011 Bushels ❦ [Video/Action for Violet]

[buckyouup]

[Applejack is standing under a tree, her gaze locked on a single red apple hanging from a branch. She grits her teeth. Dumb human body. If she was a pony, this wouldn't be any problem at all. But damnit, she was hungry. She had to try.]

Alright, Applejack. It's just like back home. Nice an' easy, no problem.

[She backs up a couple steps, before running at the tree. When she gets close, she brings up her leg, forcing it into the trunk of the tree with all her might. She stays there, for a moment, glaring at the trunk, which hasn't budged an inch. The adrenaline quickly wearing off, Applejack yelps, rolling off the tree and grabbing her ankle.]

Dang it! Dumb apple, why can't you just fall!?

[Suddenly, shifting in the branches! AJ's eyes quickly dart up, smiling in expectation. She closed her eyes, holding out her hands. Soon that delicious ruby would be in her hands, and she'll finally be able to--OOF!]



[Applejack's eyes widen as the much-larger-than-an-apple pokemon lands on her chest. The Pineco's eyes narrow, growling.]

Uh, hey there, sugarcube. Let's not get too hasty...

[The feed cuts with the sound of an explosion.]

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[friendyousohard]

[Twi was out training not too far from AJ, with Pyrolepi, Snails, and Robo beating everything up under the watchful eye of Tesla, when she hears that explosion. Jumping in startlement, she turns from the current battle as Snails Water Guns the hapless male Nidoran he was fighting into submission, and the others follow her turn.]

AJ... Come on you guys, we've got to go!

[She takes off running, her Pokemon following her... save for Snails, who finishes off the Nidoran and then stands there looking around with the usual Slowpoke look (a vacant stare) on his face. Twilight doesn't even realize he's not following, she's too concerned with getting to Applejack and finding out what just happened.

The run isn't long, and she quickly finds the remnants of the explosion. She tries to make out what's happening in the midst of the smoke, but it's too thick.]

AJ! [Shouting desperately, she rushes in to help.

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[buckyouup]

[As the smoke clears, Applejack's form can be seen laying on the ground. Her clothes are burnt and her face and arms are covered in black soot. She coughs, slowly sitting up. Not too far away, Bushel, now free from his ball, is busy trying to push the fainted Pineco into his mouth, failing splendidly.]

I-I'm over here, Twi. Don't worry.

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[friendyousohard]

It's kind of hard not to worry when you've just seen a friend caught in an explosion.

[Still, she does seem a lot calmer now that she can see Applejack. She's kneeling down next to her, checking her over for injuries, but surprisingly nothing but her clothes even seem to be burnt.]

Well, Rarity would pitch a fit if she saw you, but it looks like you'll be okay.

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[for_realsies]

*Brenn the Squirtle leads the way as Imogen heads over at the sound of the explosion.*

Applejack! What are you doing? Pokemon live in trees, and not all are your friend.

And some apparently explode. That's... new.

[buckyouup]

[She coughs, sitting up slowly. Her clothes are burnt and her face and arms are covered in soot.]

Nopony told me those things did that!

[for_realsies]

*Omen the Absol merely looks at the apple, eyes glowing a faint pink.*

Pokemon do wild and crazy things, and you don't have ponylegs to get an apple. This could have been a lot worse.

Wildfyre!

*Imogen launches a Pokeball out with her Ponyta.*

Look, walk with her and let's get you cleaned up. Your clothes aren't exactly warm right now, and we'll get you some food.

*And the apple mysteriously falls from the tree.*

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[bestofthebest]

(Rainbow once slept through a cloud she was resting on as it was sheared. She's totally sleeping through this explosion against another tree, but her Chikorita Daring, has jumped into action - running to the site of the explosion, a Razor Leaf attack used to clear away the smoke.)

[buckyouup]

[Applejack groans, turning and staring up at the little pokemon. She's okay, but her clothes are ruined, and her hair is a little singed.]

[bestofthebest]

Chika!

(Daring waves her leaf at Applejack, motioning her over to the still sleeping Dash.)

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[3_butterflies]

[You know how fast FS wants to get there to help AJ?

She's riding her Nidorino! TALLY-HO.]

Applejack!

[buckyouup]

[H-hey, Fluttershy. Applejack is laying on the floor, her hair and clothes are singed, and her face and arms are covered in soot. She coughs, trying to sit up. Nearby, Bushel, now free from his ball, is trying desperately to cram the fainted Pineco into his mouth.]

Uugh.. Fluttershy?

[3_butterflies]

[She hops off One the Nidorino, and runs to AJ's side. She hugs her tightly, in tears.]

Are you okay? where does it hurt? We'll go back and take you to a Center!

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[babel_hacker]

Whoa, you okay over there?

[You didn't not-die and end up in the Pokémon Center, right?]

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[buckyouup]

I reckon I'll live...

[Her hair is a little singed and her face is covered in soot, but...]

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[babel_hacker]

At least you're still in one piece. But that gotta hurt.

[He never experienced being caught up on in, and he's not going to ask for it.]

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[togetherforever]

Did...did that pinecone just exploded?

[Mayu doesn't usually like to go up and talk to people but this was a strange sight for her to see and she couldn't just ignore it.]

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[buckyouup]

[Hey there. Have a smoke-faced woman.]

...I reckon it did.

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[togetherforever]

...Well, are you ok? [What kind of question is that.]

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[impulsives]

...Wow, that takes me back.

[To the time a whole row of em' exploded on him.]

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[buckyouup]

[Smoke-faced, hair singed, but Applejack still answers her Gear.]

D'these things do this often?

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[impulsives]

Yeah, they do that when startled.

[Which is every time they fall so...]

Might want to carry a lot more clothing if you run into them.

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[darkenedgales]

[Hm, that girl over there looks sort of familiar... it takes Crow a moment to remember where he knows her from, but once she mentions her name aloud, it all comes rushing back and the duelist waves at the screen with a huge grin.]

Hey, Apple--

[--and then the Pineco goes BOOM.]

...jack. [WELP.] You okay there...?

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[buckyouup]

[She groans, her face black, her hair and clothes singed.]

Just peachy...

[video] /slides in late

[tapestodiane]

-- Applejack!

_{[CONCERN. Hey, guess who missed she was back, too? This guy. And now he's just kind of cringing. YOU OKAY?]}

[video] /forgives

[buckyouup]

[Groaning, she coughs black clouds of soot. This soot also covered her face, her hair and clothes noticeably singed.]

D-don't worry... I'm alright.