Brand Sparkling New! · 2:27pm Jul 1st, 2012
To whomever it concerns, or more likely, the six of you out there who'll read this: My new story is up, pending moderator approval. Expect it in a few hours. Unlike the others, this one's centred entirely on two OC's, despite Applejack's presence. I'd appreciate it if y'all gave it a look-see. Here's a teaser:
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On a slowly chugging steam train, powered unnecessarily by a team of conductors in front of the cowcatcher, an incredibly large Earth pony lay back with a battered straw hat over his eyes. His grizzly red fur was caked with dirt, an unintended side effect of having to take over for a herniated conductor. If anypony were to pass by him, the immediate impression was that he was no ordinary farmer, no; he was the indubitable king of crops.
Beside him, a creamy orange unicorn was fretting back and forth with an admittedly appetizing dish. Nerves, however, ruin one’s appetite immensely, and few could be more nervous than this particular unicorn at that specific moment. Eventually, the comfortable silence was broken with a frustrated sigh. “Rome, are you certain the kids won’t go overboard this time? Looking back at what happened the last time we visited…”
“Now, don’t you fret none, Clementine. Jackie sez she’s in charge o’ the farm there, an’ we both know she’s the best filly fer the job. Ah mean, Ma’s getting’ on in years, and her numberin’ skills weren’t ever the best. Lil’ Mac, well, he may be the smart one, but that boy ain’t got a lick o’ marketin’ sense in him. Fancy seein’ him on a print ad. And Apple Bloom, heck, she ain’t even ten yet.”
“Not just that, but she’s still not even nine!”
“My point exactly. Jackie’s the only pony with the right mixture of smart, savvy, and sensible that makes for a fine farmer.”
A brief laugh. “Oh, please, you’re saying that just because she wanted to be just like you.”
“And a mighty fine goal that is!”
The duo broke into laughter before scooching closer together, with Rome straightening and padding his fur for use as a pillow. “All joking aside, she’s just the only pony Ah know who could live up to the expectations Equestria’s set fer the Apple family. Now, no more discussion, everythin’ will be fine. Get a nap while ya can, Ah’ll wake ya when we get to the next station.”
Clementine Orange, of the Manehattan Oranges, took the hat off Red Rome’s head, using it to block out the bright lights from the windows. “Thanks, hon. Nighty night.”
“It’s the afternoon, you ditz. Aw, heck, g’night, sugarcube.”
The train rattled on through the tunnels and passes of western Equestria, drawing closer to Ponyville with each passing minute.
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And yes, I'm working on the other stories too. Just slowly.
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