Apple Bloom asks Applejack a question she had long been dreading.

It's no secret that Apple Bloom has a complicated history with Diamond Tiara. Frankly, Applejack can't make heads or tails of it.

It's Hearth's Warming Eve, there are pies to be made, and Apple Bloom needs advice.

Written for Ninjadeadbeard for Jinglemas 2021, with the request of Applejack and/or the Apple family. Happy Hearth's Warming!

All is well in the Apple Family, until Granny Smith decides that Big Macintosh, Applejack, and Apple Bloom need to get flu shots. Two of the siblings accept their fate maturely, while one tries to avoid it at all costs.

New cover art by SketchinEtch

Big Mac is usually quiet, reserved, and thoughtful. But he has had it and he's about to let his family know what he really thinks. Will his views end up getting him kicked out of the family?
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Not related to any other stories I've written.
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Thanks to LoneUnicornWriter for helping improve this story.
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The cover art comes from the Pinkie Apple Pie episode of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.
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My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic is owned by Hasbro.

Everypony has secrets.

Applejack is no stranger to this, and it's time for her to finally admit her biggest one yet.

One that could possibly destroy everything.

Applejack experiences one of the most uncomfortable meals of her life. And it's not because Big Mac is putting salt on his pancakes, surprisingly.

This is an entry for the Thousand Words Contest. Stop laughing. This is serious.

This story is a sequel to Rocks Are Dumb

Apple Bloom thinks rocks are dumb.

Maud takes it upon herself to convince the filly otherwise.

Big thanks to Majin Syeekoh for begging me allowing me the chance to write this.

Apple Bloom is tasked with a homework assignment about rocks.

But she thinks rocks are dumb.

Art gratefully provided to me by Kanzlerin Maud!

Now has a sequel!