Author's Note

Apple Bloom goes to a forest to help some musical birds to be ready to perform.

July 1-Dodo Re Mi

It was another peaceful day in Jackbox Village. Apple Bloom feels relieved after coming home from the Scrawleseum. In her room, she puts on a pink T shirt, blue spandex exercise shorts and her sneakers. Taking a teal mat, she quietly walks downstairs. The Felmander's housekeeper, Olga, sees the young girl.

"Where are you off to?" Olga asked.

"I'm heading to the forest area behind the shopping center." Apple Bloom answered,

"I see. You're doing some yoga exercises by the looks of your clothing and that mat you're carrying."

"Yup. I figure the sounds of nature provide their own soundtrack."

"That's a good point. See you soon."

Bowing politely, Apple Bloom left the house. As she walks along the neighborhood, she sees the shopping center. It has a few old mom and pop stores. Granny Smith would feel at home in this area. Soon, she heads behind the center, and enters the forest. The atmosphere is so peaceful. Many tall trees growing, providing decent shade. Finding a flat surface on the grass, Apple Bloom unrolls her mat, takes off her sneakers and fanny pack, and steps on the mat.

Feeling a sense of peace, she starts her Sun Salutation. The sounds of birds being heard helps Apple Bloom feel relaxed. As she moves into Tree Pose, she imagines birds flying by and landing on her. Stretching into Gate Pose, the farm kid looks around and sees a deer walking peacefully. After her stretches, she sets a timer on her smartphone, sits in Lotus Pose, then turns on her timer. Soon, she closes her eyes, and starts to meditate.

Elsewhere in the forest, a man in a tuxedo looks at a bunch of colorful birds with concern.

"We have to get your music straightened out." The man said. "We don't want that vicious plant munching on you!"

He then heard the sound of bell chimes. He soon went to the source of the sound. It came from Apple Bloom's smartphone as she slowly opens her eyes.

"Seven minutes." Apple Bloom quietly said as she looks at her phone. "That's very good. Next time, I'll try for eight."

Soon, the elegant man approached Apple Bloom.

"Hello there, young one." The man greeted.

"Howdy, sir." Apple Bloom replied. "Can I help you?"

"My name is Featherlane. I am a unique music conductor. And, I have a problem."

"What problem?"

"My small orchestra can't seem to get their act together. They need to make good music to please a rough critic."

This got Apple Bloom interested as she puts on her sneakers and puts her phone back in her fanny pack. After rolling up her mat, she is set to help. "Show me these musicians."

Featherlane brought Apple Bloom to an area where there are birds of different colors. When she heard them tweeted different sounds, she realized that these feathered friends are special.

"Wait a minute." Apple Bloom said. "These little ones are the Dodo Re Mi birds. Aren't they?"

"That's correct." Featherlane answered. "I've been trying to help them sound beautifully. But, these birds are afraid to perform."

"I'll bet that a vicious Venus fly trap is waiting to gobble them whole."

The birds all sound sad. This saddens Featherlane too.

"We need to find a good song for them to perform." Featherlane weeped. "But, what?"

Apple Bloom feels bad for this conductor and his musical birds. She soon has an idea. Getting out her phone, she looked up a playlist she prepared that has various Jackbox themes. She soon found the credit music for 'Trivia Murder Party 2'. And, started playing it. The birds soon started to listen to the song. Soon, they started to hum the music.

The birds sound like different music instruments. Horns, stringed instruments, drums, and other sounds. They were starting to sound lovely. When the song ended, Featherlane was happy.

"That was beautiful." Featherlane praised. "My birdies just needed some inspiration for their performance. Thank you."

"You're welcome." Apple Bloom said as she bowed with her hands near her heart.

"Can you come with me to please that vicious plant?"

"Yes, sir. Lead the way."

The farm girl went with the conductor and his musical birds to another area. There, a giant Venus fly trap is waiting for the birds. It has a fork and knife, ready to munch.

"Okay, friends." Apple Bloom said. "Remember what you heard and do your best."

The birds flew up to the branches, facing the plant. Like magic, they were performing the Trivia Murder Party theme. Apple Bloom and Featherlane were watching with concern. Like magic, the plant started to calm down. It looks like it's growing to the song. At that moment, a golden glow surrounded the plant. Petals popped around the plant as it enjoyed the song. As soon as the music ended, the plant applauded the performance.

“The plant approved!” Featherlane said happily. “Thank you, Apple Bloom.”

“You’re welcome.” Apple Bloom replied.

The birds chirped happily. This made her happy. After bowing to Featherlane and the Dodo Re Mi birds, Apple Bloom left the woods and headed for home. At the Felmander House, Kevin and Amy heard AB’s tale during dinner time.

“That was so nice of you to help the Dodo Re Mi birds.” Kevin praised.

“Now, Featherlane has a good idea of how to conduct those birds to perform great songs.” Amy added.

This made Apple Bloom blush. “Aw shucks! I was just happy to help somebody out.”

“I’ll bet your family would be proud of you for this.”

“Maybe Big Mac and Granny Smith.” She soon felt despair. “But, probably not Applejack. She’s the one who threw me into this house.”

She thought back to what Rainbow Dash said to her yesterday.

Flashback

“Applejack felt bad to what happened to you at the Wheel.” Rainbow Dash assured her. “These things didn’t happen so you feel more despair.”

End of Flashback

Apple Bloom wanted to believe Dash. But, she still thinks that Applejack still won’t trust her after the Anon-a-Miss incident. “My sister is STILL angry at me.”

The farm girl leaves the table with tears in her eyes.