Author's Note

Now, our young Apple can rest up from her full Fibbage experience.

July 19-A Day of Rest

The sun is rising to welcome a new day in Jackbox Village. Inside her room, Apple Bloom slowly opens her eyes, and stretched. She was a little worn out from the past four days. Playing four games of Fibbage can wear out somebody like her.

"I still can't believe that I played four games of Fibbage in a row." Apple Bloom said to herself. "At least I completed Applejack's challenge, and she's proud of me for that."

After changing into her exercise wear, Apple Bloom started doing yoga exercises to get herself going. As she was stretching into Gate Pose, she heard a knock on the door.

"Are you decent in there?" Olga, the housekeeper, asked.

"I have my shirt and shorts on, Olga." Apple Bloom answered.

Olga opened the door to talk to the farm girl. "Breakfast will be ready in twenty minutes, yoga girl."

After bowing to Olga, Apple Bloom resumed her exercises. Later, the family sat down for breakfast. Apple Bloom was munching on a bacon cheese omelet.

"So, any plans today, Apple Bloom?" Amy asked.

"I just want to rest." Apple Bloom answered. "The past four days was a bit rough."

"So, I heard. Playing games of Fibbage probably wasn't easy for you."

"You said it."

After taking a sip of coffee, Kevin gave some interesting news. "Fibbage is fun. But for me, the most fun is Quiplash."

"I might try them Quiplash games since I'm here." Apple Bloom figured as she sips some orange juice.

"Trust me. Quiplash is a blast."

Later, after changing to a lime green t shirt and overalls, Apple Bloom went back to the kitchen to help Olga do some cleaning.

"Thanks for helping me, Apple Bloom." Olga praised. "You've become quite the helper around here."

"I do what I can." Apple Bloom replied while wiping the countertops. "Can't spend the summer just loafin' around."

"Indeed. Even though you are a guest, might as well pitch in."

After helping around the house, Apple Bloom took some of her dirty clothes down to a laundromat. Fortunately for her, Granny and Big Mac go to Jackbox Village to give Apple Bloom her weekly allowance. As she waits for her clothes to get clean, she watches one of the TVs in the place. There is some footage about colorful creatures being launched into enemies. And, with a crowd cheering them on.

"The Zeeple Dome." Apple Bloom gasped. "Imagine being there up close and personal."

"It's quite possible." Said one of the workers. "Sometimes portals in our town open up that lead to the Zeeple Dome."

This got the farm girl intrigued. As she was putting her clothes into the dryer, in walks a lime green skinned boy with orange hair. He has on a long sleeve magenta shirt and blue jeans. He walks in to meet with the farm girl.

"Hello, there." The boy said. "You must be Apple Bloom."

This shocked her a lot. "How do you know who I am?"

"Your red hair and bow are like a trademark."

She blushed, knowing somebody knows her by her hair.

"So, how are you enjoying your stay in Jackbox Village?" The boy asked.

"Not bad, so far." Apple Bloom answered. "I'm just taking a rest from playing four games of Fibbage."

"Is that from the original to Fibbage 4?"

"Yup. That was my sister's idea."

Later, after her clothes were dried, Apple Bloom grabbed her laundry bag and headed back home. Meanwhile, the young man was on his phone. "Apple Bloom seemed to be in good spirits. Did your associate check on her partners?"

"Yes, she did." Said the voice of an elegant woman on the phone. "Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo are doing well. Keep in touch."

"Okee Dokee."

Later, Apple Bloom took off her sneakers and lounged outside in the backyard. She laid down in the hammock and enjoyed the outdoors. The skies are a nice shade of blue with puffy white clouds and a gentle breeze blowing. Soon, the farm girl fell asleep. Olga saw this scene and decided to take a picture on her smartphone. "This will go in the memory book for sure."

After a peaceful nap, Apple Bloom slowly opened her eyes, and surprisingly saw Amy looking at her. "How are you doing, AB?"

"Amy!" Apple Bloom gasped. "What time is it?"

"It's 4:15. I came home from work and was told you'd be here. You look so cute lounging in that hammock."

This made Apple Bloom giggle a little. Later, the family munched on some single serve pizzas Kevin brought home. Apple Bloom happily enjoyed her meal.

"You like it?" Kevin asked.

"You bet." Apple Bloom answered as she wipes her mouth with a napkin. "Nothin' better than good old pepperoni."

"I agree. But, it tastes better with Italian sausage, chop meat, and bacon."

"Don't mind Kevin, Apple Bloom." Amy giggled. "He always liked that meat lover's variety."

This is a happy night for Apple Bloom. Meanwhile, in a hotel near a forest, Bright Mac and Pear Butter received a message from Granny Smith.

"Ma said that Apple Bloom is enjoying her summer stay at Jackbox Village." Bright Mac said.

"Who wouldn't?" Pear Butter replied. "It may look like an ordinary cul-de-sac with a few extra buildings. But, there's a lot of Jackbox action over there."

In a guest room at Sweet Apple Acres, Grand Pear, Pear Butter's father, looks at the pictures his daughter sent him.

"My daughter knew what she was doing when she married Bright Mac." Grand Pear said. "They're having a grand adventure now. Just like that young Apple is having at Jackbox Village."

Back at Jackbox Village, Apple Bloom is in her room, wearing a black tank top and black 3/4 tights sitting in lotus pose as the full moon glowed inside her room. This atmosphere was perfect for meditating. Besides, she needs to be ready for what else this neighborhood has to offer. When the alarm went off on her phone, Apple Bloom slowly opened her eyes, and feels relaxed.

"Meditating before bedtime is a good idea." Apple Bloom praised. "I should thank Sunset Shimmer for this suggestion."