>There's a loud, long, annoying knocking at your front door.
>Just cover your head with your pillow to drown out the noise.
>They'll get bored and go away.
>Hopefully soon.
>Five minutes later, the knocking stops.
>Oh thank Celestia.
>Now you can get back to-
>There's a loud knocking at your bedroom window.
>What the hell?
 
>You remove your pillow from your head.
>Through blurry, groggy eyes you see Rainbow Dash pressing her smiling face against your window and pounding on it with a hoof.
>She stops knocking when she sees you staring at her.
>"Hey Anon!"
>You grunt and roll over, pulling Fluttershy close.
>It was a minute and Rainbow Dash hasn't said anything.
>Maybe she realized you just want to be left alone.
>Suddenly, Rainbow Dash bucks open your bedroom door, swinging it around and slamming into the wall.
>You think the door know might have left a hole in the wall.
>"HEY ANON!"
>The sudden crash and Rainbow's yelling caused you to sit straight up.
>Poor Fluttershy was scared so much she lept out of bed, and like a cat, stuck upside down to the ceiling.
"WHAT!"
>"... Hi."
--
>"H-h-hi R-R-Rainbow D-Dash," Fluttershy was shaking violently, still attached to the ceiling.
"Why are you bucking down our door so early?"
>"Early? It's noon, dude."
>You would look outside to check the sun, but it's way to bright.
>You'll just take her word for it.
"Noon, huh?"
>"Yeah. What are you two doing still sleeping?"
"Why aren't you?"
>"Because had to work this morning."
>Wow, even this slacker had a job.
>You're such a loser.
 
>Fluttershy detached herself from the ceiling and sat on the bed next to you.
"Well to answer your question, we didn't get home until way late last night."
>"Why didn't you just stay at the castle with the rest of us? We even got our own rooms!"
"Because I made Luna sad and I think I pissed off Celestia. Also, I think Twilight would've slit my throat in my sleep."
>"HAHAHA! Yeah I heard. I didn't see Luna for the but Celestia wasn't mad, just so you know."
"Yeah, she said that to me too, but I don't know. I just felt like I overstayed my welcome."
>"Well you didn't, that's for sure."
--
"So is there an actual reason you're here?"
>"Nah. I just came by to see how you're both doing, that's all."
>Yeah right.
"Really? This has nothing to do with you using me to hang out with the Wonderbolts?"
>"Pfft. No! ... Yeah..."
"Okay."
>"Okay? You're okay?"
"Yeah, why."
>"You're not mad or anything?"
"No. I had places to go and ponies to see. I didn't have time to hang out."
>"Well that sucks. You shoulda been there. It was awesome!"
"I'm sure, but oh well."
>"Did you at least catch their show?"
"I wasn't aware there was one."
>Rainbow Dash facehooved.
>"You missed EVERYTHING!"
>You shrug.
"Oh well."
--
>Rainbow Dash rubbed the back of her head nervously.
>"Hey, listen. I just wanted to, uh... thank you and all. If it weren't for you, I may have never gotten a chance to speak to the Wonderbolts. Sorry for using you and all. And sorry about all the-"
>You make a deliberately loud snore, your eyes closed.
>"Hey!" Rainbow Dash punches you in the stomach, causing you to laugh.
>Even Fluttershy giggled a little bit.
>"I'm trying to apologize here!"
"Heh, yeah I know. I'm sorry."
 
>"Rainbow Dash," said Fluttershy. "When did the rest of you get back?"
>"Just now. I came over just to see what's up."
"Well that's... That's actually very suspicious. You've never been anything less than hostile towards me before."
>"Well... True, but... Uh..."
>Unable to find an explanation, she just shrugs.
>"Whatever. Wanna go get lunch?"
>This mare gets it.
>You look at Fluttershy.
"You wanna go get lunch?"
>"That would be nice."
"Well alright then. Lets roll."
--
>"Uh, yeah, no thanks," said Rainbow Dash. "I'm not hanging out with you two dressed like that."
>You and Fluttershy check yourselves over, then check each other.
>Oh yeah, you never took your clothes off when you went to sleep.
>Now they're all wrinkly and ruined.
>Oh well.
>Rarity's going to be pissed, but surely she can clean them.
 
>The two of you hop off the bed and begin getting undressed.
>Fluttershy slips out of her dress with ease,
>She kicks off her shoes and tucks them neatly (and carefully) into the closet.
>She's ready to go, but waiting on you.
>You take off your jacket and shirt and throw them on the bed.
>Rainbow Dash does a 180 when she sees your bare chest.
>"Aw come on dude! There's mares in here!"
"Yeah?"
>"How can you just get naked like that?"
"Because."
>You throw a sock at Rainbow Dash.
>It lands on her head, falling down in front of her nose.
>"GROSS!"
>She flees the room immediately, leaving your dirty sock all by its lonesome on the cold, cold floor.
>"Now why did you do that?" asked Fluttershy.
"I don't know. I was hoping for a better reaction."
>You finish getting changed and go downstairs.
--
>The three of you leave your house and wander off towards town.
>Fluttershy walks beside you and Rainbow Dash hovers on the opposite side from her.
>You are carrying yours and Fluttershy's dress clothes in a bag.
>You figure you can always drop them off at the boutique later, but since you're going into town now, it would be just stupid not to.
 
>"So Anon, are you ready to have your flanked kicked in the upcoming race?" asked Rainbow Dash.
"I was wondering if you would bring that up. In all honesty? Probably."
>"What?! What about all that smack you were talking before!"
"Well it's not that bad. I still got... uh..."
>"Four weeks."
"Four weeks to train."
>"You can't do anything in four weeks!"
"I could, actually. It may not be a big difference, but improvement nonetheless."
>"Oh pfft. Yeah right. I'll believe that when I see it."
>Alrighty then.
 
"You see that large tree down the road?"
>You point ahead of you, about a quater mile down the road.
>"Yeah."
"Last one there's a rotten egg. And you can't use your wings for any reason."
>"You're on, bub."
"Ready? Go!"
--
>You take off in a sprint, Rainbow Dash hit the dirt and bolted after you.
>She caught up to you no problem.
>"Is that all you got?" she taunted, smiling a big shit-eating grin at you.
>You squeeze your eyes shut and duck your head.
>You pump your arms and legs faster and faster.
>You leave Rainbow Dash behind for a few seconds, but she catches up quickly.
>You're giving it your best.
>You're breathing hard and fast with every other pump of your arms.
>Rainbow Dash decides to finally make you eat her dust and picks up the pace.
>You look up and spot her leaving you behind, but there's not much more you can do.
>The situation is hopeless, but you keep sprinting.
>She reaches your destination long before you do.
 
>When you finally reach the tree, you fall to the ground, beat.
>Rainbow Dash bursts into uncontrollable laughter.
>"That's it? That's what you're so cocky about? I hope your not considered fast where you come from, because that's so pathetic!"
>Yeah. Yeah it is.
>You roll over onto your back and breathe for a few minutes before attempting to stand.
>Your legs hurt, and even your arms a little bit.
>Fluttershy finally caught up.
>She wasn't flying as fast as your and Rainbow Dash were running, but she wasn't taking her time.
>"Anon! Are you okay?"
>She rushed over to you, taking your head in her hooves.
"I'm fine... *breath in* Just tired."
>"Aw, you poor thing."
>She pets your head, much to the amusement of Rainbow Dash.
--
>You decide to stand, your knees giving a little bit and making you stagger.
>You regain your balance and stand before a triumphant Rainbow Dash.
"Good race," you congratulate her.
>"Thanks. And sorry about that. You're not all that slow, actually."
"Now imagine if I actually had a steady workout schedule for more than a week."
>"Yeah, now that you mention it. Looks like I need to work on it a little bit as well if I'm going to stay ahead of you and Applejack."
"Wait, Applejack's running?"
>"Duh. She IS Ponyville's most athletic pony. Why wouldn't she?"
>She got you there.
>You give Rainbow Dash a shrug and continue on your way to Ponyville.
 
>Fluttershy took her place walking beside you once more.
>Rainbow Dash thought it appropriate to claim your head space as her victory throne.
>And here you thought only fillies liked being on top of your head.
>But then again, maybe Rainbow Dash is still a filly at heart.
>She sure acts like it, even though she's as old as any of her friends.
 
>"Hey Anon, I gotta question for ya."
"Yeah?"
>"Do you hate me?"
"No, don't be stupid."
>Rainbow Dash sighed.
>"Phew, that's a relief. I didn't think you could forgive me after everything I've done."
"You'll come to find I'm not one to hold a grudge. Maybe for a little bit, but not usually."
>"But... we're cool, right?"
>You bring your hand to your chin to mock thinking about it.
>You shrug.
"Yeah, sure. Why not?"
--
>Rainbow Dash, even though she was in the clear, rode your head all the way into Ponyville.
>You finally told her to get down, her weight starting to really strain on your neck.
>She flew down and hovered beside you as you twisted your next with a loud crack.
"...Ow."
>The three of you walked, trying to figure out where you want to eat.
>"How about the diner?" suggested Rainbow Dash. "I hear they-"
"No."
>"O-oh, okay. Well, how about Sugercube-"
"No."
>"No? Why not?"
"Because I ruined those places for myself by going there like once or twice a day. Is there anywhere else we can grab a bite?"
>Rainbow Dash stared off into space, trying to figure out where in Ponyville the three of you could go.
>"Well how about a picnic?" suggested Fluttershy.
>"Augh..." groaned Rainbow Dash. "I don't want to have a picnic..."
"Then what would you suggest? Frankly, we haven't had a picnic in a while. I think it would be nice."
>"I have a better idea!" exclaimed Raibow Dash.
"Let us hear it."
>"If we're gonna have a picnic..."
"Yeah?"
>"We should have it..."
"........ Yeah...?"
>"At Sweet Apple Acres!"
>Rainbow Dash threw her hooves in the air.
"... Why?"
>Rainbow Dash looked at you in realization and lowered her hooves, unable to come up with a reason.
>"Uh... I don't know. Because we can?"
>You trade a glance with Fluttershy and shrug.
"Good enough for me. Lets go find Applejack."
--
>The three of you start for the market.
>"Hey wait! I just thought of a better reason to go to Sweet Apple Acres!"
"What's that?" you ask, still walking for the market.
>"There's a bunch of room out there. We could have an Iron Pony competition!"
"Pass."
>"What? Why?"
"I don't feel running anymore today."
>"I think you misunderstand the concept of an Iron Pony competition."
"Clearly."
>"It's not really running as opposed to competitive games."
"Competitive games? Like tug of war and stuff?"
>"Yeah!"
"Hm... I think I can get behind that. And Applejack's for this?"
>"What do you think?"
"I think she should be on my team."
>"There are no teams!"
"How can you have a three-way tug of war?"
>Rainbow Dash opens her mouth but doesn't speak.
>She thinks about it for a second.
>"You know what, nevermind."
"Alright. Where's Applejack?"
--
>"Hey, there she is!" Rainbow Dash pointed to Applejack's stall.
>Applejack was making a transaction with Twilight.
>"Aww... That's what we should do as well! We should have Applejack, or better yet Granny Smith, make some of their awesome apple treats!"
"You just read my mind."
>The taste of Granny Smith's apple turnover that she so graciously gave to you is still freash in your mind.
>Hot and fresh from the oven.
>The spicy cinnamon flavored apples.
>The warm, flaky-
>Wait, what were you thinking about?
 
>"Why howdy there RD!" Applejack called, waving over to your group.
>The three of you walk over to greet the two of them.
>"Anon. Fluttershy."
>Applejack nods at you and Fluttershy as she acknowledges each of you.
>You can't help but noticeTwilight glaring daggers at you.
>"What's up AJ?" greeted Rainbow Dash.
>The two of them bumped hooves.
>"Nothin' much, pardner. Business as usual. What're y'all up to?"
>"Anon and I were just arguing about an Iron Pony competition."
>Applejack looks at you.
>"Really now? Y'all makin' a wager er somethin'?"
"Nah," you wave a dismissive hand in front of you. "Just shootin' it back n' forth."
>"Huh... That's a darn shame, actually."
"Maybe next time," you assure Applejack.
--
>"When's the next time?" asked Applejack.
>"The Running of the Leaves," said Rainbow Dash.
>"Oh yeah," said Applejack. "Y'all still participatin'?"
"You know it. I already promised Rainbow I would, so I pretty much have to."
>"It's good to see y'all are true to yer word. I admire honesty."
"Except when you thought I was a monster, right?"
>"Let's not go there," said Applejack with a dead face.
"Alright. I'm sorry."
 
>Twilight cleared her throat, attracting the attention of everyone else.
>After a few seconds of silence you ask,
"What?"
>"Isn't anyone going to say 'Hi' to me?" asked Twilight.
"Uh... hi?"
>"Hello," she greeted, as if she didn't just ask that question.
>"Hello, Twilight," greeted Fluttershy.
>"Good afternoon, Fluttershy," Twilight returned. "Fluttershy, would you mind if I ask you a question?"
>"Not at all, Twilight."
>"Would you be able to bring those books I brought over back to the library today? I kind of need to look at them."
>"Oh, uh... O-okay, Twilight."
"Can it wait until tomorrow? We're already here and I'd rather not have to make another trip into town."
>"But I need those books tonight," complained Twilight.
>"Hey, don't worry, Anon," spoke Rainbow Dash. "I'll take those books off your hooves, no problem."
"That'd be awesome. It would definitely free up some time later."
>"Aren't you going into town tomorrow anyways?" asked Fluttershy.
"Well, yeah. But this way I don't have to take more time to drop them off at the library."
>"Oooh... Okay."
--
>"So Rainbow, ya never really answered mah question," said Applejack.
>"What's that?" asked Rainbow.
>"What are y'all doin'?"
"Taking these clothes to Rarity," you say, holding up the wrinkled clothing on the hanger in your hand.
"We were also discussing what to do for lunch. We thought maybe you could help."
>"Hm... Sorry, Anon. Ah don't think Ah can help ya there."
"Really? How about some treats?"
>She stares at you blankly, not understanding.
"Make me food," you state flatly, your deadpan stare and monotone voice emphasizing your point.
>Applejack's brow furrowed.
"I'm kidding," you say with a smile. "But seriously, we were hoping we could go to your place to hang out for lunch."
>"Ah... That's all fine and dandy with me. Granny Smith has been looking for a reason to go crazy in the kitchen lately. Ah think y'all be more than enough reason."
"Ah, perfect," you clap your hands once. "So it all works out for everyone."
>"Darn tootin'," agreed Applejack.
 
>Applejack turned back to Twilight.
>"So what say you, Twi? Y'all feeling hungry? Ah imagine after that big ole bushel a' apples ya just bought."
>"Sorry Applejack. I need to get home. There's a bunch of studying I need to do and it's imperative I don't miss a moment."
"So... why are you here?"
>"What?"
"Why are you here? Shouldn't you be studying?"
>"Because I needed to get some food for the crunch I'm under right now."
"But why didn't you just get Spike to get food?"
>"Because he's getting everything ready at home."
"But if it's imperative you don't miss a moment, wouldn't it make more sense just to have Spike get your food?"
>Twilight opened her mouth to speak, but nothing came out.
>She thought about what you just said.
>Her eyes went wide.
>"I need to get home!" she yelled as she raced off to the library.
--
>"Well... that was weird," comment Rainbow Dash.
>"Now Rainbow, y'all should know how Twilight gets when she's got books ta read," scolded Applejack.
>"True, but it doesn't make it any less weird."
>"Yeah, that's true."
>Applejack turned to you and Fluttershy.
"So, y'all ready to get movin'?"
"Now? But aren't you working?"
>Applejack bucked a hoof back at her apple stall.
>The impact shook the stall and some wooden panels fell over the produce, covering them.
>"Not anymore," said Applejack.
"That was awesome. Alrighty then, lets go. But first we need to stop off at Rarity's."
>"Lead the way, pardner."
 
>Your posse of four moved through the market and passed city hall.
>You walked up to the Carousel Boutique and began frantically pounding on the door with both hands.
"Rarity! Rarity! Rarity!" you shouted.
>"Hey Rarity! Come quick! Somepony's burning your big fancy hats in the town square!" shouted Rainbow.
>The doors flew open with such intensity that they forced you back and to the ground a about fifteen feet away.
>Rarity bolted from the building, a frying pan levitating in front of her.
>Reacting quickly, you reached out and grabbed her before she could fly by.
>She struggled immediately, trying to get free from your grasp.
"Rarity!" you shout, trying to get her attention. "Rarity! ... RARITY!"
>"WHAT!"
"It was just a joke! Calm down!"
>Her fits slowed and stopped.
>"Huh?"
"It was just a joke," you tell her, still holding her body.
>The frying pan comes down and hits you on the head.
"Ah ha how!" you cry, releasing her and holding the bump on your head.
"Okay, I deserved that."
>"Why would you do that!" she demanded.
"Rainbow did it too."
>The frying pan came down and hit you again, but your hands were there to soften the blow.
"Ow! Alright! I'm sorry."
>"There we go. Much better. Apology accepted," she said as she strutted back into the building.
--
>Fluttershy picked up the clothes you had dropped when Rarity knocked you down.
>Your group followed Rarity inside.
>Your hands were tucked beneath your armpits, trying to ease the pain.
>Fluttershy walked beside you, staring up at you worriedly.
"I'll be fine," you tell her.
>She nods and looks ahead again.
>"So what can I do for all of you?" asks Rarity as she walked around the front counter.
>"We just have these clothes for you," says Fluttershy as she sets them on the counter.
>"For me?" asked Rarity.
"To clean and press," you state, finishing Fluttershy's sentence.
>"Oooh. I see now. I'll get right on it."
>You wave a hand in front of you.
"No, no, no. That's fine. We don't really need them. Just want them cleaned."
>"Oh. Well, okay, darling. I'll get it back to you soon enough."
"If you want, I mean, fine. But hey, listen. We're all going out to Applejack's place to hang out and get some lunch. You wanna come along?"
>"I'm sorry, deary. As much as I'd LOVE to, there's just too much work for me right now."
>You caught the sarcasm in her emphasis.
"Heh, alright. That kind of sucks. So how much do I owe you for-"
>Rarity gave you a deadpan stare.
"Generosity... Got it... Thanks Rarity."
>"Anytime, Anonymous. Now if none of you have any further business here, I would like to get back to work."
>"Well, shoot. Alrighty then, Rarity. Maybe next time," Applejack waved goodbye as she walked out.
>"Yeah. See ya later Rarity!" said Rainbow Dash as she flew out.
>You looked around for a second before waving once and walking out.
>Fluttershy made eye contact with Rarity before slowly backing out the door.
--
>Fluttershy gently closed the front door and ran to catch up to the rest of you.
>As she trotted up, she saw Rainbow do a corkscrew over you and Applejack.
>As she got even closer, she could clearly hear the conversation.
"But we can't fly. That's not only a handicap on our part, but a huge, unfair advantage on yours."
>"Hey, you gotta use what your given," shrugged Rainbow Dash.
>"Ah told ya she was stubborn like that," said Applejack.
"Right? At least I got your vote."
>"Darn tootin'. Ah still remember last time. We need to wrap her wings up if were gonna prevent her from using 'em."
>"Aw come on! That's totally uneccesary! You can trust me, right Anon?"
>You open your mouth but Applejack cuts you off.
>"That's what you said last time!"
 
>"What's going on?" Fluttershy asks you, tugging on your pant leg.
>Applejack and Rainbow Dash continue to argue back and forth.
"They're talking about the competition we were talking about earlier. I think they want to go through with it."
>"Are you going to do it?"
"Not sure yet. I'm listening to see if it's worth it."
>"Oh, okay. Just be careful."
>You rub her head, messing her mane a little.
"When have I ever gotten hurt?" you say with a smile.
>Fluttershy smiles and continues walking beside you.
>You're a stubborn one, but it's never been anything she couldn't handle.
--
>"So what do ya say, Anon?" asked Applejack
>You refocused your attention on Applejack and Rainbow Dash, who had turned their heads back at you.
"Uh... what?"
>Crap. You missed the conversation while you were talking to Fluttershy.
>"What do you think we should do?" Applejack reiterates.
"Uh... whatever you want, Applejack."
>"Ha!" gloated Applejack to Rainbow Dash.
>"Aw... no!" pouted Rainbow Dash, crossing her forelegs in a fit.
>What did you just do?
>The two turn back around and continue walking, Rainbow Dash hovering in the air.
 
>"So that settles it. A four-way competition. Free-for-all and teams," declared Applejack.
>"You're all going down!" boasted Rainbow Dash.
>Fluttershy tugs on your pant leg again.
>"What just happened?" she asked.
"Um... I think we were just forced into their competition."
>Fluttershy let out a squeak of fear.
>You aren't sure how you feel about this.
>Whatever.
>At least you'll get a proper workout today.
--
[Two hours later]
"Oh sweet Celestia!"
>"You can do it, Anon!" cheered Rainbow Dash.
>Applejack was standing in front of you, a big shit-eating grin on her face.
>"What's the matter sugarcube? A little too heavy for ya?"
>Your legs... THEY BURN!
>Applejack and you are currently in a battle of endurance.
>Whoever could do the most squats while carrying a bushel of apples wins.
>You were both squatting at the same pace, but you can't help but feel like you're at a HUGE disadvantage.
>Not only are her legs rediculously short compared to yours, she's squatting with all four of them!
 
>The two of you squat once more, but you are unable to stand back up.
"Uh oh..."
>"You stuck?"
"No, no... just... uh... yeah I'm stuck."
>"You wanna quit?"
"I really, really do."
>"Well, are you going to?"
"In your dreams, pony."
>Through great struggle, you're able to stand back up.
>You are able to do only two more squats before you give in.
"Alright! Screw this, I'm out."
>You drop the basket to the ground and collapse backward.
"OOOOOOOWWWWW....." you groan.
>Applejack bucked her hips, sending the basket into the air and falling to the ground, not dropping a single apple.
>"Ah do this fer a livin', sugarcube. Y'all don't stand a chance."
"I can see that," you say, slightly irritated.
--
>"It's about time! Mine and Fluttershy's turn!" called Rainbow Dash.
>She zipped over to the baskets, kicking on up and landing it on her back.
>Fluttershy walks over to where you were.
>You slowly rise off your back, but sit on your legs for support.
>You pick up the basket, straining just to lift it.
>Holding this thing for so long really took it out of your arms.
>You slowly, gently lower it onto Fluttershy's back.
>As more pressure is placed on her back, her knees begin to buckle, and she lowers to the ground.
>Her legs are shaking to hold what little weight is already on her.
>You don't even take your hands off of it before she gives up.
>Rainbow Dash pouts because she doesn't get a chance to prove her worth, but rejoices at the easy point.
>"Hey now, Ah'll take ya on," challenged Applejack.
>"Oh pfft. You're on, sister."
>Applejack takes Fluttershy's basket and the two of them get face to face, only an inch apart.
 
>As they stare each other down, you and Fluttershy go sit down to watch.
>"I'm sorry," whispered Fluttershy.
"For what? You did great! You almost held the whole thing by yourself."
>Fluttershy smiled and turned back to the show.
>The two of them were barring their teeth at each other as they met each other squat for squat.
>At about a squat or two a second, they didn't slow down until about 2 minutes in.
>Wow, there is no way in hell you would have ever beaten Applejack.
>Even for a pegasus, Rainbow Dash's legs are freakin' tough.
>It's also a good thing Applejack tied up her wings.
>It looks like Rainbow Dash is dying not being able to pump her wings for extra lift.
>They didn't last much longer after that two-minute mark though.
>About a minute later, Applejack collapsed in a heap.
>Rainbow Dash fell over as well, but not before Applejack.
>"Ha!... Aha... ha..." glosted Rainbow Dash between breaths.
>"Y'all... just got lucky," said Applejack. "If Ah hadn't... went against Anon first... Ah would've won."
>"Too bad. That's a point... for me."
"Wrong," you call out. "You only get one point for this. You never versed Fluttershy as she forfeited before you ever started."
>"Ha!" teased Applejack.
--
>About 15 minutes of lying down later, Applejack decided it was the start of the next event.
>She reached up and pulled a coil of rope from a low-hanging tree branch.
>She leads all of you towards a mud pit.
>The pigs' mud pit.
"Gross."
>"That pretty much says it all," said Applejack.
>"Yikes... well since this is obviously a team event," started Rainbow Dash. "Dibs on Applejack!"
>You bitch...
>Applejack gives you one end of the rope and you both walk around to opposite sides of the pit.
>Rainbow Dash takes her place behind Applejack, and Fluttershy behind you.
>"Y'all ready over there?" called Applejack.
>You hand the end to Fluttershy, who take it in her mouth.
>You grip the rope tightly with both ands and brace your feet.
"Ready as we'll ever be," you call back.
>Applejack counted down.
>"Ready... Set... Pull!"
 
>You pulled tight, as hard as you could.
>The other two were as well.
>Fluttershy had the very end of the rope in her mouth, but she was standing so close to you that the slack was coiled up on the ground.
>You were getting absolutely no help.
>It really sucks.
>Your legs have had enough punishment for today.
>Your arms weren't fairing much better either.
>You begin to groan, the strain become too much.
>As you inch closer to the mudpit, you feel the end of the rope tighten up.
>You look back to see Fluttershy slowly backing up.
>Unfortunately, she stops as soon as the rope becomes taut.
You are now mere inches from the mud pit.
>And with one final tug, Applejack and Rainbow Dash send you flying face first into the mud.
>Fluttershy doesn't follow, as she released the rope as soon as they yanked on it.
--
>You quickly rise out of the mud, spitting the nastiness from your mouth.
"Oh man... That's nasty..."
>You look at Fluttershy to see her place a hoof over her mouth, stifling her giggles.
>Before you can say anything, you hear this insane war cry from behind you.
>"GERONIMO!!!"
>You turn around and look to the sky.
>Applejack was flying through the air, practically about to bellyflop the mud puddle.
>Worse yet, she was flying right towards you!
>You put your arms out to try to stop her.
"Nonono, wait!"
>Smack.
>Splash.
>Applejack is laughing hysterically as you're knocked onto your back, right back into the mud.
>The two of you are covered head to toe in mud, Applejack lying on your chest.
>Rainbow Dash  decides to jump in as well, landing on Applejack and sending even more mud flying.
 
>As they wrestled you down and splashed more mud in your face, they stopped and looked at Fluttershy.
>She was clean...
>Fluttershy's ears went flat and she slowly backed away.
>She finally turned and bolted as Rainbow Dash and Applejack took off after her.
>They didn't get far as you quickly grabbed their hind legs with each hand and yanked them down face first into the mud.
>Fluttershy stopped and turned around again.
>"Darn, Anon! Why couldn't you have been that strong during the competition?" asked Applejack.
>You didn't give her an answer, but rose to your feet and left the mud pit.
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>"Well, looks like it's time to get cleaned up," said Applejack.
>Rainbow Dash simply took the the sky and flew through a heavy cloud nearby.
>She was washed instantly.
>Applejack shook her body violently, flinging mud all over you... and nowhere else...
>As if you could get any dirtier anyways.
"I don't suppose you got a pail of water or something, do you?"
>"Heheh,yeah. I think we can help ya."
>As you are being led back to the house, you feel this crash of water from behind.
>Rainbow Dash had pushed the large cloud so fast, it was like being hit with a wall of water.
>You tumbled forward and slid along the wet grass.
>Well, your back was clean, but your front was still-
>Wuh-blam!
>You're hit from the front with another cloud.
>You slowly rise from your puddle, clean but soaked to the bone.
>"There we go," said Rainbow Dash. "Problem solved!"
>Somepony's about to get choked...
 
>"Heheh, come on, Anon. We'll get ya dried in a jiffy," said Applejack, trotting off towards the farm house.
>"You know, I could always use the wind to-"
"No."
>"Hmph... Have it your way then."
>Rainbow Dash took off after Applejack.
>"Are you okay?" asked Fluttershy as you both walked to the house.
"Yeah, I'm fine."
>You run your hands through your hair, forcing the water out in streams.
"Granny Smith better make one hell of an apple pie, or else I might dwell on this a little longer."
>Fluttershy giggled.
>"Oh, I don't have any doubts about that."
>You can already smell the cinnamon apple aroma radiating from the house.
>All in all, this wasn't such a bad day.
>Albeit you woke up at noon and got your ass handed to you for the last several hours, but it was fun.
>The upcoming race is gonna suck, though.