Trixie cried softly, hugging tightly to Sunset. In shock, Sunset gently rubbed Trixies back, while Starlight held her shoulder. Trixie’s shoulders shook; she sobbed in guilt and grief.
Sunset took a deep breath.
She didn’t recall any of it. Even hearing the horrific details, she could only listen in shock. It was as if she were hearing about something happening to someone else, somewhere else. Unreal. Unrelatable. Unbelievable.
Drawing back, she looked at Trixie. Her eyes were screwed shut, tears streaming down her face. Her shoulders shook, and her breath hitched in quiet sobs.
“Trixie.” Sunset whispered. “Hey, Trixie… look at me. Trixie, look at me.”
Trixie took a deep shuddering breath, and opened her eyes. She looked sorrowfully to Sunset. “Oh Sunset… I am so sorry…. Trixie is so very sorry. Please! Please forgive me Sunset… Please forgive Trixie..” She leaned into Sunset, holding her tightly. “Please forgive Trixie..” she cried softly on her shoulder.
Giving Trixie a gentle hug, Sunset replied. “Trixie, I forgive you. I forgive you. You’ve nothing to fear, and nothing to apologize for. You saved me Trixie. You saved my life. I’m forever grateful for that. Thank you Trixie.”
Trixie shuddered, taking a deep breath. “Thank you Sunset. Thank you.” She held on, comforted in the arms of her newest friend.
Starlight beamed.