//------------------------------// // Sins of our letters // Story: Sister Dearest // by SuchAFoal //------------------------------// A gray mare moaned gently, her tears disappearing into the earth. She had marched up the palace steps and fell to the ground. Her amber eyes brimming with tears, she lay there in defeat. Ragged wounds crossed her chest and flanks, signs of her demise. She no longer hurt, the numbness was spreading quickly. She let out one more sigh and closed her eyes to the setting palace sun. A letter fell from her saddle bags and glimmered with her crimson blood. She breathed her last and closed her eyes, fresh tears rolling down her cheeks. She had failed for the first time; her mail went undelivered. The scroll came unwound and revealed the script within. Dear Princess Luna, I want you to know I am ok and all is well. I am currently tracking Spike deeper into the Everfree Forest. I have advised my guide, Fluttershy, that we have to find him soon. I hope to return to you with him very soon. Our search goes well and we are making good time. She predicts we should see him in the next day or two. On a more personal note, I miss you. I wish you were here with me to cuddle on these cold nights. I have to forgo sleeping in Fluttershys tent, it is quite occupied. Her and Mac have been very helpful in my searching, but they just make me wish a had somepony here to hold me. This forest frightens me, especially at night. I keep hearing voices in the night, like hushed whispers. I tried to tell this to Mac and Fluttershy, but they wouldn't listen. I can't help this feeling of foreboding, its making me paranoid. It's like a voice inside of my head, laughing at my foalishness. I miss those nights together in each others arms. You made me feel so safe....and happy. I have never felt so alone, then I am right now. I hope you think of me when I'm gone. I only pray that you never leave me, cause I think....I think, I love you. I love you, Luna. Celestia, how I've wanted to tell you that. I love you. I love you. I. LOVE. YOU. I've loved you ever since I layed eyes on you. You were a vision of elegance and grace. When you asked me up for tea the day I met you, I was so nervous. I was afraid my constant talking would scare you off and you would hate me. When you actually cared what I had to say and started asking questions, I almost burst from joy. You have done something that no other pony can. You cared. My friends care about me, but not about what I know. I wanted to kiss you right then and there. I am giggling right now, as I write this. The image of you sleeping just popped into my head. You had fallin' asleep after our third night together and I was watching you slumber. I realize it was uncoothe and I know you didn't know I did it, but I couldn't take my eyes off of you. You looked stunning bathed in the moonlight, your hair just barely covering your face. You moan a little in your sleep, by the way. I can't help blush at what I did to you that night. You just....I couldn't help myself. I kissed you as you slept and it was the most wonderful thing I've ever done. You probably don't remember that it, but I will cherish that night for the rest of my life. I tell you now, because Mac warned us of some suspicious hoofprints he found in the woods last night. He warned that, from what he could tell, there are at least fifteen ponies. He said they have been "tracking" us for sometime, but haven't chosen to make contact yet. I hope this is just our own foal fears making us nervous. I hope this letter finds you in good health. I have instructed Derpy Hooves to deliver this directly to you, nopony else can see this. She warned us today that she heard some of Princess Celestia's guard are looking for me. I told her not to worry, that you are probably just making sure I'm ok. Please tell her, when you recieve this, that she has nothing to fear. I love you and I miss you. Hopefull,y we find Spike soon and I can return to your waiting hooves. Your loving friend , Twilight Sparkle ~-~-~ A palace guard walked up to the dying mare and snatched the letter from her remains. He quickly stuffed it into his armor and yelled for help. He then looked down at the mailmare with a sneer, "Let that be a lesson to you and all your little filly-fooling friends." He laughed at his insult and walked away, the suns final rays glimmering off his golden armor.