As the months ticked by, Rainbow did everything she could to prepare for the news…

Month one:
Knowing that StarBell and Momma would be returning to their world at any time, she spent as much time with them as she could. Partially to improve their image of her and partially to find out possible methods to prepare herself in case she had to go to their world.

Month two:
Rainbow spent most of her nights struggling with her nightmares. Thankfully however, she had Luna there to help her push through the fear and turmoil and into the truth about what was bothering her. Bothe mares knew that even with how far she had come, it was most likely that she wouldn't be ready to confront him for several more months.

Month three through six:
Rainbow struggled with her concerns with where they were and if she'd ever see them again. Among these fears was the worry that if and when she did find them that they didn't want to reconnect with her. On top of that was the fear that this might end up being a one way trip.

Month seven and eight:
With her mind made up she decided to spend the last few months in the home that was planned for her and her stallion. In the meantime, she worked to prepare for an extended trip to wherever they were, and the likelihood that she will never return.

Month nine:
She sat at home and looked out the window as she sipped some cider. She had decided that if the changeling didn't return as promised, she'd alert her friends before getting Discord to help.

Thankfully or by chance, there was a knock on her door. Opening it revealed a pegasus with glowing eyes and a nervously happy smile.

Rainbow pulled him inside and after demanding his report and a lengthy telling of his trip, got both good and bad news.

"I found where they went. But… something found them too. Several somethings." The changeling explained.

Rainbow took a deep breath and glared at him with determination. "Then we better hurry."

He gulped and used his magic to open a portal to what looked like a stone wall. "Just go straight. The portal to where they are is the wall. And… good luck."

Random nodded and paused for a moment before giving him a quick kiss on the cheek. "Thanks." She said before going through the portals and finally starting her search for the stallion she loved and the filly she cared for.

Author's Note

Haven't fully decided if I should end this one here and start the sequel in the other world or not. But I do know that even though this chapter is short, like very short. It does open the door for a lot of possibilities.