Equestrian Heroes

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Naruto x ?

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Story Start

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"Now mine isn't an epic or anythin' like that. Never been one for no big gesture of romance of nothin' like that. Cute, likable, dependable, and hardworking, plus he saved mah lil sister. Ah suppose ah gave it some serious thought when ah had to chase some thieving varmints off mah property. Unfortunately went and injured mahself meaning had to be laid up in the house."

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Dr. Patch had given his prognosis. The muscles in her leg were torn pretty bad. There was also a crack in her hoof bone, rather thin as well so it was only a matter of staying off of it and letting rest and medication do its work the next few weeks.

"So how are we going to do this? Ya got orders to feel, Granny Smith ain't in the best condition to be helping me and Apple Bloom is too young. "

"Well since ya don't want to go to the hospital." Applejack cringed at the mention of the establishment. Big Mcintosh had no idea where his sister got the fear of hospitals from, considering that nothing sort of a serious illness led to most Apples stepping a hoof inside a hospital. "Went and got some outside help."

"What's up AJ? Guess I'm playing the role of your nurse the next few weeks huh?"

Applejack's eyes widened as she turned to the door way of her room to see Naruto.

"Y'all? Now hold on a second ah ain't bout to ask ya to do this. 'Specially since you're working for that Rarity mare. What about your work?"

"Miss Rarity understands, I asked for some time off, besides it's around this time that the trends are set so the work rush has died down and don't argue with me on this Applejack nothing you say is going to stop me from helping a friend."

"Now be a good filly for yer caretaker sis and he might give ya a lollipop."

Applejack would have loved nothing more, but to knock the grin off Big Mac's face. Oh she was going to get him back for this.

Applejack clasped her face and loudly groaned. The one thing she hated was the fact that she was helpless. She hated being unable to do things for herself. "Hey Applejack I'll make a deal with you. Save me a jar of that special cider your family makes and I'll help you plan revenge on Big Mac. " Then again this arrangement might not be so bad.

Time had passed and Applejack had found herself growing not only accustomed to, but looking for to Naruto's visits. He came in with a bag slugged over his shoulder. Like a diligent worker he went to work with the medical supplies he brought.

When asked how he knew so much about medical supplies he mentioned he knew people that were healers, family he called them. It rubbed off on him, some of the medical know how. Just like that her bandages were changed.

"Anything you need Jack?"

Applejack opened her mouth to say no when her stomach chose this very moment to give an audible gurgle. She blushed more and grinned sheepishly. "Well looks like ah'm hankering for a meal. Wouldn't happen to be anything downstairs for me to snack on?"

"Didn't see anything, but I can whip up something." He replied as he made his way downstairs.

For over half an hour Applejack sit patiently and waited, wondering what took the blond so long when he returned with a plate of pancakes.

"I hope you're a fan of potatoes miss Applejack as I would like to introduce you to my one and only Potato-Apple Pancakes with a pinch of nutmeg."

She looked at the tray, hungry, hoping she wasn't drooling. "Well they certainly mess delicious."

"Then they should taste just as divine." He sat a tray up for her convenience before placing the plate of in front of her. With an experimental bite Applejack tasted the first forkful of pancakes. This was different from haycakes or any type of breakfast cake she had before.

The flavor exploded in her mouth and before she knew it, she'd eaten three. "Naruto these are delicious! Ah might just have to get in some negotiations with your current employer and steel you back. How come y'all didn't ever say you could cook like this? This is mighty fine eating." She praised.

"I guess I never thought of myself as much of a cook. If you want I could make you more?" he asked as she enthusiastically nodded.

"Could ya also get me something to drink as well?"

From experience Applejack knew he was a hardworking, he had helped out on the farm plenty enough to prove that. The days had turned into weeks and in a few more days she would be free from her cursed bed ridden life.

When Naruto suggested a massage Applejack had argued against it. Saying such things were frou frou and not her kind of thing. When he suggested it might help her leg feel better and recover she could not order him to get to work faster.

Applejack rested her head on the pillow as the bandages were removed. Naruto sat there and looked over it before he began the gentle hand work. Soon the movement went from localized dull pressures to that of sooth that helped relaxed her aching muscles. She bit her bottom lips to prevent any noises from escaping. Though the pleasant ecstasy like sensations only continued to build as the blond continued to massage her leg. The stiffness began to waver as he continued the pleasant actions. "The look of such rapture and enjoyment I take it miss Applejack is enjoying herself?" he teased her.

Applejack blushed and turned away. "Shaddup! The massage just feels good cuz mah leg being injured and all."

"Well if you're feeling better." He knew he was treading on dangerous ground as he pretended to pull his hands away.

"Y'all better finish what ya started." She sent a glare at the blond that dare deny her.

A chuckle escaped his lips.

"Why of course."

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"Now it wasn't as interesting as Rarity's story, but facts are facts. I saw traits ah liked in him and thought what the hey. Ah figured it he was interested now was as good as time as ever to let him know ah wouldn't mind courting him. Seeing as he's a helpful fella like him who gets good on with the family and can work, mighty fine catch. Those are mah reasoning."

"That was a pretty nice story." Fluttershy commented.

"Yeah Miss Applejack that's not something you hear nowadays, if you don't mind me speaking," Ditzy spoke up.

"Now, none of that miss, we're all friends here." Applejack replied, doing her best to come off as warmly as possible. She didn't know Ditzy too well, but she didn't want to come off as rude and if she was a friend of Naruto's she couldn't be a bad pony.

"Well, Applejack has now spoken of her reasons is there anypony who wishes to go next?" Rarity asked the remaining ponies as to her surprise Pinkie Pie stood up.

To her surprise Pinkie Pie didn't exhume her usual amount of energy. Her eyes were a bit duller and her expression was rather sad.

"Pinkie?" Rarity worriedly called out to the mare.

"I-It's okay Rarity. I'll go, I don't like thinking back to that moment, but that moment is also the event that earned Naruto a place in my heart." With that Pinkie Pie began to regale the tale that led to a crush blooming into full blown feelings.

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