The Resistance

After everyone helped clean up from the battle, they buried Wind's parents under a tree on the outskirts of the Everfree Forest. It was their favorite spot to picnic when she was a kid. After the funeral, Doctor Whooves gathered everyone in the time machine. Wind stayed outside of it.

"Come on, Wind. It's time to go back." Doctor Whooves said.

"I'm staying here." Wind said as she looked at the ground.

"What? Why?" Cherry asked.

"There's nothing for me back there." Wind said.

"Well, if you stay, so am I." Applespice said as he stepped out of the machine.

Wind managed a weak smile. She had to stand on her tip toes to reach, but, she gave him a kiss as she pushed him into the machine and shut the door behind him. The machine instantly disappeared. She wanted him to stay, but, that would be selfish of her. He still had his parents to go home to in the past. She would always have his memory to keep her happy. Besides, someone had to help Luna lead these lost people. Who better than the daughter of the two greatest pegasi Equestria had ever known? Wind placed a rose at the foot of the tombstone. She shed a few tears as she stood up and walked toward Luna's new castle. She would always love her parents. She would honor them by letting her hair return to it's natural color.