Twilight was in her room at the castle, she had her saddlebags packed for a long adventure she had planned out. Spike enters her room to see if she needs any more help with packing.

"Hey Twilight, are you all set for tomorrow?" Asked Spike. Twilight turns her head and smiles at the little dragon.

"Yes I believe so." Said Twilight. Spike approaches her and stands next to her.

"Are you sure you want to go alone as well?" Spike looks up at Twilight. a bit of a worried expression on his face.

"Yes, most definitely. It would be safer If I traveled alone. Besides, I'll be back in two days. I will be safe enough for two days." Twilight gives him a reassuring smile.

"I'm just making sure, it's called the Undiscovered West for a reason." Spike warns, taking another step towards Twilight.

"I know, but... I can't just forget about the humans." Twilight sighs and looks out the window.

"Why? They have shown they want nothing to do with us." Said Spike. "Humans have stayed where they are and haven't even attempted to leave their homeland, and they drive away anypony who comes near them. In worst case scenario, some haven't even returned at all." Twilight sighs again and then turns to look at Spike with a smile.

"I know you are concerned for my safety Spike, and I appreciate that. But you must understand my reasoning. All most everycreature has made peace with each other. The dragons, changelings, griffons, hippogriffs, yaks, and ponies have made peace and friendship with each other. There is one race left that is left out, the humans. As the Princess of Friendship, I just can't ignore them. Imagine if the west was explored, and humans joined us in friendship. Everywhere would be safe for all creatures. Everyone getting along, no more war, no more darkness. Only peace." Twilight smiles as she daydream about a peaceful future. Spike relents, he understood Twilight's motive, and respects her decision.

"I understand Twilight, I still think you should have somepony join you." Spike taps his claws together and looks towards the floor.

"If the west is as dangerous as everypony else says it is. I will be able to hide and get away from trouble on my own much faster, I do have magic after all. If I am gone longer than 3 or 4 days, then you can come look for me." Twilight joked as she messed up Spike's head scales. Spike chuckles and pushes her hoof away. He was now smiling and he hugs Twilight. Twilight hugs him back comfortably.

"I'll miss you Twilight." Said Spike

"Oh Spike, it's only two days." Said Twilight.

"I'll still miss you." Said Spike. Twilight rolls her eyes while keeping her smile.

"I'll miss you too Spike." Said Twilight. After a while they pull away, Spike says good night and leaves twilight's room. Twilight then approaches her window and looks out at. So many things for her to discover out there. She made sure to bring plenty of journals and books for her to write down what she sees, as well as a couple of books containing the main human languages, just in case she runs into any and needs to communicate with them. She made sure to pack plenty of food and water for the trip. She yawns, getting sleepy and then approaches her bed. She lays down and closes her eyes, she could hardly wait till tomorrow.

Author's Note

This is pretty short as it's only meant to be an opener for the main fic. At any moment I use a language other than English, I will provide a translation, unless what i have said is meant to be mysterious. Hope you all enjoy.