Chapter 10- Wrangler's Broken Heart

The next morning Wrangler was awaken by the sound of running water. She groaned and pulled the covers over her head.
“Excuse me miss but your bath has been drawn.” came a voice. Wrangler peeked over the blankets to see a pony standing in the bathroom doorway. “I don’t mean to disturb you but the Princess asked me to draw a bath for you.” “Uh, Thank you.” she got up walked into the bathroom. She submerged herself into the warm water letting her body relax. She washed her long hair and scrubbed her body clean when she was pure white again she climbed out to dry off.
“Hello Wrangler?” Morning Star called “I’m here.” Wrangler called as she came out of the bathroom. Morning Star covered her mouth as she giggled. Wrangler cocked an eyebrow “What’s so funny?” “You. Your hair is everywhere” she giggled and pointed at her. “I bet yours looks worse since its longer than mine.” teased Wrangler Morning Star stuck her tongue out at Wrangler playfully. “What are we gonna do today?” “I would like to like to get to know you more, so I figured we would spend the day in the garden.” “Your garden is beautiful, I would love to see more of it.” “It’s settled then, when you are finished we’ll head out.” Wrangler quickly brushed her hair and tied it in a loose so it could dry. “Ready.” she smiled at Morning Star
Morning Star lead the way to the garden, Wrangler oohed and awwed the castle as they went. Once outside Morning Star showed her around the garden and pointed out her favorite flowers. When they reached a weeping willow Morning Star stopped. “This will be a good spot, it’s were we meet last night.” “I didn’t recognized it.” Wrangler said as she gazed at the tree. Morning Star pointed across the garden to a door “That’s where you came in.” “So what would you like to talk about? I told you everything up to when I meet you.” Wrangler asked her. “I just want to get to know you more.” she smiled “Okay” blushed Wrangler. “Tell me what your heart has always dreamed of.” “Well back home I always wanted to fly with the eagles. To be able to feel the wind flowing around me would be amazing. What’s it like?” Morning Star smiled “That is a good question but would you like to find out on your own?” Wrangler giggled “I don’t have wings.” “You didn’t answer my question.” Wrangler blinked at Morning Star “Yes I would love to.” “Close your eyes” Morning Star instructed her. Wrangler looked at Morning Star with a quizzical look. I wonder how she could possibly do that." she wondered to herself.
"Now you have to hold real still. Think of being a Pegasus and want it with ALL of your heart" Morning Star told her. Wrangler closed her eyes and wished with all of her heart to be a Pegasus. She thought of flying with the eagles. Morning Star put her horn against Wrangler's side and her horn began to glow. Morning Star closed her eyes tight in concentration as a swirl of stars began surrounding Wrangler, hiding her from sight. This lasted for about 20 minutes. Wrangler could feel a tingling sensation on both of her sides. Morning Star lifted her head and stepped back from her. After the stars finally disappeared from around Wrangler two beautiful white wings were sticking out from her sides.
“Okay open your eyes.” Wrangler opened her eyes to find tiny stars floating around her, they were disappearing quickly. “Go look in the pond.” smiled Morning Star Wrangler walked over to the pond and gasped “I have wings!” “A gift from me to you.” smiled Morning Star. “How did you?” Wrangler asked “I guess it’s my turn to tell you about me, come relax under the tree.”
As they laid under the tree Morning Star told Wrangler about her life. “Wow Morning Star you’ve had to deal with a lot.” Morning Star smiled looking up through the branches she noticed a pony descending above them. When the pony landed he approached Morning Star. “He will meet you at sunset by the back wall. Tonight is the last night of the festival.” “Thank you Flameblade. I would like you to meet my new friend Wrangler.” she stepped aside so he could see her. “Nice to meet you.” he smiled Wrangler blushed “Like wise.” “If you would like I can escort you tonight Princess.” “No I think my new friend and I can handle it.” “Okay but be careful. I must go your father needs me.” “Later Flameblade.” Morning star turned to Wrangler and laughed “He does have that affect.” “Huh? What!?” “Oh boy” Morning Star giggled “No, No he’s cute and all but I am just shy around other ponies. Besides my heart has just been broken.” Morning Star embraced her “It’s okay, I’m here now. How bout some lessons?” “Sure” smiled Wrangler They spent the rest of the day working with Wrangler’s wings. She learned how to expand them, flap them, how to lay them against her body and how to hover. “Tomorrow will be your first flying lesson.” “Am I ready?” “I think so besides I’m teaching you.” she winked at her “Well the sun is setting we better go.”
Wrangler took a deep breath “Okay” “I’ll be right there the whole time” smiled Morning Star She lead the way out the door and to the forest’s edge. They looked around but seen no sign of Bird Star, after awhile the bushes started to rustle and Morning Star lite her horn. “It’s only me Princess.” Bird Star called. He emerged from the forest “sorry I’m late, packing to leave.” “Quite alright. Now I will leave you two to talk. I will be right over here.” she turned and walked a few feet away. “You look beautiful in the moonlight.” he smiled weakly. “Please don’t” Wrangler’s eyes filled with tears “Why?”
He took a few steps closer “It was a set up, I cam back to the tent and Gypsy was there. She started telling me she loved me but I told her to get out. Next thing I knew she was kissing me and you walked in.” “You looked like you were enjoying it.” He walked up til his only a few inches away from her. “Wrangler my hear belongs to you . Gypsy always thought her and I would be together but its not true!” his eyes were filling with tears. “Please come with me, spend the rest of your life by my side.” “I can’t, things have changed, I’ve changed.” she let her wings span out. Bird Star gasped “But how? When?” “Today, Morning star gave them to me.” “I love you no matter what! Please Wrangler I love you.” “I can’t my destiny is here, you heard Oracle.”
He hung his head “I had a feeling you would say that.” he pulled something from around his neck and placed it on her. Looking down she seen it was the necklace he had given her. Placing his hoof over the pendent he told her “Please keep this so you’ll always remember me and my love.” He kissed her check then turned and disappeared into the forest. Wrangler dropped her head and cried, Morning Star quickly embraced her. “I will be alright. I’m here.” Wrangler cried in Morning Stars arms for awhile before Morning Star winked them into Wrangler’s room. “Let’s get you into bed.”
Helping her into bed Morning Star pulled the blankets over her. Wrangler buried her face in the pillows and cried. “I promise the pain will go away.” she brushed hair out of Wrangler’s face “I’ll leave you be for a bit but I will check on you soon.” Morning Star turned and left the room pausing at the door, a tear ran down her cheek she felt for Wrangler. She didn’t like seeing her friend in so much pain.