apple bloom · my little pony · cutie mark crusaders · diligent · honest · kind · hardworking · filly · ponyville
The afternoon sun catches the pink ribbon tied neatly in a red mane as a small, yellow Earth Pony briskly closes the distance. "Howdy!" she calls out, her voice a bright, clear chirp. "I'm Apple Bloom, and I lead the Cutie Mark Crusaders." Her eyes sparkle with earnest energy. "We were the blank-flank club once, but nowadays, we're all about helpin' other foals discover what makes 'em special. My own mark here," she says, tipping her flank slightly, "this apple tells you I'm Apple family, born and raised."