This takes place just after Gilda flies off. And away from ponyville.

And Umbra is now walking on a path in the everfree forest with a Zebra.

“I… I just don’t know what went wrong… what happened.” Umbra says

“I do not know. But it will take time to know.” The Zebra says.

“Hey… umm. I never got your name.” Umbra says

“My name is Zecora. And what’s yours friend?” Zecora says.

“The names Umbra. And I like your name. It’s simple. Unlike the ponies where it’s a trait of them.” Umbra says

“I appreciate it friend. And I like yours as well. It’s unique. Well… shall we continue walking?” Zecora asks

“Lead the way” Umbra says as they start walking down the trail.

As a few minutes pass they both reach a clearing in the forest.

“I see that you have a sword. I want you to spar with me. It’s not everyday that you find something other than a pony that doesn’t try to kill you.” Zecora says

“Are you sure? You don’t even have a weapon.” Umbra says as zecora walks towards a tree a pulls a staff out from behind the tree. “Oh… never mind. But I won’t back down from this.” Umbra says with a smirk and I cocky tone.

“I wouldn’t get so cocky. It’ll lead you down.” Zecora says.

“Psh. Whatever. Bring it on.” Umbra says and Zecora does what he says.

The hour goes by while they are sparing and they manage to clash.

“I’m not losing this to you!” Umbra says clearly agitated.

“Then try harder!” Zecora says with a chuckle.

As another hour passes Umbra starts to grow agitated as he cannot beat Zecora and he starts to grow a faint aura.

“Enough! This attack decides this!” Umbra shouts as he brings his sword up and swings it at Zecora and she uses her staff to hold his attack back.

“Umbra! That’s enough! You’re letting your anger take hold!” As Zecora says this Umbra’s attack pulls back and his aura disappears and he sheaths his sword.

“I’m sorry Zecora. I didn’t mean to.” Umbra says.

“It’s fine. But you need to get your anger under control.” Zecora says.

“Yeah yeah. I know I know. It’s hard for me to do it. But I’m working on it. Well I should be off. I’ve gotta help some ponies around town.” Umbra says as he starts walking away.

“Bye Umbra.” Zecora says as he waves to her.

As Umbra is walking alone he starts to hear giggling. And he looks around.

“Show yourself!” Umbra says as the giggling goes quiet and a bush starts to slightly shake.
“What the?” He says as he approaches the bush.

“We got you!” Three little fillies say as they tackle Umbra from the bush.

“AHH! Good grief girls. You can’t give me a scare like that.” Umbra says as he picks the fillies up and pulls them into a hug. “And I told you. Don’t go into the everfree without a grown up. Or me.” Umbra says.

“Yeah yeah we know we know. But it was so funny! You should have seen your face!” Sweetiebelle says energetically

“Yeah you should have!” Applebloom says with a little country accent.

“Mmhmm.” Scootaloo nods.

“What’s the matter Scootaloo?” Umbra asks.

“Nothing…” Scootaloo says.

“Don’t you hide it. I have my ways of finding out.” Umbra says with a smirk.

“And what are they?” Scootaloo asks with a nervous look.

“You’ll see soon. But let’s get out of here first.” Umbra says as he starts walking while holding them.

While they are walking a loud crash can be heard along with a roar. And a tree goes flying past them. Umbra sets the fillies down and turns around and there’s a manticore standing menacingly infront of them.

“Girls run!” Umbra shouts and as the fillies start to run the Manticore throws a tree at them and the girls stop running and they are stopped in shock.

“No you don’t!” Umbra says as he jumps in the way and the tree stops in its tracks and drops to the ground.

“Are you okay?!” Sweetiebelle asks

“Ngh. I’m fine.” Umbra says as he turns back to the manticore. “You’re gonna pay!” Umbra shouts as his hair turns black and he grows a void black aura. And lunges at the Manticore with his sword drawn and he shoves the sword into the manticore’s chest.

“Look away girls! And do it NOW!” Umbra shouts as the girls look away and cover their heads.

The manticore screams in pain and slashes at Umbra but misses and Umbra starts to climb up the Manticore’s back and just as he was about to kill the manticore it stabs Umbra in the back with its tail.

“AGHHH!!!” Umbra screams in pain as he falls to the ground and lays there. “Ngh. You bastard… it’s not over. Until I say!” Umbra shouts as he stumbles to get up and he approaches the manticore and uses his sword to kill the manticore.

“Target eliminated… okay girls. You can look.” Umbra says.

“Woah! Are you okay?!” They all ask as the walk over to him.

“Yeah. Im fine. I’ll live. It’ll take more to kill me.” Umbra says as he stands with a terrible posture.

“Can we go back now?” Sweetiebelle asks

“Sure. And I’m sure you all want me to walk you all home?” Umbra asks

“Yes please!” They all say energetically.

“Alright alright let’s get going” Umbra says as they all start walking. As they are walking they are laughing and what not. And first Umbra drops Sweetiebelle at her home and takes Applebloom to her home. And Scootaloo… he doesn’t know.

“Well Scoots it’s just you… do you have a place to stay?” Umbra asks scootaloo.

“No… do you?” She asks in a sad tone.

“No. I don’t but where do you usually stay?” Umbra asks.

“I usually stay with Applebloom.” Scootaloo says

“Well that’s very generous of them. Do you have any idea where your gonna stay? And you can stay with me if you want.” Umbra says

“I’d like to stay with you. please?” Scootaloo asks.

“Sure Scootaloo.” Umbra says as he lays in a field and takes his jacket off and Scootaloo lays next to him. But Umbra lifts her up and sets her in his lap and covers her with his Jacket and she falls asleep after a little and Umbra falls asleep shortly after.

Author's Note

Im out of ideas now.