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// The Arrival 
// Story: The Hidden Alicorn 
// by Ice Feather 
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	It was another regular day in Ponyville, as Princess Celestia's sun shined brightly. Princess Twilight walked down the path leading to Sugar Cube Corner, for another one of Pinkie Pie's parties. Just as she neared Sugar Cube Corner, what she saw made her stop in her tracks. A figure, standing near a shallow well, was gazing in her direction. Twilight could see this figure was wearing a cloak, so it was impossible to see it's features.
"Hello?" Twilight called out, unsure. The pony simply stared at her. " Who are you? " Twilight called again, this time in a slightly louder voice.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         		"Twilight Sparkle?" The pony called back, her voice hoarse.
"Um.. Yes, that's me." Twilight replied going nearer to the cloaked pony. The pony went closer, and Twilight found out she was a mare. " What business do you have here? "
" I must deliver a message to Princesses Twilight, Celestia, Luna, and  Cadence. " said the mare. " I take it you are Princess Twilight?"
" Yes, I am, and I would gladly take you to the Princesses, but I need to know identification first. " said Twilight firmly
" I hope Pinkie won't be to mad... " Twilight thought, as she remembered the party she was going to.
" I am afraid I cannot tell  you my identity, Princess. " said the mare, bowing slightly. " would you please take me to see the Princesses? "
Twilight thought a little bit about it. She had just met this mare, but she seemed trustworthy enough. A nagging voice at the back of her brain told her she was making a great mistake, but she paid no attention to it.
"Ok, I will take you to see the Princesses, and deliver your message." Twilight said finally. 
" Excellent... " said the mare, and though Twilight could not see, a small smile had curved on her lips.