Aftermath

I've never really been good at talking about my feelings or what makes me mad. So believe me when I tell you just talking about Twilight and everything makes me uncomfortable, hell i can barely think about her somedays. My throat consists, it's hard to breath and I can barely see. It's like my body doesn't want me to let the feelings out. I'm still mad at everyone involved and rightfully so.

I woke up to the smell of pancakes in the air and I immediately knew Bon Bon must be making her signature chocolate chip pancakes. That's honestly the best way for anybody to start the day. Add some blueberry syrup and a glass of milk, practically nothing can go wrong at all during the day.

And then I remembered about what happened and I instantly just pushed myself deeper into our bed. I had forgotten for a second that I wanted to hide away from the public. I hated seeing anyone except my marefriend. I could always make an exception for Minnie or Lemon Hearts i suppose but they lived in Canterlot.

Our bedroom door opened and Bon Bon trotted in carrying a plate of pancakes on her back and a bottle of blueberry syrup with a glass of milk. How she always knew exactly what I'm thinking I'll never know.

"Wake up sleepy head", Bon Bon said as she put the plate and syrup down on a tray next to our bed. "It's one pm, you've slept all day".

I gave a groan as a response and shoved a pillow over my face. Bon Bon rolled her eyes and walked over to the curtains and yanked them open, causing the sunlight to come spilling into the room, casting a magnificent yellow light across it.

I shot up and glared at her while trying to keep the sun out of my eyes.

"What the hell was that for? I was up". I demanded.

"You didn't get up quick enough", Bon Bon teased. "I brought you food. I made your favorite".

I'll admit, I was hungry but I just didn't have the energy to deal with anything these past few weeks. I was more than happy to lay in bed alone. Sometimes Bon Bon would join me and we'd just relax together.

"I'm not hungry, thanks for the thought though Bonnie".

Bon Bon narrowed her eyes.

"You have to eat. You haven't ate in two days. Remember when I said I'd tie you down and shove it down your throat?"

I couldn't help myself at that. I gave a small smile. "Kinky" I teased. Bon Bon sighed and I got a washcloth to the face.

"Kinda reminds me of our honeymoon in Manehatten", I continued to tease Bon Bon.

Bon Bon only turned a bright shade of red and turned around to leave.
"If you eat your breakfast, maybe you can get dessert". She flicked her tail up at that and walked out as I stared and immediately ate my food faster than I've ever done and immediately jumped up to follow her. Now that was something I could get behind. Heh, literally.

I grumbled as i helped stir the chocolate in the pot on the stove

"Whats wrong love?" Bon Bon asked as she walked up next to me and peered into the pot on the stove.

"You tricked me into coming downstairs", I playfully glared at her.

"Whatever are you talking about?" Bon Bon asked, putting on her innocent face.

"I thought we were gonna have sex, not bake. You even flicked your tail upwards", I complained.

Bon Bon leaned in close. "That's for later, after Scootaloo goes to her sleepover with Applebloom and Twist".

Fuck I forgot about that. Bon Bon always was a damn good tease.

"Fine. But you better make it worth it", I teased. Bon Bon gave me a very mischievous smile.

Shaking that out of my mind, I continued to help Bon Bon prepare candies for our store. After awhile, my mind wandered off to my least favorite and most depressing topic. Twilight. She was my first friend. The first one I ever felt comfortable to include in my family. I've never hated anybody before in my life except the ones who took her. And I especially despised Caramel. Waste of oxygen.

I'd be lying if I said cheering at the executions and stuff as each individual died didn't scare me. I've never thought about anybody that way, it's like something in me died with Twilight. No, not died. If I say that word, then it becomes real and I can't keep acting like she's just on a long vacation. What's wrong with me? I wasn't this depressed and angry after my own parents passed away.

I was shaken out of my musing by Bon Bon shaking me and giving me a nervous look.

"Are you okay?"

I just nodded and looked down. In my thinking, I'd accidentally broken the peppermint candies I'd be making.

"Sorry", I said sheepishly.

Later that night Twilight once again occupied my mind. I've been trying to focus on the good things I remember about her. Like when she found out I was obsessed with humans, she took me to the other world as a early wedding gift. I got to meet a honest to God human. I even meet myself and we learned so much. We played pranks on other people, on their version of Bon Bon. It was great. I was so excited. It was one of the greatest days of my life. Or how she was so excited to find out me and Bon Bon wanted her to officiate our wedding. At our wedding, we had a small spot for her set next to me at me and Bon Bons table reserved strictly for Twilight. A paper was set there in front of it and everything. I wouldn't have had it any other way. And then when she helped us adopt Scootaloo. Or the pre wedding paid vacation cruise for me and Bon Bon. I never really did thank her enough.

It's been twenty five years now. I'm dying. I know I am. When unicorns die, our horns start releasing our magic. Kinda like how humans release their bodily fluids and such. I don't know if Bon Bon saw the magic releasing but I did. While I'm scared to die, I'm oddly at peace. I can't help but think if this is how Twilight felt. If she knew what was about to happen. I like to imagine she was asleep when it happened and felt nothing. I'm scared to leave Bon Bon behind. We both agreed if one of us went before the other, to sit outside the gates for the other. No matter how long it takes. We're in bed now and I rest my head on Bon Bons chest and she strokes my mane and I fall asleep.

Lyra died in her sleep that night. The whole town showed up for her funeral. Minuette, Twinkleshine, Lemonhearts and Moondancer all spoke at her funeral. She was buried on a field overlooking Ponyville with her favorite flowers and a spot reserved for Bon Bon and Scootaloo.

As soon as I opened my eyes, I was greeted by a bunch of white. I mean white everything. Pillows, benches, robed ponies. I looked around and there she was. There was Twilight. She smiled at me and I took off galloping at her and hugged her.

I broke down crying. "I missed you so much", I said. She returned the hug.

"I missed you too Lyra", she laughed. "I was allowed to come out here and meet you. Are you ready to come inside?"

I almost said yes then remembered my agreement with my wife. I shook my head.

"I gotta wait for Bon Bon. We agreed to wait for each other". I explained.

Twilight smiled sadly. "I understand. I'll be waiting for you both inside". She gave me another hug. "I love you always", she said.

Eternity past it felt while we embraced.

"I don't wanna let go", I sniffled out. She stroked my back and nodded.

"I know but I must get back and you have a wife to wait for. I'll be there inside for both of you".

I let go and watched Twilight back away and walk to the gates. She looked over her shoulder, smiled and waved a hoof and disappeared. I waved back and worked my way to a bench where my lyre surprised me. Sitting down and picking it up, I started to play.

A life time seemed to pass before I saw a familiar blue and pink maned earth pony. As soon as she saw me, we galloped to each other and embraced.

"You took forever", I joked.

Bon Bon only laughed as she nuzzled me.

"I had two ponies to live for", she laughed again. "I missed you".

"I missed you also. I got to see Twilight. She was waiting out here for me", I said excitedly.

Bon Bon only grinned.

"She's waiting inside for us"

"Well, I never like to keep royalty waiting", Bon Bon teased. Together we made our way to the gates, laughing and talking the entire way. After we went through the gates, Twilight greeted us both. After that, we all went running through the fields and made new heavenly memories. I lived a good life and I'm proud to have known these two ponies by my side. They definitely made me a better pony and a friend. I'm eternally grateful.