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<----Mint's colors for those who want to color this
NOT CANON This is only my own headcanon *****************************************************
Annie: T, do you think you could watch Oasis? I'm gonna go out and grab a few things from the market
T: Sure thing. Sure you don't want me to go get the stuff? It’s gonna get dark soon and you should be resting.
Annie: I'm pregnant, not handicapped
T: *opens mouth to speak*
Anthea: Don’t say it. Bottom line, I'm not helpless, I'll be fine.
T: Alright, see ya later then. Be safe.
Annie: Yessir! Love ya! Bye, Sissy
Oasis: *giggles* Mommy! Bye!
Annie: *kisses Oasis on the head*
*leaves home*
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Annie: Let's see, I'm gonna need some veggies, some milk, some— *turns corner* Oof!
Mint: Ow!
Annie: Oh I'm so sorry!
Mint: It's okay
Annie: ......... Mint Leaf?
Mint: A-Anthea? How'd you know it was me? How'd you remember my name?
Annie: I can see color, remember? Plus you smell like mint. And how'd you remember my name?
Mint: Touché
Annie: Wow, it's been years since I've seen you. It's like you've been avoiding me or something *giggles*
Mint: *nervous laughter* Yeah... Somethin' like that.
Annie: So how've you been?
Mint: I've been alright. You?
Annie: Well, things have been very crazy in the last year
Mint: Oh yeah?
Annie: Mmhm. I got married, had a baby, fought some monsters with my friends, saved Equestria. Things like that. Oh, and I'm pregnant again *smiles*
Mint: Wow
Annie: *giggles* Right? It's tough but it keeps my life interesting. Especially the kids.
Mint: I could see that
Annie: Yeah. It's different. I was adopted by a single mare. So I grew up with a single mother.
Mint: *winces*
Annie: Now working together with my husband to raise a baby is proving to be harder than I thought. It's working out though. Anyways, what about you? Anything exciting?
Mint Leaf: Well my parents and I are moving again.
Annie: Oh wow! Where to?
Mint: Not sure. We're just going through a tough time. Trying to find a place to get our lives together.
Annie: What kind of tough times? If you don’t mind me asking
Mint: Just finances and stuff.
Annie: Oh my. Well……………. perhaps I can help? I have many connections.
Mint: ........ You'd help us? Even though you barely know who we are?
Annie: Well, why not? As the student of the princess of this place, I feel very much obligated to help out anypony here in need.
Mint: I-I'm not sure if you'd want to help us......
Annie: Why not?
Mint: For...... reasons.....
Annie: Please, let me help *smiles*
Mint: ......................*sighs* My parents are gonna kill me
Annie: Hm?
Mint: Nothing *small chuckle* ………….Sure. We’d really appreciate any help we can get.
Annie: Perfect! How about we go to your house then and talk to your parents?
Mint: N-now?
Annie: Why not? I was never much of a procrastinator
Mint: O-okay………. Let’s go then
Annie: Um, can I walk next to you?
Mint: Sure?
Annie: I mean right next to you. Like touching... It makes it easier to get around. *pointe to eyes* I won't if you don't want me to
Mint: I-I don't mind.
Annie: Thanks! *brushes up against Mint* You okay? Your heart's racing.
Mint: I'm okay. C'mon let's go.
*head to Mint's home*
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Annie: Wow, I didn't even know anything was out this far in Ponyville
Mint: Yeah. My parents like their privacy. Plus there's a lot of open space for planting things here.
Annie: Planting?
Mint: Yeah, we grow some plants and fruit here.
Annie: Lovely! Though, I'm assuming it's not working out since you're moving.
Mint: Not as well as we hoped.
Annie: It's okay, we'll figure something out.
Mint: I hope so. Well, here we are.
Annie: ……………… Are we going in?
Mint: Y-yeah. *takes deep breath and opens door* Mom? Dad? I'm home. I have a guest too.
Azalea: A guest?
Mint: Yeah. She said she could help with our situation.
*Azalea and Berry Vine walk in*
Azalea: Hello
Berry: Hi, there.
Annie: Hi!
Mint: These are my parents Azalea Leaf and Berry Vine
Azalea and Berry: *wave*
Annie: *waves back* Nice to meet you.
Mint: And......... *starts shaking* Mom, Dad........ this is Anthea.
Azalea: *small gasp* Mint.....
Mint: Mom I know what you're thinking but she can help! And you've been running and hiding away from this for way too long!
Annie: *watching awkwardly*
Berry: Mint! Why would you do this?
Mint: Because! I've been seeing her around for so long and not being able to say anything has been painful!
Berry: But we've been avoiding this for a reason!
Mint: You never told me the reason! What was I supposed to think?
Azalea: Mint.... *begins tearing up*
Annie: *horn glows* Everypony, calm down.
*all relax*
Annie: All good?
Mint: ........ yeah.
*silence*
Annie: Soooooo... What's the problem here?
Mint: *looks to Azalea* Mom....... please. This could be our last chance.
Azalea: ............. *looks to Anthea* ............ A-Anthea.......
Berry: Azalea, you don't have to do this.......
Azalea: I do. We do. *looks back to Anthea* Anthea....... I'm........ We're........ We're so sorry *breaks down*
Anthea: O-oh, wait don't cry! You didn't do anything wrong!
Azalea: But we did! We..... we……
Annie: Yooooouu what?
Berry: We left you……….
Annie: I don’t understand……….
Berry: 21 years ago
Annie: Ahah, how does that make sense? I’m 21 now. You could’t have left me when I was………. born …………………………….no
Azalea: I’m so sorry, Anthea! *sobs* We were so young! And we didn’t know what to do and we were out of money and my health wasn’t good and, and, and… I’m sorry!
Berry: We just couldn’t support a foal. Let alone a blind one. And you were so small and helpless and we were incapable of providing for you. With Azalea’s health problems, we couldn’t afford to take care of you and her at the same time. We tried for a month but you were just getting weaker and weaker. We…. we had to give you up.
Annie: ……………………………………………………….
Azalea: It was the hardest decision of our lives! I know it’s a sorry excuse but we really just wanted the best for you!
Annie: ………………..*looks towards Mint and back to Azalea and Berry* ………………….. Why didn’t you come back for me?
Berry: We did. 8 years later. Azalea, got much healthier and we had a good amount of money so we tried to find you. We went back to the orphanage and the ponies there said you’d been adopted 3 years earlier by one of the Elements of Harmony. Kindness to be specific.
Azalea: *sniff* We were so happy to hear you were in a good home and w-we didn’t want to interfere. Plus, we found out that I was pregnant again and we didn’t want you to think that we gave you up just because you were blind.
Mint: We moved here from Fillydelphia because things were getting bad again as far as finances. When we got here, my parents told me that I had an older sister and that she was blind and her name was Anthea. I was also told to avoid her at all costs
Azalea: We were so scared that we’d run into you and that you would hate us. We didn’t know what kind of pony you were and we didn’t want to burden you with our problems or make you feel obligated to leave your wonderful life. And…. we understand if you hate us now…. You have no idea how sorry we are Anthea. I know a million sorries couldn’t make up for what we did to you but….. it’s all we can give.
Annie: ……………………………………………………….
Azalea: Anthea?
Annie: ……………………………………………………….
Azalea: Anthea, please say something! *sobs*
*silence*
Annie: ……………………………………………………..thank you
Azalea and Berry: What?
Annie: *giggles and wipes away a tear* I said, “thank you”.
Azalea: W-wha?
Annie: You did what you could. And you just wanted me to be happy. And, well…. I am.
Azalea: B-but Anthea……. We *gets choked up*
Annie: Hey *walks over to Azalea and wipes away her tear* No more crying. I hate crying.
Berry: ……………..How…….
Annie: Hm?
Berry: How are you okay with this?
Annie: I just……. understand. I’m mature. I get that things don’t always work out.
Azalea: A-Anthea……….
Annie: *giggles* Call me Annie
Azalea: Annie………. So you’re not mad at us?
Annie: Well, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t at first but, I really do understand. Besides, I can’t imagine a world where I didn’t make the friends I did.
Berry: You have good friends?
Annie: Plenty! I even married one of them recently *giggles*
Azalea: Y-you’re married?
Annie: Sure am! We have a daughter as well and *pokes belly* another baby on the way!
Berry: You’re pregnant too?
Annie: Mmhm. My husband, Turquoise and I both knew we wanted kids so we got busy right away.
Berry: Erm, and you’ll able to support them both?
Annie: Mmhm. Turquoise comes from a rather rich family and he has a stable job in gem crafting with his older sister. I, on the other hoof, am still a student
Berry: Wow you must be very rich
Annie: Oh, no, I’m Princess Twilight’s personal student. No tuition required. No payment for me either but being her student has it’s own rewards.
Mint: Woooow……… I can’t believe you’re Princess Twilight’s student.
Annie: I can’t either!
Azalea: …………………………….
Annie: You okay, Azalea?
Azalea: You’re so successful……. I’m just……. so happy for you
Annie: See? Everything happens for a reason.
Azalea: What do you mean?
Annie: I mean that maybe you were supposed to let me go so I could become successful and make good friends. And now, I can help you guys out. I made some amazing friends here and all over Equestria. One of my friends happens to be one of the best finical advisors around. The Crème de la Crème….. literally. I know for a fact she’ll be able to help you out big time.
Azalea: Annie, you don’t have to do this…..
Annie: I know I don’t, but I want to. I–
*knocking*
Berry: Who could that be?
Annie: …………………… I think I know who it is *goes to door*
Azalea: Um, Annie?
Annie: *opens door*
Mint: D-d-dragon!
Annie: Hi T! Hello, Sissy!
T: Annie! You worried me! You’ve been gone so long! I had to sniff you down to find you!
Annie: I’m fine, I’m fine! You really need to stop worrying so much.
T: *looks inside* What’re you doing here anyways?
Annie: I… um… wow, I don’t know how to explain this. Um, Azalea, Berry, Mint, this is my husband Turquoise and my daughter Oasis. T, this is Azalea, Berry, and Mint. They’re my………… biological family.
T: ………………….What??? But–
Annie: I know crazy right?
T: It um, looks like you’re all handling this well
Azalea: I was a mess earlier ahah.
T: Well, it’s um, really nice to meet you all.
Oasis: Mommy! Up!
Annie: Hi sweetie *picks up Oasis*
T: Wow, Oasis looks a lot like you Mrs. Azalea
Azalea: *goes by Annie and Oasis*
Oasis: *puts hoof on Azalea’s nose*
Azalea: I– *giggles* wow. She’s beautiful
Annie: I guess you’re a grandma now, huh?
Azalea: *backs away* Oh, no I don’t think I– I mean, I wasn’t– I’m not worthy. That title’s only for your real mother
Annie: There’s always room for another grandma *smiles* and grandpa. And aunt too!
Mint: Woah…. I’m an aunt?
Annie: Guess so! *puts Oasis down to let her waddle around*
Azalea: So precious
T: ………………………. I don’t mean to be rude or ask an inappropriate question but, what now?
Berry: I’m not sure…………….
Annie: Well, first of all I’ll definitely get a hold of Crème. *to T* Do you know when she’ll be coming back to Ponyville?
T: I think she’s coming next week to meet with Claire
Annie: I’ll talk to her then and let her know about your guy’s situation then if things go well, you can stay here and well……………… I guess we’ll go from there
Azalea: Y-yeah that sounds great
Berry: Thank you Anthea
Annie: Don’t mention it. I know things’ll work out. I’d really love if you guys could stay and settle in one place for once. I also think it’d be pretty cool to get to know my little sister *giggles*
Mint: Yeah!
Annie: Well, um… I guess we’ll go home now? It’s getting dark *shudders*
Berry: Y-yeah. Be safe you three.
Annie: It was really nice to finally meet you all. More like life changing actually, eheh
Azalea: ………… will we get to see each other again?
Annie: Of course. Though, I think we should wait a little. Today was really…... overwhelming
Berry: I agree
Azalea: Mmhm
Annie: Well then…… I’ll see you all next week. Bye!
Berry: Goodbye, Anthea. Thank you again
Mint: Bye Annie!
Azalea: *waves*
Annie: Alrighty. Let’s go, T
Azalea: Wait!
Annie: Hm?
Azalea: Annie……………... can I… hug you?
Annie: Of course *walks back to Azalea*
Azalea: *hugs Annie and starts crying again* It’s been so long. I missed you so much… I’m not sure if you feel the same, but I love you Anthea. And I never stopped loving you. Not for one instant.
Annie: *hugs tighter*
Azalea: Bye, Annie. We’ll see you later
Annie: *nods and walks by T*
*leave the house*
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T: Well, that was intense. You alright, sweetie?
Annie: …………………………….
T: … Annie?
Annie: …………………………….
T: *wraps wing around Anthea*
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*arrive at home*
T: Home sweet home *to Oasis in a high pitched voice* Are we home Sissy? Are we home?
Oasis: *giggles* Dah!
T: *smiles*
Annie: *breaks down crying*
T: Annie??? Annie are you okay?
Annie: *nods*
T: What’s wrong
Annie: I-I’m just really overwhelmed…
T: It’s okay. You went though a lot today. *rubs her back*
Annie: It-it was so h-hard to not get angry when I realized who they were
T: You did good.
Annie: *groans* Too many feelings. I mean what do I do from here? Just pretend like they never left me? Do I call them ‘mom’ and ‘dad’? I already have a mom and a family! I just don’t know what to do. I don’t know what to feel…... Pregnancy hormones aren’t helping *chuckles*
T: *chuckles* Well, you did just meet your family after 21 years. That’s tough.
Annie: Mmhm
T: ……………..You want some ice cream?
Annie: …………………….*nods*
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