Herr Regis

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Carlisle captain of equestria & Hi: thanks guys! You'll love this chapter, too. I tossed a curve ball in this one ;)

In The Air

The day of the festival arrived, and the sun was shining brightly, there were few small and delicate looking white puffy clouds out, and there was just enough breeze to make Ponyville feel cool and inviting.

The organizer team woke up early that morning, having an early breakfast together before the festivities began. Just as the previous year, there would be a fantastic ball. Outside, everything was centered around the majestic apple, and all such a small fruit had to offer. Even some of the distant members of the apple family turned up, not only because the event was focused around honoring their line of work, but because they were invited.

"Wow, there's a lot of apples here, more than I'd of ever hoped to come around." Applejack was immensely surprised, but also glad that the event was going smoothly and her extended family members were there to see it. "So you like that your family is here?" Asked Flim, who was standing beside her. Applejack's body was pressed tightly against his side in romantic fashion.

"It's great, I wonder how they heard about the festival." Applejack was unsure, but a mischievous smile from Flim told her everything. "Why, I invited them of coarse my sweet Applejack, how could I not want any and all apples to see this spectacle?"

"You!" Applejack took his hat off, wrapping Flim's neck under her arm and mussing up his mane with her hoof. They both laughed happily as the day continued.

All ponies seemed to be enjoying themselves, and it was apparent that everypony had forgiven Applejack's far off misdoings and were glad to take part in an event honoring Sweet Apple Acres. It was also a very profitable day, for both several charities and Sweet Apple Acres, as they supplied all the apples in every shape and form.

"Applejack, there's a few other ponies I invited that I want you to meet." Applejack followed Flim as he walked her outside, and she was amazed to see two princesses. Applejack's jaw dropped open in surprise. "You invited Princess Celestia AND Princess Cadence?" Flim nodded, closing her mouth with his hoof. "How did you get them here?"

Flim smiled, "Flam went and had a word with Princess Twilight Sparkle; he was very persuasive. Prince Shining Armor helped." Applejack shook her head and laughed. "Is he coming to?" Flim nodded. "He will be."

Applejack was shoved down the streets of Ponyville, toward where the two princesses were standing, their guards by their sides. Flim did the introducing, he bowed, removing his hat swiftly in one big fluid motion. "Princesses, charmed as always. I'd like to introduce Applejack, this here festival would have been impossible without her generosity and kindness."

"It's nice to see you again, Applejack." Responded Princess Celestia, smiling at her magical protégé turned princess' friend. Applejack nodded dumbly, starstruck. "It's nice to see you again as well, princess. I hope you enjoy yourself here in Ponyville." The princesses smiled, "we will."

As the day went on, all seemed well for Applejack until a certain unicorn made his presence known in the crowd. "Oh gosh." Applejack tried to hide her face and avoid him, rushing back to Flim as soon as possible, but just as her ponyfriend came into view, the unicorn she was evading caught her.

"Applejack! What a pleasure to see such a sweet farm belle at an event like this, what's new?" Applejack sighed, turning around and putting on her best fake smile.

"Hello Trenderhoof, I'm alright, in fact..." She wanted to mention Flim, but was cut off before she could finish her rebuttal. This unicorn was a persistent one.

"That's great! Hey, this is all so wonderful and well done, I'd love for you to explain to me how you did it. The gist of the theme and the food. Maybe I could pick you up tomorrow... like a date." Applejack rolled her eyes and Trenderhoof continued to smiled.

As if he could read Applejack's mind, Flim came walking over to her rescue. He could care less that a different unicorn was talking to Applejack, she was trustworthy and loyal; he wasn't going to fuss. In truth, Flim simply wanted to get aquatinted to an attendee he'd yet to meet. "Hello sir, what a pleasure to meet you, my name's Flim. Applejack, introduce me to your handsome friend."

"Why certainly, Flim, I'd like you to become aquatinted to Trenderhoof, he's just asked me out on a date, tomorrow." Flim frowned, his eyes darting up and down Trenderhoof quickly. "Well is that so?" Applejack gave conformation as Trenderhoof stood there awkwardly.

"Did she tell you she had a ponyfriend? Oh he's the real strong type, jealous, too." Flim took Trenderhoof under his arm, twisting him around and whispering in his ear. "I suggest you make away before he sees you flirting up his mare." Flim gave Trenderhoof a hearty shove, rocketing the unicorn a few steps away. "Now go on." Trenderhoof nodded, thanking Flim and apologizing to Applejack before he ran away.

Applejack smiled. "I have a ponyfriend?" Flim turned around, smiling at her before they rubbed noses and kissed. "Of coarse, and he loves you." Applejack backed out of the kiss, looking at Flim with a surreal and emotionally driven gaze.

"You... you love me? Gosh Flim, you picked one strange time to say so." He gave her a prompt and soft kiss on the cheek, one she excepted. "I love you too, Flim."

He smiled at her, tipping his hat and bowing his head. "Come on my sweet Applejack, let's go dance."

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