It was a pretty normal day in Ponyville. At least, nothing too strange was going on.

Applejack had trotted into town before the sun came up, ready to sell her freshly picked apples of all hues with Applebloom and Big Mac. Twilight had awoken slightly earlier than usual, considering what time she'd fallen asleep, and immediately began looking through her books with a tired Spike. Pinkie Pie was bouncing around her room, getting ready with the only thought in her mind being whether or not a party would be appreciated today. Rainbow Dash was still slumbering in her house in the clouds. Fluttershy had been woken up by Angel, who complained loudly that he was hungry. Rarity was levitating several rolls of fabric, comparing which was better looking in the light. Everyone was going about their day as usual.

Just after the sun raised, Applejack was surprised to see a pony enter town. She was a mare, a beauty at that, with black fur and a slightly wavy white mane. She walked into town with her head held high, saddlebags on her back and emerald eyes staring straight in front of her. Applejack was surprised when she walked up to her, bowing her head in greeting and throwing a few coins onto the table, just enough for two apples.

Applejack, thrown off by the lack of conversation or spoken greeting, gave her two apples quietly. She only received another bow of the head, before the mare walked away. Apple Bloom and Applejack glanced at each other, both only offering a shrug as the assumed Earth pony walked away.

It was only a while later when Apple Bloom wandered off to talk to Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo. A moment later, Pinkie Pie bounced past, freezing in mid-air and landing directly beside Applejack.

"Howdy, Sugar Cube, what ahre ya'll doin' 'round here?" Applejack asked, smiling to her friend.

"My tail was twitching, so I was making sure Twilight wasn't in trouble," Pinkie replied. "Has anything fallen on you today?"

"Only silence," the orange mare stated.

Pinkie tilted her head, before giggling and hopping away, waving zealously.

"Welp, I'll see you later, Applejack! Gotta make sure nothing's fallen yet!" she called.

Pinkie Pie, hopping through town, decided to visit Fluttershy. It was a beautiful day, and it had been a while since Pinkie had last visited.

Hopping down the small dirt path, Pinkie froze in mid-air once more. Her eyes fell on a Pegasus, wings spread as a few small creatures surrounded her. Her eyes opened suddenly, cat-like as they gazed fiercely at the Earth pony. Pinkie slowly fell to the ground, surprised when the Pegasus closed her wings mutely, the wings nearly disappearing in her dark coat.

"Hiya!" Pinkie Pie greeted cheerfully.

The Pegasus only stared at her, quiet. Pinkie took a few steps closer, the creatures scampering off.

"What's your name?" Pinkie asked.

Again, the Pegasus only stared. This time, however, she bowed her head in a strange sort of mute greeting.

"Oh! I get it! You're shy!" Pinkie exclaimed, eyes widening.

The Pegasus stiffened visibly, shaking her head quickly. She opened her mouth to explain, only for nothing to come out. Not even a squeak. Her brows creased, her muzzle shutting. Pinkie bounced forward, putting a hoof on the mare's side.

"Hey, what's wrong?" she asked, concerned. "Can't you talk?"

The mare hesitated, before shaking her head sadly. Pinkie offered a smile.

"Don't worry! My friend, Twilight, has tons of spells! She's a Unicorn! She can help, so don't look so down, okay?"

The Pegasus only nodded, allowing Pinkie Pie to lead her back into Ponyville.