Dear Ma and Pa,
Where did you go? Why have you left us? When will you come back? I don’t know what happened. All I know is that Granny told us that you would be gone for a while. Please come back soon.
Love,
Your little Applejack
To Ma &Pa,
Where are you? It’s been 3 weeks and you still have not come home. Big Mac’s gone quiet, he hardly says anything anymore. Remember how he used to talk and talk and talk and talk? He stopped. About two days after you two left, he just stopped talking. I think he misses you more than I do. I’m pretty sure Granny misses you too, but she is so busy with my little sister that she doesn’t have much time to talk or play. Sometimes Granny lets me play with Apple Bloom, but she has been really sad, too. I think she misses you badly. I know my brother misses you. He won’t play with me anymore. All he does all day is work on the farm. I wish I was older so I could help him. The farm is too big for him to handle on his own. Why did you have to leave us? How could you not have known the strain that would fall on us? When will you be back, and why have you not replied to any of my letters yet?
Please come home soon, I miss you so much.
AJ
It’s Applejack
Granny told me what happened. She told me how the doctors did everything they could, but they still lost you. I’m so mad at her! How could she not tell me? And the letters I sent you, she still has them. She lied to me. Your son did, too. I thought you raised him better. But they both lied to me. And Apple Bloom. I’m not sure if she knows what “dead” means, but I know she has not been told. So I’m going to tell her, whether Granny likes it or not. It is wrong to lie. It is wrong to exclude the truth.
I’m never going to lie.
Ever.
Your daughter,
AJ
I did it, I did it!
I got my cutie mark! Remember how in the last letter I said I was going to visit Aunt and Uncle Orange? I did! But then there was this rainbow, pointing home. Back to my family, my home. Back to where I know you two are. So home I came. When I got back to the farm, there they were! Three nice ripe apples. This is where I belong, here on the farm. Here with you. I’m sorry I ever left. I never should have. Another funny thing happened today. Just a few minutes ago, I saw two comets flying through the night, together. It’s not the right season for shooting stars. I wonder why they were there. I’m sorry I left, but I’m never going to leave you. I promise I will always come back. I’ll write more later, right now I have to catch up on sleep. Time is different in Manehatten, did you know that?
I love you,
Applejack
It’s me again.
Duh. No pony else would write you two. I’m not even sure why I do. I know you will never, can never write back. I’m not even sure if you can see these letters. But I don’t mind. I think I write these for me as much as I do for you. I was coming back late from the far fields the other night. The sky was clear and I could see all the stars. It was one of the nights when I miss you two the most. Then I saw two comets. Just two of them, flying side by side across the sky. They made me feel better. I’m not sure why, but they did. I still miss you, but I’m learning new things. Life goes on, right?
I love you both, so, so much.
Applejack
Ma and pa,
I have a question for you. You’re still here, aren’t you? With me, with us. In our hearts, yes, always. But more than that, too. Are you? Are you the comets I keep seeing? I think you are. I know, in my heart, that you are. So I’d like to thank you. For bringing some beauty, some hope, into my life. I’m glad you’re still here. I’m going to start stargazing at night, when I get the time. I’m going to make time, at least once a week. Time for the three of us. I have to go now, but I’m going to try and get some time tonight, if it’s clear.
I love you with all my heart,
Applejack
To my comets:
I’m sorry I haven’t had time to write. A new pony moved to town, her name’s Twilight Sparkle. She’s my friend now, real close. So are these four other ponies. Their names are Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash. Well, somehow the 6 of us got on this big adventure, trying to stop somepony named Nightmare Moon from casting eternal night over Equestria. Part of me didn’t want to stop her, just so we could spend more time together. But we stopped her using the Elements of Harmony. Apparently, we each represent one, all six of us. I’m honesty. When Twilight said that, I couldn’t help but to think back to the day Granny told me what happened and I vowed to always be honest. I’m glad I made that promise, it helped save everypony. I’m still sad about how I came about to say what I said, but it worked out for the best, right? “Always find the silver lining,” that’s what you used to say, right pa? And ma, I remember how that made you laugh. I miss your cheesy sayings, pa. I miss hearing your laugh, ma. I miss you both so dearly, but I think that is what I miss the most.
Keep flying, my comets,
Applejack, Element of Honesty
Hey. Applejack here.
I miss you, both of you. I really do. I’m still sad you had to go, but I understand that these things happen. Still, it tugs my heart every night. Big Mac and Apple Bloom miss you too, but I think he misses you most. He had the most time with you two, so I think the pain hurts him most. In a small way, I envy Apple Bloom. She was so young when you left that she barely knew you.
Anyway, I went stargazing the other night. I didn’t see either of you, though. Where are you? I want to see you again. I miss you both so much, words fail me.
But I guess there’s nothing I can do about it. I have to go now, Granny’s calling us down for dinner. I’ll write you more later, when I get the chance.
Lots of love to my dancing stars,
Applejack
Hi. It’s me.
I’m sorry it’s been so long since I wrote last. I’ve been really busy, Applebuck season and all. You know what that’s like. Or you … No. I’m not going to say “did.” As long as I see the stars at night, I know you are with me. Anyway, you do know what Applebuck season is like. I know you do, because I saw you the other night. I saw you two fly across the sky. I saw you two, my stars, my comets.
I’m sorry I can’t write more, but I’ve had a long day and I need to rest up for tomorrow. I promise to write you more later.
I love you both so much.
Goodnight, my comets.
Applejack
Epilogue:
The farm mare sighed deeply. She had spent all afternoon sorting through her old letters. She had started writing them the day her parents died and would keep writing as long as she could hold a quill. There had not been enough time to read all of her old letters, but enough to lift her spirits. But now, the sun was setting and time had run out. Applejack sighed again as she placed her letters back in the box. At the very top of the box she placed her newest letter. She looked it over one last time as she waited for the ink to fully dry.
Hi. It’s me.
I’m sorry it’s been so long since I wrote last. I’ve been really busy, Applebuck season and all. You know what that’s like. Or you … No. I’m not going to say “did.” As long as I see the stars at night, I know you are with me. You do know what Applebuck season is like. I know you do, because I see you at night. I see you two fly across the sky. I see you two, my stars, my comets.
I’m sorry I can’t write more, but I’ve had a long day and I need to rest up for tomorrow. I promise to write you more later.
I love you both so much.
Goodnight, my comets.
Applejack
Closing the box, the orange mare felt a tear slip down her face. Whether it was a happy or sad cry, she was unsure. Regardless, Applejack let the tears fall. They stopped after only a few minutes, but they had still drained what little energy the Element of Honesty had left. Failing to stifle a yawn, the mare carefully pushed the box under her bed for the night. She stretched out her back, sore from staying in the same position for too long. She was so tired and sore that she was asleep almost before her head found her pillow. Her eyes closed, her curtains drawn, there was no way for Applejack to see the night sky outside. Sleeping soundly, she remained ignorant to the stars outside.
But they did not ignore her. As the mare slept, two stars broke free and danced across the sky, together. As Applejack slept, her parents flew past, chasing away the nightmares and leaving behind a wonderful dream of happier times.