//------------------------------// // Seeking Assistance // Story: A Rainbow's Lament // by Pwincess //------------------------------// The colossal trees that towered above her did not alter her target, nor what she was going to do. Her destination was in the center of the Everfree Forest, in the very core. It would only take half an hour, but she knew that if night did come, she'd have no choice but to retreat. Trudging through the thick mud, she found she could hardly breathe. Perhaps it was due to the scent of decaying leaves, or the many remains of deceased creatures. Time went on until the troubled Pegasus saw the Moon begin to rise, when that did happen, her trot turned to a canter, and that into a gallop. Rainbow Dash's mane danced in the heavy breeze and she noticed a silhouette of the place she wished to go. Her hooves ached with pain as she gladly did thrust herself through the open doors of the hut. "What is this sound I hear, has some unfortunate pony stumbled upon Zecor's hut? It seems so! Welcome, although... Curious it is, who are you, miss?" A rough voice echoed through the hut, and a stallion zebra approached her. "Zecora! Wait, You're not Zecora!" "Indeed Not, Though I like the name a lot. I am Zecor, mind the decor!" He grinned, watching Rainbow duck under the large masks and beads. "Well, Mister Zecor. Have you ever heard of a pony jumping dimensions?" "Such things are beyond me, I'm just a lowly Zebra, see. If you really wish to know, go to Starswirl and say hello."The grey pegasus sighed, frustration finally starting to best her. "He isn't rotting five feet under the ground yet? Wouldn't he be like, two billion, six million and whatever years old now? Surprising." "I believe you are wrong, the truth is yes, he lived for long, but his death is not known." "Whatever, where can I find him?" "If i knew, i would answer you, but sadly our dear Starswirl is missing, And his student too." Her mind blazing she threw herself out and far from Zecor's house. Her thoughts began to wonder about her friends, where were they? She silently prayed they'd found a way back. She couldn't ignore the fact she really missed her, no matter how much she hated them. She saw them replace her. She saw them... It was them... right?