Days To Come

I woke up to see the dawn sky still trying to lighten up the darkness of night. It wouldn't be long before apple-buck season starts I thought.

I also thought back to yesterday evening when Rainbow Dash took off early. Leaving the party to Pinkie who was still crying and not in the mood for parties. It turned into a disaster when RD left.

I got out of my bed to start the new day in Ponyville.

As I went down stairs, I heard Granny Smith and Applebloom trying to help each other make breakfast.

Big Macintosh followed me downstairs to the dining room we have set up. On the table, there was enough Applefritters and Apple cider to make your mouth water. Applebloom came to the table with Granny Smith. We then gathered around the table for breakfast. I started our prayer that we say each morning. "Thank you Celestia for letting us have a prosperous year of fruits and vegetables and years to come forth." We then started eating.

"So Applebloom, what are your plans today?" I asked.

"Well.. Oh! Me, Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo are going to try to get our rock climbing cutie mark again." Applebloom said excitedly.

"Well if that don't work out, you can help me sell the remaining apples we have at our apple stand in the middle of town." I said knowing that rock climbing won't work out for the three crusaders.

"Okay. But wait and see, because I'm going to get my rock climbing cutie mark." Applebloom said so seriously it almost made me chuckle.

"What are you doin' today Big Macintosh?" I asked still keeping breakfast from stopping. I like to see our family together.

"Well. I was goin into town later. And check on the apple blooms on the trees." He said in his monotone voice.

Well that sounds like an easier day than usual. Can I call you to help with the stall if Appleboom doesn't come?" I asked.

"Eeyup." He said simply.

"Well okay. I'm off to find Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle." Applebloom called getting up from her seat and running out of the door. I still could not understand how those three have so much energy.

"I guess I'm off too." I said getting up slower than Applebloom. "See ya Granny Smith and Big Mac."

I left the table to go through the door Applebloom ran through and looked at the rising sun.

Maybe I should see how Fluttershy is holding up. I thought to myself making a turn in the road to go towards the Everfree forest.

Once I was to her cottage, I finally came up with what I was going to ask. I then knocked on her door.

"Fluttershy? You around?" I called.

"Applejack. I'm over here." Fluttershy said barely more than a whisper. She was around back.

"Hi there Fluttershy. I was wondering what you're doin' today." I asked finally seeing Fluttershy, who was tending to some nests for birds.

"Well... Really nothing. After I'm done with this of course." She said not taking her eyes off of the nests she was trying to fix.

"I thought you might like to come along with me into town." I said making Fluttershy's head perk up.

"That would be great Applejack. Just let me finish this nest first." She said then getting focused on the nest and quickly try to fix the nest.

Once she was done I asked, "Are you ready? Lets go."