                The young kindling gave a little nod. "I-I can do that." She closed her eyes in concentration as she bathed her entire body in her green flare-cocoon to complete her metamorphosis. The fiery emerald flames burned away, leaving behind a smaller, more compact travelling companion. The tiny white pegasus filly looked up at me with a watery little smile. Her big bright golden eyes looked up at me from under her soft sky-blue tresses, seeking my approval.