She had awakened an obsession in me, as if my dignity was trapped by a powerful spell, perhaps from a great alicorn or some other formidable creature. I still remember the first time I saw her... *Sunny: Hi, sorry for not letting you know, hehe. I didn't want to wake you up this morning. You may be wondering why I left a recorded video. Well, I'm about to do something that some might call silly...although I don't think so.

I've been hearing strange noises coming from the woods for a couple of days now, mostly at night, and I've seen a strong light. Maybe it's just me... Oh, great, the damn battery...Well, Sunny out. see you later! *Sunny* It's a sunny day... perfect weather to go camping. I whispered that to convince myself that it was a good idea to come here alone. For days now, something has been calling me from this place. Maybe it's my imagination... or maybe it's

not.Mmm... I hear something. Is it a bell? Or a rattle? Maybe I should go and see what it is. I hesitated for a moment, but curiosity has always been stronger than my fear. I walked towards the sound, walking deeper into the forest. I hope it's not that far away.

The sound was hypnotic, as if it was guiding me. I continued on, until I came to a small clearing. There was an eerie stillness there. The bell - or whatever it was - had stopped. I looked around, hoping to find something or someone.* Hello, my name is Sunny Starscout.

Are there any ponies here? Maybe I should come back.I guess there's no one. Well, I'll have to go back to my camp. But something was wrong. I turned around to go back, but everything looked different. The trees were darker, their shadows longer. The air felt heavy, as if the whole forest was watching me.Sunny Oh no... it can't be. Did I go too far away? But... I only spent a few seconds here.

The sky began to darken rapidly, as if night had fallen all at once. My legs trembled as I tried to get my bearings, but every direction seemed the same.It was then that I felt something... a presence. I couldn't see it, but I knew it was there. And I wasn't alone.

Sunny was lost, her steps increasingly clumsy among the twisted roots of the forest. Then a voice broke the silence. *You are lost, kind filly. Sunny turned quickly toward the source of the voice. There, a few yards away, stood a peculiar-looking donkey.Sunny, who are you?

Donkey: Oh, my name is Bray the Mocking Donkey. Bray the Mocking Donkey: Oh, a donkey. I thought you had left Equestria... because of the hatred that advanced towards you. Bray let out a dry laugh, which sounded almost like a muffled whinny. Bray You're right, little one. Many of us left, driven out by the ponies' distrust and contempt. But some of us decided to stay. Bray To get our revenge. Sunny What?

Bray. Oh, nothing, nothing. I was just talking to myself. *And what's your name, kind little filly? Sunny My name is Sunny Starscout,

And tell me, Bray, what are you doing here? Bray Ignoring her question, But you tell me, Sunny... what brings you to the ruins of the Temple of Tambelon? Ruins? I... I didn't know I was in a temple. I just followed a sound, something like a bell or a rattle. Bray Ah, right, the call. He always knows how to attract the curious... or the unsuspecting. Sunny He? Who are you talking about? Bray laughed softly, his piercing gaze riveted on her. Bray Oh, Sunny dear, you'll know soon enough. Very soon.

Sunny felt a shiver run through her body. Something wasn't right.

Sunny Maybe it's time for me to go. Thanks for the chat, Bray, it was fun.She tried to walk past, but Bray blocked her path.Bray Where do you think you're going, little girl. His tone was serious now, with no trace of a smile or sneer.Sunny Can you... move out of the way, please?

Sunny tried to remain calm.Bray I told you, you can't leave.Sunny Let me through.Sunny stepped back a little, still looking into his eyes.Bray I'm sorry, I can't do that.He advanced towards her.Sunny, why not?Bray I want to show you the ruins of my old home She waved a paw, pulling a flashlight out of her pants pocket.The bell rang again, and in the distance, a reddish glow appeared among the branches, accompanied by a rustling sound that wasn't from the forest.

Bray I promise you will have a good view of the ruins, from the inside just follow me and don't stray from the path you might fall believe me it's not a quick or clean death Sunny: Okay... Where do we start?Bray pointed the flashlight towards the path illuminated by the reddish glow.Bray: This way. Follow me.Sunny nodded, her timid footsteps following the donkey's.

The path seemed endless, and every crunch under her feet made her heart beat faster.Sunny: Trying to sound casual. How much further to go?Bray: Not long. But tell me, Sunny... have you ever heard the stories of the Temple of Tambelon?Sunny: No... Should I have?Bray: Oh, yes. It's a place steeped in history, magic... and secrets. Many say that things are hidden here that even the alicorns couldn't control, but well, let's get on with it, shall we?