Rainbow Dash stretched her wings and silently yawned. It was entirely too early to be awake, a fact made clear to her by the lack of sunlight and the dying crackles of the fire. Still, in the absence of the fire, a welcoming warmth encompassed her, and as she patted around in the darkness, she found herself draped in a thick blanket, which she tightened around herself, resting her head on something soft and warm. Mmm, Applejack, she thought, as her mind started to drift off into a deep slumber once more.
Her attempted return to sleep was short lived, however, as her face was immediately pelted repeatedly with a thin, furry object. Grasping consciousness again, Rainbow noticed that her pillow was not Applejack, but rather Winona, whose tail was the offending object. Shortly after this realization, a slobbery tongue covered every inch of Rainbow’s face, leaving thick trails of drool dribbling down onto the floor.
“Ugh, Winona!” whispered Rainbow, rubbing herself against the blanket in an effort to dry her face. The smell, however, decided to stick. Moving Winona out of licking distance, Rainbow looked around the dark room for Applejack. Finding no evidence of the pony in question, she frowned and a sense of dread filled her. Did she leave me already?
“Applejack?” she called out as loudly as she dared. Maybe she doesn’t—
A light flicked on and Applejack stepped out of the kitchen, whispering, “Rainbow, what are ya doin’ up this early in the morning?”
“I don’t know. I—I woke up and you weren’t there.”
Applejack trotted up to Rainbow and embraced her. “I’m sorry. I didn’t think you’d be up to notice.”
Rainbow slumped against Applejack and welcomed the hug, though her heart was beating in her throat. “Applejack...?”
“Mhmm?”
“You like me too, right?”
“Oh, is that what this is about?” Applejack nuzzled Rainbow, grinning. “Yeah, I reckon I like you a good deal.”
Rainbow exhaled and returned Applejack’s hug. “So what are you doing up at—” She glanced at the clock on the wall. “—three in the morning?”
“Don’t you worry about that none. It’s a surprise for tomorrow. Now, come on, let’s get you back to bed.” Applejack pushed Rainbow in the direction of the couch and picked the blanket up off the floor, tossing it over Rainbow.
Rainbow yawned again and sank into the couch as Applejack tucked her in.
“I’ll be here when ya wake up,” said Applejack, nuzzling Rainbow’s cheek. “I promise.”
Short chapter? Short chapter. I was originally going to have the rest of the story be in this chapter, but it needed a chapter break, even if it was as small as this. As such, a third (and final) chapter is on its way.
Once I finish off this story, it's back to Past Imperfect; that's badly in need of an update.
good short chapter? Good short chapter.
I love it, you manage to capture cute AppleDash so well
Well, even a short update is better than no update at all, and this scene definitely prepares us up for the future!
As long as you didn't spend your hnnnng on this chapter already
Can't wait!
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I blame my slightly obsessive studying of episodes. I've watched every episode (the lastest two excepted) at least 8 times already.
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I have not! I'm moving a large stockpile of "Hnnnng"s to the next chapter right now!
1599026 my face right now: multiplied by over nine thousand
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Hmmm. *eyes this, and the forum posts*
Why do I have a sneaking suspicion I know what the next chapter is going to be about~
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"And that fateful day, Krazy added a sad tag to his fic, and all hope was destroyed in the world."
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Nooooooo!
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I'm not that evil. This is fluff from here on out.
Winona loves Dash too! You always keep the pony your dog likes.
So cute. I love fluff.
Short and sweet
Oh man, that was just too cute. I liked the brevity of it too actually. Left it as nothing but heart warming.
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Absolutely and always. That's like getting a stamp of approval from your best friend right there.
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Glad you enjoyed it!
It's okay, Rainbow *huggles*
Poor Dashydl.dropbox.com/u/31471793/FiMFiction/emoticons/misc_Lyra_cry.png dl.dropbox.com/u/31471793/FiMFiction/emoticons/misc_Vinyl_sad.png dl.dropbox.com/u/31471793/FiMFiction/emoticons/misc_Spitfire_sad.png
1599123 I will murder you if that happens...
I shall hit my head repeatedly on the wall for not noticing this update...
Onto the story, that was really sweet Just made the chocolate I was eating somehow taste even sweeter. Can't wait to see what AJ has planned!
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Now don't do that; it sounds painful!
Glad you enjoyed it! I think what I have planned is one of those things that's kind of obvious when you think about it, but nobody ever does.
1635940 I GOTTA KNOWWW!!!
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No promises or anything, but provided I can get into a writing mood tomorrow, I'll wrap this story up. I wanted to do it today, but I just ended up staring at a blank page for an hour.
1635982 I can feel you pain my friend
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I shall! I'm battling depression at the moment, but rest assured, it's first on my to-do list once I get back in the hypothetical saddle.
one of my favorite Fics. You are nicely talented to be able to make it like so. Captured Rainbows sad but absolutly cute side and Applejacks very caring side. I Love It.
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i.imgur.com/UGWzB.png Thanks! There will be more soon (I'm definitely aiming to wrap this up before the 25th)!
1824339 That would be awesome ^.^ perfect timing, and I can't wait to see whats next. I should really read your other stories but i just keep coming back to this one. So I'm very glad your continueing it ^.^
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You might not like my other stories if you're not into sad stuff (or clop). i.imgur.com/cvM4P.png I do have some tentative plans for some lighter, not-so-feel-inducing stories, although I can't give any ETAs on things. I'm glad you enjoyed it so much! Hearing that is a huge confidence boost!
1824377 Oh your more into the sad stuff? dang... Anyway this is way more than you need for my applause! I could ask for you to write more of these stories, but if you arent as into them I can live with that but you write them well. Emotions and Mood and everything imbetween was shown in this story. I hope to hear you coming out with a new one like this ^.^
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That isn't to say I won't have more happy stuff in the future (I love a good, heart warming romance! ...or a well-written adventure!), it's just what I have up at the moment. That said, I do enjoy stories more if they have a legitimate conflict and aren't completely happy, so most of the happier stuff I write in the future will more than likely address more serious topics (although this does not mean they'll be sad at all).
1824436 The romance is what i read it for, but it doesn't mean that having sad in there will ruin the story ^.^ if it ends the relationship... it kinda ruins the story for me, but I like it when it comes out stronger than ever. If you have any story like that I'd gladly read it.
Aw, really cute story And a cute style to go with it! This was a really nice read and your writing is excellent - looking forward to chapter three!
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Thanks! I'm looking forward to getting back to writing this!
Great story this reminds me so much of my own Heart's warming eve. Please continue this.
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I have plans to, don't worry! I've just been very busy and unmotivated lately.
I was trying to wait to read this until it was closer to Christmas but I couldn't wait. Very heartwarming and I can't wait for the rest.
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You might be in luck, then! I've been brainstorming ideas over the past couple of days for the last chapter, so provided I can motivate myself to write something, I'll have a new chapter sometime before winter.
3083445 Awesome I'll send you my good writing vibrations *pew pew* good luck.
ooooh i cant wait for the next chapter!!! great work!!
well i hope to see the next chapter soon after reading this much. very good so far in my opinion.