A Forbidden Friendship
Chapter 7: The End of Apple Blooms' Wild Ride
Previous Chapter Next ChapterA/N: Gokigenyou, CureJump here, doing one of these before the chapter rather than at the end like I normally do. Okay, one of the reasons why I did it before is because this may sound petty, but if any of you know anyone who likes Alicorn OC's, Applejack, or Big Mac who have not heard about this Fanfiction, let them know as well as any other people who haven't heard about it that you may know. Please.
That's one, two I have an announcement: by the end of this chapter, there will be a few more chapters left and A Forbidden Friendship is going to end. This is why I did some self-promotion here, this is my second Fanfic created and my first to end soon and I'm happy about how it came and the results from it. I do like it and I hope you guys enjoy the next few chapters.
Finally, when you guys see the end, you might understand why I decide to put the A/N at the beginning rather than the end but I hope you enjoy nonetheless. If you have something to say, positive or negative, feel free to put it in the Review section and tell me what you guys think about the chapter and as well as some its contents.
Malbourne flew far with tears in his eyes, wanting to forget about Apple Blooms' bad deeds and the consequences from it. He made it to the side of a tall mountain and used his wings to fly fast enough to past the shield, disguised as the side, into the kingdom of ReproScape.
When he clear out some of his tears, he saw how his land is like and became disgusted by how all of the ponies acting. He flew above seeing ponies robing each other, bullies picking on little fillies with young colts, some as young as toddlers, attacking them. He continued to fly, trying not to see any violence or mayhem, to the front of the main entrance of the castle. He tried to hide his tears as he sadly head to his bedroom, thinking about how he miss the setting of Ponyville and Sweet Apple Acres.
When he made it to his bedroom, he became tired of it all and use his magic to change the bedroom to a design similar to the rooms on the farm, devoid of any Immoral Gems. When it is done, he lay down on bed, wings lay out and sigh, remembering Apple Bloom, the Apple family and some of the ponies from Ponyville, as well as some of the things he did, with a smile. When he realize that he is smiling, he wondered why is he doing this and how is he feeling such emotions. He also wonder why he is so distraught with his citizens' behavior when it never bothered him before.
"Why am I feeling such emotion, how come no one else here feel this way? How come I feel great and happy in the few days over there, when I feel miserable and sad back in my own home?" Malbourne asked himself. He then thought about the kindness of Twilight and Applejack, when all of a sudden, both of them and Fluttershys' cutiemark appear in front of him. As he saw them, he touch AJs' cutiemark and then continue to think more about Ponyville, causing Raritys', Rainbow Dashs' and Pinkies' cutiemark to appear. He became confused by how they appear but comforted by how they are there. Which got him to wonder how they appeared until his neck start to glow. As the glow is starting to grow stronger, the cutiemarks start to circle around him.
"How did these marks appear here and what do these have to deal with me?" Malbourne asked as all of them circled around him faster to the point where he is floating thanks to their magic and transported to a strange white space. When he opened his eyes, the cutiemarks are gone and is standing on all fours as he look around. He heard hoofsteps and as they became louder, a tall silhouette start to appear. He was about to use magic when it spoke.
"You wouldn't want to harm a king, would you?" After he said that, Malbourne lower his horn and asked who he is.
"Why, I am the last King of this land, before it became corrupt with those Immoral Gems. I was living in the Magic Seed all this time," the silhouette added with Malbourne in awe to meet him and ask questions regarding where they are, what is happening and what he means.
The Good King took a form of a tall unicorn with an Omega (Ω) cutiemark and used his magic to take Malbourne on a trip, showing the kingdom before the Immoral Gems were discovered as well as what they are and what they do. By the time they were finished, Malbourne had a change of heart and realize what he had been feeling for the past few days and want to help others feel the same.
"I had hope on the day I merge my magic with the Magic Seed that by the time it revealed itself, the pony with it would have learn about life without those infernal gems and I hope to Celestia that the pony, will get rid of them and rule this kingdom peacefully," The Good King explained to the young prince.
"I'm glad you learn about it as much as you can from your outside experience, dear boy, now are you willing to get rid of those gems?" He asked with Malbourne giving a yes nod saying that he would do his best and that he won't let him down.
"By the way, your majesty, why did you appear after the cutiemarks of six ponies in a faraway town, appeared in front of me?" Malbourne asked.
"Well I supposed those ponies whose cutiemarks appeared play some kind of role in this, so long as it gives you hope to stop ReproScape's plan for Equestrain conquest," The Good King explained. Malbourne thought about it for a moment and remember the ponies there and when he got to think about Apple Bloom, he panicked as he realize what is going to happen to her if the council of ReproScape get their hooves on her and start to think about what is going to happen to Equestria if they do.
"Your majesty, I must leave as I need to rescue Apple Bloom: my Immoral Gem has made its' way and corrupted her. Please, it's very important," Malbourne said as the Good King gave him a bow and good luck on his mission as he dissolve and it went into Malbourne's neck as the space start to spin around and dissolve.
When it ended, Malbourne found himself in his room, he looked around for a bit and opened his door to see other ponies with the Immoral Gems. When he saw it, he put on a serious face as he spread his wings and run out of his room. When he ran out the main entrance, he flew at high speed, past the shield and into the sky with the sunlight on his wings.
Back in Ponyville, before Celestia raise the sun or Luna lower the moon, the whole family was asleep, except for Apple Bloom, who was wide awake, leaving her room with a black case. With it, Apple Bloom went into Big Macs' room by opening the door, quietly going in and silently closing the door.
A short time later, Applejack woke up to check on Apple Bloom and notice that she is gone. She alerted Granny and yell for Big Mac as well as for Apple Bloom to see if she is still at home. Big Mac awoke, tired and groggy in a bath tub filled with ice cubes. When he realize where he woke up, he check his body until Applejack told him that Apple Bloom is missing and she is going to go look for her. Big Mac yelled that he is going too, leaving Granny to stay in case she comes back.
As the siblings went to Ponyville, they saw markings on the wall and garbage on the ground. The two look around for a bit to find Apple Bloom on a skateboard, throwing trash in the air like confetti. The two chased her but she start to drop obstacles for them. They lost her and Big Mac and Applejack split up to look for her. Apple Bloom took a marker and draw all over the walls as she is traveling on the skateboard. She is laughing maniacally as she took it and made her way to the roof of the houses, also removing any possible way for either of her siblings to catch up.
Applejack saw Apple Bloom's hair on the roof and try to get on through means of store barrels and crates. When she got on the roof, she chase her little sister on a skateboard. Apple Bloom wanted to throw things at her, but because of the emptiness of the roofs, she had no choice but to throw a metal pole and the skateboard at her when they made the jump to another house, ruining AJ's jump.
Thankfully, Applejack landed safely on an awning and saw Apple Bloom running away from her. She took a look at the skateboard and pole to see it is actually a Scooter, and from the markings on it, that belongs to Scootaloo.
As for Big Mac, during his search, he found a long scar across his mid area and went to the nearest hospital. He went and get help from a new pony nurse on her first day and asked if she can help him find out if anything is missing. She took a quick look, mentioned she was at the top of her class and not from Ponyville when she notice something and left the room.
"Are you going to get another doctor or some kind of machine?" Big Mac asked. The Nurse just brought in a napkin and a bottle of fluid, put it on the table and wet the towel with it. She went over to Big Mac, who close his eyes thinking it is going to hurt, only it didn't hurt at all.
He asked if she was cleaning the mark or making sure it is not infected, but she answered that the "scar" was actually a special kind of makeup that only looks like a scar and asked if this was some kind of prank. Big Mac shook his head and asked if he has any marks on his body. When she clarify that there is no damage or marks, he sigh in relief which got the nurse to giggle.
"What's so funny, are you happy that you did this job well?" Big Mac asked. The nurse shook her head and explained that she recognize him. Big Mac became confused by it and asked how she recognize him.
"It's just, now I see the resemblance from the picture, (laughing)," The nurse said as she show a picture of him, sleeping with a lot of facial makeup on as well as a wig, looking like lady. He became embarrassed and ran out of there as the nurse continues to laugh.
When he look up, a couple of mares show him the same picture and instead of looking for Apple Bloom, he look to see how many ponies have the picture. To his horror, pretty much every mare in Ponyville have the picture, from Ms. Cake, who had to shield the twins eyes from seeing it, to Mayor Mare.
Seeing this, as well as some mares pointing and laughing at him, this gentle, silent giant, exploded and yelled, "APPLE BLOOOOOOOOMMM." He huffed and went to look for her, only to find her using Tank's propeller to mix paint she stole and using Angel bunny as a paintbrush on the ground.
She tried to run away from him in a narrow ally with no way out, throwing paint in his face, throwing trash cans and Angel in his way, but it is him who tackled and pinned her down that manage to get her to stop. Applejack came in, saw Apple Bloom pinned down and Big Mac's face covered in paint.
With a deep breathe, she got out some rope and tie up Apple Bloom with it and clean her older brother's face with a towel. It is clear neither of them didn't want to do what they did, but with heavy hearts, they take Apple Bloom and head home. Not long after they leave, everyone, except for the rest of the Mane six, presented the two with a long list of misdemeanors and pranks Apple Bloom did. Looking at all the angry stares, both of them promised that they will deal with her and fix what she broke and etc. and went home.
When they made it to the farm, the two tie Apple Bloom up to a chair as she is struggling with her mouth shut. Applejack took off her hat and held it to her chest as Big Mac hugged her as they walked away. Granny went to the two and solemnly asked how it went, which they refuse to answer. She only look at Apple Bloom struggling in the chair to sort of know what happen.
After a short time, Twilight came by saying that she and the others are cleaning Apple Blooms' mess. The family talked to Twilight a little, than at some point Applejack voiced that she somewhat blames Bourne for Apple Blooms' deeds. She didn't want to blame him and wanted to blame herself, but believe it is no coincidence that Apple Bloom started to act bad shortly after making friends with him. It also didn't help that she doesn't know much about him or where he's from makes her grow more blame towards him. Both Big Mac and Granny started to see what Applejack is saying and start to agree with her as whenever they get near the tied-up Apple Bloom, she basically fights back.
Applejack also brought up that before Twilight arrive, her family try to come up with punishments for Apple Bloom but have no idea and only thought they could keep Bourne away from the farm and her too. While they are talking, the family is approached by two dark tone, tall unicorns that seemed too similar to each other.
"(First One) Hello… (Second One) Hello," The two said in a creepy manner.
"I am Trauer," The first one said while the other one said, "And I'm Albtraum."
"We were traveling and just so happen to notice how rambunctious of a filly you have," Trauer said.
"We are principals of a school that handles those types of foals," Albtraum explained. Applejack and Twilight both look at each other with suspicion and quickly asked for information regarding the school.
"We run the Mature Adolescences Living In Certain Expanses Academy," Trauer said with Albtraum adding, "It teaches foals how to be model citizens and your filly happens to be in the perfect period in life and live in the perfect area to be accepted in the Mature Adolescences Living In Certain Expanses Academy." They look at each other until both Granny and Big Mac called for a family meeting, which Applejack include Twilight in. While keeping an eye on Apple Bloom, Granny Smith and Big Mac both said that they want her to attend the school while Applejack and Twilight voice concern about it.
"I can't believe the both of you are quickly agreeing to something we all don't know much about," Applejack stated.
"Well, she has been misbehaving lately and from the looks of things this may be a good option," Granny said.
"She humiliated me by sending embarrassing pictures to every mare in town," Big Mac said with Twilight nodding in agreement with getting the picture. As Applejack talk with them all, trying to find reason as to why to keep Apple Bloom on the farm or send her to the academy, both Trauer and Albtraum look at Apple Bloom very closely.
The two notice the amulet she is wearing and noted that it belongs to Malbourne and said aloud that Malbourne did make her bad, which got Applejack to leave her family meeting at the sound of name. She demanded to know more about Bourne, which gives the two an idea.
"Well if you must know, Bourne's actual name is Malbourne and he likes to lie and corrupt other ponies," Trauer said, during this Malbourne finally made it to the farm, only he hid to see what is going on.
"You have nothing to worry about Ms. Jack, Malbourne is not permitted to be on school grounds and any and all of our students will be kept away from him," Albtraum added. Malbourne look from afar, sighing in relief believing that they will leave after Applejack firmly rejects their offer but to his horror, he heard Applejack give them an okay.
"So long as it keeps her away from (Rolling her eyes during the name) Malbourne, than maybe Apple Bloom will need to learn how to be better behaved," Applejack said as she finally agrees, with a heavy heart, as both Trauer and Albtraum shook her hooves and used their magic to take Apple Bloom onto the backseat of their Pegasi-pull carriage.
The two assured the family that the next time they will see Apple Bloom, she will be different and went to their carriage. Malbourne quickly use his magic to scare off the Pegasi and try to remove his amulet off of Apple Bloom. This got both Trauer and Albtraum to use their magic to pull the carriage, which Malbourne also sabotage.
Seeing what's going on, Trauer claimed that it is Malbourne trying to keep her close so he could corrupt her further. Both Applejack and Big Mac decide to charge against him and got Albtraum to use his magic to reveal where he is at.
Malbourne was too focus on removing the amulet to notice the sound of hoofsteps charging towards him. He finally heard the noise as it is getting louder and louder when he became pinned down by AJ and Big Mac.
"We got you Bourne or should I say Malbourne and we've…Gasp," Applejack said as she spotted Malbourne using his magic horn to get an amulet. Big Mac joined in on her gasping as Malbourne use his magic to transport from under the two.
Malbourne took a deep breath and reveal to the two the truth about him, his mission and what the school is actually about, trying to show that he is telling the truth. Both of them refused to believe him until they hear screams of terror and all three see Trauer and Albtraum using a gravitational spell on both Granny and Twilight. As Granny is on the ground, Twilight manage to take a stand against it.
"My, this Fraudulent know how to use magic, I might as well demonstrate how my powers surpasses hers," Albtraum said as he took a Power Capsule and put it on his neck where he immediately sprouted wings to everyones' surprise.
He use his magic to attack Twilight and damage the area, but Malbourne quickly charge using his magic to undo the gravitational spell and turn the carriage into a pile of flowers and reverse the extra damage done by the spells.
After the spell, he became exhausted as he use his magic to hold Albtraum down as AJ and Big Mac came out. Malbourne pointed out Trauer using a Power capsule to fly away, kidnapping Apple Bloom.
"Noo, give back Apple Bloom," AJ yelled out as Trauer flew far into the sky, saying, "Not a chance, Filth," and in a few seconds, he flew out of sight.
As everyone is coming to know what happen, Malbourne cried with his tears landing on his Immoral Gem amulet while Applejack continues to look at the sky where Trauer flew too, pointing one of her hoof towards the direction and slowly cry while saying Apple Bloom as the wind blows her hair.