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// Coniferous Conundrum 
// Story: Pony Jokes for Brony Folks. 
// by Firebirdbtops 
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	Shortly subsequent the cessation of cider season, Applejack decided to start her preparation for her long awaited rematch run against Rainbow Dash. She had the idea to get a feel for the course, so that she would not be steered off again, come the Running Of The Leaves. Of course it wouldn't do to get lost during her practice, so she decided to bring a friend with her who knew the area, and could assist if something went wrong. Her best bet was a pegasus, who would be able to fly above the treeline, but considering that her first choice was her competition, she decided to invite Fluttershy instead. Always interested in seeing local flora, the arboreal pegasus agreed to attend. A few laps of the course later, Applejack began to tire, and the two friends decided to simply take in the sights, while conversing about their lives. The talk segued into foliage quickly enough, but hit a snag when Fluttershy asked her about what type of tree Applejack would prefer to turn into. Applejack, was startled by the question, but contrary to poplar belief, did not want to become an apple tree, on account of not wanting to be bucked for fruit. Thinking about her answer carefully, Applejack had to give her friend an ambivalent response. "Yew may pine fir an answer, but that question has me stumped."