//------------------------------// // Settling in and memories // Story: Naruto: Canterlot High chronicles // by Narutomate storm //------------------------------// "THAT WAS SO FREAKI'N DISGUSTING!!! AH CAN SMEEL YER FOOD ON MY HAIR!!!" Applejack yelled as she continues to shake the half conscious blonde. The head trauma and the shaking made Naruto feel a little bit nauseous as he begins groaning with his mouth drooling. "Ugghh.." Fortunately Applejack dropped his limped body back on the ground as she takes a deep breath to calm herself while glancing at her saliva coated lock. "What in the hay just happened?" Applejack asked to herself as she groans in disgust at the drool on her hair while grabbing her wash cloth. "That was really...random of him to just straight up chew on mah hair," she muttered as she washes the drenched part of her hair. Applejack then realized that the smell was still there and groaned with a face palm. "That dumb idiot..." She then looked at Naruto and even though his face was battered he still looked cute to her. "Growing up without any parents....that must've been real hard for ya Naruto," Applejack mentally muttered and she takes off her hat and ran her fingers on the brim, remembering a really old memory. But before she can relive the memory she hears Naruto starting to stir thus breaking her trance so she can help him up. In one pull Applejack made Naruto sit up on the grass. "Ow, ow, ow, ow!!" Naruto yelped as he touched his cheek. "Oww..." When Naruto opened his eyes, Applejack knelt down in front of him and while her face was stern there was still concern on it as she tenderly placed her hand on his bruised cheek. "Naruto, please don't ever do that again," she said with a slight pout but her eyes were stern. The blond was confused at this as he quirked a brow. "W-what are ya talking abou-" but Naruto instantly remembered what he just did to Applejack and quickly wraps his arms around her which made her gasp a little. "Oh my god! I'm so sorry Applejack! I-I didn't know what came over me!" Naruto said frantically but with a ton of regret and embarrassment. "I'll won't ever do it again, so please don't be mad at me anymore!" He said while tightening his grip on her. Applejack was once again blushing but she didn't care as she felt like Naruto was gonna have tears in his eyes in the next few seconds and hugs him back and even though this was embarrassing for her, Applejack found Naruto's warmth rather comforting. But Applejack was a bit confused on what in the hay was making Naruto so frantic. It was like she was Naruto's first friend and thinks he was gonna lose her over a minor inconvenience. "N-Naruto it's okay," she assured him with a smile. "Just don't pull of that stunt so suddenly again," she said while patting his back which calmed him down. "O-okay But still I'm really sorry for that Applejack," Naruto said as they break off their embrace. Applejack then playfully ruffles his already messy hair. "It's okay and besides yer pretty easy to forgive with that face of yers," this made Naruto sheepishly laugh while scratching his index finger on his cheek. "Thanks AJ," and with that Naruto's cheer was back. "It's just that you've helped me out a lot ever since I um..moved here, ya know." This made the cowgirl smile at him. "Hey you've already said that a dozen times, ah'm starting to get a little embarrassed," Naruto's eyes widened a bit but smiled. "Oh s-sorry 'bout that." After once again sharing a laugh together Applejack picks up a rotten apple and kicks it in the nearby container. "W-what was that?" Naruto asked as he glanced at the container. "It's a bruised apple, we can't sell those so we gave 'em to the pigs," Applejack explained while kicking another rotten apple on the container and then glanced at the tree showing more bruised apples. Applejack tried to buck them down but the stems were rather strong and after a few more kicks the rotten fruits were still clinging on their branches and this made her goan. "Let me try Applejack," Naruto insisted as he approached her and sure enough Applejack took a step backward to let him try. With a wide grin the blonde cracked his knuckles as he channels chakra on the soles on his sandals. "Gotta make sure it's not too visible though," And with that he jumps on the tree trunk and rushes towards the branches collecting the bruised apples before glancing back down to see Applejack's shocked face. "N-not what ah had in mind," Applejack said while scratching her hair, attempting to get over her shock. Naruto then jumps back down with the rotten fruits gathered in his arms. As Naruto drops the fruits on the container AJ realized that her jaw was still dropped and quickly closed it. "W-what did you just do?" "Easy! I ran really fast!" Naruto replied with a smile as he goes to the next tree hoping to find more rotten apples but as he took a few steps on the trunk the chakra under his sandals suddenly vanished, causing Naruto to loose his footing. "Wah-?!" He soon finds himself descending on the ground but Applejack was able to catch him while a certain fox was dumbstruck by this. "Naruto suddenly lost control on his chakra just now, but what's making that brats chakra unstable?" Kurama muttered while placing his fingers on his jaw. "Maybe it's because of this new world and that Naruto's chakra is still not properly adjusted to it," the kitsune theorized. "That or maybe he's still low on chakra," he shrugged. Meanwhile Applejack released Naruto from her grasp as he stands back up. "Guess 'reckless' can be added to his personality," AJ mentally snorted as she gave the blonde a light smack on the head. "That's what y'all get fer bein' arrogant," Naruto lets out a slight pout. "I'm not arrogant, ya know!" Applejack shrugged with a playful smile as she takes the container with one hand. "Ah'm just gonna take these to the barn, but just stay put so you'll won't crack yer skull while climbin another tree," she sighed. Naruto saluted her. "Roger!" And this made her chuckle before walking off. As Applejack enters the barn Naruto stretches his arms out while taking in the fresh air. "I really owe Applejack a lot and she's now letting me stay at her house, gee I wish there was something I can do to show my huge gratitude but all I can do is say thanks," he sighed. "Wonder what Sasuke would do?" Naruto internally asked while sighing again. "I'm still getting used to this, ya know...but Applejack and the others are there for me no matter what, so I can't let them down!" he mentally yelled to regain his spirits while holding his fist up high. Flash Sentry's house Twilight was now currently playing chess with Flash as they listen on the TV's documentary. "Your turn Twilight," Flash said after moving his bishop. Twilight takes her time and chooses the horse piece and moves it forward. The error made Flash chuckle in amusement. "Twilight, that's not how the knight moves," This made her violet eyes widen. "W-what? but I thought that's how they moved?" She said as she brought the piece back to its previous position. "Back in your world maybe," Flash smiled while moving his pawn. Twilight then quirked a brow. "Are you sure that's not how the knight moves?" "The way they move is kinda like an L," Flash explained while drawing an L on the air with his finger. "Oh and I got your king," he added with a smile as he captures her black king. Twilight's jaw dropped. "Wha?!" Flash lightly laughed. "You know, this is the first time I actually win at chess, and the first time I actually beat a princess," he teased which made Twilight playfully shove him. "Oh shut up," she rolled her eyes but with a smile. However Flash leaned froward and poked her waist which got a laugh from her. Now finding out where Twilight's ticklish part is Flash pushed her on the carpet making her yelp but began laughing out loudly as Flash began poking harder at her weak spot as tears of joy began forming at the corner of Twilight's eyes. Flash was laughing along as he always liked seeing his girlfriend happy however a certain sentence began haunting him.. “I want this twilight! You’re trying to take it away from me… some friend!” Flash tried to brush it off but it continued playing in his head. “Then you decided to come back here and beat me in the Battle of the Bands!" Flash's mind continues to get haunted by these cruel words that he said to her. "...I bet you have no idea what you’re even doing!" Twilight notices that Flash stopped his tickling and looks at him and immediately became concerned as she saw his frown and sat up. "Flash w-what's wrong?" But the girl was taken aback as Flash pulled her in a tight hug. "Hey..what's wrong?" Twilight asked again but in a much tender tone. "I missed you Twilight," Flash said as he continues to cling to her. "Flash..I missed you too," Twilight responded as she hugged him back and Flash couldn't help but sigh in relief as the memories stopped lingering in his mind. Twilight on the other hand had a fairly good idea on what's making Flash act this way. "Is this about the time where the Dazzlings took control?" Flash gave out a reluctant nod. "Y-yeah.." Twilight quickly pulled him in a hug with her arms wrapped around his neck. "Flash.." "Sometimes I even had nightmares about that moment...I'm so sorry Twilight," Flash explained as he hugged her back and he was just content on just staying there with Twilight as her warmth was stopping those horrible memories from haunting him. "Flash it's okay that was far in the past and I already forgiven you and.." Twilight paused for a moment. "..whenever your sad...I feel sad too and whenever your hurt, I'm hurt to. So please stop beating yourself up Flash," she said as her voice was cracking a bit. Flash tightened his grip on her. "I-i didn't know you felt that way...I'm so sorry Twilight, I'll never let you down again," he said as his lips begins to quiver in a smile. "Flash, you've never let me down not ever," Twilight encouraged with a smile as they broke off their embrace. "Thanks Twilight, I'm glad that you came back," Flash said with a cheerful smile. "Oh and Twilight, that's was the cheesiest speech I've ever heard," he teased, promoting the girl to playfully smack his arm. "Hey uh..Flash is it okay if I get to sleep in you room?" Twilight asked. "Maybe I can help you ease up your nightmares," Flash smiled. "Sure thing Twilight, I'd appreciate it," and with that Twilight hugged him again. "Wonderful!" The guitarist lightly laughed. "Oh and you forgot to interview Naruto," and sure enough the girls eyes widened. "Oh darn it!" Applejack's farm Naruto continues to wait patiently for Applejack while glancing around with a smile like a child and soon enough he sees her. "Over here Applejack!!" Naruto called as he waved at her but as Applejack approached him the hear a familiar voice. "Naruto! Applejack!" Apple Bloom called out as she ran towards the two blondes. This made the blondes raise a brow. "What is it Apple Bloom?" Naruto asked the redhead. "Granny Smith is just askin' on where ya gonna sleep," Naruto then placed his hand on his chin. "Mmm...I think I'll just take the couch, ya know." Applejack snickered while placing her hands on her waist. "Well Naruto, ah guess this means yer gonna be working with us from now on, just don't be reckless and you'll be fine," "Roger!" Naruto smiled while holding out his fist in front Applejack which made her look at him in confusion. Naruto then gave his fist a little shake. "Don't leave me hanging," the cowgirl got the picture and bumped her fist against his. "And as for yer first job you need to buy Granny Smith's groceries!" Apple Bloom said with a smile as she gave him a long list and a roll of dollars. "Eh,me?" Naruto asked while pointing at himself. AB nodded. "Mhm!" Naruto then takes both items in his hand while the other is scratching his hair. "But where am I gonna buy all these stuff?" "If you take the road on yer right and go down the corner you'll see something called Canterlot Supermarket" Applejack explained. "And the sign is pretty so big so ya can't miss it," she added while giving her hair a flip. The way Applejack flipped her hair made Naruto blush again. "W-whenever she flips her hair she's like a goddess, ya know.." Naruto muttered dreamingly. "Go now Mr.Naruto!" Apple Bloom encouraged while jumping to slap the spiral on Naruto's back, breaking the goofy look he had on his face. "O-oh yeah! The road on the right! Gotta go!!" Naruto then jumps on the road and turns around on the wrong side. "The other right Naruto!!" Applejack shouted which made him stop and rushes on the right path. Applejack sighed with a face palm now knowing all to well that a person like Naruto can easily make the simplest disrespect into a maze. Naruto first began dashing forth on the road before taking a leap and jumps from lamppost to lamppost. The blonde then spots the buildings nearby and as he takes a big leap on the last street lamp he spawns a clone in front of him while in midair, where the clone gives Naruto a boost by grabbing his arm and throwing him several more meters into the air and lands perfectly on the first rooftop. As he takes in the air Naruto couldn't help but let out a scream. "I almost forgot how fun it is to jump around, ya know!!!" After a few more meters he spots the store. "There it is!" Naruto then lands in a nearby alleyway and first goes through the people on the sidewalk. He then runs at the main entrance but the door looked quite strange. It was made up off glass and there was no handle. Naruto stared in confusion at the door before deciding to approach it but the door separated suddenly when he was a few inches from it. "Ahh! I-It's alive?!!" He shrieked as he jumped backwards in a fighting stance but he felt a hand on his shoulder. It was a man in a simple business suit. He had white skin like Rarity's along with blue eyes, wavy blue hair that was swept back with a mustache with matching color and a monocle. He also had a woman with him. She also had white skin and long pink hair. She was garbed in a simple white dress shirt, a long black skirt and black flats. "Relax little child it's called automatic," he explained in a polite tone. Naruto couldn't help but quirk his brows. "A-auto what now?" The blonde was now a bit more confused than before. The fancy persons eyes widened a bit. "Do you live in a cave or something?" the man asked but still in a polite tone. "N-no I live in a farm with the Apple family," Naruto replied. "I-it's just that it's the first time I saw those kind of doors, ya know." The man fiddled with his monocle. "You're staying with the apples?" The lady hummed in amusement. "Those people have the best quality apples in the world," she then glanced at Naruto's hair. "But I must say little boy you really need to comb your hair, it's so wild and unkempt," Naruto gave an awkward smile. "I-I'll try," he said. "But who are you guys?" The lady stepped forward. "You may call me Fleur and this gentleman you see here is Fancy Pants," The moment he herd the man's name Naruto's cheeks inflated, trying to stop his laughing. "F-F-Fancy Pants?! Is she serious?!" at that point Naruto fell on the floor laughing. "Hahahahaha!! That name is more weirder than Killer Bee!!" Inside Kurama faceplamed. "You're so dead..."