//------------------------------// // Apple of my eye // Story: Texapple // by Myzor king of war //------------------------------// It was another day in ponyville. The sun shining bright. A gentle breeze wafted through a vast, lush orchard, bringing along with it a fragrant, sweet, and distinct scent. A few small songbirds fluttered and twittered merrily from above as Applejack trotted along the road pulling a cart. Applejack been away a while and was happy to get back to work. Before she knew it, her ears picked up all the hustle and bustle of Ponyville. A few ponies lifted their hooves and waved to Applejack, with her waving back Soon enough, she was in the market and trotting to her usual spot. It wasn't very busy yet, a few early birds browsing the various booths. Applejack began to set up the baskets and signs. As she was arranging the setup she found herself sort of wishing Rarity was here to add just a little bit of flair. She might just have to ask her when she got back into town. After all the crazy it was nice to have a peaceful day for once. Suddenly, her ear flicked again as she picked up on a familiar voice. This time, however, there was another one accompanying it. Turning away from her cart, Applejack glanced across the way towards the firewood booth, where burnt Oak stood, adjusting a bundle of birch kindling upon his table. Beside him stood another stallion. This fellow, however, was slightly taller and a light green earth pony with blue eyes orange hair, and tail, a bit bigger and taller than big mac, he wore a grey cowboy hat. His cutie mark was Two green cacti and two pink sage brushes on a dark blue shield. And a dark blue Bandanna around his neck. Blinking in surprise, feeling a rush of warmth invade her cheeks. She started to notice those rather lovely muscles, and that dusty, messy mane. The stoic green pony turned slightly and muttered something to the older stallion, whose mustache curled into a smile. He said something in return, then gestured towards the Applejack. Much to her chagrin, she watched as the two began to make their way towards her cart, but she put on her most friendly smile. "Well, howdy Burnt Oak! Its ah' beautiful day out, that's for sure! How's everythin' going?" Applejack said, hoping beyond all hope that nopony noticed the blush in her cheeks. Burnt Oak wore his usual gentle smile. The stallion next to him gave a similar one. And when Applejack saw it she felt like she was walking on air. "Ah, all is goin' just fine. But it sure has been busy since Tex here got back into town," Oak replied cheerfully, lifting a hoof and patting the other stallion's shoulder. "I'd like you to meet Tex, my son." "SON? I DIDN'T KNOW YOU HAD A SON." Said Applejack. She was totally shocked, then again she did not know a lot about Burnt Oaks family life. "Yeah kind of a long story." Said Burnt Oak. "He has been helping me out a bit." "Always glad to lend some aid pop." Said Tex which Burnt Oak smiled for someone reason? mainly at the pop part. "So, You new here?" Asked Applejack. "Yeah, I'm visiting my dad for a bit." Said Tex with a smile. Applejack felt her heart skip several beats and herself get weak in the knees. And she did not know why. "Well nice meeting ya'll but I kind of need to get going." Said a nervous Applejack. "That's ok so do we." Said Burnt Oak. "Nice meeting you." Said Tex as they left, so did Applejack who felt like she was going to faint. "JUST WHY AM I FEELING LIKE?." Wondered Applejack. She did not know what was going on? but she knew she had to get home fast. But with each step, her thoughts went back to Tex each time. Later Applejack was at home with her family. Which included Big mac his wife sugar belle, Applebloom, Granny Smith, and Grand pair. They were eating save for Applejack who was just poking her food. "Applejack what's wrong?" Asked grand pair. "Sorry just somethings on my mind." Said Applejack. "Like what?'' Asked Applebloom. "Well I ran into Burnt Oak today and there was this stallion helping him." "You mean Tex?" Asked Grand pair as Applejack looked at him. "You know him?" Asked Applejack. "Ran into him a few times as he was helping his father Burnt Oak." Said Grand pair. "Burnt Oak has a son?" Asked Applebloom shocked as were the others. "You mean none of you knew?" Asked Grand pair as they shook their heads. "We don't know a whole lot about Burnt Oak." Said Applejack. "Nope." Said Big mac. "What is Tex Like?" Asked sugar belle wanting to know. "A lot like his dad, a real nice boy, he even helped me with a few things." Said Grand pair with a smile. "He comes by every now and then to help his dad out." "Sounds like his dad alright." Said Granny smith. "Yep." Said Big mac. "But what's that got to do with why you looking so down?" Asked Granny Smith. "I don't know." Said Applejack. "Ever since I first saw him I have been feeling strange." "Strange how?" Asked Grand pair. Applejack took a breath as she began. "Ma heart keeps pounding like crazy, I can't breathe my legs start to shake and I feel lighter than air even just by thinking about him." Applejack then saw the shocked looks on Granny Smith, Grand pair, sugar belle , and Big mac. "I don't believe it, it finally happened." Said Granny Smith. "Yep." Said Big mac. "Was afraid I'd die before it did." Said Grand pair. "This is wonderful." Said sugar belle. "What is everypony so happy for?" Asked Applebloom. "Yeah what happened? What are y'all going on about?" Asked Applejack not understanding what they meant. "You really can't tell?" Asked sugar belle as Applejack shook her head. "AppleJack you are in love.'' Said sugar belle with a smile as Applejack was left speechless.