Fun times with gardening

“*Sip* This is so embarrassing, why does my body do this!”

I managed to slim back down thanks to a warm bath and my warm breakfast. I decided to test my symptoms as usual, I stood up and walked over to my ice box. I picked up an ice cube, then suddenly my body began feeling shivers. I yelped as I threw the ice out of my hands and ran back to my tea. Just in case I shoved a spoon full of my tomato soup into my mouth to help maintain the warmth. I’ve visited almost all the doctors Celestria has to offer and none of them knows the reason behind my body’s bloating. It’s not life threatening, still why does my body react so harshly to the cold?

“*Sigh* Well at least her holiness seems to like my dilemma, if that can be considered a good thing.”

I finished my breakfast and threw on my usual garments, consisting of my white robe and red shoes. With that I summoned up my courage and began moving towards the door. It’s okay, everything is gonna be fine, with that I opened my door and-

*Splash*

…Got doused with water. I turned my head to the left to see my neighbor watering his garden.

“S-sorry Cherry! It wasn’t intentional I swear!”

Just like that, I felt the shiver and my body became bloated again.

“...Consarn It!”

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“*Humming* Well look at that, you little ones will be ready to eat soon.”

My usual tasks involve handling work in her holiness’ garden, my current project is probably the most important one I’ve received in a while. I’ve been given the task of raising the golden apples on the fig tree, the fig tree’s fruits can be summed up as divine! Their flavor is based on the love and care of the person who raised them. That said, hopefully my love and affection is enough to bring out the flavor in these fruits. I can’t wait to- Hmmm?

“Strange, what's this?”

While watering the fig tree, I noticed the leaves of a strange wild plant growing close by. I decided to take a closer look, the result was the leaf bursting up from the ground.

“Eek!”

“Hehehe!”

“Wait a moment you’re-!”

It was the stray sproutling I’ve been feeding lately. Sproutlings are adorable little guys, their green babies with leaves on their heads. Although because they look so young it’s hard to tell their age. This little rascal’s been pooping in to watch me lately, so I sprinkle some water on him and give him a few nuts whenever I see him.

“You little stinker, take these and go!”

“Hehehe!”

After getting some water and the nuts I prepared for him, he ran off carrying a sack on his back and waddled away. Now then back to wat-

“There you are! Sorry to disturb your work Cherry.”

“No worries, how are you 464?”

“I’m fine, but…”

Hmmm? Why does 464 seem troubled by something?

“Is everything okay?”

“I don’t know for sure, but her holiness wanted to see you for some reason.”

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Tome of Divinity:

Cherubs: We’re cute, cuddly, and huggable! The usual inhabitants of Celestria, they can be seen usually fulfilling duties around their realm. Most cherubs are called by the number they are given at birth, until Merva bestows them the honor of having a name.

Birds Of Paradise: One for every color! Birds of paradise are a native bird in Celestria, and are known to make beautiful music. They rarely appear in the human realm, because of that people see them as birds of prosperity. Each color they have signifies a different meaning(Red-Love, Blue-Benevolence, Yellow-Energy, Green-Life, Orange-Charity, Violet-Whimsy, Indigo-Maturity).

Sproutlings: The cutest little guys! Sproutings are plant based lifeforms born from love and divine energy. They look like babies, but have green skin and plants on their heads. They love collecting things and carry large sacks on their backs. Their usual attire consists only of a loincloth