Courage in the Heart

The three of us were flying in a chariot. I mean, I've flown in an airplane, but this thing had no roof! I couldn't help but be a mix of nervousness and fear. Twilight noticed that I was most definitely scared, and she smiled at me.

“Are you okay Tyler?” She asked me as a hint of concern washed over her face.

“Y-yeah, I’m fine.” I stammered, “Just a bit afraid of heights.”

“A pegasus afraid of heights?" She giggled, "That's a new one."

“You learn something new every day.” I replied to Twi with a smug look.

“You never told me where you’re from.” She stated.

“I’m from Barnstable, Massachusetts.” I smiled, then frowned as I thought of home.

“Massachusetts? I've never heard of that place.” She replied.

“It’s, uh, really far away?” I improvised and nervously chuckled.

“Oh.” Was all Twilight could say before we landed. As we landed, we thanked the stallions driving the chariot.

We started walking, er, trotting into the small, medieval town. Spike then turned to Twi and spoke for the first time since the library.

“Come on Twilight,” Spike began, pointing at the bright pink mare walking in our direction. “Just try to make a friend.”

“Um, hello?” Twilight asked, unsure of what would happen next.

“GAAAAAAAAAAAASP” The pink pony exclaimed, and flew off in the distance.

“Well, that was interesting.” Twilight concluded.

“That’s something you don’t see everyday.” I chuckled.

“Whatever.” Twilight started as we started walking, “Spike, what’s first on the list?”

“Food Catering.” Spike began, “We have to go to Sweet Apple Acres.”

“Sounds fun.” I said.

We all started walking towards Sweet Apple Acres as I looked around, and Twilight kept talking to Spike about Nightmare Moon or something. We were still unaware what the day would bring us.