Applejack wants a husbando. Unfortunately, all stallions are taken, except him.
Applejack has entered a certain phase in her life, the family startin' phase. Big Macintosh is happily married to Sugar Belle with a foal on the way. Apple Bloom is courting a decent stallion who holds promise for something more. Applejack has neither a husband nor a foal and having to run the farm is eating up a lot of her time. The biological clock is ticking and she's panicking.
To make matters worse, nearly all the stallions are taken! And the few that remain don't cut the mustard. Except there's one final hope, the only Human in Equestria and decent bachelor in all of Ponyville. A good looking, hard working and honest man named Michael, crosses Applejack's path. With her sights set, she'll stop at nothing to rope the poor guy into marriage.
He has no clue what's in store for him.
Contains Non-Con Sexual themes, forced marriage, slight mind-breaking/bonding, and interspecies pregnancy that defies logic. Story is not to be taken seriously, so relax and enjoy!
Applejack stood in fields near the Apple Family Farm entrance. Today was particularly hot as she sweated profusely while bucking the apple trees. This season’s yield proved very promising as the trees had produced some of the most ripe-looking apples she had ever seen. The hard-working mare had no doubt the family would pull in many Bits this year.
Apple cider season was not too far away. With the already harvested apples, the cider quality would certainly rake in even more Bits. Things were looking more and more promising for the Apple family, as Big Macintosh married Sugar Belle a few years ago. They even had a foal, and Applejack heard from her sister-in-law that they were considering having another foal. Granny Smith was enthusiastic about having lived long enough to see great grandfoals. She was so happy that she jumped up and down like a happy young filly getting a birthday present.
While it did wear the elderly mare out, she was able to get away with it. The Apple family had managed to get her a hip replacement two years ago, and Applejack swore it added additional years to her grandmother’s life. The additional mobility allowed the mare to be more active in the town and farm. Even greater news was that Apple Bloom, having grown up into a fine young mare, was now courting a young stallion her age.
Applejack and Big Macintosh had to have “the talk” with the young stallion since their father wasn’t alive. He knew what would be in store for him if Apple Bloom wasn’t treated with respect and love. Heeding their warnings, the stallion proved to be a very good gentlecolt and coltfriend to Apple Bloom. If things continued as they stood, Applejack had no doubt Apple Bloom would be married soon.
”And she’ll have foals with him, no doubt, if they get hitched...BUT WHAT ABOUT ME?!” thought Applejack.
She gave the nearest tree a powerful bucking and filled the baskets with apples as they fell. The mare snorted in anger and jealously at the romantic successes of her siblings. While she felt guilty for feeling that way, she couldn’t shrug it off. For many years, Applejack hadn’t been courted by a stallion. No stallion had shown interest in the mare, with many other mares taking up the decent stallions in Ponyville. It didn’t help that the farm required constant attention and time to keep it running while turning a profit for the family.
Since Applejack was always working, more feminine mares with free time could court and win the affection of good stallions. And the result was predictable; a single leftover mare with no husband or foals. The thought of being a leftover mare angered Applejack to her core. She wanted what any hard-working, honest earth pony mare would want: love and a family. While she wasn’t old, she wasn’t young either, and her window to have healthy foals decreased as time passed.
The same could not be said for her friends, which made her even more jealous. Rainbow Dash had fallen in love with Soarin as the two bonded, working together in the Wonderbolts. Rainbow Dash fell for a chill and slightly dorky attitude, which brought out her more feminine side for some reason. Her best friend even started letting her mane grow out and dressed up for her coltfriend whenever they went out on a date. It wouldn’t be too long before she’d lock him down permanently and have foals with him.
Pinkie Pie and Cheese Sandwich became a solid item, and he quickly got married when he returned back to Ponyville. Her parents approved and were excited to learn that the two would have a foal. Applejack had never seen Cloudy Quartz and Igneous Rock smile until the news was dropped in front of everypony during her last visit to the rock farm.
Fluttershy was still “single,” but with how much Discord was around her, Applejack had no doubt that would change soon. There were already rumors they were secretly dating and simply wanted privacy, but the country mare had no clue. The thought of Fluttershy beating her to motherhood made her jealous as well.
Rarity was still single and likely would casually date until she got too old. She would be forced to settle down once her looks faded, as had many mares that Applejack had seen and similar to Rarity. The wall was fierce to any mares that dared ignore it, and she knew she would share the same fate as the fashionista if she didn’t head the calling. Applejack had a feeling she’d try to woo Spike eventually, as he had grown considerably in the past few years and had bulked up. The country mare felt he could do better and hoped he wouldn’t simp out to Rarity. But it wasn’t her business in the end, and she hoped both her friends would be happy either way.
Twilight Sparkle was still single and too busy running the kingdom. Applejack had no clue how her friend’s love life would turn out and wasn’t sure if she’d even get the time to find a stallion. She knew Twilight wanted foals, as she had mentioned shortly before her ascension years ago. While she was an alicorn, she wasn’t immortal like Luna and Celestia, as the two were unique, and their immortality ended when they retired. She wished her friend the best of luck.
As Applejack filled the cart with apples and pushed it to the barn for sorting, she huffed and puffed in frustration. She wanted nothing more than to go into town and go stallion hunting. Having only gone into town for a few minor supplies and odd items the past few weeks, Applejack stopped working on the farm for the day. Plenty of apples were collected, and no other chores were left to complete.
”That’s it! Ah’m getting out of here and goin’ into town. Ah, wonder if there are some new stallions I could rope into a conversation.”
She quickly sorted a few bad apples away from the good ones and filled a cart with two baskets. While the farm didn’t need to sell apples per se, Applejack felt it would be a good excuse to go into Ponyville.
“Hey, Big Mac! Are ya in here?” shouted Applejack.
Her voice carried through the barn, and her brother casually walked out from a stall he was working on. He had a hay pitchfork and had stopped his hay-sorting chore to check on his sister.
“Eeyup.”
Applejack smiled and said, “Oh, glad Ah found you. Ah, know we don’t need the Bits, but Ah’m going into town and making a quick sale. These apples Ah got from the front are mighty fine lookin’. Ah figured someponies would scoop them up real quick. Do you need me to pick up anything while Ah’m gone?”
Her brother simply shook his head and said, “Nope.”
“Oh...well, alright then. Ah’ll see ya later!”
Taking the cart full of apples, Applejack walked out of the barn and approached Ponyville’s market square. Big Macintosh returned to the hay stall as the barn door shut behind her. He set the pitchfork against the wall and said, “Alright, honey, she’s gone and won’t be back for a mite longer.”
“Finally!” said Sugar Belle, “I was going to get turned off if she stayed around any longer. Now, where were we?”
His wife appeared out of the hay pile and was no longer hiding from her sister-in-law. Shaking off loose strands of hay, Sugar Belle gave her husband a wink and lifted her tail. Her plump rump and deliciously looking goods were wet and exposed, ready to be taken. Using a free hoof, she pulled a plot cheek apart for her husband and replied,
“Oh right, the part where you stuff me like a pie.”
Big Macintosh’s eyes glowed red, and his impressive “appendage” was now exposed, bulging and twitching with excitement. Sugar Belle was equally excited and ready to have his big stick, and there was no say in the matter for her husband.
”His cock is mine! All mine! I own that!” thought Sugar Belle.
“Now get over here and wreck your wife’s plot! I own that cock, and I want it...NOW!”.
The farmer stallion didn’t even hesitate as his body automatically obeyed her on command. His penis literally belonged to her, both in spirit and in the eyes of Equestrian law. He couldn’t say no, even if he wanted to. And he most certainly wanted to rut her and did when ordered. Sugar Belle had taken all the necessary measures as she broke, bonded, and trained him the moment she married him.
The last thing that went through Sugar Belle’s mind before her property took her was, ”It’s good to own your own slut slave husband.”
Their second foal wouldn’t be too far into the future and well before the call of the wall. All was right in the world for Sugar Belle, but the same couldn’t be said for Applejack.
The call of the wall has only just begun...
It didn’t take long for Applejack to reach the market square of Ponyville. After locking the cart’s wheels, Applejack quickly set up the stand to sell apples. Surprisingly, many ponies were in the mood to buy apples. She had no complaints about making extra money but did complain internally about not meeting a decent stallion.
”Landsakes! These are all mares buying up mah apples! Where’s all the good guys?”
Of course, there were plenty of good-looking stallions walking about in town. The country mare spotted Lucky passing by her stand and saying a brief “Hello!”. He flashed a handsome smile before walking off. Applejack quickly checked out his nice-looking stallion plot and mumbled quietly, “Right back at ya, partner.”
”Boy howdy! He’s got a nice, juicy-looking stallion rump. I’d like to take a lick out of that!”
Applejack blushed at the lewd thought and suppressed a grin before Miss Cheerilee approached the stand. She didn’t have much to say besides a simple “Hello.” and a quick filler conversation. More stallions walked by as the schoolhouse teacher was chatting with the country mare. Noteworthy and Meadow Song were talking about some new video game at the local arcade, unaware Applejack was eyeing their plots.
”Dang, Ah’d have a foal with either of them. Too bad they both have wives. Can’t mess with another mare’s stallion.”
“Applejack? Are you okay?” asked Miss Cheerilee.
“Hmm-Uh, what?” replied Applejack.
The country mare completely lost track of what the teacher was talking about. Miss Cheerilee then said,
“I said, how are Big Macintosh and Sugar Belle doing? I heard they’re trying for another foal. I’m so glad to see he’s happy.”
”Shoot! Ah’m getting all distracted by their hot stallions and juicy-looking plots!”
“Oh, sorry about that. Ah’ve been working really hard in the fields and whatnot. Ah’d didn’t mean to ignore ya. And they’re doing well, and Ah’m sure they’re gonna have another foal soon.”
Miss Cheerilee clapped her front and hooves and cheered, “Oh, that’s wonderful! I’m glad they’re happy. I’ve been dating a professor from Fillydelphia, and it’s going very well. He moved in a few months ago and is a really good guy.”
“That’s nice-Woah! For real?!”
This shook Applejack to her core, as it was a bit of a running joke amongst the mares that Miss Cheerilee had the worst luck at dating. The nice mare tried to settle down many times, but she couldn’t lock down a stallion for one reason or another. Another mare either took him off his hooves or a comedy of tragic misunderstandings and mistakes drove them off. While Miss Cheerilee loved teaching foals, she hated her luck at dating.
Applejack knew all of this because his cousin, Berry Punch, was quite the gossip at the bar she owned. Every now and then, Applejack would go in for a simple drink and unwind with her friends and other mares. All of the town’s mares knew the poor school teacher was frustrated and was on the verge of begging one of the Princesses for help. Princess Cadence was a known matchmaker for frustrated mares and often sent experts to help those in need. Sometimes, she’d travel from the Crystal Empire and get involved if time permitted.
If there was any mare Applejack was certain she’d be able to beat, it was her. But that was no longer the case, and Miss Cheerilee’s misfortune would no longer continue its course.
“Yup!” beamed Miss Cheerilee. “He’s nice, and we have a lot in common. He’s even dropped hints that he wants to be more than just a simple couple. My former student, Diamond Tiara, is an apprentice filly at the jewelry shop. She told me he came in looking for rings! I can’t believe it, but my bad luck is finally over! I’m positive I’ll be married soon and be Mrs. Cheerilee! Isn’t it great?”
As Miss Cheerilee smiled with happiness, Applejack’s eyes shrunk to the size of pinpricks.
”If she can get a stallion before me, then Ah REALLY need to get a husband!”
“Th-that’s great! Ah, hope he asks ya to get hitch soon,” said Applejack while trying to suppress her jealousy.
“Thank you, Applejack. I don’t want to hold you up anymore, and I’ll buy five apples before I go. I’m going to need them for pie later.”
The country mare nodded and sold the teacher a few apples. Miss Cheerilee waved goodbye and took the apples away in a paper bag. Applejack snorted in frustration and stomped the ground in anger. A few ponies nearby saw her, wondering what was going on. The country mare noticed she was being watched and quickly covered her face in embarrassment with her Stetson hat. The last thing she needed was to be the next object of gossip by taking Miss Cheerilee’s place as “Mare who can’t keep a good stallion.”
”Shoot, Ah can’t even GET a stallion! Ah’m gonna need Twi to call in a favor to Princess Cadence. Ah feel so hopeless and worthless and-”
“Excuse me, ma’am, but are you doing alright?” asked a male voice.
Applejack’s ears perked up at the male voice, and she couldn’t recognize who it belonged to. As she looked at the source of the voice, she took a step back, completely surprised at what she saw. It was not a pony but a young human male. He was 5’ 10’' and in great shape. He was wearing a simple green T-Shirt, a belt with a brass buckle, and blue carpenter jeans with brown boots. He also had blue eyes, short brown hair, and an infectious smile.
“You okay?” asked the man once more. “You look like you’re upset. Wanna chat? I just moved into town.”
Many questions were swirling around in Applejack’s mind, such as “Why is he here? Where did he come from?” and, more importantly, “Is he single?”
”Calm down, girl; find out his name first. Don’t need to act like Lyra Heartstrings and whatnot. Good thing she’s out of town, though. Ah’d have one heck of a time competing with her over this feller.”
“Ye-yeah, Ah was just thinking about...stuff. Ah doesn’t want to talk about it, but Ah would like to know your name! You said you moved into town?” said Applejack.
The man smiled and replied, “Sure! My name is Michael, and it’s kind of a long story.”
Applejack smiled and said, “Ah got all the time in Equestria, sugar cube.”
”Smooth Applejack, real smooth. Now just dangle the bait and let’em bite.”
The man shrugged his shoulders and replied, “Okay. It all began when I-”
For the next three hours, Applejack and Michael talked and talked. He was accidentally stuck in Equestria, driving through a random portal with what he called a “Car .”It was some motorized ponyless carriage, not too different in concept from the machine the Flim Flam Brothers made a few years back. After driving through this crazy, interdimensional portal, he became stuck as it collapsed. He was happened upon by a passing Royal Guard Patrol and taken into custody after they couldn’t determine how he arrived in Equestria.
Since humans were considered a long-lost mythical race, a report was made to Princess Twilight Sparkle after he was taken into custody by the Royal Guards. She immediately dropped everything in Canterlot and teleported to his location. His car had run out of fuel on the outskirts of Vanhoover, where he was found. According to Michael, Princess Twilight had apologized profusely for his being taken into custody. After hearing his story, she promised to help him integrate into Equestrian society. She also asked him tons of questions for the sake of “Science.”
He tried his best to answer all of them and spent 2 weeks in Canterlot as a guest at the Castle. This was until Princess Twilight felt he was educated enough about Equestria to be left free to his own devices. He was given a decent taxpayer allowance, but while searching for a place to settle down, Princess Twilight suggested Ponyville. Applejack told Michael how she knew Twilight when she was not a princess. Michael was surprised to have run into a close friend of Princess Twilight Sparkle and laughed and was awed at the stories she told him.
The more and more they talked together, the more Applejack felt the butterflies in her stomach. Applejack was a very good judge of character, and every single thing Michael showed the country mare checked all the boxes she wanted in a potential husband. He was honest, a good man, down to earth, and straight to the point in how he talked. Applejack realized it was time to pack up and head back to Sweet Apple Acres as the sun started to go down.
”Shoot! Time to go home already? Alright, fine. Ah, wonder if he wants to hang out tomorrow?”
“So Michael, Ah really enjoyed talking to you, but Ah’d best head home.”
The man looked at the cart of apples and asked, “Do you need help? It’s getting dark, and I’d like to help you get home. That’s if you don’t mind.”
That got a smile out of Applejack as she replied, “Sure! Ah, mean, you don’t have to do that, but-”
He put a finger over her lips and cut her off before she could finish her sentence.
“Nope, I wouldn’t be a good gentleman if I didn’t offer some form of help. It’s no trouble at all, ma’am.”
This made Applejack’s stomach butterflies stir even more, and lewd thoughts formed in her mind. It took all her willpower to avoid sucking on his clean and tasty-looking finger. Applejack wanted nothing more than to lick it while staring hungrily into his eyes and wondering what he’d be like in bed.
”Now, this is what Ah call a good stallion. Let’s see how he handles the cart.”
Taking his finger away from her lips, Michael turned to take the stand down and pack everything up in her cart. While his attention was no longer focused on Applejack and back turned to her, the country mare was checking him out top to bottom. His backside looked nice; she stopped at his plot and liked what she saw. The pants outlined a very muscular-looking set of buns underneath, and Applejack wished she could take them off just to have her way with him.
”Calm down, girl, you can clop in your bed at home. What Ah’d give just to suck on that ball sack of his. Ah’ll bet it smells great.”
After setting up the cart, he attached the belt harness around his waist and grabbed the handles. After checking its weight, he had no trouble pulling the cart and said, “Alright, Applejack, just lead the way, and I’ll follow.”
“It’s down this road. It will take us about 30 minutes, so just follow me.”
Michael smiled and nodded while Applejack walked ahead of him. The mare deviously smiled and started swaying her hips more and more as they left Ponyville’s inner area. She had no idea if he was watching her plot, but she did her best to give him plenty to peek at without flagging him like a whorse. Thirty minutes later, they reached Sweet Apple Acres and were greeted by Granny Smith and Apple Bloom. The two mares were sitting on porch chairs and drinking warm apple cider.
Apple Bloom waved hello before taking notice of the human pulling Applejack’s cart. Even Granny Smith was surprised to see a human on her farm. Applejack knew they were going to ask questions and decided to introduce Michael.
“Howdy, y’all. Sorry, Ah’m late, but Ah found this gentlecolt in town to help me return the cart. This is Michael; he’s a human and new in town.”
The man smiled and waved before unhooking the cart from himself and locking the wheels. Apple Bloom and Granny Smith set their drinks on a small folding table and walked off the porch to better see the man.
“Well, Ah be! Never thought Ah’d see a human, much less one on mah property.”, said Granny Smith.
The elderly mare walked up to Michael and took a more scrutinizing look at the man. This made him chuckle nervously as Granny Smith grabbed his arms as if checking to see if they were real or working.
”Dang it, Granny! Don’t scare the man off! His arms work just fine.”
“Wow! Cool! So you humans are real after all!” said Apple Bloom.
Michael chuckled before saying, “Yeah, I’ve been getting that a lot. I never thought I’d ever see talking ponies, and it’s still strange that I’m considered a myth in your world.”
Michael raised an eyebrow as Granny Smith began tapping his knees like a doctor. It was not unlike the strange things she did before the Zap Apple Harvest. However, Applejack was feeling nervous that it was visibly making Michael uncomfortable.
“You’re from another world? Cool! Well, Ah’m Apple Bloom, Applejack’s younger sister. Welcome to Sweet Apple Acres. Mighty nice of ya to help Applejack back home. No stallion has ever done that yet.”
Apple Bloom turned to her sister and gave a knowing smirk. This made Applejack even more nervous.
”Oh shoot, she knows. Ah, guess it’s that obvious. Hope she don’t make it too obvious.”
“Is that so? Well, there ain’t many good guys in town if you ask me.”
Apple Bloom nodded and winked at Applejack.
”Eeyup, she knows, alright.”
Granny Smith stopped observing Michael’s joints and stared directly at the man. His eyes matched hers as they were locked. Applejack could tell Granny Smith was judging his character through strange old ways before suddenly hugging the man.
“Well, thank you for walking mah granddaughter home. Ah, appreciate it very much.”
Michael chuckled nervously and said, “Umm. You’re welcome! It wasn’t any trouble, really.”
After breaking the hug, Michael rubbed the back of his head and said, “Well, I need to be hitting the dust trail. I guess I’ll see you sometime tomorrow Applejack. It was Sugarcube Corner, right?”
Applejack smiled and nodded, “Eeyup. Ah’ll be there around 1pm. See ya tomorrow!”
Michael smiled and waved before walking back to his apartment. “Nice to meet you, folks! Goodnight!”
Granny Smith and Apple Bloom waved back as all mares watched him leave the farm. Once he was out of view, Apple Bloom turned to Applejack and said, “About time ya got a date, Applejack. Ah didn’t think you had it in ya.”
Apple Bloom giggled as Applejack blushed in embarrassment before Granny Smith spoke up.
“So, the call of the wall finally hit you, didn’t it?”
Applejack blushed beet red before Granny Smith put a hoof on her shoulder and said, “It’s okay; Ah, don’t mind that he’s not a pony. So don’t you go fretting over that, ya hear?”
Applejack was surprised to hear these words from her grandmother and said, “What?! Are you for real?”
Granny Smith nodded and added, “Now go get yourself some dinner and have a good night’s rest. You have a date with that human stallion tomorrow; you need to lock him down. Or else some no good stallion stealin’ whorses will come and get ‘em from ya!”
Apple Bloom stomped the ground in agreement and said, “Yeah! Go get your man, Applejack. Don’t let them loose mares get in your way.”
Applejack wiped a tear away before hugging her grandmother and sister.
“Thanks for your support, ya’ll. Ah didn’t think Ah’d find somepony, but Ah’m glad Ah have.”
After hugging her family, Applejack turned toward Michael and could barely see the human silhouette in the distance as he walked into town. She narrowed her eyes and licked her lips before whispering to herself.
“You’re mine, Michael. And there ain’t nothing you can say about that.”
The night came and went for the country mare as she awoke from her sleep. With the rooster making his usual calling, Applejack quickly got out of bed and ate some breakfast Granny Smith whipped up. There wasn't a whole lot of chores to do before her "meeting" with Michael at Sugarcube Corner. Seeing Michael made Applejack feel both nervous and excited, a feeling that Pinkie Pie once described "nervi-cited." The country mare hoped she could rope him into a real date and an actual relationship. Human or not, something about his energy just radiated a good, honest feeling and it was something she never felt before.
"Ah hope Pinkie Pie doesn't throw him a party just yet. Ah don't want him talking to other mares. That's just the last thing Ah need, Pinkie goin' off and advertising him to the town. Didn't think Ah'd get a crush on a human but dang, Ah just gotta have him!"
With her breakfast finished, Applejack quicky cleaned her dishes. She grinned at thoughts of working a long day with her man waiting to massage her and give her cuddles. The rest of the family exchanged glances of smirks and smiles knowing that Applejack had a date with the man. Before walking outside to get a head start on the chores, Applejack said, "Ah'm gonna head out around noon and go to Sugarcube Corner. And y'all know why, of course. So go head and get your grinnin' out of the way."
The mare blushed a bit before Apple Bloom gave her sister some encouragement, "You'll do fine, he seems like a nice feller. Just don't get pushy."
"Mah little sister giving me advice? Well, she did get a coltfriend before me, so Ah guess Ah should take it."
Applejack nodded and said "Thanks, Apple Bloom."
As the mare walked outside, Sugar Belle said, "She'll do fine. And if she needs help, I'll be here to give her assistance. Right honey?"
Big Mac turned, nodded, and smiled before eating a large portion of pancakes. As the family finished their breakfast, Sugar Belle smiled deviously thinking about helping Applejack.
"She'll need my help alright. And when Applejack does get him alone, I'll help her lock him down, just like I did with Big Macintosh."
A devious grin formed as she stared at her husband, who was blissfully unaware of Sugar Belle's intentions. He was too focused on eating his food but would learn soon enough when Apple Bloom and Granny Smith left the house.
The chores were going along fine as Applejack worked at a quick pace. Big Macintosh was surprisingly late to help her out, and assumed it was due to him eating more breakfast. She didn't ask him why he was late and went to task of sorting green apples from the red apples. After they threw away a few spoiled ones, they quickly re-organized the cider barrels for the upcoming cider season in their cellar.
The moment the chore was finished, Applejack wiped some sweat off with her hoof and said, "Alright, Ah'm gonna head out now. Wish me luck Big Macintosh!"
He nodded in genuine happiness for his sister before saying, "Eeyup." The moment the cellar door was closed, and the hoof steps of Applejack faded away, Sugar Belle emerged from a dark corner.
"Hello, honey. It's time for your wife's daily fun time! Now, be a good hubby and EAT."
The country stallion froze in place before his pupils lit up with a warm, red glow. As if under a spell, he made his way over to his wife who was now laying on her back. With her lower legs wide open, he bent his head down to her nether region, and went to work. As pleasure was taking hold of Sugar Belle, she said to Big Macintosh, "Good hubby, very good."
She cackled menacingly before moaning in pleasure.
Applejack was making good time walking into Ponyville as she made her way down the path. The anticipation of meeting Michael was starting to get to her, as every step she took felt heavy with her heart beating faster. The mare had never felt this way before and she wondered if she could keep cool. Applejack tried to reassure herself that a simple date (even if the man wasn't aware of it was one) wouldn't be a problem.
Apple Bloom made it clear to Applejack that all she had to do was be honest and pleasant. The country kept repeating that advice in her head many times over, desperate to assuage her worries. Stopping to adjust her hat, Applejack took notice of the ponies moving about in the town's main square. It was unusually packed, even for a weekend day. That meant there were special sales going in the market place or Sugarcube Corner was giving away free samples.
"And if Sugarcube Corner is giving away free samples, then that means...oh nellie!"
The realization hit Applejack like brick to the face and that realization meant there would be mares. Sugarcube Corner was a common place for mares to meet new stallions. It was an unspoken secret amongst the female population that if one wanted to find a male, that was the place to be. Looking at the tower clock in the distance, Applejack noticed it was five minutes to 1 P.M. The country mare picked up the pace, and galloped over to the sugary treat store.
The mare ignored the few townsponies she knew as they waved at her. As Applejack turned a corner, her fears were confirmed as she saw endless amounts of mares, all of which were in a single file line to the store. And to make matters worse, Michael was nowhere to be seen. A part of her wondered if he had broken his word and decided not to show up. She quickly dismissed that as her impression of the man made it unlikely he'd do such a thing. The clock struck exactly at 1 P.M. making the bell ring.
"Land sakes!" said Applejack, "Ah can't find him! Now what am Ah gonna tell mah family? "Sorry, Ah couldn't even get him to meet me for cupcake! Eeyup! Aw shucks, amirite?!" Ah'm so stupid-"
Just as Applejack was mentally beating herself up, a voice interrupted and surprised her.
"Hey there, partner! What's wrong? Something bad go down at your farm?"
Applejack froze before slowly turning around and seeing Michael standing with a look of concern on his face. Applejack slowly blushed before dismissing his worries, "Nah, Ah-ah was just fretting over nothing. It's okay, so don't worry now, ya hear?"
Applejack scrunched up her muzzle and looked away, her signature tall tale sign she was lying. To anypony that knew her, they'd know she was fibbing. Fortunately for Applejack, Michael didn't know any better and simply shrugged his shoulders before replying, "Okay, no worries then."
"He believed me? Oh, dang. Now Ah feel guilty. Guess he really is a trusting guy after all. Hope the rest of the date will go better."
The man focused his attention to Sugarcube Corner, while Applejack stole a glance Michael. Her marely urges for coltfriend were strong, and if she could, she felt like stealing a kiss on his clean, manly cheek. With a small blush, Applejack smiled at him as he said, "Well, looks like we're gonna have a long wait. I hope this place is good, since it's talk about so much since I got here."
Turning her attention back to the line, Applejack realized she needed to get back to reality and get in line for the free samples. Looking at him again, Applejack added, "It really is a good place. C'mon, now! Let's get in line."
The nodded and said, "Lead the way."
As the two walked towards the line, they found the back of the line and took their spot. As Applejack suspected, many of the mares in line were single mares, all of which she knew. Cloud Chaser, Flitter, Golden Harvest, Berry Punch, Cherry Berry, Sassaflash, Amethyst Star, and Lemon Hearts were in line and all of them were single, not to mention pretty. And as if on cue, they turned around to see the what was causing the shadow that cast over them. Applejack gulped in nervousness as every single mare saw the man, and while they were initially surprised at Michael, every single one smiled at him.
To make matters worse, several of them either waved at him, batted eye flashes at him and a few even swished their tails in excitement. Michael simply waved back and said, "Hello ladies! Hope you don't mind the shade from the sun! Good day for cupcake, amirite?"
Many of the mares giggled or went "Uh-huh!" in a very cutesy tone. Others tried the shy girl act with a wink. Of course, Michael saw it as innocent banter but Applejack saw right through their act. She gave them all a knowing glare, all of which knew Applejack was onto them. Many scoffed, stuck their tongues out, or returned one of their own before taking one more look at Michael. Applejack snorted in annoyance before she felt a hand on her back.
"You sure you're okay?"
As she calmed down, Applejack said, "Yes, A'hm fine, Ah think Ah'll feel a bit better when Ah get something to eat."
"Please don't take your hand away. Sweet Celestia, his fingers feel nice."
The man, unfortunately, took his hands away as he grinned and said, "Aww. Somepony is a bit hangry. Don't worry, you can have my sample. I'll get something else, so don't fret about it."
Michael patted his jean's pocket and the sound of Bits could be heard jingling. Applejack was about to protest but the man held up a finger and said, "Nope. You can't say no, because I insist. Besides, you're taking time away from your family to talk to a newbie human. And for that, I'm grateful."
Hearing that Michael say that made her curious how he felt about families. The small butterfly feelings began stirring before she asked, "Well, thank you kindly. And it's no problem, mah family don't have nothing really planned today. It's been a small lazy day back at the farm, minus the morning chores."
Michael nodded before the line began to move inside Sugarcube Corner, several ponies exited with fresh treats or sugary drinks. The man noticed this and said, "Well, looks like it's gonna be good. I can even smell the awesomeness from here. So, you sure it wasn't a big deal to come hang out with me?"
Applejack nodded as the line moved inside, letting them be the next ones to enter. "It's ain't no trouble, Michael. Really, it's not. All Ah'd did was move some stuff around for the upcoming cider season. Mah family pretty much relaxes on Saturday afternoons. Granny Smith usually takes a nap, Apple Bloom usually hangs out with her friends, and Ah well...Ah don't do much nowadays since mah friends have been more busy since Twilight became the Princess."
Michael frowned before saying, "Don't you spend time with any of your other friends? Princess Twilight told me a few of them still live here."
"When Ah can and when they visit, sure Ah do. Mah friend Rainbow Dash is still busy being a Wonderbolt. Rarity is busy travelling to all of her shops, Fluttershy has been mighty busy with animal care and managing Equestria's habitat program. And Pinkie Pie? Well, you'll meet her soon enough, since she still lives here."
As they talked, several more ponies exited the shop, allowing them to enter. When they entered the shop, Michael was surprised. All before him were bright, colorful decorations, with many freshly baked treats of all kinds being served. Mr. Cake was busy in the kitchen baking and from what Applejack could tell, was in a very good mood. Mrs. Cake was checking on a few things before taking her young foals upstairs. The twins had grown considerably in the past few years and could say basic toddler sentences.
Whether she was pre-occupied, or attempting to avoid Michael out of nervousness, Applejack wasn't sure. Ponies, unfortunately, were still nervous around new species that happened to visit Ponyville. She still remembered the time she was nervous when Zecora visited Ponyville and had bouts of guilt from time to time. As Applejack returned her attention back to Michael, she saw a look of awe in his eyes. Curious, Applejack asked, "What's got you excited?"
The man turned back to Applejack and gave a warm smile, "Nothing much, I just like feeling of this shop. It seems like a nice, fun place. I'll bet it throws nice parties."
As he returned his attention to his surroundings, Applejack smiled and said, "You have no idea. But don't worry, you'll find out eventually."
Before he could ask, it was their turn to be served at the counter. And managing the counter, was none other than Pinkie Pie. Applejack knew her friend was going to be happy to see her, but she didn't expect Pinkie Pie to go overboard seeing Michael. The young man introduced himself, "Hello, my name is Michael. Applejack was telling me about-"
He didn't finish his sentence as Pinkie Pie exclaimed, "OH MY GOSH! This is amazing! We got a human in da house with my one of my besties, Applejack! Oh yeah! PARTY TIME!"
The pink mare jumped up and down, and began playing party music. The man's widened in surprise before turning to the country mare. Applejack rolled her eyes with a smile and said, "Some other time, Pinkie. We're just here to get a few treats."
Pinkie Pie froze in mid-air, blinked a few times, and smiled sheepishly. Against all laws of physics, she slowly floated down to the floor and said, "Okay, raincheck on the party and cupcakes for my friend and her new "special" friend."
Michael starred in bewilderment at Pinkie Pie, while Applejack's face started to blush red. The country mare quickly tried to gain control of the situation and said, "Yeah, uh, a raincheck, for later. Two cupcake samples, please."
Pinkie Pie nodded before taking out two cupcakes, before asking Michael, "Anything else, Mr. Michael Man? Something Apple-based, maybe?"
Applejack gave Pinkie Pie a glare, hoping she'd knock it off. Pinkie Pie rolled her eyes with a grin before turning her attention back to Michael. Applejack thought to herself, "Just how in the wide world of Equestria did she figure it out?"
The man composed himself and politely asked Pinkie Pie, "Yeah, do you have an apple turnover? I like those."
Pinkie grinned some more and added, "Good choice, the Cake's Apple Turnover has tasty folds, with a warm apple filling. I think you'll like it."
It took Applejack's entire strength to remain composed at Pinkie Pie's subtle teasing. The only saving grace for Applejack was that Michael was completely unaware of the innuendo and her blushing. The pink mare took a wax paper sleeve and put the apple turn over in it. As it was carefully wrapped, Pinkie Pie said, "That will be 3 Bits."
Michael took out three brand new gold Bits, which he likely got from the Canterlot National Bank. Most of the Bits in Ponyville were tarnished or dirty, which was another sign, aside from Michael's appearance, that he was new to Ponyville. As he put them on the counter, Pinkie Pie quickly took the Bits and deposited them into the cash register. Applejack could tell he was unsure of what to say to Pinkie Pie, and she decided to tell Michael, "Go ahead and meet me outside, sugarcube. Ah need to talk to Pinkie about somethin' private."
The man looked at Applejack and gave a two finger salute and said, "No problem! See yah outside. Nice to uh, meet you Miss Pie. I'll be seeing you around town!"
Pinkie Pie smiled and salute him back with her hoof as he walked outside. The moment he was gone, Applejack fumed and asked Pinkie Pie, "Now why in tarnation did you have to say all of that hooey?!"
Pinkie Pie shrugged and simply said, "I didn't think it was a big deal. I was just playing around and having fun. Besides, I think he'd be good coltfriend for you."
Applejack snorted and replied, "Ah don't think it was funny at all. Ah'm trying my best to know him and ask him to court me. This ain't easy for me, sugarcube. It's bad enough Ah'm learnin' the ropes and trying to keep these hungry buzzard mares away from him. Ah swear, they're circling him for a chance to butt in! So please, try to keep the teasin' down. Mah family is already doing enough of that."
Pinkie Pie frowned for bit before saying, "I'm sorry Applejack, I was just having fun. I won't do that again. I'll make it up to you by throwing a party, with Michael invited, of course. And you can decide who you want to be invited. And if there's anything else I can do to help seal the deal with him, just let me know."
"Finally! Ah put some sense into her! A party with Michael would be nice and all."
Breathing a sigh of relief, Applejack said, "Thanks, Pinkie. Ah appreciate it."
Pinkie Pie looked behind Applejack toward the door and said, "Uh, speaking of buzzards, you might wanna go back to him. "
Before the country mare could ask, she turned around and looked outside and noticed Michael was being surrounded by many of the single mares. Feeling ice in her veins, Applejack said, "Woah nellie! Ah gotta go! Later Pinkie!"
"GOOD LUCK!" shouted Pinkie Pie.
The country mare quickly ran towards the door and made her way outside. Michael seemed to be just fine and was answering questions to several mares. And by questions, they were the kind of questions a mare would ask a stallion to see if he was coltfriend material. She heard Sea Swirl ask, "So you're new here?"
"Yup! I mean, have you seen another guy like me around here?" replied Michael with a handsome smile.
Sea Swirl blushed and flicked her tail with blush before replying, "No, I haven't, not a handsome one like you. Silly question, heheh."
"Looks like Ah'm not the only one willing to date a human. Gotta keep them whorses away from mah prize!"
Applejack's face went red with anger as she began walking her way over to Michael. She had to bump many mares out of the way in order to rejoin him. Many of the single mares protested but stopped when they noticed it was Applejack. While it wasn't unheard of mares to fight over a stallion, many knew better than to challenge one of Ponyville's stronger, more fit mare. This didn't stop them from glaring at her, which Applejack equally glared back.
The stare down went unnoticed by Michael, who waved back to Applejack, "Oh, welcome back, partner! Take care of that matter with your friend?"
Applejack gave him a fake smile, doing her best to not shout at the mares that were still close to him. She nodded and said, "Ah sure did. Ah think it's best we go to the park and sit down there, enjoy the fresh air and all."
He nodded and replied, "Sounds good to me, lead the way. Have a good day, ladies!"
As many mares said their good-byes, they cleared a pathway for Applejack and Michael. The two walked away with the man smiling, oblivious to the mares glaring at Applejack. Just as the country mare was about to pass the final mare, which happened to be Sea Swirl, the unicorn whispered, "You can't be around him all the time. One of us will get to him."
Applejack wasn't an easy mare to scare, but Sea Swirl's point was very sound. She couldn't be around Michael all the time, nor was it exactly healthy to be clingy. Most stallions did not like clingy mares, and Applejack was sure the man was no exception. Applejack, in a moment of weakness, showed a brief moment of worry, and Sea Swirl saw it. The unicorn mare smirked before licking her lips at Michael. Applejack's veins felt like ice once more before catching back up with Michael.
The walk to the park went uneventful, as the conversation with Michael somewhat put her more at ease. Though, Sea Swirl's words continue to echo in Applejack's mind, "You can't be around him all the time. "
"Ah can't let this chance go cuz Ah might not find another decent stallion. Where have all the good stallions gone?!"
As the two finally made their way to park, Applejack knew she had to make a plan. Leaving Michael alone in Ponyville wasn't going to cut it, as Sea Swirl and the other mares were going to pounce on him the moment she was away from him. The country mare could just imagine it now,
"Good-bye Applejack! See you later!" said Michael.
"See yah later!" said Applejack.
As the man walked away and made his way home, a flood of single mares stood before him. Many of them lifted their tails at him and exposed themselves to the human. The man was shocked and aroused at the sea of marehoods, all wet for him. Berry Punch was the first to speak, "Please knock me up, Mr. Michael! I can give you lot's of foals and be your play toy!"
The man loved what he saw as other mares chimed in,
"I can empty your balls and cook you a meal every night! Just pick me!" said Daisy.
"NO! Pick me! I'll make you muffins and you can have my muffin every night!" said Ditzy "Derpy" Hooves.
All the mares cried out, each begging and making offers for the man to marry them. Michael took his pants off and said, "Looks like herding is on the menu ladies! Plenty of man meat all around!"
"And none for Applejack! She's a post-wall loser! Her ovaries are dried up!" shouted Sea Swirl.
Applejack was no longer a young and fertile mare but an old and wrinkly faced barren mare. Horrified at her suddenly aged appearance, she cried and pleaded, "Ah'm not barren! Ah can still give ya what you want. Ah got a good personality! That's all that matters!"
Her pathetic pleading was ignored as the man and the sea of mares did crazy mating orgies like activities, leaving Applejack to rot away. The day dream continued with more debauchery, sickening Applejack before she came back to reality.
A hand was waving in front of Applejack's face, making Applejack say, "What?"
"Hello! Equestria to Applejack, you okay? Ever since we left Sugarcube Corner, you've been distracted and bit off. There something going on you want to talk about?"
"Shoot, Ah'm losing all mah cool and what not. Ah gotta lock him down...somehow...Ah think Ah'll just get him back to the barn, seduce him real good, and he'll be all mine."
Applejack turned away, avoiding Michael's handsome blue eyes. While Applejack was a terrible liar, she figured it would be honest enough to lead him to "help" her in a special way. All Applejack needed was to get him to Sweet Apple Acres, and hope he'd be susceptible to her advances.
"No, Ah'm sorry. Ah got a lot on mah mind but, well..."
The man sat on the bench and ate his apple turnover treat and said, "Go on, I'm listening. Why you sit with me? I promise I won't bite."
She whispered, "You can if you want."
"What was that?" asked Michael.
"Nothing.", replied Applejack as she turned her face back and looked both ways. To anypony that knew her, it would have been obvious to them Applejack was lying. The man didn't pick up on it and simply said, "Well, my offer still stands."
Without delay, Applejack sat on the bench and sighed, not sure what how to approach getting Michael to the barn.
"Well, Ah'm just thinking about life an' all. Ah'm getting older and it seems life is going by fast. Do you ever feel that way sometimes?"
The man nodded, "All the time, even more so since I arrived in this world. I was just thinking about life up till now and thinking about my family. It does make me wonder if I spent my time back on Earth wisely, and if there was anything I could do differently. Maybe, gone out a little bit more, or spent more time with my family. But no matter what, life will continue, and so must we. It's best to not fret about getting old and focus making the most of now."
Applejack nodded and asked, "So...what do you think about families?"
Finishing up his apple turnover, Michael added, "I think they're important and while they can get on your nerves, the silence is deafening when they're no longer in your life. Trust me, you don't want to experience the silence."
Applejack frowned and look down at the ground before saying, "Ah kinda already do. Mah Ma and Pa are gone to heaven."
The man frowned and rubbed the back of his head in regret and sympathy.
"I'm sorry Applejack. I didn't know."
Taking a quick bite of the cupcake, Applejack continued, "It's fine. Been a long while since it happened. Ah was just a very small filly, and Apple Bloom was just a little foal at the time. Big Macintosh remembers them more than Ah do. We've leaned on Granny Smith ever since they passed on. Ah swear, she's one tough mare to help raise us and Ah credit her with a lot of our success. Still, she's getting more tired everyday but she refuses to let her fire go out. Ah just hope to have a youngin' of mah own before she goes."
Applejack finished her cupcake while Michael added, "I think you'll find somepony to have foals with. So I wouldn't worry about that."
"Easier said than done...Wait! He thinks Ah can get hitched and get foals?! Ah wonder if he's open to dating a mare."
Hearing Michael drop that sentence gave Applejack hope and the country mare was determined to find out if he truly was open to dating ponies. Or worse, if he was merely just making her feel better.
"You think so?"
He winked and said, "Know so. Don't give up hope."
Her heart began to beat faster as she mustered up the courage to ask Michael, "So, what about you? Don't you want a family of your own?"
Michael stared at her for a few seconds before laughing. Applejack's heart felt crushed as he answered, "I don't think that's going to happen. I'm a human, not a pony. I know I'm in another world but my suspension of disbelief only goes so far. There's no way in hell a pony would want to date me. Even one could, I can't give them kids. But don't worry, you got more hope than me."
Her ears lowered as Applejack felt dejected hearing Michael's answer. It seemed that all hope was lost for Applejack but something snapped in Applejack's mind. Failure to get him locked down as not an option and she was going to go for broke. Any doubt of what she was about to do evaporated as Applejack remembered her horrible day dream once more. Applejack gave Michael a rather overly enthusiastic smile, with a slight eye twitch.
"Thank you, Michael." said Applejack in a not-so-creepy tone similar to when Twilight Sparkle had a mental breakdown. "Ah appreciate it. So...mind helping me out at Sweet Apple Acres real quick? Ah'd like to give you a tour of the farm as well."
Looking at his watch, Michael shrugged his shoulders and said, "Sure, why not? Be nice to say hello to your family again."
As he got off the bench, Applejack stood in front of Michael and pointe towards Sweet Apple Acres. "Follow me, Sugarcube."
Michael gave a two finger salute as the duo walked towards Sweet Apple Acres. The two continued to talk about mundane things and learned little facts about each other. Several mares along the way eyeballed Applejack but hungrily licked their lips towards Michael. Applejack smirked to herself, knowing that she was going to eventfully proverbial dirt in their faces when Michael became her one and only stallion.
"They'll see and so will Michael. He'll see the light, and he's gonna love it."
Despite the fact that all the single mares were no longer in sight, Applejack continued to worry. She still lacked a plan to win Michael over, let alone seduce him. Romance wasn't her strong suit as she had zero experience due to her work life. Sure, she enjoyed the adventures and struggles her friends shared and experienced with her but she was unprepared to romance a stallion. It didn't help the fact she lacked the guidance of her late mother, something Applejack needed.
If the stories of her parent's love for each other were as strong by the stories Granny Smith and Grand Pear told her, despite the old feud between them, then surely Applejack had some hope. Unfortunately, as Sweet Apple Acres came into view, the time to come up with a plan was running out. Her best bet was to just hang around and spend as much time with Michael as possible. At the very least, if he enjoyed her company, she would have a better chance of spending more time with him later on.
"Ah gotta think of something to keep him company at the farm. What in tarnation could Ah do with him?"
"There's that heavy thinking again. It's the third time I've seen you make that face. Are you sure you're alright?" asked Michael.
Applejack was brought out of her heavy thinking and turned her attention back to Michael. His caring blue eyes put her at ease and made her heart skip a beat. It took her a lot of self-control to keep herself from blushing. While her ability to lie was very poor, she could at least tell him a half truth.
"Oh, just thinking of something that made me feel good." said Applejack.
"I see." The man raised an eyebrow before asking, "A penny for your thoughts?"
The country mare looked confused and asked, "What's a penny, Sugarcube?"
The man facepalmed and answered, "That's right, forgot I'm in another world. A penny is a one-hundredth of a dollar. A dollar is my country's currency; basically an Equestria Bit."
Before she could say anything, he pulled out a coppery looking coin that was smaller and lighter than a bit. It had an image of a human with a large beard, a tall hat, and looking off to the side. It also said, "Unites States of America." and had some numbers that probably meant something. It sat gently in the center of her open fore-hoof and for some reason, it fascinated her. She had no doubt Princess Twilight would have had a nerd-out looking at the coin and Applejack wondered if Michael gave her a penny too.
"So, that's a sayin' back in your home world? A person gives you a penny you tell them what on their mind?"
He smiled and shrugged, "Yeah, it's an old one. You don't have to tell me, I'm just concerned for you. It's a nice day and there's no reason to upset. I like seeing you smile, not gettin' all zoned out."
Those words echoed in Applejack's mind, "I'm just concerned for you. I like seeing you smile."
Her heart fluttered as her brain raced a million miles per hour. She thought, "He said he liked seeing me smile. He likes me...Eeyup! That's my answer and Ah'm running with."
"Why...that's mighty kind of ya', Michael. C'mon, Ah'll race ya to mah barn."
Michael was surprised and said, "Wait, what?".
Applejack started to gallop towards her barn with Michael following her behind. She playfully turned and winked her eye and stuck her tongue out at him. Applejack, unlike her friend Rarity, was never a mare who liked to sexually tease stallions for attention. However, she had to giver the unicorn fashionista credit, it did seem to work as the man slightly blushed as he tried to keep up. The human did have the advantage of longer legs and perhaps some endurance if what she remembered in mythology class was true. Stories of Megan the Great and her siblings were all that she remembered about humans.
But Applejack was a very fit mare, capable of carrying on impressive galloping sprints equal to Rainbow Dash. The man did his best to keep up and the country mare had to admit, it was impressive. Another naughty, but useful tip Rarity imparted to Applejack long ago was to give stallions a small peak of her nether regions. Applejack scoffed at it long ago during another slumber party many years ago at Twilight's Old Treehouse. The nerdy then-unicorn blushed brighter than a beet while Applejack disapproved.
Regardless, Rarity told both of them how to do it, albeit with an element of what she called "Plausible Deniability". Just enough for them to see but enough a mare could deny she did it on purpose.
"Alright, Rarity, Ah'll try your way. Just hope it doesn't backfire."
Applejack slightly moved her tail out of the way and exposed herself. Her heart was racing faster than it had from running. The man tried to look away as he saw her lady parts. This sadly, proved to be a bad move as he hit a rock and fell down. The man also twisted his ankle and did his best to avoid swearing in pain. Applejack stopped and turned around to see Michael nursing his ankle and ran back over to help him. She mentally cursed herself for trying Rarity's method before asking, "Are you alright, sugar cube?"
He looked at her and said, "Yeah, I twisted my ankle. I didn't see the rock in front of me. I saw...um...well never mind, it's not important."
Applejack knew what he meant but the ever gentle-colt he was prevented him from saying the truth. While feeling guilty for causing his fall, Applejack realized this was a good opportunity to keep Michael at Sweet Apple Acres longer. Even better, Granny Smith was likely taking her usual afternoon nap, Apple Bloom was in town spending time with her friends. And the country mare was sure her brother and sister-in-law were still inside the house. With the hay piles in the barn that Big Macintosh organized, it would be a good place for Michael to rest.
And suddenly, a devious grin started to form on Applejack's mind. More time with Michael meant more time sell herself as a mare-friend. No interruptions from other mares in town, more chances to hit on him, and maybe if she plated her cards right, she might even get a kiss.
"And much more...Woah, Nellie! Ah gotta take care of mah stallion. MY STALLION DAMMIT!" Ah deserve him!"
Applejack went over and stood beside him and extended a fore-hoof, "Go on and grab it. Ah'll help ya up and get you to the barn where you can rest."
His smiled returned before taking her hoof and grabbing it with his fingers. His hand completely covered her hoof and Applejack had to admit, it felt nice. His hands weren't rough to the touch but firm. Dirty thoughts of what his hands out do race through her mind. Using her strong foreleg as support, Michael got himself up, and stood on his two feet. Applejack could see he was shifting his weight to avoid having pressure on his sore ankle. She had another clever idea and offered, "You can relax in the barn. Ah'll help you walk there."
The mare knew the man was going to ask and sure enough he did, "How exactly?"
With a smirk she replied, "Just put your hand on mah back. You me as support for your weak side."
Michael looked nervous for split second before nodding. He put his hand on her back which gave him the needed balance to walk. The feeling of his hand on her back sent shivers through her body, and it was a satisfying sensation. Thoughts of his hands stroking her back and holding her in a loving, cuddle embrace started to occupy her mind. She was brought back to reality when he asked, "Are you good? I'm not making you uncomfortable, am I"
Applejack replied with an honest answer, "Not at all sugar-cube, Ah don't mind it one lick."
"Oh Sweet Harmony, please lick me."
"Okay...well let's go. I could certainly take a load off in the barn."
The unintentional innuendo did nothing to calm Applejack's increasing dirty thoughts. Beads of sweat were starting to form on her head, only covered by her stetson hat. As they walked to the barn, Michael asked, "So, is this where the apples are stored? I'm not familiar with how farms work."
Happy to talk about a subject she knew, Applejack relaxed and explained, "Well, we do have a storage cellar under the barn, that's where most of our apple cider and freshly picked apples are stored. Rest of it's just ol' equipment we have set aside. We use the barn to store hay and some of the small animals when it's a rainy day but most of the time they sleep outside in the back pen. Shoot, sometimes we have parties and have a mighty hootenanny when the family gathers around."
As Applejack opened the door to the barn, the man replied, "Parties? Dang, I'll bet they're fun."
"You're welcome to join anytime, sugar." said Applejack in an inviting tone.
While Applejack guided him to the nearest hay pile, she could feel his eyes looking at her. The mare wondered briefly if she made a mistake being a little too flirty with her tone. The man sat down one the hay pile, and took his shoe and sock off and relaxed. There was some slight swelling, but nothing looked broken. Sighing, the man looked around the barn and took in it's appearance. Applejack sat on her haunches and took her stetson off, happy to have a breeze of fresh air.
"So...how ya feeling?" asked Applejack.
The man looked at his ankle and said, "Sore. I think it'll be fine, though I'll have to get it checked out tomorrow if the swelling doesn't go down."
Another thought popped into Applejack's mind and that was the realization the walk to his home was long. That meant he could stay the night in the guest room and even more time for her build a bond with him. She could show off her cooking skills and take care of him. Any stallion in Equestria would love a mare taking care of him when he needed it. Add in some sexual care, and a stallion would be committing to said mare on the spot. Almost every opportunity was falling right before her hooves. All he had to do was take a lasso at it and he would be hers to claim.
"Heheheh, Ah got this one in the bag. Now Ah just need to steer him in the right direction."
Applejack suppressed a smirk and said, "Well, Ah can keep on eye on it for ya. No need to run off, so you just sit and relax."
Michael nodded before she continued, "And it's probably best you stay the night-"
Before Applejack could sell the idea, he held out his hand and said, "Woah, woah, I can't impose on your family. I mean, yeah it hurts and it's sore, but I doubt I need to stay over."
Sweat formed on Applejack's head as she worried her opportunity was slipping. The country mare knew the moment he went back into town, every single mare would never let his attention turn back to Sweet Apple Acres. She had to do something or else he would never be her colt-friend. Applejack shook her head and reassured him, "No, it's no trouble, I promise. We take guests in all the time!"
"Well, that was a lie, hopefully he won't-"
"Applejack..." said Michael, "...be honest with me. You don't actually get guests that stay over night, do you?"
"-catch me in a lie. Well, dang! What did Ah say or do wrong?!"
Somehow, the man detected Applejack's lie which made the mare stare right back at him. She sheepishly smiled, "Well, not really. We're busy most of the time and only extended family will stay over."
"Then why press for me to stay over for a minor injury?"
Applejack froze before turning her head away. She tried to come up with good lie but couldn't think of one. Telling the truth was just something she was used to and the man probably saw right through her dishonesty. Stirring the ground with her hoof, Applejack tried to avoid his gaze but he took his fingers and turned her head to face him. The feeling of his fingers on the bottom of her muzzle felt wonderful and it took more self-control to avoid sucking on them.
He crossed his arms and raised an eye-brow before Applejack decided to simply to the right thing. And that was to tell him the truth.
"Ah like ya, okay? That's the truth."
His face went from a "Not Amused" look to one of surprise. He simply replied, "Really?"
Applejack nodded her head "Yes" while blushing. For an awkward few seconds, the man looked in an other direction, as if he were collecting his thoughts. Applejack couldn't bear the wait and asked, "Are you unhappy that Ah like you? Ah'm sorry for not being honest earlier. Ah've never had a coltfriend before, much less tellin' a stallion about mah feelings."
Snapping back to reality, Michael asked, "But why? I'm not a pony. Doesn't that bother you?"
She shook her head "No" and told him why she liked him.
"Ponies dating non-ponies, while not common, ain't a rare thing. And what ain't there to like about you? You're an honest man, you're kind but not in a weak kind of way, and Ah can talk with you all day about...well...darn near anything! Now why wouldn't Ah like a stallion like you?"
Michael rubbed the back of his head while slightly blushing and replied, "I guess if you put it that way, sure. This is all...a little quick for me. I've only known you for two days and I got a girl confessing to me. It's kind of overwhelming, just like the day I found out I was in another world and can't go back. I mean...I know what I said earlier but now that I know what I know, I mean...I'm not sure, Applejack. I guess...I need to take some time to come to terms with everything. So with that said-"
The country mare started to panic and with good reason. She knew he was about to pull away and possibly put her in the friend zone. Or worse, say no completely and that answer was simply unacceptable. If Michael were to say no, Applejack would be back to square one. There was already a stallion shortage enough but the idea of being empty-hooved for a unforeseeable future was truly bad. Sure, herds still existed but they were very, very rare.
Mares did not want to compete with other mares and the stallions that had many options treated mares as if they were "just a turn". Stallions with options, specifically when they were young, were hard to corral into marriage. Herds disappeared long ago for many reasons, as herds tended to produce wars, and unstable families and societies. Not to mention that a mare willingly being in a herd was considered cuck behavior. No mare in the whole Apple Family across Equestria would EVER be a cuck. But Applejack was desperate to have a husband and foals, even if they had to be conceived by a cross-breeding potion.
And to hear what came out of Michael's mouth put Applejack's desperation into overdrive.
"I can't be in a relationship with you, Applejack. I'm just not ready for such a thing, especially with a pony. Maybe...in the future, perhaps. Let's just be-"
"No! He can't say what Ah think he's gonna say!"
Time slowed for the country mare as the man said, "-friends."
Applejack's heart shattered into a million pieces hearing the words. Her chance to have a colt-friend, even if he was a human, slipped through her teeth despite her powerful equine jaw's grip. She looked to the ground and suppressed her tears, which was easier said than done. She nodded her head and answered, "Ah understand, but-"
"Ah might as well go for broke."
She looked back up to his eyes and said, "Ah'll sweeten the deal."
The man sat back a little further away and said, "Wait, what?"
"He can't resist mah plot and good blowjob. Sure, Ah've never given head but it can't be hard, right? Ah don't care if he pops my cherry in the barn before marriage, Ah want him as mine!"
"Ah said, Ah'll sweeten the deal. You'd be mah colt-friend, and you can get some ANY time you want. Even when Ah'm working, Ah'll-"
Applejack gave a head bobbing motion so he got the message. She even gave him an "Ahegao" face for good measure. The country mare originally had no idea what that was until Fluttershy, on a drunken sleep over with the girls, explained it. It was from her Neighponese Manga Comics, and Applejack was beet red once she learned about it. The drunken confession caused a lot of ruckus with hooting and hollering in the barn. With drunken mares talking about sex and off the wall stuff, they talked loudly through the night.
It got to the point that Big Mac had to come into the barn and tell the mares to knock off the noise. Despite it being a wild sleepover for a mare's night, she was surprised to find out her shy Pegasus friend was a little bit of a secret freak. Applejack had to put that little snippet of information in the back of her head and was glad to finally use that seemingly useless information.
"Who knew she was a little bit of a freak? Thanks for the tip, Flutters!"
"-take care of ya. And to even add to it, Ah'll make you an Apple pie or any Apple treat whenever you want."
She winked before smiling and flicking her tail. The idea of giving her colt-friend head made her "Randy" as her Granny Smith would say. Applejack was not confident she had this in the saddlebag. Because what stallion wouldn't like being taken care of by his mare-friend? Her world came crashing back down again when she heard, "No."
Once again her heart was shattered hearing his answer. She started breathing fast as if she was almost having a panic attack and asked, "But why? Ah said Ah would put out!"
The man facepalmed and said, "I meant what I said, Applejack. I'm not ready for anything, much less receiving head from a pony."
The man started to get up and ready himself to leave. Before she could continue he said, "And I'm very disappointed you think bribing me with oral sex would somehow get me to be in a relationship with you. It's kind of desperate and I never would have taken you for such a girl."
In a desperate bid to convince him to give her a chance, Applejack made a tactical blunder. She revealed that she wasn't the only mare that liked him.
"Why won't you just give me a chance? Ah said Ah would take care of you! Ah desire you, just like all the those mares you spoke with today in Ponyville!"
Realizing her error, Applejack covered her mouth before Michael's eye widened in surprise. The man continued, "Really? All of them? Oh...oh God! Why didn't I notice it? It makes sense, I've never had women be so nice to me like that before, they were all hitting on me. So, a guy like me has a chance, huh?"
Applejack nervously smiled and nodded her head, "Y-yeah, but trust me, Ah can take care of ya better than they can! You deserve to be treated by gentlemare like me. Ah'll be-"
The man wasn't having any of it; he got up and started making his way towards the door, "As honest as you were before you tried flashing yourself at me? Yeah, I now see it was an obvious trick. If you couldn't have been honest about your intention towards me, why should I trust you'll be honest with me in a relationship?"
Applejack's jaw dropped as she couldn't swallow that horse-pill of truth Michael dropped. This wasn't part of the script and the play was crashing as Applejack stuttered "B-b-b-but."
The man waved his hand dismissively and said, "But nothing, Applejack. Maybe those other mares might not treat me any better than you can but I do know this, they probably are more honest than you've been with me. For all I know, what you've shown me is an act! I don't tolerate games nor am I a horny simp."
Applejack had no idea what a "simp" meant, but she guessed that it mean desperate or suck up. Her heart sank as he added, "And you know what? I might not be ready for a relationship, but if I do date a mare, it won't be a liar like you!"
Applejack's reality shattered like a glass falling to the ground. She couldn't hold her tears back anymore as they trickled down her face. The man shook his head before trying to get his shoe and sock back on. For the man, this was a pathetic display before him but for the mare, it was the end for her. Thoughts of Michael getting laid from the other mares and Sea Swirl laughing at her popped into her mind once more. Thoughts of her being barren of eggs and no foals to show from being involuntarily celibate and unmarried quickly replaced the previous thought.
Her nightmare would soon come true and she'd be the shame of the family. Applejack, suddenly realized something, and her mind was suddenly clear. Michael was injured and vulnerable, and more importantly, alone. She'd faced many threats and challenges in her years since her early Elements of Harmony days. A though, a very ancient but based thought came into her mind and there was nopony around to stop her.
She was just gonna take him like a real mare, right there whether he wanted it or not. Applejack licked her lips and pounced on him, causing the man to fall back. Without warning, and a look of shock on his face, Applejack went into and forced a Prench kiss on Michael. The taste of his mouth was mighty fine and it only served to arouse her even more. She broke the kiss and said, "Don't tell me you don't want more, Sugar. Ah know you want more, so just relax and let me-"
She didn't get a chance to finish her seductive sentence as he grabbed her and threw her to the side. His unexpected resistance and strength surprised the country mare as she landed against a wooden support beam. An oil lamp fell off the nail that it was hanging on and fell right on her head. She saw stars briefly before Michael grabbed his shoe and left the sock on the ground, not even caring to leave it behind. He got up quickly, despite his injured ankle and began walking as fast as he could with a limp. Not even bothering to look at her, Michael shouted, "The hell is wrong with you?! I said, NO! Princess Sparkle is going to hear about this."
That got her out of her dazed as she got on all fours and galloped over to him. She grabbed his belt with her teeth and yanked hard. His belt buckle broke with Applejack pulling the fake leather belt away from his jeans. This made his jeans loose as it sagged significantly below his waste. Michael quickly grabbed his jeans to stop it from falling further, but Applejack even more aroused as she saw his tight underwear contouring his buttocks. She was thrilled to know her choice of man had a plot that rivaled the quality of the many hot stallions in Ponyville.
He tried again to grab the barn door but Applejack quickly bit his pants and yanked them down. His pants fell to the floor and Applejack gave his butt a good hoof slap, just like any real mare would for her own stallion. The man yelled, "The fuck!? Get the hell away from me!"
Applejack shook her head and said, "No can do, you're MAH stallion! Ah can do what Ah damn well please with you. Now just get over here and let me take care of you. It's best if you just let this happen."
Applejack tried to grab him with her forelegs but the turned around took his feet out from the fallen pants. She mistook this as him complying and saying, "Now that's what Ah'm talking about. Now let give you that blowjob and Ah'll-"
She didn't finish as he kicked her with his foot that still had a shoe. She was knocked back and landed on her haunches and was dazed again. Michael grabbed his pants and opened the door before saying, "BEGONE THOT!"
He raised a middle finger at Applejack and turned to leave but he suddenly felt something grab him. He looked down to find that he had been lassoed and was yanked back hard, landing on his butt. Throwing some swear words out, Michael turned to Applejack only to find himself being sat on by Applejack. She waved a hoof and said, "Playing hard to get it only gonna make me want you more. Why fight it? Besides, Ah said Ah'd take care of you. Now what do we have here?"
She looked down to find a bulge in his underwear and if Applejack remembered correctly, men lacked sheaths and had to wear clothing to cover up their members. The man squirmed but lasso was too tight and Applejack sat firmly on his legs. He wasn't going anywhere which made the country mare excited to finally have her prize within her reach. She leaned in and gave him a hug and another kiss on his neck. He stared directly at the ceiling above and did his best to ignore his violation at the hooves of the mare. Applejack smelled his scent on his neck and it made her even more wet.
"Oh my! Ah do declare, you smell really fine and mighty. Mm-hmm!"
She began to rub her marehood over his bulge, which started to grow in size. She knew what was happening as he looked away with shame and his face blushing. She gave him a lick and rubbed him some more before saying, "Oh, don't be like that. Here, let me show you what Ah can do."
He grunted angrily before whispering, "Whore".
She snorted dismissively before saying, "Ah think ya meant, "Whorse". And no, Ah ain't a whorse. The mares in mah family don't act like that. We're better than that."
"Yeah, I can tell with the rape and what not."
Applejack grinned before pushing his face to her and giving him another kiss. He resisted before allowing her tongue to go into his mouth once again. Applejack knew she was finally getting somewhere as his penis was clearly ready to be out of his underwear. She broker the kiss with small wet strand of saliva before saying, "It ain't rape, Ah'm just taking ya marely, is all it is....Now, let's have a little looksy here."
Applejack went into her cute voice that Fluttershy told her and the other girls about. Apparently, it was popular in the island of Neighpon and the stallions liked it. She said it was something along the lines of "Desu Kuwaii" and told them even more about the pop culture. The girls teased the timid pegasus about it, but all of them eventually wanted to know more about it. The country mare then remembered,
"Let's see, Ah think this might put him at ease. Here goes nothing."
Michael reacted with with a deadpan, "Seriously? I don't think you know what those mean. And this is so not cash money."
"Oh, so you know about Neighpon?" asked Applejack, "Sorry if it ain't your taste, but Ah think this will be."
Just as she tried to completely pull his underwear off and give him the blowjob she wanted, Applejack was once again grabbed. Somehow, Michael pulled out a small pocket knife and cut the rope when she wasn't paying attention. He tossed her aside once again, and quickly got back up. He grabbed the remaining rope and tied her up. Applejack wasn't even expecting Michael to know how to hog tie her, but he quickly did so and efficiently.
She tried to escape but he did too good of a job. Applejack couldn't believe what was happening before her eyes as the man of her desires was about to escape. She couldn't afford a rape allegation, especially when she left evidence on his underwear. While Twilight was now the ruler of Equestria, she knew her friend wouldn't tolerate or spare the behavior from her. She was looking at serious jail time or at the very least, heavy fines or compensation. Not to mention loss of reputation to the family.
"No, what have Ah done? OH BUCK NO!"
She cried out pleading to the man, "Please! All Ah want is to just be your mare-friend and take care of you! Ah'm sorry! Ah've never had a colt-friend before. Just please don't go and let me make it up to you."
He had managed to get his pants back on before turning his head to Applejack and said, "No."
Hot tears of despair came out of her eyes before Michael opened the barn door. He didn't leave the barn as a new pony stood before him and Applejack recognized who it was. It was her sister-in-law, Sugar Belle, who surprisingly did not have a look of shock on her face. Instead, she had a mischievous grin on her face and gave Applejack a wink before turning her attention back to Michael.
The man quickly and urgently said, "Finally, somepony else! Look, Applejack tried to rape me, we need to get the Ponice and-"
He stopped mid-sentence as Sugar Belle held up a hoof with strange pink powder on it. Without warning, she blew the strange substance at him which hit the man directly in the face. He collapsed on the ground and was soundly asleep. Applejack was relieved but also confused at Sugar Belle's actions. The mare made her way over to the country mare and took the pocket knife in her teeth. She cut the lasso, freeing Applejack before motioning her over to Michael.
She did so and asked, "Why did you help me? Ah thought for sure you would-"
Sugar Belle shook her head before saying, "Tsk-tsk, my dear sister-in-law. Your heart was in the right place but you had the wrong approach and tools. Don't worry, I can help fix this mess permanently."
"Permanently?! Just what the hay does she mean? She ain't talking about-"
"And no, I don't mean that. I know what you're probably thinking but no, we're not gonna kill him."
Applejack was even more confused but Sugar Belle quickly added, "I'm going to show you a secret, a special secret. One that will change your life for the better."
Before she could elaborate, Big Macintosh came around the corner of the barn and looked at the man on the ground. He then looked back at the two mares before saying, "Mind explaining what's going on here?"
Sugar Belle, without delay, went up to Big Macintosh and kissed him before saying, "Honey, I need your help. Please take him to the cellar and you'll get a SPECIAL treat of pie."
Big Macintosh's eyes glowed red before he nodded and put the man on his back. Applejack couldn't believe what she was seeing as he brother obeyed his wife's command. The eyes made her scared but Sugar Belle reassured her, "Don't worry, you'll find out what that it. Trust me, your problems with getting a stallion are over. Now, let's not waste anymore time. Your man-stallion will wake up in an hour."
"And we certainly wouldn't want him runnin' off with cold hooves or feet in this case, Ah tell ya what!"
The mare turned around to see Granny Smith and Zecora of all equines, the later of which had saddle bags filled with mysterious items. The country mare was even more confused before Zecora added, "Let us depart into the cellar, lest he awakens before you put on his collar."
Looking at the mares, Applejack nodded before making her way into the cellar. All 4 mares entered with Sugar Belle looking around to ensure nopony was spying on them. Satisfied the coast was clear, she closed cellar door shut and locked it from the inside. For the first time in awhile, Applejack felt everything was going work out. She had no idea what would be in store for her and more importantly, neither would Michael.
