Chapter Ten
Family Time
Apple Bloom had a hard time sleeping, so she woke up earlier then she wanted. She got out of bed and went down stairs but didn't see her sister or brother, she figured they were out bucking trees.
She went to the kitchen to get a snack before going out to the barn where she parked her car looking it over. “Poor thing... wonder if I can remove that dent?” She asked herself taking a bite out of an apple before going into the barn to find some tools.
Apple Bloom found the tools she needed and soon had the fender removed. She started to use an old rubber mallet to bang the dent out from inside the fender trying to reshape it back normal.
The noise attracted her sister's attention. “Apple Bloom, what in tarnation is all this racket?” Applejack asked coming around a corner before seeing what her sister was up to. “Apple Bloom... what happen?”
Apple Bloom looked up at Applejack tilting her head faintly. “Oh... hey sis just had a little... fender bender...” She said being vague not wanting to tell her sister about the police pony she hit.
Applejack gave her sister a quizzical look tilting her head, “Fender... bender... you mean an accident?” Applejack questioned watching Apple Bloom closely.
“Yea, an accident... I took a backroad and there was a rockslide.” Apple Bloom started to explain, “When I was going around it I hit part of the rock and dented the fender.” She felt bad, lying but she knew Applejack wouldn't understand.
Applejack eyed her sister carefully for a few moments before looking away, “Just be more careful next time.” The older earth pony said pulling her hat down over her eyes. Apple Bloom bit her bottom lip, she knew her sister well enough to know she was disappointed.
“I... I'm sorry sis... I'll be more careful.” Apple Bloom muttered folding her ears back watching her sister go before getting back to work hammering the dent out of the fender.
“What... am I turning into?” She asked herself quietly once Applejack was gone.
“Killing other ponies... being reckless... now lying to my family...” She sighed shaking her head lightly as she started to hit the fender harder with the hammer, not even trying to get the dent out anymore just working out her frustrations on it.
After a few minutes she stopped looking at what she had done lowering her ears. The fender Apple Bloom had been working out was now bulged out from her repeated blows. She closed her eyes for a moment before turning it over and started to fix it.
It was starting to get late by the time she finished repairing the damage to the fender. She had gotten it mostly back to proper shape from a distance it looked fine. She put it back into place and put the headlight and turn signal back into place.
Apple Bloom went to the house and to the bathroom to clean up, “Apple Bloom, supper is ready!” She heard Applejack call to her as she came inside.
Apple Bloom folded her ears back, “Alright, I'll be down in a minute, just need to wash up.” she called back to Applejack before heading to the bathroom, she really didn't feel like eating though.
She took a quick shower washing off the sweat and grime from working on the fender before heading to the dining room. “Smells great.” Apple Bloom smiled lightly at her sister and brother before taking a seat.
“Thank you, one of Granny's dishes.” Applejack smiled back fishing Apple Bloom a plate, “What time you plan ongoing tonight?” She asked as she got a plate for herself and Big Mac ready.
She folded her ears back at the mention of Granny Smith looking at the vegetable casserole. “After dinner... if I want to make it on time.” She answered quietly, if she didn't have an appetite before she really didn't have one now. However, she knew Applejack would know something was wrong if she didn't eat.
Applejack sat next to Big Mac nodding softly. “I see, will you be going the same way as before?” She asked between bites.
Apple Bloom folded her ears back, she knew her sister was trying to get her to talk about what happen her first driving to Manehattan. “No... I think I'll try a different road to see if it's faster.” Apple Bloom replied trying to keep an even tone.
“Probably for the best, wouldn't want ya to have anymore... fender benders.” Applejack commented before continuing to eat.
Apple Bloom just nodded lightly as she ate as well, soon the room was taken by an awkward silence. She was upset with her sister for acting like she was, but she couldn't blame her either. Apple Bloom knew she had lied, and she was sure Applejack knew it as well.
Once Apple Bloom was done she got up putting her plate in the sink. “I'm gonna get ready to go.” She stated heading to her room before Applejack or Big Mac could speak, she pulled on her holster and then the duster.
Once Apple Bloom was dressed, she headed to the car to load it. She saw Applejack waiting. “Look... Apple Bloom, I know something happen...” she sighed, “If ya do'n wanna talk about it that's fine. Just don't keep it bottled up. It'll eat at ya alright?”
Apple Bloom folded her ears back before giving her a small nod. “Alright sis, I understand... yes something happen... but I don't want to talk about it. I'll be fine and I'll be more careful I promise.” She smiled at Applejack lightly.
Applejack smiled back before giving her a hug. “Alright, if you change yer mind you know where to find me. Just understand, I want what's best for ya okay?”
“I understand sis, and if I do... change my mind, I'll come talk to you I promise.” Apple Bloom nodded softly hugging her sister back.
Applejack smiled at Apple bloom before helping her load the car up with the order of cider, it was bigger than before so they had to put some of the boxes in the back seat. Apple Bloom used the seat belts to make sure they won't fall over if she had to stop and covered them with a blanket.
Once the car was loaded Apple Bloom got in and started the engine up. “I'll see you tomorrow sis... love ya.” She smiled at her.
“Love you too Apple Bloom,” Applejack smiled back at her, “Drive safe.”
Apple Bloom gave Applejack a soft nod before pulling the car out from behind the barn and down the driveway before pulling onto the highway and started toward Manehatten.