This is a bedtime story,
Dream Pony.
Written and narrated by Anna Scoils Isla had always wanted a pony.
All she had was her cuddly toy pony.
That she was given when she was little.
It wasn't the same as a real pony.
Some of her friends had ponies.
Her family said that having a pony was too expensive.
So she had to settle for borrowing her friend's ponies when she visited them.
On the eve of Isla's birthday,
She decided to make a wish upon a star at mid-time.
She wished as hard as she could for a pony of her own.
Isla chose the brightest star in the sky.
It seemed to be shining just for her.
She closed her eyes tightly and wished as hard as she could.
Settling down in her bed,
She snuggled up to her toy pony,
As always.
During the night,
Isla had the most wonderful dream.
A beautiful pony came to her in her sleep.
And spoke to her softly.
I heard your wish and I had to come to you.
Said the magical looking pony with a very sparkly mane.
Are you my pony?
Asked Isla.
Yes i have always been your pony i could only appear to you when you wished upon a star for me on your birthday eve the pony replied Isla was so happy.
The dream felt so real.
The pony continued.
Would you like to go for a ride?
She asked Isla.
Isla nodded and carefully climbed onto her new pony friend's back.
The pony started to trot and Isla burst into a huge grin.
This was the best dream ever!
Faster,
Faster,
She said.
Giggling happily.
The pony began to gallop.
Bright colours whooshed all around them.
First red,
Then orange,
Yellow,
Green,
Blue,
Purple and gold.
All the beautiful bright colours filled the air.
It felt magical.
Isla had never experienced such a special pony ride before.
She didn't want it to end.
Certainly.
Isla noticed something even more unusual.
The Pony and Wings.
How could Isla not have seen them before?
She wondered.
The golden wings stretched out and began to flutter.
The pony spoke softly.
Would you like to go flying with me?
Yes,
Said Isla with excitement.
I haven't met a pony with wings before,
She admitted.
None of my friend's ponies are like you.
That's because I am a special pony.
And only you can see me.
The pony said,
I am your pony,
Isla.
Are you a unicorn?
Asked Isla.
Not yet,
But I hope to be.
One day,
Replied the pony.
They flew high into the sky together.
Enjoying the wonders of the sparkling night.
And bright magical sky.
The stars shone brightly all around them.
Isla felt so happy.
I wish this wasn't just a dream,
She admitted,
As they landed safely back on the ground.
You can see me whenever you want.
Just close your eyes and I'll be with you again,
" said the pony.
Isla watched her new friend lie up into the sky and hoped that she would see her again.
Very soon.
