Author's Note

Somebody wants Apple Bloom to feel terrible again. Time for one of the Jackbox characters to step in.

July 7-Meet and Greet 1: The Cat from "Split the Room"

On a lovely Sunday morning, Twilight Sparkle and her family were enjoying breakfast together.

"Congratulations on your victory in Patently Stupid." Night Lite cheered.

"Thanks, dad." Twilight replied. "With the experience of going through food fights, my idea was very impressive."

"I'm impressed Apple Bloom was a close second." Twilight Velvet added. "Her own experience as leader of the infamous Anon-a-Miss must've been her inspiration."

"I guess so. I'm glad many people forgave her and her friends, Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo."

At that moment, Twilight's brother, Shining Armor came in.

"Hello, Shining." Twilight Velvet greeted. "Came to join us for breakfast?"

"No, mom." Shining Armor answered. "I've come to give Twilight some disturbing news."

"What's the matter, BBBFF?" Twilight wondered,

"That despicable Garble and his two partners in crime, Clump and Flume, have been spotted heading to Jackbox Village."

This got Twilight worried. "I hope they're not going after Apple Bloom."

Meanwhile, in Jackbox Village, the three hoodlums made their way into town.

"So, this is where that Apple Bloom kid was sent to." Garble said.

"I heard that she's taking part in the games in this town." Flume told his boss. "She's starting to forgive herself for her past mistakes."

"Not for long! We'll find that brat and teach her that nobody should ever trust her!"

The three bullies soon see Apple Bloom and her guardians enter a diner for breakfast. Garble got super angry, and he and his boys marched after her. As Kevin was reserving a table, the mean trio barged in.

"Garble!" Apple Bloom gasped. "What are you doin' here?"

"That's what everybody here is asking you." Garble told her.

"Back away, boys." Kevin told them as he stepped up. "Amy and I are her guardians this summer. And right now, we're taking her to breakfast."

Garble soon sees a police officer outside the diner. That's when he struck. "NO!"

Garble grabbed Apple Bloom and threw her out of the diner. He and his boys headed out. But, Clump turned to the cop. "Keep an eye on this brat! She can't be trusted!"

The bullies left the area. Leaving Apple Bloom with the policeman. Kevin and Amy came out to try to comfort their fallen friend.

"Everything all right, folks?" The cop said.

Apple Bloom looked at the cop with tears in her eyes. "Not for me."

The farm girl was crying as Kevin and Amy explained what happened. After everything was cleared up, the family went back to the diner. Luckily for Apple Bloom, nobody took Garble seriously. As the family was waiting for their table, Apple Bloom was being called to by a strange character. Knowing who it is, Kevin and Amy let her go meet this stranger.

Apple Bloom went to another area of the diner. The stranger revealed to be a humanoid cat wearing a gray suit.

"Seems like somebody still wants to exploit your past, Miss Apple Bloom." The cat said.

The farm kid realized something. "I think I know you. You're that host of the game, Split the Room!"

"That's me. Looks like someone is up on Jackbox characters."

Apple Bloom was a little confused about this character showing up. "What are y'all doing here?"

"I'm hear to talk to you, my friend." The cat replied.

"Me? I'm not that important."

"I think you are. I hear that even after all of this time, there are some people who wants to think of the infamous Anon-a-Miss conspiracy."

This brought her down. Apple Bloom was starting to tear up when the cat attempted to help her feel better. "Like most folks said, that's in the past."

"Part of my past I'm not proud of." Apple Bloom sobbed.

"But, when you and your partners confessed to your family and friends, they all understood you. In time, many folks in your hometown forgave the three of you."

"Then, why would some people still want to think of that dark moment?"

"Perhaps some unscrupulous folks want to use that moment to disgrace you. Just like what that young man, Garble, just did."

This got Apple Bloom thinking. There are probably still folks that only look at Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo that the infamous Anon-a-Miss. And, not just Miss Harshwhinny and Garble.

"I guess I should be happy that I'm spending my summer here in this village." Apple Bloom said with relief.

"Indeed." The cat replied. "Don't forget, there are other characters to meet in our fair town. Each of us will indeed offer words of wisdom if necessary."

Apple Bloom soon shook the cat's paw in friendship. "Thanks for the pep talk. I needed it."

"You're quite welcome." The cat replied. "Now, if you excuse me, I have to ready to greet visitors in my own dimension."

A yellow door appeared, the cat walked into the door. Then, it closed and disappeared. Apple Bloom then walked back to her guardians. An announcement was made seconds ago. "Felmanders', party of 3!"

"You came in just in time." Amy said. "Let's grab some chow."

The group are escorted to their table. Back in Canterlot, Sunset Shimmer was in her favorite coffee place with Applejack.

"I can't believe Garble and his bunch wanna disgrace my little sister." Applejack said angrily.

"Me neither." Sunset replied. "It's like there are those who don't want to forgive her and her friends."

"At least we let parts of a bad past stay in the past."

Sunset looked at Applejack with a look of disbelief. "Then, why did you let Miss Harshwhinny influence you to betray Apple Bloom?"

The proud farm maiden was soon worried. "Oh yeah. I guess I was gullable to listen to that propaganda."

At another table, Sunset's former lackeys, Snips and Snails listened to the whole conversation.

"Forgive Apple Bloom and company?" Snails said. "That's something NOBODY should do."

"Right you are, Snails." Snips replied. "One day, we'll head for Jackbox Village and show everyone that Anon-a-Miss is still alive and still want to strike harshly!"

The boys shook hands and prepare their own plans against Apple Bloom.