Flashback ( PDFDrive )

A stream of new images cut off the question—nonsensical things:
tiny alicorn hooves, rivers and grassy fields, windy skies, piles of food,
Silveny and Greyfell, then more tiny alicorn hooves, and it all piled up
in her head until it felt a lot like responsibility.
And then it clicked, and Sophie could breathe again.
You’re going to be a great mom, Sophie promised. And Greyfell’s going
to be a great dad.
She sent images of both alicorns nuzzling their baby.
HOPE! Silveny told Sophie. HOPE! HOPE! HOPE!
You know what will make you a good mom? Sophie asked, waiting for
Silveny’s YES! YES! YES! before she told her: Keeping your family safe.
BUT SOPHIE FAMILY!
A lump lodged in Sophie’s throat. You’re my family too—that’s why I
want YOU to stay safe.
SAFE! SAFE! SAFE!
Silveny filled Sophie’s head with white dunes covered in thick
stalks of beach grass and frothy waves in the background. The place
was a bit starker than some of the other spots the alicorns had chosen
to hide, but it was quiet and empty, with plenty of food for them to
graze.
SAFE, Silveny repeated. KEEP FAMILY SAFE.
It took Sophie a second to realize the words were an invitation.
That’s very sweet, she told her, sending an image of herself stroking
Silveny’s velvety nose. I’m sure you and Greyfell would keep me out of
trouble. But I can’t leave Havenfield.
She couldn’t even leave the Healing Center at the moment, but she
decided not to remind Silveny of that.