"Yes. This should be enough."
Quill said to herself as she grabbed one last branch of firewood. She turned and began to walk back to the campsite.
She suddenly heard a scream and she sped her trot to a gallop. Quill crashed into the clearing and saw Turner standing over Firecracker, who seemed to be having a nightmare.
"No! Ash! NO!!! WAKE UP!!! WAKE UP!!!"
Firecracker shouted in terror that sounded so odd coming from such a brash unicorn
Turner shook her back saying "It's okay" and "You can wake up." Over and over. Quill touched the unicorn's shoulder in concern.
"What happened?"
She asked.
"I came to check on her after studying the map, but she started this as soon as I got close!"
Turner answered, his voice scared for the first time since meeting Firecracker.
Suddenly, Firecracker gasped and shot up from her sleeping spot, sweat dripping down her face.
"Firecracker! You're okay!"
Quill cried, hugging her tightly.
"Yeah,i'm fine, so can ya get off!?"
Firecracker asked, shoving Quill away.
"I had da weirdest dream. I saw Ash's love being fed on by the queen changeling! It felt so real!"
she said in awe.
"That's really strange. Ever since we started this journey, I visited the future through dream, Quill the past..."
Time Turner started.
"And me da present?"
Firecracker finished.
"I guess so."
Quill replied.
"I wish we knew why."
"Well, I wish my horn would stop glowin! I am practically blind right now!"
Firecracker said, slapping her glowing white horn and wincing in pain.
Suddenly, Firecracker screamed as a white beam of magic shot out, making a white ball of light in the middle of the clearing. Each pony wanted to turn and run away, but instead felt mesmerized by the glow and suddenly felt the urge to bolt right into it. The feeling got in the way of their judgement and the trio ran straight into the unknown.
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The trio blinked against the light as their eyes adjusted. They were in a large dome filled with rainbows and stars that danced across the walls.
"How beautiful..."
Quill murmured as she walked around the space, surprised of how large it was.
"What do you think it is?"
Turner asked, rubbing his hoof against the soft ground.
"Who cares! It beats a burned hotel!"
Firecracker squealed in delight, prancing about like a foal in a candy store.
"At last. She was found. The mage of the group."
The three ponies screamed and jerked around, coming face to face with a young, lavender colored unicorn.
"Who would SHE be!?"
Firecracker sputtered in alarm. Quill simply smiled.
"Hi Wisteria."
she said calmly.
"Greetings young Quill, I see you still remember."
the unicorn answered.
"Wait, she is Wisteria the Wise?!"
Turner questioned.
"Correct Time Turner. I was able to borrow your friend's magic to make it possible for all of us to communicate. I apologize for any inconvenience."
Wisteria replied. Firecracker blew her fiery bangs out of her face and scowled.
"So dis is da pony who can tell us why we were assigned for this treasure hunt?"
she asked bluntly.
"Yes Firecracker. You are all here because you were all chosen because you each have something special that is being kept away, but will be rediscovered to aid you during your quest."
Wisteria explained.
"Huh?"
Quill questioned.
"You were chosen by the tree of harmony. You three have potential to aid a very important pony in the future, this quest will determine if this is true."
Wisteria continued.
"So, is this why we have these weird powers?"
Turner asked.
"Yes. You were given these abilities by the tree because they give you key information to help and guide you during your quest. However, know you cannot pass this dangerous test unless you face the obstacles within."
Wisteria replied.
Wisteria turned her head as if to leave.
"My time here has expired. I will visit through dream to guide you all to your goal. I have transported you to your next obstacle. You must hurry! The day of the amulet's rediscovery draws near!"
she warned, as the dome disappeared along with her, revealing a large mountain in the group's way.
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