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// Unmentionables and Ass-umptions 
// Story: The Apple[jack] and The Oranges 
// by Nebbie 
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Applejack trotted into the guest bedroom feeling exhausted. The map had summoned her here to Manehattan after she'd finished up on the farm, and with the long train ride over, she barely was able to unpack. She reassured herself that a good night's sleep would do her wonders, unless Babs had a snoring problem...

Babs smiled at the mare and held the covers open. "Uh, hey toots. You sleep with family often? I've always had my own bed before..."

"Not much since Apple Bloom got her own bed. Don't be nervous, I don't bite, sugarcube, and remember I'm family." Applejack said softly before slipping in and spooning the filly, as the bed was too small for them to occupy otherwise.

"I suppose, but I'm used to more...privacy. So, got any idea what sort of problem we gotta solve?" The filly asked as she got comfy in Applejack's hooves.

"Not a clue! Now let's get some rest." She said with a yawn.

Babs nodded a little and tried to relax, but kept on shifting position a bit. Applejack was about to ask what was going on when a short, sputtering fart could be heard and the filly promptly went stiff as a board.

After several seconds of Silence, Applejack leaned in close and gave Babs a kiss on the forehead. "Don't feel embarrassed, sugarcube, everypony's gotta go and I ain't judgin'. Goodnight."



Applejack had some of the best sleep of her life, and was up at sunrise with a spring in her step.

Babs groaned as the commotion got her awake too. "Ngh, I'm gonna hit the little filly's room."

Applejack nodded. "Sure thing, I'll make some waffles. I'm sure the Oranges'll love 'em."

Soon enough, the delicious scent of waffles woke the Oranges, who could be heard heading downstairs.

Applejack figured now was a good time to head to the toilet, and got there just in time as Babs finished brushing her teeth and trotted out.

But before Applejack could get in, Aunt Orange galloped past and slammed the door.

"Guess somepony has to go worse than Rainbow after a cider-drinkin' contest!" Remarked Applejack.

Uncle Orange trotted up next to her and gave the slightest nod.

Within moments, a loud 'spppllllrrrt' could be heard from the other side of the door, followed by many farting noises.

"Oh, poor mare. You know, when Apple Bloom used to drink too much milk and it was comin' out like a waterfall, I found some of that pink stuff in the bottle really helped." Applejack said with a smile.

Uncle Orange just groaned.

Applejack figured it was best to get back to the waffles, as this could take a while.

Babs and Blood Orange were waiting on the table.

"Oh hi. How about some uh...scrambled eggs? Mom and Dad never make anything interesting like you've got on that farm." Said the dark orange filly with a black mane.

"Sure thing, sugarcube, and good to see ya again, Blood. Wasn't your mane green at the reunion?" Applejack said as she got to making the eggs.

"Tryin' another color. Anything's better than red." Blood replied with a shrug.

Within minutes, the fillies were digging into a hearty breakfast.



The Oranges came in to breakfast a while later, after Blood Orange had already taken off to her bedroom to study.

Applejack was eating waffles at a truly alarming rate, and sounded like a wild animal had gotten hold of a family pet.

"Um, how's business, Mosely?" Asked Babs.

Uncle Orange had his gaze fixated on Applejack's voraciousness as he responded. "...it's uh...doing well. We have a potential new buyer coming to visit in a few days. Your aunt has been getting the jitters, but we think it'll be fine."

Applejack belched, said 'pardon', and wiped her lips off. "Jitters? Sounded like like a brown thunderstorm in there!"

The Oranges went a bit wide-eyed while Babs simply stopped eating to observe.

Aunt Orange cleared her throat. "Y-yes, well, as long as somepony doesn't act a little out of the ordinary, we'll get the deal for sure."

Applejack blinked. "Huh, wonder who would do that."

Babs interrupted by standing up in her chair. "Hey Applejack, how's about we get out and go already to find that friendship problem. It can't be far, and I'm sure these two want some alone time with their daughter."

"Fine by me, let's get goin'!" Declared Applejack.