//------------------------------// // Revelations // Story: Zombie Chronicles: New School // by ZombieBrony22 //------------------------------// Henry's funeral was short. Diamond decided to come and we were at the cemetary as they lowered his casket to the ground. "...And may God have mercy for the sinners that caused this tragic meeting today of Henry Williams, and 20 young lives lost to the flames. And may they see light, in the heavens." Frank, the preacher, said as they closed the casket. We were driving home from the cemetary after the funeral. "I'm sorry about your uncle, Jason. He seemed like a great guy." Diamond said. "Yeah, he was." I said. Mom didn't say a word, but I knew that she was upset by the look on her face. I noticed a tear fall off her face from the car mirror, but I didn't say anything. The rest of the car ride home was silent for all of us. We went inside and went to make lunch as Mom went on the phone with someone. "How did Henry get the money for the orphanage?" Diamond asked. "It doesn't matter now." I said coldly as I put a frozen pizza in a fridge. "It does. He had a mansion, and about 50 cabins behind it, right?" Diamond asked. "80." I corrected. "How could he just... afford all of that?" Diamond asked. "He didn't. He fixed the mansion up, and built the cabins himself. Can we just not talk about it?" I asked. "Alright, sorry to bring it up." Diamond said. The conversation completely stopped, and was followed by an awkward silence. Luckily, it only lasted 2 minutes, as my mom came inside. "Is there any chance you two can stay at Applejack's for a while.?" She asked. "Of course, why?" I said. "Thank you. I... I don't think I can do this alone. I'm going to therapy tomorrow, just like Spoiled should've done..." Mom said. "Okay. Okay." I said as I held her in an embrace. We told Applejack about our situation, and she talked to Granny Smith about it. I couldn't help but notice that Diamond was worried. "Hey, it's going to be alright. Mom's going to get help, she'll be back as good as new in no time, okay?" I asked for reassurance. "Yeah, I know. It's just... I wonder how my dad's handling all of this." Diamond said. "You wanna stay with him?" I asked. "We've been in touch. It looks like he's been staying home for Rin and Len." Diamond said. "Who're Rin and Len?" I asked. "My half-siblings. One night, my dad cheated on Spoiled for a maid of ours, and..." Diamond said. "Your father sounds like a good man." I said in seriousness. "Yeah, I always held it against him, and stuck to my mother's side, but... I was wrong. I wanna give my dad a chance. Thank you, Jason. For making this possible." Diamond held me in an embrace as the same limo from when I first met her rolled up. The window was lowered, and I saw Diamond's dad, Filthy Rich, looking in a smile. Not of joy or love. But of sympathy. "You can share the bed with me. It's big enough that you'll never notice me." Applejack said. I felt my face start to light up slightly. School was off for a week, so I had time to adjust. And it sucked. I already know the place like the back of my hand, why would I need a reminder? I decided not to ask and roll along. "What happened with Rarity and Flash? I hadn't heard about them for a while." I said. "That's the thing, neither did we. I think they decided to 'seperate'. Not that they were a thing at the first place..." "Did you talk to Rarity about your parents' room and it's... you know... involvement?" I asked. "Yep, she said they didn't use the bed..." AJ gagged. I understood the awkwardness. The room is right next door. "I could just take the couch in here, you know. I don't mind, it's not like this is permanent." I said. "What, with your ma in therapy? I give it 3 months, at least. Please, make yourself at home." AJ said. I ignored her, and folded the bed out. "I can't wait 'till Apple Bloom learns you're here for a while..." AJ said. "Funny." I chuckled. "You still like her?" AJ whispered. "I've thought about that..." I whispered back. "And?" "I'm done hoping she'd notice me. It's a pipe dream; I'm done. I'm over Apple Bloom." I whispered seriously. I noticed how AJ's face changed, from one of curiosity, to... Slight joy. Very, very slight joy.