You can't call the days that changed our lives exceptionally good or exceptionally bad. It was simultaneously good and bad days. Of course, the most part of that time was bad for us. However, a little bit of good we could find.
But let's start again. Until that time, I, my mom, and my little brother Rumble lived in the same house. Father left us after Rumble was born. I think he doesn't need us. And even before my brother was born, my mother's life with him was terrible. Growing up, I understood it more and more. I am already an adult, so I can make money to take care of my family. My mother was no longer young she was retired. How do you think I make money? I recently became a Wonderbolt! Also I have a good talent for flying. And everypony wants to see Wonderbolt's shows, for which they pay good money. My mother was beautiful, smart, and caring. She always thought about us first and about herself last. My mother helped me choose to become a Wonderbolt. I would not have achieved anything without her. I loved her, love her, and will love her. And now I want to say a few words about my brother. I think he entered adolescence pretty early. Rumble already believed that he knew all about life and could make decisions on his own. But at the same time Rumble did not know much of his little life experience. So it was difficult for me to communicate with him. And Rumble did not too want this. Our brotherly love at this rate could have died away forever. Even if you will consider that Rumble has always tried to be like me. It seems that it should bring together us, but because of the different tempers it did not really work. So it would always be, unless for one terrible, but connecting moment of his and my life…
That day started out pretty good. We had breakfast, and then we went to do our business. Mom decided to read new book, Rumble flew to the school, and I went to the training. The only thing that this morning was different from the others days was that Rumble left home earlier than usual. But he said the reason of his desire to come to school so quickly. And the reason is this: his best friend Scootaloo suggested taking a walk before school, and Rumble agreed. "Sure. But don’t be late to school". Mom and I said.
Well, I flew to the Wonderbolt practice. My friend Soarin met me in locker room. His face seemed happy. "Maybe he has great news". I thought.
"Hi Soarin. I think you have something to tell me, don’t you? Give me a second to change clothes".
"Don't Thunderlane. Practice will not be all week!" Soarin screamed. "I don't know why, but Spitfire has just announced about this. I decided not to find out the details. Everypony have just gone. You're lucky you met me. Otherwise, you'd be waiting for a workout that's not going to happen".
"That's great! I so dreamed of finally taking a break from the evil screams of Spitfire. Thanks for letting me know". I said.
I said goodbye to Soarin and flew home quickly. I was afraid that Spitfire suddenly changes your mind. I didn't want it. No, I'm not lazy; I'm just so tired on training that rest will not hurt for sure. When I flew far enough from Cloudsdale, I chose walk on the earth calmly to the home, not to fly. I don't know why I decided that, but desire took up above me. I rarely just walked because of the training. That is why those walk was even a little uncomfortable. Namely, the closer I got to the house, the more my hooves ached. But I did not pay attention to it. And I was already here in front of the house.
"Mom, open the door please. There was no training". I shouted, expecting the mother's fright, because her son had never returned from training so early.
But my mother was in no hurry to let me in for some reason. Maybe she just didn't hear, so I shouted again, but in vain. Hmm ... it was weird. I left my keys at home. And I wonder how I should get in the home. But luckily, I noticed an open window. It was my way home! I easily flew up to the window and got to the kitchen, but there was not my mother. I decided to look for her, walking around the house. First I went to Rumble's room and then I went to my room. But there was no one there either. The last room I didn't go was mom's room.
"Mom … " I said quietly, walking into her room.
I finally found her, mom lied on her old couch. I thought she was asleep, but only for a moment. I approached her and saw something terrible. Mom's eyes were open, but her eyes were oddly open. I touched her, her body was cold. Goosebumps ran over my body. I put my ear to her chest. But immediately my hope vanished when I heard ... nothing. No breathing, no heart beating. There was no doubt: my mother died. Apparently, the heart stopped because of age. I got scared; there was a big lump in my throat. A tear ran down my cheek. My mom died, my mom died...
And suddenly I began to tremble. The thought that just occurred to me scared me. What about Rumble? He didn't know anything about death. He didn't know even about the hard sense of that word. Would he understand that? What should I do?
Of course I should tell him about mom's death. Because no one would does it except me. But first I have to bury my mom. Otherwise, it would be a shock to my brother, too. While Rumble is at school, I'll bury her. That was my plan. Even at the right moment, I remembered a single leaf with a single dying wish. She wanted these words will be written on her tombstone: "She loved her children more than her life. The eldest son Thunderlane and youngest son Rumble were always pleased her and never disappointed her".
I don't want to describe how the process of burial close to me pony was. After all, I think everyone saw it. I will say only one thing: the weather was quite clear in this day. There was only me of the relatives in this process, the other ponies were my mother's friends. I was extremely frustrated that mother's ex-husband was not. By the way I fulfilled my mother's dying wish. Those touching words about me and my brother were visible on her tombstone.
The evening came. School was over. Right now I have to tell Rumble about the death of our mother. I'm so nervous. I decided to fly up to the school and pick up Rumble. This conversation would not be easy.