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// Chapter 3 
// Story: Flurry Heart: The Name of Disaster 
// by HunterBrony101 
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Flurry was happy. She found living in a fun and wonderful place with Tranquil to be very peaceful and pleasing.

After a while, tranquil had a question. "Flurry may I ask you something?"

"Sure Tranquil, what is it?" 

"Do you miss your parents?"

Flurry sighed. "Yeah. Sort of ". 

"How long will you make them worry? How much you want your mother to cry herself to sleep about you?....." 

"I'm sure her heart will mend in time". 

Flurry heard her mother's voice, she was not happy, she was clearly sounding hurt and wailing in sadness. "Eventually".

"I think she will never heal Flurry...", Tranquil said in a sad tone. 

"I just don't want them do get hurt or killed because of me".

"What makes you think that?...."

"Mothers eventually move on from their child's disappearance". Flurry then heard the voices of her parents in her head. 

"My baby! I want my baby back!" Cadence cried and wailed. 

"I know Cadence....I want her back too..." Shining Armor sniffed. "We'll get her back....We'll get her back......"

Flurry sighed and walked over to the Waters of Peace(which Tranquil had named his drinking well).

Tranquil walked over. "Please...She will never stop...".

"Sorry Tranquil, but a lot of ponies are claiming me as a dangerous force that might kill anyone".

"They are being hushed quickly by your running away".

"Not all of them". 

"Enough have....". 

"How are you sure?" 

"I am in the know Flurry, know that only".

Flurry looked into the water in denial. 


*Back at the Crystal Empire..........*


The streets were filled with rants and shouts. Many of the crystal ponies were blaming the ponies who had caused Flurry to run away.

"It's awful...", said Celestia with worry. "What can we do to get Flurry back?"

"More over settle the disharmony between allies and 'enemies' of Flurry?", wondered Luna.

Sunburst was filled with great worry as well. "If only Amalthea could help us".

"I believe she is...", said Celestia. "But in her way...Flurry will not come back unless it is Flurry's will..."

Sunburst sighed. "If only Starlight were here". 

"She is too angry with me at the moment...", Twilight said sadly. 

"I'm sorry she quit on you after Spike's anger", Sunburst said turning to the lavender alicorn. 

Twilight sighed. "Spike...How angry he was....". She touched her cheek where Spike had slashed her.

"I am sorry about that Twilight", said Sunburst sadly. 

Shining Armor came up and comforted his little sister. 

Luna turned to the white unicorn. "What is Cadence's condition?"

Shining sighed. "Not good". 

"A mother never does when her foal is missing...", said Celestia. 


*In Sire's Hollow.........*



Starlight was trying to deal with all that was happening, even after explaining it all to her father, Firelight. "Alright Starlight, you've lost your friends and your teacher. But that doesn't mean things won't be so bad from now on". 

Amalthea's voice spoke. "You have not lost your friends Starlight, they wait for you to return when you do..."

Starlight sighed. She grabbed a book from the shelf with her magic and sat on a sofa. The book Starlight held was a collection of the Writings of Creation, From Adam to Nehemiah. Starlight read about the heroes and prophets that Amalthea set up as an example of faith in her. 

"Learning of my past champions?"

"Yes. I recall Sunburst and I hearing these stories when we were foals". 

"Yes. With Adam and Eve, temptation can bring to dispare. With Noah, there is always something brighter shining at the end of every rainbow. With Job, trust in you is ultimately rewarded. With Abraham, if I listen to what you tell me, you will bless me all the days of my life. With Joseph, dreams can come true, even through the power of forgiveness. With Moses, you always know a way to set me free. With Joshua, I can conquer anything when believing in you. With Gideon, I should trust you step by step. With Samson, When I'm weak, I'm made strong. You work in spite of my rebellion. With Ruth, even if I'm of a different people, you always bless me if I serve you. With David, You are my shepherd. With Elijah, you are the only true goddess. With Jonah, you should always give ponies a 2nd chance even if they don't deserve it. With Daniel, you always take care of me, even when I'm in a dangerous place. With Esther, you never have to be afraid to do what's right. With Nehemiah, If I remember you, I will be blessed".

Starlight then frowned in sadness. "But it seems I've forgotten these stories after Sunburst got his cutie mark". 

"Yet You and Twilight are the parable of forgiveness are you not?"

"Yes, we kind of are".

"So when shall you return to your friends Starlight? I see that you do and when already". 

Starlight stood up with determination. "I understand now. Even in dark times, you're always there for us. Thank you Amalthea".

The pink unicorn then rushed off to the train station.  

"Always my foal".


*In Tranquil's dimension.........*


Flurry was resting under a tree with Tranquil, when she notices a strange glowing light in the distance.

"Huh...", said Tranquil. "I wonder what those lights are floating around?"

"We better go see", suggested Flurry.

They went to the light which lead into a cave. Tranquil escorted Flurry inside. The light then formed, revealing an angel. Flurry was astonished.

"I see...", spoke Tranquil in amazement.

"An angel of Amalthea", finished Flurry. She bowed in reverence.

Tranquil did the same. 

"Fear not", The angel said. "Amalthea is with you".

"What brings you here?", Tranquil asked. 

"I have been sent by the lady to help Flurry understand herself", The angel answered. 

"I see", said Tranquil.

The angel turned to Flurry. "Young Princess, You have been struggling for a while trying to find out what makes your worth to Equestria. To really do that, you will have to go to the very beginning and experience the life and wonders of Amalthea's great champions who did many great things for Equestria".

Flurry was amazed by those words as Tranquil listened. 

A bright holy light surrounded the 2 and they disappeared into an unknown realm. 


*In the Crystal Empire.......*


Twilight was sadly sitting in a chair. 

"Where is Spike?", asked Celestia. 

"He's in his room back in Twilight's castle", answered Applejack. "He's refused to talk to any of us".

"I shall speak to him when I get the chance...", Celestia said. 

"If he's willing to listen to you", Applejack wondered nervously. 

"He should listen to me, me at least", said Celestia. 

"That's true considering that you were the one who raised him", replied Pinkie. 

"Yet Twilight raised him more...", said Rarity. 

"True.......", Pinkie admitted. "But Celestia is still his mother". 

Just then, the doors opened. The girls turned to see that it was Starlight. 

"Starlight?", asked Twilight.

"She's back!", exclaimed Applejack happily. 

Pinkie hugged Starlight who returned the gesture. 

"That's one friend who returned", said Rarity with a smile. 

Starlight walked over to Twilight feeling a little nervous. 

Twilight smiled friendly. "Welcome back Starlight".

Starlight hugged her teacher tightly, tears rolling down her face.

"I was hoping you would come back", said Twilight warmley. 

"All it took was reading our famous Writings of Creation", Starlight admitted. 

"Wise words indeed", Twilight said. 

Starlight nodded. 

"Right now, we are just managing what we can...", said Twilight. 

"Cadence is not doing well", said Shining. 

"How bad is she?", asked Starlight. 

"She is a mess and barely sleeps", answered Luna. 

Starlight was shocked. "Oh no..........". 

"We need to continue our search some way", said Celestia. 

"Not while Cadence is in a bad condition", said Starlight. 

"I have her under my watch Starlight", assured Shining. 

"No", said Starlight with determination. "Cadence needs comfort from another pony......., Me". 

"Why"..., Shining questioned. 

"Because I know what it's like to worry about somepony you love dearly", answered Starlight. 

"Okay?", replied Shining. 

"Point me to her chambers", said Starlight. 

Shining lead the pink unicorn to the royal bed chambers. Once in front of the doors, Starlight took a deep breath and knocked. 

"Wh-Who's there?"

"It's Starlight Glimmer, Princess. May I please come in?"

"Alright...."

Starlight opened the door and found a tired looking Cadence laying on her bed. 

"Did you find my baby?...."

"No, I didn't. Princess, you need to stop all this". 

"Stop what?...Worrying for my daughter?"

"This isn't good for your health". Starlight pulled out a mirror. "Look at yourself". 

"I don't care! I want my baby!"

Feeling fed up, Starlight struck Cadence across the cheek.

Shining gasped. "Starlight!"

Cadence put her hoof to her cheek. "You hit me!"

Starlight stood firm. "Princess Cadence, I have had enough of this attitude of yours!" 

Shining cut in. "Starlight she is in grief! As am I...We lost our daughter and we are heartbroken...Cut her and I some slack...You are not a parent you don't know what that's like..."

"No, but you shouldn't let grief take hold of you. Cadence, I want to show you something that's given me comfort".

Starlight pulled out the Writings of Creation and gave it to The Love Princess. Cadence read from the Creation all the way to Nehemiah. When she finished, Cadence turned to Starlight feeling moved. 

"Th-Thank you Starlight". 

"Your welcome, Princess". 

The two hugged. 

"I hope Flurry is okay....". 

"If we pray that Amalthea will protect her, she will be". 

Cadence nodded. 



*To be Continued*