I'll be in Ponyville in 2 hours. Please be at the station. I need someone to cry on.
LyraHands
I'll be there in ten minutes. What happened? Is your mother alright? Another fight?
Bob
She's okay. Doctors expect her to fully recover in a few months. It's…
It wasn't a fight. How I wish it was. All the time I was there watching her, I prepared myself for a shouting match. I went through everything she could say and waited. I just wanted it to be over so I could go to Luna, sign the stupid request, and be done with it. Instead, she surprised me with a serious conversation. The very first one we'd had.
She told me it might be better if we stopped seeing each other. None of us would understand the other’s point of view and the more we tried the worse things would become. Despite everything she still couldn't accept what I am. Even after I helped save her life! She thanked me for that, which only made me feel worse.
As we talked I saw the mother I remembered from my childhood. It was just a moment, but I remembered how I thought she was the greatest mare that was, better than Princess Celestia even. There was no shouting, no scorn, just regret that things couldn't have been different. If only I wasn't into mares, if only she had the ability to understand and accept what I was… I could see she regretted it, but still wouldn't back down.
“Only somepony you love could hurt you” she told me. She couldn't even get the quote right, but I understood what she meant. Now, it’s over.
We said goodbye, hugged for the last time… I started crying. I just couldn't hold it anymore. I turned around and galloped to the station.
LyraHands
Oh, baby. :( Stay where you are. I’ll be with you in a moment.
Bob
No, please don't. There are ponies on the train and I… I still need some time alone. I don't want you to see me in such a state.
LyraHands
I don't want you to be in such a state, so just hold tight. Don't worry about me. Just get better, okay? I'll bring some of your favorite oats and ice cream.
Bob
Why must my life be so messed up? Just when I thought everything had settled down and I had Lind now this happens…
I know I'm spoilt, I know I've had things others can only dream of. I was born in Canterlot, I had Princess Celestia as a tutor, I have you… and still I feel so… I don't even know what I feel right now.
LyraHands
Baby… just stay there for a little, longer, okay? I’ve made all arrangements so will be with you in just a little bit.
You did great with your parents. I couldn't be prouder to have you as my wife. And don't you forget that! :)
Bob
I don't know anymore…
LyraHands
It's okay to feel that way from time to time. It's just chemicals in the brain. They are making you see things in the wrong way. You are magnificent and I'll keep telling you that for as long as it takes. You're the best wife and will be the best mother in Equestria. And Earth!
Bob
You always manage to make me chuckle. And Earth… wouldn't that be nice.
LyraHands
Just say the word and I'll take you there on our honeymoon! We’ll take the foals, leave Hop in charge of the site and go spend a wonderful week on Earth. How does that sound?
Bob
It sounds too good to be true. Thanks for the thought, though. At least I could dream through the tears.
LyraHands
Hey, it was supposed to be impossible for us to have children. What happened there? ;) This is just a puny magic portal. How difficult could it be?
Just say the word and I'll find a way to make it happen. I promise.
Bob
No, I must face reality. Earth is something that only exists in my heart. I live in Equestria and have to make do with it. Stars, I wish I had your strength. The only times I've seen you cry was when I made you to. Again because of stupid reasons! I'll never let that happen again.
I just wanted my mother to understand. Even now, despite everything she made the choice for me. Her or you. I don't think I would have been able to make it on my own. Despite everything she is my mother.
I've no idea how my father will take it. I didn't even say goodbye. Knowing him he’ll probably be worried as Tartarus and go have a drink to relax his nerves. Might be better this way. He has to be there for my mother until she recovers. For a few months her magic will be weak. I don't think she'll allow anypony else help her. She never wanted to be seen as a cripple.
She told me that she didn't want that for me either. It wasn't in a mean way like before. She just said that in the eyes of Equestria I am a cripple and I'd be treated as such, and it broke her heart. Funny thing to say, right? Coming from her, it's…
LyraHands
Cry it out, baby, I'm a few minutes away from you. Might take me a bit longer to find your wagon. Are you in the front or back?
Bob
Back. Second to last. Was the emptiest one I could find.
I wonder if there is such a thing as universal balance? That for every good thing something bad should happen. I found a new family, but lost my old one. I lost my old home, but found a new one on the aethernet.
LyraHands
Guess I have no choice but balance the absence of hugs and kisses with hugs and kisses. :)
On a serious note, it's not your fault. Remember that. It is not! You're magnificent! Better than Megan x Cassandra! Never forget that!
Also, prepare for impact :)
Bob
Bob used tackle
Drat, who's Bob again?!
Well, that's the vibe I was getting. And honestly, this may be one of the better outcomes for Lyra's mother in the long run.
is AwesomePony carrying her to see Lyra? Lol
Oh, right in the feels.
And I'm really curious as to how Bob will reach Lyra on a moving train. Unless she's a pegasus, that is. With it all-but-confirmed she's BonBon, though... Self-levitation? Super-secret SMILE equipment? Butterfly wings?
I think Bob knows about the portal, given her connections. And if Lyra ever finds out about the portal and finds out that Bob knew all along, it may be the end of their marriage.
8343055 It's super-affectionate!
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Or maybe Bonbon is a changeling (again)? She really does seem to be one of the most common candidates to be a secret changeling.
If I ever find myself in Equestria, one of the things I'm going to want to do is track down a Princess and find out if the other world is supposed to stay secret, and how secret it's supposed to stay. To whom can I say, "I'm from a human world, but not the one Twilight went to. Our names aren't like your names like they are in that one and our natural color palettes for hair, eyes, and skin are much more limited" to other than them, Sunset, Starlight, Spike, and possibly Former Agent Drops?
I think Lyra should sign that form. It seems like a token gesture at this point but at least Lyra's mom would have the paper proof that she got what she wanted: she'll never have to see Lyra again.
Then maybe she'll realize how big a mistake she made pushing Lyra away.
I only hope Lyra has the strength to say 'no' if her mom wants to mend fences later.
(If I sound vindictive, it's because I am, Lyra's mom is horrible and I want her to suffer)
8344113 Right there with you mate. Lyra is better off without her.
Bob is pretty damn amazing. An earth pony catching and boarding a moving train, impressive.
We may never know how an Earth Pony boarded a moving train. Touching though.
8344904
Grappling onto a moving train is a hell of a thing to do. That's a good way to dislocate your shoulders.
8344113 Agreed. I hope someone does tell her just how much of an evil minded bitch she's been.
So Lyra likes mares, big whoop! If it's naything like humans, that's just how she's wired, and there's nothing wrong or crippling about that.
Culturally, it's no stigma, and it isn't even as if it stops them from having foals with modern magic. So where's the problem? How does it affect Lyra negatively in any way? Only in her bitch mother's head.
She's wrong and I desperately want someone to rub her nose in it.