Young Love Tribute

>Young Love in Equestria
>You are Anon, former orphan
>You walk through Ponyville at a brisk pace, the morning sun warming your back
>Today, you were finally going to take care of some important business
>Your mind starts to wander and you think back to the first few years of your life here
>The time you spent in the orphanage...
>When Fluttershy's family took you in and gave you a home...
>You let out a sigh as you remember the incident that drove you away from them
>As you grew, you saw Fluttershy as a sister more than a girlfriend
>But of course her love persisted
>It was this same love that made you decide
>You return to reality as you reach your destination
>Ponyville Hospital
>You hesitate as you reach for the door
>You take a deep breath, mentally preparing yourself for what you were about to do
"You can do this, Anon. You might not get another chance."
>As enter the lobby, you nervously meet the receptionist's gaze
>She smiles as you approach the counter
>"He kept asking when you'd visit. Last door on your right."
>You nod and thank her then start down the hallway lined with rooms
>You think back to why you're here
>It was about 2 years after you moved in with Fluttershy
>You were in the same hospital talking to a doctor
>He told you that Dad was sick, and he'd be staying in the hospital
>He tried to explain how they'd treat his illness with radiation
>All you knew was that the Hulk was created with radiation, so you responded as such
"You mean Dad's gonna be a super hero?!"
>It took you years to realize what was really happening
>You reach the end of the hall and grab the door handle
>With a deep breath, you push open the door
>An old, tired-looking pegasus sits in the bed, reading a newspaper
>He turns to meet his visitor and smiles when he sees you
"Hey Dad."
>"Hello Anon. I knew you'd visit, I just didn't think it'd take this long."
>You walk beside the bed and crouch, cupping his hoof in your hands
>"You know, I forgive you for leaving. You did what you had to do."
>You can feel tears welling up as you nod
>You ask the same question you would ask every time you visited before the incident
"Are you a super hero yet, Dad?"
>He chuckles and reaches over with his free hoof, placing it on top of your hands
>"I'm trying, son...I'm trying."
>A tear runs down your cheek and you smile
>He wraps his hooves around your neck and you return the hug, tears streaming down your cheeks
"I'm sorry I left, Dad."
>"I forgive you son. I'll always forgive you."
>The hug lasts for what feels like hours, but is really only a few minutes
>You rise, wiping the tears from your eyes, and turn towards the door
>"Hey..."
>You look back at your father for what seems like the last time
>"We're all gonna make it, son."
>This nearly sends you back into tears, but you hold it in
>You nod to him and leave, closing the door behind you
>As you exit the hospital, you take a deep breath and sigh
>You smile and look to the sky as you repeat your father's words
"We're all gonna make it."

End.