Pony and the Changeling

Chapter 10

The following morning, Applejack walked all around her room, panicking about the event which would occur later in the evening. When Katana entered her room regarding about breakfast, she noticed her lack of sleep. She kept walking so much that her eyes couldn't stay up any longer.

"Mistress, are you alright?"

"Of course, Katana." Applejack lied with a yawn "Why wouldn't I be?"

"You look like you had less amount of sleep."

"No, I'm just..."

Before words could come out of her mouth, her body collapsed towards the ground and she was sound asleep. Katana wasn't sure what was going on, but disturbing a tired mare wasn't a wise idea. Instead, she went towards the Moon Wing to hear the story from her Master. However, the same situation occurred with her Master as well, but different.

"Sire," Katana started, but was interrupted with a smile on his face.

"Katana! Thank Celestia you're here! I need you to help me with a new outfit."

"Wait. A what?"

The changeling took a deep breath and explained to her which had happened earlier that evening. Katana listened carefully and smiled. He never had the chance to ask a mare out for dinner before. Could it be that he's changing or is he just doing this out of pity? Katana then agreed to help before the night began, but she had to take care of something first before anything else happens.

"My sister's having a what?!" Apple Bloom blurted loudly.

Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo tried to hush their friend before waking up Applejack. Katana had just finished explaining the dilemma her Master had.

"A date with my Master." Katana explained.

"Aww, that's so sweet." Sweetie Belle cooed.

"This date seems a bit fishy." Scootaloo inquired. "Why would your Master be so nervous about his appearance? I mean, couldn't he change into a different pony, right? Plus, why did Applejack accept his request? She's never been in a date before."

"Well, I believe the Master may have some sort of connection with your sister, Apple Bloom. " Katana suggested.

"Connection? With Applejack? That's crazy. A pony can never fall in love with a changeling. That's just common sense."

"It may be common sense to you, but in case you have forgotten, the Master's not a full blooded changeling. There may be a chance for a pony who's heart is empty and cold be filled with love alone. Now, please help me create the best night the two have ever seen in their lives. He does deserve a second chance at least."

The CMC glanced at each other for a moment. Though they knew that this would be a bad idea, this may be the chance for them to see the real pony behind the changeling form.

"Fine, but what are we suppose to do?" Apple Bloom asked."

"Just follow my lead."

(The Perfect Stallion parody)

Katana: This night alone must be so perfect

The night alone that they will remember

We'll make sure that there is no conflict

And then we'll really see their hearts stir

So... go find a dress, go buy supplies

We'll both stay here and plan a surprise

We'll make some food and clean up the room

And when the time is right, their love will bloom

Apple Bloom: "If you say so..."

Sweetie Belle:I know a dress for this occasion

Scootaloo: Supplies are easy and are in this season

Katana: Too short, too long, too dull, too shiny

Its simply very hard and it looks so clumsy

Apple Bloom: I don't think they want a party

My sister likes things nice and sturdy

Katana: But even if we get the stuff, this party planning is very tough

Let's stop a while and think a bit

"What would the perfect date be for these two?"

Rethink, Rethink, Rethink

sweetie Belle:That's it!

I got a plan that will make them shine

Which will make her see that stallion

katana: Hang on a minute, are you trying to say they have a picnic at the garden?

Sweetie Belle nodded as Katana thought for a moment. Since it wasn't that bad of an idea, having a romantic setting at night while glancing at the stars would be perfect. As she nodded in agreement, the girls were set off to prepare their best night ever. Hours passed and the ponies were finishing their final touches before the date night began. While the girls were checking with the changeling, Katana was finishing Applejack's mane style. At that time, Applejack sighed lightly.

"Is there a problem, Mistress?"

"I guess, I'm just worried."

"Worried, ma'am?"

"Yeah. This dinner him and I are gonna have. I've never been on a date like this before."

"Why do you need to worry about? It's not like he'll ask you for his hoof in marriage on the first date. That's not how it works. All you need to do is be yourself at this date and everything should fall into place."

"It sounds like you've been on this same boat before."

"I only know how to speak calmly for a nervous mare. Now, are you ready?"

Applejack took a deep breath to calm down, but was frightened to death a few seconds later. Katana started to wonder if things are doing well with her master. Back at the Moon Wing, however, the changeling was more nervous than she was.

"What if I say the wrong things?" he asked in fear, "What if I spill some cider on her dress? Or worse, what if she hates me when I tell her how I feel?"

"Why do you worry about those fears? You seem to know how to do these things so well." Apple Bloom inquired.

"Yeah," Scootaloo agreed. "I bet by a long shot that you may have gotten a cutie mark when you were a colt so easily."

"Actually... no."

"Huh?" the girls responded.

The changeling glanced at the portrait and sighed.

"I never earned my cutie mark before." confessed the changeling. "I thought that it was worthless of earning one."

"Cutie marks aren't worthless." Sweetie Belle argued, "they represent who you are. We haven't got ours since we don't know who we are ourselves."

"And yet, you don't worry about not letting those marks come?"

"Sometimes we do," Scootaloo stated, "but that's not stopping us from reaching our goals."

"And that's what you should do:" Apple Bloom continued, "be able to go through this without worrying yourself about how wrong it will be."

He then glanced at the portrait and knew that they were right. Fear shouldn't stop him from reaching his goal of being a pony again.

"Thanks crusaders."

"No problem." they replied in unison.

With confidence, he flew away to see Applejack as the cutie mark crusaders smiled. However, at that moment, they never knew that all of this was about to change.

** Copyrights belong to MLP: FiM Season 2's Music by Music by Daniel Ingram Lyrics by Meghan McCarthy **