Chapter 1: The Escape Plan
The Apple Family woke up excited about tomorrow because of the Apple Family Reunion. They went to the barn and while Applejack searched the barn for the past family reunion items Apple Bloom was looking at all the invitations to see how many ponies was coming to the "Apple Family Reunion."
"I Found Them" Said Applejack while throwing down the dusty box of items to Granny Smith.
"Ah Choo, Why thank you Applejack, I still can't believe that it's been one hundred moons since our last family reunion" Said Granny Smith after sneezing because of the dust particles in the air, "I remember like it was yesterday" Said Granny Smith while holding the quilt from the past family reunion's.
"Well you have been talking about it about everyday since then" Said Applejack climbing down the ladder.
"How many ponies are coming to the family reunion" Asked Granny Smith talking to Apple Bloom.
"Everypony, Even my favorite cousin Babs seed" Said Apple Bloom with excitement.
"I reckon we should start gettin ready" Answered Granny Smith surprised that so many ponies are coming.
The four of them went to the dinning room to plan out the evening for tomorrow.
"Looks like the family grew a lot since our last family reunion" Said Granny Smith feeling worried about all the work she has to do.
"Im going to be busier than a worm in a rotten tomater trying to put everything together" Said Granny Smith
"I could always help" Said Applejack
"Eeyup" Said Big McIntosh
"Oh I sure would appreciate that, Grannies a little rustier in the giddy up since the last family reunion" Said Granny Smith pushing her face up to look like she's younger.
Applejack was getting the evening for tomorrow ready hoping it was going to be the best one yet. She made the 7 legged race three times longer than before. She wanted Granny Smith and the others to finish the quilt they were working on the past reunion's. As Granny Smith was flipping through the memory book from the past reunion's Applejack was marking off what she needed in the party.
"I'm looking forward to making more memories at this reunion" Said Granny Smith with excitement. "We got the whole family together this time around, Who knows if they will all be able to make the next one" Said Granny Smith
"Don't worry Granny Smith, I'm gonna make sure that tomorrow is the most memorable family reunion yet" Said Applejack with enthusiasm. "Better get planning then" Said Applejack
The sun set and night time came and Applejack was pacing around her room worrying about how the evening is going to go tomorrow. As she was pacing Apple Bloom walked in.
"Apple Bloom" Said Applejack with wonderment. "What are you doing up?" Asked Applejack
"I was gonna ask you the same thing" Answered Apple Bloom
"I cant sleep" Said Applejack
"I cant wait to see my cousin babs" Said Apple Bloom "Were gonna do so many fun things together" Said Apple Bloom with excitement
"Fun. That's just the beginning of it" Said Applejack still worried. "Granny Smith handed me the rains of this family reunion and im gonna make the most of it. I have so many things planned. Said Applejack
As Applejack was talking Apple Bloom fell asleep. And soon after Applejack did too. The morning came and Applejack was excited about the reunion. She feel's it's going to be the best one yet.
"Rise and shine, We don't have much time" Said Applejack pulling the cover off of Apple Bloom.
They were all getting ready for the reunion. Apple Bloom, Big McIntosh, And Applejack was getting apples for the reunion. Applejack went to get honey, glitter, water, and decorating paper. And Started cooking. Big McIntosh got some fire wood for the reunion and set it up. They were finally finished getting ready and as soon as they finished the family started arriving. Apple Fritter, Apple Bumpkin, Red Gala, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Caramel Apple, Apple Strudel, Apple Tart, Baked Apples, Apple Brioche, Apple Cinnamon Crisp, Apple Cobbler, Apple Honey, Gala Appleby, Lavender Fritter, Peachy Sweet was all there.
"There here" Yelled Applejack felling worried about the evening she planned.
Ponies were arriving every which a way. Everypony gathered around the barn. Applejack got on the stage and started speaking into a bull horn.
"Howdy Ya'll, And welcome to the Apple Family Reunion." Said Applejack "My name is Applejack and I just want ya'll to know that I have a real big day planed for ya" Said Applejack with excitement. "Were going to start off with an obstacle course for the youngins and some fritter makin and quiltin for some not so youngins. And many more. Hope ya'll enjoy it" Said Applejack feeling excited
Apple Bloom finally found her favorite cousin Babs and they were excited about spending the day together.
"Babs" Said Apple Bloom felling ecstatic
"Cous" Said Babs feeling glad to see her cousin.
They started talking to catch up on how each others life is. As Babs was talking about her new school Applejack walked up.
"Babs, Glad you could make it" Said Applejack
"What am I, Gonna miss out on spending time with my favorite cousin" Answered Babs "Forget about it"
"Why dont you head over to the obstacle course" Said Applejack
"But we kinda want to spend time together and talk" Said Apple Bloom feeling sad
"There will be plenty of that while your racing your other cousin's"
They both lined up at the 7 legged race starting line and got ready to race. Babs noticed how long the race was.
"Whoa, Is that the finish line? Its like a mile away or something" Said Babs feeling unexcited
"Actually that is just the marker where you enter the next part of the race" Answered Applejack "I have put together something you are never gonna forget"
Apple Bloom and Babs looked at each other feeling worried about not being able to spend time together.
"After the 7 legged race your gonna be heading over here bobbing for apples. Then you will run around these tree's 50 times until your real good and dizzy. Then you will jump these big wooden hurdles. And then there is a final obstacle where you will balance a plate on a stick that is on top of your head while your saying "Pappy Pony Picked a Pluck of Prickly Pluffnuggets" over and over again, And the last pony standing wins" Said Applejack while demonstrating what to do. "On your mark, Get set, Go" Yelled Applejack
And the ponies were off. Apple Bloom and Babs didn't plan this to be the time they spend together so as they were running to the marker they were making a plan to sneak off on an adventure in the Everfree Forest so they can spend more time together doing what they want. They made it to the marker and was on there way back to the reunion.
They were already tired from the first half of the run so they rested for a second and everypony started passing them so they got up and tried to pass everyone but they were to far ahead and Apple Bloom and Babs was still tired from the firsts half. They finally got back and went to the apple bobbing.
They started bobbing for apples and when they were finished they noticed that Applejack was occupied by the other ponies so they thought it was a good opportunity to sneak off to the Everfree Forest.
"Now is our chance to go Apple Bloom" Said Babs
Applejack was with Granny Smith and the others to get them started on the quilt.and as she was doing so Babs and Apple Bloom snuck off to the Everfree Forest. Applejack noticed that Apple Bloom and Babs weren't at the tree's going around them.
"Where are those two" Said Applejack to herself.
Applejack went to Big McIntosh and asked him if he's seen them.
"Big McIntosh have you seen Apple Bloom and Babs I cant find them anywhere" Said Applejack with worriment
"Nnope" Answered Big McIntosh.
"We have to go find them" Applejack said as her heart was beating faster and faster.
Author's Note
This is my first story so im sorry if it isnt that good. Be sure to leave a comment and a like or dislike. anything will help me think of how my story is. This is Chapter one and if people like it i will be sure to create a chapter two.
I want to thank " Fluttershy2424 " for proof reading it and for suggesting i read " IsabellaAmoreSirenix's " story "Hide And Seek"
Chapter 2: The Everfree Forest
When Applejack and Big McIntosh noticed that they couldnt find Apple Bloom and/or Babs Seed anywhere they panicked. Soon after they started yelling for them.
"Apple Bloom, Babs" Yelled Applejack and Big McIntosh with a worrying voice.
Babs and Apple Bloom was to far to hear Applejack and Big McIntosh yell for them. They were wondering the forest and they weren't worried about anypony bothering them. Everypony was at the Apple Family Reunion and Apple Bloom and Babs were having fun spending time together. Suddenly there was a strange noise that sounded like somepony breathing.
"Wait whats that noise" Whispered Apple Bloom in a scared voice
"I dont hear anything" Answered Babs
They kept on walking and decided to play tag so Babs galloped 10 paces ahead of Apple Bloom and told her to try to catch her.
"Catch me if you can Apple Bloom" Said Babs feeling pumped
"Alright Babs" Said Apple Bloom and soon after she started chasing Babs. They were running around tree's jumping over fallin tree barks. And finally Apple Bloom caught Babs.
"Ah, Finally I got you" Said Apple Bloom
Again Apple Bloom heard a noise that sounded like somepony breathing but this time it sounds closer.
"There it is again, I know you heard it that time Babs" Apple Bloom said with a terrified voice.
"Yea I heard it" Babs Answered
Babs Seed starts walking towards the mysterious noise and Apple Bloom didnt think that was a good idea. Right now Apple Bloom wanted to go back but she knew if she went back she wouldn't be able to spend as much time with Babs.
"Uhh, I dont think its a good idea to walk towards the sound" Whispered Apple Bloom with a terrified voice.
Babs didn't listen and kept walking. Finally they both got to the source of the noise.
"Is that a f...." Said Apple Bloom scared out of her mind
"A face" Said Babs
They stood there observing the face
"It doesnt look like its mouth is moving" Said Babs
"It isnt, there is something inside of it" Said Apple Bloom still in a terrified voice
Suddenly a squirrel jumped out the mouth of tree and startled Babs and Apple Bloom.
"Whoa" Said Apple Bloom, and Babs
After they noticed it was a squirrel they started laughing.
"HaHaHa" Said Apple Bloom, and Babs
While all this was happening Applejack and Big McIntosh was in the forest looking for them They searched tree's, Ditches, Inside logs. They looked everywhere as they walked through the forest.
"Where can they be" Said Applejack nervously
"Well i don't know" Said Big McIntosh "Maybe we can follow their hoof tracks" pointing to the ground at small pony shaped hoof tracks
Applejack and Big McIntosh started following the hoof tracks.they followed it to a tree that had a scary face on it.
"It looks like they were here" said Applejack
"It looks like they were headed over there by that bubbly looking creek" Said Big McIntosh
Apple Bloom and Babs were across the bubbly creek and seconds after they heard Applejack and Big McIntosh calling for them but they didnt want to go back cause they were having to much fun.
"Look its Applejack, Hide" Said Babs
They hide behind a log and watched Applejack and Big McIntosh follow there tracks
"It looks like they crossed this creek" said Applejack
In attempting to cross the creek a cragadile appeared above the watery mud and they all got scared.
"Huh" Said them all
"Apple Bloom, Babs, Is that yall over there" asked Applejack
Apple Bloom and Babs showed themselves to them and as soon as Applejack seen them she jumped into the muddy water and started paddling.
"Applejack.." Yelled Big McIntosh
Applejack paddled as hard as she could and the cragadile was right behind her almost in arms reach. The cragadile was chomping its teeth at Applejack trying to bite her but Applejack was to far.
"Faster Applejack, Faster please" Screamed Apple Bloom
Applejack made it across the muddy creek safely and Big McIntosh wasn't going to make it if he tried to swim across.
"Apple Bloom, Babs yall had me worried sick about yall" Said Applejack "Are yall alright" Said Applejack in a relieved voice because she found her sister and cousin.
"Yea were okay" Said Apple Bloom and Babs "We had so much fun, We played tag we leaped over logs and ran around tree's"
"Dont yall ever do anything like this again" Said Applejack
"But we wanted to spend time together and have fun" Said Apple Bloom.
"But I had a whole day of things you guys can do together" Said Applejack
"We werent having fun" Apple Bloom said in a low voice
"Why didnt yall tell me this earlier" Asked Applejack
"Because you was trying so hard to make this Family Reunion the best one yet and i didnt want to make you feel bad" Said Apple Bloom
"Were sorry" Said Applejack and Babs
"Its okay" Said Applejack while hugging them both "Its A good thing that cragadile is slow at swimming"
"yea" Said Apple Bloom and Babs
"Are yall okay" Said Big McIntosh
"Yea were okay we are going to find another way around. Follow your tracks back to the reunion. We will be there in a lil bit" Said Applejack
"Okay, Be careful you guys" Said Big McIntosh
"We will" Answered Applejack "Come'on guys"
They walked around trying to find a way back to the apple family reunion. They stumbled across their own hoof tracks and realized they were walking in circles. They were lost.
"Applejack aren't these our hoof tracks" Asked Apple Bloom
"Yes they are"Answered Applejack "Were lost in the Everfree Forest" Said Applejack with a screech in her voice because she was scared.
At that moment they didn't know what to do. Applejack looked down to examine the tracks and thought to herself
"How did we walk in a circle"
They decided to walk away from their tracks and see where they will end up. At that time Big McIntosh made it back to the Reunion around 6:00 pm. and the sun was about to set in a couple of hours so he was hoping they will find a way across the creek before the sun sets.
