>arrive in Equestria >you are met with hostility at first but eventually are able to prove that you aren't a threat >you are allowed to live on the outskirts of town next to the Everfree Forest >your construction skills aren't very good, only able to build a tiny shack with a leaky roof >you are allowed to go into town to buy stuff but everypony avoids you like the plague >Zecora tasks you with gathering rare herbs in exchange for bits >she's cold and barely pays you anything but it's all you have >you eventually go and find your waifu >she's disgusted by you and asks you to never visit her again >as you try and cope with this devastation over the months you realize you don't want to do this anymore >one day when sent to find a particularly poisonous plant you come across a gray pony >she's sitting in an opening by herself with tears flowing as she baws >she notices you and is scared at first but you introduce yourself >obviously she's heard of the weird creature that lives outside of Ponyville >she makes an attempt to stop crying but still has the sniffles >you ask her what's wrong and she explains that the love of her life, Big Mac, just married another mare in town >you tell her you're sorry and go on to explain what happened with your waifu >you both sit there in silence for a while >an understanding between the two of you has brought some calmness to you both >you both decide to meet up again at the same spot tomorrow >you forgot to find the plant Zecora asked for, but you don't care anymore >you wake up early and make sure to get Zecora's order complete, she was pretty pissed off from yesterday >today you need to find her a black iris, which is pretty rare. Long day ahead >but for once, you actually have something to look forward to >your new acquaintance, Marble Pie, is already at the spot waiting with a lunch basket >you manage to actually smile, the first time since you can remember coming here >you exchange a brief welcome with her and she offers you a veggie sandwich with some lemonade, which you happily accept >although a veggie sandwich isn't exactly your idea of fine cuisine the pickings have been slim since arriving in Equestria >the sandwich is actually delicious and you let her know >she feigns a smile and thanks you, but deep down she's in pain >you both sit there for a while occasionally breaking the silence to comment on a tree or the sky >it's getting dark and you both decide to head back >you are getting used to her company and would like to see her again, she agrees to meet up tomorrow >when you go back home, you lay on your hay sleeping mat and sigh >you think about Marble Pie and the last two days you spent with her >all of a sudden you blush and realize you are starting to catch feelings for her >which is conflicting because you still love your waifu even after all the terrible things she said >but part of you knows that you need to move on somehow >as your mind races around with all different types of possibilities you eventually fall asleep >over the next several weeks you meet with Marble Pie everyday at the same spot at the same time >you both mostly sit there without saying much, but you can feel that being with her puts you at ease >one morning you luck out and find a bunch of red orchids, the ones Zecora had requested >now that you are done work early you still have time before you need to meet with Marble >an idea pops in that monkey brain of yours >you make your way to Ponyville, bits in hand >you head over to Rarity's shop (to her dismay) and inquire about buying a scarf >she laughs you out of there when you tell her your budget >alright, plan b. You make your way to the general store >as you browse the assortment of wares nothing really stands out >the owner eyeing you up the entire time, but still too wary to ask you what you're looking for >a small blue bow clip catches your eye and you bring it up to the register >it's not expensive but you will need to ration your food some more over the next several weeks >with the bow in hand and a small smile creeping on your face you head to the meeting spot >once again Marble is waiting for you >she attempts to smile when you greet her >you tell her about what plant you had to find earlier, she listens and nods >after a little while you both go back to what you do best, sitting there quietly >you still have the bow in your pocket >you meant to give it to her at the start but you didn't have the courage >yup, you pull the cowardly move and wait until the last minute >it's getting dark and Marble mentions that she should head home >before she can leave you tell her you have a gift for her >she's a little confused but stands there patiently >you pull out the blue bow clip and hand it to her >you ask her if you could be the one to help her get over Big Mac >she tears up and tells you that she doesn't like you like that >as you sit there devastated she thanks you for the gift and trots off hurriedly >you don't cry >well you have tears but you aren't crying >you walk back home with your head down >as you lay on your mat looking up at your ceiling you realize how dumb you are for asking her out >everypony is repulsed by you but she actually tolerates your company. But to think she would actually like you in a romantic way is crazy >as tears flow down your cheeks you can't help but laugh >the next morning you feel embarrassed the entire day while searching for some joke plants >at least no one is here to see your shame >eventually you find what you need and head home >but something compels you to check the spot where you've been meeting Marble >after yesterday you aren't sure what to expect and don't think you have the balls to face her >with an audible gulp you pull up your pants and make your way >as you approach the opening you see Marble sitting at her usual spot >you immediately notice she's wearing the blue bow you gave her >no turning back now >you walk over to her and blush as you akwardly greet her >she actually has a genuine smile and thanks you again for the bow >she doesn't mention anything about yesterday and instead tells you about her day on the rock farm >mostly uneventful as usual >after the conversation frizzles off both of you sit there in comfortable silence >you still have feelings for her but ultimately you still love your waifu >who you can never have >as your brooding thoughts take over, Marble interrupts you to say goodbye >it's gotten dark out before you even knew it >you and Marble spend the next weeks doing the same thing >except one day she asks you a strange question >"What if we stopped existing" >you are taken aback by the question and sat there for a moment to think >you say you don't know but it doesn't sound all that bad >she nods and thinks over your response >"Anon, I know where there is a beautiful view overlooking a lake. It's high up and you can see everything, even Ponyville. Would you go there with me?" >you pause and wonder if you can ask Zecora for a day off. Actually you don't care what Zecora thinks. This is the most interesting thing in your life right now >you tell her you would like nothing more than to accompany her >she hugs you out of nowhere >"T-thank you" >wow, she feels so warm and soft. You can spend the rest of your life in this position and be okay >she eventually lets go and says her goodbye for the evening >the next day comes and you hop out of bed and freshen up >no running water but you manage >you stop by Zecora's hut and tell her you are taking the day off >she wasn't happy but didn't seem all that bothered either >she gave you one of her daily warnings but you've gotten pretty used to them by now >"I see you have your eye on Marble Pie. But you should stay away instead, or the consequences you will come to dread" >dealing with Zecora was easier than expected, with a smile on your face you head to the meeting spot >Marble isn't here yet, you take a seat on your favorite rock >fairly flat and smooth, it's been almost like a comforting friend over the months >an hour or two goes by and you start to get nervous >your mind races over the possibilities: maybe she had second thoughts? Did something bad happen to her? No no, she's probably just helping at the rock farm or something >as you are panicking you see her in front of you all of a sudden >"Anon, are you okay?" "Y-yeah! I was just uh..day dreaming" >"Oh, okay. I'm surprised to see you here this early" >Oh. OH. You forgot to tell Marble you were taking the day off from work "I took the day off from work, since we are going somewhere new" >"Oh, well I'm glad you're early. We can start heading there now" >you notice that Marble is in a great mood today for some reason. Which is fairly extraordinary, but you decide not to pry. Why question a good thing? >as you walk alongside Marble your mind begins to start working overtime again >what if she's starting to like me? Maybe I still have a chance with her… >as you make your way out of the clearing you start to ascend a trail leading up >an hour passes and you notice you aren't in the Everfree anymore >the dark and gloomy now in the rearview, a more sparse and rocky trail ahead >the sun beams down and Marble looks happy >you're happy >you begin to notice how high you are, you can already start to make out mountains in the distance >it's early afternoon and you both decide to stop for a break >there are some fallen tree branches near a pond and decide to sit there >"Anon, thanks for coming with me. You are the only one I can count on for this. You understand me." "Sure thing, I'm really enjoying it out here." >you blush a little bit as you try to keep your cool >"I know I've already asked a lot from you. I don't think I could do this alone. Did you think anymore about my question from before?" >crap, you aren't sure what she's talking about >as you sit there looking baffled she interrupts your thoughts >"About…not existing…" "Oh, not really. Why?" >frogs croak nearby as she looks down >her positive attitude from earlier vanished in a second >"I think about it a lot...that's why I wanted you here with me because I thought you understood" >you aren't sure what to say, so you say nothing >normally the silence you share together is that of calmness, not uneasiness >eventually you find your words "I know you still mourn what could have been with Big Mac. I feel the same way, you know that. But I also know I can't dwell on her forever. I'm hurting but being with you has shown me maybe there is something nice in this world after all" >a small smile cracks on her face >"You are too sweet Anon….maybe if I met you earlier in time, things would be different" >Marble scoots next to you and rests her head against you >without being too awkward you wrap your arm around her >she feels amazing, if only this moment could last >"Anon…we need to continue on the trail. I want to show you the summit" >you nod but wait for her to get up first, there was no way you were taking your arm off her otherwise >with your emotions running wild you walk the path with her not uttering a word >Marble looks peaceful as she takes in the view as you make your way to the top >you walk close to the edge and take in the massive scene before you >snowy mountain ranges in the far distance, and as promised you can see Ponyville not too far off >you take a moment to wonder if anything interesting is going on, you always wanted to be apart of their town >but you weren't allowed to fit in >and the love of your life telling you that she hates you >yeah, fuck this place >Marble Pie notices you aren't looking very happy >she nuzzles into your stomach >"Anon, I know you are hurting. Like me. Look down below" >as you enjoy the sensation of her cute snout, you look down in front and see a glistening lake "It's beautiful" >she pulls away and nods at you >"That's where I am going…" >you look confused for a moment. Why would she want to go swimming now? Not to mention it would take hours to climb down >wait, does she mean…? "Marble! Please don't tell me what I'm thinking…" >she looks down and nods slowly >hot tears start flowing down your cheeks "N-no…" "No!" >she looks at you with a sad smile. A smile that has already accepted her fate >she walks up and hugs you >words barely coming out as your tears start to fall on her "Please…there has to be another way. We could run away together and start our own little farm…we could even raise foals together…we could..we could…" >she hugs you tighter. You feel something wet and notice she's crying >between sniffles she mutters to you >"I have to go Anon, I'm sorry. Please remember me as your love" >Marble looks up at you and kisses you on the lips >your eyes go wide for a moment and then you close them as you kiss her back >her tongue swirls around slowly but passionately >her breath warm and comforting >your mind melts in pleasure and the feeling of being loved >after what feels like an eternity, she breaks away >tears in her eyes as she smiles at you >she approaches the ledge "Wait Marble!" >she looks back at you, straining to meet your eyes "I'm going with you, my love" End