Project Rift

Keeping Secrets

"Let us begin, shall we?"...

Both elderly humans gave Spitfire and Soarin' a cold stare. Soarin' was getting nervous at what these two human might have in mind for him and Spitfire, since they were probably in command all of the humans in this location. Spitfire kept calm and waited for what the two humans have to say. The human in the dark green uniform had his knuckles on the desk and the other one had its arms crossed.

"Well now, let us begin," said the human in the dark green uniform. "From what our personnel have said...You two talk?"

"Yes..." both pegasi said in unison.

"Isn't that amazing..." murmured the human in the dark blue.

"To start off, I am General Townes and this is General Granger. We are in charge of this airbase you're in right now."

Well that answers one of my questions... Soarin' thought

Both Spitfire and Soarin' were a bit surprised by the term 'airbase'. Sure, there was Wonderbolt HQ or Academy or Cloudsdale, but not airbase, still they paid full attention to both generals, despite the unknown words of human language.

"So...What are your names?" Townes asked

"My name is Spitfire and this is my friend Soarin," Spitfire said

Granger raised an eyebrow at how peculiar these two pegasi were named. Townes went along with conversation despite their names. "Strange names you both have there, but I guess that will do."

  "What do you mean 'strange'?" Soarin' asked, confused at why their names were odd to them.

"Well, you see your names differ very much than from ours, we have a first and last name. I believe you dont have last names do you?" Granger said

  "I guess that makes sense, but some of us do have a last name as you humans do," Soarin said

Townes turned around and stared outside the window with his arms behind his back. "Where do you come from Spitfire and Soarin?" he asked, Spitfire and Soarin' looked at each other at the sudden question that came out of nowhere from Townes.

"We come from a place called Equestria," Spitfire said. "I believe that we're not on it anymore?"

No, you're not," Granger answered. "You've travelled a long way from yours to ours, but you got here in such a small matter of time."

  "How far are we from our world to yours?" Soarin' asked

"Oh, you're quite far actually. You're about 20 million light years away from your world Soarin," Townes stated

Spitfire and Soarin's jaws hung at such a incredulous answer. Even if they had wings there was no possible way to make a return trip back home by flying. This was beyond bad news for both of them.

"You can't be serious, right?" Spitfire asked weakly

"I'm afraid no, Spitfire. You and your friend are farther from home than you think."

Soarin' was starting to slightly panic due to the vast distance they were from home and if it was possible to return. Spitfire too was also starting to get worried. Her other Wonderbolt friends, her family, anything back home in Equestria was starting to get to her. "Will we be able to get back home though?" Spitfire asked. None of the generals spoke a single word. Townes turned his towards Granger with a concerned gesture. Granger did a single nod back at him.

"Yes, you will be able to return home," Granger said.

"Phew! Oh thank you!" Both Spitfire and Soarin' rejoiced

"But..."

That word quickly terminated the moment of happiness for both of them. "But, what!?" Soarin' asked

"There are a few things Townes and I must privately discuss before you are allowed to return back to your world."

Soarin' sighed that the return trip would take longer than expected, but never the less, he would make it through the wait. Spitfire continued to concentrate at both generals, waiting for what else they had to say for them.

"Our discussion may last a while, so you will be in this room until we return, understand?" Grange said.

"Yes, Sir!" both pegasi replied in unison.

"Very well. Are you ready, General?" Granger asked to Townes.

"Yes, let us leave."

Both generals went around the desk, and passed by Spitfire and Soarin' to the doorway. Townes was about to exit but stopped in between the two soldiers that escorted Soarin' to the room. "You two will provide any service to our guests until we return, got it?"

"Yes, Sir!" The two soldiers replied.

The sound of footsteps exiting down the hallway was heard. They slowly faded away as the distance continued then came silence. Spitfire and Soarin' turned around at the two masked soldiers by the doorway. It was a awkward moment between the two humans and pegasi. The awkwardness was suddenly interrupted when one of them asked,"Do you two need anything?"

Spitfire looked at Soarin' if he needed anything. Soarin' put a hoof to his chin to see if he wanted something. "Do you guys might possibly have a salad or apple pie?" he asked. Spitfire planted a hoof to on her face at the ridiculous question Soarin' asked. "We do have them, but do you need anything, Ma'am?" the soldier on the left asked, which was the one with the clear lenses on his gas mask.

Spitfire was glad that they called her Ma'am rather than 'Miss' or 'Lady'. "I think I'll just have a salad, thank you."

Why do you have to have a crazed obsession with pie, Soarin?...

The soldier turned around, and went down the hallway to get the food they ordered. Leaving Victor again with Soarin', but with Spitfire accompanying this time. Victor went to the back of the desk, and sat down in the large office chair that was placed behind it. He put his arms on his head and placed his feet on the desk. Spitfire and Soarin' stared at Victor as he did this foolish consequential action.

"What? You guys need something from me?" he asked, in his muffled voice.

  "No, no. It's just that you didn't go with your friend back their and you're doing something that will get you in trouble if they catch you like this," Soarin' said

"It's alright. We'll take turns and don't worry, I know when to act right or wrong."

"So, who are you by the way?" Spitfire asked

"Soarin' will you please do the honor..." Victor said, spinning the chair towards the window.

  "His name is Victor and he was the one that showed me all these things about them."

Spitfire nodded her head at the information she was given to about the human infront of her. Victor stared out the window, but was interrupted by the voice of Spitfire. "So, Victor. Why do they call this place an 'airbase'?"

Victor spun around facing both pegasi. "They call this an airbase because this is where our aircraft our held and maintained."

Spitfire and Soarin' were confused by the word 'aircraft'. They've never heard of such a word. "What do you also mean by aircraft?" Spitfire asked again.

"Machines that fly and are used for almost anything, actually," Victor answered.

"Anything?" Soarin' asked

"Yeah, Cargo, passenger, military, stunts, you name it."

Both Spitfire and Soarin' were surprised at the helpful benefits of aircraft. A sudden voice came from behind Victor, making Spitfire and Soarin' look behind him. "First transport has arrived!"

   "Who's talking?" Soarin' asked, surprised by the voice coming out of nowhere.

"Oh, it's the guys outside on the radio.The first of our aircraft are going to arrive here," Victor said "You want to see?"

Spitfire and Soarin' got out of their chairs and went right next to the window. They look over the edge and their eyes went wide at a sight they have never seen before. A huge grey machine was coming in for a landing at the airbase. It slowly made its way down then touching the runway with its landing gear. The loud sounds that it made came through the windows; slightly vibrating them as it landed. Spitfire and Soarin' were astonished on how such a giant flying metal machine can land perfectly like that without any trouble.

  "Wooooaahh...." Soarin' said

The C-17 Globemaster III made its way out of the runway then on to the taxiway. It continued down the taxiway and turned to the right. It stopped right next to a hangar, and it lowered the large ramp down of the cargo bay. Spitfire couldn't take her eyes off this machine for a second as it opened up the section behind it. Multiple humans were seen coming in and out of it with multiple objects being loaded out.

"Pretty sweet, eh?" Victor asked

"You humans have the craziest flying machines!" Spitfire exclaimed

"Oh, that's not all...for now."

  "This is just...amazing on how these things could fly!" Soarin' said

Victor pulled away from the window, and sat back down in the chair. Spitfire and Soarin' stayed by the window observing the C-17 for minutes then returning to their chairs. "Where did you guys get this idea of that machine?!" Spitfire asked. Victor formed a grin under his gas mask, but removed it to answer her question. Spitfire was surprised at the true look that Victor had under that mask. "Whoa..." She responded

  "I know, right?" Soarin' joined in

"I don't know, but humans can have some ideas that are crazy, yet some of them can be very beneficial," Victor said

  "Imagine if we got this for the Wonderbolts!" Soarin' said

"I don't think we'll be giving any of you guys our technology, Hahaha!"

A short while later Victor's partner returned with the food they ordered. He carefully put the apple pie infront of Soarin' then the salad for Spitfire. "You could've helped me out, dumbass," Victor's partner snorted

"You know how rude it would be to leave our guests here alone, Jerry," Victor said, with a mischievous smile in return. Jerry groaned, and took a seat in the corner of the room. "Whatever...". Soarin' was stuffing his face with his apple pie and Spitfire properly eating her salad. Jerry took in a deep breath and closed his eyes, letting himself relax for a little. Victor looked at the clock, seeing that it was about mid day. I wonder what the generals are talking about right now?...

Victor spun around again to face the runway. The portal opened up again, and one of the Reaper drones came through. He wasn't surprised at the sight but glad that they made it safely back home. Another Reaper came through then another tagging right behind it. They circled around the airbase; taking their turns landing on the runway. The last drone came through, and it was the Global Hawk. It too circled around then made a safe landing on the runway. Each of the drones made their way into a hangar.

Victor spun around to see if Spitfire and Soarin' had noticed. Nope, none of them had a single clue that the drones have returned or circled around the place. A hour went by and Victor was getting bored out of his mind. "Man, what are they discussing in there? How to build a spaceship or what?" Spitfire and Soarin' were too growing impatient as the delay for the trip kept on lasting. "I hope the crew isn't getting too worried about us," Spitfire said.

  "I hope not. They probably think we just stopped by somewhere, but I hope they didn't make the Royal Guard go on search and rescue mission for us! It'll be pointless since where far beyond than they can imagine!" Soarin' replied.

Soarin' thought about what was going on back home. The concerns his fellow Wonerbolt members must have for him and Spitfire. But that voice that came from behind Victor came to his mind. Where did that voice come from? It couldn't be Victor because no one else was there behind him...

  "Hey, Victor?"

"What is it?"

  "That thing on your back, what is it?"

Victor moved his left arm to grab the radio he had on the back of his right shoulder. He grabbed it, and placed right in front of Soarin'. "It's called a radio. Allows anyone who has this to communicate with others if they have this or any other radio."

"Communicate, how?" Spitfire asked.

"Watch, I'll show you," Victor said. He turned the volume knob to let them hear the constant radio chatter. It was all static at first, but then the room was filled with sounds as the multiple voices of man came through.

"Hey, we're going to move the cargo from the transport to hanager seven. Over...."

*Static*

  "Does anyone have the keys to Area B?

"We're downloading the data off the drones then we'll give you the information you..."

"Roger..."

"We're doing a maintenance check on the helicopters, and then we will report back to you..."

*Static*

"Next transport arrives in...uhh...two hours..."

*Static*

Soarin' was amazed how humans can instantly communicate with one another. He could only imagine if Equestria had this technology. The benefits would be endless for them. "Is there some sort of magic that thing has to communicate with others?" he asked

"Magic? Really!? Hahahaha!" Victor broke down laughing at the word 'magic' that came from Soarin, "Magic! Thats not real! Soarin, you're funny!"

Soarin' was confused why Victor thought it was funny that he said the word magic. "What's so funny about that?"

"Nothing...I guess your world is way different than mine."

The sudden sound of footsteps approaching them was heard. The sound echoed off the walls, appearing as if it were multiple personnel were heading towards them. Victor lifted himself out of the chair to see who was approaching. He saw Townes, Granger, and five other soldiers behind him. This cannot be good at all...

All seven of them entered the room. Both Victor and Jerry saluted. "Sir!..." The two generals were again giving a cold stare at Spitfire and Soarin'. Spitfire was hoping in her mind that they can return home without any complications. Soarin' was frozen in his chair, not moving a single muscle until the news was told.

"Well, Spitfire and Soarin' you are allowed to return home..." Granger said

Spitfire and Soarin' leaped into the air, giving each other a high hoof. "But..." That word again immediatley drained the hopes out of them.

"There is one problem..."

"What? What is the one problem?!" Spitfire asked hastily

A silent moment came with no sound being made heard from anything. Granger took in a deep breathe and continued the news he had for them. "...You two are the problem."

"What!?" Both pegasi said in unison

"You endanger our troops..." Granger said, but hesitated to continue on and faced Townes right behind him. "Should I explain them everything, Townes?"

"Go ahead, General. They won't be remebering any of it," Townes said menacingly

Victor knew exactly what Townes meant by that. Ohhhh, shit! This is not going to end well...Spitfire and Soarin' were confused on how they were endangering human troops, but put all ears on the general.

"You see...we were going to travel to your world in the first place, but we didn't know what was on the otherside. So, we sent the drones in survey your world before we would enter. Unfortunately, thats where you came along Spitfire, you attacked one of our drones and persued into our world..."

Spitfire blushed and made sheepish smile at her actions she did earlier. "Hehehe...Sorry."

"No matter..." Townes said, with some frustration in his tone

"Since the drones have returned, we plan to travel and explore your world," Granger stated

  "Wait, why can't we introduce you to our society. It will be much easier like that," Soarin' said, giving a opinion to reduce the growing tension between them.

"I thank you for your opinion right there, Soarin. But we do not want to make any associations with any of the civilizations on your world for now, maybe...but not in the beginning of everything. We want to keep it clean and simple for now, and to ensure this proceeds as planned...we're going to make sure that you don't remeber any of this at all," Granger finished.

Spitfire and Soarin' were stunned that their memories of encountering humans were going to be taken away. "Whoa! Whoa! You're going to erase our memories!?" Soarin' cried out.

Townes joined this conversation between the two pegasi and Granger. "Soarin, may I ask what is the purpose of a mouth?" he asked

Soarin' was confused on why Townes asked him that, but answered it. "Well, its made to allow you to eat food and speak words..." Soarin's eyes went small as he realized the meaning why Townes asked him such a question. "Wait! We won't tell anypony! We swear!"

"Well "anypony" is very unusual, but that doesn't concern me. I'm sorry Spitfire and Soarin but this is for the safety of our troops who will be visiting your Equestria in a very short matter of time, farewell. Its been something meeting you two. Gentlemen, you know what to do..." With the final decesion made, both generals exited out the room. Now Spitfire and Soarin' were left with a seven man team of soldiers. All of them, even Victor started to enclose upon them.

Spitfire and Soarin's heart began to race as the soldiers began to surround them. Spitfire desperately searched in all directions to escape humanity's grasp, luckily she saw the path to freedom above their heads. One of them was about to grab her by the hindleg, but she quickly evaded and made a quick dash for the exit. It did work well, but unforunately, she was brought down to the ground by a hand of one of the soldiers. She quickly recovered and kicked one of the soldiers square in the face. The soldier fell back, but immediately got back up with rage coursing through him.

...Uh oh, I think I just made it beyond mad!

Soarin' was having trouble fighting off the soldiers. He quickly dodged to the right; evading a fatal grip from the human. He saw Spitfire zoom past the exit doorway, and made a desperate escape from the humans too. He dodged in all directions from their grasps of death, and made it out the doorway. Spitfire was ahead of him, flying in any direction to get out of this deathtrap. She was about to make a turn when Wham!...A random door was instantly flung open to let her slam into. She slowly slid down from the wooden surface of the random door. "Spitfire!.." Soarin' yelled

Spitfire was barely conscious by the severe impact of the collision. She looked up at Soarin' and said weakly; "Go...just leave me here. You have to find a way back home and warn everypony about these things before it's too late..."

  "No! Spitfire, I am not going to leave you here with these oversized gorillas!" Soarin scooped up Spitfire with his forelegs. He was about to fly away but was immediately halted when a shadow loomed over them. Soarin' stopped to look up who it was; It was the human with that goofy smile and the sunglasses with green lenses. Soarin' slowly started to hover back away from it, but the human kept on approaching them. Soarin' raced through his mind on how to get out of the area. If he turned back it would lead straight into the group of humans back in the room and going forth would mean facing the human in front of them.

This is it, there is now way out of this one...I'm going to have to fight this thing to get both of us out of here...

Soarin' gently laid Spitfire on the floor. He positioned himself infront of the human and made a charging stance. The human had a surprised look, but still had that goofy smile. "You dare attack Andrew the Great!? Very well, I accept your small horse challenge, Hahaha!" the human taunted. That really pissed off Soarin, he dragged a foreleg back, readying to make the charge at the human then he let himself go at full speed.

  "GRRRRRRRRR.....AAHHHH!"

The human lifted his arms in the air and yelled; "Embrace your destiny!" Soarin' was about to collide with the human, but the human ducked down, catching Soarin' off guard. The human lifted him up and flipped Soarin' to the other side of him; landing roughly on his back. He groaned at the pain, but his Wonderbolt training immediately kicked in and recovered quickly.

"Tough you are little guy," the human said

Soarin' flew up in the air. This time he was going to try to attack from above than charging straight at it. He dived towards it but the human ducked down again, evading the attack. Soarin' grunted that he missed, and came around for another run. He stook a hindleg to pound right on the human. The human saw the incoming threat and turned its torso sideways. It raised a fist in the air; slamming it against Soarin' stomach, letting him drop onto the cold floor. "Gah!.."

Soarin' tried to get back up but the pain wasn't helping at all. He tried to move any legs he could,but his whole body was stiff. The human towered over him with that same smile. It stared at him closely with curious eyes then lifted a boot in the air; positioning to lay a heavy boot stomp on him. Soarin' closed his eyes to not witness the rain of pain that was going to come upon him. This is it Soarin'. Prepare for the end...

He prepared himself for the pain but nothing happened. Seconds went by, and still nothing happened. Soarin' still had his eyes closed and he was starting to get confused. He opened his eyes to see why he hadn't been stomped on, yet. It turned out that he was surrounded by some of the humans that tried to capture him and Spitfire back in the room. All of them were staring at him as he laid there on the ground defeated. One of them crouched right next to him, and it turned out it was Victor.

"Sorry, Soarin'. I know this is hard on you, but you threaten me and my fellow soldiers who are going to your world."

Soarin' ignored his words, and looked where he laid Spitfire down; she was gone. Soarin' felt his forelegs being grabbed and was immediately being dragged across the floor. Soarin' closed his eyes again to ease himself from the pain. He felt the different turns that he and his human captors made as they dragged him down different hallways. Soarin' heard a door open, meaning it was the end of his experience with humanity. They stopped and he was lifted upon a surgical table.

Soarin' opened his eyes to see where he was. He saw that he was in some sort of medical room with Victor, Jerry, and another human in the same uniform as Victor. Victor and Jerry came to his side and strapped him down to the table. "What are you guys exactly going to erase from me?" he asked, in a shaky tone

"We're just going to make sure that you never remebered laying eyes on homosapiens," Jerry answered.

  "Homosap- what now?"

"Nevermind..."

"Do you have a family, a home, kids, or a girlfriend?" Victor asked

  "I do have a family and a home, but no kids or a marefriend..." Soarin' said

"Marefriend"? I guess thats what you guys call it over there then, but not even a single crush on anyone over there"

Soarin' blushed at that question if had crush on somepony, remebering a certain pegasus he liked, "I kind of do have a crush, but why do you ask?"

"Because we don't want you to panic that you believe we're going to erase everything. All that's going to happen is that you won't remeber any of us or the portal," Victor stated

Well, at least it beats losing everything you know. But thats what the giant floating hole is called...

"Well, Soarin'...I'll probably be seeing you on the other side. But I hope you remember me if you see me, Hahahah!" Victor laughed evilly

Jerry had a flashlight in his hand and approached Soarin'. The light it contained was extremely brighter than other flashlights. He turned it on and shined at Soarin'. Everything went bright, but then Soarin' felt a sharp sting on the left side of his neck. Darkness was starting to slowly consume his eyesight away from him. It came to the point where it now completely obscured his vision and memories.

Those would be his final moments with humanity on Earth before he lost them forever...

***************

Twilight studied her spells as she waited for the letter that contained her request to observe the strange objects at her tree library home would be approved. She hoped that it wouldn't take long, unlike the last time it took to be written back to her. Twilight continued to study her book of spells when suddenly a knock on the door was heard. She trotted to the door to answer it. Twilight opened it, and discovered that there were two peculiar visitors at her door; two royal guard unicorns. Twilight was surprised that two royal guard members were at her doorstep. I wonder why the royal guard is here in Ponyville?...

Twilight cleared her throat and asked, "Hello, may I help you two?"

"Yes, we just want to know if you have seen these two pegasi here, Miss? They went missing hours ago," the guard on the left said, with his fellow partner holding it in his hoof. Twilight observed closely at the image, and was shocked that it was Spitfire, captain of the Wonderbolts and Soarin one of the members. She instantly thought about Rainbow Dash who was probably really upset that two of her idols are missing.

"Nope, I haven't seen any of these two here or nearby, sorry," she answered

"That is alright, Miss. We thank you for at least helping us in any way possible," said the royal guard.

The two guards departed, and went to the next house to ask the same question. Twilight closed the door and thought about how did two Wonderbolts suddenly vanish. "This is doesn't make any sense! How can two professional Wonderbolts suddenly go missing? I hope this is all a huge misunderstanding or if not, they are at least founded by somepony." Twilight was about two walk back to her book when the front door instantly flung open. Twilight looked back to see who it was, but was knocked down to the floor.She looked up, and saw it was the one and only, Equestria's fastest flyer, Rainbow Dash right on top of her.

  "Twilight! Please tell me you've seen these two!" she cried out, leaning over Twilights head, holding the image of Spitfire and Soarin' in a hoof.

"I'm sorry, Rainbow Dash. I haven't seen any of those two Wonderbolts anywhere..."

  "We've got to do something!"

"Rainbow Dash, please calm down. I know that they are missing, but at least have some hope that maybe somepony or the Royal Guard might find them," Twilight said, attempting to calm RD down. Rainbow Dash continued to panic at the mysterious disappearance of her idols. Twilight felt horrible that her close friend was suffering a painful moment of her idols dissapearing out of nowhere. "Rainbow, just please try to calm down, okay?"

"Calm down!? Calm Down!? Without Spitfire and Soarin'...it means the end of the Wonderbolts and my dreams are ruined!" Rainbow dash yelled, holding Twilight by the cheeks in midair. Twilight rolled her eyes at Rainbow Dash's belief of the Wonderbolts ending by two of them dissapearing. "Rainbow, just because two of them went missing doesn't mean it's the end of the Wonderbolts. I'm just asking you to please calm down..."

With a final attempt to calm Rainbow Dash, she did succesfully manage to calm her down. Rainbow Dash started to slowly to ease up, and came slowly to the ground, with a small frown. Twilight went right next and put a hoof on her shoulder. "Don't worry, Rainbow. I bet everypony in Equestria is looking for them right now," she said, trying to brighten up RD.

"I guess you're right, Twilight. I think I'll probably help out in the search for now, but hey...thanks." Rainbow Dash said, heading towards the door.

"What are friends for, Rainbow" Twilight said. Rainbow Dash was about to exit the doorway, but stopped, and turned around to face Twilight. "Hey, what are you doing by the way?" she asked curiously

"Oh, I'm just reading a few books and practicing some spells," Twilight said

"Ppppfff....egghead," Rainbow Dash said, her expression turning into boredom than curiosity. She exited out the doorway, and flew into the air, dissapearing from sight into the blue sky with a cluster of clouds. "You to are also a egghead once in a while, Rainbow Dash," Twilight said, under her breathe with a mischievious smile. She closed the door, and went back to her book of spells. Twilight opened the book when suddenly, the letter from Princess Celestia appeared before her. "Wow, that was quick..." She unravelled the letter with her magic and began to read the letter...

Dear Twilight Sparkle,

I understand you are filled with great curiosity over these strange objects, but it is very risky if you contain these objects in your home. I have very much faith in you to keep these things a secret, So I now give you full permission to maintain these objects with you for research. But make sure nopony see's this for the safety of Equestria, the only ponies that are allowed to see these things are you friends; The Elements of Harmony. My sister will arive at nightfall with the objects to your location. I am sorry if the objects cannot be delivered earlier, but this is just for security reasons. Please send me letters over your studies of these objects for a better understandment, Twilight.

Sincerely,

Princess Celestia

Twilight was suddenly filled with glee as her request to maintain the strange object was fully accepted. She couldn't wait until these objects arrived. But she suddenly stopped when she remembered the ominous item that would come along with the rest of the objects; the skull. Twilight put a hoof to her a face as she forgot the skull was going to be in her home for research.Uuughhh....How could I forget that 'it' was going to come along...She was starting to get frustrated where she would put the skull if anypony came over to visit and suddenly have a heart attack if they saw this terrifying thing in her home.

"Now, where would I put this thing If I was going to have some company over here?" Twilight scanned the living room if there was a niding spot to conceal the skull in. "Ohhh...this is so not good!" Twilight travelled all over home, searching for the right hiding spot for the skull.

"...No...No...No...No...No...Ah, Ha!" Twilight found a hiding spot for the skull: a small drawer by her bed. She felt that it was the best spot, but started to have second thoughts about its area of concealment. ...It should be good for now. I don't think nopony should have an idea that I'm holding a skull of unknown origin here. But what would happen if Spike found out I'm hiding this thing here, maybe it's best I show him these things when they arrive....Twilight still had doubts but decided it was the best place to keep it there for now. She trotted down the stairs back into the living room, where her book of spells was.

Spike suddenly appeared from the kitchen, and came into the living room and asked, "Did you get the letter yet?"

"I did get the letter, and Spike?"

  "What is it?" he said

"Have you seen the two Wonderbolts Spitfire and Soarin' lately?"

  "No...Are they here in Ponyville or are they going to perform nearby?"

"No, it's just that they dissapeared a few hours ago, and I'm wondering if you have seen them," Twilight said concerned

Spike shrugged at the fact he hasn't seen the two Wonderbolts nearby. "Sorry, I haven't seen none of them lately..."

Twilight sighed, and went back to her studying of spells. "It's okay, I guess we'll have to rely on the Royal Guard to find them or some other pony..." Spike left the room, and went up the stairs, passed the bedroom, and into the balcony outside. He stood by the ledge and stared off into the far mountain range on the horizon. ...I wonder what's over there? I've never been to those mountains before, I wonder if anypony has ever been to those mountains or explored what's behind it before? Spike wondered in curiosity of those mountains far beyond than Ponyville on the horizon. Suddenly, he thought of an idea. Spike quickly went back inside and grabbed a small telescope. He extended the telescope outwards and focused in on the distant mountain range for a better close up view.

  "Woah...Now that looks really far away, it will probably take hours to reach there. I wonder if Twilight has thought of any plans to travel over there or has already been there?" he asked himself

He also observed the features of the mysterious mountain range. It appeared very ominous by the faint look it had by the few surrounding clouds nearby the place, it felt like there was nothing just beyond it; No trees, no land, no sky...no life. "Hmm...I think I should ask Twilight if she has ever gone over there or possibly will," he said, closing the telescope back to its small form. He went back inside and placed the telescope back into its proper location. Spike walked down the stairs and stopped at a few steps from the end to ask Twilight if she has ever traveled to those peculiar mountains. "Twilight?" he asked

"What is it, Spike?"

  "I just wanted to know if you have explored those mountains that are far way? But they are visible from the balcony," Spike said. Twilight put a hoof to her chin at the question Spike asked. "Which mountains exactly?" she asked.

  "It's visible from the balcony, come on I'll show you..." Spike went upstairs again with Twilight trailing behind him this time. He grabbed the telescope and exited outwards to he balcony. "You see them now?" He asked, giving the telescope to Twilight.

Twilight levitated the telescope with her magic, and put her right eyen in the scope. "Strange, I've never been to that mountain range before, I think thats where that star..." Twilight instantly remebered that star she witnessed the other night. How it had the ability to move and how it dissapeared into the horizon. That's where that star went the other night, it likely disappeared behind those mountains, but I probably couldn't see those mountains by how dark the night was...

"Twilight?...Twilight?...Helllooo? Twilight?...Hey, don't tell me this is going to happen all over again," Spike said, at Twilight's not responding movements. "Huh!? Oh, Sorry. I just thought about something, that's all...hehehe," she said, with a sheepish smile. "Well have you ever been to those mountains before?" Spike asked, again with his arms crossed. Twilight continued to gaze at the unfamiliar mountains and remebered its special visitor that dissapeared behind them the other night. "No, I haven't been there...but maybe I will someday," she said. Spike shrugged, and went back inside but Twilight stayed behind on the balcony, still staring at those mysterious mountains. "Soon..." she said under her breathe..."Soon..."