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// Tears from lonely thoughts 
// Story: In loving memory of Winona 
// by Lunnana 
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The hinges of the old gate squeaked as Applebloom pushed it open. She waited for Applejack, who had seemed to slow down in depression the closer they got to the church.

Applejack wandered over to the familiar headstone and sat beside it, she stayed quiet as she stared down at the same ground that buried the family member. The filly rested next to Applejack as she reached into her sister’s satchel and laid the roses above the soil. It was then, almost impossible for Applejack to hold back drizzling tears that splashed on the cold grave. Applebloom knew how lonely she felt inside without Winona, she knew how much Applejack cried when she left, but she knew, deep inside of her sister, Applejack was more than happy to be sat beside her again.

As Applejack gave in her small tears, she thought of Winona and how they would play together. She thought of the first time she ever saw Winona, the lonely puppy she was. She thought of the first time she had given Winona a hug, and many more after that.
Without Winona around, no matter how long it had been, Applejacks heart seemed to be missing the one piece that made her laugh and smile.

Her wonders were disturbed by a little hoof patting her on the back, Applejack looked up at Applebloom, and wrapped her hooves round her as she brought her in for a hug. Applebloom returned the hug, pushing her muzzle into her sister’s blonde mane. She could very nearly feel Applejacks emptiness, but it was much more than that. Just the feeling of Applejacks hug was enough to make her cry.

‘Let’s go home.’ Applebloom cooed softly in Applejacks ear. They released each other, and stood on their slightly muddy hooves.