FaR Finale
FaR- Finale
Applejack sat within the embrace of Rainbow's wing, under the largest tree in all of Sweet Apple Acres. The sun was just peaking over the horizon; in the distance, still vaguely viable, was a Pegasus drawn chariot. On that chariot, along with princess Celestia, was Twilight Sparkle, Rarity and Fluttershy.
"It's so strange, watchin' em go." Applejack's voice was soft, mournful. It was the first thing either pony had spoken since the chariot left several minutes ago. "For the longest time Ah thought we'd all be together, here in Ponyville, together forever."
The leafs above the couple's heads whistled as the morning breeze danced through them. Applejack warmly snuggled closer into Rainbow's side.
'So many things are going to change around Ponyville soon.' Applejack looked up to meet Rainbow's loving eyes. 'But Ah know it'll be alright, so long as Ah've got Rainbow by mah side.'
Rainbow didn't speak, but instead returned her eyes to the sky before them, tracing along with the chariot's movements. More so than for any other pony Rainbow was affected by the changes. Rainbow's life had always been about living to the limit, pushing farther each and every day to impress not only herself, but those around her. Rainbow had always treasured time with her friends above all else, and now three of said friends were gone.
"Rainbow Dash, are you alright?"
As the chariot finally disappeared in the distance Rainbow Dash turned to AJ, her eyes red. Streams of tears ran down Rainbow Dash's cheek, the Pegasus herself was shaking uncontrollably.
"They're gone, AJ."
Applejack smiled sweetly, and leaned up to kiss Rainbow on the cheek. "No they're not, darlin'. They're just a little bit farther away. The best thing about a strong friendship, though, is that no matter how far away they are our bond will never be stretched." Applejack leaned away, snuggling back into Rainbow's mane. "An' the next time we all see each other it will be as if nothin' ever changed."
Dash continued to weep silently. She understood, and believed Applejack's words, but that didn't make saying goodbye any easier.
"Besides, we have a new friendship to build."
"What?" Rainbow sounded shocked, as if she'd just mean told the sun exploded. "No pony can replace Twilight's knowledge and advice, or Rarity's generosity, or Fluttershy's infinite kindness!"
"They can never be replaced, Rainbow, but that doesn't mean that we can't makes new friend!" The sun was now visible on the horizon, in all of its glory. The grass was a sea of luminescent green, the sky a blanket of teal. The world seemed livelier than it had in weeks. Some distance down the path the sound of hooves on gravel was growing closer.
"Who are you talking about, Applejack?" Rainbow turned towards the sound, but it was camouflaged behind the trees.
Then a voice, sweet and soft, emerged from the detection of the walking. "Hello? Are you guys out here?" Rainbow recognized the voice, but was to stunned to respond. It wasn't possible. She had gone to Canterlot with the others, hadn't she? "Hello?" It called again.
As the voice called out the second time the pony that created it popped out from behind the trees, and into plain sight of the couple. Applejack smiled brightly, escaping Rainbow's grasp to move forward and meet the new friend. Rainbow simply stared. The pony's mane was as deep as the night sky itself; her mane a soft, gentle blue. Her eyes were the same emerald green as Applejack's own.
Rainbow finally gathered herself enough to speak. "P-princess Luna?"
The princess smiled warmly at Rainbow, a genuine loving smile. "I'm glad to see that you are feeling better, Rainbow Dash. I am so glad that I will be able to spend time with you, and get to know you better."
"But, why aren't you going back to Canterlot?" Rainbow Dash stood, approaching the princess. She tried to play it cool, stay cam, but her eyes were sparkling with excitement. A new friend was exactly what Rainbow needed. "Don't you have royal duties to attend to?"
"Well, kind of, I guess." Luna kept her smile. "For so long my older sister would not allow me to help her, she would take the burden of Equestria all on herself. Now, however, she is giving me control over Ponyville, to prove to her that I have what it takes to take care of my ponies."
Applejack once again found Rainbow Dash beside her. Recently AJ had noticed that whenever she would walk away, or moved somewhere else, soon enough Rainbow would be beside her again. She giggled lightly at the thought. It was as if Rainbow didn't even notice, like it had become a habit.
Rainbow spoke excitedly, no longer able to feign disinterest. "That's amazing! So can we, like, hang out and stuff?"
"Now Rainbow, you have to remember why the princess is here!" Applejack nudged Rainbow's side to get her attention. "Her job is to watch over all of Ponyville, not just-"
Before Applejack could finish she was cut off by a certain rebellious princess. "Actually, Applejack, although I am here to watch over all of Ponyville, my sister gave me a second, even more important task!"
"Oh?" Applejack eyed Luna suspiciously, but somewhere deep down the orange pony already knew what that task was. "And what is that?"
Rainbow was practically shaking I'm anticipation. It warmed Applejack's heart to see the Pegasus happy. Although many friends had left, to pursue their dreams, Rainbow was finally realizing her own.
"My task, which my sister states is the most important of all, is to Study..."
Luna paused for a moment, snickering lightly to herself. "The magic of friendship."
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Why is it labelled incomplete?
More? 
A great story, well done. *claps*
Wow, i really love this story! The "cave-part" even made me cry
Good work 
This was one of the best stories I've read. Some parts made me cry, while others made me laugh. Good job!
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Just about to upload the first chapter of the sequel ;) So yes, moar!
I finally found it! (It's DoctorDash from deviantart) and yay, now I can re-read it :)
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Haha, awesome! Thanks! And thank you for all of the support :)
I don't know what to say dude. I tried to like this story, but once i got to chapter 10 I couldn't keep going.
For one, the characterization is just too entirely off: how completely helpless applejack is and her random, open comments about feelings for rainbow. We see in the Last roundup that she's hesitant to display her feelings, especially in the off-hand remarks you have in this story. Rainbow is also entirely off. Loyalty goes a long way in making a friend stick around (by definition). When we finally see her talk with applejack once they find her, she just Doesn't feel like Rainbow. I get she may have changed, but she's far too subdued, especially after waking up to the 'love of her life'. Pinkie is decent for the most part, but a bit too sad or reflective in parts.
On top of that, I'm curious as to how applejack spent a full two months away from her friends. Applebuck season Doesn't last anywhere near that long (as far as I can tell) and we know she keeps in contact with all her friends in the show while maintaining the farm, otherwise we would Never see her. It should go without saying that applejack would be at least a bit sad when she finds all her friends are leaving soon, even if she is happy for them; at least acknowledge that fact that she is sad but deals with it because it is for the best for them.
There are also certain words you chronically misspell. for example: 'Celestial' 'Derring do' and probably a couple others. I suppose I cannot blame you, but these are things you should pick up on when reading fanfiction, something pretty much mandatory before writing any.
Anyway, I really don't mean to flame or to be overly-harsh in my criticism, especially if this is among your first attempts, but hopefully this can be constructive for later fic writing and in the unfinished sequel to this. I'm no literary expert or expert fanfiction-writer, but i do have over two million words read and can, for the most part, feel out what doesn't belong in a romance/shipping fic.
So, haters, hate away; and, Malikvamp, happy writing. So ends this overly long comment.
Throwout this story I was really looking for a kingdom hearts quote. Something along the lines of : "We may never meet again, but we'll never forget each other".
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XD yay Luna ;)
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Haha, thanks! I'll be sure to fix that. And yeah, I was pretty proud of that line XD
OMG! Where did all these come from? Three of your stories just popped up all at once, and as I get back on, I see them.
" Anyways, they look really interesting, and I promise I will get to them ASAP, but first, I must finish a chapter to a story of mine, finish a different story of mine, and finish all of the Applejoy series. This will probably take... two-three weeks, but once that is done, These are all waiting in order: Snowed In, Following a Rainbow, and Mending a Broken Rainbow. I really like the description to these, and the comments and likes only want to make me read ever so more. Keep up the good work, and I will leave you a comment on my thoughts on the story later.
I read the descriptions, see the likes, the comments, the characters, and the AppleDashieness, and I was like "Oh god... So.. much... to... read... I don't know if I can finish my story looking at these. And I have Applejoy that I have to read. By Celestia, why does AppleDash have to be so popular
From hell, to you, and back again,
Soto Konoha
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Haha, sounds good :) I can't wait to hear from you!
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Then keep reading ;) I look forward to hearing from you!
-Cracks knuckles-
Hmm...Much to say, but a tear could explain what words can't. ...-Tear-
When I first saw that you had 15 chapters and only....a thousand or so words each, a few only 900, I came in with low standards. I think that was you're strong suite, because this was pretty commendable. It is well written compared to other stories and you panned it out rather well! I am excited to read the next addition, caring for Rainbow. However...One peeve of mine seems to be with every romance story in My Little Pony, especially with Rainbow Dash and Applejack. The love connection. It happens so fast. Just Bam! They love each other. You stretched out them from literally being together in a creative, enthralling way, but this happens in every MLP love story I've read. However, it is excusable because you put quite a lot of time into this, even with the hilarious grammar and spelling errors, so please, keep up the good work. Peace!
so sad tag. alot of things can be meant by that. is this an actual sad story or does things end good? or just bittersweet. could you maybe explain your reasoning for the sad tag too? PM me if you want your answer to not be public.
EDIT: the sequel double vision thing makes me even more confuse. fuuuuuu(at the situation, not you)
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Don't worry, I'm a sucker for happy endings! Some of the middle parts are just a little sad, though in all honesty maybe not sad enough for me to use that tag :P
It is fantastic.
It is amazing. 
It is stunningly beautiful! 
Thank you for the great and wonderful story, I love it so much!
i recommend linking the sequel and vise versa. i have bad memory and was about to read this, i would have been upset on knowing there was a sequel. because i like to read fics and there sequels in one shot, so i can get the full plot before i forget any part of it.
I almost made it through dry, and you had to go and throw in that ending line.
You magnificent bastard.