The Apple's Engineer
Chapter 15: Epilogue: New Beginnings
Previous ChapterMe: I was busy yesterday and didn't post this.
Tigress: You also planned on putting it up the same day as the other.
Me: Yes. I didn't because I was called to work and got too busy to finish it that day.
Tigress: Well, here is the epilogue.
Me: Enjoy.
It had been a week since DB had visited, and Sprocket and Applejack were very happy. Today, they were harvesting some apples. Sprocket gave a kick, actually getting all the apples and not having one hit him on the head. "I finally did it right."
"good job. Now, do it some more."
"Alright. Alright." He chuckled as he went to another one. "We still on for this evening?"
"O' course. Why wouldn't we be?"
"Didn't know if something new came up."
They then heard somepony clear their throat. They turned and seen a pegasus stallion with a slightly darker brown coat than Sprocket and his mane and tail were darker still. They were both fairly short. He turned to Sprocket. "You Sprocket?"
"Yes?"
"Good. DB sent me here to bring you some metal and wires so ya can build whatever you want. Any place specific ya want 'em?"
"Jus' put 'em in the barn."
"alright. He also sent a few more tools for you that he said wouldn't be in your tool box, but you might need. Want them in the same place?"
"Sure." The pegasus nodded and took off. "Well, I'll be taking a look at that after we are done working. I wonder if it'll be everything I'll need to make the new thing I have planned. I've had to make a second copy because the first somehow disappeared."
"Jus' make sure ya don't git busy on that a'fore our date."
"Don't worry. I'm gonna wait until after our date."
sunset
The two came in with some baskets of apples. After they dropped them off outside the barn, Sprocket gave Applejack a kiss and said, "I'll look at what's in there, then get ready for the date."
"A'right. Jus' remember what Ah said earlier."
"I know, I know." Sprocket walked into the barn and turned on the lights. His jaw dropp at the amount of material in there. He then noticed a note on the writing desk. He went over and read it. It said, "Sprocket, I made sure to send enough material for you to build an underground shelter beneath the barn for whatever you plan on making. I'll send more when you need it. I'll check in on you every now and then. Sincerely, DB." Sprocket chuckled. "Alright. Thanks, DB." Sprocket then walked out, to get ready for the date, making sure to close the door and turn out the lights. Though, he didn't notice somepony open the door a few minutes later.
evening
Sprocket and Applejack were walking back with a basket, telescope, and book on astronomy with them. "That was great."
"I know. So, we have the day off tomorrow?"
"Yes we do."
"Alright. I'm gonna stay up a little later tonight, and make the beginning of what I have planned."
"A'right. Mind if Ah help ya?"
"I'm not sure..."
Applejack had pleading eyes. "Please? Ah wanna help ya with whatcha work on. Ah wanna spend time with ya."
Sprocket smiled lsightly. "Alright. Come on." He led her into the barn and turned on a light. Her jaw dropped at the sight of all the materials in there. "Yes. I know. Anyways." She turned her attention to Sprocket who was now holding a sketch.
"Yall wanna make that?"
Sprocket nodded excitedly. "Yes. If everything works out, it'll help with any dangers that come here. I've made several separate sketches for the different pieces. Now, my lovely assistant, your job will be to hand me tools. I've labeled them all." Applejack nodded and stood by him while he began woking on a piece of metal.
an hour later
Sprocket rubbed his eyes. "Well, we've got started on it. But, I'd say it's time for bed."
Applejack yawned. "Ah'd have ta agree." The two began walking out. Sprocket stopped at the door and looked at the helmet in the shape of a pony's head, the empty eyes staring back at him. He then turnd out the lights and closed the door.
Location unknown
On a tree is nailed a sketch of a metal pony suit, voices quietly talking, some working noises going on, and some metal being thrown. The working stopped. A voice said, "Let's go." The sond of hooves on metal was heard, then metal closing was heard. In a dark area, a vague pony shape was standing. Suddenly, the area where the eyes would be lit up like flashlights, the pony figure then flew into the sky, leaving a trail of blue light behind it.
Me: Aaaand, that's the end.
Tigress: Good. I can leave.
Me: The next one won't come out until next month. This is because I'm going to be doing a one-shot series for KFP.
Tigress: So, I'll be working there.
Me: Yes. Yes you will. Check it out. It is called, "Month of Love". Trust me, you will enjoy it. read the first chapter, which has the rules for sending in a paring. I will say, you can ship a character from MLP with a character from KFP. Or a character from POM. Or NCIS.
Tigress: It sounds like you are trying to read alphabet soup.
Me: I know. Well, review! See you for my next story.