Ch. 2-A&B: Beckoning

From the corner of Applejack's eye she saw Apple Bloom. Her little sister's eyes were wide, mouth unhinged and gawking to the floor. Sophist turned her head to Apple Bloom, and before she could speak Apple Bloom's nose was assaulted by the overpowering scent of apple pollen and cinnamon musk. Her cheeks flushed hotly as she entered the barn.

"Wha... what's that beautiful scent?" Apple Bloom moaned.

"That's the smell of love, dear Bloomie. Would you like to smell like it forever?" Sophist asked playfully.

"...I ...I don-" Apple Bloom mumbled until Sophist softly kissed the filly's cheek.

"Ms... Sophi..." Apple Bloom wheezed. She clutched at her throat scraping it wildly as she fell to the floor.

"Apple Bloom!" Applejack yelled. Sophist turned to A.J "Is she not used to affection... don't you kiss your sister goodnight?"

"How dare you hurt my sister I'm not going to let you get away with this!" Applejack growled bitterly.