In loving memory of Winona

by Lunnana


Roses of Sympathy

In Loving Memory of Winona,
Gone, but not forgotten,
Far away, but not apart,
Up in a better place
But still safe within my heart.
Love from your thankful family.

Winona had woken up to a normal day, same to Applejack. They had gone to the park together, but Winona had refused to retrieve the stick when Applejack threw it. She instead laid on the grass quietly until she was taken to the vet, that was when Applejack became so quiet. When she was told of Winona's death.

1 year later~

'C'mon Applebloom, y' don't wanna keep Winona waitin' now, do ya?' This had been the first time Applejack had been able to bring herself to talk of Winona since her unfortunate death a year back.
'I'm on ma way, sis!' She called back from above the staircase. The two sisters wore a simple smile on their face that morning as they prepared themselves for Winona's visit.

Applejack had her empty satchel hung over her back as she trotted down the path towards the town. Applebloom followed her, trotting by her side when they had left.

'Where we goin' first, hu Applejack?' Appleblooms voice was almost a whisper, though she had the same sweet little smile stretched across from her cheeks.
'We'll go to the flower shop. We should buy her some roses, she's always loved the roses.' She sighed, remembering Winona when they used to go to the flower shop.

They both heard the ringing sound of the bell as they opened the door. As soon as Applejack had stepped in, she wandered around, searching for the red roses, Winona loved the red roses.
'What can I help you with?' A gentle voice asked from behind the counter. Applebloom stood on a box as she emerged from beneath her view.
'We'd like some roses for our dog, she'd love the red ones.' For a moment, the florist cocked her head in wonder, but understood by bringing it back upright and holding out a bunch of neatly rapped red roses.
'How much will that be?' Applejack had brought herself over to the counter and placing the roses into her satchel.
'You just take them, as a gift.' She replied, her eyes full of sympathy.
'Thank you!' Applejack and Applebloom exited the Flower shop, finally on their way to Winona's peaceful resting place.