SUNNY x HITCH

A Heart Torn Asunder

In the bustling town of Maretime Bay, the sun shone brightly over the colourful streets. Sunny Starscout, an alicorn with a radiant light reddish-orange coat, was happily dating Hitch Trailblazer, who was never seen without Sparky, the baby dragon, slung over his back. Their love seemed to brighten even the darkest corners of Equestria.

However, not everyone was pleased. A group of new mares-Raven, Shade, and Thorn-watched from a distance, their eyes narrowing with envy. Raven, with her dark mane and piercing gaze, had always thought she deserved the attention Hitch showered on Sunny. Shade was a master at manipulating situations, and Thorn was known for her sharp tongue and even sharper glare.

One afternoon, as Sunny and Hitch enjoyed a peaceful stroll by the lake, the jealous mares confronted them. "Oh look, the almighty alicorn and her trusty Earth Pony," Raven sneered, her voice laced with disdain. "How quaint."

Sunny, taken aback, replied, "We're just enjoying the day. Is there a problem?"

"Problem?" Shade scoffed, stepping forward. "The problem is that you think you're so special, getting Hitch to fall for you. You're just a wannabe hero trying to play princess."

Hitch frowned, holding Sparky closer. "That's uncalled for. Sunny is amazing just the way she is."

Thorn rolled her eyes, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "Amazing? Please. You're just a pretty face. We all know Hitch could do better."

Sunny felt her heart sink as tears streamed down her cheeks. "I'm not trying to compete with anypony," she managed to say, her voice quivering. She cried uncontrollably, her breath hitching as hurtful words continued to echo in her mind.

"Stop it!" Hitch exclaimed, his voice rising. "This is cruel, and it needs to stop! Sunny deserves kindness and respect, not this negativity."

Raven crossed her forelegs, a smug look on her face. "Kindness? You're the one who should be grateful Hitch even notices you."

Sunny felt the weight of their harsh judgment pressing down on her. "I don't want to fight," she said softly, her heart breaking at the scene unfolding around her. She looked at Hitch, her eyes filled with tears, seeking solace in his presence.

Hitch moved protectively closer to Sunny, sensing her distress. "You don't have to fight. I'm here for you, Sunny. You're incredible just as you are." He leaned down, pressing a gentle kiss to her forehead, grounding her amidst the chaos.

As the confrontation continued, Thorn glanced around, her bravado faltering in the face of Sunny's friends standing united. "We were just... voicing our opinions," she stammered, but her voice lacked conviction.

Sunny took a deep breath, finding strength in the support of her friends. "I just want us to be kind to one another. Love should bring us together, not tear us apart."

With that, the tension in the air began to dissipate. The jealous mares exchanged uneasy glances, realizing they had gone too far. "Let's go," Raven muttered, leading the group away with her head held high, but her heart was less sure.

Once they were gone, Misty rushed to Sunny's side, wrapping her in a comforting hug. "Don't let them get to you, Sunny. You're amazing, and we all love you."

Izzy added, "And Hitch is lucky to have you!"

Pipp smiled brightly, "You both deserve each other. You're a fantastic couple!"

Sunny felt her heart swell with gratitude, tears of joy replacing the ones of sorrow. "Thank you, everypony. I don't know what I'd do without you all," she said, hugging her friends tightly.

Hitch pulled Sunny close, resting his chin on her head. "We're in this together, no matter what," he whispered, his voice steady and reassuring.

Sparky, sensing the change in mood, chirped happily, flapping his tiny wings. The warmth of friendship surrounded Sunny, reminding her that love and kindness would always triumph over jealousy.

As the sun began to set, painting the sky in shades of orange and pink, Sunny felt hopeful again. She was grateful for Hitch, her friends, and the unwavering support that made her feel like the alicorn she truly was. Together, they laughed and shared stories, knowing that their bond could overcome anything that came their way.