"Oh my gosh, Gummy! Can't you believe it's already been 4 months since the vote?" Pinkie Pie was packing a wagon full of lunch ware and confections. She was talking to her pet alligator while she finishes baking a cake. She zips all around the kitchen of Sugarcube Corner doing other things as well. Gummy gives a blank stare as she continues. "Finally we're gonna have that picnic. Boy has it been busy since weed was legalized here. Who would've thought that this would change everypony's lives? Business at the store has exploded ever since we started selling Medi-Cupcakes! They're made with a super special secret ingredient! You know what it is? Of course you don't silly gator but I'll tell you: it's Sativa! Yup! It's all I take now. It perks me up instead of slowing me down! I get lots of energy! Aurora Indica Kush has taught me all about. If it wasn't for her I'll still be depressed or worse, Gummy! But she taught me how to meditate and conquer my urges, real mental mind stuff, and it totally works!"
Pinkie continued to talk with Gummy as she prepared herself. Meanwhile Fluttershy, Applejack and Rainbow Dash were approaching Sugarcube Corner. Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash had new hairdos. Fluttershy received a braid in her mane along with flowers she added herself. Rainbow Dash had the back of her mane cut off but left the top alone. They too were in the middle of a conversation.
"So long story short, Ah'm gonna have to have The Talk with Applebloom," Applejack said concluding her story.
"Oh dear," Fluttershy said. "I'm sure that was awkward. But at least she's starting to grow into a young mare! It's so very exciting."
"Big whoop," Rainbow Dash said. "Who cares about courtship? It's so stupid!"
"Is that, right?" Applejack said.
"Oh that reminds me," Fluttershy continued. "Me and Rainbow Dash went on a double date last night with Bulk Biceps and his friend Gizmo. It was fine until Rainbow Dash, um,... well…"
"Lemme guess," Applejack started. "She scared him off."
"Wow, Applejack! That was a really good guess! Anyway, I treated her to the salon today since the whole thing was my idea."
"Boys are stupid little wimps!" Rainbow Dash yelled. "How was I supposed to know he couldn't handle a punch? I wanted to see how tough he was. It's not my fault that he's weaker than twig."
"Uh, Rainbow, I know Gizmo, and you can tell that just by looking at the poor thing," Applejack said as they finally arrived at Sugarcube Corner.
"Whatever. Guys are dumb. I mean why does it have to be guys anyway? Who made that rule? Why can't I just go on a date with a girl, huh? I know plenty a tough girls that can hang with me and we would do cool stuff on our dates. I just wish things were different, ya know?"
"Rainbow Dash, looks like Ah'm gonna have to talk to you, too."
At that remark the front door to Sugarcube Corner burst opened with Pinkie gripping her cart. She was surprised to see her friends there.
"Hey, girls," Pinkie Pie greeted. "I was just on my way. Gasp! Did you three come here to help me?"
"We sure did," Applejack said. "But it looks like yer all set."
"Yup! I am. Sorry you came all this way for nothing. But at least we can go there together, now. C'mon!"
The ponies began their trek out of Ponyville. Meanwhile on the Kush farm preparations were being made in the yard next to the house. Silver Kush was working on a picnic table with Spike. Aurora Indica Kush brought out a large platter of cucumber sandwiches and carrot sticks. Strawberry Kush and her Cutie Mark Crusader friends helped carry the punch bowl and cups. They placed the refreshments on top of the picnic table. Aurora Indica stopped to admire it.
"Like, tubular work the table, Spike and Silver," she said.
"Nothing to it," Spike said giving her a thumbs up while he waits for Silver to finish polishing. "I love working out here. All of this hard work is making tougher. Right Silver?"
"You bet, little one," Silver said.
"Mommy," Strawberry Kush whined. "Can we please have some Medi-Cookies? Pretty please with Strawberry whipped cream on top?"
"Like, no and junk," Aurora said.
"Aww," pouted the small pink Pegasus.
"But, like, you girls can chow down on these regular cookies. Like I baked them especially for you."
Strawberry, Scootaloo, Sweetie Belle, and Applebloom smiled and took the cookies without complaining. They thanked her as they left to go play on the other side of the house. The enjoyed the fresh baked cookies on the grass.
"Well it was a nice try," Sweetie Belle said.
"I sure can't wait to get big like Rainbow Dash," Scootaloo said after finishing her cookie first. "Then I can do whatever I want."
"Yeah, it's nice that cannabis is legal here, now but grownups are super strict about keeping it away from kids. We can't even deliver it anymore."
"Darn tootin', Sweetie Belle," Applebloom said. "I'm tired of being treated like a kid, too. It's time we take matters in our own hooves. That's why I took these!" Applebloom held out her hoof to show her friends that she had five cannabis seeds. They were surprised to see them.
"Are those what I think they are?" Scootaloo asked.
"Yup," said Applebloom
"Where did you get those?" Sweetie Belle asked.
"I found em in the trash in that barn over there."
"What are you gonna do with them?" Strawberry asked.
"I'm glad you asked. We're gonna grow em ourselves. I got it all planned out. We're gonna grow them in our clubhouse. This way we'll have our own supply and when Babs Seed come over, we wouldn't have to try and steal some like how we tried last month."
"That's a great idea," Scootaloo cheered.
"Yay! No more stealing," Sweetie Belle exclaimed.
"And the best part is Strawberry can show us how, right?" Applebloom questioned.
"I think so. It shouldn't be too hard."
"Good enough, fer me!"
"C'mon," Scootaloo said. "Let's go celebrate with more cookies."
The little ponies ran back to the refreshments to gather more treats. Aurora brought out a pot of tea and some teacups. The fillies ran passed her as she approached the table. Golden Kush also came to the table with a small basket of buds. He placed them on the table as well next to torches, rolling papers, and pipes.
"Spike, my friend," Golden Kush began. "Did you pay all the volunteers before they left today? I totally forgot again."
"Yeah, I did it a while ago." Spike assured. "50 bits and a quarter of today's special for each of them, like always."
"Thank you, my friend. What a busy morning! But we get to have fun now. Oh geez, I forgot to fetch the grinder. I'll be back."
Suddenly, a burst of magic emitted from the front of the house. Everypony looked in that direction to see what was happening. Two voices can be heard coming from the front. It was Twilight Sparkle and Vanilla Kush. The two were discussing work.
"...So we had to shut down that Cannabutter stand because it wasn't up to code." Vanilla said to Twilight, as she was reading from a notebook. "They have three days to shape up or we're terminating our contract with them. That would mean we would have to find another butter maker."
"Good," Twilight said. "How are the efforts in Manehatten?"
"The sooner they get a new mayor, the sooner we can move forward," Vanilla said as she turned the page in her notebook. "The current administration is totally demonizing The Cannabis Coalition. They're calling us the Drug Party. The Mayor's term is almost over and things are looking good for the new candidate. He's in favor of our cause but it's going to take some time to undo the damage done already."
"And Canterlot?"
"They want to see how Ponyville does after a year's time."
"That's fair. One more thing," Twilight said as she turned to Vanilla.
"Yes, your majesty?"
"Did you give me a kiss today?"
"I did not, your majesty."
"When will I receive my kiss?"
"It should arrive shortly, your majesty," Vanilla said as she looked at her watch. "In 5-4-3-2-1. And I'm done for the day. Hey there, Princess Sexy Hooves. You look like you can use something sweet."
"Mmm, Vanilla. My favorite flavor."
The two ponies passionately kissed in front of everypony by the time they reached the side of the house. Everypony pretended to not pay attention to them and not say a word. Spike looked at the Kushes and back at Twilight and Vanilla. He knew this would go on if he didn't do something. To preserve decency, Spike cleared his throat to gain the attention of the two lovers.
"Oh, um, excuse us," Twilight said as she recomposed herself.
"Oh, Princess Twilight. Commissioner Kush," Aurora said in a fake surprised tone. "Like, I didn't notice you come in. Like welcome. Make yourselves at home and junk."
"Thanks Ms. Kush," Twilight greeted. "And no need to be formal. We're off the clock now."
"Oh, like, far out. Want some tea?"
Twilight agreed to a cup while Vanilla went inside the house to see if anything else needs attention. Aurora and Twilight enjoyed a cup of tea together discussing Medicinal research. Spike, the Cutie Mark Crusaders, and the rest of the Kush's also began to congregate to the picnic table. Soon, Pinkie Pie, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, and Fluttershy showed up to join them.
"Hey there everypony," Pinkie Pie shrilled. "Are ya ready to picnic PARTY!?"
"Like, Pinkamena! Salutations sister," Aurora greeted with a hug. "Have you've been meditating? I can sense your reddish aura has returned."
"Welp, if that means I'm back to normal, then it working alright! But it helps that I'm around my friends, too."
"Right on, my friend," said Golden Kush taking the wagon away from Pinkie Pie. He and Silver Kush began placing the treats on the table.
"Hey gals," Twilight greeted. "Where's Rarity?"
"Beats me," Rainboe Dash shrugged.
"Haven't seen her all day," Applejack added.
"Yoohoo!" said a voice from a distance followed by honking noises. Rarity came riding on a purple motor scooter. It was accented with decals of her cutie mark. "Bonjour, darlings!" Rarity pulled up and parked her scooter. Everypony came to gather around it.
"What in the hay is that contraption?" Applejack asked.
"It's a scooter," Rarity said as she removed her decorative helmet. "Trust me darling, these are gonna be all the rage. I went to a soiree at a mansion where we sampled the finest herbs. I met this young inventor who made this thing and get this: it's powered by water! Isn't that ever so lovely? I asked him to make one for me and he did. Of course I just had to add a few aesthetic touches. I just picked it up today!"
"Whoa, that's awesome," Spike said. "You should get one too Twilight."
"Spike, I can fly," Twilight said. "And teleport."
"Oh yeah," said the baby dragon who couldn't help but laugh at his sudden realization.
Another burst of magic was heard from the front of the Kush house. Everypony waited to see who else was attending the event. It was Princess Celestia and Princess Luna. They brought with them a couple bottles of Royal Cider. They both wore matching ponytails in their manes and casual dresses.
"Greetings, everypony," Princess Celestia said. "We do apologize for being late. It's our sister day."
"We took turns picking out each other's outfits," Princess Luna said. "We were having so much fun that we lost track of time."
"How cute," Twilight chuckled. "Welcome your graces. There's tea and sandwiches at the picnic-"
"Oh sister," Luna shouted from the table where she was already helping herself to a cupcake. "Lookie, lookie."
Princess Celestia came over to her sister with her poured cup of tea.
"What is it?" she asked. Princess Luna looked down at the table to direct Celestia's attention to what she found. It was the basket of buds. Luna gave a mischievous look to her sister.
"Oh no," Princess Celestia said. "I'll just have some cider if I want to have some fun."
"Oh, come now! You promised that you would try it with me once. What better time than now?"
"I'm not sure," Princess Celestia said trying to withdraw.
"You're in a safe place, dear sister. Trust me."
Princess Celestia hesitated before giving in to appease her pestering little sister. Excited, Luna begins to prepare a pipe for her. She used the crank grinder Golden Kush brought out. She grounded the nuggets into a crushed pile. She carefully placed the crushed buds into the bowl of the pipe and placed it in the mouth of Celestia. Princess Celestia began to inhale from the pipe. "Let me light it first, silly" Luna said as she laughed. Luna ignited the bowl with a torch. Celestia quickly inhaled, incinerating the contents of the bowl. Luna was worried that she took too much of a drag but Celestia held in her smoke without coughing. She held in her smoke for almost ten seconds before exhaling. Luna was surprisingly impressed.
"Very good, Tia," she praised.
"I learned from the best," Princess Celestia said with a harsh throat. "So when does it kick in?"
"Give it a minute."
Princess Twilight and Vanilla came over to see what was happening. She saw that Celestia was holding a pipe and smoke was coming from it. Her jaw dropped as she inhaled her gasp.
"No. Way," she said.
"Oh dear, Luna," Princess said with a crooked smile. "She saw me. What will I do, now?"
"You can smoke with your dearest student," Princess Luna suggested.
"I bet she would love that," Vanilla added, nudging Twilight.
"I mean, I don't want to pressure you," Twilight said fidgeting. "But it would be like the coolest thing ever! I think we would have some very interesting conversations." Princess Celestia blankly stared at Twilight. Twilight was worried why she wasn't responding. "Princess Celestia?" she said.
"Yes? I- um. Oh dear!" Princess Celestia. "I think I'm starting to feel it. I heard what you said Twilight but it just did not register! I feel so light!"
"This is going to be quite the afternoon," Luna said.
The ponies ate and drank and smoked in fellowship and merriment. After they finished they all enjoyed the nice weather around the farm. Applejack nodded off under a tree alongside Rarity who cuddled with Spike. Spike and Rarity was sharing a joint with each other. Rainbow Dash and the Cutie Mark Crusaders played tag in the fields. Pinkie Pie and Aurora Indica Kush meditated together near the lake. Silver and Golden Kush relaxed in rocking chairs by the house. And on a short hill Vanilla Kush shared words with the Princesses while passing a pipe around. Princess Celestia was smiling as she held the hoof of her sister. It was a peaceful end to a peaceful afternoon.