Applejack was, as always, working when Pinkie Pie came to visit. Applejack never seemed to really stop working. Oh, there had been times when she’d taken breaks to visit, or attend one of Pinkie’s parties, but then it was straight back to work for Applejack.
This irritated Pinkie Pie. There was a time for work and a time for play, and Pinkie Pie knew that, despite all appearances that said otherwise. She simply got paid to do what she loved most-party, and eat, so to her, they were simply the same thing. But when Twilight Sparkle, the pony who never stopped studying said that Applejack was pushing herself a bit hard, Pinkie knew it was a sign of trouble. And that meant it was time for drastic measures.
“Uh, Pinkie? What in tarnation are ya doin?”
Pinkie Pie was super-duper determined that she was going to make sure that Applejack had a day off. After all, her middle name was determination. Well, it was actually Diane, but Pinkie had never let that stop her before. Pinkie wondered if she could get her name legally changed.
“Pinkie Pie, you’re actin’ a mite weirder than usual. You been eating liquid rainbow lately?”
Pinkie Pie had drank some of Twilight Sparkle’s coffee that morning, and she had so many ideas, even more than usual, and she just wanted to share them with Applejack, because Applejack was one of Pinkie Pie’s friends. Also, Pinkie Pie totally had a crush on Applejack, and she felt that her fellow earth pony was super cute and adorable, and Pinkie wanted to make out with Applejack literally all the time, and then ponies would call them ‘Apple Pie’ when they were out together and portmanteau was a funny word.
Portmanteau. Hee.
“Hoo boy. Mac? I gotta deal with Pinkie. Ain’t gettin’ any work done around here with her like this. Be back once she’s back t’ normal.”
“Eeyup.”
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“I’m so sorry, Applejack. I hadn’t even noticed when Pinkie Pie came in. Before I could stop her, she’d drained the pot.”
“It’s just coffee, Twilight. How could it turn her into this?”
Pinkie Pie was now in the Golden Oaks Library with Applejack and Twilight. And being here had given Pinkie even more ideas about what she could do with Applejack, though a few would require Twilight to get involved. Applejack tying Pinkie Pie up with her rope had also given Pinkie ideas.
“It’s not just coffee, Applejack. It’s a special blend, mixed with a few slightly illegal energy supplements. I call it my Wake Up Juice!”
“Twilight...”
“Sorry. Anyway, I guess all you can do is wait for it to wear off. Her body will process it out. Eventually. Maybe.”
“Maybe, Twi?”
“It’s Pinkie Pie, Applejack.”
“Point taken.”
Pinkie Pie didn’t understand what was taking so long. She just wanted to make sure that Applejack had a good time, and Pinkie Pie knew a lot of fun ways to have a good time. Most of them involved makeouts at some point. Pinkie just wanted to make her friend happy and smiley and look up from beneath Pinkie and then-
“Okay that’s enough outta you. How long will this take to get out of her, Twi?”
“I have no idea. Maybe a couple of hours? I’ve been drinking this stuff for years, Applejack. I have a tolerance. I kind of forget how strong it is sometimes.”
“Great. So now I have a crazier than usual Pinkie Pie who’s determined to make me go cross-eyed and red.”
While Twilight and Applejack were talking, Pinkie Pie had finally managed to get out of the rope, and pull the tape off her mouth, letting her talk again. And while they were talking, Pinkie Pie decided that she should sneak out of the Golden Oaks Library and go and get some things for her fun time with Applejack. She’d need her special chest, her Fun chest and whipped cream for a snack. And maybe some chocolate, too.
“She don’t realise she’s sayin’ everything out loud, does she?”
“I doubt it. Her brain’s so overwhelmed on energy and caffeine right now that she’s got no mental filter. Everything she thinks is just coming straight out of her mouth.”
“Okay. Now will you help me catch her, Twi?”
“Oh, right. Sorry.”
****Time****
Pinkie Pie blinked as she woke up. Hovering over her were Applejack’s and Twilight’s faces, each with anxious look.
“Hey girls!” said Pinkie, “what are you doing?” For some reason, the moment Pinkie Pie spoke, both of them let out a sigh of relief.
“It’s worked itself out. Guess we tired her out enough,” said Twilight, continuing on, “now Pinkie, from now on, I want you to promise that you won’t ever drink my coffee without asking me first.”
“Okie-dokie-loki!” chirped Pinkie.
“And I think that you and Applejack should probably have a talk. Sounds like you did some pretty fun stuff while we were waiting.”
“Gosh darn it, Twilight!” grumbled Applejack, as Twilight teleported away, though Pinkie could see that Applejack was blushing.