We left Rarity's house house at noon, and I expected the journey to Canterlot to be a paint in the flank. I didn't want to spend an entire day on the train, nor did I want to trot there by foot (or hoof). I, out of pure boredom, asked Rarity if she'd ever seen a human before (in Equestria), and she told me she had only seen a human once, and not in Equestria (I can guess where, and who). I asked Fluttershy too, but she didn't respond (seemed like she didn't want to respond: her sullen eyes were locked onto the muddy path. Fluttershy, unlike Rarity, didn't care much about her hooves getting covered in foul mud; her thoughts were aimed elsewhere. A small, sorrowful frown attached itself to her face, giving her an unpleasant, mournful look.
One measly thought stuck to me while we were rounding up the rest of the gang: Why? Why is Fluttershy so sad? Shouldn't she be happy? We're visiting Dashie! Everypony should be happy! It was rather foolish of me to think that, because Fluttershy is always sad (don't accuse me of over-exaggerating; if you were there, you'd understand).
Our little "adventure" didn't go as planned: We got scattered all over Ponyville, each following his/her own leads. The first pony I visited was, of course, Applejack. I hadn't forgotten how she generously accepted me in her own home, much like a member of the Apple Family itself (I also rather adored her southern-American accent). With Applebloom as my guide (of course), we found our way to Sweet Apple Acres. I knew we were getting close, because I could distinguish the mixed aromas of apple blossoms, hay, and manure, carried by the sweet, early-spring air (a rather pleasant smell).
I realized how lucky I was to be here, in Equestria! Bronies don't even dream about getting here. In fact, most of them don't even know it really exists. The sound of Applebloom's frail hooves "clip-clopping" on the gravel road; the colorful birds in the trees, greeting us at every corner with a tweet of delight. A smile found it's way onto my cheerful face every time Applebloom let out a squeak of enjoyment; as she hopped up and down, desperately trying to reach the nests on the tips of the blossoming apple trees. Life is beautiful!
My eyes caught the bright reflection of the early-morning sun on the bright, glistening steel roof of the Apple Family barn. Applebloom zoomed ahead of me, over the edge of the hills, shrouded with mellow-green grass.
"Sis, sis! Where are 'ya sis? Guess who's here again! Guess where we're going today!" She screeched at the top of her lungs.
Finally, after a few moments of silence, A soothing voice reached my ears:
"Now, calm down! calm down!Would ya' stop pokin' me? Ah'm try'na catch forty winks!"
"But sis! We're going to Canterlot today!" squeaked Applebloom (remember, I could only assume what was going on, because I was still hidden behind the hill by the front gate).
"Canterlot...? Who said anything about Canterlot? Where'd 'ya get that crazy idea?!"
I found it necessary to ease into their conversation (to explain what was going on). I shook my gruff mane, and slowly crept out from behind the grassy mound, head low to the ground. Applejack gasped with excitement when she saw me: Her lowly frown transformed into a smile of pure joy!
"Mr. Dash, w-wah', what are 'ya doin' here?" She exclaimed, emerald eyes gleaming (It almost looked like she was blushing)
I stood (with Applejack) by the old, dust-ridden, creaky wooden gate for at least fifteen minutes, discussing our future plans.
*VERY IMPORTANT*: This chapter is VERY short. It's not much of a chapter, to be honest... More like something I scraped together in an hour or two. I've been very stressed out lately, and my mood doesn't seem to support my usual cheerful writing. I'm sorry if this didn't meet your expectations..
Holy shit! This chapter is exactly 666 words long! I didn't even try to make it like this!
659783 i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/313/240/1c2.png cant wait for the next chapter
659799 I wouldn't call it a chapter... more like something I put together really fast
659805 ADD ANOTHER WORD BEFORE THE DEMON COMES.
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659826 YOU'LL KILL US ALL!
659832 oh no!
Applejack x Mr. Dash
660135 don't even THINK about it...
660161 I should be saying "too late" but I already did so meh. Write more next time, no more 666 for you, and a few other things. I dunno what those things are, I has a headache.
NOOoooOOOOO. It's over for now! I pity the fools who call me a bad reader!
660161 So it'll be one sided then?
Either that or I'm reading to much into this
660532 don't worry! There's only a week left 'till the end of the school year I'll be able to finish this in a day or two when school ends, since I have nothing better to do all summer long! (it was a filler chapter, so it had to be short)
660574 Lolwut?
660554 glad you enjoy it!
Oh man the excitement
Keep it up Roker
i like it. doesnt matter how long it is, ill read it lol
NO NONO NO NO NO NO NO NO when are you going to make the next pary this was so short!
661940 Actually, what the occurence was I finished your story in under a quarter of an hour.
Really good story. The only problem is, THAT I NEED MORE
I can't help but to wonder does applejack and fluttershy have a crush on mr dash??? Cuz if so I think that he and fluttershy should get together that would be so cute
I this story its as some
Yay