A Great PinkieBurn Day

    The train was rocking along the tracks as we speed towards Ponyville. I was on my way to help my cousin Applejack and her family at Sweet Apple Acres. I guess I had better introduce myself. My names Braeburn Apple. I live in Appleloosa running the family orchard there. Bet you cannot guess what I help grow. Yep, you guessed it. Apples. I am also going for another reason. I have a small crush on one of my cousins’ friends, even though she nearly started a war between the Buffalo and us. I have not told my cousin yet, since I have no idea how she would take it. I mean, her cousin dating one of her friends. That would not be good. In addition, I have no idea about one more thing that this trip will help me decide. I want to move to Ponyville to be closer to my cousin, but at the same time, I do not want to leave Appleloosa.

    “Attention passengers, we are arriving in Ponyville. Please remain seated till the train has come to a complete stop.” The conductor told everypony. Nervous, I stayed sitting on the chair, trying not to fidget as the train platform rolled into view. I grabbed my bags and walked onto the platform. When I was off the train, I looked around for Applejack or Big Macintosh.

    “Where are they at?” I asked myself. “I was pretty sure one of them would great me here before heading for Sweet Apple Acres.” I began to think something might be wrong, so I headed out for the orchard. Along the way, many ponies greeted me and welcomed me to Ponyville. I thanked them and continued to Sweet Apple Acres. When I was walking by the park, I saw a familiar purple dragon with a white unicorn filly laughing at some jokes that the dragon was telling. I smiled at the two.

    “Hey, Braeburn!” I turned to where I heard the voice and saw Applejack running towards me.

    “Where have you been cuz?” I asked.

    “Sorry about that,” she began. “I was trying to finish up some of the harvest before I came and got you. I just didn’t expect the train to arrive early.”

    “Actually, the train arrived on time. You were the one late.” I told her. The look on her face made me laugh.

    “My bad,” she replied. “Anyhow, you ready to get to work?”

    “That is why I am here.” I told her. We set off for the orchard again, before a mess of pink appeared in front of me.

    “WELCOME TO PONYVILLE BRAEBURN!” I jumped back about ten feet and lost most of my luggage.

    “Pinkie, try not to scare our help. We need him for the harvest.” Applejack scolded her.

    “Sorry Applejack,” she said. “I just really super-duper wanted to welcome him to Ponyville! Anyhoozits, I’m throwing a HUUUUGGEEE welcome to Ponyville party tonight! For you!” She placed her hoof to my chest, making me blush slightly, “Sugarcube corner at 5:00pm. Don’t. Be. Late.” She poked at my chest with each word than sped off to who knows where.”

    “Man, she sure scared me.” I said. We arrived at Applejacks place a few minutes later.

    “Alright, Braeburn,” Applejack began. “I want you to be honest with me. Do you have a crush on Pinkie?” I began to get nervous. How had she been able to guess? Was it the fact when I was visiting or here for the reunions, I would usually stop to talk with Pinkie for a while, or was it the way I acted just a bit ago.

    I realized there would be no way out of it, so I just nodded my head.

    “I had a feeling you did since when we came by every so often, you and she would spend a lot of time together.” I really should have been more careful since Applejack was, at time, vey observant about many things. From now on, no more giving her unintentional hints about anything. “If you think I have a problem with you two dating, you don’t have to worry about that. I mean, Fluttershy is dating Big Mac. Twilight and Rarity are fine with Spike and Sweetie Belle dating. I am fine with you and Pinkie dating. Just so you know, she’s been asking about you a lot.”

    “What about the whole family tree thing? And Cheese Sandwich and her?”

    “That whole family thing was something that was discovered to be false, and she and Cheese Sandwich are just friends, so you don’t have to worry about that. Now come on, let us get you to Sugarcube Corner. Your party is going to start any moment now.” We ran to Sugarcube Corner to find the place dark. I turned to Applejack, only to find she had a smug look on her face. I turned and walked inside. Just as soon as I took my first step through the door, the lights came on and everypony in Ponyville popped up.

    “SURPRISE!” If you thought Pinkie, making me jump back ten feet was an achievement. This time, I almost hit the ceiling. Applejack just laughed at my misfortune as she always does.

    “Sometimes, I think you are out to get me Applejack.” I told her. We joined in the party as the food was arriving from the back. About an hour after the party began, I finally decided to tell Pinkie how I felt. I walked over to her, and tapped her shoulder. “Could I talk to you for a moment, Pinkie?”

    “Sure, Braeburn.” She said with one of her smiles. We walked upstairs to her room. “So what did you want to tell me?” I really began to get nervous now. I took a deep breath, and came out with it.

    “Pinkie, for a while now, I’ve been thinking about you a lot, and I’ve come to realize something.” I began. She had a determined look on her face, as if she knew something, but was waiting for me to finish, I continued. “Pinkie, I love you.” I kept my eyes shut, waiting to hear the rejection I thought might be coming, but instead.

    “I KNEW IT!!!!!!!!” She exclaimed. “I knew you had a crush on me, but I was waiting for you to finally admit it yourself. And also, I really like you too.” I could not believe my luck. The mare I loved, loved me back. She threw her hoofs around my shoulders and hugged me to the point of turning blue.

    “Cho-kin-g he-re,” I managed to get out. She let go immediately. “Also, there is something I would like to tell everypony downstairs, and it also affects us, but I want to keep it a surprise.” When I saw she was getting worried, I whispered in her ear what it was. She smiled to the point I was blinded by her smile, but at least she knew what I was saying. We went back downstairs to find everypony waiting for us.

    “I have an announcement to make,” I began as they all turned to me to hear what I was about to say. “When I was on my way here, I was also debating whether or no to move here to Ponyville, and I made my decision. I have decided to.”