//------------------------------// // Differences and Love // Story: Forgiveness? // by Feather Guide //------------------------------// At this moment, Mina was ten years. Sadly in the middle of kindergarten, Hilda was transferred to another foster home and was adopted two years ago and no longer lived in Ponyville. Mina and her friends were in the schoolyard, making teams for a game of buckball. Unfortunately, Nyx and Hermeta were the captains. Nyx's cutie mark was a lunar eclipse and Hemera's was a solar eclipse. Bellatrix and her twin brother Alfher were picked first since they were the best athletes. Then it came down to Mina, Watermelon, Pandora, and Paradox. "I'll take trust issues," Nyx said. Mina walked over to Nyx's team. "I'll take Watermelon," Hemera said. "Let's play now," Nyx said. "What about us?" Pandora asked. "Sorry but you're not fully ponies so you can't play," Nyx said. "We're seventy-five percent pony just like you and besides your letting Watermelon play," Pandora said. "Which do you want? Freak or freaky or one of the other weirdos?" Nyx asked jokingly. "Pandora," Hemera said. Nyx looked at her sister in shock. Pandora slowly walked over to Hermeta's team. "Then I guess I will take her brother so the teams can be even and the other weirdos can watch," Nyx said Paradox walked over to Nyx until he tripped over a rock. "Are you alright?" Pandora asked. "Yeah, I'm fine." Paradox said. "Grab my hoof," Hemera said. Paradox looked at Hemera with caution before accepting her hoof. "What are you doing?" Nyx asked. "I was helping him up," Hemera said. "Why he's a freak?" Nyx asked. "He may be different but we shouldn't be mean to him because of that," Hemera said. "Softie!" Nyx shouted. "At least I have a heart!" Hemera yelled. Hemera was about to fly away when Nyx blaster her wings with magic. She hit the ground quickly and fainted. "Why are you so mean?" Paradox asked. "I just want to clear the world of you freaks," Nyx said. Mina closed her eyes and imagined a piano falling on Nyx but nothing happened. Prism and Dawn the porg's triplets Evening Stars, Prisma, and Kai combined their powers and electricatuded Nyx. Cheerliee rushed out of the building when she smelled something burning. When she got outside she saw an electrified Nyx. She then saw Evening Stars, Prisma, and Kai giggling. "Evening Stars, Prisma, and Kai come over here at once!" Cheerliee said firmly. Evening Stars, Prisma, and Kai sat on hunched on the school steps. Even though the door was closed, they could hear the conversation clear as day. "Those things nearly killed my daughter!" Alves bellowed. "They didn't mean to harm anybody," Prism insisted. "They are a menace! You should expel them at once!" "Now honey calm down." Dawn Pie said. "You know they didn't mean to hurt anyone!" "They hurt our daughter. They should be put into an asylum, after all, what else can you do with evil children?!" Dawn Pie gasped and the slap could be heard from outside. "That's no way to talk about my friend's children hon!" "Every pony, calm down!" Cheerilee shouted. "Calm down?!" Alves shrieked. "Look at my daughter! Those things must be punished! "Take your meds dear!" Dawn Pie demanded. "You obviously forgot to take them." Alves refused to take his meds. Dawn Pie sighed and forced her husband to have his meds. Alves then apologized for his behavior. Tears ran down the triplet's faces. The sound of the door slamming open broke them out of their trance that they didn't know they were in. They looked up to see Nyx with her parents and her unconscious sister who was on their mom's back. Next came their mom appeared. She was not happy. "Sorry," Prisma said. "You three are lucky I'm not sending you to Luna's Academy of Magic." Prism said sternly. The triplets got up and walked with their mom home without saying another word. Nobody said anything at the dinner table for the first sixteen minutes. The only sound was Dawn the porg chewing on a salad. Prism kept glancing at the triplets and tilting her head towards her wife. The foals shook their heads in response. Finally, Dawn, the porg slammed her fork. "Okay, what's with the awkward silence?" "Kids," Prism said slowly. "Isn't there something you want to tell your mother?" "About what?" Prisma asked innocently. "About what happened at school today?" "Alright, storytime!" Dawn the porg grinned and leaned in closer. "We..." Prisma stammered. "We... electrocuted Nyx." She raised an eyebrow. "How come?" "She was being rude again," Kai said. "What about Nyx's sister?" Dawn the porg asked. "She fainted before we electrocuted Nyx." Evening Stars said. "You need to learn to control your powers." Dawn the porg said. "We know and we will try to be responsible." Evening Stars said with a sigh as she gazed at her uneaten meal. There was a soft knock on the door. Prism walked over to the door and opened it. Standing in front of her was Hemera. "I'm here to apologize to Prisma, Evening Stars, and Kai," Hemera said shyly. "Come in." Prism said. Hermera walked in slowly and saw the triplets. "I'm sorry for bullying you three. Especially you Eve." Hemera said with a slight blush. "Why did you?" Evening Stars asked. "I don't know why I bullied Prisma and Kai especially since it made me sound like a hypocrite, but I know why I bullied you," Hemera said. "Why?" Evening Stars asked. "I have a crush on you and I was afraid. My sister threatened to kill me if I didn't bully you." Hemera said. "Is that why you sometimes have bruises?" Evening Stars asked. "Yes," Hemera said. "Why haven't you told your parents?" Prism asked. "Nyx threatened to kill mom if I told anyone," Hemera said. "You need to tell your parents. It's better to tell them sooner rather than later." Prism said. "I'm scared, Hemera said. "If you want we can talk to your parents for you." Dawn the porg said. "Really?' Hemera asked. "Of course." Dawn the porg said. "Thanks so much, Hemera said. "No problem." Dawn the porg said. Hemera closed her eyes and fell asleep with her head on Evening Stars back. "Eve set her down gently. I think her wing is getting worse." Prism said. Evening Stars did as she was told and carefully layed Hermeta down on the couch. Laying her down in the direction easiest to see the bad wing. "It's worse than I thought. We need my sister." Prism said. Dawn the porg nodded. She put Hemera on Prisms back and called for a flock of birds. The triplets along with their moms and Hemera rode on a flock of birds to Lightning's house. Prism knocked on her sister's door. They waited a couple of minutes before deciding to go to the hospital. "Is Lightning working tonight?" Prism asked. "Yes, do you need to see her?" the receptionist asked. "Yes." Prism said. "Doctor Lightning your sister is here." the receptionist said on the intercom. The door closest to them opened revealing Lightning. "What's wrong?" Lightning asked. "It's Hemera's wing." Prism said. "Get her parents. I got it from here." Lightning said. "Can I help?" Evening Stars asked. "You can get her something from the cafeteria." Lightning said. "Soft food right?" Evening Stars asked. "Yes ma’am." Lightning said. "Anything else?" Evening Stars asked. "Just be there for when she wakes up." Lightning said. At Party Lights... "Hi, honeybee." Ocellus said. "Stop calling me that." Party Lights said peeved. "Why don't you give me a chance?" Ocellus asked. "I'm an aromatic asexual." Party Lights said. "Can I at least have one kiss?" Ocellus asked. "NO!!!" Party Lights snapped. "And that's final!" "I'm a starving changeling. I need some true love or else I'll be like I originally was." Ocellus said. "You should have thought about that before abandoning your wife and two of your kids." Party Lights said. Ocellus pulled Party Lights close to her and kissed her cheeks. When Ocellus let go Party Lights slapped her on the cheek hard enough to see blood. "What was that for?" Ocellus asked. "The only reason I've let you stay was because of your kids. I'm tired of you trying to flirt with me." Party Lights said. "What are you saying?" Ocellus asked. "One more chance then I'm kicking you out and getting a restraining order." Party Lights said. "I can't stop my feelings for you." Ocellus said. "You can try to not hit on me through." Party Lights said. "I will try." Ocellus said. "Good." Party Lights said. "Mommy, Firefly seems to be having an identity crisis." Firefly's sister said. "Where is she, Mariposa?" Ocellus asked. "In our room," Mariposa said. Ocellus followed Mariposa to her room. Party Lights followed behind them. "What's wrong?" Ocellus asked. "What am I?" Firefly asked. "What do you mean?" Ocellus asked. "I don't feel like a filly nor do I feel like a colt." Firefly said. "You might be agender." Party Lights said. "What do I do?" Firefly asked. "Tomorrow I will make an appointment for you to see either Robert or Dusk Shine. Either of them can help you." Party Lights said. "Thanks. Mo.... auntie." Firefly said before giving Party Lights a hug. Party Lights and Ocellus left the room. "Firefly almost called you mom." Ocellus said. "I know want you're trying to do and it wouldn't work. Also, remember you have only one chance left." Party Lights said. "I know." Ocellus said. "Don't blow it." Party Lights said. Back in Firefly and Mariposas room... "I can't believe I almost called her mom." Firefly said. "She kinda is like another mom to us through," Mariposa said. "I want to ask Shooting Stars out." Firefly said looking their sister in the eyes. "You should go for it," Mariposa said. "What if they don't like me?" Firefly asked. "You wouldn't know unless you ask," Mariposa said giving Firefly a hug. "You're the best sister ever." Firefly said. "If you need help asking Shooting Stars out I'm sure Jasmine Carol would help," Mariposa said. "I would ask for her help, but she's flirted with almost everyone." Firefly said. "True, but she might be your only option," Mariposa said. "I will try to ask her tomorrow." Firefly said. "I will always be here for you know matter what," Mariposa said. Firefly rested their head on their sisters and fell asleep. Mariposa looked at the closest and sighed before putting Firefly on their own bed. She then went to sleep. Hours later after Party Lights was asleep. Ocellus snuggled with her. She rested her head under Party Lights'. Party Lights felt uncomfortable so she woke up and opened her eyes. She then looked at Ocellus who froze in place. "Hi." Ocellus said nervously. "Go to your bed!" Party Lights said angrily. "We will talk about this in the morning!!" "I wish I could have kids with you." Ocellus said sleepily before falling asleep. Party Lights levitated Ocellus and put gently placed her on her own bed and tucked her in. Then she went back to her own bed. In Firefly and Mariposa's room... Mariposa woke up and went to the closest using her magic as a light. She cut her mane and tail with scissors. She then summoned a knife and gave herself cuts some deeper than others. Some were close to her heart. "Its time to end it all," Mariposa said to herself holding the knife close to her chest. "Mariposa, what are you doing?!" Firefly asked turning on the lights then their eyes went wide. "Why are you holding a knife to your chest?" Party Lights woke up and ran into the room to see what was going on. "Mariposa, put that down slowly." Party Lights said gently when she saw the knife. Mariposa did as she was told. The knife hitting the ground sounding like thunder. Mariposa looked at her reflection in the knife. "Sis, what's wrong?" Firefly asked. "I wanna end it all," Mariposa said. "I'm going to make an appointment for you to see Roselily tomorrow." Party Lights said. "I'm fine," Mariposa said even though it was clear she wasn't. "Roselily will know better then anyone wants you're going through." Party Lights said. "I doubt it," Mariposa said. "Those scars on Roselily are from when she tried to cut herself. She has tried to take her own life in the past and now she is helping others like her." Party Lights said. "Mom... I mean auntie I'm a demigirl. I've been having suicidal thoughts for a while now." Mariposa said. "Mari, I know Roselily she will get you on antidepressants. I will always be here for both of you no matter what." Party Lights said. "Can you make my mane and tail more even?" Mariposa asked. "Sure." Party Lights said levitating the scissors. "Thank you," Mariposa said. "No problem." Party Lights said.