This is the original backstory of Thunderwolf. In this story, Thunderwolf's peaceful life take the biggest turning point he could imagine. With his stable ground taken from under him, and no pony to aid him, how can he push forward? What is it that keeps him going through hunger? What keeps him living for the next day even if treated poorly? What is it that keeps his spirits strong when he's weak…? Friendship… The sheer hope of friendship in his dreams is what keeps his strength high, and his road straight.
Although it was hard… He would relive all of the hard ache again, just to feel that special feeling when he does reach his goal.