The Untold Truth of Lyra Heartstrings

Date unknown: I wonder how my splattered body looks on the cold pavement.

Date unknown: Reborn

I opened my eyes I for the first time. I was in a hospital with my parents, they look young and happy. I had just been born. The doctor carried me to my mother’s hooves in a blanket. She cried tears of joy that was the first time I truly made her happy. I looked at my dad who smiled and gave me the unique name Lyra. This is the favorite moment in life, but like all moments they always end. I don’t want to explain what happened but I closed my eyes after seeing my mother crying out blood and my dad’s rape face.

There was silence for a minute, and then I heard someone talking. I opened my eyes again with caution.

“Wake the hell up, Lyra.” A pony next to me was poking at my face with his cigarette. I was sitting on a stool with my head down and drooling on my notebook. I stood up in my stool before the teacher saw me but it was too late.

“That’s the third time this week Ms. Heartstrings, and YOU Ethan Wilson that’s the fifth time this period I caught you smoking! Teens these days.” The teacher smacked his ruler on his desk, making everypony jump in surprise.

“Now that I have your attention, I can get back to the subject of anthropology.” After the teacher said that, I got ready to write like crazy.

“Why do we even need this stupid science class, it’s gay as fuck.” Ethan said putting his cigarette out.

“Do you have to say it like that? Shut the hell up and let me write this down.” I said getting frustrated of his bullshit complaining. I looked at the top of the board and it read ‘June 1, 2012’.

The class soon ended with the ring of a bell. Ethan was following me to my locker and wouldn't shut up about the many wing boners he gets when he sees Roseluck.

“Look there she is talking to her friends. Go ask her out already so you can leave me alone.” I said trying to ignore him. Ethan patted me on the back.

“Listen I know you had a rough week with your parents leaving you and all. I just don’t want you to be alone that’s all.” Ethan looked at me with worried eyes.

“I’m not alone! I have Bon Bon and she’s the only friend I need!” I started getting a headache talking to him.

“Fine but whenever Bon Bon isn’t there for you, don’t hesitate to call me.” Ethan smiled and walked towards Roseluck. He started a quick chat with her before making his move.

“Do you want to be my special somepony?” Ethan asked her cutting to the chase.

“No one has ever asked me out before. They all think I’m too popular for them. Sure, why not.” Roseluck’s answer surprised her friends close by. I felt happy for him as they walked by smiling at each other, but my head started hurting more. Things got blurry, everything was going slower, and I then fell on the floor unconscious.

I woke up on a pile of dirt and grass in the middle of an open field. It was night time and I could hear nothing but the soft chirp of crickets. What the hell is going on? I got up on my hooves breathless to see that I was lying on a somepony’s grave. It only had the name Nate River engraved on it. Who is this pony and how the hell did I get here?

There was a sudden change in weather, the wind blew harder and clouds grow darker. I looked behind me and saw a figure standing a couple of yard away from me. I blinked to make sure it was real and it disappeared. I looked back at the gravestone and he was sitting on it.

“Y...you’re a draconequus.” I said getting back.

“Hello Lyra, Near has told me a lot about you. My name is Discord and I need you to wake up.”

July 9, 2013 (2:00 AM): Still alive

I heard the beautiful sound of the ocean as I woke up from my interesting dreams. The first thing I saw was same face in my dream.

“Discord? You’re evil why didn't you kill me yet. Are you going to rape me?” I asked with my chest pounding. I got up from the sandy beach shore.

“Why would I rape you? Anyway you’re safe for now, trust me.” Discord said with an honest face.

“Where is Near?” I asked looking around. I spotted him still sleeping on the sand close by.

“He’s alright. If you want to wake him up just kiss his nose.” Discord said sitting down. I kissed Near lightly on the nose and he slowly opened his eyes.

“Hello sweetheart,” Near whispered. “Sleep with me, the sun is about to rise.”

I lay down next to him looking at the calm ocean water. He got in the spooning position again, he felt so warm.

“Isn’t the sunrise a graceful sight?” Near whispered going to sleep again.

I didn’t answer him.

“What an adorable couple.” Discord interrupted. He looked back out to sea, and shed one shiny tear.

We woke up later that day and I was hungrier than a mule. Discord was body surfing on the crashing waves. He seemed very happy.

“Lyra, Discord is an old friend of mine. He was actually the first THING I meet when I first came here. He was having a chat with a yellow Pegasus, named Fluttershy, when he found me lying on the floor next to her house. I trust him with my life.” Near admitted confidently. Discord came back to shore exhausted.

“Where are we?” I asked Discord.

“We are at the edge of East Baltimare. We can make it to the Canterlot castle by the end of the day if we take the train.” Discord answered quickly.

“Why do we need to go to Canterlot?” I asked. Near got up and looked at Discord.

“I know how Princess Celestia is, she wants dead for ultimate power. We need to kill her before she kills us.” Discord said pointing at the direction we need to go. “We’ll get food when we make it to the city.”

We trotted for about half an hour with Discord leading to way.

“Can we take a quick brake already? My hooves are killing me.” I said taking my breath.

“Okay, the city isn’t for another mile.” Discord said slowing down. We all sat next to a tree with the biggest shade.

“Why do you trust Discord so much?” I asked Near.

“Well…He reminds me of myself actually. I would classify him as a hacker because he can defy the laws of logic and reality.” Near said.

“Have you ever had a girlfriend, Discord?” I asked.

“I used to date Chrysalis but it didn’t work out.” Discord said smiling.

“What happened?” Near asked.

“I don’t want to talk about it.” Discord answered.

After a moment of silence we got up and started walking the last mile. Near was following me from behind.

“Are you looking at my plot?” I said angrily.

“No! I am admiring it.” Near spoke back.

“You don’t get this show for free.” I said covering my rump with my tail.

“Let’s have a race then, first one to make it to the city gets a show, if you know what I mean.” Near bargained.

“Okay then, can you do the countdown Discord?” I asked. Out of nowhere Discord popped a flag in his hand.

“Ready, set, go!” Discord yelled waving his flag around. In a flash Near zoomed past me before I started sprinting.

“Damn!” Discord said in shock.

“It looks like I lost already. I better get my ass ready.” I admitted.

We eventually caught up to Near who was waiting next to a local restroom. He was smiling and impatiently hopping.

“Come on Lyra! A deal’s a deal.” Near said joyfully hugging me.

“Make it quick you two because the next train leaves in an hour and we still have to go eat.” Discord said reminding us. I don’t know Near meant by giving him a show but I followed him in the restroom. He slowly closed the door and sat on the toilet seat.

“First, lap dance for me.” Near humorously commanded.

“As you wish, my master.” I said getting along with the role-play. I never did anything like this to a pony before so I don’t know if I’m doing it right. I started out with just wiggling my rear on his leg, but then he got a little too excited.

“Ouch!” I yelped as Near gave me a hard smack on my ass.

“Let me mount you.” He whispered. I think the deal was getting out of hoof, I didn’t have time to respond. He held me in a huge lock as he wrapped his hooves around my waist.

“This will only hurt a little bit.” Near said joyfully. I know what he meant the second he said that and prepared myself for the worst.

“AWW!” I squealed with unexplainable pain and pleasure. He only shoved a quarter of his warm hard penis in my wet pussy.

“Take it easy back there!” I moaned.

“I can’t tell how far I’m going from all the blood.” Near puffed.

“Blood?” I said with worry.

“Don’t worry, its normal for a virgin.” He said getting toilet paper and cleaning the blood out my dripping pussy. I felt embarrassed as he positioned himself again.

“Please be gentle.” I asked nicely.

“Oh now you want me to be gentle.” Near smiled. He shoved his hard cock back inside me. I moaned and squealed as he slowly made his way in me. By the time he reached the base, I had SEVEN inches inside me. He then began thrusting it back and forth. I started getting used to it. I let my tongue hang loose from my mouth.

“What’s taking you guys so long? Are you doing what I think you’re doing?” Discord asked.

“It depends on what you’re thinking.” Near laughed. My body jittered in such intense pleasure, I couldn’t hold out for much longer. I fell on my belly unexpectedly.

“Looks like you’re getting tiered. Can you lay on your back for me?” Near said.

I did as he said and he pinned my hooves to the ground.

“Let’s finish this show.” Near said kissing me. He looked so hot penetrating my wet pussy. We smiled at each other as he went faster and stronger. All of the sudden he stopped and held me tight. He delivered me a jet of his creamy sperm inside my vagina. I bit my lip trying not to scream in great pleasure. Near’s body weakened and began panting heavily. He fell on his back exhausted.

“Let me clean you up, Near.” I said kindly. I licked his penis from the base to the head. It tasted like sweet minty homemade carrot juice.

“Happy birthday Lyra.” Near panted.

July 9, 2013 (1:00 PM): Friends

We stopped by a diner right next to the train station. Discord gave us a lot of bits he pickpocketed from nearby ponies, we needed the bits more than them anyway. Other ponies were watching him, but for some reason then did not panic.

We sat at the last table in the very back of the restaurant. I sat next to Near so I can sexually lean on him. The waiter came shortly after.

“We’ll all have the big breakfast platter, please.” Near told the waiter. She wrote the order down on her notepad and left.

“Hey Discord, I need to ask you a question.” I spoke.

“What is it?” He asked.

“Before I woke up today, I have some rather odd dreams. No. Flashbacks really, but the last one didn’t happen. I saw you in my dream and there was a gravestone-“

“It’s probably nothing, don’t worry about it.” Discord interrupted nervously.

“Discord?” Near mumbled angrily.

“Fine, let me put it this way. We all come across a problem, it can be big or small. We also have problems that we choose to ignore, and then become bad memories. That is why when we are reminded of those problems, we forever think of them as bad memories BUT, it is also the truth. The truth hurts doesn’t it, you two.” Discord said quietly with a pondering face. I knew what he was talking about but I still don’t know what he means by it.

“Here’s your big breakfast platters” The waiter said unexpectedly. The dishes came with eggs, oatmeal, apple slices, and a cup of orange juice.

“I fucking hate apples!” Discord yelled throwing them on the floor.

“You mad bro?” A familiar voice came from the front.

“Da fuck you say BITCH NIGGA!” Discord said standing up.

“Discord please!” Near said feeling embarrassed.

“What Discord, I think I know that pony.” I told him trying to remember. I got out of my seat and trotted forward. My face glowed when I saw who it was.

“You always were a dumb ass, Ethan.” I said to the light brown Pegasus.

“He’s my dumb ass.” Roseluck announced coming out of the bathroom. She looked the same she did a year ago.

“Hello Lyra, Ethan has told me so much about you. I never noticed you at school until after your parents left.” Roseluck said to me, not thinking empathetically. Ethan was giving her a face, meaning for her to shut up about it.

“Oh, I am so sorry. I didn’t what I was saying.” Roseluck apologized.

“Just think before you talk, ok.” I said a little depressed. An awkward pause soon followed.

“So, what are you guys doing here?” I asked changing the subject.

“We were actually going to visit you for your birthday!” Ethan answered surprising me.

“That’s so nice! Thank you!” I said happily hugging him.

“Why don’t you come eat with us?” Near asked scotching over. They both got there plates and sat with us. Ethan sat next to me and Roseluck had to sit next to Discord, she looked uncomfortable.

We ate all our food and chatted all together, it was a nice reunion.

“So are you Lyra’s girlfriend?” Ethan asked Near.

“She is much more than a girlfriend to me.” Near said putting his hooves around me.

“How long have you two been together?” Ethan asked. That’s when it accord to me that I only knew Near for four only days so far, but I feels like a year.

“We’ve been together for a long time.” Near answered.

“Hey kids, we need to go. Are you two still going?” Discord asked Ethan and Roseluck.

“Of course.” Ethan answered.

When we got to the train station, Discord used the rest of the stolen bits to rent a privet room in the back of the train. I sat with Near who was next to the window and looking outside as the rest of the passengers got on board. Ethan and his girlfriend sat in the back, and Discord sat behind me.

“This is so cool guys! This is my first time on a train.” Discord said putting his arms around my seat. Near didn’t say anything.

“What’s wrong?” Discord asked sounding concerned.

“Discord, I hear them. I hear the bells.” Near said getting up and hugging him. I wasn’t sure what that meant but Near looked worried. He sat back down and looked out the window again. I gave him a long and meaningful hug, and he wrapped his hooves around me and smiled.

“Last call of Canterlot express!” The conductor shouted outside. The train started moving shortly after.

“Come on Ethan, it’s been like about a month already.” I heard Roseluck talking to Ethan.

“What is that I hear?” Discord said humorously.

“I mean, we haven’t had ANY sexual-” Roseluck whispered getting interrupter by Discord. He popped a folding chair out of thin air and walked casually to the hallway.

“Aw shit! Dis gon b gud!” Discord said happily folding the chair.

“Please don’t start again, Discord.” I told him.

“Can you please let us have our privacy?!” Roseluck asked angrily.

We have been on the train for almost six hours. Everyone is sleeping but Discord and me, so we decided to talk.

“Lyra my dear, when all this is over, what are you planning to do with Near?” Discord asked.

“Well I always wanted to start a family, I mean my parents weren’t always there for me. I don’t want to do the many mistakes my parents did in my life.” I responded thinking more about my parents.

“Having a family is nice.” Discord said patting my head.

“Do you know why my parents left me?” I asked sadly. Discord stared at me for a minute before he answered.

“Lyra, they’re things we can’t bare if we knew the truth, things that no one is supposed to know for the better. Near is a victim of knowing such a truth. You decided to ignore a powerful truth that would make you become as crazy as Near.” Discord spoke strongly.

“What are you trying to say about Near?” I asked getting a bit mad. Discord looked at Near to see if he was still sleeping and spoke in a soft voice.

“When you were alone with Near at the other universal dimension, he told gave you a hint of the secret truth of reality. Near knows something that no one in the history of reality knows but me. He told me that he wrote all his discoveries in some kind of black book, I don’t know where it is but if I did I would-”

Near startled me with his sudden yawn.

“Hello Near, how was your sleep? Did you dream about me?” I quickly said with a happy anime face.

“Happy to see you too Lyra, and I never had a dream since I was a little kid.” Near said opening his eyes. Discord gave me a face that said ‘If you talk about our conversation, I’ll beat you.’ He acted like nothing happened and popped a king size Butterhoof out of nowhere.

“I love you Lyra.” Near whispered leaning toward me. Near gave me a long meaningful kiss on my lips, I liked it when he gave me tongue.

“Hey you two love ponies, we’re almost at Canterlot!” Discord hollered with glee, waking the other two up. Near didn’t look too cheerful that our long trip was over, he just kissed me some more.

The train finally stopped at the train station moments after but something was odd. There was no noise coming from the other passengers on the train. I heard the sudden sound of steal hoof steps marching towards us. I sat still with anticipated horror while Near was looking broadly at the window.

“What the hell is going on?” Ethan stupidly announced.

The door then suddenly opened with a swarm of guards surrounding us in our seats.

“You guys can tie me down as long as you don’t lay a hoof on my Butterhoof.” Discord clamed.

Near was still looking out the window calmly until one of the guards threatened me with his spear. He got up, snapped the wooden spear in half, and firmly held it up to the guard’s neck.

“DON’T YOU EVER FUCKING THREATEN HER AGAIN! YOU HEAR ME!” Near was shouting furiously.

“Do it, I know you won’t. You actually think you can kill the general of-” Those were the last words of the cocky general. More guards came stumbling in to hold Near down before he killed the rest of them. They put hoof cuffs on us except for Discord because, well, he didn’t have hooves, instead they tied his arms with rope.

After we were all cuffed and ready to go, a familiar looking blue mare came aboard. It was none other than Princess Luna.

“Well look at what we got here.” The princess mocked while slowly approaching Near who’s hooves when covered with blood.

“My sister has been waiting all day for you.” She said with an evil smirk.

July 9, 2013 (7:00 PM): Lifelong Enemy

“Keep moving!” The guard behind Roseluck shouted. We were all following Princess Luna to the castle and by the time we made it half way, Near killed two other guards. Princess Luna didn’t seem concerned about it though. Discord could easily break free and Luna knew it, but all he did was fly around her to get her annoyed.

“Stop fucking doing that, why can’t you walk like the rest of us?” Luna said slapping his face.

“Don’t slap me! I still bite.” Discord said standing in front of her.

“Yah, like the time you bit Chrysalis’s ass.” Luna chuckled.

“That was ONE time and she should have liked it. I think it was a rather sexy move.” Discord said pouting and going to the back.

“Cheer up Discord, It would have been sexy to, me.” Roseluck said winking.

“There it is the castle!” Luna yelled in her royal voice.

I saw the sun beginning to fall as we entered the castle.

“You two, I believe you are the friend of Lyra Heartstrings.” Luna said pointing at Ethan and Roseluck.

“Yes we are.” Ethan said.

“I shall leave you two with the guards here in the hall. Stand by while we are in the meeting.” Luna told them. They did as instructed.

Luna took us to the throne room and told the guards to get lose. Princess Celestia entered moments after.

“Welcome my friends!” The royal princess greeted. “I was getting bored waiting for you guys.”

“What is this about?” Near asked.

“What do you mean? You out of everpony should know exactly what this is about.” Celestia smirked.

“Stop with your bullshit already and uncuff us.” Discord demanded.

“You shouldn’t talk like that to a god Disco, you know what will happen.” Celestia announced weirdly. With light coming out of her horn, the hoofcuffs unlocked themselves.

“AM I THE ONLY ONE WHO STILL DOESN’T GET WHAT THE HELL THIS IS ABOUT!?” I angrily snapped. The room went silent for a moment.

“Big sister… should I get candy?” Luna spoke softly.

“Yes please.” Celestia answered walking to her throne. She sat in an awkward position with her head leaning on the hoof-rest.

“Come forth Near.” Celestia called out. He looked at me and gave me a disappointing look. He then walked forward in shame. Celestia picked him up like he was a doll and sat him on her stomach.

“So Near, What do you want for Hearth's Warming Eve?” Celestia asked.

“I want to be with Lyra.” Near said plainly.

“Well that’s stupid, how about your favorite kind of kiss from yours truly!” Celestia spoke loudly. She used her magic to make Near lean towards her and close his eyes.

“I’m better than your precious Lyra.” She said going for the kiss. It was a long French kiss of course, even longer than our kisses.

I snorted angrily in disapproval but Discord was looking at me the whole time.

“How was that?” Celestia moaned.

“Fuck you.” Near responded. Celestia hugged him.

“Here is the one named Candy!” Luna yelled bursting the door open. My eyes glistened at the sight of Bon Bon. I ran to Bon Bon for a long warm hug, she tried to ignore it but I knew she felt happy to see me.

“I’m sorry I ran away, Bon Bon.” I apologized.

“It’s about time.” She happily replied.

I turned around to present Bon Bon to Discord but he wasn’t there. I heard a sharp shriek coming from Princess Luna.

“LET US GO OR I WILL CRACK LUNA’S NECK!” Discord shouted holding Luna in a firm choke hold. Celestia got out of her chair throwing Near on the floor.

“Oh dear, not my little sister! Please somepony don’t kill her!” Celestia shouted.

“I WILL! Don’t you think I won’t!” Discord announced strongly. Celestia looked down slightly chuckling. Bon Bon looked at her in disgust as she started laughing louder.

“You are so pathetic! DO IT, I KNOW YOU WILL!” Celestia cried out in laughter.

“NO! PLEASE NO! NOOO-” Luna’s last words were a cry of sorrow and leaving the room in silence again.

“Thank you for saving me time.” Celestia smiled.

“You’re nothing but a monster!” Discord yelled out.

“You’re the one who killed her!” Celestia mocked.

“Enough, both of you are acting like children!” Near exclaimed. Bon Bon walked up to Near smiling.

“They aren’t the only children in the room. What do you think of yourself after doing what did?” Bon Bon asked Near.

“Shut up Bon Bon, just shut up.” Near told her.

“You know while we are all here, why not talk about each other?” Celestia said smirking at Discord.

“You know that’s a very bad idea!” Discord hollered.

“Let’s start with you then. I know a lot about you Discord, or should I call you from your REAL name?” Celestia said casually.

“Please don’t.” Discord begged with shocked expression.

“That’s what I thought. Now this getting out of hoof, look at Lyra all afraid over there because she doesn’t know a thing we’re talking about. Let’s put this all behind us shall we, It’s still Lyra’s birthday after all.” Celestia announced. She went to retrieve something from behind her throne. She trotted happily towards me with a wrapped birthday present. I don’t know if she is the good guy or the bad guy but she kind of looked joyful.

“I just know you’re going to like it.” Celestia said giving it to me. “Also since you’re turning nineteen, then that means a nineteen-second kiss from me.”

“I don’t think the kisses are necessary.” I said kindly.

“Nonsense.” she whispered leaning close to my face. I closed my eyes prepared for my first lesbian kiss. Her mouth tasted like fresh flowers but what got me was when she stroked my tongue with hers. When she pulled out her tongue from my mouth, everpony in the room had a surprised look on their face except Near.

“Now open your present sweetie.” Celestia smiled. She seemed too inculpable to be up to any mischief, well that’s what I though before I opened my present. She gave me a gun. I looked at it for a minute before taking it out with my magic. Nears almost cried looking at it.

“It’s a model 36 Smith & Wesson, and it even comes with a bullet.” Celestia said casually.

“Is this some kind of joke?” I said angrily.

“I’m letting you end this game; you can KILL me, Bon Bon, Discord, or Near. If you’re that upset then maybe you can even shoot yourself.” She gave me an answer that I couldn’t believe.

“How dare you!” Discord yelled grabbing Celestia by the neck.

“Let go of her!” I screamed pointing the gun at him.

“Take it easy Lyra.” Discord said letting her go.

“No I’m not going to fucking take it easy. You’re just came out of know where and started giving orders, so just SHUT THE FUCK UP!” My mind started having mixed emotions about everypony.

“Lyra honey, you’re a good pony. Don’t hurt anypony.” Bon Bon anxiously said. I then pointed the gun at her.

“Of course! I shouldn’t FUCKING HURT ANYPONY! NO! Where the fuck have you been. You insult me and the next time I saw you, you where pointing a gun at Near!” I shouted.

“I didn’t fucking insult you, so don’t say I did. I was reminding you of the truth! You’re the one who took it the wrong way because you chose to take it like that. I’m sorry but the truth hurts.” Bon Bon said confidently.

“You’re right Bon Bon, the truth hurts.” I said now getting mad at Near. “So why didn’t you except it you little pussy!” I yelled pointing the gun to Near. “Just because I DIED in your universe doesn’t mean you can come HERE are fuck everything up! I don’t know why I fell in love with you the first moment I looked at you FUCKING FOUR DAYS AGO! I mean who are you? I truly know nothing about you. Who gives you the right to ruin my life all because YOU couldn’t cope with the loss of me in your universe? If it’s over then it’s over, and just fuck off.”

The room was still for the longest time until Near spoke.

“You are right.” That’s all he said.

Celestia walked over to the window to hear the sound leaves blowing in the soft wind outside. It was about to get dark in about five minutes. I still had the gun pointed at Near with my magic. I wanted to shoot it but I couldn’t.

“Lyra, Celestia is evil. The darkness clouds your vision but only you clear it. What is she to you?” Discord asked me. I finally realized what I was becoming. I was becoming a monster.

“Dear Princess Celestia, you are a stupid mind controlling cunt that really deserves to die. We all couldn’t agree more on that. You are NOTHING but a fake lying WHORSE who preteens to be a god. You’re not going to reign in a new world order and I’m not going to kill anypony. Sincerely, Lyra Heartstrings.” I dropped the gun on the ground.

“To think I thought you’d understand” Celestia whispered to herself downcasting to the floor.

“The truth hurts doesn’t it, Celestia.” Near said going up to her. After that, she started crying with painful tears. Near hugged her tightly and patted her on the back.

“If you’re wrong, you just have to say ‘sorry’.” Near tolled her.

“Is it finally over Near?” Discord asked.

“Yes it is, Celestia has lost the game.” Near answered.

“No….” Celestia whispered in Near’s ear. “This is just the beginning of MY end….but this is the end of yours.” Celestia whispered.

“I know, I have accepted you and that is why I am not afraid anymore.” Near said.

“Near?” I wondered.

Celestia used her magic to pick up the gun from the floor and shot Near without a second to waste. She pushed him straight through the window and falling in the garden. Celestia then looked at me with a deathly look on her face.

“Lyra, nothing sc-” Discord bit Celestia’s neck before she could finish her sentence. She didn’t bleed much from it but it left a huge bruise with bite marks. She pulled out her wings ready to escape when Discord clawed her right wing. Princess Celestia still managed to get away and she flew out of sight.

I ran as fast as my hooves could run towards the garden, Ethan and Roseluck couldn’t catch up to me and the guards didn’t even try to chase me.

When I got to the garden Near was still on the ground. I slowly trotted over to him, he was covered in blood.

“Near….please wake up….Near please….WAKE UP DAMN IT!!” I screamed with tears starting to fall of my face. I scooped his body from the floor and hugged him. He did a soft and slight gasp.

“I hear the church bells....I love you, don’t you ever forget that.” Near whispered. “Can you get that flower next to you? Please.”

“Sure sweetheart.” I said picking a beautiful silver flower that was a little stained from Near’s blood. I gave it to him.

“Lyra, will you be my special somepony?” Near said still whispering.

“Yes, I will.” I said smiling.

“Lyra Heartstring, will you marry me?” Near smiled. I felt over joyed.

“Yes I will Nate River, I will marry you.” I cried.

“Please don’t cry Lrya. We all get old, we have adventures, we have fun, and we all enjoy life. It’s time for me to go.” Near’s voice started to fade out of focus.

“Can you do one more thing for me?” Near asked.

“Anything.” I replied.

“Look at the sunset; it’s as beautiful as the sunrise, but not nearly as beautiful as you.” Near softly whispered.

My heart flew seeing at the amazing sight of the cloudy orange sky coming from the very top of the sun at the end of the horizon. I looked at it until the tip of the sun disappeared replacing the sky with a dark blue sheet with a cascade of crystal stars.

“It’s beautiful, Nate.” I spoke, soon realizing that I was talking to a dead corpse.