The next day I woke up, Twilight was already gone. I looked around for Spike but he was nowhere to be found. “Probably at Rarities.” I thought out loud. I guess I'll head to Sweet Apple Acres for today’s duties.
I made my way to the farm, everything looked in place, Apples most of the apples were finally starting to grow back and as usual Aj and Bigmac were out buckin'. I took my place and joined them. “How are you guys this mourning?” Applejack replied “Well other than the heat its turning out to be a real nice day.”
I finished up at the farm and made my way through the town, just passing buy stores and fellow ponies. I wasn't sure what I was really looking to do but I was just bored. I decided I saw what I needed to see in town.. But whats beyond it? I wanted to see everything around this magical land. I decided to take a look about the outskirts of town. Just patches of forests and flower beds. In The middle of one of the flowerbeds, a strange creature protruded out from under it. It was like a bird's head with a lion's body... My curiosity got the best of me.
“Hey what are you up to?” She looked up at me in a surprise, she didn't expect to see anypony to see her in her secluded area. “Wha- what do you want.” I looked at her with a questionable but happy expression. “Well to know your name if your willing to give it to me.” She suddenly achieved the attitude she was looking for as she spoke to me as if she was the highest and mightiest of all of equestria. “If you must know, the names Gilda and by the looks of things... your nopony!” “How'd you know?” Glida looked at me in surprise of my simple comeback. “Hey whats with you, you keep eyeballing me!” “Oh I've just never met anything like you.” “Big deal you think I'm a freak just because I have the body of two animals, well let me tell you pal, my race can destroy anypony anyday.” “I'd agree with that.” I let back in a smile. “What?!? QUIT LOOKING AT ME LIKE THAT!!” “Oh um I'm sorry I've just never seen something so-” “Ugly” She interjected. “WHAT? I was gonna say awesome.” She looked surprised. “What? A pony thinks I'm awesome?” “Well yeah I mean look at you, you could easily rip a pony to shreds with your beak and talons, teamed up with the agility of your hunter-body and wings makes you like a super pony.. or griffin”
Gilda looked at me as she started to blush. “You really think so?” “Yeah who wouldn't!” She looked down in disappointment. “...My best friend...” A tear dripped down the feathers of her face. “What happened.. Is that why your out here alone?” “..Yeah, I showed up in town to meet my best friend a while back, I- I guess I wasn't the nicest griffin when I showed up.” “It wasn't that bad was it.” She just looked down further. “Oh.. I see, well I'll be your friend.” She gave me a perky smile. “You would?” “Yeah you seem like a fine griffin to me.” “Thanks it- it means a lot.” Its no problem, It shouldn't have to be one, all you really have to do sometimes is just open up and hope someone can lend an ear. By the way, who was your friend?” “Rainbow Dash” Immediately I thought of the talk I had with Derpy, her again.. Who is this Rainbow Dash. “Well If I see her I'll let her know that you mean well.” Thanks but I- I think because of you... I want to do it myself. Hey.. Whats your name?” “You already know, remember” “Huh wait I called you a nopony! That doesn't make any sense!” “Exactly. If you ever want to talk to me again or just hang around, I live in the Library at the other end of town. See ya round Gilda!” I said as I trotted off into the distance. She waved goodbye sheepishly with her claw giving my a small but meaningful smile.
I began walking again I ended up lost in a heavily wooded area, I couldn't find my way out. It was getting late and I was getting exhausted, I began to trot slower and slower my eyes lids drooping down, I was struggling to keep myself awake, I kept on until I slammed into a tree with my head... A square tree... with wheels... and curtains.. I looked up and apparently knocked on the front door with my face. “Who disturbs The Great and Powerful Trixie.” I rubbed my head. “Ugh the great and powerful headache.”