//------------------------------// // Tiana and The Girl // Story: Applejack: The Daughter of the Frog // by Big Imagination E //------------------------------// One sunny in New Orleans we see a hardworking woman who was real busy earning money for a dream restaurant. She was a brown skinned woman and was dressed as a waitress. She was Tiana. See ever since her late father passed away she dreamed of having her own restaurant one day. But the dream was still a long way to go. Anywho she was done working for the day and decided to head home. But then she heard a small whimper coming from the sidewalk next to the restaurant. Tiana went to it and saw a young girl who is 15 years old wrapped in a old blanket holding a cup trying to earn some loose change. "Are you all right miss?" Tiana asked. "No. My family went bankrupt and we lost our house and farm. See I used to work on the farm selling the latest apple products and selling them to the customers for some money." The girl explained. "Hey I remember that. Your father sold a lot of those tasty apple treats. But I'm really sorry that your family went bankrupt. I'm guessing that your parents tried really hard to raise the money but couldn't?" Tiana asked. The girl lowered her head in sadness as she spoke. "Well you're half right. But my parents died of cancer. Because of that they couldn't continue working to raise the money. And my granny tried to help but she wasn't in any condition to continue on. And that lead to my family being bankrupt and now I don't have a home anymore." Tiana felt really bad for the girl. How one could lose her parents at a young age and go bankrupt after is beyond cruel and dark. "Oh you poor dear. I'm so sorry about your parents. That sounds awful. No wonder you're all alone and sad." Tiana said. "It's not your fault. It's mine. If I have sticked with my parents when they were running low on cash then none of this would have happened." The girl responded. "Don't blame yourself. It isn't your fault. Deep down in your heart you know that you're parents did the very best they could to raise the money. You wanted to help and they would appreciate that with all their hearts." Tiana assured. "Yeah. That's for sure. I never caught your name by the way." The girl said. "Oh. I'm Tiana. And you are?" "Im Applejack. And I really appreciate you helping me feel a little better. But I still feel very homeless right now." Applejack said sad. Then Tiana had an idea. She may not have the time to have a social life but that doesn't mean she will leave her in the dust. She was very young and needed a home and something to earn a little cash. "You know what Applejack? I won't have you staying out here in the streets. Why don't you come stay with me and I'll get you settled in?" Tiana asked. "You really mean that?" Applejack wondered. "Yes. You won't be living on the streets anymore. So come with me and I'll be happy to let you stay. I kinda see you as a daughter I want. Hardworking and honest." Tiana answered. Applejack smiled and Tiana took her hand and led her to the house she lived in. Meanwhile a man in a voodoo witch doctor outfit was watching and noticed the girl. He was Dr.Faciler aka The Shadow Man. His shadow growled and didn't like what he saw. "There's something about Applejack that I can't put my finger on. Oh wait. That's the girl that I tricked her sweet parents into taking their money. And sorry for her but that costed their lives." The Shadow Man smirked evily. He then took out two voodoo dolls of her real parents and they both had needles in the hearts. Since he was an evil witch doctor he was the one who killed Applejack's parents and caused the bankruptcy. With Tiana and Applejack they finally arrived at her place and Applejack was so happy to be inside someplace that wasn't the streets anymore. While Applejack took the time to actually relax for a bit Tiana went upstairs and decided to get her room all ready for her to sleep in. After about 30 minutes nighttime came in and Tiana came downstairs and got Applejack. "Hey dear. I have your room all ready." Tiana said. Applejack smiled and got up. Tiana took her back upstairs and showed her the room she made. It was a little small but she can manage it. It had a dresser, A medium sized bed, and a loving picture of her real parents when she was a little baby. Tiana saw the picture and smiled. In the photo is a woman with orange curly hair and a yellow skinned man with red hair wearing a Steadson hat holding a baby. "They your parents? They sure are nice people." Tiana asked. "Yeah. That's them. But unfortunately there were a few things that happened during that time. Like how my grandpa didn't appreciate my parents marriage and left. He made pear treats when he was young and since moving he hasn't called or sent a message since." Applejack spoke sadly and honest. "Oh. I'm sorry to hear that. You know my mother can be a little worried about me and wants to protect me but she still cares. I'm sure your grandpa cares too. Maybe one day we can give him a call and you can reunite with him. Would you like that?" Tiana asked. "Yes. It would make me happy to see my grandpa at least." Applejack smiled. "Alright. And since you used to help your parents with the apple treats I decided to get you a little job at the restaurant. All you need to do is get the dishes to the customers." Tiana said. "Ok. At least I'll be able to earn some change." Applejack replied. "Im glad to hear that. Now get some rest. Tomorrow we start your day on the job." Tiana said as she left her room and Applejack went to sleep. She was happy to have a home but will soon need to be careful on the roads. Especially with that Shadow Man on the loose.