//------------------------------// // Chapter 8: Double Date (2/2) // Story: Be Mine // by ThatChangelingGit //------------------------------// Chapter 8: Double Date (2/2) The meadow behind the ‘Lilypad Café’ was a sight to behold. A lush verdant forest brimming with all manner of life. Geese, ducks, squirrels and so many other wonderful little critters flooded this almost sacred ground. At times, many wondered if it was akin to Everfree and having somewhat of a magical energy. None knew for certain. But nonetheless, it was beautiful and made for a wonderful country walk from the café. After some well needed brunch, the double date continued onwards. As both pairs followed the gravel path down by the gentle serene lake, towards the positively pleasant forest. Rarity walked bedside Fluttershy, eagerly discussing their relationships, she was entirely curious as to how the rather rambunctious Rainbow Dash and the gentle sweetened Fluttershy got together. Though, she knew fully well that herself and Applejack juxtaposed one another, however, as they always say, opposites attract. Rainbow and Applejack were a few paces ahead, somewhat in a light jog, or a brisk walk, both reminiscing their teenage years. “So darling, going to tell me, who asked who, or what romantic date you went on? What was the moment you fell in love with her darling, oh I must simply know!” Rarity asked somewhat ecstatically. Fluttershy knew she was one for gossip, it was simply her behaviour and somewhat her line of work. Fluttershy grew the pinkest blush against her pale honeyed yellow cheeks as she grew embarrassed at the question. Rarity waited with almost bated breath, as a wide smile peeled over her lips. “W-well, um… it… was kind of mu-mutual, I suppose?” Fluttershy said gently as ever. As her mind returned to the moment the two started dating, her face was highlighted with a large smile. Rarity’s own smile widened, and it only prompted her further to ask more. “Oh? In what way my dear?” Rarity asked with genuine curiosity. Fluttershy tapped her chin, as she thought on the best way to respond. Her mind drifted back to memories that filled her stomach full of butterflies. And not her usual anxiety ridden ones, no. These had a great feeling to them, a feeling, that Dean Cadence told her about, love, comfort, stability, joy, passion. All emotions and feelings that had been emboldened by her partner, Rainbow, all things that made her smile like a little girl being gifted the best cake on her birthday. “W-well… Rainbow and I decided to see a s-show together. She wanted to treat me to something I-I wanted to see. She kept on saying ‘I always make you come to my shows, and I thought I’d take you out.’” Fluttershy said, as she put on her impression of Rainbow Dash, which was surprisingly accurate. This made Rarity laugh, subsequently making Fluttershy let out a gentle giggle before she continued. “I-in all seriousness, I thought it was incredibly s-sweet. So, I asked her to take to a cat café. I got to meet all the little kitties, and I learnt all their names! I know Rainbow prefers Tank and occasional dogs, like Winona, but she enjoyed it too, and there was this beautiful Siamese there, her name was Noodles and I really wanted to have her forever, but she was happy there! And there was another Sphinx cat!” Fluttershy rambled on, as she became more and more distant and distracted from the original question Rarity had asked. Though the Fashionista wasn’t bothered. It warmed her heart to see that anxiety peel away and her confidence flourish. Perhaps she’d get the answer later, but for now, she was equally delighted seeing one of her best friends become emboldened. Up ahead, Applejack and Rainbow paid little attention to the scenery, but instead their eyes gravitated towards a wooden public gym set, which a few strangers had just finished using. Rainbow nudged Applejack’s side and grew a devious grin. One that was brimming with a competitive nature. “You know what time it is, don’t you?” Rainbow asked Applejack with her sly grin and cocked eyebrow. Applejack side-eyed Rainbow with a familiar grin and nodded. “I reckon I do know what time it is; I think its ‘bout time, you ‘n I settled that debate we had over at the café.” Applejack said as she rolled her neck and cracked her knuckles. She took the lead in heading over towards the natural park gym. They had been expertly hand-crafted, well cleaned and tended too. The handles had a leather around them, for grip, the weights had series of differing wooden weights to lift. What made Applejack grow even more competitive was the hanging bars. “Ohh I think I see what you’re looking at. How long can we last on the hanging bars? Alright I’ll bite, whoever completes the most amount of pull ups, wins, and whoever wins, has to take a plunge in that really cold shaded pool over there!” Rainbow said with a snigger as she gestured over to the ‘ice plunge.’ Applejack’s eyes widened, but soon narrowed as she offered Rainbow her fist. “Aight, bet, shake on it RD, and I mean shake on it, gotta show some real sportsmanship ‘ere.” Applejack said with a stiff determination. Rainbow approached and shook Applejack’s hand, firmly, both exchanging their usual competitive grins. “Oh, it’s on.” Rainbow smirked as she shook her hand. Despite this, neither Applejack or Rainbow had noticed their partners looking on in both worry and somewhat annoyance. Fluttershy worried more so than annoyed, where Rarity was the opposite. Rarity had broken the conversation between herself and Fluttershy, as she stood before the competitive duo, hands on hips. “Applejack! You’ll get all your nice clothes wet and cold! Then you’ll have nothing left to explore the rest of the forest with!” Rarity said with a huff, clearly annoyed, as she crossed her arms and looked away with a ‘hmpf.’ Her eyes closed and averted her gaze away from both her girlfriend and close friend. Fluttershy remained silently, but at Rarity’s side. “Rare’s come on now, it’s just a friendly game, that’s all, ain’t it RD.” Applejack looked to her for support. Rainbow clocked on and nodded. “Yeahh! Besides, it’s just a bit of fun, I know Fluttershy brought some blankets, you can sit in the grass and cheer us on, and laugh whoever loses, especially as they’ve gotta go in the plunging pool, just in their underwear!” Rainbow grinned. Applejack shot a glare at her. “We hadn’t decided on that Rainbow!” Applejack yelled with an annoyed expression upon her face. Rainbow laughed in response and wiped a tear from her eye. Applejack rolled her eyes and prodded her. “Well, I’ve decided to add it as part of our bet, if you pull out of the bet now, you lose immediately!” Rainbow smirked. Silence filled the air for a moment, aside from Rarity’s annoyed sighs and groans. “Aight Rainbow, deal. It’s on.” “Yesss! Come on then, lets limber up before we get this show on the road!” Rainbow said as she darted over to the gym area. Applejack remained and slowly approached her annoyed other half and worried looking friend. “Rare’s… I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to offend ya, or annoy you sugarcube. That wasn’t part of the plan, Rainbow and I just got carried away, and we just haven’t done something like this in a while, but please, forgive me, I don’t want you to be mad at me or upset or anythin’ like that.” Applejack pleaded towards Rarity. She gained no response for a moment or two, until Rarity opened her eyes and gazed back at Applejack. Her expression softened. “Apology accepted darling. I just didn’t want you, or Rainbow for that matter, to ruin the rest of the date for yourselves, walking around all soggy like a wet hound. Especially in this lovely outfit of yours.” Rarity said as she moved closer to Applejack, her arms around her waist. It was natural at this point, to embrace her, though normally, it was Applejack who typically led the initiative. Applejack returned the embrace her arms around Rarity’s neck. The two gently kissed as Applejack slowly pulled back. She grew sheepish upon seeing Fluttershy somewhat staring, Rarity too giggled out of slight embarrassment. “Oh… my.” Fluttershy said gently as she grew a sheepish smile. “Ah Fluttershy, pardon me, I oughta apologise too for stealing your girlfriend for a competition, yet again.” Applejack gave her a nod, with a tip of her Stetson. “O-oh, no need Applejack… I-I’m used to it with Dashy, she’s quite energetic around all kinds of sports.” Fluttershy said with a smile. “I-I just don’t want to see anyone hurt, but at least jumping in a p-pool isn’t so bad.” Fluttershy continued as she offered both Rarity and Applejack a smile. “Fluttershy darling, I have an idea! Seeing as the two of us are not physically partaking, we can still join in vocally, we must cheer like cheerleaders for our lovely other halves, encourage them!” Rarity said with a gleaming smile as she suggested the idea. Fluttershy’s smile grew wider as she nodded in agreement. “Oh Rarity, that’s a wonderful idea! I’ll try my best, but I don’t think I’m as loud as you.” Fluttershy admitted. Before Rarity could consolidate Fluttershy, Rainbow came racing back over. “Sure, you can! Remember during my motocross race, you screamed louder than Pinkie! I remember as clear as day, that’s the moment, I knew you had to be mine.” Rainbow said in a rather cheesy manner, which was rewarded by Fluttershy, who gave her partner, a quick peck on the lips. “Alright, I’ll do it.” Fluttershy said with the gentlest determination. Rainbow smirked and gave Applejack a fist bump. Her attention slowly gazed back towards the now calmer Rarity and gave her a nod. “Hey look, sorry too ya know, just got all hyped up y’know? And I’m sorry to you too babe, don’t wanna disrupt things.” Rainbow said softly. Rarity smiled, and so did Fluttershy. “Apology accepted as well, but I must admit you are currently stalling.” Rarity grew a wicked smirk as she met eye contact with the crimson eyes of Rainbow. “I-I am not! I am just limbering up, besides, glad to hear you’ve calmed down a lot, and why would you be annoyed, you’re gonna see your girlfriend in her skimpies! Or is it true, you country lot don’t bother with underwear.” Rainbow teased the couple. Rarity rolled her eyes, as she didn’t wish to admit in front of her friends, the prospect of seeing her lovely other halves body again was indeed tantalizing. “Well ya’ll ain’t gonna find out, ‘cuz it will be you in your drawers RD. Now come on ya’ll, we got a competition to run!” Applejack yelled as she headed over to the gym. All preparations were met, as Fluttershy laid out quilted blanket on the grass, just off the path and faced directly towards the hanging bars. Rarity took the luxury of sitting down first and eagerly awaited to cheer on her champion. Fluttershy also had a warmed smile upon her face as she dug through her bag. She rummaged for what seemed to be a few minuets as she eventually pulled two bottles of iced tea, and a few wrapped chocolatey snacks. “Sonata gave these to me after her and the Dazzling’s trip to London. All the Cadbury’s chocolate, enough for all of us, I am sure Sonata will give yours and A-Applejack’s on the summer BBQ.” Fluttershy said softly as she offered a small purple rapped bar too Rarity, whilst Rainbow and Applejack chalked up their hands. “Sonata is quite the energetic woman, isn’t she? But oh, so incredibly thoughtful.” Rarity said as she eyed up her other half. Her attention moved to the purple bar before her, to which she eagerly took. “Thank you darling, it even matches my hair! Oh, inspiration has just kicked in!” Rarity said to herself, as she jotted down another fashion idea into her phone. Fluttershy nudged her softly as both Applejack and Rainbow leapt up and clung to the hanging bars, both easily pulling themselves up instantly. “One!” Rarity and Fluttershy exclaimed in unison. As each woman lifted herself up, the cheerleaders counted eagerly. “Two! Three! Four! Five!” Time became a blur to both Rainbow and Applejack, their only focus, on counting their pull ups. “Twenty-Five!... Thirty!” By now, Rarity had fully involved herself, she even stood from the blanket, cheering on Applejack, whilst Fluttershy gently cheered on Rainbow. “Come on Applejack! You can do it darling! If you win, I’ll even do a line dancing class with you!” She cheered as she fully embraced her cheerleading duties. Applejack tried not to laugh as Rarity performed her heart out. Rainbow too, but at thirty-fifth pull up, she struggled. Fluttershy alarmed, suddenly sprang into action, with a burst of sudden confidence.” “COME ON DASHY! I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT! YOU CAN BEAT APPLEJACK’S BUTT, YOU CAN DO ANYTHING, YOU CAN WIN A MOTOCROSS RACE, YOU CAN WIN THE CANTERLOT FRIENDSHIP GAMES! YOU CAN WIN THIS!” Fluttershy cheered, to which, she was surprised by herself. Rarity was stunned into silence, even Applejack nearly paused mid pull up. But this gave Rainbow the determination she needed, the adrenaline that suddenly boosted her. As they progressed, now keeping pace with one another, Rainbow and Applejack soon crossed the 50th pull up threshold. “Fifty-one! Fifty- two! Fifty-three! Fifty-four!” Rarity and Fluttershy eagerly counted, but doom had started to spill out its course. The heat from both their own internal temperatures and the sun beating down on them relentlessly had started to take its toll. Rainbow and Applejack gritted their teeth, and reached up, with all their might, pulled up a single last time, as both collapsed on the fifty-fifth pull up. The competing pair came collapsing down together, in a state of drowsiness and tiredness, both panting. Rarity rushed over, as did Fluttershy, water bottles in her hands. “Applejack, darling!” Rarity rushed over and took a bottle from Fluttershy’s hand. She placed to her lips, and she drank hastily. “Oh, you are silly, you needn’t go that far, you didn’t need to hurt yourself for a silly little bet.” Rarity pouted as Applejack gulped down the water. Rarity sat beside her in the sandy floor of the gym and looked at her with a worried expression. That was until Applejack started to smile. “I think I won.” Applejack said between breaths with a laugh. Rarity tried to stifle her laughter, as she was worried, she had overdone it, but soon, joined in the laughter. “Nah… I think I fucking won, AJ.” Rainbow groaned as Fluttershy propped her rather still energetic girlfriend up. “Rainbow… respectfully, kiss my ass, I won, fair and square, you dropped down first.” Applejack retorted as she slowly sat up with the guidance of Rarity. Who was looking over at Fluttershy. She rolled her eyes, and Fluttershy giggled. “Nah… you’re making that up cowgirl, I won. I saw your ass drop first, like a sack of spuds.” Rainbow blurted as she ripped off her t-shirt, and revealed her muscular, toned and incredibly sweaty body. “You’re getting… in that pool.” Rainbow demanded as she pointed her finger at Applejack as if she was a young teenage brat. “Nah sugarcube, that’s your pool right there, not mine. Go on, get.” Applejack waved her off. The two bickered some more, and nearly caused an argument before Fluttershy stood between the two of them and spoke with a hidden authority, one she typically used when two of her ‘critters’ were having a disagreement at her sanctuary. “Enough you two! Rarity and I were bystanders, perhaps we should say who won. Then it will stop you both from hurting yourselves again.” Fluttershy said as she gazed up at the brooding competitive duo of friends, as she placed her hands on her hips like a disappointed mother who had caught her children squabbling. Rarity smiled gently and agreed with Fluttershy. “I concur, and I hate to break it to you both my dears, but it was a complete and utter draw. You both fell at fifty-five, and no, before you ask, if one of you fell before the other, no, you both fell at the same time. If Twilight was here, I am sure she’d give you the mathematical break down. But she’s not, so in the act of fairness… you both lost.” Rarity said with a sly smile. One that Applejack knew all too well. “But there are winners here, and that’s Fluttershy and I. Who get to watch you both plunge into that frozen pool.” Rarity said as she stifled a wider smirk, as she covered her smirk with her hand. Fluttershy returned to Rarity’s side and smirked alongside her. “That’s… fair.” Rainbow admitted. “Bet’s a bet I suppose.” Applejack said as she kicked the sand with her boot a little. “Round two after the BBQ?” Rainbow suggested with an outstretched hand. “Oh, you’re so on sugarcube.” Applejack grinned and shook Rainbows hand sternly, which did cause both parties a bit of discomfort as the muscles in their shoulders and arms, already started to ache. “Now you’re both stalling, come darlings, get yourself waddling over to that pool!” Rarity said chirpily as both Rainbow and Applejack admitted defeat. Rainbow had already started to strip down, her top already discarded and being clutched onto by Fluttershy. She ripped off her denim shorts and tossed them onto the blanket, standing in her usual sporting style underwear, which even Rarity had to admit, suited her frame rather well. Applejack gingerly placed her Stetson onto Rarity’s head and paused to gaze at her. “Cuter than a new baby lamb.” Applejack commented as Rarity blushed. She placed a kiss on the slight rosy hue that grew upon Rarity’s ivory skin before she returned to the ceremony of stripping down for their mutually lost bet. Applejack carefully peeled layer after clothing layer off, even her socks, and little jewellery mementos. As she had been staying round Rarity’s for the past couple of days, she had to borrow and have commissioned a few sets of ‘intimates’ that weren’t her typical set, but still, extremely comfortable and flattering. Rarity felt rude for staring at Applejack’s freckled derriere, but also admired the view. Applejack noticed and gave a little shimmy, to which Rarity blushed. “On three, we both jump in, take my hand AJ!” Rainbow said dramatically as she clearly tried to hype up the plunge into the ice-cold bath that sat at the edge of the warm lake. In truth, Rainbow was secretly excited, the thrill of it, and the challenge of trying to remain the cool pool. Applejack on the other hand, had no idea why these things existed in leisure pools or leisure centres. But a bet was a bet, one she’d never back down from either, as Rainbow, would never let it go. Firmly, Applejack grasped Rainbows hand, and readied herself. “Three, two, on-.” Applejack was unable to finish the countdown as Rainbow leapt in and pulled Applejack in with her. Both dived into the secluded frozen temperature pool. As both hit the pool, the shock of the freezing temperature had hit them simultaneously. Rainbow gasped too, as Applejack let out a mixed flurry of swears and country slang, not even Rarity had heard her say before. Applejack eyed Rainbow who was undeniably shivering, but laughing still, and splashed her back with a chilled splash of the iced water. Rainbow froze and let out a gasp of shock as the splashed water cascaded her bare back. She retaliated and splashed Applejack back. She too understood the sudden shock of iced water suddenly splashing against her skin. Rarity and Fluttershy laughed merrily as their partners cascaded and shivered in the Antarctic waters. “O-Oh Rainbow, your face when you hit the water, was so funny, if you don’t mind me saying.” Fluttershy gently sang as she watched the two shake and stand, hip height in the pool. What was curious as to how there were stone seats, carved out, so Applejack accepted the challenged and sat down, and let the iced water rise to her neck. “How’s the water darling?” Rarity asked with a laugh as she sat on the side and gazed down towards her partner. “Well, why don’t you come in and find out sugarcube.” Applejack suggested as she clattered her teeth together as the chill delved into her bones. Rainbow also decided to take a seat beside Applejack and gaze up towards the others. “Oh yes darling, because the ice-cold water, sounds sooo inviting.” Rarity giggled as she watched the two shivers. It was rather amusing, seeing the bravado of their partners become whisked away over chilled water. “Nah she just don’t want to get Gucci panties getting all drenched!” Rainbow said between shivered teeth. Rarity laughed and waved her off. Fluttershy smiled and gathered a few towels left on the recliner chairs by the lake. “Here you b-both go. Come and get dry.” Fluttershy said softly. Rainbow and Applejack held no objections upon exiting the cool iced pool, as they eagerly took a towel each, and dried themselves off. As Applejack patted herself down and let the hot summery air hit her skin, Rarity approached and placed her hands on her chilled shoulders. She grew a small smile and kissed her once again, this time, lasting a few extra seconds. “Very brave darling, braver than I. I must admit, it was quite the sight to behold.” Rarity said as she offered Applejack her clothes again. Applejack, at this moment, had no cares left, as she dropped the towel before Rarity and her friends, she was comfortable enough, and uncaring to do so, even in public. She changed back into her summer outfit and smiled at Rarity and replied. “Was that my ability to pull myself up, or me plungin’ in the pool, or was you talkin’ about my be-hind?” Applejack chuckled as Rarity blushed and swatted her arm. “Perhaps it’s a mixture of all three darling~.” Rarity said with a slight hoarseness, but giggled as she was pulled into another kiss, which was disrupted by a cohort of snooty laughter. “Ahah, well look here ladies and gentlemen, Rarity has fallen in love with a common, and base farmer.” A rather snooty male’s voice rang out through the park. “And even worse, it’s an apple farmer too, not a lavish business now is it.” The voice continued. Rarity gritted her teeth and grew in agitation. “Blueblood.” She said with gritted teeth. Applejack’s brow raised in curiosity and mild annoyance as the comments not only tried to get underneath Rarity’s skin, but also directly insulted her. Rainbow and Fluttershy too heard the comments and looked towards the small cohort of Crystal Prep students, all dressed in their rather posh and upper-class summer outfits. Blueblood stood in the middle of the group and held a croquette bat upon his shoulder. “I have to say Miss Rarity, you do find yourself in such company. Now I find you positively throwing yourself at such a lower-class woman, who sells fried pastries, if I do recall correctly, taste absolutely horrendous.” Blueblood started a snobbish laugh, to which his cohort of followers, joined in the cacophony of horrendous laughter. Rarity spun in Applejack’s gentle embrace and glowered at Blue Blood with a fury she had not truly felt in a long time. “Leave us be Blue Blood! I moved on from you years ago, it seems you can’t get over a broken heart! You ruined that gala for me, that entire evening I was essentially your personal servant! Not exactly a date now is it!” Rarity exclaimed as Blue Blood yawned at her response. “That’s because my dear, you failed to entertain the calibre of man, that I am, seeing how I must have crushed that tiny fragile heart of yours, I see I’ve turned you to women, how… quaint” Blueblood said with an amused grin, as if he found the whole ordeal comical. “Oh, piss off snob! Can’t you see were trying to enjoy the sun a little, we don’t need your attitude clouding up the whole place!” Rainbow yelled over as she stood her ground next to the couple. Fluttershy followed in-toe and tried to make herself seem just as annoyed, but truthfully was worried that things were about to become confrontational. “Ahhh yes, Rainbow Dash, aha, what a childish woman, you have always been, don’t you know it’s rude to interject when adults are talking? Oh, what am I saying, you hardly know anything about manners, especially the redneck, that Rarity has partnered herself with.” Blue Blood continued to insult to which only boiled Rarity’s blood further. “How dare you! How dare you insult not only my friends, but my partner too. Why you are the most sickening, disgusting, upper class, rude, boy I have ever had the displeasure of knowing! You should be ashamed, what if your aunt, Celestia was here hm?” Rarity questioned as her body shook with aggression. Applejack placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. She had been awfully quiet this entire interaction. “Sugarcube, let me handle this.” She whispered. “But darling I-.” Rarity protested. Applejack shook her head silently. “Oh, please Rarity, we aren’t school children anymore, you cannot go and tattletale on your principal anymore. Besides, she and Luna are a distant relation, we hardly speak.” Blueblood said with slight annoyance. “Wonder why that is.” Rainbow muttered beneath her breath. “And look at you, falling to the graces of women, stealing such a stocky woman from a masculine prince, such as myself, is such a shame, and how can she defend your honour? Like I can, she has barely said a word, ahaha.” Blueblood said, once again rousing his snobbish cohort of followers. Applejack, stepped forward, a smile upon her lips. “Now listen ‘ere ya’ll.” “Ohoh ‘ya’ll’, how awfully Southern.” Blueblood, once again, tried to get his cohort to laugh, and once again, was unfortunately successful. “Ah, glad to hear you can read a map. Mister Blueblood ain’t it? Me and my folks ‘ere would really apperciate it if ya’ll and ya’ll your friends could scoot on outta ‘ere. We don’t want to be causin’ a commotion or a scene in this mighty fine public park now do we?” Because we’re tryin’ to enjoy ourselves ‘ere, and I’d really apperciate it, if you stopped talkin’ about my girlfriend, in such a rude way, otherwise, things might start getting’ ugly, and I don’t mean your fashion sense ugly. But I don’t want it comin’ to that.” Applejack said, with a smile upon her face the entire time. She used her grandma’s gentle tactic, of ‘killin’ them with kindness first.’ Blueblood’s face was astonished as to how Applejack conducted herself before him and his Crystal Prep Peers. He shook his head with a hearty laugh. “Look everyone, at how the Southern hospitality, simply, doesn’t work here in Canterlot. No, I shan’t move, nor should my associates, we simply could buy this land, and ban you all for life. We shan’t be moving, in fact, I’d like to take the spot, you have right there, with you… badly knitted blanket.” Blueblood said with disgust and venom in his throat. Applejack chuckled. But these words cut Fluttershy deep. So much so, she started to wet her eyes. Rainbow had noticed immediately and clung to her sensitive girlfriend tightly. Rarity gazed on in awe, as Applejack stood mere inches away from the Crystal Prep snob, who gazed down upon her. She really wished to fight her own fight, but Blueblood knew how to stab and twist the knife where it hurt. She had once been in love with the man, unfornatley, and found out the hard way, what a bastard the man really was. “I did say, things might get ugly, I’ll give you a last chance, as we always do in the South.” Applejack said as she cracked her neck. “Hmph, and you clearly must be deaf, because we’re taking this spot, whether you like it or n-.” Blueblood was suddenly cut off as Applejack’s balled fist met his gut, winding him instantly. She grabbed onto his croquet bat and snapped the wooden handle against her leg. He cried out in anguish as she broke it. “Nooo! That was priceless, you common whor-.” He was once again cut off as she clobbered the hammer end of the bat against his left side, and struck him in the ribs once again, undoubtedly bruising them. The cohort of prudes watched in horror as Blueblood rose to his feet, his pasty skin already bruised. “Need I continue? Or have you got the message?” Applejack warned as she threw the broken bat into the nearby shrubbery. Blueblood snarled like a spoilt brat and went to lunge at her. Applejack ducked and missed his pathetic attempt of a punch. So, he tried again, and she moved out of the way, and stuck out her leg and tripped him up. He fell and grass stains covered his cream trousers and white polo. His brylcreem covered hair flopped about messily. He once again, determined to show off in front of his ‘friends’ he charged at her and left his entire body open as he attempted to grab her. Applejack simply raised her leg and proceeded to kick him in the groin, prompting an ‘ooh’ from both sides. He fell with a high-pitched squeal as he gripped onto his crotch and let out a series of groans. Despite the man, literally tapping out against the verdant grass, she wasn’t done. Applejack had noted he hand landed near to the chilled water pool. She whistled over to Rarity and gestured for her to come over. “Now, I taught you a lesson, now the lovely, no, my lovely Miss Rarity is gonna teach one too. Sugarcube, after you.” Applejack gestured to him and the pool. Rarity fully understood what was meant to be done. She leant down to the groaning mans ear and whispered. “Never, ever, treat a lady rudely.” Rarity quickly kicked him and caused Blueblood to roll and fall with a scream into the chilled water below, prompting a horrendously high-pitched scream from him, as he failed about in the ice temperature water, begging to be saved. The pool was barely deep enough to fully submerge yourself in, he wasn’t going to drown. Rarity let out the loudest, most booming laugh, she had ever done, as she watched the rude little spoilt boy, she had once dated crash around in frozen water. Rainbow meanwhile had broken her embrace with Fluttershy to ward off the others. “Come onnn, come get some!” Rainbow taunted, to which no replied, only dashing off to see what had happened to Blueblood. Hearing the sudden crash of water, Rainbow darted over, Fluttershy followed quickly behind, and both burst out laughing with Rarity and Applejack as he shook violently in the water. “C’mon ya’ll, lets leave these fancy pancy lot fish out their friend, lets go hit up a bar! I need a drink.” Applejack said triumphantly. “Oh, me too, my knight in shining armour.” Rarity said in an almost swoon. As she was truly enamoured by the willingness of her other half, to protect her. Rarity entangled herself with Applejack and held onto her tightly and kissed her passionately. Their kiss deepened as Rarity pressed herself against her partners chest and massaged her back, whilst Applejack’s hands rubbed her hips. Rarity opened one eye, to see a soggy Blueblood looking at the couple in disgust. Her right-hand left Applejacks back, and raised a middle finger at him, as they kissed. Fluttershy giggled as Rarity performed this act, and took Rainbows hand, before she pulled her in for a kiss as well, both couple’ showing affection as the Crystal Preps tried to assist Blueblood out of the frozen water, but failing more and more, as others fell in. Rainbow, after the elongated kiss, smirked at Fluttershy and whispered. “Please babe, you gotta take the lead more often when it comes to kissing, because my god… you’re so awesome at it.” Fluttershy giggled innocently. “I just know what my Dashy likes.” She said as she raised a finger and booped her sky-blue nose. Rainbow laughed and raised her brow. “Fancy joining them two for a drink?” She asked Fluttershy, who nodded with an “Mhmm.” The two couples laughed as they walked, all talking about how well Applejack handled the snobs, and how Rarity’s feisty nature needed to appear often, especially against folk like that. Rarity offered for both Rainbow and Fluttershy to stay round her house, as if they all wanted to drink, Rainbow could join in. The nearest bar was in downtown Canterlot, not too far from Rarity’s home. “Hey ya’ll, I got a text from Adagio, she’s there at the ‘Fennec’s Ears’ already.” Applejack alerted the double date. “Then we have plenty of others to tell about your brave heroics my love.” Rarity cooed. “But first, new clothes! I am not going out like this, and you and Rainbow both are not going out in soaking underwear, come on, all of you, inside! Let us get ready to hit the town!”