The rise of Emerald Dust

I ran through the muddy puddles that were everywhere on the dirt road.  I could still smell the smoke through the rain.  I felt tears roll down my face, but I only felt numb.  I couldn't believe what just happened only a few hours ago.  I, I just watched my home burn down with some pones still inside.  I hope my friends are okay.  If they weren't, I'd, I wouldn't know what to do.  I kept running, my breath coming in short gasps.  I was a small light green filly with a darker green mane that had a white stripe run through it.  I felt my light wings shiver as I ran.  I couldn't fly yet, and don't think I ever will.  But I still unfolded them  and flapped them uselessly before folding them again.  I stumbled into the Ever-free Forest, ignoring the howls of Timber Wolves as I ran.  I eventually collapsed under a large oak tree.  I layed there, panting like a dog, sobs racking my body.  I let out a muffled cry, wiping the tears away with my muddy hoof.  I hated being alone.  Ever since my parents abandoned me, I always hated being by myself.  Luckily, my friends always stayed by my side.  But they're gone now...  I thought, more tears flowing down my face.  I must have looked like a mess.  My legs were all muddy and my face was red and puffy.  My mane was singed and tangled.  I suddenly silence my crying.  I hear hoofsteps.  Thump, thump, thump.

I widen my eyes with fear and realize where I was.  What was I thinking!?  This is the Ever-free Forest!  I held my breath as the hoofsteps came closer.  I could feel my heart beating in my ears.

"Hello?"  A female voice rang out.  I lower myself closer to the ground, accidentally snapping a twig.  I heard a rustle and was face-to-face with a large black allicorn.  I widen my eyes even further when I realize it's Princess Luna, ruler of the night.  I open my mouth as if to speak, but nothing comes out except a squeak.  I break eye contact with her old blue eyes and stare at my hooves.

:What are you doing all by yourself, little filly?"  She asked with her deep voice.

"Um, I was r-running,"  I trailed off, thinking back to the fire.

"From what?"

"A f-fire."  I stutter, closing my eyes for fear of me crying again.  I would not cry in front of the princess, I would not.

"Do you need a place to stay?"  She asked, though she already knew the answer.  I simply nod and shakily stand up.  She leans against me so I can support myself on her.  She was very warm and smelled like sleep and morning dew.  I felt my eyes grow heavy and didn't object when Princess Luna let me lie on her back.  I close my eyes and sleep without dreams.