Shades Of Apples Chapter 6

Shadow and Applejack wipes the sweat off of their face after finishing their work.

Applejack: (tired out) That was a lot of work, but we managed to buck every single tree in the south field.

Shadow: (tired out) Yea. I'm tired.

Applejack: Let's go back to the house and get some food.

Shadow: That would be great right about now.

So the two walk back to the house and when they open the door they see Zecora sitting at the kitchen table talking with Granny.

Applejack: Zecora!

Zecora: Applejack nice to see you. And a friend who is new.

Applejack: Oh. Shadow this is Zecora. Our school's guidance counselor and a family friend.

Shadow: Nice to meet you.

The two shake hands.

Zecora: And to you as well. However the reason I am here is not as swell.

Applejack: What's wrong?

Granny: Zecora was telling me that apparently a new farm is being developed on the other side of town near Canterlot High.

Applejack: What? I never saw anything being built.

Zecora: Neither did I. But you know I would never lie. I saw it driving home from the school. The sign in front of the construction was just cruel. It read "Flim Flam Brothers Farm Coming Soon. Going to run the Apples out town."

Applejack: (gasp) That's terrible. How could someone let them say that? It's plain rude and wrong.

Granny: I know sweetie. Sometimes people will do whatever you want for the right amount of cash. I'll go talk to the mayor about this tomorrow.

Zecora: Good luck with that my dear. Now I must be going to my home that is near here.

Applejack: Thanks for stopping by Zecora. I must remember to visit ya more often.

Zecora: I'll be looking forward to that Applejack. Just remember to bring your friend in black.

Applejack: Shadow? Ugh sure if he wants to come that is.

Shadow: I'd love to go.

Zecora: Until then my friends.

Zecora walked out of the house.

Shadow: Did anyone notice she always rhymed?

Applejack: That's just her thing sugar cube. Well it's getting mighty late. You should get back to your sister and grandfather. I'll see you on Monday.

Shadow: I'll be looking forward too it.

Applejack blushes.

Shadow leaves the house.

Granny: I saw that. You like him don't you dear?

Applejack: That's...That's...silly talk granny...I told you I don't have time for guys. Just drop it.

Granny: Ok. I saw how he looks at ya. I think he likes you too.

Applejack: Really!? Ugh I mean so what. We are dropping this conversation. Now, if you excuse me I'm going to finish up my chores.

Applejack gets out of the house and slams the door.

Appleblooms comes from upstairs.

Applebloom: What was that all about Granny?

Granny: Just your sister being stubborn that's all.

Applebloom: Was it about Shadowow?

Granny: Yesurie. Now, why don't we start getting ready for dinner?

Applebloom: Yes mam.

Granny: (thinking) Applejack. You were just like your mother when she was your age. Always acting tough, even though you have feelings for some cute boy. One day she will learn. One day.