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// Chapter 31 
// Story: Apple Annie Oak Tree 
// by Creativa-Artly01 
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At Cinnamon Bun's house that afternoon, Apple Jam and Cinnamon Bun happily work on their project. It's a quilt of the original Equestrian flag-the one featuring the two princesses. The two are being helped with the needles by Cinnamon Roll and Cinnamon Swirl. The two are confident that they are likely to get an A+. 

Meanwhile, back at their house, Apple Annie is chatting with a friend of hers named Chatty Gallant while Golden Apple plays in a corner with his teddy bear. Apple Annie smiles and lets go of a little giggle. "He's such a little cutie," says Chatty with a smile. 

"Yeah, Apple Jam absolutely loves him," replies Annie with a smile. "I heard you were expecting your own foal soon."

"Yeah, I'm going to be foaling a little filly in around seven months time," replies Chatty Gallant with a smile. The two then change the subject. "Where's Apple Jam, I haven't seen her since she got her cutie mark?" 

"She's at her friend Cinnamon Bun's working on their school project," replies Apple Annie.

"Oh, okay," replies Chatty as she takes a sip of her tea. Annie does the same. The two then bite into apple cinnamon scones. As the two munch on their scones, they listen to the Equestria News over the rodeo. The two are glad just to have this time to themselves to catch up. "So, how did the Equestria Rodeo Tour go?"

"It went well, I enjoyed pulling off my lasso tricks and my special tri-lasso duel-pistol trick for all the ponies," giggles Annie with a smile stretching across her face. "Franklin, though, he got hurt the first day and wasn't able to continue the rest of the rodeo, which totally bummed him out." 

"Well, I'm glad he is back to his normal self, I'm glad his hoof is no longer hurt," replies Chatty, "and I'm glad you enjoyed yourself. I do feel sorry for Franklin, though." 

"Yeah, so do I." 

Back over at Cinnamon Bun's house, the two add another background patch of white and pink to the quilt, the last one before the flag squares go on. Cinnamon Swirl pulls the thread tight and Apple Jam and Cinnamon Bun then place out the flag squares in the center and begin to sew them on with Cinnamon Swirl's help. The two smile as they hoof bump. They can't wait to show it to their teacher.