“You called, Father?” I said as I walked up to him.
“Yes, I have a job for you. I'm sending you to Ponyville. You will live there for three years. If the job is not done when you return there will be consequences” The dark figure threatens. I recognize the silhouette as Father.
“Yes Father, but what is my task?” I ask cautiously.
“I need you to eliminate a few obstacles. I will send a scroll with details in a weeks time. But for now, sleep, you will leave by dawn” his voice echoed through the cave as he spoke.
I walked to my end of the cave and let myself relax. Tomorrow I will be leaving the cave for the very first time since I was a colt. Its been a few years since Father moved us into this cave. He’s never here with me unless there is work to be done, but I was told to stay and keep hidden. I can’t wait to see the outside world.
The Next Day
Father left a map and enough food to last about a week. The journey will be long and tiring. I should make it to the destination within three days time, allowing for the occasional rest. I decided to leave after I eat and ready myself. I had some bread, grabbed my amulet, and I was off. Once I arrive I will have to find a place to stay and a job to support myself. These things are new to me as I've lived in a cave my whole life. But I hope that there will be others like me, and that they will hopefully help me on my way.
Now that I’m on my way i'm starting to get anxious. Its only been about an hour and I've already seen so many new things. Father somewhat explained the outside world to me but his descriptions seem like a pebble compared to all these gorgeous sights. The trees are beautifully tinted for the season. Oranges and Reds. Even the animals are pretty. The birds look nothing like Father described. He said they were all annoying balls of feathers and that they should all disappear. Its getting dark so I think now would be a good time to find shelter.
I decide to take shelter under a large oak. The sky is so beautiful during the night, and the moon is big. But Father told me about them. What he didn't tell me about was these weird noises I keep hearing. They almost sound like laughter. I look to see if anyone is around but all I end up seeing is a shadow. If there was anyone here they must be gone now. I guess i can sleep now that the noise has stopped.