Author's Note

Apple Bloom got struck down again. This time, a member of an unusual family comes by to cheer her up.

July 14-Meet and Greet 2: Devil Mom from "The Devils and the Details"

Kevin and Amy were busy cleaning up their house after a great party they held. They had friends over for a movie night. As they picked up empty food trays and washing them, Snips and Snails came by and pushed Apple Bloom in.

"We found this wayward kid outside, folks." Snips said. "So, we brought her back."

"Apple Bloom!" Kevin gasped. "I thought you're heading to the movie theater."

"I was." Apple Bloom said sadly. "But, these two bullies grabbed me before I went inside."

"Remember, Applejack grounded you for the summer!" Snails said with a cruel tone. "That means no privileges no matter what."

Snips grabs a broom and throws it at Apple Bloom. "Now, GET TO WORK!"

The two boys then left the house. Snips slammed the door, making Apple Bloom think that she's still in trouble. The farm girl looked around to see if there's any work to be done. Amy then steps in.

"We got this, Apple Bloom." Amy assured as she takes the broom. "Why don't you go upstairs and lay down."

Apple Bloom looked at Amy with tears in her eyes. "Yes, ma'am."

The kid runs upstairs into her room. The people were very worried about this situation.

"First, Garble. Now, Snips and Snails." Amy said. "How many more of these people are going to hurt poor Apple Bloom?"

"Good question." Kevin answered. "There may still be others that still think of her and her friends as rumor spreaders."

Amy soon gets out her smartphone. "I may know somebody who might help."

Apple Bloom lays down in her room still tearing up. Just when she was getting over any heartbreak, somebody shows up to cause more. Just then, somebody knocked on her door.

"I'm comin'." Apple Bloom said sadly.

She was expecting Kevin or Amy. But, when she opened the door, she was greeted by a red skinned woman with teal hair and was wearing a yellow dress. Her noticable features are the horns on her head and a tail with a pointed end.

"Are you part of that family from The Devils and the Details?" Apple Bloom asked.

"That I am." The woman answered. "You can call me Devil Mom."

Apple Bloom was surprised that a Jackbox character paid her a visit. When Devil Mom sees her shaking, she gets out some blue material from her shopping bag, and started wrapping up the farm girl.

"What's this stuff?" Apple Bloom asked nervously.

"Material I removed from a papoose board." Devil Mom answered. "When I was told what happened to you, I figured it would come in handy."

After wrapping Apple Bloom's legs with the material, Devil Mom is ready to help her.

"I was told by your guardians that you had a bad encounter earlier." Devil Mom said.

"Yup." Apple Bloom replied. "I was just gonna grab a muffin from a convenience store before going to see a movie when two boys, Snips and Snails grabbed me from behind."

"Snips and Snails. Those two were followers of Sunset Shimmer when she was a bully at Canterlot High School."

"You know about that?"

"My family and I maybe devils. But, we are often helping those who had a dark past."

Apple Bloom still felt sorrow. Devil Mom tried to help her. "Let's talk about you. Does this have to do with the insidious Anon-a-Miss conspiracy?"

"I guess so." Apple Bloom answered. "Many people forgave me and my friends. My sister, Applejack, included. But, since I came to Jackbox Village. Troublemakers from Canterlot try to make me only think of my dark past."

Apple Bloom started to tear up. Devil Mom tried to give her a comforting hug. "Please, don't cry. Your guardians are her to help you in your darkest hour. And, you know we of the Jackbox gang are here to help as well."

This did help Apple Bloom feel a little bit better. Soon, Devil Mom laid her down on the bed. "Now, try to take a nap. I'll stick around for a bit. Once you calmed down enough, I'll remove those restraints."

"Yes, ma'am." Apple Bloom replied.

Devil Mom leaves the room so that the farm girl can rest. Meanwhile, in Canterlot, Snips and Snails were walking down the road. They felt good knowing they brought down Apple Bloom. Just then, they encountered Sunset Shimmer. And, she looks angry.

"Did I hear that you two invaded Jackbox Village?" Sunset asked.

"Yeah. So?" Snails responded.

"I heard that you guys harrased Apple Bloom. Reminding her of her dark past."

"We figured since Applejack banished her sister to that village," Snips explained, "people like us should show up to remind her that she's in trouble."

This really got Sunset angry. "Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo suffered enough last year. The last thing they need is to strike them at their weakest."

Disgusted, the boys left for their homes. Rarity soon caught up with Sunset.

"I'm glad Rainbow Dash and I don't keep reminding those girls about their past." Rarity said. "They would probably be so afraid of everybody, they'd run away from home."

This scared Sunset a lot. "That's a scary thought."

Back at her home in Jackbox Village, Apple Bloom was soon released from the Velcro straps.

"Thank for the pep talk, Devil Mom." Apple Bloom said. "You citizens of this village are very helpful to me."

"You're welcome." Devil Mom replied. "I'm glad to see a smile on your face."

The girls hugged each other. Before Devil Mom left, she gave a statement. "You should visit me and MY family. We're adjusting well to human suburban life."

"May not be a bad idea." Apple Bloom said.

Devil Mom left the room and no doubt went back to her own home. At Sweet Apple Acres, Applejack thought about Apple Bloom's latest challenges.

"So, she experienced Trivia Murder Party and Dictionarium." Applejack said to herself. "She was a great help to me in the Quixort Factory and the Poll Mine." She then had an idea. "I think it's time for her to take part in a little challenge. Let's hope she can get through this without a problem."