Quarter of a mile to the east of Ponyville, a pathway leading towards a small and stable house, Two bedroom, home. It wasn’t to great, but enough to stay in for years If no harm came to it, pretty open and in the middle of no where. the edges of the Evergreen forest could be seen far south from the area. Phantasia bought the only suitable place to plan out her next move in the course of her adventure. But first she had to make her stop here.

“The house only has light cider” Phantasia spoke looking through the mini fridge, shifting through the alcohol bottles “Talk about weak taste, nothing in here is good” she paused for a moment with a blank expression

“Oh well this will have to do” She poured a glass of medium cider, she sat at the table with a glass in her hand, taking a sip of her drink, she paused again, and continued guzzling the rest. She kept her eyes to the table, she let out a gloomy sigh,

“Well, at least it tastes good” pouring another glass, just before drinking it down, someone came knocking at the door, Phantasia let out a sigh as she stood up off the chair, stepping over to the door.

Opening the door were two strangers holding stacks of paper in a bag at their waists, one was female, she had black hair with dark green eyes, wearing a shirt with some fancy logo on it, she was about the same age as Phantasia, average height and slim body, the other one was male, his expression was little more suspicious than his friends, he has sapphire blue hair with blue eyes, he wore warmer clothes then his partner. shorts and shirt, also had the same logo.

“Sorry if we bothered you” she said with a gentle smile

“No it’s fine, and who are you?” she answered crossing her arms

“I -- am Ivory Jester nice to meet you, and this here is Thunder Tail” She explained

“Well, nice to meet you Ivory and Thunder, but what exactly is the nature of this visit?” She asked

“Oh right can’t forget why were here, we would like to ask you to come on down to this years festival that’s being hosted by us this year, it’s always lively and there will be lots of festivities” handing her a flyer with the same logo as the one on her shirt, and a due date as to when the festival is set to begin.

“Hope to see you there” as she turns around with her less than talkative friend, they strolled away towards Ponyville, closing the door she stares at the flyer with a blank expression

“I won’t have time for this, I have too many plans today” she replies slapping the flyer on to the table she guzzles the cider she had placed on the table earlier and placed in it in the sink, after getting ready for her day, she planned to head up to Canterlot for a private meeting with the princesses in hopes to find out more.

Before leaving she stares at the flyer, “Damn, lets see the time is -- well, If I have enough time I’ll drop by the festival I could use the free time from all this thinking” She observes the flyer, it’s not until next week

“Well, that clears up my schedule then, hopefully then by next week I have found out something about my headaches and Jack’s whereabouts” Phantasia places the flyer in her pocket and steps out into the nice morning breeze, closing the door behind her she treads over the dirt pathway to Ponyville

So much to do, so much to think about, all this time and nothing on his whereabouts, I almost had him that one time, but it was a complete dead end -- No I’m sure it was him, I just can’t figure what the whole incident was about, I’ve been training, and preparing for the day to come, traveling non-stop to make it here. I just hope everything I’ve done is enough to get me some valid information on the matter.

Finally making her way into Ponyville, she notices a lot of talk about Evergreen forest, it seems a mysterious beast has made it’s nest in there. Scaring the town folk, curious, she tends to find out this strange occurrence before heading out to Canterlot.

“Hello -- Excuse me” she yelled across the road to one of the shopkeepers who was talking with someone about the strange event, he doesn’t notice her until she gets closer

“Hi, I couldn’t help but hear you talking about something that happened in Evergreen forest” She answered

“You too? you’re the 7th person that I’ve had a discussion about this mess” the man spoke organizing his stand

“What’s the story?” she replied

“I don’t know a lot...there have been some strange noises coming from Evergreen forest lately, it hasn’t been too bad, until last time, some folk came storming out of there in the middle of the night, something about a monster. not much else, gotta understand their concern you know, must have been scary to witness” leaning in front he spoke with sympathy

“Yeah I know what you mean, I hope their okay -- Anyway, thanks for taking the time to tell me all this” she said

“No problem, maybe next time you could buy something, I’m not all talk” he answered

“Heh...Sure thing” She replied walking over down the market district, overhearing some of the same conversations, A mysterious beast appearing so suddenly, and after she arrived, actually according to rumors, it’s been going on before her initial arrival. The question is how long has it been going on before she came, that couldn’t be a coincidence if her thoughts were correct,

continuing to wander through her thoughts on the matter I’m more convinced that Ponyville may be the place after all, beasts tend to make their way to new areas all the time, it’s understandable in one view, but it could be something else, I’ve made the mistake of not treating the situation seriously. This time I’m not going to folly around while shit happens behind my back, that’s how I lost my chance last time.

As she continues thinking in her thoughts, she passes by the trains station, which catches her attention. the Friendship express is currently departing to Canterlot,

Should she stay, or should she go, Find out about this Beast, or head to Canterlot and potentially learn more about Jack,

“I can’t miss my chance at learning more about him, the beast can wait” she muttered rushing over to the station

“Twilight’s Castle

Hours after -- back at Twilight’s Castle, Twilight and Spike and a few others are discussing something important, after the hold up yesterday, Twilight seemed irritated or bothered by the three of them being late once again. As she thought about it the door stormed open with three others

“Sorry, Twilight...dealing with a plant problem!” They both shouted, Dash and AJ looked at each other after their synchronized shout and jerked both of their heads back at Twilight who looked less than happy at their timing.

“How long does it take to deal with a bunch of plants? wait why were you dealing with plants?” She replied,

“They were growing along side the barn, weird thing was, they weren’t there the day before” AJ answered

Rainbow Dash stayed quiet after witnessing the fire that burnt down some of the forest. she didn’t feel like explaining the part about Evergreen forest being burnt especially since it was her doing, though she didn’t understand why.

“You’re saying they grew overnight?” Twilight replied

“Y’all be sayin the same thing as me if you saw how big they were” AJ exclaimed

“I’ve never seen such huge vines before” AJ continued, Twilight raises a brow at her complaining before getting to answer,

Rainbow dash stepped forward “Same thing, Right after…” She paused “Or as I was still doing this trick I had planned out, something for scootaloo. I was just about to finish when out of nowhere, branches, Vines, roots from...Evergreen forest came charging towards me”

Twilight’s curiosity roise more as they explained

“That’s strange, at least for a certain person’s point of view, you know that a lot of talk about the Evergreen Forest has been brought up lately by the town folk” Twilight said returning to her normal self,

“Why what’s goin on?” Dash answered, both AJ and Dash treaded over to their seats, Pinkie Pie followed close behind, having remained quiet for awhile

Twilight sat down shifting through some papers, she read some of the things that others had heard, saw, or were rumored to be.

“A lot of people have been hearing noises coming from Evergreen Forest, usually I’d say that’s normal because -- well, It’s Evergreen forest. That forest has always seemed dangerous. But lately the noises have gotten louder” Twilight said pausing at particular sheet of paper, she passed it to Dash

“Couple people were attacked last night, by the exact same description you just gave Rainbow dash, and that’s something that has gotten me interested about, nothing like this has ever happened before” Twilight said as Fluttershy passed the sheet to Rariy

“I’ve come in and out of it before, strange things tend to happen, I’m not sure this is something huge Twilight, But we’ll stand by your side.” Fluttershy added

“By the way, Pinkie” Twilight said

“Yeah, Twilight?” Pinkie answered

“Why didn’t you make it to yesterday’s meeting?” Twilight questioned

“OH! you reminded me, there is this girl, her name was Phantasia, I was skipping my way over here, when I came across her by the train station, the doctor said she collapsed” Pinkie replied

As everyone in the room drew their eyes towards Pinkie to that reveal.

“Oh, was she okay?” Fluttershy answered

“She’s fine, I brought her to the hospital, I asked If I could when Doctor horse couldn’t, that’s why I never showed up, I think I may have forgotten.” Pinkie smiled scratching her head in thought, Twilight shakes her head

“No, That’s quite alright Pinkie, I didn’t know that, hope she’s fine” looking back at the table

“Still, I hope the poor girl is okay” Rarity added, Twilight looked out the window for the moment at the train station remaining in her thoughts

“Somethin the matter Twilight?” AJ said

“I think, I’ll see If there is anything else connected to our forest problem, I just have this gut feeling that something is not right, Pinkie Pie could you send my regards to Phantasia, I just hope shes alright”

“Sure thing, I’ll see to it I deliver it” Pinkie smiled

Twilight stacked the documents up, aside the sheets of paper, levitating them with her magic to the next room. the rest of them remained for the moment until, Rainbow got up to stretch

“Well, call me if anything happens”

“Hold on, Rainbow dash” Twilight called from the next room, appearing in view shutting the door behind her

“Is there anything else you may have saw in the forest?”

Dash glanced to the right, holding in her troubling thoughts, just before being attacked by the trees and vines, she screamed, which released a shockwave of flames that burned everything around her. although it went out as soon as she calmed down. it shocked her

“Uh...yea, there is something I wanted to ask you about” Dash replied still looking little uneasy about it, she cleared her throat.

“I think I can shoot fire” Dash bluntly states much to Twilight’s surprise,

“Hah, Shoot fire? Rainbow dash, I don’t think I’ve ever seen you capable of magic?” Twilight laughed denying her claim, she’s correct, she’s not capable of magic, but what is to say it is magic

“No, I’m serious Twilight, I was caught by one of the roots as I tried to fly higher, I was thrown to the ground, in the my process of recovery, I yelled out in anger, and surrounding area was burned. I was lucky to even make it out” Dash exclaimed,

Twilight steps back in shock to Dash claim, but is brought back to reality with curiosity, she walks forward observing Rainbow, with her hand at her chin

“A declaration of anger, caused you to exchange fire spreading outwards…” Twilight muttered to herself,

“I couldn’t hear you, what was that?” Dash asked

“You think you could do it again, this time without being angry?” Twilight demanded looking at the blinking Dash

“I don’t think so, I can try” Dash answered

“It’s fine, could you tell me where the area, that you burned?”

“Yeah, If I had to say, it was probably, maybe a mile to the north of Zecora’s hut” Dash answered

Twilight readied herself to head into Evergreen forest, to confirm her suspicions about Rainbow dash’s mysterious ability to shoot fire

“I’d like to see for myself, If you wouldn't mind showing me Rainbow” she said

“Sure” She answered, Fluttershy and the rest followed behind them both

Canterlot ~~

A midst the view of the train doors, the Express lets out a screech, next the doors open, couple of others storm out of the train loudly with their feet clapping along the ground. one of them being Phantasia.

Inside Phantasia slowly gazes upon Canterlot with a speechless expression, admiring each thing her eyes come in contact with,

“No wonder everyone talks about Canterlot with such high regards, I’d live here any day. If I could afford it” She said, continuing on her way,

~~~~

“Any news?” Celestia spoke with an intimidating look towards her sister who was just flying in through the balcony

“I have received reports, but nothing substantial” Luna grumbled

“We may need take extra action, to identify the threat ” Celestia clenched her fists stepping to the balcony looking over at the edges of Ponyville

“We need to get a clearly picture of what we're dealing with, maybe we should call upon Princess Twilight” Luna suggested

“She has already taken matters into her own hands, It seems she and her friends are settling in just nicely” she smiled

“Should we send reinforcements?” Luna requested

“Let us have faith that she can pull through, it’s all we can do” she said turning around stepping back inside, close behind Luna followed

Back inside, Celestia and Luna were waiting inside a familiar area, a rushing Royal guard from the other end of the hallway with an unfamiliar face.

“Princesses, sorry for the intrusion, but someone has requested your presence” The guard spoke he slowly repositions himself again moving out of the way.

“Finally, so glad I could meet you both” Phantasia bowed after speaking,

“And it’s nice to meet you” Celestia replied “What’s your name?”

“Yes, right I should probably have introduced myself, You may call me Phantasia” she answered standing straight, showing a delighted smile.

After a long introduction, the three of them, including two other guards, proceed into a small and formal room, This is usually where guests would accompany themselves when visiting Canterlot on official business. The room was Royal in fashion.

Celestia took a seat at one of the single-seated couches, along with Luna next to her,

“So, what is the nature of your visit?” Celestia asked crossing her legs

“Uh, Did you get my letter? I sent it a week ago before I arrived” she answered with a distressed look

“Yeah, I got it” Celestia replied “I’m just a little concerned on the full detail of your visit. It’s not everyday we get someone who’s asking for details on specific things, usually we’d have more important things, but I believe your issue is worth investigating” She explained, expressing a serious display.

“About that, my issue is out of my specialty, I grew up wondering for most of my life, If it were anything different. Thing is, I knew someone long time ago, who was able to manipulate nature in a way where it would come to life, anything he touched would grow into adulthood, Fruit, plants...anything really as long it was nature.” she explained with a concerning look on her face.

“Have you taken into account that it could be magic he was using?” Luna suggested

“Yeah, that was my first thought, but can a child use magic so sufficient” Phantasia added, which to much surprise to both of them

“Child? how long ago was this exactly?” Celestia asked

“11 years ago to be exact, we were both still kids at the time, that’s why I’m asking, Is it natural for someone to possess such an ability, that doesn’t require magic?” Phantasia continued

“Well, It’s not impossible, it’s extremely rare though” Celestia said disturbed, “You said he can manipulate nature?”

“Yeah, why is there something wrong?”

She thought for a minute, with her hand to chin, her look was less than normal, featuring a discomfortable face as she wondered what the princesses were thinking about, as silence broke.

“I -- We aren’t sure of it, but you’ve heard rumors of the mysterious beast that appeared not to long ago?” Celestia suddenly mention out of the blue as Phantasia was thinking of other thoughts

“Yeah…” She paused for a moment “A couple of people were attacked by it, If i remember correctly, but what does this have to do with Jack?” She said showing a lack of disinterest to the topic, she came here to find out about Jack, but neither knew they would suddenly bring up another topic.

“Well, your friend manipulates Nature, and we both find it disconcerting that the mysterious monster now living in Evergreen, also has the same exact ability as described” she states,

Phantasia bewildered at the information just thrown at her suddenly, thoughts suddenly rushed her mind, The beast is Jack? why would that be, -- wait, if that’s true then, why did I come to Canterlot. I should have just gone straight to investigate the occurrence!

“You see, we don’t want to get your hopes up. we don’t have a lot of information on you friend jack’s whereabouts, so we are not much help to you there.” Celestia responded

“But if by chance this mysterious thing is your friend, then why not investigate.” Luna continued

“The nature of his power isn’t at all a mysterious to us though. Reports have gone all over Equestria, that a large number of people have been gaining unique abilities. Sorry for lying to you earlier, you must understand the concern we may have.”

Celestia spoke clear, making sure not to a raise any anger into Phantasia’s visit here. and as to why they couldn’t explain the truth earlier.

“It’s fine, a lot of information to take in, if your right, and this -- whatever it may be, is Jack.” She stopped unable to continue her sentence. “What is that noise?”

Phantasia glances over to the balcony, getting up slowly from the chair she was sitting on, threw open the doors, the sound was gone, it was unusually quiet now, until BOOM!

Explosions throughout the Canterlot begin to appear, first one was by the front gates, next by market area. the sound stretched as far as the balcony, she looks witnessing the horror as everything is plunged into chaos, all the citizens running all over the place in fear, more explosions are seen throughout.

“Lockdown the castle, get a hold of Shining Armor, we need to secure the citizens, hurry now!”

Luna ordered the two royal guards, as she commanded they charged as fast as they could down the hallway

“Phantasia, it’s too dangerous here, come with us” Celestia notices the overwhelming pain in her eyes,

“Can’t be...this can’t be happening now!” she held her head in pain, time seemed to slow down as Luna and Celestia were baffled at the result of her scream. she dropped in agony, trying to ousting the pain.

They were both speechless as everything completely froze, Phantasia’s scared eye that was previously hidden off by half of the layer of her hair, was giving off a glow, although still closed, felt or looked like it was about to open, as she tried to resist that from happening. Luna glances down at her noticing what has happened

“You -- You're doing this, the power that’s emitting from you, it’s off the charts” she exclaimed, Celestia rushes over to the other side.

“And it’s unstable, you have to control it.” She demanded

“I can’t -- I’ve been trying too!” Phantasia cried out stilling in pain, pressed up against the wall, the pain drove tears from her eyes as she pleaded.

Celestia watched in horror as Phantasia was losing herself to the pain, her eyes showing tears,

“Listen!, don’t fear your ability, you have to come to terms with it!, if you don’t it will continue to reject you! now come on” Celestia shouted

Phantasia trying to keep herself from passing out, tried to her best, clearing her mind of her fear, Her fear of the power she has known to possess, she couldn’t though. She saw what happened to Jack all those years ago, just before being able to catch up to him. it happened.

Suddenly, after minutes, Her right eye swung open, and everything seemed to fade to black.

Author's Note

Chapter 3 - I'ma take the next few chapters slow, so that i can get some details in. might take a few weeks.

I've noticed by constant repeats of words, so I'll see what i can do about those issues. Until then, Enjoy this weeks chapter.