Author's Notes:

Sorry for the short chapter readers!

I try to keep things short so it's easier to reread and edit later. Lately I've been bad about that but I caught myself in time to salvage what's left in the story!

So now ewe get to the heart of the conflict! What will the three heroines do to save Trixie? Will Trixie confess her feelings for one of them? All of them/ Or maybe none at all?

What will happen next? Find out as we reach a stunning conclusion next chapter!

As always read rate love and tolerate!

As Mary made her way to central square in Ponyville Maud and Platinum both met up with her at the central fountain. They were all panting, having searched every nook and cranny Trixie might have hid in. None of them found her. Ponies searched everywhere but there was no sign of her anywhere.

"Where could she have gone?" Platinum panted, slumping to the ground.

Maud was in similar shape. She'd over done it when looking for Trixie and she too was winded from the lengthy search. her fur was matted with sweat due to the extensive running she did, and the fact he wore a sweatshirt. She pulled it over head style and placed it ton the ground. She then flung her mane back over her head as sweat water flung in the air. Mary and Platinum both looked at her in awe and wonder.

Her eyes were beautiful, and her figure was well built, but slim at the same time. She had slim curves to her body and it made her look like a stone sculpted goddess.

Mary looked away in embarrassment while Platinum continued to stare with her mouth hung open. A slight bit of drool slipped out and she quickly wiped it turning as if she sneezed. Maud noticed both of them doing this and a burning sensation filled her cheeks. Recollecting themselves they now had to face the fact they had run out of places to look.

"So, where have we looked?" She asked trying to change the subject. "We've looked everywhere and there's no sign of her." Maud kept her clam demeanor.

"MAYOR!"

"Applejack?" She turned to see the farm pony running to join up with them at the fountain. "What's happened?"

Mary got shoved to the side as Platinum pressed her nose against Applejack's. "Where's Trixie?! Did you find her?!"

Mary scowled at her rudeness but said nothing against her at the time. She made a mental note to talk to her about this later, but for now Trixie was more important. She took a few steps to stand beside the silver mare.

"Miss Applejack, did you find Trixie? We can't find her anywhere."

She shook her head taking her stetson off. "I aint seen her anywhere mayor. She could be anywhere by now."

Then Maud came up to the group. "Has little moon been anywhere in particular when she was mad sad or just to think?"

"Huh?" They all asked in unison,

"What do you mean by that?" Platinum asked genuinely confused. "Do you mean she does go anywhere when she's feeling down. Like a hangout?"

She nodded. "When Trixie use to get mad or sad, she'd hide herself in the mines. She said the quiet helped her to calm herself." Maud looked at all the ponies present. Applejack, Mary, Platinum, and herself all thought about any place that stood out to where she could have hid herself. Then Applejack had an idea.

"Perhaps we're takin this the wrong way?" She suggested. The others looked to her. She thought about how to say what was on her mind. "Maybe rather than where she'd go to someplace, maybe we should think of where she would go at a time like this? Maybe?"

Mary placed a hoof to her chin, crossing her arms. She thought about what Applejack said. Trixie was a creature of habit, that much was certain. But there was one thing that stood out about her even in her new humble nature, she loved theatrics. She loved drama and buildup. What could that translate to now?

She clapped her hooves together in glee as realization hit her. "Aha! I know where we can possibly find her!"

Without another word she ran off towards Town Hall. The others following close behind. Ponies were still searching for Trixie, but the majority of Ponyville had given up thinking the mare was long gone. But certain individuals kept on searching such as, Carrot Top, Vinyl, Octavia, Silver Spoon, and even the Cutie Mark Crusaders were searching for her.

She ran past them all paying no heed as she made a beeline to the hall. When she arrived she found the doors were still closed, yet in her heart she had a feeling. Platinum and Maud were right on her tail.

"Mary? Where are you going?!" the silvery mare called as she ran beside her.

"I think I might know where Trixie is!"

"Where?" Maud asked running beside Platinum.

Mary looked at Maud then ahead to town Hall. "The place where it all started for us. Town Hall."

Not sure of what she meant, the two ponies followed her into the building. It was unlocked. Mary pushed the door open and found the desk where Trixie stayed was left untouched since the last time it was used, except for clipboard on top of it. It was the appointment board Trixie used to book appointments and had the visitors sign off as they went in. On it were three names. Mary, Maud, and Platinum.

The three mares looked at it curiously wondering if it was a trap setup by Trixie. Knowing how the amulet worked, from Twilight Sparkle, Mary thought it very well could have been. According to Twilight after a lengthy set of research the amulet needed time to take complete hold of the wielder. Trixie was still early on in her possession, perhaps there was still time to save her. Maybe this was her calling for help.

Mary inhaled to calm herself. She felt tense. Trixie was counting on her- no, she was counting on THEM to save her. She had to believe in both their love and friendship. If Twilight and her friends were any indicator, the bonds the three of them shared with Trixie was the key to saving her life now.

She took a moment to relax her shoulders and turned to face her companions. "This is it ladies." She started getting their attention. "We need to stand together if we're to save Trixie."

The other two looked at one another, and nodded in agreement.

"What should we do Mary?" Platinum asked.

Maud stepped forward. "We going in and save, little moon. End of story."

Mary placed a hoof on Maud's shoulder tenderly rubbing it. "We need to reason with her. She might not be so far gone that we can't still save her, but we need to work together. That means we leave are aggression for one another aside and focus on her. Understood/"

Platinum glared at her. "Who are you to go and tell us what to do? Who put you in charge?!" She snipped at her.

"Because aside from Maud here," She gestured to the grey earth pony beside her. "I've known her the longest out of the two of us. If anything SHE should be the one in charge."

The silver mare growled stomping the ground in frustration. She felt so powerless. She wanted to save Trixie, but she thought it would take a miracle to save her. She as just about to scream from her frustration when both Mary and Maud stepped close beside her, pining her between themselves. The two taller mares looked to their shorter companion giving her friendly support. She blushed from the sudden contact and looked at both of them in surprise. Maud gave comforting grin.

"Come on." She said pulling the mare forward with Mary's help. "Let's go save, little moon."

She looked to Mary who, to her surprise, gave her a Warm smile and hugged the both of them. "I know we can do it together. We need to be strong for her, and no matter what happens..."

"We stick together until the end." Maud finished.

They walked to the door leading to Mary's office. Stopping at the threshold,they inspected the door. It was closed and a small scratch in the center of it was not visible to them. It ran from the top to the bottom of the door right down the center. It was more like a burn mark than an actual scratch. Platinum ran her hood across it. It was indeed not a scratch.

A quick sniff confirmed it was indeed a burn mark. A hint of burnt wood and paint lingered in the air. It was subtle but it was there. The three mares looked at one another one last time. All of them nodded entwining their tails together. A mutual friendship was born in that moment, and was about to be tested in firsthand against their love for Trixie.

Mary reached for the handle turning it and slid the door open. They walked in to meet their destiny, their tails still connected together, as they closed the door behind them.