Francis grew up with a loving mom but a abusive dad in Manehatten and he decided to run away with his mom to Ponyville at his Aunt's. Amla Grew up in Canterlot with everything but love when her parents leave for a important business and she has to live with her grandparents in Ponyville for the time being until they return. But when a event happens in Ponyville fate brings them together.