Twilight, the lavender mare stared outside her window. Only if she could find a book worth researching, but sadly they were still on order. She had to admit that being a princess had it's perks, but time was something she could not triumph, so star gazing was the next best thing. She had to admit, Luna made the sky look so very beautiful. The moon was definitely the seller point. Twilight could never understand why no one ever appreciated it back then, it was gorgeous. A light breeze sent her hair tingling and she decided bed was a nice option to do as she would most likely have little by the end of the week.
However, just as she was about to call for Spike and make sure he was in bed, a crash was heard above. She turned around to see the source, only to find the sky look as clear as well day. however, she could tell why, it was partially on fire. It was something she had never seen before. She quickly pulled out her notepad and began to sketch, only to find the spectacle over in such a hurry.
"Twilight, did you call for me?" The young purple drake asked.
"Oh, Spike, did you see the sky, it was marvelous. I wonder if it's happened before. Maybe I could get Luna's help to figure it out. I must know what caused it, when it'll happen again, how to replicate it, and everything in between. Oh, all the possibilities, " she said this with a grin Spike knew all too well.
"No, Twilight I didn't but for your sake and mind wait till morning till you crack open more notes. And please wait till tomorrow to tell me, I'm way too tired as of right now." Twilight hated the dragon's lack of curiosity, but she had to admit it was late and yawns were barely missing her right now. So as to comply with he own body she followed en-suite with Spike and went to sleep, but not before a quick message was sent.
Dear Princess Celestia,
Princess, I've recently found a new phenomena. Fire crackled in the sky. I'm not sure as to what to think, but just in case no one saw, I wished to inform you as to make sure there is no unheard event that would transpire because of it. I hope this turns out to just be some natural phenomena that occurs over the Everfree, but just in case I am sending this as a warning just in case it turns out something could threaten Equestria again.
Your faithful student,
Twilight Sparkle
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Next Day-Everfree Forest
"It will definitely leave a mark," Aldon thought as he scoured the area he had landed in. A dense forest, with no clearing or end near. He had to land face-first into the dirt when he was transported here. Of course, this was better than death, but landing face first into dirt was never fun. And he also knew it was definitely at least a little bit of a drop until he had hit it. The headache and bruise was a clear sign of it.
"Oh, this better not be some prank, where I'm the only sentient creature here!" Aldon yelled to, well himself. After a few minutes of deciding what to do, or how to even find moving life withing the forest or beyond, fire would solve it. He could try to find a way out of the forest, but that could take days with a forest as thick as this. Fire was just simpler, and he doubted by the cleanliness of air, a forest fire would be the end of the world. He would wait for the locals to investigate and say it suddenly went ablaze. He smiled at his genius, until nature had a better idea, or at least one where she wouldn't suffer: walk out. A drop of rain dripped down Aldon's scarred.
"Damn it, there goes that plan. Well at least he could hopefully keep himself warm." He summoned up fires in his right hand to check only to feel immense pain as he tried to keep a spark up. "What the--" He couldn't finish as he vomited blood. Collapsing to the ground, Aldon figured that magic wouldn't necessarily do him good here, or at least for now. As he held himself up in a dog-stance: with one arm and two legs, he heard the roars of the forest. A mighty one at that, and one he would not want to meet without his full power, as essentially he was just a man in the wilderness with beasts lurking. Even worse, he couldn't even seem to muster his own strength that well. He bones creaked and muscles croaked at every movement. Truly the transition to this world had taken a toll on Aldon. He had to get moving as he could hear the roar a little closer as it sounded off again, so with his own will he pushed himself up and began to walk. He just noticed his missing shirt and the fact his somewhat mid-condition shoes were gone, only to leave him with his pants on. It didn't bother him though as it appeared it was summer time due to the heat, but night time might be problematic, but not only with the cold, but predators. Aldon thought for a second, "Predators for sure. The cold never bothered me anyway, what do I care for it."
He began to limp in the direction his instinct told him to go: away from the roar. "Ugh, this is going to be a long walk. His stomach grumbled in rage, "and I hope the locals have good food."