Chapter 1: Things That Go Bump In The Night
The tired cowpony was getting in bed when she heard a rustle through her open window. Applejack jammed her hat on her head, grabbed her lasso, and ran downstairs to the fields. She saw a shadow in the bushes. She twirled her rope, and lassoed the strange figure. It was a heavy creature, but as she approached it, she discovered it resembled a pony. Was it a changeling? But when she was inches away from it, a small glow appeared, and a unicorn was sitting on the floor, all tied up.
Applejack was surprised. She had never seen this pony in town before, he must be new. "Hey there, partner. You new in these parts?" The unicorn grinned and said, "Yes, and I wasn't expecting this to be my first greeting." Applejack smiled sheepishly. The pony said, " Um, could you untie me?" Applejack nodded and said, "Sure." After she had finished untying him, Applejack smiled sheepishly. "Sorry about that. Hey, do you wanna come inside? We have some leftover apple pie." The colt said, "Sure, I haven't had anything to eat since my trip from Manehattan." As they trotted to the barn, Applejack wondered if this was the colt she'd been waiting for.