In the forest
This first portion of the forest seemed so eerie. The trees blocked out most of the sunlight as you walked. Causing the forest floor to become cool, the sounds that surrounded the world around you almost felt like whispers. Leaving your ears to switch to whatever direction you thought the sounds were coming from. The air felt stagnant sticking to your pelt like a hot afternoon. Clammy was the best way to describe it as you travelled through with your heart pounding against your chest. Half hoping that it would end soon. Was there really some herds here like you thought.
You stopped for a moment, swearing that you heard a noise behind you. Turning your head for a moment, only to find that there was nothing there. Though that didn’t entirely make you feel better at the situation right now. Reminding yourself that all you needed to do was keep going straight until you got to that castle. After all the castle called to you, words that were unheard but you knew it wanted you to come near.
Giving yourself a quick shake you move on, legs determined to push forward. As you kept alert but tried not to let anything throw off your nerve. This forest while creepy, did not mean that it was anymore dangerous than anywhere else. This reminded you that you had a mission. Whatever could possibly happen you needed to keep moving forward. Taking in a deep breath that was just what you did until the trees broke out a little and you were met with a strange field that the sun shined upon.
There was a few flowers here and there in bloom. It broke out from the creepy forest and filled you with warmth. Stretching out your wings you felt as if your energy was returning to you. Carefully you stepped forward and found a small stream flowing through the area. You knew it was a little early but now was a better time than any to take a rest. Lowering your head and pulling your wings close to your side you took a drink. Looking at your own reflection of brown eyes and a thick white pelt that covered you. Ever since you put that costume on you looked no different than another pegasus.
Something popped up in your head, were you supposed to graze. Somehow you now found yourself missing the comfortable valley that had the lake and apple trees. Ignoring it you did manage to find a nice patch of grass in the sunlight and decided to start there. You had to keep up your energy so now was a better time than any to eat, drink and then catch some winks. A nap would do you good, ever since leaving you had felt a bit shaky and none of that could be good.
Finding a comfortable place to stand, you lowered your head. Listening once more to the world around you just to make sure that you wouldn’t be in any immediate danger. Shutting your eyes you tried to let the darkness take you. Though this time, it took some time for you to fall asleep. Thankfully, it seemed it was something that you fiercely needed. You had no issue falling into a deep sleep. Despite what was around you - your body was at ease.
Written by Rivaxorus on 27 May 2017
