[Monday Morning, Rainbow Dash's House, 8:30 a.m.]

I was so excited for today. I had a date with Big Mac at noon, and I had to go pick my parents up today from there house in Cloudsdale at 4 in the afternoon. Then pinkie's party would happen at about 6. Today was going to be a very busy day. Well, hopefully I'll get all my "chores" done so I can go hang out with Big Mac sooner. I would have needed to get all the clouds moved from Ponyville, and move them so they could move in tomorrow.

I sighed and flew up into the sky so I could start my daily chores. It wasn't all that bad, I guess that's why I took a love to flying. Routines are boring if you do them too much, that's why the routine I'm making for the tryouts is going to be a one time thing. I don't things that are really repetitive. That's also another reason why I wanted to join the Wonderbolts. Every single performance you do do is going to be different from the last, they do perform the same exact type of routine in a few of the performances but usually they are always different.

After my date with Big Mac, I'd have to pick up my parents. I hadn't talked to them in a year, because they were quite busy with there jobs and such. My parents both took a liking in earth pony science. They were scientists. The one thing that I had grown to loathe. My parents are good people, just I didn't like their jobs. My dad was a astrologist. My mother was a archeologist. The only one I had a really good connection with was my dad. He had been there through everything, and I mean everything. I'd have boyfriend problems, he'd help me. School problems, he was there. I don't know why, but me and my mom had gotten into fights a lot. To make a long story short, our fighting is what caused me to move out.

Discarding those thoughts after a while, I began to think about my party. Today I was turning 24. I wasn't super excited that the other ponies would actually know how old I was. I like it when everyone thinks I'm, they won't question if I could fly as fast as I say I can. Which, I obviously can. It was a pet peeve of mine. The only ponies who I wanted to know how old I was were Big Mac and AJ. But AJ being my best friend and all, she'd already know it.

I sighed and though What's a Pegasus like me going to do in a world like this? I brought my mind back to finishing the moving of the clouds without completely destroying them. I had to move them far enough away so that the wind could move them back here tomorrow by the morning. I was glad it wasn't going to rain. I ha-, I stopped myself, strongly dislike the rain.

[Sweet Apple Acres, 10:30]

As I landed near the barnhouse, I could see Big Mac and Applejack out in the acres applebucking. They had taught me how to applebuck about a year ago, so I began towards the path they had taken to get where they were. I made eye contact with Applejack, who nodded at me. She glanced towards the cart where they had put a few empty barrels.

I walked over to them and picked up 2 and placed them in the correct spots. Believe it or not this is actually a important part in applebucking. It actually takes 3 buckets to do it easily, but I liked the challenge that only 2 provided. I walked over towards the tree that I had selected, and turned around. I tensed the muscles of my front legs, and balanced all my weight upon them. I glanced back for a moment to center where I was about to buck. With all my strength I compacted my back, and then sprung it outwards towards the tree with my legs as the middle-man.

Crack.

The blow landed smoothly, and I had shaken the tree enough to make all the apples fall evenly into the 2 barrels I had placed. This was the first tree of many that I would buck today. I know it was my birthday and all, but I'd like to have a good lunch with my boyfriend more. I sighed, At least I'd be able to help them get this done faster too. I continued on to the next tree. Repeated the process. Your simple rinse, lather, repeat kind of thing.

[Sweet Apple Acres, 11:30]

We finished with a half-hour to spare. So that meant, Big Mac and I could go do something in town. Or not, we could always stay here, and tell jokes, stories, secrets. Hell, we should include Applejack. Its the least I could do for a fact. I walked over to where Big Mac and Applejack were standing. Big Mac nodded at me, he was pretty much soaked in his own sweat. Applejack looked pretty beat too. It took me a few minutes to even realize how tired and sweaty I was myself.

"Hey, Dash get over here." I heard AJ yell.

"Coming." I picked up some speed to get over there quickly "What's up?" I said when I had finally arrived.

"I don't know about you, but I could really go for a shower."

"That sounds nice."

"So me and you will head back towards the house and get started on our showers."

"Alright," I said towards AJ, turning to Big Mac "see ya in a bit Big Mac."

"Bye gals." He said as he began towards the cart and hooked himself to it. We walked up the path back towards the house. If we weren't so tired we may have raced each other there. I was tired that I would have just laid on the path and went to sleep. I would actually have rather take a nap in the guest room.

When we got to the house, we walked immediately in. The cool air inside felt very, very nice. It was so refreshing, AJ and I exchanged glances for a moment. She and I nodded towards each other, this meant that I'd take the washroom upstairs. I walked up the stairs, I passed by the guestroom which always looks nice. The washroom was between Big Mac's room and the guest room. I walked into it, it was a nice shade of light blue. There were already towels laid out for someone if they needed to take a shower.

I started the water for the shower. A warm shower does sound really nice. I hadn't taken one since yesterday morning. I felt dirty for not taking one for while. Okay, shoot me. I like showers, they make me feel better. If you'd ever had a crappy day before you'd understand what I mean. I looked in the mirror for a moment. My hair was a little frazzled, and my coat had a light layer of dirt. I had worked hard today.

I placed my hoof into the shower to see if the temperature was correct. It was a little cold, I dialed it up a little bit before stepping into it. I felt the water hit my mane, I looked down towards the drain and saw how much dirt I actually had on me. It's surprising that you don't feel the weight of dirt until you wash it off. I had actually accumulated a lot of dirt. But other than me being very dirty, I had done a fairly good job at applebucking today.

We managed to get a little extra done today, which was great because that means the season would end sooner. So AJ, Big Mac, and I could go and do things in town. I continued to wash myself, getting behind my ears, and brushing my mane with my hoofs. Once I was satisfied with how clean I was, I stopped the water and stepped out. I walked over to the towel, and began to dry myself. Before I wiped my face for the second time, something had caught my eye. I looked back towards the door, and it had been open just enough for a pony to look through. What the hay? I thought Who would be looking in here at me?

I mean it could be Big Mac, but he would have at least knocked. Or would he have? I pondered this for a moment, then dismissed it and began to think of who else could have done it. I know for sure it wouldn't have been Applebloom. She would have walked in and started talking to me if that was the case. Was it AJ? But why would she look in here if she knew I was taking a shower? My head was spinning with all the possibilities that could have lead up to the door being open like that. Well, I guess it doesn't really matter. Its not like AJ doesn't have what I have, and its not like Big Mac isn't going to see it sometime or another. With that I had officially dismissed it from my mind.

I walked over to the guest room once I had finished drying myself off. I grabbed the brush and looked into the mirror. I began to brush my hair so it looked nice. After a few moments, Applejack entered.

"What's up, sugarcube." She asked.

"Nothing, just finished my shower. I've got to get my hair nice for the date that me and your brother have in about 10 minutes." I answered.

"Well I hope you two have a good time. When you two are finished you guys should come back here. I'll have a present for you."

"Aw, you don't have to get me anything AJ."

"Well, you're going to like it. That's why I got it for you."

"Where's Big Mac anyways?"

"He's down stairs in the shower, I finished mine fast so he wouldn't disturb you while you were in yours."

"Did he run up here to grab anything?"

"I don't think so..." She sounded like she wasn't sure. Hmmm, I wonder if he did come up here. Maybe he walked by and the door was already peeked open like that. Or he opened it himself to see if I was done or not. I thought on this for a few moments. Finally deciding that I keep killing something and bringing it back to life, I dismissed it for good. If he did, he would tell me at lunch.

[ Daisy's Diner, 12:10 p.m.]

We arrived at the diner, and got seated by the waiter. He asked us what we wanted to drink, and we got situated. Before leaving he handed us our menus. I'd been here 3 times before, and I got the same thing each time. A nice big plate of biscuits and gravy. Daisy's were to die for. They were that good. I set my menu down and began to work on my glass of water.

"You already know what you're going to order?" Big Mac asked.

"Yeah, I've been here enough times. The biscuits and gravy are my favorite on the menu." I answered, setting my glass down.

"Well, I'll take your word for it." He said setting his menu on top of mine. "So, you never told me. What is it that your parents do?"

"Well they're both scientists. My dad is an Astrologist. While my mom is a Archeologist."

"Really? That's interesting. What's your mom and dad like?"

"My mom, well..." I thought on how not to make this sound mean "to be honest, she's the reason I've lived here as long as I have. My dad on the other hand, is the one I think you'd like the most. He's laid-back. He can be strict at times, but other than that he's a really nice guy to be around. My mom, is a little uptight. She and I usually fought when I was living with them. I don't want to get into that."

"What's your dad's name?"

"Meteor Shower. And before you ask, my mom's name is White Bone. She has everyone call her Vanessa for short."

"All right, so your going to be picking them up when?"

"Around 4, so that leaves me and you some time after this go do something else. Like go for a walk or something. Say, what happened to you're parents anyways. I've never heard anything about them, even though I've know AJ practically from the moment I moved here."

"I don't know...I never got to meet them. Granny Smith always tells us that they had to give us to her. That they couldn't care for us."

"I'm sorry..."

"Don't be, I'm proud that I don't have to worry about what they're doing. It was their choice to give up two kids that have grown into fine adults, not yours."

"So what will you have?" The waiter said, as he stopped in front of our table.

"Biscuits and gravy for the both of us." Big Mac replied.

"Alright, it'll be ready in about 10 minutes." The waiter said as he walked away from the table. The rest of the time, Big Mac and I continued to talk about nothing important. Just small facts about each other. The whole time though it looked as though something had been bothering him. I wonder what could be bothering him. I decided not to think super hard on it. I just ate, talked, and had a nice lunch with him. To think that I still had a whole day to do this with him. My life was perfect so far.

[Author's Notes]

Morning everyone. Sorry for not posting anything sooner, I've just been busy. I had a performance for Color Guard on Wednesday which was really good. And just plain drilling practice for JROTC for the rest of the week, which left me really tired. Not to mention that my arms had been killing me all week. Anywho, I hope you all enjoy this segment. This is actually a 2-parter, and I'm hopefully am going to have the second part out later this evening. Maybe around 10ish if I'm lucky. Well thanks for the read, hope you have a great day/night. I love you. Now I'm going to go pass out xD, Nighty-Night.

Mrhelmetman

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[Revised Notes]

Thanks Hope4Change for telling me to go back and proofread. I did just that, and found a few things that may have confused everyone. Anywho, just saying that if I don't get out the chapter later tonight, it'll be out probably Monday night, or Tuesday at the latest. Today is officially proofread day. Anyways, thanks for the read again. Enjoy your afternoon.

Mrhelmetman

Revised Date and Time

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18:42 – 6:42 p.m.