//------------------------------// // A Job Searching We will Go // Story: Continuing the Dream // by Blue Breeze //------------------------------// The next day... again I got up, this time at my normal rising time. Being Ice's trainer was fun, scaring the buck out of him that one time especially, but it was nice to not have to get up early to set things up for once. Why was that? Because today we were going to look to find a job for Ice. Being the nice guy I am, I'm not going to ask him to pay me back, I'm just glad he's getting a job. I go down stairs and start preparing some toast with hay bacon(yes, it's a thing here in Equestria. Not like that meat stuff griffons eat. Savages.). Ice better enjoy this, it's the last time I'm making him breakfast. He's on his own from now on. Ice walks down stairs, still drowsy. "What, no wake up call today?" he asks. "Nope. One, because you expect it now, and two, because this isn't a training day, remember?" He starts thinking about what today is. "Oh, right. I need to find a job." "Bingo." He sits down at the table and starts eating. "So, any ideas on who's hiring?" "No, but I have some ideas on where to look." "Okay." We finish breakfast and head out. First stop: Sweet Apple Acres. We arrive at the farm to see Applejack, working as hard as ever. I guess you could call her a work horse... *crickets chirp* I know, I'm not funny. "You want to try and get me a job here?" Ice asks in annoyance. "I don't do farms." "Just give it a chance." I say. "Besides, you can't come home until you get a job." He sighs in displeasure. "Fine." We walk up to Applejack. "Howdy, Blue. Howdy, Ice." she greets. Her eyes widen in realization. "Blue! Apple Bloom told me about those scarecrows ya stole! Ya better pay me back, or ah'm gonna shove a stick up ya and use YOU as a scarecrow!" she threatens. I step back and gulp. "Don't worry, Applejack. I promise, I'll pay you back." She instantly calms down "Good. Now, what can ah do fer ya?" "Well, sure does look like you got a lot of work to do around here." I say, examining the thousands of apple trees. "Yeah, but it ain't nothin' Bucky McGillicuddy and Kicks McGee can't handle." did I mention she named her hindlegs? 'Cause she did. "Actually, Applejack, Ice was looking for a job, and we were wondering if you were hiring." She thinks for a moment. "Maybe. Do ya think you're up fer the physical labor, Ice?" "I think I could take it." he responds. "Well, let's see yer stuff. Buck that tree over yonder." she motions to a nearby tree. "What the tree?" I whisper in his ear. "She means kick it with your back legs." "Oh! No sweat." He crouches down and then charges at the tree and bucks it. The apples start falling down, hitting Ice on the head until they eventually bury him. He pokes his head out. "Is there anything else I could do?" "Well, there is one thing..." She takes us over to the pig stighs and gives Ice a shovel. "Think you could clean the pig stighs?" Ice drops the shovel. "I'm out." he says in a bored voice and walks away. "Hehe, sorry about that, Applejack." I say to the cowpony. "Aw, it's alright, some ponies just ain't cut out fer farm life. Good luck though." "Thanks." I run off to catch up with Ice. Next stop: Sugarcube Corner. Why do I know this won't end well? We come to the sweet shop to find Pinkie working the front counter. She can do that? "Hey, Breezy. Hey, Icy." "Hey, Pinkie. You hiring here? Ice needs a job." I say bluntly. I'm tired of going slow, I just want to get some relaxing time already. "Well, can he bake?" We both turn towards. "I could try." "Good enough for me." Pinkie pulls Ice into the kitchen so they can start baking. "Have fun!" I shout before walking outside to go relax. For once. Fifteen minutes later I was resting under a tree near Sugarcube Corner. The sweet smell of the spring breeze mixed very well with the sugary sweets coming from the building. Suddenly, I jump as I hear a large explosion coming from inside. I see Ice run out and look around. He was covered in dough and burn marks. The buck happened? He notices me and runs over, panting. "Never *pant* again." "What happened?" "I don't *pant* want to *pant* talk about it." "Fine. How about we take a break?" "Please?" Time for me to do something I've been outting off: going to Bon Bon's cafe. Been forever since I was invited over there. I remember hearing it was near here. We walk around for a bit before we find it. "The Coffee and Cream Cafe" the sign read. Ten points to whoever can guess why it's named that. We walk inside and up to the front where some stools sit. Hey, it's like a bar, only with hipsters instead of drunks. Bon Bon walks up to us with a smile. "Hey, Bon Bon." I say. "You remember Ice, right?" I motion to him. "Oh, yes. You're the new colt in town. I'm Bon Bon." "I'm Ice. Nice to meet you." "Now, what can I get for you boys?" "I'll take a capucino." "Ice coffee for me." how'd I figure? "Coming right up." she walks off to get our coffee. Just then I notice a 'Help Wanted' sign on the back counter. "Hey, Bon Bon?" I ask as she returns and sets down our drinks. "Hmm?" "Are you hiring?" "Why, yes, I am. Why?" "Ice is looking for a job." "Oh, that's great. We've been needing a new waiter. Would you like the job?" Ice looks at her. "What would I need to do?" "All you would need to do is ask ponies their orders, write them down, and bring them upfront. One of the workers will make it and you take it back to whoever ordered it. It's really simple." I smile at him in approval and nod. "Okay, I'll do it." he agrees. "Great. Come in the back and we'll get you situated." "Well, you two do that, I'll be at home napping." I say. I take my coffee and stroll off back to my house. Mission: Get Ice a Job is successful. New Mission: Go Relax. Begin!