An image began to take hold on the surface of the lake, formed and painted by the shadow. Twilight could make out the outline of an alicorn with strong and wide wings and an elegantly tapering horn. It flapped its wings smoothly and powerfully as it soared around in the water. Suddenly, the entire surface of the lake turned black, and the alicorn turned into a gorgeous midnight-blue, her lighter mane dancing ethereally around her.