My little pony:Adventure of Seresia

“No, Buttercup! This plan is just too risky! I absolutely disagree with you doing this!” Bright McIntosh firmly rejected Pear Butter’s proposal, feeling a wave of anxiety wash over him. They were in a clearing, shrouded by night, surrounded by coconut trees and wild grasses. He couldn’t understand why Pear Butter was so eager to help a strange Pegasus.

Just a few minutes earlier, they had encountered this unfamiliar creature who introduced herself as “Xiao Ling” from Seresia. However, when Bright McIntosh heard the name “Seresia,” his whole body trembled. He had never imagined he would hear that name again; it brought back memories he deeply wished to forget.

It was Bright McIntosh who had persuaded Pear Butter to board a ship headed for the Eastern Continent. At that time, he was still young, and his father had always obstructed their meetings. He didn’t understand why there was such animosity between their families and why they couldn’t coexist peacefully. Bright McIntosh and Pear Butter had planted a family tree to symbolize their love in a secret location, hoping to prove their commitment to their families. Driven by determination, they envisioned a future where they could celebrate their love publicly and showcase the accomplishments they achieved together. They had agreed that when the first ripe fruit fell from the tree, they would return home victorious.

One night, Bright McIntosh and Pear Butter, under the witness of the moonlight, boarded a ship heading east. However, this decision led them to never return to Equestria. They were stranded on a barren island due to a sea storm and had nearly forgotten how many times fruit had fallen. Applejack and young Big McIntosh—Bright McIntosh's precious children—were too young at the time to travel easily. Unsure if they could care for the two children properly, Bright and Pear entrusted them to his mother, Granny Smith, hoping she could look after them until the couple returned.

"I don't even know how Applejack and Mac are doing these days..." Whenever McIntosh thinks about not being there for his children during their childhood, he falls into deep self-reproach. If he could ever escape and return to Equestria, he would make sure to stay by Applejack's side every day.

But now, Pear Butter insisted on disregarding his objections and following Xiao Ling to rescue somepony. They planned for Xiao Ling to carry Pear Butter on her back to climb the mountain. With Pear Butter's guidance, they would search for the individual inside the fortress. She had interacted with the Tidelord far more than Bright McIntosh himself for a long time. Just like a diligent husband has a virtuous, clever, and articulate wife, Pear Butter often accompanied him while delivering juice to the Tidelord. The Tidelord rarely made things difficult for them, even giving the couple some of the island’s few better plots of land to plant trees. Thanks to this kind treatment, their lives were much better than those of other unfortunate ponies on the island. Although Pear Butter occasionally shared surplus fruit and juice with these ponies, it's unclear if they truly appreciated the couple's selfless contributions.....

“Why are you so determined to save a pony we don't even know?!” Bright McIntosh asked, pacing back and forth under the pressure. Fortunately, the ground around him was soft, so his hoofsteps were hardly audible.

Facing Bright McIntosh's question, Pear Butter paused and looked up at the moon in the sky. After taking a deep breath, she turned back to her husband. “Sometimes, I wonder the same thing, Bright Mac. I don’t know how to explain it to you, but there’s always a voice in my heart telling me that I should find a way to save her.”

“But I don’t want to lose you, and I don’t want you to get hurt!” he replied, concern evident in his voice.

“Get a hold of yourself, dear…” Pear Butter leaned over, comforting her husband with a warm embrace. She then planted a soft kiss on his cheek, completely disregarding the presence of others nearby. “Ms. Xiao Ling and I still need you to stay focused, Bright Mac. When we climb up later, you must help us stay alert and make sure we aren’t discovered.”

Feeling the lingering warmth of Pear Butter’s kiss, Bright McIntosh felt a bit shy. He shared a glance with his wife for a few seconds, his eyes filled with reluctance. “Promise me you will come back safely, okay?”

Pear Butter didn’t answer him directly but looked into his eyes, nodded, and turned to walk toward Xiao Ling. As he watched his wife's silhouette gradually fade away, her steps remained firm and composed. Bright McIntosh understood that she was determined to risk being caught to go for help. After hesitating momentarily, he came to a resolution and stepped forward to assist. With his involvement, everything progressed much faster.

After ensuring that safety measures were in place, Xiao Ling bent down while Pear Butter climbed onto her back. After wrapping her forearms around Xiao Ling’s neck, Pear Butter couldn’t help but admire her physique. Solid muscles lay beneath her seemingly soft fur, which was quite rare for a female. She began to wonder how many juice barrels Xiao Ling could lift in one go. At that moment, with Bright Mac's help, Xiao Ling threaded the rope through Pear Butter’s armpit, wrapped it around her waist, and passed it horizontally across her hips to act as a cushion. She then wrapped it back around her own waist and tied a slipknot. As long as the knot remained open, Pear Butter could free herself from the back in the shortest amount of time without any burden.

“Are you ready?”

“Ah??... yeah!” After receiving a positive response, Xiao Ling carried the Pear Butter to the back of the cliff she had mentioned. She looked up at the direction indicated by the Pear Butter, where a faint light was visible halfway up the mountain. Xiao Ling stared at it for a moment, contemplating how to reach that spot. The couple chose not to disturb her further, quietly accompanying her until Xiao Ling turned to Bright McIntosh.

“Sir, please rest assured, I will definitely protect your wife.” Before Bright McIntosh could respond, Xiao Ling bent down and jumped, effortlessly covering several meters in the blink of an eye. No matter how steep the cliff appeared before her, it seemed flat. Bright McIntosh stared in disbelief at the scene unfolding before him, unable to comprehend that the snow leopard race possessed such incredible climbing skills. Although he didn’t know if "snow leopard" was the real name or simply something Xiao Ling had made up, his eyes were filled with astonishment.