Heart Souls: The Loss of Harmony

A pony floats in an underground tunnel, alone and bleeding, in death's doorstep.

Her face pale, her eyes slowly fading to nothing.

What I did was noble, right? Then why do I feel so betrayed... I-I wanted to be saved. Saved by you, Treasure...

The pony sank and died in despair.

Soon after, she'd feel the loving, warm embrace of her mother.

" Little one... you now know what to do. Wait for your brother."

Thud!

She fell on her rump and landed on a soft patch of grass.

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" I expected more from you," the mare on top of the stallion mocked.

The stallion remained silent and tired.

She'd leave him be and began wearing her armor.

The stallion, still tired, would soon follow her lead.

" Hey Quilt... You can tell me right?"

She paused for a bit and took her time to give an answer to him.

" There are things I can't say for our quest to be successful; I hope you understand and trust me on the decisions I'm about to make, and one of those is choosing you to be mine."

She finished wearing her armor while he's still unfinished and gawking over her.

Quilt would smile and give a bit of a giggle at the gawking stallion.

" Silly pony."

She then went to him, helped him dress up from his armor, and gave him a kiss.

" Now let's go back. I'm sure they've finished with their duties."

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"This is not what I want."

" This is for the greater good..."

" No..."

Stab.

A blade pierces Bright's back.

" This is not the outcome I wanted..."

"Bright... I love you...."

His eyes slowly fade.

" Bright..."

Life slowly drained; his flames flickered.

" Bright!" A tap to his shoulder could be felt. He jerked the hoof off of his back and unsheathed his blade.

This took Bubbles by surprise and she fell from where she stands.

She cowers and guards herself from him.

He stares at the cowering mare.

What am I doing?

He slowly put his guard down and sheathed his sword.

He gave her a hoof for her to reach so she could stand up once more, but she cowered and remained seated.

" You won't talk; you walk like a newly born, and you detest me." He forcefully grabbed her and made her stand up. She would try to reject it, but he was too strong. Her face shows pain in how he treats her.

He'd let go of her hoof. " We dont have time for this; we need to keep moving." He then left her and moved westward.

She looks at his back as he slowly disappears from her view.

What do I do?

She could only follow behind.

The two's relationship is in turmoil, not knowing what's happening between them.
The sun sets, and nothing was resolved.
The distance grew, and their love was lost.

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" We've finally made it out," Bright declared as they exited the forest and were met with a sign that says:

Ponyville. 200m.

And at a distance, a camp can be seen.

Bright would move forward, but Bubbles would warn him of the dangers.

" Wait! It could be a trap."

Bright would look at her for a second before ignoring her and continuing on.

She was stomped and couldn't do anything about him. So she followed.

And there he'd see Quilt, waiting outside.

The two stared at each other, waiting for something.

" Sister..."

" Brother..."

The two would hug for a bit and tap each other's shoulders.

"It's nice meeting you again."

" Same here, brother."

" And the others?"

" Resting. What about Bubbles?"

He'd look behind, and there the confused Bubbles stood, not knowing what to do.

" She is weak. I'm not sure if rest is what she needs. But her condition is quite troublesome."

" Then she'll be a hindrance to our mission. We'll let Treasure babysit Apple and Bubbles for now."

" Why him?" Bright asked.

" ... We don't need him for this mission."

" Understood. Then we shall proceed with kindness."

"Yes, brother. Now take your rest. We have a big day tomorrow." Bright proceeds inside as Quilt guides him to a tent where he can rest.

Bubbles, on the other hand, walked slowly towards Quilt.

" Umm... Quilt... I wanted to apologize," she was quickly interrupted by her.

" I don't need it; go and rest. I only prepared one tent for Bright, so you have to sleep with him, unless you two aren't on good terms?" She questioned her.

Does she know?

" Look, I don't give a shit about you, but don't give my brother a hard time. So whatever it is, you two should kiss and fuck up before things go sour."

" O-okay?" she timidly replied.

Quilt didn't like her response and smacked her back.

" What the hell, mare? Suck up and pounce on him already! Why are you like this? You'd've punched me in the face as a greeting already, or is my face not that punchable for you?"

She then gave a quick jab to her face.
The mare fell to the ground, and her nose bled.

" I'm expecting my punch tomorrow, okay? If not, we are all screwed. We don't need the weak Bubbles." She'd then leave her alone and return to her post.

I hope that's enough to bring her back to her senses; if not, then I'll gladly punch her again.

Quilt would then feel a tap on her shoulders, and before she could properly see who it was, a hoof to the face greeted her. She dropped hard to the ground and looked back to see who punched her.

" Thanks, Quilt... I needed that." Bubbles greeted her.

"Phetoo" she spat some blood before answering.

" You're welcome, bitch."

She'd then close in to her and give her a hug. Before leaving to go inside the tent.

" The things I do for you..." Quilt sighed as the night continued.