//------------------------------// // Good for What Ails Ya // Story: Sunset Shimmer's Sick Day // by CapNTilfy //------------------------------// "Hey, AJ," Sunset said. Applejack walked over to Sunset and gave her a smoothie. "You been able to keep anything down since your rough early morning?" Sunset took the smoothie from her friend. "Yeah. Pretty much all I've had today is ginger ale and toast. I've been keeping it simple." Applejack smiled. "Well, that's good. How's your temperature?" "I don't know, it hasn't been checked since Rarity was here." Applejack walked over to Sunset's bathroom and took out the thermometer. "Well, maybe now's the time to check again." She walked over to Sunset and stuck the thermometer under her tongue. After waiting a few moments, Applejack took the thermometer out. "Hmm. Still pretty hot." Sunset smirked. "Well, I try not to let being sick keep me from looking good." Applejack snickered. "At least you still have a sense of humor, that's a good sign." Sunset took a drink from her smoothie. "Hey, this is pretty good." Applejack smiled. "Thanks. Made it myself." She said as she picked up her toolbox and guard rails. "Made from only the finest ingredients." She made her way to the stairs leading up to Sunset's bed and started taking tools out her toolbox. Sunset chuckled. "You sound like a commercial." "Gotta advertise when I can, business has been a little slow lately." "Wanna trade places?" Sunset quipped. "Last night was one of the busiest nights ever for me." "Nah." Said Applejack with a grin. "I'm sure things'll pick back up eventually. I've been working on some new cup tricks in my spare time. Gotta keep more than just the smoothies fresh!" She looked at Sunset and winked. "I'll try not to make too much noise, I know you still need your rest." "Thanks, Applejack." Sunset said with a smile. "And thanks for bringing the smoothie and installing a guard rail for my stairs." "You're welcome, sugarcube. Honestly, I don't know why you didn't ask sooner. It's a trippin' hazard!" Said Applejack. Sunset rolled her eyes. "I'd been meaning to, and I almost tripped earlier because I didn't want to throw up all over my bed or floor. Oh, and Applejack? Try not put bash your hand with a hammer again." She said, putting a teasing tone on the last sentence. "I'll try, but I ain't makin' any promises." Applejack said sarcastically. Sunset and Applejack laughed together. "So, how was Stormy with a Side of Pudding?" The farmgirl asked. "I fell asleep partway through it, but I told Pinkie that if I did we could always watch it another time." Applejack sighed. "I don't think any of us other than Pinkie have seen it. We've all been so busy with work, the band, school...not to mention the occasional day that needs savin'. Speakin' of work, I should get to puttin' in the guard rail." "I understand. Have fun!" Sunset said. As Applejack went to work, Sunset once again found herself looking back. Her first impression of Applejack was that she was just another country bumpkin hick. Over the course of Sunset's reformation, both her and Applejack's tempers would get the best of them both. There were several fights. Some with words, more with fists. Rarely did any hits connect, as Rarity, Rainbow Dash, and Pinkie Pie had to hold them both back while Fluttershy would hide somewhere. Over time, however, she saw that Applejack was all heart. Never afraid to tell the truth, even if it ended up hurting her in the end. Listening to all the sounds of tools in the background, Sunset took a drink from her smoothie and decided to text everyone. Hey guys! - Sent by Sunset Shimmer Sunset, darling! How are you feeling? - Sent by Rarity Still kinda crappy. - Sent by Sunset Shimmer Think you'll have enough energy to take me on? - Sent by Rainbow Dash Bring your "A" Game. - Sent by Sunset Shimmer Which comfort animal(s) would you like me to bring? - Sent by Fluttershy Surprise me. - Sent by Sunset Shimmer Fight the good fight, SunShim! - Sent by Pinkie Pie Thanks for the support, Pinkie! - Sent by Sunset Shimmer It's good to hear from you! - Sent by Twilight Sparkle I can't wait to hear about your date with Timber! - Sent by Sunset Shimmer After checking in with her friends, Sunset started feeling sleepy. Despite all the noise Applejack was making, Sunset drifted off. ---------------------------------------------- Sunset returned to the open field where the Celestias, the Raritys, and the Pinkie Pies were waiting. "Hey guys!" Equestrian Rarity trotted over to her and said "Well, you seem to have recovered from the Pinkies' antics." Sunset smiled. "I just needed to snap back to reality for a little bit." "Oh, there goes gravi-" Human Pinkie Pie started before human Rarity cut her off. "Please stop! You and the other Pinkie Pie have been freestyle rapping since she left!" Human Rarity said, pointing to Sunset. "Awww, but it's fun!" Human Pinkie Pie said. "Yeah!" Said Equestrian Pinkie Pie. "I'd love to play rock, paper, scissors, but it's impossible with hooves! Gotta do something while we wait!" "For me?" Asked Sunset. Equestrian Pinkie Pie shook her head. "No, silly! For them!" She pointed behind Sunset. Turning around, Sunset spotted Applejack and an orange earth pony mare wearing the same stetson hat as her friend. And I thought seeing Equestrian Flash Sentry was weird... Suddenly, Equestrian Pinkie Pie's teeth chattered again. "See you later, Sunset!" she said. ---------------------------------------------- Finished with her work, Applejack sent an update text. Just finished installing the guard rails on Sunset's stairs. She's sleeping now. - Sent by Applejack She checked in with us while you were working, so she must be feeling a little better. - Sent by Rainbow Dash I can't wait until she gets better! I'll hold a "Yay, You're All Better Now!" party! - Sent by Pinkie Pie I'm surprised she was able to sleep through all that noise. - Sent by Twilight Sparkle She's had an exhausting couple of days, so I'm not all surprised. - Sent by Rarity I'm on my way, I should be there soon. - Sent by Fluttershy Satisfied, Applejack walked over to the couch and gently nudged Sunset awake. "Hey, sugarcube. I'm all done. I'll be on my way out now." She said as Sunset opened her eyes. Sunset stretched her arms and yawned. "Okay. Thanks again for the smoothie and guard rail." She said. "Don't mention it. See you later and get well soon!" Applejack said as she left. Taking another drink from her smoothie, Sunset slowly got up from the couch to look at her new stair rails. It looks perfect, she thought with a smile. Moments later, there was a knock on the door. "It's unlocked!" Called Sunset. Fluttershy opened the door and following her were her comfort animals of choice.