With a small glowing lantern in his hooves, Pip pushed open the heavy shed door. The rain hit his face like cold needles, but he did not stop or turn back. He held his head high and stepped out first. Wooly's white wool dripped wet within seconds, Daisy's brown spots grew dark and shiny with rain, Gigi spread her broad wings as a tiny living roof over Penny, and Penny stayed close behind, calling softly with her cluck. Step by step, they walked into the storm together, their lantern bobbing like a tiny star. "Little one, where are you?" they called, gently and steadily. The friends helped together, and the wind seemed to soften around them.