1st Rodeo [Voice]

[honestapples]

[It's been raining for days and Applejack is getting bored. She found the farm not too long after she arrived, and the rain wasn't exactly stopping her from tending to everything, but the weather's turn for the worse today is definitely an impediment. And so, she's cooped up inside, running out of things to do. But hey, that's what this journal is here for, right?]

How come nopony told me 'bout this farm y'all got here? This is great! It just needs some more apple trees and it'll be just like home. Or... well, as close as Ah can get it. But that reminds me...

Have any of y'all ever heard'a zap apples? They're magic, but they're downright tasty an' real particular 'bout how they're grown an' harvested. Mah Granny Smith's the one who normally makes all the jam an' such, but if Ah can grow some zap apples here, Ah'd sure be happy ta share whatever Ah can make. Might not be quite as good, but Ah think Ah've picked up a thing'er two. Anypony got any ideas?

[It's something to think about, at least! Something that isn't baking more apple fritters, in any case.]

Comments

[itdoesntmatter]

They sound... almost electrifying.

[Sonic shakes his head and waves a hand.]

I'm sorry, that was bad even for me. But no, never heard of them.

[honestapples]

[That may have been bad, but Applejack still chuckles softly.]

Well, ya wouldn't be too far off, ta tell the truth. Lightnin' is part of what makes 'em special.

[catus_carnival]

[Food? Food.]

Do you zap the apples to make zap apples?

[honestapples]

[Food!]

Yup. That's just one part of it, but it's a big'un.

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[phasingthrough]

[OMG! SO ADORABLE!]

I've never heard of a zap apple, but it would be totally awesome if you could make them here.

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[honestapples]

[Talking ponies, Kitty! This is just what you've always wanted, right.]

They're somethin' ta see, alright. Ah just hope Ah can find some seeds.

[Voice]

[roboredom]

[Robo-Ky is actually somewhat interested in these zap apples that Applejack speaks of, but he must doublecheck a few things first. Such as them actually being a thing.]

BZZZT. ZAP APPLES? ARE THOSE ACTUALLY A REAL THING?

[Voice]

[honestapples]

'Course they're a real thing. Back home, we have a big harvest every year.

[What is with this thing's voice?]

[Voice] - this pun is just for you. :)

[selphie_t]

Zap apples? Sounds like a pretty shocking experience.

Apple jam sounds tasty though. [You're making Selphie want to bake, Applejack.]

[Voice] ah, the puns~

[honestapples]

[She laughs.] They can be.

Ah might not have any zap apples, but Ah can make up some regular apple jam if you're wantin' any. Haven't got much else ta do with all this rain!

Stupid typos. You saw nothing.

[brokethefourthwall]

Ohmygosh! Some of Granny Smith's zap apple jam would totally hit the spot right about now.

'course not. >> [1/2]

[honestapples]

Wouldn't it? Ah sure miss...

[honestapples]

[Wait, wait, wait. Back up.]

Pinkie? When did you get here?

[skyborne_mage]

"Zap apples"?

[You've aroused her curiosity, AJ.]

If all you need is a jolt of lightning to get these things going, look no further.

[honestapples]

Thank ya kindly, but... Lightnin's definitely part of it, but there's a whole lotta steps to gettin' the harvest done right. Before anythin' else, Ah need ta find the seeds.

[Voice]

[knightofratatosk]

'Zap apples'? Those sound kind of dangerous...

[Voice]

[honestapples]

They're perfectly safe, sugarcube. The worst ya gotta worry about is tendin' to 'em the wrong way an' makin' 'em come out sour.

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[mythmaker]

[Azusa might sound a bit tired, but this definitely catches her attention. Is that a pony she spies?]

Zap apples? My, my...those certainly do sound like they'd be delicious.

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[honestapples]

[A pony it is! And a very proud one, at that.] Some of the tastiest apples ya'll ever find. Makes the best jam, too.

[Voice]

[rutagraveolens]

[Oh! This must be one of the talking animals she heard about.]

You grow apples back home?

[Voice]

[honestapples]

Sure do, sugarcube. Apple orchards as far as ya can see. Hopin' Ah can get some more planted around here, too.

[Voice]

[talontrot]

Zap apples? Sounds like Battery Eggs!

[Both are electrified versions of normally-not-electrified things. The main difference is that Battery Eggs aren't supposed to be edible, by any stretch of the imagination.]

What makes 'em magic, anyway? Something putting the zip in that zap?

[And because she has to ask:]

If you're another one of those pony-type guys, do you know Rainbow Dash? She's pretty darn cool.

[Voice]

[honestapples]

Pretty much everythin' about 'em is magic, ta tell the truth. The magic gives 'em the zap, but then they also only turn ripe after they get hit by lightnin'.

[She grins, puffing up a bit. Pony pride, yo.]

An' yup, Rainbow Dash's been a friend'a mine for ages. Ah'm Applejack.

[concasse]

Zap... apples?

[Sanji, do you really want to discuss cuisine with a pony?


... Yes you do]

Are they grown like regular apples?

[honestapples]

[You know you want to swap apple recipes with her, Sanji.]

Nah, they're grown almost completely different. There's a lotta magic involved an' the whole process from leaves comin' in ta the zap apples ripenin' only takes about five days. They can only be harvested for one day, too. But they're worth the effort, if ya can get 'em growin' in the first place.

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[redheadlion]

Nopony...?

[Voice]

[redheadlion]

--Wait, you're one of those ponies, aren't you! Just like Rainbow Dash?

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[wannabolt]

Hah, I had a feeling you'd take over the farmlands.

[Good old Applejack. At least it means there'll be some tasty apples. Hopefully, anyway.]

You think zap apples would grow around here? This place is pretty different.

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[honestapples]

Seems like a shame ta leave it unattended, don't it?

[It may be a lot of work, but this is just what she's been needing.]

Ah'm not sure if the zap apples will grow here, but it's worth a try. [Soft laugh.] First Ah gotta find some seeds, though.