//------------------------------// // Crushes and Love Lives Part 5: Pinkie and Applejack // Story: Generational Talk Show // by qiley //------------------------------// “There’s only two ponies left who need to share!” Twilight happily announced as everypony got comfortable in their chairs. “And who are those two ponies, Twilight?” Rarity asked. “It’s me and Applejack!” Pinkie answered in steed. “That’s correct Pinkie, it is you two,” Twilight confirmed. “Ah phooey,” Applejack said, frowning. “C’mon Applejack, it’s not that bad,” Rainbow smirked. “Unless, you have something you’re hiding from us?” “Ain’t nothin’ like that Rainbow,'' Applejack admitted. “Just like keepin’ these things private.” “You don’t have to share if you’re not comfortable, Applejack,” Twilight said, smiling.  “That wouldn’t be fair, now would it?” Rarity grinned. “I’m fine with sharin’. It wouldn’t be fair, as Rarity said. Just don’t expect too much detail for me,” Applejack said. “I want to share first!” Pinkie bounced in her seat while waving one of her hooves in the iar. “Well that settles it,” Sunny said, looking at Applejack and Pinkie. “Indeed it does,” Twilight nodded. “Pinkie, the floor’s all yours.” “Yipee!” Pinkie cheered in joy. After composing herself a little, she started. “You all remember Cheese Sandwich right?”  “Uhhhh… no?” Hitch said slowly.  “Oh right, another generation, my bad,” Pinkie said very casually. “Well in short, he’s another party pony like me!” She finished, pulling out a picture of him with his hoof wrapped around her shoulder. “Awww, how adorable!” Pipp cooed. “Man, imagine having two Pinkie’s around,” Zipp chuckled. “That would be exhausting.”  “You have no idea,” Twilight sighed, the rest of the girls nodding.  Zipp cocked an eyebrow. “Am I missing something here?” “Magical pond, tons of Pinkie clones, who is the real Pinkie Pie contest,” Rainbow summarised in brief bursts. “Ooookay…” Zipp nodded her head slowly. “It was quite the hassle,” Applejack sighed. “I’m pretty sure there’s still a Pinkie roamin’ around in Manehattan.”  “I vaguely remember seeing one there as well,” Twilight tapped her chin. “Eh, whatever,” Pinkie said, shrugging. “So what about this Cheese Sandwich guy?” Pipp asked, steering the conversation back to the original topic. “Oh right!” Pinkie said, laughing.. “I don’t know if I told all of you yet, but  Cheese and I have gone on a few dates in the past few weeks!” “Wait, WHAT?!” Rarity yelled, spitting out her tea. “Y-You and Cheese Sandwich?” “Yup!” Pinkie smiled cheerfully.  “Why are you surprised, Rarity?” Rainbow cocked an eyebrow. “I mean, they're perfect for each other.” “It’s just that we haven’t heard or seen anything, that’s all,” Rarity coughed. “So the first person to get hitched might be Pinkie,” Applejack said. Rainbow shook her head. “Did not see that coming.” “Do you think you two will get married?” Fluttershy asked. “Of course!” Pinkie giggled. “Him and I just have this connection, you know?”  “You two looked like you’re made for each other,” Sunny commented.  “Uh-huh!” Izzy nodded energetically.  “He’s amazing,” Pinkie said dreamily. “He just gets me, ya know?” Twilight clapped her forehooves together. “That’s wonderful, Pinkie! I wish I could find somepony like that.” She sighed wishfully. “We all do darling,” Rarity said, weakly smiling. “So uh Pinkie,” Rainbow whispered to Pinkie. “How far have you and Cheese gone?” “Oh Rainbow, that’s a silly question!” Pinkie giggled. “We’ve gone all the way, of course!” “Huh, why am I not surprised,” Rainbow said. “Maybe because she’s ‘familiar’ with almost everypony in Ponyville?” Applejack suggested bluntly. “That could be it,” Rainbow tapped her chin.  “Man I can’t imagine what their kids would be like,” Twilight shuddered. “Imagine little Pinkie Pies running around.” “Sounds like a fun time,” Zipp chuckled.  “Also a major headache,” Rainbow said, rolling her eyes. “They’d be adorable though,” Fluttershly quietly added.  “I’m never babysitting for you Pinkie,” Rarity said, causing the rest of the Elements to nod in agreement. “Fair enough,” Pinkie shrugged. “It’ll be impossible finding a babysitter with a sense of humor like Cheese and I!” “Ain’t that the truth,” Applejack chuckled. “Your wedding is going to be wild,” Hitch said. “Assuming that both you and Cheese plan it. “Of course we’ll plan it!” Pinkie giggled. “It’s going to be the biggest, most amazing and spectacular wedding ever!”  “I wouldn’t expect less from you Pinkie,” Twilight said, nodding. “So when can we expect little Pinkies?” Rainbow snickered.  “Maybe in a couple moons!” Pinkie announced to everypony, causing some to gasp, others to tilt their heads. “Wait, seriously?” Rainbow’s face was contorted with confusion.  “I’m joking silly!” Pinkie slapped the rainbow pegasus’ back. “Maybe,” she whispered quietly. “Did you just say ‘maybe’?” Fluttershy asked. “Nope!” Pinkie smiled innocently.  “Okay then…” Zipp said slowly. “I still can’t believe Pinkie’s the first one of us to have a serious relationship,” Rarity muttered. “You should expect the unexpected from her,” Rainbow said.  “And then sometimes you can’t even expect the unexpected,” Twilight added on. “You can’t really expect with Pinkie. She’s an anomaly.”  “Ain’t that the truth,” Applejack nodded, agreeing. “Uh-huh!” Pinkie nodded frantically, causing the girls (and Hitch) to giggle.  “Whew,” Applejack smiled. “Pinkie’s love life sure is exciting.” “More exciting than yours?” Rainbow smirked. “Of course,” Applejack rolled her eyes. “The only love in my life is the love for the farm.” “Touche,” Rainbow frowned, causing Applejack to grin. “Do you seriously not have anypony you don’t at least enjoy being with?” Rarity urged the farmer on. “I’m bein’ dead serious Rares,” Applejack said, with a deadpan face.  “So the only thing you love is the farm?” Hitch tilted his head.  “Of course not,” Applejack frowned. “I love my family and friends of course.” “Do you love any of your friends more than the others?” Rarity tried to egg her on.  “Rarity, I don’t like anypony romantically,” the farmer finalized.  “B-But you’re going to be alone all your life!” Rarity whined. “I won’t be alone, you’re just being dramatic,” Applejack chuckled, rolling her eyes. “I have y’all, Big Mac, Applebloom, Granny Smith, and Sugar Belle.” “She seems pretty content to me,” Izzy chirped. “As long as one is content with themselves, that’s all that matters!” “Wasn’t really expecting you to say something like that, Izzy,” Pipp giggled, looking at the unicorn.  “She’s right though,” Twilight smiled. “If you’re able to love yourself before you get into a relationship, then when you do get into a relationship it’ll just be that much better.” “Uh-huh!” Pinkie nodded.  “So you’re saying you should be content with yourself before you step into romance?” Sunny tilted her head.  “Exactly!” Twilight smiled. “You should love yourself before trying to get into a relationship,” Twilight started to lecture. “If you don’t then it will just cause more problems than good.” “For example, you’ll know how you want to be treated,” Rarity added.  “That’s a good point,” Sunny said, tapping her chin.  “I didn’t think we’d turn this into a lesson as well,” Rainbow laughed.  “Should’ve seen it coming,” Twilight smirked. “Everything can be made into a lesson you know.” “Ain’t that the truth,” Zipp smiled. “We’re finally done with this topic, huh?” Hitch sighed. “It sure was fun!” Izzy giggled.  Rarity nodded. “And we learned a lot about each other.” “It sure was fun,” Twilight said, smiling. “I can’t wait for our next talk.”