Morning on the Apple farm came far too soon for Courier. Funny how he'd taken to his new moniker, it just seemed....Right. He rolled over to find Applebloom right in his face.

"Mornin'!" she shouted a mischievous grin on her cherubic face as courier flailed and fell off the bed. "Applejack sent me ta wake ya up! C'mon. Breakfast is ready, and you don't wanna miss Granny Smith's world famous Apple Flapjacks!" she said as she scooted out the door. Courier just groaned from the floor.

"Sonofa...." He said as he picked himself up "Damn kid nearly gave me a heart attack" He dragged himself over to the side of the bed and donned his prosthetic. Satisfied that it was secured properly, he grabbed a new tee shirt and cargo pants from his duffel and got dressed. (funny how much time is saved when you don't have to worry about boots or socks). Within a few minutes he was sitting at the Apple family table, Telling stories of the Mojave.

"There I was, Backed against a wall by 15 deathclaws, Down to a knife and my trusty .357. There was no way outta that mess but straight through so I-" Courier got interrupted by a spatula to the back of his head, As applejack smirked.

"quit cher lyin' Ya varmint. It was four deathclaws, and all you did was holler up a storm as ya ran away. Me an' Lyra saved yer behind with some well placed dynamite. Ya did make a good distraction though, ah'll give ya that." She chuckled as courier dropped his head to the table. Big Mac burst out laughing and Applebloom giggled. Granny Smith just snored away.

"Dangit AJ, Why'd ya have to go and ruin my story? I was just gettin' to the good part!" Said courier indignantly. Applejack just smiled.

"Hurry up and eat yer breakfast, Courier. Ah gotta git ya down ta Rarity's place. Gotta get ya some new duds fer yer party." She said as she sat down and started eating. Courier just cocked his eyebrow.

"Party? what part-" Courier was suddenly hit with realization "Ohhh, right. The pink Girl said somethin' about that didn't she?" Courier's face turned red when he remembered her, and her very....Welcoming....embrace. Applejack noticed and replied with a pancake to his face.

Soon enough, Courier and AJ were on the path back to town, walking in companionable silence. AJ sidled closer to Courier and he threw his arm around her.

"Does... this mean we're...Courtin' " ? asked Courier, his features reddening.

"Ah hope so. I've wanted ta be a part of yer herd for awhile now." admitted Applejack sheepishly

Courier just cocked his head and gave her an odd look. "My what now?"

Applejack shook her head. "Right, forgot ya don't have those in the Mojave. Ah'll give ya a quick rundown later. We're here."

Courier found himself standing in front of the girliest building he'd ever seen. The many hues of purple and pink nearly swam before his eyes. For the sake of his masculinity he stopped dead.

"Nuh uh. Nope. Not going in that place! It's about 100 shades too pink. nope." he said shaking his head. Applejack was forced to begin pushing him forth, and he fought back with every inch. He dug his hooves into the ground, causing applejack to dig deep furrows as she pressed him forth. Eventually they reached an impasse. Courier had dug in deep enough that he could hold against Applejack's immense strength, but he was tiring, and couldn't hold forever. Applejack just smirked and used a new tactic.

"Guess ah'll have ta forget about yer 'afterparty' now huh?" she said in a breathy voice right in his ear. Courier Instantly lost all his ability to reason as his blood rushed to his face and nether regions. Applejack had waited for that moment and pushed him through the threshold, where he fell face first onto the tile floor.

"Yer pure, unadulterated evil. Ya know that right?" said courier as he stood up.

"Element of honesty sugarcube. Think about it" said Applejack as she walked past him, swishing her tail.

Courier just went red again. "Damn mares are gonna be the death of me."

"Now now Mister Daniels, Language" said a voice from behind him. Courier turned to find Rarity chewing on the end of a pencil as she looked him up and down through stylish, horn rimmed glasses.

"C'mon Rarity, I'm Courier now. Courier Shield. The Princesses asked us to be, uh Discreet. that's the word." Courier said, with a ough as Rarity had gotten almost uncomfortably close, Staring into his eyes.

"Right. Right. Anyway, I think I may have the perfect suit for you right here" Rarity said as she pulled a mannequin wearing a suit and top hat out of the back room. "It was supposed to be for someone's wedding, but the poor dear got cold feet." she said, Pouting almost adorably. "ah well, t'was all for the best I suppose. Now I'll need to make a few size adjustments and it will fit."

"Uh, Rarity, I don't think-" said courier, Only to get interrupted.

"Just step behind the curtain and strip so I can get the proper measurements" Said Rarity, Seemingly lost in her element.

"But I don't-" Courier began again as he was pushed by the surprisingly strong Rarity behind the changing screen

"Tut-tut Mr D- Err Mr. Shield. I simply cannot make a quality product without proper measurements. So no complaining, and don't worry about the price, it's free. Consider it a thank you for getting us home." she said

Within seconds, Carter was shirtless and pant-less, Trying not to stare sown Rarity's rather revealing shirt at her cleavage while she measured his inseam.

"My my Mr. Shield, You're a bit bigger down here than I'd first thought." Said Rarity playfully. Courier instantly went red, even though he knew she was talking about his legs and waist. Seeing her effect on him made the socialite chuckle. "Just some teasing darling, relax."

"Rares, That's mah job!" Said Applejack from the other side of the screen.

Rarity just tossed her mane out of her eyes as she measured his shoulders and arms. "Oho Applejack, Stealing a march on the rest of us hmm? Rather dirty trick for an honest pony." she teased.

"steal a march? Does that mean that you also wanted ta-" asked Courier, Incredulously before being silenced with an alabaster finger to his lips. Rarity winked and leaned in close.

"That...Is for me to know, and for you" she poked him in the chest, just above his heart. "to find out."

Suitably dumbfounded, Courier just sat silently as Rarity Adjusted the suit. Rarity presented it to courier, and soon the three were on their way to the block party. Rarity was in a simple, but elegant pantsuit. Applejack was wearing jeans and a somewhat tight white tubetop and her signature stetson. Soon enough, they were on the street to Sugarcube corner, and it was packed. Vinyl Scratch was on tour, so local Celebrity Mercury Star was on stage with his band, Princess playing their greatest hits.

"Huh. This guy's pretty good. sounds a bit like what we called rock n' roll back home." Courier commented as he bobbed his head to the beat and twirled his cane.

"Yes, they were quite popular a decade ago. Still, The stallion's a genius. If he hadn't been gay my mother might have married him." said rarity with a small smile.

"Ah don't much like this stuff. I prefer more folkey stuff on an acoustic guitar." Said Applejack with a nod.

"Sounds an awful lot like our dear Courier, doesn't it Applejack" said Rarity, Poking Applejack in the side.

"W-well ah suppose it does. That's just one of the reasons Ah like him though." Applejack said, Blushing.

Courier just shook his head. "These mares. Gonna be the death of me." he muttered as the next song came on.

Author's Note

Whoo! Finally done! It's one AM on Saturday and I'm beat. Figured I should get at least one chapter out this week. Now, Forgive me if it's a bit sloppy, but it's late and I've been carrying my granddad's heavy stuff around all day. He's movin' in. Anyway, Thanks for reading, and critics are appreciated, no matter how cruel. Hope to have another chapter out by wednesday~Whiskey. P.S, Found this group while trolling through youtube. Might use their songs in the story.