The Wolfman of Ponyville.
Chapter 41: Country fried reunion
Previous Chapter Next ChapterI was in the barn with Bright, Pear, and Granny looking for a box containing a few things needed for the family reunion. After thirty minutes of searching through the rafters, I found a box with a quilt inside. " Hey, is this what you're looking for Granny?" I came down the ladder and showed her the box.
She took a look inside and a smile graced her face. " Indeed it is Youngin. Bring it in the house and we'll have a look-see." We went into the house where Jackie and Lulu were cooking us up some supper while the kids played in the living room. When they saw us coming in with the box, they stopped what they were doing and came to see what we brought in. " Gather round yall, we're gonna peek at some family history." She pulled out the quilt on top and unfurled it for us all to see. " Ooh, this takes me back."
Orion came and felt the quilt. " What is this great Granny?"
" This my little angel is a quilt that our family has been making ever since we settled here at Sweet Apple Acres. We started it with my mother and my cousins when they came around every reunion."
Jack asked the next question. " What do all the patches mean?"
Pear went and answered that one. " Each patch represents a pony that was either born or brought into the Apple family. This reunion, we'll be adding all of you to the quilt." She gestured towards Luna, Jack, Orion, Scootaloo, and me, and if dad were here him to.
" That sounds like fun Pear. Tell me, what do you all do at these reunions?" Luna inquired while holding Orion close.
" I'll do you one better Luna, I'll show you." Granny went over to her rocker and brought out a photo album that looked quite old. She opened up the album while we gathered 'round her. " We've been hosting the reunion here at Sweet Apple Acres ever since we planted roots here." She pointed a picture over to a mare making what looks like applesauce. " This right here is my aunt Applesauce when she was about Bloom's age." She then pointed over to a picture of an older Applesauce. " Now she used to go by another name, but we all started calling her applesauce after her teeth fell in a batch of apple jam. Never did find them in all those jars."
Suddenly, Discord teleported into the room and had a set of teeth clamped on his tongue. " I was making a PB and J sandwich and when I took a bite, the sandwich bit me." We had a small laugh at his expense. He got the teeth off his tongue and started to notice what we were doing. " Ooh, what do we have here?"
" Howdy Discord, we were just looking over some photos of past reunions. You know you're welcome to attend."
" Thank you, Granny. I'll be sure to liven up this reunion." He gained a mischievous grin, no doubt planning something.
Granny continued to look through the album while pointing out ponies that she grew up with. Finally, she got to one of Jackie when she was little. " And here's a picture of Applejack's first reunion. She went under the fritter table and darn near ate all the fritters." She then showed us a picture of when Jackie was a foal.
We all awwed at my wife as a baby. Jack went and said to his mother. " You were cute as a baby mama."
" Yeah, what the hell happened?" Bright made a joke at Jackie's expense which earned him a jab from both Jackie and Pear.
" Now bright. You best be nice to my granddaughter before I give you a whooping!" He quickly shut his trap after that. " Ooh here's something. Applebloom, you know how Babs is your favorite cousin? Well, Applerose is mine." She pointed over to a picture when she was young and was racing with I assumed was Applerose. " Every reunion we would compete in the seven-legged race, though we never did win a single one of them."
" Looks interesting. Maybe Jackie and I should race against you and David Sweetheart?" Luna gave me a sideways smirk.
" Just try and not cough too much while you two eat our dust." My wives responded by sticking their tongues at me.
Granny went on with her story, ignoring our banter. " And of course, we can't forget the family photo in front of the barn." She went and showed us a few past photos that showed the progression of both time and the Apple family growth. " And with you, two back in the family." She pointed to Bright and Pear. " It'll be the happiest reunion ever. Of course, we can't forget the addition of our seven newest members." That of course was directed to the kids, Luna, Dad and me. " You know, with all this going on, I don't know how I'll be able to enjoy any of it with all the planning that needs doing?"
Bright came over and put her in a hug. " Don't you worry about a thing Ma. Pear and I'll take care of the reunion this time around." This made Granny all teary and embrace her son even tighter. Bright then looked over to me and my Valkyries. " And I'm sure you three will pitch in."
" Of course we will Pa. With Joe and Discord's help, we'll have the most interesting reunion ever." We came into a group hug before we went to the dining room for supper.
The next morning.
I was up before Celestia even had a chance to raise the sun. I went over to where most of the activities were to be held and started working. By the time the first rays of sunlight hit the farm, I had set up most of the banners and the beginnings of tonight's bonfire ready. I started working to get some of the tents set up for additional shade when the sound of wing flaps caught my attention. I put a hand on my ax and turned in case the sound came from an uninvited guest. What greeted me was Celestia coming in for a landing outside the fence.
As soon as I saw her, my hand left Frostbite and a smile was on my face. When she touched down, I went over to greet her. " Celestia, what brings you over to this little slice of heaven?"
" Oh, I just thought I'd go for a little morning flight before day court officially opens." She gave me a none-to-convincing smile trying to hide her obvious lie. All I did was stare at her with a flat expression. It didn't take long for her to crack. " Okay! I'm sick and tired of hearing a bunch of spoiled brats bickering about the most stupid fucking things! I was hoping I could hide out here for the day?" She started to give me puppy dog eyes at the question to hide here.
" Celestia, you are always welcome here. Not to mention you couldn't have picked a better day to do so. We're having us a family reunion today and since you're part of the family." I ended with giving her a shit-eating grin saying she could hide here for a bit.
This, of course, caused her to wrap me in a hug. " Thank you, thank you, thank you!" She spun me around while I was in her grasp, repeatedly thanking me for the excuse to be away from court.
" You're welcome, Tia. Now could you please let me go? I still need to get the oil for the fritters set up."
She set me down with a blush. " Sorry." Before more could be said, she was tackled by three children.
" Aunt Tia!" All three of my children pronounced while tackling her to the ground.
Celestia giggled while holding her niece and nephews. " It's so good to see you three again."
" Are you here for the family reunion Aunt Tia?"
" I am Orion. I decided that the nobles in Canterlot can bicker amongst themselves. That way, I can spend time with my family." She nuzzled against them while I watched them with a smile.
" Well, isn't this a pleasant surprise." Lulu and Jackie were coming over the hill to see our kids pinning Celestia on the ground. " Our sister has stood against many a monster and often comes out on top. But it would seem that our three children have bested her in battle." Luna both praised our kids and poked fun at her elder sibling.
Celestia stuck her tongue out while getting on her hooves with the kids on her back. " I may have let them win this battle, but the war continues."
At that point, all the Apples from the farmhouse came out to see the commotion. Granny spoke for them all. " Well, this day just got interesting."
A few hours later.
We had everything set up for what was to be the best reunion ever. We had enough fritter ingredients to feed a small army for days. We had a bunch of games strewn about the place for the kids to enjoy while we had the seven-legged race set at fifty yards. Hercules and Hobbes, laid out near the barn acting as petting zoo animals. I was able to get some extra sewing supplies for the family quilt as well as a new pillow for Mimir. A large screen was set up behind the barn for movie night. And finally, Discord came over with his camera strapped around his neck, waiting to snap photos for the reunion.
I went up to the front gate where Bright and Pear were to see how they were doing. " You two think you can handle greeting everyone? I mean it's going to be a shock to all of them when they see you regardless."
Pear went and put a hoof on my arm. " It'll be alright Joe, besides, the Princesses and the grandkids will buffer some of the shocks from us still being out and about." She assured me.
" Also, I want a chance to scare the crap out of some of my cousins." This earned him a smirk from me while Pear elbowed him in the ribs.
Not even a moment later, I heard a rumble of hooves off in the distance. Taking a quick glance toward the horizon, I saw carriages, a zeppelin, and just plain ponies trotting towards us. " Looks like you'll get your chance Bright."
It seems the crowd I was introduced to when I first got here, was but only half of what awaited us today. An assortment ponies, young and old, came marching down the hill. A few looked shocked to see me at the front gates, but everyone stopped and stared at the long lost couple that stood by me. After a momentary pause at seeing them, a general rush came to see them. " Okay, it looks like you two have this. I'm gonna see how Jackie and Lulu are doing." I made my way over to them while they made sure the kids got ready for everyone.
Jackie saw me coming and stopped fussing over Scoots' hair. " Hey, Darling. I heard some kind of rumble, is the family close by?"
I hefted Orion on my back and answered. " They're at the front gate actually. They just stopped to see whether or not your parents are real or not."
" Hehe, yeah I can see that. It still comes as a shock to me most mornings." She then came over to nuzzle me. " But I'm glad you were able to find them."
" It's what any good husband would do." I led them over to the front gate where it looked like things were winding down a bit. Once they caught sight of all six of us, their jaws started to unhinge. " Welcome everyone, to the Apple family reunion!" This got a cheer from the others and they entered the farm for a good time.
I saw Scoots and Bloom, head over to Babs when they saw her and started catching up on things. A crowd had gathered around Celestia as she was an unexpected bonus, though she quickly excused herself and headed off somewhere. I saw a few Nags head over to Granny to talk about their lives. As for the rest of the children, they started crowding me and exclaiming how cool I am. As the kids crowded me, Luna and AJ giggled at the extra attention I'm getting. " It would seem the children see you as a superhero."
" Maybe Luna and I should get you a cape to complete the look?"
Waving a few kids over to some games, I answered my wives. " You two know that a cape would get in the way of me drawing Frostbite. Besides, I thought you two preferred me without clothing?" This caused them both to blush at my acquisition. " Come on. Let's introduce the kids to everyone and get Mimir over to the sewing station."
" In case you forgot brother, I have no way to make anything since I don't have a body."
" True, but I think these elderly mares would love to have you entertain them with stories from your time in Asgard. Plus they'll like to have someone listen to them while they prattle on." This caused him to roll his crystal eye while I placed him back on my belt. I put the boys on my shoulders and headed for Granny while Scootaloo came over after she talked with Babs.
When Granny saw us coming, she waved us over. " Everyone, this is my cousin Applerose" She pointed her hoof to an old mare with greyish pink hair. " and this is my Aunt Applesauce." She then pointed to another mare that gave us a toothy smile with what was clearly false teeth. " Girls, this is the family Applejack started with." She then started pointing to all of us. " Applejacks husband Joe. Her wife Luna. And these are their children. Orion, Jack, and Scootaloo."
Applerose came over to the kids. " Oh aren't you three just the cutest." She started patting them on their heads while they blushed at the attention.
While they were being given attention, Applesauce started eyeing me like a piece of meat. She then went over to Jackie. " Any chance that hunk of eye candy has an older brother?"
Before Jackie could answer, I went ahead for her. " I'm afraid that I'm an only child. However, I think you might have some luck with my father." I smiled at the thought of her giving chase to my dad.
" Speaking of, where is your father dear?" Luna looked around but hadn't seen him. " He didn't decide to not show up did he?"
" He's coming, he just had to do a little smoking before the feast tonight. I'll go check if he needs help but first." I unhooked Mimir from my belt and placed him on a stool with a pillow on top. " Ladies, this is Mimir. He'll keep you company while you're quilting."
" A pleasure to meet such charming young mares such as yourselves." Applerose gawked at the talking head, while Applesauce gushed at being called young.
Without missing a step, I headed for the small toolshed that dad and I converted into a smokehouse. As I was walking up there, I would see that the whole place was filled with smoke and I could hear a few people coughing in there. I went to the door and knocked. " Dad, you in there? Come on the whole family is practically here, time to meet the others."
A moment passed before the top half of the door was opened. A cloud of smoke burst into the open air and out of the smoke my father appeared, and it looked like he had been doing more than just smoking meat. He had a small coughing fit before speaking. " They're already here? Guess I better go meet them." He emerged from the smokehouse with a bit of a stumble. " Wow, it's bright out here."
I closed the door only for a talon to hold it open. " Discord? Can't say I'm surprised."
Discord came out of the door and looked completely blitzed. " Joe, I need your help. I can't seem to find my car."
" Dude, you don't have a car."
" I know, someone took it when I wasn't looking." He started looking around for a car that wasn't even there.
" I have an idea. Why don't you head on over to where everyone else is and ask them if they know where your car is? And while you're there, you can take pictures of potential suspects." He gave a salute before floating over to where the party was. I made to close the door again, but this time the door was stopped by a white foreleg with a golden horseshoe wrapped around the hoof. The leg, of course, belonged to my sister-in-law, Celestia. " Shit, I knew you wanted to unwind, but this is a bit much."
When she got out of the smokehouse, I was able to see what she had been doing within the span of only five minutes. Instead of having her head held up high, she was now slouching. Her hair looked frayed in certain places, her crown looked ready to fall off, and her eyes were slightly red and puffy, to top it off, she had a lit joint in the corner of her mouth. All in all, she was baked. " Hey Joe, what brings you to my chambers?"
" Celestia, you're not in Canterlot, you're at Sweet Apple Acres. How you ended up this high is beyond me, but you need to sober up if you want to continue being at this reunion." Normally I could care less if Celestia got high or shit-faced and would actually join her. But being that there are kids at this reunion, I wanted her to at least be a good influence.
She looked around to see that she was indeed at our farm and it looked like she was starting to freak out. " By my mother what was in this shit? I smoked a lot of shit in my time but this is some really heavy shit." She started to freak out with every word she spoke. I decided to step in and help.
" Okay, first, let's get rid of this." I took the joint from her mouth and snuffed it out. I then reached into my pocket and gave her some Advil. " Here, this will make you feel better." I went back to go to the party when I realized I hadn't given her Advil. " Hey, hey don't take that."
" ....What?" She looked at me with confusion.
" I almost gave you the wrong shit, Sis." I reached into my pocket and retrieved the actual Advil.
Now she looked worried. " I already took them, Joe."
" Hohohohoho." In situations like these, you have to be professional. On the other hand, I just gave drugs to my sister-in-law who's practically a goddess, so I think I had the right to laugh.
" Hey what do you mean ' Hohohohoho'?" Now she was beyond freaking out.
" You just went and ate the most acid I've ever seen anyone take in my life." Aside from myself, of course, wait, why did I even have acid in my pocket?
" What the hell! I've never had acid before."
" Geez, I hope you're not busy for about a month. Hehehehe."
" What's gonna happen? Will I be able to raise or lower the sun? Will the court even be able to function without me? Where will" I decided to stop her ranting and grabbed her by the shoulders and shook her.
" Mellow out dammit!" She looked me in the eye. " Now just go ohm."
" What?"
" Do it. Ohm."
She shakingly went " Ohm."
" Ohm."
" Oh shit."
" Mellow."
" Mellow."
" Mellooow."
" Mellooow."
" There, you feel better now?"
" Yeah, I actually do feel a lot better."
With that small pause, I had my face turn werewolf and roared. " Rawr!"
She covered her face with her wings at that. " Aah! Why would you do that?"
" I heard it helps. Now come on, let's head on over to the party." We headed over to the party where I saw them set up some instruments for some singing. " Looks like they have some music in mind." We walked over to the small band to see what they were about to play.
When I looked upon one of the mares, I had to do a double-take. She looked like that cellist Octavia that lives nearby, but her mane and coat colors don't match at all. I went over to her. " Excuse me, I don't think we've met. My name is-"
" Joe. Prince of Equestria and King of Herot. Darn near everybody has heard of you." I took a moment to realize that she was right. Sometimes it's easy to forget that you're a celebrity. " My name is Fiddlesticks, one of Applejacks cousins."
" Well, it's very nice to meet you, tell me, does a mare by the name of Octavia Melody mean anything to you?"
" I should say so, she's my twin sister." I was really shocked to hear that. Well, maybe not that shocked. " So, your highness, do you play?"
" I dabble. Mostly I just play guitar and piano, though I've been known to draw a violin bow from time to time." This got her interested.
" Would you care to play a song? I'd like ta see how I stack up against royalty."
" Alright, you're on." I summoned some sheet music that would be perfect for this and gave it to her. " Let me go get Pear and we can get started." I departed and went looking for my mother-in-law. It didn't take me long to find her. She was with Granny and the others going over pattern ideas for the quilt. " Hey, Pear, you got a second?"
She looked over to me with a smile. " What can I do for ya son?"
" Well, I was about to do some music with the others and I was wondering if you'd lend your guitar skills?" I put on a hopefull smile hoping she'd go for it.
" That sounds like a great idea. Let me go get my guitar and I'll meet you there." She got up and headed for the house to retrieve her instrument. While she was doing that, I headed towards the fryers for a bite.
When I came to the fritter station, I saw Jackie talking with some of her cousins while helping make those delicious treats. I went behind them to try and surprise her when I was an inch away, she turned and jammed a fritter in my mouth. " And this here is my husband, who thinks I can't hear him sneak up on me." Her cousins giggled at me while I just chewed with a flat stare.
After swallowing my snack, I wrapped her in my arms. " It's nice to see you all again. And for the record, I'm very capable of sneaking up on her." I made my point clear when I pinched her on her cutie mark, making her yelp and causing them to laugh. " Hey, where are the kids?"
" They're over by the games with the other kids while Luna acts as a referee to some of the games."
" Well, that answers my next question. If you need me, I'll be over there where the music is playing." I gave her a kiss and went on ahead to the band.
As soon as I got there, Pear had grandpas guitar and was going over the music. " You're just in time son, we got the whole band together."
" Well alright, let's get started." I walked in the middle of the band and got hold of the microphone. " Alright you Apples from near and far, yall having a good time?" A chorus of cheers went up as my answer. " That's what I like to hear. But let's bam it up a notch and get some music going." Another round of cheers. I looked at Fiddlesticks and signaled for us to begin. " Alright, let's get started." I turned into the wolf, summoned a golden fiddle and we started to play ' The Devil went down to Georgia'.
Braeburn had the job of narrating while Fiddlesticks played Johnny. I knew the devil doesn't win, but I played him perfectly and overall had fun. When I had been beat, I laid the fiddle at her hooves and did a low bow. When the song ended, we were subjected to a round of applause. When it started to die down, I saw that both my wives were in the audience and it gave me an idea. Replacing my fiddle with a guitar and giving everyone else different sheet music, we started up again. " Alright, this one's for all those who are married." I started playing ' She's a Hottie'.
A lot of the lyrics were lost on them but what they did understand put them in a good mood. I had both my wives and most of the mares blush like never before every time I mentioned that she's a hottie. When we finished the song, more applause. When that settled down, my wives came up and brought me in for a kiss. " That was a nice song sugar."
" Indeed it was, but now I believe it's our turn to liven this place with music."
" Oh? And what did you two have in mind?"
" Just sit your keister on over there and we'll show ya." Jackie gave me a mischevious smile and grabbed my guitar while Lulu sent me onto a bench. Jackie went next to her mom and Luna took the microphone to sing. When they started to play, I couldn't help but smile at the song they had chosen.
As I was listening to Luna sing, I couldn't help but think of her in a pair of Levys and a stetson. It got me slightly aroused. Whenever she asked the girls for a Hell yeah, they would answer, even Celestia would join in on it. At the end of the song, I immediately tackled Luna to the ground and invaded her mouth with my tongue. When I let her up, she was panting heavily and looked ready for more. Instead, I decided to be a tease and do the same for Jackie. After I let her up I spoke to them both. " You were right, that was a nice surprise." They were too flustered to respond.
Dad had this to say. " Boy, don't you have any shame? Making out with your wives in front everybody like that, I oughta put you over my knee." He mockingly berated me in front of everyone getting a laugh or two.
" There's no shame when it comes to loving these two." The comment made my wives blush even more and got even more people to laugh.
After we had our fill of music, my Valkyries and I went to see how the kids are doing. We made it over to the games to see Jack and Orion come in second place at the seven-legged race, Bloom and Babs came in first while Scoots came in third with one of her new cousins. We applauded them when the race was over and we wrapped them in a hug. " Nicely done, keep practicing and you'll be able to beat your Aunt Bloom."
" It doesn't matter, we had fun and got to hang out with our cousins," Orion told us while he untied his arm from Jack's arm.
Jack then made this suggestion. " Why don't you three compete?"
Before any of us could answer, my dad came up flanked by Celestia and Big Mac. " That sounds like a great idea." Dad wrapped me with one arm and jostled me. " Me and Joe vs all of you."
" You're on!" Celestia's wing grabbed a hold of Luna's withers and pulled her close.
" Eeyup." Big Mac and Jackie shared a hoof bump and stared us all down.
I shook my head and grinned at them all. " Let me know how my dust tastes." With that, we got ready for the race.
All six of us stood at the starting line ready for the race. Celestia and Luna were to my left, Jackie and Big Mac to my right, and me and dad, in our wolf forms, in the center with a length of rope wrapped around our arms and forelegs. The kids sat at the side to see who the winner would be and to cheer us on. When we were ready, the kids told us to get on our marks.
Orion started off. " On your mark!"
Now Jack. " Get set!"
And finally, Scootaloo. " Go!" We were off.
Luna and Celestia took an early lead with Jackie and Big Mac keeping pace. Dad and I were having some difficulty. We both knew how to run on all fours, we just weren't that coordinated being tied together. As if it wasn't bad enough we were losing, our race had gathered a large audience to witness me and my dad's suffering. A minute later, Celestia and Luna crossed first and Jackie and Big Mac came in second. After four minutes of racing, dad and I crossed the finish line, only to be greeted by the smug smiles of my wives, Celestia, and Big Mac. " Okay, so we suck at seven-legged races." This got them all to chuckle.
" We would have won if you had just kept your steps in sync with mine." Dad then made me smack my face with my hand thanks to the rope.
In retaliation, I made dad slap himself with his hand. " If we kept our leg that was tied in the air, we wouldn't need to keep in sync!" After that, we started wrestling in the dirt while the others watched.
After a few minutes of us making jackasses of ourselves, Luna brought me over with her magic while Celestia did the same with my dad. " Now honey, you're setting a bad example for the children, fighting your own father like that." She told me while I was upside down in her aura.
" I'm setting a worse example by not finishing what he started." We both struggled in the magical grasps we were in to continue our fight.
" How about we end it?" Celestia nodded over to Luna, who nodded back and forced us into a head butt, making us both disoriented. " There, problem solved."
As I was clearing the stars from my head, Jackie came over with a good suggestion. " Why don't we go ahead and do the hayride honey?"
" Yeah, yeah that sounds like a good idea." I walked over to my truck with the crowd following me. After a short walk, we made it to my truck. For the reunion, I covered the bed of the truck with hay while also attaching one of the wagons to the back for extra room. " Alright, all aboard." All the kids got in the bed of the truck while the adults took the wagon. With dad joining me in the front, I gave the engine a turn and a rumble let out before I started the ride. Seeing as I had Celestia on as a passenger, I decided to mess with her with a song. With that, I went and played ' Sunshine highway' by Dropkick Murphys.
Due to the good mood, we were all in, the magic of the Harmony song allowed the males on the ride to sing along perfectly with the band. Celestia stifled her laughter once she actually started listening to the lyrics. Foregoing the music, the ride through the orchard was a beautiful sight. The transition from red, green and golden apples was close to mesmerizing. We drove by the ravine that started Pear and Bright's journey, the house I share with my family, and finally, the tree that Jackie's parents planted and where my wives and I made our vows.
When we returned to the farmhouse, it was time for the family photo before the light was lost. We all gathered in the front while Discord got the camera ready. The children made up the front row, the old folks sat behind them while the rest of us surrounded them from shortest to tallest while I was positioned with my family. Once we had taken our positions, Discord set the timer and got in between dad and Celestia. Five seconds later, the moment was captured for future Apple generations to see.
The day had given way to the night and the bonfire burns bright. The remains of a large feast littered the ground where Hobbes, Hercules, and some of the pigs were helping clean up. A few family members left soon after the feast while most had set up tents to stay for the night. Those that did stay, were to join us for the movie once the bonfire had died down a bit. " Damn that was good brisket."
" Have you ever known me to make a bad brisket?" Dad told me while he patted his full stomach.
Discord was picking at his teeth with his antelope horn before he commented. " In my opinion ( Burp) it could have been less greasy and have more bark."
" Yes, well I can't say for the taste, but it did smell good," Celestia commented while polishing off the apple cake. " Now then, since the meal is over with, I believe it is time for the final event." She gestured over to the projector that faces the side of the barn.
" I suppose you're right." I got up, wiped off whatever crumbs were left on me, and headed for the projector. " Alright, who's ready for the final event?" I got my answer from the whoops and hollers all around me. " Very well then. Let's get started." I flipped on the projector and sat down with my kids as we watched ' The Road to El Dorado'.
The intro captured everyone's attention and one couldn't help but compare Tulio and Miguel to Celestia and Luna, one of the reasons I picked this. We watched Cortez give his speech about heading to the new world and met Altivo. Then we came to the dice game.
We watched as the bull chased those two through the streets, making them wind up on one of Cortez's ships. We witnessed their escape and rescue of Altivo. Now they reached land and have started their journey for the city of gold.
I couldn't help but feel some nostalgia when they traversed through the jungle, as it reminded me of when our friends and I went looking for the elements, and it seems Jackie felt the same way. At least we didn't get our butts chomped on by a fish.
Soon, they entered the city and were given an audience with the chief and high priest, all while being mistaken for gods. A minute later, their divinity was being questioned.
We laughed at the most convenient act of nature ever and watched as they were led to their temple. After their encounter with Chel, they got ready for the feast that was to be held in their honor.
Luna and Celestia were both laughing through the whole song, summarizing their roles as leaders in simplicity. A few of the colts and fillies started dancing when the music started and many adults started drinking. When the sacrifice was stopped, a sigh of relief was given by all, though it did catch again when they saw all the gold that was offered. We became glued once Miguel went out on his own.
We all felt warmth in our hearts while he explored the city and interacted with the people. Every adult held in their laughter when Chel and Tulio were interrupted by Tzeke-Kan, though they became disgusted from the analogies about humanity. Luckily the ball game perked us up again.
Everypony was intrigued by the game and many looked like they would try to recreate the game when they get home. While we watched, Scoots sat on my lap and asked me: " Do you think we can play that game sometime?"
" Maybe, but for now, let's just keep watching the movie." When we turned back, Tzekel was getting ready for his ' cleansing' plan.
The girly scream from those two came as a pleasant surprise before the chase ensued. When Miguel and Tulio were fighting, it reminded Celestia and Luna a little too much about their fight all those years ago, hence them holding each other in their wings. They stayed that way through the whole next scene.
Tears began to fall from everyone present as the friendship between the two of them seemed to vanish. Then we heard the cannon fire. Once they made a plan to hold back the army of Cortez, they put it into motion.
We all applauded when the movie was over and those who decided to stay went for their tents. The rest of the Apples went inside the farmhouse while my family and I
started for home, with one extra addition. " Are you sure you don't mind me staying the night?"
" It's no trouble at all sister, as long as you're fine with sleeping in the guest room."
" Not at all." Celestia then came over and wrapped me in a hug. " Thank you once again for allowing me to stay. Though maybe not give me anymore acid?"
I responded by wrapping my wing against her. " You're always welcome here. And as far as the acid, it was a mistake on my part." We all went inside the house for a good night's rest after a fun-filled day.
However, before we could retire, Discord had come up to me. " Hey, were any of you able to find my car?"
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Okay, sorry for the delay but work has been kicking my ass recently. Yes, I skipped an episode but if you think about it, it's just a side story to another episode. Anyway, time to start on the next one. Also, like, comment, and follow. It really isn't that hard.
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