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// Day 6-Appleloosa 
// Story: Megan’s Vacation 
// by Brian Sheil 
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As morning came to the Crystal Empire, the ponies go about their everyday business. Stepping out of Cadence's castle, Megan wore a lime green buttoned shirt, brown vest, blue jeans, and brown cowboy boots. After adjusting a Stetson hat she wore, she looked at the scenery. 
Farewell, Crystal Empire. Megan thought. It's been an amazing experience.
Princess Cadence comes to escort her to the exit. "Did you enjoy your visit?"
"I sure did." Megan replied. "Pretty nice way to wrap up day five of my vacation."
"That's wonderful. Where are you going to today?"
"By the looks of this outfit," The legendary friend presents the western outfit she wore. "I’d say I'm a headin' to Appleloosa."
"A nice change of pace." Cadence praised. "Just don't go crazy on the cider like your friend, Rainbow Dash, would."
"I won't." Megan tipped her hat. "Reckon I better mosey along now."
Megan walks through the city until she approached the exit. As she left the Crystal Empire, she was greeted by Rainbow Dash. 
"Hi, Megster." Dash greeted. "What's up?"
"Rainbow Dash!" Megan blurted. "I was just talking about you."
"I'm sure you are. Backpack, please." Megan hands Rainbow Dash her backpack. "I'll be back. "
As Rainbow Dash left for Megan's home, Applejack came by to say hello.
"Howdy, Megan." Applejack greeted. "Looking good there."
"Howdy, partner." Megan said happily. "I'm all set for my stay at Appleloosa."
Megan and Applejack made their way to the train station.
"The train will be coming in fifteen minutes." Applejack informed. "Dashie should be back by then."
"Great change of pace." Megan figured. "From a crystal city to a good old western town."
"We're gonna have some extra passengers a comin'."
"Really? Who's tagging along?"
Suddenly, the voice of Rainbow Dash is heard. "The Wonderbolts!"
Applejack and Megan turned to see Rainbow Dash standing behind them. 
"When did y'all show up?" Applejack wondered.
"About a minute ago." Dash answered as she approached Megan. "Here's your backpack, buddy."
Megan received and strapped on her backpack. "So, Dash. There's going to be a show with the Wonderbolts in town?"
"Not really. We had a show in Ponyville two days ago. Spitfire figures we all need a rest."
"And, Appleloosa is a great place to chill out. Right?"
"You got it, Megan."
"As long as ya don't go overboard with the cider." Applejack informed.
Rainbow Dash blushed when Applejack warned her about her cider drinking. "Good point."
Aboard the Friendship Express, Applejack, Megan, and the Wonderbolts enjoy the ride to Appleloosa.
"I heard that your show went great, Captain Spitfire." Megan chirped.
"Yes, it has." Spitfire said proudly. "It's too bad you weren't there, Megan. It was a great turn out."
"Especially with Rainbow Dash." Misty Fly added. "Her finisher, a rainbow loop-de-loop, really wowed the crowd."
Dash blushed as Soarin' Skies placed his hoof on her shoulder. "You should be proud of yourself, Rainbow. Your finisher was a big hit."
Minutes later, the train stopped at the station at Appleloosa. As soon as the passengers got off, they were greeted by the townsfolks as 'Welcome Wonderbolts' banners were flown.
"I'm guessin' that you and the other Wonderbolts were expected." Applejack figured.
"Yeah." Rainbow Dash admitted. "Spitfire called ahead to let these folks know that we're visiting here today."
Pretty soon, a light brown earth pony with a black mane and tail and wearing a blue vest and black Stetson hat came over to greet everyone.
"Howdy, Wonderbolts." The pony said straightening out his moustache. "Welcome to Appleloosa. We are honored to have y'all join us."
Spitifire walked up to return the greeting. "Thank you, Sheriff Silverstar. We appreciate your hospitality."
SIlverstar soon spotted Megan and greeted her. "Howdy, miss Megan. Nice of ya to visit us."
"Thank you, sheriff." Megan replied. "I hope you don't mind me visiting you."
"Not at all."
Applejack soon saw her cousin Braeburn coming. "Hey, Braeburn!"
Braeburn rushed over and hugged his cousin. "Howdy, Applejack. Came to join the Wonderbolts, I see."
"That's right. Somepony has to keep an eye on Rainbow Dash. Y'all know how she is when she drinking the cider in these parts."
Rainbow blushed hearing what her friend said. Spitfire then turned to the daredevil. "She's got you there."
As Applejack and Braeburn escorted the Wonderbolts, Silverstar had Megan join him in his office.
"I've been hearin' that you're here in Equestria for a vacation." Silverstar said.
"That's right, Sheriff." Megan replied. "This is day number six."
Day six already? Where have you been staying, friend?"
"So far, I've stayed in Ponyville, the Everfree Forest, Manehattan, Sweet Apple Acres, and recently, The Crystal Empire."
Silverstar stroked his moustache. "I see. An area of Equestria everyday. Good thinking."
"Thank you." Megan said proudly. "If you don't mind, I'd like to join my friends."
"Very well. Just stay out of trouble."
As Megan exited the sheriff's office, a light purple female earth pony with a curly teal mane and tail trotted over to her. "If y'all a lookin' fer the Wonderbolts, they're over at the rodeo. I'll take you there."
Megan tipped her hat to her, being polite. "Thank you kindly, ma'am."
The two figures went to the rodeo. The kind earth pony paid for Megan to go in. She soon spotted Applejack, and sat next to her.
"What took ya so long?" Applejack wondered.
"Sorry, Applejack." Megan said sincerely. "Sheriff Silverstar wanted to talk to me for a bit."
Suddenly, Starlight Glimmer came and sat with the group. "Hi, friends."
"Starlight!" Megan blurted. "This is a surprise. What brings you here?"
"Since school's out this week, I decided to take the students who make up the Young Six to watch the rodeo."
Megan soon saw Sandbar, Smolder, Ocellus, Yona, Gallus, and Silverstream readying themselves to watch the show.
"Howdy, everypony!" A red earth stallion with an orange and yellow striped mane and tail greeted. "It's nice of y'all to attend today's rodeo. How about a nice round of applause for our guests of honor. The Wonderbolts!"
The crowd turned to the Wonderbolts and applauded them. Spitfire, Rainbow Dash, and the rest waved to them.
"Not bad. Huh. troops?" Spitfire said. "A little recognition is a good thing."
The rodeo went on. Various acts were displayed. During a rope trick, one of the performers flipped his lasso, and it accidently lassoed Megan. He tugged on it, thinking it's stuck on something. One big yank, and Megan got wrapped up as she landed on the ground. 
"Sorry about that, ma'am." The performer said, realizing he made a mistake. "Didn't mean to make you part of our act."
Megan gave out a slight chuckle. "Not a problem, partner."
Later, at a local bar, there's a lot of activity going on. Piano music being played, many ponies relax at tables and at the bar. At one of the tables, Megan was talkng to Chief Thunderhooves, leader of the buffalo tribe.
"So, your tribe know about me too. Huh, chief?" Megan said.
"Even buffalos know of human friend from days of Ponyland." Thunderhooves replied. "Very proud to meet you."
"Thank you, chief." Megan took a sip of the bar's apple cider. She showed a small reaction. "Wow! That's strong stuff."
"Rainbow friend like it."
At the bar, Rainbow Dash guzzled down her cider. She let out a loud belch, which made her fellow Wonderbolts take notice.
"Easy, Rainbow." Soarin' Skies suggested. "You don't want to get sick."
"He's right." Fleetfoot added. "Spitfire gets very concerned about you."
Rainbow turned and saw Spitfire looking at her. The leader of the Wonderbolts spoke. "They're right. Too much of that cider is not good for you."
Hearing that, Dash put her mug down and realized that Spitfire is right. "Yes, ma'am. I'm sorry."
"Don't panic, Rainbow Dash. Just don't go overboard."
"That's what Applejack told me."
Applejack and Braeburn watched from another table, making sure that Dash is okay. Later that night, at a hotel, Megan prepared for bed. Wearing a yellow T shirt and green sleep shorts, she laid down on the bed.
Braeburn told me that Applejack, the Wonderbolts, Starlight, and the Young Six are safe back in Ponyville. Megan thought. I can't wait for what Twilight and company planned for me tomorrow.
Draping the blanket over her, she slowly drifted off to sleep. This ends day six.