Trading Memories

by Brian Sheil

4. Good as Gold

Twilight left the room. Megan felt a little better, but not fully. Soon, Applejack came into the room.

“Howdy, Hon.” Applejack greeted.

Megan saw the proud farmer pony. “Howdy, Applejack.”

“What’s wrong, Meg? Still very upset after what happened?”

“I sure am.” Megan sadly answered. “I felt so humiliated.”

Applejack looked at her with concern. “Kinda’ like how I felt when I had to hide something from my friends.”

“What?!” Megan shouted. “I thought you wouldn’t hide anything. Seeing as how you represent The Element of Honesty.”

“I know.” Applejack sadly replied. “But, hear me out. I won many ribbons from contests and rodeos. Of all the colors I have, however, there was one color I don’t have.”

Megan looked at Applejack, figuring out the problem. “I’m guessing, BLUE, for first place.”

“Yup. I felt so bad. But, Twilight told me that nopony cared what place I came in. As long as I do my best.”

Megan felt relieved hearing this. “At least you have some gold on your shelf.”

Applejack gave Megan a sweet smile. “I heard you went lookin’ for some gold too. Gold horseshoes I believe.”

Hearing what the farmer pony said, Megan had another flashback. “I know what you’re talking about. One of my pony friends from the past, Mimic, was fading in and out. My mystic friend, the Moochic, told me that four magical golden horseshoes can cure her.”

“I’ll bet it ain’t easy.”

“Sure wasn’t. My friends and I had to compete in a race, look through a junkyard, outwit a goblin family, and befriend an elf to gather all four. But, gather them we did. And, Mimic was all better.”

Applejack gave Megan a small hug which made the bound girl smile a little.

“You’re a special young’un, Megan.” Applejack said. “Don’t let anypony tell y’all otherwise.”

Applejack left the room as Megan starts to feel more relaxed. “Thanks, pardner.”