"So, what are you doing here?" asked Littlefoot to the Rainbowfaces again.
"Oh... just a pair of travelers passing by," replied Steven. Last time they were here, they traveled with a herd of far-walkers. Things didn't turnout so well, which is why they chose to come alone this time. "Anyway, my friend is right, you kids shouldn't be out here. Allow us to help you get back to the Great Valley."
"Are you sure you know the way through the caves?" asked Littlefoot.
"Not really. But you know what they say: nothing tried, nothing gained."
Then something very strange suddenly happened. A chill went up everyone's spines that was very noticeable. "That felt... odd," said Steven.
"You felt that too?" asked Elizabeth. "A chill up your back?"
"Yes."
"I felt that too," said Littlefoot. "What do you think just happened?"
"To tell you the truth... I actually don't know."
None of them knew it at the time, but the world as they knew it had just changed forever.