The Lightless Night

by Matthias Ramsey

We Had A Deal!

Zecora hummed to herself as she worked.
"Sauteed and grilled, sprinkle of sage, now we turn the page." As she turned the page, something very heavy, and probably wooden, smashed down the door.
Zecora whirled. "Timberwolves! You dare come here? Are you trying to make me feel fear?"
Elm, Ash, and Locust stalked the shaman menacingly. "We felt a few ponies enter our forest. We thought we could lure them ou tnow."
Zecora was furious. "You treacherous pigs! We had a deal! You leave me alone, and I help your race heal!" Zecora had been backed into a corner.
"Consider this agreement over."
Zecora bolted under Elm towards the door. When she got there, though, a massive clawed paw flew out of nowhere, aiming for the kill.