Meanwhile, in the Everfree Forest...

Iron Dusk finished weeding his vegetable garden. He wipes some sweat off of his brow. Even though the sun never shone directly into the Everfree Forest, the humidity still made it tiring to work. He looked around his humble abode.

"I wonder if I'll get any visitors today. Meh, if not, I guess I could always head into town tomorrow."

While Iron Dusk had spent most of life alone in the forest, he had lately been becoming lonely, just wanting somepony to talk to.

"But for now, time to relax."

Iron took a nap on the grass near the entrance of his home, waiting for something to happen.

A white mare trotted up to Iron Dusk. "I need help!" she gasped, out of breath. Her black and purple hair was very messy and unkept. "Do you know where I can find anything to use as paint?"