Discord

Somepony to Watch Over Me

Applejack, Big Mac and Granny Smith: [muffled conversation]

Scootaloo: Whatever they decide, Apple Bloom, we'll be here for you.

Sweetie Belle: Totally. Even though it could change everything for you, forever and ever!

[door opens]

Granny Smith: So, we here have decided... that you're old enough to stay home alone and take care of the chores yourself for the afternoon!

Apple Bloom, Scootaloo Coconut Harvest and Sweetie Belle: [gasps]

Apple Bloom: I accept your decision.

Apple Bloom, Scootaloo Coconut Harvest and Sweetie Belle: [cheering]

Apple Bloom: Stayin' home alone, by myself, on my own! I can't believe I'm really doin' it!

Applejack: Now, hey there, filly. I know you're excited, but bein' the only pony here to take care of the day's chores is a big responsibility.

Apple Bloom: I know it! And it means everythin' to me that y'all think I'm grown up enough to handle it. I won't let you down.

Granny Smith: Well, if'n I'm gonna make my train, I best to be off. When Great Aunt Pine Apple says a pony's gots to ride by a certain time, you better be there! You be sure and take care now, Apple Bloom. Y'all take care as well. I don't know which of your delivery routes is tougher. you're each headed to a mighty hard-to-reach town.

Big Mac: Eeyup.

Applejack: We know, Granny. That's the only reason I agreed to let Apple Bloom stay behind alone.

Apple Bloom: It is?

Applejack: Oh, I didn't mean it like that, sugarcube. It's just, I take my job as your big sister real serious, which is why I spent all night makin' this.

Apple Bloom: What is it?

Applejack: Just a little list of helpful reminders.

Apple Bloom: [reading] "There's some soup for you in the 'frigerator. Be sure not to heat it up too much. If it's hot, blow on it to cool it off. And take little sips—if you gulp, you could get hiccups." You don't have to worry about me. I can take care of myself and the chores! I'm ready for this.

Applejack: [sighs] I guess you are. I'm just not so sure I am.

Apple Bloom: But you trust me and believe I'm grown up enough to handle this, right?

Applejack: [sighs] Right. Okay then. Good luck, little sis— whoa!

Apple Bloom: [quickly] Okaygreatseeyousoonbye!

Applejack, Apple Bloom and Granny Smith: [various goodbyes]

Big Mac: Eyuu-up!

Apple Bloom: Woo-hoo! I'm alone! At home! I'm home alone! This is gonna be so awesome!

Applejack: [teeth chattering] [grunts]

[thud]

Applejack: Eheheh... Sorry, Big Mac. I was just frettin' a bit about Apple Bloom. You think she's gonna be okay on her own?

Big Mac: Eeyup.

Applejack: I just keep on thinkin' of things I forgot to put on her list. Like, I didn't write down that if she wants to get a spoon out of the drawer, she needs to open the drawer first. [sighs] I know, I'm probably just bein' silly.

Big Mac: Eeyup.

Applejack: But I know I'd feel a heap better if I could just check on Apple Bloom one last time. You go on ahead and make your delivery. I'm just gonna take a quick peek, and then I'll make mine.