The first day of spring (epic, Berry, OPEN)

Birdsong floated gently on winds scented with cherry blossoms and wattle. Winter had wrapped itself up nicely and spring was here for the next few months.

The Cross Time Café had a new statue guarding its entrance. A white Pegasus clad in golden plate armour stood on the pavement. The silent sentinel stood its vigil, it had appeared early that morning but none had seen it put in place.
The workmanship was stunning, you could see each individual feather that made up its folded wings. Its blue eyes glistened with life as it stared down the wall across the street. A plume of hair the same colour as its eyes and tail mounted the crest of its helmet. It was a perfect reproduction of life in every way. Indeed, if one looked closely enough, you could almost swear that it was breathing.


The day wore on towards five pm and curiously today just happened to be the day off for one Jack Knife.

Cindy flew down and landed on her feet... she looked up at the cafe curiously... (i dont know wat else to write??? help me!!!!)

berry giggles happily as she runs around the cafe.

"Berry what are you doing?" Cindy asks confused.

"am working even though its my day off!" she smiles and jumps around happily. "anytihng i can get you?"

"WHAT!!!" Cindy says. :But what about cute little Jack knife!!!"

berry looks at her and laughs "its his day off to.. i like to wear the outfits they have.. its different everyday!"

"oh ok," cindy says giggling...she thought Jack knife was very handsome for a pegasai...

"Thank you for saying that I'm cute."

Cindy and berry, along with everyone else, jumped in surprise when what they believed to a Pegasus statue spoke out. Jack cracked his neck and stretched his wings to relieve the cramps.

"Been quite a while since I stood guard like that," he said to himself. Your slipping Jack

berry giggles "i knew that statue looked fimilar!" she smiles happily.

"What! You've been standing like that for how long!" Cindy said shocked...but then she shrugged it off and started giggling. "Omg you looked so amazing..."

"Well, let me see," Jack stroked his chin with a hoof, "Sunrise was predicted for quarter past six this morning and I got here about a half hour before light so its been about eleven hours since i started.

"Trust me, this is nothing. I was selected a few years back for Cenetaff guard for Remembrance Day. Spent 32 hours guarding that pillar before we were called off. Its one of the highest honours in Eqeustria to be picked for that guard."

Jack took a quick glance at the clock inside the café. Ten to five, good we're ahead of schedule.

"Excuse me ladies, I'll be back in a few minutes with our ride."

He left his two guest to talk among them selves as he cantered up the road. About five minutes away was a small self storage place, only a couple of 5x15m sheds. Number 3 opened under the key he was given the day before.

Jack returned, harnessed behind him was a shining white chariot trimmed in gold and emblazoned with Celestia's cutie mark.

"Ladies, your chariot awaits."

berry smiles and giggles happily "am so excited!!" she wiggles happily

"Wow you really know how to be classy..." Cindy said blushing hopping in after Berry.

"This is just standard gear. Though regs usually require two Pegasai to pull these chariots for stability. So long as you hold on and don't shift around too much we should be fine. I've got a certified five tonne towing capacity and my flight-plan's been filed with the local ATC. Clear skies from here to Wollongong Hall."

Jack didn't wait for a reply. He began to move, first a trot, then a canter that turned into a gallop. His wings unfurled and swept up then down, propelling him and the chariot smoothly into the sky.

A five minute climb found them at 3000m and going clocking in at a ground speed of just of over 200km/h. At that speed, they would cover the 181km to Wollongong as the Pegasus flies in just under an hour. The chariot was stable and its magic prevented the heavy wind from reaching its occupants just as it was meant to.

berry giggles and claps her hands "wheeeeeeeee!!" she smiles happily.

Cindy holds on to Berry tightly..."I've come to a conclusion that I don't like heights!"

Berry giggles and smiles "this is FUN!!!" she laughs excitedly.

"Don't worry Cindy, this is perfectly safe. I've been hauling chariots for years and only one pony has ever fallen out."

"Yea and is that pony still alive..." Cindy managed to squeak out.

"In my own defence Princess Celestia jumped and she can fly. Plus it'd take more than a short fall to off a five millennia old physical goddess."

Cindy started crying.... she was totally scared.

Berry giggles and laughs lightly. she hugs cindy and smiles at her.

"Your crazy," cindy sobs to berry.