Part 7
"Ya sure all this is necessary?" asked Applejack as Cheerilee was filing her hooves.
"Of course it is," replied Cheerilee. "You want to look great for everypony tonight don't you?"
"Well yeah. It's just that mah hooves hurt somethin' fierce. Especially from all that walking we did."
"Trust me Applejack. It's all gonna be worth it." Cheerilee finished filing Applejack's hooves. "There we are." Applejack looked at her hooves.
"They do look better," she said.
"I know they do." Applejack looked down at her hooves. She was still nervous about tonight.
"Um, you can leave for the party," she said. "I just need an hour." Cheerilee sat closer to her friend.
"Look," she said. "I know you're nervous. But it's a party. You're gonna have a great time. Trust me." Applejack nodded. "I'll see you in an hour." Applejack sat there and nodded. Cheerilee had left.
Applejack sat on the bed. As much as she wanted to skip the party, she wanted to see her friend before she left in the morning. She also didn't want to disappoint Silverwind. Applejack saw the clock hit seven o' clock. With that she left her room. Applejack went into Apple Bloom's room. She hugged Apple Bloom.
"I'll see you later," said Applejack. Apple Bloom held on to her sister.
"Ok," she said softly. "Bye." Applejack could tell that Apple Bloom still wasn't keen on her leaving. Applejack walked into Big Mac's room. She hugged him.
"Later, Big Mac," she said.
"Good luck," said Big Mac. Lastly, Applejack walked into the living room. Granny Smith was knitting. Applejack hugged her.
"Bye, Granny," said Applejack. "I'll be back at eleven."
"All right," said Granny Smith. "Just get home safe." Applejack nodded her head. The Ponyville evening air was cool. The sun had not yet fully set. Applejack was feeling all sorts of emotions. Exicited and nervous for a new experience and happy for being able to see her old classmates. It was a long walk to Silverwind's house. When Applejack arrived, there was loud music playing and loud conversations and screams from the inside.
"Run away," Applejack thought to herself. "You don't have to go in if you don't want to. Cheerilee and Silverwind will understand. You were reluctant to go in the first place." Despite what Applejack wanted to do, she shooed the negative thoughts from her mind. She gulped hard. "It's now or never." Applejack walked into the house. As soon as she walked in, all conversations and music ceased. Everyone was staring at her. "There's still time to leave," Applejack thought. All of a sudden there was a loud thunderous applause. From left and right, Applejack heard, "Great to see you AJ" and "Hooray!Applejack's back!" Soon there was silence.
"Um, nice to see ya'll again," Applejack said sheeplishly. The crowd cheered again. When the cheers died down the music started playing again. Cheerilee walked up to Applejack.
"You made it," she said.
"Yes I did." said Applejack. "Is Silverwind around?"
"I haven't seen him in the last few minutes." Cheerilee handed Applejack a drink. "I'm sure you'll see him later. Relax, Applejack. It's a party. Enjoy yourself." Applejack took a swig of her drink.
"I'll try to," she said. Applejack took a seat on one of the plastic covered sofas. From here she could view the entire party. There were ponies dancing along to the songs, ponies making out with each other, and of course the inevitable breaking of some stuff. Deep down inside Applejack was afraid, but she remained calmed and sipped on her drink. A huge, chunky pony plopped down right next to Applejack.
"Long time no see, AJ," said the pony.
"Um, great to see you too, Wide Load," said Applejack. Applejack smiled shyly.
"You look good tonight."
"Um, thank you." Applejack clutched her cup tightly.
"So, are you still dating Silverwind?" asked Wide Load. Applejack nodded. She took another sip of her drink. "That's too bad."
"Why would that be too bad?" asked Applejack. Wide Load shifted in his spot on the couch.
"Silverwind is a handsome one," he said. "He can have any girl he wants. He'll say he loves you. But the question is does he really?" Applejack looked glared at Wide Load.
"What do you mean?" asked Applejack.
"He loves you right now but soon, he's going to throw you away. A pony like you will be happier with a pony like me." Wide Load flashed a huge, toothy grin. "What do you say, AJ?" Applejack stood up from the couch. She poured the remainder of her drink onto Wide Load's poorly kept mane.
"I say these legs aren't just for buckin'," said Applejack. "Now make anymore statements about Silverwind and I will be more than happy to show you." Applejack began to walk away.
"You're gonna regret this AJ," Wide Load called. "This I swear."
Applejack spent the next hour socializing with her old classmates. She thought it was great hearing about her classmates accomplishments since she had left. Applejack was relieved when she finally saw Silverwind. She walked right up to him.
"Oh, hey," he said, with a wide simle on his face. "I was beginning to think you weren't going to show." Applejack hugged her beau.
"I thought you left your own party."
"Have you been having a good time?" Applejack nodded.
"This is the most fun I had in years. I'm so glad you and Cheerilee talked me into this." Silverwind jumped in shock.
"Oh man," he said. "I almost forgot. It's time to cut Cheerilee's cake." Silverwind excused himself and went into the kitchen. A few seconds later, Silverwind was wading through a small crowd trying to get the cake to a table in the living room. As soon as he put the cake down, Silverwind lowered the music. All attention turned to him. Silverwind motioned Cheerilee to come over. Cheerilee took a spot right next to Silverwind. Cheerilee motioned Applejack to come over. Applejack stood right next to her friend. Silverwind spoke up. "All right everypony. We're here to give our friend and dear classmate Cheerilee a proper send off to Canterlot." Everypony in the room clapped with a few yays and woos thrown in. "I just want to say, Cheerilee, you have been an awesome friend, and with that I wish you luck in Canterlot. Is there anything you want to say, Cheerilee? Cheerilee cleared her throat.
"I just want to thank you guys for giving me some of the best school years of my life." she said. "I will have fond memories of you." She pulled Applejack close to her. "But my fondest memories will be of my friend Applejack." Applejack blushed as everyone started clapping again. Silverwind picked up a knife and started distributing pieces of cake to everypony. As soon everypony had gotten a slice, Cheerilee walked over to Applejack.
"I have to go," said Cheerilee. "Have to get up early tomorrow."
"All right," said Applejack. She hugged her friend. She felt tears trying to fight their way out of her eyes. "Good luck. I'll see you when you get back." Cheerilee hugged her friend back tightly. She let go of Applejack and left. Around nine thirty the party began to die down. At ten, everypony left and the party was officially over. Applejack decided to stay behind to help Silverwind clean up since she wasn't expected to be home for another hour.
"So, did you enjoy your first real party?" asked Silverwind. Applejack nodded as she was sweeping up some cupcake crumbs.
"It was wonderful," she said. "I got to catch up with some old classmates. I enjoyed the music. I don't really know this Sapphire Shores person, but she's really going places. Plus, I'm surprised your parents let you throw a party."
"My parents didn't." Applejack stopped sweeping. "You know parents are never home a lot."
"Yeah but I would still ask my Granny."
"AJ, you an honorable pony. I play by my own rules. If they are never around I their house. Then I will claim it as my own. Besides, I don't care what my parents thinks. I'm the reject of the family. The one who's destined to fuck up. That's all they see me as anyway. A fuckup."
"You're not a screw-"
"Fuck."
"-Up. You're smart and caring. Any parent would be happy to have a son like you."
"Can we not talk about this? I don't really like touching upon this subject." Applejack and Silverwind finished cleaning up the remainder of the house. It was now ten forty. Both ponies sat back on the couch exhausted.
"And this is the sucky part of a party," said Silverwind. Applejack smiled slyly.
"What's the matter? Can't handle a little work?" Silverwind got on the defensive.
"Um, no. I'm just tired from preparing for the party." Silverwind jumped off the couch. "Besides, I can take you on in a battle of muscle any day." Without warning Applejack tackled Silverwind to the ground and pulled his hind leg behind his back.
"Say uncle," she commanded.
"Uncle, uncle, OH CELESTIA UNCLE!" Applejack let go of the pegasus, laughing uncontrollably. Silverwind stood up. "I wasn't ready."
"Sure you weren't," said Applejack, sarcastically. She resumed laughing. Slverwind started laughing.
"Okay, maybe you're a bit stonger than me."
"A LOT stronger." Applejack was in complete hysterics as she climbed back onto the couch.
"You know, you're really cute when you laugh." said Silverwind, climbing back onto the couch. Then from out of nowhere, Applejack kissed Silverwind. The kiss was fiery and full of emotion. They held each other as they locked lips with each other. Silverwind began to nuzzle Applejack's neck. Applejack let out small little giggles. Silverwind began to kiss Applejack on her lips again. They kissed each other for a long while. Silverwind stopped again. "Do you want to go somewhere more intimate?" he whispered in Applejack's ear. Applejack nodded, completely taken by Silverwind's charm. The two held each others hooves and went into Silverwind's room. And they were in there for a long while. Applejack woke up. It was now three AM.
"Oh damn," she thought. She quietly got up from Silverwind's bed. She kissed her sleeping beau on his cheek before sneaking off into the night.
End of Part 7
Author's Note: Hooray! Two chapters. The next chapter or two is going to be about the last few memories of her and Silverwind. Sorry I'm not focusing on the main plot right now. Anyway R and R and I'll see you later.
