Applelove And Respect

As soon as the sun’s ray hit the window, everyone in the remaining Apple family woke up. Pumpkin woke up as well, and was now about to initiate the big escape plan.

Applebloom was still unsure about his plan. “Pumpkin, are you sure you know what your doing?”

Pumpkin had to review the plan to Applebloom. “Don't worry. I know it’s risky, but Big Mac will distract the others so you can runaway. Look, there’s a phone in the front entrance into the hotel. When you're on the loose during breakfast time, I’m going to call the police and give them the information on where we are.”

Applebloom looked a bit frightened about this whole thing, but eventually hoped it would work. It was then one of Soursore’s accomplices unlocked the door and went into the apartment.

“Hey! You, the wife?, and the husband have work to do. Git!” he demanded. Pumpkin, Pear Butter and Bright Mac quickly followed suit. At the same time, Big Mac disguised himself as an accomplice. They still wait in the apartment until one of the lackeys came in. Once they heard the door about to be unlocked again, Applebloom got under the bed while Big Mac kept his cool to act like he’s one of Soursore’s lackeys. As soon as the cowboys got in, they demanded Applebloom and Big Mac to do their chores. However, they took notice that Applebloom has disappeared.

“What the hell!? Shit, Where’s the kid?” a lackey shouted.

Big Mac treated lightly and kept his charade going before telling. “Goddamn critter must’ve snuck out of here last night!”

“Dammit! We oughta track her down quick! Go! Mount up!” the lackey demanded Big Mac to go get his horse, despite the fact that he doesn’t have a horse.

Big Mac reacted and thought quickly. “Why can’t I stay an’ keep an eye on them so they can’t escape?”

“How is that a big deal? The doors and windows are looked.” the lackey asked.

“M-Maybe they could dig out of here!” Big Mac answered blindly.

“Yeah… Good thinking. Anyway, time to hurt down a child.” the lackey replied. As soon as the lackeys left the apartment room, Big Mac stood behind and lightly closed the door. He then talked to Applebloom, who was still hiding under the bed.

“Looks like it worked, but you should still hide under the mattress just to be safe.” Big Mac replied.

“I still think this is crazy!”

“So do I, darlin’. So do I…”

The plan was still in place, but to cool it off, Pumpkin started cleaning the tables while Bright Mac and Pear Butter made food in the bar.

“Pumpkin,” Pear called as Pumpkin looked up at her. “Are they gone?”

“I don’t know yet. Big Mac is doing everything he can to get all the cowboys out of here.” Pumpkin answered. Suddenly, cowboys ran past him and preparing to leave to capture Applebloom. “It worked!”

“But what about the other cowboys? Even Soursore?”

Pumpkin then walked up close to her to explain more on his plan. “...I’m going to risk my life so you can call the police.”

“...But I thought you were gonna call the police.” She said in confusion.

“I know but…” He stopped and a took a deep breath. “I don’t want you to get killed.”

“I thought… When I saw Applejack, I thought she was something amazing. But when I met her, I…. Couldn't even say a thing… and that's because….I'm in love with her.”

Pear and Bright Mac were shocked after hearing what Pumpkin said. “You love our girl?”

Pumpkin nodded. “She told me to move on, but… My life wasn’t worth living. Ever since, my family is poor and I try my best to make their lives better.”

“What happened to your parents?” Pear Butter responded.

“Soursore and his gang killed my parents.” Pumpkin uttered.

Bright Mac gently dropped the containers of silverwares, and turned to Pumpkin in concern. “Oh my gosh! Did you tell Applejack that?”

“I couldn't… it’s very personal to me…. It’s indeed delighted to meet you…, and this could possibly be the last time I’m ever going to see you, so...” He finished as he walked away, leaving Pear and Bright in speechlessness.

“Pear... I don’t know what to say.” Bright couldn't stand to see Pumpkin in such a dilemma.

Pear then immediately rushed to the phone and call for help. “Pear, wait! What are you doing!?”

“I’m going to make sure he doesn’t die. Applejack must know about this!”

Meanwhile, Pumpkin picked up some unloaded guns, and swung it against the doors to get the cowboys’ attention. As soon as he reached to Soursore’s room, he slammed the gun really hard on the wall, which caused Soursore to react quickly. Pumpkin then ran out of the hotel as fast as he could, then the lackeys caught him on sight as they grabbed their guns and chased him, along with an enraged Soursore.

“God Dammit! Who knocked on my door!?” he shouted.

His accomplices then saw Pumpkin, who made his escape, which made him twitch his eye “I want him killed!”

At the same time, Pear finished her phone call as quick as she could before hanging up, luckily without anyone noticing.

“Did you call the police?” Bright asked.

“They're on their way right now.” Pear answered as Soursore and his gang ran out of hotel to chase Pumpkin. Big Mac notice that all the cowboys are gone, completely out of sight.

“Hey! What’s going on? This wasn’t part of the plan.”

“Pumpkin said something about riskin’ his own life to save all of us, so I immediately called for help.” Pear explained.

“WHAT!?” Big Mac yelled in shock.

Back at Appleloosa, Applejack was safely with Granny Smith, who was unharmed. Apparently, her vacation was ruined, and she couldn't think it could get any worse.

“Applejack, I’m sorry that our vacation become a disaster since we got here a couple days ago.” Granny Smith replied.

Applejack didn't want to hear about it. “Please don’t discuss it! I just wanted to have a lovely family reunion, but now it’s just me, you and Braeburn. I don’t think I can come back to my friends because I feel empty that almost all my family members are gone.”

Granny Smith then sat by her on the bed, giving her a hug. “I know it’s a hard decision, and those rotten-stank cowboys might come back, but maybe you could live here instead, unless you have a better idea. Maybe you should probably call your friends just to make sure they know about the bad news.”

“Granny! I can’t just have my friends out of my life.”

“Well, what are you going to do there? Without your brother, sister and your…..”

Granny paused after hearing her granddaughter sob harder.

“I mean to say, your life with your friends isn’t going to be the same. Family is always important, no matter what.”

Suddenly, Braeburn came up to the room. “Applejack!”

“Why do you always do that since we came here?” Granny Smith argued.

“Sorry. Just wanted to say the police found where your family is.” he answered.

“You mean they’re still alive?” Applejack stood up quickly.

“Who knows? Hopefully, they are.”

“Then let's git ta gittin’!” Granny called out as everyone rushed to the truck.