//------------------------------// // Growing Up and Meeting Royalty. // Story: Apple Bloom: Sleeping Beauty // by Big Imagination E //------------------------------// We cut to six years later and we see Apple Bloom, her sisters, and her brother, Big Mac, growing up. Applejack is now 15 while Apple Bloom and her sisters were all 10 years old. Big Mac being the oldest is 17 years old. And lovely Aurora is now 16. Right now she was with Aurora and the other Crusaders picking berries for the fairies. But Apple Bloom was curious about what her mother's life was like. "Um Mother?" Apple Bloom said. "Yes dear?" Aurora replied. "Can you tell me what it was like growing up?" Apple Bloom asked. "Well it's not so bad. Living with them isn't so bad. But sometimes I miss my parents." Aurora answered. "Who were your parents?" Scootaloo wondered. "I honestly can't remember. I was a baby at that time." Aurora admitted. "Well I wish we could meet them one day." Sweetie Belle said. "Maybe one day you will girls. Now let's get some berries." Aurora replied. In the forest, Aurora sees her animal friends and begins to sing; this attracts the attention of Phillip, now a handsome young man. They meet, and immediately fall in love; Aurora invites Phillip to the cottage that evening. Flora and Merryweather argue about the color of Aurora's birthday gown; this attracts the attention of Maleficent's raven, Diablo, who learns the princess' whereabouts. But Phillip wasn't alone. Beside him was Tender Taps who is not Philip's adopted son; just his protoge. He was wearing a Prince outfit and has A brown horse with a blonde mane. His name is Powermus. "Oh hello there. Who might you be?" Aurora asked. "Greetings ma'am. Im Prince Tender Taps. Im Phillip's protege." He answered. "Yes he's with me and I am currently training him to be a great bodyguard." Phillip replied. Suddenly he spotted Apple Bloom and felt something in his chest. He then walked to her and she did the same thing. "Well hello there. What's your name? Im Tender Taps." He introduced. "I am Apple Bloom. It's certainly a pleasure meeting you." She said. "You as well. Hey would it be okay if I visited the cottage to see you? I wish to get to know you more." Tender asked. "Sure you can." Apple Bloom answered. "Well it seems like my protege has a lover. What about you? What's your name?" Phillip asked. "My name is..." She said but realized what would happen if she did. "Oh I can't tell you! Goodbye!" "Wait! When will I see you again?" Phillip asked. "Oh never!" Aurora replied. "Never?" Phillip asked. "Well maybe someday. Tonight at the cottage! Come on girls!" Aurora said as her daughters ran to her and headed home. "I promise to never forget you Tender!" Apple Bloom shouted. "Me either Apple Bloom! Hope to see you around!" Tender said. As soon as the girls disappeared the boys were wondering what to do next. "What should we do now Prince Phillip?" Tender asked. "We should return to the castle. I wish to inform father about the girl. And the girl that you took a liking too." Phillip replied. "Yes. Let's us make haste!" Tender said getting on Powermus and Phillip on his horse and rode back to the castle. Back at home, Aurora tells her guardians that she has fallen in love; they tell her that she is a princess, already betrothed to a prince. Meanwhile, Phillip tells his father about the peasant girl he met and wants to marry, despite his prearranged marriage. King Hubert unsuccessfully tries to dissuade him. Cause no matter what happens the two men will soon realize that they will have their true love. And their children were surprised that Aurora was a princess all this time. "I can't believe that you are a princess. This is a surprise. And Apple Bloom has took a liking to this Tender Taps." Applejack replied. "I know surprised me too." Aurora admitted. "So when do we get to meet them?" Big Mac asked. "You can't. Im sorry my dears but you must never see those boys again. Cause tonight were taking you back to your father." Flora said. That only made Aurora and Apple Bloom very upset. They ran out the door and everyone tried to stop them but were too late. The other kids were upset at the fairies and trying catching up to them. What will they do to calm them down? Guess we'll wait and see. Meanwhile the boys weren’t going to be held back from their loves. So Samson and Philip follow them to the cottage with Powermus and Tender Taps. And everyone spot Diablo. The bird cawed at the boys and flew away. “What was that bird doing? Just watching the girls?” Tender wondered. “I think it was doing more than that. Whoever that bird belongs to is trying to plan something horrible.” Phillip replied. “Then I suggest that we head to where King Stefan and Queen Leah are and protect the girls.” Tender offered. “Good idea Tender. That way we will inform them of the situation.” Phillip said. Then the two rode out to the castle to inform the king and queen about the situation. Will they make it in time? Let’s hope so.