Grand Theft Pony: San Equestrias

The sirens were blaring through the streets of Los Ponies as the ambulance raced to the hospital. Following them from behind was the rest of the Apple family. To Big Macintosh, this whole incident shocked him. Although he seems to be calm, deep inside he was feeling helpless. He has seen what guns do to ponies. Whether it was the Bales or his own homeponies, when the bullet hit, death was certain. He wasn't the only one to feel helpless and desperate. Applebloom and Applejack were also hit emotionally by what happened to Red.

Soon they found themselves at the All Alicorns Hospital. The technicians took Red to the emergency room. The Apple family went inside the hospital and were directed to the waiting room. This bothered Applejack as this wasn't her idea of sticking with her family in times of need.

"I can't believe they make us wait here while they do their medical magic and whatnot," said Applejack. "I just wanna see my little brother,"

"Relax sis. I'm sure they'll help Red get better," said Applebloom trying to make her sister feel better.

"I know, it's just why did this have to happen?" said Applejack, "Out of everypony, why did it have to be Red?" Big Macintosh heard the conversation that Applejack and Applebloom were having and wanted to contribute.

"Listen Applejack, if there's one thing that Mom and Pops taught us, it was that we should hope for the best and prepare for the worst," said Big Macintosh.

"And what are you trying to say by that?" asked Applejack. Big Macintosh thought for a moment before answering.

"It means that if things go well, then good. But if things go the other way around, what are we going to do about it?" said Big Macintosh.

Applejack never thought about it that much. She had hoped that the doctors at the hospital would know how to help him. But she never considered how things would turn out to be if Red died. She didn't want to think about it.

"Look Big Mac, I understand what you're trying to tell me but I don't want to think of a future without Red. I just don't want to. Besides the doctors will fix him up," said Applejack. Big Macintosh admired his sister's unshakable hope. But he knew he had to be honest with her.

"Sis I've seen what happens to ponies who've been shot. Most don't live," said Big Macintosh. He said this with complete honesty hoping his sister would understand. But this angered Applejack. Her eyes were cross and her stare was fixated at Big Macintosh.

"Where the buck is your faith? So you're already declaring Red dead?" said Applejack.

"That's not what I was trying to say. You see—," said Big Macintosh before he was interrupted by his sister.

"I don't care what you were trying to say! All I know is that you really don't give a rat's ass about what happens to Red!" said Applejack.

"What? No, why would you say that? I love Red, he's my brother and you're accusing me of not caring?" said Big Macintosh. As the argument carried on, so did the tone of their voices. Many other ponies in the waiting room were bothered because of the noise.

"Seriously why are those hayseeds making such a racket?" said a green unicorn.

"I have no idea but it's getting on my nerves. Somepony ought to call security on these ruffians," said the yellow pegasus that sat next to him. The receptionists overheard them and decided to take measures on to her own hooves. She walked up to the Apple family, who were still arguing, and stood there.

"Okay I think we all had enough of your stupid little argument. Everyone in here is completely pissed off and if you don't shut the buck up I will call security to kick you out!" said the receptionist, "Do I make myself clear?"

Big Macintosh and Applejack complied with the receptionist's orders. Although they didn't argue anymore, they were not facing each other. Applejack was bitter to hear such things from Big Macintosh. The two didn't notice that Applebloom sneaked out of the waiting room and went to search for Red.

"I wonder where Red could be...," said Applebloom as she skimmed through the hallway. It took her a while but she finally found the room where they had Red. She was about to enter when she heard the doctors talk inside there.

"There just isn't anyway to save him, he's losing blood at a dangerous speed," said one of the doctors.

"We could replace it with donated blood," said another doctor.

"No that would only delay the inevitable. It's too late for him," said another doctor.

"This truly is sad, how are we supposed to break the news to them?" asked a doctor.

"The way we always do, we tell them straight up," said a doctor.

"Doesn't that seem insensitive?" asked another doctor.

"Well we can't tell them he's going to be alright, that would be lying to them," said a doctor. They all knew that there was only one thing left to do: tell the Apple family. Little did they realize that Applebloom heard the whole thing. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. The doctors couldn't save her brother. Now she felt sadness and helplessness that she hasn't felt in years. When the doctors left the room, Applebloom rushed inside. There she saw her brother, Red, resting on a bed. He was waking up and he saw Applebloom. It made him happy to know that his sister managed to get inside. His smile quickly disappeared when he saw Applebloom's eyes with tears. Deep down, they both knew that it was almost over. Applebloom got up to the bed and gave her brother a hug. A hug mixed with relief and sadness.

"Applebloom you can't believe how happy it makes me feel to see you," said Red.

"I'm so happy too," said Applebloom, "but at the same time I feel so sad. I don't want you to die Red," as she broke down to tears. Inside, Red knew that was going to happen. He didn't want to accept it but he knew that he couldn't go on any further. Every minute that passes, he gets weaker and weaker.

"I don't wanna die either Applebloom. But i'm getting weaker and I don't think i could keep this up anymore," said Red. As he said this, the doctors walked inside the room with Applejack and Big Mac. By now everyone knew about the inevitable. A feeling of helplessness and sadness surrounded the room.

A week later

Going to funerals was one thing Applejack hated. Ever since she was a filly, she had witnessed many funerals of Big Macintosh's friends. But the funeral that hit her the most was the one of her parents. Red's funeral felt just about the same. She got out her black hat and got Applebloom ready for the funeral. Big Macintosh waited for them in his car. They drove off to the cemetery where the funeral was taking place.

In the funeral, there were many ASF members, friends of Red, and family from upstate. To Applejack it reminded her of Mom and Pops and their funeral. It was surreal, like something out of a dream. The funeral procession went accordingly, with each family member reciting an epiphany they had written. After they had said this, the sage would go up and say a prayer of farewell. Having finished the funeral, everybody left home. The Apple family stayed there just thinking of what had happened a week ago. How one event changed their lives. Applejack realized this but soon those feelings of sadness were overcome with hate and revenge.

"Those bucking Bales are gonna pay for what they did to my little brother!" said Applejack. Big Macintosh and Applebloom were surprised at Applejack's outburst. Applebloom was about to follow her sister when Big Macintosh stopped her. He knew she was heading back to Apple Street.