A Day Of Motherhood

Pear Butter and Apple Bloom were sitting by different kinds of flowers. The sun reflected over the lake and made the whole area where they were beautiful as the birds flew low over the water. With all their bags on the grass, they finally began the conversation.

“Mom, I never thought we would ever stay here by the lake.” Apple Bloom said as she stared over the shining water and saw adorable ducklings huddling nearby their own mother, just as she had always dreamed of doing.

“Trust me, me and Bright Mac sometimes come to this place when the weather is normal and the sun is setting perfectly.” Pear replied kindly.

“Okay. So what do you want to talk about?”

Pear Butter wrapped her hoof around Apple Bloom to begin her words. “It’s about our family relationship. I was going to start with Applejack and Big Mac but when you told me about the time you tried to deliver something in the woods, I think that’s really important to start with.” She also pulled her closer to express her thoughts and strong feelings. “I understand that you want to prove that you can handle things by yourself but in an unstable and dangerous forest, it’s not the best idea.”

Apple Bloom felt disappointed in herself and she was lucky that Applejack came in to rescue her. “But don’t get too caught up in growing up. When you were born, I wanted to be very over protective since you’re the youngest of the family.”

“I guess you’re right.” Apple Bloom begin to tear up since her mother was doing the right thing just like Applejack did. “Being like my sister is really hard, especially since she always go on adventures with her best friends.”

Pear Butter then placed her daughter’s back on the grass in an attempt to calm her down when she noticed the tears sliding down her cheeks. She laid her head on her chest so she could listen to Apple Bloom’s heartbeat. She wanted to know what Apple Bloom felt in her heart when it came to being a filly. Once she lifted her head back on, Apple Bloom became confused.

“What was that for?” She asked.

“I wanted to listen to your heart. On how you feel about yourself. You are not going to be a filly forever but you still have so much time.” She sat down in front of her so she could look her in the eye. “As for Applejack and Big Mac, I only wanted to catch up on everything that I missed because they were only fillies when your father and I left. You were still a baby and the only words I feel about are my secret.

Apple Bloom was surprised, since she never remembered anything from her mother when she was born. “You had a secret? About me?” She reacted and blinked in shock.

“Yes. I was thinking about it before you were born.” With complete silence all around them with nothing to interfere, Pear Butter finally decided to tell Apple Bloom her secret.

“Me and Bright Mac made a deal that three ponies in the family is enough and when Applejack and Big Mac got older, I wanted my next baby to be the best of them all. You may not remember anything when you were a baby but during that time, I took you to my friends so they could worship you for being the new baby of the family while Bright Mac was taking care of Applejack and Big Mac. And just before we broke apart and Granny Smith took care of everything, I showed you this place.”

This made both of them look at the lake, with the reflection from the orange sun, shining on it like it couldn't get anymore orange. “It was the best moment in your life because out of all the times I took you to places, being here by flowers and the lake is something I never did with Applejack and Big Mac when they were babies. What I did was showing you life when you get older and that you would soon be much more in your life, but at the same time I knew that ponies live a long time and it would be a while before you grew up to be the amazing mare I knew you would be.”

Apple Bloom felt warm and happy after what Pear said but she didn’t say what she truly felt about her. “What do you feel about me to this day?” She asked as she leaned towards her.

“My words are like this and I want you to keep this between only us.” After her final words, the moment came. “You’re the most important daughter in my life. Not because you were the final baby but because I knew in my heart, from the very beginning, that I wanted you, Apple Bloom, to be the happiest pony in the world. And when we finally broke apart I was praying for you to get a cutie mark that was brand new, that had never been seen before, and I really hope that you will do great things with your family and friends. And you did everything and more than I could have ever hoped for you to do as a filly. And that really makes me proud of you. You’re the greatest and nicest pony I have ever had the pleasure of knowing in my whole life.”

After that, Apple Bloom burst into tears, even more than when she had first meet her parents since forever. She smiled harder and felt happier than she had ever felt in that one heartwarming moment. She may have been happy with Applejack and Big Mac before, but when it comes to her mother, it felt more special and unexpected.

With more tears of happiness spilling down her face, she hugged Pear as she lay her head on her chest so she could hear her heartbeat. “Pear Butter, this is the greatest day of my life! I really love you and you’re the best mother in the world.” Pear Butter couldn’t help but tear up since this had turned out better than she thought.

“I love you too.” She replied as she wrap her hooves around her daughter. They held onto each other for about a full minute until they broke the hug. “So is there anything you want to do before we get back?”

Apple Bloom saw there was a hill and at the end of it, there were yellow flowers. “How about we go rolling down the hill together? Just for fun!” She cheered.

“Good idea! Race you there!’ They both got up and galloped towards the top of the hill. They wasted little time as they both rolled down the hill giggling at each other and when they stopped, they giggled as they stood dizzily and laughed at the yellow flowers in each other’s manes.

“Was it great?!” Apple Bloom smiled.

“Yes and you look adorable with flowers in your mane.” She said, in awe of her daughter.

“And you look beautiful. You should let Rarity tie the flowers in your mane.”

“Oh you!” They both hug again with more tears coming down their faces. Their bond would never be broken as long as they stayed together for the rest of their lives.

It’s was nearly dark outside when the pair picked up their bags and began to walk back to the farm. They entered the barn to find the rest of the family waiting for their arrival.

“We’re finally home.” Pear Butter said as she and Apple Bloom entered the kitchen.

“Man, you two took a long time today.” Applejack replied.

“So how was today?” Bright Mac asked.

“It was a great day. We went to the marketplace to buy some ingredients. Apple Bloom is making a cake for her friends and I decided to help her.” Pear explained.

“Really?” Big Mac reacted. “What kind?”

“A banana chocolate cake full of love.” Apple Bloom explained.

“Wow! That’s a really great dessert idea.” Applejack commented.

“Trust me. When we’re all done, Apple Bloom’s friends are going to love the cake.” Pear then put her hoof around Apple Bloom’s neck. “Since we’re finally back together.”

“So much.” Apple Bloom blushed.

Everypony found Pear Butter and Apple Bloom to have the perfect bond of the family. After what they did today, it was the first time Apple Bloom ever talked to her mom for the whole day unlike the times from the past. Bright Mac walked up to Apple Bloom while giving her a hug.

“Maybe someday, I’ll take you out to show you my feelings.” Bright said.

“And I’m looking forward to it.” Apple Bloom smiled as she close her eyes.

Applejack and Bright Mac then came up to their mother. “Did you tell her your secret?” Applejack asked.

“Yes. Are you worried?” Pear replied. Apparently even if they never know their secret they smiled, since Apple Bloom would feel happy just like they are.

“Nope” Is all that Big Mac said to make Pear Butter sigh in relief.