Truths and Lies

“And that is another subject done for the day, now to have something in my stomach.” You said putting away your pocket notebook as you begin to walk through the crowded halls of Canterlot High.

You entered through the doors of the cafeteria and your focus right away is falling in line. It didn’t take that long it is now your turn as you grabbed your food tray. You were greeted by the lunch lady, Granny Smith, Applejack’s grandmother.

“Well, if it ain’t Mr. Onyx Steel. Ah remember yer request the other day to make you a delicious apple pie. Hold up le me just grab it in the kitchen, don’t want it to be mistaken to be in the menu.” Granny Smith then walks back into the kitchen. On the other hand, you ordered two club house sandwiches for a reason and a small carton of milk. Then the Apple elder came out and on two saucers each is a slice of their family’s apple pie. “Here ya go. The rest of it is in the kitchen and I made an extra pie since I know one ain’t enough. Just drop by and pick em up later before ye head home.”

“Eeyup,” You snort now speaking like AJ’s big brother.

After placing the two slices of apple pie on your food tray, you ten took out your wallet to pay for your orders and also for the pies you requested. Granny Smith took your payment but not for the pies which is on the house, but you insisted to let her keep the remaining change as you took your food tray and find an available table.

“Onyx darling, over here!” You recognize that voice and turned to see Rarity waving to get your attention to seat with her and your other friends. You took a seat next to her, also with you two are Pinkie, Sunset and three other boys who are close friends with them, two of them are Ardee and Frostbite. “Two club house sandwiches and two apple pies, I don’t believe that those are all for yourself?”

“Nope, one of each I’ll save for Applejack since she will be joining us and they are paid for already.” You said as you punch a straw to the milk carton.

“Such a gentleman, just like when me and Applejack first met you at kindergarten.” Rarity said taking a sip from her drink.

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It all started when the three of you first met at kindergarten. Even though admittingly from a wealthy family who are owners and co-owners of some hotels and resorts, you are not the snobby type but the one who treats others as equals which you inherit from your parents.

When you first met Rarity and Applejack, as you expect Rarity wants to make a perfect appearance and for AJ a type of person who is dependable. You didn’t even realize but you mistook her as a boy at first and mostly the one you’re close to. Before you three went to elementary you will be studying in a different school separated from Rarity and Applejack. The three of you made a promise that the three of you will meet again someday.

Few years later, it is now your first day at Canterlot High as a freshman. You were accompanied at the freshman fair by Big B, a bald and burly man wearing black pants, a gray shirt and sunglasses aka your personal bodyguard. To make the story short after he did dome bad deed to you and your family, you offered a deal that any charges to him will be lift as long as he works for your family as your bodyguard which he agrees than staying behind bars.

You were walking through the booths checking if there is a club you’re interested to join. You approach a booth which says drama club, since you have second thoughts you decided to check the others. You are about to reach for a flier before leaving until another hand touches yours.

“Oh goodness, I do apologize you go-wait, Onyx is that you darling?”

When you met eyes, the person who you recognize that accent and those words in front is none other than Rarity. Last time you saw was a cute and adorable now she developed into one gorgeous lady.

“Rarity?” You guess.

“Onyx Steel it really is you.” Rarity then pulls you in for a hug all of a sudden trapping your arms in her embrace as looks at you. “It’s been since kindergarten and you still remember me how are you doing?”

“Fine, but first.” You said as your eyes move to the left.

Rarity follows where your eyes are pointing and sees that she may got the attention of other students and are giving odd looks. Rarity quickly breaks the hug sheepishly laughing and blushing while playing with her fingers.

“So you remember me.”

“Of course, last time I saw you and now...” You begin to look at how much Rarity develop and obviously she will keep herself perfect no matter where she goes.

“Ahem, you do know its impolite to stare at a lady’s body.” Rarity clears her throat getting breaking your observation. “Back to the topic, I cannot believe you will also be studying here at Canterlot High. Oh, Applejack will also be excited to see you.”

“Rarity, there ya’ll are.” You easily recognize that western accent anywhere. “Onyx is that you.”

Just as you turned to the direction while also holding some fliers from other booths, you see your other childhood friend Applejack with her big brother who you also recognized, Big Macintosh. But you weren’t expecting to see, uhh.

“Well, all be. It is you Onyx Steel. Been a while since we last seen each other, how ya doing?” You just stood there still can’t believe what you’re seeing. Not as much as Rarity but she does now have one sexy hour glass, this gave you an idea to play a joke on her. “Hate to break your observation sugarcube, but it’s very rude if you just stare me like that.”

“Oh that, s-sorry.” You stutter then look away from her. “It just brings back memories on how me and Rarity mistook you for a boy at first. I was thinking the same thing just now on why you are cross-dressing or even having plastic surgery (gesturing on her chest area). But still I am also happy to see you again and never expect to see your developme-” When you face her, you bean regretting what you just said.

While crumpling the fliers in her left hand and bawling up her right fist you see her cheeks were red showing all signs of embarrassment and that anger in her eyes is the worst part. You also see Big Mac trying to hold his laughter while Rarity pinches the bridge of her nose.

“Applejack I know you are a girl all along! Its just a-”

“You damn varmint!” Applejack pulls you in and had you in a cobra twist. “Ah’ve been lady since I was born and that is most terrible joke Ah’ve ever heard. Now apologize!”

“I am, I am apologizing already. You are the one not letting go!”

“Uhh boss, should I prepare an ice pack?” Big B asks just watching the two of you.

“What kind of question is that? Help me please before-!”

(CRRAAAACK!)

“OOOOUCCCH!”

After that bittersweet reunion and a number of apologies, Applejack forgave you. Time passed and you grew a liking to her on how hard-working she is for her family and the same family-oriented lass even when she was a child. Your parents began to wonder about your crush with Applejack, being under a rich family and she works at an apple farm. You shoo them away about your liking to her but in exchange you will also help with the family business. But even though Applejack never tells a lie, there are secrets she keeps from her friends, especially from you.

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“I don’t want to recall that anymore.” You said until those thoughts were interrupted when you felt something cold touch your cheek. You see that Applejack is already here while holding a bottle of fizzy apple cider.

“Sorry to keep yer waiting, sugarcube.” Applejack taking a seat beside you.

“Don’t worry you didn’t. The other clubhouse sandwich and slice of apple pie are yours and I paid for those already.”

“Aww shucks you shouldn’t have.” She said while removing the wrapper from the sandwich. “You were dozing off all of a sudden, remembering somethin?”

“Yeah. That bottle of apple cider, it brings back memories. There was a time when the three of us mistook a bottle of hard apple cider for apple juice and your parents caught us just before we could take a sip.” You stated earning a giggle from both your childhood friends. “And then there was when you did a cobra twist on me during Freshman Fair, so let’s better not remember that.”

“Wait, what did happen?” Sunset joins in the conversation.

“Do you really want to know darling?” Rarity offers her hand to allow Sunset to read her mind.

Without any second thoughts Sunset places her hand on Rarity’s. After a while of reading her thoughts of what happened, Sunset lets go of Rarity’s hand and snorts then all of a sudden burst out laughing.

“Oh sweet-mother of Celestia! Onyx it’s very obvious that Applejack is a girl not a boy. That joke of yours was terrible you really did deserve that cobra twist.”

You and AJ awkwardly laugh while looking away from each other trying to forget that memory. Applejack then quickly changes the topic before Sunset starts rolling over the floor while laughing.

“I saw Ms. Cherilee earlier and her hand was bandaged. Something to do with your Frostbite, did something happen?” Applejack said making all of you revert your attention to him.

“Oh that, you see...”

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After Frostbite’s narration on him dreaming and mistaking Ms. Cherilee’s hand for a flying popsicle the day just went by. Before leaving Canterlot High you drop by the cafeteria and picked up the two apple pies Granny Smith boxed up for you. You exit the doors of CHS to be greeted by Big B waiting by your ride (SUV). As you’re ordering your bodyguard to drop the pies back at the hotel, you see Applejack exiting CHS through the doors near the parking lot.

“Hey AJ!” You called out as you approach her. “Need any help back at the apple farm?”

“Nothin right now. But Ah'll call give you a call if we need the extra hand.” Applejack said as she slings her bag on her shoulder. “Well I’ll see ya tomorrow.” She sprinted towards their family’s truck with the other members of the Apple family waiting.

Since it’s still daytime, you got in to your ride as your bodyguard started the engine and both of you drove off back to the hotel. Without you knowing, Applejack was actually waiting for you to leave. The other members of the Apple family notice that something is bothering AJ. Back at their place they decided to check.

“Sis, is something wrong?” Apple Bloom asked but her sister never respond.

“Is it still because of him being from a wealthy family and he normally goes here to help?” Granny Smith guessed making her granddaughter sigh in defeat.

“Eeyup, ah really appreciate him helpin around and supporting our family. But I was wondering if whenever Ah ask him to come, if we are being unfair to his folks.” Applejack stated. “He did say in exchange that he will still help with his family business on running the hotel. He also said that he will push them aside if they start judging our friendship. That makes me worry.”

“Now, now dear. Onyx has been your childhood friend before he and his family left just as you and yer best friend Rarity went to elementary. Now he reunited with us during your freshman year and here you are right now still as his best friend. Give the youngster a chance.” The apple elder stated.

“Thanks for the words of encouragement Granny.”

On the other hand, back at the hotel. Your bodyguard parked your ride at the parking lot. The two of you entered your so-called home, bustling with guests and the work staff. You were greeted by the staff, obviously for being the heir of the owners as you and your bodyguard entered the elevator. After patiently waiting and listening to elevator music the two of you arrive at the floor where your room is at got out of the elevator.

At your room

“Hmmm, this pie is delicious as always boss.” Your bodyguard took a bite at a slice from the pie.

“Yep, as always.” You said as you place your saucer in the sink. “We check with the manager on today’s report, once you are done just put the rest of the pie in the fridge. The other pie is for you and the other bodyguards. I will request for more next time when I have the chance. I will be waiting in the living room when you are done.”

“Oh sweet, thanks boss!”

You just rolled your eyes to the previous man who commits crime before, now he is your body guard as you waited for him.