//------------------------------// // A Date // Story: Treason // by Trevosta //------------------------------// A Date Applejack had worked extra hard all day, she was determined to get off early and prepare for her picnic date. She had finished so early, in fact, that she didn't know what to do with herself. She was trying not to get too worked up, but she couldn't help but try to impress him. She wanted to be the best she could be for him, but what was the best way to do that? Then she had a revelation. The spa. The spa was the place to go if she wanted to look her best. She needed to unwind a bit anyway. She arrived and ordered the house special, called 'The Rarity'. It was heavenly, the hooficure was great, it also got rid of the tough callouses on her hooves from working all day. The massage was magnificent, she hadn't had one since the whole 'Gabby Gums,' incident; and she hadn't felt this relaxed in years. She even had them do her hair and makeup. Applejack was now at home, waiting for her date to pick her up. ------------------------------------ Geronimo had picked up all of the things he needed, food, beverages, a blanket, and a basket to put it all in. He perched the basket on his back and began walking to Sweet Apple Acres. When he arrived, he prepared himself for his date; he showered, he put on some new hair dye, combed his mane, put on a collar, and a loose tie. Just before he went to the farm house to pick up his date he put the basket on his back and his sunglasses on his face. He walked over to the door of the farm house and knocked, which was answered by, "Come in!" He opened the door and saw the most gorgeous mare he had ever seen. Applejack had her hair done into a single braid, draped over her right shoulder, and she was wearing her usual Stetson, as well as some green and red boots, to match her eyes and cutie mark. She was simply stunning. "Wow, way to go. You have successfully fried my brain." he said with a slightly sarcastic smile. "Aw, shucks." she said, blushing and kicking at the ground with one of her boots. "I'm serious, you are so beautiful, that I am completely unable to think straight." that caused her blush to get even worse. "Now let's go." They walked to the spot that Rainbow had directed him to. They made simple small talk, and just enjoyed each other's company. They had both become much more comfortable around the other, but there was something bothering Geronimo. "Hey, Applejack, mind if I ask you something?" "Sure thing, Specs, what is it?" she asked playfully. That caused him to falter, "Wow... Nopony has called me that in years... And you aren't allowed to either, unless it's just us." he said with a touch of nostalgia. "But anyway, I was told that you never had a special somepony. I was wondering why, you are like the perfect mare, and I find it hard to understand why." he explained. Applejack was shocked and embarrassed, "Who told ya that?" she demanded. "And why?" "I wanted to ask you out, so I went to your friend Rarity, who made a dress for you by the way." he threw in. "I asked her if you had a coltfriend at the moment, she laughed and told me you never had one." he recalled. "I know why I've never had a special somepony, I just wanted to hear your reasoning." "Ya never had one either?" he shook his head, "Well, Ah jus' always had work ta do, and Ah didn't want ta need ta slow down." she said, looking at the ground and playing with a pebble. "So... Why did YOU stay single?" she accused. "As 'The Best Flier in the Air Force' there had ta be plenty of opportunities." she said, slightly sarcastically and with genuine curiosity, while looking up at him. "Well, I'll be honest with you, there haven't been any mares who caught my attention like you." he said, with a smile, making her blush. "didn't you notice how I tripped over my words when I first met you? You are the only mare that I've ever wanted to date." then he squirmed slightly. "That, and as a drill sergeant you don't want the ponies under you to think that you were ever soft enough to get into a relationship. Believe me, I've seen it happen, to my own drill sergeant." he said that with a laugh, "We never let him live it down." Applejack laughed at that. They continued through the date, having pleasant conversation, and laughing at each other's jokes. Celestia lowered her sun, while Luna raised the moon and stars. The two ponies just stared at the stars, until Applejack dozed off, leaning against the Sergeant. He looked at the sleeping mare, she was just too freaking cute, he smiled and closed his eyes, and he dozed off.