Return To Everfree: A New Legend Arises

Chapter Four

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Rainbow Dash had to admit. It was nice to come back. Being outdoors was always fun for her, so camping was like a vacation for her. The others might not appreciate being away from their cozy beds and air conditioning, but people like Rainbow thrived on it all.

The tour around the camp showed the campers all the old and some new activities. Rock climbing, kayaking, a hiking trail. Heck, there was even a barn with horses for horseback riding. Applejack and Applebloom were excited about that. They'd definitely be checking that activity off the list before the end of their stay.

Rainbow Dash managed to drag her girlfriend away to join the rest of the group. Gloriosa and Timber were at the front, talking about the additions made to Camp Everfree.

"Of course you all are free to do what you want while here, as long you stay out of your tents most of the time. However, there will be the occasional scheduled activities we have planned. Just so we made sure you guys are participating and making the most of your time here."

Gloriosa's smile was bright and cheerful as always. She squealed in excitement.

"We'll even have a group hike at some point. There is so many new locations that are available to visit. I'm sure you kids'll enjoy it all."

Hike? Rainbow liked hikes. Rainbow's hand found Applejack's, squeezing it gently. Rainbow looked at her, excitement on her face.

"Hiking? I wanna go hiking." She gushed to her girlfriend.

Applejack hummed in amusement.

"We will, babe. Don't you worry." She assured Rainbow.

The tour went on for at least an hour before they were allowed to do whatever it was they wanted. Applejack and Rainbow immediately met up with their friends.

"See anything you guys wanna do?" Sunset asked, curiously.

Applejack pointed over her shoulder.

"Rainbow and I plan on headin' over to the horses."

Rainbow rested an arm on AJ's shoulder, nodding in agreement.

"I would like to check out the new sanctuary they built." Fluttershy spoke up.

Pinkie jumped up and down in excitement.

"Ohh can I come?!" She asked. "I wanna see the owls!"

Fluttershy nodded.

"Of course, Pinkie." She said. "Though, you should probably lower your voice when we're there."

The group split up. Rainbow and Applejack walked across the camp to the barn. It was decent sized. Not nearly as big as AJ's family's farm. Large enough to house the horses and give them a space to graze and walk around. There were already a few people there, riding the horses in the arena. The girls stood by the fence, watching. While the students were riding the horses, there were adults, wearing Camp Everfree t-shirts with what looked to be name tags clipped onto them, leading a few of the horses along.

"When did they get employees working here?" Rainbow wondered.

Applejack smirked.

"Gloriosa mentioned it while you were oohing and aahing at everythin'." She informed, poking Rainbow in the head.

Rainbow glared at AJ, not appreciating her tone. She rolled her eyes.

"Well, my bad." She mumbled, loud enough for her girlfriend to hear.