Standing Out

   I slowed my pace and landed on the damp ground. I walked along a path that wasn't well trampled, loose weeds and briars poked out from the dirt, stabbing my hooves every once in a while. I didn't really know where I was going, until I noticed a tree with strange masks and relics surrounding the roots. I cautiously approached the wooden door and gave a slight knock, I began to back away from the strange faces hanging around the outside walls, they looked scared and sad, some looked even worried.

   "Come in my fellow friend, tell me, what help can I lend?" A voice said from inside. I creaked the door open and saw a zebra standing on a shelf, reaching for a bottle of herbs. I walked in, unsure what to expect. She saw me and her eyes grew a little worried, her smile turning fake. "Um... Hello... I was just wandering around and... I noticed your hut so I just wanted to... Well... See if you needed anything... I haven't seen you around so I just wanted to say hi..."

   I ducked my head down as I spoke. The zebra climbed down and greeted me, "Zecora is how I would like to be addressed, so what is your name my guest?" She asked. "Icarus... I guess I'm not much of a pony to you... I'm a Changeling..." Zecora stepped back cautiously. "Why are you down little insect? What seems to be incorrect?" She asked while she retrieved a glass of blue bubbly liquids, and poured some into her cauldron.

   I explained to Zecora about the bullies and how I had always had conflicts in my life. She listened carefully while she dumped spoons of different spices into the pot, stirring them occasionally, and tasting, often giving a sour response. When I finished speaking, she nodded and dumped a few chopped up leaves into the cauldron. "What are you cooking up anyways?" I asked.

"Im brewing a solution for one, they are feisty and after any battle...they have won. I immediantly thought of the group, and Zecora knew also.

   She poured a small container of the blue, thick, bubbly liquid and tossed over to me. "For me?" I asked concerningly. She nodded. "Oh my... Thank you!" I fought my urge to dance around, and I calmly walked outside, thanking Zecora and leaving. She waved "Farewell! For the best of luck in the future! I Hope the potion suits you!"