Cadence Founds The Crystal Kingdom Orphanage

A few weeks later, three new orphans enter the orphanage. "Hello, little ones," says Cadence, "why are you crying so?"

"Mom and dad," cry the foals, "were killed in a fire. They couldn't get out of the house in time." They sniffle.

"Well, you're welcome here," responds Cadence. "I'll show you to your room." She then walks the three to a room and sits down and talks with them for hours on end. While doing this, Cadence learns the foals' names were Caramel Corn, Candy Heart, and Hopeful Dreamer. "Where were you living before you came here?" asks Cadence still very concerned.

"In a small town, maybe thirty minutes outside of the Crystal Empire, called High Horse Valley," respond the foals.

"I've heard of it," responds Cadence, "it's the town close to the Crystal Gorge."

"Yes," responds Hopeful Dreamer.

"And fires weren't normally common in the valley," adds Caramel Corn, the only colt in the group, "it was a rare occurrence. We don't know how it started. It had spread through our house and five others before they finally got around to it being put out."

"That means there are still orphans in the valley," responds Cadence, "and they need our help."

"Yes," adds Candy Heart. Cadence then follows the three back to the town and there, they gather the other now orphaned foals. All of their parents had passed away in the blaze. They then follow Cadence and their friends back to the orphanage and get adjusted. About fifteen newly orphaned foals came in that day. Cadence then learns the names of all of them.

"We're Bucky and June Bug," says Bucky on behalf of his sister, who is just a newborn, and himself.

"Crystal Rose," says the next filly.

"Arrot," says the colt next to her.

"Cardamom Spice," says the filly next to Arrot.

"Hay Seed," says the colt next to Cardamom Spice.

"Ginger," says the filly in the far back corner, doing her best to stay hidden.

"Marigold Harvest," says the filly next to Hay Seed. "And this is by baby brother, Golden Harvest."

"Cotton Blossom," says the filly next to Marigold Harvest.

"April Mist," says the filly next to Cotton Blossom.

"May Shower and Coal Dust," says the filly next to April Mist on behalf of herself and her brother, who was hiding behind her leg, shaking.

"Sea Lily," says the filly next to May Shower.

"Sun Beam," says the filly next to May Shower, "but most ponies call me Lil Sunshine."

"Well, it's nice to meet all of you," responds Cadence, "and I hope you can learn to call this place home."

"We're just glad to have a roof over our heads again, and thanks for finding us," respond the more vocal of the new orphans. "If it wasn't for you, we'd be goners."

"You're welcome," responds Cadence before walking out and flying down the hall to her office. Once there, she is greeted by a nice older couple. "Oh hi," says Cadence. "What can I do for you?"

"We're looking to adopt a little filly," respond the two. "Our daughter needs a playmate her own age as her brothers are off to college now."

"Well, we'll find a match for your child, can you bring her in with you next time you come?" asks Cadence.

"Sure," says the couple with a nod. "We'll bring her with us after she's done with school tomorrow."

"Great, I'll see you then," responds Cadence with a smile. She then walks the couple out. She can't wait to meet their daughter and help find her the perfect new sister. It's definitely something to look forward to after all that happened that day.