Star had fallen asleep after she ran away from Rainbow Dash. No pony could wake her up and to be honest, they hadn’t tried too hard to do so. AJ knew that Rainbow had hurt the young filly and figured that Star needed some sleep. Apple Core could only watch Star sleep, she seemed happier being asleep and it was true, she was happier. Her dreams filled her head with pictures of what her mother might look like and what the two could do together. Unfortunately, that’s all they were, dreams and hopes of something better. She didn’t really know what her mother looked like and in reality, Star was angry with her mother. Still, the dreams were comforting and they made her feel better about the previous day. Once she woke from her slumber, she knew that things weren’t as she had dreamed. Her mother wasn’t with her and Star guessed that things would never be as good as her dreams.
Star frowned and looked around the room that she was in. Next to the bed was Apple Core, asleep next to her and gently holding onto her hoof. Star smiled and carefully pulled her hoof away from the colts. She stood up off the bed and heard a small moan behind her. Apple Core shifted in his seat and slowly opened his eyes. “Apple Core, thanks for staying with me.”
Apple Core rubbed the eye gunk from his eyes and thought about what Star had just said. He stood up off his chair and wobbled back and forth before gaining his balance. “Sure thing.”
“I’m going to go now, thank you.” Star turned around to leave and then made a last minute decision. She flipped back around and ran over to Apple Core, gave him a quick kiss and then ran out of the room leaving the colt stunned. She ran down the stairs to see the sun shining through the windows as bright as ever. She raised her hoof to her eyes to block the sun. “Miss Applejack, are you down here?”
“I’m right here sugarcube.” AJ put a hoof on Star’s back and smiled.
“I don’t want breakfast; I just want to go to my mother now, please.” Star looked up to AJ with pleading eyes which were received with a smile.
“Of course but you still need to meet Twilight. Is that ok with you?” AJ asked.
“Yes but only a hello and then we leave.” AJ nodded and the two walked out of the farm house and down the road. She knew that once Star and Twilight met, there would be more than just hellos and goodbyes but a little convincing couldn’t hurt.
“So Star, would you be willing to do more then just say hello to Twilight, she really wants to meet you. I know that she wants to personally take you to your mother.” AJ looked down to face Star who could only nod. AJ couldn’t deny that she was worried about the meeting. Twilight freaked out once already, AJ couldn’t be sure what would happen when the two actually met. AJ looked left and saw Pinkie looking out the window. The two mares nodded as Star and AJ walked by. The orange mare looked right and found Rarity and the two winked. Above them was Rainbow Dash who turned away sadly and looked on at the two below as they walked away. Who could blame her after the incident the previous day? Star and AJ finally arrived at the library and knocked on the door. Fluttershy answered the door and smiled widely. AJ smiled back before the two were let in.
The library was clean and spotless, even the wood shined in the light of the sun. There wasn’t a spot of dust anywhere, even in the fireplace. AJ cleared her throat and Twilight turned slowly. “Hello my dear friend.” Twilight said to Applejack and then turned to the filly. “You must be Star; it’s great to finally meet you.” Twilight held out her hoof to shake and Star respectfully returned the gesture. “You seem a bit down my dear, what’s wrong? I would have thought that getting the chance to meet your mother would have you bouncing off the walls.” In Twilight’s mind, she was freaking out and terrified of what might happen but it was important to stay calm in front of Star.
“Sorry Princess, it’s just that I met Rainbow Dash and she said something that made me feel bad.” Star faked a smile.
“Spike, write a reminder for me.” Spike grabbed a quill and parchment off the table and nodded signaling that he was ready. “Talk to Rainbow Dash about being careful what she says.” Stars fake smile became a genuine smile mixed with a chuckle. “I thought that might cheer you up. Now tell me about yourself.” Twilight sat down on the sofa and pat the spot next to her to let Star know to have a seat.
Star sat down and sighed. “I mean no disrespect princess, but I really want to go see my mother now but I suppose that speaking of my past was bound to happen.” She let out a defeated sigh. “I grew up in an orphanage and I have always sabotaged every chance to get adopted. I have only ever wanted to be with my mother. I hate her for giving me up though.” Twilight flinched but Star didn’t notice. “Why does my mother hate me and why do I want to go be with somepony that hates me? Come to think of it, now that I say it out loud, I don’t need her, she doesn’t love me then fine, I won’t go with her.” Twilight could understand her feelings but she wouldn’t stand for such accusations.
Twilight stood and used a very strict voice. “Enough Star, I will not let you speak about your mother in such a way. I understand that you must be frustrated but I assure you that your mother had very good reasons for giving you up and believe me; it wasn’t easy for her.”
Star wasn’t exactly happy either and retorted. “How would you know your highness?” Star mocked Twilight’s position slightly.
“I know because, I…I’m your mother and I never wanted to let you go.” Twilight let a tear slide down her right cheek. “I even thought that once I got settled in, I would personally come back for you if I found that I had to give you up but.”
Star backed up and into a pony. She looked up to see Applejack behind her with the others filing in. “Why, why didn’t you come for me?” Twilight looked away sadly which gave Star the wrong impression. “I knew it, you do hate me.”
“No I don’t, It’s just that I…I-” Twilight was interrupted.
“You what huh, what is it? Spit it out mom?” Applejack opened her mouth to speak but Twilight shook her head. “Well?” Tears ran down Star’s cheeks now as she waited for an answer.
“I just…it’s just that…I forgot about you ok, I forgot you even existed but I do love you, with all my heart I love you.” Twilight went to put a hoof on Star but Star backed up.
Star wiped her tears away and snorted in anger. “I hate you and I will always hate you, all of you.” Star said as she looked around the room. “Stay out of my life.” Star turned and pushed past Applejack but turned to speak one last time. She looked at Applejack and growled. “To think I thought you would have been a good mother to me.” Star turned back around and ran out of the library. Nopony around had the courage to stop her.
Twilight wanted to move but she couldn’t. She couldn’t blame Star for being angry; she had every right to be. Twilight was about ready to let her go but she couldn’t do it. She wouldn’t lose her daughter again. She ran out of the library and ran off to find Star. Applejack and the others followed right behind. Twilight caught sight of Star just in time to see her run toward the Everfree forest. Twilight almost froze at seeing her unknowing daughter run into the evil forest. “Don’t go in there Star!” Twilight yelled but Star wouldn’t stop and Twilight began to panic. She lit up her horn with the intent to cast a freeze spell to keep her daughter from moving but in her panicked state, she messed up the spell and Star disappeared. The six friends stopped dead in their tracks in shock and amazement. “What did I just do?”