//------------------------------// // Chapter 1: News // Story: In Need of a Hobby // by Sweetheart_a_Light //------------------------------// The weather was sunny in Ponyville. Rainbow Dash had just finished her work of cleaning the clouds off the sky. She stopped by her mailbox to see if there was correspondence, or even better, a letter from the Wonderbolts needing her as a reserve for a show. Instead, there was a letter from Applejack. Of all ponies, why would Applejack be the one to send her a letter from... Manehatten? The day couldn’t become weirder then it already was. Well, that's what Rainbow thought before she read the letter. She went flying off to somepony leaving a desperate rainbow trail. The weather was sunny in Ponyville. Twilight had just finished reorganizing her books with the help of Spike. She went through the large hallways of her crystallized castle to the entrance. She still remembered the day that Spike tried to eat the place. Twilight headed to the mailbox to see if there was correspondence, or even better, the new book from Star Swirl the Bearded's archive that Princess Celestia promised to give her. Instead, there was a letter from Applejack. Maybe she wanted to talk about something that happened on her vacation? Before Twilight could think about it, she felt a hard bump a saw a rainbow in front of her. “Twilight, quick! It’s an emergency!” Still feeling a bit dizzy, Twilight opened her eyes slowly, only to reveal a shocked Rainbow Dash in front of her. “C'mon Twilight, wake up!” Rainbow complained, but with a hint of worry in her voice. “Oh my gosh, are you alright?” “Well, if you consider getting hit by a crazy mare this early in the morning alright, then yes, I'm perfectly fine,” Twilight said with a sarcastic tone. “What's going on?” “Didn't you get Applejack's letter?" Rainbow asked. “I did, but you came acting all crazy before I could even open it,” Twilight answered. Rainbow blushed a bit "Oh right. He he... Sorry! It's just that I still can't believe what I just read! I even asked Pinkie and Fluttershy to see if it was real and–” “What are you talking about?" Twilight asked, confused. “Oh, right," Rainbow said "You haven't read it yet…” Twilight just rolled her eyes at that. She opened the letter and started reading it. Howdy there, Twi. Applejack here. Just wanted to say that me and Rarity are having lots of fun here in Manehatten. I guess we really needed that time away from all the work we do everyday. But what I really want to say here is something that as great as a hot mug of cider in a cold winter! We're dating! We always had a thing for each other, but yesterday we finally confessed to each other. By the time you're reading this, we've already gave each other our special somepony ornaments, and decided to use our last days of vacation to travel through all of Equestria. We're really sorry that we couldn't tell you in person, but we couldn't just go who knows where Rarity wants to and come back with such big news. After Pinkie and Fluttershy's announcement, I really hope that you're happy with our decision! And don't you worry, we'll be back before you notice. See you then! - AJ Twilight stared at the letter for a moment and blinked a few times. “Wow,”was all she was able to say. “I know right?” Rainbow said. "I didn't even remember that they were on vacation, and then Applejack comes with a letter saying ‘Oh hey guys, you know what? Me and Rarity are dating. Ok, bye!’” “This was unexpected," Twilight said. "But it's wonderful news! We need to meet up with Pinkie and Fluttershy.” “But why?" Rainbow asked with a rather angry tone. "They already know about it.” “Because we need to discuss about that," Twilight said. "Even though they decided to celebrate on their own, that doesn't mean we won't do anything together when they come back!" Rainbow calmed down a bit and thought about that for a second. “Yeah, you're right," she said. "But where we're meeting them?” “Sugarcube Corner," Twilight said. "We can decide what to do about this while having a breakfast!” “Sweet!" Rainbow celebrated “I'm really hungry!" Twilight just giggled at that. Then, they headed of to the bakery. “You know what, Twilight?” Rainbow said. "I bet Pinkie already has a party planned."