Journey And Path

Some time later that day, after sundown, Maud Pie has made her final preparations to go out on her journey into the area around a place she chose to go to, Bouldertown.

"I'm all set," Maud Pie said to herself. Just then, Igneous Rock and Cloudy Quartz walked into her room. "Mother, father," Maud Pie said, seeing her parents. "We're so proud of you," Igneous Rock said, "You've made your choice."

"Yes," Cloudy Quartz said, "We're going to miss you." "Us too," a shy voice called. "Not that soft!" another voice shouted. They belong to Marble Pie and Limestone Pie respectively. "You take care, Maud," Limestone Pie said, "Sister."

"Yes," Marble Pie said, "We're going to miss you." "Don't worry," Maud Pie said, "I'll be back." "This reminds us of the time when your sister, Pinkie Pie, left to live in Ponyville," Cloudy Quartz said, shedding a tear for a moment, "She's made many friends there, living a new life and she's gone on many adventures."

"That's what I chose to do, too," Maud Pie said. "We'll see you off tomorrow," Igneous Rock said, "Right now, get ready and get some sleep. You'll need your energy tomorrow."

"Yes, father," Maud Pie said, "I will." "That's my girl," Igneous Rock said. So Maud Pie was then left alone to get ready. Actually, she got one rock book. And, of course, she decided to bring her pet rock, Boulder with her. And some food for Boulder, too.

"Do you know where we're going tomorrow?" Maud Pie asked her pet rock, "Bouldertown. You two share the same name!" There was no reply, of course. Nonetheless, she decided to feed him a potato chip. Or pour some onto Boulder.

Soon, it was time for the ponies to go to sleep for the night. The next day, Maud Pie was ready to leave. "Maud," Cloudy Quartz said, trying not to cry, "Well, I don't know what to say, but-" "We wish you good luck," Igneous Rock said.

"Thank you," Maud Pie said and they each hugged each other. "Good luck," Marble Pie whispered. "Say it louder next time," Limestone Pie grumbled.

That afternoon, Maud Pie was ready to leave and the whole family was there to see her off. "It is time now," Maud Pie announced. "We understand," Igneous Rock and Cloudy Quartz said together.

"See you, mother, father, my sisters," Maud Pie said, "Soon. Me and Boulder are ready to depart now." "Good luck on your trip to," Marble Pie said.

"Bouldertown, we get it," Limestone Pie finished her sister's sentence. "Thank you," Maud Pie said. "Will you let us know what is going on?!" Limestone Pie asked.

"Yes," Maud Pie answered, "I will. Well, goodbye." So Maud Pie prepared to face the exit to the rock farm. "And when you stop by Ponyville, just in case," Limestone Pie said, "Say hi to Pinkie Pie for us1" "Ok, I will," Maud Pie said. "Goodbye," the family called to Maud Pie as she started to walk away.

The family watched Maud Pie leaving, crying. "Farewell, my daughter," Igneous Rock said, shedding a tear.

Soon, Maud Pie left the rock farm. Well, actually, it took her about 30 minutes to leave the rock farm grounds. But she was soon on her way.