Untitled BigDerp Story

by CreativeChaosStudios


Chapter 4

Dinky was out at Sweet Apple Acres, enjoying the company of friends, and that gave Ditzy the time she needed for chores. In the hours that followed, Ditzy did the laundry, cleaned the living room and her bedroom, picked up Dinky's toys, and cooked a dozen muffins. She packed a few up in a brown paper bag for Big Macintosh as well, secretly hoping he'd love them. She found it amusing, actually. She had known him for less than a full day and she told him of the darkest time in her life. He couldn't change what had happened to her, nor did she even have to tell him, but she did. She told him a secret that only her closest friends knew. Despite the nature, the great detail of personal pain she went through, just telling someone new...Just actually talking about it for a change...Ditzy felt at peace. It was like a burden was lifted off her shoulders, and in that relief she smiled. For nearly six years, she carried the pain alone, hiding Dinky from the truth, and it destroyed her. Talking about it, letting it out, made her feel great. "The healing begins, I guess..." She whispered to herself as she sat down and turned on the TV, kicking her feet up for some well-deserved alone time.

Some time passed, and Ditzy found herself waking up some from a small nap. Stretching, she yawned and found herself feeling even better than before. 'Today is going to be great' she thought to herself. Looking at the time, she decided to go get Dinky and grabbed her purse and keys. Checking everything like she routinely did before leaving, she opened the door and found herself running into a larger individual. "Oh, I'm terribly sorry..."

Looking up to the individual, her heart sank and tears began to fill her eyes. It was him. He who hurt her so many years ago. Ditzy had a moment to react and tried to shut the door, but it was caught and pushed open, sending her to the floor. He stepped inside and shut the door, locking it, and kicked her keys underneath the couch. "Miss me, beautiful?"

Ditzy started to scream for help, attempting to throw the door shut in his face, but he caught it and pushed it back open. Ditzy was knocked the ground as her keys went underneath the sofa, and she continued to call for help, but nobody came. Looking behind her, he was getting closer, grinning devilishly. Ditzy continued to shout."No...No...NO!"

“NO!”

Ditzy threw herself up and gripped the couch, her breathing heavy and body sweating, and realized she had been dreaming. She began to hyperventilate and tried to calm herself down, bringing her knees to her chest. She cried into her legs, wondering if she would really ever be free from the pain, and took the next few minutes to relax her breathing and emotions. Lying back onto the couch, her body relaxing and breathing easing, she decided that she would go get Dinky earlier than planned, just to have something to focus on instead of memories. Slowly, the woman pulled herself up and left her home to go get her daughter, and to see Big Mac.

Getting into her car, she took a moment to collect herself and her thoughts, and pulled out of the parking space. Shifting gears, she began towards Sweet Apple Acres, her mind set on getting Dinky. As she drove, she opened her cellphone and dialed AJ's number. As it rang, she shifted gears and continued on her path. "Hello? Applejack speakin'."

"Hey, AJ, it's Ditzy..." She started, hoping to not come off too shaken or upset. "I'm calling to let you know I'm on my way over to get Dinky..."

"Well, Ah hope you haven't gotten too close; Big Mac took her and the girls to the zoo for the afternoon." AJ replied. "Is everythin' alright, Sugarcube?"

"Yeah...Yeah, everything's fine. I was just missing her, that's all." Ditzy replied calmly, hoping AJ didn't pry.

"Alright, Miss Ditzy. They should be at the zoo; Ah'll call Big Mac and let him know y’all are the way." AJ replied casually, believing Ditzy's lie. "Take care, Miss Ditzy, and drive safely, ya hear?"

"Thanks AJ," Ditzy finished as she hung up her phone and turned the car around, heading off to Ponyville's zoo. Wanting to occupy herself on the drive, she turned on the radio and heard 'Somebody That I Used To Know'. She changed stations and sighed. "I hear that song way too much..."

The drive seemed to last for an eternity before she arrived at the zoo. Finding a parking space in the back of the lot, further than where she would have liked to park, she got out and hurried her way into the crowd. Slowing down, she composed herself and looked around for Dinky and Big Macintosh. Feeling a vibrating in her pocket, she pulled out her cellphone and looked at the text received. It was from AJ: "Zoo Restaurant".

Making her way to the restaurant in the visitor's area, she stepped inside and saw Big Macintosh in a corner booth with the small group of girls. He was waving her over and patted Applebloom's head before standing up and walking over to her. "You alright, Sugarcube? Looks like you've done seen a ghost."

Ditzy smiled and nodded to him before patting his chest. She felt his muscles and instantly blushed before moving her hand away. "Y-yeah, everything's fine, I'm just here to get Dinky."

Big Mac nodded and walked back over to the booth. "Come on, Dinky; your Ma says its time to go." His words came out gentle, but with an implied sternness to them. Ditzy walked over to join him at the table, and saw Dinky looking at the two adults. She had an ice cream in her hand, a treat paid for by Big Macintosh, and looked to her mother with a saddened look. "Do I have to?"

Ditzy smiled, finding it hard to say 'No' to that face, and knelled down beside Dinky. "I missed you though, and I baked some muffins..."

Ditzy knew she forgot something for Big Mac in her rush out, and she kicked herself for that. Dinky pouted a little more. "Can't we stay here a little longer?"

Big Macintosh smiled and looked to Ditzy, resting a hand on her shoulder to get her attention. "The girls are having a great time together. Would ya like to enjoy the visit with us, Miss Ditzy?"

Ditzy thought about it for a second and stood up, crossing her arms as she thought about it. Her options were spend the day with her daughter and a gentleman, or go home with Dinky and just try to pass the time without another memory. Turning to face Big Macintosh, she smiled, her arms still crossed. "You know, Mister Apple, I think I would enjoy that."

Big Macintosh stepped aside and motioned for the girls to scoot over so their new guest could have a seat. Ditzy slid into the booth and Dinky crawled onto her mother's lap playfully, still licking at her ice cream. Ditzy cast a glance to Big Macintosh and blushed some, seeing him returning her gaze with those half-lidded eyes and warm smile. "Would ya like somethin' to eat, Miss Ditzy?"

Ditzy thought about it for a moment and looked to Dinky's ice cream, finding it actually looking delicious. "An ice cream cone would be nice, if you don't mind..." She was embarrassed to ask, but he had no objections. "Not at all, Miss Ditzy."

Walking off to the counter to order another ice cream cone for his new guest, Mac left the girls for a moment, at which time Dinky looked up to her daughter. She was staring at the farmer with dreamy eyes.

"Mommy?" Dinky asked curiously, looking at her colorful eyes and expression. "Are you in love?"

Ditzy swallowed hard, clearly surprised by her daughter's forwardness. "What did you say, Muffin?"

"Are you in love with Mister Apple?" Dinky asked again, smiling some as her mom began to blush.

"Now, who over here is in love with simple ol' me?" Big Macintosh asked, his voice surprising the woman. Ditzy was blushed a little more and searched for something to say before noticing the farmer holding an ice cream cone out towards her. "T-Thank you." She managed, taking the ice cream from him and enjoying a small lick, hoping he would forget about the question. He did just that, rejoining the group without another word of it, and smiled to Ditzy as she enjoyed her ice cream. Unsure of what came over her, Ditzy found herself drifting her attention to schoolgirl daydreams, and gave the ice cream a rather seductive lick before snapping out of it. She noticed a small blush forming on Big Macintosh and couldn't help but glow a bright red in embarrassment. "S-sorry..."

Big Macintosh didn't say a word about it and simply smiled to the younger woman. Big Macintosh was surprised when it came to Ditzy. She was as young as his sister, but yet she raised a daughter alone, overcame a rather harsh moment, and even worked through the comments about her appearance, mainly those eyes...Those unique and beautiful golden eyes. She was strong, and Big Macintosh could only respect and relate to it. When their parents passed away, Big Macintosh was forced to grow-up quickly so he could take care of Applejack and Applebloom. He worked hard and made sacrifices, the biggest being his teenage years, and he remained focused on his responsibilities even after Applejack matured. Ditzy was still a child at heart when it came to life and her daughter, the two having a rather powerful bond as mother and daughter, and Big Mac was envious of it.

The two sat there, looking at one another while the girls ate their ice cream, and soon Ditzy found herself chewing her lip. Feeling courageous, she reached into her pocket and gave Dinky a few bits. "Hey Dinky, why don't you take your friends and go play some videogames for a bit?"

"Really?!" Dinky asked, excited, and soon the three other girls were bouncing in excitement before crawling out of the booth and hurrying over to the games to play. Big Macintosh smiled some and watched his sister leave with the group before looking back at Ditzy. "Well, if that isn't a way to get the girls distracted..."

"I try." Ditzy replied with a small giggle. "So...Big Mac...is there some lucky girl waiting for you back home?" Even Ditzy was surprised by the forwardness of the question.

Big Macintosh knew what she was asking and moved himself to sit beside her. "Eenope. Ah think Ah have some free time this evenin' though...Would you like to get some dinner with me?"

There it was. The answer and question in a single phrase. Ditzy could only smile and nod. "I think I would like that, Mister Apple." She leaned into Big Macintosh some, kissing his cheek gently, and soon found herself holding his hand while the girls played.

"Ah'm glad, Miss Ditzy." Big Macintosh replied, looking forward to getting to know this young woman. "Ah think we can have AJ look after Dinky tonight. Is there anywhere ya would like in particular?"

Ditzy thought about it and smiled some, bringing a hand to her chin, finger tapping her lips gently in thought. "Now that you mention it...I would really like to try Seymour's Cafe on Main Street...Haven't had the money after bills and groceries to go on my own..."

It embarrassed her to talk about her financial situation, but having a daughter at seventeen and working as a postal worker did that. She could afford groceries and her apartment, and even a few clothes for Dinky and herself, but other than that, money was tight in the Doo household. Dinky had little toys, and there was nothing that wasn't needed in their home, but neither minded it. Ditzy had her daughter, and Dinky had her mother, so all was right with their world.

Big Mac smiled and nodded in agreement. "Ah think that's a mighty fine choice, Miss Ditzy."

"Ditzy." She replied with a small smile.

"Pardon?" Big Mac asked, confused by her response.

"Just call me Ditzy, Mac..." Ditzy said with a small smile, caressing his hand with her thumb.

"Will do, Ditzy."