Applejack's Family Bonding

It’s another beautiful day in Ponyville, and school has just let out for upper level colts. You file out with the other students, idly chatting with Scootaloo about the ball-bearings in her scooter; your wrench cutie mark is an apt fit for a magical-mechanism enthusiast such as yourself. You take a moment to Magically toss your books into your saddlebag, and nod satisfactorily to yourself before bidding Scoots goodbye and turn down the alleyways leading towards your house just off Sweet Apple Acres.

Meandering your way out of town, you take your time talking to Spike outside Sugar Cube corner--it’s a Thursday after all, and you did all your chores at home-- and you even stop in the local haberdashery to get yourself a nice new hat.
The shadows are getting longer as you make your way out of town, briskly trotting past Sweet Apple Acres when suddenly you hear a voice.

”Well hey there cousin, sure is good to see you again!” You skid to a halt and turn to see Applejack smiling at you, her forelegs resting up on the fence along the road

”Hey Applejack!” You greet her warmly, always happy to see her around; you never really hurried to fix the apple cart when she asked you over, preferring to slack off and talk with her instead. “How goes the harvest?”

She gestures to the dozens of apple bushels behind her. “We’re all finished up, just having Big Mac load ‘em up on the cart now.” You start getting ready to go when she stops you. “Hey partner, we’re having a bit of a get-together tonight since the whole family is finished up with harvest. Most arrive by nine.” She kicks the dirt, tilting her head as she looks at you expectantly. Well, convincing your parents won’t be easy, but this sounds like fun, and by golly you deserve a break.

”Sure Applejack, I’ll be there!”

Applejack jumps the fence and gives you an affectionate nudge, the smell of applewood and perspiration flooding your nose as her mane sweeps your field of vision. After assuring you that she had kept you long enough, you bid Applejack farewell and head for home.

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Stepping inside, your mom asks the usual questions; how was school, learn anything new, the works. After grabbing a snack, you start up the stairs to your room, but pause. Tell your mom about the party, or resolve to find your own way there? You've been pretty good lately, and your grades have- well your grades could be better. And using your magic the other day to cause Diamond Tiara's chair to collapse upon her sitting there had cost you pretty dearly too. What do you do?

To ask your Mom, go to Popping the Question
To just sneak out, go to Sneakthief