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// The Bond 
// Story: Rose's Broken Soul 
// by MorningRose 
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When Rose realized who she ran  into she says in a worried and panicked tone of voice " Fluttershy are  you alright? I'm so sorry. I was just thinking about something important  and i didn't see you."

As Fluttershy gets to her hooves she says  "Rose what has you so deep in thought that you don't notice anypony  else? This isn't like you so please tell me. I care about you as if you  are my sister."

Rose after thinking for a minute says to  Fluttershy " Okay I'll tell you but must not tell anypony else. Okay?"  After receiving a nod from Fluttershy she continues to say " Well at ten  this morning Princess Celestia showed up and gave me a book that has  helped her stay true to herself and helped her be the kind and caring  leader she is. She also told me that if i succeed in doing what i saw in  my vision I will become an alicorn. To top it all off Celestia told me  that she , Luna, Cadance and even the love of my life thinks i will be  the greatest alicorn ever. She said that i have all their strengths and  none of their weaknesses. That is what i was thinking about so deeply."

Fluttershy  upon hearing what Rose had just told her was surprised. But hearing the  hint of worry in Rose's voice says " Rose I'm sure it probably won't  help but you need to know that you are the strongest, most caring, most  thoughtful, most honest and confidant mare i know. So even though it is a  shock to hear that Celestia, Luna, Cadance and Twilight believe that  you are going to be the greatest alicorn ever I must say that i get  where they are coming from. My advice to you is to follow your heart and  know that no matter what that your friends and I will always be there  if you need us."

"Really. Do you mean you think i will be a  greater alicorn than Twilight. I don't mean to sound upset,"says Rose  looking worried.

Fluttershy seeing how upset Rose was says in a  caring sisterly voice "You listen to me Morning Rose. I have heard all  about you from Twilight and I have seen first hoof how caring and  forgiving you are. As well as protective and wise. When you are with  Twilight the love i feel from you rivals that which i feel from Cadance  and Shining Armor. So to answer your question yes i do believe you will  be a greater alicorn than Twilight. But enough of that my friend you are  here because you had an appointment to pick out a pet right." While  Fluttershy was talking she was leading Twilight to her back garden where  she had every pet imaginable waiting in a line.

As Rose entered  the back garden she says " your  right Fluttershy. But where." Rose was  cut off mid sentence as she saw all the animals lined up waiting for  her.

As Rose walked through the line of animals she started to  feel like there wasn't an animal that was perfect for her. The birds   while perfect for keeping an eye out had no real muscle to protect and  guard those she loved. The bears while having the muscle wasn't that  bright. Rose having reached the last animal in line sees the perfect  pet. It was a dog of pure silver with ocean blue eyes as sharp as an  eagle and was the size of a full grown adult Great Dane and it was only  six months old.

Rose wanting to give the dog a choice sits down in  front of the dog and says "you dog are the one i choose to be by my  side as an ever watchful guardian. However i don't want yo take the  choice away from you so touch my hoof if you want to be with me."

The  dog looks at the pone for a minute trying to find any sign of betrayal.  Having found nothing but care, love and sincerity in rose's eyes gets  up and touches his nose to her hoof. The very second his nose touched  Rose's hoof there was a surge of magic between them. Not enough to hurt  but enough to shock them both.

"Wow that was really intense. I've never felt anything like it before," says the dog.

As  soon as the dog spoke Fluttershy, Rose and the dog were surprised. Rose  being being the first to recover says " Did did you just talk."

The  dog being the second one to recover from the surprise says "It appears  so. By the way my name isn't dog it's Silver. As for me and you yes i  will be with you until my dying breathe."

Fluttershy realizing  what just happened between them says " Rose, Silver i know what just  happened between you. You see when somepony and a pet's hearts are truly  one a surge of magic goes between the both of them. After the magic  ends the pet is able to talk to everypony in Equestrian language. Once  the bond is made they will always know where the other one is."

"Cool  Fluttershy. I didn't know you were so knowledgeable. Here's the  certificate. I hate to do this but i need to go. Nimble hooves from my  vision is appearing in town in ten minutes. Are you ready Silver?"  explains Rose handing over the gift certificate.

"Of course I'm  ready Rose. Let's go see who ever this Threaded Needle is."answers Silver  as he and Rose galloped to the entrance of ponyville.