cleared her throat as she drew out a blanket.

"We found some stuff that got pulled into the wormhole with us. Luckily what we found at this time is a bunch of sheets," said Twilight, passing a blanket to Rarity.

"So... We're sleeping out here under the stars?" asked Rainbow as she made her way to Twilight, picking up a couple of blankets.

"If you rather be in the cave, be my guest," said Twilight. Rainbow looked to the cave entrance, finding the dark abyss inside.

"I think I rather be out here with the big guy," said Rainbow, pointing to Junior.

Soon, the teens were all wrapped in sheets and blankets to provide as much comfort to themselves as they could on the forest floor. The cricket chirps filled the air, along with the distant cry of an animal. This only caused some of the girls to stay up. Fluttershy sat up, her expression filled with fear. She looked around the dark woods, as the fire pit seemed to grow a bit dim from what it was earlier. The girl found the others to be sound asleep, or at least seemingly. She found Junior to be sleeping soundly, with Mosura lying on his back.

Fluttershy got up with her sheets and began to make her way over to Junior. She lied her sheets down and lied herself next to his arm. The girl sighed as she snuggled against him, feeling some comfort in this cold, frightening dark night.









It was early morning. Fluttershy found herself snuggled against Junior's arm. She tiredly opened her eyes, finding him still in his beast state. Mosura was seemingly sleeping on his back, still in her insect state as well. Fluttershy looked around, finding the other girls still asleep and the rest of the Transmutants in the same beastly state.

Fluttershy yawned as she stretched. She sluggishly stood up, scratching her neck. How she yearned for a shower. Fluttershy began to walk off from the area, as Junior yawned, stretching his arms. Mosura stirred awake, chirping. She crawled off Junior as he clawed the earth during his stretch. As the Transmutant stirred, his movement and growls woke up everyone else.

"Huh? Wha..." Rainbow shot up in a drowsy state. Applejack yawned as she scratched her back, while Rarity groaned as she sat up, holding her aching back.

"This is no place for a lady to sleep," complained Rarity. Twilight yawned as she sat up.

"Oh. Right," said Twilight as she took in her surroundings. She was hoping that yesterday was just a dream. The girls began to stand up, rolling up their sheets.

"Alright, everything goes in the cave. We're going to figure out the agenda for today," said Twilight. She gasped as she felt herself pushed. She turned around and found Junior's tail grazing on the ground. He grunted as he rolled onto his side, almost like a lazy dog.

"They still haven't changed back?" asked Sunset incredulously.

Later, the girls had gathered around. They were all seated in front of Twilight, who held a stick and drew on the dirt patch in front of them. The Transmutants however were doing their own thing. Junior was lying on the ground, napping. Rodan was perched on top of the rocky formation that made up the cave entrance. He was squawking as he spread his wings, taking in the morning sun. Angirasu was roaming about the area, exploring and grazing his horn against the earth. Mosura merely sat in front of Junior, watching him sleep.

"OK, we're gonna have to not count the others on the agenda since they seem preoccupied," said Twilight, looking to the Transmutants.

"Oh yeah. lard ass gets to laze about while we work," said Aria in annoyance.

"You know, maybe Fluttershy can convince them to help around. Maybe knock some trees down so we can use the lumber," suggested Rainbow. Fluttershy twiddled her fingers.

"I'll do my best. I mean, I barely got Goji to come out of the river yesterday. He's much more stubborn than the others," said Fluttershy.

"What else is new?" asked Applejack.

"Well for now, we have to find food. Whether it be fruit or... animals," said Twilight, glancing at Fluttershy. The rose haired girl grimaced in response.

"Ugh. I'd kill for a taco. Heck, give me a cheeseburger," said Sonata as she held her stomach.

"Ooh! Can I scout for food?" asked Rainbow.

"Alright, just make sure you don't get lost. We'll set up some check marks or something," said Twilight. She then pointed to the cave.

"Next is dumpster diving. I need a couple of volunteers to check the cave for whatever got sucked into the wormhole," said Twilight.

"I'll do that. I'm not getting screwed in digging ditches or whatever," said Adagio, raising her hand. Twilight sighed.

"Alright, Adagio. Anyone else?" asked Twilight.

"I'll help! I bet there's neat stuff in there!" said Pinkie eagerly. Adagio scowled.

"Shit," muttered Adagio.

"Excellent! Fluttershy, can we count on you for babysitting?" asked Twilight. Fluttershy nodded response.

"Alright. Rarity, can you weave baskets?" asked Twilight. Rarity smiled proudly.

"Darling, I am at your service," said Rarity.

"That leaves water," said Twilight.

"I can handle that. I'll just need something to hold it in and a fire," said Applejack with a nod.

"Great!" said Twilight.

"This is starting to sound like that we're gonna be here for a while," said Sonata with a forced smile.

"We just might be," said Sunset, apologetically. Sonata grimaced as her shoulders slumped.

"Alright, let’s get to work ladies!" said Twilight as she began to walk off. However, she yelped as she tripped. She sighed in annoyance as she found herself on the ground, with Junior's end of his tail by her feet.

"Fluttershy, do you think you can convince lazy bones here to be productive?" asked Twilight, standing up. She yelped as she felt her feet swept at by Junior's tail again. She groaned in pain as she sat on her rear.

"Goji!" said Fluttershy in disapproval. Junior merely snorted, looking off to the side. Twilight looked at him incredulously.

"Hey, he's doing that on purpose!" said Twilight, shooting up to her feet.

"No, don't be silly," said Fluttershy. Junior gave a small bark sound. His muzzle bearing what almost looked like a smile. If Twilight didn't know any better, she'd say that was chuckle.

"I'm on to you, pal! I know you have more cognition in that brain than you're letting on!" said Twilight, with her hands on her hips. Junior looked her way, sticking his tongue out. Twilight gasped as her face grew flustered.

"He just- Oh, real mature!" said Twilight.

"Twilight, he's just licking his muzzle," said Applejack. Junior's tongue had curled and began to run along his snout. He bore an innocent look in his eyes.

"Oh that's what he wants you to think! He's just trying to mock me!" said Twilight as she glared at Junior.

"I didn't take you for being paranoid," said Aria with an amused look.

"Paran- Look at him! He's clearly smiling!" said Twilight, pointing at Junior. The Transmutant merely grunted as he grazed his head on the dirt and rolled onto his side. The girls merely stared at Twilight, who groaned in annoyance. She looked to Junior and leaned close.

"Jerk," whispered Twilight as she walked off. Junior narrowed his eyes as the girl passed. He raised his hand and brought it near her back. He then flicked his finger against her back, causing her to yelp as she was pushed forward. Twilight held her back and glared at him.

"Hey! I know you saw that!" said Twilight, turning to the girls.

"Well..." Sunset looked to Junior, who narrowed his eyes at her. Sunset chuckled nervously.

"We should get started on our chores!" said Sunset, quickly standing up.

"But... He clearly just flicked her," whispered Pinkie.

"Yeah, but I rather not get on his bad side in that state." Sunset whispered back. Twilight slumped her shoulders as the teens didn't say anything, just out of nervousness at Junior's reptilian evil eye,though Adagio and Aria were personally getting amused at this. Twilight turned and looked at Junior in annoyance, who furrowed his brows at her.









Angirasu grunted as he began to force his way against the crowd of trees in his path. He groaned as he used his immense strength to knock them over. The trees creaked and crumbled as they collapsed onto the earth. He grunted as he began to clear away more trees, creating a more open path to the river. Meanwhile, Rodan was picking up the broken down trees with his beak and began to carry them back to the camp.

Rarity hummed to herself as she took fiber that she had gathered. She began to tie them with some stick, weaving them for practical use. She may not have been making dresses, but she at least had the artistic knowledge and skill to take whatever she can find and to create. Rarity found Applejack jogging over, carrying a log.

"What are you going to do with that?" asked Rarity.

"Well, unless we can find pots or something, we're going to be boiling water from logs that we hollow out," said Applejack. Rarity raised a brow.

"How so? Wood burns," said Rarity.

"We'll heat up some rocks and toss 'em in the water. That should clean it right up," answered Applejack. Rarity smiled as she held up a newly weaved basket.

"Perhaps you can make use of this," said Rarity.

"Perfect!" said Applejack, taking the basket.

Meanwhile, Adagio was inside of the cave with Pinkie. The two were sifting through the floor of the cave in the darkness. Though Adagio held her phone up and began to use the light on it to help them see in the darkness. She grimaced as she found the 'X' marked over her cell phone signal. They really must have been a long way from home, let alone civilization.

"Found anything?" asked Adagio.

"Just a bunch of broken bottles. That's dangerous," said Pinkie. She then glanced at Adagio.

"Are you sure you want to use your cell phone right now?" asked Pinkie.

"Meh. I can't get a signal. It's only good for light right now," said Adagio, sifting through the junk that was pulled in with them. She smiled as she picked up a top.

"Mm. This is kinda cute. Ugh. It's not my size though," said Adagio, tossing the top to the side. Pinkie grinned as she picked up a hatchet from the ground.

"Neat! This could be great for collecting firewood!" said Pinkie, placing the hatchet next to the top that was tossed.

"Maybe we'll get lucky and find some snacks," said Pinkie, optimistically.

"A protein bar sounds good right about now," sighed Adagio as she began to search deeper in the cave. It was hard to make out what exactly was pulled in with them due to the darkness and the bits of concrete and debris in the way. But she knew that there was a lot of stuff here. The question was how much of it was useful.

"Oh!" Adagio knelt down, drawing up a fishing rod kit. It was a long, rectangular container that bore a logo of a fish biting a hook.

"This might come in handy," said Adagio, looking over the metallic container. Pinkie squealed in delight.

"I found snacks!" cried Pinkie, shooting up to her feet, with bags of chips, protein bars, and some chocolate in her arms.

"This is turning out better than I thought," said Adagio, her tone lighting up a bit.










Later...



Junior snored as he lied on his belly. His back rose and descended as he took each breath. Mosura was sitting in front of him, almost with great patience. She just stared with her insect eyes, not moving. This was kind of creeping Fluttershy out, if she were to be honest. Never has she seen anyone or any creature so fixated as she was. She was pretty sure that the moth had yet to move from this spot.

"Mosura, do you think..." Fluttershy spoke but fell silent as the moth looked her way. She questioned what was going to be her next few words. She awkwardly cleared her throat.

"Never mind," said Fluttershy in a small tone. The moth merely chirped and turned back to Junior. Fluttershy just sat on the grass and watched. It began to bother her when she recalled Junior seemingly pushing Twilight around. At first she dismissed it as an accident and just his tail having a mind of its own. However, he proved that he seemed to almost be bullying her. That didn't seem like him. Granted, Junior tended to sometimes tease others, especially Twilight. But something was off.

"Could you still be mad?" said Fluttershy, to herself.

"Lookie here~!" called Adagio. Fluttershy turned, finding Pinkie and Adagio to be emerging from the cave, carrying some items. One of them being a long metallic container. The two approached Twilight and Sunset, who were putting together primitive tools.

"We found snacks and a fishing kit!" said Pinkie. Adagio even held out the top that she found.

"Oh and this too. You want it? My glorious chest is just too much for it," said Adagio, winking at Sunset Shimmer. The red haired girl rolled her eyes in annoyance.

"Good job you two. That kit may come in handy," said Sunset. She turned to find Rainbow Dash to be jogging over. In her arms was a large fruit. It was oblong in shape, almost like an egg, but bore a stem on the top. It was  bright pink in color.

"Hey, I found this huge tree carrying this fruit. I've never seen anything like it!" said Rainbow, setting the fruit down. The teens all began to gather around it, curious expressions on their faces.

"Strange. I'm pretty sure you just discovered a new kind of fruit," said Twilight in fascination.

"Cool! Does that mean I get to be famous when we get home? I bet we could make a fortune off this!" said Rainbow with a grin. Pinkie licked her lips as she eyed the bright, luscious fruit. Oh how it teased.

"It looks delicious," said Pinkie, her mouth watering.

"Hold on, ya'll. We don't know anything about this thing. It could be poisonous," said Applejack. Pinkie groaned.

"But it looks so good though," whined Pinkie.

"For now, let's put it aside. I wanna make use of this," said Sunset, taking the fishing kit from Adagio.

"Come on, I'll teach you how to fish," said Sunset, walking off.

"Wait, me?" asked Adagio incredulously.

"Yeah. It's a good idea to teach each other any skills that we know. It'll make things easier," said Sunset as she walked off, passing Rodan as he carried branches with his beak. Adagio moaned in response, sluggishly following the red haired girl. Meanwhile, Rodan sat the debris next to the cave, squawking as he moved them around.

"Rodan and Aang are being pretty handy, huh?" said Applejack. Her eyes then widened as Rodan took the debris with his clawed feet and flew up to the air. He perched himself on top of the rocky formation above the cave.

"Hey! That's supposed to be for the whole group! Not for your stupid nest!" said Rainbow in annoyance. Rodan ignored her and merely began to set his debris around. Applejack sighed heavily as she slumped her shoulders.

"So what are Aria and Sonata up to?" asked Rainbow.

"They're supposed to be exploring the area a bit. I hope they haven't gotten lost," said Twilight, looking around.

"Ah it shouldn't be hard to find us. I mean Aang's clearing out the trees. That's bound to get their attention," said Rainbow dismissively.

"I don't like that tone of yours," said Twilight in disapproval. Rainbow shrugged defensively.

"What? Come on, those three are such pains in the butt! I'm glad to be separated from them," said Rainbow with a scoff.

"Rainbow Dash, we shouldn't fight. We need to stick together if we want to ever make it home," said Fluttershy.

"Huh. Yeah. Because Fussy the Hussy is sooooo useful." Rainbow rolled her eyes.

"Rainbow Dash!" said Applejack in disapproval.

"We were all thinking it!" said Rainbow in annoyance. Junior suddenly growled as he opened his eyes. His brows furrowed as he looked to the humans in annoyance.

"Oh go back to sleep!" said Rainbow.

"He can't if you're too loud," deadpanned Rarity.

"He needs to be getting up anyway. Everyone has to pitch in," said Applejack, making her way over to Junior. The Transmutant eyed her as the blonde stood by him, her hands on her hips.

"Mister, you best get off your lazy tail and knock those trees down," said Applejack, pointing at the trees surrounding the area. Junior merely grunted as he scooted over, moving his head away.

"Now I know you understand me, Gojira!" said Applejack.

"Applejack, m-maybe you should-" Fluttershy interjected, but AJ held out a hand to her.

"Nah, I got this. You ain't the only one who knows how to get a varmint to listen," said Applejack. Fluttershy slumped her shoulders as the blonde made her way to the other side to Junior's line of sight. The girls and Mosura just watched.

"Partner, you best get a move on. Lest you regret it!" said Applejack.

"Applejack, I don't think it's wise to threaten him," said Rarity anxiously as Junior furrowed his brows.

"Yeah I'm with Rarity. He's always been temperamental," said Rainbow with a nod. Pinkie gulped nervously.

"He looks pretty mad."

"He's not going to respond well with threats. He's the Alpha male," said Fluttershy.

"Alpha- He's not a- That's-" Applejack grunted in annoyance as she grew flustered. She turned to Junior with a glare. This stare down only annoyed Junior further. This small mammal dared to challenge his supremacy. He knew better than to let this slide. Otherwise, the others may think he's gone soft and may try to take him down for dominance.

Junior growled as he slammed his paws onto the earth. The teens and Mosura backed away as Junior stood up to his feet, standing upright. He growled as he glared at Applejack, stomping on the ground.

"Oh boy," said Twilight nervously.

"Applejack, he thinks you're challenging him!" cried Fluttershy.

"Well maybe I am!" said Applejack, standing her ground. Junior snarled as he bared his teeth.

"AJ, you're just pissing him off!" said Rainbow.

"Well I'm mighty ticked off too!" said Applejack, rolling up her sleeve. Junior's snarling had drawn the attention of Rodan and Angirasu. Rodan looked down from his perch, hunching as he watched the two stare each other down. Angirasu grunted as he stepped to the side to get a better view, while maintaining his distance. Instinct told him to not get in the middle of this confrontation. Mosura looked back and forth at Applejack and Junior.

"Applejack, stop making eye contact! Get on the ground and kneel! Or something not threatening!" said Fluttershy urgently.

"Why should I?" asked Applejack.

"Because if you don't, he might kill you to assert his dominance!" said Fluttershy. Applejack scoffed.

"That is classic, Gojira! You just hurt people that you don't like! Well go for it, tough guy!" shouted Applejack, throwing her arms out.

"Darling, are you out of your mind?!" exclaimed Rarity.

"AJ, this isn't funny!" said Twilight.

"I ain't trying to be funny! Do it, lizard boy! I know you want to!" cried Applejack. Fluttershy swore that she heard a crack in Applejack's voice. She couldn't see the blonde's face, what with her and the others being behind her. But there was no mistaking that there was a change in tone of her voice. All of this was getting out of hand. Junior looked ready to crush Applejack just so he can keep his status as the biggest and meanest creature around.

Fluttershy was about to intervene but Mosura had quickly got between Applejack and Junior. She flared her wings at Junior, chirping. Junior growled as his eyes fell on the bright orange, red, white and black patterns on the great wings of hers. But his eyes fell on the red eye-like patterns that were resting near the tip of the moth's wings. Mosura chirped as her wing's bore a soft blue bio-luminescent light. Junior grunted as his expression relaxed, though his brows were still furrowed.

Mosura suddenly turned to face Applejack. She flared her wings, which bore a red tint from the glow. She gave a loud cry at AJ, who stumbled back with a start. Mosura stepped forward, raising her shorter fore limbs as if ready to attack. The girls cried out in fright as they backed away from Mosura, who began to scare them off.

"What's with her?!" exclaimed Rainbow. Mosura hissed as she kept her wings flared. The way her eyes were structured almost gave them a permanent narrow glare appearance, adding to her intimidating yet beautiful appearance. Angirasu and Rodan merely watched from a distance.

Mosura's fuzz and antennae began to settle from their erected state, as the bio luminescent glow died down from her wings. In her mind, she had just spared the blonde of her foolishness of challenging the Alpha. Her Alpha. Mosura was driven by instinct to support this larger predator, even going as far as keeping him from just outright crushing the aggressive mammal. However, somewhere deep in Mosura's mind were memories. They were a blur, but she felt a more emotional connection to her Alpha, even being able to sense the root of tension. She couldn't quite comprehend it in her primitive state, but she had a feeling that she had to stop the conflict without challenging her Alpha.

Fluttershy panted as her heart raced. Things had escalated quite quickly to the point that she and the rest found themselves backed up to near the cave. She found Mosura beginning to relax. However, she took notice of Junior looking down at them with a hard expression. The Transmutant turned and began to walk off. Angirasu stepped to the side, allowing Junior to pass through the trees.

"Ugh. My freakin' heart!" Rainbow dropped to the ground on her rear, holding her chest.

"That was close. I thought we were going to be pancakes! But not as sweet!" said Pinkie in relief.

"Just... What was that?" asked Rarity as Mosura began to walk off. Fluttershy looked to Applejack, who stood silently, with her back facing them.

"Applejack?" called Fluttershy. The blonde didn't respond. Instead, she began to walk off.

"Hey, Applejack? Where are you going?" called Twilight.

"Anywhere but here," said Applejack. The girls fell silent, watching as the blonde walked off. Twilight deeply frowned.

"So it's not my imagination," said Twilight to herself.









Sunset took a deep breath through her nostrils. Her lungs took in the fresh noon air. She sighed as she looked to the pool of water that the river led to. Around the area were tall trees. The sun glistened over the crystal blue waters. Beyond the pool, the water ran down a fall that was twenty feet. However, the fall only existed due to the excess water flowing through the pond, going over the edge. Rocks littered the area as did boulders that were submerged in the pool.

"It's glorious out here!" said Sunset, admiring the scenery. She took notice of Adagio, who was standing several feet away. An anxious look was on her face.

"What's your problem?" asked Sunset in confusion.

"N-Nothing," said Adagio. Sunset shrugged.

"Well, come over here. We have food to catch," said Sunset, stepping to the sand. Adagio eyed the pool warily as she followed. She gasped in fright as she saw something splash beneath the river that led into the pool.

"Come on!" called Sunset. Adagio moaned as she began to join Sunset's side, who was putting the fishing rod together.

"So uh... how deep do you think this is?" asked Adagio.

"Not sure. If Gojira can submerge half his body in the river, i say its deep," said Sunset. She noticed the pale look on the pop star's face.

"Wait, are you afraid of the water?" asked Sunset. Adagio glared at her.

"No! I-it's just that..." Adagio gulped as she eyed the water.

"I rather be dry," said Adagio.

"Bull crap," said Sunset. Adagio glared at her.

"Shut up! If we were intended to be in the water, we'd have gills instead of lungs!" said Adagio defensively. Sunset raised a brow as she cocked her head.

"What is it that has you so nervous? We're just fishing," said Sunset.

"We don't know what's down there!" There might be sharks! Or maybe crocodiles! Or maybe those fish that swim up your junk!" said Adagio, holding her hand over her crotch as she thought of whatever horrors lurked beneath the water.

"OK, first of all there's no sharks here. There is a fresh water river running into this pool. Second, crocodiles or anything similar is a possibility but this area doesn't seem suitable for them. They tend live near murky water. And third, gross," deadpanned Sunset.

"Look, I almost drowned in a pool once because of a cramp and I've been scared to be near deep water, alright?!" Adagio cried, her cheeks crimson with shame and embarrassment. Sunset sighed.

"You can swim, right?" asked Sunset.

"Yeah..." Adagio answered timidly.

"Then you have nothing to worry about." Sunset began to remove her boots and socks from her feet. Adagio raised a brow.

"What are you doing?" asked Adagio.

"Take off your shoes and tights. I'm gonna help you get over your fear of the water," said Sunset.

"You know I'll have to remove my romper to get my tights off, right?" Asked Adagio.

"Oh what? Now you're shy?" asked Sunset with a smirk.

"Oh my, Sunny. I never knew you could be so forward!" said Adagio, putting on seductive look. Sunset grunted in annoyance.

"I wasn't- Just shut up and get in the water!" said Sunset. She began to stomp through the sand and stepped into the water. She gasped as she felt the chill on her soles, rising up to shins.

"Oh God, that's freezing!" said Sunset, having stiffened in posture. She turned and found Adagio adjusting the top part of her romper, her boots and tights lying to the side. Her bare legs grew goosebumps from the breeze that passed over the water.

Adagio grimaced as she stepped into the water. She gave a sharp gasp as she felt the chill run through her body. She stiffly made her way to Sunset.

"See? It's not so bad," said Sunset with a smile.

"Only because it’s up to our knees," deadpanned Adagio.

"Well if you want, we can move further out. It is pretty hot today," said Sunset.

"Absolutely not! Let's just do what we came for!" said Adagio frantically. Sunset sighed as she took the fishing rod.

"Alright. Look, i can see some fish near the surface. We just catch a couple and we can go back," whispered Sunset, pointing to the deeper center of the pool.

"Why are you whispering?" asked Adagio.

"Fish can feel the vibrations. We don't want to spook them. My dad used to take me fishing," said Sunset.

"But I don't know how to fish," whispered Adagio with a shrug. Sunset sighed in annoyance.

"That's why we're here. Watch me. You put bait on the hook." Sunset drew out a worm and began to pierce it through the hook. Adagio gagged in disgust.

"You keep your feet planted, you real back and..." Sunset reared the rod back and sent it forward. The hook went flying to the center of the pool, the float buoy on the fishing line floated in the water.

"And.... we wait," said Sunset. The two girls stood in the cold water silently. The breeze and the call of birds and monkeys were all that were heard.

"So... this is what we do all day? We stand and wait?" asked Adagio.

"Yep," replied Sunset. Adagio moaned as she slumped her head.

"This is so boring," whined Adagio.

"Boring? Adagio, it's a lovely day. There's fresh air, the water's glistening, the birds are chirping-"

"If I were an old man, I'm sure I'd have a great time. My legs are freezing," said Adagio as she crossed her arms, shifting in place. She grimaced as she felt the mud getting between her toes.

"Adagio this is nature. Our ancestors use to live like this," said Sunset.

"Yeah and it was terrible!" said Adagio, raising her voice. Sunset shushed her. Adagio sighed in annoyance. To think that they all had to live out here in the hot sun and the cold night for God knows how long. Already Adagio was getting anxious just thinking about it. Sunset gasped as she felt a tug at the fishing pole.

"Hey I got one!" said Sunset, excitedly. Adagio quickly turned her attention to the buoy, which had disappeared beneath the surface. That was surprisingly quick, considering that she may have scared off some fish herself. She found Sunset grunting as she began to tug back on the poll, while reeling the catch it. Adagio couldn't help but watch, finding herself mildly entertained. Mainly since Sunset looked to be struggling.

"Man, it's a big one!" said Sunset, grunting as she felt herself stumble forward.

"Do you need help?" asked Adagio, finding Sunset stumbling and pull back.

"No. No I got- AH!" Sunset yelped as she stumbled further. Her foot knocked against an underwater rock, causing her to fall forward under water. Adagio snickered as the girl went under.

"You're right Sunny, this is fun!" said Adagio.

Underwater, Sunset grunted as she lost her grip on the fishing rod. Her vision was fuzzy under the water, but saw a large fish to be swimming away with the pole in tow. Sunset mentally groaned in annoyance. She was about to resurface but took notice of something moving across the mud. She squinted, trying to get a better look. What she saw was a horseshoe shaped object, scurrying across the sand. Sunset's eyes widened, finding the brown carapace of the object, along with a couple of more appearing with it.

Sunset shot up from the water, gasping for air. She panted as she stepped back, a look of shock on her face.

"Where's the fishing pole?" asked Adagio incredulously.

"I uh... I lost it," said Sunset, absent minded. Adagio groaned in annoyance.

"Are you kidding?! We needed that to catch food!" complained Adagio. Sunset remained silent, looking down at the water. Adagio was expecting for the girl to argue back with her, but was not greeted with so much of a glance.

"What's wrong?" asked Adagio.

"I... I saw something. No, I must have been seeing things. That's impossible," said Sunset with a chuckle.

"What? Saw what?" asked Adagio.

"Forget it. Come on, let's find that pole. It's caught to a fish," said Sunset as she began to wade through the water. Adagio grimaced as she looked to the water.

"Adagio come on. I promise you won't drown. And if you do, I'll save you," said Sunset with a reassuring smile. Adagio took a breath, stepping deeper into the water.

"So cold!" whimpered Adagio.