The night was horrible. The wind was howling, falling several trees, blocking roads from and to Ponyville. The moon was hidden behind a thunderstorm, barely shining any light upon the world below. In one word, the night was quite dreadful.
Why would the pegasi allow such weather in Equestria? Because, Luna ordered it. Celestia condoned it, surprisingly enough.
Nopony knew why, but nopony was brave enough to ask questions, afraid of the answer.
There was one soul brave enough to travel on this horrible night, a lone zebra, who we all know as Zecora. There were rumors floating around of a new colt in town, without his Cutie Mark, which was odd on its own. A full grown male without a cutie mark.
So, naturally, Zecora made haste for Ponyville, to see if this rumor was true, regardless of the weather.
"I must continue, even if my life is at stake. Luna has baked quite the dreadful cake."
