//------------------------------// // What I love // Story: Fall of Starfleet: A New Hearth's Warming Day // by Legendbringer //------------------------------// Merry Christmas to you all Fluttershy sat in the living room of her cottage, awaiting the arrival of her wife. Looking down at a small strip in her hooves, she whispered to herself, “Come on, please let this one work.” when she looked at the two lines on the test and she let out a gasp of joy just as the door opened. “And what’s the most awesome wife out there so happy about,” Rainbow Dash asked, landing down onto the ground, brushing the snow off. “Oh,” Fluttershy smiled warmly, walking to Rainbow Dash with a suanter, her mane covering one eye, “Just something special to tell you when we unwrap gifts tonight.” When Fluttershy cuddled up next to Dash, this made her shiver and then let out a warm breath. Smiling she said, “Well, what are we waiting for? Let’s get to Twilight’s and then we can start opening presents.” Fluttershy gave a nod and began to sing, feeling an upbeat note in her mind. Houses decked with lights Glowing bright on frosty nights With a wreath on every door Drifting through the air Is the laughter that we share With our dearest friends once more Celestia smiled as she looked about her large throne room, the ponies most important to her gathering around and talking. She had to let out a little chuckle when she saw Luna getting impatiant with Discord, the two yelling and throwing magic at each other. Looking to her left, she saw Illusion, curled up with a book and reading, “My family. How I’m happy we’re all here once more.” Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy flew together, the snow seemingly not touching them as they flew together. Rainbow Dash, laughing all the while, add her lyrics to the song. And that's what I love about Hearth’s Warming Hard to believe that it's almost here That's what I love about Hearth’s warming Have a merry one this year Kudos looked up from his cell at the mare who walked in. Glaring his eyes at her, he said, “Ragamuffin.” “Hey bro. Good to see you,” Ragamuffin said, smiling as she brought a small box, “Hearth’s Warming Present.” “Why? After what I did to you?” asked Kudos. Ragamuffin sighed, “Look, I know what you did to me, and how horrible it was to be lobotmozied and everything, but I still hope. Hope that maybe...you’lll see what kind of an asshole you were. And then maybe, just maybe, I can have my big brother again. And this is the time of year I need that hope the most.” Kudos looked down at the box, and then at Ragamuffin. With a sigh, he pulled the box to him and said, “The setiment is not lost on me, sister.” when he saw her smile, Kudos frowned, “But, do not think that I’ll be better.” “I know, but still,” Ragamuffin said, with a smile, “Happy Hearth’s Warming, big brother.” Kudos smiled to himself as his little sister left, “Happy Hearth’s warming...” As Applejack walked through the snowy city, she looked up at the passing by pegasi and smiled. All arounf her, she could see ponies and Unicorpians helping one another and singing along with the music. Occasionally, she would look at her stomach and then to two stars in the heavens, smiling at them, “Ma, Pa...Ah hope you had a great time up there.” Snowflakes everywhere Every  colt and every mare Bundled up in red and green Tinsel on the tree Every year we all agree It's the grandest one we've seen A mare looked to Fancy pants, watching as her brother performed on the stage, “Thank you, Mr. Fancy Pants.” “Why, no bother at all! When I heard that he was going to try and stop playing to prove a point, I had to remind him that it’s perfectly fine if he auditions for the new play I’m producing, “The birth of Twilight Sparkle,” Fancy Pants said. “And I must say, Talon Ted does seem to be quiet talented.” “Yes, he just needed to actually adution and put for the effort,” the mare smiled before walking away. “Yes, quite. Now, Shaina!” said fancy, beckoning the former captian. “Yes Sir!” Cerise said. “Is my wife taken care of and-” Shania smiled, “decorations are made, Amber is alseep, and the presents are all wrapped!” “Very good,” Fancy laughed, “For such a good job, here is a reconmendation for  a very nice college and..” he winked at her, “I bought off your student loans.” “YAY!” Emerald Shaina shouted, “IT’s a Hearth’s Warming Miracle!” And that's what I love about Hearth’s Warming Hard to believe that it's almost here That's what I love about Hearth’s warming. Have a very merry one this year! Rarity sang out loud as she walked ouf of her house. Looking at the beauty of the world around her, she couldn’t help but smile at the feeling of hearth’s warming that flowed through her. This feeling increased when her four friends quickly joined up with her. Our family is together And it will always stay Together we’ll find happiness Everyday and everyway Wishing a happy time to all Especially with Starfleet’s fall Bells are ringing With a song their singing Uniting frineds far and wide The happiest faces The warmest embraces The feeling of joy inside Seeing her five best friends approach, made Twilight smile wide and filled with cheer,” GIRLS! You’re here. Come on, the party’s getting started!” she said, waving a hoof as she began to sing as well. That's what I love about Hearth’s Warming Can you believe that it's almost here? That's what I love about Hearth’s Warming Have a merry one this year! And so it was, that the party began in earnest. Gone was the dour mood of the past, and the war was quickly forgotten in the home of the six friends. Now, it was replaced with the warmth and love that friendship could bring. Through many trials and fights, did they earn the happinest that was spread through the library that day.   Applejack happily talked of her farm life and her expecting new arrival, while Rarity discussed her colthing line and child. Twilight listend to Rainbow Dash’s tales of adventure while Fluttershy sat on the couch, smiling warmly. Pinkie looked outside and said, “Hey, we got one more friend to visit before it gets dark! Come on!” Carollers in the park Trees that twinkle in the dark Easy smiles and great good cheer Memories all aglow Friends we met so long ago That we still hold near and dear That's what I love about Hearth’s Warming every year The small little herd of ponies quickly left the library, carrying with them small presents. After traveling some distance from the library to a small hill, the group stopped at a small grave. With a giggle, Pinkie took the presents from the girls and laid them at the grave, “HEY BELLE! We didn’t forget you.” “Hey, Pinkie, are we gonna buy gifts for Belle every year?” asked Rainbow Dash, fluttering up to a tree branch and laying on her stomach. Fluttershy joined her and snuggled up. Pinkie patted her friend’s grave, “IF you girls want. I just wanted us to do it this year to show Belle we’re still thinking about her.” “Ah get it,” Applejack said, crossing her forelegs and looking out, “You just want to thank the pony who saved us all and keep her in your heart.” Pinkie Pie happily nodded, finding a place to sit and look up at the snowy clouds, “Yeah, and of course, let her in on the fun! It’s too bad when not everyone can join in.” “Indeed,” Rarity said, laying down and looking down at the town below. Looking over her shoulder, she looked at twilight, and noticed her friend writng down in the book, “Twilight, are you still writing that book?” “Yes,” Twilight said, smiling. “I’m just doing some editing before I send it off to an editor. I’m thinking of calling it, ‘Fall of Starfleet, Rise of Harmony.’” “Dear,” Rariry said, “Do you think anypony is really going to read all of that. All of our fights and attles. Loves and losses?” Twilight smiled as she looked up, “Maybe. Who knows. Each one of us has a story to tell, and there are people who are going to tell it. And maybe even tell this part too. After all, the story does not end with the last page. We’ll go on with our adventures and lives, the best way we can...together.” And so it was for our heroes, that the days of Hearth’s Warming passed by peacefully. No battles or strife. Only love and friendship. Welcome Hearth’s Warming, it’s finally within our grasp Welcome Hearth’s Warming, to loved ones far and near Welcome Hearth’s Warming, to ones so dear. May we all have a happy day. For Love and compassion are universal As long as we open our hearts And as long as we open each other to the better good Friendship, is never a failure. The entire cast of Fall  gathers around and lookes at you, the reader. Together, they smile and shout HAppy HEarth’s Warming!!!!!