A Burden to Bear

I’ve always had troubles sleeping in new places, let it be sleepover at the friend’s house or just cottage rented for holidays. Usually... but not this time, or, should I say, ‘almost’? That was a dreamless sleep, though some kind of shadow was on my dream horizon, as if something or someone been bothering me, don’t know. Don’t want to know. Anyway...
I awoke in the middle of the night. The moon was high in the sky, sharing her ghostly light with the sleeping earth and not so sleepy me. Nope, not sleepy at all. Guess I should’ve undress myself before going to bed, but... well... just didn’t have enough fuel in me to do so. But, hey, who cares? It’s not like there were some kind of customs about the clothes, right? Most of Ponyville going out, uh... should I call this ‘nude’ or not? Dunno, maybe. I was a little embarrassed at first, but, come on, really, they’re PONIES! Different societies, different customs and such... and all the way on the Earth we got those... uh, nevermind. There were people that prefer live that way too, it just simply not so... uh... casual? Normal? Guess I should sleep more, but if I can’t, then, maybe, just maybe, I should take a walk? If Twi already have returned, then she shouldn’t sleep, right? Better take my chances, as I got nothing else to do.
Laziness, or, rather, a little unexpected turn of events, allowed me not to waste my time on dressing again. Some rare pluses... decision was made, and thus I just had to follow it. The main problem was, at the same time, both simple and hard. Did you ever tried to leave the unfamiliar house with a little bit creaky floors unnoticed? I think it totally need a guide.
‘How to leave Fluttershy’s house at night unnoticed?’
‘Step One: Don’t.’
Regretfully, such guide(s) didn’t exist(for it would be really weird if they did and I would like ask author a question or two), and thus noise was made, some animals woke up, looking at me with their sleepy eyes, then, as if nothing happened, they yawned and gone to bed again. Wow, didn’t expect that, though it certainly good. Lucky me, huh? Well, time to go. Time to sleep, actually, but...
Slowly closing door behind myself I looked around in fascination, and sighed. Silent Ponyville was... beautiful. Peaceful, quiet, without all constant never ending noise of those big cities, it was just like a... dream. Long, beautiful dream, of those, that should never end...
‘I wonder’ - suddenly sprang thought into my mind - ‘What season it is? First or second?’
Guess it doesn’t matter much for me right now, or does it? As far as I could understand, I was not the first human, that ended up in Equestria, and not the last one, I suppose. This simple conclusion was drawn from reactions of Rarity and Fluttershy, and, to a little extent, Pinkie. If so, where are the others? Already assimilated, and away from Ponyville and mane six? Hardly, if they’re fans of show, of course. Well, who knows...
There was a light, in Ponyville library. Hmm, I wonder, maybe Twilight returned a bit earlier, than I expected? Guess, there is only one way to find out, right? I sure hope we have some things to discuss.
It wasn’t a long walk. Five, maybe ten minutes, hardly more. Still, it was long ten minutes by the road, which lead me between comfortable Ponyville houses, but, as every road has both beginning and the end, this was no exception. I stood before a grandiose tree, and tried to guess, just how old is it? A hundred years? A thousand? Maybe more? No idea, but it is... it is. So, I stood, there, for a long five minutes, trying to guess, and, in my own opinion, failing miserably. When I grow tired of this game, I knocked.
One, two, three, pause. Is anypony home? Hope, that it is, or it’d be a rather strange situation. Thieves, maybe? What should I even do with pony thieves, m? Tie them up and go to the police? Or... was it guard here? And did I even saw at least some guards in the show in Ponyville? Urrgh... don’t remember. don’t remember at all.
And then there were steps. Gentle clapping of hooves that were heard from behind the door, silver light enveloped it, and door slowly opened, revealing a silhouette of a certain pony standing right before me. My brain shut down almost immediately while trying to process information from eyes, and then did the only thing I could and thought appropriate of. To put it simply, I lowered and layed my head, for the one who stood in the doorframe was no one than the Princess Luna itself, and I totally didn’t want to mess with the royalty. How or why she ended up in the library at that time of night? Uh, shouldn’t ask... but, what exactly should I do know, without knowing a proper rules of etiquette? Uh...
Her words, they did surprise me, and her actions even more. The mighty alicorn, sister of the Sun goddess stifled a giggle and said:
-You’re... interesting. - she stated in the matter of factly. - Proceed into the library, so we can talk.
-Yes, Your Highness. - I scratched my chin and sighed. - Sorry for my lack of good manners, but I simply didn’t expect to see you here.
-We totally understand, young one, but, please, come in, the wind is the cold, though the night is young.
It sounded rather cryptic. What wi... I hadn't had chance to finish the thought, as cold chilling wind appeared out of nowhere, freezing me to the bones. Damn. How? Oh, she is a part pegasi all right, sure, she can predict the weather. Now I didn’t hesitate, and finally accepted an invitation. Library looked, well... librarish. You know, it’s like all those high ceilings, lots of books, other things. It was all too familiar to me, but the mistress of this place were not. Luna. Why, of all ponies, it was she?
-I thank you, Princess, but... may I ask for some tea before we could talk?
-The kitchen is that way. - she waved with effortless grace and precision, honed movements made me stare in jealousy. Of course, if you can live more than thousand years old, you can pick up a lot of useful and not so useful skills. - Shall I make a tea for you?
-I’d be grateful, Princess. - my teeth made a stakkato while I was trying to get warm. How summer night would be that cold? Or, maybe that wind was special? - If you don’t mind.
-Not at all... and call me Luna, please, for we do not have enough time in this place, the time is on with steady pace.
-I bet I could call you that, if you will not call me ‘young one’, please. I got my name, even if it is not good enough for this world. The name’s...
-Wind-That-Walks.
-Wha?! How did you... one of your secrets, Luna?
-At least now you call me by my name, not by title. - night-blue alicorn smiled a little bit shyly. - We... I like that. Now, how about some tea? Which do you prefer?
-Hot. - was my response. Luna giggled and nodded.
We made our way into the kitchen and, while she was making some tea, there were some small talk. Funny thing, after the initial shock from encounter, I found out, that talking with her was... easy. I mean, yeah, she still was a near-immortal all-powerful Goddess, but... I felt like I’m talking with, dunno, someone of my age. Someone smart, sure, but still. We talked about a lot of things, mostly she asked about something from my world, I told about films and books I’ve read, about my profession and daily routine, those trivial things that made my life, and she was somehow fascinated by it. I wonder...
-Luna, forgive me my interest, but... is my life really so... uh... storylike?
-Both yes and no. - answered the Goddess - Your world is interesting, and you’re a messenger, if I’m not mistaken?
-You can call me that. Deal with various papers mostly. I have a strange feeling now, Luna... what is the point of this... talk? I doubt that our meeting was just a lucky coincidence.
-It didn’t, I’ve made the choice, but, more importantly, I knew about your coming and wanted to talk to you. Even Twilight, head of project, don’t know yet.
-What project are you talking about? Smells fishy.
-You will know when the time will come. - ‘calmed’ me Luna. - I will not tell things... that you shouldn’t hear, for now, at least.
I already finished my tea at that time, feeling as warmness filled my whole body. That was a nice pleasant talk, but, I guess, I’m in need of some sleep now. Only when I stood at the doorframe, I said:
-Thanks anyway. You really should get out more. Listening to stories of others isn’t a good way of writing your own, and if you’re doing nothing, the book will be blank.
-Wise words, Wind. - she answered calmly. - I wish you good luck.
-There is one thing I think I want to tell you... but it will wait for another time. It’s not... something I’m ok to tell right now.
-And this is..? - asked Luna curiously.
-Story for another time, Princess. - I smiled. - Good reason to meet again, don’t you think so?
Luna stifled a giggle, than, then shuddered a little, and, finally, allowed herself to laugh. A beautiful laugh indeed. But, as she laughed, world around me was becoming dimmer and dimmer, until last drops of color left space around me, and...

...I awakened. Was I dreaming? Ugh, my head... what, exactly, was that? I got up. Slowly, carefully, as if this world was a dream too. But it was not. I lost any doubt of it when stumbled painfully upon the floor and nothing happened. No awakening again, no such thing, no, sir. And strange feeling. Crumpled piece of paper in my hand. And there it was. A lone word, written in deep-blue ink.
‘Sorry’.
-L
Wha? I kneeled here, and, as dream slip from my head, so note vanished too, slowly, but surely. Less than a minute has passed, and there was not a single sign of it, only vague memory of mine. Was this a dream too, or I’m going mad? Let’s hope for the better.
Look like Fluttershy was still asleep, like most of her animal friends. Most, mind you, but not all of them. A white bunny from yesterday, Angel, as I remembered, stared at me with sceptical glare of his. And what should I do? I didn’t wanna sleep anymore, and got nothing to do, so... oh, yeah...
-Hey, little fella, how about lend a... uh... paw?
He stared quizzically, but, when I told him my idea, well... he agreed to help, as usual, wordlessly.

-Good morning, Fluttershy!
-Uh, wh... - timid yellow pegasi tried to hide under her bed, but, as she saw, that it was just me, smiled shyly. - Oh... wow...
-And ‘wow’ it is. Nothing serious, really, just... trying to repay you a little bit, if you don’t mind.
-Thanks, it’s... unusual, I didn’t get a chance, to have breakfast in bed... until today.
-Enjoy.
As I settled the tray upon the small table(cakes, muffins, teapot, cream, sugar, and one cup) and readied myself to leave, when she gently touched my hand with her hoof and asked:
-Could you... m... share the breakfast with me? Please?
-I’ve already ate... - as I begun, her ears flattened, and I found myself continuing phrase in totally unexpected way. - ...but I will be glad to drink some tea with you.
Warmth of her smile was akin to golden rays of summer sun... how could I refuse? She ate slowly, sipping her tea, and I looked at her with interest. I already knew, that unicorns got the TK sphere, but looking at Fluttershy and how she managed to use her hooves for manipulating the cup... it’s war rather... intriguing, not to say the least.
We didn’t talk at all. Not a single word was said, but, strangely enough, I felt ok. Back on the Earth there were two kind of people. Those, with whom you gladly want to talk, and those, with whom it is ok to stay silent. Fluttershy was of second type. We took our time, sipping tea little by little, and watching, as sun slowly got up with Celestia’s power. And at that moment, when I noticed, that yellow pegasi opened her mouth to finally say something, the window burst opened, and appeared... guess who? You’re right, it was...
-Rainbow Dash! What are you... - shockingly began Fluttershy, but were interrupted by her pegasi friend.
-I needed to... WOW! YOU ARE SO CLOSE ALREADY?!!
What should that mean, I wondered. But, looking at the Fluttershy I understood. That was very same meaning as I’ve guessed. Great. Simply great. Now she was totally shocked.
-Uh... Fluttershy? - No response. I took cup from her hooves, slowly and carefully, and put it on a tray, then and only then I turned to the pegasi with the seven-colored mane. - Hello, Rainbow Dash. What’s up?
-Hi, uh... who are you? Oh, wait, you’re one of those all right. But Twi didn’t tell me anything about you...
Of ‘those’, huh? Not very same ‘those’ as in ‘those’ of Pinkie, but, as I can see, there is some hidden pattern, that I couldn’t recognise now. What did Luna told? It was a dream, of course, but...
-I guess, that I’m uninvited guest. The name’s... - Which one should I use? Human one, or... - Call me Wind. Wind-that-Walks.
-Sound cool enough even for a pegasi! - exclaimed Rainbow Dash. - But, you know, too slow. Fluttershy, I needed to ask you something...
-I doubt she could hear you right now.
-Yeah, right. Anyway, I don’t even remember what I needed to ask. - Dash facehoofed. - What a shame... hey, you’re that guy, that Pinkie preparing the party for?
-Um... yes, I guess.
-Cool! Meet you there, then!
In an instant she was gone, leaving rainbow trail behind. How could I forgot about Rainbow Dash and some of fiction laws? Damn, I definitely in need of comic sense or something like that, to know, what to wait for. And Fluttershy were still in shock. What a beautiful day... I don’t think, that playing ‘Sleeping Beauty’ with her will do anything good, so, let’s use more... appropriate methods. No cold water, of course. Just...
-I think, that you should drink your tea, and tend to animals, don’t you agree?
As soon as I finished the phrase, she blinked, and nodded eagerly. Let’s count it for the answer. At least, that was some kind of answer all right.
-Uh... can I help?
She shook her head. ‘No’ is ‘no’, ok. It’s a brand new day, and I got nothing to do. Fluttershy need her time to recover, and I... really, what should I do? Twi is away, but there is one Element I hadn’t spoke with. Applejack. Sweet Apple Acres, here I go!

It was not so long, but, definitely pleasant walk. Not so cold, not so warm, I kept my jacket on, and just enjoyed the breeze. So, I’m really in Ponyville now, and this isn’t a dream. But... why me? Not even a brony, but, here you go, your lucky ticket! Funny enough, why didn’t I thought about it earlier?
Language. They spoke Equestrian, right? Humans speak English. Right? Right.
...how I managed to understand them, and, more importantly, communicate with them? And it wasn’t some kind of vocabulary spell, I think... but I don’t know, I’m not even a mage. ‘Even’, huh? How could someone from Earth grow accustomed to this world without some... transformations? Maybe those ‘those’ became Earth ponies? Should I ask some Earth ponies some silly questions? Guess not.
I didn’t even venture into Ponyville itself, instead going the long way, and finally reaching Sweet Apple Acres. Easier said than done. When you see it in the show, there are rows and rows of apple trees, but... it’s a cartoon. When you see it with your own eyes, this is a different sight. Totally different.
I stood here, amidst mighty trees, silent in my awe. Those were... huge. Not so huge as Twilight library tree, but monumental. I wondered, how Apples are bucking them? Very soon I’ll see for myself.
The span of gardens... how much there are apple trees? Hundreds, thousands, maybe? I didn’t know, but it was a pretty sight. All sorts of golden, green and red colors surrounded me, and, more importantly, the smell! Did I mentioned smell? Oh, that smell... it was like pears, honey and cinnamon, even a hint of fresh mint was here, all mixed up for a elixir, that I greedily inhaled right now. Only five or so minutes later I managed to break free from the sheer aroma of apples and resumed my walk.
Soon enough I heard monotonous thumping sounds, and changed direction, so go closer while remain unseen. Big red stallion bucked tree, and apples, all of them, fallen like a golden rain, in the three big buckets. Interesting, if they fall, they might, and will, be a little damaged, no? Then, now exactly Apples manage to sell them? Or maybe it’s one of those cartoon physics laws? If so, could I be considered valid target for them or not? There could be at least two points of view. First say ‘yes, you’re in their world’, while the second one stated ‘no, you’re from a different world’. So... a little spaced out, aren’t I? I shrugged, snapping myself out of trance, and left hiding spot, going right to the one and only Big Mac.
-Um... hello there?
THUMP! Another fall of apples, and only after overseeing their fall, he slowly turned to me. He was shorter than me, sure, but made up the difference via sheer volume of muscles. If you compare man and a dwarf... yeah, now I got that feeling. And yet, he stood there, saying nothing, and whole situation was becoming more weird with each passing moment.
-You’re a Big Mac, right?
-Eyeep.
-Brother of Applejack?
-Eyeep.
-Protector of the Chalice?
-E... what?
-Slip of tongue. Where is your sister?
-There, applebucking. - he waved his hoof, directing me further.
-Um.. thanks. I’d better go.
-Eyeep.
Not a talkative type, really. But... protector of the Chalice? Really? How’d I even mentioned that and, more importantly, why? Dunno. Hmm... he would be quite a sight in the knight’s armor. Everymare’s dream, huh? Nevertheless, I got direction now, but got this strange feeling of someone watching me... oh, sure. Looking back, I waved to Big Mac and gone my own way, searching for his sister.
Five minutes flat, and I found her, Applejack, taking a short rest from work. Funny, I thought she is a hard working pony. And she was. I looked upon rows of apple filled buckets, those still waiting to be brought to some kind of cart or point of rendezvous. One pony for all of those? And I thought I wasn’t jealous type... and there she was. Strong, beautiful, and wild. Long mane with the color of ripe wheat, nice orange... uh, let’s call this orange... coat, and brilliant green eyes. Funny thing, green is the color of envy... What am I thinking? Whatever it is, I need to stick with the plan. And, if so... I hope I don’t get carried away again.
-Good day, AJ!
-G’day, uh... who’re you?
-Wind. Wind-That-Walks.
-Uh-huh... and what’cha doin’ here?
-Just decided to meet Element of Honesty. - I smiled. - It’s just like I talked with everyone else, well, excluding Twilight, and thought... why not? Besides, I got nothing to do, and such...
-That’s mighty fine of ya to come and say hello, but Ah’m kinda busy right now. Those apples aren’t gonna haul themselves, ya know.
-Applebloom’s not helping?
-Nah, she’s with the Crusaders. Ya of... uh... bro-sumthin’?
-Brony? No, just a casual observer with a good memory, that’s all.
-It’s been nice talking to ya, but Ah got a job to do.
-How about a helping hand?
-Huh? - Earth farmpony looked at me with sceptical glare. - Ya’re wanna help? Ah don’t think that’s a good idea...
-Well, I can’t do applebucking, sure, but how about I haul those apples... where, by the way?
-There’s a... wait a sec! Ah didn’t agree to your help! Why should Ah...
-One thing. I’m not Applebloom.
She looked at me with a quick glance, then sighed and nodded.
-Point taken. Ah guess there’s nothing bad in it all right. Think you can manage to drag all this by yourself?
-If you got a cart... why not? Deal, then?
-Didn’t refused a helping... uh... paw?
-Hand. Not since that time when you promised to applebuck whole orchard by yourself?
-...yeah. Let’s get going then.
Good, honest, simple work, oh how I missed you!.. well, not really. Dunno... it’s all so complicated. Only a couple of days ago I was in my world, spending holiday doing my stalker thing, and look at me now. I’m in Equestria, working side by side with one of so called ‘mane six’... Whose dream I’m living? No, not a single thought about dreams, I’ve got work to do...
Warm sun shed her golden rays upon the the earth, rows and rows of apple trees, and me, of course. Only after hour or so of hauling buckets of apples I noticed, that I wasn’t so tired as I expected. Courier work helped me to build up my stamina, sure, but that was kind of too much. Never I was a strong type, rather agile, but still... so, what does this mean? Am I stronger than I thought of myself or simply lucky? Or does after all laws of this world apply to me too? And, if so, what exactly does it mean? No, not a single thought for the rest of the shift. Let’s... read a rhyme, then? How about... Carroll?

“The sun was shining on the sea,
Shining with all his might:
He did his very best to make
The billows smooth and bright--
And this was odd, because it was
The middle of the night.

The moon was shining sulkily,
Because she thought the sun...”

-Stop right there!
I was interrupted by AJ’s voice. Not knowing what to expect, I slowly turned with rather heavy bucket of apples in my grasp, and asked:
-Is something wrong?
-Yeah, yer rhyme.
-Um... and... uh... what exactly wrong with it? Is it that bad?
-No, it’s fine all right. - farmpony shook her head - It’s just... made me remember one fella named Discord... and somethin’ Ah don’ wanna remember at all.
-Sorry, I should’ve thought about it. - Silly me! But of course she would be aggravated by such chaotic rhyme! With all of those things Discord had done to Ponyville, and, more importantly, to them... - I’m... really sorry.
-Not your fault, Wind. It’s... Ah did some things I’m not very fond of in that time, that’s all. - she confessed, while looking at the horizon, and gentle breeze made her hair flow with the wind currents. Am I jealous? Or... something else? And what the hay is going on with me? - They say ‘time heals all wounds, right?
-Yes... though some wounds leave us scars. - I shrugged. Clearly not most pleasant theme. - Why did you... even mentioned it? Aren’t I a complete stranger to you?
-Maybe. - she smiled. - Maybe not. You’re a working lot, and Ah appreciate that. Think that you could keep up a couple of hours?
Damn. How much exactly I was working already? Narrative laws in motion, downtime and other stuff... I want my story sense right NAO! Nothing? Tsk, too bad. Will get by with little help from my... waaait a second! Oh, and thank you, Beatles, by the way!
-Sure... it’s... AJ, can I ask you a question?
-Speak up.
-Did you told this to me because... somehow... you consider me a friend?
-Was it so hard to guess? Didn’t you got friends in your homeworld?
-...what is the definition of friendship? - I smiled, sadly. - What does this word exactly mean? This question I’ve never had answer for. Secret for a secret, plain and simple, right? Fair trade...
-I wanna buck you, but don’t want to break some of your bones. But... this question... Ah don’t think Ah got the answer either.
-What do you mean? You and other Elements...
-We’ll finish the job, and Ah’ll explain, ok?
-Agreed.
Those two hours passed like seconds, and I found myself lying and inhaling deeply smells of grass, apples and honey, and whole body ached, but I felt good, like layers of dirt was peeled off me, and, again, I felt cleaner somehow. It was... strange, and it was great. Feeling I will never ever forget...
I think I fell asleep there, on the grassy hill, under the apple tree, my mind free of thoughts, and even if that sleep was short, it was refreshing. Then, something awoke me. Not ‘something’, somepony. AJ. She was standing near me, with the tray in her mouth, and on the tray were three glass bottles filled with apple juice. Wow, such a service. I giggled, remembering breakfast with Fluttershy, and smiled warmly. Throat was dry, like a desert.
-Thanks, AJ.
-Fo fanks, fust fake if. - she mumbled, and I couldn’t help, but laugh. Earth farmpony tried to frown, but just shook her head, and repeated. -Fake it alfeady.
I took all three bottles, while AJ dropped the tray onto earth and laid herself. Why can’t I stop looking at them, appreciating their beauty, manes, eyes? Why... no human-pony relationship anyway. Nothing good will come out of it, really. But just looking at them won’t hurt anypony, right?
-Stop looking that way, you weirdo. - snickered AJ. - Just gimme one o’ those.
-Sure thing. So... other two are mine?
-Yep. Ah betcha you wanna drink fer real, so...
She didn’t finish the sentence, when first bottle was already dry. Only when I begun drink the second one, then and only then I could really taste the drink. I think it was.. cinnamon. Cinnamon, honey, peach, something sweet, yet delicate... vanille, maybe. And it was a simple apple juice... I wanna try their cider, damn it!
-Yer real thirsty, aren’t ya?
She sat, not, better say laid there, holding bottle between her forelegs, and sipping quietly. Only when juice run dry, there were noises, special noises when try to drink all those last drops of something really good. I understood her all right, never liked straws in the drinks though.
-What you’re gonna planning to do next? - I asked her, sighing easily and feeling my thirst quenched. - Gonna go to sleep?
-Ah thought about it, but Ah dunno. There is some kind of party by Pinkie, so Ah think Ah should go.
-You definitely should.
-Why so? - she cocked her head. - Ya know sumthin’ Ah don’t know?
-It’s party in my honor. Or, to be more precise, in honor of my arrival. How about that? Favor for favor?
-What do ya mean by that?
-I helped you, and I ask you now to go to this party. - I saw how she hesitated, but... - Please, AJ. I understand, that you go to sleep early and rise early, but... for me, m?
-Ya shouldn’t do such puppy eyes, Wind. - laughed farmpony. - Ya’re a good... uh... colt? An’ Ah don’t mind gettin’ a little less sleep. Besides, Ah promised to tell ya something, didn’t Ah?
-Go, then... and those bottles?
-Take’em with ya, drop them in the urn by the park.
-Sooo eco-friendly. - I snorted and agreed. - Sure, go.

-Ah need to confess, Wind.
-We talked only for a little while, and you’re already in love with me?
-Nope. It’s just...
We already left Sweet Apple Acres and were going toward Ponyville. Dusk, one indescribably beautiful dusk was served to us. Setting sun colored everything around in bright colors of orange and red, a little monotonous, but it was... just great. I felt a little bit chilly because of wind, but, really, it was nothing. But there was that talk...
-Yer a good guy, Wind. - smiled Applejack sadly. Too bad yer won’t be staying with us fer a while.
-What do you mean by that?
-It’s in your eyes. I know it, because it’s the same wanderlust Ah had when Ah didn’t even got my cutie mark.
-And so?
-Ask Twilight, she will tell ya more. Sorry, she’s sorta... chief in that case.
Great, more mysteries on my head, huh? Chief? Hope that this doesn’t involve me, kitchen cauldron and some spices... or, more importantly, me in the role of main dish. Best served cold and such... what AGAIN Am I THINKING?!
-Could you at least tell me that you promised?
-It’s about friendship?
-Yeah.
-Well, sure, Ah guess... Ah don’t know what exactly friendship is, or, t’ be more precise, how to explain it. Ah think ya just don’t have to. It simply is. Accept it. Live it. Every definition is false, and yet only one is real, the one you made for yerself.
-Hadn't thought about it that way... Thanks.
-Yer welcome. So, what did ya say about the party?
-I guess we’re here.
-Brings back memories...
It’d be strange if it wasn’t. Party was held at Ponyville library, and I hoped, that Twilight wouldn’t mind. If we’re gonna remember first season... well, at least I can have my share of fun until she returned. I glanced at the rapidly setting sun, which was almost nonexistent already, and opened the door, allowing Applejack to enter first. She awarded me with a strange glance, but entered without complaint, and so did I.
Let get this party started!