//------------------------------// // Close Yet Far Apart // Story: Magical Mysteries of Hogwarts: Second Year // by Juliaa //------------------------------// Everyone was in Dumbledore's office waiting for him to come back. "You know, this is all your fault!" Rarity pointed out to Fluttershy and Discord. "How is it our fault?" Fluttershy was offended. "If you were more careful Dumbledore wouldn't come there and we wouldn't be in trouble!" "Exactly you would be destroyed by those dark wizards!" Discord cut in. "It isn't their fault!" Rainbow said, "It was Twilight's fault for not helping us inside. We would have been faster if she did!" "Excuse me? I didn't know how to help!" she defended herself. "Look people at least the crystal is destroyed", Sunset tried to calm everyone down. "Yeah..." Applejack was nervous. "No, it's not okay! Pinkie you didn't guard the place well!" Mel accused her. "Me? There was no one there! I don't know how they got inside!" "That doesn't matter now!" Rainbow joined in. "It very much does! We can't work as a team!" Mel was angry. "Well maybe we can't!" Rainbow agreed. "I don't even know if I want to go back to this group after this talk with Dumbledore!" Rarity was mad. "Well maybe there is no group to begin with anymore!" Twilight said. "Girls shush!" Sunset said as she pointed to Dumbledore entering. "Now let's hear your side of the story", he said, "you all disobeyed my orders and didn't focus on your studies. You continued to search for crystals." "Professor we are the only ones who can destroy the crystals", Sunset explained. "Yes but you don't need to search for them! I've told you to leave that to professors and you didn't listen. I have to give you all detention." "We understand", Sunset was defeated. __________ They were walking back to their dorms. Seperated their ways angrily. __________ "It has been days since all of us talked", Fluttershy was talking with Discord. "I know..." he was sad. "What if... our group really did fall apart?" she was terrified of even thinking about it. "I'm sure we all can solve this somehow. Let's not give up hope yet!" "I hope you're right..." There was a short silence before Fluttershy spoke again: "What happened with you and Mel?" "I broke up with her", Discord said remembering their fight. "Oh... I'm sorry that happened..." she tried to pretend she was sad but she was glad her friens got out of toxic relationship. "Don't be, I'm glad!" "Did her fight with me influence it in any way?" She was curious. "I guess it helped show me what kind of person she really is. I don't need someone who will force me to have no friends." "Exactly! I'm glad you don't have that kind of negativity in yoir life anymore!" she was happy. _____ Applejack was in the bathroom adjusting her uniform and hiding her crystal so no one can see it. However, Rarity and Trixie passed by and noticed her holding it. "I can't believe it!" Rarity whispered to Trixie. "What is it?" Trixie was confused. "She kept the crystal!" "Crystal?" "It seems we don't have to come up with a lie to tear Rainbow Dash's and Applejack's relationship apart. I assume she didn't tell her." "I'm very confused but whatever you think works, I guess. You know them better." _____ "UGH! I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO ANYMORE!" Sunset threw all her papers on the floor. "Relax Sunset, we will find other crystals!" Rainbow was helping her. "Not until Twilight and some others get their sh---", Sunset was angry before she stopped seeing Rarity enter the room, "Great..." "Yes Rarity?" Rainbow asked to break the silence. "Oh I thought you were alone and just wanted to talk to you." "About what?" Rainbow was curious. "Applejack." "Applejack? What about Applejack?" Rainbow was confused. "Well maybe its better if I tell you privately." "Ughh, finee! Will you be okay alone in here Sunset?" "Actually, I might go grab a coffee, I can't focus anymore", Sunset got out. "So what did you want to say?" Rainbow turned to Rarity. "Applejack kept her crystal we found", Rarity was proud. Rainbow burst out laughing: "Please! As if Applejack would keep a crystal without telling us! Especially without telling me about it!" "If you don't trust me, ask her yourself!" Rarity confidently said before she left. Rainbow was concerned. Her girlfriend wouldn't keep that kind of secret from her, right? And even if she did keep it maybe she didn't have time to tell her yet. She was determined to find it out. _____ Sunset bumped into Twilight. "Hey, watch a bit where you are going!" Twilight eyerolled. "Excuse me?!" Sunset was shocked. "You heard me. Don't get in my way!" "It was an accident! Besides you have no right to yell at me about it! You were the one that wasn't watching where she was going too!" "Ugh will you be giving me another long lecture about how I'm mean now?" Twilight eyerolled. It was like something changed for Sunset at that moment, she was fed up. She took a deep breath and said calmly but strictly: "No, actually I won't." "You won't?!" Twilight was surprised. "Yes. Because we are over. I've had enough of your behaviour", she kept a straight face while her heart was breaking. Twilight was shocked and before she could even react Sunset was gone. _____ "Hey AJ!" Rainbow kissed her girlfriend. "Oh hey, I was just about to practice for Quidditch. Want to join?" "Not really right now. Honestly, I would prefer to just spend time with you and talk." "Oh sure! We can maybe go on a walk if you want?" "That would be awesome!" Rainbow smiled. They were walking and making small talk before Rainbow went to the point: "how have you been after the fight?" "Oh... not really well, I'm worried our group is gone for good." "Me too..." Rainbow got sad. "But hey at least we destroyed the crystal, right?" "Yeah.. we did..." Applejack got nervous. "Why are you nervous?" Rainbow was suspicious. "Okay fine! I can't keep this any longer! The truth it I didn't destroy the crystal! It's right here", Applejack pulled up the crystal. "What?! Why didn't you tell me?" Rainbow was shocked it was true. "Because I was scared of how you will react!" Applejack was scared. "And we didn't get to talk much last few days but I did plan on telling you!" Rainbow was relieved: "it's alright! I understand we didn't have opportunity to talk it through this week." "Really? So you're not angry?" "No! Why would I be? We talked about it now and I'm glad you trust me!" Rainbow smiled. "And you're not angry I kept it?" "No. However, I am curious why did you keep the crystal?" "It just feels wrong to destroy them when we can do so much good with them!" Applejack tried to explain. "I guess you're right! If that's what you think we should do then I support that!" "I really think we should keep them just be careful to not lose it!" "Maybe others will agree?" "But let's not tell them yet!" "Got it!" They continued to talk and enjoy the walk.