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.