Crystals in the heart

When the rich are given money, greed consumes them and they turn everything around them into objects that reflect them.

What kind of world do we live in that our light is taken from our dark? This balance is always tilting. Yin and Yang. If one side were to grow, Chaos would ensue. When the weak fall and the strong rise, only the one who can see through to the heart may triumph.

Lightning Bolt looked up to the sky, lost in thought.

“Dad, I remember when you used to tell me stories like that,” Lightning Bolt mumbled to himself. “Too bad he didn't realize that there aren't ponies out there that can see into other ponies hearts.”

Lightning's ears zeroed in on the stranger and his eyes grid locked.

Lighting Bolt took a defensive stance and yelled, “Who is that! Show your-r-r-r”

Rainbow Dash, with a depressed look in her eyes, said, “You're thinking about him, aren't you?”

Lighting Bolt turning his head said quickly. “No, I wasn't thinking about him.”

Rainbow Dash softened her tone. “Son its ok to be upset.”

“I'm not upset!” Lightning shouted.

Rainbow Dash pulled him into a hug. “I know its hard, but-t-t…!”

Lighting Bolt ripped her hoof off of his back. “HOW COULD YOU UNDERSTAND MY PAIN?! DAD MEANT EVERYTHING TO ME! NOW I DON'T KNOW WHERE HE IS! I DON'T EVEN KNOW IF HE'S ALIVE! HOW COULD YOU POSSIBLY UNDERSTAND!” he screamed, throwing his face into hers.

Rainbow Dash swiftly slapped him.

Lighting Bolt looked up confused. “You hit me.”

Tears flowed down Rainbow Dash’s face. “How could say such things? Your father loved you. He taught you everything he knew,” she sniffled, trying to regain her composure. “You can't say I don't understand your pain, I was as close or even closer to him than you were.”

Rainbow Dash shouted angrily, “YOUR FATHER LEFT, BUT WE ARE A FAMILY; WE STICK TOGETHER THROUGH THICK AND THIN! OR, WOULD LIKE ME TO SLAP YOU AGAIN!?”

Lightning Bolt sat there and stared up at his mother while she stroked his cheek. “I'm good.”

Rainbow Dash trotted closer. “Listen,” she started.

Lighting Bolt tried to pay attention.

“One day you'll meet somepony. You'll fall in love,” she said. “But be careful, she will be able to see into your heart....” her voice trailing off into the distance.

Lighting Bolt suddenly woke up in his dorm bedroom, full of sweat and breathing hard. He lied in bed, staring at the ceiling and sniffling softly to himself. hot streaks flowed down the side of his face and he covered his head, unable to resist the urge to cry.