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Chapter 1: Changes and Beginnings

Chapter 1
Changes and Beginnings

Long ago, between the Ancient Lands and the pony villages, there was a forest. The Ancient Forest was home to many creatures, both dangerous and gentle. But the most significant of these beings were the Flutter Ponies.

These small, yet magically gifted creatures populated the Forest treetops, protecting the animals and plants from either weather or predator. Despite this, hardly anyone have seen them or their home.

Except one.

* * *

"Pan!"

A young green Fluter Pony, Nicker Bell, soared through the treetops, searching for her friend. Why did he always have to disappear like this? Considering he towered over her and the rest of their kind, that was saying something.

Nick remembered the day she met Pan. She was only four years old when she found him on the Forest floor when he was a baby. After much deliberation, Queen Rosedust and her council decided to let him stay. Nick's mother, Perwinkle primarily raised him, but he did spend many days with the rest of the community. Even the Queen allowed him to spend a few days with her.

Soft yet bouncy flute music began high above the treetops. Nicker groaned. Not again. She picked up the pace skyward. Nick's breathe began to grow fainter as she flew higher. Most Flutter Ponies could barely reach the topmost leaves, but ever since Pan discovered he could fly above them, Nick had to practice flying higher.

Nicker Bell broke through the leaves, barely staying afloat as her cicada like wings flapped sporadically. As a sun peak over the horizon, a distant crow resonated far away. Followed by a louder crow to her right.

After taking a gulp of air, she shouted, "PAN!" At that moment, her wings gave out and she began to pummel down. But a forest green hoof caught before she could fall farther.

"Fancy meeting you up here, Nick," Pan said with a cheeky smile.

"What in Rosedust are you doing up? You're going to be late for the ceremony!"

"What? I just wanted to call out to the doodle doo first thing in the morning before the event." Pan had learned many things from not just the Flutter Ponies, but the animals. The one that captured his interest the most was the only one he has never seen. Whenever he got the chance, he would wake up before the sun would rise and answer the "doodle doo's" call

"I still don't think that's what it's called. Now, don't you think we should get going?"

Pan jokingly rolled his eyes. "Oh, very well." Pan slung his reed pan pipes around his neck and flew back down into the trees.

The pair flew together in a compatible silence. From the cover of their eyes, they noticed the rest of the Flutter Ponies making their way towards the center of the Forest.

"I wonder what your talent will be?" Nicker Bell mused. "Maybe you'll be a tinker, like me. Or, maybe you'll become a royal guard. Your sword skills has improved quite a lot. Maybe you'll become a musician, or an animal speaker. Or maybe-"

"Easy there, Nick," Pan interrupted. "We'll see what happens. Now, let's see if you can keep up." And he took off in a flash. Nicker Bell laughed as she sped up her flight.

Before long, the pair could see their destination. An ancient, giant of a tree sat in the very center of the Forest. It's golden leaves seem to twinkle with the light of the rising sun. Thousands of Flutter Ponies gathered around either on the branches or hovering in midair.

As the citizens settled in, a ball of gold colored light glided down towards the crowd. Once it stopped, the light dissipated, revealing a bright yellow Flutter Pony. In her silvery pink mane, a silver crown rested on top.

Queen Rosedust spoke, "Fellow citizens, as you know, the youths of our society will be discovering their talents today. Everyone who is the age of 10, please step forward." Along with three other Flutter Ponies, Pan stepped up and they all bowed to their queen.

As the four lined up single file, with Pan hovering in the back since he couldn't fit in the tree, Queen Rosedust's atenea glowed and ten mushroom sprouted from the tree in a circle. Placed on top of each mushroom was a single object, individually set up by other Flutter Ponies.

Queen Rosedust spoke, "Hazelnut, please step into the circle."

The Flutter Pony in question walked into the center of the circle. After looking around for a little bit, a glowing paintbrush floated into her tiny hooves. A round of applause echoed through the trees. After Queen Rosedust congratulated her, the next Flutter Pony stepped up.

Pan's mind started wandering as the process continued. As Rosedust had said earlier, this ceremony was for every young Flutter Pony to discover his or her true talent. Only problem was, Pan had so many talents. What would he spend the rest of his life doing?

"And finally," said Queen Rosedust, interrupting his thoughts, "please step forward, Pan Pipes."

Since the size of the circle was a little over the size of one of his hooves, Pan had to stay in the air. He reached for the acorn helmet, the symbol of the royal guard. But, it just softly landed on the mushroom, which lost its brightness. A little disheartened but determined, he tried again with the animal speaker symbol, a bird's egg. But it too yield the same result as the helmet. He kept reaching out for the another items, but no matter, nothing changed.

Until, there was nothing left.

* * *

Despite the cloudless evening sky, Pan couldn't believe his luck. After what happened at the ceremony, the Queen and her council had a meeting about what to do, since this was the first time in the Flutter Ponies history that an individual that couldn't find their calling.

The meeting lasted all the way through the rest morning and the afternoon. When it ended, they announced that Pan was no longer allowed to stay with them. He would only be able to return if he discovered his calling.

Pan flew to his home, a hollow willow tree. All that was inside was a foal sized bed made from woven tree branches, leaves and vines, a wooden sword that rested against the wall, and a basket filled with nuts and berries. Hanging on the bed post, was a metal tag, with a picture of a pan flute with music notes coming out.

Now alone, Pan sat on his bed and quietly sniffled. He didn't want to leave like this. Yes, he always dreamed of seeing the world beyond the Ancient Forest, but he also thought that he could tell his stories to the others. He knew he could be packing, but he couldn't bring himself to do so just yet.

"It's okay."

Pan quickly wiped his eyes and turned his head. Nicker Bell floated into the tree, sitting on his bed.

Nick continued, "Whatever happens out there, we'll face it together." Pan finally noticed she was now carrying tiny saddle bags.

He stuttered, "B-but, what about-?"

Nick interjected, "I already talked to Mother. She was upset that I'm leaving with you, but she understood. Beside, we're best friends, and best friends stick together." A tiny smile grew on Pan's face, happy to hear her statement.

Nick grinned. "That's better. Now, how about we play a song together before we leave?"

"Alright. Any requests?"

"You already know our favorite."

Smiling even, Pan lifted his instrument to his lips and play a sweet melody that Nicker Bell sang to.

Sun goes down, and we are here together
Fireflies, glow like a thousand charms
Stay with me, and you can dream forever
Right here in my arms
It’s magic, when you are here beside me
Close your eyes, and let me hold you tight
Everything, that i could ever need Is right here in my arms
Tonight
Sounds of day, fade away
Stars begin to climb
Melodies, fill the breeze
Sweeter all the time
Right here in my arms

Pan didn't know what would once he left. But all that he knew that life would never be the same, but his best friend beside him, it would be memorable.

Author's Note:

Author's Note: The song is a slightly tweaked version "Right Here in My Arms" from Barbie as the Island Princess. As you can tell, the rest of the story will take place in the past. The Flutter Ponies are inspired by the creatures of the same name from G1 of MLP. Although, I did use some references to the Tinkerbell movies.

Also, the reason why I had Gabby be adopted by Sky and Vapor was because I thought it would be cute and I love Gabby so much that I wanted to give her another appearance in the series.

As for when the next chapter will be up, I have no idea, but I will try my hardest to get it done as soon as I humanly can. Hope you enjoyed this chapter!

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