MLP Equestria | The New Arrival

Loyalty

My hooves kicked pebbles about and dragged along the dirt path that lead to a town. I can sense it, hear it, smell so many delicious aromas of fruits, vegetables and sweets. I came up to a sign and dragged my hoof over it. I could feel the text carved into the metal plate that was nailed into the fancy carved wooden sign. "Welcome to Ponyville" and under that read "Village of Harmony" village... my head ached as the whispers returned from the Crystal Gem. A scene of fire clouded my mind, flashes of people running away, the smell of wood burning and rapidly setting the forest a flame. A scream for my name.

"NO!" The whispers and thought stopped. "Put... that... aside."

Moving forward, I enter the town. Once again, I met sounds I remember, children laughter, running water from a fountain, a river. All around was the sound of chatter, hoof steps, doors opening and closing, classic live music playing, coins exchanged for goods, metal clinking, and birds flying around. A new home. I was drawn more into the town as my equine senses lured me in to where the smell of sweets and vegetables came from. I followed but was stopped as I bumped into someone. I apologized for the bump and looked face to face with the stallion in front of me.

"Oops. I'm sorry sir."

"I'm fine. Are you...?" He paused.

"Hmm? 'Okay?' Is that what you were going to say?"

The stallion was quiet.

"Hey Hector!" A female voice spoke out and came down from a cloud above, a strong and quick blow of air blowing over me as the pegasus landed between us. "Rumors around town told me you are bragging about beating me in a race. Is that true?"

Hector began speaking again. "What?! Of course not Dash! I..."

Dash interrupts Hector "Calm down Hector. I'm not serious. Though you would want to beat me wouldn't you?"

"...maybe." he said. I sensed him stepping closer to me. Dash blocked his way.

"Oh wait! Before you go, Pinkie's party will be tonight. I expect to see you there."

"Alright. I'll see you." He started walking away past me, I sensed a strike come from him and avoided a shoulder shove. He stopped to look back before continuing to walk.

"That was close. He... doesn't seem... himself." Dash began. "Are you okay?"

I responded. "I'm fine."

"Anyway, I was told about you. Fluttershy said you were brought to her paralyzed. Also, you're new here huh?"

"Yes I am"

"I know just the pony who can give you a proper welcome. But first, you look pretty roughed up and covered in dirt. I know somepony who could help you get cleaned up. Live far?"

"Yeah. I live miles away. I'm visiting Ponyville for today"

"Well you came on just the right day. A friend, well patient, of Flutters is a patient of mine. Follow me, let's get you cleaned up."

"Um... thanks." I followed Dash as she lead the way into town.