The Tree Fell Far From The Apple

by Queen Cookie

Rating: everyone
Tags: Slice of Life
Length: 1038

So, Applejack had a foal. Nopony is sure who the father is, but the wings narrow it down.

Applejack had a pegasus filly, and nopony knows who her father is. Of course, Apples are not known to be pegasi. They're earth ponies, and the occasional unicorn.

Published 1970-01-01 00:00:00 UTC
Last updated 2013-08-18 21:30:02 UTC

Chapter 1: First Day of School

       "You sure you're ready for this, Apple Eve?" Applejack asked, "We could start y'all next year, if you want."

       "Mom, I'm sure." Apple Eve said, "Don't worry."

       "It's just, you don't have yer cutie mark, and y'all know how Apple Bloom-"

       "Mom, it's fine." Apple Eve gave her mother a smile.

       "Alright, have fun at school, sugarcube." Applejack waved to her daughter as she trotted out the front door.

       "Bye, Mom!" Apple Eve's green eyes sparkled. She trotted to school, hoping to make friends.

       Foals everywhere played. She stared at the building, it looked like only her class would be in it.

       "Hi, you wanna play with us?" a voice came from behind her, a unicorn filly.

       "I'm Pound." a pegasus colt said, "And this is my sister, Pumpkin. What's your name?"

       "I'm Apple Eve." she smiled.

       "Let's play ball!" Pumpkin cheered.

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       "Mommy! Mommy!" Apple Eve rushed into the kitchen.

       "Hey, sugar cube. How was school?" she hugged her daughter.

       "It was amazing!" she cheered, "I made two friends, Pumpkin and Pound! They're so nice!"

       "The Cakes?" That's great, sugarcube!" Applejack rubbed Apple Eve's head.

Chapter 3: Memories (Final Chapter)

"Mommy! My cutie mark!" Apple Eve cheered. An apple in front of a lightning bolt.

"Well, lookie there, sugarcube." Applejack hugged her daughter, "Ah'm proud of you. Big Mac! Apple Bloom! Granny Smith! Come on out here!"

"What is it, Applejack?" Apple Bloom asked.

"Apple Eve got 'er cutie mark. Ain't it great?" Applejack cheered.

"Eeyup." Big Man said.

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"Mom, aren't I old enough to do some apple bucking?" Apple Eve asked.

"Y'all just ain't strong enough yet." Applejack replied.

"You call this weak?" Apple Eve walked over to a tree.

"Apple Eve, don't-" Applejack was cut off when she bucked the tree, all the apple landing perfectly in surrounding buckets.

"Well, would you look at that. Fine, go ahead'n get to work. Y'all should know what to do." Applejack smiled.

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"This hat here, goes the an Apple when another dies." Applejack showed her daughter her hat.

"How old is it?" she asked.

"Yer great-great-grandfather bought when he was mah age."

"Can you tell me more stories about our family?" the filly asked.

"Sure, y'know, this hat saved yer grandfather once."

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"We're gathered here today to honor a great Apple." some lawyer or something said, "She was strong, brave, and had a great family. All..." He quickly checked his notes, "...269 of them. In death, she was not scared. Though she made many mistakes in life, she does not regret them."

Apple Eve whipped a tear from her eyes, then received comfort from Apple Bloom.

"Today, we are here to honor the life of Applejack, the Element of Honesty."

Prologue

      "What?!" Applejack yelled, "That can't be!"

      "I'm sorry, Miss Apple, it's the truth." the nurse replied.

      "B-but... impossible." the earth mare said, "ARE YOU BUCKING KIDDING ME?!"

      "Miss Apple, calm down." the nurse reassured her, "It will be fine. You have your friends and family to help you through this." The nurse suddenly looked very distant.

      "Nurse Redheart, Ah'm sorry. Ah forgot..." Applejack apologized.

      "It's quite alright, Miss Apple. You should go home and rest." Nurse Redheart gave her a warm smile, "And if you have any questions, don't hesitate to speak with me."

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      "No way!" Rainbow Dash said, "How could a stubborn mare like you get... pregnant!?"

      "It's the honest truth." Applejack said.

      "Ooh!" Pinkie cheered, "We're gonna have a party to celebrate! Then we'll have one for when the foal is born!"

      "Oh, Applejack," Fluttershy almost whispered, "If you need any help, just ask me, I mean, if that's okay with you."

      "Girls?" Twilight said.

      "Applejack, you're going to need so many outfits for that young foal." Rarity said.

      "Girls?!" Twilight said louder.

      "Applejack, I'm sure the foal will be adorable." Fluttershy said.

      "GIRLS!?" Twilight said, getting the attention of her friends, "Thank you. I think we're forgetting something here." Twilight looked at her friends.

      "Ooh! Ooh! I know!" Pinkie said, "We forgot to discuss birthday cakes and confettiandballoonsandstreamersanddrinks!!!!" Her words forming into one.

      "No." Twilight said, "Applejack, I think you know what I'm about to ask. Who's the father?"

      "Ah'd rather not..." Applejack said.

      "That's fine, Applejack. You don't even have to tell us when you have the foal, if you want to, that is." Fluttershy said.

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      Applejack cradled the little foal. A yellow little filly, and a pegasus. Her brown mane was short, expected for a newborn.

      "Oh Applejack she's so cute!" Pinkie said, "What're you gonna name her? When's a good time to throw a party? Does she like cupcakes?"

      "Pinkie, calm down." Twilight said.

      "Applejack," Apple Bloom said, "She's adorable."

      "She is, ain't she?" Applejack said, "Isn't that right Apple Eve?" She said to her daughter.

Chapter 2: A Royal Wedding (Not Cadence's)

                                                                                *** 13 years later ***

      "Princess, I was thinking about your wedding cake." Apple Eve asked, "And I would like an opinion."

      "I'm sure you have marvelous ideas." Princess Celestia said.

      "Well, I-" Apple Eve started.

      "Princess, I have to speak with you about your dress size." Rarity came in.

      "This can wait, right Apple Eve?" Celestia asked.

      "Yes, I'll be in the kitchen." Apple Eve started trotting out.

      "Oh, Apple Eve," Rarity said, "If you want, I can incorporate your hat into your dress, I know how special it is to you."

      "I'd like that." Apple Eve smiled, and closed the door behind her.

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      "We are gathered here today to unite two beings in love." Princess Luna said, "These two are Sir Discord the Draconecus, and Princess Celestia the Alicorn."

      Of course, Luna said much else involving the wedding, so we're just going to skip forward.

      "Do you, Sir Discord, take her to be your loving wife?" Luna asked.

      "I do." he looked at Celestia with dreamy eyes.

      "And do you, Princess Celestia, take him to be your loving husband?"

      "I do." she looked to Discord.

      "I know pronounce you pony and draconecus." Luna said.

      The whole crowd smiled as the two creatures kissed.