Five years had passed since Emerald Forest had set out on her journey to the city of Canterlot, on her way she met many ponies big and small along with creatures she never knew existed like griffons and sea serpents. Emerald had grown into tall beautiful mare, her white mane now had the colour red at the tips. Her body was lean with hardly any fat since she travelled mostly by hoof her legs were of exceptional strength. Her magic became a lot better as she travelled and learnt spells along the way from many unicorns. But the exception of her growth was the fact that she controlled dragon fire. Emerald learnt to harness the dragons flame to do her own bidding. Nothing made her happier than learning something new about the fire she controlled. Syrreth cautioned the mare on her use of the flame and what it can and cannot do.
The two years flew by in a rush and Emerald found herself in a small town on the outskirts of Manehattan, Emerald trotted in and looked around, many ponies looked at her questionably as she was taller than most mares and even rivalled a colt.
“Emerald what exactly are you looking for?” asked Syrreth finally
“Someplace to crash for the night obviously dad.” Emerald replied “or would you rather your small defenceless daughter sleep outside where anything and anypony could do anything to her?”
Syrreth snorted as the gem on her neck moved slightly “Ha, tell that to the Usar Major.”
“Hey he had it coming,” retorted Emerald Forest “I was having dinner and he came to rip apart everything.”
Syrreth chuckled to himself as Emerald continued to walk around, finally she came to a small bakery entering, the smell of cakes and pies filled her nostrils. Emerald inhaled deeply as she surveyed the delicious food before her. From the back a earth pony carrying a large pile of boxes balanced on his nose walked out. He rested it down on the counter and jumped when he saw Emerald standing in front him.
“Hi, can I help you.” He asked looking at the mare “Wow you’re tall.”
“Yeah, I get that a lot.” Emerald smiled “I’m visiting this town can you please tell me where I can stay for the night… I didn’t see any motels, or maybe I didn’t see the signs.”
“Oh, well in that case welcome to ManeHieghts.” The colt smiled “I’m RedBerry, have a cake or a pie on the house since you’re new and all.”
“Wow, thanks.” Emerald reached out and took up one of the pies and took a bite “Oh my it’s so GOOD!”
“Yes I know, I don’t wanna toot my own horn but…toot, toot.” Chuckled RedBerry
“I’m Emerald Forest,” Emerald introduced herself between bites “So, is there a hotel or a motel around here?”
“We don’t have much visitors and those who visit are mainly family.” Chuckled RedBerry “mostly everyone got a room upstairs and will be willing to rent it to a pony in need.”
“Thank you very much.” Emerald said
“But,” continues RedBerry “I suggest you go to the foals home for the night, you can’t miss it it’s the huge three story building at the edge of town”
“Okay thanks RedBerry.” Emerald said she reached into her bag with her magic and pulled out five bits and took up two more pies “What, they’re really good, a mare’s gotta eat”
“So she does.” Laughed RedBerry accepting the bits
Emerald left the bakery and started walking in the direction RedBerry had pointed her to. As she trotted down the street she greeted all ponies she met with a nod of acknowledgement. She passed the town square that held a statue of a beautiful mare in a stunning pose her head was held high. Emerald stopped to look at the statue.
“Dad if you could only see what I am seeing right now.” Emerald whispered “you’ll love it.”
“Feeling your joy alone is enough for me.” Syrreth said
As emerald marvelled at the statue before her the sounds of crying and shouting could be heard. Curious Emerald followed the sound and came upon the sight of a young mare about two years young her than her being bullied by two colts.
“You’re not wanted by anyone.” Said the first colt
“Even your parents didn’t want you cause you’re blind.” Said the other “No one is going to want a blind pony.”
“Not even that but you don’t even have your cutie mark.” Laughed the first
Emerald became annoyed at the taunts the young colts were dishing out, she marched up behind them, being taller than them bother she allowed only her shadow to cover them, the colts turned around shocked.
“What did you say about a blank flank?” asked Emerald “cause I have a blank flank too, come on tell me.”
The colts backed away scared, they were about to turn and run but Emerald grabbed them by her magic and held them upside down.
“We’re sorry we’re sorry.” They both pleaded
“Why are you telling me that?” asked Emerald, she turned to the young mare “tell it to her.”
“We’re sorry Lizz,” the first colt said
“We shouldn’t have told you those things, please forgive us.” Added the second
“Would you do it again?” asked Emerald, she smiled baring her teeth which over the years had evolved to look like fangs “or would you like me to punish you both.”
The two colts started to fight in the air terrified “No, no, we won’t ever trouble her again, we’ll be good colts I promise.”
“Remember boys, I’m always watching you.” Emerald said dropping them, the colts ran away screaming in seconds leaving Emerald alone laughing at them “They’re weak but pretend to act strong.”
She turned to the young mare and held out a hoof, after a few second she took it back, she looked over the young mare, this time Lizz was a small mare with a peach coloured coat with yellow mane and tail. Her wings were folded neatly not a feather out of place. Her eyes was what drew Emerald in the most, they were a pale blue but they were alert and full of life.
“I’m sorry.” Said Lizz finally as she wiped her tears “You didn’t have to save me I deserve it, I’m useless after all.”
Emerald just looked at the blind pegasai as she walked away her head low. With a grunt Emerald broke the pie she held in half and placed it in front Lizz.
“Eat.” She said “eating makes bad feeling go away.”
Lizz sniffs the Pie and takes a bite reluctantly “Oh my this is from RedBerry.”
“Good right.” Smiled Emerald “So how about we start over, I’m Emerald Forest, who are you?”
“I’m Lizz, I live in the foal home.” Lizz replied shyly
Emerald beamed and jumped into the sky happily “Yes, you live in the foal home that’s great.” She said excitedly
“Um….why would living in a place where kids are abandoned a good thing?” asked Lizz
“No I don’t mean it like that,” emerald said putting a hoof around Lizz “I’m heading there right now, wanna go together…you know the way better than I do anyway I was gonna ask a lot of questions.”
Lizz smiled for the first time and turned to Emerald “Well if you don’t mind me leading the way I do not mind.” She said
“Lead on my good mare, lead on.” Emerald said quoting a line from one of Syrreth’s many old stories.
Lizz led them through he streets expertly dodging everything as she walked, a few times Emerald was going to guide her away but realized that the mare had it under control. Only when it was time to cross the street Lizz reached out with her wing and rested in on Emeralds back.
“Wow you’re really tall.” Lizz said softly
“Yup, I grew quite a bit in my travels.” Emerald explained as they made it to the other side
“Where are you going for this journey?” asked Lizz
“Well, some things happened so to save all my family I have to go to the princesses,” Emerald explained
“Would they help you?” asked Lizz
“Well my dad says they’re extremely powerful, he trusts them.” Said Emerald touching the stone as they neared the large home “wow, this place is actually quite beautiful.”
“Oh, thank you the kids do the decor ourselves.” Lizz smiled as they came to the door, without missing a beat she opened and entered, Lizz leads Emerald into the living room “wait here I’ll go get sister Daisy.”
With that Lizz trotted off into the house leaving Emerald alone, she walked around the living room looking at the pictures that lined the wall. Ever single group photo had different kids some even appeared twice but never a third or a fourth. Lizz was the only pony that appeared in every single picture.
“Dad,” Emerald whispered
“Yes what is it?” asked Syrreth
“I don’t think I would’ve survived in this place, to many sad memories here.” Emerald said softly “thanks for not putting me in a place like this.”
“No problem.” Syrreth replied
“And don’t worry I’ll save all of you.” Emerald said just as Lizz and a older mare walked into the room, Emerald turned to greet them both “Hello, RedBerry told me you have rooms to rent?”
“Hello, yes we have rooms, wow you’re tall” sister Daisy said making Emerald laugh “Lizz told me what happened in town, thank you for sticking up for my little Lizz.”
“No problem, so how much for the room?” asked Emerald “I’m famished.”
“Oh Lizz will take you to one of our rooms upstairs.” Sister Daisy said “because you helped Lizz in her time of need, please stay the night free of charge.”
“Oh no I couldn’t” Emerald protested, taking out the bits from her bag
Sister Daisy shook her head “we repay kindness with kindness in this house.” Sister Daisy said with a smile “dinner will be in the next few hours.”
“Thank you Sister.” Emerald said smiling
“You have a kind heart Emerald, we are happy to have you here.” Sister Daisy replied as Lizz took Emerald and led her to the stairs, once out of earshot placed her mouth close to Lizz’s ear “so, where are all the other kids?”
Lizz jumped and landed on her flank before laughing “You scared me.” Lizz said “your breath is so hot, the other kids are in school should let out anytime now I guess.”
Emerald cocked an eyebrow “School, that’s where you go to learn stuff right?” she asked
“Yup.” Lizz got off her flank and led Emerald down a wide corridor and choose the ninth door on the right “My room is right over here, so you can have this one.”
“Alright thank you.” Emerald said “You can wake me up when it’s time for dinner ok.”
“Okay,” Lizz said in a disappointed tome, Emerald opened her door and turned to watch the young mare with her head low walk away, Emerald scratched the back of her head
“Spend some time with the little one.” Was the only thing Syrreth said suddenly “She needs this so do you.”
“Hey Lizz.” Emerald called, Lizz turned and her eyes though blind were fixated on Emerald “wanna come in and hang out for a bit?”
Lizz’s face lit up at that moment as she galloped towards the mare’s room and entered, Emerald closed the door behind her.

Author's Note

Five years....well cheers to the new arc and new characters letsvgetbut started shall we
Come on tell me what you wanna see who knows it might actually happen

Thank yous are in order to my friend Cyndel Quintey de Ruijter for the oc Lizz I love that pony.....thanks love she'll be treated well