My Little Bokurano

"Three years ago, my parents disappeared. I was ten years old at the time. Since then, I've lived with my sisters Applejack and Apple Bloom, and our Granny Smith. I hope our parents return soon, but I doubt they ever will in my lifetime." - Big Macintosh.

The night following Princess Cadance's battle, Twilight Sparkle returned back to her library home. Once she entered the library, she noticed a bump emerging from Spike's bed.

"I wonder what that could be?" Twilight thought as she walked over there. She lifted the covers off and found Spike's bloody corpse.

"Oh dear Celestia!" Twilight whimpered, tears welling up in her eyes. "How could I let this happen to you..." She began sobbing over Spike's body.

Early the next morning, Big Macintosh observed the sunrise shine on the trees of Sweet Apple Acres. He let the gentle wind blow through his orange mane. Applejack walked up and stood next to him.

"Big Mac, are you alright?" Applejack asked.

"I'm fine," Big Macintosh replied.

Applejack's eyes widened in shock. "Big Mac, you didn't answer with 'eeyup,'" she said.

"I just feel different today," Big Macintosh said. "Knowing that this will be one of the last sunrises I'll ever see... I just want to take it all in."

"I know how you feel," Applejack said.

"What I'm really worried about... after I'm gone..." Big Macintosh explained solemnly. "What will happen to the farm?"

Applejack turned to face her brother. "Don't worry, I'll take over things from here on out..."

"That's the other thing I'm worried about," Big Macintosh said. "I have a feeling you're not going to last much longer than I will. Who will take over the farm after that?"

"Don't say things like that!" Applejack shouted. "It's just... I'm as scared of dying as you are..." Her eyes welled up in tears as she embraced her big brother.

"If I could have any wish before I die..." Big Macintosh whispered. "I hope we could see our parents again before my battle."

"Stop it!" Applejack sobbed. "You're making it worse!"

"I'm sorry," Big Macintosh said, tears forming in his eyes also. "I just want to see them so bad. Even if I fail to, I want Apple Bloom to see them. She barely even remembers them!"

"Speaking of which, should I wake Apple Bloom up?" Applejack said.

"No need," Apple Bloom said, walking up the hill that Big Macintosh and Applejack were on.

"You're awake!" Applejack said.

"Yeah, I just want to spend as much time with Big Mac as I can," Apple Bloom said.

"Don't worry," Big Macintosh said. "From now until my battle, we'll spend every waking moment together."

"We should start getting ready for the harvest," Applejack said. "We have a long day ahead of us."

"Should we tell Granny Smith about all this?" Big Macintosh said.

"No, I just don't want her to dread your death," Applejack said.

"Then what excuse will you give for me being dead?" Big Macintosh said.

"I don't know, I'll think of something..." Applejack said.

Big Macintosh and Applejack turned to see Apple Bloom sobbing.

"I don't want to see you go, Big Mac!" Apple Bloom cried.

"I'm sorry Applebloom," Big Macintosh said, beginning to weep himself.

The three siblings embraced and looked at the sunrise, wondering if it would be the final one Big Macintosh would ever see.

Back at the library, Twilight heard a knocking at the door. She had fallen asleep by Spike's corpse, and felt like a bag of sand as she woke up.

"I'm coming," Twilight said groggily. She hid Spike's dead body and walked toward the door. When Twilight answered it, it was none other than a wall-eyed, gray pegasus.

"Hi Twilight!" Derpy Hooves said with a grin. "Are you alright? You look kinda sleepy."

"Hi Derpy," Twilight Sparkle replied. "I've just had a really bad night."

"I have really good news for you!" Derpy said, "It turns out that I'll be your mailmare from now on!"

"Oh, that's nice," Twilight Sparkle said with a small smile. "Any letters from Princess Celestia?"

"Just one," Derpy said, giving the letter to Twilight. "Well, I'm off to complete the rest of my route. See ya!"

After Derpy Hooves left, Twilight opened the letter using her magic and read it aloud.

"Dear Twilight Sparkle," she began. "Due to Princess Cadance's recent passing, I have decided to appoint Princess Luna as ruler of the Crystal Empire. I will make this announcement publicly tomorrow. Regards, Princess Celestia."

Twilight began to tear up again. "Why does everyone of us have to die? What crime did our world commit to deserve this?"

Meanwhile, at the Carousel Boutique, Rarity was working on her latest project. It appeared as if she was just putting on the finishing touches. Sweetie Belle came up from behind her.

"Hey Sis, what are you working on?" Sweetie Belle asked.

"Just my latest inspiration." Rarity answered.

"Could I take a look?" Sweetie Belle said.

"I'll show it to everyone when the next battle begins," Rarity said. "It should be done by then."

Sweetie Belle looked away for a split second. "Rarity, once you get done with it, could we spend the rest of the day together? I want to spent as much time as possible with you before you..."

Rarity smiled and placed her hoof on Sweetie Belle's shoulder. "Absolutely."

Sweetie Belle was trying to hold back tears, but she also smiled and hugged her sister.