Clause Chronicles

The two galloped through the castle halls, down to the main courtyard.
There they were met with friendly faces.
Shining.
Cadance.
Braeburn.
Green.
Fluttershy.
Twilight.
Even Celestia and Luna.

The group reunited under the sunlight.
Gold tackle hugged Braeburn, and the two tumbled about in the dirt together.
Sea held Twilight close, tears in his eyes.
Shining and Cadence looked at the scene together, overflowing with joy.
Celestia and Luna just stood and smiled, watching the happy antics of their subjects.
Celestia lit up her horn, repairing the last of the rift between the two worlds.
There was one who didn't rejoice.
Fluttershy stood, looking around.

"Um. Gold?"

Gold stood up, and walked over to Fluttershy.

"Yeah?"

Fluttershy gulped, fighting back tears.

"W-wheres Sombra?"

Gold looked down.

"Gone. I'm sorry."

Fluttershy didn't want to believe it.
She broke down, in tears.
Twilight put a hoof on her shoulder, hugging her.
The rest of the company looked on, mourning the loss of their valued friend.

Several days later, a funeral was held.
Held for the brave hero that died in the dark world.
Sombra.
He was to be remembered as a Hero.
He gave up everything he had to save a world he had grown to love.
Fluttershy was miserable.
Every night since everyone had returned, she cried herself to sleep.
She had been staying in the castle with Twilight and Sea, until one day at breakfast...

"I've decided I'm going to move back down to Ponyville."

Nobody was all that surprised.
Twilight put a hoof on Fluttershy's shoulder.

"I think it's for the best. You'll be with friends, they can help you get over this."
Fluttershy choked back tears.
She didn't want to get over it.
She wanted Sombra back.
More than anything, she just wanted Sombra back.
Twilight noticed her friends tears, and pulled her in close for a hug.
Everyone else looked on in sadness.
Gold stood up.

"Guys, We figured we'd tell you now."

Everyone turned to look.

"Me and Braeburn are gonna move out to Appleoosa. He moved here for me, now its time I do the same for him."

Shining was shocked.

"You can't leave! You're my right hoof!"

Gold shook his head.

"I'm sorry buddy. Maybe I'll be back someday."

Shining put on an even face.

"Okay. I understand."

Of course he didn't understand.
But once Gold had made up his mind, there was no stopping him.

Sea was next.

"Green, I'm not gonna go back to Trottingham with you. I'm gonna stay with Twilight in ponyville."

Green was a little more understanding.

"Me little cabin boy be growin' up. I never thought I'd see the day."

Later that day, everyone began their move.
Fluttershy was back in Ponyville by nightfall.
Twilight and Sea were back in the library before long.
Gold and Braeburn stood at the station, waiting for their train.
Shining and Cadence came to see them off.

"You sure about this, buddy?"

Shining clearly didn't want to part with his best friend.

"Yeah. I'm sure. Don't worry. I'll write. We'll meet again."

Shining pulled Gold in for a tearful bear hug.

"I guess this is goodbye, then."

Gold nodded.

"Yeah. Later days, Shiny."

Gold boarded the train with Braeburn.
The two found some seats and sat down, waving to Shining and Cadence as the train took off.
Shining ran along the platform, in tears.

"Cya, buddy! I won't forget you!"

Gold was in tears, as well.
Braeburn held him close, caressing his head.

"It'll be alright. Ah'm sure we'll see him again real soon."