//------------------------------// // Ruby // Story: Yuki's scraps // by Yuki Harima //------------------------------// Ruby: by Yuki Harima. I have enjoyed many days in my life that I will cherish forever. I remember the day when I was born which I will always remember. I remember all the times I hung out with Twilight and her friends. All the trouble the cutie mark crusaders had gotten into and drag me along with them. All of the adventures we went on include the Crystal Empire where I helped stopped King Sombra from taking over. I especially remember when Twilight was turned into an alicorn which her friends and I did not see coming. Those are all great memories for me but there is one that I will cherish no matter how long I live, since it holds a special place in my heart. It was on a cold January night. I decided to go out for a short walk with Apple Bloom for the night. This was going to be the first night Apple Bloom and I was going to hang out. I would usually spend time with her but she was always with the cutie mark crusaders trying to earn their cutie marks. This time we get the whole night to ourselves to do what we want. I walked down the stairs of the library to see that Twilight is quietly reading a book next to the fire place; which is the only thing providing the warmth in the library. I tell her that I am leaving to Sweet Apple Acres. She looks away from what she was reading to stop me from going outside. Twilight scolded me that it was too cold for me to go out without a sweat shirt and a scarf. She levitated a purple and green striped sweat shirt with a matching scarf, that Rarity made for me, and put it on me against my will, but I knew better than to cause Twilight more problems after all that she has done for me. I thank Twilight and head out into the cold, snowy town of Ponyville. The weather outside is cold. Frost was covering the windows of the library and the other houses of ponyville. I take a deep breath and let out to see my breath right in front of me. I look up to see the night sky which is as beautiful as ever. Only Princess Luna can make the best night skies. I started to walk towards Sweet Apple Acres with thoughts on what Apple Bloom and I was going to do until a slight jingle caught my attention. I stop walking only to hear nothing but the nippy breeze which hits my ears. I continued walking and that is when the jingling continued. I realized that the noise was coming from my pockets. I reached in and pull out two bright red rubies. I smiled at them and thank silently in my head as I continued the slow pace to my destination. The walk was long since Sweet Apple Acres was located on the other side of the library. It gave me enough time to take in the lonely, winter scene around me. There weren’t a lot of ponies out due to it being night time and the carts closed up early around this time of the year. I looked around the house to see most of them brightly lit from their warm fireplaces. I keep walking and take a look at the dimly lit lanterns lighting my path. I arrived at the gate to Sweet Apple Acres and let myself in. I walked down the snowy path to the house; passing frozen dead trees along the way. This place is usually filled to the brim with Apple trees, making the orchard beautiful, but it looks dead around this time of the year. I reached up the stairs and knock at the door. I could hear barking on the other side. I guessed Winona was trying to tell her owners that a guest was at the door. Applejack answered the door for me. She looked at me and gave me her signature friendly smile. She called Apple Bloom down and said that her “coltfriend” was here. I started to blush a little at the thought of me dating her. Apple Bloom came down in her red snow boots and her matching red scarf, and giggled at my flushed face. I tried to play it off that it was from the cold weather but she just giggled even more and my entire face just redden. Once she was done laughing at my expense, we started on our walk. On the walk, we just talked about what was going on. Most of the time I just let Apple Bloom speak and I would listen. I was pretty content with just walking right next to her. This went on until we got to our destination: Sugarcube Corner. We walk into sugarcube corner to feel a rush of warmth all over our bodies. Mrs. Cake welcomed us while closing down the shop since business slows down around this time in the day. I look over and see Applebloom eyeing all the sweets in a childish delight. I just giggled at her. Then she eyes a chocolate bar near the counter. It was a big chocolate bar and I know it was her favorite. I smile at her knowing that she wanted to get the chocolate bar. I check my pockets to find some bits but I couldn’t find any…except for the two rubies in my pocket. I take one out and post it on the counter. When I look u, I saw Mrs. Cake smile at me, knowing what I was doing. She takes the ruby and gives me the chocolate bar. I smile at the kind gesture towards us. Applebloom graciously accepts the candy bar with glee but I held onto it until we get to our destination. We leave the warmth of the SugarCube Corner into the desolate wonderland to make our way over to the park. It would be a quiet place for us to hang out and eat our food in peace and tranquility. Once we got there we sat down on the swings; which were our favorite spot to sit around and talk. I gave her the candy bar which she furiously took out of my claws. She unwrapped it and takes a bite of the chocolaty delight. I reach into the sweatshirt and pull out the ruby. I eye at the red gem and just smile, remembering how caring Twilight is towards me. I take a deep breath and blow on the Ruby. I think I accidentally breathed some fire on it because it glowed a bright red. It was bright against the desolate winter day and radiated sweet warmth into my claws. I take a bite out of it and I felt warmth radiate throughout my entire body. I don’t know how to explain it…but it felt good to me. Applebloom was done with the chocolaty delight. She turned over to me as I was finishing the last bite of the ruby. I looked at her to be greeted by the cute puppy dog eyes the cutie mark crusaders are known for. I would always fall for that look as I couldn’t say no to it. “What do you wanna do know?” I ask her, uncertain of what else there is to do in the winter wonderland. “Can ya please push me on the swings.” Applebloom asked in her cute manor. She was still staring at me with the puppydog look. I just couldn’t say no to her. “Alright I’ll push you on the swings.