The End is Never-ending

Life went on, whether we all wanted for it to or not. We had to keep going strong, it’s what my father would’ve wanted.

Snowflake and I were almost always together at that point. The only time we weren’t right by each other’s side is when it was time to sleep.

Every night, doctors came by every unit to check on ponies before leaving until the morning of the next day. Each night they would make sure I had no cuts or bruises. I assumed that was just to make sure I wasn’t hurt in general, however, later I figured out it was checking for self harm.

Never did I have any form of harm while we were stationed there, but they always had to make sure. Most of the time, I only willingly let Doctor Feathers check me over. For the others, I resisted standing up or showing them my hooves. Eventually, it was only Doctor Feathers who did check-ups on me.

After about a week, ponies started pouring out and the place began to feel lonely. I realize I only really did anything and everything with Snowflake, but when everypony leaves at a rapid pace like they were, you begin to feel that way.

Snowflake noticed it as well. He stopped participating in the games they had for the younger colts and fillies. Purely because they had so few members per team it became a bit of a bore to him.

A vast majority of the times we hung out now were spent by the tree when I told him my father died. Sometimes we were completely silent as we watched the sun fall below the land, lost in our own minds. Other times, we were louder than ever, using each other to get up to the top of the tree.

After most of the ponies had dispatched from the area, I began wondering when we would leave. My mother was always talking to lawyers and doctors about financial aid. I always ignored it, not wanting to hear anything about it.

My question was soon answered though. My mother was talking to Snowflake’s mom when they called us over, away from our tree. Snowflake and I raced over there as fast as we could. He won by about three hoof step lengths.

“Yes mom?” We asked simultaneously, both breathing harder than normal from the mad dash. The two looked at each other and wore sly smiles.

“Spark,” My mother began, “Are you ready to leave?” At first, I didn’t get what she was trying to say.

“Leave what?” There was a brief pause and a gasp of realization followed. “Oh!” At first I was really excited, but I looked over at Snowflake. “Oh…” I looked down towards the ground.

“What’s wrong, dear?” My mother asked as she raised my head to look at her with a tender hoof.

“What about Snowflake?” I asked. He had been through it all as well, my last friend in the world. All the others had met terrible fates from the End when it fell over Vanhoover. I didn’t want to abandon him in this place by himself.

My mother looked at him and smiled. “Oh yes.” She dropped her hoof from my chin, turning to directly face Snowflake as well. He had seen what I meant when I had asked. His eyes had shown that he knew why I asked.

“Snowflake.” His mother spoke to him. He slowly looked up and put on a small, truly saddened smile.

“Yeah Mom?” He asked quietly. He definitely felt the same as I did at that moment.

“How would you like to leave as well?” She asked happily. Both of us grew into an expression of shock.

“What do you mean?” He asked. I was still wondering what she meant by that, I had forgotten that you could just ask.

“We found an apartment complex on the other side of Canterlot. Two bedroom, one bathroom. A little small, but we figured you two wouldn’t mind sharing a room. Would you?” My mother explained. My mind was running mostly with joy. We were all going to leave this place and Snowflake and I were going to be roommates. I looked over at Snowflake with a wide grin, it sounded like a giant sleepover for me.

He was just as happy it seemed deep down. He kept his a bit more under control though. “I wouldn’t mind a bit. What about you?” He asked with a smile turning to me.

I hopped in the air. “We’re going to be roommates!” I said very excitedly. Other than Snowflake’s discovery, it was the first good news I had heard since we had gotten here. Our mothers just laughed.

After a calm moment, Snowflake’s mother spoke. “It’s almost bedtime. We’re leaving tomorrow.” We smiled greatly at the news. But then all of a sudden, Snowflake’s face wore confusion.

“But wait, shouldn’t you check it out first? Make sure it’s worth living in?” I didn’t think about that, but Snowflake had. We had been living in a tent they called a ‘unit’ to not make it sound as bad. What could be worth than that in an apartment complex? Our mothers just giggled at the question.

“We already have.” They answered. Now Snowflake and I were very confused. Unlike last time though, I could pose a question.

“When did you do this?” I asked. I seriously questioned when did they have the time.

“You two are always together. We got a pass to leave for a few hours and checked it out. We had the doctors watch you from afar.” My mother answered. I didn’t expect that, it actually made a lot of sense once I thought about it. Snowflake and I were constantly with each other.

“Anyway, it’s almost time for bed. We have a big day tomorrow, so get well rested.” Snowflake’s mother told us. That was probably the first time we had ever been excited to sleep.

Our two families parted ways for the night, my mother and I heading for unit 39 for the final time. When we arrived, my mother even she’d eager not to sleep. I don’t blame her, nopony chose to stay here.

When Doctor Feathers arrived, I basically rushed him through the nightly procedure. I showed him my hooves, flipped them over, opened up so he could see my chest, etc.

Extremely early the next morning, I was awoken by somepony who wasn’t my mother. “Hey, come on get up.” They poked me repeatedly.

I lifted my head slowly and tired-like. “Mom?” I asked aloud, seeing if it was truly her. That earned me a hoof over my mouth.

“Don’t wake her up, my mom will be livid I snuck out.” I heard a familiar voice say. I opened my eyes a bit more, rubbing them with one hoof while pushing the hoof my mouth with another. They didn’t resist, so it wasn’t hostile in any way.

Once I could see, I looked up at the pony standing right next to my unit. In the full moon’s light, I could see Snowflake with a small grin. He motioned a hoof over his mouth, looking like he was zipping it. He basically told me don’t talk too loud in his own way.

“Come on.” He whispered as low as he could. “I have something I need to show you.” He tugged me a little and I followed slowly, trying to not make any noise.

I followed him to the edge of the area where everypony was staying who still lived in the units. “What is it?” I whispered. He pushed against the fences that had been aligned so younger ponies didn’t run away. Nopony was supposed to leave without a pass anyway. There was a small clicking sound when his hoof retracted.

“Alright this is the right spot.” He stood up as tall as he could, parallel with the fencing. “Hop on my back and climb over, I’ll fly over afterward.” What he just said would get us in so much trouble if we were caught.