They got outside and Applespice sat Wind down on a bench across from the jailhouse. Dash sat down next to her. "So, did you find out where they're hiding out?" Dash asked. Wind nodded. "But, you probably won't believe me when I tell where they're at." Wind said, still a little light headed from exerting herself so much to read that cultist mind. "Where are they?" Dash asked. "They're holed up in an abandoned church on the outskirts of El de Rodeo." Wind said. "Wait. What? You mean the lost pony city of gold? But, that doesn't exist." Applespice said. "I didn't think it did either. But, I saw it clear as day in his mind. He'd been there several times before." Wind said. "But, where do we even begin to look for a place like that?" Applespice asked. "I saw a map that showed it's location. There's an entrance to it somewhere inside Griffonstone." Wind replied. "Griffonstone? But, I've been there before. I don't remember seeing anything that even related to El de Rodeo." Dash said. "Was there someplace nobody ever goes?" Wind asked. Dash thought for a minute. Then, a look of realization crossed her face. "The chasm." She said. "Chasm?" Wind asked. "Not important. Right now, we'll need some supplies." Dash said. She handed a list to Applespice. "Get this stuff. I have to go talk to somebody. Will you be okay by yourself for a few minutes?" Dash asked as she turned to Wind. Wind nodded. Applespice ran off towards the general store. Wind sat on the bench, her head pounding. She wasn't sure how her father could deal with this kind of pain. Then, she thought of the vision she saw in that cultist's mind. Here father, hunched over on the floor in the center of a pentagram drawn from his own blood. She had never been more afraid for her father's life. She knew if they didn't hurry, they'd run out of time. Wind closed her eyes to try and dull the pain in her head. Without even realizing it, she drifted off to sleep. She awoke in an familiar room furnished with a dark blue couch and chair, oak tables, and a large glass coffee table in the center of the room. On the table sat several plates of various cakes and cookies and a teapot that showed the various constellations on it. In the chair sat an alicorn in a long flowing dark blue and white sequined dress. "Luna?" Wind asked. "Yes, young one. It is I." Luna replied. "What am I doing here?" Wind asked. "Please take a seat, we need to talk." Luna said. Wind sat on the couch across from Luna. "Why are you here, princess?" Wind asked. "There is something you must know about the quest you are on. No matter what you do, someone you love will perish on this endeavor." Luna said. "What. No. That can't be true." Wind said. "I'm afraid it is, my child. You cannot save everyone. One must perish. It is up to you who it is. Once you confront this enemy, you will be given three paths. The one you choose will lead decide the fate of your closest loved ones." Luna said as if not hearing Wind. "You are wrong. I can save them. You'll see." Wind protested. Luna frowned. "I'm sorry, Wind. But, both Celestia and I have seen it. Your actions will decide who lives and who dies. There is nothing you can do to stop it. I just pray that you can get past it. Because we will require your help in the final battle with this foe." Luna said. "Why are you telling me this? Do you mean to torture me and break my will to continue?" Wind asked. "I would never. I'm merely telling you this so that you are not as devastated when it happens." Luna said. "Thank you for the concern princess, but, this has helped me none." Wind said. "I'm sorry my child. You must now wake and return to your party." Luna said. "No, wait. I have questions." Wind said, but, it was too late. She was already waking up.
Wind awoke to find that Applespice had returned and had sat her head in his lap. He was stroking her hair and humming quietly. "I recognize that song. What is it?" Wind asked as she sat up. "It's just an old lullaby my mom used to sing to me." Applespice said as his face got red. "It was beautiful." Wind said. "Sorry, you looked like you were having a bad dream and that always helps me." He said. "That's ok. I like it." Wind said as she gave him a kiss. "What were you dreaming about anyway?" He asked. "Nothing important." Wind lied, not wanting to tell him what Luna had said. "Where's my mom? She not come back yet?" Wind asked. "Not yet. I'm sure she's fine, though." He said with a reassuring look. "I know. I just wonder who she needed to talk to." Wind said. Applespice just shrugged. There was an awkward silence. "So, what did my mom have you pick up from the store?" Wind asked. Applespice picked up the bag he had beside him. "She wanted me to get some ropes, a couple harnesses, and some wall climbing hooks." He said. "I wonder what we need that stuff for." Wind said. "Not sure. She did say something about chasm though. Maybe we're going to have to do some climbing." He said. "Maybe. Hey, there she is. Who's that with her?" Wind asked as she pointed down the road. Applespice squinted. "I can't tell." He said. As her mother got closer, Wind realized that it was her aunt Pinkie. "Hi Wind!" Pinkie yelled as she got closer. "How's my favorite niece?" Pinkie asked as she ran over and gave Wind a big hug. "I'm fine, Pinkie. Can you put me down... you're kinda... crushing me." Wind said as she strained to breath. "Oh, right. Sorry. Still getting used to the cybernetic parts." Pinkie said as she sat Wind back down. "So, Dashie tells me we're all heading to Griffonstone." Pinkie said with a big smile. "Pinkie, what have I told you about calling me that?" Dash asked as she walked up beside Pinkie. "That only on pony can call you that. But, only when you're alone with him." Pinkie replied. "And?" Dash asked. "And if I keep doing it, you'll smack me." Pinkie replied. "Very good. Now, back to what we were doing." Dash said. "So, are we going to Griffonstone or not?" Pinkie asked. "We are, Pinkie. We just have to get to the train in time. It leaves in like two minutes." Dash said. "Well, what are we waiting for? Let's go!" Pinkie yelled as she grabbed Dash's arm and ran off toward the train station. Wind and Applespice ran after them. Just as they got there, the train was pulling off. They ran and caught up to it, just as it was about to jump to full speed. They found seats and rode in silence. Wind looked around the train car, knowing that one of these people that she loved so dearly would not be coming back from this quest.