Interlude: Apple Bloom's Point of View
I gaze out of my window longingly. How could Applejack do this? How could she stop me from seeing Cloud Chaser?
Oh, that's right. Supposedly, he kissed Scoots. My best friend, the pony I trusted more than anything. Still, Cloud Chaser explained everything. He told me that Scootaloo had hated him from the very beginning so of course she would lie about such a thing. She's trying to get rid of him and it's worked.
At first, I found it hard to believe. "Scoots wouldn't do such a thing, Chase!" I exclaimed.
But then, it happened. Applejack came storming in, shouting at Chase, and telling him to get out. I begged her to let him stay, I trust him. He's done so much for me. When I was upset about Scoots pushing us away he helped me.
He talks to me when I need it; if I'm feeling down he takes me out. The other day he treated me to a lovely meal. I gave him my first kiss, and he's the only pony I want; he's what makes me happy. I thought Scootaloo wanted me to be happy too.
Why does Scootaloo hate him so much? Why can't she see Chase as I see him? Are we really that different?
I saw Scootaloo standing with Rainbow Dash when Applejack threw him out. That's when I realised that she was trying to push him away; ever since he came she's been acting funny. I don't understand what's been going on with her. We try to talk to her and sort things out and she just makes stuff up. She snapped at Cloud Chaser in Sugar Cube Corner as well even though he did nothing wrong. I just want to help her, but now she's gone too far.
I didn't accept any dinner tonight, I wasn't hungry after what happened earlier. Nopony bothered to disturb me because they know there's no use; I'm too hurt and lost to talk to any of them.
The house is finally silent and everypony except me has gone to bed. Slowly, I climb to my hooves and creep out my bedroom door. I know where all the creaky floorboards are so I swiftly avoid them with ease. As I pass Applejack's room, I pause for a second and listen. I can hear her gentle snoring, she's sound asleep. Good, that means I can escape.
Once I reach the front door, my creeping changes into a gallop within an instant. I run as fast as I can through the acres into
the darkness of the night. I know the acres like the back of my hoof through my many years of exploration. I know all the shortcuts too, so I reach the town of Ponyville within a few minutes at the most.
The town itself is also silent; all that can be heard is my soft panting as I catch my breath after that run. The streetlamps are dim, barely lighting up the cobblestone path as I trot through the town towards Cloud Chaser's home.
I didn't think this through as much as I should have. What will I do once I get to his house? I can't knock on his front door or I'll wake up his parents.
I walk around to the back of his house and look up at his bedroom window. Maybe if I throw something it'll wake him up.
I pick up a small rock from the side and throw it at his window. It clatters softly and falls to the ground, leaving the area silent again. Cloud Chaser's light shines through the window and his silhouetted figure appears as the window slides open.
"Apple Bloom, what're you doing here?" he asks as he peers down at me. "One second, let me come to the door and let you in."
There is a silent click and then his front door swings open, revealing a very worried Cloud Chaser. I run over to him and throw my forelegs around him, holding him as close to me as possible. Finally, the tears escape as I sob into his shoulder.
"Ah'm not allowed to see ya anymore, Chase. Ah can't take it, it just ain't fair!" I sniffle as he silently strokes my mane.
The air around us is tense and a cold chill brushes over my fur. "It'll be okay, Bloom, don't worry. You can always sneak out and visit, can't you?" Chase whispers into my ear as he continues to hold me close.
I think about it for a second. By sneaking out I will disappoint Applejack, I will disappoint my whole family. I'm generally a good filly, the worst I get up to is any stupid stuff I do with the Crusaders. I never thought that I would go against my sister like this, yet I don't feel guilty about it at all. They don't understand how much I love him; they don't understand the pain I'd go through if I could never see him again. I'm old enough to make my own decisions now and my decision is to follow my heart and keep visiting Cloud Chaser.
"I'll sneak out and visit you as much as I can," I smile up at him and hold him close.
We stand in silence for a few moments as we listen to the soft breeze and some crickets chirping. Although Ponyville isn't a big town, the daytime can get quite busy, what with the market and everything. Night-time in Ponyville is completely different, it's peaceful. You'd think they're two completely different places.
If I'm going to be sneaking out visiting Cloud Chaser more often I will be experiencing this peaceful night an awful lot more.
Still, I can't help but wonder: Why don't I feel guilty like I should? I care about Applejack, Big Mac and Granny Smith, don't I? They all acted as parental figures when ours passed away. They brought me up as a happy filly; they gave me love and respect. Yet, all I give them in return is this. Still, I don't have an ounce of guilt. It scares me.