Scene 4 Twilight's House

-Twilight's library-

Rainbow Dash burst through Twilight's door.

RD-"Hey Twilight, do you happen to have a book with every known creature listed in it?"

TS-"Why in Equestria would you need one?"

RD-"I just need to check something."

TS-"Well, I do have my Equestrian Faunal Encyclopedia. Spi-i-ike!"

S-"Yes Twilight?"

TS-"Get me the Equestrian Faunal Encyclopedia, STAT!"

S-"E... E... E... Ah! Here it is, Twilight."

Twilight pulled the book from Spike's hand, knocking him to the floor in the process.

TS-"Yep. That's the one. Thanks Spike!"

S-"No problem, Twilight."

RD-"Ok, I need you to look for an animal that's the same colours as my mane, looks like a bird and lives in or around the Everfree Forest."

TS-"Uhh, I don't think that's a real animal, Dashie."

RD-"It is real! I saw it with my own eyes! Now please! Just look!"

TS-"Alright, fine."

And with a purpleish glow Twilight flipped through the pages.

TS-"Hmmm... The only thing in here even slightly similar to what you're describing is the incredibly rare rainbow phoenix!"

RD-"Wait wait wait! By 'phoenix', do you mean the kind of fiery bird Celestia has that turned into ashes and then back into a super awesome fire bird?"

TS-"Well, yes, bu-"

RD-"No way! I have to find this phoenix and tame it!"

TS-"-but this one is different."

RD-"Different? How so?"

TS-"Well, this phoenix comes from a nearly uninhabited town in the middle of the Everfree Forest called Sunny Town! I have never been there but I once caught a glimpse of some sort of... Zombie like pony, before I ran in to save Apple Bloom."

RD-"Z-Z-Zombie pony? How in Equestria could there be a zombie pony?"

TS-"I'm really not sure. But if you really want that phoenix, then you'll need to go in there."

RD-"W-well I'm not afraid of a-anything! How do I get there?"

TS-"Hm... It's a riddle... 'To find the creature that soars with colours seven, follow the way the clouds move on the heavens. To tame the creature unknown, you must get a rainbow from a master of stone'.

RD-"...What? I have no clue what you just said."

TS-"I think that it means you have to follow the wind to find the phoenix."

RD-"But the wind never stops changing direction! I should know! I take the wind shifts on Wednesday!"

TS-"They may always change in Ponyville, but in the Everfree Forest, the wind always blows west for some reason."

RD-"The Everfree Forest is such a weird place. *sigh* Well, if I want to find this phoenix, I guess I have to go into it... But what about that weird bit about a rainbow?"

TS-"I'm not sure. You can get a rainbow in Cloudsdale, but I have no idea who this 'master of stone' is."

RD-"I'm sure I'll figure it out on the way.. I guess I'll head out now."

TS-"Alright Rainbow Dash. You should bring some other ponies with you too. You should also seek out some a guide- Apple Bloom has been there before; she might be able to help you out. And if you're not back two hours after sunset tomorrow, I'll send in a party to get you. Please be careful."

RD-"Thanks for the info, Twilight. I'm sure I'll be fine... But thanks.".

Rainbow Dash quickly sped out of the door. However, Twilight continued to read. She quickly ran to the door, shouting out to Rainbow Dash.

TS-"Wait! This kind of phoenix is commonly known to have a strong connection to curses!"

However, Rainbow Dash was too far to hear her.