When A Good Apple Turns Sour

Today was like any other day at Sweet Apple Acres, Big Mcintosh Apple, or Big Mac to his friends and family woke up just before sunrise, showered, brushed his teeth then headed out to the field to get some plowing in before breakfast. AppleJack was the next of the Apple Family to wake up, she started her day of on the same start as her older brother Big Mac did, except she spent a little bit more time on her hair, though she would never admit it. However instead of heading to the field, AppleJack headed for the kitchen and began to distribute the chores for the day before she began working on breakfast. The next Apple to wake up was Apple Bloom, who would always get up to the smell of her sister Applejack's cooking. However she would always skip the morning routine and race down to the kitchen, only to be scolded by AppleJack and sent back up to go wash up, after she was washed up however she would be denied her breakfast again, as it was her job to wake up the eldest of the Apple family, Granny Smith. Apple Bloom would always groan about this task, but she would always comply and wake her up. Now waking up Granny Smith was always a challenge, but out of all the Apples on Sweet Apple Acres, Apple Bloom would always have the best luck at it. After Granny Smith would wake up, she would wash up and slowly make her way down the flight of stairs, usually with Apple Bloom's help, much to Granny Smith's dismay.

Once all the Apples at Sweet Apple Acres were woken up, AppleJack would always call her brother in for breakfast, by now he would have at least a quarter of the field done as he heads back into the Apple Family House, making sure to stop by the barn house and wipe off what sweat he had before coming into the kitchen to sit and enjoy some of Apple Jacks Famous, Apple Spiced Pancakes. The Apple Family would always eat breakfast together like this, and once they were all done, The three siblings would help do the dishes. AppleJack would always wash the dishes, Big Mac would dry them, while Apple Bloom would put them away. After the dishes were all done, AppleJack would hand out the chore list for Big Mac and Apple Bloom, Granny Smith however never received a list and would stay in the house, doing light cleaning and making her World Famous Apple style treats for her grandchildren to sell in the market later. Apple Bloom's list was split, half for her to do before school, and half to do after. Big Mac would usually always get the longest list, or more importantly, the hardest of the task, like plowing all the fields, or helping his sister buck the apple trees. Today however, Big Mac had an addition to his list, Take Apple Bloom to School, now usually, Apple Jack would take her to school, however, recently AppleJack has been trying to lighten the load on her older brother.

Doing the chores before school didn't take Apple Bloom long as she was accustomed to it, Feed the Chickens, Pour the slop for the Piggies, and help Granny Smith with whatever she needed to be done. After which Apple Bloom would run out to the field Big Mac was plowing and he would always stop no matter what, even when he had only a few rows left to take Apple Bloom to School. The walk into Ponyville was always pleasant for Big Mac. The fresh Dew on the Grass, the smell of sweets as they are prepared for the morning, it all felt so natural to Big Mac. On their walk to school, Big Mac took notice of other young fillies and colts. Big Mac saw Dinky with her mother Ditzy, most ponies called her Derpy, but Big mac made a habit to never call her that, not only was she a single mom, but she worked hard to, along with her, came the other single mom in Ponyville Berry Punch, with her daughter Berry Pinch, now Berry Punch, may be called the town drunk by some, she does an amazing job at raising her daughter. Big Mac then took notice of other ponies as they took their children to school. Big Mac made it there in Record time to see his old friend and Apple Blooms teacher Ms.Cheerilee. After he had dropped off Apple Bloom, he talked with Ms.Cheerilee for a moment, much to Apple Bloom's embarrassment.

After his discussion with Ms.Cheerilee, Big Mac made his way back to Sweet Apple Acres and would always go straight back to work plowing the fields, AppleJack would occasionally be able to convince him to take a break and enjoy the shade, but after about five minutes, he would be back to plowing the field, after the North field was completely done, Mac would move to the East and once that was done he would move onto the next field and so on until they were all plowed. Big Mac had managed to complete the North, East, and half of the South Field before Granny Smith rang the lunch bell, signaling the two Apple children to head back to the house and enjoy lunch before they headed to the market to open the Apple Family Stand. Big Mac and AppleJack entered the house around the same time, both heading to the bathroom sink, having a little sibling fun as they battled it out on who would wash their face first. Afterwords they both headed into the kitchen for their lunch, which consisted of some bright red apples, an apple pie, and some sandwiches. They both finished their meal quickly and left to go load the cart with all the merchandise they were hoping to sell that day.

After the cart was loaded Big Mac would begin to pull it, with a little help from AJ who wouldn't let him do it alone while she just watched. After a long trek into town, they wound the main square and could already see other vendors already setting up, Big mac wasted no time in assembling their stand, after which he would unload the cart, while Apple Jack would arrange them on the stand, after they were all set up they would wait there, ready for the lunch rush, and at exactly noon, it hit. The street became bustled with many ponies of all shape and size as they each visited the vendor of their choice, however since Big Mac was here, most of their business would come from the mares of the crowd, all wanting a chance to talk with him, as well as casually flirt with him, some more abrasive then others. After the lunch rush was over, or the Apple Family was sold out, they would head back to finish up what chores they had left, Big Mac would take the cart home, while AppleJack would go and with for Apple Bloom as she did some light shopping, because the Apple Family does eat other food items then Apples, although most ponies assume that's all they ate.

Big Mac would always be finishing up his plowing as his sisters would come into view over the horizon. Big Mac would always greet them with a wave as he headed to start bucking trees, Apple Bloom and AJ would always meet up with him to help buck trees as well, except for Apple Bloom who would help sort the apples out of the basket, they were a team together like that, instead of the three musketeers, they were the three Apples. As the day grew on, most the trees were bucked and the apples sorted, until they heard the dinner bell, the three siblings all headed over there at their own pace, with Apple Bloom being the fastest, followed by AppleJack who would jog there, while Big Mac picked up the rear, choosing to walk to the house. After they were all cleaned up, they all sat together to marvel before their dinner,however before they could eat, they all joined hands to thank Celestia for a bountiful harvest, however in the middle of their prayer, there was a knock at the door.

Big Mac, being closest to the door stood up and went to answer it, however instead of anypony they new, stood two royal guards in full armor,

"Yes, is this Sweet Apple Acres, home of the Apple Family," one of the guards asked, while the other gripped his gun. Big mac looked back at his family then back to the two guards.

"Eeyup," was all Big Mac could say as the other guard stepped forward.

"And does a Mister Mcintosh Apple live here," the same guard asked. Big Mac, now confused more then ever simply nodded.

"And may we assume that you are Mcintosh Apple," the other guard spoke up as he eyed Big Mac now.
The guard then un-fastened his gun as he took hold of it.

"Mister Mcintosh Apple, You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney present during questioning. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you. Do you understand these rights?" the guard spoke calmly as he stepped into the house and fastened large handcuffs onto Big mac. Big Mac could only freeze as the world seemed to go by fast as he was led out of the house, all he could hear now were the cries of his sisters as the other guard held them back.