Chapter 1: A Small Town Stallion
It was a gorgeous day in Ponyville. The Sun shone high is the sky, and the weather pegasi were graced with a cloudless day. Everypony was still talking about the Summer Sun Celebration that had occurred a few days ago, from the talk filling the streets of cities across Equestria, it had been one of the greatest celebrations of the Sun yet.
Around noon, a stallion pegasus with a beige coat and a deep brown mane trotted into town. He seemed lost, looking around frantically for something. He was caught completely unaware when he bumped into a purple unicorn carrying a stack of books.
''Oh, I'm so sorry. I didn't watch where I was going.'' said the stallion as he helped gather the dropped books.
''No, it's partially my fault too. I haven't seen you before, I'm Twilight Sparkle'' Twilight extended her hoof in greeting, and the stallion smiled as he shook her hoof.
''Hello Twilight, my name is Shimmer Star. I'm from Fillydelphia.'' Shimmer was turning his head in every direction once again, a look of sadness crossed his face.
''Fillydelphia? well what brings you all the way to Ponyville?'' Twilight asked. Shimmer finally looked her in the eyes and, with a huff said.
''I'm looking for somepony by the name of Silver Moon. Any chance she stopped by here?'' asked Shimmer. His voice was suddenly filled with gloom. Twilight tilted her head as she thought.
''Well, I haven't, but my friend Pinky Pie knows just about everypony who passes through town.'' Twilight pointed towards a rather silly looking building. ''You'll probably find her over at Sugarcube Corner.''
''Okay, what does she look like?'' Shimmer asked, still looking at Sugarcube Corner, trying to judge what or who he may find inside.
''Oh trust me, you'll know her when she sees you.'' Twilight said with a hint of amusement, and walked off.