Two teenage colts were sitting on a bench, one a bluish gray pegasus and the other a pinto colored earth pony. They were discussing their latest plan to get a date with different fillies. It seemed that every time they would come up with something, it would blow up in their faces. Today the colts were going to try to ask out somepony they had not tried to ask before.
“So, who are you going to ask out, Pip?” asked the pegasus. The earth pony was slow to respond, he looked away and said something incoherent. The pegasus let out a sigh and began to speak.
“You don’t have to be embarrassed, Pipsqueak. Just tell me who it is.”
“I know I don’t, Rumble. But, The problem is I have a crush on somepony that doesn’t know I exist.” The pegasus thought about this for a moment, he knew there were some things you just had to let go, but he really wanted to know who his friends crush was, so he decided to figure it out. A sudden thought occurred to him, he noticed this earlier but hadn’t thought much of it at the time.
“Let me guess, I bet she has an orange coat and a magenta mane that flows in the wind as she soars through the sky with her wings spread wide, has a thin and curvy body-” Pipsqueak was now smiling happily and had blush on his cheeks as his mind drifted to a few interesting thoughts.
“Mind if I ask what your thinking about there, Pip?” Rumble asked, amused by his friend. Pipsqueak got embarrassed and knew his jig was up.
“Yes, I have a crush on Scootaloo.” Pipsqueak announced, Rumble chuckled. The pegasus couldn’t help it. His friend had crush on a pegasus that didn’t want anything to do colts or fillies, much less an earth pony. He eventually stopped and apologized.
“I’m sorry, Pip. But, Scootaloo has never dated anypony, she is always hanging out with her friends.” was Rumble’s response.
“I know, but I can’t help it.” Pipsqueak replied.
“Oh, I know, maybe I can help you!” Rumble said, excitedly. Before Pipsqueak could say anything Rumble grabbed his friend and flew off.
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Rumble had flown Pipsqueak to a bush near a path that the former Cutie Mark Crusaders were walking down. It was here that Rumble’s first so called master plan would take shape. The three fillies were walking close by the bush, talking about some party at Sugarcube Corner and then Rumble knew what he was going to do.
“Pip,” Rumble whispered, ”we are going to crash a party.”
“You’re goin’ ta do what?!” Applebloom exclaimed. Rumble looked around sheepishly while Pipsqueak facehoofed. Rumble was never one to think things through, and no matter what he did it would blow up in his face, sometimes literally. Now he found himself face to face with the one filly he could not seem to talk to.
“I...I...” Rumble tripped over himself trying to make words that wouldn’t come out. He already knew this was going to end poorly. ”Hello, Applebloom. I... um... we were going to-to uh go and uh... run Pip!” Rumble ran as fast he could to get away, he ran past vendors standing along the path and then he stopped when he remembered he was a pegasus. But, as soon as he took off he felt something hit him. He went tumbling to the ground and so did the yellow filly that was chasing him and then she spoke, “So, Rumble. If ya get Scootaloo and Pipsqueak together before the party this Friday, ah’ll owe ya lunch. If ah do, ya owe me dinner at a fancy restaurant.”
“Okay,” said Rumble as he gave a nervous smile.
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Applebloom was walking home for the evening, she had known what Rumble was doing as he was notorious around town for his schemes and she knew that Scootaloo kinda liked Pipsqueak. ”Or Scoots says. She has been drooling over ‘im fer a week.” she chuckled to herself. But, Applebloom also wanted to get Rumble to ask her out, after all she was one who could put two and two together. As she was walking she noticed Applejack in the field looking up at the sky. Her sister was one of the bearers of the Elements of Harmony and she had been missing her friends quite a lot lately. Rainbow Dash has gone on to become a Wonderbolt, Twilight is working for Canterlot University, Pinkie Pie has been very busy helping the Cakes expand their business, Fluttershy has become a fairly famous veterinarian, and Rarity seems to always be getting ready for a fashion show. However, Applejack had to stay with the family farm, Big Macintosh was always making sure the farm was perfect after he had done chores and Applebloom had to help with repairs. Granny Smith had died of old age and their parents were gone too.
“Hey sis. How are ya?” Applebloom said, walking up to her sister. Applejack stopped staring at the sky and looked at Applebloom. She had a grin on her face as she saw the filly coming up the trail.
“ Hey Applebloom, I got the mail this mornin’ an’ apparently the other five are goin’ ta be here for the party. So, I’ll need ya ta clean out the barn an’ get it ready by Friday.”
“Yes, Applejack.” Applebloom replied, she knew it would take awhile to get the barn ready and she a week. However, it also depended on if she would have any help. Her friends were always willing to help, but they had things to do as well. Sweetie Belle was planning on singing at the party, Scootaloo said she had a surprise, and Applebloom just needed a break.
The Apple family would have their work cut out for them. After all, they would not only have to take care of the farm, but most importantly everything had to be perfect for the party goers. Applebloom walked to the house, she knew she had a long week ahead of her.
Pipsqueak was sleeping in his bed snoring loudly. He was dreaming of Scootaloo laying down on his bed and cuddling with him. He looked into her eyes and smiled. However, reality came rather suddenly as he was awoken by a pegasus with no resemblance to his crush whatsoever. Rumble had decided to barge into Pipsqueak’s room, unannounced, and was now shaking his friend back and forth making sure he was awake.
“Pipsqueak, Pipsqueak wake up and put that thing away, we have work to do today!” Rumble exclaimed. Pipsqueak noticed the clock said it was seven in the morning.
“Rumble, it is seven in the morning on Saturday. What do you want?” Pipsqueak grunted. Rumble was his best friend, but he could get annoying at times.
“I have a plan to get Scootaloo to like you.” said Rumble, excitedly.
“This will not go well.” Pipsqueak sighed.
“Why do you like Scootaloo exactly, is it because they say athletes are more flexible?” Rumble asked to embarrass him. Pipsqueak stared at him for a moment before he spoke, “Alright, let’s go.”
Scootaloo had woken up early as she normally does. She had taken her shower and was now heading outside. However, she heard her name being called. She let out a sigh.
“Yes, mom?” Scootaloo asked annoyed.
“Can you come here for a minute?” her mom asked.
“Fine” Scootaloo huffed. She walked to the kitchen and sat down in a chair. The kitchen was bland with no real sense of decoration. The wallpaper was a bright white and the cabinets were a yellowish color that made the room look really tacky, the window was covered up in a poor attempt to keep the sunlight out and the table stood out as the darkest thing in the room. Her mother was sitting across from Scootaloo. She had a slightly orange coat with a pink mane. She cleared her throat and began to speak.
“Scootaloo, I have a few things I need to talk to you about.” the elder mare stated. Scootaloo was sitting there almost like a statue.
“Yes, ma’am?” Scootaloo asked.
“You seem to be distant lately Scootaloo, is there something wrong?” her mother asked. Scootaloo looked around and told her it was nothing. Her mother was smarter than that, she knew something was up.
“Is it about a colt, or a mare, I’m not biased?” her mother asked reassuringly.
“ I don’t want to talk about it.” Scootaloo said, looking out the window in a daze.
“Alright, if you need something let me know. By the way, could you pick up some flour while you’re out?” her mother asked.
“Yes, ma’am.” Scootaloo said. Scootaloo walked out of the house after saying goodbye.
Rumble had gotten a catapult somehow, if Pipsqueak ever disagreed with his friend on anything it was something like this. The contraption did not look quite safe, in fact it was the complete opposite. The wheels were cracked, the wood looked as if eaten by termites, and as a whole it looked condemned. Rumble’s plan was to launch Pipsqueak directly at Scootaloo to get her attention. This was probably not thought through very well by the mastermind of the plan. However, it would be nearly impossible to convince him otherwise. Pipsqueak was almost as confused as the other ponies walking by.
“ So, your plan is to launch me into the air, who gave you this idea?” Pipsqueak asked.
“ I just thought it up.” Rumble said, matter of factly. Pipsqueak facehoofed at the comment.
“ You are gonna put me in the hospital, and Scootaloo too!” Pipsqueak exclaimed. Rumble flinched at the comment, as it was shouted in his ear. The ponies set there waiting for the pegasus. After a moment they saw an orange dot, Rumble then beaconed Pipsqueak into position.
Scootaloo flew threw the air thinking of the stunts she would do. The pegasus swooped down in a dive and gained speed as she fell, she then pulled up mid fall and made a loop. She had so much elegance Pipsqueak could do nothing but stare. Rumble was slowly getting disgruntled.
“ How did ya come up with this?” asked a feminine voice.
“ From a cartoon,” said Rumble absent mindedly.
“ ‘re Ya Insane?!” yelled Applebloom, causing Rumble to jump.
“ Oh, I didn’t see you there,” said the colt sheepishly and then defensively added, “ and no I’m not.” Applebloom decided not to bother with him and walked towards Pipsqueak.
“ Hey Pipsqueak, whassup?” Applebloom said.
“Nothing much.” Pipsqueak answered, still distracted. Applebloom knew what to do she pulled Pipsqueak away from where Rumble was, who was ignoring everything. Rumble was thinking how to pull his plan off then looked around to realize Pipsqueak wasn’t there.
“Shoot,” said Rumble, annoyed.
Applebloom stood in front of Pipsqueak. She was wearing an old army helmet and stood on a platform.
“Now listen Pipsqueak, ah’m goin’ ta get ya on a date with Scootaloo. But first ah’ll take ya down ta Rarity’s house fer a makeover.”
“But I-” Pipsqueak began.
“No buts.” Applebloom interjected. Pipsqueak didn’t like where this was going nor did he know how Applebloom knew about his crush. Pipsqueak wanted to run away but found he couldn’t move as a hoof was slowly dragging him. These ponies are gonna be the death of me, he thought to himself. he also noticed a gray pegasus running up to them. Rumble got next to Applebloom to ask what she was doing.
“ What are you doing with Pipsqueak?” Rumble asked.
‘ Help me’ Pipsqueak mouthed.
“ Sweetie Belle and ah are gonna give him a makeover.” Applebloom answered.
Crash!
Scootaloo had been performing a stunt and it had went badly, she crashed into a stack of hay, letting out a disgruntled sigh.
“What did I do wrong this time?” Scootaloo said out loud. Pipsqueak was surprised and jumped, landing awkwardly on Rumble. They both blushed at their predicament. As they got up they heard laughing.
“ Why y’all ‘re redder than a pair o’ ripe apples.” Applebloom stated. Scootaloo couldn’t contain her laughter at the sight. Pipsqueak had knocked over Rumble and Pipsqueak’s flank was now in his face. As they struggled to get to their feet a white filly walked up.
“ hey guys,” said Sweetie Belle cheerfully. She walked up and looked confused at the two colts.
“ What are they doing?” She asked.
“ Just being colts.” replied Scootaloo, who was still giggling a little.
“ Well, is everypony ready?” Sweetie asked.
“ Ah think so,” said Applebloom.
