In Cloudsdale, there was a Summer Cloud for the Wonderbolts. Lightning Fire was a Wonderbolt at this time. There was the rallies and the stunts, but after a while, He got bored of it. So he spent a majority of his free time napping.
Lightning Fire, woke up from his nap one midsummer afternoon. He was bored, even though all of his buddies were just messing around outside, content with the game they were currently in. He got up, put his Wonderbolt uniform on, and flew outside calling out, "Guys, I have an idea! Could you get over here?" About 10 seconds later, all of the Wonderbolts were floating or standing in front of him.
"I had a great idea for a little bet between me and all of you." They all got close and wanted to find out what bet he was talking about.
As he explained the idea for this bet that he had thought of during his nap, some of the Wonderbolts added or changed terms, while others left the bet, indifferent with the idea of this contest. When he finished with his thoughts, a scroll was used to record all of the terms, the signatures, and the money. Lightning Fire knew he had a big chance to win, mostly because he had planned ahead and made a secret hiding spot, tucked away in the Everfree Forest. All he needed was to pack the things he had bought the other day, which included a tent, a sleeping bag, food and clothes for the week.
The Bet was officially created, and began. The Terms were: Lightning Fire has a day to find somewhere in Equestria to hide, and last for a week, while not being seen by anypony and be in the open for that week. If found, Lightning Fire must return to Canterlot, and follow the Rewards section. More Terms include: No Bribery on either side, no magic used to hide or find, and no cheating by illegal means. Rewards for Lightning Fire if he wins: 5,000 bits, A week massage spa, and favors from all the Wonderbolts who signed the Bet. Rewards for the Pony who finds Lightning Fire: 5,000 bits, a Wonderbolt for a day pass, and being with the Wonderbolts for a month. Rewards for the Wonderbolts include: 200 bits a pony, and a Favor for each pony from Lightning Fire, at any time, place, within legal reason.
So far 4 of the Wonderbolts had signed it, and a lawyer and 2 witnesses were there to legalize it. Lightning was eager to begin this contest, mostly because of his lack of fun. He hoped and dreamed that he could do this more often, not caring if he lost, but he was sure no one would notice the speck on the map where he marked out a little valley covered by trees. He also knew that everypony feared the forest, even though the tree of harmony kept the forest clear of evil, except for the occasional Timberwolf. That being said, he was virtually prepared for anything... Except a certain rainbow-haired pegasus would change that thought entirely.