> Ten feet underground > by Chaos-maker-discord > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Chapter 1 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Apples. I'm sorry I had to leave so suddenly, the princess said she needed my help. I'm on a train filled with hundreds of stallions, I have a feeling I won't be home soon. I left some money on the table, hopefully it will get you through for a while. Keep working hard won't you I love you. Big Mac. Dear Macintosh. It's really okay, though promise us you'll try to stay safe. We love you, please write back soon. love, granny, Applejack and Applebloom. Dear Apples. Their training us for a war now, a rival county threatened equestria. It's okay I have Braeburn with me. But their a fears that are beginning to set in. Keep strong for me, and we'll try to get home as soon as we can. Love, Big Mac and Braeburn. Dear Macintosh. Please tell Braeburn hi, we mailed you an apple pie did you get it? Please promise us you'll both be careful and make it back alive. Granny is really starting to worry for you, and so am I. Love you. Applejack, granny and Applebloom. Dear Apples. Things here are looking bad, all this fighting beginning to drive me mad. Braeburn is sick I don't think he'll make it but he's holding on for you. We got the apple pie you sent, it helped bring a smile to braes face. Seeing him smile made me happy. I hate it here, fighting is terrible. Love, Big Mac. Dear Macintosh. It feels like forever, since we last saw you here. We all miss you big brother. We've been busy looking after the farm, I can't wait I have to have you back here working at my side again. Lots of love Applejack. Dear Macintosh. I haven't heard from you in a while now, I have some news that I'd like you to know. I'm getting married now I feel so old, haha. I'm getting married to that pony flim you remember him? You're invited to our wedding, I hope you can make it. Love Applejack, granny, Applebloom and Flim. Dear Apples. I'm sorry I didn't write, I had been spending all my spare time at Braeburn's side, his sickness finally caught up with him. It was hard to watch him go. I'm sorry applejack, but I don't think I will make your wedding. Congratulations to you though, I'm happy for you. Love Big Mac. Dear Macintosh. Flim and I are married now, I sent a photo for you to see. We have more news, we're having a baby. And I think it's a boy. I was going to name it after pa..but now I think I should name him after you. Love Applejack, granny, Applebloom, Flim, Mac jr. Dear Apples. Congratulations Applejack, you looked beautiful in that dress. Hopefully I'll be able to meet the newest apple when he is born. Things seem to be settling, I'm waiting to find out what is going to happen next. Big Mac. Dear Macintosh. Our baby was born yesterday, he reminds me of you. He is so quiet and sweet. We named him after you. I sent a photo. We love you Mac. Will you be coming home soon ? Applejack, granny, Applebloom, Flim, Mac jr. Dear Macintosh. It's been two years now, we miss you. So much has happened while you have been gone. Applebloom got her cutie mark, we're so proud. Please try and make it home soon. Love Applejack, granny, Applebloom, Flim, Mac jr. Dear Macintosh. Please come home, we need you. Where are you we need to know you're safe. Why don't you write anymore? Granny isn't doing so good, she doesn't think she will last much longer. Please come home for her, for me. Love Applejack. Dear Apples. I don't think I'll make it home. I was hit pretty bad. Everything hurts and it's hard to write. I love you all and I wish I could be there, but I just don't have the strength anymore. I miss you all so much. Love, Big Mac. Dear Macintosh. Please Mac, you can't leave too. Granny left us last night and I just don't know what to do anymore. Your the strong one, we need you please. I need you. I need my big brother mac, please. Applejack. Dear Apples. I regret to inform you of the loss of your family member Macintosh apple. His body will be kept safe and will be transported to you as soon as it is possible. Princess Celestia Dear Apples. Everything is slow now. But the sounds and sights are as horrible as ever. Everywhere I look all I see is stallion after stallion falling into a pool of his own blood. At least for them the pain ends quickly. I can tell that I'll be joining granny soon, so that brings a smile to my face. Flim, I need you to keep my sisters safe, and protect them with your life. Macintosh. "Dear Mac. If you can hear me. I want you to know I miss you, and I wish I could have said a proper good bye. It hurt seeing you like that, so cold and still. Though you looked so handsome in that suit they gave you. I love you big brother. And if you see Momma and Papa up there...can you tell them I love them too." Applejack, turned her heard away from the window, the twinkling stars and Luna's moon shining a soft light into her bedroom. Warm tears stung at her eyes, spilling over to run down her cheeks. She let out a soft sob, her ears perked at the sound of the bed springs behind her. She lifted her head to meet eyes with Flim, whom was laying on top of the soft sheets their son snuggled close to him. Applejack forced a small smile and moved over the the bed climbing up and curling herself up next to him. She watched her son sleeping quietly. Flim leaned forward and pressed a kiss to her forehead giving her a reassuring look. Dear Applejack. Mom and Dad are so proud of you, granny and I too. You've done so well on your own. I'm sorry I couldn't make it home for you, I really wish I could have. But I have to leave you now but I'll still be watching. I'll love you forever, even if my heart has stopped beating and buried I'm ten feet underground. With love. Macintosh, Braeburn, Momma, Papa and Granny.