"These days are just getting longer and longer," Applebloom sighed. She jotted down some quick notes about the history of Equestria before passing them forward. Was it her, or was school getting more and more boring? Finally, FINALLY the day ended. Applebloom sat in her seat, along with some other ponies. She examined them. Snips, Snails, Silver Spoon, Featherweight, and her sat in their desks. About a fourth of the class. Applebloom started daydreaming about all the projects she would make.
"Now, class, welcome, to Art Club!" Ms. Cheerilee announced. All the ponies cheered. "First off, I would like to welcome our head artist, Silver Spoon!" The class clapped.
"Oh no, this is going to be just like when me, Sweetie, and Scoots joined the newspaper!" Applebloom thought.
"Um, well, I can't wait to hear you ideas about art and what it means to you, but, um, first I want you to turn to your shoulder partner and tell them why you decided to join this class." Silver directed shyly. Applebloom turned to her shoulder partner, Featherweight.
"So, um, Featherweight, what made you join this club?" Applebloom asked.
"Well," Featherweight replied, "I was always interested in artwork and pictures, but I developed a deep love for photography. I figured it was time to learn about the other form of a picture, what about you?"
"I- well..." Applebloom couldn't just say she was looking for her cutie mark. That was so..... babyish. Plus, her Apple family pride and stubbornness just wouldn't let her tell him the truth. "I just wanted to try something new!" she replied. "I just can't wait to start drawing."
"Me too," Featherweight agreed. They both picked up a pencil when Silver Spoon passed them out and started sketching on white paper. Applebloom started sketching Sweet Apple Acres. She drew the entrance to her families farm along with the big barn that they lived in. In the background and foreground, she drew the many crops besides apples that the Apples grew. An hour went by with all the kids drawing away. Finally, Silver Spoon rang a bell.
"Please put down your pencils. Even if you aren't done, I would like you to show the class your drawing. Featherweight, would you like to go first?" Silver Spoon directed with more confidence than she had started out with.
"Sure," Featherweight replied. He got up and walked to the front of the classroom. "I drew my camera that I got when I got my cutie mark. I have been taking pictures with it ever since then."
"Wonderful job Featherweight!" Silver Spoon said. "Snips, do you want to go next?"
"Yes!" Snips ran up to the front of the class. "I drew a self portrait. My favorite thing to draw is other ponies and self portraits."
"That's really cool Snips!" Silver Spoon complimented.
"Thanks!" Snips said excitedly.
"Now, Snails, you can come up!"
"Ok," Snails said as he walked up to the front of the class. "I drew a bird. I really like animals, particularly birds. I also like studying and sketching bugs."
"Alright, now, last but not least, Applebloom please bring up your drawing." Silver Spoon said.
"Ok, I drew my home, Sweet Apple Acres with some of the crops we farm in the background and foreground." Silver Spoon's mouth hung open. Her drawing was so detailed and beautiful.
"Applebloom, that's... amazing! I- I've never seen anything like that! It's so detailed! I- wow Applebloom!" Applebloom smiled. She had never felt this much joy in her life. She felt like this was what she was meant to do. Plus, she was good at it! Then, Applebloom came to a realization. Maybe.... just maybe. Applebloom looked at her flank, and there it was. Her cutie mark. Everything made sense looking at her mark, a paintbrush painting an orange streak. Her talent wasn't 'construction' but creativeness as a whole. Specifically, drawing. Kind of like Featherweight's cutie mark! "Ok, everyone can go home now!" Silver Spoon interrupted Applebloom's thoughts.
She ran home excitedly and when she arrived at her front door, she shouted, "Applejack! Applejack! Guess what happened today!"