//------------------------------// // Lyra's Decision PMs // Story: Equestrian Fanfiction // by Lise //------------------------------// I'll be in Ponyville in 2 hours. Please be at the station. I need someone to cry on. LyraHands I'll be there in ten minutes. What happened? Is your mother alright? Another fight? Bob She's okay. Doctors expect her to fully recover in a few months. It's… It wasn't a fight. How I wish it was. All the time I was there watching her, I prepared myself for a shouting match. I went through everything she could say and waited. I just wanted it to be over so I could go to Luna, sign the stupid request, and be done with it. Instead, she surprised me with a serious conversation. The very first one we'd had. She told me it might be better if we stopped seeing each other. None of us would understand the other’s point of view and the more we tried the worse things would become. Despite everything she still couldn't accept what I am. Even after I helped save her life! She thanked me for that, which only made me feel worse. As we talked I saw the mother I remembered from my childhood. It was just a moment, but I remembered how I thought she was the greatest mare that was, better than Princess Celestia even. There was no shouting, no scorn, just regret that things couldn't have been different. If only I wasn't into mares, if only she had the ability to understand and accept what I was… I could see she regretted it, but still wouldn't back down. “Only somepony you love could hurt you” she told me. She couldn't even get the quote right, but I understood what she meant. Now, it’s over. We said goodbye, hugged for the last time… I started crying. I just couldn't hold it anymore. I turned around and galloped to the station. LyraHands Oh, baby. :( Stay where you are. I’ll be with you in a moment. Bob No, please don't. There are ponies on the train and I… I still need some time alone. I don't want you to see me in such a state. LyraHands I don't want you to be in such a state, so just hold tight. Don't worry about me. Just get better, okay? I'll bring some of your favorite oats and ice cream. Bob Why must my life be so messed up? Just when I thought everything had settled down and I had Lind now this happens… I know I'm spoilt, I know I've had things others can only dream of. I was born in Canterlot, I had Princess Celestia as a tutor, I have you… and still I feel so… I don't even know what I feel right now. LyraHands Baby… just stay there for a little, longer, okay? I’ve made all arrangements so will be with you in just a little bit. You did great with your parents. I couldn't be prouder to have you as my wife. And don't you forget that! :) Bob I don't know anymore… LyraHands It's okay to feel that way from time to time. It's just chemicals in the brain. They are making you see things in the wrong way. You are magnificent and I'll keep telling you that for as long as it takes. You're the best wife and will be the best mother in Equestria. And Earth! Bob You always manage to make me chuckle. And Earth… wouldn't that be nice. LyraHands Just say the word and I'll take you there on our honeymoon! We’ll take the foals, leave Hop in charge of the site and go spend a wonderful week on Earth. How does that sound? Bob It sounds too good to be true. Thanks for the thought, though. At least I could dream through the tears. LyraHands Hey, it was supposed to be impossible for us to have children. What happened there? ;) This is just a puny magic portal. How difficult could it be? Just say the word and I'll find a way to make it happen. I promise. Bob No, I must face reality. Earth is something that only exists in my heart. I live in Equestria and have to make do with it. Stars, I wish I had your strength. The only times I've seen you cry was when I made you to. Again because of stupid reasons! I'll never let that happen again. I just wanted my mother to understand. Even now, despite everything she made the choice for me. Her or you. I don't think I would have been able to make it on my own. Despite everything she is my mother. I've no idea how my father will take it. I didn't even say goodbye. Knowing him he’ll probably be worried as Tartarus and go have a drink to relax his nerves. Might be better this way. He has to be there for my mother until she recovers. For a few months her magic will be weak. I don't think she'll allow anypony else help her. She never wanted to be seen as a cripple. She told me that she didn't want that for me either. It wasn't in a mean way like before. She just said that in the eyes of Equestria I am a cripple and I'd be treated as such, and it broke her heart. Funny thing to say, right? Coming from her, it's… LyraHands Cry it out, baby, I'm a few minutes away from you. Might take me a bit longer to find your wagon. Are you in the front or back? Bob Back. Second to last. Was the emptiest one I could find. I wonder if there is such a thing as universal balance? That for every good thing something bad should happen. I found a new family, but lost my old one. I lost my old home, but found a new one on the aethernet. LyraHands Guess I have no choice but balance the absence of hugs and kisses with hugs and kisses. :) On a serious note, it's not your fault. Remember that. It is not! You're magnificent! Better than Megan x Cassandra! Never forget that! Also, prepare for impact :) Bob