The weeks following were long and hard as the school rebuilds from the damage caused by the fight and the chips being removed from the students's necks. The school wasn’t rebuilt however. Students of Canterlot High were brought over to Crystal Prep as it was to become a joint school.
At Celestia’s house, things were back to normal for the most part. Violet has been adjusting to her new situation and what came with it.
One day Luna comes up to her door and knocks.
"Come in." Violet responds.
Luna comes in and places the plate and cup on the desk and looks at Violet.
"How are you holding up?" Luna asks.
"I'm still getting used to being a girl, it's embarrassing."
"It'll be okay, it'll take some getting used to."
"There is one thing that is good about this."
"And what would that be?"
"I have more energy."
"This is true."
"Yeah, how is everything at the school?"
"It's taking some getting used to."
"True, the news is out about what they did in Manehatten as well, which is good."
"Yeah, I held up my end and stopped them from hurting others, killing them was the only option."
"I agree, but truth does that to people."
"Does what?"
"Hurt them, I've been meaning to ask this, but when you had that chip on the back of your neck, were you happy?"
She stays silent for a couple minutes looking away from her.
"I won't be mad at your answer Violet, I'm curious is all."
"I was, I was in fucking bliss."
"I know you figured this out, but life is always going to hurt, one way or another."
"I've been messing around with a few of the chips."
"Why?"
"I want to feel that bliss again, I want my friends back, I want things to go back to what they were!"
"That feeling is like a drug, every high has a fall."
"I know, b-but I, I-"
Violet bursts into tears and hugs Luna. She smiles and hugs her back.
"Shhhhh, it's okay, it's all okay, I'm here." Luna reassures.
"I-I-I ju-uh-uh-ust want to be-be-be happy."
"I know you do, but this isn't a way to do it, that isn't real happiness."
Luna holds him close and lets her cry for as long as she needed until she fell asleep.
Later that day Violet is in her room staring at a picture of Cherry Blossom and her former self at a park on the swings with one of him and Applejack next to it on his desk. He soon looks down and away from it as tears well up at the bottom of his eyes.
"I wish you could see me now, you'd be happy for me for sure, hell, you probably are, where ever you are,"
Violet gets up, standing up towards the bed. She sits up on the bed facing him and looks at the pictures.
"I'm sorry that I couldn't save you, I should have fought back harder, done more, noticed sooner, something that could have helped, I hope I did you justice, you deserve it, and you will always be my friend, hell Cherry, you were like a sister, I'll never forget you, ever."
Just then there is a knock on his door.
"Come on Violet, we'll be late!" Luna shouts through the door.
"Coming!"
She gets up from the bed and grabs her bags and looks back at the picture sitting on the desk. She smiles before turning back and opening the door. She enters the hallways before shutting the door and heading downstairs where Luna, Celestia, and Sunset wait in the living room. Their bags by the door.
"There she is, got everything?" Luna asks.
"Yeah."
"Good, now let's load up the car."
They all pack up the car and leave the house.
They arrive at what was Canterlot High School, what stands now are steaks with ribbons on them with names and trees with steaks on them in the same fashion.
“What’s all this?” Peanut Butter asks.
“They tore down the school and turned it into a park, they are currently voting on designs, but we thought you and Sunset should see this.”
They get out and look around, while the park is mostly dirt with some trees, the statue that was in front still stands with a plaque on the statue, Violet reads it.
For his sacrifice and bravery, this park is dedicated to Peanut Butter. A strong young man who was taken too soon.
“Mom, why does it say this?” Violet asks.
“We had to make a cover for what happened to you, so we told them who you were was dead since we didn’t find a body, it’ll also help you adjust better, are you mad?”
“No, I know who I was, but at the same time, being him was a burden that I can’t bear anymore, nor should I.”
“Come on, we have a drive a head of us to the airport.”
“I’ll be there in a bit.”
Violet stares at the plaque for a few seconds.
“This is a fitting end, you, I mean I deserve this kind of end, we’ve gone through so much and you made the ultimate sacrifice,”
Violet puts her fist over her mouth.
“You died to bring me into this world and for that I am thankful, please, rest in peace.”
Violet turns around and heads towards the van.
“Thank you.” A faint voice thanks.
Violet turns around only to see the statue. She looks around for a bit before returning to the van.
She gets in and buckles her seatbelt and turns to Sunset as Celestia starts to drive.
“How are the others doing?” She asks.
“A.J.’s arm is about to get the cast removed, Rainbow is in PT for her leg, and Rarity has a week left for her arm too, the others are fine or as fine as they’ll be from the bruises.”
“That’s good at least.”
“Yeah, remember, we’re on vacation, no sad faces, okay?”
“Yeah, I’ll try to have fun.”
“Good.”
About half way through the drive to the airport Sunset and Violet fall asleep. Luna and Celestia smile softly seeing them through the rear view mirror.
As Celestia parks Sunset and Violet stir from their slumber.
“Hey there sleepy heads.” Celestia greets as she unbuckles her seat belt.
They both groan and rub their eyes before unbuckling their seat belts as Luna and Celestia get out and open the doors.
After going through security they sit at the terminal Violet sits by the window with her notebook out, writing in it. Sunset is sitting next to her and looks at what she writes.
Life gives us twists and turns, ups and downs, and lifts and falls. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t sunny days along with the rainy ones. Your lives will not be forgotten as I gained a new chance a few months ago. While I was blinded by grief and bound by fear, I was afraid to downright terrified to be part of a family. Over time I got better as I was surrounded by people who care about me to the point where they helped me free me from my own prison.
I’ll never truly forget those that I left behind in the past, because in the end I will always have people by my side. It can be friends or family. It took me about a year to realize that they have my back.
Some maybe think my change in heart is too fast from the streets, to a home. I say that everyone is different. I adjusted better than others could. But after this past school year, I saw how strong the bonds I have truly are. I think now I can honestly say, that I’m home, that I am free, and that I am now at peace.
Violet and Sunset look up when a loud beep is heard at the terminal.
“Hello ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Air Dash, flight two-twenty-four-fifteen to OrNeighdo is ready to board, will zone one passengers come to the gate to board?” The lady at the gate announces.
Violet packs her notebook into her carry on bag and goes towards Luna. She looks and smiles.
“Ready for our vacation?” She asks.
“Yeah, I am.”
“Good, let’s get this vacation started!”
They all board the plane and are soon off on their vacation.