Let it never be said that the weather can't reflect the mood of the day. High above, the skies were overcast with grey and threatening-looking clouds, and there was a bitingly cold wind all throughout the town. As one would expect on such a day, many were trying to avoid being outside as much as possible, with only one or two people out in the streets. However, there was indeed one person in particular who braved this poor weather, and with grim composure as he did so; Flash Sentry. The CHS boy waited at what was, understandably, the least pleasant place in the whole town. A gated field, which contained a large number of headstones. The local cemetery. Sighing, he looked around, looking as uncomfortable as one could, but, at the very least, he was able to afford himself a small smile when he saw that, running towards him, was one he had been waiting some time for now.
"Hey, sis. I...I appreciate that you could make it."
Smiling, Rainbow Dash slowed as she reached her half-brother, giving him a small wave before turning her gaze to the cemetery gates.
“Let’s be honest here, Flash...this is something I probably should’ve done a long time ago.”
Slowly, her smile began to shrink a little.
"So...this is where he is?"
His own smile fading, Flash nodded, and without saying a word, he opened said gates before heading on inside, holding it open for Rainbow. The athletic girl entered, giving him a nod of appreciation as he closed it behind her, and together, the two siblings made their way further in. A few further gusts of wind sent shivers through them, but even so, this did little to deter them. Eventually, and after looking around for a bit, Flash stopped at one stone in particular, grimacing slightly as he looked to it. Rainbow, for her part, stood beside him, her eyes hesitantly looking to the stone herself. Reading the words upon it, her expression became one of sadness, and after a few moments of that, she looked once more to her brother.
"So...this is him?"
Flash nodded.
"Yeah...this is Dad."
Rainbow, naturally, seemed more than a little uncomfortable right now, but, to her credit, she did her best to try and keep herself together during all of this. It was clear from her face that there was something she needed to say, but even so, she had a hard time getting her words out. Flash, even without looking at her, knew she had something on her chest, and as such, he gave her all the time she needed. That time eventually came, and her question was asked.
“I always meant to ask...but how did he...?”
She couldn't bring herself to finish, but it was alright, for Flash already knew, and so took in a deep breath before answering.
“He was on patrol with his squad, all routine stuff according to Mom. But during the middle of it, our Dad spotted an explosive, hidden away. Nobody noticed but him.”
He frowned.
“One of his team got too close, and Dad...he lunged forward, pushing them out of the way. But...”
His eyes shut tightly.
“...that’s when it went off.”
Rainbow’s mouth had been hanging open with shock, but she still managed to get a few words out.
“He died...saving his friend’s life?”
Flash nodded.
“Yeah...he was a hero.”
Rainbow had a difficult time taking in a revelation like that, not to mention being clearly uncomfortable learning about the exact manner of her Father’s death. Slowly, the girl looked again to the stone, looking like she had no idea what to say or do right now. But, it appeared as though Flash already had an idea of what she could do here, and, without even looking to her, spoke.
"...Talk to him."
Rainbow looked over to him.
"What?"
Flash sighed.
"It's just...I know he would have wanted to talk to you."
Naturally, the girl was somewhat taken aback by this suggestion, even though she couldn't really think of a reason not to do so. Even so, perhaps on some unspoken level, this was something that actually wanted to do, even though saying as much wouldn't have been anything she took any pleasure in. So, after taking a few calming breaths, she stepped forward, looking down to the stone before her, before finally breaking out into a smile.
"Um...hey there...Dad. It's...it's Rainbow."
Cold silence was her answer, and after a brief pause, she continued.
"I...I know it wasn't your fault, that we never got to meet. I guess...I've always wanted to meet you though. My Mom's fine, if you're wondering. She's always been great to me. Never talked about you though, but..."
A chuckled escaped her.
"...I guess...given how me and Flash came about, it was probably for the best."
Even Flash laughed to that one, albeit briefly. But, as he had done so far, he remained silent as his sister carried on.
"I...I wish I could have known you. Flash's mom told me once that you and your son were a lot alike, and, if that's true...I think you'd have been a pretty awesome Dad."
Looking to her sibling, she smirked slightly.
"He can get a little dorky sometimes, but...yeah, he's still pretty great."
Flash smiled to her, appreciating the sentiment, and watched as she once more looked to the resting place of their Father.
"We haven't really known about...you know...us for very long, but we've tried to make it work. I never expected to have a brother before, or a sister."
Her smile widened a little.
"Oh, and Scootaloo's been great too. You should have seen the look on her face when she found out I really was her sister."
But, after a while, she let out a long sigh.
"I'm sorry I didn't come sooner. I hope you understand why. Coming to a place like this...it's...hard."
Flash nodded silently to that, but again, he kept quiet.
"I might not have really thought about having a bigger family, but...I'm glad I do."
Smiling warmly, she stepped forward, placing her hand upon the stone.
"So...I think I'll come over and visit you again. You know...when I can. It won't be the same as having you here, obviously, but...I think I'll be okay with that."
Flash retained his smile, watching as his sister took a few steps backwards from where their Father lay. Slowly, and after letting out another long sigh, the girl turned, returning the smile to her brother. They said nothing, at least for now, but began to move together, heading back towards the gate of the cemetery. In silence they walked, until at last they finally left the place. For it was in that moment when, all of a sudden, they started to feel it. A few drops of water, falling from above. The rain had come, and, as one would undoubtedly expect, the two siblings shared a groan at this.
"Well...in all fairness...this was expected," Flash remarked.
Rainbow let out a dry chuckle.
"Doesn't mean we want it though."
Cracking a smile, Flash reached into his jacket pocket, pulling out what appeared to be a small umbrella. Opening it, he held it over his sister's head, keeping her dry, to which she looked to him with a smile and a raised eyebrow.
"My hero."
They laughed to this, and soon after, they began to make their way down the sidewalk together. As they walked, Rainbow glanced in his direction.
"So...got any stories about our old man?"
Looking up to the sky, Flash gained a nostalgic smile.
"Yeah...well...there was this one time when he and I went to the park together..."
