Chapter 5
A Great Reunion
At the town hall three set of anxious ponies waited for what they figured would be an update on the whereabouts of three little fillies. The letter they received from Pin Point was very vague.
To the relatives of Apple Bloom, Scootaloo, and Sweetie Belle,
I have very important news about your loved ones. After days and
nights of working I have finally located the three and will be returning
to ponyville. For now I would like to keep this info only between
immediate family. This is just so the girls don't feel overwhelmed and
the healing process can begin. We will arrive on the 3 o'clock train.
Sign,
Pin Point
P.S. Make sure to tell Ms. Pie no parties for at least a week.
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(POV mode)
(Rarity)
Mother, father and I stood at the train station waiting for 3 o'clock. It was 2:50 and I could see that my parents and I all shared a level of nervousness. “I can hear the whistle its almost here,” said my father with a slight crack in his voice. I personally couldn't speak. Every time I tried a very sizable lump would form in my throat. My father was just holding my mom keeping her as steady as he could. 3 o'clock, if anything the train to ponyville was always on time. The train stopped with screeching wheels and a lot of steam. Once it cleared the conductor opened the door and walked out followed by Mr. Point. As he walked out I noticed two little fillies walking behind him. One was a white pegasus with a black mane the other a red earth pony with a sun hat on. The little white fillies then gesture to someone still on the train. As she walked out what I saw amazed me. It was Sweetie Belle, but not my little Sweetie Belle. She was a full grown mare, just as tall as me, and wearing her hair straight with the end curled. “Sweetie is that you?” I said tears impairing my vision.
“Mom, Dad, Rarity I've missed you so.” Sweetie exclaimed.
All four of us, mom, dad, Sweetie, and I all back together again. Hugs, kisses, and explanations of how we never gave up on trying to find you was expressed in the circle.
“Hello, I'm Melody.”
I looked up to see the little pegasus hovering over our group hug. Smiling at the little one I said,”Well hello to you little one and where is your mommy?”
“She's right there you're hugging her.”
My jaw hit the floor, mother fainted (good thing I keep my fainting couch with me for these occasions), and my father was at a loss for words. While fanning my mother with his straw hat he finally regained his ability to speak.
“Well how ‘bout that I'm a grandpa. Hey, get over here and give your papa a hug.”
Melody flew over to my father. She let out a squeal and a giggle as he started to nuzzle her cheek.
“Eeek, hehehehe your mustache is ticklish.”
As father started getting acquainted with his little grandchild and mother was still recovering on the chase lounge I turned to my sister and asked what happened. Sweetie Belle without hesitation or a tear explain to me what happen. Her abduction, to her molestation, and her impregnation. As well as the time spent on the onion farm. She was also happy to know that I never gave up on finding her and loved the design I inspired to make. My tears started to fall again,”like I said we're apple pie and you're safe now.”
(Big McIntosh)
Standing there with Apple Jack and Granny ah was as nervous as a long tail cat in a room full of rockin chairs. What would be the first thing ah would say? Would ah come up and hug her or wait till she hugged me. About a few other hundred questions rolled through my head when the squealin of the brakes and the engine lettin off steam broke me from mah thoughts. When the steam cleared I could see the conductor standing on the platform and that Mr. Point feller walking off the train. A pair of cute little red and white fillies followed by Sweetie Belle walked off. Then there she was standin a good 6 inches taller and a lot thinner than I remembered. Apple Bloom, her yellow coat and red hair still the same and her red bow now tied around her neck. As Bloom trotted towards us a streak of green and white zoomed past me and Apple Jack.
“Apple Bloom you're home!” Shouted Granny,”look at ya, why yer nothin but skin and bones.”
“Mah little sister is finally home,” said Apple Jack with tears fallin down her face.
“Eeyup”
“Ah missed you all so much,” said Apple Bloom all teary eyed.
We all talked about what happened and how we never gave up on hope to see her again. Apple Bloom in her best words explained what happened to her Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle. She went on to tell us about Ruby and how because of Mr. Point's challenge she's an orphan now.
“Don't you fret nun cause now you're with the Apple family so you'll always be takin care of.”
“Eeyup.”
“Sure tootin.”
“See Ruby ah told ya mah family would take care of ya.”
“Now let's get you home Apple Bloom and get some food inside ya. Looks like you haven't had a good meal in a month of Sundays.”
As we all hugged ah looked up at the sky ah finally let a tear fall and kissed Apple Bloom on the head,”you're safe now.”
(Scootaloo)
Seeing how the train was close to the Ponyville station I asked Pin Point if I could surprise Rainbow Dash.
“So how are you going to do that?” Pin point asked.
I told him I wanted to surprise her by flying in and catching Dash off guard. He agreed, so I jumped out the window and flew up behind some clouds. Melody was about to follow me but Sweetie Belle caught her in her magic and pulled her back in the cabin. I could hear Sweetie scolding Melody about trying to follow me. From my perfect hiding place I could see Sweetie Belle’s family, Apple Bloom's family, and Rainbow Dash with her mother and father standing on the platform. With a loud squeal and hiss the engine came to a stop. I watched as my two friends got off the train and was greeted by their love ones. I never knew that Granny Smith could move so fast.
“Where is she?” Dash asked taking to the air sounding aggravated.
“Now Dashie just be patient,” said Bow,”I'm sure she's coming”
I flew behind Dash and tapped her on the shoulder,”Hey Dash, wanna race?” Bow, Windy, and Dash turned around amazed to see me hovering over Dash's head.
“Squirt you can fly? Aw man, this is AWESOME!”
All at once I was put into a mid flight hug by all three. I told them about what happen over all those years. The good and the bad. Then I gave Rainbow the biggest hug and thank her taken care of that Wonder bolt jerk for me.
“Anything for you little buddy. I would never leave you hangin. You're safe now”
(Pin point)
After watching all the families reunited I felt a slight bit better about the choices I made. Sweetie Belle, Apple Bloom, and Scootaloo where all home and safe now. Yet with the list that I obtained from Tinker I knew there was a lot more to do and hopefully a lot more happy endings I could make. I guess maybe I could let that party pony have her party tomorrow.
“Really, I can have the ‘Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo, Apple Bloom welcome back to Ponyville party tomorrow?” Pinkie said bubbling over with joy.
“Yes Ms. Pie you can.”
“Party at my place tomorrow. This will be the greatest party EVER!”
(End POV mode)
The party went off well. Like any Pinkie Pie party would. “You realize I have to make up for 24 missed birthdays and a future cute ceanera,” said the party pony whizzing back and forth. A cup never went empty nor did a guest leave without a hefty piece of cake. Even Pin Point had his fair share of goodies. Before the night was over Hondo picked up a glass with his magic. He tapped it with a spoon to get everyone's attention.
“OK everyone, I would like to make a toast. To family members finally safe at home. To families that never gave up hope and never forgot. To new family. And most of all to Mr. Pin Point. Without you none of this would be possible. Love, life, and happiness. May you never run out. Cheers”
Everyone in the room raised their glass to Pin Point and he returned the gesture.
The party was over. All Families reunited. Pin Point sat outside the ponyville hotel smoking a cigar looking at the stars. He was allowing his eyes to get heavy when he heard a set of hoof steps coming towards him. Pin Point saw Apple Bloom coming up the path.
“Um, Mr. Pin Point could I talk to you for a moment?” Pin Point nodded and Bloom continued,”From what ah have seen you've been doing this job for a long time. A long time alone. So I figure you need someone to help you.”
“Oh really,”said Pin Point,”Let me guess, you're volunteering your services. Why you just got home.”
“Ah know,”Bloom said sheepishly,”You see when me and the others girls were younger we would help others to find their purpose. Now I want to help you to find others who have lost hope. Ah talked to mah family and they agreed.”
“Is that so,”Pin Point said taking another drag from his cigar,”I've never had an assistant and I don't think I'm ready for one right now.”
Feeling dejected Bloom turned away,”Ah understand.”
Pin Point got up from his seat stomped out his cigar and said,”However, I have been looking for a partner. Train leaves at 10:45 tomorrow. Don't be late.”
“Yes sir. Ah mean, sure thing partner.”