The next day, Apple Annie and Franklin Flankler join the royal sisters for a pancake breakfast at the castle. "Hello, we're glad you two could join us, especially you, Annie," says Celestia as the two sit down in their seats. "I hope you enjoy the pancakes. I bake them myself."
"Thanks," replies Annie as she cuts a piece of the pancake stack and sticks it in her mouth, swallowing it down with a smile. The other three soon follow suit and do the same. As they eat, they begin to talk. "What's your hometown like?" Celestia asks Apple Annie with a grin on her face.
"Ponyville, it's a quaint little town. My family helps run the local farm. I used to work there before I joined Buffalo Billiard's show. Back at home, I have two dogs named Tilda and Junior. I couldn't bring them with me, but my cousin Ed is watching them. Oh, how I miss those little dogs!" replies Annie.
"Well, we have a Phoenix named Filomena, she's a real handful sometimes," replies Celestia.
Apple Annie just laughs. "That's cool!"
"Yeah, we love her, now, how do you enjoy the pancakes?"
"They're amazing!" replies Annie shoving another bite into her mouth then swallowing it down with a smile. Celestia giggles a little bit as she watches.
"Now, how about you tell us about your siblings," suggests Luna.
"Agreed, tell us about your siblings," adds Celestia.
"Well, I'm the eldest of five and when maw and paw died, I took on their role in the family as well. My siblings come everywhere with me, including on this tour. They're my heart, my soul, and my life. I don't know where I'd be without them."
"That goes for us too," replies Luna as she looks up at Celestia, "without my sister, I'd still be a horrific monster." A smile appears on Celestia's face.
"And without my sister, I'd be lost, alone, and not able to go on," responds Celestia. The two sisters share a hug. Annie watches with a smile. Ponies may say the princesses are not relatable, but right now, she doesn't feel like that is true at all. The princesses are ponies just like her and that's something that will stay constant no matter mortality or immortality.
A few hours later, the princesses wave Apple Annie and Franklin Flankler off. Annie waves back as they walk back towards the train station. As they get back on the train, Apple Annie can't help but think about their breakfast with the princesses and how relatable it turned out to be. Alas, no time for that, it's time to get back to practicing for their next performance in their next stops: Fillydelphia, Manehattan, and Over and Under Falls (modern day, Rainbow Falls).