//------------------------------// // Good kitty? // Story: Growing up in equestria // by Liaf112 //------------------------------// Dylan, Fluttershy and Applejack are all heading down the path towards Sweet Apple Acres. Dylan is on Applejack's back and Fluttershy is flying a short distance behind them. As they move down the path Dylan is holding onto Applejack very tightly because he is scared to fall off. As he gets used to riding on Applejack he becomes steadily less afraid. Once they were about half way there Dylan was no longer feeling fear from the speed they were going and was actually starting to have some fun riding Applejack. "WEEEEEEE, this is fun!" Says Dylan who is now giggling as they continued down the path. Fluttershy and Applejack both start giggling or smiling at Dylan having so much fun. After a short time they arrive at the main gate of Sweet Apple Acres. They start hearing barking and hissing coming from a short distance away. As they approach the noise they notice that it is Winona and Opal essence. Winona has the Persian cat up a tree and is standing on her back legs with her front paws on the trees trunk. Opal is up on a branch swatting at Winona. "Winona! You should know better than that." Fluttershy sternly but also gently scolds the small dog. Winona stops barking and sits down at the ground in a sad way. She then moves away from the tree in a slow depressed looking pace. Dylan gets off of Applejack's back and starts looking around at all the trees around them. Every single one had a lot of shiny red apples in them. "Now Opal please come down here and make up with Winona." Says Fluttershy. Opal doesn't move, but not from not trying to. She has her claws stuck in the tree branch. Dylan notices Opals plight and walks over to the tree. He starts climbing it. Once he gets up to the branch he hangs upside down from his knee pits and his hands. He starts scooting his way towards the panicking cat. She eventually notices him and stops moving to watch him. This whole time Fluttershy and Applejack were scolding Winona for messing with Opal and didn't notice Dylan climb or Opal panicking. "It's okay pretty kitty I'm just trying to help." Whispers Dylan in a calming tone as he brings his eyes up to the same level as Opal's paw. He carefully let go with one hand and and carefully frees Opals paw. After her paw is free she swipes it across his face. Dylan lets a loud 'OW' which alerts the two mares below to his presence. Both of them gasp as they find him in the tree hanging from the branch. Dylan just pets Opal a few times to calm her down again. Dylan then switches hands and repeats the same process with her other paw. Opal then gives a smug look but also rubs her face on Dylan's hand. Dylan then lets go with his legs and lets himself dangle and then drop to the ground. Upon landing he loses his balance and falls on his but. "Land sakes Dylan, are ya alright?!" Applejack says as Dylan slowly gets up and brushes himself off. "Yeah I'm fine Ms. Applejack. It didn't hurt when I fell." Dylan said happily. "Oh.....my, D-Dylan your cheek is b-bleeding." Flutttershy says worriedly. "Applejack do you have a first aid kit?" "Sorry sugarcube we hadn't gotten ah new one since Big Mac got hurt." Says Applejack while she rubbed the back of her head embarrassed. "Oh alright then, I know where we can find one. Come on Dylan were going to see my other friend Twilight." Says Fluttershy without even a hint of being nervous. I guess Ms. Fluttershy isn't as nervous when someone is hurt Thinks Dylan. "Are you going to come with us Ms. Applejack?" Dylan asks. "No sugarcube A'hm gonna stay here and make sure these two get along." Applejack gestures at Opal and Winona. "Okay I'll see you later Ms. Applejack." Dylan says. He gives her a quick hug followed by Dylan and Fluttershy walking back towards town.