Woo hoo things are looking up...As always all characters belong to their respective creators except my OC.

The next day the sun shone through the window and I felt alive again. I couldn't quite place my finger on it but I felt at home. From downstairs I could smell something cooking and it was heavenly. I got up and dressed in something similar to yesterday and headed downstairs to find the origin of the smell. Arriving at the kitchen I beheld a sight of pancakes, orange juice, and sliced fruit set up on the table.

"Oh wow that smells great, "I said still in the doorway.

Jumping from surprise Rarity turned and said, "OH goodness Takashi you startled me."

"My apologies I forget how used to moving silently I am," I said.

"Well you have great timing everything is ready, I figured you should have a good breakfast if you were going to be working outside today," Rarity said.

It was strange; I knew we both had feelings beginning to develop for one another but I never imagined how right this felt. It was like all the things I had heard from the married shinobi from the village. How their wives treated them so well because they never knew if the mission they went on would be their last. I guess I sat and stared to long lost in thought because before long Rarity snapped me out of my daze with a blush.

"I'm sorry I was just thinking about how great you've been to me even though I'm so much different from you,"I said blushing myself.

"You may be different but I think things like friendship are the same no matter who we are or where we come from," she replied sounding very serious.

All I could do was smile and say, "well said I think you're absolutely right."

With that we finished breakfast and cleaned up the kitchen. Rarity said she would be working in her shop today on a client's order. I smiled and told her I'd be back in time for dinner. And without thinking I leaned down and kissed her cheek before I walked out the door. It was no more than a few steps before I realized what I just did but couldn't turn around to see the aftermath of my action. I just kept heading down to Sweet Apple Acres trying to focus on the day. It was a great day the sun was out but it wasn't overly warm. Arriving at the farm I spotted Applejack at a big red barn and headed straight to her.

"Well hey there sugar cube you look like your feelin better," Applejack said in her signature country drawl.

"I'm feeling great better than I have in years, so I figured I'd stop by and see if I could take you up on that job offer," I said all smiles.

Excitedly Applejack replied," well shoot I'd be glad to have you work with us and I'll pay ya a fair rate."

It sounded like a plan I was ready to get to working up a sweat again. My body was out of shape from all that time of limited activity so I was ready to shake the cobwebs off. She showed me out to a far side of the farm that hadn't been tilled yet due to many large rocks in the marked off field.

" Me and my brother Big Mac had planned to clear out this area to expand the orchard but have had a bit of trouble clearin out these rocks so I figured I'd see if you had any ideas," she said tipping her hat up.

I had a few I ideas but I wasn't sure which id be able to handle. It had been so long since id been in shape and my chakra levels had suffered because of that. I figured the best way to know would be to try and try again.

"Ok where would you want them moved to if I had an idea, "I asked looking around to see if there were any good spots?

Applejack scratched her head and said," well I hadn't thought that far ahead but I guess over that way as close to the tree line would be alright."

Applejack had been referring to the Everfree Forest that was close by. Alright I had a plan all I had to do was see if it worked. I chose a smaller rock and stood before it. The smallest were about the size of a cow and were the most abundant. But there were a few larger ones and one giant one that seemed to be as big as a house. I figured it start slow with the smaller ones. I focused my chakra into my muscles increasing my strength. I gripped the rock and pulled. At first it didn't seem like I was going to be able to do it but after a few attempts I got the hang of focusing for this kind of technique and the rock began to budge. Applejack couldn't believe what she was seeing. Finally with one last pull I tossed the rock over my shoulder to the spot we had decided they'd go.

"Man I'm out of practice just give me a few more tries and I'll be able to do it faster, "I said matter of factly.

"Are you kiddin me how'd you do that in the first place, "Applejack stammered eyes wide and mouth gaping open.

I realized I should have explained what I was going to do so I said," well it's basically the same thing as when I kicked that tree the other time I was here. I focus the energy in my body to increase the strength I'm my muscles. It's not easy to learn but very useful."

She just couldn't place her hoof on what I meant but she couldn't deny what she'd seen with her own eyes. I did it a few more times each attempt becoming easier and easier. Finally deciding I had my chakra focus down I decided to speed thing up. If Applejack was amazed before she was in for the shock of her life. I used the shadow clone jutsu to create 9 replicas of myself. In a puff of smoke they appeared and with ease they went to work tossing the large rocks to the pile. I started to feel the fatigue of using so much chakra. I was right my chakra wasn't as abundant as it used to be but id fix that in time with training and exercise. Luckily before I got dangerously low the clones and I had cleared the field save for one. That freakishly large boulder that seemed to be dead center of the new field. I knew at my current level I wouldn't be able to toss it like the others. I had an idea for this one though. I dispelled my clones and walked over to the boulder and walked around it feeling its surface.

"You're not gonna try and toss that one are ya," Applejack said half worried half excited.

Finally stopping my inspection of the boulder I replied," no I don't think I can do that with this one but perhaps I can do something else."

I focused my chakra again only this time I wouldn't be tossing id be punching. I cocked my arm back and shot it forward striking the boulder with a thunderous boom. At first it looked as if nothing had happened but then the boulder started to crack which radiated from the point where I punched. Seconds later it fell apart into pieces no bigger than a watermelon.

"Well that took care of that," I said turning to Applejack pleased with how my plan worked out.

But when I met Applejacks gaze I say a big blushing grin and batting eyes. Oh no what was going though her mind. What I didn't know is that without meaning to I had greatly impressed Applejack and in turn caused her heart to skip a beat. Great now I had two ponies making eyes at me. It was one thing when It was just Rarity but now it looked like Applejack was falling for me as well. And I couldn't say that I didn't find Applejack attractive. What had I gotten myself into and how was this going to turn out.

"Uh well I do believe ive used up all my energy so if its ok I can finish up tomorrow," I said worried about what Applejacks next move was going to be.

"Oh don't you worry about it none you've more than done your days work. So here your bits as promised and don't worry about this I'm sure my brother can handle cleanup of this tiny mess," Applejack said dreamy eyed.

I had to go before she asked me to stay for some reason so I thanked her again for the job and hurried off back to town.

Did i say things were looking up...oops love triangle?