MLP: The Inheritors of Friendship C52

“What? Your charm was scratched!?” exclaimed Twilight Sparkle when Melody Aurora told her what happened.

“I just don’t know,” she replied. “I did get attacked everywhere but I have no idea that one minion scratched it!”

“I didn’t even notice it, too,” added Chaos Control. “I was busy fighting with her, too.”

“They’re not at fault, Twilight,” said Scootaloo. “Basically they tried to save Ticky Shanks’ life, but the appearance of these minions were really unexpected, and they couldn’t avoid that.”

“Yeah, you can’t blame them,” agreed Pepper Flake.

At once, everyone showed that they supported Melody and Chaos.

“Guys, I appreciate your support very much,” she said at last. “But please, I’m still feeling uneasy. I just don’t know how insecure I am since my charm’s already damaged.”

“How can you be insecure?” asked Platinum. “We’ve been friends since we’re foals, and we’ve been through thick and thin together.”

“Give me a break,” she sighed. “I just need some space.” And she walked back into the castle.

“I guess we shouldn’t be disturbing her further now,” said Chaos. “We gotta go back.”

“Okay then. Thanks for accompanying her back.”

Later, at Melody’s room…

“My mind just couldn’t stay still,” Melody revealed to Twilight. “I don’t know whether my father’s still protecting me even my charm’s scratched.”

“Don’t worry,” calmed Twilight. “I’ll write to Princess Celestia what happened. Maybe she’ll understand and will know what to do next.”

“Will she?”

“Trust me, she’ll have a way to overcome this problem.”

“You sure?”

“I am sure, Melody. Just sleep well. We’ll try to settle everything tomorrow.”

“Okay. Good night.”

“Night to you, too.”

A while later, Twilight was in her bed, still awake. She was holding a photo frame and looking at it. It was a photo of Orion Galaxy’s first day of school, with Orion posing happily with his parents.

“Oh, Flash,” mumbled Twilight. “I miss you so much! Look at all of our children, they’ve become Equestria’s greatest assets already! Do you know the charm that you gave me? It was deliberately damaged, damaged by our enemy! I’m not sure if you can still protect her. She’s been targeted by our main enemy. How I’d wish you’re still alive! Please, I dearly need you…

Twilight hugged the photo frame tightly, with tears from her eyes.

“Uh, Twilight? What’s wrong?” Spike, who had heard everything outside her room came in and asked.

Twilight jumped with a fright upon seeing Spike, holding the photo frame within her chest.

“What’s that?” But when Spike recognized the photo frame, he said, “Oh, I see. Sorry if I interfered your privacy…”

“It’s okay, Spike,” forgave Twilight as he was about to turn to leave. “Really, I do miss Flash. If he was still alive he’d be joining with us in battling against Queen Myra…”

Twilight held onto Spike’s body and cried. Spike comforted her.

“I feel sorry for that, Twilight. I do miss him, too,” he replied, shedding a tear.

A month passed. Everything was normal and fine in all of Equestria, and the ponies were all in their usual jobs.

At Carousel Boutique…

“Careful, Mom,” said Platinum Royale as Rarity was in an attempt to sew between the fine lines.

“Don’t stress too much. You’ll overdo yourself,” added Prudence Aura.

“It’s okay. I’ll be fine,” said Rarity, bearing the pain on her waist. She suffered from kidney stones due to overworking about three weeks ago, and is still on her way to recovery. Doctors however had advised her not to work at an extreme rate.

“AT LAST! IT’S DONE!” Rarity yelled as she finally sewed that one spot. “Oh, AAAAAAHHHHH!!!” she screamed as the pain suddenly took over her head and her waist.

“I told you so,” said Platinum with a look of chagrin.

“I’m pretty amazed,” said Bloodthirst who entered the room. “On somepony having to recover back to work after a surgery.”

“Listen, my children, and Bloodthirst,” said Rarity, turning to them. “You all have grown up and you are in the journey of mastering your courses. Once your courses are complete, go and pursue your career. Do you know that I screamed this morning? I looked into the mirror and I was shocked to see a wrinkle on my cheek. You see, I am getting old. Make me proud, because once I retire, you all are to inherit these possessions…”

“We know that, Mom,” said Platinum, with the three of them hugging her. “We’ll do our best.”

At Sugarcube corner…

“And that’s how you do this and that’s how you flip that, this, that, this and that…” Pinkie Pie was teaching her children on acrobatic skills on partying.

“Whoah!” Suddenly, Pinkie missed a target and tripped over and fell. The goodies fell and splattered all over her.

“Mom…” said Peanut Butter, unamused.

“Are you okay, Sweetie?” asked Cheese Sandwich, helping her up.

“Heh-heh, it’s okay,” she said, getting up. “But seriously, one day, when I get very old and can’t work anymore, you three are the ones taking my business.”

“But we’ve got our different ones, Mom. Peanut and Pizza have their own from mine!” said Pepper Flake.

“It’s alright. You’re in that same category of career.”

“*sniff* YOU’RE PRETTY GREAT, MOM!!!” cried Pizza Frenzy in a silly way. “I CAN’T EVEN THANK YOU MORE!!!”

At Sweet Apple Acres, Applejack and her family were working out as usual. They were all hard at work, bucking and harvesting apples.

“Uh, oh…” groaned Applejack as she stopped halfway. Her back had grown tired and sore.

“Take a break, Applejack,” advised Nikula Alder.

“Mom…” said Malinae, concerned.

“Listen up, my children,” began her lecture. “I’m getting very old now and one day, I might not be able to manage this farm anymore. You all shall be the heir to Sweet Apple Acres. Manage this land well, and don’t let any fraud take it over!”

“Understood, Mom,” promised Raisin Brandy.

“And you, too, Fiji. I want you to give up your dishonest ways. Our land was almost threatened because of you. If you can team up with your siblings, this land shall never be occupied.”

“I know that, Mom,” replied Fiji, feeling a little ashamed.

At the Wonderbolts’ Academy…

“Alright, guys! I want to see you passing those rings without problem! Whoever can’t really get pass them, do that over and over again! Is that clear?” Greenie Hats was instructing a number of Wonderbolt cadets. Among them was her younger brother Thunder Clash.

“Look at our kids, Hon,” said Rainbow Dash to Soarin from afar, looking at them. “They can fly better than us now, but the thing is that Greenie still needs to improve on her Sonic Rainboom. I’m getting old, and I won’t probably be the best flyer in Equestria anymore…”

“At least, you were, and we were,” replied Soarin. “We’re getting old, and somepony used to say, ‘The next generation shall surpass the previous one.’ Perhaps they’ll do better than us.”

Soarin looked up to the sky. Closing his eyes, he thought, “Flash Sentry, how are you doing? It’s been a long time since you left, but everything felt like yesterday. Remember when I first knew you, and we raced together to impress Rainbow Dash and Twilight? I really miss you. You should be proud of us today…”

“Hey, Soarin, what’s wrong?” Rainbow Dash turned to him.

“Err, nothing, just remembering the old days,” said Soarin.

That night, at Fluttershy’s cottage, Fluttershy and all of her family were busy caring the little animals.

“There, that’s it, little boy,” said Fluttershy as a tiny rat went back into its hole.

“I guess that’s all in a day’s work, huh?” asked Beryl.

“Not too bad anyway,” praised Discord as he laid down on the couch.

“All neat and tidy right now!” smiled Fluttershy.

“Mom,” said Chaos suddenly, concerned. “You’re showing wrinkles already…”

“Oh, really?” asked Fluttershy, glancing her reflection at the window. “At least, all my efforts were paid throughout the years…”

“You don’t worry about getting old?”

“I don’t. I’m proud to see you two plus Honey Drops grow up. I know you and your father are immortal but I’m not. When I die one day, I’ll be watching everything from heaven, and I’ll be proud of your future.”

Both twins suddenly felt down. One day their mother and her friends will leave them.

“I really need to spend the last moments with you, Mom. I just can’t bear seeing anypony leave,” said Chaos.

“It’s okay. You’re all my dearest children…” she finished as the twins hugged her and wept.

The next morning, at Canterlot Castle…

The gardener was tending to the plants when then, the snobbish prince, Prince Blueblood came.

“How are my roses, mister?” he asked.

“Err, I’ve just watered and weeded them. They’re all fine!”

“Is that so?” But just as he went forward, he felt wobbly. He hadn’t been sleeping well last night.

“Prince! You okay?”

“I… feel… ugh…” In a flash, Prince Blueblood collapsed unconscious onto the ground.

“Prince!” The gardener rushed to feel him all over. “Gosh, this is terrible. I have to call the Princess!”