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// Onward to the Equestria Games 
// Story: Apple Scratch : A summer at the Farm 
// by Mariacheat-Brony 
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In the Apple's 'gymnasium'

"Come on, Raindrops! How can ya think of winnin' them wrestlin' trials if ya can't manage to toss me at least once!"

(heavy pantings) "I'll get you Applejack!" (Quick steps, body clashing noise.)

"That's more lik'it!"

"Why didn't we choose Applejack for the wrestling competitions? Raindrops' been going at her for hours, and she kept being tossed around!"

"Don't know Rose. Probably because we can't have Applejack compete in everything. We must leave a chance for the other teams." (chuckles)

"Allie! Focus! Your magic grip is slipping! You still got fifty lifts left to do! Rose, finish your lunges series."

(Synchro) "Yes, Cloud Kicker!"

"No, Ditzy! I refuse to kiss your thing!"

"Come on, Vinyl. It's for good luck."

"It could be for the national treasure, it'll be the same. I kiss no pastry."

"KISS THE LUCKY MUFFIN!"

"NO! Doc'! What was my last time for the hundred meters?"

"Let me see. It was about 10. 99. Want to try again?" (Nod) "Ok then. Allons y!"

"Don't overexert yourself, Vinyl! Don't want to sprain your legs before the qualifications." 

"Will do, Redheart! I'll go get them massaged by Aloe after this run." (Door opening, closing.)

"How are things going, Cloud Kicker? I hope they're going for the better!"

"They're going along nicely, Zecora! Raindrops seems to hold her ground nicely against AJ, which is no little thing."

"What about your fencing? Shouldn't you be practicing?"

"Well, I would, but I need a partner for that. Care to play that role, Coach?"

"Hum. I've never been one for fencing. Maybe my staff will do the thing?"

"That'll work."





"Hey there fellas, Applejack here. What do y'all think about the team we've assemble to represent Ponyville?"

"Hey, AJ, I just thought about something. No one told us where the games will be."

"What nonsense are ya spreadin' Vinyl? Ya were there when we got the letter from the Committee. It's in Ponyville!"

"Yeah, but where? I can't see it on the map."

"Huuuuh! Ya sure about that?"

"Well, unless Lyra tricked me with a wrong map, I'm sure of it."

"RAAAA. Give me that. How hard can it be to find where Equestria Games will be on a stupid map?"

"Well try to find them then!.... SO, Finding anything yet?"

"...no."

"(sigh) I think the readers well probably get there before us."

"Ah reckon it looks like it."