//------------------------------// // Apple Pie // Story: Sparkle Dash Family: TMP Stories // by ssjgokillo //------------------------------// The Sparkle Dash Family Prompt 367: Apple Pie Disclaimer:  I do not own My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic         Three sets of eyes gazed upon the perfection of all that was pastry.  The beautiful golden brown crust which was was firm enough to hold the delicious filling within, yet flaky enough to delectably fall apart once you began eating it.  The filling was comprised of the finest apples Sweet Apple Acres had to offer, sliced into bite sized chunks that ensured each bite contained just the right amount of fruit with the wonderful sugary sauce.  The sauce, which coated each piece of apple with a taste of vanilla and nutmeg, without overpowering the natural fragrance of the fruit, a perfect harmonious blend between flavours.         It was in short, the most delectable pie anypony had ever tasted.  It had been one of six such pies baked in collaboration between Applejack and Pinkie Pie, the culmination of their culinary experiments.  Each one of their friends had been invited to a party specifically unveiling the masterpiece that was The Pie, and each friend had left with a Pie of their own after having marveled together at the sumptuous confection.         The family who resided in the Golden Oaks Library had made quick work of their Pie.  Whole slices of Pie were consumed in a manner more befitting a gryphon with their prey.  Now it was down to the final piece.  It was practically glowing in the light of the setting sun beaming through the windows.  The three mares looked at it as though in a trance, each one imagining wrapping their taste buds around the heavenly sweet.         Spike watched from the side, happily munching on some emerald dust doughnuts Pinkie Pie had given him after he tried The Pie and found it not to his liking.  The other ponies gathered had stared at him in shock and horror when he had announced he was in fact not a fan of The Pie.  Now he couldn’t help but be glad that he preferred his doughnuts to The Pie, as the hold it currently held on his family was frightening.         The three mares eyed each other warily.  Each knew the other two were going to try and take what was rightfully theirs.  This standoff would not last forever though.  Eventually one of them would break under the need for the exquisite taste of The Pie.         Unsurprisingly it was Rainbow Dash who broke first. She stared at Twilight Sparkle and Scootaloo challengingly as she reached out a hoof and pulled the plate towards her side of the table.           “You guys don’t mind if I take the last piece right?  I had a pretty tough day at work after all.”  Rainbow Dash said.         Twilight scoffed at that.  “A hard day?  Dash you went to work, pushed around a few clouds, then came home and took a nap until Pinkie’s party.  If anypony had a hard day it was me.”  Twilight’s horn lit up with magical energy which shortly enveloped the plate with the last slice of The Pie.  The plate floated over the table before landing gently before Twilight.  “I had to completely reorganize the entire library after we got that shipment of donated books in from Canterlot.  That took me almost all day.”         “Hey!  I helped too!”  Spike protested from the side.  Twilight smiled sheepishly, a red glow coloring her cheeks.         “Eheheh... yes, Spike helped too of course.”  Twilight said.  Rainbow Dash stared at Twilight challengingly, who returned the look with one of her own.  The battle of will between the two ponies was so intense, so focused, that neither one noticed when and orange hoof had grabbed the plate, sliding it over to her side of the table.         The sound of a fork clanking against a plate caught both mares’ attention.  As one they turned their heads to see a guilty looking Scootaloo about to spear into The Pie with her fork.  She glanced up as she felt the stares being directed at her.         “Wh-what?  I’m a growing filly you know!”  Scootaloo tried to defend herself.         “Pfft, a growing filly who didn’t eat all her broccoli.”  Rainbow Dash scoffed. Twilight rolled her eyes.  “You shouldn’t be talking Rainbow, you didn’t eat any of your broccoli.” Rainbow’s face turned a bit green at the thought of eating the tree-looking vegetables.  “Hey!  I’m allergic to broccoli!”  She said. “You never seem to have a problem with Spike’s broccoli casserole!”  Twilight retorted. “That’s different!”  Rainbow folded her hooves over her chest and glared at Twilight. “Soooo...”  Scootaloo said, bringing both mare’s attention to her, “Can I have The Pie then?” Two hooves shot forward grabbing opposite sides of the plate; one blue, one purple.  Scootaloo jumped at the sudden movement but quickly grabbed onto her side of the plate, unwilling to let somepony take it away from her. “Alright, how are we gonna settle this?”  Rainbow asked. Spike finally decided to put in his two bits.  “Why don’t you three just split the last piece?” Twilight seemed strangely hesitant at that prospect.  Normally she loved sharing with her friends and family, but this was The Pie.  She had a hard time even considering splitting the beautiful pastry with anypony.  For her family though... Twilight looked over at Scootaloo.  Could she really deny such tasty perfection to her daughter?  Or her marefriend? She sighed in resignation, but then gave a small smile.  “That’s a great idea Spike.  Are you two okay with that?” Scootaloo seemed just as hesitant.  But it was better to get some part of The Pie than none at all.  “I’ve got no problem with that!”  She said. All eyes turned to Rainbow Dash, who just stared back defiantly.  “Oh no!  There ain’t no way I’m splittin’ this thing!”  She declared. Twilight and Scootaloo didn’t look surprised by Rainbow Dash’s reaction.  Instead they shared a knowing look, before turning back to stare at Rainbow. Rainbow Dash felt like somepony had just hit her in the soul.  Both Twilight and Scootaloo stared at her with wide, glistening eyes.  They’re bottom lips were pursed out in a pout, and they had their hooves wrapped together under their muzzles. “Hnnnnng...”  Rainbow Dash said, grabbing at her chest melodramatically.  “Fine, fine!  We’ll split The Pie, just stop with that look!” Twilight gave a grin in victory and surrounded The Pie in her magic.  She split it into three even pieces, setting one piece in front of Scootaloo and the other before Rainbow Dash. The three mares quickly devoured their pieces of The Pie, groaning in appreciation of the taste.  Spike just heaved a sigh in relief.  He was glad that they had decided to take the easy route this time.  He still shuddered at the memory of The Cupcake Battle of Golden Oaks that had taken place last time Pinkie Pie had unveiled a new creation. Who knew baked goods were so dangerous?