Trouble was in a beautiful place. It was a bright, sunny field full of flowers and butterflies that fluttered through the air. He was bounding through this place without a care in the world as he chased after the butterflies and smelled the heavenly scent of the flowers that wafted through the air.

"Trouble"

Trouble stopped and turned around to see that the most wonderful pony in the world was calling to him. His momma.

"Momma!" he yelled as he raced across the field to her.

When he reached her he flung himself onto her forelegs in a tight embrace. Summer Nights laughed as she wrapped her wings around him and nuzzled him warmly with her cheek.

"I love you Trouble"

"I love you too Momma"

...

Trouble awoke with a start as he felt himself being lifted through the air. Then the entire cage tilted forward and Trouble slid out of his old cage and into his new one. This cage was much larger than the last one and actually appeared to be a giant, golden birdcage.

"Home sweet home" laughed Mr. Star's voice.

Trouble looked down and saw him there, still holding Trouble's old cage in his magic. Trouble also saw that Mr. Star had finally taken off that cloak he always wore and now Trouble finally saw what he actually looked like. He had a black coat, a black mane with yellow streaks in it, purple eyes, and a golden star for a cutie mark.

"Where I am?!" shouted Trouble.

" My collection, which you are finally apart of " said Mr. Star as he gestured all around him with his hoof.

Trouble looked around and saw that he was in a cave. On the cave floor Trouble saw huge wooden shelves filled with many books and colorful bottles as well as cages that seemed to be filled growling beasts. Trouble then realized that there were other cages like his hanging off the cave roof but they appeared to be empty.

"Let me out of here!" screamed Trouble as he grabbed his cage's bars and began to shake them.

"tsk, tsk, tsk it appears somepony has yet to learn obedience yet. But don't worry I give all new arrivals lessons" said Mr. Star as his horn lit up.

Trouble then felt a horrible pain go through his entire body.

"AHHHHHHHH" he screamed in pain.

Trouble managed to open his eyes the tiniest bit and saw that the entire cage had come alive, surging in blue energy and giving him the shock of his life. The pain was too much and Trouble found himself slipping into Unconsciousness.

"Be a good little beastie now and behave" said Mr. Star