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// Chapter 3: Getting Settled In & A Chat At Dusk 
// Story: The Sacred Elements 
// by Wind Typhoon 
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Chapter 3: Getting Settled in & a Chat at Dusk

As night fell on Camp Ponyville, the teams were sent to their cabins for the night. Wind lead Trixie and the others to the cabin that was assigned to Team Sacred. "So, what is your school doing here on this trip?" Wind questioned the group curiously. "Well, we're going to explore the Everfree Ruins, according to Principal Celestia," Trixie responded casually. "Really, not many people go there, but it's actually pretty safe," Wind responded cheerfully. "We heard that yesterday," Sunset noted in a  tired tone. As the group kept going, they chatted about various topics.

After a few minutes, the group arrived at the cabin. The cabin was a relatively nice, two-floor building at the edge of the forest. "Wow, this is a nice place," Adagio commented  in an astounded tone. "Like it, me and the other councilors had a competition to see who would get this one," Wind noted proudly. As Wind lead the girls in to the cabin, he explained what the cabin has in terms of rooms. "This cabin is pretty big, having a big living room, a kitchen and two bathrooms," Wind explained casually. "What about bedrooms?" Aria inquired out of curiosity.

When Aria finished that sentence, Wind went wide-eyed remembered something. "Um, I just remembered a possible problem," Wind commented nervously. "What is the problem?" Adagio questioned in a curious tone. "Well, the thing is there are only five bedrooms and six of us," Wind responded nervously. The five girls looked at each other  and back at Wind. "Now, we can try to figure something out, or one of us can sleep down here," Wind noted calmly.




The next few minutes were a little chaotic, with four of the girls trying to figure out what to do. Wind was sitting down on the couch, waiting for them to find a solution. He felt someone sit down next to him and saw Sonata there. "Um, Wind, can I tell you something?" Sonata asked nervously. "Sure, what is it?" Wind inquired curiously. "Well, the thing is, I don't sleep well alone," Sonata explained in an embarrassed tone. " So, you want to sleep with one of the girls?" Wind questioned in a curious tone.

"Um, not exactly," Sonata responded in an embarrassed tone, blushing a little bit. "Well what do you want to do?" Wind inquired in a curious tone. Sonata remained silent, though the blush on her face grew more intense. Wind was thinking for a few moments and then realized who was in the cabin. "Oh," Wind responded, now getting a light blush on his face. "So, um, what do you want to do?" Sonata questioned quietly.

"I, um, don't mind if you sleep with me," Wind responded in a nervous tone. "Thanks," Sonata told Wind happily. The two of them got up and went over to the group. "Well, me and Sonata have worked out a solution to the problem," Wind explained in a casual tone. "Well, what is it?" Sunset inquired curiously. "Sonata is going to sleep with me," Wind responded hiding behind Sonata. The girls were completely silent and not doing anything. "Maybe they understand," Wind thought hopefully.

"Wind, can Aria and I talk to you for a moment?" Adagio asked, a edge of anger in her voice. "Coming," Wind responded nervously. The three of them walked to the kitchen where they spoke. "So, you want to explain why Sonata is sleeping with you?"  Aria inquired curiously, with a clear tone of annoyance. "Well, let me start off by saying, she suggested it to me," Wind responded nervously. "Did  she now?" Adagio questioned curiously. "Yes, she did, do either of you know why she asked me?" Wind responded in a curious tone. The two thought about a reason for a little bit.

"I can't think of reason, but for now, take care of her,"  Adagio told Wind calmly. "Yes, Adagio," Wind responded casually, relieved he wasn't in trouble. "Just don't do anything to upset her or else," Aria commented in a warning tone. "Got it," Wind  told Aria nervously. The three went back to them main room to see Sunset, Trixie, and Sonata waiting for them. When Wind looked at Sonata, he noticed that she was a little sad. Wind decided to wait till tonight to ask her about it.

After getting all the girls settled in, Wind went into the room he and Sonata would be sharing. The room itself was fairly large with a TV, a queen sized bed, and a balcony. When Wind entered the room, he noticed Sonata out on the balcony. "Well, better go comfort her," Wind thought calmly. He walked over to the door to the balcony and was about to open it, when he saw a Shift Car. "Well, that explains how Starforce was able to tell when they arrived," Wind thought with a smile on his face.




Opening the door, Wind stepped out onto the balcony, catching Sonata's attention. "Hey, what are you doing?" Wind inquired curiously. "Not much, just thinking about camp," Sonata responded in a nervous tone, standing next to the guardrail. "Something on your mind?" Wind questioned caringly, walking next to her. "It's nothing big," Sonata told him in a calm tone. "You know, I figured that there's a reason you wanted to sleep with me," Wind commented nonchalantly. Sonata stayed silent, signaling Wind that he was right.

"I'm your camp counselor, you can trust me," Wind reassured Sonata in a comforting tone. "I miss my home," Sonata responded in a sad tone. Wind was surprised about the response, not expecting it. "I miss my family, my friends, and my old home," Sonata explained somberly, getting closer to crying. "Sonata, you don't have to..." Wind started to say in a caring tone. "Most of all, I miss the old times Aria, Adagio, and I had," Sonata finished, breaking out into tears. Seeing Sonata in tears made Wind feel heartbroken.

"Home..." Wind thought somberly. "Sorry, I get like this when I remember home," Sonata admitted in a sad tone, drying her tears. "It's fine, remember I'm here so you can talk," Wind told Sonata in a mature tone. "Thanks, I appreciate it," Sonata responded in a grateful tone. The two of  them stayed there, staring at the stars. "Hey Wind, what is your home like?" Sonata inquired in a curious tone. Wind thought about the question, but couldn't remember anything. "I can't remember," Wind responded in a somber tone.

Sonata was extremely surprised by the response Wind gave. "You don't remember anything about your hometown?" Sonata questioned in a surprised tone. "Nothing, I don't remember anything about my home," Wind admitted in a sad tone. "Well, what do you remember about your past?" Sonata inquired in a curious tone. Wind stayed silent for a moment, before responding, "Nothing, just these past two weeks." After saying that, Wind and Sonata stayed silent for a few moments.

"Sorry, I didn't know," Sonata responded in a sympathetic tone. "It's ok, you didn't know," Wind told her in a caring tone. The two stood there in silence, looking up at the night sky. "Hey, Wind?" Sonata questioned in an innocent tone. "Yes?" Wind responded curiously. "Thanks for talking with me," Sonata told him in a happy tone. Wind smiled out of happiness and continued to admire the night sky.

Sonata then gave him a kiss on the cheek, before heading back inside. Wind was extremely surprised and had a light blush appearing on his face. "Wow, didn't expect that, but I glad it happened," Wind thought happily. With that, he took one last look at the night sky, before heading back inside.