Seeds of Redemption

by Pyrefly_91

Chapter 5 - Discoveries Made At The Food Court

As we arrived at the mall, AJ studied the structure with a look of awe plastered on her face. Noticing her expression, I couldn’t help but laugh.

“Whatcha laughin’ at?” She snapped.

“Your face.” I replied. You look like you’ve never seen such a place before.”

“Well, I haven’t.” Applejack admitted. “The two biggest buildings I’ve ever been to in all my life have been Canterlot Castle and The Crystal Castle in the Crystal Empire.”

“Alrighty then.” I chuckled as I pulled into an open parking spot and turned the car off. “Well, Miss Workhorse, whenever you’re done gawking, just let me know when we can get going. I don’t want to spend forever here. I want to get you clothes, look around myself real quick, and the go home. If I’m gonna be forced to take the day off, I’m sure as hell gonna enjoy it.”

Moments later, as we stepped into the main section of the mall Applejack let out an audible gasp of wonder.

“This place is just amazing!” She gawked.

“Yeah, well it kind of loses its allure after a while.” I scoffed. “Come on. Follow me.”

As we walked, I pulled a phone from my pocket and handed it to AJ. She takes it from my hand and turns it over in her own, examining it curiously.

“What’s this thing-a-majig?”

“It’s a cellphone. One of many, to be honest. I’ve come to acquire quite a collection. My exs left many in my possession before disappearing. I always keep a spare on me incase I ever need it.”

“Alright, so why you giving it to me?”

“Because you’re going to be doing your own shopping.” As I say this, I take a small notepad from my back pocket, wrote down a few things, ripped the page out and handed it to her. “On that piece of paper is how you’re going to pay for everything, where you can shop, and how to get a hold of me once you’re done. Cool?”

AJ stopped walking so that she could read the paper. As she read, she fiddled with the phone, following the directions as she went. As she operates the device, I watched as she seemingly mastered how to use it instantly. After a few minutes of messing around with the phone, she looked up for it.

“Alright. But how much can I spend?” She asked.

My jaw instantly dropped, but I quickly recovered my composure.

“Good question my friend. And I must say, I wish that every single girl that I had ever taken shopping would have asked that same question. The app that I mentioned on that piece of paper has a spending limit set on it. And once that limit was reached, it locks itself for twenty-four hours, then it resets. That, or I can use a password to unlock it for a single purchase before it locks again and it’ll need the code again. But to get back to the question, you should be able to get three tops, two bottoms, and two pairs of bras and panties.”

“Ok, and when I get ready to pay, go to the cashier and hold the phone up to the, what did ya call it? The pinpad, with the app open.”

“Yup,” I replied in confirmation. “It’ll be a square thing with a screen and buttons on the counter next the register facing towards you.”

“Got it. And once I’m all done I just hold down this button at the bottom of the phone and say ‘Call Jay?’”

“Yeah. I’m surprised that you’re understanding all this so far. For someone who lives in a world of magic and has no sense for technology, you’re getting this faster than my father.” I said. “Anyway, after you say ‘Call Jay’, wait till you hear me say hello, then talk to me. You’ll hear a ringing sound, but don’t freak. Its just connecting to my phone. Alright?”

“I think so.” AJ answered.

“Good. Now don’t talk to anyone but the cashiers. And please, for the love of all things, don’t say anything that has to with you being from another plane of existence. I don’t want to find out you got carted away to the loony bin.”

“I’ll be sure to keep that little detail a secret. Well, I’ll be seeing you in a bit then sugarcube.”

“Till then. Later AJ. And please be careful.”

And with that, we parted ways. Before now I was worried that something bad was gonna happen, but now I had a feeling everything was gonna be just fine.

My plan while AJ was buying what she needed was rather simple. I was gonna stop into a few stores i frequented, buy something for myself, and the wait till she told me she was done. My first stop was GameStop. It had been a while since I bought a new game and I wanted to see if anything would catch my eye. As I walked into the small store on the first floor, I immediately remembered what today was.

“Fuck,” I quietly cursed to myself. “With everything that's happened I forgot what came out today.”

I hopped into line and waited till it was my turn at the counter.

“What’s up?” Greeted the cashier as I walked up. The employee was a male around my age with blue hair and a beige collared shirt. On the lapel was a pin of a shield with a lightning bolt in the center. “What brings you in today?”

“Peachy,” I replied. “Please tell me you guys still have a copy of ‘Majora’s Mask’ in stock.”

The worker shook his head. “Sorry man, we just sold the last one to the customer that left just as you walked in. Sorry.”

My heart sank. I thanked him and walked out of the store. Hoping to make myself feel better, I went next door to a comic book shop. I’m not a huge comics fan but this particular store sold more than just those. It also sold cards from many different games. I walked out with a few packs of yugioh cards, hoping to get some rare cards that maybe I could sell. Unfortunately Lady Luck must have a grudge against me today cause I got jack shit.

Feeling even worse, I made my way to my final stop, Hot Topic. I thought that maybe I could at least pick up a new belt or maybe a hoodie. However, as I entered the store, a new display that was put up after my last visit caught my eye. On it stood a wide assortment of vinyl figures ranging from iconic horror villains to pastel colored ponies. As I walked over to the display, one of the pony figures in particular grabbed my attention. It was an orange pony with a blonde mane and tail, a stetson, and deep, emerald eyes. I picked up the figure, since it was out of its box, and chuckled a little.

“Man,” I said to myself quietly. “I would die if this is what AJ looked like back in her own world.”

Still giggling to myself, is set the figure down. Before leaving, I ended up buying a bracelet and a necklace that was themed after one of my favorite games. As I walked out of the shop, I glanced once more at the orange pony figure, laughed, and continued walking.

Not two minutes after leaving the store, my phone began to buzz. I pulled out my phone and checked the caller ID. As soon as I saw it was phone i given to Applejack I answer it.

“Hello?”

“Jay, is that you?” AJ called loudly from the other line.

“Yes,” I replied, now half deaf “Why the hell are you yelling? I can hear you fine. Are you done shopping?”

“Oh, sorry ‘bout that. But ya, I’m done. Now what?”

“Ok, what’s the name of the store you’re standing in front of?”

There was a pause from the other side of the call, and then Applejack replied, “Victoria’s Secret I think. I just bought some of those under garment things there.”

Upon hearing her say the name of the store, my mind instantly jumped into the gutter.

“Jay, ya still there?” AJ said, saving me from getting lost in my own fantasy.

“Yeah, I’m here.” I replied, my face flushed red from the images that I had just come up with. "Alright. I want you to follow the signs and meet me at the Food Court. Ok?"

"Sure thing sugarcube. But why is there a court for food?"

I facepalm at her response.

"It's not really a court for food. It's just where all the food stalls are located."

"I get it. It's a place where you can buy food and then sit and eat it, right?"

"I'm really glad you learn quick. I want you to know that AJ. We'll meet there, grab a bite and then head back to my place. Cool?"

"Sounds like a plan to me partner. See you there."

Once we hung up, I started to head towards the Food Court, trying desperately to forget all the mental images of Applejack both naked and in lingerie. However hard I tried though, I couldn't do it. The battle with my perversion raged until I reached my destination. I posted myself along a railing in front of a sushi bar that stood at the front end of the court, right in a spot that was impossible for AJ to miss me. As I waited, I pulled out my phone and started to surf the internet, checking all the updates on my most frequented websites. Luckily I didn't have to wait long. Moments after I arrived at my position, Applejack walked into the area.

"Hey, AJ!" I called out, raising my hand and waved. While she walked up I couldn't help but notice how few bags she was carrying. When she came to stand in front of me I asked, "Did you get everything you needed?"

"Ya. At first I was having trouble figuring out how to read the prices for things. A kind girl little girl with blonde hair a big red bow noticed and helped me out. After that I bought the least expensive clothes I could and moved on. To tell the truth, the little girl reminded me a lot of my lil sis back home."

"Well," I started, "I don't know what to tell you. But what I can tell you is that I'm starving. What do you want to eat?"

"I don't know? What do you eat for food in this world? Cause back home we eat what we can grow."

"Hmm. So of course with you being ponies you would stray away from eating any form of meat. Understandable, but a sad way to live. However we can get you a veggie sub from the Subway over there. I however want some sushi."

"What's sushi?" Applejack asked.

"Raw fish wrapped in seaweed a white rice with a few other things mixed in as well."

"Well, then we'll get yours first then mine?" She suggested.

"Sounds good. I'll place my order and while they're making it we'll go get yours. Give me one moment and I'll be right back."

A minute later I returned to her and we walked over the where we were gonna get Applejacks food. As we approached the counter a wolf howl rang out from behind us followed by a man's voice.

"Hey there pretty lady, how are you doing today?"

''Damn it,' I thought. ''Not this asshole.'

"What the hell do you want Jackson?" I asked, turning around.

Jackson Clint was an old bully of mine from my school days who was spoon fed everything he ever got in life.

"Cool it Gay. I only wanna talk to the hottie here that clearly has poor taste if she's here with a gimp like you. So what do ya say babe. Wanna ditch this little pussy and come hang with a real man?"

At this my rage began to flare. However, before I even had a chance to react there was a blur of motion and the next thing I knew Clint was on his ass holding his jaw. I looked to my side and say AJ straighten back up, her fist clenched and red.

"I don't know who you are but there's more of that for ya if you ever insult my friend again? Got it?"

All Clint could do was nod his head and run off, crying like a baby as he ran. As I looked back to my defender, I feel an immense sense awe well up inside me. I talked. Few seconds more before breaking the silence.

"Damn AJ! You knocked him the fuck out! I swear every second that passes I become more and more glad I saved you this morning."

Applejack turned towards me, her face red, scratching the back of her head.

"It was nothing really. I just hate it when somebody thinks it's fun to pick on my friends is all."

"Nevertheless. Thanks for that. I could have done that myself but I feel like It's actually better this way. Come on. Lets get our food and eat."

"Alright." She replied, a smile plastered on her face.

After we grabbed our food, we found an empty table and sat down. Not far away was a tv that hung from the ceiling. On it often played music videos and celebrity news. Applejack must have been watching it when suddenly she spit out a bite of her sub and gasped.

"What is it?" I asked.

"Look at the tv." She replied, pointing at the monitor.

I looked up and on showed a girl with rainbow colored hair standing next to some guy in front of a sports car.

"Ok?" I asked, noticeably confused. "What am I looking at?"

"It's her Jay! It's Rainbow Dash!"

Author's Note:

Sup. I just learned I can export goggle docs from my phone so hopefully this will mean quicker updates but we will just have to wait and see. I hope this chapter is enjoyed and I'll see you guys next time. Till then. Ttul. Later. /)

Comments

[Gizmo Hibiki]

Damn AJ! You knocked him the fuck out!