Achievement Hunter in Equestria: JT Hailstorm Edition

Jack gave Spike a break from reading just so he could explore the rest of the castle. As he wandered around he noticed that he was hungry. What could he do for food? Vegetables were out of the question, and any meat related thing was definitely out of the question. Even if he was supposed to represent a pony, he still didn’t like the fact he had to eat veggies.

Then in his time of gloomy remorse, he remembered that Michael said that the bronies said there was alcohol, so there must be nuts or pretzels, something that was bar related. First he had to find a bar. Where to start looking though? He couldn’t ask Spike, so he had to find Rainbow Dash or one of the other ponies he had met earlier.

So he set out on his mini journey to find one of the other ponies and find a bar. First he found Spike and explained that he was going out for a while, so he didn’t worry. Then he set out on his journey.

It was the first time he wandered the streets of Ponyville, so he took in all of the colors and all of the visual pleasing aspects of this world. He almost forgot what he came out of the castle for then he saw a pony eating and that reminded him. Out of desperation he started asking ponies if they knew where Rainbow Dash was, after all he did have a nice conversation with her earlier.

He was pointed to a tree where she normally took a nap. As he approached the tree he could see a sleeping Dash.

“Hey Rainbow Dash.” Jack called out. Rainbow Dash woke up and looked down at Jack.

“Oh…hey.” Rainbow Dash said.

“I was wondering about that question I had earlier.” Jack said.

“Which question?” Rainbow Dash asked.

“That one about booze.” Jack said.

“Oh yeah, that question. You can go to the bar but you’ll look desperate, your best option is to talk to AJ.” Rainbow Dash said.

“AJ?” Jack asked.

“Applejack, the one who was watching over your friend Ray.” Rainbow Dash said.

“The orange one?” Jack asked.

“Yeah.” Rainbow Dash said.

“Well can you take me to her?” Jack asked.

“Sure. Just one sec.” Rainbow Dash said. She flew off with her pillow in one direction then a second later she returned. “ Okay then let’s go.”

“Cool.” Jack said. They flew off together. “So why are we going to talk to Applejack?”

“You’ll see.” Rainbow Dash said. She guided Jack to Sweet Apple Acres.

Meanwhile Spike was enjoying some alone time when suddenly he belched up a scroll. He opened it and read it aloud even if nopony was around.

“Dear Spike, we have figured out how we can switch back but it’s going to be harder than we expected. All that needs to be done is to beat the bad-guy, cause apparently the magic cast on this certain item by a certain god of chaos, caused this whole thing to be turned into a game. Discord can’t reverse it, and we can’t use their equipment because of some set backs. So in other words it’s up to the humans to find the bad-guy and defeat him. Please inform the others and ensure the humans are all accounted for. I have faith in the humans, cause I have lost all faith over here. Signed Twilight Sparkle.” Spike said. He put the scroll in a special spot then ran as fast as he could to the outside. “I have to find everypony and tell them this news.”

Rainbow Dash and Jack reached Sweet Apple Acres. They quickly found Applejack, as she made her way back with a cart filled with apples.

“Howdy, what can Ah do ya for?” Applejack asked.

“Jack here wants to try some of your ‘special’ beverage.” Rainbow Dash said. Applejack gave a very concerned look.

“Eh…ya sure ya wanna try it?” Applejack asked.

“Sure.” Jack shrugged.

“Well if ya say so.” Applejack said. She looked at the cart behind her. “Ah guess Ah could go fer a drink as well. Jus’ let me put this away first an’ Ah’ll get ya some.” She walked to the barn and started doing stuff.

“So why is she so apprehensive to give me any?” Jack asked.

“Well…it is pretty strong stuff but it’s good. I think she just doesn’t think you can take it.” Rainbow Dash said.

“I can take it.” Jack said.

“Well we’re going to find out.” Rainbow Dash said. Applejack returned then looked at Jack.

“Ya ready?” Applejack said.

“Of course.” Jack said.

“Well come along…” Applejack said. She guided them inside the barn and she pressed a button and a secret door opened.

“Is all of this necessary?” Jack asked.

“When ya found the perfect recipe for the perfect drink, yeah.” Applejack said. All of them made their way down into the secret room. There was a full bar and Dash flew over then sat down on a stool. Jack cautiously walked over to one of the stools then sat down and waited for Applejack to serve the drink.

Though originally he wanted something to go to a bar to see what they had to eat, he convinced himself that apples are good. An apple a day keeps the doctor away, right?

Applejack set out a couple of shot glasses then pulled out a bottle with a picture of an apple. An apple, nothing too intimidating but what do you expect out of an apple farmer? She masterfully poured the drinks, which made one wonder if she should’ve been a bartender.

“All righty then, a drink fer everypony.” Applejack said.

“You ready Jack?” Rainbow Dash asked.

“As ready as I’ll ever be.” Jack said. He took the shot glass and downed it. The expression on his face made Rainbow Dash fall off of the stool due to excessive laughing. Applejack shook her head then downed her shot. Rainbow finally composed herself enough to get up and sit back down on the stool.

“Ya alright there, Jack?” Applejack asked.

“Yeah…it’s strong as hell.” Jack said.

“Yeah, I told you that it was strong.” Rainbow Dash said.

“You did but you didn’t say how strong.” Jack said.

“I don’t know what is strong to you…you’re a human and we’re ponies, things are kinda different.” Rainbow Dash said.

“I have somethin’ that’s not as strong.” Applejack said.

“That would be greatly appreciated…”Jack said. Applejack got out a stein and Jack noticed the tap. As she poured the beverage the world started moving a little slower. A stupid smile overtook Jack’s face as the alcohol started to go through his bloodstream.

“Are ya okay sugar cube?” Applejack asked. Jack just sat there staring off into the distance.

“I’ll get his attention.” Rainbow Dash said.

“Well he’s cut off.” Applejack said. Rainbow nodded then she got close to Jack’s ear. An evil grin came across he face.

“JACK!” Rainbow Dash yelled. Jack jumped and fell off of the barstool. As he lay there unconscious Applejack looked over the bar then shook her head.

“That’s the fastest Ah’ve ever saw somepony git drunk an’ pass out.” Applejack said.

“He was drunk in 10 seconds flat.” Rainbow Dash said.

“He’s gonna have one bad hangover.” Applejack said.

“I better get him one of those…” Rainbow Dash said. Then Pinkie appeared out of nowhere with a mystery treat then she force-fed Jack the treat. Jack came to and looked around.

“What just happened?” Jack asked.

“Uh…ya passed out.” Applejack said.

“Pinkie where’d you come from?” Rainbow Dash asked.

“If I told you, I’d have to kill you silly.” Pinkie Pie said. Rainbow Dash gave Pinkie a perplexed look then the pink party pony smiled. “Just kidding…or am I?”

“Anyway…what brings ya here?” Applejack asked.

“Oh Spike got another one of those scrolls from Twilight that explains that the only way for them to go-get back home is for them to find the bad guy and defeat him. Oh and we need Rainbow Dash to go tell Princess Luna of all of this stuff and help gather the humans so they all know what is going on and to create some sort of battle plan.” Pinkie Pie said. Jack and the two ponies looked at Pinkie in utter confusion.

“Okay…so I do that now?” Rainbow Dash asked.

“Only if you want.” Pinkie Pie said. She smiled a big smile then Rainbow Dash flew towards the passageway.

“So I’ll be back soon.” Rainbow Dash said. She flew off in a rainbowfied dash, which left Jack in awe.

“She’s fast…” Jack said.

“Yup, she’s one of the fastest ponies.” Pinkie Pie said. Jack looked at Pinkie who continued to bounce.

“So what was that thing you gave me?” Jack asked.

“It’s a secret treat I developed to help ponies recover quickly so they can partay some more.” Pinkie Pie said.

“Ah ain’t seen ya use that one yet.” Applejack said.

“I haven’t had to use it until now.” Pinkie Pie said.

“So we have to defeat a bad guy…it’s probably Ryan.” Jack said. Then there was a ringing in Applejack’s ear.

“Distract him.” Ryan said. Applejack looked around and it appeared that no one could hear the voice inside her head. She finished pouring the drink then put it on the edge of the bar.

“Hey ya wanted to try this. Since yer all better ya should try it.” Applejack said.

“Oh yeah I wanted that, huh? Well might as well drink it.” Jack said.

“Oooh Rainbow Dash didn’t finish her drink. I better finish it for her.” Pinkie Pie said. She downed the shot then smiled. “I love this drink.”

“Ah know ya do.” Applejack said. Jack started drinking the beverage that Applejack poured him.

“What is this?” Jack asked.

“Oh it’s hard cider.” Applejack said.

“This is better than the hard cider back in my world.” Jack said.

“Well that’s really kind of ya.” Applejack said.

“I mean it. The best quality cider.” Jack said. He looked at Pinkie who was spinning around on the barstool. “How’s Kerry doing?”

“Oh that guy…well he had a run in with a cellist and he broke her cello so he was taken to Canterlot for something.” Pinkie Pie explained.

“So will he be back?” Jack asked.

“I don’t know.” Pinkie Pie said. She continued to spin.

“Were these even made to spin?” Jack asked.

“Nope, somehow Pinkie figures out how to spin in them.” Applejack said.

“Interesting.” Jack said.

“Shouldn’t ya go back to Spike?” Applejack asked.

“Oh yeah…” Jack said. He chugged the rest of the cider then got up. “Thanks Applejack.”

“Yer welcome.” Applejack said. Jack ran out of the booze bunker and Applejack turned to Pinkie. “Did ya really lose their friend?”