It was easy to tell that Melony was having a hard time. It wasn't the pregnancy or the move, however, but something was definitely bugging her. Ever sense the night of the play, she hasn't been acting like herself.

"Melony, are you alright?" I finally acknowledged. She was lying back on the couch, a little pink blanket covered her belly. She looked up from the book she was reading and replied.

"Of course! Why wouldn't I be?" She said.

"Hun, I can tell something's bothering you, and I want to help," I said. she didn't say anything back she only let out a sigh and looked away from me. "Just tell me what's wrong, Melony, whatever's bothering you, I just want you to be your happy self again."

"I-I can't tell you, Sid..."

"Why not?"

"I just can't... Not yet..."

"...Do you not trust me? Is that it?" I asked. She quickly sat up and looked into my eyes honestly.

"N-no! Of course I trust you! I-I just don't feel comfortable yet, hun," She said. There was a slight pause, before I spoke again.

"Do you want to tell me?" She came closer to and took my hooves into hers.

"Of course I want to tell you, Sid. I would be SO relieved to get it off of my chest. I just need some time first... I'll tell you when I'm ready," she answered. At this, I smiled.

"Promise?" She giggled at my question, leaned in close and kissed my nose. I smiled and nuzzled her lovingly.

"I Promise."

Over the course of the next few weeks, thing seemed to get better. She began laughing and joking again. It seemed like any problem she may have had just dissapeared. She became more comfortable in my pressence again.

One day, I was decorating the baby's room late into the night (or early in the morning, I wasn't exactly paying attention to the time) and it was at this moment Melony had called to me from our room. "Sid, c-could you come in here?" She said, just loud enough for me to hear. I came to our room and was greeted by the very nervous mare; she was shaking gently.

"What is it, Love?" I asked, feeling concerned for her.

"I-I can't do it anymore...." she replied in a shakey tone.

"Can't do what?"

"The lies! I've been lying to you and myself! I've been lying to us!.... And I can't do it anymore!" Melony broke down and began sobbing loudly, tears streaming down her face. I quickly grabbed her and pulled her into my arms, comforting her!

"Hey, Hey, Hey! Calm down! What's wrong?" I said wiping tears from her face. She calmed down, leaning into my touch and embrace. She breathed a sigh of composure before speaking again.

"Spy Glass," it was odd hearing her call me by my real name. "I love you so much... and I need you to know that I'm being entirely honest when I say that. And, since we are entering the biggest commitment of our lives... I figured it's time I stopped lying to you. I want all of our feelings to be genuine!"

"Melony, what are you saying? My feelings for you ARE completely genuine!" I stated. She only gave me the saddest look I've ever seen.

"...Promise you won't get mad?" It was an odd question. I've never been mad at her, even when I had reason to be, but, I didn't question it.

"I promise, love." She stepped back and, again, began shaking. A single tear ran down her cheek as she took in another sigh. Her horn iginited, but instead of her usual light-blue auora, it was a dark green. Her body was was engulfed in a green flame and a flash of light. When the fire was gone, she was visible again, but it was no longer her. Instead, her place was taken by a changeling.

"M-Melony? Melony?! Where is she?! Who are you?! What did you do to my wife?...." I was in hysterics, and infuriated, but I was certain I already knew the answer.... I just didn't want to accept it.

"I-It is me... I'm Melony... the real Melony..." She responded. Her voice was unchanged, side for a soft echo to it. She still shook and teared up.

It was hard to tell if I couldn't believe what was happening or if I didn't want to believe it. Her wings buzzed as she shivered and her now hole-filled legs shook. Her eyes were replaced with a solid green color, no whites or pupils. Her once straight horn was now crooked and jagged. Instead of a mane, she had small, transparent green fins, and her tail was now green chitin.

She was still so very beautiful.... yet, in the form of evil! My muscles tensed and I felt tears build up. I felt more than just backstabbed, but I still couldn't help but love her somewhere in my heart. One thing however, did not not change: her pregnancy.

How could I be be heart broken yet in love at the same time? Was it her method? Was it hard to turn her away because she was carrying my foal?..... It had to be... Changelings are heartless monsters!

"You're not Melony..." I spoke, pushing away my emotions. She, however, began tearing up, again, soaking her cheeks.

"Wh-what do you mean? O-of course I am..." She said softly through tears.

"Melony is kind, and loving... she is NOT A HEARTLESS BEAST!! Melony actaully has emotions!.... Melony actually loved me..."

"SID, I DO LOVE YOU!!"

"DON'T CALL ME THAT!"

"Sid, please!" She sobbed as she collapsed to her knees and pleaded, "I love you... I-I need you..."

"No," I turned away from her, ready to leave. "Pests like you can't feel love..." I then left the room. I felt empty and cold. Never once have I said anything so heartless.... Ironic, isn't it? How I call the the mare I love a heartless monster. The truth is, I need her, too.

I felt remorse hit me like a bag of bricks. How could I be so stupid? I turned back around, stepping back into the room to appologize, but she was not there. Not a trace.

It was this moment that I realized my mistake. Never in my life, have I ever been so wrong!

Author's Note

Yes... this one is a sad one. But do not worry, this is not the end! Stay tuned for more!

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