...Why?

February 15th.

Cherry nervously stood a few feet in front of the house's entrance. Pondering on the thought of going over, knocking on the door and bothering her. Would she be doing such a thing?

No!

Today's the day she and Cosmo where supposed to have a small knit party! Make a pair gloves and a scarf kinda deal. Then, she wanted to head out to the market. Why? Because both her and Cosmo need some food for the next month. It's a simple and mundane task to do, but it's worth the experience. Hopefully, she'll ask after their little party. A small sigh escaped the Earth mare, then she gave a glare at the ground. Unsure if she wanted to go inside and get her friend. It didn't seem right at this time. But, something itched at the back of her mind.

Do it.

Do it or you'll regret it.

Cherry sighed. Alright, don't be so pushy. Without hesitation, she trotted to the entrance before knocking on the door. "Hello?" She called out in her sweet voice, now waiting. Still no answer.

Very odd.

Cherry knocked once more, this time a bit heavier. Hoping that she'd get one this time. Hopefully.

Again... no answer.

Okay...

She gave a small sigh. "Hello? Cosmo? Pearlie? Anypony home at this hour?" She called out. "I brought hand picked cherries! I know you wanted some cherries! So, here's some for ya pie!" A small giggle before shaking the basket of cherries. "Totally fresh from the tree too!" A nod at that. But, her smile soon disappeared at the silence. Then a small unsettling feeling washed over her, making her swallow the lump in her throat.

Question. Why isn't anypony answering? She thought while her eyes darted around frantically. Okay, if nopony's going to answer... then...

"Cosmo, if you're in the back tending to the garden again... I'm gonna come in!" The rose pink pony announced. Finally, she pulled the door wide open... -only met with dead silence. Shivers travel down the mare's spine. This... She didn't like this...

Acting very cautious, the mare peeked her head inside a little and looked. But, there's no sight of the two anywhere. Usually, Cherry would come inside to see either Pearl cooking or Cosmo watching a movie. Either option was the case. But here? It wasn't. Within the home, it felt so warm and inviting. It always felt like a genuine home. Like a place that she'd come to over and over to, never get tired of it. It's better than the small but uncomfortable home of hers back at home.

But, this time... it felt so... different. It's like... somepony turned the heater all the way down. This time, her maroon mane and tail stood up like dog's. She did not enjoy this odd feeling. But...

One more time.

"...Cosmo? ...Pearl Shimmers?" Another call. This time it sounded very meek and child-like. Like before... no answer.

A sigh.

She walked around the living room, then the small sized backyard. Nope. Normally, she'd see Pearl with Cosmo, probably going off on the Pegasus about how her garden looks like horse manure. Yeah, classic. But, nopony's present this time. Weird! Why isn't one of them here? One of them has to be here. Atleast, that's how Cherry saw it. Maraschino gave a frustrated huff before she trotted back in the house. Right into the living room.

Her emerald orbs gave a sharp glance at the floor. She never got to see fully how bad the place was.

Cherry's eyes looked around for anything that might be stolen. After a few moments, Cherry concluded that it wasn't the case. Not in here. Not with the environment of few broken knickknacks and broken glass scattered everywhere. Something else went down here other than a robbery. It seemed like a fight of some sorts. With no time wasted, Cherry ran up the stairs. She wanted to see if the upper bedroom had anything to say.

When entered, she gave a small blink.

Whoa. Cherry gave notice of a gigantic mess all around the place. Blankets scattered into the corner, one pillow with a black hole in it, a huge whole in the plaster wall. And one broken lamp. What the Tartarus happened here? Another confused blink. Soon, she'd look more around, mostly at the ground for any damage. Yeah, there was. It's inches away from the bedframe. Cherry went over and leaned over to sniff it. Coming to the conclusion that it's that weird magical leftover after smell. You know, magical soot or something. But somepony used magic, preferably a Unicorn. Preferably... Pearl...

Slowly, but surely, the pink pony lifted up her head and stared blankly. And realized something off the bat.

Somepony had died here.

This does not sit well. It actually gave her an icky feeling. So, she needed to get the hay out of there! Sitting here in a room where a certain pony died isn't a good feeling. Death's totally not her strong suit. Soon, the mare trotted downstairs, heading down to the kitchen. The only place she hadn't looked in.

When she made her way in, Cherry seized walking. Staring at the sight of a mirror laying in front of the kitchen counter. Oh? What on Equestria is a mirror doing in their kitchen? Did Cosmo bring it here to look at herself again? Or did Pearl need it for some weird art project? Whatever it was... It was here. And it seemed to be used for something. Right?

Cherry whipped her head over, spotting a letter neatly placed onto the kitchen table. Cherry blinked, surprised. A letter? Huh? The pink mare got closer to see who wrote it. She didn't find anypony's name on it.

Suddenly, the mare gulped, feeling the painful lump in her throat swallow down. A feeling of dread washed over her head. The letter- she thought to herself. Cherry Diamond didn't want to read it... but she felt like it's the only thing that'd answer everything. She had to read it, she had no choice but to. Finally, she snagged the letter off the table. With a nervous sigh, she began to open it slowly. Her heart began to beat faster and faster...

And she read.

April 15th.

Cherry wailed, clutching a picture of Cosmo and Pearl both together. She sniffled a little, wiping her face away before her mascara smeared all over. Damn mascara. Cherry laid there, wondering how everything went all wrong. How did this all come to be? Why did it happen? When did it even start? A lot of those questions made her head pound like a drum. After a few moments, she calmed herself down. Though, aloofness seemed to wash over her. Green orbs stare intensely down at the picture for a few seconds. If her eyes where lasers, they'd burn holes through this thing. Cherry didn't move a single muscle. Rather she kept on staring for a long, long time. Just... seeing the picture for all of it's little details.

One thing that she's noticed... How the picture indicated happiness, warmth and how carefree they've been. No worries, no stress, no issues or problems to solve. Nothing. It was only because they where younger back then in the photo. At least, she saw it that way. But one question came to mind the most... Why? Why did Cosmo go and cheat on Pearl Shimmers? The both of them seemed to have a perfect life and relationship, so why'd Cosmo cheat? Was Cosmo not in love with Pearl anymore? Was she bored of her? What was the issue?

She didn't know.

Cherry gave a long sigh, rolled off the bed and trotted out to the kitchen. As she did, that question resurfaced to her mind. Why cheat on a good looking mare like Pearl Shimmers? Because, in her opinion, the mare thought that she's pretty attractive. Plus, she's an excellent cook, knows how to call shots, assertive, creative and a very fun pony. AND her company's the one thing that Cherry looks forward to when visiting. It made Cherry Diamond warm and oddly fuzzy inside. So, why cheat on somepony like her? Why? Boredom, probably. That's what Cherry's been observing about them two lately. How her best friend, Cosmo, grow distant from Pearl. Barely talking to each other or loving upon each other. It's like they became just roommates or something. For Cosmo? It was very suspicious behavior.

The mare gave a long, but sorrowful sigh.

Oh, Pearl.

Tears poured down the corners of her eyes. Cherry turned on the opposite side and sobbed for a few moments. Soon, she slowed down and paused. Having a single thought come to mind. One thought that she couldn't shake off completely. One that was completely hers and hers alone...

'I can't do this. I really can't.'

With a sigh, she closed her eyes and thought. After, it came back again. A single shiver ran down her spine. And Cherry didn't like the idea, but she must do it... No, she had the urge to do it.

For Pearl. For Cosmo.

Soon Cherry Diamond Maraschino began her search around the place for a quill and paper.

CHERRY DIAMOND: A PITIFUL DEATH

On April 16th. Ponyville's most loyal officer, Sunburst, found body of lovable Cherry Diamond Maraschino in the home of Cosmo and Pearl Shimmers, --who've been missing for over two months since Hearts & Hooves day.

One resident, Ms. Buttons of the Button Boutique, reported the disappearance of Pearl Shimmers after Hearts & Hooves Day immediately. After realizing her protégé wasn't coming to work on time as usual. "I was worried about her, so I reported her missing and all!" She says. "I wasn't sure if my protégé was coming back or not!! I hope somepony finds her soon!"

Since missing, many residents claim to have heard shouting and screaming on the outskirts of town. "I just thought they where going through the motions! You know, couple stuff! Plus, that's a couple that DOESN'T want to be bothered 24/7." Says a resident. In the meanwhile, five to ten reports of the mysterious screaming and shouting came in -according to the officers. But nopony or officer went to check up on the couple that day.

However, last night many neighbors report strange cries from the small cottage house. Finally, after many complaints, officers searched the premises this morning and found the body of Cherry Diamond. Who, the officers have deemed that she'd uncomfortably offed herself for unknown reasons. Though, we believe that the officers responsible are withholding a bit more information on that. Officers state that Cherry Diamond must've had some mental or background issues that could've caused her last moments.

For Ms. Shimmers and Cosmo, officers and detectives have claimed on Pearl/Cosmo's death that this must've been an altercation that solely lead itself into magical murder-suicide. There's no indications of Pearl or Cosmo's bodies anywhere in the home. Just black dust or magical soot spots left behind. It's also been reported that a letter and a mirror was left behind to support the story. The letter mostly contained some heavy evidence on the real story/scene too as well. This allowed the officers to conclude Pearl was the culprit. And Officers had deemed Pearl as a flight risk. "We aren't sure what caused all of this. But, some residents claim to have felt energy like no other Unicorn. It's a very dangerous energy that could kill a single pony. So, we're very glad that she's gone." Officer says. "I've never encountered such brutality in all of my life. Making this murder-suicide case the most brutal that we've had this year!" Detective Brainiac states.

Yes, quite brutal indeed. Why, this is the third murder-suicide that Equestria had this year! For anypony knows that these types of cases have been reported all over Equestria's lands these past two years. Nopony knows who and why these cases are popping up. It's quite odd! In other cases, we hope to find the culprit on these strange and odd cases. Is it magic? Or is it a villain? We do not know, but we will find it out!

As for Pearl, Cosmo and Cherry... well, it's been a very pitiful death for all of them. May you all rest in peace in the beautiful Afterlife. We will have a burial for all three of you to pay our respects. Goodbye, friends.