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// Episode 15: The Perfect Pear 
// Story: My Little Pony Mystic Season 3 
// by Shadow Master 
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In the morning, Apple Bloom was walking down on market place. She was finding and buying some stuffs for home. She then found couple of ponies were walking and passing her by. They were heading towards a new stand stall, which has the pear icon on top. Curious of it, she decided to approach and check on it.

As she approached to the stall, Apple Bloom found an old yet pale yellow colored Earth Pony with white mane and tail with light brown streak and his cutie mark is a pear worn the greenish scarf was selling some pear jam and fruits to ponies. The old pony found Apple Bloom looking at him. He smiled as he used the knife and put the pear jam on cake. He passed it to her.

Apple Bloom gasped in surprise, "Thank you! You must be new. I'm Apple Bloom."

The old pony smiled, "I'm Grand Pear."

"Welcome to Ponyville!" Apple Bloom greeted happily.

Goldengrape scoffed as he took the jam while paying bits to Old Pony, "You mean welcome back to Ponyville. Grand Pear was originally from here before he opened his famous pear jam store in Vanhoover."

"Really? Why'd ya move back?" Apple Bloom asked curiously.

"I, uh..." Grand Pear said uneasily and nervously, "Well, I needed a change of pace."

Apple Bloom nodded happily and understandingly. She took the bite of cake. She gasped, "This is delicious! I can't believe I've gone my whole life without ever havin' this."

Grand Pear smiled, "Glad you like it."

"How much?" Apple Bloom asked while pointing at the jar. Grand Pear shook his head firmly while moving the jam jar towards her. She smiled as she took and put it in her bag, "Wow! Thanks, Mr. Grand Pear, sir! It was real nice meetin' you!"

Apple Bloom turned and headed off at once. While talking and selling some his pear products to them, Grand Pear couldn't help but watch her walk away while smiling at her. He muttered a sentence that nopony could hear him.

"Just like her mother... My little girl..."





Back at Sweet Apple Acre Resident's kitchen, Applejack and Big Mac were cooking and making some flapjacks for breakfast and dinner. Apple Bloom has arrived and returned home.

Applejack smiled and greeted, "Glad you're back, sugarcube. Just in time for breakfast for dinner."

"I got the perfect topper for flapjacks at the market today." Apple Bloom said happily as she shown the pear jam jar out from her bag.

Upon looking at the pear jam, Applejack gasped in shock, "Pear jam?!" She grabbed and held the pear jam up. She glared at Apple Bloom, "What were you thinkin'?!"

Saber entered the house as well since he was invited to join them for breakfast and dinner. He then found Apple Siblings. He approached them for greeting.

"Hey guys, what's up?" Saber greeted happily. He stopped at once when he looked at the pear jam jar. He was in shock. He slowly shown angry and worried before he grabbed and held the jar up. He turned and glared at Apple Bloom, "Where did you get this?!"

"Saber?" Apple Bloom asked in fear.

Saber demanded in anger, "Where the hell did you get it from?!"

Applejack pushed Saber, "Stop it, Saber! You're hurting her!"

And just before anypony could say anything, they heard the door been closed. Applejack, Big Mac and Saber shown worried and concern. Saber quickly thrown the pear jam jar out through the window. They all sighed in relief.

"What's the big deal? It's just pear jam." Apple Bloom asked.

"The big deal is that there is a long-standing feud between the Apples and the Pears!" Applejack explained.

"Why?"

"Why?!" Applejack asked in annoyance. She then shown concern and confuse, "...Well, uh, a-actually, I-I'm-I'm not really sure. You have any idea, Big Mac?"

Big Mac shook his head, "Uhhh... nope."

"What about you? Did you know something?" Apple Bloom asked Saber, "You were weird and worried as Applejack and Big Mac."

Saber gulped, "Well, I..."

"What is going on?" Granny Smith demanded, "Is something wrong?"

Applejack yelped as she shown two jars while asking, " Uh, what goes better with apple fritter flapjacks – caramel syrup or praline!"

"Praline." Granny Smith asked in annoyance. She sniffed carefully on the smell. She laughed a bit, "Oh-ho-ho, that smells great, Applejack." She then approached to the backdoor, "I'ma go wash up for supper. Be right back."

As soon as Granny Smith left the house, the rest of ponies sighed in relief. They all turned and looked at each other especially Saber.

"Why didn't you ask Granny, Applejack?" Apple Bloom asked.

Applejack shook her head in concern, "Listen, sugarcube. Anytime Big Mac and I ever asked Granny about the feud or the Pears, she'd get so upset she couldn't talk. Best not bring it up."

Apple Bloom turned to Saber to ask, "And what about you? You know something about it, don't you?"

"I... Uh... I don't," Saber said uneasily, "Sorry. I don't."

"But the way you reacted to pear jam, you were so-?!"

"Look, I'm sorry that I overreacted about it because I just don't like pear. That's all. I hate it. Okay? Just drop it." Saber exclaimed in annoyance and anger. Suddenly, he rubbed his muzzle gently like wiping dirt off, which he doesn't have. He continued, "Look. Just do me a favor. Don't visit Grand Pear or even tried to talk with him. Okay?"

"Why not?" Apple Bloom asked.

"Like Applejack said, Apples and Pears hated each other. It's best not to befriend and talk with him or any of his family."

"But he-?!"

"Just don't!" Saber interrupted. He sighed, "It's getting late. I'd better go home now. I'll see you guys tomorrow morning."

"But what about dinner?" Applejack asked.

Saber shook his head, "Not hungry. See ya."

Saber quickly left the house at once, leaving the Apple Siblings confuse and worried. They have the feeling that there is more to feud than meets the eye. And not to mention, they also noticed that both Granny Smith and Saber were being off.

"Something's not right..." Applejack said in concern, "Saber lied to us when he rubbed his muzzle. He knows something about it."

"Yeah," Apple Bloom agreed, "but that Grand Pear was really nice to me, even though I'm an Apple. I wonder what happened."

"Me, too. But if we can't ask Granny, I don't know who—" Applejack got interrupted as she recalled something else. She exclaimed, "We can ask Goldie Delicious! If anypony knows about the feud, it's the family historian! And who knows? She may knows something about Saber."

Apple Bloom nodded, "I'm in! What do you say, Big Mac? Siblin' trip first thing tomorrow?"

Big McIntosh smiled, "Eeyup!"

With their plans have settled, the Apple Siblings have their own dinner of flapjacks to eat. And hopefully, they can get some answers about Apple-Pear Feud, and also why Granny Smith and Saber reacted strangely when it involved of pears or the feud.





And just as Grand Pear finished packing up the bag of pear products and sold them to the customer, he noticed a shadow looming over him. He turned and looked at the pony.

Grand Pear sighed before smiled sadly, "It's been a while, hasn't it? My old friend - Saber..."

"It has, Grand Pear," Saber said sadly and regretfully. Both Saber and Grand Pear approached to each other. They gave each other a warm hug. He sobbed tearfully, "Welcome home, old friend."

Grand Pear sniffled, "It's good to be back home." He departed from hugging. He asked, "Is it true? Were they-?"

Saber sighed, "I'm sorry. I'm so sorry, Grand Pear. I failed you. They're gone."

Grand Pear shook his head while crying tearfully, "Oh no! Not her! Not her! Damn it! Damn me for ruining everything! Damn it!"

Grand Pear began crying in despair and pain. Saber approached and gave him a warm hug. He sighed in shame while saying he's sorry. Does Saber knows something that Apple Siblings weren't aware of? What is his connection to both Apples and Pears? What secrets does he hide?

Unknown to either of them, they were being watched by two mysterious and shadowy ponies, who were hiding behind the Ponyville Town Hall's balcony. They both looked at each other before nodded in agreement. They summoned the portal for them to escape.





Crimson Skull was inside the meeting chamber, along with Admiral Ogre Lock, MechaStahl, Colonel Houndkiller, who has now worn a new demonic black-red military armor with spiked shoulder pads and a HYADES Badge on left side of armor, and donned a scary yet demonic breathing mask, and even Tech, who has now donned blackish military coat with a star bade and worn both hat and goggle. They were discussing about improving their military might by using technology and biology on their soldiers.

And during their discussion, A HYADE Soldier entered the meeting chamber. He approached and reported to Crimson Skull about it. He hummed amusingly. He turned to a small device as he activated and contacted to two mysterious stalkers.

"Well?" Crimson Skull demanded.

"My liege, we have confirmed that the young Apple have make contact with Grand Pear," The first stalker reported, "And also, Saber has make his contact with him as well."

Crimson Skull smirked darkly, "Excellent. Now, we can tear Apple's friendship with Saber apart. The truth will destroy them..."





On the next day...

In the morning, Applejack and her siblings left their home and headed off to Goldie Delicious's home for some answers about Apples-Pears Feud and Saber's odd behavior. Took them for whole morning, they have arrived at their destination. Apple Bloom approached and knocked the door.

BANG! MEOW! YOWLED! Suddenly, the Apple Sibling noticed something is trying to get out through the door. They all quickly moved away from it. The door opened and poured out the tons of books, toys and antiques. Suddenly, the ball of cats was bouncing while heading straight to down. It landed o the ground and before popped a familiar orange old pony before the Apple Siblings.

"Now, that's how you make an entrance! Or is it an exit?" Goldie said amusingly before laughed a bit. She turned her attention to Apple Siblings, "Well, anyway, it's so wonderful to see you three. To what do I owe the pleasure?"

Applejack shook her head, "We were hopin' you could tell us about the, uh... feud with the Apples and the Pears."

"Oh. Oh, dear." Goldie said in concern and shock, "Well, does Granny Smith know you're here?"

Apple Bloom shook her head, "No, ma'am. But I ran into Grand Pear yesterday, and he was real nice. Maybe the feud was a misunderstandin' or somethin', and we can fix it?"

"Oh, well, I don't know about that, little one. But if it's a story you're after, I suppose you have a right to know." Goldie said in concern as she turned to the books. She began her search on it. And at the same time, she asked, "Did Saber know about this?"

"Uh... Eeyup." Big Mac nodded.

"And he wasn't really happy and weird about it." Apple Bloom said in concern, "Maybe you can tell us why Saber was being mad about the Pears?"

Goldie hummed in concern, "I'm guessing he hasn't told you the truth."

"Truth about what? What did Saber knows?!" Applejack asked in concern.

"Applejack, Saber knows your parents." Goldie answered.

"WHAT?!" Apple Siblings asked in shock and concern, "How?!"

"There you are! Apple Family History, Volume 137!" Goldie exclaimed happily as she picked the book up. She turned and looked at Apple Siblings, "I'll tell you a story about the feud especially how Saber got into this mess and meeting your parents. They were very close too." Apple Siblings couldn't help but feel curious and excited about it. She then hummed while turning the book's pages, "Hmm, hmm... Here we are. 'Feud with the Bears'. I mean, 'Pears'. My eyes ain't what they used to be."

Goldie turned the book to Apple Siblings as she began narrating the story about Apples and Pears having a feud, including Saber and their parents being best friends.





Goldie narrated, "A long time ago, Sweet Apple Acres wasn't the only farm in Ponyville. In fact, there was another one just right next door."

In the old days, young Granny Smith with short blond mane and has the headband on hers was calling out and selling some apples to ponies at the market. Ponies approached to her stall as they all listened to her.

"Come and get your apples!" Granny Smith cried happily while showing her apple, "Nothin' sweeter than bitin' into a crisp apple on a beautiful fall day!"

"Unless, of course..." A young yet confident and cocky voice said amusingly. They all turned to a young Grand Pear with brown slightly funky mane, who was holding up a pear, "...you could bite into a juicy pear."

Ponies gasped in surprise and shock by Grand Pear's insulting. Granny Smith was unfazed by it.

Granny Smith scoffed in annoyance, "Please. Pears are just what happens when you ain't no good at farmin' apples."

"Pears are nature's candy. Apples are sour." Grand Pear said amusingly as he sold the bag of pears to the pony. He turned and glared at Granny Smith before chuckled, "Like the expression on your face right now."

Granny Smith gotten into a big argument with Grand Pear about which farm is better. The ponies became uncomfortable and worried with both sellers arguing with each other. They turned and walked away form the fight before it gets ugly.

In nighttime, Granny Smith was telling the story to her apple trees while Grand Pear put some blankets on his pear trees.

"And so it went. Granny and Grand Pear were always at each other on who was the best farmer or who took better care of their trees." Goldie narrated, "If Granny read to her trees at night...why, then Grand Pear had special blankets made for his trees so they wouldn't get cold."

Almost everyday; Apples and Pear Family were busy farming, tending and growing their own fruit trees. And at the same time, they glared at each other as they were about to pick a fight. Luckily, Dragoon Republic Nation came and stopped the fight. Skysoar, Blade Dragoon, Rogue Dragoon, Bullock and even Saber were there to negotiate with both family while paying them for both apple and pear fruits and drinks. Warpath was drinking barrels of apple cider.

"In fact, all the Apples and the Pears were rivals to the core! Lucky for them, Dragoon Republic Nation was there to make sure the fight didn't happen. And you've guess it. Saber is there too. And if you're wondering why they were there for, they're there for business like apple cider day since it's Warpath's favorite drink and day."

While Dragoon Republic Nation officials were dealing with Apples and Pears Family about the fight and business, Saber yawned in bore tone while waiting for them handling the business. He turned and found two babies approached and chatted with each other. From the Apple Family, the baby pony has the same coat and mane colored as Apple Bloom while the Pear Family's baby girl was a peach colored and has an orange mane.

"The only Apple and Pear who ever got along were Bright McIntosh and Pear Butter. And Saber spotted it..."

"My mom says if you hold a buttercup under your chin, it'll make your chin glow." Apple Baby said softly before showing his chin on the flower, "But it doesn't work on me. See?"

Pear Baby hummed in concern as she held the flower close to her chin. She hummed in concern, "Does it work on me?"

Though Pear Baby was still figuring out about using the flower, she wasn't aware of it glowed brightly on the chin. The Apple Baby couldn't help but feel his hear beat and looking at her for how sweet and cute she was.

"It sure does, Buttercup." Apple Baby commented.

"Buttercup?" Pear Baby asked in surprise, "I like that name."

"It does suit well for you both," Saber whispered to both babies. They all gasped in shock and worry. He quickly spoke, "Easy! I'm not here for troubles. Just wanna talk and have fun with you two. You two seem get along, Bright Mac and Pear Butter."

"Yeah, we do. She's not really bad," Bright Mac said happily, "She's pretty."

Pear Butter smiled, "He's not so bad. He's nice too."

"Glad to hear it, kids," Saber said happily. Bright Mac and Pear Butter looked at him curiously and wonderingly. He smiled, "Name's Saber Dragoon. I'd be happy to be your friends. Hope you two keep on becoming friends till the end."

Bright Mac and Pear Butter smiled happily before giving a hug to each other, "Yeah!"





Present...

"Wait an apple-pickin' minute!" Applejack exclaimed in shock and concern. Goldie stopped narrating the story. She and the siblings looked at Applejack, "Bright Mac and Buttercup? Those are our parents' names! And who the hay is Pear Butter?"

"Of course Buttercup was just a nickname your father gave your mother." Goldie explained, "Pear Butter – well, that was your mother's given name."

Applejack looked shock and concern to ask, "Are you sayin' our mother was a... Pear?!"

Apple Bloom and Big Mac gasped in shock and disbelief of what they just heard. Their mother was from the Pear. And this makes Grand Pear...

"Then that means Grand Pear is our grandfather?!" Applejack asked in shock and concern, "What the hay is going on?!"





Further away from Sweet Apple Acre, Saber was walking toward a giant tree. It formed has a giant hole of heart shape in middle. On the ground has a rock, which has the mark of preserved jar and a giant apple with shinning star in heart shape.

Saber put down the bouquet of yellow flowers on the ground. He then looked at the stone. He couldn't help but show his sad and pain looks.

"It's been a while, hasn't it?" Saber asked calmly before sighed, "Yeah. I'm okay. And so are they. Everything's okay. Guess what?" He scoffed, "I met Grand Pear. I told him what happen to you two. He was pain and sad, and he really regret that day for not being there with you. He really miss and loved you so much, my friend."

Saber sighed before shed some tears, "You know that I would never put them in harms way. Not after what has happen to you. I won't let it happen again." Saber said firmly and angrily, "Never again. I can't let them know the truth. I can't..."

Suddenly, Saber felt something amiss. He turned and looked at his cutie mark, which was glowing brightly and beeping. He realized that he was chosen to find the Elemental Element. Wiping his tears off, he took a deep breathe before heading off for his new mission.





Back to Apple Siblings, they were still shocked and confuse about the revelation they have discovered. They still couldn't believe it.

"So we are half-Pear?!" Big Mac asked in disbelief.

"I can't believe it! How did we not know?!" Applejack asked in concern and stunned.

"Well, uh, nopony called your mother Pear Butter. Not even Saber," Goldie explained as she drawn two jars of pear and apple, "And her cutie mark was a preserve jar, but pear butter don't look too much different from apple butter, so no clues there."

Applejack sighed, "Is there a-anythin' else you can tell us about them?"

Goldie smiled, "I know they loved each other very much. They had that magical, star-kissed, other-side-of-a-rainbow kind of love. You couldn't be around them too long and, and not feel a little bit lighter than air yourself."

"And I'm guessing Saber knows about it? He has to." Applejack said in concern.

Big Mac nodded in agreement, "Eeyup."

"He does. He was very close to her," Goldie explained calmly.

"Anything else?" Apple Bloom asked.

"Hmm... I'd need Volume 138 for that." Goldie said out-loud. She turned and looked at the messy pile of books, especially it was guarded by a cheetah. She gulped, "I'm sure I could wrangle it... in a, in a couple of days."

Applejack sighed, "That's all right, Goldie. It was... nice just to hear—"

Goldie gasped in realization as she turned back to Apple Siblings, "Ooh-hoo-hoo! I just remembered somethin'! Your dad and his buddy Burnt Oak would get in all kinds of trouble together as colts."

"Burnt Oak? The firewood salespony?" Applejack asked in surprise, "I haven't seen him in ages."

Goldie nodded, "He and your dad were thick as thieves back in the day. Y'all should talk to him."

Apple Siblings smiled and nodded in understanding. They all waved 'goodbye' to Goldie, who returned the gesture as well. They all turned and headed off at once.

But unknown to them, they were being watched by an unknown enemy - a warrior worn the armored grayish military coat, dark shoulder pads, gauntlets and breathing mask with crimson eyes. He breathed heavily as he used his mechanism of breathing mask to magnifying its lenses to watch the event. He hummed firmly before making contact to his leader via the com-link.

"This is Lieutenant Cobra," Lieutenant Cobra contacted, "Applejack is meeting with Burnt Oak. There is no doubt that she was determined to learn the truth behind the tragic of her parents and their relationship with Saber."

"Excellent, Cobra. Keep your eyes on them. Once they meet Saber, he will no doubt deny telling them the truth." Crimson Skull's voice said darkly, "They will feel betrayed and lied by him. They will abandon him. Then, you will lead them to me."

"Is that a wise decision?" Lieutenant Cobra asked in concern.

Crimson Skull's voice scoffed, "Do not worry, lieutenant. They still have some use to me. They will help us to get the Elemental Element."

Lieutenant Cobra nodded, "Understood. I will proceed the mission."

Lieutenant Cobra moved back into the bushes. He then moved and followed Apple Siblings now...





Inside the Castle of Friendship's Council Chamber Saber was looking at the Cutie Map's location while reading the Destiny Tablet's latest riddles. It was located at Ponyville. Twilight and Shadow Dragon were there as well for helping and assisting him of what he needs. They all read the latest riddles:


"The Past has return to Haunt,



For Guilt brings Darkest Storm,



Unless the Past can be Resolved,



Hurricane shall shatter the Peace



Only a Word can restore the Air."


"So, any idea?" Shadow Dragon asked curiously.

Twilight nodded while looking at Saber, "Yeah. I'm pretty sure the detective can solve the case."

While reading the tablet's riddles, Saber was unable to focus on his work and solve the riddle. He got distracted by the past especially his involvement in Apples-Pears Feud. And at the same time, he was worried and scared about talking with Apple Siblings when he was trying to find and get the Elemental Element.

Both Twilight and Shadow Dragon became worried for their friend as he was looking distracting and frustrating. Saber groaned in anger before slammed his hooves on the table.

"Damn it! I can't solve it!" Saber shouted in anger, "I've got nothing!"

Twilight hummed in concern, "Maybe I should let Applejack know about it. She can help you out to solve the riddle and get the the Elemental Element."

"No!" Saber shouted, shocked Twilight a bit. He sighed, "Sorry, no. It's best she doesn't about it. I'll figure it out. I just need some fresh air."

Saber turned and exited the council chamber. Twilight and Shadow Dragon looked at each other as they both can't help but feel worry for Saber. Saber continued walking through the hallway. He shown worried and scared, as well as guilty.

"But why here?! Why?! Have I had enough to get punish for withholding the truth from them?!" He groaned before screamed in anger and frustration, "Damn it! What the hell am I suppose to do?!" He then sighed as he looked at the locket. He opened it to reveal the picture of him and Applejack's parents. He asked, "What do you want me to do?! I can't do it. I just can't..."





Applejack and her siblings have returned ton Ponyville Market Street. They were all looking for Burnt Oak. And during the searching, they all couldn't help but feel uneasy, worried and betrayed due to their parents' background, family history and even relationship with Saber.

"Applejack, what do you think Saber is hiding us from?" Apple Bloom asked, "Why couldn't he tell us the truth?"

Applejack sighed, "I don't know, sugarcube. But we're about to find out."

Big Mac nodded, "Eeyup."

The Apple Siblings came across to Twilight and her family, who were heading straight to restaurant. Twilight spotted Applejack. The princess approached to the cowgirl.

"Hey, Applejack." Twilight greeted. Applejack greeted to her bad before showing her concern looks. The princess asked, "Applejack, what's wrong?"

"It's nothing." Applejack answered sadly. Twilight gave her a glare. She sighed, "I found out why Saber was angry and upset with us. He knows about the Apple-Pear Feud and my parents too. And he didn't tell us about it. So, we went to Goldie Delicious to get some answers. And now, we're heading to Burnt Oak for more."

"I see. That explains why he was so frustrated and upset."

"Really? What was he doing?"

"He was being called by Cutie Map and Destiny Tablet to find and get the Elemental Element. And now, he's gone already."

"What? He didn't tell me about it?!"

"I tried but he insisted that he wanted to do it alone."

Applejack hissed, "Damn it. Why does he keep the truth and everything to himself?! He doesn't trust me. I felt I can't trust him."

"No, Applejack! That's not true," Twilight protested, "I'm sure he has his own reasons to keep secrets from you. It could be the truth hurts you and your family, or maybe he doesn't want to get involved of his fight."

"Maybe you're right. But I need to know more about him knowing my parents."

"Well, you have to ask him. He's the one, who has the answers. You should do it."

"Maybe I will. Thanks, Twilight. I don't know what I'd do without you." Applejack thanked Twilight.

Twilight smiled as she hugged Applejack, "It's what friends do, Applejack. And I know Saber will be ready to tell you the truth and why he kept the secret."

Applejack nodded in agreement as she and her siblings headed off, leaving Twilight and her family to head for lunch. They then spotted Burnt Oak - a dark brown Earth Pony with gray-white mane and tail and mustache, and his cutie mark is a chopped wood worn a blue scarf and a hat has finished chopping down on some woods. He then spotted Apple Siblings have arrived. He smiled happily.

" Well, well, if it isn't the Apples." Burnt Oak said calmly, "What can I do for ya? I know you're not here for firewood. You got more trees than anypony in Ponyville."

Applejack sighed and nodded, "You're right. We're not here for that."

"Come to ask about your dad and Saber?" Burnt Oak asked.

"Uh, eeyup." Big Mac nodded.

Burnt Oak sighed as he taken his seat on top of chopped tree trunk, "I wondered if you might. Hoped you would. It's nice to talk about them." He laughed a bit as he narrated the story, "We had a lot of laughs. In fact, this one time..."





"We were racin' to see who could till the fastest, and Bright Mac and Saber were leavin' me in the dust. One of them would've won, too, if they weren't so... distracted."

Few years ago...

Bright Mac is now a teenager and has cutie mark - a green apple with shinning star, along with his young best friend - Burnt Oak and Saber were racing via riding and pulling their plough for doing their chores. They both were racing as hard and fast as they can. Bright Mac has taken the lead. Saber was following him from behind. They both glared at each other while determined to win the race.

And just before he could reach the finish line, he spotted a teenage Pear Butter with her mane in ponytail, freckles on her muzzle and cheeks, and her cutie mark was preserved jar was pulling some weeds out from the ground. Bright Mac and Saber have unfortunately got themselves distracted as they turned and headed straight to Pear Farm. He rammed right at water silo, causing it to fall and pour on them and Pear Butter.

Pear Butter was in shock and confuse as she turned and found the water silo was destroyed. She approached to it for investigation. Unfortunately; the middle aged Grand Pear and Skysoar were discussing and have arrived on the scene as well. They turned and gasped in shock of what they saw. They all headed and approached to water silo and Pear Butter.

And at the same time, Saber and Bright Mac recovered and got up. Saber yelped in concern as he quickly drag his best friend away from the situation. Burnt Oak came to help them as well. Both Grand Pear and Skysoar have arrived and approached to Pear Butter.

"Pear Butter, what did you do?!" Grand Pear demanded in anger.

"I-I'm not sure." Pear Butter answered in concern and worry.

Skysoar hummed while looking at the water silo, "I'm sure she has nothing to do with this, Mr. Grand Pear."

Grand Pear snorted a bit, "If she didn't, then who did?!"

While hiding behind the bushes, Bright Mac can't stand to watch Pear Butter getting blame for the mess she didn't commit. He was about to move out but grabbed and held by Saber.

"Are you crazy?! You're gonna get yourself into trouble!" Saber exclaimed in concern.

Bright Mac rebuffed, "I can't stand here and let her get blamed for my mess. I've gotta get out there and help her! She don't deserve it."

"Don't be stupid!"

"Don't get in my way! My decision! My choice! Now, move it!"

Bright Mac pushed Saber back before headed off. Saber was about to move and bring him back, but stopped and held back by Brunt Oak. Bright Mac marched towards Pear Family and Skysoar. He took a deep breathe as he prepare to face his consequence.

"She didn't do it, sir." Bright Mac answered firmly. Both Pear Family and Skysoar turned and looked at him. He put down his hat while bowed humbly, "The water silo. It was my fault."

Saber was surprised and amazed by Bright Mac's honesty. He decided to come out and join with him. He spoke, "Not just his. Mine as well. Take it easy on him. He didn't mean to cause troubles."

Skysoar sighed while shaking his head amusingly, "Why am I not surprise? I've thought there was something fishy around here." He turned to Grand Pear, "I assure you, Grand Pear. I will have your silo repaired in no time."

Pear Butter giggled a bit to see Bright Mac being honest and stood up for her. And at the same time, Grand Pear noticed his daughter's taking the liking on him. He was annoyed and irritated to see her fallen for his rival's son.

"Whatever. Do as you please," Grand Pear answered dryly. He turned and nudged his daughter to follow him. As they were moving away from the ponies, he spoke dryly, "No daughter of mine is gonna make goo-goo eyes at an Apple!"

While walking back to their home, Pear Butter take a glance at Bright Mac and his friends. She gave a gentle smile to him. And at the same time, Bright Mac and Saber sighed happily as they both couldn't help but fell in love with her. Skysoar and Burnt Oak noticed it. They both sighed while shaking their heads in concern.





Present...

Burnt Oak smiled as he continued the story, "Grand Pear never would've known it was your father's fault. And Saber stood beside with him. But there was no way he'd let your mother take the blame for somethin' he did."

"So Dad was super honest!" Apple Bloom remarked. She turned and looked at Applejack, "Apple doesn't fall far from the tree, huh, Applejack?"

Applejack blushed a bit, "It sure does."

"Skysoar was gonna repair the damages. But your dad and Saber insisted to work the Apple farm and running Prime Minister's some errands all day. And they then headed over to the Pears on their breaks to fix the water silo." Burnt Oak said, "I didn't see them for weeks! Not that they minded. Gave them a chance to get to know your mom."

"Did you know our mom, too?" Apple Bloom asked hopefully.

Burnt Oak sighed, "Buttercup was a real peach of a Pear. But if you want to know more about her, you should ask Mrs. Cake and Dr. Black Jack."

"Mrs. Cake? And Dr. Black Jack?" Apple Siblings asked in surprise.

"Mrs. Cake and your mom were inseparable when they were fillies." Burnt Oak explained, "And also, Dr. Black Jack was their doctor and the one, who helped her to give birth of you three."

Applejack was in shock and surprise before looked at her cowgirl hat, "So, that's why he has cowgirl's hat. He was our dad's friend and doctor."

Burnt Oak nodded, "Yup. I heard the doctor is here now. He own the mansion as his home and clinic. He's at the Ponyville Lake now."

"Then let's go! Thanks, Burnt Oak!" Applejack thanked happily.

As Apple Bloom and Applejack headed off, Big Mac remained behind and asked, "Uh, would it be okay if we stopped by again sometime to hear more stories?"

Hearing what Big Mac has asked made Burnt Oak to smile and shed some tears, "I'd like that very much."

Big Mac smiled. He turned and headed off at once. He regrouped with his siblings as they're all headed off to Dr. Black Jack's Mansion. However, Lieutenant Cobra has overheard the conversation from the crowd. He went and followed them from distance. And at the same time, he loaded and readied his blaster.





Saber was now at the Everfree Forest. He was still searching for the Elemental Element of Harmony. And at the same time, he was trying to solve the riddle that can help him find and get it. So far, he was unable to achieve it. All he could think about is being haunted by his past about Bright Mac and Pear Butter, and he's also concerns of what happen if he told Applejack and her siblings the truth about their parents.

"I've gotta keep going. I've gotta find it." Saber said firmly.

Saber continued marching and searching for the Elemental Element. Like Apple Siblings, he was being spied by one of Crimson Skull's military officers.

Behind the bushes and forest, there were couple of HYADE Soldiers, led by an aquamarine middle-aged Pegasus has dark orange short spiky yet combed mane and short tail with streaks of white and dark yellow, and has lost left ear and three clawed scars on right cheek worn a heavy and strong silver armor and uniform, crimson gauntlets and red cape. He then made contact to his leader.

"This is General Metric," General Metric contacted firmly, "Target located. He has yet located the Elemental Element. Should I terminate him?"

"No. Do not kill him, General. He has some use to find it," Crimson Skull's voice answered.

"Spy on him. It will be done. However, even though he did locate it, there is no doubt that the Elemental Element will choose him as the vessel. Unless we have someone who was precious to him, he will not back down from the fight till the end."

"And that is why I have Lieutenant Cobra to spy on the Apple Siblings. Like Saber, they have some use to me."

"I see. Using them as hostages against him. Well thought, my liege. I shall keep my eyes on him for now."

"Yes, General. However, if they spotted either of you, do what you must to strain and break Apples' friendship with Saber. This will no doubt affect their morale to trust and follow us for the truth. And soon, he too shall follow us."

General Metric smiled, "My thought exactly, my liege. I will accomplish this mission."

"Good..." Crimson Skull's voice said darkly, "Do not fail me, General..."

General Metric turned off his com-link as he turned and looked at Saber, who was still searching for the Elemental Element. He gestured and led his soldiers to move and hide from one bushes and forest to another. They all were tailing and following him now.





Applejack and her siblings have arrived at the lake. They found an old wooden clinic-like mansion. They approached and knocked the door hard. But nopony replied. Big Mac knocked it very hard as much as he can to get the attention until his hoof got through it. It got opened by angry Penny.

"Hey, what's your big idea?!" Penny demanded in anger. She gasped in surprise of looking at Applejack, "I know you! You're that pony, who Doc some bits."

Applejack groaned a bit, "First of all, I didn't owe him anything. He let me off. And second, I need to see doctor now."

"Forget it. I'm not letting you get near to my husband."

"Is that a joke?"

"Do I look like one?!"

"Penny, what's going on out there?" Dr. Black Jack demanded as he came to the entrance. He was surprised of seeing the Apple Siblings. He sighed, "Applejack, Apple Bloom and Big McIntosh. I didn't expect you both to be here."

"Sorry for unannounced," Applejack apologized while lowered her hat down before continued, "D-Did you know our parents?"

Dr. Black Jack sighed in concern, "I do. They were my first patients and my first friends as well."

"Can you tell us?" Apple Bloom asked hopefully.

"Of course," Dr. Black Jack said amusingly. He took his seat on swinging bench. The Apple Siblings looked at him as they waited for the answers. Penny was even there as well. He continued, "It happens when I first move here here for a vacation..."





"And by the time I've arrived at the town, I've found an accident. Some ponies were badly injured and wounded. It was where I met your parents and Saber."

Few years ago...

Dr. Black Jack has arrived at Ponyville Town's Street, where he found lots of ponies suffered injuries during a wagon accidents. Some ponies were crying tearfully for their friends or family members got injured. And most were shouting and cursing at each other for making a big mess. Nevertheless, he doesn't want to be involved of it.

As he was about to move away, Dr. Black Jack heard some shouts. He turned and found three ponies were helping ponies. Bright Mac moved and pushed wagons aside and even lifted some heavy duty. Saber and Burnt Oak helped and moved some injured ponies to safety zone. Pear Butter and young Mrs. Cake were treating and healing the ponies' injuries and even stopped the bleeding. But it wasn't enough.

"Damn it. We need a doctor now," Pear Butter exclaimed in concern.

"Easy to say than done, Buttercup," Bright Mac grunted as he lifted a wagon up, "Where on earth can we find the doctor?"

"Don't know," Saber groaned as he carried an injured filly to the safety zone. He sighed, "All we can do is help and save many lives as we can. And hopefully, the medic ponies get here soon."

Pear Butter looked worry and uneasy. She then noticed Dr. Black Jack was standing near to the stall, watching the event. She called, "Are you a doctor?" He remained silent. She hissed in concern before shouted, "Please, you have to help them! I beg of you!"

"What makes you think I'm a doctor?" Dr. Black Jack asked bluntly.

Pear Butter hissed, "Look. I don't care if you're the best or professional! As long you can help and treat these ponies, then it's fine. I'll pay you anything!"

"Is that so?" Dr. Black Jack asked curiously. Pear Butter nodded firmly. He scoffed, "100 Million Bits if you're willing to accept my service."

Ponies were in shock of what they just heard. Bright Mac and Saber were angered and annoyed that Dr. Black Jack make some outrageous fee. And just before they could do anything, Pear Butter stood up and approached to the doctor.

"I accept it," Pear Butter said firmly. Ponies were in shock and concern. She sighed, "What choice do we have? These ponies are gonna die! We need the doctor now!"

Annoyed and angered to accept Dr. Black Jack's offer, the ponies were reluctant to agree with Pear Butter. She nodded firmly to the doctor.

Dr. Black Jack smiled and nodded in understanding. With his medical tools and equipment prepared, he began his operation to help and save many ponies as he can. He also has some help from them as well. Pear Butter helped and calmed some children, so he can help and treated their injuries. Mrs. Cake helped and feed the injured ponies, so they won't get starved. Saber helped and assisted the doctor to apply medical treatment on injured ponies. Bright Mac continued to move wagon and debris aside, while allowing Burnt Oak to move injured ponies for doctor to treat the injuries.

After an hour of treating the injured ponies, the medical ponies have arrived and transported most of them to hospital. The ponies were chatting with Dr. Black Jack.

"Thank you so much for helping us to save ponies," Pear Butter thanked Dr. Black Jack. She sighed as she gave the golden pear pendant to him, "It belong to mummy. And I know it's not much but I'll try to talk to my daddy about paying it to you."

"I don't like you. You're a greedy bastard," Bright Mac said firmly. He joined in as he passed the hat to the doctor. He sighed, "But without you, we wouldn't able to save these many lives. I'll try to talk to ma about it."

"I'll try talk to my family also. Hopefully that will cover their bits up," Saber said firmly as he gave 1000 Bits to Dr. Black Jack.

"So as mine," Burnt Oak and Mrs. Cake said firmly as they gave some bits to Dr. Black Jack.

Dr. Black Jack remained calm and silent for the moment while looking at it. He smiled a bit as he kept the items into his bag.

"Actually, there's another way for you all to pay the fee," Dr. Black Jack said amusingly, "How about free Apple and Pear Cider for every year? How about it?"

"Really?!" The ponies asked in surprise. Dr. Black Jack nodded happily. Though they might not get much bits, but at least they don't have to pay much to him. They nodded, "We accept it."

Dr. Black Jack smiled, "Good. My name is Dr. Black Jack. If you need medical attention, I'm happy to help you."





Present...

Apple Siblings were surprised and amazed that their parents and Saber were willing to sacrificed their bits for ponies' medical treatment. Dr. Black Jack put the same pear pendent around Applejack's neck.

Dr. Black Jack smiled, "Your mother would be happy to see you wear it, Applejack. Consider it a favor for your parents' help me on medical attention. And of course, they're very brave and selfless. Just like you three."

Applejack sighed, "Thank you so much, Dr. Black Jack."

"Did you help our ma to give birth of us?" Apple Bloom asked curiously.

Dr. Black Jack nodded, "That's right. I helped her give birth to your three, and documented all three of you for birth certificates. I gave her some medicine for your parents and all of your welfare."

"Amazing..." Big Mac commented.

"Isn't there anything else you can tell us more?" Applejack asked, "And also, why Saber didn't tell us about it?"

Dr. Black Jack sighed, "I can't give you the answers."

"You have to. You know my parents. I need to know!" Applejack demanded, "What is it he's so afraid to tell us?"

"You want the truth. Go ask the pony you call 'brother'..." Dr. Black Jack suggested, "He's the one, who knows the truth."

Apple Siblings sighed in disappointment. Big Mac commented, "I don't think he's gonna do it."

"Well, we should go and talk Mrs. Cake. Maybe she knows something," Apple Bloom suggested.

Applejack nodded, "Yeah, I supposed so. Thank you, doctor."

"Applejack," Dr. Black Jack called. Apple Siblings turned and looked at him. He continued, "I meant every word I said to your parents. As long I get apples and pears as medical fee, I'll help you get a good medical treatment and supplies.

Applejack smiled and nodded. She and her siblings headed off to Sugarcube Corner as they hoped to find some answers about it. Lieutenant Cobra continued to spy and stalk on them until the time is right to strike...





At HYADES Office, Crimson Skull received the report from Lieutenant Cobra via visor's holographic screen of following Apple Siblings, who are now heading to Sugarcube Corner. The reddish skull pony smiled darkly as he was expecting it.

Crimson Skull smirked darkly, "Keep going, children. The truth awaits you to feel the pain and betrayal by the one, who is responsible for your family's ruins." He turned to his HYADES Soldiers, "Prepare my shuttle. We'll be meeting General Metric at the Castle of Two Sisters."

HYADES Soldiers saluted, "Yes, sir!"





Taking him for two hours of searching for Elemental Element and even asking Zecora for help, Saber still found nothing. He decided to check on the Apple Siblings, hoping they hadn't plan to find out the truth. During his walking, he felt something wasn't right like he was being watched and followed. Saber decided to made his run at once.

Coming out from the bushes, General Metric groaned and cursed in anger as he gestured and led his soldiers to find and hunt him down. As they were searching for him through the forest, they all got struck down one-by-one as the attacks came from bushes, forest, cave, lake and shadows. His vanguards got headshots by blasters. Only, General Metric remained to stand.

Knowing his enemy has discovered his purpose, General Metric armed with his blaster and knife to engage the enemy. He turned to his back to attack, but instead, Saber kicked him off. The detective swung and slammed his Twin Dragoon Sabers at HYADES' General, who held his knife to block. General Metric quickly gave a headbutt on Saber's head before swung and struck his knife at the latter, who dodged the attacks, though he got some cuts as well. Just right before the general could thrust his knife at stomach, Saber quickly grabbed it tightly before struggled to fight back.

Both Saber and General Metric glared and struggled at each other for the moment. The general grabbed the blaster and was about to fire it at the detective. The detective quickly struck the knife on the general's left hoof before kicked him. And at the same time, Saber got shot on his left hoof by General Metric's blaster for five times. And just before he could finish him off, Saber threw a knife at General Metric's left part of chest. Saber charged and rammed General Metric against the tree trunk.

General Metric snorted a bit, "Impressive. You knew I was here, didn't you?"

"Of course, I did. I'm a detective," Saber answered darkly as he placed his sword near to General Metric's throat, "Now, what are you doing here? Kill me?"

"No. Just following you to find and get it."

"Too bad. I didn't find the Elemental Element. I can't solve the riddle. It's our loss, Metric!"

General Metric smiled darkly, "Are you certain, boy?" Saber was confuse and uneasy. He continued, "The fight has barely begun. I wasn't the only HYADES Officer has his own mission to follow especially following and spying on his target."

Saber was confused before gave some thoughts. He gasped, "Applejack! Apple Bloom! Big Mac!"

"That is right," General Metric said in confirmation. He then gave a headbutt on Saber's head. The general gave some punches on Saber before slammed and thrust his knife on Saber's chest against the giant tree's trunk. He smirked, "And sooner or later, you will fail again. Just like what happen to Bright Mac and Pear Butter."

Saber screamed in anger, "Noooooo!"

General Metric threw some smoke bombs on the ground, allowing him to escape. And at the same time, Saber got himself freed by pulling the knife out from his chest. He groaned in pain to feel his chest bleeding and wounding. Nevertheless, he has another mission to do.

"Damn it! I've gotta find them now!"





Mrs. Cake was spraying some purple-pink colored creams on the purple cake gently and carefully. Apple Siblings entered the kitchen's back door. Mrs. Cake was surprised and happy to see them.

"Well, cinnamon sugar on toast! All three Apple siblings!" Mrs. Cake exclaimed happily.

Applejack bowed a bit, "Hi, Mrs. Cake. We heard you and our ma used to be real good friends-" Mrs. Cake looked surprise of it. She continued, "-and we were hopin' you could tell us a bit about her."

"Oh, I would love to. I never knew the right time to bring it up. But I'm so glad you came! Mrs. Cake said happily before laughed a bit, "Uh, for starters, did you all know that it was your mom who convinced me to pursue baking?"

"But isn't your name Mrs. Cake?" Mrs. Cake asked amusingly.

"Not always." Mrs Cake explained as she showed some of fruits and cake ingredients into the bowl, "Back when I was Chiffon Swirl, heh, I had no idea what I was supposed to do. But one day, your mom brought me some candied pears, eggs, flour, sugar, and vanilla, and told me to just be creative! Next thing I knew, I was whipping up pear upside-down cake-" She then looked at her cutie mark, "-and I got my cutie mark! It was like she knew what I was supposed to do long before I did."

"Just like you, sugarcube!" Applejack exclaimed happily to Apple Bloom, "Or rather, you're just like her!"

"That was the first of many cakes for me, and Buttercup was with me through it all." Mrs. Cake said happily.





Few Years Ago...

"She'd be my taste-tester, help with the decorating, and prep new ingredients." Mrs. Cake narrated, "Over the years, I perfected my recipes. Your mom did so much for me."

A few years ago, Pear Butter was helping young Mrs. Cake or known as Chiffon Swirl, for preparing some ingredients, baking and decorating the cake. Some years have passed, Chiffon Swirl has succeeded of baking and decorating various pea-themed cakes, all thanks to Pear Butter.

"One day, I wanted to surprise her with a cake."

A week later, Chiffon Swirl has finished baking a cake as she was walking and searching for her best friend in the woods. She then heard some laughter. She approached to the bushes, where she was hiding and peeking on her best friend, who was talking to Bright Mac. Chiffon Swirl was amazed and surprised of what she just saw - Pear Butter was befriending, talking and eventually falling in love with Bright Mac.

Knowing her best friend need some privacy, Chiffon Swirl decided to back away. But she accidentally stepped on a twig, which snapped in two. This attracted Pear Butter and Bright Mac's attention to turn to her. Rather not getting into trouble, she revealed herself to them. Both of them were surprised yet relieved.

"Oh. It's just you." Pear Butter said in relief.

"Sorry." Chiffon Swirl apologized before showing the cake to her best friend, "I just brought you a little something to say thank you. But I see you're busy. Hah."

Looking at each other, both Bright Mac and Pear Butter blushed and laughed nervously. She turned to Chiffon Swirl and asked, "Promise you won't say anything?"

As Chiffon Swirl nodded in agreement, she heard bushes rustled. She turned and looked back. She found a middle aged Granny Smith emerged from the bushes as she was collecting the apples into her bag. After finished collecting the apples, Granny Smith looked up and found Pear Butter was being close to her son.

Granny Smith whined in shock before snorted, "What in tarnation are you doin', Bright Mac?!" She approached to Bright Mac while glaring at him, "We do not fraternize with Pears!"

After spitting mucus out, Granny Smith pulled Bright Mac's ear as she dragged and pulled him away from Pear Butter and Chiffon Swirl. Though he was upset and angered by his mother's interference, nevertheless, he gave a smile and wink at her. Pear Butter smiled and waved happily to him

"You and Bright Mac?" Chiffon Swirl asked in surprise, "Whew, I wouldn't believe it if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes. Your families hate each other."

"I can't help it. We just sorta... happened." Pear Butter said happily.

"Then, what about Saber? Didn't you say you loved him?" Chiffon asked in concern.

"Well, I-! Uh-!" Pear Butter said in shock and concern before cleared her throat, "I was just a teenager. And truthfully, I liked and got crush on both Bright Mac and Saber so much because they were strong, honest and humble ponies. But let's be honest, Chiffon. Saber's like a big brother I'd never had. He was there when I'm in danger or trouble. But for Bright Mac, he's... He's amazing and honest pony."

"I see. I just hope he didn't take it too offended and fight with Bright Mac."

"Uh nah! Saber wouldn't do that. He thinks of me as a friend and sister. Nothing else..."

"I hope so..."





Present...

"Mrs. Cake, you knew that Saber were our parents' friend?" Applejack asked, "You knew he was a Mystic Pony?"

Mrs. Cake sighed while nodded, "Yes, I did. He's more than just a friend to Pear Butter, Applejack. Saber and your mother used to be together."

"WHAT?!" Apple Siblings asked in shock.

"It can't be." Applejack said in shock and concern, "Saber... My ma... Is he..."

"Oh no! No! No!" Mrs. Cake protested, "Saber was hurt and upset. He found out that your mom chose and loved your dad so much. But he hasn't done anything drastic. But he humbly respect them and gave his blessings to them."

Applejack sighed, "That was a relief. Hate to think that Saber was my father."

Big Mac sighed and nodded, "Eeyup."





Mrs. Cake narrated, "Anyway, Pear Butter told me the sweetest love story I have ever heard."

A few years ago, Bright Mac and Pear Butter were having a picnic on the small hill during sunset. They were further away from Ponyville Town and their homes, avoiding anypony finding out about their romance to each other.

"Happy one hundred and thirty-one thousand, four hundred and fifty-six hour anniversary, darlin'." Bright Mac said happily as he put a small flower on Pear Butter's right ear.

What?" Pear Butter asked in disbelief before laughed, "That's way longer than we've been together."

"I know, but it's the anniversary of the first time I called you 'Buttercup'." Bright Mac said happily. Pear Butter smiled and blushed at the same time. He sighed before faking disappointed looks, "It's okay if you didn't get me anythin'."

Pear Butter rolled her eyes in annoyance before taking out her guitar, "Actually... I did."

As Pear Butter began playing her guitar, she also sang calmly and harmonically about her and Bright Mac.





Pear Butter and Bright Mac recalled the adventures and romantic lives they have. Despite their families are living and distanced from each other, they sent their message via pigeons for drawing pictures of them loving each other.

Pear Butter: We're far apart in every way
But you're the best part of my day
And sure as I breathe the air
I know we are the perfect pair

While helping their parents for making sells of their fruits to customers, both Granny Smith and Grand Pear got into another argument. They took advantage of it and escaped. They both were sharing and drinking the strawberry sundae before their muzzle touched each other. They then blushed.

Pear Butter: On a prickly path that goes on for miles
But it's worth it just to see you smile

While their families were busy talking and selling their products to customers, both Bright Mac and Pear Butter entered the dancing area. They both bowed to each other before began dancing happily and gently in tango style.

Pear Butter: And I cannot be pulled apart
From the hold you have on my heart
And even if the world tells us it's wrong
You're in my head like a catchy song

Throughout all seasons, both Bright Mac and Pear Butter accompanied each other and stayed together as they walked through the forest. During the rainstorm, both Pear Butter and Bright Mac quickly take the shelter under the trees. Bright Mac held his cowboy hat over his 'secret' girlfriend's head to avoid her catching cold. She smiled happily to have him as she landed her head against his chest. He smiled and blushed happily.

Pear Butter: The seasons change and leaves may fall
But I'll be with you through them all
And rain or shine, you'll always be mine

On the next day, Pear Butter struggled to pull out all of the weeds. Bright Mac can't help but wanted to assist her on the job. He decided to go on the night to clear everything on her field. After spending many hours on working it, he took a nap. In the morning, Pear Butter was shocked and surprised to see him on her farm. She approached and laid down close to him.

Pear Butter: On a prickly path that goes on for miles
You're the only one who makes it all worthwhile





Pear Butter: And you should not blame me, too
If I can't help fallin' in love with you...

Pear Butter stopped singing as she blushed. And so did Bright Mac.

"Hey, no fair. I was gonna tell you the same thing." Bright Mac said in disappointment.

Pear Butter smirked, "You're just mad I beat you to it."

Bright Mac shook his head as he put his cowboy hat on Pear Butter's head. She lifted it while looking at him.

"I'm tellin' ya, I was gonna pull you up, cover your eyes, lead you over here..." Bright Mac explained as he helped and lifted Pear Butter up. He lowered the hat to cover her eyes. He then led her to an area. He removed the hat and exclaimed, "and say, 'Surprise!'"

Pear Butter was in shock and surprise as she was looking at the same rock that Saber has seen from Sweet Apple Acres.

Bright Mac continued, "And then you'd say-" He imitated Pear Butter's voice, "Oh, Bright Mac, I love it!" He cleared his throat as he turned and looked at her. He smiled, "And then I'd say I love you. Too bad it didn't work out though."

Pear Butter giggled, "Eeyup. Too bad."

And just before Bright Mac and Pear Butter could kiss, they heard a loud 'clang' like a metal hitting the trees. They turned back and found Saber was running into the forest. He even dropped his Twin Dragon Sabers.

"Oh no... Saber..." Pear Butter said in concern.

Bright Mac sighed, "You don't think..."

"I just hope he's not upset about this..." Pear Butter said in concern.

Bright Mac nodded, "Yeah. Maybe we should talk with him tomorrow morning. You have to tell him about who you really love the most."

Pear Butter nodded, "Yeah. I should."





On the next day, Grand Pear entered Pear Butter's room. And what he was going to announce may devastate and change everything.

"The Pears are moving!" Grand Pear said firmly, "We're moving to Vanhoover!"

Pear Butter gasped in shock deeply, "But that's so far!"

"It's what's best." Grand Pear insisted, "There's acres of untouched land and a warehouse to make our jams. We'll get to expand our business and get away from those gosh-darned Apples."

Grand Pear turned and exited her bedroom. Pear Butter couldn't believe in her eyes and ears of what she has heard. She turned and landed on the bed's pillow. She cried tearfully about her family being moving out and away from Ponyville Town for good.

"Pear Butter was devastated. But seeing no way out of it, she did what she had to do." Mrs. Cake narrated.





Bright Mac and Pear Butter met up at their secret place. She told him what has happened. He was in shock and upset to hear as he hugged her deeply and passionately.

"So that's it?" Bright Mac asked in upset.

"What do you want me to do, Bright Mac? We're movin'. I love you, but-" Pear Butter asked in upset before cried tearfully, "I have to stay with my family."

Pear Butter departed from hugging Big Mac as she headed off and returned home at once. Bright Mac looked down in upset as he can't help her now. All he can do is looked at the carved stone. He sighed in upset. Unknown to him, the conversation was being and heard by Saber, who looked shock and concern.

Despite his jealousy and anger, Saber knew what is important to him than his love for Pear Butter. He shown his firm and determined looks.

"Despite his feelings for Pear Butter and angry with Bright Mac for falling in love with her, but he knew one thing he wanted the most - seeing Pear Butter smile," Mrs. Cake narrated, "And so, Saber did the most romantic thing I've ever seen anypony do especially for his best friends."





Present...

"[Apple Bloom] What?! What?! [Applejack] What?! What did he do?! [Big Mac] Tell us! Tell us!"

Mrs. Cake smiled as she put the pie down on oven. She turned to them, "We're gonna need one more pony to tell that story."





Mrs. Cake guided and led the Apple Siblings to Town Hall. The siblings were in shock and surprised of the pony they didn't expect.

"Mayor Mare, you knew our parents?" Apple Bloom asked in surprise

Closing the file drawer, Mayor Mare smiled and turned to the ponies, "Not as well as Mrs. Cake, but I did play a part in their love story."

Mayor Mare narrated, "The night before the Pear family moved, Saber asked me to meet him at the edge of Sweet Apple Acres."

Saber managed to convince Pear Butter to come out and follow him. He led her straight to the Sweet Apple Acres. She gasped in shock and surprise. She saw it was filled with wedding decoration, wedding cake, hallway of fruit baskets, Chiffon Swirl and Dr. Black Jack stood on Pear Farm while Burnt Oak stood on Apple Farm, and even Mayor Mare was on the wedding stand. Bright Mac approached towards Pear Butter.

"What is this?" Pear Butter asked in concern.

Saber smiled, "Helping you marrying your true husband - Bright Mac."

"W-What?! Really?! You're not mad at me?!"

"I was. But what I wanted is my two friends happy. I should respect that, even though I loved you, Pear Butter. So, I'm helping you both."

"Thank you so much," Bright Mac thanked Saber by hugging. He then turned and looked at Pear Butter, "I don't want to be apart from you. Ever. I'm not sure what we'll do, but I'm sure of us." He bowed down while lifting his hoof up before her, "So sure that I'd marry you today."

Pear Butter shed some tears of joy while smiling, "I would, too!"

Saber nodded to Mayor Mare. She smiled happily, "I think that's my cue."

Saber returned to Apple Farm's side. Both sides smiled happily while looking at Bright Mac and Pear Butter marching towards the altar. Arriving at their destination, Mayor Mare began her speech of marriage and vows.

"I had the honor of officiating your parents' secret wedding, and it was perfect. Bright Mac knew Buttercup wouldn't want a big splash."

Apple Bloom's voice remarked, "Reminds me of somepony else I know."

Big McIntosh's voice chuckled a bit, "Eeyup."

Bright Mac and Pear Butter held the seeds on their own hooves before nudged gently to each other. They then dug their own holes before throwing their seeds to each other's holes.

"So they had a special way to seal their vows."

As Bright Mac and Pear Butter held each other's hooves, Mayor Mare was about to pronounce until they heard two familiar voices' shouted.

"What is goin' on?!" Granny Smith demanded as she arrived at the scene, "What's with all these here candles?!"

"Pear Butter! Where are ya? You're supposed to be packing!" Grand Pear demanded. He then spotted both Pear Butter and Bright Mac holding each other's hooves. He demanded, "What are you two doing?"

As both of their parents marched towards them, both Bright Mac and Pear Butter held each other tightly.

"Ma, Grand Pear, Buttercup and I are in love!" Bright Mac shouted.

"WHAT?!" Granny Smith and Grand Pear asked in shock.

Pear Butter nodded firmly, "And we'll be married as soon as Mayor Mare says..."

"Oh!" Mayor Mare yelped in realization as she quickly pronounced, "I now pronounce you husband and wife!"

Pear Butter and Bright Mac smiled happily as they approached and gave each other a deep and passionate kiss. Granny Smith and Grand Pear were angered and disbelieved of what they just saw. They were about to march in to stop it. They were halted by Saber.

"That's enough! Both of you!" Saber said firmly.

"You set this up, didn't you?!" Granny Smith asked angrily, "Those two can't be married!"

"Finally, something we can agree on." Grand Pear agreed, "Saber, enough of this nonsense. Tell my daughter that we're movin'! And she gotta stick with your family! She's gonna married to you! That's the agreement."

Pear Butter and Bright Mac were in shock and concern. Saber spoke, "Not anymore..." Grand Pear and Granny Smith were in shock. He continued, "And besides, they really loved each other. I asked them to marry now, so we can end this feud once and for all. After all, Apples and Pears are families now."

Granny Smith and Grand Pear were in shock and disbelief of what they just heard. Bright Mac and even Pear Butter nodded firmly.

"You can't be serious. Are you choosin' to be an Apple over being a Pear?!" Grand Pear demanded in anger.

Everyone was in shock and concern of what they just heard, and even Saber was in shock. Pear Butter was hurt by her father's words.

Pear Butter asked sadly, "Are you makin' me choose?"

Grand Pear narrowed his eyes in anger, "Yes. I am."

"Son of a bitch!" Saber exclaimed in anger, "How dare you?!"

Pear Butter was heartbroken and hurt of her father's demands. She spoke while crying tearfully, "Then yeah. I guess I am."

Shocked and hurt by her betrayal, Grand Pear screamed, "Fine!"

And just before anyone could do anything, Grand Pear turned and headed off at once. Pear Butter sobbed and cried tearfully. Bright Mac and Saber helped and comfort her at once, and even Granny Smith did the same thing to her as she has put the difference aside now.

"I'm so sorry, Pear Butter. I really am..." Saber apologized.





Present...

Mayor Mare has finished her story of Bright Mac and Pear Butter's marriage especially Grand Pear's decision to leave, Granny Smith and Saber kept the feud a secret. Apple Siblings were in shock and sad to hear it. Big Mac was patted Apple Bloom in comfort.

"I can't believe Grand Pear just up and left Ma like that!" Applejack said angrily and upset, "No wonder Granny and Saber never told us about any of this."

"Oh. It's more than just a feud, Applejack..."

The ponies gasped in shock and worry. They turned and looked to the back, where they found General Metric pointed his blaster at her forehead. And at the same time, Lieutenant Cobra held Apple Bloom hostage while armed his knife close to her neck, forcing Big Mac to restrain from attacking. Mayor Mare and Mrs. Cake were about to scream but more of HYADES Soldiers aimed their blasters at them if they tried.

"Who are you?!" Applejack demanded in hesitant yet angered.

"I am General Metric. That is my Second-in-Command - Lieutenant Cobra," General Metric introduced calmly and firmly. Applejack grunted in anger. He continued, "Don't worry we're not here to kill you yet. Our liege wish to speak with you, involving of your parents."

Applejack gasped in shock and concern before glaring at HYADES General, "How do you know you won't trick us?"

"Who said it is?" General Metric asked darkly and amusingly.

Applejack looked concern and suspicious about accepting General Metric's invitation, but she doesn't have a choice when Apple Bloom and Big Mac are being held hostages. She nodded reluctantly. General Metric smiled darkly before nodded to his soldiers. One of them activated and opened the portal. They all moved towards the portal now.

Saber has just arrived and witnessed General Metric smirked darkly pushed and moved scared and worried Applejack into the portal.

Saber gasped, "Noooooooooo!"

Saber quickly charged straight to the portal. And just before he could try to enter it, the portal closed down at once. He was in shock yet anger and furious. He screamed out loud before slammed his punches on the ground. Both Mrs. Cake and Mayor Mare approached to him as they were checking on him.

"Don't worry, we'll get them back," Mayor Mare said firmly.

Mrs. Cake nodded in agreement, "We'll let Twilight know now."

"No. This is my fault. I should have told them the truth," Saber said firmly, "I'm gonna do it as soon as I get them back home. I'm not gonna lose them again! I've made that promise to my best friends." He then looked at then found a piece of paper on the ground. He suspect that General Metric must have drop it unintentionally or purposely. He grabbed and looked at it. He narrowed his firm eyes and spoke, "I know where they are."





At the Castle of Two Sisters, Crimson Skull was sitting on his throne chair of throne chamber. He was guarded and protected by Colonel Houndkiller and a few of HYADES Soldiers and Officers. He was holding two ponies' skulls, and looking at them.

"How long has it been to see you both like this? You both should have given me what I wanted. You both wouldn't have been killed. And now I'm getting it." Crimson Skull said darkly and amusingly. He then heard the portal was opened. He looked up and found both General Metric and Lieutenant Cobra escorted Apple Siblings to him. He smiled, "Ah... The Apples... Welcome. I've been expecting you all."

"What do you know about our parents?!" Applejack demanded in anger. As she was about to march, she was stopped by Lieutenant Cobra's gun. She asked in anger, "Tell us now!"

Crimson Skull chuckled amusingly, "Always straight to the point. So be it. I shall tell you of how I met your parents, and how they died because of Saber."

Apple Siblings gasped, "WHAT?! No!"

Crimson Skull chuckled a bit as he began narrating the story about him meeting Apple Siblings' parents and how did they get killed in the first place, and why Saber was responsible for it.

Unknown to any of them, Saber managed to get inside the castle. He began descending to the ground by climbing down the stairs. And at the same time, he was hiding and sneaking stealthily and quickly from one place to another while killing them quietly one-by-one. Eventually, he managed to land and slam on both HYADES Soldiers to the ground before killing them both. He eventually worn enemy soldier's suit as his disguise. He then watched and witnessed the conversation.





"As you were aware of us being imprisoned within our Dark Mystic Realm for almost 500 years, we have managed to escape it through some loopholes for both missions and errands. Ordered by Dark Lord, we were working and weaponized some special and advanced weapons and transports for the war against the Mystic Realm. We've been working on this project for a long time..."

Few years ago, Crimson Skull and his HYADES Organization exited the loopholes and arrived at the Equestria Realm's Everfree Forest. He turned and looked at his officers. He gave them a nod. His officers and soldiers nodded firmly and agreement. They all set up their camps and war factory. They all began building and weaponizing their weapons and transports for war.

"Our war projects would have been completed and successful for our empire if not for your father eavesdropping and interfere our plans. He alerted the Mystic Ponies of our whereabouts and destroy our projects! He has ruined our plans!"

Many years have passed, HYADES Organization continued building and weaponizing their rifles, transports and arsenals. They then delivered the completed projects through the loopholes. Everything went well for them.

However, Bright Mac was walking through the Everfree Forest as he was collecting some ingredients and fruits for his home's dinner. Suddenly, he came across to the HYADES Military Base and Factory. He then hid behind some bushes as he witnessed and eavesdropped HYADES Military Forces' plans. He quickly made his escape before given chase by the soldiers, who spotted him.

Few months have passed, Bright Mac informed and led Saber and his Dragoon Republic Nation soldiers have arrived and invaded HYADES Military Base. The HYADES Soldiers were caught unprepared for the attacks. They have destroyed the camps, factory and all of weaponized projects, and even killed the soldiers as well. This forced Crimson Skull and his accomplices to abandon their camp and projects before escaped through the loopholes back to their realm.

Dragoon Republic Nation cheered wildly and happily as they have destroyed HYADES' Bases and Projects. Saber and Bright Mac gave each other a hoof bumps.

"Because of him, we retaliated and want our revenge. And so, I have sent both Metric and Cobra to complete their mission. And to my surprise, they have told me that they have found something that they didn't expecting - you Applejack - the next wielder of Element of Honesty."

Few weeks later, Bright Mac and Pear Butter were having the picnic at the Castle of Two Sisters, Everfree Forest. A young filly Applejack was with them. She was showing off her rodeo lassos to her parents. They were impressed and amazed by her skills. As they have finished their picnic, the Apple Family was about to leave. They then got surrounded by couple of HYADES Soldiers and their leaders - General Metric and Lieutenant Cobra.

"Bright McIntosh and Buttercup, we meet again." General Metric said darkly yet warmly. He then looked at the filly Applejack. He smiled, "Interesting. You have a child. Mind Cobra take a look at the filly? He likes children."

And just before Pear Butter could protest, Lieutenant Cobra quickly grab and pick Applejack up. He then punched her aside. Bright Mac was about to fight back but General Metric punched him by the gut. Applejack struggled to escape as she was held tight by him. And at the same time, he put a gun pointing at her head. This force her parents to back down.

"Please, don't kill her!" Bright Mac pleaded, "Take me instead! Just leave her alone!"

Pear Butter nodded, "She's just a filly! Please spare her!

General Metric scoffed, "I could have, but have you not interfere and ruin our operation. And this will be your consequence for your action, fools."

"Indeed..." Lieutenant Cobra said cruelly. He then looked closely at Applejack, who was frightened and scared. He noticed something of her. He saw an orange colored aura glow within her. He gasped in shock and concern, "What the hell?!"

"What is it?!"

"This filly... You have to see it!"

General Metric turned and looked at Applejack. Like his ally, he saw Applejack's aura. He was in shock and surprise, "It cannot be. The Element chose this child?!"

"What are you babbling about?!" Bright Mac demanded in anger, "Let her go now! I'll give myself in!"

Pear Butter nodded and cried tearfully, "Please. I beg of you!"

"Don't worry. We will not harm her." General Metric said calmly. Bright Mac and Pear Butter sighed in relief. He smirked darkly, "We'll be taking her with us." They gasped in shock and concern. He continued, "She would prove herself to be useful to our military forces. She will become a perfect assassin and soldier."

Applejack screamed and cried, "Ma! Pa! Help me!"

"No! I won't let you!" Bright Mac protested in anger, "Let her go now, bastard!"

"You can't do this!" Pear Butter exclaimed in fury.

Lieutenant Cobra came and landed some punches on Bright Mac and Pear Butter. He scoffed, "We already did. Now you die."

And just before Lieutenant Cobra could execute Applejack's parents, Saber screamed in anger as he kicked him off. He then swung his sabers in scarring breathing mask's eyes, injuring the HYADES Lieutenant's. He threw a knife at General Metric's left shoulder, letting Applejack go and reunited with her parents to hug.

"We have to go now!" Saber shouted in concern.

Bright Mac nodded, "Let's get out of here!"

Pear Butter put Applejack on her back, "Hold on sweetie! We're leaving now!"

Saber headed off as he swung his Twin Dragoon Sabers at HYADES Soldiers one-by-one while punching and kicking them off at once. Bright Mac also helped his friend to fight them off while keeping Pear Butter and Applejack close to him. General Metric and Lieutenant Cobra recovered from injuries. They all shouted and ordered his soldiers to stop and fire their weapons at the enemies.

Saber and his friends did their best to run as fast as they can. However, both Bright Mac and Pear Butter got shot by back before falling down. Applejack cried and screamed for their parents to get up. Saber heard of it as he turned back and tried to help and get them up. Unfortunately, Applejack's parents were unable to get up as they were badly wounded and injured.

"Saber, get AJ out of here," Bright Mac ordered.

Saber was in shock and concern, "No! I'm not leaving you all behind!"

"Please, Saber. Applejack's our priority. Get her home now," Pear Butter pleaded painfully and sadly, "Please, take good care of her."

Applejack screamed and cried in pain, "No! I'm not leaving you! I can't!"

"But... But..." Saber was in pain to speak.

"Go..." Bright Mac and Pear Butter pleaded. Saber shook his head in anger and sad. They shouted, "Goooooooooo!"

Saber hissed in anger and pain as he quickly grabbed and held Applejack on his back. He ran straight to the forest. General Metric, Lieutenant Cobra and their soldiers have arrived and approached both injured and wounded Applejack's parents. The general was annoyed and disappointed that his target has escaped. He turned and glared at them.

"You will never get her," Bright Mac said firmly.

Pear Butter nodded, "Yeah. I don't know what you wanted from our little girl. But she's gonna give you what you deserve!"

General Metric scoffed, "Parents' love and protectiveness for the child. Such bravery nonsense for nothing. Cobra..."

Lieutenant Cobra loaded his blaster as he blasted his on both Bright Mac and Pear Butter's head. They both got killed now.

"What's next?" Lieutenant Cobra asked.

General Metric kneed down while looking at his fallen victims. He touched Pear Butter's face. He scoffed a bit, "We deliver the presents to our liege. He'd be please of it..."

Lieutenant Cobra laughed amusingly as he took the knife, "So am I. I'm gonna enjoy these trophies."





Present...

Applejack and her siblings were in deep shock and pain of what they just heard and learned. And they couldn't believe it. Apple Bloom cried tearfully as Big Mac patted her gently and calmly. Applejack was still in shock and disbelief. Their parents were murdered by General Metric and Lieutenant Cobra, and not the Timberwolves. Applejack looked closely at two skulls that Crimson Skull was holding. She then looked at it closely as her eyes widened in shock.

"Y-You killed them?! You killed them!" Applejack exclaimed in anger. And just before she could attack Crimson Skull, she got left hoof shot by Lieutenant Cobra. And just she could move, he stomped her to the ground. She screamed in anger, "DAMN YOU! I'll kill you all!"

"Truly sorry, Applejack. Truly, I am." Crimson Skull said pitifully before scoffed, "Your family should not have interfere our mission. This is their greatest consequence they ever face. And now you shall share their fates, unless..."

"Unless what?! If you're hoping to find Elemental Element, forget it! Saber's gone and got it before he knew what's going on!"

"I wouldn't be too sure of it, Applejack. General Metric told me that he hasn't. And instead of searching for it, he went after you."

"What?!" Applejack asked in shock and concern. Big Mac and Apple Bloom were also worried as well. She looked down while cried tearfully, "No..."

"Yes. And he's already here," General Metric said calmly. He turned and approached to both Big Mac and Apple Bloom. The older Apple held his younger sister close to him while snorted in anger at the HYADES General. He smirked while readied his machine blaster, "If you don't come out now, then they will die like their parents. Starting with little bitch!"

And just before General Metric could open fire his machine blaster at Big Mac and Apple Bloom, a HYADES Soldier charged and rammed him off. HYADES Soldiers armed and aimed their blasters at him. He removed his breathing mask and revealed himself to everyone.

"SABER?!" Everyone asked in surprise and shock.

"Right on schedule. Get him!" Crimson Skull ordered firmly.

HYADES Soldiers charged and attacked Saber, who dodged and avoided the attacks and blasts while swinging and striking his Twin Dragoon Sabers at them one-by-one. General Metric armed with his medieval sword as he charged and struck his at Saber, who blocked it for the moment. They then departed before struck and clashed their blades for few times. Unfortunately, HYADES General gave a headbutt on the detective's head before grabbed and gave some punches by guts for three times. He then gave him a hard uppercut on his face. Saber was about to get up, but he got his left shoulder shot by General Metric.

Saber groaned in pain as he felt his shoulder got shot. Apple Siblings gasped in shock and concern of what they saw. HYADES Soldiers held him up. Crimson Skull approached to Saber. He then shown two skulls before him.

"You failed them yet again, Saber." Crimson Skull said darkly and calmly. He then looked at two skulls, "And now, they will soon join with their parents. Unless..."

Saber interrupted, "I don't know where the Elemental Element is! But I can help you to find it! Just let them go!"

Crimson Skull hummed thoughtfully, "Quite intriguing proposal. But how do I know you won't deceive me, detective?"

Saber sighed, "I have the riddle. And I can't solve it alone. If you solve it, then the Elemental Element will come."

"Very well. Say your last words to them," Crimson Skull said firmly and darkly.

HYADES Soldiers turned Saber to face Applejack and her siblings, who looked upset and sad. And it's not only Saber will be forced to be taken away and helped HYADES Organization to find and get the Elemental Element, but he has withheld the truth about their family's heritage, secret history and even death of their parents.

"I need to know, Saber. I want to know the truth!" Applejack demanded sadly, "Who are you?! How much do you know my family?! Did you erased my memory about what HYADES have done to my ma and pa?"

"Applejack..." Saber sighed in shame and upset, "I'm really sorry for everything. I never meant to hurt you all especially letting your parents died." Apple Siblings couldn't help but feel sorry and concern. He continued, "But you have to know. I cared for them so much especially your mother. I'd do anything to help them especially protecting the kids. It's the least I can do."

"Saber..." Apple Siblings said in concern.

Saber took a deep breathe, "I hope you all forgive me for what I have to do. Protecting you all especially you Applejack. I should have told you the truth sooner than now."

Though angered and upset by Saber's withholding the truth, Applejack knew why he has to do it. And she knew he was protecting them from danger because he cared for her parents. She shown her gentle looks with a sad smile.

"Saber. I forgive you," Applejack said calmly.

Saber sighed before smiled a bit, "You're just like your mother. Thank you."

Saber's tear flown down and formed a little teardrop as it landed on the floor. Suddenly, a small speck of light flickered and shinned brightly blinding everyone's eyes. A sphere with wind symbol glowed in greenish aura as it emerged from the ground.

Saber spotted the sphere, "The Elemental Element?! That's the Wind! How?!" He gasped in realization, "I solved the riddle. The answer is truth. I tell the truth of how I felt for Applejack, Big Mac and Apple Bloom about their parents and everything. I did it."

Crimson Skull gasped in shock of what he saw. He turned and nodded to Houndkiller, who armed and used the container. He activated it as it pulled and dragged the Elemental Element of Wind into it like a vacuum sucking the dust into it. As the Element of Wind was about to enter the container, Saber spotted it as he quickly grabbed and blaster a small blaster at Houndkiller's left shoulder. Thus, the colonel dropped the container.

The Elemental Element of Wind flew straight and entered into Saber's body. He glowed in bright greenish aura. He can feel the power of wind within him. He turned and glared at Crimson Skull and his accomplices.

Crimson Skull groaned in anger, "KILL THEM NOW!"

HYADES Officers and Soldiers readied and armed with their blasters as they all aimed at Saber. General Metric armed with medieval sword and readied to strike at Apple Bloom and Big Mac. Lieutenant Cobra aimed and readied to fire his blaster at Applejack's forehead. However

However, everything moved very slowly, which surprise and shocked Saber. Knowing he doesn't have much time, he has to save the siblings and defeat the soldiers as well. He screamed wildly as his body glowed in greenish. He ran in high speed while charging his full power of wind's fury on swinging and striking his Twin Dragoon Sabers at them one-by-one. And at the same time, he used Air Raid by jumping and thrusting his spinning twister at them, and also fired his Tornado Beam Blast at them. He came across to both General Metric and Lieutenant Cobra by unleashing Zen Air Slashes before firing his Wind Storm at them including Crimson Skull and Colonel Houndkiller right at the walls hard.

As Crimson Skull and his accomplices recovered and trying to get up, Saber unleashed and fired his Wind Storm - pushing them to the walls. He approached to Crimson Skull. He picked two skulls up while glaring at him.

"I'm taking them with me," Saber said firmly, "If you ever hurt them, I'm taking you all down. I'll show the painful meaning of justice."

Crimson Skull snarled and groaned in pain, "Dully noted. But I will have my revenge. Escape!"

Colonel Houndkiller pressed and activated his gauntlet's buttons. The portals appeared. HYADES Organization quickly made their escape. Colonel Houndkiller helped his master and moved towards the portal. General Metric and Lieutenant Cobra covered them while armed and aimed their weapons at them. They all entered the portals. They all have escaped at once.

Saber sighed in relief before looking at two skulls. Applejack, Big Mac and Apple Bloom approached to him from behind. They all looked at him as he looked at them for the moment. And just before they know it, they all approached and hugged him passionately. He was relieved and happy that they're safe and alright after what has happened.

"Guys. Thank you. And also, I'm sorry for everything," Saber apologized.

Applejack sighed, "It's alright. We already forgive you." She then looked at two skulls. She took and looked at them. She cried and sobbed tearfully, "More importantly. We've got them back home. My parents can finally rest in peace now."

"So, what's next?" Apple Bloom asked, "Should we talk to both our grandparents?"

Saber smiled, "That's the plan."

Big Mac smiled and nodded, "Eeyup."





At the market street in evening, Grand Pear was packing up his products and stuffs while closing down the stall. Suddenly, shadows loomed over him again. He sighed. He slowly turned and looked at the back. He gasped in surprise of what he was looking - Saber and three Apple Siblings.

Saber smiled sadly, "As promised, Grand Pear. Your grandchildren."

"Applejack... Big McIntosh... Apple Bloom..." Grand Pear asked in surprise yet relief. Everyone nodded in agreement. He sniffed before sobbed tearfully, "Oh my... Look at you all. You looked exactly like your parents especially you Applejack. You have your mother's eyes and face..."

"Did you really move to Ponyville just for a change of pace?" Apple Bloom asked. Grand Pear shook his head. She continued to ask, "Then you came here because you're sorry and that you wanted to get to know us, too?"

Grand Pear sobbed tearfully, "I'm... so sorry. I-I-I was just so angry, and... well, I-I never..."

Apple Bloom interrupted his explanation by hugging her grandfather, "It's in the past, Grand Pear." Applejack and Big Mac joined in as well. She gasped while smiling at him, "Oh! Can I call you Grand Pear-Pear?"

Grand Pear chuckled, "Sure can."

Saber smiled happily yo see Grand Pear smiled and reunited with his grandchildren. He smiled, "One more to go..."





Saber, Apple Siblings and Grand Pear made their way to Sweet Apple Acres. They then found Granny Smith was feeding chickens. The old mare noticed their arrival.

"Now where'd you all get to? I ain't seen hide or hair of ya's all day." Granny Smith demanded.

"Granny they know it," Saber answered, surprising Granny Smith. They all nodded firmly. She looked nervous and worried. He continued, "And also, he's back."

Everyone moved aside as Grand Pear came to the scene. Granny Smith gave annoyed and irritated looks to see him.

"So... you're back, huh?" Granny Smith asked dryly.

"Sure am." Grand Pear said firmly before mumbled in guilt, "Never should've left."

"Findin' you and learnin' all about Mom and Dad," Apple Bloom said happily yet sadly, "I feel like I found a piece of me I didn't even know was missin'."

Applejack nodded in agreement, "Hearin' their story makes me feel closer to them somehow."

Granny Smith apologized, "I'm sorry. I should've told you all about 'em sooner."

"And I should've been here." Grand Pear added in concern before sobbed tearfully, "Ah, I can't believe I let a silly feud keep me from my family."

Saber smiled as he patted Grand Pear's back, "Nothing's keeping you from them now. Let's not miss anything else."

"Saber's right." Granny Smith agreed as she looked at Grand Pear. She lifted her hoof up, "Welcome back, prickly old pear. Heh."

Grand Pear chuckled as he shook Granny Smith's, "Thanks, you old crabapple."

"Good to see everyone's on good. I've got one more surprise for you all," Saber said calmly.

Saber led the Apple Family to the back of Sweet Apple Acres. The ponies gasped in shock and surprise of what they saw - two giant trees of apples and pears twisted and formed together into a giant heart shape. Saber approached to the stone, where he dug two holes before putting two skulls in it. He then filled the hole up.

"Welcome home, guys..." Saber said calmly.

Granny Smith awed while sobbed tearfully, "It's beautiful."

Grand Pear sniffed and sobbed tearfully, "It's... impossible."

"If anything's gonna make it through, it's apples and pears." Applejack said proudly and happily as she and her family hugged each other happily. She then looked at Saber, who smiled happily before looked away. She approached and held his hoof. She smiled, "That includes you, Big Brother Saber."

Saber gasped in surprise before looked at her, "You mean... I'm part of family?"

Applejack nodded, "Yes. Yes, you are."

Saber smiled and sobbed tearfully as he and Applejack joined the group hug with the rest. As they all shared their moments, he noticed something amiss on the marked stone. He saw specks of dusts slowly formed together into the forms of Bright Mac and Pear Butter. They both smiled and waved at him. He smiled back at them.

"Thank you, Saber for protecting them..." Bright Mac and Pear Butter whispered softly.

Saber smiled, "No... Thank you for accepting as a family. Now, I'm in peace. I'm part of the family..."

END...

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Main Casts:
Ashleigh Ball: Applejack
Michelle Creber: Apple Bloom
Peter New: Big McIntosh, Goldie Delicious HYADES Soldiers
Will Friedle: Saber Dragoon, HYADES SoldierS
Bill Newton: Bright Mac
Felicia Day: Pear Butter
Liam O'Brien: Crimson Skull
Chris Fairbank: General Metric
Blake Ritson: Lieutenant Cobra

Minor Casts:
Tabitha St. Germain: Granny Smith, Mrs. Cake/Chiffon Swirl, Penny
William Shaner: Grand Pear
Bill Mondy: Burnt Oak, Goldengrape
Freddie Prinze Jr: Dr. Black Jack, HYADES Soldiers
Cathy Weseluck: Mayor Mare

Cameo:
Lex Lang: Skysoar Intellect, HYADES Soldiers
Tara Strong: Twilight Sparkle
Matt Lanter: Shadow Dragon