A Clone Gargoyle's Equestrian Tale

Journal Lessons: Somepony To Watch Over Me

S4 E17 everypony! Maud Pie is up next!

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Malibu was standing outside in a hallway with the CMCs at Sweet Apple Acres while he heard the voices of Big Mac, Granny Smith and Applejack talking behind a door in the kitchen, noticing Applebloom's worrying face.

Scootaloo gives Applebloom an assuring smile. "Whatever they decide, Applebloom, we'll be here for you."

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

The teal alicorn noticed Applebloom looking panicked and scared, making him frown in disapproval at the other fillies. "Not helping guys." Sweetie Belle flushed sheepishly as the other adults came out, their faces serious.

The CMCs all tensed up, Malibu wondering what their decision would be until eventually Granny Smith spoke. "So, we here have decided..." Applebloom flinched, shutting her eyes tight. "That you're old enough to stay home alone and take care of the chores yourself this afternoon!"

Malibu's eyes grew wide in surprise but happiness at the thought of his adopted sister was able to actually stay home alone. He saw her and her friends gasp, but Applebloom makes her face look calm. "I respect your decision." She says, rather maturely to Malibu's disbelief, smiling in amusement as the fillies walked out of the hallway, only for all three of them to cheer loudly, making Malibu roll his eyes, Applejack chuckling as well.

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The reason for why Applebloom was allowed to stay home alone was because Applejack and the others were taking some pies over across the dangerous fire swamp to a secluded village. Malibu had offered to help out in case there was any danger where magic needed to be involved.

He was placing some of the pies on the carriages with his magic while Applebloom was looking really excited. "Stayin' home alone, by myself, on my own!" She almost dropped a pile of pies which Applejack was able to catch with her nose. "I can't believe I'm really doin' it!"

Applejack chuckles while Malibu helped out with Big Mac's pies. "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."

Applebloom nods. "I know it! And it means everythin' to me that y'all think I'm grown up enough to handle it!"

Malibu grins, nudging her gently. "We all really think so, AB. I know you'll do great." He stated, making her blush.

Granny Smith took up her purse. "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!" She petted Applebloom on the head. "You be sure and take care now, Applebloom." She turned to the others. "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 had gotten his map and had Malibu look through it with him. This was his first time traveling with them both over there. "We know, Granny. That's the only reason I agreed to let Applebloom stay behind alone." Applejack suddenly said, much to Malibu's surprise. "Huh?"

Applebloom looked down. "It is?"

Applejack noticed and put a hoof around her. "Oh, I didn't mean it like that, sugar cube. It's just... I take my job as your big sister real serious, which is why I spent all night makin' this." She pulled out a big list, Malibu staring at how long it was.

"What is it?" Applebloom asked in suspicion.

Malibu saw Applejack simply smile. "Just a list of helpful reminders."