Author's Note

Within this five-chapter arc, each chapter will lead into the next one via a phrase that combines aspects of two ponies of the Mane Six. Example: apple pie = Pinkie Pie → Applejack.

3. Where’s Applejack?

No sooner had Pinkie Pie left Sugarcube Corner in the ambulance than Applejack entered Sugarcube Corner with a whole cartload of apples!

“Howdy, Mr. and Mrs. Cake!” she hollered, expecting an answer from the owners of the establishment.

Mr. Cake trotted over to the counter and answered, “Good afternoon, ma’am!”

When he spied the cart of apples, he gasped in relief and turned to face Applejack.

“Thank you ever so much!” he cried. “Now we can bake many more apple pies!”

“Don’t mention it, partner,” answered Applejack. “I’m always willing to lend you a hoof!”