My Apple's Still Blooming

Apple Family Reunion

AppleBloom walked through the crowd. It had been 100 moons since the last family reunion, the one where everypony had come. AppleBloom searched the herd for her cousin, Babs Seed.

AppleBloom soon spotted a watermelon red mane. "Hi, Babs!" she said, hugging her friend/cousin. "'Sup, AppleBloom?" Babs asked. "Not much. We're startin' harvestin' in a few days." AppleBloom said excitedly. She had always wanted to help with harvesting.

"That's exciting. Our orchard is at least three months away from harvest." Babs said, and they walked around. Applejack found them both. "Well, Howdy Babs! Enjoyin' yourself?" she asked. Babs nodded. "I missed ya so much!" she said, and Applejack laughed.

"Well, you two have fun. I gotta go check on the fritter makin'." Applejack trotted away. AppleBloom immediately was drawn to Babs' Flank. There was a seed on it. "You got your cutie mark? Cool! What's it represent?" AppleBloom asked.

"It represents that I'm good at gardening, ya know, planting and stuff. Also, I'm spreading the word of the cutie mark crudsaders past my school and into the whole city. I'm not a member anymore, but I'm recruiting. I know its real important to you." Babs said. AppleBloom smiled, but inside, she was just a tad jealous. She really wanted her cutie mark!

She wasn't very sad though, she was actually very happy for her cousin. They traded their lives for a while. Adjusting their hearing, they picked up the sound of the megaphone. Applejack was announcing the hay ride.

"C'mon, Babs! Lets go!" AppleBloom said, and Babs followed her to the east orchard where the hay ride started. They hopped in, sitting side-by-side in the front.

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After waving Babs off, AppleBloom walked to her room and got under the covers. It had been a long day, and she needed her rest. Falling into deep slumber, AppleBloom had a calming dream about Applebucking.