Apples and Tiaras

This is not good. This is really not good.

After that run-in with Green Star, who had beat down Tiara despite knowing the fact she's pregnant with his child, Tiara started experiencing some horrible pains, which Green Star didn't care for. Applebloom imminently took her to the hospital and contacted Zim and informed him what happened.

that was 2 hours ago. and Applebloom had gotten no more information about it. She's very worried about Tiara and her baby. So many things could've gone wrong and she's really worried about it.

Applebloom paced back and forth in the main lobby, waiting for any information about Tiara. Her cousin ZIm is there with her and equally worried. He may have only known her for a few days but he grew to like that little gal.

"Calm down, Applebloom. you're gonna leave a hole in the floor."

"how can i calm down? my friend is in there, with her unborn baby probably dead. or worse! Faust, i can't believe that guy! He just beat down the mare carrying his child because he wanted to! The next time i run into Green Star, he's toast!" and she meant it. if she sees that heartless Gryphon again, she's gonna make him pay. Hell, she might kill him if he hurt the baby.

"i know how you feel. My friend, the one who was pregnant, was assualted and had her saddle-bags and everything in them taken. She had her legs crippled and the baby got a concussion in the womb. Furious, me and her Boyfriend went out and beat the guy who did it until he was nothing but a pulpy mass."

That's a horrid story and Applebloom is regretting hearing it. "what happened to your friend? and her baby?"

"She's currently in a wheelchair and the baby turned 10 last month. He was born with a speech impediment; stammers all the time. we're all just glad it wasn't anything worse."

"Agreed. But Tiara... Faust, her baby is barely 3 weeks in and already, it's life is getting complicated." Applebloom sighed and finally sat down. "i'm just worried about her. Tiara may have been a bully to me way back when but even I wouldn't do anything like this."

The doors to the lobby opened and a light-brown Stallion with brushed back black hair walked in. he had winkles and lines on his face. he wore a business suit which had a money sign on his tie. on his flank were 3 money bags. Applebloom recognized him instantly. it was Tiara's father.

"Filthy Rich." she said, getting up.

He noticed the mare but didn't recognize her at first. "Who are you?"

"un... i'm... Applebloom, Mr. Rich. from Ponyville? Granny Smiths granddaughter?"

now he remembered. "OH! Applebloom. I hardly recognized you without that bow in your hair. how is your dear Granny?"

This was always hard to talk about. "She... died. 5 years ago. natural causes."

"Oh." he knew her well. Heck, most of time, he thought she was his mother as well. "well, my condolences." he then changed the subject to the manner at hand. "How's Tiara?"

Applebloom sighed. "I don't know. and it's been 2 hours. i'm really worried about her and her kid."

"Yes. i heard what Green Day had pulled back there. He really kicked her?"

"Hard. and in the stomach." Applebloom sighed again. "I don't want to think that the little tyke died before even getting a chance to live."

"I agree. i may have hated the idea of my 22-year old daughter becoming a mother, but i wouldn't force her to abort it. i gave her the option but she didn't take it. Now, though... it looks like Green Day made the choice for her."

Applebloom's blood boiled at the mention of his name. "Green Star... why is he such a mean man? what would possess him to do this to the Mare that's carrying his child?"

Filthy Rich sat down, not wanting to stand anymore. "well... when your Gryphon mother is abusive and your Pony father just let it happens... you tend to come out of it a mean man."

Just after that, the nurse came out, carrying Tiara's charts. Instantly, Applebloom and Filthy Rich went to him. "Is she okay?" they both asked.

"she's awake and she's going fine. Mr. Green Star's assault didn't harm the baby; it's doing fine, from what we can tell." the 3 of them breathed a collective sigh of relief. "However..." Oh, no. there's a 'However'. and they're never good. "The assault did rupture her right kidney. it's completely destroyed beyond repair. and she already gave her left one for a friend of hers a few years ago, a... Ms. Silver Spoons, who lost both kidneys during a drinking contest, according to her medical records."

"w-what are you saying?"

The nurse sighed in defeat. He hates this part of the job. "If Tiara doesn't get a kidney in 48 hours, she and the baby will die."

all the life seemed to drain from Applebloom's face. Tiara... dead? no. no no no. no way she's going to let that happen. "No!" she exclaimed. "I am not going to let Tiara die! Use my kidneys. i got both so it's good! right?"

"you'd have to be a match. for us to know that, we'd have to run tests that would cut this very close."

"Do it!" Filthy Rich demanded. "I am not going to let my daughter die."

"un.... of course..." the nurse turned to leave but stopped in mid-way. "oh. and Tiara is ready for visitors." Filthy Rich started to enter but the nurse stopped him. "un... she just wants Ms. Applebloom."

Applebloom is surprised to hear that. Just her?

Applebloom knocked on the door and entered Tiara's room. "Hey, Tiara."

The Mare looked to the door and smiled. "Applebloom. you have no idea how happy i am you're here."

Applebloom lightly chuckled. she must be hopped up on the I.V. "How are you feeling?" she asked as she walked over to her injured friend.

"a bit groggy but i'll live..." as soon as she said that, Applebloom felt bad inside. and it showed on her face for Tiara to see. "Applebloom?"

Faust, she hates this. "um... Tiara... i have some bad news."

Tiara gasped, fearing that her worst fear passed. "Oh, no. no, don't tell me Green Star killed the baby."

"No no no. the baby is fine... at least for 48 hours."

Now, Tiara is confused. "48 hours?"

Applebloom groaned as she rubbed her eyes. she really hates this. "Tiara... when Green Star hit you, he ruptured your kidney. and if you don't get a doner... both you and the baby will die."

Tiara gasped. Die? Her? she really can't believe this. she refuses to believe this. "no. no no no. i refuse to die. it's not my time to die yet!"

"We know. that's why your father is having them hunt for a doner. i also put up my blood to see if i'm a match. Zim too. we're gonna do all we can to help you."

Tiara sure hopes so. she doesn't want to die. and she doesn't want her baby to die. "When did my life become so difficult? when did this happen to me?" She laid back and silently cried. "when did my life become such a drama fest?"

Applebloom didn't know how to answer. or even when. she had no clue how this all happened either.

Defeated, Applebloom returned home, hoping she was a match. she doesn't want Tiara to die. she may have been mean when they were fillies but Applebloom never considered killing her. and Green Star is forcing this on her. she had no clue what to do but to wait.

"Applejack... what do i do...? i want to help... but i don't know how..."