Fall of Starfleet: A New Hearth's Warming Day

by Legendbringer

What I love

Merry Christmas to you all

Fluttershy sat in the living room of her cottage, awaiting the arrival of her wife. Looking down at a small strip in her hooves, she whispered to herself, “Come on, please let this one work.” when she looked at the two lines on the test and she let out a gasp of joy just as the door opened.

“And what’s the most awesome wife out there so happy about,” Rainbow Dash asked, landing down onto the ground, brushing the snow off.

“Oh,” Fluttershy smiled warmly, walking to Rainbow Dash with a suanter, her mane covering one eye, “Just something special to tell you when we unwrap gifts tonight.”

When Fluttershy cuddled up next to Dash, this made her shiver and then let out a warm breath. Smiling she said, “Well, what are we waiting for? Let’s get to Twilight’s and then we can start opening presents.”

Fluttershy gave a nod and began to sing, feeling an upbeat note in her mind.

Houses decked with lights
Glowing bright on frosty nights
With a wreath on every door
Drifting through the air
Is the laughter that we share
With our dearest friends once more

Celestia smiled as she looked about her large throne room, the ponies most important to her gathering around and talking. She had to let out a little chuckle when she saw Luna getting impatiant with Discord, the two yelling and throwing magic at each other. Looking to her left, she saw Illusion, curled up with a book and reading, “My family. How I’m happy we’re all here once more.”

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Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy flew together, the snow seemingly not touching them as they flew together. Rainbow Dash, laughing all the while, add her lyrics to the song.

And that's what I love about Hearth’s Warming
Hard to believe that it's almost here
That's what I love about Hearth’s warming
Have a merry one this year

Kudos looked up from his cell at the mare who walked in. Glaring his eyes at her, he said, “Ragamuffin.”

“Hey bro. Good to see you,” Ragamuffin said, smiling as she brought a small box, “Hearth’s Warming Present.”

“Why? After what I did to you?” asked Kudos.

Ragamuffin sighed, “Look, I know what you did to me, and how horrible it was to be lobotmozied and everything, but I still hope. Hope that maybe...you’lll see what kind of an asshole you were. And then maybe, just maybe, I can have my big brother again. And this is the time of year I need that hope the most.”

Kudos looked down at the box, and then at Ragamuffin. With a sigh, he pulled the box to him and said, “The setiment is not lost on me, sister.” when he saw her smile, Kudos frowned, “But, do not think that I’ll be better.”

“I know, but still,” Ragamuffin said, with a smile, “Happy Hearth’s Warming, big brother.”

Kudos smiled to himself as his little sister left, “Happy Hearth’s warming...”

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As Applejack walked through the snowy city, she looked up at the passing by pegasi and smiled. All arounf her, she could see ponies and Unicorpians helping one another and singing along with the music. Occasionally, she would look at her stomach and then to two stars in the heavens, smiling at them, “Ma, Pa...Ah hope you had a great time up there.”

Snowflakes everywhere
Every colt and every mare
Bundled up in red and green
Tinsel on the tree
Every year we all agree
It's the grandest one we've seen

A mare looked to Fancy pants, watching as her brother performed on the stage, “Thank you, Mr. Fancy Pants.”

“Why, no bother at all! When I heard that he was going to try and stop playing to prove a point, I had to remind him that it’s perfectly fine if he auditions for the new play I’m producing, “The birth of Twilight Sparkle,” Fancy Pants said. “And I must say, Talon Ted does seem to be quiet talented.”

“Yes, he just needed to actually adution and put for the effort,” the mare smiled before walking away.

“Yes, quite. Now, Shaina!” said fancy, beckoning the former captian.

“Yes Sir!” Cerise said.

“Is my wife taken care of and-”

Shania smiled, “decorations are made, Amber is alseep, and the presents are all wrapped!”

“Very good,” Fancy laughed, “For such a good job, here is a reconmendation for a very nice college and..” he winked at her, “I bought off your student loans.”

“YAY!” Emerald Shaina shouted, “IT’s a Hearth’s Warming Miracle!”

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And that's what I love about Hearth’s Warming
Hard to believe that it's almost here
That's what I love about Hearth’s warming.
Have a very merry one this year!

Rarity sang out loud as she walked ouf of her house. Looking at the beauty of the world around her, she couldn’t help but smile at the feeling of hearth’s warming that flowed through her. This feeling increased when her four friends quickly joined up with her.

Our family is together
And it will always stay
Together we’ll find happiness
Everyday and everyway
Wishing a happy time to all
Especially with Starfleet’s fall
Bells are ringing
With a song their singing
Uniting frineds far and wide
The happiest faces
The warmest embraces
The feeling of joy inside

Seeing her five best friends approach, made Twilight smile wide and filled with cheer,” GIRLS! You’re here. Come on, the party’s getting started!” she said, waving a hoof as she began to sing as well.

That's what I love about Hearth’s Warming
Can you believe that it's almost here?
That's what I love about Hearth’s Warming
Have a merry one this year!

And so it was, that the party began in earnest. Gone was the dour mood of the past, and the war was quickly forgotten in the home of the six friends. Now, it was replaced with the warmth and love that friendship could bring. Through many trials and fights, did they earn the happinest that was spread through the library that day.

Applejack happily talked of her farm life and her expecting new arrival, while Rarity discussed her colthing line and child. Twilight listend to Rainbow Dash’s tales of adventure while Fluttershy sat on the couch, smiling warmly.

Pinkie looked outside and said, “Hey, we got one more friend to visit before it gets dark! Come on!”

Carollers in the park
Trees that twinkle in the dark
Easy smiles and great good cheer
Memories all aglow
Friends we met so long ago
That we still hold near and dear
That's what I love about Hearth’s Warming every year

The small little herd of ponies quickly left the library, carrying with them small presents. After traveling some distance from the library to a small hill, the group stopped at a small grave. With a giggle, Pinkie took the presents from the girls and laid them at the grave, “HEY BELLE! We didn’t forget you.”

“Hey, Pinkie, are we gonna buy gifts for Belle every year?” asked Rainbow Dash, fluttering up to a tree branch and laying on her stomach. Fluttershy joined her and snuggled up.

Pinkie patted her friend’s grave, “IF you girls want. I just wanted us to do it this year to show Belle we’re still thinking about her.”

“Ah get it,” Applejack said, crossing her forelegs and looking out, “You just want to thank the pony who saved us all and keep her in your heart.”

Pinkie Pie happily nodded, finding a place to sit and look up at the snowy clouds, “Yeah, and of course, let her in on the fun! It’s too bad when not everyone can join in.”

“Indeed,” Rarity said, laying down and looking down at the town below. Looking over her shoulder, she looked at twilight, and noticed her friend writng down in the book, “Twilight, are you still writing that book?”

“Yes,” Twilight said, smiling. “I’m just doing some editing before I send it off to an editor. I’m thinking of calling it, ‘Fall of Starfleet, Rise of Harmony.’”

“Dear,” Rariry said, “Do you think anypony is really going to read all of that. All of our fights and attles. Loves and losses?”

Twilight smiled as she looked up, “Maybe. Who knows. Each one of us has a story to tell, and there are people who are going to tell it. And maybe even tell this part too. After all, the story does not end with the last page. We’ll go on with our adventures and lives, the best way we can...together.”

And so it was for our heroes, that the days of Hearth’s Warming passed by peacefully. No battles or strife. Only love and friendship.

Welcome Hearth’s Warming, it’s finally within our grasp
Welcome Hearth’s Warming, to loved ones far and near
Welcome Hearth’s Warming, to ones so dear.
May we all have a happy day.

For Love and compassion are universal
As long as we open our hearts
And as long as we open each other to the better good
Friendship, is never a failure.

The entire cast of Fall gathers around and lookes at you, the reader. Together, they smile and shout

HAppy HEarth’s Warming!!!!!

Author's Note:

Quick one, needed to get this out fast, sorry!

Our favorite writer is right, in a sense. There are people less off than us during the holidays and often we forget them. They are the poor and the sick, or even people who have loss someone dear recently. Heaven's know I have a friend who I lost...And often we forget them in our frivolity and happiness.

But, that's all the more reason to be happy and to try and cheer that person up as well. You don't have make big donations or to give a lot, sometimes it can be as simple as staying with a person, or spending time with a person who is lonely. Sure, it might not seem alot, but you would be amazed at how much just a few moments of companionship can do to help a person and make them happy. They may not act lik they need it, or even resentful, but trust me, those few seconds can mean the world to a single person. Just a few moments of happiness can mean the world to a person who is in pain or sad.

So this year, go ahead and be merry! Be happy and joyful. And if you see a grump, or if you know someone who has lost something precious? Be happy for them, and try to cheer them up a little with your own happiness. Let them feel the spirit too. Religous or not, Christan or something elese, I think being happy and spreading that cheer is more important and a better thing to hold onto...than a thousand bad fanfics.

Comments

[Purple Patch]

Thank Celestia there's a Fancypants in the world.
Only he could make something out of Talon...

Well, okay, probably not only him but he can always make a situation significantly better.

Well done, wise words and a very merry Christmas, Legendbringer.

[ImOnTheFifthPeak]

Ah, Christmas fic on Christmas! But then, what else did I expect?

So it looks like Talon Ted:s name is still... Talon Ted. Eh, whatever, I will just head Canon Ted as raising falcons while trying out for the auditions.

Also did not know Ragamuffin the Assassin without the Ability to Feel Pain was Kudos' sister. Then again, due to the subject matter of your fic and admittedly, some less than stellar spelling (spotted a few in this fic, in fact), I kind of skipped over some Parts. Did Ragamuffin get parole or what? I mean, she did try to kill the Mane Six Minus One under the order of Grand Ruler (and talking about GR, what is the GR doing anyway?)

Also, I wonder, in-universe, did Twilight pass the story off to Legend Bringer to publish? That would be some weird paradox, considering that in the fanfic, Legend Bringer is confirmed to actually be the one who holds the pen.

Finally, since you mention a parson, I wonder, what kind of religion exists in Equestria? And what are their views on certain issues? (for example, officiating a marriage between the divorced Starla and Buddy Rose? Or just Lyra and Bon Bon's relationship in general.)

Finally, last of all, the grandest of questions to ask...

Does Rose have a cousin named Buddy Holly?

Well, merry Christmas to you, you Maker of Epics! (though Grammarly would be nice)

P. S. : Remind me again how Fluttershy and Dash can have a child?

[Alphamon_Ouryuken]

Such a heartwarming ending... Thank you for this lovely story.