Ponies Versus the Internet

by KenDoStudios


Applejack learns about the automobile

"Hey Applejack how's it hanging?" Rainbow dash asked from the lone computer in which he played a Forza Horizon 5. A car free-range racing game. She had just heard Apple jack opening up the door

Applejack collapsed on the couch head first "Im, as tired as a mule after a day of plowing field!" She, said as she rubbed her forehead.

"Well im sure you'll feel better after a nap." Rainbow Dash replied.

Applejack nodded her head vigorously "Yea, I Know I will." she stretched herself many times making various cracking sounds.

Rainbow Dash started to play on the computer again. He was trying to beat his unbeatable opponants on the series of races that he been playing for hours.

Applejack got up and walked over to the fridge, looking inside, she found a carton of milk, she opened it and drank it quickly. "Man, Im gonna need another drink soon." She said.

Rainbow Dash looked over at her and smiled "Want some apple juice?"

"That supposed to be funny?" asked Applejack.

"Oh yeah, sorry." said Rainbow Dash blushing.

Applejack peered over Dashs' shoulder to watch him play. He was driving a red Lamborghini Murcielago LP640.(not that would mean anything to a pony) She drove for a couple minutes, doing stunts and drifting around corners and finished with a sub-second time. "Dang, it point ten of a seconds too slow! Exclaims Rainbow Dash."Well, you're still pretty good at it... Whatever it is." said Applejack

"Thanks, I'm glad you think so." said Rainbow Dash.

"Ever wonder what that contraption even is?" asked Applejack.

Rainbow Dash shrugged "no, not really. Why do you ask?"

"I'm just curious, I guess." said Applejack.
"Well, thats why Twilight gave us this computer so we can find out! Just let me save my progress real quick..." said Rainbow Dash.

Applejack looked over at him "What are you doing?"

"Nothing important, just saving my game for later." said Rainbow Dash. "aaaaand done!" he said as he saved the game.

"Now what?" asked Applejack.

"Now we search the human internet to see about what this contraption is," said Rainbow Dash excitedly.

"Oh boy, here we go again," said Applejack as she rolled her eyes.

"Common this will be fun," said Rainbow Dash.

"We shall see!" said Applejack as she grabbed the keyboard.

"Alright! Let's get started!" said Rainbow Dash.

"This is gonna take forever!" said Applejack.

Rainbow Dash scrolled through the web page for the longest time until he came across something that caught his eye: "Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640 for sale on eBay."

"Yeah but what is it?" asked Applejack.

"It's a car!" said Rainbow Dash.

"But what does it do?" asked Applejack.

"It goes fast and it looks cool," said Rainbow Dash.

"But what makes it special?"

"Here is a video about it let's watch! "Said Rainbow Dash.

He clicked on the link and watched the video. It showed a man in a black suit driving the car around a track. The vid went on for a few more minutes showing him driving the car around different tracks including muddy ones.

"So what do you think?" asked Rainbow Dash.

"Who the heck is Ken Block?" Asked Applejack.

"I don't know who he is either, but I bet he has a lot of money because he drives this thing everywhere!" said Rainbow Dash.
"Dang if I can get that thing to plow my fields, I get my work done a whole lot faster!" said Applejack.

"You could make an awesome business out of it!" said Rainbow Dash.

"Hmm..." said Applejack. She types in about vehicles that can work fields into google.

A couple of seconds later there is a list of websites. Rainbow Dash clicks on one of them and reads the description. "Farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers, you have come to the right place! We sell farm equipment and machinery that can help you plow your fields, harvest crops, and turn soil for planting."

"Yeah, but what is it?"

"It's called a tractor."

"Any idea on how to build something like that?" asked Applejack.

"Nope!" said Rainbow Dash.

"Well I guess we should look online for instructions then," said Applejack.

"Yeah!" said Rainbow Dash.

They both logged onto the internet and searched for information about building a tractor. They looked at videos, and pictures, and read articles. After a while they finally found something.

"Here it is!" said Rainbow Dash.

"That there looks as complicated as zap apple season!" said Applejack.

"That is a very complex machine." Said Rainbow Dash.

"Yeah but it looks pretty easy to build!" said Applejack.

"I wouldn't count on it!" said Rainbow Dash.

"Hey, maybe we could make our own racecar instead!" said Applejack.

"That would be way better than a tractor!" said Rainbow Dash.

"Anything that can go fast has to be better... Why do humans make things complicated?" said Applejack.

"Don't ask me" said Rainbow Dash.

"Let's look it up," said Applejack typing "why are humans complicated?" into the computer.

A few seconds later there is a long list of sites. Rainbow Dash clicks on one of them and reads the description. "Humans are complicated because they have a great capacity for learning and creativity, and they have the drive to survive and thrive. Their bodies adapt to their environment, and so do their minds, which means that they learn quickly and their minds can develop new ideas and concepts. Humans have also learned ways to communicate with each other, and this allows them to share knowledge, experiences, and emotions with others."

"Wow, that's deep!" said Rainbow Dash.

"Yeah, it's interesting isn't it?" said Applejack.

"If we put our heads together we might be able to figure out how to make something like this!" said Rainbow Dash.

"Can't wait!" said Applejack

***

The day came,

the race car was fully built and the plow was right in tow. Applejack was about to start it up when dash arrived

"This is so awsome!" he exclaimed

"I know! To build something from the human world is exciting!"

"Now you know how I felt!" input Twilight Sparkle who was also there.

"We got everything ready for the big plow!" said Rainbow Dash.

"I'm ready to kick some mud!!" said Applejack.

She starts the engine with a loud roar covering the entirety of Ponyville

Rainbow had her ears plugged with her hoves" did you really have straight pipe it?" she asked.

"Yes I did!" said Applejack.

Applejack pulls out from the barn and cruises to the ready and waiting field the plow dragging behind it creating sparks.

"This is going to be fun!" she says.

Applejack takes off and begins to plow through the field as fast as she can.... For about 120 feet.

Applejack revs trying to move forward but the tires just spin in the mud. She puts the car in neutral.

"Should have gone with the tractor," she said yelling.