The day started off normal for Applejack. She woke up at sunrise like she usually does. She got out of bed and stretched. She then reached over and grabbed her Stetson hat, which was on a hook. She put on her hat and left her room to get some breakfast. Once she reached the kitchen, she saw Big Macintosh making breakfast.
“Howdy, sis, sleep well?” Big Macintosh stopped for a second and greeted her.
“Hey, Big Mac, and I did as usual.” Applejack replied.
“That’s nice.” Big Macintosh said.
“I’m gonna go wake up Applebloom and Granny.” Applejack said.
“You do that.” Big Macintosh said, getting back to making breakfast.
Applejack went to Applebloom’s room and opened the door. She approached Applebloom’s bed and shook her. Applebloom responded by just rolling over to the other side. Applejack huffed and shook her harder. Applebloom woke up with a start. She then looked around and saw Applejack standing at her bed.
“Oh, hey Applejack.” Applebloom said, her voice groggy.
“Howdy, Applebloom, it’s time for breakfast.” Applejack said with a smile.
“Alright, I’ll be down soon. Give me a sec.” Applebloom responded.
“Okay, we’ll be downstairs waiting for you.” Applejack said.
Applejack left the room and closed the door behind her. She then walked over to Granny Smith’s room, which was across from Big Macintosh’s room. She opened the door and entered the room. Applejack was always somewhat disgusted seeing her dentures in a glass of water on her cabinet. It was an uneasy feeling.
She approached Granny Smith’s bed and lightly shook her, since she knew how delicate she was. Granny Smith woke up and saw Applejack standing at her bedside. “Granny Smith, it’s time for breakfast,” she said. Granny Smith did as she said and slowly got out of bed with Applejack’s assistance. Applejack then left the room and went back into the kitchen.
When Applejack entered the kitchen, she saw Big Macintosh and Applebloom eating breakfast. She looked back and saw Granny Smith slowly making her to the kitchen. Applejack sat down across from Big Macintosh and started eating breakfast. Granny Smith then entered the kitchen and sat down across from Applebloom.
They ate breakfast silently without saying a word. “So, did everyone have sweet dreams?” Applebloom asked, breaking the silence. Everypony wordlessly nodded, Applebloom just looked down at her empty plate with a sigh. She waited for the rest of her family to finish.
“Something got you down, little sis?” Applejack asked, noticing Applebloom’s mood.
“No, I just had a sorta bad dream last night.” Applebloom replied.
“What happened in the dream?” Applejack asked, worried for Applebloom.
“I don’t wanna talk about it.” Applebloom replied.
“Okay.” Applejack said, not wanting to upset Applebloom more.
A few moments later and the Apple family was finished with breakfast. The Apple family left the kitchen, except for Applejack. It was her turn to do the dishes today. She stacked the four plates onto each other. She then grabbed the stack of plates with her mouth and put them into the sink. One by one, she washed and rinsed the plates.
After she was finished, she dried the plates and put them back into their respective places. She grabbed a washcloth and cleaned up the sink area of any water out of the sink. Deciding she was finished, she went into the living room and sat with the rest of the Apple family. Big Macintosh suddenly got up and walked to the door.
“Where are you going, Big Mac?” Applejack asked.
“Chores.” Big Macintosh replied.
“Oh, right.” Applejack said.
“You gotta buck trees, remember?” Big Macintosh asked.
“I know, I’ll be out soon.” Applejack replied.
“Eeyup.” Big Macintosh said as he walked out the door.
Applejack got up from where she was sitting and walked over to the door. She looked back and saw Applebloom and Granny Smith playing cards against each other. She smiled and went out the door. Applejack saw Big Macintosh plowing the field. She went over to the orchard and kicked a tree with her back legs, causing apples to fall down into the baskets.
She kept doing this until she saw a white and purple speck moving closer towards the farm. Applejack squinted her eyes and upon closer inspection, it was Rarity. She looked like she was carrying a picnic basket on her back. Applejack just kept on bucking trees. After a while, Rarity reached the farm. Applejack stopped and looked at Rarity.
“Howdy, Rarity. Need something?” Applejack greeted.
“Well, I planned that all six of us would have a picnic today. But it seems like everypony else is busy today. So, maybe we can have a picnic of our own? If you’re not busy, of course. If you are, I completely understand” Rarity asked.
“Let me ask Big Macintosh. I don’t want to leave him to buck all these trees alone. That’s gonna tire him out.” Applejack replied.
Applejack went to Big Macintosh while Rariry waited. Right now, he was inside after finishing his plowing. He was somehow a fast worker when it comes to this type of stuff. Entering the house, Applejack saw Big Macintosh sitting on the couch. She went around the couch and asked, “Hey, Big Mac, do you mind if I go on a picnic with Rarity?”
“Eeyup, but can you do a few more trees? I’ll do the rest after that.” Big Macintosh said.
“Okay, thanks.” Applejack said.
“Before you go, why exactly are you going on a picnic with Rarity? You two got something going on?” Big Macintosh snickered.
“Nope, we’re just good friends, I suppose.” Applejack replied, playfully punching Big Macintosh in the shoulder.
“Ouch.” Big Macintosh said.
“You deserved it.” Applejack chuckled.
“Eeyup, I guess I did.” Big Macintosh chuckled as well.
“Well, I guess I’ll be going now. See ya, Big Mac.” Applejack said.
“See ya!” Big Macintosh replied.
Applejack went back outside and told the news to Rarity. Rarity simply nodded and sat down, waiting for Applejack to finish. Applejack went over to the orchard and bucked a few more trees like Big Macintosh said for her to do. She ended up bucking ten more trees. Applejack went over to Rarity, as she stood up.
“Okay, let’s go.” Applejack said with a smile.
“Right.” Rarity said, returning the smile.
Applejack and Rarity then started walking to the place where they usually have picnics, a large grassy area. On the way there, there was a garden. Applejack and Rarity decided to check it out and were amazed by the scenery. After they were finished looking through the garden, they continued walking.
Meanwhile back at Sweet Apple Acres...
“Hay, Big Mac, where’d Applejack go?” Applebloom asked.
“She went on a picnic with Rarity.” Big Macintosh replied.
“Why?” Applebloom questioned.
“I don’t know. Just because she wanted to, I suppose.” Big Macintosh replied once more.
“Well, I’m going to find out why.” Applebloom said.
“Now hold on, little sis. Do you really think that’s a good idea?” Big Macintosh questioned.
“Well... No, but still.” Applebloom replied.
“Alright then.” Big Macintosh said.
“Then what am I supposed to do?” Applebloom asked.
Big Macintosh sighed, “Listen, Applebloom. If you want to go see what they’re up to, go ahead.”
“You really mean it?” Applebloom asked
“Really, I’m not going to try and stop you.” Big Macintosh replied.
“Thanks, Big Mac, you’re the best.” Applebloom said.
“No problem, now go on ahead. If you hurry up, you might catch up to them.” Big Macintosh said.
Applebloom ran out the door to get Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo.
“Kids these days...” Big Macintosh said to no one in particular.
Back at the picnic...
“This seems like a good enough spot, Rarity.” Applejack said.
“I agree, Applejack.” Rarity replied.
Rarity set the picnic basket on the ground. Applejack went over to the picnic basket and opened it. She took out a picnic blanket and set it on the ground. Applejack then went over to spread it the farthest it could go. She picked up the picnic basket with her teeth and put it on the picnic blanket. Rarity took out two plates and put them on the picnic blanket for her and Applejack.
Applejack took out two apples and put one on her plate. She put the other apple on Rarity’s plate. Applejack then took a sandwich for herself out and put it on her plate. Rarity took a sandwich of her own and put it on her plate. She then took a pile of napkins out and split them up. She put one half next to Applejack’s plate and the other half next to her plate. They both started to eat.
Meanwhile, the Cutie Mark Crusaders were in a bush that was not too far from them spying on Applejack and Rarity.
“Are you sure this is a good idea, Applebloom?” Sweetie Belle asked.
“Of course it is!” Applebloom replied.
“Shh, keep your voice down. They might hear us, Applebloom.” Scootaloo whispered.
“Right, sorry.” Applebloom whispered.
“So, how’s Sweet Apple Acres been, Applejack?” Rarity asked
“Sweet Apple Acres had been pretty good lately.” Applejack replied.
“That’s great.” Rarity said.
“Well, since you asked me. How’s Carousel Boutique been then, Rarity?” Applejack questioned.
“Carousel Boutique has been pretty good as well, thanks for asking.” Rarity replied.
“That’s good.” Applejack said.
“Random question, but how’s Applebloom been doing? Since she’s one of Sweetie Belle’s friends.” Rarity questioned.
“Applebloom’s been good, but she ended up having a bad dream last night.” Applejack replied.
“Oh, the poor dear, is she alright? Rarity asked.
“Yeah, she didn’t want to talk about it at breakfast though.” Applejack replied.
“I hope she’s okay.” Rarity said.
“So, how’s Sweetie Belle?” Applejack asked.
“Sweetie Belle’s been great.” Rarity replied.
“No trouble at all? I know she can be a bit of a pain to take care of because of what happened on the day of the Sisterhooves Social.” Applejack questioned.
“We’ve completely forgotten about what happened that day. We don’t let it get in our way of being sisters. Sweetie Belle didn’t really get any bad dreams recently either.” Rarity replied.
“That’s nice.” Applejack said.
“What happened in your dream, Applebloom?” Scootaloo asked.
“I don’t wanna talk about it!” Applebloom yelled.
“Did you hear that?” Rarity asked.
“Sounds like it’s coming from that bush over there.” Applejack pointed out.
Applejack and Rarity both got up and walked over to the bush. Applejack and Rarity put their heads through the bush and were surprised by what they saw. There, right in front of their eyes were the Cutie Mark Crusaders.
“Are we in trouble?” Applebloom asked.
“Oh, yes you are.” Applejack and Rarity said at the same time.
“Come on now, out.” Rarity said.
The Cutie Mark Crusaders wordlessly exited the bush, hanging their heads in shame.
“Explain.” Applejack said.
“It was Applebloom’s idea!” Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo said at the same time.
“Oh, really now?” Rarity said.
“Yeah, it was me, but I’m really sorry.” Applebloom said.
“Why’d you do it, Applebloom?” Applejack asked, a little disappointed.
“Because I was wondering what you and Rarity were up to.” Applebloom replied.
“Why is that? Did something happen between me and Rarity in your dream?” Applejack asked.
“Do you really want to know?” Applebloom asked.
“Yeah, tell me.” Applejack replied.
“Okay, what happened in the dream is that you and Rarity ended up having a picnic, kinda similiar to this one.” Applebloom replied.
“And?” Rarity questioned.
“Then you two ended up getting into a relationship and Applejack completely forgot all about me.” Applebloom replied.
“Is that all?” Rarity asked.
“Yeah, that’s it.” Applebloom replied.
“Oh, Applebloom, I would never forgot all about you.” Applejack said.
“Really?” Applebloom asked.
“Of course! You’re my little sister.” Applejack replied.
Applejack then leaned down and hugged Applebloom.
“I love you, Applejack.” Applebloom said.
“I love you too, Applebloom.” Applejack replied.
“Awww.” Rarity, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo said all at once.
“Okay, let’s go home.” Rarity said.
“But why? Don’t you want to finish your picnic?” Applebloom questioned.
“It can wait for another day, I suppose.” Rarity replied.
“Are you sure?” Sweetie Belle asked.
“Positive. We were already done anyway.” Rarity replied
“She’s right, let’s go. Let us pack up first.” Applejack said.
Applejack then started to fold the blanket. After she was done, she put it back in the picnic basket. Rarity picked up the two plates and put them in the picnic basket. She then picked up the extra napkins and put them in as well. Applejack picked up the picnic basket with her teeth and put it on her back.
“Alright, let’s go. Oh and Applebloom?” Applejack said.
“Yeah?” Applebloom replied.
“Apology accepted.” Applejack said with a smile.
“Thanks, sis.” Applebloom said, returning the smile.
Applejack, Rarity, and the Cutie Mark Crusaders started to walk back to Sweet Apple Acres.
Thirty minutes later...
“Okay, here we are.” Applejack said.
“Well, that was a fun picnic, Applejack.” Rarity said.
“Yeah, it was. Here’s your picnic basket, Rarity.” Applejack replied.
Applejack picked up the picnic basket on her back and put it onto Rarity’s back.
“Thanks, Applejack.” Rarity said and gave Applejack a kiss on the cheek.
This made Applejack blush a little. Big Macintosh saw what happened, since the door was open and started laughing. Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo weren’t really looking, so they didn’t see what happened. Applebloom saw what had happened though and didn’t really mind it. She knew that Applejack would still love her no matter what.
“Uh, no problem, Rarity.” Applejack replied.
“Bye, Applejack!” Rarity said, as she left with Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo.
“Bye, Rarity!” Applejack replied.
When Applejack and Applebloom entered the house, Big Macintosh was still laughing . He was sitting on the top of the couch, laughing as hard as he could. Applejack pushed Big Macintosh off the top of the couch, which caused him to fall onto the floor. He still kept on laughing though.
Applebloom looked up at Applejack and asked, “Do you think he’ll ever stop?”
“I’m pretty sure he will sometime. He’ll tire himself out.” Applejack replied.
“Well, I’m off to go get Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo.” Applebloom said.
“See ya later, Applebloom.” Applejack replied.
“Bye!” Applebloom said as she ran out the door.
Applejack then resumed the rest of her day, hoping it wouldn’t be as crazy as what had just happened with Rarity and the Cutie Mark Crusaders.
