In the land of Ponyville there are many issues. But there was one problem that toped them all in every way and there was only one pony in all the land that could fix it. At the corner of Ponyville there stood a shimmering tree wrapped around a sparkling palace, that's where the monstrosity was and oddly enough so was the only pony whom could fix it. The ponies name is Twilight Sparkle and the deed, a messy library. That's right it's time to tidy up the library and there was only one pony for the job. Twilight sat in the library books flying around her as she reorganized them. Spike skipped in to the library cheerfully. "Hey Twilight whatcha' doin'? Is it reorganizing day again?" asked Spike. Twilight didn't look at him and kept working. "Well it obviously is because that's what you are doing, I'll leave you to your work," said Spike turning to leave. As he walked towards the door he stopped and suddenly puked out a crisp rolled sheet of paper with his green fiery breath and opened it.
"Princess Celestia sent you a letter," said Spike picking through the books trying to make a path to the mare.
"What does it say?" asked Twilight continuing to move around the books.
"'Dear Princess Twilight, Shining Armor and I have decided that it would be best if you had a small team of guards at your castle to protect you'," Spike read.
"What!" Twilight yelled making books fall out of the air like rain as she took the letter from her assistant.
"'Your brother and Princess Cadence will accompany the five guards to Ponyville on Tuesday, P.S. There is no way out of this'," Twilight read.
"What are we going to do?" asked Spike shuffling his feet.
"Well first we are going to set up rooms for them and make sure everything is clean, I see no reason why the guards can't be treated at house guests. We'll start on that a soon as I finish the non-fiction 'F' section" said Twilight getting back to work.
Spike
She is taking this really well, it's kinda scaring me.
"But Tuesday is tomorrow," said Spike.
"Well let's get everypony together and get to work," said Twilight.
The Mane Six and Spike sat in the throne room waiting for the guests to arrive.
"You got your speech ready?" asked Rainbow Dash sitting upside down in her throne.
"Yep, I just hope this goes well," said Twilight nervously pacing.
"Don't worry, sugar cube, everything will be fine," said Applejack was laying across her throne her back on one arm rest her back legs over the other.
"I just hope they like their living quarters," said Rarity sat on her throne like a normal pony.
"I hope they like us," said Fluttershy as Pinkie Pie braded her hair.
"How could they not like us, and even if they don't it's not like they won't let us in," said Pinkie Pie undoing the braid and doing a different one when suddenly the doorbell rang.
Spike opened the big oak doors and the ponies came in. "Twily," Shining Armor called hugging his sister tightly.
"Hey BBBFF, Princess Cadence," said Twilight as her brother used her head as an arm rest.
"Hello Twilight," said Princess Cadence. "Sunshine, sunshine, lady bugs awake, clap your hooves and do a little shake," Twilight and Cadence sang in unison doing their little dance.
The Guards looked nervously at Twilight not sure how to act. Owlicious swooped in and dropped Twilight's crown on top of her head. The guards visibly relaxed a bit.
Twilight
Glad I'm not the only one who seems nervous, I think they are going to like it here.
"Princess Twilight, it is an honor no serve you," said Flash Sentry bowing along with the other guards.
"Please call me Twilight," said Twilight blushing slightly.
Twilight
OH MY GOSH FLASH!
Flash
I've never actually talked to Princess Twilight. I hear she's really smart
"Okay Twilight, well these are the guards for the front door in the day time Emerald Waters and Little Dot, while Lucky Star and Shadow Blade will guard the front doors in the night time," said Flash. Emerald Waters politely bowed his white head.
Emerald Waters
Never would I ever hope to be guarding the front door of a castle, this is my dream come true.
Little Dot looked around nervously from underneath his pale wispy bangs.
Little Dot
New people make me nervous.
Lucky Star bowed his perfect golden coat gleaming.
Lucky Star
This place is so clean, I think I'm going to like it here.
Shadow Blade barely bowed watching everyone with piercing blue eyes.
Shadow Blade
I don't enjoy the company of others.
"Twilight," said Spike handing Twilight some note cards.
"Oh yes, I prepared a speech, Spike and I would like to greet and welcome you to our home, we wish for you to be as comfortable as possible, all residence will gather together to eat meals prepared by Spike twice a day, breakfast will be at 7am and dinner at 6pm everyone will attend no exceptions, for lunch you may help yourselves to anything in the kitchen, there is a note book on the counter for the grocery list, feel free to add anything to it and if we run out of something put it on as well, taking books from the library and reading on the job, is encouraged, and please enjoy your stay at the castle," Twilight said.
"Thank you Twilight for that amazing welcome," said Emerald Waters flashing a pearly white smile.
"And these are my friends; Apple Jack, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Pinkie Pie and finally Spike," said Twilight gesturing to each pony as she said their names.
"Howdy!"
Applejack
They seem like cool stallions.
"Oh, um...hi."
Fluttershy
They're nice.
"Sup."
Rainbow Dash
My goal is to beat Flash and Emerald Waters in a race by the end of the week.
"Pleasure to make your acquaintance."
Rarity
I normally love a stallion in uniform but that armor does not do them justice.
"Hi, it's so nice to meet you!"
Pinkie Pie
I'm going to throw them the best party ever!
"Stay out of my room."
Spike
They better not mess with my stuff.
"So if they guard the doors what do you do?" asked Pinkie Pie bouncing up to Flash.
"I'm glad you asked," said Cadence.
"Twilight due to trying to keep the guard number to a minimum Princess Celestia has assigned Flash to be your personal guard," said Shining. Twilight looked horrified at her brother, as her friends covered their mouths trying not to laugh.
Twilight
A foal-sitter! I don't need a foal-sitter.
"Twilight I know you don't like this but on the bright side you can't run into him if he's always with you," said Cadence trying, and failing, to help. Behind Twilight, her friends lost it and were rolling on the ground laughing.
Rarity was the first to pull herself together. She cleared her throat, "That's not funny."
Applejack
Poor Twilight.
"Listen, Twily, if you were to not have a personal guard the guard staff would be tripled at least. Just see how it goes for a month and then we'll see about changing this, okay?" Shining asked.
Shining
I would be shocked if she went along with this.
"Fine," said Twilight.
Shining
*Eyes widen*
"We have to get back to our kingdom, see you at the ball next month!" Cadence called.
"Can't wait, see you then!" Twilight called back as Cadence and Shining left.
"Well, why don't you all go to your rooms and get settled, dinner is in a few hours," Twilight suggested.
"Yes Ma'am," said the Guards in unison.
"I'll show you to the living quarters," said Spike walking down the hallway as the guards followed.
"Are you staying for dinner?" asked Twilight turning to her friends.
"Sure, what are we having?" asked Rainbow Dash.
"Meatloaf," Spike yelled down the hallway.
"Dude we're having meatloaf," said Lucky jumping up and down.
"Yay," said Blade unenthusiastically.
Everyone sat at the long mahogany table eating in an extremely awkward silence. Twilight was at the head of the table Spike was on her right and Flash was on her left. Next to Spike was Rarity, Apple Jack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie. Next to Flash was Emerald Waters, Little Dot, Lucky Star, and Shadow Blade. Fluttershy somehow ended up at the other head of the table.
Flash Sentry
This is so awkward I'm going to scream.
"It's weird that you wear helmets while you are eating," said Pinkie Pie not being able to take the silence. The guards just looked at Flash not sure what to do.
"Would you like us not to?" asked Flash.
"Well it's not like you are in any danger," said Pinkie Pie. Everyone stared at her for a minute before the guards took off their helmets and set them on the floor.
Lucky Star
My hair is a mess, how embarrassing.
The silent meal continued until Fluttershy accidentally bumped Shadow Blades arm. "I'm so sorry I didn't mean to it won't happen again," Fluttershy squeaked scooting her chair away.
Fluttershy
Oh no, now at least one of them hates me, unless they all hate me for that, oh no.
"Applejack dear, what is that game you play at the dinner table in your house?" asked Rarity trying to break the silence.
"Well Rainbows and Storm Clouds, it's were we go around the table and share something good and something bad that had happened today," said Applejack around some corn.
"Applejack would you like to start and we'll go around clockwise," said Twilight.
"Alright well, it's apple bucking season and we are currently ahead of schedule so that's good and a bad thing is my sister Applebloom ain't feeling 100% percent," said Applejack.
"What percent is she feeling?" asked Emerald Waters jokingly.
"About 85% I reckon," Applejack joked back.
"Well I still haven't found inspiration for my fall line, but on the bright side when I do I'll have a lot of fabric," said Rarity.
Little Dot
I feel really rude for not listening to the conversation, but this food is really good.
"Good side I got to sleep in today, bad side I won't get to tomorrow because I'll be helping Rarity, but I'm not complaining," Spike added quickly dropping his fork.
Shadow Blade
He has a crush on her, it's so obvious.
"It's good I got to see my brother and Princess Cadence but, I still haven't finished reorganizing the library," said Twilight poking at her buttery green beans.
"Speaking of Prince Shining Armor he beat me very badly in a chess game, on the bright side I beat Emerald Waters in a game," said Flash lightly punching Emerald Waters in the arm.
Lucky Star
That was an intense chess game.
"The high and lows of your day involved chess?" asked Spike.
"Well, yeah," Flash said.
"You, me, tomorrow, high noon," Spike challenged.
"You're on," Flash accepted.
Spike
I really hope I beat him, just so he doesn't get cocky.
"I'm happy I don't have to do night patrol 'cause that isn't fun, and I am a little sad about the chess game," Emerald Waters admitted.
"Being around other ponies will help me be more social, I'm awkward," said Little Dot smiling nervously.
"I get to meet new friends but I also had to leave old friends," said Lucky Star.
"Good food, all I care about is food," said Shadow Blade.
Rarity
*Stares blankly* I don't quite know how to react to that.
"Oh um, meeting you was nice, and um nothing really bad happened today," said Fluttershy.
"While I love making new friends and you are all really awesome, it's going to rain," said Pinkie Pie as the thunder started to roll and crash.
Spike
It's always so creepy when she does that.
"Well you colts are pretty cool I guess, but not as cool as me," said Rainbow Dash.
"That game normally starts a conversation," said Applejack and the silence fell.
"This is good food," said Flash after a few minutes of silence, and that's how the conversation started.
"Thanks for eating with us!" Twilight called as Rarity got out a sparkly see through umbrella she magically had with her.
"Sure thing darling I don't know if it was any less awkward with us here," said Rarity.
"It helped, bye!" yelled Twilight. Twilight followed her friends out the door and stood between Lucky Star and Shadow Blade as Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash flew and Applejack, Rarity, and Pinkie Pie ran off into the night.
"Good night, see you at breakfast!" called Twilight to the guards before heading inside at it started to pour.
Applejack was walking home, rain coming down on her hat as she walked the familiar path of Sweet Apple Acres. The road started to turn muddy as she came across two stallions sitting on a bench despite the monstrous rain. "Flim! Flam! What are you characters doing out here?" asked Applejack.
Flam
I hope she doesn't chase us out of town again.
"Sweet Applejack, my brother and I have lost our way and ended up right back here," Flim explained.
"Where have you been staying?" Applejack questioned.
"In that lovely bush, it's bigger on the inside," said Flam staring lovingly at the bush making Applejack and Flim uncomfortable.
Applejack
My enemies are living in a bush, starving, and going insane. I'm gonna have to do the right thing here aren't I?
"Well we can't have that, tell you what if you do a little work for Sweet Apple Acers you can have the guest room next to mine," said Applejack.
"How do you know we won't turn against you?" asked Flim.
Flim
She is so nice, there aren't many ponies like her.
"I don't but I've been saved by the grace of southern charm and it won't let me leave you out in the cold," Applejack somewhat annoyed.
"Thank you for your kindness that we don't deserve," said Flam.
Flim
Wow, Applejack is really something being so nice to us.
"Now come on, I don't want to be out here anymore than you both," said Applejack as she continued to walk home with Flim and Flam on either side of her.
"Applejack, I would like to apologize again for any trouble we have caused your family," said Flim.
"That's okay, we Apples ain't ones to hold a grudge," said Applejack.
In the middle of the night a small cry could be heard. "Applejack!" Applebloom's small voice rang through the hall. Applejack woke-up right away and rushed to her sister's room.
"What's wrong sugar cube?" asked Applejack crossing the room and carefully sitting at the foot of the bed.
"My head hurts," the young filly complained.
Flam
Poor little filly.
"I'll be right back with some medicine," said Applejack heading to the kitchen past Big Mac at his door. "Applebloom's head hurts I got it." Big Mac nodded and looked at the guest bedroom door. "I told them they could stay is they helped around, they were living in a bush." Big Mac nodded and went back to bed.
Applebloom took the medicine, drank some water, and fell asleep quickly. Applejack checked her temperature which wasn't alarming but the medicine would help. Applejack kissed Applebloom on the head before leaving the room and quietly closing the door. Flim was standing in the hallway. "Is she okay?" asked Flim seeming genuinely worried.
"She's just a little under the weather, should be fine in a few days," Applejack explained.
Flim
Poor Applebloom, she is so cute, like her sister. I don't know where that came from.
"Is there any way I can help?" asked Flim.
"If you and Flam can do her chores so we don't fall behind that would be great," said Applejack.
"If that's what you need I'll do it," Flim putting a hoof on Applejacks shoulder.
Applejack
Well that's sweet. I really hope no one else gets sick.
"Thank you Flim now get to sleep rooster crows at dawn," said Applejack walking to her room.
"Goodnight my beautiful darling," said Flim.
"Um, night Flim," said Applejack blushing.
Flam
I ship it.
"Idiot," Flim mumbled to himself as he go into bed.
"Why did you say that?" asked Flam in a hushed whisper.
"I don't know," Flim whispered back.
The next day the guards, Twilight, and Spike sat at the table eating chocolate chip pancakes and drinking apple juice. Again the awkward silence remained. Suddenly Shadow Blade got up and took his food and sat by Spike. "My OCD was bugging me," Shadow Blade explained. Twilight got up and sat on Shadow Blade's other side.
"I had CDO it's like OCD but the letters are in alphabetical order, as they should be," said Twilight there was silence. Then finally Littlie Dot giggled making Flash, whom was drinking, almost spit out his juice which made Spike laugh, which made him snort, which made everyone else start laughing.
"Whacha' laughing at?" asked Pinkie Pie popping up behind Emerald Waters making him yelp in surprise, "You're jumpy aren't you?" asked Pinkie Pie giggling poking Emerald Waters in the arm.
Little Dot
I think I just peed a little.
"Pinkie Pie isn't Cheese Sandwich coming to town?" asked Twilight.
"Oh yeah I better get going," said Pinkie Pie running out.
"We need to tighten security," said Flash while cutting his pancake.
"If you are going to put your helmet on you are going to have to leave the table," said Spike.
Emerald Waters
That baby dragon is sassy.
Flash put his helmet on and walked out the door then came right back in, "I have to stay here until Twilight's done," said Flash standing just inside the door.
Twilight sat on the floor books flying around her, Spike had already left to help Rarity, and Flash stood by the door of the library staring at the back of Twilight's head as she worked. "Flash, are you just going to stare at me all day?" asked Twilight.
"Well it is in my job description," Flash rubbing the back on his neck.
Flash
Now that I think about my job is very weird. I like to think of myself as a companion rather that a foal-sitter. It makes more sense because of how close Twilight and I's ages are. One of the most fun jobs ever.
"Why don't you find a book and read while I work?" asked Twilight.
"Um okay," said Flash going into the part of the library that Twilight hasn't organized yet. Flash came back with a book sat at a table and started reading.
Twilight had just finished her organizing when Emerald Waters walked in with Scoodaloo and Sweetie Bell. "These little fillys say they have an appointment," said Emerald Waters.
"Yep it's Twilight time they come every week along with Applebloom, where is Applebloom?" asked Twilight as Emerald Waters left and the fillys sat on the ground with her.
"She's sick," said Scoodaloo.
"Well that's no fun," said Twilight.
Twilight
Why does that sound more than a little under the weather?
"She is so sad she can't come," said Sweetie Bell.
"Hey what if we take a break from what we have been learning and learn how to make her better?" asked Scoodaloo.
"Or we could go on a field trip and learn on the job," said Twilight.
Sweetie Bell
We have never gone on a field trip with Twilight this will be so cool!
"Yeah!" Sweetie Bell cheered.
"Flash we are going on an adventure," Twilight informed.
"Alright, I'm coming," said Flash putting a bookmark in what he was reading and got up.
As they were walking to Applejack's Scoodaloo and Sweetie Bell walked on either side of Flash. "Why are you here?" asked Sweetie Bell.
"Because I need to protect Twilight," said Flash.
Rainbow Dash
I know it's his job but it's so cute how protective Flash is.
"Can I wear your helmet?" asked Scoodaloo.
"Um sure," said Flash taking off his helmet and putting it on the filly's head covering her eyes.
Twilight
That is adorable.
"Cool," said Scoodaloo almost walking into a tree.
"Careful," said Flash putting his wing around Scoodaloo.
Fluttershy
That is adorable.
They finally got to Sweet Apple Acres they heard a huge crash coming from the barn and went to investigate. Flim, Flam, and Applejack were covered in straw. Applejack was trying not to explode, Flim was apologizing, and Flam was looking for his hat. "Sorry Applejack we'll clean it up," said Flim.
"Its fine, you are done with the chores so just clean it up and then help Granny Smith in the kitchen," Applejack ordered.
"Yes ma'am," said Flim getting to work.
Flam
Wow, he didn't do what our mother said that well.
"Hey Applejack, why are they here?" asked Twilight trying to get the weirdest part of this situation out of the way.
"They needed a place to stay so I let them stay here and do Applebloom's chores while she is sick," said Applejack pulling some straw out of her mane.
Twilight
Oh no, Applejack is stressed again.
"Speaking of Applebloom, can we see her?" asked Scoodaloo.
"We wanna help her get better," said Sweetie Bell.
"She's in her room, if you will excuse me I need to help Big Mac in the orchard," said Applejack walking away while the group walked to the house.
"So who are those stallions?" asked Flash.
"The Flim Flam brothers, they tried to take the apple farm and failed then returned with a fake tonic and Granny Smith believed it made her young again and almost hurt herself," Twilight simplified.
Flash
I'm sorry what?
"They must have turned over a new leaf," Scoodaloo suggested.
"Applejack trusts them?" asked Flash.
"No one in Ponyville does," Sweetie Bell said gravely.
"You should keep an eye on them, but there is a chance they may have changed," said Twilight.
**Scoodaloo* and Sweetie Bell*
You think I could be a guard?
Why then you would have a male cutie make.
But I'd get a cool helmet.
That is a huge plus.
"We'll see," said Flash as he and Twilight exchanged serious looks.
Sweetie Bell and Scoodaloo crawled into the bed on either side of their sick friend while Twilight and Flash stood in the door way. "Hey y'all what are you going here?" asked Applebloom before falling into a fit of coughing.
"That's why," said Scoodaloo.
"What's with the fancy hat?" asked Applebloom.
"It's Flashes he guards Twilight because she is special," said Scoodaloo.
"That's cool," said Applebloom before letting lose a few sneezes.
"Don't worry, we're gonna make you all better and Twilight is going to tell us how," said Sweetie Bell.
"Let's see what you know first," Twilight instructed.
"Well you look terrible," said Scoodaloo.
Applebloom
I need better friends.
"I have the feeling she means things like, her nose is stuffy, her forehead is hot, and her throat is soar," said Sweetie Bell.
"And what should we do about that?" asked Twilight.
"Tissues, a cool wash cloth on her head, and some tea and honey," said Scoodaloo excitedly.
"Let's go," said Sweetie Bell she and Scoodaloo left and came back with a roll of toilet paper and a bowl of water and a cloth.
"Flim is making tea," Scoodaloo said ripping out some tissues and holding them to her friends nose.
Twilight
Oh no, they could poison it.
"We'll go bring it up," said Twilight leaving with Flash as Sweetie Bell wrung out the cloth and put it on Applebloom's forehead.
Flash and Twilight stood at the top of the staircase. "I'll bring up the tea while you stay in the kitchen with Flim and Flam," Twilight whispered quietly.
"I'll see if I can get a read on them," Flash whispered back.
Flash and Twilight walked into the kitchen. Granny Smith was showing Flam how to make crust for apple pies as Flim was putting a tea bag in a mug. "We'll after you do that just pop them in the oven, I'm off to my knitting circle," said Granny Smith leaving.
"Bye, Miss Smith," said Flim and Flam in unison.
"Hello Princess Twilight," said Flam as he and his brother bowed.
"Twilight is fine, and I'll take Applebloom her tea," said Twilight.
"Oh, that's nice of you, here take the honey too, I don't know how much she would want" said Flim getting out the honey jar and a spoon. Twilight took it and the tea in her magic and left the room.
Flash
They don't seem like bad people, Granny Smith seems to trust them.
"So are you like an official royal guard?" asked Flim helping his brother make the apple-tactic treat.
"Yes, I was sent to be the personal guard of Twilight," Flash explained.
"Aren't you suppost to have a helmet?" asked Flam.
"One of Applebloom's friends is playing with it," Flash sitting at the table with Flim and Flam.
Flash
They seem pretty calm, able to have a complete conversation.
"That's nice," said Flim magically putting the apple pie into the oven.
"So how is living with the Apple family?" asked Flash, Flim and Flam looked at each other.
Flam
I'm gonna let Flam answer that one.
"We are very grateful to Applejack for letting us stay here and we are delighted to help them in return, although we aren't quite good at it," said Flim as he got up and took a pot from the freezer and began stirring it.
"What are you making?" asked Flash curiously.
"Apple sherbet," said Flim.
"I'm telling you if you give Applebloom ice cream you will get in trouble," Flam warned.
"Applebloom just looks so sad, it will make her happy, and what Applejack and Big Mac don't know won't kill them" said Flim.
Granny Smith
Applebloom needs some ice cream.
"One day with that little filly and you can't say no to her," said Flam.
"She has the look, just like Applejack," said Flim.
Flash
Does Flim like Applejack? He has brought her up three times.
"What look?" asked Flash.
"It's like she knows everything about you then uses it against you by just standing there, next thing you know you're washing dishes," said Flim.
"It's scary," said Flam as the doorbell rang.
"I'll get it," said Twilight running down the stairs.
"I have to go with you," said Flash running after her.
Twilight opened the door to reveal Cheese Sandwich. "Hey Cheese, how are you?" asked Twilight.
"I'm good how are you?" asked Cheese adjusting Boneless #2 on his back.
"I'm good," said Twilight.
"That's good, are you new to Ponyville?" asked Cheese noticing Flash.
Flash
This dude might be absolutely perfect for Pinkie Pie.
"Um, yeah so are Flim and Flam, they are in the kitchen," said Flash.
"What about us?" asked Flam poking his head out of the kitchen.
"You guys are new and staying with Applejack," said Flash.
"Uh, yeah, we are," said Flam.
"Hi! I'm Cheese Sandwich," said Cheese from the door.
"Hey, I'm Flam, my twin looks just like me but, oddly hairless in the lip region," said Flam stroking his mustache.
"It's a personal choice and you know that," Flim said nudging his brother.
Flam
He's lying.
"Nice to meet you," said Flam going back into the kitchen.
"Nice you meet you," said Cheese.
"This is my guard Flash by the way," Twilight announced.
Cheese
Oooo, a guard so fancy.
"Nice to meet you, have you by any chance seen Pinkie Pie?" asked Cheese.
"Yeah she was looking for you," said Flash.
"Well than I must look for her," said Cheese with an enthusiastic hop.
"Good luck," said Twilight as Cheese left.
"He seems nice," Flash commented.
"They are so cute," said Flam quietly so the ponies in the other room won't overhear.
"I know," said Flim.
"Just like you and Applejack," said Flam. Flash and Twilight stood in the doorway interested.
"What? Why would you even suggest that? There is no way I have feelings for Applejack. Even if I did she's too perfect to go for a stallion like me. And Big Mac would never stand for that," Flim rambled as he scooped ice cream into bowls for the CMC (Cutie Mark Crusaders).
"I don't think she's that perfect," said Flash, he and Flam exchanged knowing smiles.
"Are you kidding? She has the best sense of humor, she's so strong, not to mention her breath taking eye's, and adorable freckles," said Flim with a dreamy look on his face similar to when Flam was looking at the bush.
Flim
Dang it.
"Awww," said Twilight making Flim jump.
"Please don't tell her," Flim begged.
"Hey, I won't tell, what happens in the kitchen stays in the kitchen," said Flash.
"Accept when we eat in the dining room, then what happens in the kitchen is taken to the dining room," Flam joked, no one laughed.
"Yes, thank you brother," Flim answered awkwardly.
"I'll take that up to the fillies," said Twilight taking the bowls.
"Thanks," Flim called after her.
"Is there an award for most helpful princess? Because she wins," said Flam.
"I've never heard there was," Flash shrugged.
"Doesn't it get boring being a guard," asked Flim sitting next to Flam, across from Flash.
"Well, the guard's play a game where we make funny faces at each other while no one is looking, that keeps us busy," said Flash.
"Were you ever caught?" asked Flim.
"No, but Prince Blueblood was defiantly on to us," said Flash, Flim and Flam laughed as Big Mac came into the kitchen.
Big Mac
Granny Smith told me, but I know he likes Applejack, so I'm gonna pick on him, a lot.
"Did you give that to my sister?" asked Big Mac standing over Flim.
"Eeeyup," said Flim Standing up but still being shorter.
"Does Applejack know?" asked Big Mac. Flim put a spoon in the pot of sherbet.
"Eeenope," said Flim handing the pot to Big Mac.
"Alright," said Big Mac going to the living room. Flam grabbed a spoon and followed him.
"Sharing is caring," yelled Flam.
"Eeenope," Big Mac refused.
"I know you talk in your sleep," said Flam.
"Fine," said Big Mac. Flim and Flash walked into the living room to see the two older stallions sitting on the floor eating out of the pot. Flim walked back into the kitchen as Applejack came in from outside.
"Oh, Hey Applejack," said Flim smiling.
Flim
She's going to kill me if she goes in the living room.
"Um, Hey Flim, how's Applebloom been?" asked Applejack smiling awkwardly back.
"Good her friends are with her," said Flim standing in front of the stairs.
"Can I go see her?" asked Applejack trying to get around him.
"Oh um, no, no I, um I don't think that that's a g-good idea," Flim stuttered.
"Really, you are going to stand between me and my sister?" asked Applejack stepping closer to Flim, their faces inches apart.
"Um, I um, yes, yes I am," Flim stuttered
"You really think that's a good idea?" asked Applejack threateningly.
Flim
I am so scared right now.
"Well um, not really because you are quite terrifying and there are many ways you could hurt me even without being a horrifyingly strong as you are," said Flim getting out of her way.
"Thank you," said Applejack walking in to see their older brothers sitting on the floor eating sherbet.
"He made it for Applebloom," Big Mac around a scoop of sherbet.
"Then he bribed us not to tell you," said Flam.
"I bribed Big Mac, not you, he just shared it with you," Flim pointed out.
"What is it," asked Applejack looking at the frozen treat.
"Flim, the girls really liked the ice cream you made," said Twilight coming down the stairs with the empty bowls.
"You gave a sick filly ice cream?" asked Applejack trying to stay calm.
"Actually it's sherbet," said Flash.
Flam
Since it is sherbet it will sooth her throat but won't produce flem like dairy products do.
"You made sirvay?" asked Applejack trying to pronounce the fancy word through her twang.
Flim
That was so cute.
"Yes I gave Applebloom sor-bay," said Flim trying to say the word slowly to help her.
"Why in the world would you think it was a good idea to give Applebloom sirvay?" asked Applejack.
Flam
How does she say it like that?
Scoodaloo
Servey?
Applebloom
I can't even say it like that.
Twilight
Sirvia? Servai?
Flash
I'm not even going to try.
Big Mac
Eeenope.
Sweetie Bell
Serlay!
Applejack
Sirvay.
"Granny Smith was in on it," said Flam.
"And it did help her fever to eat something cold," said Twilight.
"You are still in trouble," said Applejack. Big Mac offered her a spoon of sherbet, she ate it, then glared at Flim, and stomped upstairs.
"You like it?" Flim called after her.
"Hush-up!" Applejack yelled back.
The air was tense as two brilliant minds worked and rolled the sight in front of them in their heads over and over again calculating thousand strategies as once. Spike moved his piece. "Check mate," said Spike.
"Good game," said Flash as they shook hooves.
"Same time tomorrow?" asked Spike standing up.
"Alright," said Flash as Spike left to make dinner. Flash looked at Twilight whom was sitting next to him reading.
"Are you dying in side?" asked Twilight smiling.
"Only a little," Flash smiled back.
"You really should have moved the knight instead of the pawn," said Twilight.
"I know," Flash sighed dropping his head on the table.
Rainbow Dash was flying through the sky as the sun was setting. When suddenly she flew into something or rather somepony. "Oh sorry I was looking for, um," said the pony she ran into.
"Oh, Hey Soarin'. What are you doing here?" asked Rainbow Dash.
"Actually I was looking for you, I wanted to talk to you about a flying summer camp for small fillies and colts stationed in Ponyville," said Soarin'.
"Oh wow, that's really cool, do you want to land and walk in the park to talk about it?" asked Rainbow Dash flying around him in a circle.
"Yeah sure," said Soarin' starting to descend.
Rainbow Dash and Soarin' were walking and talking as Pinkie popped up behind them. "Hey, you're a Wonderbolt, Rainbow Dash loves Wonderbolts, you should let her on your team, she would love you forever, hopefully you are a stallion because then that would be weird, are you a stallion? I really can never tell while you all are in uniform," Pinkie Pie rambled.
Rainbow Dash
*Sigh*
"Pinkie this is Soarin', he is a stallion, and we are talking about a flying camp," Rainbow Dash explained.
"Oh then I'll get out of your way, I was just looking for Cheese Sandwich, I can't seem to find him," said Pinkie Pie.
"We'll tell you if we find him," Soarin' assured.
"Thanks, if you stay in Ponyville I'm planning a party for some other new guests we have, some of the royal guard to protect Twilight, and you could come," said Pinkie Pie jumping up and down from excitement.
"I'll see if I can, I'm mostly here to start on plans for the camp, nice to meet you," said Soarin'.
"Nice to meet you too, bye," Pinkie Pie hopped away down the direction they were heading but much faster.
Soarin'
She talks so fast, like after a full conversation you would need a nap. Wow.
"She's a little excitable," Rainbow Dash explained.
"Yeah, I got that," Soarin' said as they started walking again.
"So that camp?" asked Rainbow Dash.
"Oh yeah," Soarin' remembered. As Cheese Sandwich walked up to them from the other direction.
"Cheese Sandwich, Pinkie Pie is looking for you," said Rainbow Dash as she and Soarin' stopped walking.
"We'll I'm looking for her. Hey are you new? Is Pinkie throwing you a party?" asked Cheese.
"Yeah, along with the guards protecting Princess Twilight," said Soarin'.
"She should also invite the nice colts staying with Applejack," said Cheese.
"Wait, who is staying with Applejack?" asked Rainbow Dash stepping closer to Cheese.
"Some nice colts with yellow coats and peppermint hair they were pretty cool dudes," Cheese said.
Rainbow Dash
Please tell me they aren't who I think they are. I'll check that out tomorrow.
"Well I best be off, bye," said Cheese rushing off down the road behind them.
"Hold on, if Pinkie Pie left that way and Cheese came the same way didn't they pass each other?" asked Soarin' trying .
"They probably heard each other coming and cut through the bushes on opposite sides of the path," said Rainbow Dash.
"Alrighty then," said Soarin'.
Flash sat leaning against his hoof, Twilight was reading and taking notes, and Spike was sleeping with his head on the table. "You guys can go to bed it's getting late," said Twilight opening another book.
"Okay, night Twilight, night Flash," said Spike stumbling out the door and down the hall.
"I have to stay with you until you go to your room," Flash rubbing his eye.
"I still have a lot of work to do, sorry," said Twilight.
Flash
I am so tired.
"That's okay, just keep working," Flash yawned.
"Okay, sorry I have so much work to do," Twilight apologized.
A few hours later Twilight was asleep with her head on the book she was reading. Flash stared as her and sighed.
Flash
Why do I have the feeling this will happen often?
Flash carried Twilight on his back to her room and put her in her bed. Then he went to his room and Flash crashed.
Applejack woke up the next morning to hear a ruckus coming from the kitchen. She traveled down stairs to investigate. Applejack walked into the kitchen, Flam was distributing apple juice into glasses and Big Mac was setting the table. Flim came up behind her and kissed her on the cheek as Flam kissed her on the other side.
Flim
That was Flam's idea.
Big Mac chuckled at the horrified and confused expression on his sister's face. "Good morning sunshine," Flim and Flam said in unison.
"Morning," said Applejack.
"Flim made juice," said Flam handing her a glass.
"And Applebloom ate some toast," said Flim setting the crust of toast and half a glass of juice on the counter.
Applebloom
Flim makes really good toast, he should have a toast making cutie mark.
"Wait you guys made apple juice?" asked Applejack.
"Flim got bored while making the apple butter," Flam explained.
"You made apple butter?" asked Applejack.
"He couldn't sleep," said Flam taking a bite of toast.
"Flam was mumbling in his sleep," said Flim.
Applejack
And I thought my family was weird.
"What about?" asked Big Mac drinking some apple juice.
"Plastic containers," said Flim.
"Mac is this how you feel all the time, is our family this crazy?" asked Applejack.
"Eeeyup," said Big Mac.
"Dang," said Applejack.
Later that day Applejack was bucking apples when Rainbow Dash flew down next to her. "Hey, Applejack," said Rainbow Dash.
"Howdy Rainbow Dash, what can I do you for?" asked Applejack.
"Are Flim and Flam staying with you?" asked Rainbow Dash picking up an apple and taking a bite.
"They needed a place to stay and we needed some help," Applejack explained.
"But, can you really trust them?" Rainbow Dash around a mouthful of apple.
Spike
I don't trust them.
"Nope, but we are always watching them," said Applejack.
"What if they poison you?" asked Rainbow Dash climbing a tree.
"Someone is always with them, plus we don't have any chemicals in the house," Applejack explained.
"What if one of them falls in love with you?" Rainbow Dash asked from in the tree.
Applejack
Wait! What? No! I don't like Flim. Pssh! No way!
"What! That is ridiculous even if Flim did like me it's not like I would like him back," said Applejack.
"I didn't say one or the other," Rainbow Dash sang.
"Y-yes you did," Applejack panicked.
"No, I didn't," Rainbow Dash laughed.
"Rainbow, I have to get back to work," said Applejack.
"So you won't mind if I head to your house and speak with your future husband?" asked Rainbow Dash.
"Rainbow Dash," Applejack warned.
"I'm kidding, but I am going to talk to them, Flim is the younger cute one right?" asked Rainbow Dash flying away.
Flam
That's not fair.
"Yep," said Applejack getting back to apple bucking.
"Aww, you think he's cute," said Rainbow Dash flying away making Applejack groan.
"Don't forget the picnic later!" Applejack called after her.
"I won't!" Rainbow Dash hollered back.
Rainbow Dash swooped down and landed on the porch of the old farm house and knocked on the door. Flam was the one whom answered it. "May I help you?" asked Flam.
"Yeah I was just talking to Applejack and I wanted to come and see what you and your brother are up to," said Rainbow Dash trying to act cool.
"You don't trust us?" Flam guessed.
"Nope," said Rainbow Dash.
"Come in," said Flam stepping out of the way.
Flam walked into the kitchen where Granny Smith was baking apple fritters with Flim. "Flim, the town's people are sending spies," said Flam.
"I'll let you get on with the interrogation," said Granny Smith heading to the living room.
"Thanks Granny Smith," said Rainbow Dash. Flim put the fritters in the oven and sat down next to flam at one side of the table while Rainbow Dash sat at the other.
Rainbow Dash
I didn't think this through.
"Do you have questions or do you want us to ramble?" asked Flim.
"Why are you here?" asked Rainbow Dash seriously.
Rainbow Dash
I have no idea what I'm doing.
"To help the Apple family while Apple Bloom is sick," said Flam.
"How do you like staying here?" asked Rainbow Dash.
"It's nice, the Apple family is good to us and we are glad to help in return," said Flam.
"What about each member of the family?" asked Rainbow Dash turning to Flim.
"Apple Bloom is so adorable," said Flim.
"Big Mac is my hommie," said Flam.
"Granny Smith is cool, she's really good a cooking," said Flim.
Applejack
What do they have to say about me?
Flim looked at Flam waiting for him to say something about Applejack but his brother just smiled back at him.
"I want you to tell her what you think of Applejack," said Flam smiling.
"It's your turn," said Flim starting to sweat nervously.
"You don't want to admit you think she's pretty," Flam taunted.
"No I don't," Flim shot back blushing.
"And you think she's smart and talented," said Flam.
"Dude, seriously stop talking, please," said Flim trying to cover Flam's mouth.
"That's why you didn't sleep last night because you didn't want anyone to hear you talking about her in your sleep," said Flam pushing his twin away from him.
Flam
I need to talk to Rainbow Dash later to see if she could get Applejack and Flim together because it would be adorable. Flim has never had a special somepony, like ever. He needs help.
"Now she's going to tell Applejack I like her," said Flim.
"He admitted it! Granny Smith you were right! Big Mac I owe you $5!" yelled Flam running upstairs leaving Flim with Rainbow Dash.
"If Mac doesn't beat you hard enough I'll come after you, but if Fluttershy gets to you before anyone else that will be all it takes, get it?" Rainbow Dash threatened.
"Got it," Flim squirmed uncomfortably.
Fluttershy
I will get very mad if Flim or Flam hurt my friends.
"Good, so are you going to ask her out?" asked Rainbow Dash.
"I hadn't really thought about it," Flim admitted.
"Well whenever you are with her, someone will always be watching," said Rainbow Dash.
"Awesome," said Flim sarcastically.
Twilight, Flash, and Spike sat in the park on a blanket setting out food they had been preparing all day. Fluttershy walked up, set a plate of vegies, and sat down next to Spike. "Hello friends, how are you?" asked Fluttershy.
"Good, how are you Fluttershy?" asked Twilight.
"Oh, I'm good," said Fluttershy playing with the edge of the blanket.
"Have you heard when Rarity is coming?" asked Twilight alphabetically organizing the food dishes.
"She said she had to finish your dress for next month and then she'll be right over," said Fluttershy.
"Awesome, Rainbow Dash and Applejack should be here soon, and Pinkie Pie will try to stop by while looking for Cheese," said Twilight.
"Hey guys, Applejack is coming," said Rainbow Dash flying in and landing next to Fluttershy.
"Hey Rainbow Dash, what's up?" asked Twilight.
"Did you know Flim and Flam are staying with Applejack?" asked Rainbow Dash.
Flash
I wonder if she knows about Film's crush on Applejack.
"Really?" Fluttershy gasped.
"Don't worry Rainbow Dash, they are being watched very closely," Twilight assured.
"That doesn't make any sense," said Fluttershy.
"I don't like it either but I did talk to them," said Rainbow Dash.
"So did I," Flash said.
Fluttershy
There probably isn't anything to worry about if Twilight's personal guard isn't alarmed.
"Don't tell Applejack but Flim likes her," said Rainbow Dash.
"What!" Spike yelled in shock just as Applejack walked up to them.
"What's got you all ruffled up sugar cube?" asked Applejack setting down some jars of apple juice.
"Are Flim and Flam really back?" asked Fluttershy.
"They're just helping out and earning there keep on the farm," Applejack explained.
The subject was dropped and a new situation arises. "I'm one of the fastest flyers in Equestria," said Rainbow Dash standing up.
"You may be fast but are you in control?" asked Flash standing as well.
"I bet I can turn faster than you, I'll have you know the Wonderbolts asked me personally to be a trainer for a flying camp this summer," said Rainbow Dash.
"That's awesome," Twilight congratulated.
"How about a test of both speed and agility?" asked Flash.
Spike
Wow, his second loss since he came.
"Perimeter of the park, GO!" yelled Rainbow Dash flying off with Flash right behind her.
"And they're off," said Twilight.
They were back before you could say, 'Discord No'. Rainbow Dash touched down first and Flash crashed into her and they rolled down the hill. "Oh my gosh are you okay?" asked Flash helping her up.
"That was awesome," Rainbow Dash laughed.
They walked back to the others smiling and cracking jokes.
"Are you guys okay?" asked Twilight.
"Never better," said Rainbow Dash.
Rarity had shown up and everyone was eating cake when Pinkie Pie hopped up to them. "Hey guys, Applejack are Flim and Flam staying with you?" asked Pinkie Pie.
"Yes," said Applejack.
"Cool, we're having a huge welcome party for them, Flash, and his guards," said Pinkie Pie.
"Wow, a lot of new ponies are coming to Ponyville," said Rarity.
"Yep, I'm throwing a huge party with red and white balloons and blue streamers," said Pinkie Pie.
**Flim* and Flam*
We are truly honored that Applejack's friend is throwing us a party.
Her name is Pinkie Pie.
Aww you're getting to know her friends, that's smart.
Shut-up.
"Is Cheese going to help you with that?" asked Spike.
"I still haven't found him," said Pinkie shoving a cupcake in her mouth.
"Really?" asked Twilight.
"I'm gonna keep looking for him, bye-bye," said Pinkie Pie trotting away.
"Three, two, one," said Rainbow Dash.
"What's up party ponies?" Cheese greeted walking up to them.
Applejack
Well that's unfortunate timing.
"You just missed Pinkie Pie," said Flash.
"Wow, we keep seeming to do that," said Cheese.
"She said she's having a welcome party with red and white balloons and blue streamers," said Rarity.
"That sounds like a good party to have on Tuesday, at 4," said Cheese.
"You might see her if you go that way," said Fluttershy pointing the way their friend had gone.
"Then I'll be going that way, Bye!" Cheese called as he went away.
Rainbow Dash
If they don't find each other by the end of the day I am forcibly putting them in the same room.
"Ponyville ain't that big, how have they not met up yet?" asked Applejack. Pinkie Pie hopped up that path from the opposite direction Cheese and the past her had gone.
"That's how," said Rainbow Dash annoyed.
"Hey guys, when do you think the party should be?" asked Pinkie Pie grabbing another cupcake.
"You just missed Cheese, he said it should be Tuesday, and 4," said Twilight.
"Great thanks," said Pinkie Pie hopping away the way she came.
Rarity
I fear the little darlings will never find each other.
"Should we tell her to go the way Cheese Sandwich went?" asked Flash.
"Probably has a better chance of meeting up if they go opposite directions," said Rainbow Dash rolling her eyes.
Back at the farm Flim and Flam were helping Big Mac bring in buckets of bucked apples. Big Mac was carrying considerably more buckets than Flim and Flam with ease while Flim and Flam struggling with one each.
Granny Smith
Mac makes those boys look like school fillies.
"Hey Big Mac, you are really strong," said Flam wiping away sweat.
"Eeeyup," said Big Mac.
"I bet between the two of us we could take you," said Flim a little out of breath.
"Eeenope," said Big Mac.
"Come on, loser makes dinner," said Flam holding out his hoof.
Applejack walked up to the farm house to see her brother pin down Flim as Flam tackled him, they were all covered in mud. "What in tarnation are you doing?" asked Applejack. The stallions scrambled to their hooves and stood in a line none making eye contact with the mare in front of them. "Big Macintosh?" Applejack asked threateningly.
Granny Smith
I don't have to worry about scolding my grandchildren, Applejack does it for me.
"We made a bet," said Big Mac. Applejack stared at them with a mixture of understanding and disappointment.
"Carry on," said Applejack walking into the farm house.
"Is mud wrestling normal in this family?" asked Flim.
"Eeeyup," said Big Mac tackling the younger twin.
The Apple Family plus Flim and Flam sat around the dinner table eating slightly burnt pancakes. "Good job Big Mac, best pancakes you've made yet," said Applejack.
"Where's mini Applejack?" asked Flam spreading butter on his pancake.
"Applebloom," Flim and Applejack corrected at the same time.
Granny Smith
Talkin' at the same time. My husband and I did that too.
"She's in her room, sleeping," said Applejack shaking her head.
"Is she getting better?" asked Flim.
"I hope so, not that you aren't doing a good job but it's nice to have all hooves on deck during bucking season," said Applejack.
"Eeeyup," said Big Mac drinking some apple juice.
Twilight and Spike sat in the kitchen each with a tub of chocolate ice cream. "The invitation for the party next month should be here by now," said Twilight.
"I'm sure the princess is sending out the last ones as we speak," said Spike.
Princes Celestia
That I am.
"I hope your right," said Twilight.
"Hey, isn't Flash supposed to be with you when you aren't in your room?" asked Spike.
"Well technically he's supposed to be with me from when I wake up to when I go to bed, I went to bed but not to sleep so I didn't wake up after that," Twilight explained.
"Yeah, real clever," said Flash as he walked out of the shadows causing Spike to fall off his chair.
"Ah! Geez Flash, give a dragon some warning," yelled Spike.
"Sorry, I was standing outside the door and got bored," said Flash.
Spike
I hope he doesn't make a habit of that because that scared me.
"Can't imagine how bored; Emerald Waters, Little Dot, Lucky Star, and Shadow Blade are," said Twilight.
"They are allowed to whisper to each other so they do a lot of bonding," said Flash.
Shadow Blade
If Lucky Star asks me if I washed my hooves one more time I'm never washing them again.
"You wanna join us in waiting for our invites for the upcoming party?" asked Spike.
"Sure," said Flash sitting across from Spike, as Twilight sat at the head of the table. Twilight gave Flash a spoon and let him eat out of her ice cream tub.
"I've seen your dress, it's really pretty," said Spike.
Rarity
Number one rule in my shop, no squealing on dress designs.
"What color is it?" asked Twilight.
Spike
I only brought it up because it annoys Twilight, but the mystery makes her love the dress even more when she sees it for the first time.
"Can't tell," said Spike.
"Rarity is the one that makes dresses right?" asked Flash.
"Yeah, and why not?" asked Twilight.
"Rarity said she would make my tux lame," said Spike.
"Can you tell me the color of someone else's dress?" asked Twilight.
"Pinkie Pie's has pink," said Spike, Twilight glared at the dragon as Flash laughed.
Pinkie Pie
YES!
"Thanks, I never would have guessed," said Twilight. Suddenly Spike coughed up a letter and ripped it open quickly.
"Princess Twilight, Spike, their friends, and their Royal Guard are cordially invited to the Summer Solstice Ball," Spike read aloud.
"Are we supposed to be extra security?" Flash wondered aloud.
"P.S. Your guard team is to go undercover and protect the party goers, dress accordingly," read Spike.
Princess Cadence
I may or may not be trying to get Twilight with her crush.
"Rarity has to make 5 more outfits," said Twilight astonished.
"You have to go to a girly party too," Spike laughed.
"I get to be a secret agent, which is cool," said Flash.
"Yeah that's kinda cool," Spike admitted.
"Well its bed time for a certain little dragon," said Twilight getting up.
"But I'm not tired," Spike complained.
"Night Flash," said Twilight walking away with Spike.
"Good night," Flash called after them.
Flim was in the kitchen making scrambled eggs with cheese when Applejack came in. "Morning, where's our brothers?" asked Applejack getting out some plates for Flim.
"Flam was asleep when I woke up and I heard Big Mac snoring when I walked past his room," said Flim putting food onto the plates.
"He doesn't snore, the last time he did he was-"Applejack stopped staring at nothing.
"AJ, are you okay?" asked Flim. Applejack turned around and ran upstairs.
Flim
Crap what did I do?
Flim walked up stairs to see Applejack walk out of Big Mac's room and into his and Flam's room and put a hoof on his brother's head. She then walked out of the room and closed the door quietly. "Big Mac and Flam both have a fever, but we are ahead of schedule so I think I can get all the work done in time," said Applejack almost to herself.
Applejack
I can't believe this is happening, this is just like last year. But this year I don't need help, I can do this.
"That's a lot of work, I'll help you," said Flim.
"Just do you and your brothers chores and I can do the apple bucking, I better get to work," said Applejack walking past Flim towards the stairs.
"Eat breakfast first," said Flim.
Applejack stopped and stared at him for a minute, "Fine." Applejack walked downstairs leaving Flim alone in the hall way.
Flim
I don't think she's okay.
"It's okay to worry about her," said Granny Smith walking up to Flim starling the stallion. "She's strong," Granny Smith continued, "but she'll work herself to death if given the chance."
"She won't let me help her," said Flim lamely.
"Nope, but you don't have to, just make sure she eats, and take care of Applebloom," Granny Smith ordered.
"Yes, ma'am," said Flim.
"Five more tuxes?" asked Rarity in shock.
"You can do it right?" asked Twilight.
"I'll need their measurements," said Rarity starting to pace.
"Could you come by in the evening?" asked Twilight.
"Alright, darling," said Rarity gathering some fabric.
"Thanks Rarity," said Twilight walking towards the door.
Rarity was looking through piles of fabric as Spike sat on the podium. "What do you think Spikey-Wikey heather gray or charcoal?" asked Rarity holding up two spools of fabric in her magic.
"Both, lighter one for day guards, darker one for night guards and Flashes can be black," said Spike holding up the black fabric.
"That is genius, and you know if Flash's suit is black his tie can watch Twilight's dress, this is perfect," Rarity squealed.
Twilight and Flash
Twinzes!
"Why would Flash and Twilight's outfits match?" asked Spike.
"Because it sends a message," Rarity explained gathering some ties.
Rarity
Our theme is, Shiny and Elegant. All the fabrics are metallic.
"The same message our matching outfits send?" asked Spike going through the ties pulling out the best ones.
"No, our outfits aren't sending a message, they are making a statement, completely different," Rarity explained.
Lucky Star and Shadow Blade were helping set the table as Spike finished up the veggie and noodle stir-fry. "Guys in the throne room now," Flash ordered.
"Have fun," Spike called after them.
The guards stood at attention in the throne room as Rarity walked in with a basket of ribbons hovering behind her. "Alright armor off," said Rarity getting out her measuring tape.
"We aren't supposed to-" Flash started.
"Argue with orders?" asked Rarity.
"Burn," said Lucky Star as the other guards 'oooo'ed'.
"She has a point," said Twilight from her throne.
Flash
I am not amused.
Spike giggled and the other guards tried to keep a straight face as they all took off their armor.
Emerald Waters, Little Dot, Lucky Star, and Shadow Blade
*Hysterical rib cracking laughter*
"Alright darling you're done, now for the last one," said Rarity as Lucky Star left. "So Mr. Shadow Blade I'm guessing you want a bright colored tie?" Rarity laughed, Shadow Blade just glared ahead. "You don't think I'm funny? Fine," said Rarity as she continued working. A little while later Rarity accidentally poked Shadow Blade on the side and he laughed.
"Let's never speak of this again," said Shadow Blade.
"Of course," said Rarity rolling up the measuring tape.
Flim made tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches. Applejack was still working in the field when Flim cleaned the kitchen and took tea and medicine to all the sick ponies. "Applejack!" a small voice yelled. Flim opened the door and stood in the doorway.
"She's still working," Flim explained.
Applebloom
I wish Applejack wouldn't push herself so hard all the time.
"I can't sleep," Applebloom complained.
"Did you drink the tea?" asked Flim walking into the room and sitting at the end of the bed.
"Yeah," Applebloom answered.
"Take your medicine?" asked Flim.
"Yep, will you sing me a song?" asked Applebloom holding her pillow.
Flam
I got the looks and Flim got the talent. Fair trade.
"What kind of song?" asked Flim sitting at the foot of Applebloom's bed.
"I don't know, what songs do you know?" asked Applebloom.
"I might know one that will work," said Flim.
Hush now, Quiet now,
It's time to lay your sleepy head,
Hush now, Quiet now,
It's time to go to bed,
Drifting off to sleep,
Exciting day behind you,
Drifting off to sleep,
Let the joy of dream land find you,
Hush now,
Quiet now,
Lay your sleepy head,
Hush now, Quiet now,
It's time to go to bed.
Flim
I used to sing that to Flam while he was having nightmares, he still doesn't know.
Flam
Yes I do.
Flim sang softly as Applebloom fell asleep, Flim covered her in her blanket and left quietly. Flim went back to the kitchen and looked out the window to see Applejack bringing in buckets of apples. She closed the doors to the barn and started making her way into the house. "Eat, now," Flim ordered while Applejack entered through the kitchen door.
"You can't make me," said Applejack.
"You aren't leaving this kitchen until you eat," said Flim. Applejack rolled her eyes and took a few gulps of tomato soup.
Applejack
I'd hit him if I wasn't so hungry.
"There, happy?" asked Applejack.
Yep, good night AJ," said Flim as he finished cleaning up the dishes.
Flam
Aww cute nick name.
"What?" asked Applejack.
"What?" asked Flim.
"What?"
"What?"
"What?"
"What?"
Applejack
I'm so confused.
"The doctor is coming tomorrow," said Applejack trying to change the subject.
"Okay," said Flim.
"Good night Flim," said Applejack as she left the room.
Twilight was studying in the library reading while Flash was looking at different books trying to find something to read. "Why do you have so many books on flying?" asked Flash rudely yelled across the library.
"Unlike you I haven't had wings my whole life, and learning to fly now is difficult," Twilight rudely yelled back.
Spike
This coming from the pony that made the 'quiet in the library' rule.
"Can't Rainbow Dash teach you to fly?" asked Flash walking to where Twilight was.
"She tried but it didn't really work out, a lot of crash landings," said Twilight organizing some papers.
"I'm not saying I rival Rainbow Dash, but maybe I could teach you some flying tricks," said Flash.
"Sure, sounds fun," said Twilight.
Flash and Twilight stood on the lawn. "Okay why don't you hover a few feet and work on touching down again," said Flash. Twilight did and it wasn't too bad. "Okay good, let's try something harder," said Flash.
Emerald Waters and Little Dot watched Flash and Twilight stand on the roof looking down at them. "Want some help?" asked Emerald Waters.
"We got this," Flash called back.
"I can't do this," said Twilight starting to panic.
"Yes, you can, you got up here didn't you?" Flash pointed out.
"Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay," said Twilight trying to calm herself.
**Emerald Waters* and Little Dot*
Are we bad guards for not doing anything?
She's safe isn't she?
Yeah, I guess.
"Stop stalling," Flash said.
"I'm not stalling," said Twilight argued.
"Then go," said Flash.
"I can't," said Twilight backing away from the edge.
"Yes you can, just run and jump," said Flash putting a hoof on Twilights shoulder.
Fluttershy
I have faith that Twilight can really don't want her getting hurt.
"Okay, let's both go on three," said Twilight.
"One, two, three!" Flash and Twilight yelled in unison running off the roof and spreading their wings. Twilight flew through the air, did a loop-de-loop, and landing into a run then slowed down, Flash touched down next to her.
Rainbow Dash
I don't know how Flash did it but she's flying.
"I did it!" Twilight cheered as Flash landed next to her.
"I knew you could," said Flash as they hugged.
"P-D-A," yelled Emerald Waters.
"P-D-A," Little Dot yelled back.
Rarity
Those two are so cute together.
Spike
I can't really see Flash and Twilight together.
Pinkie
I think Twilight got over her crush on Flash.
"Come on guys that was fantastic," said Flash.
"Good job Twilight," said Emerald Waters and Little Dot in unison.
"Thank you," Twilight called back.
The sun had rose high in the sky when Applejack was already working hard in the field. She took a break when she saw Dr. Hooves and Nurse Red Heart coming down the path with a wagon. Applejack ran up to meet them. "Hello Miss. Applejack where are your sick family?' asked Dr. Hooves.
"They're up in their rooms, I'll show you," said Applejack leading them into the house.
Granny Smith, Flim, and Applejack sat in the living room while the Doctor checked on the ponies upstairs. Dr. Hooves came downstairs to address the group. "I may be wrong but the illness appears to be very serious compared to the tests we were able to perform, I would like to take them to the hospital for more testing," said Dr. Hooves, Applejack stiffened at the thought of her siblings being taken away.
"Whatever you think is best," Applejack choked out.
Big Mac
Applejack hates when she can't watch over Applebloom.
"Are you okay?" Flim whispered in Applejack's ear.
"Not really," Applejack whispered back before walking away.
Flim stood next to his brothers hospital bed, Granny Smith sat in a chair beside Big Mac, and Applejack stood over Applebloom. Flim walked over to Applejack and put a hoof on her shoulder. "She's going to be okay, she can beat this," whispered Flim.
"I know she can, mind taking Granny home while I stay here until at least one of them wakes up? I still have to visit Apple Bloom's school to talk to her teacher," Applejack explained.
"As you wish," said Flim walking away.
Flam
That's a quote from our favorite childhood book.
Flim
The amount of time I have wanted to say those words is depressing.
Hours later after the sun had set Applejack still hadn't returned home. Flim was starting to get worried but stopped when he saw Applejack walking up the path. Applejack came in the front door and collapsed on the couch in the living room. "Hey AJ, are you okay?" asked Flim walking up to her and taking her hat off.
"They aren't contagious but we won't know anything else until the blood test results come in," Applejack yawned.
Applejack
I'm too tired to care about the nick name.
"Good night AJ," said Flim. Applejack was already asleep. Flim kissed Applejack on the head then left the house and went into the field. Applejack had already done over half the fields. The northern and eastern fields had already been finished and the southern fields had barely been started on. Using his magic Flim was able to knock out the entire west field by levitating the apples from the trees straight to the barn, he finished about midday.
