It was a warm summer day in the small town of Ponyville. Everypony was relaxing in the nice day the weather--and pegasi--had given them. One particular pony was a farmer named Applejack. Applejack had tried to work in fields under the sun, but she found herself drifting in and out of daydreams. Deciding a short rest wouldn't hurt, Applejack landed in the warm grass; her hat sliding off her head and falling next to her.
"Ain't it a nice day. I'm sure Granny and Big Mac won't mind if ah' take a break. We don't get lots of days like this all the time," Applejack drawled aloud. She stared up at the clear blue sky, not a thing was in it; except for one bird flying in lazy circles.
Applejack turned over on her side, the grass tickling her face. She yawned loudly.
"Ah' ain't gonna fall asleep. Ah' don't have time for sleep." Applejack's voice grew quieter when she uttered the last part. She was already falling asleep, only half awake now.
Applejack felt her eyelids grow heavy until she could no longer keep them open. The warmth of the sun and sleep wrapped her up and sent her away to dream.
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Applejack's eyes fluttered open, reluctant to wake up. She didn't remember falling asleep at all. The warm breeze blew her fur lightly and Applejack sighed.
Do ah' really have to get up? It's so nice out, she thought to herself, her eyes closing once more.
"No, work's gotta be done," she muttered quietly. Applejack moved her face and froze when she felt something softer than grass. Slowly opening her eyes to come face-to-face with purple fur. Applejack jumped up in surprise, waking the other pony.
"Huh? Spike! I told you not let me fall asleep!" the alicorn shouted. She struggled to her hooves. "Spike! Where are you?" She turned her head towards Applejack and her expression fell. "Oh."
Applejack stood with her mouth agape. "Twi-Twilight?"
Princess Twilight Sparkle blinked at Applejack for a few moments. "Uh, I have to go. My-uh laundry's done!" Twilight smiled nervously at Applejack and took to the sky, leaving dust sprayed at Applejack.
Applejack stared at the empty sky where Twilight had escaped to. Finally, realization of the pony who was sleeping next to her clicked.
"Twilight wait!" she called, racing on the path that lead to town.
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Twilight crashed through the library's door. She slammed it shut and leaned against the wooden door, breathing heavily.
Spike wondered out from the kitchen, a look of confusion on his face. "Twilight? What's wrong? Where's the food?" Spike sounded disappointed when he said the last part.
Twilight rushed up to him, flapping her wings madly. "Forget the food Spike! Applejack is going to hunt me down!"
"What?"
"She's going to hate me so much! Oh could I do something so vacuous! I'll never be friends with her again! What if she tells our friends what I did? Or- or- or her family-oof!" Twilight flew up so high she whacked her head on the ceiling. She fell to the ground with a thud, rubbing her head
"Whatever it is that you did, I'm sure Applejack will understand. She's a very understanding pony," Spike tried to reassure her. But Twilight being Twilight, did not believe Spike. She was certain the Apple would hate her forever and not even give her a chance to explain.
Twilight was doomed.
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Applejack raced through town, skidding to the side to a avoid a pony every so often. Applejack never remembered Ponyville to be so busy at this time of day. Whatever it was, Applejack felt as if she'd never reach the library.
"Hey AJ," Rainbow Dash said casually, flying right in Applejack's face.
Applejack skidded to a halt. "Sweet Celestia Rainbow, were ya planin' on killin' me or somthin'?"
"Now don't be so morbid, I just wanted to say hey," Rainbow Dash said.
"Morbid? Never heard ya say that word before," Applejack commented.
"Yup, it was in one of my books a lot and it got stuck in my head. I've been saying it all day," Rainbow said proudly, placing a hoof on her chest.
"Books!" Applejack shouted and continued her race for the library, leaving Rainbow Dash puzzled in the dust.
"I said morbid! Not books!" Rainbow called after the earth pony.
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Finally, Applejack arrived at the library. She knocked on the door eagerly.
"Spike no! What are you doing?!" Twilight's voice came through the door.
"I'm just getting the door. Jeez Twilight," Spike replied, annoyed.
"But it could be-"
The door opened and Spike appeared. "Oh, hey Applejack."
"Hey Spike," Applejack said and trotted right past him into the library.
"Twilight! Ah' wanted to talk to ya," she said, spotting Twilight in the middle of the room.
"No. No talking! My laundry isn't done yet!" Twilight said hastily.
Applejack rolled her eyes. "Nice try Twi, I've heard that one plenty of times before. Ah just wanna talk about earlier."
Twilight backed up as Applejack advanced towards her. "No. No I'd rather not."
"No, it's nothin' bad, ah' swear."
"Yes it will be! You probably hate me! You'll tell all our friends what I did and you'll never like me again. You're going to-pfft!" Twilight was cut off by a pair of lips smashing against hers.
Twilight blushed.
Spike covered his eyes.
"Wha-what was that for?" Twilight stuttered when Applejack pulled away.
"To shut ya up," Applejack laughed, a slight blush on her face.
"But-but why?" Twilight asked, starting to regain her voice.
"That's for another story Twi. Ah' was never mad at ya for before. Now, just shut up and kiss me," Applejack said.
And so Twilight did.
And Spike's eyes were still covered.