Losing a loved one is the hardest thing anybody has to face. But for a child, the loss is even harder. For Applebloom, loss is something she's dealt with before, but never this firsthand.

Inspired by true events. Written from Applebloom's point of view.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders have gotten pretty good at helping ponies find and understand their cutie marks. They could even be considered experts on the subject.

A cutie mark that's vanished might prove a bit trickier.

Apple Bloom knows of a few things that could remove a cutie mark, but she'll have to dig deep to find the cause of this strange phenomenon, and help a poor filly get her destiny back.