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// Everfree (Starswirls Beard) 
// Story: ApplePie Prompt Tag Group Collab! 
// by Starswirls Beard 
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By Starswirls Beard


When Twilight had suggested she knew the perfect spot to surprise Pinkie Pie for their anniversary she was skeptical. Not that the new princess was untrustworthy, but the Everfree Forest was less than ideal for any sort of romantic endeavor. Applejack had gone to check it out and after one glance, knew that it was where she’d want to be with Pinkie when the time for their date came.

Pushing back the foliage to clear a path for her marefriend Applejack grinned at the smile spreading across Pinkie’s face.

“Ooh Applejacky, it’s beautiful!”

“Well shucks, I sure am glad you like it Sugarcube. Thought it’d be the perfect place for a picnic.” In the center of the clearing was a natural lake with water as clear and blue as her mare’s eyes. It was naturally shaded from the bright sun and she had taken the time to ask Fluttershy to have her bird friends provide some light music as well.

Spreading the blanket draped across her back she began pulling food out of her basket, motioning for Pinkie to have a seat.

“Before we get started on this here picnic Pinks, there’s something I need to tell ya’.” Pinkie shifted so that she could get a better look at Applejack’s green eyes.

“The reason I brought ya’ here today is more than just our anniversary.” she reached further into the basket and pulled out a small velvet box. “I brought ya’ to the Everfree because we both know that we have dangers in our lives bein’ elements and all. I want ya’ to know though...I’ll always protect you. I’ll always be by your side, and I’ll always love ya’. Pinkie Pie, will you marry me?”

An earring with a perfect representation of her cutie mark sat on the small cushion.

All Pinkie could do was nod through her tears.