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Rainbow Dash is pretty cool.

>>43251158
This one is better. Full of cute whimsy and active write fags instead of tranny fetish shit and whiners.

>>43251151
Cute pic. We still need more art.

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Would you rather be a colt or a stallion when you get to Equestria?

>>43251371
Stallion, so I can marry my waifu and have some foals with her.

>>43251371
Who the fuck would be a colt? I guess it'd be interesting to try and get adopted by Celestia or someone else.

>>43251371
Colt, but in the past, when the M6s were still fillies, so when I grow up I can marry Twily.

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>>43251383
>>43251385
Me and my mom in Equestria

>>43251385
Nigga, you'd best be fuckin' smart enough to get into that gifted school, otherwise you won't have that opportunity.

>>43251383
>Who the fuck would be a colt?
Someone that want's a shot at experiencing a happy childhood?

>>43251391
whatever happened to the momlestia threads anyways?

>>43251393
I am

>>43251391
cute, but why is colt sad?

>>43251478
He's not, check the ears.
>>43251371
Question's too open ended; it depends entirely on when you get there.

>>43251495
but he's frowning and has a melancholic look in his eyes

>>43251383
Fillyfoolers

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>I really fucked this up didn't I?

>>43251400
I just want a chance at teen love, growing up with fillies my own age, experimenting and having stress-free fun.

>>43251624
Sir, you're about to get bugged in the future.

>>43251371
>Would you rather be a colt or a stallion when you get to Equestria?
Colt. A cute, lovable kirin colt suffering from memory loss who is taken in and adopted by Rain Shine, and marries his childhood friend, Autumn Blaze.

>>43251391
Was your mom a human man before she came to Equestria?

>>43251624
Kiss young cadance colt anon she loves you, so love her back.

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>>43251624
>ywn be molested by babysitter candance

>>43251624
>timeline status: OBLITERATED

>>43251468
Literally died by waning interest. A shift over to predominantly EQG content didn't help the thread either.

>>43251385
>>43251391
Based Twifag

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>>43251371
A colt is the smart choice. You get to relive your childhood (but even better) and it gives you time to adjust to Equestria so you actually have a chance to get a special somepony once you grow up.

>>43251371
Depends on how I get there. If it's a dropped into Equestria situation, I'd prefer to be a stallion dropped in around when the show starts. If it's reincarnation, I'd rather be a colt. Either way, I'd like my age to be about the same as the mane six.
If I'm not gonna have a support network built-in, I'd rather not be a foal.

>>43251391

Are you the mom or did your mom arrive alongside you?

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>>43251371
Colt. It would be the perfect chance to live a better childhood while getting used to the new horse body. Then you can find a nice filly to grow up alongside and eventually marry in adulthood.

>>43251793
no, it's my real mom, she's coming to equestria with me because I love her

>>43252220
the second

Reposting as we have made a new thread.
https://ponepaste.org/11841

>>43252350
>"The process has been slow. Celestia, our sister, studies what you've seen very closely."
>No surprises there.
"How far?"
>Luna shakes her head.
>"Not entirely sure, she's been re-watching a few. There was a snag."
"Really?"
>Luna huffs as she looks out across the distance.
>"You only allow us to see a small window."
>That's an interesting choice of words.
>She can tell your interest is peaked.
>"You've seen more. So much more, and you didn't allow us access."
"I'm honestly not sure what you're talking about."
>Luna stares at you, her blue eyes seem to go forever deep.
>Probably a by-product of this dream realm.
>"She was curious, as was I. So we tried to use ourselves as focal points, we pulled the material that you most closely linked to us."
"So like a command shell spell. What did you find?"
>"Despite our best efforts, we could only pull out one piece. You truly never wanted it opened ever again, not even by yourself."
>Nod slowly as she seems to build anticipation.
>"It was a curious thing, it looked different from all of the other visions. It was clearly animated, and the voice was different from Celestia's own, but the song. It stopped us. Told us a song of lament, while being a lullaby. A depiction of what happened, when I embraced darkness for comfort, and when we fought."
>Oh.
>Those are the fanfiction.
>"That spark of recognition. So you do know."
>You've seen so much, of course it would be a bigger 'folder' then the show.
>"May all your dreams be sweet tonight."
"Safe upon your bed of moonlight. Yeah. I remember now."
>"It was deeply moving. She's asleep right now with me."
>Drying tears probably.
>"Did you make it?"
"No."
>Luna blinks slowly at that, then sits up.
>Does she not believe you?
>"We couldn't bring ourselves to try again. It was difficult."
>She says that last part while closing her eyes.
>"How could you have seen all of that? It seems so vast. Anon, how much have you seen? What is it?"
>Everything.
"It would be best if we never open it."
>That gets her to pause.
"I closed it for a reason. What you saw was beautiful."
>Yet for every good piece of work, there was trash.
>Heck there are some good works that twist these ponies into something they're not.
"Do not try to open it. Nothing good will come of it. I have shared with you everything that we need."
>Princess Luna has stopped simulating breathing.
>"Anon. That was sealed tightly already, but there was another. It was labeled G%. You have it chained up in a pit of darkness."
>Look away from her.
>Never let it come to pass.
"It can stay there."
>Luna stands up, her face etched with a hurt frown.
>"Celestia's fears weren't unfounded. You lost your foalhood. You've seen things adults never think about in their entire lives."
>Princess Luna is resisting crying for you.
"Please don't cry. It'll make me want to cry."
>"Then who shall lament for you?"
"Oh Luna."
>Can't help but smile sweetly.
"I live in a happy town, loving family, and I see peace in our future."

>>43252352
>"Bittersweet. All I feel is a burden I wish to carry for you. I haven't forgotten what you told me as my other self. A pox upon such a curse. You should be frolicking in sun-filled bliss, playing in moon lit evenings, dreaming sweetly under my starry blanket."
>Luna is doing a great job not bursting into tears.
>Doesn't mean her voice isn't choking.
>You kick at the ground, trying to find some way to alleviate her emotions.
"My mom already knows. She is doing everything in her power to make sure such things come to pass."
>"As she should. Celestia told me Rainbow's worries, she is wise to bring your elders and family. Those bonds are important."
"I wish I wouldn't worry them so much. I do love them."
>You both are quiet now.
>The waterfall filters the silence.
>Hate that you make ponies sad.
"I know it isn't fair. You know that more than anyone that life isn't fair."
>She sighs as she looks up at the clean full moon.
>"I made a choice out of anger and jealousy."
"I made mine out of fear."
>"And now neither of us need to fall on those vices. Anon, please. Don't backslide. I wish I could help you more, all I ask is that you don't fall into despair."
>Says the mare who creates the Tantabus.
>Probably won't happen now when Celestia and Luna watch that episode.
>They'll have a lot to talk about.
"Dash isn't going to let me fall into hold habits. None of them will. It's going to be harder still when the rest of the mares get to know me better. That does raise a question."
>Scrunch your nose a bit.
"There's nothing stopping my mom from using the Element of Loyalty right? I don't have to be the one to use it?"
>Luna ponders on that question for a moment.
>"I wish I could give you a definite answer. I see no reason why Rainbow Dash can't take on that mantle. It is about friendship's bonds after all."
>She shakes her head.
>"Nevertheless, you are a fine bearer. You'll grow up to be a fine stallion."
>True, at some point you're going to grow up.
>Past the point of the show.
>Got a full life ahead of you.
>When all of this is over, what do you want to do?
>"Excellent. Those are feelings much more appropriate for one your age. Hope for the future."
"So this isn't full mind reading? Emotional reading?"
>"I feel your heart, young Anon. That will not fade for the rest of your life."
"Why don't I feel you?"
>Luna looks away embarrassed.
"Ah right, due to the nature of how it happened."
>"That can change, but I would not do that with somepony so young."
>Oh my.
>"I feel the waking world coming upon us. I'll do better to not bother you while I work."
"Won't it get lonely doing the night shift by yourself?"
>Luna is starting to fade from view.
>"Now, now, young colts should get a full restful sleep."
>Oddly enough, you feel fully rested when you wake up.
>Pony dreams and human dreams seem to work completely differently.
>Though that might be just an effect of Luna's power.
>Jump out of bed and stretch your limbs.
>Time for morning practice.

>>43252353
So what is people's opinion about the element of loyalty situation? Can Dash just use it or is Anon stuck with it?

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>>43251151

>>43252357
Is it about being the chosen one or being worthy? I'd say it's probably the latter. Luna said it's about bonds which Dash already has with the rest, bonds that are much stronger than the bonds Anon has with them. I mean sure, being a horsefucker he probably already loves them but that ain't the same as friendship, it isn't based on his own interactions with them.
Though it makes more narrative sense for him to remain at the center of things.

>>43252357
I don't think Dash can use it. Anon is the Element of Loyalty in this Equestria. Not Dashie. Even if Rainbow Dash could be the element of loyalty, Harmony still chose Anon. For whatever reason. I forgot.
The Elements of Harmony are tied to their wielders. It's why they have their cutie marks on them. Just because someone embodies loyalty doesn't mean they can use the Element of Loyalty.
Although, maybe they did just that in later seasons. I didn't watch those. I have no idea what the student six even do.

>>43252284
>it's my real mom, she's coming to equestria with me because I love her
Beyond based. Im curious though, how would your mom react to be being a pony inna equestria with you and how would she react to you introducing twilight to her?

>>43251385
>>43251391
Based as heck Anon.
As for me I'd like to head over with my Mom and some friends I trust as for a goal though, I'd want to save Bright Mac and Pear Butter from whatever might take them away from the Apple family.

>>43252353
Love the Green Anon!

>>43252353
>It was labeled G%. You have it chained up in a pit of darkness.
Made me chuckle, thanks. Also, It's really impressive how fast you're writing these. keep up the good work!

>>43252495
They did that with the Student Six in later seasons. Starswirl also got his own group, the human versions in EQG get their own set with Sunset being a seventh element, and Spike even gets to be the Element of Magic for a day.

>>43252509
She would probably freak out, it would be kinda funny but I would do my best to explain everything to her about equestria. I would try to contact Princess Celestia and explain to her what happened to us, and then move to Ponyville and try to have a normal life until I become an adult again when the events of the first season begin. My mom is a teacher, so it would be easy for her to get a job there since it's a small town and there's only one school.

>>43251371
It'd depend. If it was pre-canon then the childhood to adapt would be pretty nice, but I wouldn't want to get dropped in and only get to interact with the ponies I like from the perspective of a child.

>>43252284
Good, I am happy for you.

>>43252584
>They did that with the Student Six in later seasons.
We don't talk about those. The last season in particular fucked the setting beyond all recognition.

>>43252357
to be honest I think that's the wrong way to look at it. Anon's character growth arc should involve him realizing that he's not "stuck" with it, he didn't steal it, Rainbow Dash doesn't need to actually be Loyalty's bearer and it doesn't diminish her as a pony.
He's here, he's alive, Harmony chose him, and the canon timeline he watched as a TV show doesn't exist. It's his life to live, not try to force things to happen mostly the same or try to skip over friendship problems.

Anon's ultimate realization is that he's Loyalty, and steps up that way, rather than playing fix-fic SI.

>>43252357
I think Anon should remain the element of loyalty. Since Dash is a mom now her loyalty is first and foremost to her child (not that she would be necessarily disloyal to her friends, but there is a clear hierarchy there), whereas Anon feels loyalty towards the world as a whole, enough so that he is willing to ruin himself in order for everyone else to attain happiness, be it by bearing burdens beyond him or even ending his own life.

I also think that it's the more interesting narrative to follow. How will Dash shape herself going forward now that she has her life's mission of protecting Anon and ensuring his happiness? How will Anon deal with the future and the prominent role he finds himself thrust into against his will? How will this affect their relationships with each other and everyone else?

>>43252584
I don't remember what the Student Six did or how theirs works. I might actually have to rewatch those episodes.

>>43252819
>I might actually have to rewatch those episodes.
Don't. Believe me, it isn't worth it.

>>43253249
The only good thing to come from the student six eps was that EAS weather warning moment when it was first streamed.

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>>43253257
Oh yeah, I remember. That was a great moment in the stream.

>>43253249
Kind of need a general idea where their bullshit power up comes from.

>>43253656
The writers' anuses. It really is that simple.

>>43252590
Top comfy. I would love to read a story like that. Anon and his mom get stuck in equestria together as ponies, it has a lot of potential.
>>43252425
Cute colt bros

>>43253735
>”Ponies? Like when I was little?”
“Sort of mom, it’s different from the 80s.”
>”So where’s Megan?”

>>43253882
imagine her confusion when she sees twilight and is confused why she has a horn instead of wings.

>>43254166
>Meets Celestia.
"You don't look like Majesty."
>"That was my mother."

>>43252353
"Well that was tough."
>Sweating like it's midsummer's day, and it's only morning.
>"Strength exercises are supposed to be tough. A well trained team of pegasus can fly with massive chariots filled with junk. Can't rely on your natural magic to pull it."
>Rainbow Dash gives you some water with a bit of powder in it.
>It's gross, but you guzzle it down anyway.
>Thankfully, you actually remembered to bring a washcloth so you won't be going to class like a sweat horse.
>"Eat all of the fish in your lunch and sleep well tonight. That's how the muscles repair themselves and get stronger."
>Morning ponies are mulling about town, more than usual.
>The award ceremony for Applejack saving the town should be starting soonish.
"You got a speech ready for AJ?"
>Dash shrugs as she looks over town.
>"I'm pretty sure the Mayor will take care of that, or Twilight."
"Got any plans for today?"
>"Aside work? Got a stunt planned, but it might have to be delayed until AJ is available again."
>Oh, well ok then.
>"Would you stop hovering so high and get down here!?"
>What the?
>Dash and you look down at two fillies glaring up at you two.
"Diamond, Silver, what is it?"
>Rainbow pats you on the back.
>"I'll see you later. Try not to get steamrolled by too many fillies."
"Thanks."
>Couldn't help but answer sarcastically.
>Slowly descend down to the two bullies.
>Diamond's sardonic annoyed glare turns to a pleased grin.
>"Finally. Now then--"
"Hold on."
>Fluffy out your feathers, then shake your entire body to get the extra sweat off.
>Mane, hair, and feathers puff out as you get the morning routine off.
>As you stop you see that Silver Spoon had pulled out an umbrella to protect both of them from the splash zone.
>Take out your towel and start to finish drying off.
"Continue."
>"Gross."
>Roll your eyes, but don't answer.
>"As I was saying. Now then, we shall proceed to the Applejack award ceremony. We're just making sure you don't flake as you usually do for most things."
>Between drying your mane off, you give a wary eye to Diamond.
>She's up to something.
>Bet a 100 bits she's making the entire school attend as well.
"And if I don't."
>"Then you'll be in for an awful surprise. Wouldn't want to be caught flathooved would you?"
>Morning exercise has one downside.
>You lost extra time you used to use to get a leg up on nonsense.
"I could just take my fillyfriend to Sugar Cube Corner and treat her to a muffin breakfast. Those blueberry muffins are really big."
>Diamond practically growls at that.
>"Yeah. I know. Too bad for you, everypony is already there. You're just late."
>Strike a pose Dash would be proud of.
>Your wings ache, but you can still show off with a nice wingspan flare.
"When the next town is miles away, these will get me there in 10 seconds."
>They're both quiet as they just stare at you.
>Was that too far?
>"J-just follow us. Geez, why did you have to make it weird?"
>Nope, not dealing with that.
>Zoom past them straight for the event.

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>>43254298
>>"J-just follow us. Geez, why did you have to make it weird?"
Making it weird how..?

>>43254298
>"I'm pretty sure the Mayor will take care of that, or Twilight."
Well, "So awesome!" just got cancelled.

>>43254397
Anon just flexed his gigacolt muscles at two girls

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Anon if he was horse

>>43254459
That takes balls.

>>43254696
Awesome art, drawchad!

>>43254459
Flirting with princesses, flexing on fillies. Anon has to be careful or he will become too much of a chad.

>>43254459
Now I want a drawchad to make a picture of Anon doing the Zyzz pose with his wings

>>43254459
He's got Dash's confidence but mixed with the Shy genes for a weird kind of quiet confidence in the things not involving his direct impact on Dash's life. It's kinda funny how unsure he can be in some ways, and completely sure himself in others.

or in other words, Anon is low-key a budding chad.

>>43254696
woah nice!

>>43254696
A fantastic looking horse.

>>43254807
>the Zyzz pose
The what?

>>43252819
>>43253656
Unironically they friendshipped really hard in a time of need and the Tree of Harmony approved. This applies to the Mane Six too btw. None of them need the actual Elements to use the Elements anymore.

>>43254696
He looks more like a mare.

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>>43255219
Not sure how I feel about magical artifacts that get ’actuallyed’ out of importance.

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>>43255077
It's a flexing pose popularised by Zyzz. It involves flexing your left arm while reaching out to the heavens with your right. There are better examples out there, I just like this one.

>>43255488
A colt doing this would probably be funny.

>>43255499
That's why I was hoping someone more talented then me could draw it

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>>43254298
for some reason I imagine Anon doing Johnny Bravo poses

>>43255422
I love it anon and applejack kissing as a romantic married couple.

>>43255422
Cute! I love it!

>>43255538
Anon isn’t trying to attract them, too dangerous.

>>43255833
of course he is not, he is in a committed relationship for two more dates

>>43255975
>Spoiler
I wouldn't be surprised if it's longer than that.

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>>43251151
>Rainbow Dash

>>43256508
Just because your fur isn't as soft as Dashie's doesn't mean you have to hate on it, Twiggie, you purple fuck.

>>43254298
>He stands out like a sore thumb.
>Ha.
>Thumbs.
>Oh you.
>Anyway, on the podium for Applejack's award ceremony is Filthy Rich.
>Hovering over the group, you see your classmates are all grouped together by Cheerilee.
>She sees you immediately.
>"Get down here!"
>Slowly hover down until you're amongst the talkative herd.
>Quickly, you talk to a bored looking Rumble in Pegasi.
>Wing positioning adds more to the conversation like sign language would.
"Hi Rumble."
>'What is going on? Why are we here?'
>"What's up dude."
>'Not a clue. We all got grabbed by Cheerilee outside the school house before it opened.'
>"Hey, it's rude to do that. Not all of us can understand what your saying."
"Scootaloo, it's just a hello."
>She rolls her eyes as she gestures with a wing speak of her own.
>'Lily isn't here yet.'
>Sniff the air.
>You don't smell her, so she might be a little late.
>Looking past your classmates you see the adults are chatting with each other.
>Then you spot the other kiddo in the group, Spike.
>Wave at him, he lights up and waves back at you.
>Twilight looks down at him then follows his gaze to you.
>She smiles warmly and waves back.
>They exchange some words before Spike scampers off to join you.
>"Anon! How's it been? Whew, you look like you just ran a race."
"Morning exercise. Had a real doozy of a workout."
>"Glad that ain't me. Twilight makes me carry enough books as is."
"Spike, this is Rumble, and I think you met Scootaloo."
>They exchange their 'hellos'.
"Enjoying Ponyville? A bit different from Canterlot."
>"Way more exciting. Applejack was pretty cool stopping that stampede."
>That is when Filthy Rich clears his throat.
>Not sure how this deviation in the timeline has occurred.
>Going to be interesting piecing this one together.
>"Good morning Ponyville. Thank you all for coming to celebrate an important mare of this community. Mayor, thank you for allowing my business and I to host this event."
>A quick peak at the main six reveals to you that Applejack is actually here.
>She doesn't look zombified out by hard labor.
>Ok, if Dash helped her yesterday, that's understandable.
>But where does Filthy fit into all this?
>Someone flank bumps you with their flank.
>Look over to see the innocent smile of Lily.
>"Sorry I'm late."
>Smile and softly flank bump her back.
>Glad she didn't use her full force on that.
>Filthy continues after the crowd stops cheering.
>"As a pillar to our community, Applejack always lends a helping hoof in all of our matters. No matter the situation, we've all come to count on her."
>A random mare yells out from the crowd.
>"She's helped me hang my picture in the dining room!"
>"This one time she kicked a timberwolf in the face! I saw it."
>The escalates into compliments from everyone that makes Applejack blush and tilt her hat down to hide her face.
>Dash can't help herself and yells out her two bits.
>"An incredible athlete as well! Don't forget that ponies."
>Aw man, no 'so awesome' face.
>Alas.

>>43256576
I wonder if DT told her parents about the future vision stuff she overheard or if she convinced them otherwise to do this.

>>43256576
>Flithy Rich
I don't know how she did it, but I bet my money on Tiara and maybe also her mother having a role in this scheme.

>>43255422
I love it, thanks Anon. AJ X Anon needs more lovin.

>>43255422
It's good. Thanks for posting it.

>>43256372
Like I said before, Anon needs to accept that his destiny is to be part of the eugenics program to create stronkfast uberfoals.

>>43255422
there should be one of these for Fluttershy and Pinkie and Limestone and Twilight and Rainbowshine and

>>43256875
She is a little brat.

>>43256576
>"The Apple family has done a great deal for my family as well. Applejack, please come up and accept Prize Pony of Ponyville Award."
>That shiny trophy sits up there, looks no different.
>Applejack has her wits about her so she is able to just grab her trophy and address the folks.
>"He, he, howdy y'all. Mighty fine shindig you put together really quick. I thought this was going to be a week from now."
>Filthy leans in front of the podium.
>"I felt it pertinent to do this now. I have a surprise anyway."
>Applejack rubs the back of her head.
>"Oh sure. I'm always happy to help out ponyfolk no matter the problem. Big or small, I'm there for you all."
>Her eyes go over the crowd as she talks.
>"It really does warm my heart knowing you put me in such high regard. I know I'm busy with the apple harvest, but none of you need to hesitate to seek me out for help. From the bottom of my apple heart, thanks y'all."
>Applejack steps off the stage with her golden shiny trophy.
>She gives her reflection in the trophy a once over.
>"Shiny."
>Filthy Rich clears his throat as the cheering dies down.
>"Do you all hear that mares and stallions? Applejack is always there for us, so in turn we should do the same."
>A covered bulletin pops up behind him just in time for him to throw off the covering.
>"Featuring for the first time ever, the Grand Apple Harvesting Event!"
>Confetti explodes everywhere, balloons rise, a trumpet sounds out.
>"All of us can come together to help Applejack on her farm to gather as much apples as possible. Ponies of Ponyville, we shouldn't let our hero toil by herself!"
>Your jaw drops.
>Applejack's jaw drops.
>"To the pony who can harvest the most apples will get a gift card for Barnyard Bargains! You might even use it to get one of the apple products you harvest today!"
>The roar of the crowd erupts with electric excitement.
>You see Applejack grab Rainbow Dash and pull her down.
>Can't hear what she's saying to her, but it's no doubt an accusation.
>Why is this happening?
>Then a thought strikes you.
"Really."
>Turn around to see Diamond Tiara smiling ever so 'nicely'.
>"Whatever do you mean?"
"Is everything I say and do going to be picked apart by you?"
>She was listening closely to you.
>Lily looks between you and her rather confused.
>Tiara flicks her mane back.
>"You say that like no pony else isn't paying attention to you. Don't worry, it was easy to convince my father to help."
"These ponies aren't farmers."
>"Neigh-ther are you. Besides, how hard is it to buck trees?"
>She looks over at Lily.
>"Maybe you can actually use that strength for something."
>Lily squeaks at that, but you stay close to her.
>"ANON!"
>Great, Applejack is about to yell at you now.
"Thanks DT."
>Turn around to see the apple farmer looming over you.
>"What. Did. You. Do?"
>She snorts over you with barely contained rage.
"I had nothing to do with this."
>"Really!?"
>That was still an accusation, she doesn't believe you.
>Stand firm with your answer.

>>43258489
>Diamond is fucking up the timeline now
Oh that's just great.

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>>43258489
On one hand, doing a nice thing for selfish reasons is still a nice thing.
On the other, can't believe how thoroughly DT is about to fuck everything up trying to be nice.

>>43258489
god fucking damn it Diamond

>>43258713
She isn't trying to be nice. She's pretending to be nice, knowing very well that she's acting like a shithead.

>>43259096
She’s plotting something.

>>43259414
Definitely. And whatever it is, it can't be good.

>>43259755
she's planning to steal anons heart

>>43259839
She would never be interested in that.

>>43260226
Maybe not this early in the story, at any rate.

>>43258489
>No use arguing now, need to do some damage control.
"Come on."
>Walk past AJ towards the rest of the girls.
>Applejack is almost grinding her teeth, but follows.
"I'm not lying to you. I have nothing to do with this."
>"If you say so."
>Both of you move through the crowd until you find Twilight and the others.
>"Applejack, what's wrong?"
>"What isn't wrong, Twilight! Is everpony just going to go behind my back?"
"Twilight, we need to control the situation as much as possible. Most of them aren't farmers."
>AJ angrily whinnies.
>"Not to the level I have to work."
"They're going to get hurt, or make a mess. I'm sure Mr. Rich means well, but this is a rushed event. We need to figure out how to minimize the impact."
>Twilight looks between the two of you, then glances to the undulating crowd migrating towards the farm fields.
>"I'm sorry Applejack. We can try to help control the crowd's actions."
>Applejack folds her hat down over her eyes.
>"It's really out of my hooves ain't it?"
>She breathes in, then out, and looks up.
>"Twilight, can you help me out with this?"
>"Of course."
>Twilight starts by giving her orders to the other five.
>"Girls, we're working with ponies with a wide range of backgrounds. Some know what they're doing, others get scared by a rabbit hopping in front of them. We need as much eyes on the inexperienced as possible."
>They're all paying attention, and you're wondering what in the world are you even going to do.
>"Fluttershy, prepare first aid stations and see if any of the song birds extra eyes in the sky to help Rainbow Dash. Rainbow, we need to keep track of everypony as they move through the fields."
>Aunt Flutters nods, probably happy she doesn't have to talk to anypony.
>Dash gives a daring smile.
>"Sky patrol at your service."
>"Rarity, use your showmareship to get experienced ponies with not so experienced ponies. That way ponies who know what they're doing can help others. Every group needs at least one."
>"With flair and gravitas, they'll all be following your instructions. It is on!"
>"Pinkie, you and I are going to need to act quick. We're going to rope off rows so ponies don't wander off into areas they don't need to be. Like a finished row."
>"Like a party line!"
>Control the herd, got it.
>"After that I'll be we all need to keep track of the apples collected. No doubt somepony is going to want to win that prize and buck as many trees as possible."
>"Anon, have Ms. Cheerilee instruct the foals to get the baskets ready. Collect the apples that are gathered after the adults."
>Salute Twilight.
>"Applejack. Let's go harvest some apples."
>They all nod determinedly and dash off to get ahead of the town's ponies.
>Before she leaves, AJ turns to you.
>"Listen to Applebloom before you do anything foalish."
>You head back to your classmates, and hope this doesn't end in a disaster.
"Teacher, I just got our instructions from Ms. Applejack."
>Classmates gather around as you prepare for this mad race.

>>43260791
Well, it gets the six to work together, albeit in a different way. Maybe the situation isn't as fucked as I thought.

>>43260791
Surprise! Extra bit.
>Be Scootaloo, watch Anon trot away with Applejack.
"I thought he was going to pass the blame on to you."
>Diamond Tiara is trying to look pleased with herself, but that does give her pause.
>"I, uh, thought so too. Had a whole speech planned to get Applejack to back off."
>Lily looks between the two of you, very confused.
>"So why are you?"
>Diamond takes a confident step towards her.
>"So you won one measly competition. Who cares? I can actually get stuff done. I don't have to touch a single tree and yet the entire harvest is going to get done in one day because of me."
"I think all you did was tick off Applejack. Who in turn yelled at Anon. He didn't even think you were worth the time talking about."
>A glare is your answer.
>Lily is holding one of her pigtails, and seems really nervous about what she's about to say.
>"Could you two leave him alone? Both of you like to pick on him."
"No I don't!"
>"I don't care. So no."
>She shrinks back, and doesn't reply.
>Great, now you feel bad for yelling at her.

>>43260961
Aww, look at Lily trying to stand up for Anon. Best filly!

>>43260961
>and yet the entire harvest is going to get done in one day because of me
As altruistic as that sounds at first, I still doubt Diamond's intentions. The outcome does not always have to align with the motives.

>>43259839
>Organ seller Diamond Tiara
Oof.

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>>43261251
>The outcome does not always have to align with the motives.
But is the outcome not more important than the motive?
Like a richfag organizing a big cleanup project only to look good or as a tax write off, still has helped out regardless of the shady motives.

>>43261564
Kind of important when the motive is
>You.

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>>43261971
>a cute filly is doing nice things to make you like her
Oh no?!

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>>43262166
you can't trick me just because you only got dubs this time, Satan, that filly is pure evil

>>43251371
Realtalk, anons, but wouldn't it be weird to be an already adult anon sent into a colt body and then subsequently marrying/hanging out with/generally being around fillies? Does your mental state regress, too?

>>43262378
Not pure evil since she has her turnaround later on. But early show Diamond Tiara is definitely a piece of work. Tread with caution.

>>43262531
nta but I would argue the hardware is as important as the software. Your mind can't be entirely divorced from your body and young brain.
If I were in anon's position, I'd probably just humor it until I was old enough that dating in physical age range wouldn't feel weird even with my adult human memories. So like, 20ish.

>>43262584
Also NTA, but I agree. Even then, I don't know when I would feel comfortable with pursuing romance.

>>43260961
>Back to being Anon, apple gatherer extraordinaire.
>Going to trust the others are going to be able to hold this together.
>Applebloom has done a great job making this whole thing as smooth as possible.
>Even with some of the more accident prone students like Snails and Snips.
>Adults buck the trees, apples fall, students take the baskets.
>Granted most of them fail to buck the tree about as badly when Pinkie Pie thought she was Applejack.
>Which is rough to watch.
>You pick up an apple filled basket and smell fermentation.
"What the?"
>Berry Punch wobbles past you, looks up at a different tree.
>"Not this one."
>Just watch her stumble along without getting in anyone's way.
>Until she finds a tree, bucks it, and all the apples fall out.
>"This one is perfect for cider as well, AJ!"
>Just jaw drop as she drunkenly swerves away.
>Applejack stands next to you and smells the basket.
>"Don't eat any of those. Berry has a nose for that."
"How!? They're all still in trees."
>"Some ponies have a particular touch. I better make sure she doesn't go overboard."
>Shake your head and call out to Applebloom.
"Applebloom, do we have a special place to set aside the apples that are for cider?"
>She pokes up from behind a mound of apples.
>"Cider apples? We shouldn't have any yet. Oh well, take those up to Granny."
>With a bit of effort, you plop those 'special' apple baskets into a cart and start to haul it up.
>Buck, this is hard even with only four of them.
>Flap your wings, then actually feel the ground leave your hooves.
>Look back to see the cart has joined you in the air.
>Interesting how that just works.
>Don't go fast, take it real slow over the tree line.
>Dash zips up next to you.
>"Hold on squirt, let me help."
"Thanks."
>Way easier trip with her.
>Take the package up closer to the barn to where Granny and Filthy Rich are.
>"Well look at you two! What do you got there sonny?"
>Dash salutes and takes off again as soon as you touch ground.
"Well Mrs. Granny Smith, these are some special apples that Berry Punch found. They're better served for cider."
>"Oh that one mare. I hope she doesn't buck too many trees. Cider season isn't until later! Well put them next to me and I'll see to it that we make a special brew."
>Granny laughs as you set them down.
>Filthy pats you on the head.
>"Well done young colt."
"Mr. Rich, I know you mean well, but why did you let your daughter talk you into doing this?"
>He doesn't even flinch.
>"Direct and to the point. Guess I shouldn't be surprised."
>He takes one of the apples and sniffs it.
>Turns away with a gagging face.
>"Whew, that's strong. Anon, I am a very busy stallion. I didn't know that the Apple family was down Big Mac. This isn't the first time I've helped out."
>Granny nods along.
>"It's been a while. I think Bright Mac and Pear Butter was still with us."
>"It was. Now, as for my daughter, why do you think she's doing it?"
>Filthy Rich leans in with that question.
>Be real careful how to answer.

>>43262646
I like that Filthy isn't dumb and just being used by Diamond, he knows she manipulates but sees the goal and the means agreeable.

>>43262784
I'd bet part of it is getting Anon into his family's circle of influence and I'd like to think that the other part of it is him parenting. He's letting his daughter make decisions and the consequences that come from them. The show portrays Filthy as a genial pony and he is not above punishing DT for her actions as shown in the zap apple jam ep. So whatever comes of her schemes is what she'll reap, good or bad. At least that's what I'd like to believe.

>>43262916
In his own way he's watching out for his daughter by testing where Dashnon truly stands.

I so fucking love PegaAnon . i read her three time

>>43262997
Me too, it’s great.

>>43262646
Glad to see that Filthy at least seems to genuinely want to help

>>43262646
I like that Filthy is smart enough to see through the manipulation, but also smart enough to know that, done the right way this can be a good thing
his question is interesting though, the obvious answer is she's doing it to try and impress Anon, but now that the question's being asked, I'm wondering if maybe she has some unseen motivation too

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>>43094983
>The morning sun greets you, and is surprised to find, for once, you're not alone in the morning
>Dash sits across from you, slowly working on a bowl of cereal
>Her whole body sags, lacking the usual flare and energy you'e used to
>Most of the curtains are drawn with the windows shut to keep the light and noise out
>You're both nursing hangovers from the night before and enjoying the companionable silence
>She pauses mid bite, and a thoughtful look crosses her face as she slowly brings the spoon up
>You watch her as you continue your own cereal, wondering what's going on behind her eyes
>She glances around briefly and hums, her eyes narrowing before she rubs her temple to ease more of the headache
>Eventually she shakes her head, choosing to ignore whatever seemed to be bothering her instead of forcing herself to remember it
>Just as she relaxes, her hoof comes down on the table, then her eyes snap to it when they simply land on table
>Her mind races behind her eyes again until they, and her wings snap open
>"TANK!" She shouts in a panic before shooting out your door
>You let the disturbed atmosphere in your cloud house settle from her exit before you let out a breath
>Then you wait for the slight ringing in your ears to subside and sigh
>Its doubtful to you that her pet will be worse for wear just because she wasn't home immediately to see him
>But its sort of cute to see her care so much
>You're barely able to get another mouthful in until she bolts back into the house
>She lands directly on the chair she'd flew from, the piece of furniture dangerously tilting to the side
>Meanwhile, she barely seems to notice, casually returning to her breakfast as she comes precariously close to tipping over
>Just when it seems like she'll spill over onto your floor, the chair stops its leaning and swings back the other way, clattering to a halt
>Dash briefly looks up from her cereal and wiggles her eyebrows at you
>Whether expecting applause, or just for you to generally be impressed, you're not sure
>Either way, for as good as the trick was, you're also used to it by now
"You bring Tank's food?" You ask, idly nodding at the tortoise
>Despite her panic, the pet shows no sign of distress
>In fact, he's still asleep
>He didn't even know his owner was absent from the house
>"He-" She finishes her mouthful and swallows before continuing. "He likes to wake up with me there."
"Of course he does." You say with a teasing smile.
>"He does." She insists and you raise your hooves
"I believe you, Dash, don't worry." Her slightly ruffled feathers relax at your words.
>"Sorry for hauling him here without asking." Dash says, as if realizing what she just did. "I know you don't like guests."
>There's a smirk, and a teasing tone to her words, but you can also hear the undercurrent of genuine trepidation
>You can't blame her
>You've only just recently let yourself come out of your shell
>Like Tank
>God you're funny
>Why do you never say this stuff aloud?

>>43263117
>That aside, she knows you're still not likely to want too many guests in your house at once
>And she's not wrong
>You doubt you'd even want half a dozen parties in here
>But Rainbow and her pet as a plus one is more than manageable
>You reach a hoof out and rub Tank's shell
>The little guy makes some noises you've never heard
>Then again, you've never been around tortoises before
>It makes you smile, and that seems to make Dash smile
"Don't worry about it, Dash." You reassure. "I'm not gonna kick Tank out. Besides, I like the little guy, he's a good turtle."
>"Tortoise." She corrects.
"I know." You smirk and she glares, though it contrasts against the smile that crosses her muzzle
>With a sigh, you finish your cereal and move your bowl into the sink
>Future you can deal with it
>He doesn't have a hangover
>You really hate future you
>And past you now that you think about it
>Current you is great though
"So, what does he usually eat? I just gave him some leftover greens and flowers last time you left him with me."
>"Oh, that'd probably do him again." Rainbow waves you off. "He eats basically everything we do, minus the hay. Dandelions, alfalfa, chicory, berries." She lists off.
"One gourmet bowl of anything, coming up." You say sarcastically, though it does get a snort from her
>Simply reusing your bowl after a quick soak, you throw together a medley of greens and some berries for the little guy and push it towards him
>When he doesn't stir, Dash shifts it a few millimeters closer and gently knocks on his shell
>It's slow, it's methodical, it's like everything he does, but Tank slowly blinks awake, stretches, and you think he smiles at the breakfast you made for him
>"It cool if he hangs out at your place again?"
"Why? You goin' somewhere?" You ask curiously
>She tilts her head at you like you grew a second head
>"Dude, we have work today" She says casually
"Who's 'we' Dash? It's Sunday. It's Celestia's day" You point out, refusing the sacrilegious idea of working when you don't have to
>Dash groans at that as she leans back. "Dang it, I forgot to ask her when we were in Canterlot," she leans forward, like she's telling you a secret, "according to Twilight, Celestia secretly hates having a day named after her."
"Is Monday named after Luna?" You enquire
>Dash shakes her head. "That's the thing- THAT'S why she hates sunday, cause ponies didn't make monday 'Moonday'."
"I would have called it 'Lunay'." You say, not really caring much for the pseudo-political implication of the namesake of days. "Rolls off the tongue better, you know?"
>"Lunay... lunay- LUnay- luuuuuunay- that does roll kinda nice, yeah." Dash idly mutters. "How hard do you think it is for Celestia to change the name of a day?"
"Dash, I'm pretty sure that mare could make a day where ponies are supposed to walk backwards the entire time and everypony would go with it." You smile at the scratchy laugh and snort your joke pulls from her

>>43263118
>"Yeah, you're probably right." She wipes a tear from her eye with a feather
"Were you serious about the work thing?" You ask
>"Well," she says slowly, "I mean, I guess the 'we' was stretching it. I'm a weather captain, so I have to go in the day before a work week starts to make sure everything's running smoothly." She explains. "And, if there's anything not working right, I either have to work with the other captains to get it fixed, or prepare the week for extra work to get around it"
"And you were going to drag me in when I didn't need to go? For shame, Dash." You do your best to look disapproving
>"Oh, come on, dude." She tries to sway you. "We both know you're not gonna do anything today if you don't work."
"That's not true," you argue, "I'll need to do some shopping today to restock after two moochers rudely ate my food." You smirk as you glance between Dash and Tank
>She chuckles slightly. "But, come on, I just thought..." She pauses, chewing her words before sighing and sagging. "Okay, look, truth is, I'm just... used to you now. Going into work without you to mess with just feels wrong."
>You tiredly rub at your eyes, and you know you're going to regret asking your next question
"Do I at least get paid extra?"
>It doesn't really matter with how everything just sort of works out here in Equestria, but you can feel your old self internally curdling at going into work on a weekend without at least asking
>She perks up at your question, hope that you're being convinced in her eyes
>"Time and a half, plus its only a half shift at most. But if everything's fine before its done we can go home early with full pay."
>You pretend to consider her words, if only because the slight sway back and forth she does while squirming in her seat is cute
>It only now occurs to you how casually you're ascribing words like 'cute' to Dash recently
>Normally some part of your hindbrain is weary of thinking what you would normally see as farm animals in such affectionate terms
>Not because you don't find them adorable
>But because, when you think those words, you don't mean them in the platonic way one would think of the mindless animals back home
>No, some part of you knows you mean them in terms of attraction
>Your brain still hasn't fully reconciled the idea of talking, fully sapient, magical animals that, by all accounts, you could potentially date
>But maybe its the booze talking, yesterday and today you find it much easier to appreciate Rainbow
>Still, you shake the thought from your head, you don't need it bogging you down
>The brief mental detour did have the desired effect of leaving Rainbow more uncertain about your decision
>With a small sigh and smile you nod
"Alright, Dash, you've convinced me."
>"YES!" She cheers, nearly leaping out of her seat before settling down with an embarrassed cough. "I mean, cool, dude, that's great. I'm gonna use your shower before we go, something cold might finally kick this headache."

>>43263119
>She bolts deeper into your house
"There's painkillers in the cabinet!" You call after her, and some unintelligible affirmation is your response
>As you settle into your seat with your thoughts, it starts to occur to you that you don't actually know what you'll be doing at work today
>It's supposedly captain's only, as Dash said
>Well, captains and rubes like you who got talked into joining them
>But if it's not the usual routine, that means you're gonna be flying in blind
>Again, you're funny
>But who are you gonna say them aloud too
>Tank?
>Either way, unless these tasks can just be assigned, you might be working alongside Dash more closely than you usually do
>You don't know why but the idea leaves you feeling a little stir in your stomach
>God, you're turning pathetic
>A little while ago you kept to yourself, and just let things pass you by
>Now the prismatic thing that's wormed its way into your life, fridge and pantry is making your brain do laps in your skull
>You shake the thoughts from your head, then find new thoughts intruding as your ears pick up the sound of your shower turning on
>It eludes you as to why
>But for some reason your cheeks are heating up at the idea of Rainbow using your shower
>It shouldn't bother you like this
>She's always naked
>And now there's brand new mental images coming around that you're mentally trying to burn
>You run your hooves down your face as if that will expel them
>When your eyes land, you make eye contact with Tank
>He's chewing away at the bowl you made him, but you swear, as his jaw moves up and down, he's moving his eyebrows up and down at you too
>Is this tortoise teasing you?
"Shut up, Tank, what do you know?" You ask, narrowing your eyes
>He doesn't respond
>Of course he doesn't
>Not that you expected him to
>That would make you a crazy pony
>Yet still, his smug aura mocks you
"She's just a mare I like- no- not like that." You correct yourself to the unbothered testudine
>He swallows slowly, staring at you, gormlessly
>Or maybe he just wants you to think he's gormless
>His head moves forward and takes another bite of leaves and berries, a small smile crossing his face
>Or maybe its a smirk at your expense
"I don't have to take this from you." You say, irate, standing from your seat. "This is my house."
>He still doesn't reply
>You just had a mini tirade against a tortoise
>And he won
>By the rules of arguments, his lack of reaction means you leave this more bothered than him
>You inspect his face for any sign of anything
>But there's nothing
>You sigh and straighten out
"I'm gonna do laps." You say to no one in particular
>The sun briefly stings your eyes, but you tense your legs and wings and shoot off from your front door
>You're still not as fast as Dash, and you doubt you ever will be
>But you are getting better
>For a while you do large laps around your house, but eventually that gets boring
>With a sigh, you sit on a nearby, detached cloud

>>43263121
>You just need a way to stop your racing mind for a few minutes
>As if it were a sign, a warm breeze flows upward, ruffling your green fur, feathers and black mane
>You follow the trail of the wind and crane your neck up to the clear blue sky
>An old familiar smile finds its way to your face as you briefly stretch
>With your usual preparations done easily, you shoot up
>The wind tries to press resistances against your every wingbeat
>The slow, steady, linear change it atmospheric pressure as you rise wraps around your chest like a comforting hug
>Your eyes focus to a razor point on the sky above, but unfocus from everything around you
>You're not sure how long it takes, seconds, minutes maybe, but that old familiar feeling starts to creep in
>The chill in your wings and body
>It seeps into your veins and bones and pulls a small chuckle from you as you take the world's challenge and rush to meet it
>Your wing beats redouble their effort as you push
>Higher
>And higher
>The resistances from before almost seem to give way around you as you let yourself drift through the atmosphere
>Eventually your breathing becomes more difficult
>The cold tightens around you
>And your muscles grow weak and weary
>Your eyes blink, and when they open, you find yourself falling
>More chuckles escape you into a full laugh as your unresponsive body falls
>You rush towards the ground quicker than your body can wake up
>But just as the ground starts to get larger and larger, your wings twitch and your leg kicks
>With a flick of your feathers, your wings stretch wide and bathe in the warmer air and correct your course
>You find yourself having to pull up harder than normal as the ground rushes to meet you
>Tucking into yourself, you roll along a softer patch of grass, spring off your hooves and a few beats of your wing eventually slows your speed
>You drift to the ground, your momentum making you stumble over your hooves as you come to a halt
>Laughter bubbles in your chest at the sheer adrenaline pumping through you
>Aside from when you competed against Dash, you can't remember when you last took part in your favourite pastime
>You glance up at the sky you just fell from and then to the ground that cushioned your fall
"I'm out of practice." You sigh as you let yourself sit on your haunches
>Still, it did as you wanted
>Your mind is a much calmer place now
>You lean your head up and see your cloud house in the vague distance above
>Another sigh, and you're back on your hooves, briefly taking in the expansive, if not empty field around you and make your way back
>Aside from the slight sheen of sweat you built up, Dash is none the wiser to your little outing as you switch with her and enter the shower
>The cold water is nice against the heat you built up from your sudden morning exertions
>As ever, when you exit, you find her pilfering your oat bars

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>>43263122
>You joked before, but you really are going to have to restock if these two are going to become regulars at your house
>For some reason, that idea settles quite nicely in your head
>With a shrug, you grab an oat bar of your own
>Dash smirks at you as you both eat
>She 100% knows what she's doing
>She also thinks you won't doing anything about it
>Sadly, she's right
>You share her smirk, finish off your bars and, after she gives a far too long goodbye to Tank- you're so gonna use that as material to tease her with later, the two of you head off
>It might not be a long day at work, coming up, but you reckon it'll be fun

https://ponepaste.org/10481#5775

I have been summoned, green has been delivered, and I'm gonna go back to being cooked alive in my house, fuck you Celestia, and fuck your sun

>>43263123
Love u works

>>43262646
What I really like about Filthy Rich is that he's always a bro. He genuinely cares about the town and the ponies around him.

>>43263123
Tank plays for keeps in arguments.

>>43263123
Holy shit, peak has returned! Thanks for the green, Anon. I look forward to the next part. Whenever that happens.

>>43262646
>>43263123
TWO peak Anonstallion/-colt green updates in one day?
More likely than you think.

>>43263119
>Normally some part of your hindbrain is weary of thinking what you would normally see as farm animals in such affectionate terms
>Not because you don't find them adorable
>But because, when you think those words, you don't mean them in the platonic way one would think of the mindless animals back home
Look at the horsefucker insisting he's not a horsefucker.
Also, replace 'weary' for 'wary'

>>43256508
Horses can't vomit, retard.

>>43263947
Don’t eat AJ’s baked bads.

>>43263123
Awesome, I love when my favorite green gets updated! Thanks, Sunn!

>>43264186
Those were ponies though.

>>43264186
It has the watermark for the Vidnoz AI in the bottom left corner.

>>43262646
>To be honest, you don't trust her.
>She's still at that stage of her life where she's a total brat.
"Diamond went out of her way to find me this morning to let me know. It sounds self centered to say it's all about me, but I'm sure it plays a part in it. Sir, she's very prideful and rubs her peers the wrong way."
>"Hmm."
>Filthy studies you as you answer him.
>"You don't consider her your peer?"
"She is my classmate."
>That gets a laugh out of Granny Smith.
>"Oh I see. You miss when it was simple. Sneaking out when no pony was looking. Well sonny, you're all growing up. Now you got fillies looking your way. I would know, I was that age too!"
>"Anon, I'll be honest I wasn't much better when I was my little filly's age. Stubborn as any donkey. I did become a better pony."
"I don't know. Matilda is a nice lady."
>Filthy was about to say something in response to that, then shakes his head.
>"She sure is."
>"Unless it's poker, then she's ruthless."
>"Mrs. Smith please. He doesn't need to know."
>Maybe you'll just leave it at that.
"So obviously a race course of catching me wouldn't be in line with Diamond's strong suits, but she is showing off what she is capable of. What did she tell you? She must have been listening to me."
>Filthy Rich nods as he refills Granny Smith's glass with some more water.
>"My daughter did hear you say that you were wanting to help out the Apple family. Naturally she was curious as to why. So did a little digging and found out via Applebloom what happened to her brother. Like you did. Which I must say is very respectable, young colt, offering help to them."
>"Imagine my surprise when Rainbow showed up at my doorstep asking to help."
>Huh, you thought Dash was told no, or something.
>Which was why you didn't get to help out.
>Maybe you're assuming how things went down.
>"Then not long after that I showed up on your doorstep with my own offer to help. You might not think it this way, but Diamond is doing this because you wanted to do it. A positive gesture that got her to do the same, in a way you are responsible for this as well."
>Filthy sits back down as he looks over the progress of the harvest.
"So you're actually fine with your daughter pursuing me, even when I have a fillyfriend right now."
>"It will be an important lesson that she can't get what she always wants, but if she does do something that isn't ok, please tell me."
>He seems oddly calm about this whole thing.
"Or tell Mrs. Spoiled Rich?"
>That gets him to pause.
>"Only if you really can't find me anyway. My wife is, well, probably not going to pay attention to you."
>Best case scenario.
>Wait a moment, he was just lying to you about her not paying attention to you.
"Does she know that Diamond 'likes' me?"
>"Spoiled is, aware. Yes, aware of what our daughter is doing. She'll be looking out for her best interest."
>Is she actually encouraging Diamond's behavior to get you?
>Before you can ask more, a shockwave is felt and a tree goes flying.

>>43264811
>>Before you can ask more, a shockwave is felt and a tree goes flying.
She's trying her best.

>>43263123
Good to see you back Sunn!

>>43264811
>>43264946
>>Before you can ask more, a shockwave is felt and a tree goes flying.
>DAMN
Bless her heart.. I really hope some of her section of the Orchard is still standing.

>>43264946
I'm sure everything is fine.

>>43264811
Getting a bit of a sensor scrambler vibe from Filthy here. He's clearly trying to do the right thing, but it gets overly complicated because his own family is involved.

>>43264811
Another good point that speaks against a relationship with Diamond is her mother. You don't want her anywhere in your family tree.

>>43264811
>Before you can ask more, a shockwave is felt and a tree goes flying.
Anon better not break her heart or that will be him.

>>43264811
>Be Diamond Tiara, Anon has just left with a cart.
>Glance over to Silver Spoon and gesture with your eyes.
>Wordlessly, she moves past you to distract the more annoying classmates.
>They all have a bad habit of getting in your way.
>Target is spotted, Lily is picking through a barrel of apples to get the bad ones out.
"That's it?"
>She jumps with a startled gasp.
"Of all the things you could be doing, and you're picking through apples."
>Lily stands up with the barrel between you and her.
>"Well, I offered alongside Twist. Applebloom said it was a good idea."
"Applebloom would use a hammer to close a door. You, on the other hoof, lack real drive."
>"We're supposed to be helping."
"So is Anon, and he's using everything he's capable of to get this running smoothly."
>Point to Twilight, who is juggling several baskets to get apple counts for the winner.
>Fluttershy is patching up a mare who's tail got stepped on.
"All of them are only doing that because when Applejack confronted him, he got on the ball and got them all to work. Then he hauls apples by flying, which isn't easy when the load is bigger than him."
>Lily glances behind you, looking at Anon going up the hill to where your dad is.
"Do you even have any respect for him?"
>"I do."
"Clearly."
>Answer her flatly.
"He'll work his wings off, and you will toss a few apples aside. If I was him I wouldn't want to keep a fillyfriend who doesn't work as hard as I do."
>Her ears are pinned back as she leans away from your stalking.
"All this time you've enjoyed the efforts he's taken for you, but you've done nothing for him in return. A one sided relationship like that is parasitic."
>"Anon likes my company."
"He could get the same company from a puppy. Relationships are an exchange of transactions. We all do stuff for each other. So then--"
>Get right up in her face.
"What are you going to do for him?"
>Lily squints her eyes shut and gulps.
>"I don't know."
>Trap is next.
"See that tree over there?"
>Point over to an angry looking scraggly apple tree on a hill.
"Applebloom said that tree is named General. The toughest and hardest tree to harvest from, but yields the best fruit. I watched several adults try already, and they all failed."
>Whisper in her ear.
"Anon will notice if you work hard."
>Lean out with a sweet smile.
"Unless you actually don't care and you're just taking advantage of him."
>"I am not and I do care."
>Lily stamps her hoof.
>She turns around to gallop up the hill.
>Canter after her to watch this all play out.
>Lily stops at the base of the tree, it looms over her.
>Nervous energy is pouring from her.
>She gives a light punch with her hoof, and General doesn't even budge.
"If that's the best you're going to do you might as well tell Anon he isn't worth it."
>That actually gets tears to crawl up the corner of her eyes.
>"Stop it!"
>Lily plants her hooves and rears to buck.
>Surrounding trees ripple.
>The entire hill is ripped apart.
>General is sent flying.

>>43266550
Yeah, that's Diamond reverting full scale back to her S1 self. Holy damn.

>>43266589
>Diamond reverting full scale back to her S1 self
This is S1, there is no reverting needed.

>>43266550
That's pretty fucked up of Diamond to do. RIP General, you will be missed.

>>43266550
I hope Anon doesn't believe Lily intentionally destroyed an old tree.

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Yep that's classic Diamond alright, hopefully she can learn how to care for her fellow fillies sooner rather then later but. I get the sense she's going to cause a lot more damage before that happens.
>>43266591
>General is sent flying.
Pour one out for ol General green, boys.

>>43266550
I wonder if Diamond is going to consider that if she keeps talking shit she might be next.
Unfortunately Lily is too sweet and shy to do that

>>43266550
DT is a massive asshole, but a literal child saying relationships are all transactional speaks loudly of what she endures from Spoiled Rich. Must be a different kind of lonely to believe as a child that you need to earn love.

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>>43266550
>Relationships are an exchange of transactions.
Wish she didn't say that.
First hand experience of living under someone who believed that. It is Hell. Every kind act is weighed and every demand is some undefined amount of tax you must pay for the privilege of being around them.
Diamond needs to be saved, probably Filthy too.

>>43266550
Anon is just gonna be cleaning up Diamond's mess it seems, he's too clued in to believe Lily did it intentionally and will 100% click that it was Diamond's fault

>>43267112
OUCH.
Genuinely hope you're in a better situation now.
Someone operating on that idea is just...not someone who's operating with love. I hope even for their sake that they can better understand the truth of how meaningful relationships *actually* work.

>>43267112
It does take an act of (magical) friendship to get Diamond to turn. Took an entire episode. Sadly we never actually see Spoiled Rich get better. That mare acts way too human.

>>43266986
>Must be a different kind of lonely to believe as a child that you need to earn love.
Is that really unusual, isn't that pretty much how it is? I am not trying to stir shit or anything, I am honestly asking.

>>43267112
As far as I can recall, Filthy himself was more oblivious to how bad his wife and daughter could get.
I always headcanoned that she probably gives amazing head and mostly keeps him satisfied enough to not question things when he's not working.

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>>43267294
>mostly keeps him satisfied enough to not question things when he's not working
I always thought it's because he's always busy with the business end of things. In that case he simply doesn't have enough time to see the friction caused by his wife.

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>>43267291
>Is that really unusual, isn't that pretty much how it is?

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>>43267291
>Is that really unusual, isn't that pretty much how it is?

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>>43267291
>Is that really unusual, isn't that pretty much how it is?

>>43267291
>Is that really unusual, isn't that pretty much how it is?
You must be American if you truly believe that.

>>43267291
>Is that really unusual, isn't that pretty much how it is?
[Insert reaction pic here]

>>43266550
>A whole ass tree is flying over the entire farm and straight into the Everfree Forest!
>Be Anon, and you are completely shocked.
"What was that!?"
>Granny and Filthy have no idea themselves.
>"That looked like ol' General. Oh that ain't good. I remember planting that tree myself."
>Charge up your wings and fly up in the sky.
>Dash is checking to see if anypony got hurt by the debris then jets over to the scene of the crime.
>You can see the hill was ripped apart.
>There are apple trees that lost their apples from the shock wave alone.
>Quickly you zoom over and find that several ponies are there at the scene.
>Including Lily.
>Applejack is already there, jaw dropped and eye twitching.
>Classmates are at the edges watching this play out.
>"What happened here!?"
>Lily is stammering, but can't seem to get a word out.
>Land next to Dash and just look at the devastation.
>Applejack looks at the torn up ground, then to Lily's hooves covered in sap and bark chips.
>She's practically steaming mad now.
>Grinding her teeth.
>"I knew something was going to happen. Between going behind my back, and now this."
>She takes off her hat, and sits down.
>"I just can't. Young filly, I need you to leave. Just go home."
>Crying her eyes out, Lily blubbers out an apology and runs.
>Applejack doesn't look much better.
>"If I was stronger, this wouldn't have happened."
>She stands back up, and walks back, passing Dash and you.
>"Let's just get back to work. I have to do something, anything right now."
>Glance at the rest of the adults as they all retreat back to work, and you see Diamond.
>She is watching Lily gallop down the road, then turns back to face you.
>That is a face that is clearly trying to hide how smug she is.
>Fake concern.
>Don't care if she has something to say to you, Lily needs someone to talk to now.
>Like a bolt of lightning, you fly past the disaster zone.
>Lily is strong, but you are so fast.
>Kicking up dust as she runs, you easily catch up.
"Lily! Lily stop, please."
>"I-I-I-I hyrt--"
>Can't get a word out from the tears and snot.
>So you stop right in front of her, and stand your ground.
>Thankfully, she skids to a halt.
>Open up your wings and form a shield of feathers around her.
"Hey, please breathe. Just slow down and breathe. I want you to look at me and nothing else."
>Lily hiccups as she listens to you.
>It's gross, but you wipe some of the snot off her face with a wing.
>At least sharing breath is calming her down.
>"Diamond is right. I am a bad fillyfriend."
"No. None of that right now. You're going to cry and it'll make me cry. Please, tell me. What happened?"
>"I hurt a tree."
>Right, earth ponies can have empathy with plants.
"Oh, Lily. Please tell me from the beginning."
>She rubs her left foreleg, her heart beat slowing down.
>"I was picking out bad apples from a barrel. Like some of the other fillies and colts."
>Learn the entire story.
>Damn it Diamond.
"Lily. We're going to get that tree back. Both of us."

>>43268701
Hell yeah Anon steps the fuck up.

>>43268701
Lilly dragging a while ass tree back and apologizing to it the whole time and Anon directing hordes of animals to clear a path sounds like the plot of an episode

>>43268701
I wonder if that tree can be salvaged. A shot like this must have caused a lot of damage.

>>43269305
It won't be happy that's for sure.

>>43269456
I'd be happy if the tree survives at all.

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Good thing she learned how to cheer!

>>43269826
Stay in your slop containment thread.

>>43269856
>t. Nigger

>>43269826
cute!

>>43269826
>jeetslop
why is anon a giant? learn to draw.

>>43269881
That's a touch rude.

>>43267297
>>43267905
>>43268061
>>43268484
>>43268494
>>43268650
It's not like I am saying that you have to work to not be abused or neglected, I eventually figured out that that's not normal. But I mean, love is not something people, even children, just get given and it's rare enough as it is right?

>>43269881
>asking an ai shithead to draw
these """people"""" don't draw, Anon, they don't put in effort, they tell a shitty robot to do this shit and then sit back and expect praise

>>43269918
>love is not something people, even children, just get given
love from a parent to a child should be unconditional, this is how I and my brother were raised, and it is how I sincerely feel every child should be raised too
love for everything and anyone else is not freely given, that I will agree on

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>>43269909
stop samefagging it's embarrassing. you do it in every thread.

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I dun geddit. Did I do something wrong? I don't think two (now three) posts out of almost two hundred is too much, especially not in a thread about as niche a topic as this.
I now realize that Shy ended up a bit too small when I relocated her while editing but you're not exactly encouraging me to fix it.

>>43270003
just a bunch of fags, ignore 'em

>>43270003
It's not your fault. That's just some schizo lashing out every time when someone posts an AI image. I guess the guy has eternal butturt for some reason.

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>>43270003
INFINITE (YOU) MACHINE
GET REPPEYS AND MAKE ANONS BUMP YOUR FAVOURITE THREAD
JANNIES HATE THIS SIMPLE TRICK

>>43269826
>>43269881
If Anon had a horn, then it would at least make sense as him being an alicorn.

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>>43270069
Anon would be nice to Derpy, she's a cute mare.

>>43270069
What?

>>43268701
>"It went in there."
>Fear shakes her voice.
>Before both of you is the Everfree Forest, at the edges of the apple farm.
"Right, I forget. I've been in here so many times that I stopped being scared of it."
>Lily gulps as her eyes dart from dreadful tree to looming tree.
>"So it isn't dangerous?"
"Oh no, it is. You just learn to understand and respect the Everfree Forest."
>Never underestimate this place.
>It will make you regret it.
"The likelihood of actually meeting a monster is extremely low. We're close to the Apple's farm, and they've learned to respect this place or get their face bucked in."
>Take a deep breath and breach the boundaries.
>Lily follows behind you like a shadow for your shadow.
"But we need to be careful. That was a big tree that crashed into here."
>Normally you could still hear the birds singing.
>Not right now.
>Lily bites your tail with a squeal.
>"I saw something!"
>Stop and look where her eyes are focused.
"That's a squirrel."
>The tree rat squeaks out a raciest comment then hops away.
>Lily lets go of your tail with blush on her cheeks now.
>"Sorry."
"You're stronger than you think. Tell me while we walk. What's your cutie mark about?"
>Get her mind off her fear.
>"I guess I never told you."
>Your own eyes dart from place to place for any signs of dangerous flora and fauna.
>"The hedgehog was a friend I made from White Tail Forest. My mom is a ranger for the forest so I got to go visit her a lot."
>A ranger?
>That's neat.
>Direct light is now a rarity, the canopy is thick overhead.
>Smell with your nose for the scent of apple, and anything rotten that could mean monster.
>If one shows up, you're taking Lily and bailing.
>"One day, my friend and her family were under a tree when it collapsed. It was rotten to the core and we didn't know. I decided right there to not let them get hurt, and I stopped the tree."
"Were you not strong before your cutie mark?"
>Lily answers with a hush tone.
>"I was pretty normal."
"Very brave of you saving your friend."
>It was brief, but you catch her eyes glancing at your own flanks.
"Ah, my cutie mark."
>"It's a little strange you didn't get one for saving the world."
"I'm not too worried about it. It'll show up when it's ready."
>"You are the most grownup colt I know."
"Thanks."
>Stop as your nose has led you to the mark.
"There he is."
>"Wow."
>General is leaning up against several trees.
>Light shines on it from the hole in the canopy it made.
>It wasn't just the tree that went flying, the ball of roots carries a mountain of soil.
>Flying up to inspect the tree, General is mostly intact.
>Can see the imprints of Lily sized hoof prints on the trunk.
>Branches are bent all over the place, cracks in the trunk ooze sap, and apples dangle in the canopy.
"The apples are still in this tree! He really does just not give it up easily."
>"The tree is ok?"
"Well it is intact, but needs help. We need to be careful when we carry it out."
>A growl stops you both cold.

>>43271140
>"That's a squirrel."
>>The tree rat squeaks out a raciest comment then hops away.
So, guessing that FS gave Anon lessons in animal languages. Also, did you mean "racist" as in making a slur against ponies or "racy/raciest" as in sexually suggestive?

>A growl stops you both cold.
That had better be one of Flutter's friends or the kids just got noticed by one of those faggot wolves.

>>43271154
A slur. Squirrels from the Everfree are from the bad side of town.

>>43271154
>Also, did you mean "racist" as in making a slur against ponies or "racy/raciest" as in sexually suggestive?
I choose to believe that it’s both at the same time.

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>>43271154
>did you mean "racist" as in making a slur against ponies or "racy/raciest" as in sexually suggestive?
>the squirrel was being racially derogative as a way to flirt with Anon

>>43271278
>>43271471
She's seen Anon enough times to know he understands her.

>>43269944
Giwtwm

>>43271140
>A growl stops you both cold.
Time to make use of her super strength. If she can moonshot a tree, she can also knock out some wild beast.

>>43271879
>Turns out to be an ooze.

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Proper procedure when meeting exotic creatures:

>>43272135
UNF!

>>43272135
More like hugging exotic creatures and try to mate with them sweet.

>>43272135
Stay in your fucking slop containment.

>>43272075
But ooze doesn't growl.

>>43272348
I think Smooze could make sounds.

>>43271140
>Quickly look at where the growl came from, your eyes focus on possible escapes as well.
>A wetland is nearby, most creatures don't like to swim.
>Open canopy, could fly with Lily out, but it does open you both up to an opportunity attack.
>Run back from where you came?
>Have a few items on you.
>Stick close to Lily.
>Poor filly is trembling like a leaf.
>Hope she doesn't freeze up between fight or flight response.
>A large paw enters the clearing, followed by a massive mane.
>Your eyes brighten when you recognize him.
"Manny!"
>The manticore shakes leaf litter off his mane as he strolls in.
>He looks up and a gleeful growl is your answer.
>Jump into his open arms with a hug and you get massive licks all over your muzzle.
>A happy manticore loves to snuggle, so you get plenty of nuzzling.
"You smelled the apples didn't you?"
>Manny puts you down and shakes his head no.
>He's looking at the wetland oddly enough.
"Oh, you're hunting."
>"Anon. This is Manny?"
"Yup. This is a friend of my aunt Fluttershy."
>'Den cub, your friend?'
"Manny, this is my fillyfriend Lily."
>She shyly waves hello.
>He sniffs her and gives a stern nod of approval.
>'Dangerous here.'
"We're here to get the apple tree. We knocked it out of the Applejack's farm. What's the danger?"
>'This was you!? Strong.'
>Manny looks over the massive tree, then to the wetland.
>'Hunting bad creatures. One left.'
"We should leave soon then. Lily, Manny is hunting something dangerous. Can you pick up the tree?"
>"Sure."
"I got this rope, I'll tie it off to myself to provide some lift. I won't be carrying as much as you, but I can guide you through the forest better."
>Lily tilts her head in confusion.
>"I can pick it all up without help though."
"Well what pegasus magic does is help keep it together. Like I said, I'll barely be helping you lift it, I'll be holding it in one piece."
>"Didn't know pegasus magic can do that."
"Lift magic! It's great."
>Effortlessly, Lily takes the tree by the ball of soil and roots, and picks it all up.
>Manny's jaw drops then claps his paws.
>'Very, very strong.'
"Yeah, I know. She's cool."
>That gets her to blush from the compliment.
>Rope around your barrel, you have it around the trunk of the tree.
>Slowly begin to escort it out.
>When you hear Manny yelp.
>Jerking back, you see vines grabbing him from the wetland.
>Claws are out, swiping away at the appendages.
>His stinger tail is trying to brute force them off.
"Manny!"
>The entire tree shakes as Lily jumps back from the attack.
>Water and plants boil over from the wetland as the manticore struggles against the creature.
>His roars shake the area from his bellows.
>Something rises, almost Manny's size, but sporting several extra limbs.
>It looks like the same species as a timberwolf.
>Long, red, and weasily!
>An invasive species.
>The destroyed smaller martens from Manny's previous kills have come together to make a bigger monster.
>"Anon, what is that!?"
"A Reed Marten."

>>43272903
>"A Reed Marten."
I think I'm missing a joke here.

>>43272939
They're normally called Pine Martens. Cute little red weasels. Reeds are a type of wetland plant.

>>43272939
>>43272962
My first thought was this was a reference to Lockheed Martin.

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>>43273440
Kek. Which EDF part is that?

>>43273440
The Everfree Forest would probably attack back.

>>43272903
i love your green writechad, keep it up!

>>43274245
When the Everfree starts to command air strikes, I think it is time to move the whole village.

>>43272903
>One angry plant weasel has Manny entangled.
>Lily and you can run right now, it isn't engaged with you.
>"Anon, what do we do?"
>This is a fight that the manticore chose to have.
>His eyes flare dangerously as raw muscle bulges against plant fibers.
>Manny isn't even considering you to be part of this fight.
"I'm going to help him. Hide. Don't get close."
>Lily safely places the tree down, you get out a lighter.
>Don't have a lot of fuel, but for a plant monster, a little is all you need.
>Draw out the flammable substance and turn it into a cloud mist.
>Right wing keeps it contained and controlled.
>Left wing is doing most of the work keeping you airborne.
>Manny swipes with razor sharp claws at the monster.
>The Reed Marten's slick slender body dodges with ease.
>Its own claws try to draw blood from the Manticore, only to be blocked by the stinger tail.
>Likely that it's going to try to drown Manny in the water.
>Take your flammable cloud and fly above the target.
>Feel like a dragon as you breathe in.
>Flick the spark wheel, flap your wings down to create a stream in one motion.
>Gout of flame erupts from you to the Reed Marten.
>Manny grunts in shock, Lily gasps, the Marten howls in sudden pain.
>All of the tentacles lose their grip on Manny and fly straight up towards you to protect itself.
>You dodge them as you fly straight up.
>Probably didn't hurt much, but the shock is all that is needed.
>Manny pounces on the beast with a full body tackle.
>Sap is thrown everywhere as his claws tear into it.
>Thankfully it isn't an animal, otherwise you would have to explain to Lily's mom why her daughter witnessed a creature get bloodily disemboweled.
>The Reed Marten tries to fight back, tentacles turn from swiping at you to trying to stop the manticore.
>Manny's stinger straightens up, then goes straight into the back.
>With great effort he rips laterally across the entire length of the creature like splitting open a log.
>For a moment you see the beating green sap heartwood.
>Only for a paw to slam down on it and crush it.
>Reed Marten cringes before it collapses into a pile of plant material.
>Manny heaves deeply as his full body sucks in as much air as possible.
>Float down to his level.
"You won."
>A smile grows on his face, then he bellows out a victorious roar.
>Then you earn another full body lick of appreciation.
>His own wings flap as he takes to the sky.
>'Stay safe den cub.'
>Hover back to Lily, as she peers out from behind the tree.
"Hey. Are you ok?"
>"Yeah."
"Listen, I know it was a monster. Sorry you had to see that."
>Lily looks down with a frown.
>"I looked away."
>Right, of course.
>Lily shakes her head and looks up at you.
>"Let's go."
"Yeah. I'll get to the trunk."
>Before you can do so she picks it up and starts walking.
>Rapidly get the rope setup as the tree rescue gets back underway.
>Moving through the trees gets easier the closer you get to the farm.
>Dash sees you before you even clear the tree line.

>>43274634
I love this sort of Dn'D creative fighting.

>>43274634
>'Stay safe den cub.'
awww, I like Manny

>>43274634
Now that was one great collab between Anon and Manny. Nice.

>>43274634
Anon seems to be really good at the whole weather magic, Grandpa Shy must be proud.

>>43275350
He’s good at it because he listened to his Grandpa. It’s magic he can use and wasn’t going to pass it up.

>>43275338
cute!

>>43274634
>"You two got the whole tree!"
>Rainbow sounds impressed, and a little peeved.
>"And went into the Everfree Forest. Again. I was right here you know."
>Look away, a little embarrassed.
>Fell into old ways again.
"Sorry. I wanted to help Lily."
>Dash shakes her head and rolls her eyes.
>She calls out to the filly carrying the load.
>"You doing good, Lily?"
>"Yes, Ma'am."
>"Good. All right, Anon. Switch off with me, you're burning through your energy. Don't want you to be ground bound."
>Nod as you switch the rope binding off to her and the result is immediate.
>General isn't swaying nearly as much, and less soil is falling out.
>Mature pegasus magic right there.
>Land down and start walking with Lily.
>Her face is odd.
>Straight lip, not a frown, but she's thinking of something she doesn't like.
"Lily?"
>Her eyes dart to you.
>"Sorry. I, uh, didn't see you."
>Strange.
"What's wrong? What are you thinking about?"
>"It's nothing."
>Sure is eating her.
"Is it because what happened to the Reed Marten?"
>"No. I mean, yes, but no."
>For the first time in a while, you're just confused.
>Adult ponies see the load, and are calling out.
>Energy is building up as more see General.
>Hear Applebloom calling out to Applejack with excitement.
"Can you please tell me?"
>"I dunno."
>Lily looks away, making it hard to maintain eye contact.
"Please tell me."
>"Well now I feel like a real rotten apple."
>Applejack gallops to the scene as the impressive mass of tree and soil is brought back in.
>"Bring him back up the hill. Y'all did real good finding and bringing him back."
>Back off so the restoration process can finish.
>Lily and Dash carry General up the destroyed hill and slowly put him down.
>"Easy, easy, you two got it. All right, put it right there."
>A thud is heard as General returns home.
>Applejack looks him over.
>"Well, we'll need to do some maintenance and health to fix him up."
>She turns to Lily with a guilty smile.
>"Young filly, what's your name?"
>"Lily Longsocks."
>"Lily. I'm sorry. After yelling at you, that was, well, I can't make excuses. Thank you. From the bottom of my heart."
>She points at you.
>"I didn't do anything. He did it all."
>Huh?
"You carried General here."
>"You found him, you protected him, and a team of earth ponies could do what I did."
>Oh, she's about to cry.
>"Diamond is right. I am a terrible fillyfriend. All I did was cry and run away."
"No, that's wrong."
>"Is it!? You basically have everything under control. Adults don't bother you. Don't flinch at monsters."
>Ears pin back as you really don't like where this is going.
"Lily, that isn't because I have things figured out. Just bold and reckless."
>"Don't you lie to me."
>She stamps her hoof as she calls you out.
>"That stupid competition. I should have known better. I-I."
>Lily squeezes her eyes shut.
>"I'm sorry. I can't be your fillyfriend."
>Your jaw just drops.
>She shakes her head, then looks you in the eye.
>"I'll just hold you back."

>>43276087
Well, I have a feeling that Diamond will be on Anon's permanent shit-list now.

>>43276087
Holy shit. What a success and a kick in the teeth at the same time.

>>43275338
Holy cute

>>43275498
Gotta do the most with the deck one has at hand.

>>43276087
Anon better have a good rebuttal here, otherwise the terrorists win

>>43276718
It’s a pretty good deck.