//------------------------------// // Chapter One Epilogue: The Two Sisters // Story: Scootaloo's Nuzlocke Adventure // by maemaee //------------------------------// Chapter Epilogue: The Two Sisters The two ponies looked at the three fillies and their Pokemon disappear in the distance. It brought back memories for both of them, both good and bad... However Rarity, Sweetie Belle's older sister, and Applejack, Apple Bloom's older sister were both having second thoughts about all of this journeying. You see, while very similar ponies they are very different at the same time. They're both hard-working, both generous and loyal however they can't look past what is in front of their very eyes; their class. The culture-shock between these two ponies is what causes their conflict, and what causes their thought process of travelling across Equestria on a Pokemon adventure. Two very similar-different ponies, with two opinions. "Why didn't you just tell them the truth about being a Pokemon Trainer, Applejack?" Rarity sighed, shaking her head in disapproval. Rarity believes that problems that can be avoided, should be avoided. She believes that the best possible outcome is the one in which nobody gets hurt, relying heavily on emotions more then logic. This is not wrong, however this sometimes can backfire. This is based on experiences she's had journeying across Equestria, obtaining contest ribbons and catching Pokemon. Her Pokemon were underlevelled, and inevitably killed after she got ambushed by Team Changling goons. After that event, she caught a Skitty, Opalescence, and hid it away inside so no harm could come to it. "Didya see the look on their faces? I couldn't break it to them... If they're lucky, they won't have to deal with that problem anyway." Applejack believes that problems should be overcome if they can be. She understands that sometimes the best things in life are not the easiest ones to obtain and to overcome anything, there needs to be obstacles. This is not right, because this can sometimes backfire. This is based on experiences, again. Applejack travelled across Equestria, getting to the Elite Four and losing all of her Pokemon except one to the Champion. She refused the title of Champion, all because she didn't want to replace the team who got her to the very end. However, the experiences still linger with her. She had fun, and she'll remember that always. Her only Pokemon left; Winona is still with her, but is now a pet who helps herd Mareep and Miltank. "If they're lucky?! They're KIDS, Applejack. There's no luck involved with Pokemon battles! There's just fighting and brute force, it's not going to end well for any of them!" "Well, why don't you tell'em, huh?" "Because it was your job to!" They looked at each other with heartache. Rarity's expression softened. "...I don't want them to experience the shock of losing something that they thought they couldn't lose." "That's life, Rar. It's harsh, but it's reality. But, let me tell'ya somethin'. Darkness exists to make light truly count. That's why there's a night and a day, a Celestia and a Luna. A Rarity and an Applejack." "You've lost somepony close to you... Haven't you?" "...Yeah." There was a long, awkward silence between the two. Rarity cleared her throat to clear the tense air, and softly spoke. "I apologise." "For what? You didn't do nothin'." "For yelling at you... after you showed sympathy for those fillies. You know, I always liked your hat." "My... Hat?" Applejack looked confused, pulling her hat in front of her face. "Yes. Sure, it would look costumey on other ponies, but it suits you quite nicely." Rarity said matter-of-factly, and Applejack burst into laughter. "What? What's so funny?" "Hahahaha! Of all the darndest things...-- Hahahaha! You choose to compliment my hat? Hahaha...! You sure dug deep for a compliment there! Hahaha!" She dropped to the floor after her knees got too weak from laughing. "W-Well it's true! I like your hat, and your freckles too. You are hardworking in your respective field, and I have a massive respect for you!" Rarity admitted, rather embarrassed in herself. "...Really?" Applejack stopped laughing, and got up from the floor. "Of course! Why would I lie about something like that?" Rarity yelled. "Uh, gee. Thanks, Rarity. I'll admit, you're an honest, hardworking pony too. Generous too." Applejack sighed, taking off her hat. "Y'know, even though we don't get along, we should at least try for Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle, even Scootaloo as well." "...Yes, I can agree with that. By the way, am I the darkness or the light in your 'Rarity and Applejack' analogy?"