Nuclear Winter: Bitter Apples

Sooo...anyone want a dumb AU?

The Apple sisters have left the farm and formed a sort of unofficial strike team, as they often help out in battles. They are on the run constantly, and don't have a real home, so they mostly just stay with nearby friends or make a camp. This has been particularly hard for young Applebloom, and the effects of her homesickness, loneliness (she refuses to admit it, but she misses ponyville and her friends), and injuries have turned her hostile, especially to Sweetie Belle, who accompanied them for a short while. Surprisingly, she never lashes out at AJ. I like to think that the sisters gave their bow and hat to Granny Smith as a last goodbye, since they both know that they probably won't see her again. As far as Big Mac goes, I guess he just stayed back to take care of Granny or something.