The pond is extremely dirty and has many dead creatures in it. The area surrounding the pond is dead, and there is no sign of plants or animals near the pond. The ground around the pond is soft and contains footprints of the people who visit the pond.
Pond, Wasteland
horse
a child lost from his mother.
I want my mother back.  I am so scared I don't know what to do.  I will be lost forever.
(sniffle, rubs eyes) Pony? It is but a young human, and looks so sad.  Perhaps it too is in trouble! Pony! Take me to Mommy! The young human beckons me!  This mud is so heavy....... I must try harder to become unstuck! Yay pony! ...I like ponies....(furrows brow) Yes, yes......... it's a struggle, but I must try harder.  Surely the young human and I do not wish to join the other dead creatures here! I'm coming young human!  Can you reach my long mane? Happy pony! I love you. Pull hard, young human......pull my mane and help free me! Time enough for hugging when we are freed from this dead place. Help pony! (tugs on pony) (whinnies).......aye, young human; nearly there!  Hooray!! I am freed!  Climb upon my back and I shall return you to the King's stables where your mother shall be found! Silly pony! squish squish and not clip clop. well spoken, young human!  Neighhhhhhhh.......  we shall return to this dead pond never again!