A World Without a Rainboom

Actress Applejack

"Cock-a-doodle-doo... Oh, I wonder what Granny Smith and Big McIntosh are up to. I bet they're applebuckin' their way through the Red Delicious trees. Oh, what I wouldn't give for just one bite."

Celestia, give me a sign. I'm not happy here in Manehattan. I love my aunt and uncle Orange and thank 'em for takin' me in, but, talkin' all proper and eatin' little vittles ain't right. What should I do?

Watching the sky from her window Applejack prayed for a sign. Looking in the direction of Sweet Apple Acres, she turned away and went to get ready for the day. "Aunt Orange, what's the plan today?"

"Now, Applejack. We speak proper in this home."

"I-I apologize Auntie. I am working on it the best I can. How are the plans for the day coming along?" Applejack said slightly slower than normal as she formed the words in her mind as she spoke them without her country accent.

"Much better. Now, today we have a luncheon at Grapes and Wines with a few prominent ponies from across Equestria, as well as a supper with a troupe from Las Pegasus. We have breakfast scheduled in an hour at the plaza so we have to get you to the spa. Let's go, we can't be late."

Faking a smile Applejack followed her Aunt and her day began. 45 minutes having four spa mares combing, clipping, and fluffing all over her body hurt and annoyed the filly but she didn't fight it. Having a taxi take them to their breakfast they chatted and Applejack did her best to speak as little as she could so she wouldn't embarrass herself like the evening before.

Lunch was equally boring for the filly Applejack. The meal was the size of an apple and disappointed her, but she ate slowly and copied her aunts movements and bite sizes. "Oh, your niece is so well mannered. I absolutely adore her," I want to just eat her up." A random mare across from Applejack exclaimed after Applejack used a countyism without knowing.

One more meal, one more party, one more ride then I'm done. I'm headin' back to the acres.

"Oh my, if it isn't the Oranges. Darling, I haven't seen you for months. Life in Las Pegasus is so exhausting: Work, Work, Work. Life is great, don't misunderstand, but sometimes I wish I had a life in the country farming compared to the rush of the big city," a mare said as she hugged Applejacks uncle and aunt. "And who is this little darling?"

"This is our niece, Applejack. She's moved here from Ponyville, isn't that right dear?" Aunt Orange asked Applejack who looked as pretty as ever. Her mane was braided and had pink bows holding them closed and she wore a small blue scarf.

"Ya betcha, I'm here from the countryside and it's a real treat livin' here. Only the food ain't nothin' but a bite of vittles and the hoity-toidy clothes and way Ah gotta wear my mane are as annoyin' as sittin in the mud while the pigs play around ya," Applejack said in an exaggerated drawl. Her aunt and uncle stuttered as they tried to excuse the well dressed and groomed fillies explanation before the mare before them laughed jovially.

"Oh, dear I love her. She's the perfect filly for a role I'm casting for and she'll be a star in no time," leaning in the mare asked Applejack, "Would you like to be a star?" Applejack took a step back and tried to understand what she was being asked before slowly nodding her head. "Great. I'll have my car pick her up tomorrow morning and we'll go down to the recording studio for a voice over to see how well she is before I have my lawyer contact you with details on our contract. By the way, famous filly. My name is Tele Vision. Gateway to the stars!"

With that the mare stormed out of the party with eye catching flair. "Uncle Orange? She didn't even wait for the meal to be served. Is she really that important or is she a little unstable?" Applejack asked with her accent gone.