thought Applejack, as she sat under the farthest apple tree on a hill, on a cold, winter's night. Lately she had been feeling awful about herself ever since she learned about her parents.
She just wanted one sign from them. To know that she was a good child, that her parents wasn't disappointed in her. In the life choices she's made. She stared up at the starry night sky. It was very late, past midnight. And there she sat, under the tree, feeling like junk. She kept staring, starlight twinkling in her eyes, as a single tear fell.
"Please, tell me something," she thought again.
Her wish was granted, 2 shooting stars shot across the sky, leaving a golden streak behind them. Applejack noticed that they landed not too far off from where she sat, so she got up and walked toward the location.
Shivering, she kept walking. It was beginning to snow, thus the temperature dropped further. Finally, she saw the landing spot. Two glowing objects lay in the small crater that was left. The apple pony looked into the hole, and couldn't believe her eyes.
"Mom...? D-Dad...?" she softly muttered. The figures stood up and walked toward her.
"Yes sweetie, it is us," whispered Pear Butter. Applejack was still in awe, staring at the figures made many tears fall from her eyes. The glowing pony wiped them away and smiled warmly at her daughter.
"How are you here?" questioned Applejack.
"We heard your plea. And I have to say, we are not disappointed in you dear. How could we ever be upset with such a brave and honest pony?" assured Pear.
"Yeah, we're so proud of you. I don't think any parent has been this proud," replied the father.
Applejack's heart slowed down, and peace fell over her. She was so elated to hear those words.
"I was so afraid I messed up everything that day we lost you...Like it was all my fault!" she belted out. "I'm sorry!" Pear Butter quickly comforted her crying daughter.
"Shush, shush. It's ok. It's not your fault my sweet. Believe me."
Applejack hugged her mother tightly. She never wanted to let go, she'd always wanted to see her mom and dad again, and tell them all she had to say. Soon, her dad joined in the warm embrace.
"I love you," whispered Applejack softly.
"And we love you. So much honey," replied Pear. "Don't ever forget that. Don't ever think we're upset with you. Cause that will never happen. We will always be proud of you and your siblings."
Applejack looked up in the sky and noticed a twinkling star.
"We must go now," said her mother. Applejack hugged them both tight one final time, before letting go. Her parents smiled at their daughter.
"We love you," they replied, then faded away. Applejack fell to the ground, crying. She wanted them to come back and stay forever. She needed them. But, she has no power to change anything. She stood up, and slowly walked to the barn. Though, while she did, she didn't feel any cold surrounding her.