Chapter 2: Fitting In Ain't My Thing

Five Months Ago (set after Family Appreciation Day)...

Applejack, Apple Bloom and Big McIntosh were at the train station. They were waiting for one of their family members to arrive here. Unlike any of their relatives, they weren't very please and happy about this pony.

"Is Granny Smith serious about having him here?" Apple Bloom asked in concern, " I don't like it. I heard that he got... big bad temper."

Applejack sighed, "Believe me, Apple Bloom. I wish she couldn't have accept it. But we don't have much of choice since his family has decided about it."

Big McIntosh nodded, "Eeyup..."

"So, how are we gonna approach him without provoking him?" Apple Bloom asked.

Applejack shrugged, "I wish I knew, Apple Bloom. All we've gotta do is be nice to him. And let's just hope he doesn't give us a problem."

Big McIntosh nodded, "Eeyup."

WHISTLE! The train has arrived at the station. The Apple Siblings sighed calmly as they're readied to greet their cousin. Before they could do anything, they heard some screamed. They found passengers screaming and running out of the train. They heard the ponies cried like 'Run Away', 'Rampaging Monster', 'Don't let him get us', 'He's terrible', 'Help us', 'The Horror, the horror' and more.

The Apple Siblings sighed in concern as they know what the passengers were talking about. They spotted Tough Apple emerged from the train as he was grumbling and mumbling.

"He's Tough Apple?" Apple Bloom asked in surprise, "He doesn't look scary, but he looks angry and rude."

Applejack hummed, "Well, he's the only pony comes out from the train while doesn't gone panic or drama like Rarity."

Big McIntosh nodded, "Eeyup."

Tough Apple approached the Apple Siblings while grunted and muttered in annoyance about the ponies disturbing him from taking a nap, playing his banjo or reading his own books. He snorted out while glaring at them.

"I"m guessing you're Jackie, Big M and Bloomy?" Tough Apple asked in annoyance. The Apple Siblings were annoyed by his nicknaming them. He grunted, "What's the problem?"

Applejack groaned, "You do realized that Jackie is a boy's name? And what's with Big M and Bloomy? And seriously, what's with the nicknames?"

"So? It's my habit to call ponies with nicknames, And what's with the name 'Applejack'?" Tough Apple asked in annoyance and amusement, "It sounds like a boy, you know?"

"Rhetorical Question," Applejack said in annoyance, "My mom call me that because I'm strong as an ox and cared for the apple farm so much. So, did those ponies disturb you again?"

Tough Apple was surprised, Apple Bloom nodded, "Yeah. Granny Smith got the letter from your family and you about how many times you lose your temper."

"Eeyup," Big McIntosh nodded.

Tough Apple groaned, "Don't blame me if they hadn't bother me so much..."

Applejack sighed, "Tough, I'm pretty sure that they wanted to help you. They didn't mean to be rude at you. So, stop losing your temper for once..."

"Whatever..." Tough Apple said in annoyance, "Are we going? I hate waiting, Jackie!"

"Stop calling me 'Jackie'!" Applejack exclaimed in annoyance.

Tough Apple scoffed, "Whatever, Jack."

Applejack groaned in annoyance while Apple Bloom and Big McIntosh giggled and laughed in amusement. The Apples continued walking as they headed straight to Sweet Apple Acres...

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The Apples were on their way back to Sweet Apple Acres via through the Ponyville Town. As the ponies tried to greet them, Tough Apple growled and snarled in shooing and scaring them off. This annoyed and irritated three Apple Siblings a lot.

The Apples spotted and found Fluttershy and Angel on the town.

"Hey there, Fluttershy," Applejack greeted.

Fluttershy smiled as she greeted back, "Good afternoon, Applejack, Apple Bloom and Big Mac! What brings you here to the town?"

"Just bringing my cousin back to my home."

"Oh? So, who is he?"

"Fluttershy, meet my cousin - Tough Apple. And watch out for his temper. It could be very ugly."

Fluttershy gulped as she looked at Tough Apple. She meekly greeted, "Hi... I'm Fluttershy..."

"Can't hear you, you know, Kitty," Tough Apple said in annoyance. Fluttershy meekly moaned in fear. He sighed, "Sorry. Didn't mean to frighten you off, kitty. Nice to meet you. Happy?"

Fluttershy was surprised and shocked by Tough Apple's generous and kindness. The Apples also surprised by it as well.

"Yes..." Fluttershy nodded, "Thank you for being nice to me. Not everypony is friendly as you or this town."

"Well, I don't usually be nice to anypony either." Tough Apple said before sighed in defeat, "Well, I should get going now. Granny Smith is gonna kill me if I'm late. She thinks I'm causing some fuss again."

"I understand, Tough. But I was wondering. Do you think you can come to Ponyville Town? I can give you a tour around the town."

"Well... I, er, I don't think it's good idea. I've got bad temper. I don't wanna cause some problems to you and others."

"Oh... I understand." Fluttershy said in disappointment. She sighed, "I'd better go now. I've gotta get Angel home lunch. He's getting cranky again."

Tough Apple nodded, "Yeah. I'd see you around, Fluttershy."

And just before Fluttershy could do, she was stopped by Applejack. Everyone looked at her as they wondered what's on her mind.

"Actually, I've got an idea."

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At Sweet Apple Acres...

"APPLEJACK?! Are you crazy?!"

Applejack explained her idea to Granny Smith about letting Fluttershy gave the tour for Tough Apple around the Ponyville. And it did not sit well with Granny Smith well.

"I know it's crazy but Tough Apple really warm up to Fluttershy. So, I think the tour around the Ponyville could warm him up." Applejack explained, "And only one pony can do the job - Fluttershy. She's perfect for it."

"Yeah! We saw it with our own eyes!" Apple Bloom insisted, "He's not such a bad pony if you give him a chance."

Big McIntosh nodded, "Eeyup."

Granny Smith sighed, "Applejack, I know you want to help ponies. But Tough - he's different and difficult to warm up to anypony. I don't think it's a good idea. It's best that he stay here and work than going out. He being nice to ponies? I doubt of it."

"I'm with her about this. It's a bad idea," Tough Apple said in concern.

"Come on, Granny. You always taught me to help your own family or strangers no matter how big or small it is, even the one is a black sheep," Applejack pleaded, making Granny Smith uneasy and worried. She patted her grandmother, "Just give it a short."

Apple Bloom gave the pouty looks, "Please, Granny. He's not such a bad pony, once you get to know him more. Or tried to be nice with him. Teach him about being nice."

Big McIntosh smiled and nodded, "Eeyup..."

After some thinking, Granny Smith sighed in annoyance, "Fine. Let him do the job. Just make sure that he stayed out of troubles."

Tough Apple gasped, "You can't be serious, Granny Smith!"

"I am, Tough. Just don't mess the work up, got it?"

"Grr... Fine... I'm gonna regret it."

Applejack smiled, "Trust me. You won't."

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On the next day...

Applejack and Apple Bloom muttered angrily due to their cousin snored too loud causing them and the family struggled in getting a good night sleep. they were leading Tough Apple to meet up with Fluttershy at Sugarcube Corner. As they found her, she was talking with Pinkie Pie about making the salad cream. This impressed Fluttershy a lot in dealing with her Angel. Both noticed both Applejack, Apple Bloom and Tough Apple arrived.

"Good Morning, Applejack!" Fluttershy greeted but noticed her friends' moody looks, "Oh! Tough Apple must have giving you a hard time?"

Applejack sighed, "You have no idea..."

"And not to mention, he's very lazy and lousy," Apple Bloom grumbled.

"What? You said I'm the guest, Bloomy," Tough Apple shrugged, "And besides, why do I need to work when it's your job anyway?"

Applejack groaned, "One of these days, I wish I could smash your stupid Joe to get through your thick skull!"

"Joe? Who's Joe?" Pinkie Pie asked in surprise.

"This is my favorite partner and only instrument I loved to play - the Joe!" Tough Apple explained while shown his banjo. Pinkie Pie then laughed in amusement, making him annoyed. He growled, "What are you laughing, Piggy?!"

"PIGGY?! Did you just call me 'Piggy'?!" Pinkie Pie demanded in annoyance, "I am not fat pig!"

"Shut up! Joe is a family! You certainly are one, Piggy."

"At least, I don't nickname ponies so rudely like you! Who would be dumb enough to name his stupid bonjo!"

"Joe ain't stupid, he's a family! Nopony insults my family, especially a Piggy like you! At least, I don't laugh at ponies for having something they like. And I like nicknaming, Piggy!"

"I'm warning! You'd better watch your mouth or I'll tear you apart! And believe me, I can be very naughty!"

"Yeah right! You couldn't even use a knife to stab ponies!"

"Like this?!"

Pinkie Pie smiled evilly and darkly while holding the knife up high. Suddenly, the thunderstorm sounded out loud while the music 'Psycho' played. Tough Apple then screamed in fear like a mare while shivered in fear.

"PINKIE PIE!" Applejack and Fluttershy exclaimed in annoyance, "NO PSYCHO PIE!"

Pinkie Pie yelped in surprise as she returned to normal, "Sorry! I didn't mean to scare you like that. I hate being her..."

"What was that?!" Tough Apple asked in shock and worry.

Apple Bloom gulped, "Pinkie Pie's bad sides. If you ever make her angry or make her freaked out too much, she's gone psycho. She almost did to Rainbow Dash."

"Lucky for Dash to snap this party girl out," Applejack said in annoyance. She glared at Tough Apple, "And I already told you to stop giving nicknames. It's annoying."

Tough Apple groaned, "Get over it, Jackie! It's what I do."

"Honestly," Applejack said in annoyance, "Anyway, this is Pinkie Pie - one of my friends and a best party planner for every celebration and pony's celebration."

Pinkie Pie nodded happily, "Eeyup! I loved making parties especially everypony is my friend!"

"Not me. I hate birthday party especially it's mine," Tough Apple snarled in anger.

"Wow! Party Popper..." Pinkie Pie remarked in annoyance, "You could try one. I can guarantee it's fun and awesome!"

Tough Apple groaned, "No thanks. And I seriously hate party."

"Please, Tough Apple," Fluttershy pleaded in concern, "How do you know it if you don't try? I can guarantee it's good."

Unable to stand her pouty eyes, Tough Apple groaned in defeat, "Fine. Just make sure you give me coffee. Tea makes me sick..."

Pinkie Pie giggled, "No problem!"

"And another thing, nopony touch my Joe and disturb my peace when I'm playing my Joe!" Tough Apple added in annoyance.

Pinkie Pie sighed, "Okie Dookie Lookie..."

As the ponies entered the Sugarcube Corner, Applejack heard someone calling her name. She turned and found Caramel entered the scene.

"Caramel, what are you doing here? Don't you have the job to do?" Applejack asked.

"Nope. I'm taking a vacation for a week." Caramel smiled. He then blushed, "I was wondering - do you think you and I have the time for... er... lunch? And also, we can... er... have a whole day to have fun."

Applejack blushed while looked away, "Oh! Well... I... er... I wish... I really..."

"Please, Applejack." Caramel held Applejack's hooves, "I know what I did from Winter Wrap Up and Apple Farm was kinda a messy, but I wanna make up for you. My treat for anything you want! Please?"

"Well..." Applejack sighed, "Okay. Promise me that you don't try to embarrass me or give us trouble, okay?"

Caramel squealed in relief as he hugged Applejack tightly and passionately, "Thank you so much! You won't regret it, Sweet Apple Pie!"

"Sweet Apple Pie? Are you telling me that-?!"

"Nothing! Shall we?"

Applejack sighed before smiled as she held Caramel's shoulder, "Alright, Mr. Smartypants. Let's get in. But I need to warn you about my cousin. He's got a bad temper."

"Really? I didn't know you have cousin staying here?" Caramel asked in amusement.

Applejack and Caramel entered the Sugarcube Corner for their breakfast while introducing Tough Apple to Ponyville...

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After breakfast; the Apples, Fluttershy and Caramel walked on the main street as they headed off to the next place. Tough Apple grumbled in annoyance for something else.

"What part of coffee doesn't Piggy understand?!" Tough Apple said in annoyance.

Fluttershy sighed as she patted Tough Apple, "Now, now, Tough. Pinkie Pie is just being Pinkie Pie. She's just want to cheer you up with something sweet and delicious."

Tough Apple groaned, "All I want is a good taste of coffee..."

Caramel hummed, "Is he always like that, AJ? And seriously, he call you 'Jackie'? Shouldn't that be-?"

"Don't try, Carly," Applejack said in annoyance. Caramel groaned. She huffed, "Oh, now you know how I feel?"

"Point taken. But seriously?"

"Yes, he is. He has the habit of nicknaming ponies especially being lazy and lousy on his job. And the worse is..."

"His temper. Yeah... I've saw it. So, what's next?"

"Seeing Rainbow Dash." Applejack smiled, "If I know what that pony's up to, she's still trying to get into the academy."

"INCOMING!"

The Apples and Fluttershy gasped as they ducked down while Tough Apple stood still. As somepony was diving and flying straight at him, he quickly kicked her off hard. She landed on the bell hard while screaming in pain.

Fluttershy gasped, "Was that-?"

"Hey! What's your big deal?!" The familiar voice demanded. The ponies turned and found Scootaloo scootering towards them. She glared at Tough Apple, "Why the heck did you do that to Rainbow Dash?"

"What's your point?" Tough Apple asked in annoyance. He huffed, "Who is Rainbow Dash?"

"That'd be me!" The firm and angry voice exclaimed. The ponies looked and found injured Rainbow Dash landed on the ground. She glared at Tough Apple, "What's your deal? Don't you know the meaning of look out?"

"Why would I do that when I can beat the crap out of you, Color Speedy?"

"Color Speedy?! Color Speedy?! Did you just insulted me or something?! Is the fight you want?!"

"Well, what do you think?"

"You asked for it!"

And just before Rainbow Dash and Tough Apple was about to do, Fluttershy came in between while shouted them to stop from fighting.

"Tough, Rainbow Dash didn't mean to cause some troubles. She just want to show off only. You should know better than hit the girl." Fluttershy insisted in concern. She turned to Rainbow Dash, "And Rainbow Dash, Tough didn't mean it. He's just... He's just protective."

"Doesn't look like it," Rainbow Dash said in annoyance.

Fluttershy cleared her throat, "Tough, do you have something to say?"

"What?! You don't actually mean that-!" Tough Apple was interrupted upon looking at Fluttershy's pouty look. He groaned in defeat, "Fine. I give in. Sorry, Rainbow Dash for the mess I've made."

"Whatever," Rainbow Dash said in annoyance. Applejack gave her the glare. She groaned, "Fine. I'm sorry for almost hitting you."

Scootaloo whispered to Apple Bloom, "Your cousin sure got anger issue."

"Tell me about it," Apple Bloom said in annoyance, "He's hard to befriend with. We're still trying to change his ways."

"It must be a long way," Scootaloo said in annoyance.

Apple Bloom sighed, "You have no idea, Scoots."

"Is there anyway we can lowered his temper?" Caramel asked in concern.

Applejack sighed, "No idea. But Fluttershy is the key to deal with this before the big mess."

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The Apples arrived at Carousal Boutique, where Rarity is designing the suit for Tough Apple to wear, which actually irritated and annoyed him a lot. The Apples, Fluttershy and Caramel laughed quietly and softly in looking at it.

"Do you think he'll like it?" Apple Bloom asked in concern.

Sweetie Belle smiled, "Don't worry. Rarity knows what she's doing. They don't call her the best designer for nothing. She did designed lots and lots of clothes for us and our sisters and friends. This is nothing."

"There you go," Rarity smiled proudly, "What do you think?"

"This must be a joke..." Tough Apple remarked in annoyance.

Caramel chuckled, "He would make a best clown, right?"

"You bet it is," Applejack snickered, "Maybe he should follow you to the circus for being clown."

Tough Apple growled in anger while glaring at his suit, "You know what?! I hate it! I might as well as get rid of it! This is actually stinks! Why do I need it when I actually hate going to some fancy parties!"

"I beg your pardon?! Did you call fancy parties 'stupid'?! And you dare claimed you hate my designs?!" Rarity demanded in annoyance, "I swear you're very rude than Applejack! You, ruffian!"

"Whatever, Quennie Whiny."

"Queenie Whiny?! You nicknamed me as whiny?! How dare you?! I'd never been insulted in my life!"

"Okay, since you don't like it, I might as well call you Mrs Mule?"

Rarity screamed in anger, "That's it! I'm gonna make you pay for this!"

"Not again..." Sweetie Belle said in concern.

Apple Bloom nodded, "Rarity and Tough Apple are gonna lose it! I don't want to see it!"

Fluttershy stopped Rarity from attacking Tough Apple, "Rarity! Please, Tough Apple didn't mean it. He's just not use to crowded area, that's all. I'm use to it either." She turned and glared at Tough Apple, "Tough..."

Tough Apple groaned, "Sorry. I appreciate for your designs but I don't like it because I don't like parties. Happy?"

"A tinsy, sir," Rarity remarked. She turned and glared at Applejack, "You really need to teach Tough Apple some manners. I mean it seriously."

Applejack sighed, "We're working on it."

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The Apples, Fluttershy and Caramel were outside now as they were on their way to Twilight Sparkle's home - Golden Oak Library.

Apple Bloom sighed, "This day can't get any worse..."

"Not what I had in mind about the first date," Caramel smiled, "But making you feel better and happy is what counts, right?"

Applejack turned and looked at him, "Excuse me? You'd think it's a date?"

"Er, no! What I meant to say is that... We're having a friends' get-together day. It's good, right?"

"Hmm... I guess. I could have sworn you said something about a 'date'?"

"Yeah, which date to start on which day to have our friends' get-together day? If you don't want too I understand."

Applejack sighed, "Well, since you asked nicely, how a whole week? I could use some help to deal with grumpy Apple here now."

Caramel smiled, "Happy to help. But seriously, don't you ever want to know why he's like that? I'm pretty sure he has some issue from his childhood. I know that because I have once."

"Well, I could. But Granny Smith doesn't want to talk about it or Tough Apple even want to talk with me. He's too stubborn to listen or even open to any of us."

"Man... Must be very serious. I don't even like it, not one bit."

"I know, Caramel. I know."

Apple Bloom giggled, "I shouldn't have known. You two have eyed on each other since the Manehattan! I knew it! You guys liked each other so much! AJ and C sitting on the tree!"

Applejack yelped while blushed, "Apple Bloom! That isn't funny! Knock it off!"

"Yeah, It's not funny either!" Caramel snarled in anger.

"Now, Tough. I know you have a temper problem but you need to control it. And above all, you have to show some kindness too," Fluttershy insisted in concern, "Because if you keep being rude, you will never able to make friends."

Tough Apple groaned, "It's not my fault if your friends got some wax on their ears."

"Well, sometimes, they want you to try something than the same. It shows how much they care and want to befriend with you. Don't you think you should try before you complain?"

"Well... I'd never actually thought of it."

"Well, next time, try first before you jump into any conclusion? Understand?"

"I supposed so."

Fluttershy approached the library's entrance, "Here we are, Twilight Sparkle. Let us see if she's-!"

The door was opened and revealed Twilight Sparkle, Spike and Nyx emerging from it. They also carried some documentaries.

"Fluttershy! Applejack! Thank goodness you're both here!" Twilight Sparkle exclaimed in relief, "Now we all can go to the restaurant for the new ponies to sign the document!"

The ponies were confused and surprised. Spike smiled, "Yeah. They all came from Manehattan here. And we were told that their restaurant were best including some desserts."

"I wanna try it too!" Nyx squealed happily.

"Well, come on, we should go and check it out now!" Twilight Sparkle exclaimed happily.

And just before Fluttershy and Applejack could say anything, Twilight Sparkle and her family charged out at once while dragging them along. Tough Apple, Apple Bloom and Caramel followed them as well to the new restaurant and greet new ponies...

"What is she? Bookie Star?" Tough Apple asked in annoyance.

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Twilight Sparkle and her friends make their way to the new restaurant, where they found Rarity, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle are. Mayor Mare was talking with the doppelganger Mane Six-like except their colors were very different than others.

"What the?! Did you see what I see?!" Apple Bloom asked in surprise.

Nyx nodded, "Yeah. I do! They looked like Mane Six. This is shocking and surprisingly!"

"Well, either way, I'd better help Mayor handle the documents about staying at Ponyville and owned the restaurant now," Twilight Sparkle said in amusement, "And of course, we could try their foods as well. I heard it's good."

Applejack smiled, "Right behind ya, Twi! Come y'all!"

Fluttershy turned to Tough Apple, "Now, Tough, remember of what we've talked about?"

Tough Apple sighed, "Got it."

As Twilight Sparkle and her group moved to the front, the lavender unicorn approached Mayor Mare while levitating the documents. Mayor Mare the passed it to the Mane Six's Doppelgangers to sign the documents. But the Doppelgangers have different cutie marks such as Twilight Sparkle's is a fire mark, Applejack's is rose-like cutie mark, Rainbow Dash's is drinking a soda cutie mark, Rarity's cutie mark is cherry pie, Pinkie Pie's is a sundae and Fluttershy's is a twin blue hearts.

"Thank you so much, Miss... or Mrs..." Mayor Mare said uneasily and worried, "What was your name? I kinda forget about it. And I don't want to confuse between you and our six heroines."

"Of course. My name is Firecracker Burst," Firecracker Burst introduced, "I love watching fireworks and guessing how they will look when they burst."

"My name is Roseluck." Roseluck smiled, "I love to pick pretty flowers and wear them in my mane!"

Rarity's Doppelganger bowed,c"Well, my name happens to be Cherry Pie.cYou can guess how I got my cutie mark - making cherry pies.

"I'm Plumsweet!" Flumsweet squealed happily.

Fluttershy's Doppelganger bowed, "And I'm Flitterheart."

Rainbow Dash's Doppelganger burped loudly, making ponies annoyed and disgusted. She smirked in amusement, "The name's Feathermay."

Mayor Mare smiled happily, "Then, I hereby declared that you all have the right to own the restaurant - Hayburger Restaurant!" Ponies cheered wildly and happily about it. She continued, "And before we could open it, a best sample of your delicious food perhaps? Would Mane Six try the sample?"

Mane Six commented happily and proudly as they all willing to try their foods. They all try tasted six different types main courses - Twilight Sparkle took the bite of hayburger, Pinkie Pie ate potato hoofchips, Rarity tried on noodle salad, Applejack was eating the fried hays, Rainbow Dash drank the soda and finally Fluttershy tried her strawberry cupcake.

Mane Five enjoyed the food until Fluttershy yelped and choked heavily while coughed out loud. Everypony gasped in shock and worry including Tough Apple.

Mane Five gasped, "Fluttershy!!!"

Rainbow Dash gasped, "I forgot about it! Fluttershy is allergic to strawberry! She can't take the bite of it!"

"Now you tell us?!" Pinkie Pie asked in annoyance.

Rarity squealed in fear, "We've gotta do something now!"

"I could try to push on her chest hard as I can!" Applejack said in concern.

Twilight Sparkle hissed, "That won't work! That only hurt her a lot! I could try with my levitation! That could do!"

"It's too risky, Twilight! That could injured her throat!" Rarity exclaimed in concern.

"Come on! We have to think! Fluttershy is suffocating!" Rainbow Dash exclaimed in fear.

Pinkie Pie screamed, "Sompeony help!"

"We've gotta do something! But how?!" Cutie Mark Crusaders exclaimed in worry, "But how?!"

Tough Apple charged in as he helped and held Fluttershy as he began pressed on her chest hard as he can. This worsened her condition, making ponies scared and worried!

"No! What are you doing now?" Applejacked asked, "Tough, stop it!"

Twilight Sparkle demanded in anger as she pulled Tough Apple out, "Are you crazy? Let Fluttershy go now!"

"You're choking Fluttershy! Stop now!" Rainbow Dash exclaimed in concern.

Ignoring the ponies, Tough Apple continued pressing Fluttershy's chest hard as he can for few times. It angered the ponies.

Rarity groaned as she bring her drama couch out, "I said enough!"

Rarity slammed hers right at Tough Apple to the ground hard. Mane Five checked on Fluttershy, who finally spitted the cupcake out while breathed calmly and slowly. Tough Apple groaned as he slowly get up from the ground.

Pinkie Pie hugged Fluttershy, "Fluttershy, are you alright?!"

"Yeah. I'm okay." Fluttershy said in relief. She smiled, "Tough Apple saved my life. He didn't even choke me so much."

The ponies were in shock and surprised by Flttershy's response and Tough Apple's help.

Tough Apple groaned, "Well, sorry about my way of saving lives, ponies. I mean, seriously, you didn't know about Kitty's allergic to strawberry?!"

"You've gotta be kidding!" Rainbow exclaimed in surprise.

Feathermay huffed in annoyance, "Yeah, It's more like suicide."

Tough Apple growled, "Excuse me, what did you said, yew Speedy's ripoff?!"

"You heard me, tough guy," Feathermay snaps right back, "What are you?! Deaf?!"

"Feathermay," Roseluck yelps a bit.

Tough Apple growled a bit; Fluttershy pats him on the back saying, "Tough, remember of what we discussed?"

Tough Apple growled in anger, "Tell that to her! She thinks me did to ya is a suicidal! The Apples like me don't do such a thing!"

"Oh?" Feathermay said in amusement, "You're telling me that you're from Appleloosa or Demon Land?"

"Feathermay," Cherry Pie warned in concern and precaution.

"If yew must know, Ah was fro' New Neighleans." Tough Apple scowled to Feathermay in annoyance.

Feathermay smirked, "That explains the accent, but how does that explain the attitude, Green Mane Head?"

"GRR! Don't call me that, Featherbrain!"

"Don't call me Featherbrain, Ya Green Mane Head!"

"Come on; don't make Fluttershy sad, you don't want that." Nyx said in precaution.

Tough Apple ignored Nyx as he snaped, "Listen yew, yes, Ah have a green name but that's no way to treat a new coming pony! I ain't in the mood fer any trouble right now since I am trying to fit in!"

"Oh, so the zoo lost one of their pets? Very typical?" Feathermay asked in amusement.

"GRR! NOW THAT'S A NEW LOW, FEATHERBRAIN!"

"Don't call me Featherbrain, weirdo! You don't like if I call you names.

"Only because yew done insult me first," Tough Apple roared angrily to Feathermay, making the ponies worried a bit.

"Okay, let's put an end to this." Roseluck said to Tough and Feathermay in concern.

"Tough, please." Fluttershy pleaded while holding Tough Apple back, "Perhaps it's best if you leave or try to keep your temper."

Tough Apple groaned, "Fine, I'm done! This is pointless!"

"Lose already? I didn't think you ever have it!" Feathermay insulted, much to Tough's anger. Then she began to mock his accent, "Well, jolly! Ah ain't smart but Ah love 'ta knocked down stuff like a blinded buffalo!" Needless to say, that is the last straw in the stallion's attempt of keeping his temper.

"THAT'S IT! YOU DONE GONE TOO FAR THIS TIME, FEATHERBRAIN!"

"Hey, come on, relax. I was teasing ya... but you need to at least lay off the Featherbrain name calling, Green Mane Head!"

Tough Apple growled in anger but stopped by Applejack, "Tough! For land's sake, stop now! Stop making things worse now!

"I didn't want to until this newcomer went an' tease me!" Tough exclaims furiously. "I wanna knock her block right off!"

"No, don't do it, Tough!"

"Get out of my way, Jackie! NOW!"

Tough Apple slapped Applejack's face to the ground very hard. He roared in anger as he charged right at Feathermay. He was stopped by Fluttershy.

"Tough Apple, please stop." Fluttershy pleaded. Her tears began to form. She cried, "Stop... please... Can't you see that you hurt your own family?"

Tough Apple was in shock and worry as he turned to both Fluttershy and Applejack. Caramel helped Applejack up from injury. He realized he hurt both of his family.

"Geez... What have I done," Tough Apple said in shame. He sighed, "I'm sorry, Fluttershy and Applejack. I didn't mean to go that far."

Fluttershy nodded in understanding, "It's okay. We understand you."

Applejack sighed, "You really need to learn to control your temper, honestly."

Caramel nodded while rubbing Applejack's face gently, with his cloth, "Yeah, somepony could get hurt. And not to mention, somepony else should have watch her mouth!"

The ponies turned and glared at Feathermay.

"Aww, come on, do I have to?" Feathermay protested to her friends with a frown. "Come on, the big mug just lost his temper on his own. Not my fault that he can't take a joke."

Annoyed and angered yet amazed, Tough Apple exclaimed, "Well, it ain't my fault that I found yew cute and wanted 'ta kiss yew!"

Everyone was in shock and surprised of what Tough Apple has just said. Feathermay blushed in red. Tough Apple yelped in concern while covering his mouth.

"Err, uh...gotta go."

Tough Apple quickly headed off at once while leaving the ponies behind. They were all confused and surprised by it.

"Uh, what just happened?" Applejack asked in concern.

Caramel shrugged, "I think he likes her."

Plumsweet nodded, "Maybe same goes to her too."

"I wish I knew." Feathermay said in surprise and amazed.

To be Continued...

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Author's Notes:
1. I have no confirmation about Fluttershy's allergy. This is just fanfiction.