Odd One Out

by NyxIsBestPony

PROLOGUE

A pale pink pegasus carried a filly into a bedroom with a crib inside. A blue unicorn followed after her.

“Good-night, Sweetheart,” the unicorn said as the pegasus set the filly in the crib.

“Goodnight, Daddy,” she replied.

“We’ll see you in the morning, Glimmer,” the pegasus said as she shut the door to the bedroom.

Once she was sure her parents were gone, Glimmer climbed out of the crib, fluttering her tiny wings to help. She dangled for a moment, then dropped to the floor.

“Oof!” She giggled. “When the parents are away, it’s time to play!” She went over to her toy box and opened it. Her green eyes scanned the contents of the bin as she decided which toy to play with. Finally she chose a small stuffed bear.

Glimmer levitated the bear out of the bin and went over to the rug in the center of the room. She played with the bear for a moment, then stopped and looked towards her window.

A dark figure was hovering outside. The window opened and the figure flew into the room. Glimmer watched, curiously as the figure looked around the room. The figure’s gaze locked on her and moved towards her. Glimmer was frightened by this, but curiosity got the better of her and she stayed where she was.

The figure stopped a few feet away from Glimmer, and narrowed its eyes. It lunged at Glimmer, grabbing her and muffling her screams before flying back out the window.

Glimmer stared fearfully at her captor, then everything was dark.