It was seven in the morning. The students of Ever After High had taken their guests back to their rooms and discussed the plans for the following day. The Equestrian girls realized their new temporary home was different, yet more similar than they thought. As the sun was coming up, each girl stirred as the sun shone brightly through their windows. Today would be a day none of them would forget.
Melody awoke to the sounds of birds at her window. She sat up in her bed and watched them for a moment before extending a hand quietly, beckoning a bluejay onto her finger. "Well, hey there little guy," she cooed, rubbing his neck, "is it time to get up?" The bird chirped and hopped down next to her. Melody picked up her new friend and headed to the window to greet the rest of the morning birds. She released the bluejay onto a nearby branch and climbed to sit on the window ledge. She began to hum and then sing a song of her youth. She giggled quietly as the birds began to pick up her tune.
Lizzie shook her head. I thought only Apple did that, she thought to herself, pulling back the covers. She sat up in bed and watched Melody. "That's very pretty," Lizzie said, almost at a whisper, trying not to startle the poor girl. She left the bed and joined Melody at the window.
Melody stopped for a moment with a blush. "Oh, thank you. I hope I didn't wake you up. The birds woke me and wanted to sing," she said with a smile, "mind if I continue?" Lizzie motioned for her to continue and sat in near awe.
"I thought only Apple White sang to the birds," Lizzie commented, just as Apple started to sing, "There she is now. And...three...two...one." They heard Raven yell at Apple.
"Uh... Should we be concerned?" Melody asked, continuing to lightly hum.
"Oh, no. This is every morning," Lizzie answered, heading toward her armoire, "we should probably start getting dressed. I'd wear something comfortable. We're going to be doing quite a bit of walking and dragonriding. I'm guessing you want to ride Dame again." The girls had had such a blast playing with the spunky dragon the evening before.
Melody perked up and headed to the armoire herself. The birds scattered from the window, resting on branches near by. The bluejay swooped in through the window and perched on Melody's bedpost. Melody noticed the bird and chuckled at his antics. "I'll get you in a moment." She pulled out a well pressed pair of tan cotton slacks, a simple white blouse, and her mum's cardigan. Melody smelled the cardigan and let out a soft sigh before pulling on her clothes. She slid on a pair of riding boots then tapped her shoulder lightly with a whistle as she grabbed her crossbody messenger bag. She slipped it on and felt the small bird alight onto her shoulder. "Hello there."
Melody turned and saw a closet to rival her mama's. Lizzie had chosen a short red and black chessboard dress with red tights and black boots. "Are we ready to go?" she asked, then noticed the bird.
Melody giggled lightly and headed to the door. "Animals like me. I'm gonna need some food if we're gonna hike today. How about you?"
Lizzie nodded as they both headed down to the cafeteria to meet their friends.