"And that's why I don't eat Zap apple jam anymore," a voice said emphatically from down the road, disturbing the birds in the trees that were nestled along the banks of the river. Soon enough, two figures came around the bend in the path, a large cart being pulled behind them. The cart was piled high with crystals and rare stones, some so large it was a wonder how they got into the cart. An orange and purple pegasus laughed at his own story, shaking his head with mirth."Learning through experience is something I value but not that. I'd rather- oh!"
Echoed Chorus stopped short as he finally looked towards the river, his wings fluffing up in surprise at what lay before them. Or rather...what didn't lay before them. This was a road Echo traveled frequently and knew like the back of his hoof, so to see the river with no bridge was startling. Clearly something had happened here as the supports were still in place, but the part that allowed ponies to cross the river had been removed or perhaps destroyed. There were large, splintered pieces sticking to the supports still. Whatever had happened, it had been rather violent.
"Oh dear! Look, it's gone!" he moaned, glancing at his friend beside him. "This is awful! I wonder what happened..."
