//------------------------------// // Book One Chapter Four Earth Bending Apple Style // Story: Avatars of the Elements // by Gravestone //------------------------------//  As San and the Apple sisters made their way to Sweet Apple Acres Apple Bloom kept telling her coltfriend all about the farm. To be honest, San was really excited to see it He's been on other farms back home but most of them were either livestock or grain ones. He's never been on a farm that grew apples now his second favorite thing to eat (Giggity) the first being Onigiri or Rice Balls. He really loved those things especially with pickled plums but maybe he can add apples to the mix and have both. That idea would have to wait as he was brought back to reality by Apple Bloom kissing his cheek. "Hey you all right Sugarcube Y'all kind of space out there for a second," Apple Bloom asked placing a hand on San's shoulder. "Yeah I'm fine, I'm just really excited I never stayed on a farm before but I know it'll be nice as long as I'm with you," San said as he leaned over and kissed Bloom's cheek. That's nice and all but first we got to introduce him to Granny and Big Mac and see ifin' they are keen to you having a suitor,"  Applejack said with a little worry in her voice.  She knew Granny would like the idea but not so sure about their older brother seeing how protective he is of his family. Applejack's thoughts were cut short by the sound of barking coming towards them. Looking around her smile returned at the site of the family's beloved dog Winona. The three of them watched as the dog came barreling down the path only to do a leap into San's arms where she began licking his face.  Applejack was surprised that Winona took to San so easily she'd normally be cautious when meeting strangers.  "Hey cut it out you furball," San said trying not to laugh as Winona kept licking his face and barking happily. "See that proves it right there," AB said making her sister tilted her head looking at her. "San is so sweet that even Winona just wants to lick him all up," Hearing that both Applejack and San just rolled their eyes and laughed. The three of them continued walking up to the old farmhouse with the dog now on the ground walking next to Applejack. They came up to the porch and stopped when they saw granny was sitting in her rocker while Big Mac sat on the step. He looked up and saw the three of them then he saw something that made him mad. "I don't know who ya are but ifin Y'all don't want me ta buck ya off this land, I suggest ya let go of my Lil sis's hand," Mac Said in a calm tone. "Now Big Mac that ain't no way to talk to my Coltfriend," Apple Bloom said grabbing San's arm. "What that I hear about a coltfriend speak up?" The voice of Granny called out. "I did Granny and I like to introduce you to my coltfriend San. He and his brothers moved to Ponyville just recently," Apple Bloom said pulling San up to the porch so Granny could get a look at him. "Well land sakes your a strange-looking pony there sonny but I reckon if Y'all truly cares about my granddaughter I don't see the harm in courtin' her," Granny said making Apple Bloom squee. "Thank you, Granny Smith," San said before he turned and walked over to stand in front of Big Mac. "I do not wish to cause any disharmony I only wish for you to allow me to prove to you that my feeling for Apple Bloom are true and if in the near future you would give us a blessing to wed," San said as he dropped to his knees and bowed low to the ground. Big Mac didn't answer he just got up and went inside Applejack and Bloom was about to say something when Mac returned carrying a sleeping bag and pillow. "You can sleep in the barn until the spare room gets cleaned out," Mac said tossing San the sleeping bag and pillow. Catching them San stands back up as Bloom goes over and hugs her big brother. "Thanks, Mac," She said smiling at her big brother. "Well shoot if this here colt 's going to humble himself like that I reckon I can give him a chance," Mac said as he ruffled Bloom's mane. "But you hurt my little sis I going to buck Ya to the moon Ya hear?" He said turning to look at San before he went inside. "Pay him no mind sunny and how 'bout we head in fur some vittles," Granny said as she got up from her rocker and made her way inside. San placed the bag and pillow down by the door with his own pack before standing at the door holding it for the two sisters before he followed them inside as well. Following them inside they made their way to the kitchen where San's nose was assaulted by the most delicious smells he had ever encountered. Looking a the table it was filled with food he had never seen. Bloom showed and told him what everything was. They had a green salad, buttered mash potatoes, corn on the cob, something called buttermilk biscuits, and for dessert an apple cake and pie. Not wanting to be rude San waited for the family to fix their plates before he made his. "Dig in youngin' there's plenty for all and then some," Granny said seeing as San still had an empty plate. "Thank you, Granny but I was taught to always respect my elders and allow them to prepare their meal first, and seeing that you, Big Mac, and Applejack are my elders I will wait," San said smiling at her only to receive a kiss on the cheek from Apple Bloom. "That's sweet and all but what about you and me your older so that means you should go first," Apple Bloom said looking at San. San smiled back at her and shook his head "No that is where ladies first come in," He said with a cocky grin only to get a chuckle from Granny. "This young feller sure knows how to treat a Mare how come Y'all ain't found one yet?' Granny said turning to face Applejack only for the Mare to choke on her salad. Big Mac and Apple Bloom were laughing at their sister's predicament. San thought it would be best to help her out." Actually, Granny most men rrrr stallions are intimidated by a strong Mare both physically and mentally but I'm sure there's one out there that will fall head over hooves in love he might even be her opposite in every way," San said getting a silent thank you from Applejack. After dinner, everyone with the exception of San moved into the living room. See He decided to clean up the kitchen since they invited him at the spur of the moment. Apple Bloom came back into the kitchen to keep her coltfriend company only to see all the pots, pans, plates and utensils were moving from the counter to the sink and out all on their own with only San scrubbing them clean. "How in Equestria are you doing that I thought you can only move the earth?" Apple Bloom asked coming up to stand beside San. " I still am," He said turning to see a confused look on her face." Ok, how to explain it, oh, I know, the earth is made up of different things you have elements, minerals, then you have refined the elements called metals like gold, copper, silver, and steel. Once they are refined most Benders lose the connection to them but I am one of the rare few how can still have that connection. So what I am doing is called Metal Bending it's just I'm not bending the metal only having it move where I want it," I said looking at Apple Bloom. "I think I get it so what your saying is anything from the ground you can control I mean bend?" She said only to receive a kiss on the cheek from San. "Exactly that's why I can also bend lava because it is just liquefied earth," I said kissing her cheek once more as I had just finished the last dish and set it away in the cabinet. "Wow that's really cool do ya think I could do that too?" Apple Bloom asked with a hopeful smile. "I don't see why not after all when Mother was younger there were only four Airbender and then they were popping up everywhere and most were already grown," I said making her smile. "How about we see if you can learn before breakfast tomorrow." Hearing this Apple Bloom squeed and hugged San putting her Earthpony strength behind it making San realize that he should never make any of the Apple siblings mad. After their hug, they made their way to the back door. "Well, I guess this is goodnight?" Apple Bloom said looking a little sad. San leaned in and kissed her cheek and whispered in her ear. "Bloom which window is your room?" He said smiling at her. "The one in the back of the house why?" She asked only to look shocked at what he said. "Oh no we promised ma sister that there was no funny stuff remember," "I know it's just I don't want to be too far away from you that's all," San said as he turned and walked out the door picking up the sleeping roll and heading to the barn only to stop and look back at Apple Bloom then up to where her window was. Apple Bloom didn't know what he had up his sleeve but just thinking about it made her tail swish back and forth really fast. She turned and headed into the living room before the most perverted idea came to her mind. If San was going to be outside her window she just might have to give him a little show when she got dressed for bed. So she said goodnight to everyone and hurried upstairs hitting her room first to look out the window and sure enough, San was standing there looking up. Sticking her head out she looked down at him. "Let me go take a shower then I give ya an early birthday present," She said ducking back inside with a sultry smile on her face. San looked up at her window and thought about what she meant when it came to him. A smile graced his face but he looked up again and noticed that he could only see the ceiling of her room so using his bending he made a pillar ten feet across rise from the ground and stop level with the window now he could see completely inside. While he was doing that Bloom was in the shower cleaning up and getting ready for San's little surprise. After she was finished she quickly dried her mane and tail but left her body damp grabbing the white tee shirt she always wore and a nightgown she pulled it over her head but this time she didn't pull the back over her tail. Looking at herself in the mirror and taking a deep breath she left and entered her room rushing over to the window only to stop when she saw San sitting level, with the sill. "How in tarnation did you get up... " Apple Bloom asked as she made her way to the window looking down she got her answer. " Oh I guess that'll make it easier," She said stepping back to let San look at her as she playfully modeled for him. She would do little spins letting him see her bear but and cutie mark but what San had trouble keeping his eyes off was how transparent Bloom's white shirt had become. If anyone wants to know Apple Bloom is a natural redhead nicely trimmed too just saying. As San sat there he started to really feel that Apple Bloom was his true soulmate. Sure back in the Elemental Nations, he did have a few flings here and there but none of them clicked not like this. Here before him stood the Mare he would spend the rest of his life with. When that thought entered his mind he moved closer to the window and had Apple Bloom stand there he reached out and put his hand on her cheek as he smiled at her. Leaning in he kissed her lips with more passion than he ever felt a little surprised Apple Bloom returned the kiss opening her mouth as her tongue tried to make its way into San's own mouth. Felling it he too opened his and both their tongues began to dance. They both moaned at this but the kiss was short-lived when the need for air became too much. As they separated San never stopped looking into the eyes of his future. "Bloom, I can tell the truth that I know now, you are the one for me and I don't want to ruin any chance for us so I 'm going to stop it before anything else happens," San said as he started to lower the earth pillar back down. "Just remember that I love you and even if we're are apart our hearts and souls are one and we will always be together in our dreams," He said never breaking eye contact with her until he was back on the ground. "And I love you my Earthbender," Apple Bloom said as she watched San walk back to the barn. Unknown to Apple Bloom two things were happening when the lovebirds said their goodnights. The first was her sister and brother standing outside her door listening in on them ready to bust in if things had changed. The second was the small flower pot on her nightstand that held a small single rose but the flower wasn't what was amazing that was the soil in the pot for its rose up and took the shape of a heart with the flower still growing out of the top. Apple Bloom didn't even see it, she was too busy thinking about what San had told her and the more she thought the more the soil changed until it took the shape of San holding the rose in his hands. As the sun just peeked over the horizon a young Earthpony mare of the Apple family was already up and preparing breakfast for herself and her special somepony so they could start the day. Apple Bloom looked out the kitchen window to see San outside doing some stretches. Wrapping on the window to get his attention Bloom waved for San to come inside. Walking through the door San's mouth began watering from the smells that hit him. Looking at the table he saw a large stack of pancakes, hash browns, eggs, and toast. Moving a chair out for Apple Bloom to sit first San followed suit sitting next to his girlfriend no his future wife San could only smile. "What are you smiling about?" Apple Bloom asked blushing a little. "Oh, I was just thinking how nice this is and how great it would be to do this every morning with you," San said leaning over and kissing her cheek." But I think we need to hurry so I can teach you about Earthbending before the others wake up," He said taking a bite of his food only to stop and savor the taste. After their breakfast, they made their way outside to the apple orchid. walking side by side Apple Bloom kept looking at San and how serious he looked while they walked. "Um, sugarcube can I ask you something?" Apple Bloom said as she stopped walking. San Stopped and turn to look at Apple Bloom. "Sure what is it?" "Well, I was wondering where we're going seeing as we've been walking for a while?" Apple Bloom said looking at San then around them. San Looked around before turning to look at Apple Bloom. "Sorry about that,' San said blushing. "But it's just I felt something strange coming from the center of the orchard Like it was telling me this is where we should be, why did you ask?" He said walking over putting his hand on Blooms' shoulder. Apple Bloom wrapped her arms around herself as tears started to fill her eyes. "Cause right over there is the place my folks got married and it's where their graves are," She said a San pulled her into a comforting and loving hug. "Oh I am so sorry AB I didn't know but that might be why it feels like there is so much of it here,” San said taking Apple Bloom's hand in his placing it on the ground. "Here see if you can feel it?" Apple Bloom had her hand on the ground and she closed her eyes trying to feel what San was talking about. All of a sudden her eyes shot open and a smile grew on her face. "I can feel it, I can feel it!" Apple Bloom yelled as tears fell from her eyes. " It feels like the last time my Ma and Pa held me in their arms the warmth and love," She said turning to look at San. "What you feel is the Earth welcoming you home you can feel the energy of life as it flows through everything in touch with the earth the trees the rocks even the animals as they move on the ground and through it," San said as he placed his hand on the ground as well. Apple Bloom closed her eyes and began seeing everything around her more clearly every plant and animal that was in contact with the earth in one way or another be it on the ground or in the trees. She was able to see it in her mind as clear as if she was looking at it with her eyes. Even better than that as some things seemed to be on the other side of the farm no they were in Canterlot. She could see ponies walking around Canterlot well not ponies but images of them almost like they were pictures but with no color but they were moving. "Is this what it like for you to see the world through the ground?" Apple Bloom asked as she opened her eyes and looked at San. "Yeah pretty much and after you train you'll be able to see the whole world and everything on it plus you will be able to see and feel the earth even if it's floating in the air," San said smiling at her. "Now first we must stretch then we will start off with the basic stance that way you can learn more about earthbending," San said as he stood up reaching out his hand to Apple Bloom. Taking his hand Bloom blushed a little before composing herself. "Okay, what do we need to do first?" She asked as San stood there looking at her. "What, what's the matter is something wrong?" Bloom asked getting a little scared. "Oh no, it's just I never thought I would be training someone in earthbending is all," San said blushing as he rubbed the back of his head. "Well I think ya better get used to it, seein' as when our kids get old enough Y'all be doing it with them," Apple Bloom said as she blushed only to realize what she just said about them having kids. San started to blush as well thinking of him and Bloom actually having kids but more of them having sex to make them. Shaking those thoughts from his mind he moved over to stand next to Apple Bloom. "Okay first of stretching so let's begin," He said as he started doing his normal morning workout looking over to see Apple Bloom comping his every move. After fifteen minutes they finished the workout and Apple Bloom didn't even look winded. "Wow that sure was different but I can see why Y'all do this every morning I think I can bend over backward and touch my toes after all that stretchin' we just done," She said smiling. Once more San had to shake another lewd thought out of his head before he returned his focus to teaching Apple Bloom. "Now first off you must understand what it means to earthbend and the best way is to resight the words from the most powerful Eathbender in history Toph Beifong. "Earthbending is the element of substance. The key to Earthbending is your stance - you've gotta be steady and strong. Rock is a stubborn element. Unyielding. If you're going to move it, you've gotta be like a rock yourself." Now let us begin," San said taking the first stance of earthbending. These are the forms used in Avatar by Earthbenders. Following his moves, Apple Bloom moved so fluently as if it was natural for her and quite possibly it was. Unknown to her San watched the earth around them move and bend to her will. From the smallest pebble to the largest boulder around them. He couldn't understand, why was this happening. For Earthbenders they had to use some force in their movements but Apple Bloom showed no signs of it like himself. It was as if she was truly connected to the earth itself like she was the heart of this world. Could it be her being an Earthpony or something more? All he knew was he had to figure this out and talk with his brothers to see if their girlfriends showed the same insight and attribute to the other elements as Apple Bloom and if so then they would need to speak with the Princesses. Because there is no way this is normal and something has got to be going on. "Hey, San Y'all right there sugarcube Y'all look like your stressing about something?" Apple Bloom said as she stopped her training and moved to stand in front of San looking up at him worried. San blinked a few times before he looked at Apple Bloom and smiled at her. "Yeah I'm fine just thinking is all but I got to say you're a natural at this," He said gesturing around them as Apple Bloom looked to see the boulders and earth returned to where it looked as if nothing happened. "Wait are y'all saying that was me doing that but all I felt was a little weight on my muscles," She said looking all around them before turning to look at San. "Yeah that was all you and I have to say it was the second most beautiful thing I have ever seen," He said looking at her eyes. "Really what was the first?" Apple Bloom said moving closer to him. "Well that would be you," San said as Apple Bloom wrapped her arms around his neck and leaned in to kiss him. San didn't hesitate, leaning in himself their lips met and they began to move their hands over each other's bodies moaning as they went. Apple Bloom couldn't take it anymore forcing San to fall backward as she landed on his crotch straddling him. Pulling away she sat there looking down at the stallion she loved and without hesitation, she began removing her top. Her shirt fell off landing beside them as she reached behind her undoing her bra letting her as San would call them her perfect breast free. Within what felt like seconds both of them were completely nude Apple Bloom still straddling him. She started rubbing her crotch back and forth moaning the whole time San was no better he grabbed hold of her hips pulling her down so his rod was pressed into the folds of her lower lips. They both knew this was as far as they could go without true penetration but that didn't bother them. The feeling was heavenly and they continued until they both reach their climax after that Apple Bloom just fell forward laying on top of San as they both were breathing hard from their makeout session. " I never felt anything like that before it was amazing," Apple Bloom said as she began kissing San once more. Yeah it was but I think we better get cleaned up and head back before your family starts getting worried," San said kiss her once more and helping her up. Think I better go and wash up seeing as I'm coved in...." San began to say before he stopped when Apple Bloom bent down and began licking all of his seed off his stomach and chest. "Mmmm this is better than I thought a little salty but it still tastes nice," She said as she licked him clean. After she was done she leaned in and kissed him once more. San decided to do something and moved his hand down between Apple Bloom's legs finding what he wanted he place his figure at her opening and gently pushed it inside making Bloom gasp moving it back and forth for a few seconds he then withdrew it and brought up the now glistening digit to his mouth and sucked it clean savoring the taste. "I think the next time we do anything I get to taste more of this delicious nectar of yours," San said as he kissed her once more reaching down and squeezing her butt. They decided to stop there before something happened and got dressed luckily for them the smell of their sex was drowned out by the smell of sweat from their workout or they both would be in trouble. They both also decided to not tell her family about her bending just yet at least until she had better control of it. When they reached the house they saw that Applejack and Big Mac were ready to start work so they made their way over to see what else was needed to do today. "Well howdy, you two where have ya been?" Applejack asked before she smelled us. "Hoo doggie you both smell like you been bucking apple for a week straight now get over there and wash up a bit before Y'all make the apples smell rotten," She said pointing to the well by the barn. They walked over to the well and pulled up a bucket full of water then they both removed our shirts not thinking about it and began splashing water on themselves and using a rag to dry off with before putting their shirts back on. After that, they turned to head back over to the others only to notice the strange look they were getting. "What Y'all looking at did we miss anything or make a mess?" Apple Bloom asked tilting her head. "No just Y'all just stripped down to your bra in front of you Bo and not even flinched when ya still hide in your closet with me in the room," Applejack said looking surprised. Big Mac, on the other hand, started looking pissed until he saw the two of them look at each other before turning away with deep red faces. then his anger disappeared believing that they didn't realize they did it but he still had a little feeling in his gut that something was up with those two and he was going to find out. "So what are we doing today?" San asked looking at the two older Apple siblings. "Well today we're bucking the south forty," Applejack said. "Mac and I will buck the trees and you two will set out the baskets and pick them up when full loading them on the carts to be taking back to the barn we clear?" She said only for Apple Bloom to huff. "Oh, come on Applejack I can buck the trees too ya know," Apple Bloom said crossing her arms under her breast. " I ain't a filly no more so why do I hafta do that still?" She asked looking a little upset. "I know yer, not Bloom but San don't know nothing about bucking apples so I figured you want to spend as much time with your Bo," Applejack said looking at her little sister. Apple Bloom figured out what her sister was doing and decided to just nod and agree. So for the rest of the day except for lunchtime the four of them worked out in the field. Mac and AJ would buck the trees and Sa and AB would either set out empty baskets or pick up full ones loading them on two carts taking them to the barn before returning with an empty cart and more baskets. To the older sibling's surprise, San kept up with Apple Bloom and them sometimes he would take both carts on his own and have AB set out the empty baskets for them. Altogether they completed the work and still had sunlight to spare. "Hoowee I never would have believed it ifin I hadn't seen it with my own eyes," Granny said as the four of them made their way up to the barn with the last two loads of apples with AB sitting on the cart pulled by San while AJ walked next to Mac as he pulled the other cart. "I know what ya mean Granny with just the three of us we'd be still out there well after dark," AJ said as she walked over to her. "Eeyup" Mac said as he pulled the cart into the barn. San followed him in and they both disconnected themselves from the carts before turning to leave. Mac closed the barn door and started walking over the others. San, on the other hand, stood by the barn thinking of how much work it was they did here every day and how glad he was for his earthbending strength otherwise he would have been dead tired after the first two cartloads. But other than that things went really well he got to see what the Apples did for a living and how much they cared about not only the trees but the land as well. This made him feel that this was where he was supposed to be. "Hey, San didn't ya hear me?" Big Mac's voice called out bringing him out of his thoughts. "Oh what sorry I was just thinking,' San said a little embarrassed. "I said grab your gear Granny cleared out the spare room for ya so you'll be sleeping in the house from now on," Mac said as he walked over to the young man. "Ok thank you I'll be right there," San called back as he went into the barn to grab the sleeping roll and his pack before closing the barn door and walking over to meet Big Mac. "Now I know it's going be hard for ya both but I think it'll be fine ifin' Y'all would like to sleep together that is if you keep your clothes on that is," Granny said to Apple Bloom and San when the others weren't listening making both of them blush making Granny chuckle. "Now all Y'all come inside dinner ready and on the table." Hearing that everyone made a beeline to the house to have one of the best meals ever. Because not only did they get their work done early and AB and San learn that she is a natural Earthbender but also Granny gave San and Apple Bloom permission to sleep in the same bed but the two lovebirds already had some very sensual time together that morning and they couldn't wait for more in the future. San was the last to enter the house stopping at the door he looked up to the sky smiling knowing that this was the first day of the rest of his new life in Equestria. Meanwhile all across Ponyville Chuan, Baygo, and Hotaru each have found out something special about their girlfriends as well only Hotaru's was more explosive than the rest.