Apple Bloom's Diary:Fire and Iceby sapplebelleChaptersEntries1-3Chapter 2Ch. 3Ch.4Chapter 5Chapter 7EpilougeChapter 6Entries1-3Friday,August 31 Sometimes I believe that my sister is very SCATTERBRAINED. Then there are days when I know when she is. Like today. The drama started when I asked her why I have to go to Ponyville Manor Academy.I don't belong at that school,and that's that.For the love of Pete,I don't even have a cutie mark yet!! Anyway,Applejack told me to follow her into the living room and I obeyed.I knew exactly what she was going to do.Applejack was going to give me my back-to-school present.When we got into our relatively small living room,she handed me a notebook. When I started flipping through the notebook,all the pages were blank. I almost fainted. Applejack had given me a diary,and one reason why she is CLINICALLY BRAIN DEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Saturday,September 1 I moved into my desk at school today. But we didn't actually have school today.It was just Open House-or Meet The Teacher Day. I sit on the left of a filly named Diamond Tiara,on the right of another filly named Noi.I also sit in front of a unicorn filly named Tootsie Flute.I am in the front row. There are eighteen foals in my class.Every single one of them has a cutie mark.I'm the only one.Just like last year. Last year I was the only pony in my class without a cutie mark.That did not make me unpopular,though.I was amazing at drawing.Ponies gave me big bucks for drawing for them. But now I'm flat broke because I spent all the bits on MORE art supplies!!!!!!!!!!! I'm surprised I haven't gotten a cutie mark in artistic skills. Yet. I cannot believe that I sit next to Diamond Tiara.She has been the most popular pony in the school since she first came to PMA(Ponyville Manor Academy)in Preschool. I don't know the filly yet,but I'm afraid that she won't be nice.Last year,I was the second most popular in school.The most popular was Butter Drop.She was crazy,rude,bossy,and mean with a capital "m"! She thought she could just snap her hooves and I'd jump. Butter Drop was always asking me for favors and when I'll ask her for favors,she'll always come up with this LAME excuse like,"I might break a hoof!!" Her lies were so ridiculously untrue,I din't think that anypony would believe them!!!!! Eventually I had to tell her,"ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!You are NOT the boss of me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Right after that,I ran away and told the principal.Butter Drop got expelled.That school is now a No Bullying Zone. Anywho,I'm going to give Diamond Tiara a "Three Strikes and You're Out" rule. "You're Out" means that if she's mean to me or my friends THREE times,I'll report her to the pricipal so fast,it'll make her head spin. Oh,silly me.I keep forgetting.I don't have any friends yet.But that can change overnight. BY HAVING A CUTETASTICALLY FANASTIC CUTIE MARK!!!!!!!!! SQUEE!!!!!!!!!!!(happy face) Plus, today AJ wouldn't let me squash the grapes into juice this afternoon because the last time I did, it got all over my hooves and then I helped with the pies, so the pies tasted like grapes and customers started complaining. UGH!!!!!(frowning face) I am so mad!!! Sunday,September 2 I'm still upset about Applejack giving me that diary. And for the thing with the juice. She said that it'll be a cool place to write down all my "thoughts and feelings" and a bunch of sappy stuff that almost makes me puke. Nasty. BTW,Applejack is signing me for ninjitsu lessons that start on the 18th.I'll have them on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I took ninjitsu lessons in first grade.But it was so hard,I quit when I was only a white belt with ONE stripe. I hope I do better this year. Oh my gosh! Tommorow's the first day of school! I'm writing this diary entry at 9:16 pm.My bedtime is in fourteen minutes!!!! Gotta go shower and brush my teeth... Chapter 2Monday,September 2 I'm in 4th grade in Ms.Cheerilee's class. Since this is a private school,the work here is going to be more difficult than the work at my old school. Last year,I was an A student and that was one reason I was popular.But here at PMA,I'll be lucky to get a D+ on an algebra test. Oh,and I FINALLY met the infamous Diamond Tiara.When I was writing part of this diary entry at recess,Diamond Tiara came right up to me.She was with two other fillies.One was all gray with a spoon cutie mark.She had a necklace made out of faux pearls and HUGE glasses. The other one had the same manestyle as Diamond Tiara.She was light gray with a very light blue mane and a flower cutie mark. Diamond Tiara glowered at me like I was something she had scraped off the bottom of her hoof."Aren't you that new filly that sits around in MY desk area HOGGING all MY personal space like a crazy STALKER?!?!" I could not believe she had the nerve to say that RIGHT to my face like that.WHO in Equestria does that foal think she is?? "Yes,I MEAN NO!!! Actually,my desk is right next to yours.My name is Apple Bloom.Are you Diamond Tiara?" Diamond Tiara smiled like a model,flipped her lavender mane,and batted her freakishly long glue-on eyelashes.In this process,her tiara fell right off."Yes,my name is Diamond Tiara.I'm named after this crown perfectly perched upon my head".She smugly looked up at her head,expecting to see the tiara,not knowing that it fell off when she snobbishly flipped her mane. When she FINALLY found out that it fell off,she let out a scream at the grey filly that sounded as if she saw something hairy with 80 legs."SILVER SPOON, FIND MY TIARA AND PUT IT BACK WHERE IT BELONGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!THAT THING IS WORTH WAY MORE THAN YOU ARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Poor Silver Spoon.I can't believe that's how her "friend" treats her. As Silver Spoon hurried to pick up the tiara,Diamond Tiara smiled a coy smile at me." I despise the name 'Apple Bloom'.But what should I call you? Oh,wait-I've got it!! HICK BLANK FLANK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Did she dare call me that name??Sorry,Diamond Tiara!!!Just because I live on a farm,I am SO not a hick.OR a blank flank,whatever THAT means. Diamond Tiara and the white filly doubled over in laughter like twisted hyenas.Then they just stalked away,and Silver Spoon followed. I wonder if Silver Spoon got her cutie mark by eating cereal.(wink,wink) BTW,Diamond Tiara just lost two strikes today.But I don't want to do the "Three Strikes and You're Out" thingy anymore.How am I supposed to make friends at this expensive prep school,if everyone thinks I'm a tattletale?? Tuesday,September 3 Today we started our first Science unit in class and it's about animal classification. Yes!! I love animals! Especially kittens and puppies.I live on an apple farm with cows and chickens,and I have a dog of my own named Winona. I payed attention the entire time pretending that I care about how a puppy is developed(bleh). Unlike Diamond Tiara.That girl would not shut her trap the entire hour!!! She kept whispering to the white filly(who sits behind her)and passing notes throughout class.When she finally got caught,Ms.Cheerilee was all like,"Diamond Tiara,what is SO important that you can't wait until recess??One more wrong step,and you'll be spending recess in detention." Oh,my gosh!!! It was so funny. But what wasn't funny is that now Diamond Tiara's giving me the evil eye like it was MY fault that she almost got stuck in detention. After Science class,it was time for recess.Ms.Cheerilee said that it was raining outside so we had to stay in.She made us vote.We had two options-playing in the classroom or in the gym. I voted for the gym and Diamond Tiara voted for the classroom.More ponies voted for the gym than the classroom. "But I'm the most popular!!Shouldn't my vote count twice?!?!"Diamond Tiara screeched. "Diamond Tiara,your mouth is big enough to fit two ponies,"Ms.Cheerilee said."But since the whole universe doesn't revolve around you,and your vote does NOT count twice,we'll be heading to the gym." The class snickered loudly and Diamond Tiara's glossy mouth fell open and made a perfect O.I hid my smile. School was let out after recess. Applejack's having Family Sharing Time.We're making S'mores in the backyard.The chocolate part is made out of applesauce. EEWWWW!!!!!!! That applesauce+marshmallow+graham cracker thingy sounds a little gross,doesn't it? Wednesday,September 4 I'm writing this diary entry in the bathroom.I'm on a bathroom pass. Me and Diamond Tiara just had a HUGE fight,and now SHE'S made an enemy out of ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I asked the teacher for a bathroom pass and she said yes.Then I ran down to the school office to get a copy of the school newspaper.Guess who I saw? Hint:She was looking into her little compact while slathering dozens of layers of Berry Sweet 'n Flirty lip gloss on her lips. Yep,you guessed it!!! DIAMOND TIARA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Her friend Silver Spoon was with her.She was applying blush to her cheeks. What were THEY doing here?? "Diamond Tiara!Silver Spoon!What are you guys doing in the school office?!Where's the pricipal??" I asked. Diamond Tiara glared at me and rolled her eyes."We're part-time office assistants.Besides,this is none of your business." I just glared at her. Diamond Tiara went on."Aww,poor blank flank.Where are your friends? Did they run away screaming at how you're a humongous loser?!" "DIAMOND TIARA,PUH-LEASE!!!!!!!!!" I sighed."You're just crazy jealous that I had more friends at my old school than you will have in your entire life." Diamond Tiara glowered.Silver Spoon stared at me in shock. "I swear to you,hayseed!!!!"Diamond Tiara spat."One more wrong step and you'll be packing for Dodge Junction by the end of the week.You're on dangerously thin ice with me right now." I rolled my eyes.Then I walked out without a school newspaper copy. Diamond Tiara is nothing but a mean,snobby brat. And I was NOT going to let her bully me into leaving. Bring it on,Diamond Tiara! Ch. 3Thursday, Sept.5 I have a WONDERFUL way to get me noticed at this school! Wait for it...I'M GONNA TRY OUT FOR THE SCHOOL VARIETY PLAY: CELESTIA'S CREATION!!! Celestia and Luna are actually going to visit our school as our honored guests at the play. I'll finally get to meet 'em! Applejack and her friends have already met the two princesses. So why can't I? Anywho, tryouts are on Monday. I am trying out for the part of Celestia!! I know I'm not an alicorn. But I'm still gonna try. But they might pick a white Pegasus to do the part, anyway. And if a white Pegasus is picked, I'm gonna try out for one of the pony townsfolk. The storyline of the play is when Luna becomes evil and is renamed Nightmare Moon. Diamond Tiara is pink, but she has enough "attitude" to be Nightmare Moon in the play(wink,wink)!! Friday, Sept.6 I am like, in shock right now! It all started when I stopped at the pet store after school to get some toys for Winona, my dog. I was checking out a squeaky toy shaped like an apple, when I heard a familiar voice: "YOU ARE SHAVING HER FUR WRONG! WHY AM I PAYING YOU TO DO THAT?!?!" Just my luck! It was(evil music playing) DIAMOND TIARA!! Her voice was coming from the grooming room. I snuck by to get a closer look. "I asked you for a medium cut, you fool! Why do you work here?? Do you even know what you're doing?!" Diamond Tiara's bellows were getting softer, but they were still as scornful as the first. I peeked through the window in the door. A young pony with a blue mane and faux eyelashes was trimming a beautiful white purebred poodle. Diamond Tiara caught a glimpse of me. I hid behind the trash barrel next to me. "Hold on." I heard DT vaguely tell the pony. "I'll be right back." Oh no! THAT couldn't be good. Diamond Tiara poked her head out the door. She saw me and gave a sniff vast with disdain. "Can I help you?" She asked me sarcastically. I didn't say anything. Diamond Tiara went on. " If you're looking for the loser aisle, go to where all the dogs are. They're all non-purebred;a lowly blank flank like you will fit right in." Finally I piped up. "Tiara, why are you so mean?" "You say that like it's a bad thing. I bet you're just jealous that I have lip gloss that matches my gorgeous complexion." I just rolled my eyes. Everypony knows that Diamond Tiara's so-called "gorgeous complexion" comes from the Fan-TAN-Stic tanning salon. That fleshy pink color they sprayed on her fur is so weird. In my opinion, I'd say she looked like a skinned bird. "Go to the dog food section and you should find your dinner." Diamond Tiara continued to taunt me. I got out of there without the dog toys. Applejack had to run out to get them later. And that wasn't really my fault. Anywhere DT is, I wouldn't like to be there. Ch.4Monday, September 9 Celestia, Luna, and townsfolk pony part tryouts were today. I wore my mane in a braid and started to experiment with makeup to make a good impression. I even foundationed my fur whitish so I could look like Celestia. I walked into the auditorium feeling like a model. I looked around. But then I saw HER. Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon and the white filly were all here. "You look awesome, DT!" Silver Spoon exclaimed. "What else would you expect, Silvy?" Diamond Tiara boasted. I wandered past them. "Oh, look! Blank Flank got a makeover!" The white filly teased. It wasn't 'til now I noticed how pretty DT looked. She had piled her mane up into an updo and wore a long white dress with a heart at the hem. Her makeup skills rivaled mine. I just kept walking. Silver Spoon rolled her ugly purple eyes at me. "Can you lend me your dress sometime?" I heard her ask Diamond Tiara. "The heart is so fashionable!" I sat down on a chair. As I did, a cream-colored nerdy filly with red hair and purple glasses like Silver Spoon's walked up to me. "Hi! Are you new here?" She asked me. The filly had a lisp, but it wasn't too bad. "Yeah," I answered. " I'm Apple Bloom." "Apple Bloom. I like that name. Well, my name's Twist. You might have heard of me before. I work at Sugarcube Corner. I make candy canes there all year long." "WOW! Impressive. Does Sugarcube Corner pay you for that?" "Nope. I guess you could say I volunteer my time. Hey! Would you like to come over sometime to make cupcakes with me?" "Did I hear you right? You just kinda- sorta asked me on a playdate?" "Yeah! On Wednesday after school. We can have the cupcakes as a snack. Well, nice meeting you, Apple Bloom! See you at Sugarcube Corner!!!!!" Twist galloped off. At first I just sat there in SHOCK! Then I sighed dreamily. Wow. My first friend at PMA. It was THAT easy. I'm writing this entry behind a barrel. Applejack just found me. Not that I was hiding from her, anyhow. I'll write about how the tryouts went tomorrow. I have to do my homework, do barn chores, and have dinner. Hint: I got a part in the play. :)!! Tuesday, Sept. 10 Yesterday was the tryouts for the school play, Celestia's Creation. After my talk with Twist, the music teacher, Ms. Half Note, came in. The tryouts began. All of us had to sit in a row of chairs. We each had to recite our lines. Twist tried out for the narrator. She was good. Diamond Tiara and I said our lines with pride. When everyone else went, Ms. Half Note said," Good job, everypony! Give me three to five minutes, and tryout results will be out." I reached into my backpack and got a hoof file. Five minutes later, Ms. Half Note passed out the results on paper. My paper said, "APPLE BLOOM, YOU ARE ONE OF THE PONY TOWNSFOLK." The note at the bottom said, "YOU HAVE ENOUGH SPUNK AND SPIRIT TO PULL IT OFF, DON'T YOU,APPLE BLOOM? EITHER THAT, OR YOU'LL DESTROY THE PLAY WITHOUT ANY HELP AND GIVE ME A HEART ATTACK. BUT YOU WON'T DO THAT TO ME,RIGHT?" Typical. I heard Diamond Tiara squeal. I peered at her paper. She had gotten the part of Celestia! She trotted over to me. " In your face, blank flank! Literally!!" She shoved her paper in my face. It floated down. I picked it up. The note said, " GOOD JOB, DIAMOND TIARA!! YOU GOT THE LEADING ROLE. AS SOON AS I SAW YOU, I WAS IMMEDIANTLY HYPNOTIZED BY YOUR BEAUTY,WITS,CHARM,AND INTELLECT! YOU IMPRESSED ME SO. KEEP IT UP! :)!!" Smiley face?? UGH!!!!! I don't have time to grieve now. I have to do my happy dance, for I am baking cupcakes with Twist tomorrow!! Wednesday, September 11 After school, I dropped my things inside the chicken coop and ran out to the apple acres to meet Applejack. I spotted her bucking a tree full of bright red apples. "Big sis, can I go over to Sugarcube Corner to bake with Twist??" asked I. "Well..." she started. "THANK YOU!!" I zipped down the lane. When I was halfway down our road, I heard Applejack mutter loudly to my older brother, "That Apple Bloom. Backing out of chores to meet her friend. When I was a filly about her age, and I did THAT, Granny Smith(when she was young) would run and catch me, then hit me on my flank." I knew the way to Sugarcube Corner by heart. Applejack and I always come here for baking supplies. The owners, Mr. and Mrs. Cake, are very nice. Pinkie Pie is the part time manager and head baker. I hopped inside. Mrs. Cake was pouring chocolate chips into a beige batter. When she saw me, she turned around and smiled. "Why hello, AB! What brings you here?" "I'm going to help Twist make cupcakes in the kitchen." I answered politely. "Ooh, TWO helpers! We're shipping the cupcakes tonight to a Canterlot banquet. Mr. Cake and I are busy baking for it, too. Good luck!" I waved goodbye and zoomed into the kitchen. The back of a cream pony was turned to me. "Twist!" I yelled. Twist craned her neck around to look at me. She broke into a grin. "Apple Bloom!!" I cantered over to where she was. She was at a file cabinet, flipping through papers. "Whatcha doing?" I asked. "I'm looking for a recipe for our cupcakes." Twist's eyes widened. "Aha! How about these basic chocolate ones?" " Sounds good! I love chocolate!" The recipe was fairly easy. While the cupcakes were in the oven, me and Twist talked. " So what part did you get in Celestia's Creation?" I asked. " Townsfolk pony." Twisted said sadly. "Why?" Twist sighed softly. "Sorry I asked. You don't have to answer, if you don't wanna talk about it..." "No, it's OK. My lisp was the problem. Nopony could understand me." "Oh, I'm sorry." "Hey, did you hear that Diamond Tiara got the lead role as Princess Celestia?" "I didn't hear it, I SAW it. That filly's got a way with the teachers, if you ask me." "There's something I have to tell you," "What?" "I'm Diamond Tiara's understudy. If she gets sick, and can't be Princess Celestia, I fill in her place. That's why I am still studying the Princess Celestia lines." " Wow, Twist!" We talked about how school was going and stuff, and the cupcakes were finished in record time. We iced them and brought the batch to Mrs. Cake. "Wow, girls, these look delicious! For doing so well, you can each have a cupcake of your own. And Apple Bloom," Mrs. Cake smiled at me. "Thank you for volunteering at Sugarcube Corner!" As I bit into one of our cupcakes, I found it tasted weird because I'm so used to sweets with apples in them. Weird, but delicious! Hey! I should get a cutie mark for baking! I looked at Twist. She happily munched on her cupcake. But I noticed something about her I hadn't before. Twist had no cutie mark. Like me. Chapter 5Thursday, September 12 I am like, IN SHOCK right now! And I doubt it's the first time!! About thirty minutes ago, when school was let out, I was putting all my books away when Twist came up to me looking kind of sad. Huh. Guess that she's not all sunshine and rainbows. Twist thanked me again for volunteering at Sugarcube Corner. But when I told her how much I enjoyed myself and wanted to volunteer on a regular basis, she sighed loudly and stared down at the floor. Then she told me that Sugarcube Corner was closing due to budget cuts. In ONE month. "Oh my goodness! So soon?" I said. Twist sighed again. "Sorry you didn't find out until now. I just found out yesterday, after you left. "Pinkie's going frantic. She even rolled in ashes to look like a beggar, and pleaded random ponies for bits." BITS! I felt the lightbulb turn on in my brain. Canterlot is giving PMA 3,000 bits for Celestia's Creation. The variety play is on the 17th. Less than a month!! I realized that all I had to do was simply ask(scratch that) BEG the principal to donate the money to save Sugarcube Corner! "Thank you for telling me this, Twist. I'll see what I can do." I said. How desperate am I to save the bakery? REALLY,REALLY,REALLY,REALLY,REALLY,REALLY,REALLY,REALLY,REALLY,REALLY,REALLY,REALLY desperate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Friday, Sept. 13 The news that Sugarcube Corner was closing down spread like wildfire. That meant Diamond Tiara already knew. She doesn't like the cupcakes at Sugarcube Corner, so she might do something to really close it down. That pony is a deceitful, lying brat and a lousy friend. She'll do just about anything to anypony to get what she wants. But those bits from the play are MINE, and not even Diamond Tiara could do anything about that. :)!! Saturday, September 14 I don't usually write on weekends, but I have got to tell you about this. A family has moved next door to us. They're a mother, a father, and a snobby daughter about my age. They're apparently super rich and come from Manehattan. They needed 5 moving vans to hold all their stuff. I was blowing bubbles outside on our porch when I heard the daughter squeal to her mother," Mumsy, I want my iPad !!! NOW!!!!!!!!" I laughed out loud. Mainly because THESE two things: WHO uses the word "mumsy" anymore? I've seen a pony use an iPad before, and she used it better than anybody with hooves should be able to! When the daughter saw and heard me laughing, she stomped towards me. I leaped off the porch and started to run. But you can't really blame me. Hey, spoiled, bratty rich kids are NO joke! The filly started to chase me around my front lawn. "What are you laughing at, you sick, sadistic, pony!?" She screeched. Unfortunately, I tripped over a tree root out of the ground and my bubbles spilled in my mane. The pony cackled like a twisted hyena. "I'm glad you know who you're messing with. My name's Pepper, just like the spray. That'll be easy for you to remember, because you don't want ME in your face!!!" She walked back over to her family. I stifled another laugh. The foal was inches shorter than me. I mean, what threat can SHE be?? I'm just sayin'! :)!! Chapter 7Wednesday, September 18 I'm so sorry! I owe you ALOT of details. The play was actually today. I got the dates mixed up. We had to be there at 5:00pm; that's two hours after school is let out. Not a lot of time to be on time to a play that consisted of a ton of bits to save the Cake's bakery, and possibly LIFE and DEATH!!!! I don't know why I had to worry about that. I'm just a townspony: it's not like anypony would be paying attention to my appearance. Applejack, Big MacIntosh, and I arrived at the play at about 4:45. I went backstage to do a hair check and found an unpleasant surprise. Namely... DIAMOND TIARA!!!!!!!! She was sitting at the mirror dawdling with her faux eyelashes and humming to herself. When she saw me, she gasped. "Oh, it's just you." She looked at me like I was an ugly beetle that had just crawled out of the sewer. She went on. "I know you think you have a crack at those 3000 bits. Think again! THEY'RE MINE!!!!!!!!!!" That was it. I was sick of this. "DIAMOND TIARA, YOU started this WAR, and I'M gonna END it!!!!!" DT laughed. "I wouldn't exactly call it a war. That's when both sides have an EQUAL chance of winning." I walked out. I didn't have time for this. "Say goodbye to Sugarcube Corner for me!" Diamond Tiara called. I went outside and saw Twist. "Guess what? Diamond Tiara is sick; I'm Princess Celestia!!!!" "Twist, that ROCKS!!!" I was so happy for my best friend." But why did she bother to show up? Why isn't she upset? Why did she claim the bits as hers? Why was she acting so smug just now?" The questions came pouring like an avalanche. "Who cares? Diamond Tiara will be Diamond Tiara. Now c'mon! The show starts in ten minutes!" ************** "...and that's how it all began." The narrator, Butterscotch, ended the play. The audience clapped like crazy. The stage curtains closed. I walked down the aisle to find my family. Applejack greeted me with a smile. "You did so well, Apple Bloom! Even considering how you were all the way in the back!" Applejack said. She turned to my brother. "Don't you think so, Big Mac?" "Eeyup." Was the simple answer. A couple minutes later, the principal called for all members of the play to step right up. When we were all onstage, the principal thanked everypony for coming and announced who the best act was, and who won the bits. Oh, Celestia!! It was so suspenseful. It was pathetic. "And the winner is..." No one moved a muscle. We didn't even dare breathe! "...THE TOWNSPONY FOLK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" I screeched like a maniac. Twist ran over to hug me. The bits were OURS! OOOOOOUUUURRSS!!!!!!! For SUGARCUBE CORNER!!!!!!!!! Diamond Tiara sat in a corner with her face mashed into a pout. EAT YOUR HEART OUT, DIAMOND TIARA!!! Thursday, September 19 Applejack and I used to practice for ninjitsu every day before it started. I was awful. Applejack had to re-enroll me out before classes even started, so I won't be an embarrassment to the Apple Family. I don't blame her. I mean, I can't even do a double-buck-front-kick. Friday,September 20 I still haven't told you how the rest of the fundraiser was. And I don't have to. You already get the hint that it was horrid. Besides, we've already won the bits for the bakery. This is my last page in my notebook, which means it's the last entry. But don't fear! this isn't my last diary. Read the Epiloge if you want to know more... EpilougePsst!! It's me, Apple Bloom. Did you like Fire and Ice? Plenty more diaries to come, including Apple Bloom's 2nd Diary: The Power of Three!! Let's see what the critics have to say. Twist: It's gonna be awesome! Diamond Tiara: It's totally lame. Winona: Bark! Bark! Applejack: If only my lil' sis would apply herself to her schoolwork, plus barn chores... Big MacIntosh: Eeyup. Huh. Guess nobody likes a critic. Anyway, Twist was right. It's gonna be great!!!!!! APPLE BLOOM'S DIARY: THE POWER OF THREE COMING SUMMER 2013 Chapter 6Monday, September 16 There is no school today due to parent- teacher conferences. So Twist and I met in Sugarcube Corner to discuss how we save it. It was a superserious meeting. Finally, Twist and I came up with the exact answer at the same time... "A FUNDRAISER!!!!" A fundraiser was an awesome idea if the plan with Celestia's Creation didn't work. We agreed on selling pies for it. We start tomorrow after school. :)!! Tuesday, September 17 I don't know about you, but this is SO not my idea of a fundraiser! Pies? Check. Bag for collecting bits? Check. Customers? You think? It all started when Twist and I went around the block with the pies to sell them to Aunt Apple Fritter. You would think that my own aunt would buy at least one pie from her niece. Think again! Twist knocked on the door and when Apple Fritter opened it, we were all smiles. "Good afternoon, Aunt Apple Fritter. We were wondering if you would buy a gourmet pie to help support Ponyville's local bakery. They come in these flavors: cherry, blueberry, French Silk, and Mixed Berry. They are only 20 bits." "TWENTY BITS??!!" Apple Fritter laughed like that was the biggest joke since the interrupting cow. " You must think I am some unsuspecting FOOL! Nopony should be buying pies for that price!" She slammed the door in our faces. I will tell you how the rest of the fundraiser went tomorrow. But here's a hint for now: IT WAS HORRIBLE!!!!!!
Entries1-3Friday,August 31 Sometimes I believe that my sister is very SCATTERBRAINED. Then there are days when I know when she is. Like today. The drama started when I asked her why I have to go to Ponyville Manor Academy.I don't belong at that school,and that's that.For the love of Pete,I don't even have a cutie mark yet!! Anyway,Applejack told me to follow her into the living room and I obeyed.I knew exactly what she was going to do.Applejack was going to give me my back-to-school present.When we got into our relatively small living room,she handed me a notebook. When I started flipping through the notebook,all the pages were blank. I almost fainted. Applejack had given me a diary,and one reason why she is CLINICALLY BRAIN DEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Saturday,September 1 I moved into my desk at school today. But we didn't actually have school today.It was just Open House-or Meet The Teacher Day. I sit on the left of a filly named Diamond Tiara,on the right of another filly named Noi.I also sit in front of a unicorn filly named Tootsie Flute.I am in the front row. There are eighteen foals in my class.Every single one of them has a cutie mark.I'm the only one.Just like last year. Last year I was the only pony in my class without a cutie mark.That did not make me unpopular,though.I was amazing at drawing.Ponies gave me big bucks for drawing for them. But now I'm flat broke because I spent all the bits on MORE art supplies!!!!!!!!!!! I'm surprised I haven't gotten a cutie mark in artistic skills. Yet. I cannot believe that I sit next to Diamond Tiara.She has been the most popular pony in the school since she first came to PMA(Ponyville Manor Academy)in Preschool. I don't know the filly yet,but I'm afraid that she won't be nice.Last year,I was the second most popular in school.The most popular was Butter Drop.She was crazy,rude,bossy,and mean with a capital "m"! She thought she could just snap her hooves and I'd jump. Butter Drop was always asking me for favors and when I'll ask her for favors,she'll always come up with this LAME excuse like,"I might break a hoof!!" Her lies were so ridiculously untrue,I din't think that anypony would believe them!!!!! Eventually I had to tell her,"ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!You are NOT the boss of me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Right after that,I ran away and told the principal.Butter Drop got expelled.That school is now a No Bullying Zone. Anywho,I'm going to give Diamond Tiara a "Three Strikes and You're Out" rule. "You're Out" means that if she's mean to me or my friends THREE times,I'll report her to the pricipal so fast,it'll make her head spin. Oh,silly me.I keep forgetting.I don't have any friends yet.But that can change overnight. BY HAVING A CUTETASTICALLY FANASTIC CUTIE MARK!!!!!!!!! SQUEE!!!!!!!!!!!(happy face) Plus, today AJ wouldn't let me squash the grapes into juice this afternoon because the last time I did, it got all over my hooves and then I helped with the pies, so the pies tasted like grapes and customers started complaining. UGH!!!!!(frowning face) I am so mad!!! Sunday,September 2 I'm still upset about Applejack giving me that diary. And for the thing with the juice. She said that it'll be a cool place to write down all my "thoughts and feelings" and a bunch of sappy stuff that almost makes me puke. Nasty. BTW,Applejack is signing me for ninjitsu lessons that start on the 18th.I'll have them on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I took ninjitsu lessons in first grade.But it was so hard,I quit when I was only a white belt with ONE stripe. I hope I do better this year. Oh my gosh! Tommorow's the first day of school! I'm writing this diary entry at 9:16 pm.My bedtime is in fourteen minutes!!!! Gotta go shower and brush my teeth...
Chapter 2Monday,September 2 I'm in 4th grade in Ms.Cheerilee's class. Since this is a private school,the work here is going to be more difficult than the work at my old school. Last year,I was an A student and that was one reason I was popular.But here at PMA,I'll be lucky to get a D+ on an algebra test. Oh,and I FINALLY met the infamous Diamond Tiara.When I was writing part of this diary entry at recess,Diamond Tiara came right up to me.She was with two other fillies.One was all gray with a spoon cutie mark.She had a necklace made out of faux pearls and HUGE glasses. The other one had the same manestyle as Diamond Tiara.She was light gray with a very light blue mane and a flower cutie mark. Diamond Tiara glowered at me like I was something she had scraped off the bottom of her hoof."Aren't you that new filly that sits around in MY desk area HOGGING all MY personal space like a crazy STALKER?!?!" I could not believe she had the nerve to say that RIGHT to my face like that.WHO in Equestria does that foal think she is?? "Yes,I MEAN NO!!! Actually,my desk is right next to yours.My name is Apple Bloom.Are you Diamond Tiara?" Diamond Tiara smiled like a model,flipped her lavender mane,and batted her freakishly long glue-on eyelashes.In this process,her tiara fell right off."Yes,my name is Diamond Tiara.I'm named after this crown perfectly perched upon my head".She smugly looked up at her head,expecting to see the tiara,not knowing that it fell off when she snobbishly flipped her mane. When she FINALLY found out that it fell off,she let out a scream at the grey filly that sounded as if she saw something hairy with 80 legs."SILVER SPOON, FIND MY TIARA AND PUT IT BACK WHERE IT BELONGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!THAT THING IS WORTH WAY MORE THAN YOU ARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Poor Silver Spoon.I can't believe that's how her "friend" treats her. As Silver Spoon hurried to pick up the tiara,Diamond Tiara smiled a coy smile at me." I despise the name 'Apple Bloom'.But what should I call you? Oh,wait-I've got it!! HICK BLANK FLANK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Did she dare call me that name??Sorry,Diamond Tiara!!!Just because I live on a farm,I am SO not a hick.OR a blank flank,whatever THAT means. Diamond Tiara and the white filly doubled over in laughter like twisted hyenas.Then they just stalked away,and Silver Spoon followed. I wonder if Silver Spoon got her cutie mark by eating cereal.(wink,wink) BTW,Diamond Tiara just lost two strikes today.But I don't want to do the "Three Strikes and You're Out" thingy anymore.How am I supposed to make friends at this expensive prep school,if everyone thinks I'm a tattletale?? Tuesday,September 3 Today we started our first Science unit in class and it's about animal classification. Yes!! I love animals! Especially kittens and puppies.I live on an apple farm with cows and chickens,and I have a dog of my own named Winona. I payed attention the entire time pretending that I care about how a puppy is developed(bleh). Unlike Diamond Tiara.That girl would not shut her trap the entire hour!!! She kept whispering to the white filly(who sits behind her)and passing notes throughout class.When she finally got caught,Ms.Cheerilee was all like,"Diamond Tiara,what is SO important that you can't wait until recess??One more wrong step,and you'll be spending recess in detention." Oh,my gosh!!! It was so funny. But what wasn't funny is that now Diamond Tiara's giving me the evil eye like it was MY fault that she almost got stuck in detention. After Science class,it was time for recess.Ms.Cheerilee said that it was raining outside so we had to stay in.She made us vote.We had two options-playing in the classroom or in the gym. I voted for the gym and Diamond Tiara voted for the classroom.More ponies voted for the gym than the classroom. "But I'm the most popular!!Shouldn't my vote count twice?!?!"Diamond Tiara screeched. "Diamond Tiara,your mouth is big enough to fit two ponies,"Ms.Cheerilee said."But since the whole universe doesn't revolve around you,and your vote does NOT count twice,we'll be heading to the gym." The class snickered loudly and Diamond Tiara's glossy mouth fell open and made a perfect O.I hid my smile. School was let out after recess. Applejack's having Family Sharing Time.We're making S'mores in the backyard.The chocolate part is made out of applesauce. EEWWWW!!!!!!! That applesauce+marshmallow+graham cracker thingy sounds a little gross,doesn't it? Wednesday,September 4 I'm writing this diary entry in the bathroom.I'm on a bathroom pass. Me and Diamond Tiara just had a HUGE fight,and now SHE'S made an enemy out of ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I asked the teacher for a bathroom pass and she said yes.Then I ran down to the school office to get a copy of the school newspaper.Guess who I saw? Hint:She was looking into her little compact while slathering dozens of layers of Berry Sweet 'n Flirty lip gloss on her lips. Yep,you guessed it!!! DIAMOND TIARA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Her friend Silver Spoon was with her.She was applying blush to her cheeks. What were THEY doing here?? "Diamond Tiara!Silver Spoon!What are you guys doing in the school office?!Where's the pricipal??" I asked. Diamond Tiara glared at me and rolled her eyes."We're part-time office assistants.Besides,this is none of your business." I just glared at her. Diamond Tiara went on."Aww,poor blank flank.Where are your friends? Did they run away screaming at how you're a humongous loser?!" "DIAMOND TIARA,PUH-LEASE!!!!!!!!!" I sighed."You're just crazy jealous that I had more friends at my old school than you will have in your entire life." Diamond Tiara glowered.Silver Spoon stared at me in shock. "I swear to you,hayseed!!!!"Diamond Tiara spat."One more wrong step and you'll be packing for Dodge Junction by the end of the week.You're on dangerously thin ice with me right now." I rolled my eyes.Then I walked out without a school newspaper copy. Diamond Tiara is nothing but a mean,snobby brat. And I was NOT going to let her bully me into leaving. Bring it on,Diamond Tiara!
Ch. 3Thursday, Sept.5 I have a WONDERFUL way to get me noticed at this school! Wait for it...I'M GONNA TRY OUT FOR THE SCHOOL VARIETY PLAY: CELESTIA'S CREATION!!! Celestia and Luna are actually going to visit our school as our honored guests at the play. I'll finally get to meet 'em! Applejack and her friends have already met the two princesses. So why can't I? Anywho, tryouts are on Monday. I am trying out for the part of Celestia!! I know I'm not an alicorn. But I'm still gonna try. But they might pick a white Pegasus to do the part, anyway. And if a white Pegasus is picked, I'm gonna try out for one of the pony townsfolk. The storyline of the play is when Luna becomes evil and is renamed Nightmare Moon. Diamond Tiara is pink, but she has enough "attitude" to be Nightmare Moon in the play(wink,wink)!! Friday, Sept.6 I am like, in shock right now! It all started when I stopped at the pet store after school to get some toys for Winona, my dog. I was checking out a squeaky toy shaped like an apple, when I heard a familiar voice: "YOU ARE SHAVING HER FUR WRONG! WHY AM I PAYING YOU TO DO THAT?!?!" Just my luck! It was(evil music playing) DIAMOND TIARA!! Her voice was coming from the grooming room. I snuck by to get a closer look. "I asked you for a medium cut, you fool! Why do you work here?? Do you even know what you're doing?!" Diamond Tiara's bellows were getting softer, but they were still as scornful as the first. I peeked through the window in the door. A young pony with a blue mane and faux eyelashes was trimming a beautiful white purebred poodle. Diamond Tiara caught a glimpse of me. I hid behind the trash barrel next to me. "Hold on." I heard DT vaguely tell the pony. "I'll be right back." Oh no! THAT couldn't be good. Diamond Tiara poked her head out the door. She saw me and gave a sniff vast with disdain. "Can I help you?" She asked me sarcastically. I didn't say anything. Diamond Tiara went on. " If you're looking for the loser aisle, go to where all the dogs are. They're all non-purebred;a lowly blank flank like you will fit right in." Finally I piped up. "Tiara, why are you so mean?" "You say that like it's a bad thing. I bet you're just jealous that I have lip gloss that matches my gorgeous complexion." I just rolled my eyes. Everypony knows that Diamond Tiara's so-called "gorgeous complexion" comes from the Fan-TAN-Stic tanning salon. That fleshy pink color they sprayed on her fur is so weird. In my opinion, I'd say she looked like a skinned bird. "Go to the dog food section and you should find your dinner." Diamond Tiara continued to taunt me. I got out of there without the dog toys. Applejack had to run out to get them later. And that wasn't really my fault. Anywhere DT is, I wouldn't like to be there.
Ch.4Monday, September 9 Celestia, Luna, and townsfolk pony part tryouts were today. I wore my mane in a braid and started to experiment with makeup to make a good impression. I even foundationed my fur whitish so I could look like Celestia. I walked into the auditorium feeling like a model. I looked around. But then I saw HER. Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon and the white filly were all here. "You look awesome, DT!" Silver Spoon exclaimed. "What else would you expect, Silvy?" Diamond Tiara boasted. I wandered past them. "Oh, look! Blank Flank got a makeover!" The white filly teased. It wasn't 'til now I noticed how pretty DT looked. She had piled her mane up into an updo and wore a long white dress with a heart at the hem. Her makeup skills rivaled mine. I just kept walking. Silver Spoon rolled her ugly purple eyes at me. "Can you lend me your dress sometime?" I heard her ask Diamond Tiara. "The heart is so fashionable!" I sat down on a chair. As I did, a cream-colored nerdy filly with red hair and purple glasses like Silver Spoon's walked up to me. "Hi! Are you new here?" She asked me. The filly had a lisp, but it wasn't too bad. "Yeah," I answered. " I'm Apple Bloom." "Apple Bloom. I like that name. Well, my name's Twist. You might have heard of me before. I work at Sugarcube Corner. I make candy canes there all year long." "WOW! Impressive. Does Sugarcube Corner pay you for that?" "Nope. I guess you could say I volunteer my time. Hey! Would you like to come over sometime to make cupcakes with me?" "Did I hear you right? You just kinda- sorta asked me on a playdate?" "Yeah! On Wednesday after school. We can have the cupcakes as a snack. Well, nice meeting you, Apple Bloom! See you at Sugarcube Corner!!!!!" Twist galloped off. At first I just sat there in SHOCK! Then I sighed dreamily. Wow. My first friend at PMA. It was THAT easy. I'm writing this entry behind a barrel. Applejack just found me. Not that I was hiding from her, anyhow. I'll write about how the tryouts went tomorrow. I have to do my homework, do barn chores, and have dinner. Hint: I got a part in the play. :)!! Tuesday, Sept. 10 Yesterday was the tryouts for the school play, Celestia's Creation. After my talk with Twist, the music teacher, Ms. Half Note, came in. The tryouts began. All of us had to sit in a row of chairs. We each had to recite our lines. Twist tried out for the narrator. She was good. Diamond Tiara and I said our lines with pride. When everyone else went, Ms. Half Note said," Good job, everypony! Give me three to five minutes, and tryout results will be out." I reached into my backpack and got a hoof file. Five minutes later, Ms. Half Note passed out the results on paper. My paper said, "APPLE BLOOM, YOU ARE ONE OF THE PONY TOWNSFOLK." The note at the bottom said, "YOU HAVE ENOUGH SPUNK AND SPIRIT TO PULL IT OFF, DON'T YOU,APPLE BLOOM? EITHER THAT, OR YOU'LL DESTROY THE PLAY WITHOUT ANY HELP AND GIVE ME A HEART ATTACK. BUT YOU WON'T DO THAT TO ME,RIGHT?" Typical. I heard Diamond Tiara squeal. I peered at her paper. She had gotten the part of Celestia! She trotted over to me. " In your face, blank flank! Literally!!" She shoved her paper in my face. It floated down. I picked it up. The note said, " GOOD JOB, DIAMOND TIARA!! YOU GOT THE LEADING ROLE. AS SOON AS I SAW YOU, I WAS IMMEDIANTLY HYPNOTIZED BY YOUR BEAUTY,WITS,CHARM,AND INTELLECT! YOU IMPRESSED ME SO. KEEP IT UP! :)!!" Smiley face?? UGH!!!!! I don't have time to grieve now. I have to do my happy dance, for I am baking cupcakes with Twist tomorrow!! Wednesday, September 11 After school, I dropped my things inside the chicken coop and ran out to the apple acres to meet Applejack. I spotted her bucking a tree full of bright red apples. "Big sis, can I go over to Sugarcube Corner to bake with Twist??" asked I. "Well..." she started. "THANK YOU!!" I zipped down the lane. When I was halfway down our road, I heard Applejack mutter loudly to my older brother, "That Apple Bloom. Backing out of chores to meet her friend. When I was a filly about her age, and I did THAT, Granny Smith(when she was young) would run and catch me, then hit me on my flank." I knew the way to Sugarcube Corner by heart. Applejack and I always come here for baking supplies. The owners, Mr. and Mrs. Cake, are very nice. Pinkie Pie is the part time manager and head baker. I hopped inside. Mrs. Cake was pouring chocolate chips into a beige batter. When she saw me, she turned around and smiled. "Why hello, AB! What brings you here?" "I'm going to help Twist make cupcakes in the kitchen." I answered politely. "Ooh, TWO helpers! We're shipping the cupcakes tonight to a Canterlot banquet. Mr. Cake and I are busy baking for it, too. Good luck!" I waved goodbye and zoomed into the kitchen. The back of a cream pony was turned to me. "Twist!" I yelled. Twist craned her neck around to look at me. She broke into a grin. "Apple Bloom!!" I cantered over to where she was. She was at a file cabinet, flipping through papers. "Whatcha doing?" I asked. "I'm looking for a recipe for our cupcakes." Twist's eyes widened. "Aha! How about these basic chocolate ones?" " Sounds good! I love chocolate!" The recipe was fairly easy. While the cupcakes were in the oven, me and Twist talked. " So what part did you get in Celestia's Creation?" I asked. " Townsfolk pony." Twisted said sadly. "Why?" Twist sighed softly. "Sorry I asked. You don't have to answer, if you don't wanna talk about it..." "No, it's OK. My lisp was the problem. Nopony could understand me." "Oh, I'm sorry." "Hey, did you hear that Diamond Tiara got the lead role as Princess Celestia?" "I didn't hear it, I SAW it. That filly's got a way with the teachers, if you ask me." "There's something I have to tell you," "What?" "I'm Diamond Tiara's understudy. If she gets sick, and can't be Princess Celestia, I fill in her place. That's why I am still studying the Princess Celestia lines." " Wow, Twist!" We talked about how school was going and stuff, and the cupcakes were finished in record time. We iced them and brought the batch to Mrs. Cake. "Wow, girls, these look delicious! For doing so well, you can each have a cupcake of your own. And Apple Bloom," Mrs. Cake smiled at me. "Thank you for volunteering at Sugarcube Corner!" As I bit into one of our cupcakes, I found it tasted weird because I'm so used to sweets with apples in them. Weird, but delicious! Hey! I should get a cutie mark for baking! I looked at Twist. She happily munched on her cupcake. But I noticed something about her I hadn't before. Twist had no cutie mark. Like me.
Chapter 5Thursday, September 12 I am like, IN SHOCK right now! And I doubt it's the first time!! About thirty minutes ago, when school was let out, I was putting all my books away when Twist came up to me looking kind of sad. Huh. Guess that she's not all sunshine and rainbows. Twist thanked me again for volunteering at Sugarcube Corner. But when I told her how much I enjoyed myself and wanted to volunteer on a regular basis, she sighed loudly and stared down at the floor. Then she told me that Sugarcube Corner was closing due to budget cuts. In ONE month. "Oh my goodness! So soon?" I said. Twist sighed again. "Sorry you didn't find out until now. I just found out yesterday, after you left. "Pinkie's going frantic. She even rolled in ashes to look like a beggar, and pleaded random ponies for bits." BITS! I felt the lightbulb turn on in my brain. Canterlot is giving PMA 3,000 bits for Celestia's Creation. The variety play is on the 17th. Less than a month!! I realized that all I had to do was simply ask(scratch that) BEG the principal to donate the money to save Sugarcube Corner! "Thank you for telling me this, Twist. I'll see what I can do." I said. How desperate am I to save the bakery? REALLY,REALLY,REALLY,REALLY,REALLY,REALLY,REALLY,REALLY,REALLY,REALLY,REALLY,REALLY desperate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Friday, Sept. 13 The news that Sugarcube Corner was closing down spread like wildfire. That meant Diamond Tiara already knew. She doesn't like the cupcakes at Sugarcube Corner, so she might do something to really close it down. That pony is a deceitful, lying brat and a lousy friend. She'll do just about anything to anypony to get what she wants. But those bits from the play are MINE, and not even Diamond Tiara could do anything about that. :)!! Saturday, September 14 I don't usually write on weekends, but I have got to tell you about this. A family has moved next door to us. They're a mother, a father, and a snobby daughter about my age. They're apparently super rich and come from Manehattan. They needed 5 moving vans to hold all their stuff. I was blowing bubbles outside on our porch when I heard the daughter squeal to her mother," Mumsy, I want my iPad !!! NOW!!!!!!!!" I laughed out loud. Mainly because THESE two things: WHO uses the word "mumsy" anymore? I've seen a pony use an iPad before, and she used it better than anybody with hooves should be able to! When the daughter saw and heard me laughing, she stomped towards me. I leaped off the porch and started to run. But you can't really blame me. Hey, spoiled, bratty rich kids are NO joke! The filly started to chase me around my front lawn. "What are you laughing at, you sick, sadistic, pony!?" She screeched. Unfortunately, I tripped over a tree root out of the ground and my bubbles spilled in my mane. The pony cackled like a twisted hyena. "I'm glad you know who you're messing with. My name's Pepper, just like the spray. That'll be easy for you to remember, because you don't want ME in your face!!!" She walked back over to her family. I stifled another laugh. The foal was inches shorter than me. I mean, what threat can SHE be?? I'm just sayin'! :)!!
Chapter 7Wednesday, September 18 I'm so sorry! I owe you ALOT of details. The play was actually today. I got the dates mixed up. We had to be there at 5:00pm; that's two hours after school is let out. Not a lot of time to be on time to a play that consisted of a ton of bits to save the Cake's bakery, and possibly LIFE and DEATH!!!! I don't know why I had to worry about that. I'm just a townspony: it's not like anypony would be paying attention to my appearance. Applejack, Big MacIntosh, and I arrived at the play at about 4:45. I went backstage to do a hair check and found an unpleasant surprise. Namely... DIAMOND TIARA!!!!!!!! She was sitting at the mirror dawdling with her faux eyelashes and humming to herself. When she saw me, she gasped. "Oh, it's just you." She looked at me like I was an ugly beetle that had just crawled out of the sewer. She went on. "I know you think you have a crack at those 3000 bits. Think again! THEY'RE MINE!!!!!!!!!!" That was it. I was sick of this. "DIAMOND TIARA, YOU started this WAR, and I'M gonna END it!!!!!" DT laughed. "I wouldn't exactly call it a war. That's when both sides have an EQUAL chance of winning." I walked out. I didn't have time for this. "Say goodbye to Sugarcube Corner for me!" Diamond Tiara called. I went outside and saw Twist. "Guess what? Diamond Tiara is sick; I'm Princess Celestia!!!!" "Twist, that ROCKS!!!" I was so happy for my best friend." But why did she bother to show up? Why isn't she upset? Why did she claim the bits as hers? Why was she acting so smug just now?" The questions came pouring like an avalanche. "Who cares? Diamond Tiara will be Diamond Tiara. Now c'mon! The show starts in ten minutes!" ************** "...and that's how it all began." The narrator, Butterscotch, ended the play. The audience clapped like crazy. The stage curtains closed. I walked down the aisle to find my family. Applejack greeted me with a smile. "You did so well, Apple Bloom! Even considering how you were all the way in the back!" Applejack said. She turned to my brother. "Don't you think so, Big Mac?" "Eeyup." Was the simple answer. A couple minutes later, the principal called for all members of the play to step right up. When we were all onstage, the principal thanked everypony for coming and announced who the best act was, and who won the bits. Oh, Celestia!! It was so suspenseful. It was pathetic. "And the winner is..." No one moved a muscle. We didn't even dare breathe! "...THE TOWNSPONY FOLK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" I screeched like a maniac. Twist ran over to hug me. The bits were OURS! OOOOOOUUUURRSS!!!!!!! For SUGARCUBE CORNER!!!!!!!!! Diamond Tiara sat in a corner with her face mashed into a pout. EAT YOUR HEART OUT, DIAMOND TIARA!!! Thursday, September 19 Applejack and I used to practice for ninjitsu every day before it started. I was awful. Applejack had to re-enroll me out before classes even started, so I won't be an embarrassment to the Apple Family. I don't blame her. I mean, I can't even do a double-buck-front-kick. Friday,September 20 I still haven't told you how the rest of the fundraiser was. And I don't have to. You already get the hint that it was horrid. Besides, we've already won the bits for the bakery. This is my last page in my notebook, which means it's the last entry. But don't fear! this isn't my last diary. Read the Epiloge if you want to know more...
EpilougePsst!! It's me, Apple Bloom. Did you like Fire and Ice? Plenty more diaries to come, including Apple Bloom's 2nd Diary: The Power of Three!! Let's see what the critics have to say. Twist: It's gonna be awesome! Diamond Tiara: It's totally lame. Winona: Bark! Bark! Applejack: If only my lil' sis would apply herself to her schoolwork, plus barn chores... Big MacIntosh: Eeyup. Huh. Guess nobody likes a critic. Anyway, Twist was right. It's gonna be great!!!!!! APPLE BLOOM'S DIARY: THE POWER OF THREE COMING SUMMER 2013
Chapter 6Monday, September 16 There is no school today due to parent- teacher conferences. So Twist and I met in Sugarcube Corner to discuss how we save it. It was a superserious meeting. Finally, Twist and I came up with the exact answer at the same time... "A FUNDRAISER!!!!" A fundraiser was an awesome idea if the plan with Celestia's Creation didn't work. We agreed on selling pies for it. We start tomorrow after school. :)!! Tuesday, September 17 I don't know about you, but this is SO not my idea of a fundraiser! Pies? Check. Bag for collecting bits? Check. Customers? You think? It all started when Twist and I went around the block with the pies to sell them to Aunt Apple Fritter. You would think that my own aunt would buy at least one pie from her niece. Think again! Twist knocked on the door and when Apple Fritter opened it, we were all smiles. "Good afternoon, Aunt Apple Fritter. We were wondering if you would buy a gourmet pie to help support Ponyville's local bakery. They come in these flavors: cherry, blueberry, French Silk, and Mixed Berry. They are only 20 bits." "TWENTY BITS??!!" Apple Fritter laughed like that was the biggest joke since the interrupting cow. " You must think I am some unsuspecting FOOL! Nopony should be buying pies for that price!" She slammed the door in our faces. I will tell you how the rest of the fundraiser went tomorrow. But here's a hint for now: IT WAS HORRIBLE!!!!!!
