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// Reuniting a Family Member and a Foalhood Friend 
// Story: The Return of Fluttershy's Mother 
// by Brony5ever 
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That morning, Hardy was happy. Even more so than he normally is, his aunt decided to ask him why he is in such a great mood.

“Hardy you seem very happy with something. Could you tell me why you’re very happy?” Asked his aunt as he ate his breakfast.

“You’ll see, Aunt Red.” Replied Hardy as he was cleaning up the table.

“I understand, you’re going to suprise me with something.” Guessed Red as she rolled her eyes.

“I’ll be back, I’ve got to get your suprise.” Hardy said.

“Okay Hardy, be safe and make sure to come back soon.” His aunt reminded.

“Okay, Aunt Vel, I’ll be back soon.” Replied Hardy. His aunt wondered how he knew her foalhood nickname given by Fluttershy’s mother. 

Hardy made his way towards Fluttershy’s cottage, he flew as to not waste time. When he saw Fluttershy’s cottage he landed nearby and approached the door.  Hardy knocked and was immediately embraced in a hug by Fluttershy who was happy. 

“Hardy... thank you so much.” Fluttershy managed to get out.

“We both apologized and made up. She told me everything that happened all those years ago. I still owe her father an apology as well.”  Posey explained.

“Well... would you like to see my aunt?” Hardy asked though it was strained by the timid pegasus’s suprisingly strong hug. 

“Of course, Hardy. I’ve missed Vel so much, I would love to see her again.” Logan Replied.

“Follow me.” Hardy said as Fluttershy broke the hug and waved goodbye to her mother. 

“Goodbye mother, I've missed you very much.” Fluttershy said as Hardy flew into the air.

“I’m proud of you, Fluttershy.” Posey replied as she hugged her daughter.

Posey and Hardy flew to Ponyville. Once Hardy had landed, Logan did the same.

“I won’t be long” Smudger said as he opened the door.

“Aunt Red, I’m back with your surprise.” Said Hardy happily.

“Good job, Hardy. But how do you know my foalhood nickname?” She asked. 

“You’ll see.” He responded. His aunt closed his eyes and opened the door. Posey was waiting and was happy to see her friend. “Okay, you can look now.” Hardy said. His aunt couldn’t believe it, her foalhood friend was standing across from her smiling. Her eyes welled up with tears of joy.

“Posey... I missed you so much.” His aunt said before embracing her friend in a hug.

“I missed you too, Vel.” Posey replied as she hugged her friend back.

“What’s going on here?” Chilly asked. 

“You must be her big sister, Chilly. My name is Posey, your son brought me back.” Posey said and shook Chilly’s hoof.

“Posey... Red told me all about you as a foal. When I died you gave Red a shoulder to cry on.”

“Your son is truely an amazing young colt.” Posey said as Hardy blushed.

“He is. I’m lucky to have a son like him. Didn’t Red tell you how I died?” Asked Chilly. 

“No she didn’t.”

“Well, my ex-husband killed me and made me into a cupcake, however... He also took the life of an innocent filly named Bellamena. Hardy avenged us both so his nightmares would stop.” Chilly explained. Posey was shocked that Hardy’s dad was a murderer. 

“I hope you find a better father for him, Hardy must have missed you very much.” Said Posey.

“He’ll be suprised when I tell him the news.” Chilly whispered in Posey’s ear.