Roots

It was a very nice Monday, as Mondays go, in Ponyville. Grass Roots had gotten a visitor, his friend Stitch, in the afternoon. They were having a talk when Applejack and Rarity entered.

“Hey there, Roots. Ah hope you don’t mind, but Ah brought my friend Rarity along. Ah told her about you and she wanted to say hello”, Applejack greeted.

“Hello there, Grass Roots, I don’t know if you remember, but we went to school together”, Rarity greeted him.

Grass Roots looked at her and remembered her. Rarity Belle, that was her alright. She was still glamorous, but even more now than before.

“Well, I’ll be, it’s nice to see you Rarity. I knew you were an Element, but I didn’t expect you here”, Grass Roots fretted.

“Well, darling, I just wanted to say that what you did was very heroic. You saved a fillies life. That was very brave”, Rarity complimented.

“I know, that’s what I said!”, Stitch spoke up.

The two mares looked at him, and noticed that he was dressed very flamboyantly. Rarity immediately noticed.

“Oh my, you have very good fashion sense. I like the beret, it fits you very nicely”, Rarity complimented.

“Why, thank you! My name is Stitch, and I know you are, Rarity”, He said excitedly.

“Is it because I’m an Element, Mr. Stitch?”, Rarity asked.

“Well of course, silly! However, I know you more for your fashion. I have to say, your designs are incredible!”, he said to the mare.

Rarity giggled at his enthusiasm.

“Why thank you! Anyway, how are you feeling Grass Roots? It looks as if you’ve been through the ringer”, Rarity asked.

“Well, the doctor said I’ll be out within a week, so there’s that. I’m in quite a bit of pain, but not as much as the previous days. All of the company I’ve been getting makes me feel better, though”, he said.

“That’s so sweet! Tell me, are you excited to work with Applejack? Sorry about your job, by the way”, Rarity asked.

Applejack looked at her a bit, but then looked away as to not look suspicious.

“It’s ok, Rarity. I was going to get fired anyway, so there’s no reason to be spiteful. As for working for Applejack and her family, I have to say it’s an honor. They grow the best apples in Equestria, and I’m happy to help them grow right. Plus, apples are my favorite fruit. It’s a win win, if you ask me”, Roots said as he nodded at Applejack.

Rarity could now see the “look” that Applejack was talking about. He looked as if he was seeing a beautiful bird take flight, or a watching a meteor shower. It was clear to her, he had it bad.

“Shucks, Roots, it’s the least Ah can do for you. Ah spoke with mah brother and Caramel, and they think you’re the perfect fit for the job. After hearing what you just said, I believe them even more”, Applejack said bashfully.

“I’m glad you see like that, Applejack”, Roots said happily.

The rest of the mares visit went very well. Stitch and Rarity hit it off pretty, seeing as how they both had a deep love of fashion. Applejack and Roots had nice conversation about apples. When the two mares and Stitch left, he spent the rest of the evening wistfully relaxing until he let sleep take him