Destiny

But where to start?

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Amazing, how one can wander and wander forever, never stopping to talk. Only stopping to rest, eat, and relieve oneself. But, we all have a reason when we refuse to speak. A reason that we can never let out. And it eats at us, devours what little sanity we have left. But, we all go a little insane right?

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"Oh goodness Frost. You're alone, in the woods, with NOPONY to even bother watching you!! YOU ARE A MORON FROST!! A MORON!!" I figured that the safest route would be through the woods, despite the rumors of the legendary Slendermane hiding deep within. And night had just fallen. Not a single ounce of light from the moon penetrated through the dense trees. I felt like I was being followed, and would frequently look behind me.

I was on the verge of insanity; I swore I was. I heard a rustling come from a bush, and jumped to face it. A small squirrel hopped out and looked at me with big, beady eyes.

"Dumb animals," I mumbled under my breath. I turned around and kept walking. I would occasionally talk to myself.

"You're just paranoid," I would say. Paranoia? HA! That wasn't the half of it! I was alone, the woods were dark, and every little movement would cause me to flinch. I was more than paranoid. I was freaking insane!

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I had walked for only a while longer before stopping to rest. I found a nice, slightly decent bed of leaves, and lay my head down. It wasn't as comfortable as the beds I had slept on earlier in my youth, but it was better than nothing. I began to mumble to myself, saying that everything was going to be fine in the morning. As my eyes grew heavy, and vision began to blacken, I let out a soft sigh.

"Everything... is..... o....... k.........."

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I was awoken by a poking in my ribs. I jolted awake and jumped into the air. I was met by an unfamiliar face.

"Um, h-hello?" I kept my mouth shut, not wanting to speak.

"D-do.. do you know where I can find a pony by the name of Frost Catcher? I was sent to find him. By orders of Princess Twilight Sparkle." Searching for me already? Wow, word got around fast. I remained quiet not wanting to give anything away.

"Sir? Do you know who Frost Catcher is?" I shook my head slowly, still refusing to speak.

"Well, I was told that I would find him somewhere around here. But, if you ever see him, give me a shout. Or something... My name is... is... oh what was it again? Ah yes! My name is Sun Fire. If you ever need me, just.... find me? Yes, that seems good. Find me." I nodded in response, taking notice of the mark on her flank. She... once... had... a.. a cutie mark?!

She met my gaze, and acknowledged it.

"Ah yes, this thing. Princess Twilight removed the actual cutie mark from me, leaving this scar. She found me one day, wandering the streets. I was a Seeker back then, wanting to find my true self. When she found me, it was already too late to stop me from finding my Destiny. I had found it only days before my capture. She was going to have me executed, but then thought that I may be of use. So, she spared me. And gave me this job of hunting Seekers like me." My mouth was hanging open slightly.

"What? Why are you staring at me like that?'

"Uh.. no.. reason." Her eyes narrowed, then she nodded.

"What is your name?"

"I'm going to tell you, but do not, and I mean do NOT turn me in. My name.. is Frost Catcher. I too am a Seeker."

"I knew you were Frost Catcher! But, tell me, why should I spare you?"

"Because, I know why we are who we are. Did you ever find a mysterious mare named Applebloom?"

"No, I didn't. Why?"

"She can help us. Might help you get your cutie mark back."

"And I should trust you why?"

"Like I said, you're like me. Now, are you with me, or not?"