And together, they went through the start of the note. And as they reached the confirmation of Scootaloo's death, Apple Bloom closed her eyes and held Belle close as the mare's jaw dropped. Tears spilled from her eyes as her hooves rose up to her head, grasping just behind her ears as she stared at the words. "S-She can't... s-she's not...! S-Scootaloo's not dead...!"