Arby 'n' the Chief in: Equestrian Afterlife

by - LunarRepublican -

Chapters

• Send Us Out; With a Bang
• New Bodies
• Rocky First Impression
• Explanations, First Introduction, and Cupcakes?
• Take Me Home Country Roads
• Apple Hearts Cannot Be Broken
• Head Up in the Clouds (Literally)
• Of Costumes and Conflicts
• Understandings, Apologies,Trials, Revelations, and Heartbreaks
• Stitch and Amend
• Party and a Epilogue

Send Us Out; With a Bang

The two Halo 2 era figurines of the Master Chief and the Arbiter were sitting across from eachother in a small kitchen area of Jon's apartment. Arbiter had his back perched against a trash bin while Chief perched himself against the oven with a match box and lighter. Unfortunately for Chief, he lost his legs so he was only a head and torso with two arms.

The reason why is because Arbiter snapped at Chief after he told him that he accidently incinerated Cortana in the oven, but that he blamed Arbiter for plugging the oven back in after Chief knew he unplugged it before putting Cortana in.

They got into a tussle and Arbiter accidently broke Chief when he flung him against a wall. Arbiter only managed to re-assemble Chief's upper body because he didn't want to damage Chief further.

Chief was still alive but his voice box was broken so he talked incoherently. Arbiter tried to kill himself by jumping out a window because there was just too much pain and grief to face in his current situation. He and Chief caused a gamer named Eugene to commit suicide after they put a stop to his clan from frag banning online players. Arbiter caused a girl named Claire to be banned twice from playing online. Now, he just damaged his so-called best friend. There was nothing more for him to live for. Luckily he stopped when he found out Claire was okay and got a new console.

When Arbiter was done talking to Claire, he heard a hissing of gas coming from the kitchen. He was surprised to find that Chief could talk again; but was even more shocked to discover that Chief was ready to blow the apartment to oblivion.

Thankfully Arbiter notified Jon's landlord to sound the alarm and get the apartment evacuated. They were currently waiting for the alarm to sound; eventually it did. They were now finishing up their last conversation in life as the alarm sounded and the evacuations began. They stayed put where they were.

"Didn't ever expect that sound to give me relief."

"weve had sum crazy adventures, hasn't we?"

"If you can call them that, sure. God almighty, when I think about the amount of time I've pissed away playing video games when I could've been educating myself more about the world. Enriching myself as a being. Gives me a very sharp pain in my ass. "

"u sure you hasn't just b33n fisting urself 2 hard? lol"

"But then I find myself asking what difference it would make."

"can i axe u a quest chin? >:/, does you thought that were going 2 hell? "

"We? Likely. You? Absolutely."

"YES, w00t "

"Who the fuck knows. I'm not entirely convinced there's an afterlife awaiting anybody, let alone you and I. If Jesus lifts the velvet rope for plastic toys, where does he draw the line? Batteries? Rocks? You?"

"stfu no u no u no u"

"And if we do go to hell, just imagine that the devil's dick is a Tootsie pop"

"yum yum yum"

"And if we can take some comfort from the fact that Eugene will be the first on his knees. "

"lol"

"Though, from what I hear, all we have to do to avoid being roasted for eternity is to atone for our sins. Find forgiveness."

"sry jesus they're we go"

"That was easy."

"can I told u a secret?"

"Might as well, but I've already found your pornography folder, if that's what you were going to mention. "

"yth w00d I gave 2 shits about that? u already knows I watched sexy pornos--"

"Not that one, the other one."

If Chief had flesh, he would be blushing now.

"o. fuck; srsly?"

"Yeah, there was a brief silence, "You're twisted-- you know that right?"

"yes"

"What was it that you wanted to tell me?"

"i just wanted 2 said I always thought u were rly c00l arbitur"

Arbiter wanted to cry, but couldn't because of no tear glands.

"even if you are a little bits kind of a total (bleep)

"Thanks. That's very nice of you to say Chief --"

"not as c00l as me, through obliviously /flex "

"Yes. Obliviously."

"can u do me 1 last favors?" Chief asked getting ready to strike the match.

"I think I've proven that I can if I've already done it."

"if both of the 2 of us are gonna went 2 the after life, u gots 2 hung around the front entrance so I can found u k? well went in together; fuck shit up"

If Arbiter could move his mouth, he would smile.

"Sure, pal."

":' )"

After that, Chief struck the match. The last thing Chief and Arbiter remember is being enveloped by a flash of hot orange light that didn't seem to hurt them as Jon's apartment exploded and began burning. The sounds of firetrucks and police car sirens could be heard approaching the site of the explosion. There was no trace of remains of the two toys.

New Bodies

Arbiter and Chief felt themselves floating through space. Their bodies felt as light as air. They knew their physical forms were destroyed so they knew their souls were traveling to the afterlife.

Of course the question was where their afterlife would be? They were toys for crying out loud! Arbiter was right about that God may not give toys afterlife's even through they were alive.

They could go to heaven or hell just like a humans soul would, or be in limbo. They could also have the option to walk the Earth as restless spirits, but the idea of ghost toys seemed ridiculous. They could only wait and see where they would end up.

After the feeling of drifting ended, Arbiter opened his eyes.

At first his vision was a little blurry, but he saw the color, the feel, and somehow the scent of grass beneath him. He could hear birds chirping and the feel of warm sunlight penetrating his body.

When his vision finally cleared up, Arbiter found himself in a beautiful forest. This didn't look like hell at all. Maybe there was an afterlife for toys and God forgave him and Chief for their sins. That's when Arbiter realized that Chief was nowhere in sight.

"Chief," Arbiter said and began looking around frantically. "Chief where are you?"

Receiving no response, he tried to stand up to try to look for Chief but was surprised to find out he could no longer stand up on his legs. He immediately lost his balance and fell flat on his face.

"Ow! Fuck!" he cried grabbling his nose.

When he saw that he had a hoof instead of a four-fingered hand. He completely ignored his bleeding and broken nose.

"Aah! What the hell?"

Arbiter then proceeded to examine the rest of his new body.

He discovered he has taken the form of a small equine creature which happened to be a pony. He was still wearing his steel armor and helmet thankfully.

He then proceeded to feel his mouth area. He discovered that his mandibles were gone. Instead he discovered he had a normal, functioning, and fleshy mouth. His skin was no longer plastic, but covered with a silky smooth coat of grey and bluish fur. His mane and tail matched his coat color.

He then trotted over to a crystal clear pond to get a better look at himself. He wiped away any flowing blood from his nose so it wouldn't contaminate the water. When he stared at his reflection on the surface, he saw he still had his yellow, skinny-pupil alien eyes. Two ears protruded from either side of his helmet. He also noticed that his teeth were still sharp as a sharks. He was one freaky looking pony.

"zzzzzzzz," came the sound of Chief's snoring.

"Chief, is that you?"

Even through Arbiter had a working mouth now, his voice was still cybernetic and monotone which hid his enthusiasm.

"zzzzzzz," was the Chief's only response that indicated he didn't hear Arbiter's question.

Arbiter followed the sounds of Chief's snoring to an area behind a thick brush. It's there Arbiter discovered a green-armored pony sprawled on his back sleeping. His face was covered by a green helmet and yellow visor. He had pale tan ears sticking out of his helmet along with a black tail sticking out of his behind. What was truly amazing is that he had wings sticking out on either side of his body.

Arbiter looked at himself to see if he had any wings but was disappointed to find out he was an earth pony. Chief just happened to be a pegasus.

"Chief, wake up."

"not yet arbiturs mom, im st33l tired from our sex. can't u w8?"

Arbiter gave an annoyed groan and bucked Chief in the crotch with his back hoof.

"OWW! D': WTF WAS THAT 4!?! MAH TENTACLES!!! Chief demanded clutching his 'testacles' in pain while closing his eyes.

"Sorry about your sick dreams about grinding my mother Chief, but we sort of have a situation." Arbiter explained.

When the worst of Chief's pain subsided, he opened his eyes to see a creepy looking four-legged creature meeting his gaze.

"AAH!! HOLY SHIT!!1@111" Chief screamed and fell back.

"Chief relax; it's me, the Arbiter."

Chief settled down when he heard the familiar voice of the Arbiter come from the monstrous looking pony. His screams then turned to amusement.

"omg! lmfao!"

"Keep laughing asshole. Take a look at yourself."

Chief examined himself and was a bit startled.

"wtf happened 2 us?"

"My guess is that we have been reborn as highly intelligent equine creatures."

"lol wut?"

Arbiter face-hoofed himself for forgetting to simplify it for Chief.

"Talking ponies, Chief."

"so you are saying we has been rent a car naded?"

"It's 'reincarnated' Chief, and yes, I believe we have. Of course I don't know why. None of us had any intention of becoming this way if we ever did expire. We should just be thankful we're not tossing Satan's salad with Eugene."

"i thoughts we would be having tootsie pops. I h8 salad."

"Sigh, forget it. We should just focus now on finding someone who can tell us where we are. I highly doubt this is heaven nor hell. "

"so w/re in that pl@ce with the limbo stiks?"

"If this is 'Limbo', it sure is colorful. Either way, we need to get out of this forest. Since you have wings, maybe you could fly up above the tree's and tell me if you see any signs of civilization, or a person who could help us. "

"u r not my b0$$"

"Goddammit Chief, I wasn't being bossy! I was just making a suggestion. If I had wings, I'd do it myself!"

Chief didn't say anything and turned away reluctantly. Arbiter only knew one way to make Chief compromise.

"If you do this, I'll let you have all the bitches while I get none."

That made Chief perk up.

"rly?"

"Really,"

"well w didn't u s@y so? "

Chief began flapping his wings. He had a bit of trouble at first because his armor was weighing him down a bit but he eventually managed to lift up off the ground even through it wasn't in a straight line.

" MAH ROFLCOPTAR GOAS SOI SOI SOI SOI SOI SOI SOI SOI SOI SOI SOI SOI SOI SOI SOI SOI SOI SOI SOI SOI," Chief proclaimed as he lifted off higher and higher into the air.

Arbiter watched as Chief barely hit a few branches on his way up, but miraculously got above the tree line.

"Do you see anything Chief? "

"so far ownly trees, but i c sum sort of small house far oever there. " Chief replied pointing an armored hoof in the direction of his sights. It appeared to be a lonely forest-side cottage. Their was something oddly familiar about it through but Chief didn't let it get to him.

"Good work Chief, let's get going then. The sooner we get out of this forest, the better."

Rocky First Impression

It took about thirty minutes for Arbiter and Chief to be clear of the forest and catch the sight of the isolated cottage. Thirty minutes didn't seem so bad, but it was hell to them.

They barely got away from a pack of these wolf-like creatures with glowing green eyes and bodies completely made out of timber wood. Then they got harassed by cute looking but obnoxious flies. Chief managed to squish a few.

"Boy I'm glad to get out of there. You know Chief, I didn't want to mention it before but there's something very familiar about this world."

"wtf r u talking about?"

"Well remember that time when I discovered that you were a brony. You isolated yourself in the bathroom for four days watching episodes of My Little Pony and making a sick sex doll of one of the characters and taping multiple pictures against the walls?"

"that has nothing 2 do with why we were chased bye scary a$$ w00den dogs and mustard by bug$"

"Those wooden dogs were Timberwolves Chief, and those bugs that 'molested' us were; I believe they call them Parasprites. What show did these two creatures show up in Chief? What; I ask you? "

"i dunno arbitur, y dun u t3ll me"

"I think we're in the world of the show, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic," Arbiter concluded reluctantly.

Chief just gave him a blank stare through his visor, then said, "lol, thats the most gheyest thing i've evar hearded."

Arbiter facehoofed, "Oh c'mon Chief, surely we both watched every episode of every season of this show so we both should know what this world has in store. Especially about friendship which is sometimes strained between us. Sometimes I think you only watch the show to jack off and to not fully understand the message the show gives to it's viewers."

"stfu. i watch it because its an ossim possim show. nothing moar"

"Whatever you say Chief. But don't be surprised when a pony named Fluttershy answers the door to that cottage because I strongly believe that's her home. Then you'll see that I'm right. I require that you let me do all the talking through. The last thing we want to do is make a bad first impression, especially since she's the most nervous and shyest character on the show. Also considering the fact that the sex doll you made resembled her. I'm very concerned for her safety--and ours..

"chillax dude, i'll k33p my mouth shut. i sw3@r

"Hmmm, you better. If this is supposed to be our limbo, we better make sure we be on our best behavior so God hopefully will send us to our final resting place."

"ur moms pu$$y is my final r3sting plece lolololololololololololol "

Arbiter just gave an annoyed groan. Then they began to trot over to the cottage.

Fluttershy was humming a happy tune while making treats for all her pet animals like she normally did. She wasn't expecting anypony to show up so she was stress free. She was suddenly interrupted by a knock on her cottage door.

'Now I wonder who that could be,' she thought to herself a bit surprised.

She thought it was just one of her friends stopping by to say hello or maybe a late package that was being delivered. When she opened the top half of her door, it was neither one of those things.

In front of her stood strange and a little frightening ponies.

One had a bluish and grey coat with reptilian-like yellow eyes and was wearing silver armor with a odd looking silver helmet with a curve that ran between it's two eyes.

The pony that was accompanying him wore a green space suit with a green helmet. A golden visor completely covered its face.

She just stared at them with shock and surprise not knowing what to do or say.

"Uh, hello," said the silver armored pony in a monotonic and electronic voice.

Fluttershy's world turned dark around her as she collapsed to the floor.

Arbiter and Chief looked down at Fluttershy who just fainted at her doorstep. Arbiter stared down at her with panic while Chief was on his back laughing.

"roflmao. thet w@s pr3celess!

"Knock it off Chief! She could be hurt! We have to get her back inside and give her some water or and an icepack!"

"i kn0w what i c@n do inst3d >:)"

Arbiter bucked Chief and sent him flying into a tree which caused startled birds fly out of their birdhouses and chirp wildly.

"OW!1110@111! :((( WTF M@N!!"

"What did I say Chief?"

"sumthing abouts b3ing on h0ur b3st behaviors or sum shit liek th@t."

"Yes, and obviously raping a poor helpless pegasus who just passed out is not an example of showing good behavior."

"u kn0w i w@s just kidding r1ght?"

"It didn't seem like you were," Arbiter huffed. "Now c'mon, help me lift her up and carry her back inside. Unless you want to taste my hoofs again."

"noooooooo :("

"Then let's move."

Chief groaned and helped Arbiter pick up the motionless pegasus.

Arbiter took Fluttershy by her back legs and put them on his back while Chief did the same with her head. Arbiter knew Chief would get funny ideas if he was supporting the lower end of Fluttershy and was not willing to take chances.

When Arbiter and Chief got her back inside her cottage, they layed Flutershy gently down on her sofa with a soft pillow to support her head. All of her pets fled the house at the sight of the horrific ponies who caused their caregiver to faint so the cottage for the time being was abandoned leaving Arbiter and Chief with Fluttershy.

Arbiter stayed by Fluttershy's side while he told Chief to fetch a bucket of cold water and a washcloth from the kitchen.

When Chief came back, he only brought the bucket full of water.

"Where's the washcloth Chief?"

"dun wurry, we w0nt n33d 1"

"What do you mean we won't need one?"

"u c"

Before Arbiter could find out or intervene, Chief brought back the bucket of water and swung it forward causing a wave of cold water to wash over a douse Fluttershy soaking her completely.

She let out a startled scream and shot straight up shivering violently.

"Goddammit Chief! What's the matter with you? An individual who has fainted needs to be revived slowly and cautiously to avoid going into shock or facing a demise."

"engle$h plex"

"You could have killed her!"

"w3ll srry 4 trying 2 h3lp," Chief huffed and turned away.

When Fluttershy overcame her sudden wake up call, she noticed that the odd looking ponies that were at her doorstep were now in her cottage. She shrieked startling Arbiter and Chief which caused them to flinch.

"Please Fluttershy, you must calm down. We're not going to hurt you," Arbiter pleaded not realizing his mistake of knowing her name.

"How do you know my name?" she whimpered and hid one eye behind her plastering wet mane.

"I...uh....well," Arbiter stuttered trying to find a rational explanation.

"hes sigh kick" Chief said trying to help. Chief may have been dumb and selfish but he didn't want to run the risk of sucking Satan's dick in hell because of his homophobia, so he decided to do a good deed for his friend which was quite rare. "he c@n no n@mes b4 they r givens "

Flutershy seemed to poke out a bit. "R...really?"

"Yes that's correct," Arbiter jumped in. "That's my special talent. Knowing a ponies name before they can be introduced."

Fluttershy came out more and looked at the side of Arbiter's flank. She noticed he had a rather unusual looking cutie mark. It was an undecipherable marking that seemed to have a dark orange color to it.

"What sort of a psychic cutie mark is that?"

Arbiter looked over and examined his flank. He was surprised to find out that his cutie mark was the Mark of Shame. Chief noticed this and was instantly amused.

"lololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololol" Chief exclaimed an pointed a hoof at Arbiter's cutie mark

Fluttershy grew angry.

"Hey, that's not very nice! Laughing at your friend's cutie mark like that! Everypony is accepted no matter what cutie mark they have!" she scolded like an overprotective mother.

Chief was taken aback by Fluttershy's sudden assertiveness. She then quickly shrunk back, "If that's okay for you to accept."

"It's alright Fluttershy. I'm used to Chief's insults. It's part of our unusual friendship.

Fluttershy seemed confused.

"But friends never be mean to eachother. Sure sometimes me and my friends hit some rough patches, but we always find ways to work things out and make up for them. It's how things work here in Equestria. Say, maybe I should introduce you to them......if that's okay with you."

"We'll be honored, right Chief?"

"yes plex"

"Okay, just let me dry off first before we go."

"I think Chief should apologize to you first for dumping that water on you."

Arbiter and Fluttershy turned to Chief expectantly. When Chief saw they weren't going to break their gaze, he gave up.

"im srry 4 p00r r1ng water on u k" Chief said holding up a hoof defensively.

That seemed to satisfy Arbiter and Fluttershy.

"Your forgiven," Fluttershy said.

"Very good," Arbiter said proud of Chief.

"eeven through u l00k vry s3xy when ur s0a king w3t"

Fluttershy whined and Arbiter facehoofed.

"Oh for crying out loud!"

Explanations, First Introduction, and Cupcakes?

Fluttershy lead the Arbiter and Chief to Ponyville. She still had uneasy feelings about these strange two ponies, but at least the Arbiter was nice and considerate so she liked him better than the Chief who didn't seem to be like that at all. The only thing she couldn't figure out is why they both talked in electronic and monotone voices, but she decided not to ask because it seemed rude and she didn't want to make them angry or uncomfortable.

"So, where are we going first?" Arbiter asked.

"I've decided that we should go to Sugarcube Corner. You two look like you could use something to eat; also it's where one of my friends, Pinkie Pie works," Fluttershy replied.

"I'm afraid we don't have anything we can pay with for our meals,"

"Oh that's okay, I'll pay for you."

Arbiter started to feel bad. He didn't want someone they just met to do their bidding.

"That's sweet of you Fluttershy, but surely me and Chief could find some sort of employment here so we can pay for ourselves. Plus we're not hungry yet."

"fuck teht, phay up"

Arbiter nudged Chief.

"Knock it off Chief. It only seems fair."

"but I dun want 2 find a j0b arbitur, i want 2 pleh hal0z"

Fluttershy became confused again.

"What is Chief talking about Arbiter?" she asked. "What is this, 'halos'?"

Chief was ready to talk when Arbiter interrupted him.

"She asked me Chief, not you."

"but i no moar ab0w tit than u"

"It still doesn't matter Chief, the question was directly at me so I must be the one to answer it."

"Um, you can both answer it if you want too. I don't want anypony to feel left out," Fluttershy meekly said.

"n that case tehn, hal0z is a gheyme w/re u earn p0nts 4 ki11ing and pwning sum n00b a$$, and i'm teh fece of hal0z everywere /flex, " Chief proudly announced flexing his hoof.

Fluttershy's eyes went wide with shock and surprise at the mention of death and violence. She let out a frightened whine and hid behind her mane trembling with fright.

Arbiter sighed.

"What Chief really meant was that Halo is a first-person shooter video game that began back in 2001-"

"when the graffix wre shitty" Chief interrupted.

"Shut up Chief, I'm talking now."

"jst th0ught i'd bring it up"

"Anyway, the name of the first game was called, Halo: Combat Evolved. It was soon to be followed up by Halo 2 in 2004, then be concluded by Halo 3 in 2007. "

"h3 was n0t teh final gheyme dumba$$"

"I wasn't done yet Chief. I'm just explaining the games in chronological order."

"no 1 gives 2 shits about ur explanashins of chronic1les of narnia," Chief retorted oblivious to Arbiter's last two words.

"Sigh. Anyhow in the year of 2009, two new Halo side games were released. First it was a real-time strategy game called Halo Wars-"

"stragedy gheymes r 4 fagots. fps hal0z r ftw"

"Then later it was Halo 3: ODST which took place between the events of Halo 2 and 3,"" Arbiter continued ignoring Chief's remark.

"th3re was no mastur ch33f th0ugh :("

"One year later, a prequel to the first Halo game was released called Halo: Reach."

"w00t"

"Then two years later came the release of Halo 4."

"witch i nevar got 2 pleh : ' ("

"The main point is that yes, you do kill other players to earn points, but it's not actual people, just the virtual character their controlling. If the player or the opponent's virtual avatar is killed, they respawn in five seconds; which means that the virtual character comes back to life multiple times while the real person is left unharmed."

When both Arbiter and Chief were done giving their cases, Fluttershy seemed more comfortable, yet still confused. There was no such things as 'video games' or 'Xbox's' in Equestria.

"Wow, that's....um...very insightful you two," she said with a forced smile.

"thx"

"Glad we could be of assistance."

"Yet it still seems cruel that it's involves killing and needless violence."

When the trio finally reached Ponyville, they headed directly toward the delicious-looking gingerbread house of a building which was Sugarcube Corner.

Arbiter and Chief admired the stunning colors of the village. It was even more beautiful in person then on the television screen. They got a lot of weird looks from the citezens because of their odd appearance but decided not to judge and just carry on with their daily activities.

When they entered Sugarcube Corner, more eyes were pointed in their direction. The bakery seemed pretty busy today so you could imagine the discomfort Arbiter and Chief were feeling with many eyes on them; especially Fluttershy.

They gently pushed forward to the counter where Fluttershy rang the service bell.

Mr. and Mrs. Cake came toward the counter from the back room looking exhausted and worn out from delivering orders for the many customers they recently have now.

"Oh hello Fluttershy. What can we do for you dear?" Ms. Cake asked with a weak smile not yet acknowledging Arbiter and Chief.

"Um..I was wondering if you guys we're hiring for employment?"

"You mean your here to apply?" Mr. Cake asked getting excited. "We need all the hoof's we can to keep up with orders."

"No not me, I was referring to these two," Fluttershy said pointing at Arbiter and Chief who stood behind her.

When Mr. and Mrs. Cake got a good view of Arbiter and Chief, they jumped back and both let out a startled yip.

"I know they look rather 'bizarre' Mr. and Mrs. Cake, but they won't hurt anypony."

"I don't know dear. Do they have any experience with cooking or baking?"

"I'm afraid we don't," Arbiter said stepping in for Fluttershy. "We may require instruction."

"Oh well we can let Pinkie take care of that. Pinkie dear, can you come out here please?" Mrs. Cake called toward the back kitchen.

In a nano second, Pinkie appeared at the door with a happy smile on her face as usual. Despite having to work twice as hard, Pinkie never seemed to show exhaustion.

"What do you need?" Pinkie asked with her usual enthusiasm.

"We would like you to show these two new ponies of how things work in our bakery," Mr. Cake said pointing at Arbiter and Chief.

Pinkie examined the two with excited eyes and a wide smile. She didn't seem to be intimidated by their odd appearance. It was in Pinkie's nature to meet new ponies without asking herself doubtful questions. That was how sociable she was. She bolted toward the two and rapidly shook their hoofs.

"Hiya! The name's Pinkie Pie!" she said.

"N..n....n..nice...t....to....m....m...make your...a...acquaintance," Arbiter stuttered from being rapidly shaked.

"i t...think i...i...im g0ing 2 b s....sick" Chief muttered.

Pinkie quickly stopped shaking them.

"Whoops sorry; I got a bit carried away there," Pinkie said and smiled with a blush.

"That's perfectly alright Pinkie," Arbiter said shaking off his dizziness. "So can you really teach me and Chief here how to bake?"

"Sure can! Follow me!" Pinkie replied and bounced toward the kitchen.

Arbiter and Chief trailed behind her. She was ever more hyperactive in person then on the show so they both were a little worried.

When they stepped into the kitchen, Pinkie was already waiting for them.

"What took you so long? I've been waiting here forever!" Pinkie joked playfully.

"I'm terribly sorry," Arbiter apologized.

Pinkie seemed annoyed.

"You don't have to apologize. I was only pulling your hoof. You really need to lighten up you know."

"y3ah arbitur, u n33d 2 chi11 teh fuck 0ut!1 w00t w00t!1!"

"Your friend has the right idea!" Pinkie said cheerfully. "What's your name again?" she asked Chief.

"h3110 i am mastur ch33f lololololololololololololol"

"Nice to meet you Master Chief. I'm glad at least somepony knows how to have a great time."

"thx. dun wurry ab0ut arbitur, hes a r33l ki11 j0i sum tehmes"

"I highly resent your opinion, Chief."

"als0 he uses a lot 0f fan c w0rds that p30p13s dun gave 2 shits ab0ut. hes a11 w0rds. w0rds w0rds w0rds w0rds w0rds"

Pinkie giggled.

"Your funny Chief, I like you! It's alright, I'm sure eventually your friend will learn to enjoy life a lot more like you and me!"

Chief turned and looked at Arbiter.

":3"

"Alright, I'll loosen up if that's what I must do. I swear I will."

"You Pinkie Promise?" Pinkie asked suspicious.

"Cross my heart and hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye."

Pinkie widely smiled.

"Yay! Now let's get to work! We have to fill a lot of hungry tummies out there!"

"Just tell us the basics of baking, and we'll do it. What should we start out with anyway?"

"How about cupcakes? The're the easiest things to make for beginners like you," Pinkie replied.

Chief hid behind Arbiter.

"take arbiturs organs inst3ad plixy pl0x. mine r 2 pr3cious : '((("

Pinkie was puzzled now.

"What are you talking about?"

"Allow me to forgive Chief this time Pinkie. He's seen way to many horror movies involving cupcakes so he's a little jumpy around the word," Arbiter lied.

The main reason Chief was terrified is because he saw a gory video on YouTube called Cupcakes which involved a psychotic animation of a murderous and deranged Pinkie Pie murdering Rainbow Dash and baking her organs into cupcakes.

Pinkie was chuckling now.

"It's perfectly alright! I have a crazy imagination too. Let me teach you how cupcakes are really made."

A sound of an unseen guitar started playing. Chief and Arbiter looked around trying to find the source but couldn't find a lead. The sound seemed to be around them. It was one of Pinkie's anti-logical shenanigans. She then began to sing her famous cupcake song.

All you have to do is take a cup of flour,

Add it to the mix!

She took some flour and added to a bowl that wasn't there a second ago.

Now just take a little something sweet, not sour,

A bit of salt, just a pinch!

She added some candy and a few grains of salt to the dough.

Baking these treats is such a synch! Add a teaspoon of vanilla!

Add a little more and you count to four and you'll never get your filla!

She then seemed to glance at something or someone who wasn't even there while randomly popping out in odd locations.

Cupcakes! So sweet and tasty!

Cupcakes! Don't be too hasty!

Cupcakes!

Cupcakes, Cupcakes

CUPCAKES!

When she was finished, Arbiter and Chief were confused. No one, not even they knew Pinkie's ethics, but decided not to find out.

"Okay, we'll get right too it," Arbiter said.

Both Pinkie and Arbiter got down to baking the delicious treats while Chief tried to remember the ingredients listed in Pinkie's song.

'take a b3g of fl0wers' he thought.

He slipped out the back door and discovered a patch of fresh flowers growing. He dug of several of the flowers and carried them on his back.

Arbiter and Pinkie still didn't take notice of him so he got the flowers without being caught. He then placed the plants into the dough.

'th3n u take sumthing s0ur not sw33t, th3n u ad a hol lot of sa1t'

Chief opened up one of the cabinets below to where a whole bunch of lemons were stored. He only choose one and put the entire thing into the bowl. He then took the entire container full of salt, and dumped every last speck of salt.

'then u ad vanella'

He forgot how much vanilla was needed so like with the salt, he used the entire thing.

After both of their treats were prepared and baked, they delivered their creations to the waiting customers. The results of Arbiter and Pinkie's treats got positive reviews, while Chief's had the opposite. Some of the customers he served had to be taken away in an ambulance.

Sugarcube Corner was forced to close early that day because of the unfortunate mishaps.

"We're; or may I say, Chief should be sorry for causing this catastrophe," Arbiter said glaring at Chief.

"im srry k. it was a/n axecid3nt"

"What you did was no accident Chief! You possibly gave the only bakery shop in Ponyville a bad name and reputation!"

"It's alright Arbiter, it's not the first time the bakery had foul results," Pinkie reassured remembering the time she had a sleep-deprived Applejack help her make muffins which caused nearly half of Ponyville to become ill.

"Once may seem okay-- but twice is another story. Who knows if your bakery will keep it's business after this abomination."

"We can only hope for the best dear," Mrs. Cake said to Arbite while cuddling against her husbands neck in a worried and nervous way.

"I'm sure we can find a way to bounce back somehow," Mr. Cake added. "Plus, we need to rest anyway. Those demanding customers have been running us ragged."

"We can only wish you luck. You'll need it. Now, me and Chief should go now. We do not wish to be involved in anymore inconvenience."

"Oh no; you don't have to leave," Pinkie interjected. "There's plenty more things to do here in Ponyville and so many other ponies to meet. Please allow me to show you around and I'll even introduce you to my other friends. You already met Fluttershy and me, now I think it's time you met the rest of the gang. I'm sure they will be pleased to meet you two. Also I love showing my friends new friends!"

"If you feel that is the right thing to do; then we'll oblige. Right Chief?"

"FUCK Y3S!1! w00t"

"Well c'mon then, let's go!" Pinkie said and bounced off with Arbiter and Chief trying desperately to catch up with her.

Take Me Home Country Roads

Pinkie Pie led Arbiter and Chief to the outskirts of Ponyville where a lonely farm resided. Arbiter and Chief noticed that near the farm were dozens and millions of apple trees. They knew that they were heading for Sweet Apple Acres where Applejack and her family resided and worked.

Chief thought about the bombshell blonde cowpony becoming sweaty from the hard work she does and from the smoldering heat bearing down on her. He then imagined her taking of her Stetson and untying her ponytail to let her mane fall loose around her shoulders. She then took a water hose and began to wash herself off.

Chief felt a hardness of a boner develop in between his legs.

Continuing with his fantasy, Applejack sprayed her entire body down including her mane. In slow-motion, Chief imagined her swishing her head from side to side in a sensual way to shake the water from her gorgeous soaked mane.

A very audible clang emitted from Chief's groin area.

Arbiter and Pinkie turned to face him with curious eyes.

"Okay, what were you fantasizing about?" Arbiter asked suspiciously.

"ur mom" Chief casually replied. He knew that excuse always worked.

"He must really like your mom a lot?" Pinkie giggled. "Is she really that pretty?"

"I wouldn't know, I never even met her."

Pinkie frowned.

"Never met her? Then how does Chief know about her?"

"He only sees her in his dreams--but not the dry kind."

"Oh, okay," Pinkie replied still confused about the matter.

Arbiter somehow knew that this time Chief wasn't daydreaming about his mother, but about somepony else.

When the trio walked through he main gates of the farm, they already spotted the tan coated mare with a Stetson hat already hard at work bucking apples off one of the trees.

They also noticed that the other members of the Apple family were present as well.

Applejack's little sister Apple Bloom was placing buckets in designated areas around the apple trees where apples were very likely to fall.

The older brother Big Macintosh was pulling to what looked like a wagon full of heavy farm equipment, but thankfully the stallion was strong enough to move it without breaking a sweat. He had a hayseed in his mouth while doing his chores as usual.

The third family member, Granny Smith was taking a snooze in a rocking chair on the front patio of the farm house. That was her usual thing for a mare as old as she was.

"Hiya Applejack!" Pinkie said.

Applejack jumped a bit because she was to busy to notice Pinkie arriving. It was Pinkie's special talents to sneak up on sompony unexpectantly and surprise them.

Applejack turned around and calmed down when she noticed it was one of her friends.

"Oh, howdy Pinkie. How ya doin'?" Applejack asked Pinkie. She then noticed Arbiter and Chief standing behind her. "An' who's yer company?"

"Oh, this is Arbiter," Pinkie said pointing a hoof at him.

"Very nice to meet you."

Pinkie then directed her hoof at Chief. "And this is Master Chief; or Chief for short."

"sup"

"Well it's a pleasure to make yer acquaintance Arbiter an' Chief! The names' Applejack." Applejack said and shook their hoofs.

Once again, Arbiter and Chief were getting the crap vibrated out of them, but Applejack's grasp and speed of moving their hoofs up and down was way more stronger than Pinkie's. This was a sign that Applejack was very athletic and strong.

Arbiter and Chief's hoofs still vibrated even after Applejack stopped shaking them. Pinkie touched both of their hoofs to absorb their friction. She then began to vibrate and move away from them.

"Wheeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!" she exclaimed and disappeared off to somewhere unknown.

Arbiter and Chief glanced at the spot to where Pinkie disappeared off to with still confused emotions.

"So what can Ah do for y'all?" she asked.

"Oh, Pinkie was just showing us around town. You see, me and Chief are new here and she was just giving us a tour and introducing us to you and the rest of the gang. I just hope she comes back."

"Don't worry about it sugarcube. Knowin' Pinkie, she'll find someway out of her shenanigans."

"I hope so."

Arbiter heard a grumble emitting from his stomach; Chief did too. Applejack heard it and smirked.

"Y'all must be hungry from explorin' our good ol' town. Why don't ya have supper with us. We were preparin' the food already."

"Oh that's very thoughtful of you Applejack, but we don't want to be a burden on you and your family. There may not be enough food to go around."

"Oh horse apples! We have plenty of food for everypony, we'll maybe not everypony; but it's enough for guest's like you two," Applejack insisted.

"u herd teh lady. plehnty of f00d 4 both of us! Chief excitedly said.

"Okay, we'll both be happy to have some dinner with you and your family."

"Super duper!" Applejack exclaimed. "But first Ah must introduce y'all to everypony."

In a rapid pace, Applejack introduced every member of the Apple family saving her brother, sister, and grandmother for last.

"Wow, I bet sometimes things get hectic around here don't they?" Arbiter asked.

"Yer darn tootin', but it's always great because everypony pitches in so the work get's done a lot faster." Applejack replied proudly.

"So; what's on the menu for dinner?"

"Apple fries, apple fritters, apple pie, caramel apples, applesauce, and apple juice," Applejack announced.

"do u hav n e app1e pop tarts" Chief asked.

"No, Ah'm afraid we don't. Ah've also never heard of these 'pop tarts', but they do sound mighty fine." Applejack replied a little confused but eager to find out what they were.

"wat ab0ut apple cider?"

"Well yes, but that stuff maybe a little strong for ya. Plus this a family dinner, not a hoedown. If we was havin' one, there will be apple cider everywhere. Of course we have to keep it out of reach from the young one's." Applejack explained.

"Me and Chief have had experience with alcohol, but it's when we face depressing dilemma's only. I often wonder if we always made the right choices to deal with our grief. Even to this day I'm not so self assure."

"Well that's a shame to hear sugarcube, but don't ya worry. Here in Ponyville and Equestria, ya can find all sorts of things to enjoy yerself. Also the fact that Pinkie can always find a way to bring joy to y'all as ya saw before."

"Oh yeah, we noticed alright."

"tru dat" Chief added.

A buzzing sound emitted out of the open kitchen window from the farm house. It woke up Granny Smith.

"Uh, nenermier!" she uttered.

"Sounds like the food's ready. Why don't y'all follow me and step inside. We'd like to get to know you two a little more," Applejack said and headed for the house.

Okay,"

Arbiter and Chief followed Applejack into the house to have some delicious food and to talk with her family members.

"So Ah hear you're new here. Is that correct?" Granny Smith asked Arbiter and Chief.

"Yes ma'am," Arbiter replied.

Chief was too busy feeding his face to answer. He was stuffing the food into his helmet with his hoof. He didn't even take his helmet off either.

"nom nom nom nom nom nom nom nom nom nom nom" Chief uttered.

"Why doesn't yer friend take off his helmet?" Apple Bloom asked curiously.

"That's difficult to say really," Arbiter replied shrugging.

"its b33 cause mah fece is so s3xy, youll turn 2 st0ne if u saw it" Chief said formally.

Apple Bloom tilted her head in confusion.

"You mean like a Cockatrice?" she asked.

"sur, w/e, lol"

"Where are ya two from anyway?" Applejack asked.

"vanc0uver" Chief blurted thoughtlessly.

The Apples stared at one another in confusion, but then they realized Chief mispronounced the name.

"Oh you mean Vanhoover. Y'all have come quite a long way. Are ya seeing anypony in particular or are ya just moving here?" Applejack asked.

"We moved here," Arbiter interjected before Chief could say anything stupid.

"Well I hope you have a good time here. Where do ya live?" Applejack asked.

"Funny thing about that; we don't have a home yet. "

The Apples gasped in shock.

"No home?!" they all said.

"Uh, yeah," Arbiter replied shifting nervously in his seat.

"Well why didn't ya say that before? You could crash here and work until you have enough money to pay for your own place. We'll gladly share half of the profits from sales for ya. Plus I'll gladly show you the rest of Ponyville when Ah don't have any chores," Applejack offered.

"Don't you guys need it more through? I mean to keep your farm in good condition and to pay property taxes?"

"No not really. Sometimes we earn a lot more money than we need. We'll give the extra to ya," Applejack explained.

"Okay, that sounds like a great deal. The big question is where should we sleep tonight?"

"Ah think Ah may have a solution, but it may not have any source of air circulation." Applejack said rubbing the back of her head.

"We'll make it work," Arbiter reassured.

"htf r we going 2 make this w0rk? " Chief demanded about how they were going to sleep in a barn.

"Applejack said that the hay is soft enough to support the body for rest. It's also good to catch you if you fall off one of the rafters."

Arbiter pointed a hoof to one of them.

" i dun gave 2 fucks ab0ut teh shitty hay. it's s133ping with u thats brothering me"

"You don't have to then! Sleep somewhere that's far away from me! Like up there on that platform up there!"

"fne"

It was one hell of a day for Arbiter and Chief and they were both exhausted. What worried them through was that was this only a one day thing? Would they be in heaven or hell when they awoke the next morning?

It hardly seemed fair because they didn't even get to meet Rarity, Rainbow Dash, and Twilight Sparkle yet. They could only wait and see. For now, rest was the only thing that mattered to them.

Apple Hearts Cannot Be Broken

When the rays of sunlight poured through an open window of the barn and into Arbiter's eyes, he at first grimaced at the unwelcome light and tried to get more sleep. He then realized it was morning and shot himself awake.

He looked around frantically to make sure there was no sign of the pit to hell or the staircase to heaven. There was no sighting of either.

Arbiter was both relieved and a little disappointed. He knew the citizens of Ponyville and Equestria meant well, but being turned into a pony and living in a world with mythical creatures wasn't his ideal place for peace. At least Equestria had it. It then dawned on him that Equestria was going to be he and Chief's heaven. Sure it wasn't intended, but Arbiter knew now there could be an afterlife for sentient toys after all.

Arbiter then climbed up the ladder leading to the platform where Chief was bunking. As usual, Chief remained asleep probably dreaming about fucking Arbiter's mom as per usual.

Arbiter decided not to wake up Chief this time and let him dream his sick dreams. He just gently climbed back down the ladder and silently trotted out of the barn, closing it's door behind him.

Arbiter decided to take a stroll in the apple tree orchards to help clear his head. He walked out a few yards before he noticed that Applejack was already awake and bucking apples off the trees all by herself. He then trotted over to her.

"Good morning, Applejack,"

Applejack welcomed Arbiter with a friendly smile.

"Mornin' Arbiter, sleep well?"

"You could say that yeah. At least that hay was soft enough like you said it would be."

Applejack chuckled.

"Ah wouldn't lie about it."

Arbiter remembered that Applejack's element was Honesty so that meant she never told a fib. Sure there was that time with Discord, but that's because he hypnotized her into telling lies.

"Of course you wouldn't; but can you tell me why your up so early bucking apples off these trees by yourself?"

"Oh Ah always get up at dawn to get an early start on my chores so Ah can have more free time to be with my friends."

"That's very clever. Your friends must really respect you for your dedication and your hardwork. Also your honesty."

Applejack blushed.

"Aw shucks, that's mighty nice of ya ta say. I bet yer friend Chief feels the same way about ya."

"I wouldn't place a wager on it," Arbiter said directing his eyes toward the ground with a look of doubt on his face.

Applejack stopped her work and looked at Arbiter with concern.

"What's troublin' ya sugarcube? I thought Chief was yer best friend."

"He is; but our relationship is a bit: complicated."

"Is there anythin' Ah can do to help?"

"I wish, but I'm afraid there really is nothing you can do to help permanently seal the unstable gap of bonding that resides in between me and Chief, and might I say it's one huge gap."

"So yer sayin' that you and Chief have a on and off again sort of friendship?"

"When you put it that way, then yes."

"Oh my goodness!"

"Don't fret about it Applejack. Even through me and Chief have this sort of predicament, we've still been together for six years."

Applejack became confused.

"Six years? How did ya manage ta survive eachother fer six years? Yer not making any sense sugarcube."

"I know what I say is ludicrous to you, but it's the truth. I do appreciate your concern through, but I don't think there's anything you can do for us. This is between me and Chief to settle the conflicts that we get into. "

Applejack shrugged.

"Well if that's what ya feel like doin', then that's fine by me. Just thought Ah could've been some assistance to y'all."

"And I'm extremely grateful for your offer. That what makes you a great pony and trustworthy friend. I bet you even make your parents proud."

It's there Arbiter made his error. At the mention of her Ma and Pa, it was her turn now to sadly stare at the ground. Her ears drooped low. To make matters worse, her bottom lip quivered and tears began to form in her eyes. Arbiter mentally dope-slapped himself for being so stupid. He should have remembered that Applejack's parents never made an appearance in any of the episodes. There was no explanation why they never showed up, but something told him it wasn't good.

"I'm sorry.... I didn't mean too.....I didn't know..." he stuttered trying to find a sentence for a sincere apology.

"No no, it's alright sugarcube," Applejack said in a voice trying to fight emotions. "Please don't think Ah'm a wuss for breakin' down in front of ya like this. Ah shouldn't cry at all!"

"There's no crime for getting emotional in front of someone, no crimes at all; not even your friends. They love you and will do anything they can do to comfort you. I know you think showing emotions will make others think your weak and not strong. That's not true at all. Matter of fact if you don't show emotion, it's telling your friends or others that you don't care. Everyone has a different soft spot under the tough interior or exterior they possess. What I'm getting at is that what's the point of being honest with others if you can't be honest with yourself? You can trust your friends to support you no matter what sort of grief you face. For those random strangers who can't, let them burn in Tartarus."

"Ya really mean that?" Applejack asked in a struggled whisper.

"Yes, now c'mon. I think a hug might help solve this situation."

Applejack slowly approached Arbiter's extended hoof. Part of her wanted to protest, but the other wanted to feel a warm and comforting embrace of somepony she could trust even through she only met Arbiter yesterday, but there was something about him that made her feel like she knew him for years.

She put a hoof around his neck while he placed a hoof behind her back and held her tight but in a comforting way.

He felt her shoulders twitch slightly as she let out soft but audible sobs. He could feel her warm tears matting his coat where the armor parted a bit. He patted her back gently telling her over and over again that it's okay and to let it all out.

Her emotional moment lasted only for a couple of minutes before it subsided. Arbiter let her go from his embrace. He noticed that her eyes were red from releasing her waterworks.

"Feeling better?" Arbiter asked.

"Yeah, Ah feel better now. Thank you so much," Applejack replied with a small but content smile.

"Glad I could be of some help."

Arbiter and Applejack gazed into eachothers eyes for a moment to exchange their affections of their friendship.

"r u 2 g0ing 2 fuck or what?" Chief asked them appearing out of nowhere.

Arbiter and Applejack nearly jumped out of their skins.

"H...how did you find us?" Arbiter stuttered trying to regain himself.

"ez. i followed ur f00t st3ps"

Chief pointed out the indentations in the dirt.

"Ya really shouldn't sneak up on us like that sugarcube. It's very rude," Applejack scolded.

"srry k" Chief replied flatly.

Arbiter sighed.

"Now that your here Chief, we might as well help Applejack finish her chores for the day."

"i will, butt under 1 condishin. it ownly involves app13jack"

"An' why is it only me?" Applejack asked suspiciously.

Chief signaled for her face to come closer. She did so. He beckoned somemore and her face got closer. He kept beckoning her until her muzzle was barely touching his visor. She was nervous, but still very suspicious.

Out of the blue he said, "tits or gtfo"

Applejack gasped in shock, anger, and offense to Chief's perverted statement.

She rapidly spun around, bought her rear hoofs up, then bucked Chief as hard as she could. Instead of flinging him into a tree or sending him skidding along the ground, she sent him flying high into the air.

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!1!!!!11111!!!!" Chief screamed as he flew away.

Arbiter was amazed at how much strength this young mare had. He knew she was strong, but not that strong. He should've been horrified, but instead he was rather impressed.

"Wow; that was incredible!"

"Now Ah can see why ya have a hard time livin' with him. He's a real; might I say jackass?"

"You could probably try something more than that."

Applejack thought of the next possible thing.

"Then he's a, what do ya call 'em, 'douch-bag'? Is that right?"

"Haha! You're spot on!"

Applejack laughed as well, then examined Arbiter.

"Ah believe ya should think about changin' out of that heavy metal. It's nothing personal or bad really, Ah just think that ya need a new appearance so ya won't draw in unwanted attention."

Arbiter looked at himself. What Applejack said was true. Continuously wearing this dull armor would be a real eyesore to everypony who saw him. He was no longer a plastic action figure anymore so he thought it was about time to change his appearance.

"Okay, where shall we go for my 'makeover'?"

"Ah'm sure Rarity can find somethin' for ya. She always knows what's in style nowadays, or she could make ya somethin' herself."

"I would like that."

Applejack smiled.

"Well c'mon then, let's get 'er done!"

Head Up in the Clouds (Literally)

'Oh yeah, this is the good life,' thought Rainbow Dash resting on one of the clouds in her hometown of Cloudsdale.

She was supposed to be doing her shift at the Weather Factory right now, but she decided to take a 'break'. Sure she was the element of Loyalty, but sometimes she had a laziness streak. Plus she was more focused on her flying techniques so that she could one day be flying with her idols, the Wonderbolts.

She was deep in her thoughts when she heard a scream.

It was faint at first, but then it gradually grew louder. A sign that it was heading toward where she was!

She immediately sat up and frantically looked around for the source.

It wasn't coming from above or at her level, it was approaching from the bottom to where the surface of Equestria was.

She glanced below her in time to see a green blur approaching her cloud and fast. Thankfully she got out of the way right before it hit.

"OW!1!1!1! G0DDAMMIT!1!" the blur cursed when it impacted the cloud.

You may think that clouds are supposed to be soft and transparent, but too a pegasus like Rainbow Dash and Chief, they could be like a cement wall sometimes. Of course it depended on the cloud type or how it was crafted. Sure the cloud that Rainbow rested on was supposed to be soft and comfortable, but when somepony collides with it at a high velocity; it can really hurt!

Cheif's body was stuck midway through the cloud with his upper torso sticking through the top. Unfortunately his front hoofs were stuck in the cloud so he couldn't pull himself free.

"Whoa! Are you okay dude?" RD asked.

"do i l00k k? i g0t my a$$ stuck n this c10ud!" Chief replied annoyed.

"Hold on, let me get you outta there," RD said and brought her hind hoofs up.

Chief thought he was going to get bucked again and closed his eyes ready for more pain.

Instead of bucking the Chief, she bucked the cloud which caused it to vanish instantly.

Chief, not realizing that the cloud was gone, began to fall toward the cloudy surface of Cloudsdale. Rainbow cringed when Chief belly-flopped onto a waiting cloud platform below. She thought this pegasus was very bizarre. She could tell it was male because the voice was male, but sounded like it belonged to a robot or some type of machine. She also thought it was weird that he was wearing some sort of space jump suit. It wasn't Nightmare Night yet so there was really no reason for dressing up in costumes. Of course Rainbow's fun for Nightmare Night was to scare young fillies and colts who went out to get free candy. She decided not to get into his personal business and just decided to fly down to see if he was once again okay.

"You do realize you can fly right?" RD said with a slight chuckle.

Chief got up and dusted himself off. He looked at his wings and remembered that he had the ability to fly.

"o yea. rite. wh00ps"

RD just giggled with amusement.

"You know what, you're alright dude, what's your name? I don't I think I've seen you around here or Ponyville before."

Chief gave his usual greeting like he did with Pinkie Pie or any other individual he meets.

"We'll nice to meet you Master Chief, that's an awesome name! My name's Rainbow Dash!"

She extended her hoof.

Chief was hesitant. RD cocked her head in confusion.

"Is something wrong?"

"ur not g0ing 2 shake me unti11 i shit mys31f rite?"

RD burst out laughing.

"Oh Celestia you're killing me! No! I was just going to give you a hoof-bump!"

"ok. my miss tak3. lol"

Chief and RD did a successful hoof-bump.

"So where did you come from Chief?"

"app1e sweat ach3s"

RD took a moment to process Cheif's delivery. She soon realized his intent and just shrugged off his pronunciation error with more laughter.

"Oh you mean Sweet Apple Acres. You don't look like a farmhand or a member of Applejack's family. Since your a pegasus, you should either come from here, Cloudsdale, or the city of Los Pegasus; but your definitely right about the apples, the sweat, and the aches and pains," RD explained very amused.

"m3 @ arbitur r supp0s3d 2 be farm hats, butt it sucks a$$"

"Arbiter? You mean you came with a friend?"

"noooo >:P i didn't cum on him! im not ghey, arbiturs ghey!"

"Relax Chief, I didn't mean it that way. What I meant to say was that you traveled together here," RD said raising her hoofs defensively.

"o. :0. srry"

"It's alright. So if your not Arbiter's mate, then who does he rut?"

"im guesing greg. th3y always got a10ng well t0g3th3r and plehed ghey b0red gheymes liek scrapb1e or sum shit liek that. i dun no wat arbitur saw n greg. he was ug1y as fuck"

"I'm sure Arbiter had to put a bag over his then, or maybe he didn't care what this Greg looked like. I'm sure if he did great sex, Arbiter would care what he looked like." RD said shrugging.

"he a1s0 had hid30us legs. 8 of th3m"

RD was really becoming puzzled now but just shook it off as another joke but still wasn't sure. She decided to change the subject before the conversation escalated into something awkward. She would be sick to her stomach if she knew that his friend was a sicko who fucked spiders. She couldn't even imagine how that was even possible.

"So do you mind telling me how you were flung here. Were you trying to perform a Sonic Rainboom or something? So far I'm one of the only pegasus's that can perfect it," RD said flexing her hoofs.

"no i got buck3d h3re bai app1ejack"

"Now why would she do something like that? What did you do to her?" RD demanded.

"i dunno. i just maid a s3mp1e r3qu3st and sh3 r3sp0nsed n a way that maid m3 vry :(" Chief replied. He was only telling part of the truth. It was one of his manipulative ways.

"I think she owes you an apology. Sometimes I worry that short temper she has will get her in trouble one day, and it looks like it has," RD said knocking her hoofs together determined.

"ur gonna kick h3r a$$ or sumthing?"

"If she doesn't apologize to you, yes. She never has done anything like this before. If she's loosing her senses, I'm going to knock them right back into her!"

"i sh0u1d a1s0 m3nshin that arbitur did n0thing 2 st0p her 3ith3r. he let h3r do it"

"What?! Why would he let her do that to you? Something tells me he's not really your friend at all! He's just a bully!"

"no shit"

"Are they still at Sweet Apple Acres?"

"i w00d liek 2 think so"

"Well then let's fly! There's no way in Tartarus I'm going to let them get away with this!"

">:)"

Of Costumes and Conflicts

Applejack and Arbiter were heading back to Ponyville en route to the Carousel Boutique.

Arbiter felt kind of uneasy because number one: boutique's were mostly for female's, and two: he was worried that Rarity would be afraid of his appearance. He knew that Rarity was very sensitive too the tiniest bit of distasteful fashion culture and what Arbiter currently was wearing flew one-hundred percent over the limit. He knew though that he could count on Applejack to help him out.

"Are you sure Rarity won't become hysterical when she she's me like this?" Arbiter nervously asked as they neared the door to the entrance of the boutique.

"Well she might sugarcube. Rarity happens ta be quite the drama queen if ya know what Ah mean," Applejack replied.

"Haha! You spoke in a rhyme."

Applejack realized it too and chuckled with him.

"Ah guess Ah did."

"Do you have any ideas of how were going to make an approach here? I mean should I just try to act casual or something like that?" Arbiter asked re-focusing on the main subject.

Applejack thought for a brief moment. She had an idea.

"Ya better duck low directly behind me when we're at the door," she said.

Arbiter seemed uncertain.

"Are you sure that's going to work? Also are you going to feel uncomfortable with me being behind you in such an awkward way?"

"Not at all. I trust ya Arbiter. Yer the most politest ponies Ah've ever met in ma entire life," Applejack replied with a reassuring smile. "Unlike Chief through." Her expression reverted to annoyed and disgusted.

"Once again I apologize for his behavior. I tried to reform him for being more proper toward the female culture. I thought I finally succeded, but then he quickly reverted back to his old self in seconds when we got a girl roommate."

"What was her name?"

Arbiter knew Applejack was getting a little too personal, but that's because she really wanted to know him better. They after all seemed to be the closest of friends. Arbiter never seemed to gain any close friends when he was still a plastic figurine in Jon's apartment; especially girls. Of course he had a chance with Claire, but then it just ended; this time forever. He wished now that Chief didn't blow them both up. That was his fault mainly because he wished to 'end it all' because he knew that he and Chief were falling apart, but surely it would have been better to die slowly than abruptly; but it didn't make any difference now.

He began to think that maybe Applejack could be his second chance at finding someone who truly accepts him for who he is. At least they were both ponies through and not two different species. Claire was a human and Arbiter was a toy during his first life. It seemed like a very unusual relationship that would never build up into something special.

"Ya feelin' alright sugarcube?" Applejack asked concerned.

Arbiter snapped back into reality.

"Uh..yeah. I'm fine. What just happened?"

"Ya sort of trailed off in space when Ah asked about the name of the new roommate ya got."

"Sorry about that hahahahahaha. I sometimes get caught up in my own little world of thought. Anyway, her name was Cortana."

"Cortana 'eh? That's a interestin' but purty name."

"Yeah, she was someone very special. I wish you could've met her."

Arbiter looked sad again. Applejack quickly took notice.

"Oh no, don't tell me somethin' bad happened to her."

"Unfortunately, something bad did happen."

"What?" Applejack asked eagerly and very worried.

Arbiter did not want to tell her the awful death that Cortana faced, and of how her death was both he and Chief's faults. He felt awful for lying to the element of honesty and a very close friend, but he did not want the chance of quickly loosing another friend after he just gained one; also being put in prison. He thought of the most reasonable cause of death.

"She died of breast cancer one year ago."

"Oh my Celestia! I'm so sorry!" she gasped.

"I'm grateful for your sympathy. If she was still alive, I could tell you guys would be the best of friends. You are both honest and understanding."

"Thank you sugarcube. That's very sweet of ya ta say."

What happened next was unexpected, but very quick.

She gave him a quick peck on the cheek with her lips!

Arbiter became paralyzed from surprise and pure joy. It was his first time being kissed by a girl in all of his life, even through it wasn't his original one. Despite this being sudden, he knew that Applejack was attractive. Her emerald green eyes were simply alluring and her blonde mane and tail glowed in the sunlight flawlessly, and her freckles and southern accent were adorable.

Arbiter remained motionless except for a few twitches here and there. Applejack waved a hoof in front of his face to bring him back once again from a trance-like state of mind.

"Hello? Are ya alright?"

Arbiter once again snapped out of his mesmerization.

"Y...y..yes. I'm...terrific."

Applejack then realized she had something to do with it.

"I'm terribly sorry sugarcube. Ah didn't mean ta make a move on ya like that. Ah don't know what came over me. Ah just..."

Arbiter placed a hoof gently over her mouth silencing her.

"No need for an apology Applejack. I'm glad your still following my advice on not holding back how you feel. I'm very proud of you."

Applejack blushed profusely.

"Aw s..shucks," she uttered.

When Applejack and Arbiter finally arrived at the entrance to Rarity's boutique, they went along with Applejack's idea. Arbiter did his best to hide himself behind Applejack. He made sure just to keep his eyes on the ground to avoid any inappropriate staring. Applejack then knocked on the door.

In a few seconds, Rarity answered the door.

"Welcome to the Carousel Boutique, where everything this is..." she stopped when she noticed it was Applejack.

"Oh good evening Applejack, what brings you here?" Rarity then noticed a small section of another tail belonging to another pony poking out from behind Applejack. "And who's your guest?"

"Oh, just somepony who Ah met yesterday," Applejack replied formally.

Rarity tried to glance over Applejack's body to get a better view of the Arbiter behind her, but Applejack blocked every direction she tried to look.

"Why are you obstructing my view, and why is he or she hiding?" Rarity asked suspicious.

"It's a he, and he's hidin' behind me because he's very worried about his appearance in front of ya. He wishes that you will help him out so he won't feel so; self-conscious."

"Why of course I'll help him out darling. It's my duty to serve anypony in need of wanting to look stunning. But first I wish to see the customer who is in need of assistance."

Applejack turned her head back and gave Arbiter the signal to get up.

Slowly and carefully, Arbiter stood up on his four hoofs. Rarity let out a tiny startled gasp when she saw Arbiter's appearance for the first time.

"Ah know he looks very strange sugarcube, but he's very pleasant and well-mannered. He just needs yer tastes so he seems more, you know; handsome." Applejack explained.

"My sincere apologies if I really look that horrendous," Arbiter added feeling ashamed.

"Oh don't worry about that darling. I'm sure I can find you something that's more appealing then that look. Will you please come in?" Rarity said trying to keep a straight face.

"It'll be my pleasure."

Arbiter went through the door with Applejack following along behind him. Rarity then shut the door behind them using her magic.

"Now before we can get started, I must ask you to remove that hideous outfit so I can take proper measurements. Oh, no offense darling," Rarity said blushing a bit from embarrassment.

"None taken,"Arbiter replied formally.

He felt very nervous because Rarity was asking him to strip himself in front of both of them, but then he realized that most of the ponies never wore any bits of clothing.

He first took off his helmet and put it on the floor, then he proceeded to remove every piece of his armor until he was 'naked'. He couldn't believe how wonderful it actually felt without all that armor on him. He actually felt more happy and relieved then he ever had before in the past; plus he felt more confident despite still having sharp teeth and abnormal eyes.

Rarity then used her magic to grab her measuring tools and used them to take measurements of every inch of Arbiter's body, (dick and balls not included).

When she was finished, she put the tools back and told them to wait in the main lobby while she went back into her work station to design and stitch together Arbiter's new outfit.

It probably took an hour or so before Rarity came back with what looked like a fancy dark bluish clad vest. The pattern that was stitched onto the vest appeared to be checkered grey diamonds.

"Here you go darling. This should be more appealing to the eye. Plus it makes you look like a handsome gentlecolt," Rarity said giving the vest to Arbiter. "Oh how rude of me to forget asking. What's your name?"

"The Arbiter," Arbiter replied.

Rarity wasn't so sure if she agreed with that name. It didn't seem to be a proper name for a gentlecolt.

"Is it okay if I call you Arby instead?" Rarity asked.

Arbiter thought about it, and decided he liked the name. He was no longer a toy anymore so he gladly accepted his new designation.

"Yes, Arby sounds like a great name"

"Ah like it too," Applejack said a little dreamily.

Rarity noticed the look on Applejack's face and smiled.

"You really like him don't you darling?"

Applejack blushed really hard and sweated a bit from embarrassment.

"Uh...well...um," Applejack stuttered.

"I think she really does, Ms. Rarity," Arby said.

Rarity sqeed and pranced in place while her pupils became wide with pure joy. She was so happy that somepony like Arby would be so polite to her and win the heart of one of her friends! Arby was happy that he overjoyed Rarity, but remembered something very important.

"Oh no, I still don't have any money to pay for your services."

"Oh don't worry about it Arby darling. That vest is on the house. Think of it as a reward for your wonderful manners," Rarity explained.

"Well gee...thanks," Arby said blushing a bit.

"Your very welcome, now if you'll excuse me, I feel like having a moment right now," Rarity said and disappeared upstairs to her bedroom and closed the door behind her.

Arby and Applejack just stared at the area where Rarity went, then back at eachother. They both decided too shake it off. They knew it was Rarity being Rarity.

When they exited the boutique, they began to hear a strange sound. It was undecipherable at first, but then it sounded like the sound of propellers rotating.

"SOI SOI SOI SOI SOI SOI SOI SOI SOI SOI SOI SOI SOI SOI SOI SOI SOI SOI SOI SOI SOI"

Both Arby and Applejack focused their eyes on the sky to see Rainbow Dash heading toward them with a rather unpleasant look on her face. Chief was following along behind her.

When both of them landed, RD turned to Chief.

"What is that SOI SOI SOI thing anyway?" she asked.

"MAH ROFLCOPTAR," Chief proudly stated.

RD just shrugged. "Whatever you say Chief."

"What 'n tarnation are ya doing with that degenerate varmint Dash?" Applejack demanded.

"D ' :"

"Hey! You take that back!" RD snapped. "Chief is a cool dude!"

":)"

"Cool? Have ya lost it Dash? He's a rude, self-centered sexist!"

"No! As a mater of fact, I think you're the one who's loosing it AJ!"

"Care ta run that one by me again?" Applejack threatened and shoved her face close to RD's.

"I might!" RD retorted and shoved her face back into Applejack's.

They both snorted at one another.

"Girls please, there's no need to argue here," Arby said trying to come in between the feuding mares and break them apart.

"You stay out of this whatever your name is! This doesn't concern you!" RD shot at Arby.

"My name's the Arbiter; of course it's Arby now."

"So you're the one that let Chief get beat up? How could you do that to him? He's supposed to be your friend!" RD demanded.

"Well we're not really close friends--and Chief is not the most affectionate one around. He thinks that if we show affection toward eachother, he thinks it's gay." Arby explained.

"But Chief told me that you are a homosexual, and that you had a boyfriend named Greg who satisfied you so Chief wouldn't be the one to perform the pleasure!"

"That ain't true Dash! Arby is straight as a well hammered nail! Matter of fact me and Arby have a mutual understandin' of one anothers feelin's! It's somethin' that the no-brainer Chief over there doesn't seem to respect or understand! He's a bluffer!"

"stfu u cunt tr33 scank! i sp3ak teh truths. ur teh 1 wh0s buff3ring"

"Wha'd ya call me?!"

"a cunt tr33 i think. rofl"

"YER DEAD!!!!!!" Applejack screamed and tackled Chief.

Chief should have been excited that a girl was on top of him, but instead he was scared. He shielded his face from the incoming punches that Applejack threw but failed miserably. She was strong and angry enough to actually puncture area's of his armor.

"NOOOO!1!1!1!1!1 NOT TEH FECE!1!1 MAI B3AUTIFAL FECE!1!" Chief cried.

"Knock it off AJ! Get off of him!" RD yelled and jumped into the scuffle.

Chief was eventually thrown out leaving only Applejack and RD to continue going at eachothers throats. They exchanged punches, bites, and mane pulling!

Arby could only watch in horror as he got to witness yet another quarrel. He thought this world would be the end to all his trouble's, but apparently it's like he brought all the demons from his past with him into this seemingly magical and peaceful land.

He became furious at Chief who was becoming amused by Applejack's and RD's catfight! Arbiter wished he would've jumped out that window when he had the chance so he could be here alone, and not with Chief who would fuck everything up for him; and he has already done so!

He angrily galloped over to Chief, tackled him, then just like Applejack, mercilessly beat the living daylight out of him!

Chief screamed and pleaded for Arbiter to stop, but he didn't.

Rarity came outside to see what all the commotion was, and was startled to find Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Arby, and some sort of green armored pony brawling outside her boutique. She was so shocked that she fainted dramatically.

Seeing now that the door to the boutique was left opened, Chief managed to break free of Arby's grip and make a beeline for the door with Arby in hot pursuit

"GET BACK HERE! I'M NOT THROUGH WITH YOU YET!!!" Arby shouted after Chief.

"noooooooooo" Chief called back.

When Arby found Chief in the kitchen, he stopped right where he was because in his hoofs, Chief was holding a well sharpened steak knife.

"Put the fucking knife down, Chief!"

"no w/hey mist3r fancy ghey pants! MAH ROFLKNIEF GOAS SLIEC SLIEC SLIEC SLIEC LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL" Chief said and darted toward Arby swinging the knife wildly!

Arby ran away from Chief as fast as he could. When it came to fights, Chief always liked to take things too far!

Chief slowly gained up on Arby until he managed too tackle him to the ground.

"Aah!" Arby screamed as he lost his footing and fell.

Chief violently flipped Arby onto his back and glared at him through his visor.

"its ti3m 4 u 2 die again arbitur. this ti3m a10ne"

"Don't do this Chief! I'm begging you!"

"srry butt teh roflknief d3mands b100d arbitur. c? lissen,"

"BL00D PLZ THX NAO LOL"

Chief raised the knife, ready to make the first stab.

Arby closed his eyes ready to meet his fate, when he started to feel funny.

He opened his eyes to discover that he and Chief were enveloped in a mystical magical yellow aura.

He tried to move but couldn't, the magic was freezing him and Chief in place.

"WTF? whats happ3ning?"

Arby couldn't answer that because he himself didn't know what was going on. He managed to move his neck a bit to see that both Rainbow Dash and Applejack were captured too.

Then they both began to move toward one another as if the aura was being controlled.

When they stopped moving, the two feuding groups were placed side by side and forced to face the creator of the aura prisons.

It was Princess Celestia!

Accompanying the sun princess was her younger sister Princess Luna, the ruler of the night and who was the princess of the moon; and Princess Twilight Sparkle, the princess of friendship and the guardian of the element of Magic. She was also the best friend of Pinkie, Fluttershy, Rarity, RD, and Applejack. She seemed surprised and saddened to see one of her two best friends messed up from their quarreling.

Normally Princess Celestia mostly wore a serene expression on her face; but when angered like she was now; she looked tyrannical. To make an even darker sight, she brought along a cage like carriage which looked like to carry more than one occupant. It was pulled by two of Celestia's royal carriage Pegasus stallions. This carriage looked more like a prison then one for the Grand Galloping Gala.

She menacingly glared at Arby and Chief.

"You two! In the carriage!" she thundered and used her magic to fling them inside.

"What's going on your majesty? Why are you doing this to me and Chief only?" Arby asked confused at her selection.

"Because," Celestia darkly seethed. "You two are under arrest."

Understandings, Apologies,Trials, Revelations, and Heartbreaks

Arby and Chief were locked up in the prison carriage en route back to Canterlot Castle. They were both horrified about what Princess Celestia was going to do to them for their punishment; but frankly they didn't know what they did wrong. Most importantly, Arby couldn't figure out why he was in trouble.

Arby always played the voice of reason in the misadventures he had with Chief or anybody else for that matter. He always tried to keep Chief out of trouble but sometimes it wasn't smooth. He wondered if not watching Chief closely at Sugarcube Corner had something to do with it. But that made no sense at all; it was only a one time thing with them being involved. It was all a mystery.

Celestia and the other two princesses flew along the sides of the carriage. As for the other's, they needed to take the train to Canterlot instead.

Rainbow Dash and Applejack stayed far apart from one another. They didn't bother to glance at eachother either; and didn't want to breathe the same air. The friendship in between them was completely shattered. Rarity, Pinkie Pie, and Fluttershy did their best to cheer either one of them or to find a way to restore their friendship, but their efforts we're in vain.

When they arrived at Canterlot Castle, Celestia ordered her guards to escort Arby and Chief unto a holding cell while she made preparations for the trial. They could only sit and wait.

"So this has what it has come too. Being arrested on the second day in a new world where we could've had a fresh start on a seemingly perfect afterlife," Arby stated sadly.

"w3ll our s3men purr fact aft3r liev has turn3d upsid3 r0und" Chief sighed.

"And that Applejack and Rainbow Dash are friends turned too enemies; no thanks to you."

"wtf did i d0 wr0ng?"

"By manipulating the element of loyalty to join your cause of  vengeance off of false facts."

"u l3t that c0w wh0r3 kick m3 n 2 teh ski"

"It's because you deserved it Chief. As far as I know, you are the most disgraceful being in existence. You only care about yourself and nobody else. You just think that this entire universe revolves around you because you were the figurine of the Master Chief. In doing so, you think your the best at everything. Well I got news for you; you and you will never be the real Master Chief. You were made in a toy factory to be sold for profit and be treated as a collectable, or be the grim reaper of a young child who likes to stick everything in their mouth."

"butt i"

" Also that you are a complete disgrace to online gaming everywhere. Sure the internet is a lawless place where you can say anything you want and not get in trouble for it, but it still has it's consequences like the fact that their going to be forever alone for the rest of their lives. Gaming is not part of life, it's a recreational activity for pure enjoyment. The world is full of opportunities for bettering your life, and video games are not one of them. I swear I tried to break free of the gaming atmosphere to find ways of better enriching my existence, but you always held me back. I already had a great opportunity with happiness either with Claire or Applejack, but you fucked it up a usual. Sometimes I wish it was only Cortana, Tod, Travis, Greg and me that only resided in the apartment without you around because we all understood what true friendship is and we shared it. My life would have been a lot better without you trying to hog the frame of the picture of the true values of great friends."

When Arby finished his rant, the room went silent for a moment, then Chief put his hoofs up to his visor and covered it.

"SOB SOB SOB SOB SOB SOB SOB SOB SOB SOB SOB SOB SOB SOB SOB SOB SOB"

"I'm sorry if the truth hurts Chief, but you had to know what you really were to me, and everyother new person we meet."

"didnt u think may b u c0u1dve t3ach3s me of h0w 2 b @ b3tt3r fri3nd?"

"I wanted too but I figured you would never change. I had high hopes for you when I taught you about how to talk properly to women, but you went back to your former self when Cortana first arrived."

"i th0ught it was 4 onlin3 chiks ownly"

"It doesn't matter if they're online or in person, the rules remain the same."

"o. sry"

"It's way too late for apologies Chief. You should've had more common sense to figure that out on your own."

"w311 my c0mma cense sucks hairy ba11s a11 rite. i cant h31p it 4 b3ing m3nta11y handicrapp3d. its teh w/hey i was d3v310p3d kk?"

Arby looked at Chief with a bit of surprise.

"Are you actually being very sincere with me right now?"

"if thets g00d, th3n yes"

"Not good; it's brilliant! I'm actually very proud of you Chief! More prouder then I have been in the past!"

":0 u rly m33n that arbitur?"

"Yes I do!"

"br0 hug? :' )"

"Of course,

The two hugged way more affectionately that they have before, and it was actually more longer becuae Chief  didn't break it because of his thoughts about how gay it looked. Back signs were still pending.

Chief and Arby heard the sound of approaching hoofs coming toward them. They quickly broke apart so they would be attentive to whoever was approaching. They feared it was Princess Celestia or a guard coming to retrieve them.

Fortunately, it was neither. It was Princess Twilight Sparkle.

The expression she wore wasn't angry, sad, or happy. She seemed curious instead.

"So you two are Arby and Chief, is that correct?" she asked.

"Yes your majesty," Arby replied.

"y r w3 n tr0ub13?" Chief asked.

"First you can just call me Twilight if you like; second, I'm not allowed to say." Twilight replied formally.

"But you're a princess aren't you? Aren't you allowed to know what our convictions are?"

"Yes I am a princess, but each of us have a different task to perform. Your fate is up to Celestia herself, not me I'm afraid."

"is sh3 g0ing 2 kill us? :' ("

"Well all I can say is that the crime you committed does fall into the death penalty," Twilight replied sadly.

Arby and Chief gasped.

"But I know Celestia is more merciful then that. She is my mentor after all; and she's actually very nice."

"Doesn't seem like that now."

"Well when you break the number one law in Equestria, you evoke her wrath." Twilight explained.

"But we still don't know what we did wrong."

"You'll find out, but the answer should be obvious," Twilight said a little darkly. "Now I must go. A guard will escort you to the throne room shortly." She began to turn around and trot away.

"Wait Twilight!" Arby called.

She stopped and glanced back at Arby.

"What?" she said.

"Please don't think of me and Chief as bad guys. We didn't mean to cause such disorder in your land and we're sorry that Rainbow Dash and Applejack aren't friends anymore. If we had something to do with it, we'll do everything we can to try and fix it. Me and Chief have always had a hard time making friends. We moved here in order to try to get a fresh start, but instead it looks like we've driven two friends apart. Whatever our fate is, we'll accept it."

"w3 wi11?" Chief asked nervously.

"Yes Chief, it's the honorable thing to do."

"fuck"

"I'm glad for your apologies, but it won't get you free of your trial through. Plus, I'm the one you shouldn't be apologizing too, but I'll still accept it."

After that, Twilight vanished from sight.

The only thing that Arby and Chief could do now was to sit, and wait.

A few moments went by before a guard came to retrieve them.

Arby and Chief were brought into the throne room with a crowd of civilian ponies on either side of the aisle Arby and Chief were being escorted down.

The throne room contained grand pieces of architecture like pillars, chandeliers, and mosaic window panes that told stories from long ago. One encrypted Twilight and her friends from when they defeated Discord.

Judging by the beautiful design, this told that Celestia wasn't a tyrant like Twilight said; they already knew that themselves.

Celestia was already perched on her throne looking regal, but still not happy. Twilight and Luna were standing on either side of Celestia without a hint of emotion.

Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Rarity, and Applejack (in the order listed) were standing off to the sidelines in their own personnel area of the throne room all looking very serious, >:/.

When Arby and Chief were completely brought forward to the princesses, Celestia began speaking with great authority.

"Arbiter and Master Chief, you have been brought here this day to be tried for your horrendous crime against the most important rule of Equestria! The only rule that protects our land from the forces of evil! You have been brought here for causing a feud between the elements of Honesty and Loyalty. Causing conflict to the Elements of Harmony is not the wisest thing to do!"

"Please understand your majesty. None of us intended to make this happen. We moved here from Vanhoover you see-"

"I also know your not from Vahoover either!" Celestia interrupted. "As a fact, your not from anywhere in Equestria, or this universe!"

Everypony in the crowd gasped in shock and confusion. They began to murmur to eachother.

"Order!" Celestia boomed. They all fell silent.

"You two were sent here after your deaths? Is that correct?"

Arby and Chief knew Celestia was onto them. They wanted to lie but they knew that would get them into more trouble. Arby spoke the truth, and nothing but the truth.

"That's correct your majesty. Me and Chief were on the verge of falling apart you see because we were once very old toys. We do not understand how inanimate objects like us gained the right to sentience, it's either a gift or some kind of curse. Either way just like humans who we co-exist with, we knew we would eventually grow old, fall apart, and then die. I mentioned to myself that I wanted to die already instead of waiting; and it did happen."

"i h31p3d" Chief said proudly.

"Yes, Chief decided the quickest way for us to go was to blow up the apartment which me and Chief resided in. Everyone who lived inside the apartment were evacuated to safety. Even our human owner, Jon was safe because he wasn't even in the apartment in the first place. We saved everyone's lives, but gave up our own."

"and teh xbawks" Chief added sadly.

"But isn't it true that you two were also responsible for a few deaths before this incident?" Celestia asked.

Arby sighed.

"Yes, but it's because of the choices they made, but of course the death of our friend, Cortana who was also a toy like us was accidently incinerated in Jon's oven."

Most of the ponies screamed in horror while others fainted.

"But believe me your majesty, we are not murderers or don't even intend on it. We would never do anything to harm your subjects, or your land. We're both trying to avoid conflicts, but instead we either cause them or get caught up in one by mistake. Please have mercy on us."

Celestia was in a state of thought for a moment.

"Well you do realize that the deeds you have done have the punishment of execution right?" she said formally.

"Yes your majesty."

"But I've decided that your lives should be spared."

Arby and Chief looked up with relief and surprise.

"Oh thank you your majesty! But can I ask why? "

"Twilight here told me about your intentions to try and make things right," Celestia replied eyeing Twilight with a small smile. "Judging from what I've been told, you two have been through Tartarus and back. I can see why making friends is so difficult for you. That's why I've decided to let you two reside in Ponyville to learn about our ways. I'll give you a donation that should help you buy a property."

"will it hav3 an xbawk with ha10z?" Chief asked excited.

Celestia tilted her head in confusion.

"An Xbox is a gaming console for entertainment, and Halo is a video game. It's the only game that Chief plays. For me, I willingly play any game available."

"If that is what you wish, then so be it," Celestia said officially.

"YES! w00t! ossim possim!" Chief cheered.

"But you must find a career to help pay for your home, and at least send me a friendship report whenever you learn a lesson in friendship. I'm sure Twilight here can assist you with that."

Twilight blushed a bit and said, "It's true; just ask me and I'll do my best to assist you. All of us will."

"Ah won't," Applejack softly, but audibly said.

Twilight and the rest gasped in shock.

"But Applejack," Twilight began.

"I won't either," RD added.

Twilight then turned to RD, "Rainbow Dash?"

"No Twilight, Princess, permission to leave? Me and Applejack need some time alone together." RD said to the princess putting a comforting hoof around AJ's neck.

Celestia thought, "If this will help you two make up, then yes. You may be dismissed."

"Thank you princess," RD said. She then glared at Arby and Chief with furious eyes and pointed a hoof at them. "And don't let those two follow us!"

Celestia nodded for her guards to block Arby and Chief's path incase they tried to make a pursuit.

"Applejack wait!" Arby pleaded but AJ just ignored him as she and RD exited the throne room. He tried to move but the guards acted on instinct and successfully stopped Arby from going after them.

"Applejack," he said again with small tears forming in his eyes.

He felt broken.

It wasn't any part of his body this time, it was his heart. An actual living, and beating one.

There was a long awkward silence in the room. It was suddenly broken.

"Sister, can I have this so called 'Xbox' too? I get bored easily when I'm not on duty." Luna asked her older sister.

Celestia just rolled her eyes a bit annoyed by Luna's random remark that had nothing to do with the current situation.

Stitch and Amend

Twilight, Pinkie, Fluttershy, Rarity, and Chief crowded around and did their best to comfort the upset Arby back at the Golden Oats Librairy back in Ponyville. Since Twilight was back in her home, she was no longer wearing her royal attire.

Never in his life has Arby cried so much before. He always tried to remain strong during emotional trials, but this one he could not tolerate. He and Applejack had something very special forming in between them both, and suddenly it was gone; just like that. He for the moment didn't know what he was going to do. He knew that Rainbow Dash was not going to let him anywhere near her cowpony friend who she know has made up with.

"its a11 g0ing 2 b k arbitur" Chief said patting Arby's shoulders.

"How? How is this going to be 'okay'? How is loosing a special somepony that you loved so much 'okay'?" Arby demanded.

"Why there's nothing okay about loosing a loved one at all!" Rarity said sticking her muzzle in the air with authority.

"I agree, it's horrible," Fluttershy meekly said.

"It's like throwing a party that none of your friends show up too," Pinkie added sadly.

"You should realize through that you weren't being completely honest with her," Twilight stated.

"I couldn't tell her that I was a living action figure from another dimension who wanted to die and did. She wouldn't believe such a fable. I'd be lying either way."

"Oh yeah, you're right," Twilight cringed with embarrassment.

"But why does it matter anymore? She hates me and that's the way it's going to stay! SOB SOB SOB SOB"

Fluttershy gave Arby a tight hug.

"There there, don't cry," she said in a soft and comforting voice. "You shouldn't say such a thing like that. All you have to do is find a way to make it up to her...if you want to I mean."

She still realized she was still hugging Arby and retreated with a blush and an embarrassed 'sqee'.

Arby thought for a moment.

"I want to make it up to her, but I don't know how. Rainbow Dash won't let me get in the same area as Applejack."

"Don't worry, we'll come with you to help get clearance to Applejack," Twilight said. All nodded in agreement.

"But of course, she's as stubborn as an ox. You have to really mean what you say to her. You need to spill out what comes from the bottom of your heart," Rarity advised.

"I've managed to make her show emotions toward others."

"That was for her benefit. When it's for both of your benefits, it's way more difficult," Twilight explained.

"I can handle it."

"dis g0nna b g00d :D"

Arby and the others trotted over to Sweet apple Acres. Everypony who was currently working in the fields or around the farm scowled at Arby and Chief with such disdain. Not a good sign. It meant that the news has been spread through out the entire farm. This was going to be harder then they thought.

They spotted Apple Bloom and Big Macintosh working together to collect apples from an apple tree. Sure it would seem awkward to talk to the siblings, but it was their only chance.

Apple Bloom and Big Mac continued on with their task even through Arby and the others were close enough to be easily spotted. Arby and Chief stepped forward.

"Um, excuse me you two. We're looking for your sister," Arby said nervously.

"She doesn't want ta talk to y'all. Neither does Rainbow Dash. Leave!" Apple Bloom said sternly.

"Me and Chief wish to make amends with them both. We are truly deeply regretting what we have done. Has she at least wanted us to make an apology?"

"Nope," Big Mac said.

"She's really that mad?"

"Eeyup,"

"Oh. But please; we can't feel better until we have been given the chance to at least try. I'm not asking for her back. I just want to say I'm sorry, then I'll leave her alone"

Apple Bloom and Big Mac glanced at them, to eachother, sighed, then reverted their gaze back to Arby and Chief.

"Fine, Rainbow Dash and Applejack went to the west field," Apple Bloom said annoyed.

"Thank you, Apple Bloom."

Apple Bloom said nothing and got back to work with her brother.

When the gang reached the west fields, they spotted  Applejack and Rainbow Dash working on an apple tree about twenty feet away. It was nice to see them as friends again, but now both of them viewed Arby and Chief as enemies.

Arby and Chief requested that the others stay where they were. This was their problem, and they were going to solve it by themselves.

Arby and Chief only managed to get ten feet before they were stopped by Rainbow Dash.

"Stop right there! You two are not going any farther than this!" she snorted.

"Please Rainbow Dash. I know what trouble we caused you and Applejack. We're here to say how truly sorry we are. More likely Chief should apologize for misguiding you." Arby turned to Chief. "Right?"

"yes. i n0se u's and m3 r having a str0ng cunf1ecks rite na0, butt that's my fau1t 4 giving u fa1s3 fax. teh tru fax is that i did ask app13jack 4 secks n teh m0st rud3 man0r. i d3s3rv3d 2 get my a$$ 1ick3d 4 it. app13jack was telling u teh tru fax, i wasn't @n im srry for the mel0n i caus3d n y0ur fri3nship"

"It's 'felon' Chief," Arby corrected.

"rite. srry k thx bai"

RD took a moment to think things over, then said, "I'm glad you came clean with me Chief, but I don't know if I can trust you anymore. I mean you made me and Applejack have the worst fight in our lives."

"i n0. im n0t 3xp3cting fu11 r3c0v3rs, jst w0ntit 2 b mr clean"

Dash giggled. "At least I still like your humor."

"So are we cool enough to speak to Applejack? I wish to speak to her alone through. It's the only way she knows I'm being sincere."

"Sure," RD replied with a smile. "Just let me talk to her first so she knows what's going on okay?"

"Okay,"

Arby and Chief watched as RD flew back over to AJ, exchanged words in a silent conversation, then AJ gave a nod to RD who to flew back to them.

"Okay she's listening, but make it good and quick. She has a lot of work to do," RD said to Arby.

Arby agreed and began to trot toward Applejack while RD and Chief headed back toward the others.

Applejack was looking at Arby with an expectant and indifferent look on her face. She wanted to hear a pretty great and convincing apology from her 'ex-boyfriend'. Arby was slightly intimidated, but he knew there was no backing out of this. He wanted to set things right with the beautiful country mare. If they couldn't be in an intimate relationship, that was fine, but he still wanted to be friends with her again.

"Applejack," Arby began.

"Arbiter," she retorted.

He was saddened that she was calling him by his former name, but didn't let it get to him.

"I know what if done to you is completely unforgivable and you have every right to be mad at me."

"Of course Ah do. Ya betrayed ma trust with yer lies."

"If I told you the truth about me and Chief, you would've thought that was a lie to; and that you would be afraid of us because of the dark incidents we have been involved with which we always seemed to got caught up in."

"Still it would have been better if ya just told me the truth. It's better ta take risks then avoid 'em."

"You're right Applejack. It's better to face the consequences of the truth then avoid them. You have probably just taught me a lesson in friendship that I can report back to Princess Celestia and i greatly appreciate that. Anyway the main point is that I'm sorry for committing a powerful sin that destroyed our growing relationship. I'm not asking that we hook up again, but I want to be your friend. Nothing intimate, just a normal friendship like you have with your marefriends. I do want to say through that I really loved you Applejack and I'll never forget the special bond we had even through it was quick. I just hope you can find room in your heart to forgive me. Farewell, Applejack."

Arby swore he could see her lower lip trembling and tears forming in her lower eyelids, but quickly turned and began to slowly trot away.

He only made it fifteen steps before he heard Applejack call him. She sounded really close. "Arby wait!"

He turned toward the direction of her call, but was surprised when she tackled him to the ground and placed him on his back with her on top. Arby blushed red.

"Ah love ya too sugarcube!" Applejack said with an emotionally broken voice. Large rivers of tears poured from her eyes. "Ah don't want to be normal friends! Ah want to be with ya fer the rest of ma life! Yer kind, gentle, an' sweet. The kind of a stallion who suits me just fine!"

She then gave him a huge passionate wet kiss on his lips. He was surprised at first but then quickly returned the passion by caressing her back with one hoof and using the other to stroke her mane. He didn't mind that some of her tears got in his mouth either. He was also careful not to cut her lip with his sharp teeth.

Twilight, Rarity, and Fluttershy got emotional too, not as much as Pinkie who was crying wails of joy. Tears spurting from her eyes like a hose.

RD and Chief were trying their best to keep their cool.

"ugh sik"

"You never kissed anypony before?" RD asked curious.

"xc3pt arbiturs mom"

RD laughed.

"Time for somepony who actually exists."

With that she grabbed Chief, pulled off his helmet with one hoof, then passionately kissed his handsome indescribable face before putting his helmet back on before anypony could see. Chief was motionless, paralyzed.

"How was that?" RD asked smugly.

"dklv,dlflsldkfmjdlkf;mlefd"

"I'll take that as a 'I love it!'" RD laughed.

When the excitement died down. They all decided to head back to Ponyville. It was time for a party!

Party and a Epilogue

Pinkie Pie threw the best party as usual for everypony, but it was mostly for Arby and Chief. They may have had a rough start at first, but they have overcome it.

The party tool place at Sugarcube Corner which was luckily still in business as long as Chief didn't bake anything there. With that rule set, the bakery still earned money and customers.

Arby decided to do work at Sugarcube Corner part time, but did full time at Sweet Apple Acres so he could help out and be with Applejack. Sure Big Mac was intimidating to him, but as long as he kept his younger sister happy and safe, then he was okay with Arby being around her.

Arby and Chief both got their own place to live and even an Xbox system which Chief played day in and day out when he really had nothing better to do as usual. He came across this female player who named herself LunarPrincess261. Whoever she was, she was a pretty intense player, especially on Halo. Whenever she got frustrated, she ranted in Shakespearian nonsense.  

The entire bakery was decorated with many balloons and streamers. The tables were piled with many sweets and beverages to keep everypony happy, especially the music which mostly consisted of dubstep.

"This is a great party Pinkie!" Arby shouted over the noise of the music and crowd chatter.

"Thanks! I'm glad your loving it!" she yelled back.

At the party, each pony was doing a separate thing. Rarity was sampling all the wonderful treats without trying to get herself dirty while Fluttershy sat herself at a table biding her time and not wanting to dance. She really hated the loud music and covered her ears with her hoofs. Whenever a stallion eyed her and started coming over, she hid and whined.

RD and Chief were having their own private dance contest to see who could pull off the best moves. it got so intense that Chief eventually slipped and fell.

"OW!1! fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck"

"Whoa easy on the f-bomb dude," RD warned. She then got a mischevious look on her face. "Say, doesn't Applejack have a cellar full of apple cider?"

"yeah"

"How about you and I ditch this joint and raid every bit of cider we can. We can have a drinking contest instead to see who can get wasted and pass out first. Also some pretty crazy shit can happen when a mare and a stallion get drunk together."

"h311s 2 teh y3ah! >:D"

RD and Chief snuck out without a souls notice.

Arby and Applejack were both dancing together but decided to request a more fitting song for their romance.

They both went up to DJ PONE-3 to discuss the music. The blue-maned DJ nodded and picked up the microphone and stopped the current dubstep.

"Alright everypony, listen up! Time to grab a special somepony or a crush because it's time for a romantic track!" she addressed.

Everypony except Big Mac and Fluttershy found a partner. They wanted to dance with eachother but couldn't find the nerve to ask.

The future looked very bright for Arby and Chief. They have finally found peace among the inhabitants of Equestria and themselves, of course their were still some more mom jokes here and there but it was no hassle to deal with anymore. They always thought they wouldn't be able to make friends, but now they realized they could.

Arby planned on marrying Applejack sometime in the future when they got to know eachother way more better while Chief did what he normally did best, of course every once in a while RD would join him. She always beat him on 1v1 matches but as long Chief had a girl to play with, he was happy.

The afterlife for these two had to be the best afterlife ever!

End