Doc Hoof MD

Rain Leaf fiddled with his saddlebags, eagerly awaiting the group’s next decision. Trixie explained to him that a friend or acquaintance of hers had hidden it there in the castle. Who was this Doctor character that she had mentioned? It sure would have helped if she had filled them all in before they even entered this terrible place. He started to tap one of his hooves impatiently as he looked around the room. A small sensation began to gnaw away at his stomach. Was it hunger or was he merely anxious. He detested sitting around like this even if it was just for the moment. Nothing was getting done in this stone death trap. The sooner they were out of there, the better. Luckily, planning hadn’t stalled completely. Pathfinder quickly shot down Spin Tale’s concerns but she didn’t seem to be very thrilled with his own suggested course of action. It did lack the extravagant details that her wild plans typically involved but it was the best he had. Who knows, maybe Trixie could shoot off some fireworks or something to give his plan a theatrical effect. [colour=darkgreen]"Good thinking, Rain. You can check that area out. Hey Trixie Trix, you and Rainy can go and investigate that chamber,"[/colour] It wasn’t quite what he had planned but he didn’t mind having somepony around to watch his back. He watched as Pathfinder rummaged through her belonging before coming upon a small lantern. With a quick fill and a spark, the lantern was lit. It was a little dimmer than he had hoped for but it would have to do for now. [colour=darkgreen]"Here you go, Rain Leaf! Watch over that awesome little botanist, Trixie Dixie!" [/colour]Pathfinder said shortly before tossing the lantern in Rain Leaf’s direction. He barely managed to catch it by the handle. Due this little distraction he hadn’t been paying attention to Trixie or what she was doing. [colour=#6699CC]"Fear not, all of you! You don't need to flit about aimlessly nor worry about torches nor staircases! For the Great and Powerful Trixie shall reveal the location to you, at this very moment! Behold, the X that marks the spot! As my awesome power and magnificent brainiac brilliance reveals to you the location!"[/colour] [colour=red]“What now?” [/colour]Rain Leaf muttered. He watched as the mare reared up, dust swirling around as the magic coursed through her horn. A brilliant beam of purple light struck the large stone in the middle resulting in a rather spectacular display. It seemed as if that was all it was, a display. He started to shake his head but was interrupted by a powerful rumble that shook the whole room. A large pillar fell from the ceiling. Rain Leaf opened his mouth in shock allowing the lantern to fall to the ground. The light cracking of glass couldn’t be heard over the noise. Luckily, the pillar barely missed the blue mare. [colour=#FF0000]“Whoa.”[/colour] He hadn’t quite seen anything like that. It certainly was an interesting turn of events. He looked down to see the cracked lantern on the stone floor. The sight made him cringe.[colour=#FF0000] “I’ll replace it?” [/colour]he said sheepishly to Pathfinder. He never was good with other ponies’ things. How could he forget all of the books he had ruined on his adventures? [colour=#6699CC]"Ha-ha! Behold! The Wise and Scholarly Trixie has revealed the way forward!" [/colour]Trixie boasted before turning to him. She re-lit her horn, providing a lavender light to lead the way. [colour=#6699CC]“Come now my little winged companion and no need for lanterns, producing such trivial magic as light is nothing to Trixie! I’ll lead the way!” [/colour] She said before walking up the staircase in the pillar. He waved to the others before following her up the stairs into the next room. After a near slip up on the final step he joined Trixie in the darkened room. He waited for a short second expecting his eyes to adjust to the darkness in the room. The light from Trixie’s horn was as bright as ever yet the room still remained darkened much like the undergrowth of the Everfree Forest. Was this some sort of trick? It certainly wasn't like anything he had ever seen before. [colour=#6699CC]“I don’t like this…” [/colour] He flashed Trixie a worried look as he cautiously moved about. [colour=#FF0000]"Uh, Trix, could I get a little more light over here?"[/colour] A chill raced down his neck as he attempted to navigate the dark room. The room felt incredibly small and the darkness seemed to creep up on him as if the very shadows around him were alive. Everything was covered in darkness and Trixie’s magic did little to cut through it. He squinted as he walked forward, barely able to make out the dark shapes of wooden décor along the side of the room. He approached what appeared to be a small wooden cabinet. The wood looked oddly intact for its age and the doors were closed shut. A globe sat on the top but the markings and locations were indecipherable in the darkness. He was tempted to pick it up but if he had learned anything about these kinds of horrible places it was not to touch anything. Plus, that was what the luxury of unicorn magic was for. [colour=#FF0000]“Are you positive that were in the right spot? Perhaps there’s another…”[/colour] Something faint on the far side of the room caught his eye. A twinkle like that of a distant star beckoned him over. He cautiously trotted over towards it while trying to avoid any potential traps or tripwire. As he approached he began to see the shape of a door in the darkness. The glimmer he had seen was coming from a small red gem stuck in a small socket in a design. He was able to make out the scowl of a regal looking mare with the gem as her eye looking over a large collection of smaller designs. Where they supposed to be ponies or houses? There wasn’t a knob or a handle that he could identify on the door. What could be behind it?[colour=#FF0000] “Hey, check this out!”[/colour]

Rain Leaf is still in it.

I decided to have a double feature and watch both "Just for Sidekicks" and "Games Ponies Play". I saw that JfS was a Spike episode so I didn't really want to watch it. Something in my head told me to watch it first anyways so I did and I am glad that I did. I really liked how the stories went along at the same pace and I also liked how they both came together at the start and at the end. Out of the two, I have to say that I liked "Just for Sidekicks" a lot more. It was a lot more fun to watch than I had expected and I also liked the CMC's inclusion. Overall I would give that episode a 4.5 out of 5. It was a solid episode and it left a smile on my face. Now, as for GPP, I didn't like this episode as much as I wanted to. It just felt weird and the voice acting seemed really off at some parts. It was cool seeing princess C and SA again as well as the rest of the Crystal Kingdom. I also liked how Rainbow Dash took something like this so seriously. The fact that she didn't want any of the crystal ponies to feel the crushing disappointment she felt really moved her up on my list. I thought the ending was a little corny along with being incredibly rushed. Why would one pony's testimonial sway her decision so much? Why were they looking for a pony with floral print luggage? Who identifies someone that way? Were all of the other towns really so bad that something like that was the deal maker? I bet it had something to do with Fillydelphia's recent parasprite infestation I am not saying that it was a bad episode but it just wasn't that great. I liked the fact that everypony(except Applejack) had their moment. I'll probably watch it again soon but I doubt anything will change. Meh, I have to give the medal to Spike and his episode. I can only hope that the finale ends the season with a bang. I mean the good kind of bang.

Rain Leaf cringed at the exact moment when he thought the good doctor would have been crushed. Spin Tale’s screams had stopped but there wasn’t the loud disgusting crushing noise that he had expected. He reopened his eyes to the sight of the lavender unicorn using her magic to move the rubble and stack it against a wall. Spin Tale had been relatively unharmed and it was all thanks to Twilight Sparkle being hot on her hooves and calm in the head. Rain Leaf let out a short sigh of relief which turned into a short hearty laugh and raised his head high, glad that the current crisis had been avoided. Trixie struggled to even get out a few simple words of praise. Two close calls and they still have yet to accomplish anything. It certainly was an awful start. What’s next, a spike pit? Perhaps Spin Tale will knock over a bookcase of doom! The very thought of apocalyptic wooden furniture forced a small smile from him. He scanned over the group, gauging everyone’s reactions and was irked to see that Pathfinder seemed to be relatively unfazed by it all. She quickly blew it off with a small congratulatory nudge and a few words of praise before continuing about with her usual plotting and planning. [colour=darkgreen]"Yeah Trix, this is the place, and if I had to guess, somepony was here recently. See how there aren't any spiderwebs or other signs of age in that hole like there is...everywhere else? That'd also be near where the Orb would be held. Well, if I was a paranoid princess that's what I would do with it, hide it where I could be a creeper and stare out at the city of Hoofington,"[/colour] If Pathfinder was correct, their entire trek to the castle would have been all for naught. What a nice change it would be if they were to get somewhere first for once. Not like his two previous encounters with Rumble and his ilk. Rain Leaf analyzed the holes in the walls and ceiling, looking back and forth between them while Pathfinder went on about with her rambling. Who knew what kind of danger could be up on the next floor? It seemed as if any part of the brickwork could give away with the slightest bit of pressure. Still he wondered why the holes were even there in the first place. Was it simply impatience that led to their creation? Perhaps the path ahead was more treacherous than they had expected. Pathfinder reclaimed his attention once she took flight. [colour=darkgreen]"I say we BUNKER DOWN for the night! Maybe we'll find some clues. The brainiacs can stay behind while the rest of us take turns prowling the perimeter to make sure everything's fine.[/colour] Surely she didn’t mean the exterior of the castle. What could there be to worry about out there except for rain, rain, and more rain with a side of rain? As for the interior, there wasn’t much to prowl without exploring further. Unless, that was what Pathfinder had in mind. Did he dare offer to take first watch? [colour=darkgreen]"Unless any of YOU have any ideas!?"[/colour] Rain Leaf gave it a little bit of thought. With a lantern either he or Pathfinder could cover a decent amount ground on their patrols. However, mapping the interior alone was a dangerous task. One sprung trap could end any of their adventuring endeavors. [colour=#6699CC]“The Great and Powerful Trixie agrees, we can only go forward!” [/colour] He had very little time to think before the mare marched off down a dark hallway illuminating their path with her magic. He briefly looked back at the other two unicorns who were conversing behind them before he followed Trixie down the hallway. It was a short journey into the next room. A relatively empty chamber was all that awaited them. Aside from a fancy little design on the ground and a few sacked bookcases, it seemed to be nothing more than a useless study area. A few torch sconces were the only things that would provide any light. If they could get something burning in those, it could be a nice cozy little spot to hold up. [colour=#6699CC]“The Great and Powerful Trixie thinks this would be a good place to rest for the night!”[/colour] [colour=#FF0000]“It looks safe enough.”[/colour] Rain Leaf said as he set his saddlebags down. He ran a hoof along the spot where the tear once was. It was a harsh reminder of what could have been if Pathfinder hadn’t acted faster. The last thing he would have needed was another long stay in white hospital room. Was this really the same Trixie that he heard about who started the whole fiasco in Ponyville? She sure didn’t seem like the pony to offer a token of kindness but it was nice to know that she was capable of performing and act of kindness when the time called for it. Ponies can change. At least, that is what his mother had always taught him.[colour=#FF0000] “Uh, The Great and Powerful Trixie, is it? Thanks for patching up my bag.”[/colour] A new thought dawned on him as he looked around the room.[colour=#FF0000] “You know, Pathfinder, I didn’t really see any staircases in the other room. Perhaps one of us should check around for one. I don’t mind exploring around the second floor for one with a lantern. Otherwise I don’t see how the grounded members of our party will be able to continue because I sure am not carrying any on them up through those holes.”[/colour] He chuckled. [colour=#FF0000]“Trixie, can you and Twilight see if you can find a more long term solution to the lighting situation. I’d hate to have you two serve as standing torches all night.” [/colour]

I don't know how you feel about it, but you were male in your last earthly incarnation.You were born somewhere in the territory of modern South India around the year 1225. Your profession was that of a shepherd, horseman or forester. Your brief psychological profile in your past life: Person with huge energy, good in planning and supervising. If you were just garbage-man, you were chief garbage-man. The lesson that your last past life brought to your present incarnation: You are bound to learn to understand other people and to meet all difficulties of life with a joyful heart. You should help others by bringing them a spirit of joy. Do you remember now? Chief garbage-man. Always raising the bar.

This episode felt really short for some reason. I give it a solid 4/5. I really like where this season is going. It just sucks that there are only 4 more episodes. I didn't really like her that much before this episode but I was still happy to see Babs return. Braeburn too.

^This The last two years for me just haven't been as fun as they used to be. There is just so much that you have to do. You have to put up lights, decorations, trees, send out cards, bake cookies and bread, buy and wrap presents, attended every relative's musical recital or pageant, and all of this costs quite the pretty penny. It sure was a lot more fun back when I was a kid and didn't have to worry about anything other than the tree. OH YEAH, then you have to take EVERYTHING down and pack it up for next year. Bah Humbug! I dunno, maybe I'll feel more in the merry mood on the 24th and the 25th when it all pays off.

Scootaloo is easily my least favorite CMC and I really wasn't looking forward to this episode when I found out it was going to be focused around her. I was pleasantly surprised. Scootaloo finally gets some character development and learns a lesson that might be one of the most important yet! I liked it. Solid 4/5 I thought it was pretty neat that Luna had a part in this and the whole dream roaming thing is an awesome ability to give to the Princess of the Night.

Ruined books, drenched maps, and muddy tools; these were the rewards for his foolish act of bravery. It certainly wasn’t something Rain Leaf was unfamiliar with and it didn’t hit him quite as hard as it did when he lost his first pack to a brushfire sparked by a surprised pink unicorn or his second during his first encounter with the Ruby Raiders. Still, it was like watching a hefty sum of bits just wash away. The tools could be cleaned and the maps could still be saved, but the books... he didn’t even want to check the extent of the damage done to the pages by the water and mud. No, he will have to dispose of them later. A new pack wouldn’t hurt either. Maybe, he will try a blue one this time. Hopefully, next time he will refrain from calling them “lucky” or “trusty” lest they end up burnt, torn, and lost. Rain Leaf was still grateful that everypony had made it out of the mess without any real injury. Once again, Pathfinder had his back and was there to bail him out of trouble. He was also rather surprised by Trixie’s unexpected act of kindness and although it didn’t really solve his problem, the gesture had done much to lift his mood. He didn’t even get a chance to thank her for it once Pathfinder started up again. With the doors now open, the mare of obviously eager to jump right on in. [colour=darkgreen]"Alright, good job! Let's get in!"[/colour] Rain Leaf hesitated while the others entered the castle. He spread his wings, allowing the rain the wash away as much of the mud as possible before following the others in. Normally, he doesn’t mind the mud, so long as it stays on the ground where it belongs. He could already feel it in-between his feathers and he knew that it was going to be a nuisance later, but there wasn’t much that he could really do about it now. [colour=#6699CC]“Ugh, this will never do.” [/colour]Trixie said. She brightened the magical glow from horn to provide light for the others. [colour=#6699CC]“Behold! The mysteries of the ancient past that Trixie has revealed beeee ... fore ... you.“ [/colour] Rain Leaf gave his wings a few good flaps, shedding as much of the muck as possible. With one last look at the stormy sky above, he sighed and trotted on through the entrance to join the others whom were already inspecting the interior of the run down, forgotten castle. [colour=#6699CC]“Wait! What is this? The Great and Powerful Trixie does not like to be played with! Er, I mean-“ [/colour] Rain Leaf ignored the bickering that was taking place among his comrades as he gave the interior a look over. It was a complete mess. The floor had fallen through in some spots and rugs and drapes had long since decayed in the damp environment. Mold and a few mushrooms covered much of the walls and floor. He even spotted a few patches of moss. The old castle had turned into a cave-like environment. There might even be some bats and other cave dwellers inside. It was incredible. He had never seen anything quite like this. [colour=#ff0000]“Fascinating!”[/colour] [colour=#FF6666]“-well done[/colour][colour=#FF6666] Featherbrain! Clearly your 'wisdom' has brought us all riches and recognition beyond all our possible imaginations! So where are we off to next? Maybe there’s a secret nonexistent temple within the sewers of Hoofington? HA HA; that’s a riot!”[/colour] Dr. Tale’s harsh tone caught Rain Leaf’s attention. His eyes narrowed at the stallion as Tale leaned against a column. He didn’t appreciate Spin Tale and Trixie’s negativity. How was the group supposed to succeed like this? Where did Pathfinder even find these ponies? Were any of them going to work together without criticizing one another? [colour=#ff0000]“I hardly think any of this is necessary. All we are doing is wasting-”[/colour] he tried to interject, annoyed by the team’s bickering. A loud cracking noise silenced him. The old support pillar Dr. Tale was leaning on gave out bringing heavy stones down with it. Dr. Tale was right below the falling rocks. Rain Leaf felt helpless as Dr. Tale’s screams filled the room. He wasn’t in a position for any of his heroic antics and there was no time for him to react. He could only hope that one of the unicorns still had a trick or two to show.

Dear Santa Hooves, here is an offering of milk and cookies as custom demands. I have been a rather good little colt this year and would like to request something with all 3 of the Rain cousins celebrating Hearth's Warming Eve next to a decorated tree within the living room of a treehouse. I guess it would be similar to the interior of Fluttershy and Twilight's homes. I will leave the furniture and rug to the imagination of Santa. I would like all 3 of them to be sitting near each other smiling and having a good time. Family moment! Rain Leaf's position- In a purple santa hat with a purple santa jacket. Sitting on the left. Happy that his sister is happy with her gift. Torrent's position- Just a cozy blue scarf with a red lining. Impressed with Silvermist's gift. Sitting on the right. Silvermist's position- A cozy purple scarf with a gold lining. She is in the center pulling either tickets to a wonderbolts show or a new pair of goggles(Whichever is better) out of a wrapped box. She is incredibly happy with her gift. Yarrow the cat's position- sitting near the box doing what a cat does. References: Rain Leaf and Yarrow: This is his app Torrent: I don't actually have him apped yet. His only art is below. He is slightly larger than Rain Leaf. Silvermist: Well I don't actually have any art for her or an app for her. I guess a description can do. Coat: Grey like the other two although slightly darker(Yes they are all grey!) Mane/Tail: Mane is a similiar to Dash although more messy and a tad bit longer. Tail is unkempt. Both her mane and her tail are a similar colour to Torrent's although slightly lighter. I am not sure what the colour is called. Age: young mare Eyes: Royal blue like the other two. Motivation: to become th- oh wait..... I can give better details if needed. Just shoot. Can't really think atm I would also like to request a new bike, a plane, laser vision and some play dough. Yours truly, The Doc

I have a few OC's but only 2 accepted ones so far. Aside from Rain Leaf, almost all of my characters started out with a personality and an appearance. I then would come up with a job and a CM. I am awful when it comes to pony names so that is usually the last thing I come up with. Almost all of my characters are from a fic that never got off the ground where they all knew each other. This kind of carried over for some of them. Let's get started! Rain Leaf- This character started out as my ponysona. I based A LOT of him off of myself. I quickly learned how bad that was when I read the rules and distanced myself from the character, allowing him to develop into a character of his own. This was all before I made the application for him. I decided to go for a more timid character since that was the only type I knew at the time. His original name was something along the lines of Dew Drop or Mist Vine. I wanted him in Ponyville but I was unable to put him in the town as a resident so I decided to move him out towards the Everfree which would have also put him near his work. I knew next to nothing about botany at the time and I figured that it would have been a pretty neat thing to learn about. That is where his cutiemark comes from. I actually learned a lot about the subject while I created him. His cat, Yarrow, is based off of my own cat. Ember Heart- I don't know why I created this character. He was a character in a failed fic I was writing but, he was only a small character that showed up for a few moments. I guess I just liked the way he looked and acted. He was designed to be a calm and collected OC. I really wanted a unicorn because I thought that magic would be fun to work with(It was!) and I also wanted a pony from the southern region. His appearance was originally black but I have settled on a slightly lighter colour due to a complaint about MSing it (There are black horses in the world..........). His talent is his ability to calm and comfort those in danger when they are scared or panicking. The whole search and rescue thing came from me wanting to have a heroic pony that would still fit in the world of Equestria. I plan on refining his occupation soon but for now he is just a volunteer. Torrent- Haha, this character... I think I have apped for him 3 times so far and each time the app has failed because I just couldn't settle on what kind of back story I wanted to give him. He is Rain Leaf's cousin and part of the Fillydelphia weather team. His cutie mark is a dark storm cloud with a bolt of lightning through it. His talent is dealing with the harsher weather. I haven't really chosen which backstory to use for him so he will probably sit in limbo for a while. He is supposed to be a cocky, outgoing stallion that still abides by the rules and safety guidelines. All of his back stories have him turning from an immature punk into a responsible adult. I might start up another app for him eventually because I really like the character. Silvermist- I really don't know why I haven't apped for her yet. She is a confident, eager, young mare who wants to join the Wonderbolts. She is Rain Leaf's sister and Ember Heart's friend. Her cutie mark comes from her occupation which is the same as her cousin. I really can't say much more about her other than I wanted a show-off character. All of the other characters I have are either incomplete or don't have CM's. Hmm, I don't think I really answer your question...

^That would be a great idea if it weren't for the fact that the observation station is emptier than the seats at a Charger game. (I still think race updates from Madden would have been pretty dang neat. *Cough* River *Cough* Steel, are we allowed to RP at the finish line once they cross it? Those who dropped out, I mean.

I think I am going to drop out as well. I bit off more than I could chew today with IRL stuff and I don't think I will have any time to participate in this section. I also probably won't have enough time to be active in the next section either. Eh, there's always next year(I hope!) Good luck everyone and may the best pony win!

((Super last second post. Sorry about that.)) A pair of rabbits skittered away as Ember Heart trotted on by. No doubt they were returning to their burrows to escape the weather and the pounding noise of hooves as they ran by. A trail of water droplets marked his passing as he trotted along at a steady pace. His drenched mane still hung over his face swaying back and forth as he constantly tried to blow it out of his eyes. His tail was a similar mess except it was also covered in think mud along with most of his flank and his back legs. His rugged appearance served as a reminded of the debacle at the bridge where he had to help a poor unicorn that had been knocked into the water. Madness is what it was and Ember Heart wondered if it was even worth it. He was making it through this new section at his own pace happy that he was able to enjoy a little peace and quiet away from the commotion of the others. Several of the others were in eyesight, conversing, helping each other, or straight up competing. Ember Heart certainly didn’t want any of that now. Not while he was in such a lush beautiful area. He had heard before that it was known as the Galloping Glade. The clearing was free of debris or hazards and the harsh weather from earlier hadn’t come through this area yet. As always though, he had to keep his wits about him. This part was easy for a reason and whatever he had heard about the next part certainly didn’t sound all too appealing. Ember Heart thought back to the incident at the bridge. He could hardly believe how reckless some of the competitors could be although he was relieved to know that there were a few runners that had a solid head on their shoulders. He had yet to see tail or beak of the griffon from earlier but could only assume that she was a good distance ahead. Perhaps one of the other runners had managed to catch up to her and give her a piece of their mind. He giggled at the idea of it; a pony telling off a griffon. What a treat that would have been to see. Not far ahead he noticed that some of the other ponies were beginning to speed up out of his current pace. With only a few segments left, he couldn’t afford to fall behind now. He kicked it up in to high gear as he galloped along the trail knocking up dirt and pebbles as he stormed along with the wind in face. It was a truly magical feeling that the glade attributed greatly to. Nothing could stop him now!

[colour=darkgreen]"Well, we're here!"[/colour] Rain Leaf raised his head at the sound of Pathfinder’s voice. He gently tightened the strap on his pack that he had been fiddling with and approached the other members of the group as they assembled near the door. The shapes of the others weren’t very difficult to see thanks to his goggles but he was unable to make out many other details in the tinted world that he saw through them. Obviously, Pathfinder was the one that was hovering in the air near the doors. A small tingling sensation raced up one of his legs as it sunk into the mud. He fidgeted as he tried to readjust himself but it was to no avail. It seemed as if every spot he stepped in had become a slush of dirt, grass, and water. He huffed in irritation which fogged up his goggles slightly. If only he had brought his jumpsuit. Rain Leaf snapped to attention when he heard Pathfinder speak up again. He tilted his head as he struggled to make out what she was saying through the bellowing winds. [colour=darkgreen]"Okay, so, how do you want to do this? I could just break the door open, but if it's booby-trapped that would be a bad idea. Maybe I can stay next to the door and then one of you two…”[/colour] She pointed at the two mares to his left.[colour=darkgreen] [/colour][colour=darkgreen]"-Can open it? You know, with your magic and stuff? If it's booby-trapped, no one gets hurt. If it isn't, then we can all enter pretty quick and clean. Ready? Break!"[/colour] Rain Leaf’s ears twitched as he heard the stallion to his right attempt to get a word in. He wasn’t able to make out much other than something about looking around for another exit. It sounded like a far better idea and less dangerous idea. Who knows what the dark, forgotten hallways within this forsaken castle could have in store for them. Unfortunately, being careful didn’t really suit Pathfinder’s style as far as he knew. Although, the plan she had laid out was actually far more cautious than he had expected it to be. [colour=#6699CC]"Stand aside, my humble compatriots, and watch in awe!!"[/colour] Rain Leaf raised his brow as the mare stood up on her hind legs, allowing her cape to billow in the wind. The air around her swirled and gathered above her, sending water in every direction. [colour=#ff0000]‘Is this really necessary?’[/colour] he wondered as she motioned toward the door. With a spectacular display, the doors crashed open, revealing the shadowy interior of the castle. Something shifted slightly inside while Trixie boasted about her accomplishment. Rain Leaf immediately leaped at the mare who was now aware of the impending danger as she saw the spear flying towards her. As he collided with her, he noticed that he had taken the place of the mare and that he was now in the spear’s path. In a flash of lightning and the tearing sound of fabric, Rain Leaf landed in the mud, rolling onto his stomach before coming to a stop. He now felt cold but was to terrified to open his eyes. The silence was lifted as he took a quick shallow breath and slowly lifted himself out of the mud and into a sitting position. As he rose, the contents of his pack came pouring out into the mud.[colour=#ff0000] “No!”[/colour] he cried repeatedly as he desperately tried to scoop the contents back into the bag. After a few moments he gave up realizing that his efforts were futile. His head hung low, the rain flowing down his drenched mane. [colour=#ff0000]“Not again.”[/colour] He said with a huff. Something off to the side caught his attention. The spear lay not far from him. Rain Leaf quickly gave himself a quick look over just to make sure that he was still in one piece.[colour=#ff0000] “How?”[/colour] The last thing he remembered was the spear coming right for him. His eyes shifted back towards the spear in the mud. A rope was attached to the back of the shaft. He followed the length of the rope only to see Pathfinder standing at the other end. [colour=#ff0000]“How… how did you…" [/colour]He briefly closed his eyes took in a quick moment to gather his thoughts. With a sigh, he opened his eyes and smiled. [colour=#ff0000]"Thanks.”[/colour]