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// A stick in the mud 
// Story: Pony Jokes for Brony Folks. 
// by Firebirdbtops 
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	Gusty Days, known a Gus to his few friends, was a pegasus in the royal guard. The guard training he went through was intense, but once he had finished his instructors had guaranteed him that he would be able to stand completely still, never laugh or smile, and guard a doorway that nopony in their right minds would try to enter forcefully. He was also licensed to carry the second most deadly weapon known to ponykind, and he kept his trusted lance polished at all times. He was still unmarried, and while the uniforms of the guard look cool, the lack of smiling removed any suitable female companions from his life, hence his inability to wield the most deadly weapon. However, Prince Shining Armor was his personal hero, ever since they had served a stint at the Royal Mare's Room door together. That was a time Gusty always remembered with pride, for he had never stood straighter, nor stared at the wall ahead of them more fiercely, than with the former captain by his side. Brothers in arms have strong bonds. So, since he admired the current prince of the Crystal Empire as much as he did, he decided to emulate him and get married, or at the least, a date. To that end, he took some leave time. and flew down to Ponyville. He didn't want to stand out too much, so to fit in with the nudist colony, he left all of his clothing at home in Canterlot. However, he was required to keep his spear on him at all times, which also tended to interfere with romance. Knowing that the sight of his weapon would scare off any prospects, he did the most sensible thing he could think of, by going for a blind date. Soon after meeting the mare Roseluck, who had twenty/twenty vision, he realized what troubles a misnomer could cause, but decided to go along with the date anyhow. Rose seemed to be enjoying his company as they toured the area, stopping at all of the finest tourist attractions Ponyville had, such as Sugarcube Corner, the local library and the incredibly dangerous cliff. Soon, the couple grew tired and Rose invited Gusty to her home for a chance to see her prizewinning rose garden. Gus accepted the generous offer, and soon they stood among the various buds that Rose had cultivated. A warm autumn breeze wafted past the couple, as they stood together, happy for the companionship and both of them openly hoping for more, when Rose realized that there was an aphid upon one of her precious flowers. Ever the stallion of action, Gusty quickly threw his spear at the insect, striking both it, and the flower it rested on, dead and staked to the ground. Less pleased than one would expect after the heroic performance, Rose looked at the pike sticking out of her garden. Turning to face her escort, she sighed. "Well, it looks like I have to grow a spear of Gus now."



Now, to commemorate my 10th chapter, as well as to show you all how much more corny I can be, here is a bonus joke.

Q:Who is Madam Leflour's favorite Portal 2 character?
A:The rugged Wheat-ly