"While walking though the ranch both Dusk and Spike smelled a particularly good old Apple families apple pie. Which made Dusk stomach grumble. You smell that big bro? Yeah I smell it. He replied. This place must make delicious food just like Bon Bon said. Yeah but are these people actually nice like she said they are?Dusk thought. Just then someone yelled. Yee-haw! Which was the sound that broke the silence of the area. As they walk further they spotted a house and a barn. Unexpectedly someone female voice said. Oh hello there. Looking to there left a woman with brilliant gambage hair with some grey in it greeted them. Are you two emissaries from Cantorlot. I Presume. Yes we are. Spike told her. It's nice meet you. She said and smiled. Even though she appeared to be nice she unnervingly starred at them a few seconds at time especially Dusk,as she was seeing into his soul. Hey honey what's going on? Said well built man with red hair but,just like the woman it was starting to grey up. With tan round hat on his nothing. She told meeting our Canterlot told him. Cantorlot huh? He said looking them but not in the uncomfortable way. Their a lot younger than I thought they be. He told the woman. Are you guys married. Yes sir we been married a good 35 years. But tell me. He said to the two brothers. Did my wife did her inner vision you like starring for an unusual amount of time. Inner vision? Thought Dusk. But he and his assistant nodded yes. I'm sorry about that. The husband told them. Thats her way of getting to know new people by what's in them,she did the same thing if I wanted to merry her. Oh you. The wife said in cute voice. Looking inside me? Dusk thought nervously. Oh… The wife said. Before we forget my name is Pear Butter and this is my husband. Bright Mac the name he introduce himself. Pear Butter wore an indigo floral dress with a white apron and brown boots. And Bright Mac wore a red rolled up sleeve open shirt,with a white shirt underneath,along with a pair of blue jeans and like his wife wore pair of brown boots. Pear Butter extended her hand and arm. Seeing this Dusk didn't know what to do due his lack of social knowledge. Fortunately he remembered his former baby sitter. Who was and still is Prince Miaroré Romano or Rome for short,kissed his older sister on the palm of her hand when he was little. And with that Dusk bent down and kiss Pear Butter palm. Though the gesture was pleasant or at least According to the kiss Pear Butter gave a tiny Giggle and Spike gave a small snicker. Because of his adoptive older brothers idiocy of not knowing how to shake a hand. But before any of them said anything a girls voice was heard saying… Hey ma. Hey pa What's going on? Turning her head Pear Butter said. Oh hi honey. Looking at the young woman who appeared she seemed to be around Dusk's age. And like her parents she wore typical farm clothes but hers was a orange blouse with rolled up sleeves, blue Jeans with brown chaps, with matching boots,and hat,that came with gold metal strap,with Star on it. Who's are these fellas? The young woman asked. Oh these two are our Cantorlot guests. Oh really? She said as she walked up. With that Dusk could see her facial freckles and green eyes,her blonde hair was as golden as the wheat that grew on the farm. Names Apple Jack. Put it their stranger. As she extended her hand and arm. Like her mother Apple Jack received a kiss on her palm instead of a handshake. After that spike had to cover his mouth to conceal his laughing. For not just the kiss but for A.J's reaction to it because unlike her mom she who just giggled. Apple seemed to take as personal offense as steam was radiating from her body but,before she could do anything her mother came and said. Now now darling. She told her daughter. Honey. She told her don't you show him how we introduce ourselves in these parts. Will do. He her daughter aside Pear Better said to her. Now honey I know that wasn't pleasant experience but he meant nothing by it. But he kiss my palm. Apple Jack trying to justify herself. And I'll be damn if any city folk thinks if they can just flirt around without any consequence. Honey language. Her mother scolded. And besides he kissed my palm too and I looked into his eyes and I can say for certain he's not one of them. He just wants to get his tasks for the day done and go home. Really? A.J said. Hey your talking to the person who has a knack for reading people. And I can say for sure he's been through a lot of rough stuff. Just than a small scream was heard. Turning their heads both Pear Butter and Apple Jack saw Dusk face in pain while looking at his hand,with brought Mac saying… And that's how you do a proper hand shank. Dusk moved several of his fingers indicating they weren't broken but his hand was still throbbing form the hand greeting. Apple Jack honey. Her mom told her. Why don't you show our guests the food we're presenting while me and your father check on a few things. Will do. With her parents away A.J called over the Cantorlot gests. Alright you city boys came with me and I'll show you the food giving at the Summer Sun Celebration. With that Spike and Dusk complied and fellowed her. Here's the food we're serving. Looking at the food the Apple family was giving many of it was pie and other apple based Products. However the smell form the food made Dusks stomach grumble, forcing him to cover it to make it stop which made Apple Jack ask him. Did you eat anything today? Before he could say anything Spike answered. No. He has not eatin sense Princess Celestia sent him here to observe the Celebration activities. Spike! Dusk shouted at him. With that tapping his staff the ground beneath The imp assistant abruptly protruded up sending him flying across the field.
"While Apple Jacks parents were to talking to a man with a grey mustache,Pear Butter and her husband heard screaming coming from Spike above them as they watched him crashed to anther part of the field. What in the Celestia is going on? Bright Mac asked. You go check on him I'll go check what's going with Apple Jack. I go with ya Pear Better the mustache man said. Searching to where Spike had crashed Bright Mac found him and little fella. Are you Alright? Groaning little Spike said I'm fine. As he got up. What happened? Nothing just one of my brothers temper tantrums. On the other side of farm Pear Butter and the man she was with went to where to see what was all the commotion. They saw Apple Jack and Dusk still together. But before Pear could say anything. A.J Hey Burt what brings you to these parts. Oh just on a little business. So what's going? Pear Butter asked. I saw that little fella with the green hair.. umm..watcha call him? His name is Spike. Dusk said to her. Why was he flying over the field? dhe asked him.I don't think he has wings and your father has gone to retrieve him. Before Apple Jack could answer. Dusk spoke and said. Well he's been saying things that he's not suppose to say, so I had disciplined him. Well has he been saying. P.B asked him. Before Dusk could speak again his stomach grumbled. Allowing Apple Jack to speak. Reason why Spike was flying across the field because he admitted the Emissary here hasn't eatin dinner yesterday or breakfast because he's upset the princess choose him to come here instead of anyone else. With that Dusk stomach continued to growl. Well.. Pear Butter said. Looks like we have an extra guests for our reunion. Excuse me? Dusk said confused. Yes we're having our family reunion today with that you can have all the food you want. A.J mother told him. Wait! Dusk pleaded. Apple Jack go tell our other guests that we're ready to serve. Gotcha ma. As A.J left as same time Bright Mac came. Hey honey this little guy is alright and I learn his name is Spike. Hey big bro you ready to…before the imp could say anything else Apple Jack rang a bell and yelled at the top of her lungs. Soups on everybody! In a few moments the ground started rumbling and before Dusk knew it hundreds of people were running towards where they were. Oh no no no. Dusk pleaded but one of the Apple family members grabbed him and he knew it he was at and sharing a table with Spike and Burnt Oak. Greetings everyone. Said A.J welcome to our family reunion as you must know we have three guests joining us as some of you might know my dads friend Burnt Oak and of course our two other guests who came all the way from Cantlot Spike and… Against his better judgment Dusk spoke up to say his name to everyone. Dusk. Dusk Shine he said to all of them. Well now that we… Hold on Brut interrupted. Not to be rude but I think I've heard the name Dusk Shine before as I was in Canterlot not that long ago for business purposes. Now uh.. Aren't you associated with the princess? He asked Dusk. Like one of her students or… Actually..Spike told him. He's the princess top student. Actually he's her Royal protégé. Say what now?Apple Jack said in disbelief what she heard. The Princess protégé? Pear butter said excitedly. That is an honor. Well that is surprising. Brunt said. Because from what I've heard you rarely come out of that tower of yours. I believe it was one of the reasons why the Princess sent him here in the first place. Pear Butter replied. Now is it true. Burnt asked him. You've blasted that big time photographer? I forget her name.Yes. Dusk replied. Now why did you do that? A.J asked him. Well let's just say. She over stepped her grounds. With nothing else to say or ask Apple Jack said. Okay everyone before we eat let me introduce ourselves to our special guests. Now she said to Dusk this here is…Apple Cobbler,Carmel Apple, Apple Cupcake,Apple Pie,Apple Flan,Apple Fridder,Apple Bumpkin,Goldin Delicious, Red Delicious,Apple Strudel,Apple Tart,Baked boy what have gotten myself into Dusk said to himself. How am I going to remember these peoples names. He thought to himself. And how much food did they bring? Sure I'm hungry but the food they're brining in could feed all of Cantorlot for days possibly weeks. Uggh. Dusk groaned is saving Equestria even worth it now. He thought. Fortunately now the only family members to mention now are Apple Jacks little sister Apple Bloom,Her older brother Big Mac, and probably the oldest member of the Apple family Granny Smith. Who nodded off to sleep. Now that we got the introductions out of the way that's eat. Especially you "Princesses Protégé". Dusk wanted to protest but his stomach started to growl forcing him to give some of the food a chance as he started to eat. After eating Dusk had to Admit the food the Apple family made was good. Though he didn't eat all of it because there was so much of it so Spike ended up eating most of it. After saying their thanks Dusk and Spike tried to leave as peacefully as they could but a few of the Apple family girls ganged up on the duo and stated asking them questions. Wait are you really the protégé of the princess? What's is she? What is Cantorlot like? Is the capital city really glamorous as everyone says it is? Dusk tried to speak but they kept hammering him with questions till Apple Jack spoke out. Enough! Now I know you ladies would like to know more of his position and Cantorlot but this man is busy and has a lot to complete for the Princess and you excuse us I'll escort him out. Awww. They groaned. Out of the ranch. Dusk Thanked Apple Jack for her assistance. Don't mention it Sugar cube. And after she said that Dusk picked up Spike and ran as fast as he could. A.J giggled at this bug unexpectedly heard span her younger sister say. So you like him? Apple Bloom? She saw her brother was with her. Big Mac? What in y'all you two doing here? Me and Big Mac saw you leaving with that Cantorlot fella and wanted to see what was going on. Nothin's going on I was just helpin them because the girls were botherin them so I stepped in and helped escort them out. Than Apple Bloom gave her sister a look. Right. Its the truth. Though I will admit Dusk is a looker,but he's seems more of a loner and he plans to leave once this Summer Sun Celebration is over. But he kissed your palm. told her younger sister. Ma told me. Yes but he also kissed ma's palm as well and it wasn't anything romantic it's because he has no social experience. She patted her little sisters head. Now if we're done talkin let's head back,the feast maybe over but we still got loads to do before we see the Princess tonight. Eeyup. Said Big Mac.