Apples and Clothing Part 1

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After a full belly of sweets and leaning up the kitchen, Lyrical and Shadow waved goodbye to Pinkie Pie and proceeded to their next destination. "So, where to next Lyrical?" Shadow said, walking next to his buddy. Lyrical was licking some red pace from his left shoulder. He frowned a bit. His all white hoodie was covered in frosting, but he shrugged, he couldn't stay mad a Pinkie. In fact, he could never be mad at Pinkie, that bubbly attitude and face full of smiles made him feel like there weren't any problems.

In Ponyville..

"Yo, Lyrical, whats next on the quest for jobs?" Shadow said, slightly pushing his friend. Lyrical snapped out of his daze and stopped in his tracts. "Well, I think I'ma go back to the inn and see if they got a washing machine." He sighed. Lyrical knew the stains would not fully evaporate, but he had to clean anyways. Shadow nodded, waiting for his buddy to respond.

"All right, how about you go chill in the clouds or something? Don't want to hold you back you know." Shadow protested, but Lyrical turned around, eyes closed.

"Ain't taking no for an answer, go chill with Rainbow Dash or some-" He was cut short however, bumping into a random pony. Lyrical fell on his flank, along with the other pony who bumped into him. Lyrical slowly got up, slightly irradiated. "Hey, watch where you goi...ing?"

The pony who bumped into Lyrical, was Rarity. Her purple mane styled to perfection, white coat as bright as the white, snowball clouds. Behind her, she was accompanied by a small filly. Her mane was a bit swirly with two colors, light pink and a really light purple. She was a unicorn as well, except she did not have her cutie mark yet. Rarity got up, eyes closed, Rarity got up, with her sister standing in front of Lyrical.

"Why did you push her you big meanie!" She said, trying to hurt Lyrical. She was on her hind hooves, "punching" Lyrical's  red stained hoodie. Lyrical only smiled.

'DAWWWWWWW!' he thought. 'She's trying to hurt me, that's cute!' The filly kept hitting Lyrical, while he was smiling at her attempt of injuring him.  Lyrical saw a white blob rise behind the filly before he heard a scream.

"WAHH!!! Sweetie Bell! Your going to get your coat stained if you keep assaulting him!!!" Rarity said. Sweetie Belle turned around with a look of confusion."But Rarity, he pushed you to the ground!" She said, turning back around and stared at Lyrical. "Say your sorry!" She demanded. Not wanting to cause anymore problems, Lyrical smiled at the little filly and looked apologized to Rarity.

"Sorry I bumped into you Rarity, I was just about to go back to the inn to wash my clothes." For a second, Lyrical saw Rarity's eyes widened and her eyes twinkle.

"Really? Well I have a washing machine at home, and you can use if you like." She said with a smile. Lyrical was a bit confused on such generosity. Even though they met yesterday on....certain circumstances, Lyrical could not under stand why she was so generous. He smiled and shook his head.

"Nah, I'm good Rarity, but thanks for the off-" He was cut off by a light blue magic aura clamping his mouth shut. Sweetie Belle giggled, and Rarity only smiled.

"Oh no you don't! That hoodie of your's is stained with to much frosting. Luckily parting with Pinkie allowed me to create a spell that could clean any stain, as long as it is drenched in water, soap, and properly  hanged. I will not take no for an answer Lyrical, now, let's go!" Rarity began tugging Lyrical by the hood, a worried look in his eyes. He looked to see dark grey feathers in the same spot where Shadow was.

'That grey feathered, colt's gunna pay when I see him..' Lyrical joked. He was being dragged on his hoodie, with his flank being dragged on the ground. Sweetie Belle seemed to trust him, since she hopped on Lyrical's stomach while being dragged.

"One more thing darling, I need some help with dresses, and Sweetie Belle is to small for her to fit into one of them.So, I am going to need your help while your hoodie is being cleansed." She said in a happy, tone.

"Yea! And when you finish helping by sister, you can play with me! You like tea parties right?" Sweetie said, sitting on the not stained part on Lyrical's clothes.

'......Celestia, if you are listening, HELP ME.' Lyrical said in his head.

The only thing he got was a sudden shiver up his spine, and increase warmth from being in the hoodie.

Canterlot

Luna was in her room, and even though it is day time, she could not sleep, knowing that brown pony was out there admiring her work. She layed in her bed, smilng the entire time.

"I still cannot believe that some pony enjoys my night...it makes me feel happy." She smiles. She sits on the edge of her bed, opening the balcony door in the process. She gets up from the bed, and walks out of her room. She stands at the balcony, smiling down at the city of Canterlot. Obove the horizon, she can see the small town she was once in for Nightmare Night.

Ponyville.

She smiles, remembering the small colts and fillies she had fun with. Even though some were afraid, they still had fun with her that night. She, of course, remembers the small, colt from Trottingham. He war a pirate costume, gold rings and everything. He had brown spots on his coat, which was pure white. "A fun little earth pony he is, that Pip." Luna said, watching over the citizens of Ponyville. From behind, she hears her door creak. She turns around slowly to be greeted by an all white pony, and like Luna, she was also an Alicorn, a pony with wings, horn, and the same abalities as an earth pony. She was tall, little bit taller than Luna, and had a motherly like tone. Luna smiles at her and walks towards her.

"Hello sister." Luna said, greeting the alicorn. In response, she smiles and hugs Luna. Luna gave an annoyed look. "Celestia, I do not want to be rude, but why are you in my room?" Celestia smiles and closes her eyes. "I was just wondering why you are awake LuLu."

Luna sighed, She did not liked to be called LuLu, let alone Woona. But she put up with it, for Celesta's sake. But, she did have a few nicknames for The day princess herself."Celly, you know I am nocternal right?" Luna said. Celestia smiled and nuzzled her little sister."I know, but even a pony of your age needs her sleep Woona." Luna facehoofed.

"Celly! Stop calling me that!" She whined. "I told you ever since we were foals, I don't like to be called like that." Celestia chuckled, Luna pouted, then too soon broke out into friendly laughter. After about  5 seconds from her laughter, Luna spoke.

"Celestia? I do not remember when we have ever gotten poems. Do you?" Luna asked. On the outside, she did not remember the last time her or her older sister received a poem. But on the inside, she was holding back a grin, knowing her sister has NEVER received a poem. Praises and thanks yes, but a poem?

"No Luna, I do not remember the last time you or I received a poem. Why do you ask?" Luna could not hold back anymore. The hidden grin behind her curious face showed, making Celestia raise a brow and smile. "And what is so funny sister?" She asks playfully.

"Oh nothing, it is just that I received a poem from a resident in Ponyville last night." She smirked. This time, Celestia raised both brows.

"And who was this poem from LuLu?" She asked. Ignoring her nickname, Luna conjured up a memory spell, all touched Celestia's  forehead with her horn.

Celestia was greeted by Luna's memories that happened the night Luna received the poem. A light brown pony was walking out of an inn, and walked around a fountain. Celestia did not like seeing her ponies cry, for it would hurt her as well. But before she could tell Luna to stop, The light brown stallion stared up into the sky. He walked to a hill, and gazed at the moon. He smiled and to Celestia's surprise, he said the fallowing words.

"Ya know, I never really liked the sunshine that much. It always got in my eyes when I wake up."

This sentence. This sentence right here? It almost caused Celestia to leave her mouth wide open in shock. How can somepony not enjoy her sun's shine. Though she did had to admit, when she rose it herself, she had to put on specialized sunglasses so her eyes would not burn.

"Luna, If your listening up there, some pony does like your night sky. And his name is Lyrical."

Celestia smiled at the stallion's kindness. No pony has complemented her sisters starry night sky in so long, and this Lyrical was the first to compliment her moon and stars. She noticed the pony walk away, until he turned back around.

"My pa told me you were a singer. We'll, I'm not a singer, I'm more of a rapper. But your a princess, so I guess poetry would do?"

Celestia smiled at the memorized pony. Poetry she was very familiar with, but rap? What was this rap? She stayed quiet when Lyrical performed his poem to the night sky. She was impressed by Lyrical's words, and still surprised at how he enjoyed night time more than the day. As soon as Lyrical finished, Celestia did a mental nod, approving his poem.

"Oh and Princess? I bet Celestia never gets poems like that huh?"

Before Celestia could say anything, the memory stopped at there, and behind the fading flash of light, stood Luna with a smug look  on her face. Celestia's  face on the other hoof, was mixed with confusion, happiness, and a hint anger.

"Well?" Luna asked, a smug look on her face. "What did you think of his poem sister?"

Celestia stood up quietly and walked out of Luna's room. Before she was out of earshot, Celestia heard her Luna.

"Are't thou mad sister?"

Celestia walked into her room, clearly jealous that she has never received a poem herself. Her horn glowed, revealing the entire landscape of Equestria: It was almost like she used the sun as a window. She looked down into Ponyville, and zoomed in and searched for the one called "Lyrical". In a short amount of time, she found the light brown stallion being dragged by the element of generosity. She zoomed into him closer, attempting to listen to their conversation.

"One more thing darling, I need some help with dresses, and Sweetie Belle is to small for her to fit into one of them.So, I am going to need your help while your hoodie is being cleansed."

"Yea! And when you finish helping by sister, you can play with me! You like tea parties right?"

'......Celestia, if you are listening, HELP ME.'  She heard him say in his head. Celestia only smiled, and increased the heat, causing the hoodie to warm up a bit, and shining the light in his eyes.

"That will teach him for not sending a poem to me." She said, smiling. She then went on her regular day, royal business and such.

Meanwhile with Shadow Breeze.

Shadow was in his "Lazy Day" zone, He was laying on top of a soft, plump cloud, with a small patch of another clouds resting on top of his eyes. With a sigh of comfort, he slowly drifts into dream land...

"COME BACK APPLEBLOOM!"

So much for dream land.

Shadow turns around and digs a whole through the cloud so he could see what was going on. On the ground, he she saw Applejack laughing and playing with a little filly. She had a big red bow on the top of her head. Her eyes were apple juice color, while her coat was a bit, cream-yellow-ish. Her mane was crimson red, and she was laughing with Applejack. Apple Bloom was balancing a wooded bucket full of apples on her head. Applejack was throwing freshly picked apples from a nearby apple tree into the bucket on Apple Bloom. Applejack kicked to high when throwing the next apple into the air, ans smacked Shadow right in his face. He fell of the cloud, back hitting the ground with a loud groan.

"My back..." He whimpered. Applejack and Apple Bloom quickly rushed to his aid. Helping him up. He groaned attempting to stand, but managed to not scream in pain. Applejack let loose a nervous chuckle, while Apple Bloom stared at his cutie mark. "You all right Shadow?" Applejack asked his slightly injured friend. He only nodded in response, then was quickly poked on his flank.

"Hey mister? What does ya cutie mark mean?" She asked, with big curious eyes. Shadow turned around to the curious filly and smiled. But his smile quickly vanished when he stared at his mark. "It's a long story Apple Bloom, but  maybe some other time?" The filly only nodded and went back to apple picking. Shadow stared at the little filly, picking apples like nothing. He also stared at the large acre of apple trees. Applejack came up from behind him and patted his shoulder.

"You all right sugarcube?" She asked. She had a foreleg wrapped around Shadow, causing him to blush and back away from the friendly gesture.

"No, its OK Applejack, you don't need to worry." He was taking off in mid flight, but felt a tugging sensation and was brought to the ground. Applejack pinned him, standing over the pegasus.

"Horse apples." She said nose to nose. Every second that passed by, Shadow's face got redder and redder, and thankfully, Applejack was to close to notice.

"You'r gunna tell me whats on ya mind Shadow, even if Ah have to take it by force." Her green eyes met with Shadow's brown eyes, staring deeply into each other.

"And if I don't?" Shadow dared to respond. Applejack backed away slightly and turned his head towards the apple field.

"If ya don't your gunna be pickin' apples for ah week." She said, demanding  answers from him. Shadow took a good look at the field. So many trees. SO.MANY.BUCKING TREES.

Shadow gulped and nodded. With a smile, Applejack stood up and pulled Shadow back up as well.

"Great! See ya at the barn Shadow!" She said walking, letting know Shadow who was boss.

once she was out of ear shot, Shadow shook his head.

"Buck me.."  And with that, he flew up to the barn, where Applejack was already there.

[ Again, comment and tell me what you guys think, Also, if you don;t mind, can you guys read Weapons of Harmony.

I would appreciate what you guys think of both my stories. And also,what should I do to get more stories more well known? Are they that bad? Ah well, hope you guys and gals enjoyed, have a nice night!

Peace.