It was 9 in the morning and Applejack was pounding at Washington's door, shouting “ Wake. Up. Now. Wash!.”.
Washington gowned. He rolled over and shouted back in a almost comprehensible language “Applejack. It our day off. Let me sleep.”.
Applejack opened the door and tore off his blanket and sheets shouting “Wash! Get up now! Fluttershy is freaking out downstairs saying she needs to speak to you about a shed!.”.
He responded by curling up into a ball and mumbled “Shed?”.
“Yes, Wash. A shed. Fluttershy is freaking out about a shed. Why?” Applejack said, more calmly but much more angry now.
Washington's eyes opened wide, with him saying “Shed.”.
“Again Wash. Yes, a shed.” Applejack replied.
“Shed!” Washington yelled as he popped out his curled up state, forgetting his arm and jacket. “Shed!” he shouted again, running out of the room, then tumbling down the stairs. He stumbled to back up to his hoofs again and looked at the door way to see Fluttershy sobbing. Washington stumbled up to her and asked “What happened?”.
Applejack stomped down the stairs, shouting “What is going....”. She stopped when she saw Fluttershy sobbing almost uncontrollably now. They moved her to the living room to calm her and after a few moments, she was.
“I'm sorry! I'm so sorry!” said Fluttershy, still half sobbing.
“It's okay. What ever it is, we can help.” Applejack then said, giving her a hug.
Fluttershy looked up at Washington. He gave a gentle smile. “Tell us what happened. Your were saying something about the shed. It's okay to if you talk about it. We wont be mad at you.”.
Fluttershy nodded. “I was going to check up on Sasha but when I got to the den, the shed wasn’t there. Just a big, deep hole in the ground.”. Fluttershy started to sob again.
“What do you mean? Who's Sasha?” Applejack asked, very confused.
“Sasha... is my wolf friend. I found her years ago as a small, abandon pup, when I was visiting you. Well...She's all grown up now and... pregnant.” Washington said.
Applejack stood up in anger and shouted “What were you thinking? Do you know Granny Smith had to fight those things off?”.
“I was thinking abandon things should stick together, no matter what they are.” Washington said melancholy.
Applejack stared at him for a second before backing off, though still angry. “What now Wash? What are ya gonna do?”.
“I will rescue Sasha. ” said Washington as he started to walk upstairs.
Applejack grumbled and asked “Do you think it's the Diamond Dogs again?” to Fluttershy.
She nodded and said yes.
Applejack sighed and said “Then he'll need help. He will be swarmed if he goes in there alone.”.
“Will you help?” asked Fluttershy as she wiped off the last of her tears.
“Maybe.” she replied. Washington walked down the stairs with his arm and coat on.
“Wash, wait. We think we encountered something like this before.” Applejack said as Washington was opening the door.
He cocked his head to Applejack's direction and said “What now?”.
“There was a group that kidnapped Rarity a bit ago.” Applejack said.
Washington stepped back inside and asked “What are they called? How big of a group? Please tell me all you know about them.”.
“They are called the diamond dogs. Their large group. Rarity can tell you more if you hold ya horses for a bit before you just run in, guns a blazing.” Applejack explained.
Washington groaned and rolled his eyes in discomfort and said “Fine. We'll talk to Rarity. Any idea where she is now?”.
Fluttershy spoke “We usually have a our spa day today.”. She sniffed and continued. “We can probable meet her there.”.
“Thank you. I'll head there first.” said Washington.
“We'll head there together.” Applejack asserted.
Washington groaned and sighed “Fine.” and the 3 left the house.
“And that’s what happened.” said Fluttershy, about to sob again. Rarity moved closer to her and hugged her, calming soothing her.
“Why I never though I hear of them again.” Rarity said.
“What can you tell me about them.” Washington asked in a slightly desperate tone.
“Well they are not bright by any means. I annoyed them to the point of which they let me go with a cart full of gems to stop.” explained Rarity.
“Not very bright, eh? Can certainly can use that to my advantage. How many of there were there?” asked Washington.
“Plenty. And they're large. And they are armed.” Rarity said taking her arm off of Fluttershy.
“Armed with what?” Washington asked, leaning in closer.
“They had metal armor, rock clubs, and gem arrows when we fought them.” Applejack said.
Washington look down and thought for a second. He then took in a deep breath and looked up at the ceiling saying “Then it will be a hard battle for me.” He tilted his head back down to eye level and asked “Can those who helped you help me?”.
Rarity responded “Why of course they...”. She stopped mid sentence when she noticed Applejack shaking her head and waving her arms and hoofs. “What is it dear?” she said turning to Applejack.
Everyone turn to Applejack who was disgruntled to say the least and said“I don't want my friends in trouble, much less in danger for a wild animal.”.
“I understand Applejack. Your friends should not be in danger for a wild animal. But I hope they can still help me.” Washington said. “Where would they be now?” he then asked.
“They should be at the spa. That's where we usually meet about once every 2 weeks.” Fluttershy said with Rarity said in agreement.
“Then that's the next stop. Rarity, Thank you. If you choose to help, wait for me at Sweet Apple Acres.”
said Washington.
“My dear Wash, how could I do anything but.” replied Rarity.
He smiled and walked out the door, with Applejack and Fluttershy in tow.
“...And that's what happened.” explained Washington. “Helping me will be dangerous and I don't want to ask, but that is what I have to do now.”
“And I say it's too dangerous and no one should go.” Applejack said, stomping her hoof.
“Wash... Why is this wolf important to you?” asked Spike. Who was laying on a chair with cucumbers on his eyes.
“Because she was my first friend who wasn't a family member. Someone who didn’t already have an obligation to like me for having the same blood.” Washington said with a tear forming in his eye.
“Wash. What are you talking about?” Applejack asked.
Washington took a deep breath and replied “When I first got here.... the first time I visited you....here, I was not welcomed. I was nerdy and not athletic. A reject of my own family. I wanted to be friends but you didn't want me as one. No one did. The first night also when I found Sasha. I wasn’t exploring the forest. I was running away. My family didn't want me and her family didn't want her.” The tear rolled down his face now and another tear was forming now.
Applejack stood quiet, her heart slowly breaking as she mouthed the name “Wash.”.
“My first friend, and family was wolves. Everyone hated them and everyone hated me. A match made in Tartarus.” said Washington. A smile crept on his face and another tear rolled down from his eyes remembering the encounter.
Tears where now in Applejack's eyes now, remembering now.
“I'm going to get ready to get Sasha now. Meet me at the gate of Sweet Apple Acres if you coming. If not... I still hope to see you again.” said Washington who then suddenly left.
The only sound now was Applejack's tears hitting the ground. Besides that, everypony was quiet.
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