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// Word Spreads To Ponyville 
// Story: A Hearths Warming Tragedy 
// by GoodVibeWolf 
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A few hours after the earthquake, news starts to spread to Ponyville. You see, earthquakes are very uncommon in Equestria, as earth ponies usually predict them coming and stop them. Soon, Twilight and her friends hear about the terrible news.

“Earthquake in Sires Hollow?” Rainbow Dash stated confused.

“It appears so,” Twilight said just as concerned.

“What’s an earthquake?” Pinkie Pie asked just as cheerful as ever.

“Well, sugarcube, it’s like, when the ground shakes, and it can cause a lot of damage,” Applejack answered.

“Wait, Sires Hollow. Darlings, isn’t that where Starlight’s spending Hearths Warming?” Rarity asked full of concern. 

“Oh! You’re right! Starlight’s spending the holiday there with her dad! Oh no! Starlight! Do you think she and her dad are hurt?” Twilight asked with fright.

“Oh, goodness! Oh, Twilight, this is bad! What if they got hurt! We need to check up on them! And the rest of the town!” 

The girls looked at her and then looked at Twilight. Twilight knew what they were thinking.

“Okay, but we need to hurry. After all, our families will be waiting for us if we stay for too long.”

The girls nodded and agreed. Even Spike was for it. He cared a lot for Starlight, almost as much as he did for Rarity!

So the girls packed some supplies and got ready to go on the train to Sires Hollow.