Two Humans, One Pony II

>Day I'm Going to Need More Rope on Earth

>Be Applejack

>Confused about Anon's silly antics

>Have an endearing flashback to Pinkie Pie

>Don't let the present muddy the current issues

AJ: So, what're we gonna do now if'n we ain't tellin' the truth?

>Anon places his hand on his chin and rubs it slowly

>He taps his foot a few times while thinking

A: I think... I think we should tell her this is all a dream. I saw it in a movie once

>Stare at Anon with your best look of unappeased intent

AJ: Seriously?

A: Seriously

>Consider trying to untie the girl

>Also, consider this is Anon's world and that he might be acting neighborly

AJ: Hmm... nah!

>You approach the semi-conscious human and her eyes train on you

AJ: Now, hold on 'ere, sugar-cube, Ah'll have ya out in a jiff

>Anon doesn't make a move to stop you, he is too busy posing like a thinker to notice anything

A: I got a better idea! How about we just leave her tied up in my closet? It'll be just like one of my Japanese animes!

>Not caring to decipher what Anon just said, you catch a piece of the ball-gag's strap in your mouth and yank

>It unclips easily and you let go a small whinny of approval

>The strap leaves the same taste as the doorknob had (refer to episode 1, paragraph 1, line 13)

>The girl spits the ball out of her mouth, leaving a small trail of drool on her bottom lip

>Anon has begun flexing in the background, you aren't entirely sure what he's doing

Girl: Talking horse! Talking horse!

>Whoa, Nelly! This girl has good lungs for such a little critter

>Anon has snapped out of his delusions at the sound of her voice

A: Oh, uh, hey there

Girl: Why am I tied up? What was that gag doing in my mouth? Where'd this horse come from? Why does it smell like apples!?

>You look at the inquisitive human and start to understand what Anon had been talking about

AJ: Well, missy, Ah tried to be neighborly with'ya earlier, but ya went an' fainted on me

A: Oh, this is... Applejack... and she... is... a pony

>Anon seems to be cherry picking words and you find it odd for him

>You turn your neck towards your body and take a quick whiff

>You do kind of smell like apples, well ain't that something?

Girl: A pony? I know this isn't a pony because of the brightly colored fur and because I've seen some ponies in my time

AJ: Ah know Ah'm a lil' 'Teck-ni-colored" like Anon here said, but that ain't no reason ta be scared. Ya must be more use ta city ponies 'round these parts, Ah take it?

>The girl struggles against her bonds

Girl: I'm not use to anything like you, though talking with you more is making it strangely natural. I blame TV

A: Now, look, this is all a dream, it's a deep one, like some kind dream within a dream. You're actually riding on the subway back to your place right now and I'm in your head in the dream which is also in your head in that dream.

>Look at Anon with the blankest stare you can muster

>The girl also looks at Anon with great scrutiny

A: Look, I never watched the movie, I just read about it online. Tabitha, I want to release you, but I can't have you running to the police. Applesnacks is stuck in our world for some undetermined amount of time and I can't let her out or let the public know

>Anon raises his fist to his face and slowly drags it down as if it has a great meaning following the motion

A: This stupid world isn't ready for the love, tolerance and harmony

>A single tear somehow appears on Anon's mask and slides down his cheek before being absorbed into his white collar

Tabitha: Anon, I always knew you were crazy and would probably tie me up like this one day because your extremely creepy, but, I really didn't see the talking horse in all this

AJ: Now wait jus' a cotton-pickin' minute, missy! This is Anon we're talkin' about. He's one'a the most carin' humans Ah've met an' he'd never hurt a fly

>Anon twiddles his thumbs around his fingers and curls up a little bit

A: Oh, you~

AJ: Lets jus' get ya outta these ropes an' we can talk this out ova' a nice apple fritter

>You move behind the physically shaking girl and yank a loose end of rope with your mouth

>The rope unravels neatly and you quickly wind it up

AJ: There, that should be more confurtable

>Tabitha rubs here sore arms while looking at Anon

Tabitha: Anon... I am sorry I said that. I didn't mean to be so harsh. It's just weird, you know?

>Anon steps lightly towards Tabitha

A: It's not too bad once you get use to it. I lived with these ponies for like 3 years now, but time was different where they came from, so it barely effected me at all

>You smile, happy to see Tabitha is starting to get along

T: But, I just don't know, what's this... she, doing here?

AJ: Don't know mahself, Anon's kind'a bad when it comes to magic an' things get weird when he's involved

>Anon nods

A: When I got taken to Equestria, I was just mast-, ah, ha, minding my own business in bed. Before I knew it, I was sleeping in a haystack on Applesauce's barn

AJ: Boy howdy, was that ever a fright! Ah came in ta milk the cows an' Ah saw a human fer the first time ever

>Tabitha is trying to understand any of this, her expression tells you she's more confused than Pinkie Pie in a Rainbow Dash's favorite bath house

>You chitchat a little while longer without much learned by any party

A: I'm hungry, are you hungry? Why don't we grab something to eat?

>You buck up from that comment

>Anon suddenly freezes from his own comment and looks at you

>You smile and look up at him

>His face contorts under the mask

>You just continue staring up at him

>He pulls his collar and chuckles

A: Well, not sure I have anything you'd like, AppleBottom

>You trot over to the fridge and open it up

>The icebox is empty save for a box of baking soda, half a bottle of milk, and a cobweb nestled in the corner

AJ: Anon, when's the last time ya had food here?

A: I, uh, I just ran out, yeah, because of that crazy party I had earlier in the month... with all my friends... who ate everything?

>No one, including Anon himself, believes the story

AJ: A'right, Anon, well, I'll just head ova' ta the general store here an' pick up some groceries

>Tabitha laughs in her seat

T: Yeah, maybe we'll get a few extra things in case all your "friends" come over again

>Anon hangs his head dejectedly and mutters something akin to, "Switches and Doors" under his breath, you can't make it out completely

A: Appledapple, I think you should really stay here and watch Tabitah

>He slides up beside you with an unnatural fluidity

A: If you hear here call the police, kick her hard, just so hard

T: I can hear you, you know

A: I've spent enough time with people to know that we're all pretty much bastards, so, until I can deem you trustworthy, you are also my guest for life

T: Are you trying to hold me against my will when my apartment is 15 feet across the hall

A: See, when you say it like that, anything sounds like a bad idea. No cops, no screaming, no noise, no fun, no nothing that can get AJ caught. Please, please, puh-lease, Tabitha, I need you to do this one favor for me

>You see that Anon is actually being very sincere, he must care more than he lets on

T: I won't call or tell anyone

A: No Twitter

T: Oh, now you're just being a bitch

A: No. Media. Attention

T: Or what? What could you give me to keep quiet?

>Anon looks to you, to Tabitha, then back to you

AJ: Ah'll get the rope

T: Joking, just joking! You're secret is safe with me, Anon. But, there's something I would really like from you that would help keep me extra quiet. I'd like *giggle* a pony ride.

>You and Anon stare at Tabitha

>Anon then looks to you

AJ: Now jus' what'da I look like ta ya? Some prancin' show-pony?

T: Come on, you're pretty big, it'll be fast. I'm pretty light anyways!

>This human is pretty brassy, but maybe it's worth it for some peace of mind

AJ: Fine, git on...

>You look away from Anon and put on a stern face

>Tabitha approaches you from the side and pets your crest

>You feel her soft fingers work through your messy mane

>Her human leg crosses over your back and hugs your flank as she mounts you

AJ: Ya seem like ya done this b'fore

T: My grandma had horses when I use to visit as a kid

>Tabitha laughs and holds you tightly between her legs

A: Whoa... I had a dream like this once

>You pay little mind to Anon and his rambling

>You trot lightly in a two-beat rhythm around in a small circle

T: Weeee~! You're so good at this!

>You smirk and bounce your head up

AJ: Been walkin' since Ah hit the ground. Ain't as excitin' as ya make it sound

>Tabitha pats the side of your head and pokes your ribs lightly with her heels

>Your body betrays you as your entire direction changes on its own and you pick up the pace of your trotting

AJ: Hey, slow down there, pardner! How'd ya do...

>You feel another slight pressure on your right side and your entire body circles quickly

AJ: Cut that out!

>Tabitha seems to be enjoying this more than before

T: Sorry, reactions. Hehe, but I was wondering...

>Tabitha spurs you on with a nudge of her knees and brings her body down a bit

>Her face is nearly touching your neck as she turns you about in a way you never thought possible

AJ: Mah hooves are movin' on their own!

>You come to a full gallop, despite trying to resist and make a quick series of turns around the open floor of Anon's apartment

>After an intense minute, Tabitha relaxes her feet and your recover

>You come to a quick stop and stand on all four hooves

AJ: A'right, Tabitha, ya had yer fun. Time ta git down

>Tabitha obeys and climbs off you without hassle

T: You're a pretty strong girl, aren't you? Yes you are!

>Tabitha grabs your muzzle and rubs up your face to your ears

>You pull your head back and stumble away

AJ: Now lissen up! Ah ain't a pet, ya'll better remember that!

>You lower you head and narrow your eyes in defiance

T: Oh, umm, sorry, I got a little carried away

>You sure showed her!

T: But, I guess you wouldn't want any apples I got at my place then? Wouldn't want to feed you "pet" food

>Darn!

AJ: Eh, yeah, well, apples are different. Be mighty neighborly of ya to spare a few after workin' me out like that

>Tabitha claps and announces she'll be back in a moment with some apples

>She leaves with a skip in her step

A: Wow, I never seen you so submissive

AJ: Ah ain't "submissive"

A: She's going to try to hand-feed you those apples, you know?

>You consider how oddly ponies are treated by humans for a moment, it's like they think you couldn't take care of yourself!

AJ: Well, Ah'll have'a word with her 'bout all this "pet" business. You should'a said somethin' to her too

>Anon chuckles for a moment

A: I kind of liked watching you being so sub, makes up for every apple I ever picked while living with you

AJ: Pfft, as if Ah was so hard on ya. How'd ya like it if'n somep0ny climbed on yer back an' rode ya 'round like a show-pony?

>Anon stands unnaturally still for a moment

>His face stretches into a wide grin

A: Would they use the riding crop too?

AJ: Sometimes, Ah'm really worried fer ya, Anon